Dance the night away, live your life and stay young on the floor // (My Eighteenth)
The long overdue post!
Warning: Photo-heavy entry ahead.
AUGUST 26, 2011
I admit- and as cliche as it may seem, I had always dreamed about my 18th since I was a kid. There is something magnetic to me with the whole concept of claiming a night of your own without anyone having the right to question it. I guess besides it being a perfect time to gather everyone you love, I had always been “overshadowed” in my life that I long for the time where I actually break free.
Yeah, I sound so melodramatic. But it’s true.
People have different views on how to spend their once in a lifetime moment, but if I were to choose (over handheld cash, extravagant trips abroad or shopping spree), I would pick throwing a debut party over and over again.
A couple of small dreams of mine also came to life through this flight. Besides having my own party, I’ve always wanted to be an Events Coordinator. I got to talk to total strangers without the awkward process! Because you know, business is business. Also, I’ve always wondered what it feels like as the one being taken photographs of this time, and the one taken pictures of at a celebration and not the one lugging around with the camera.
And if in any case you’re wondering, I didn’t have any serious pre-debut photoshoot. And I think I lost all my pre-event and after- photos. Lol sad life
Photos are (c) Alex Ruelo who is now a friend! #amused
Lol okay, this is another dream came true. Since my sister knows a group of dancers, I asked her if I can get back-ups since I wanted to sing on my bday (Makapal ako eh, and I’m maximizing the one-time-only thrill). I told her jokingly, “Basta gusto ko mala-concert ang production!” then come few days she told me, “On the floor yung song diba? 2-hr practice daw with ASF dancers on Sunday.” LMAO IMAGINE THE FLABBERGAST ON MY FACE!
They’re so professional, supporting and awesome.
I had three 18s for the night. Raves (aka Treasures), Cosmic Gift Certificates and Shots. Everyone’s so awesome but I must say, Tito Ed’s Mac gift held my breath for a while!
Hahaha hoarder ba? I can’t wait to shop!
Nea performed 2 songs. Rolling in the Deep and Katy Perry’s “ET”. I don’t know what got into me but when she was singing ET, I suddenly grabbed a mic and joined her! I still regret that deed up to this day =)) It feels like I ruined it or something but people tell me I did fine anyway :)) I guess I just don’t think my voice is somewhere near Nea’s. Hahaha! 
Emcees! Just like the photographer turned friend, they’re friends of mine now.
Instead of having the usual father-daughter dance, my dad and I performed a duet instead. We’re Karaoke buddies! I love you Pa, thank you for everything.
Yes I cried. The moment the word “Mama” came out my mouth, I couldn’t hold back the tears. My family & relatives kept telling me “kahit may kulang/kulang na tayo, andito padin kami para sayo” through the night and as much as I don’t want to sink in that my mom’s not really around anymore, it feels like Mama’s whispering to that to them because she’s really just above us but not entirely leaving us.
