Christmas 2006

Started the Christmas weekend with lots of gift-giving at the office. Thanks to all who find time to share their blessings with me. Your presents are very much appreciated.

Unfortunately though, gifts from Sherwin and Tabel were not included in the picture. The first and last gifts I received from officemates were from them. As soon as I got Sherwin’s gift (3 days before this picture was taken), which was by the way a very delicious chocolate cake, I ate it right away.. yummy. Meanwhile, we received a red wine from Tabel. Got it before leaving the office last Friday.

Saturday, 2 days before Christmas, my mother and I were very busy wrapping the gifts for my pamangkins and cousins. Thank God, we never ran out of wrappers and gift tags. It’s always a nice feeling to prepare something for your loved ones on this time of year. No matter how small or big the presents are, for me, it’s the time and effort that you spent to prepare these little stuffs that counts the most.

Sunday, we went to Tondo to spend Noche Buena with our relatives. After the prayer, we had our usual “kainan” with palabok, hotdog, ham, bread, fruit salad and softdrinks. Of course, exchange gift was the highlight of the celebration.

We got home at around 1 am. We also had our own version of exchange-gift. My nanay got an Andy Williams cd and a duster which she wears now. While my tatay received a fossil sunglass, undershirt and a pair of socks. And what have I got? A lot!!! Yes, a lot!!! Wallet, desk calendar, bracelet, cosmetic kit, set of beauty products, wine, chocolates, calendar, picture frame and chips. Thanks to my family and friends!!!

But why is that, despite of all the gifts that I had received, I still feel empty. Did I not get the present that I truly wanted? Nahhh. I must admit, of all the Christmasses that I had experienced, this is the saddest Christmas I’ve ever had. Yes, it was.. and it still is.

Billiards

Mga Idolo ko sa Bilyar:
Clockwise: Pau, Olive, Rey, Sherwin

Kodak-an Moments

Christmas Rush

Still no 13th month pay.... but I have to buy christmas gifts for my loved ones. Good thing though, credit card was invented. That' s why last saturday, I went to Glorietta to start my "christmas shopping". At the end of the day, I was able to purchase 3 gifts, for my father, my mother and for a dear friend.

Sunday, exactly one week before christmas eve, my mother and I went to SM North Edsa for our regular supermarket visit. ANG DAMING TAO SA MALL, AS IN!!!!! GRRRR!!!! Thank God, we were able to purchase gifts for my cousins, pamangkins and inaanaks in just an hour and a half, talking about christamas rush... hehehehe.

Sana Ngayong Pasko

Malapit na ang Pasko, wala pa rin kaming 13th month.... wala pa ring nabibiling regalo para sa mga kaibigan at kamag-anak... haayyy.... *lungkot* Ayan tuloy, sa sobrang depresyon.... napaisip ako ng aking wishlist... hihihihi... mga "mumunting" kahilingan ngayong pasko :D

Nagtataka ba kayo kung bakit puro Lacoste? Hehehehe.... di ko rin alam e... bigla akong nahumaling sa mga Lacoste products. Eto pa....

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Telocine - 2006 Teloworks Christmas Party

We had our Christmas Pary last Monday, 11th of December 2006. Yes, It was a Monday!!! Wondering why we held it on the first working day of the week? It's because our big boss John Wood arrived only last Saturday and the Teloworks family wouldn' want him to miss this very special event of the year. Plus the fact that he gives away fabulous prizes on this special occasion.

It was a very busy day, indeed!!! First, we had the elimination round of Charades where Grease (my team :D), Pirates of the Caribbean and Flintstones won. After which, Pau and I went to Landmark to buy the materials needed for the games later this evening.

Charades, Bagets vs Flintstones

Went back to the office few minutes before 6 and had enough time to practice with my team before the party starts. The registration started at around 7pm and I got a 200-peso worth of GC from Starbucks :D. Since I belong to the Grease Team, my outfit is just a simple white blouse, khaki skirt (just like Olivia Newton-John's) and a pair of blue sneakers.

Me

Maidette, Candy and Joy

Me and Don-key

Started the party a bit late. The first activity was the final round of the Charades. The Pirates team got the first place while the Flintstones and Grease teams had a tie breaker. We got the 2nd place ;). Since everybody was already starving, dinner was served right away.

Charades, Finals

Rey, Me, Pau, Don

with Joy, Belle and Olive

All the presentations were great ('di halatang 2 days lang nagpractice.. hehehehe....). In between the presentations were the raffle, kris kringle and speeches. I got my 3rd wish in the kris kringle.. thanks to Daddy Sherwin for giving me 2 boleros... hehehehe... like ko sila promise..;) Will post the pics later, suot ko ngayon ung isa e... bwehehehe... This year, I wasn't lucky enough to get any of John Wood's prizes unlike last year when I won a nano ipod. But, I did not go home empty-handed. My name was picked to have the 2nd major prize which is a Microwave Oven. Hmmmm... actually I was hoping to have the DVD player but it was given to Pau. Hmmmm.... kinapalan ko na mukha ko... I asked Pau if they already have a microwave oven at home and he said none. Hehehe... I asked if we could just swap our prizes and he agreed! Thanks, Pau!!!

Candy, Pattie, Jimmy and Annaliza
The ladies of Grease

Mark, Vee, Glicer, Joe, Noel
Our male counterpart

Before the party ended, of course the winner was announced. And my team was declared as the over-all winner... yahhoooo!!!! We received 2000 pesos in cash.. not bad, huh! ;)

The winning team - Grease
Joe, Jack, Noel, Jimmy, Candy, Mark and Vee

Then, the real party started!!!! Check these out, guys!