FT Christmas party '13

Last night was a blast... well, not really a blast since we all feel so old! lol

We booked in a condotel for a night sort of just across Palladium, the venue of the party. We met up in the room and did some catch up before dressing up for the party.

To be honest, I feel a bit out of place in it since I'm only crashing in the party. I can't really explain it but.. yes, we did try to mingle a little. But to no avail, thank goodness Ralei was there as well.

The party ended even before midnight and even before then we were ready to cap the night off. How old did this make us feel?? We were thinking of trading a whole night of drinking and partying for a cozy time together huddled in our room with the intention to binge on chicken and anything we crave at the moment.

We head back to our room.. changed into some comfy clothes and decided to walk out for search of some food and we ended up in Jollibee in line with some burgers, chicken joy, spaghetti and the likes.

We took our takeaways and ate together in front of the TV while talking and laughing the night's events. And somewhere in between, I dozed off! So embarrassing! And in my defense, I haven't had a decent sleep yet after work that morning. Lol And they were teasing me about it because we were in the middle of a conversation. XD Thank goodness I don't snore and quote-unquote from them, I sleep really like a girl would or should be. This made me laugh even harder! I'm embarrassed but then I know they understand and we've been sleeping together from trips to trips since college and the couch was really comfortable and I'm slouching comfortably in it.. can you blame me?? =P

So yes, girls on the loose were good girls last night! We capped the night sobber!

♥A

PEO Christmas party

This year's team party was planned to mimic our team Christmas party from 2010, you know, hotel room, food, booze and lots of fun! This time we were booked at BSA condotel in Makati, right in front of Greenbelt. Oh how can I forget such detail! I walked round and round there before I found it, so how can I forget! I guess it wouldn't be me if I've found it in no time. After asking a couple of guards, after a long while of walking... I have arrived. Pretty late but not the most late! Haggard and late! That's me!

new member of the team, meet Golda ^_^

We started with dinner. We had food from Shakey's and chips from the grocery shopped by the HKT girls. In case, it is not know, our team is semi-divided into little groups? People in HKT shift, GMT shift and EST shift, that's how it originated the term HKT people/girls and the like. So we ate and been scratching to start the party. Or maybe it was just me? maybe not? am not sure. I brought the huge Jose Cuervo in addition on what's on the table. Lemons and salt! yay!

We aimed to start at an early time because not everybody's staying for the night, yet we considerably started late still since some of us were still later than late. (ouch!) But I have my reasons.. I was lost in the way. lol Anyhow, we took lots of photos. They played wii while some of us watch. I wouldn't dare to, I don't like to play dance at all, put me in a bar instead and I'll enjoy myself! And then there was Ands idea for photo ops that turned to be a game!

Forget about the photo ops! it's all funny and laughable alright and we were divided into two teams and my team was on the losing end because we cannot emote properly and portray the scene. Why?? Basically because we kept on laughing! And fine, I'll post one of the many! hahaha

the Winning team

the "All-Laugh" team. lol

See the difference? anyway, back to business. After the long haul of laughter on the improvised game, we went back up and continued drinking and talking. I gained my drinking buddy in Ayen. We were busy distributing shots while everybody's busy arguing on Jakub's proposition about sex, marriage, virginity, and religion?? *awkward mix of topics eh?*

We ended the night with another round of game after the drinking. Then jackass moments with Ands and Anton. And finally, round-table talking for us who were left before dawn. It was a head throbbing night with all the alcohol and laughs, and the headache is all worth it! Lovely night with dear people! ♥

TR Yuletide Fashion Ball

After a dozens of second thoughts.. Finally I did decide to attend our company Christmas party in PICC. (PICC is where the convention commenced last Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday, good thing I only attended the Tuesday one.)

I didn't prepare for tonight that much. I only have my dress from the one I shopped on my last birthday then made my make up and hair myself with a little help from Aya. See.. I can take care of myself.

My heels suits perfectly with the dress since I'm lacking a bit of the height. =D Or I just thought I was. I love how it flows when the wind catches the train. It was not so long as to be overly dramatic just enough for my taste I think. I always try to do the simplest however at times most think I am not the simple one. Oh well.. what can I do? Looks can be really deceiving.. Nobody from my peers would believe I can dress as fast as a snap. unless they saw me in action with their own eyes. I think they thought of me as one of those who endlessly check out the mirror until perfection was met. I can't blame them, I do know that most people think I am one of those "high maintenance" type. Anyway, back to the party. Traffic as always was there and I really intend to be late since I don't want to enter the plenary hall with the lights still beaming so bright. *it makes me feel uncomfy to get noticed weird! I do love the attention but not so much from strangers*

I was texting and calling and I hate solo photos when I am uncomfortable with the surroundings. er.. what's wrong with me? I was so awkward in the "red carpet" or so it seems. I really don't want to pose for a picture that I kept my attention to my phone and kept on walking until one of the photographers called my attention. er. hate it! After all that, I walked through the crowd to find my teammates. I only knew a few. A few, I guess, meant only my team and some of those I coordinated with through the other teams. So unsociable of me!

I found the girls on one of the tables in the side, and later on Eloi followed and Joseph arrived as well.

Joseph & Eloi

The night was running slow. We ate dinner, talk and lots of camwhoring together until the most awaited part! The raffle! I wasn't able to finish the party though. My chaperons demanded that we get home immediately as they were already sleepy! (Dad, Mom and Aya waiting in the area) er.. such a kill joy! I was enjoying our demeaning comments and all *er..sorry about that. we don't mean harm just fun* What I meant was noticing outfits, we sort of did some fashion police thingy and judge performances on the stage. It was fun to be with honest and straight to the point people! We agreed on most than not. And then  finally after few glasses of cold beer with them, I really needed to go.. =(

More snaps below ^_^

with the girls!

with Eloi & Kimy

I had so much fun than the past TR Christmas party I've attended, maybe because I am more comfortable with them now than before. After a few years, finally I can say I am a bit warming towards them. Good company begets good time!

PEO christmas dinner

Time for Christmas parties and dinenrs. As for today, it was the scheduled team dinner at The Balcony Gastro Pub. The ambience was not so for me. hehe.. I wonder why? It seems okay, but I feel a bit uncomfy. Anyhow, we had dinner and need to be back for work before 10pm. It was not as awesome as last year's but it was not so bad too. I came back for work sobber! hahaha.. I'm happy with what I got from our kris kringle and super excited for February to approach! yiii!!! few snaps below with my teammates.

No comments on the following events.. Maybe that's another reason why I....  hehehe..

♥