same same, but different: THE event

then came the big night. i had to do my make up because i didn't want to spend for a salon. they were asking for $250 for hair and make up. a competitive price based on hk standards. but i just couldn't take the fact that i am using make up that has been used by others. can you imagine the sponge being used for other people's pores to be used on you? that's just disgusting. anyway, i decided to go for the 'simple' look. well, who am i kidding? of course i cannot go any simpler! i don't even have a lipstick! i only use face powder and lipgloss!

when i opened the doors of the function hall, i was like: woooh! fuck, it is that grand! everything was just first class to the slightest details. im so not for this. anyway, i had no choice but to go ahead. pota, si batman na ang bahala.

the theme is GLITZ AND GLAMOUR. the funtion hall is located at the lower ground floor. the staircase is full of rose petals plus a red carpet. they commissioned a gentleman who shall ask arriving guests what are they wearing. but i mean, who the hell cares? i bought mine in mongkong stall number ss122. hehe... and then they built 2 x 7 or 8 foot oscar award statues. it isn't 'the event' for nothing. i look underdressed, as expected. some of them looked like they were competing for a beauty pageant's long gown competition. as in ung sumasayad talaga sa sahig, at may korona pa! taob kung taob! haha! in the cocktail area there will be a photo taking where a flock of photographers shall take your pictures. paparazzi drama at its fullest.

i may be simple and look like a teenager celebrating her sweet sixteen, but i had the grandest entrance amongst all of them. the two guy hosts went to the stage first and after some punchlines, they said that it would be awkward if they don't have a female companion for the night. thus my walk of fame from the back - with matching spotlight and jazzy music. tunaw ang corona ng iba! haha!

there were some booboos like i called the sponsor of the event as phil alumni of hk instead of phil assoc of hk. and the very messy raffle draw. but overall i think i did a good job. the directors were thanking us for a job well done - and yes, even ms o. sa susunod kase ms o, wag manlait ng harap harapan, lalo na pag di mo kilala ung tao.

highlights of the night:
1. butuin escalante's performance. world class. individuals like her make you just proud to be a filipino
2. i won a gc! body glow scrub from a hk spa! yeba!
3. appearance of nanette inventor and janno gibbs
4. surprise visit of alfred vargas, paolo contis, angelica de la cruz, iwa moto, ehra madrigal
5. the fact that it's over and that i conquered my stage fright

sige na nga, pictures!

this is how i look like during the event. simple but not bad, eh? thank you to me for my make up