Flashback Friday to last year's LG Christmas dinner. Still incomplete but just as fun. 2014 dinner was held at Waterfront Insular Hotel. I forgot the exact name of the resto... My bad. Long talks and exchange gifts!

Their comfort room had very nice lights so we ended up taking a lot of photos there. Haha!

Thrifty OOTD

Surplus tank top, A cover up thingy I just pulled out of my closet, black stretchable pants I bought from Gaisano department store, and a pair of cheap yet elegant sandals from KCC Mall Department store (GENSAN) and a golden watch from Avon.

I cut my hair short that day because I just felt like doing it. Now it's a bit longer and I just wanna chop it off again.

Looking forward to this years' reunion with the gang. I hope everyone can make it.

XO

Ber months are coming.

Photo credits: Karla Misa

 In case you've missed out on the latest happenings in my life. Here's a quick update. I'm no longer practicing my profession. Well, that escalated quickly. LOL! But seriously though... I'm loving my job right now and I hope everything will turn out just fine.

It was my first time to attend the annual bankers Christmas party and I really thought it would be lame and boring. My impression before was that bank people are usually serious and matured. I realized that they can be fun sometimes. We were late for the program because we had a long prep time. Don't ask.

 Here are my colleagues. I should have made them do the ootd pose though. Everyone was all dressed and dolled up.

I know, I know... We are vain.

 Valued guests of the night get to sit in front.

Intermission.

When things go out of hand. Flood of groupies.

I hate how my arms look so huge! Haha. We were the last ones in and I guess the last ones out. We were supposed to dine out again because our tummies weren't satisfied but in our town, there are no late night cafes or restos so we ended up heading home instead.

But wait there's more... After the banker's party we also had our own mini party at our office. Small gathering but lotsa food and entertainment. 

 

Here's Ma'am Susie for an impromptu opening remarks.

 Our party's theme was supposedly KPOP but I don't think I achieved it with my outfit. I just wore neon tank top and tight pants plus a jacket with some holes in it. I was so preoccupied with the program that I couldn't care less. Haha!

 My favorite part of the table was the chocolate fountain. It's heaven.

We had our gifts exchanged and a short karaoke session to conclude our night. My secret Santa got me what I wanted! Make up products and brushes from E.L.F. :D

Christmas came early for us at work but will surely end late.

I hope everyone's enjoying the holidays!

Merry Christmas kitties!

XO

Nothing beats celebrating the yuletide season with friends. This is the third time we celebrated the Christmas together although some of us missed out during the years but its still us... complete by heart.   This time around we decided to have a fancy dinner at Verdebarr. I missed this place! They used to have their own place at the mall. I love how exquisite their place is.

Call time was 6 pm and the theme was... just dress to impress. I'm not sure if I achieved the standards though. Haha. I took the cab with Budi. I felt like I walked a thousand miles with my heels. I'm really not good at walking with super high heeled shoes but I guess I should get used to it. I need this for training! ;P

What I'm wearing
Dress&belt: Mossimo
Heels: People Are People
Clutch: New York & Company
Accesories: Unisilver

We were the early birds, together with Hannah. We are clingy friends. Even if we don't see each other for just a day or two, we feel like it has been years since we last saw one another. Parents often times tell us that we never run out of things to talk about, except when we're travelling - which is kind of weird because we should be noisy. Oh well... so much for that... Here we are!

When everyone and everything was already there it was time to fill in our tummies and make ourselves happy! Almost all of us had grilled pork chop with pineapple slice. It's superbly good! And you can choose what size you want. I'm all for small because my tummy can't handle medium and large (but JB finished his large!) and you will need an extra rice or two for this. It can't be helped. Haha. Say no to diet! You can also choose your side dish. I went for Waldorf salad just because it was named after my favorite character in Gossip Girl! Haha. No bias, its also good. Some went for mashed potato, I guess its also good since they didn't leave a mark on their plate. 

Fortunately, Alzy brought some cupcakes for dessert! Red velvet and chocolate cupcakes fresh from Margie's. I'm a fan of their cakes ever since Cindy introduced me to them :D Everybody happy!

After satisfying ourselves with delicious food... Picture taking is a must! So everyone gathered up and just took random photos by pair. We're such camwhores! Haha. Donna and Jico also dined in the same place - small world eh? 

Mother Hannah's happiness caught on cam!

If you noticed... I have this weird shade of make up under my eyes. Let me explain, I smudged my eye liner and removed it with a make up remover and just damped some foundation on the specific area. It didn't show in the mirror but the camera just unapologetically(is there such a word? Haha) emphasized it. So, I've learned my lesson! Haha.

The exchange of gifts. I got huge chocolate bars and a bracelet from Alzy plus my favorite lip balm from Budi... and a I don't know what it's called thing from Karla! Hahaha XD

I felt like a boss when Karla aka my manager liked the gift I gave her! Thumbs up for me. I'm the best secret santa ever! Even if I gave her a hint that it was me! I had to make sure ;)

We were tasked to describe first before giving the gift and Hannah assumed for like 2 or 3 times that it was her! Hahaha. I come to realize that we all have a lot of things in common. Haha. Amazingly, Jb and Hannah literally exchanged gifts! 

And what's an LG meet up without the endless chatting?

We spent almost half of our night there because we were around until their closing time. Time to pack up and change location - to Abreeza!

We had to expose ourselves though we think we're a little bit overdressed for the extended hours of the mall we couldn't care less. Haha! Ground floor coffee shops were full so we decided to hang out at Bo's Coffee instead and we discovered a new place for meetings! Haha. Long table meetings will be held here next time!

and yet again its closing time... What else would be open at 11 in the evening? Time to party!

We went to Hybrid just because we wanted to dance. It was another full house! It's Saturday after all. There were a lot of familiar faces in the vicinity and that includes our former students. The night was still young for metro Davao and the people were partying like it was the end of the world. We had to leave early because it was extremely hot inside the club and a little bit chaotic.

For more than it's worth... I cannot put to words how lucky I am to find diamonds in a pile of stones in this world. Cheers to the true friends we have who make our lives worth living! It was a night well spent indeed. Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for taking time to visit my blog! Much love and respect! :)