I really love Christmas parties, but 2 parties in one night (one in Bulacan and the other in Paranaque) is enough to stress me out. I told myself that just after our dance number, i will just rush to the south in time for another night of partying. But after seeing the prizes at stake for the raffle draw, I was just unable to drag my butt out. Too bad i only won a can of fruit cocktail hahaha!
So a typical annual convention won't be complete without an after-convention gimik! so EAMC peeps are at it again! Jenny was so generous to be "taya" of the group after being honored as Diplomate earlier in the opening ceremony. We settled for Crocodile Grille coz the guys need to have "The Longest Yard" beer! Talk about guy cravings!!!
Journal:
The med tech staff of BPH laboratory was brewing up someting for our big boss Doc Bernie's birthday. We chose a very private resort in Bulacan, and each one of us pitched in for the food and entertainment expenses. As usual, i brought delicious barbecue from Ineng's which the peeps totally loved. Doc Bernie never really expected this, and all of us were pleased that no one ruined the element of surprise. We sensed that she was pleased and overwhelmed by all the preparations. We really wanted to make this special for her since she is one boss who really put her heart in everything she does for the betterment of everyone. Always cheerful despite a stress-filled day, her infectious cheerful nature permeates through everyone. Truly she is a blessing to all of us!
LPDH lab christmas parties are always fun! The med techs there never fail to make me laugh so hard to point of losing whatever composure I have. They seem to never run out of games with twists -- the greener, the better hehehe. Dra Rueda and Mam Diane are always into the merriment -- never holding anything back. Quite rare to see everyone like this during an ordinary day. Usually, we seem just like the machines we operate, busy and absorbed in our own world and not minding each other. These are the times when you wish that everyday is Christmas!
Journal (edited): The "United Nations"-themed Christmas party at Las Pinas Doctors Hospital a few years ago proved quite a riot! Each participant really put their best foot forward. Syempre, the Paramedical group (most especially the Laboratory peeps) are on top of my list with their impressive Latin pasa-doble dance number. The belly dancers of Arabia were also pleasing (and amusing) to watch. As expected, the Nursing group representing South East Asia danced to the tune of the immortal Pinoy Big Brother jingle by Orange and Lemons. Ulk! The hosts for the evening, Dra. Domingo and Dr. Almelor, were in their flamboyant best as a Spanish pixie fairy and African tribesman in that order. As for me, I just wore a plaint elephant-printed tshirt and jeans. What am I??? Just a freaking tourist in Thailand! Hehehe!
In 2005, it was my first time to see my co-Paulinians after 18 years! Arriving at Somerset Hotel, I knew I wouldnt get lost cause my feet led me to the room where the noisiest femmes are. Believe me, I have never seen people talk so much at the same time and with them understanding each other despite this. I just love it! The air was heavy with excitement, joy, wonder, awe....all the positive adjectives i can think about. It was indeed a happy moment for all of us. A lot of us have changed -- grew thin, a lot were heavier (and that includes me!), some with long bleached hair, the former tbirds have become ultra feminine hehehe, and most have become doting moms to adorable kids --but still, it seemed nothing really had changed! The event also coincided with SPCP reunion in Arizona, and the webconference thingie we set up just made this event all the more exciting.
It was my first time to attend a workshop outside the country, and I was so excited to see people of different races gathered together doing the stuff that we do well most. I felt likewise elated seeing familiar faces from UST Hospital and Heart Center of the Philippines. Of course, it wont be exactly fun without the sightseeing, eating out, and shopping with colleagues. I swore to myself that if I had enough in my budget, I would be going out of the country for workshops more often. Its just like hitting two birds with one stone -- education and fun mixed together (though the latter is more preferrable hehehe!)
One time we were in Tagaytay and our friend Andrew really urged us to check out Sonya's Garden (sorry i misspelled the title in my LO.) We found the place a welcome respite to the usual hustle and bustle of Cubao life hehehe. In every corner, it was so tempting to just chill out and let your mind wander on serene and peaceful thoughts. How i wish our garden was like this!
