Anyways, I celebrated my 24th birthday with my co-workers last night after careful analysis of all pro's and con's. Plus, I thought of the event as a treat for a year's worth of work-related pain. Haha.
I will never forget this night! For the very first time, I felt really excited about my birthday since most, if not all, of my immediate co-workers will be there. Yipee!
[caption id="attachment_761" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="John Boy, Kristel, Mark, Ate Ruby, and Donato as my helpers."]
[/caption]Unequipped with the necessary skills for cooking and party planning, I sought the help of my flat-mates (John Boy and Mark) and my beloved sister Ruby. Donato and Kristel brought some added muscle to decorate our loft. Thanks, guys!
[caption id="attachment_762" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Personalized Invitations"]
[/caption]I seriously wanted this event to be exclusive and intimate so I handed out personalized invitations to individuals who I deemed worthy of my friendship.
[caption id="attachment_765" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Unit 12?! Panalo!"]
[/caption]Of course, I invited my crazy Unit 12 Family to shake things up. They certainly blew everyone off their seats!
[caption id="attachment_764" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="People! Answer the call bell! PLEASE!"]
[/caption]"Matatapos din ang araw na 'to!" That's what we usually say during times of desperation. I am so happy that I am a part of this bunch of lunatics!
[caption id="attachment_766" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Saya naman! Sana ganito tayo sa duty!"]
[/caption]Amidst the tension of work and harshness of homesickness, we still manage to stand altogether and smile. Say "G-A-R-A-S"!
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[/caption]As always, my supportive neighbors were there to have their fill.
[caption id="attachment_768" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Joanna, Lesley and Jennifer."]
[/caption]Dianne and Ate Rosalie were on duty so Jo, Les and Jen represented their apartment. Happy birthday pala sa brother ni Joanna!
[caption id="attachment_770" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Ate Barbs?! Gabi na kaya!"]
[/caption]Ate Barbara paved the way to fun! She's like our leader of some sort! Love you, Ate Barbs!
[caption id="attachment_771" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Ma'am Delia?!"]
[/caption]I even invited Unit 11's Area Supervisor, Ms. Delia, to join our festivities. Can we answer the bell later, Ms. Delia?
Of course, I devised a number of party games, again, to keep the festivities light and refreshing. I decided to keep the 3 main teams and add newbies in each squad.
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[/caption]Team Jumbo Hotdog got themselves powered up with Nemfa, Lesley and Lovelyn as additional members. Would they be enough to maintain the team's championship aura?
[caption id="attachment_773" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Team The V-est"]
[/caption]The V in Team The V-est was meant for their latest member, Mr. Victor Bayani. Even Jennifer and Ms. Attitude, Hazel, decided to join this promising team. Can they finally redeem themselves after a tainted Christmas issue?
[caption id="attachment_774" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Team Song"]
[/caption]Revenge. That's what kept this gang intact. With Nenita, Melissa, Melanie and Joanna, Team Song seeks to conquer everything in their path. Will they conquer center stage after the challenging holidays?
[caption id="attachment_775" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Take it easy, Kuya Crispin!"]
[/caption]"Endorsement Paper Dance" was, as expected, dirty. Everyone tried to challenge everything. Even the songs! Guys! Keep it cool, please?
[caption id="attachment_776" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The October Party Animals?!"]
[/caption]As expected, the October Party Animals got their groove on! They shook their booties like there's no tomorrow!
[caption id="attachment_777" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Get it out, Ate!"]
[/caption]"Pass the line" was something new. It actually got kinda kinky by the minute. Sorry!
[caption id="attachment_778" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Ate Barbs! For crying out loud!"]
[/caption]Ate Barbs terribly wanted to nail this game. You can honestly see it in her dazzling eyes and shiny smile.
[caption id="attachment_779" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The Longest Line Part 2"]
[/caption]The all time favorite "The Longest Line" got everybody thinking of ways to win. They even borrowed my scarf! Come on!
[caption id="attachment_780" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Tama na yan, Kuya."]
[/caption]Kuya Ritchie was frantic about this game. Keeping in mind the team's defect last December, he actually double-checked every single detail of their team's line.
[caption id="attachment_781" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Dive kung dive!"]
[/caption]"Where are my coins?" was the last event. They dived their way into a plate looking for coins using a spoon. Then, they should place that coin in a plastic cup. Don't forget to breathe, kids! And be careful!
[caption id="attachment_782" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Slowly but surely, eh?"]
[/caption]Lesley was trying her best not to ruin her hair. Just redo the whole thing later, dear, okay?
[caption id="attachment_783" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Performance Level?!"]
[/caption]We even sang a few tunes just to keep our moods in a constant high. We were definitely having loads of fun!
[caption id="attachment_784" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The DAFH Boy Band"]
[/caption]Donato and Kuya Ritchie took the next higher step with their stunning rendition of the Hagibis classic "Katawan".
[caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Thank you, guys! Sobra!"]
[/caption]All in all, the night was a blast. I had tons of fun and my 3 days worth of overtime certainly paid off. Yipee!
Coffee, anyone?
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