Eat, drink and be Merry Christmas PYE

I never would’ve thought when I joined Unilocal eight years ago they’d become my family. What is Christmas without friends, food, and fun?
The challenge of finding a place other than a Chinese restaurant that fits a large group is always tough, but I swear, Maila has a radar for banquet rooms while Melanie C. held it down while setting it up for us.
We were able to celebrate December birthdays, chow down on Mediterranean food, exchange Secret Santa gifts and catch up with old and new friends. Santa made an appearance, Kenzie brought the Chocolate Candy Cane Cake, and everyone brought their «A» fun game. Most of all, it was a time to reflect on all the blessings we have and to enjoy the company of our Unilocal family. People drove in from LA to Riverside on Thursday just for this.
Special thanks to my Secret Santress Natasha N., I’m lovin’ my portable battery charger and chocolates!

I met some great new peeps and reconnected with a few I hadn’t seen for a bit. I had a great time as usual. Maila always does a great job of organizing these get togethers and this was no exception. Thank you Maila and Merry Christmas everyone!

Had to google «clapping noise» because I was just gonna fill this text mumbo jumbo part with nothing but the sound of applause for Maila, Mel («MAC!» Thanks Craig), and those fellow Unilocalers that helped put this evening together. Really, I don’t know how you manage to pull these events off and quite frankly if I start to think about it, I lose years off my life span so I would rather just bask in every moment of these lovely events (you manage to so seemlessly orchestrate without a flaw), enjoy being around good company, listen to the sounds of endless laughter and immerse myself in appreciation.
All Maila’s events are filled with humbling and the kindest people from all walks of life.
It is always an honor to be a part of her events and in the presence of her friends. Thank you for more awesome memories! :)
Special thanks to my Secret Santa! You’re the BEST! How is it that you’re starting to know me better than I know me?!

I’ll keep it short && sweet. Let’s just say another great event that Maila put on I really don’t know how she does it, but it’s always a good time. I got to see some familiar faces and of course meet some new ones. The food was great and so was the company. Overall another awesome event! Thanks Maila for the invite.

Maila is a crazy efficient party planner. I had a good time at this event and met some very cool people. I got exactly my #1 first choice gift a waterproof stop watch. To beat my lap times !!! Shout to mime … Got to meet olin Rob and Michael e good seeing everyone else.
Always a rad time.
Keep throwing the parties.

Another amazing event planned out by Maila again and couldn’t have made any changes but to bring a flask haha.
The company was great with some great Unilocalers friends that I have met at other events and had some good times.
Food was a perfect portion to keep me happy and the cake towards the end of the nice was a good way to end the night as a desert.
Can’t wait till the next event next year.
Great job Maila !

Perfect atmosphere, perfect people, delicious food and just loads of fun at this private Unilocal event put together by the amazing Maila and Melanie. Thank you beautiful ladies for including me in the amazing dinner.
The food was perfectly cooked and extremely delicious, the steak, the chicken, the rice where bursting with flavor and of course I won’t forget to mention the pita bread. I forgot how many baskets of t we ate at our table but yes it was that good. The food was abundant l, the drinks were flowing and the chatter and laughs were never ending.
Met a lot of great new friends like Olin, Stacey, and Robbie, Natasha and here super smart boyfriend. I thank you guys for the amazing conversations. Thank you Maila and Melanie for the invite and looking forward to future events.

Loool first!!! So kenzee dont get it!!!
Cant wait to see most of ya tonight.
Its going to be cooold brrrr bring enough clothes.
Im bringing cigars for:
Rudy, john and maybe mike (depends if he is being nice or not). Come join us but no newbie smokers! Never ask a man if you can puff of his stick, them fighting words damnit!!!
It was nice seeing everyone. Although we saw each other the day before. The whittier one did mellow the excitement a bit.
Wished carolyn could join!!!
Merrry Christmas everyone. Have a safe nye and see some of you next year.