Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The looloo rendezvoos #3

It is confirmed: being surrounded by nice and friendly people gives you a dose of good vibes. :)

That's like stating the obvious, isn't it? But you'll be surprised how rare this happens in today's world; there always seem to be "negatrons" lurking around the premises. But at looloo's 3rd Rendezvoos, it was all smiles and positive energy; no bad vibes allowed here!

I was very happy to receive a Rendezvoos invite from Peanut, one of the looloo crew. I was also a bit torn. I had a scheduled event on the morning of the Rendezvoos, all the way in La Mesa Eco Park! I wasn't sure if the event will finish on time, or if I will be able to drive all the way from the North to the semi-South in time for the Rendezvoos meet-up! But I wouldn't miss this for world (I mean, how often do you receive invites for free nail spas?), so I told Peanut that I will be there "by hook or by crook." Haha.

Thankfully, I arrived, albeit a lot haggard and a bit late. They weren't at the meet-up place anymore by the time I got there. :( Peanut was so nice to come back for me and another looloo rendezvooer, Marc C. (I'm glad I'm not the only one who was late! Haha!), to accompany us to the location of our nail sparty: Coco Luca! It's a "hidden" nail and waxing salon just off of Burgos Circle.

The reception area

By the time we got to the place, Odell R, Alecs R, Jodi N, and Tracy M. were already getting their finger/toe nails clipped, buffed and polished. It was a very small place, only enough to fit 7 to 9 customers at the same time, but it didn't look cramped since there was natural light coming through the windows, and they had light colored walls with bright colored furniture and upholstery. :) The place was channeling "tropical spa" with its theme, which is very fitting to their name which means "Coconut" and "Light."

Looloo-ers getting pampered!

Didn't take too long before someone started working on my nails. The package comes with a manicure, pedicure and footspa, and a free hand and foot massage, too! Ahhh. :)

My tired feet needed some R&R

You have a lot of nail polish to choose from...

Gucci nail polish! Sounds and looks expensive!

Since it was a nail sparty, we had the place all to ourselves! They served food and drinks, too: mini tacos (what were they called? Taclitos? Taclings?), iced tea, and assorted candy.

Read my detailed review here. :)

The spa services aside, what I really, truly enjoyed was the company. It was weird how I could talk so easily with a group of strangers! I usually hate small talk, and I don't really like mingling at business lunches or seminars (I'm an introvert that way), but the conversation at the Rendezvoos didn't feel like forced small talk at all. We talked about everything under the sun: from unique food finds, disastrous restaurant experiences, magazine features (hi Tracy M.), scuba diving (hi Marc C.), movies (hi Jodi N.), our old age as compared to one (hi Alecs R.), and our collective hate for anything green and leafy (hi everyone except Marc C! Haha!).


The Rendezvooers (L-R: me, Tracy, Alecs, Jodi and Marc)
Photo grabbed from @loolooapp (instagram)
 
It also helped that Odell and Peanut were such charming and interesting people. They asked us thought-provoking questions  such as "How did you first discover looloo?" and "Would you rather go to a place with good food but bad service, or good service and so-so food?" Haha! (My answer, by the way, is the latter) We also shared with them valuable suggestions for the looloo app, such as new badges (i.e. the Suggestor Badge and the Club Badge); and "badge levels" (for those who have visited more than 5 coffee shops, for example); and "badge gift certificates or prizes" in collaboration with some establishments. Other suggestions were: editable star ratings, a personal message feature, and editable recommendations for the inflooence score (this is especially for those with sucky inflooence scores, like me! Haha!)! Odell and Peanut promised to take note of these ideas and discuss them with the whole team. :) I hope that some of them make it to the next looloo app upgrade! :D
 


Meet Peanut, the most adorable person on looloo! (haha, ang galing, Tracy & I had the same assessment!)
 
The whole gang with the looloo crew, Peanut and Odell!
(photo grabbed from Peanut's instagram)

All-in-all, it was a very enjoyable afternoon. The conversation was so interesting that we continued our chikahan at the nearby Toast Box (sans Alecs, who had to go back to school! Boo!).

Thank you, looloo for giving me the opportunity to be part of the first nail sparty rendezvoos! Not only did I get a free manicure and foot spa (and some loolooloot, too!), I also met some really interesting people. :) It just goes to show that looloo has become more than an app, it's a community of people who are interested in so many diverse things; a community of people who like discovering places they'll love. ♥

Thanks again, and see you at the (next) looloo eat-up! :)

My awesome new nail color c/o Coco Luca, and my looloo goodie bag!


This is a picture of the loolooloot I got from the previous Tomas Morato promo! Got the same stuff here at the Rendezvoos too! The more the merrier! :)






4 comments:

  1. Hi Lesley!!!

    Thanks again for spending time with us last Saturday! I'm so glad you had fun! I'm definitely looking forward to hanging out with you again. :) :)

    Really really happy you were there!

    Pea

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    1. Haha, the Brazilian Wax thing was funny, you should have video taped it!!! Glad to have hung out with all of you guys, too. Sad I'm going to miss the 1st eat-out, but I'll be sure to make it to the next! See you then! :)

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  2. Lesleyyy! It was lovely meeting you at the rendezvoos! Hopefully we get to hang out again at more looloo happenings! :D

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    1. Yes, it was a fun rendezvoos! Will you be going to the 1st eat-up? I'm going to miss that one, but I hope we get to hang out in the next one! Sana BGC! Haha! *ehem* Peanut

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