the next chapter

so we were given 5 days to prepare - basically to do our speeches, hunt outfits and calm our nerves.

day 1 i was introduced to my fellow emcees. from what i gathered, the original hosts were two gentlemen who have their own radio shows. but it seemed a bit awkward if the female species were not represented. so they got me. how convenient? oh, and don't forget that we got our respective demanding full time jobs!

i was able to meet the bosses of prime credit, pal, and jollibee. we even had our rehearsals and brainstorming sessions. everything was sorted out. the pal boss shall lend me her filipiniana dress. then two days before the event we were informed that filipiniana is not the way to go. even though it is an independence day ball, the theme of the event is GLITZ AND GLAMOUR. how patriotic, huh?!

so what to do now??? i don't have the dinero to spend for a $3k dress!

kuya jong said that we can meet the following day and shop in mong kok for a gown - during my lunch time! you know how strict my company is regarding lunch breaks. getting to mong kok takes about 20 minutes when i run throught the subway. and i was meeting a dutch customer before that. i relayed the story to my manager and she said it's ok for me to leave early. anyway, luckily we got something for a good price. he paid for it. now i just have to take care of the shoes, accessories and make-up. it seems that he got me and b as a package. while i was doing the showbiz part, b is doing the production stuff. he's one of the official photographers and preparing the props. don't we just make a good team? hehe...

for the next two nights we were running all throughout hk until midnight - don't forget that b needs to be presentable as well! we had to shop for his entire business attire. and don't forget strobe lights! or mock up cameras!

...next: 'the event'