Wow Month!

This month I saw my social life pick up speed, not as much as it used to but just as exciting and fulfilling. I just had a wonderful time with old friends. Two of my former co-workers and friends flew in from the US, one from California (with the American husband whom I met for the first time) and the other from New Hampshire (she arrived solo but I already met the husband a few years back). The only one missing is the one based in New Jersey but then there is always a next time. As expected we can't stop chatting and talking and updating. Although we regularly update each other through online means, face-to-face interaction is definitely more fun.

I, too, enjoyed the pasalubong (homecoming gift or souvenir, there is no exact English translation) of course: cologne, hand sanitizer, crackerjack CHEESE, CLINIQUE cosmetic kit (Spring 2012 collection), bracelet, scented mini-pillow (for the car!) and lavender-scented soap.

They are both leaving in a few days but we all look forward to seeing each other again soon, hopefully before the end of the year (in Vegas!!! woohooo). Oh my gosh! Am blogging like my 10-year-old Paulinian niece hahahaha.

I feel so good. I know that this is just the start of better things to come.

Children's Party & Miss Earth 2007

It was fun, watching Miss Earth 2007 live. This year it was held at the UP theatre. I have an outstanding invitation to this international event every year since I met Ryan Samson, my former colleague at Epac or Oneglobal (what's in a name? tax shield? hahahaha). He's the master web designer of Miss Earth and the President of Marketing International Group. Clap! Clap!

So what made me go this time (finally!)? Well, one of the reasons was because the venue was very near my place. I thought this must be the right time to go back and for the right occasion. Whatever.

Anyway, on my way to UP, I didn't realize that there will be re-routing so after a few misses, I arrived at the venue in one piece. I wore basic black pants, my Forever 21 hot pink spaghetti top (got it on sale) and stone-studded heels. Nothing special. I originally thought of wearing a little black dress but I was coming in from a children's party (Happy Birthday to my inaanak Nikki!) so there wasn't much time to change into something stunning from a very casual get-up. Even my makeup was very basic--True Match cream foundation by L'Oreal, Nichido powder and a combination of Vintage Rose Luscious lipstick by Mary Kay and Diandra Supermoist Hydrating lipstick in Plum Passion. I don't even remember wearing blush. Definitely no eyeshadow. :(


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That night I was surprised to see Vanz wearing something nice (hahahaha). Peace! I met Emz, Beng and Ryan's officemate. It was great to see former work mates. Little Miss Earth, Tetski (Sarj, ikaw 'to!) was there too and Joni, of course, now a very sikat webmaster (geek!). Beng's bf, Nico, tagged along as well.

After the announcement of the semifinalists, my interest in the pageant plunged. Well, Miss Philippines didn't make it. So I settled for Miss Switzerland. Not because of merit but because I think she wasn't a popular choice. Oh well, I've been mainstream all my working life, why not try something different this time. Of course, she didn't win but nobody expected it in the first place.

We went to Starbucks after and ended the night with a nice cold coffee.

See more pics here:
Celebrities At Miss Earth 2007
Starbucks