When I heard that they are planning to bowl at SM Mall of Asia, I’m all ears and waiting to be invited. This could be the icebreaker – something that will break the wall between me and the new companions. Although taking some booze during inuman sessions at the staff house already cracked it.

On that night, I nearly thought that it would not push through. But I guess everybody needs relaxation after programming and testing the applications for the past weeks, so the team building continued by hook or by crook.

We ate dinner at Burger King. I digested two burgers and I was set to strike pins. And I was not just full by beef patties but even filled up with latest gossips echoing around the office floor. I belong.

Then, we headed to bowling area where some of the lanes were occupied by other tournament participants. We looked like one team since we’re wearing yellow uniforms. We went to Lanes 3 and 4 and started to rock and roll bowling balls.

It started difficult with me as I struggle for strikes and spares until the fourth frame of the first game. During the initial match, I had sensed that Alma, Eunice and Ching are possibly members of E-Konek Bowling team. They remained consistent with their scores and master Ching emerged the strongest contender among us with a dozen of taken down pins over mine. I scored 125, 108 and 144.

We all enjoyed the night and wanted to have this as a regular and reimbursable team building. I can hardly wait for the Lina Group of Companies tourney. I’ll be prepared. So is Team Kanal.

With all of these fun in bowling, what I am thankful right now is the sense that I belong now. The next day, I learned how childlike these kids are in our daily chat room. It’s always a laugh trip. Amf’s and more lolz’s. I can now throw punchlines safely.

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