Music21: Halloween Office Party & Surprise Birthday Cake for October Celebrants!

Last year we spent the Halloween party at the office. If I can remember correctly, we just invited a small number of kids for trick or treat and had simple snack after. For this year we changed it and suggested to have a videoke/karaoke party, luckily the management approved it. Hooray for our kind boss in Australia!

Due to difficulty on reservation for the last week of October; we set the Halloween party a bit early last Thursday, October 23 at Music21. We went there after our shift and arrived just in time at the venue. I take the chance to shot as many photo as I want but that didn't happened because my phone is acting strange that time. Boo!

Without further ado here are a few photos of the event that I took and our sumptuous meal that day:

Random banner

The room is clean and spacious. I like it here compared to center stage

Comfy couch

The telephone line connected to the admin that can be use for inquiries, technical problems and order purposes.

The food is served right away after the lady assisted us to our room. Good job!

Lia and Tin

L-R: Tere, Liezel and Drei

L-R(Tere, Maricris and Liezel) They are busy picking their songs while Ms. Drei is busy texting or tweeting the event. LOL. Okay, I just made the latter part.

Ed and Kuda. Sorry for the blurry photo because my phone is acting strange that time and I forgot to fix it. Huhu.

Another blurry photo. Boo. L-R (Oh hi James, Maricris, Tere and Liezel)

The party is not complete without the food.

Calamari with prawn crackers

Sweet and Sour fish

Chopsuey

Calamari

Chopsuey

chicken and prawn crackers

Pancit. I can eat this all night. Haha

Rice

Carbonara

They also have surprise cake for October birthday celebrants which I am also included. Awww.

They sang us "happy birthday" song then we blow the single lighted candle.

October birthday celebrants! Left-Right (Kuda, Me, Lia and Drei) Just don't mind my big tummy. Haha.

The event is super duper fun! We just laughed, sang and stuffed our tummy with food. We also have potential singers in the office that we discovered that night.

What about you? How's your Halloween party? What costume did you wear? Are you also celebrating your birthday this October? Why not share your comments below. I would love to hear or read it.

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Kuda's Pasalubong: Belgian Chocolate Seashells

One of my office mates, Kuda went to Hong Kong for 3 days and brought us this Belgian chocolate treat! Tadaaaaa:

Who can't resist with this chocolate indulgence?! Anyone? Of course there's none.

The chocolate goodies while Maricris patiently holds the box while I am taking this shot. The perks of having a supportive office mates! Thanks girl.

I grabbed one and eat it joyfully! It tastes so good. The level of sweetness is just right which I really like about this one because I am not fond of eating super sweet chocolate.

My mussel shaped Belgian chocolate

Look at that chocolate heavennnn. I can almost hear the angels singing in the back ground while I am munching it.

How about you? Do you have a favorite brand of chocolate that you like? Why not share it on the comment section below.

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J's Farewell Party at Center Stage with Ms. Vi

Bidding good bye is difficult especially if that person is someone you considered as family or closest friend at work. When Ms. J resigned and informed me about it, I was sad because she's one of my special friend. I can easily talked to her whenever I have queries either on legal matters or work related problems. She also taught me how to understand my SSS loan and contribution which is also the hardest thing to understand next to Philippine tax. I also like that she's a natural comedian & a joker. She makes us very happy at the office with her showbiz gossips and side punch lines. Writing this post makes me missed her.

Okay, I am becoming emotional now. Enough of the sad introduction and let’s move on what happened on her farewell party.

It was Ms. J's idea to go to Center Stage Makati for videoke bonding after work. Before we went there, Kristine (our sexy receptionist) handled the reservation for 6pm time slot. We took a cab to get there and waited at the lobby before our turned to assisted to one of the videoke rooms. We arrived an hour early that's why we busied ourselves with obligatory group shot. Haha.

Random banner that I saw at the center stage

Center Stage Lobby. It is a bit small but very cozy.

Ms. J on blue wrap up dress, Kristine, she's busy texting and Lia

Ms. J and I. Boo! I am not really good on taking nice shot.

Center stage has this package for 3 hours non-stop videoke inclusive of food for 2,184 pesos. Here are the foods that we chose.

Calamares

Tofu with special sauce

My favorite Pancit

A large bowl of hot rice

Chicken barbecue

We didn't expect it to taste good. We really like the calamares and the chicken barbecue. Here are also the photos of our room with my photo bomber friends:

Kristine and Lia. The room is spacious and sound proof.

Flat screen T.V.

Ms. J and her separated at birth identical twin sister, Jean.

Ms. J and Ms. Vi. They surely missed each other

We had fun that day because we sang a lot of songs; 90's and modern songs. Ms. J and Ms. Vi we will surely miss both of you. God bless and hopes to you see around.

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Self-realization: I'm turning 25 this month!

October is my birth month and 12 days after I published this entry I will be turning 25 years old. Damn, time flies really fast. I remember the time that I turned 13 years old, I have so many doubts and hesitations being a teenager. I thought back then that when I hit 20's things will be much better since I will have job, have an independent life and so on but I realized now that those things are not easily achievable.

I want to label myself now as being a wiser woman because those experiences and challenges that I experienced along the way help me to be a better person that I am right now. I still commit mistakes, hurt other people with my wrong actions and become moody when I am having a bad day. I am lucky that despite those bad attitudes, I still have true friends that stay on my side. I have my family who are always there to cheer me up when I am at the lowest point of my life. They’re my treasure! I may not be rich but with them I feel I am a billionaire, not with money but with love.

I really don't know what the future holds for me but I'm embracing this new journey into my life. I know better things will come on my way. If today is not a good day as I expected it should be, I still have another day to succeed. I want to end this post my saying happy birthday to me and to all those people who will also celebrating their birthday this October. Cheers and virtual hugs!

Do you have any birthday wishes for me? Post it on my comment section below.

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Pandesal Treat at the Office! Thanks Liezel.

We had pandesal meryenda (snack) at the office on Wednesday. It was a treat for us by our newly hired Sr. Accountant, Liezel. Awww, our heart melted when we saw tons of pandesal waiting for us at the office pantry. Who wouldn't drool on this? Look at the pictures below:

The unlimited supply of Pandesal. I can still recall the smell of the fresh bread while typing this entry. Ahh, mouthwatering and delicious!

Our platter of pandesal.

We also have spread; peanut butter and cheese! Perfect for our pandesal meryenda.

Of course I need to have a picture whilst eating pandesal. Haha.

TLC Girls: Tin, Lia and I. In this shot I was caught in the act of eating the goodies.

Lia and I. We are a happy kid with happy tummy hence the pouting lips and shy smile.

Thank you Liezel for your treat. (I forgot to take a photo of her. Boo)

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