"Blood Brothers" after-party with Daniel Wu

It was a memorable Friday evening. I managed to squeeze in two noteworthy occasions. They were:

1) With my assistance, my mother is finally making the most of her U.S. citizenship by registering to vote. A form was at-hand and was completed so that she too could have a voice in who would become the next president of the United States. She had already informed me who she'd most like to see in the White House, so that's the Party under which I registered her. I'm excited that she's actually interested in this issue. It probably took a lot of goading by her companions and I'm proud of her for stepping up.

Gosh, I still remember the quizzing I did with her when she was studying her materials to prepare for the Citizenship test. I was in my teens. So many Civics questions. And mama studied so hard. When she finally went for her interview, the kind woman asked "do you want to become an American citizen?" to which my mother replied to the affirmative. That was it! Interview over.

2) I attended this little thing called an after-party for DW's film, Blood Brothers. I did not attend the screening in S.F. due to prior plans which had all been confirmed before my late decision to attend the after-party. Once those were out of the way, I hit the road to S.F.

The two days prior to the party we had seen intermittent showers. I was immensely relieved that the sky and roads were dry this Friday evening. Sure makes road travel not a little more relaxing. I also couldn't believe my luck that there was actually no traffic congestion.

So, roads were clear and dry. My fortune continued when I found parking first at my mom's flat and then at the party venue. I was concerned about the want of street parking in S.F. It is no fun driving around in circles and trying to find open, curb-side parking. I'm one of those who feel luck is not on my side when it comes to this activity. But, lo and behold, on this night an enormous, empty space was found about 15 steps from the party locale. Sweet!

The Public was about halfway packed upon my arrival. When Pat said this place was small, he wasn't kidding.

Jane and Lilly and their friends were there to meet up with me. I quickly found other familiar faces: Greg, Terry, Amy, Nicole, Pat and Emilio. Talked with a few other people who may or may not have been AnDers (for shame! ).




The party committee decorated the place with one of those new banners. This is the first I've seen of the AnD "lanterns." Very attractive and lends a little color and atmosphere.


Hmm, here Jane and I are devising a plan of action. The problem? How are we going to get by Mr. Big-Bad-Tough-Security detail (behind us in black leather) to the VIP section? Do I grab his legs or should Jane? She's already got her jacket off so I think this pic was immediately taken after we decided she was going to go for his knees. I'd hold my drink and her jacket, and then trample on fallen Mr. Big-Bad-Tough-Security with my bad boots as we climb over him up the stairs. Ready to rock-and-roll?


It's a good thing we were successful in peacefully finding our way to the prize upstairs. I was glad to find DW looking pretty tonight. No glasses or naughty caps to hide his prettiness. I'm attempting to show my new fashion accessory on my left wrist - a special wristband. No, I wasn't about to kung-fu-chop anyone.


I do have long fingers, don't I? Or DW has short fingers.


And I was standing this close to DW. It's a long way down from here to the floor.


Those are my fingers around his left bicep. Very firm indeed.


I can't recall when was the last time I visited a club. *thinks hard and draws a blank* I had intended to stay only for a relatively short time so didn't party 'til the  wee hours. I guess I left right about when things started heating up - I missed the raffle drawing - a few people received some lovely, complimentary Cathy Pacific tote bags or tickets or what-not. Overall, it was a very interesting evening at this rare AnD event on these shores and I'm glad I came out to participate.

Check out the rest of my after-party pics here.

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