Our office decided that instead of having a Christmas Party we will donate it to the people from Albay who really needed support. It was a very kind gesture indeed. Although, my friends at the office and I thought that we’ve worked all year round; so it’s time to unwind and enjoy each others company. We decided to create our own happy Christmas party complete with food, exchange gifts, drinking, and reflection of this year’s experience!
Party-cipants (in alphabetical order to avoid billing issues… wehihihihihi):
April, Emy, Joyce, Rina, Sorren, and Ylai (^_^)
December 22, 2006 | 6PM: As usual the ladies were doing last minute works to make sure we can party without too much hassle and worries in mind.
December 22, 2006 | 7PM: April went out to do last minute shopping for her 2nd Christmas Party to attend with her other group of friends. It was really funny when Ylai was joking next time she has to choose, one group – one party! April is the ultimate multi-tasker!
December 22, 2006 | 8PM: Finally, we took two cabs one group going to the Bayview Park Hotel and check-in while the other group went to Dencio’s near PICC. We almost opt to Grappa’s but the latter was reserved for a private party so we were patient and waited for our table to be ready which happened after about 30 minutes.
December 22, 2006 | 9PM: We ordered the following food: Kilawin na Tanguige, Pinakbet, Pork Sisig, Inihaw na Liempo, Crab Rice, Garlic Rice, Iced Tea, Calamansi Juice, San Mig Lite. While waiting for our food we saw the Mayor Lito Atienza mascot – really cute.
The food was okay, the two waiters are the worst, and yet it was redeemed by the guard and the last waiter who finally attended our needs. I know that they may be tired working and all but that’s their duty. As I’ve always thought, if currently you’re a street sweeper then be the best street sweeper! We almost run into a fight but for sure it’s not going to worth it.
Aside from eating, we’ve started talking about our childhood and who do we think is the black sheep in the family. Some of the members admitted that it was exactly them who they consider the black sheep. As I think about it further, I don’t want to believe on the existence of black sheep because it’s too negative and it’s too judgmental. No one should be labeled as the worst in the family because each person is intrinsically good.
December 22, 2006 | 11PM: After eating and sharing we take photos along Manila Bay and in front of Grappa’s. All the photos were taken fast because we’re concern with the digicam’s battery supply. The famous line of the night “Dali na! Mauubos iyung battery…” Next time, I surely know what to bring. (^_^)
December 22, 2006 | 12PM: Before we went back to the hotel, we went to 24 hours store, can I mention the name of the stores? Oh we’re not yet celebrities only royalties; okay, so we went to Mini Stop and 7-11 to buy bags of chips, chocolates, mineral water, coffee, and the liquor of the night is Bacardi.
December 23, 2006 | 1AM: Back at the hotel, we took some photos and the exchange gift started. It was fun. We need to say our wish for our baby before finally giving the gift. Every Mommy + Baby will have a photo then the Baby + Gift/s to capture the joy. Everybody loves the gifts received including the warm and sincere wishes.
December 23, 2006 | 2AM: After the exchange gift portion we gather around and it’s time to drink. The Bacardi came with a Coke and the coke was better. We seriously need to learn the best mix for that drink. Ylai’s assignment!
The drinking came with the casual talks of what we don’t like with one another that should be improved especially that 2007 is coming. What do we love with each other that should be maintained was shared last. We are indeed a group of ladies with so many great dream and true love to share. Lucky are the men who will catch our hearts.
December 23, 2006 | 5AM: One by one we went to finally take a bath and sleep. It was a good sleep.
December 23, 2006 | 10AM: Rise and shine for the royalties. Okay I didn’t mention it earlier but April needs to go back at the office to upload some files. Emy will accompany her to get her stuffs. There’s a time constraint here, see we need to check-out from the hotel at 1PM and they need to be at the office before 2PM. It was fun. We wake up and took a bath.
December 23, 2006 | 12PM: We went to Superbowl of China and ate a King’s breakfast. We took some photos and ended the meal with Fortune Cookies!
December 23, 2006 | 2PM: We’re back with our own family with a heart full of gladness.
It was a 2-day Christmas Party with friends whom we consider an extension of our family. It’s a celebration of friendship too more than just another party because we love each person who brings out the best in each of us. Life truly becomes sweeter and happier!
Photos: http://sorren.multiply.com/photos/album/10
