Miguel at Fun Ranch (10.05.07)

My eldest son "Miguel" celebrated his 6th birthday last Oct 5, 2007. I've been reading nice feed back on Fun Ranch. I and my husband decided to bring our kids there. An entire compound built for kids where they can play, shop, eat and have a spa massage. This place is called Fun Ranch Center (beside Tiendesitas) where kids definitely rule! When i told Miguel that we're going there. He always asked me is it already my birthday. He was so excited.

Here are some of our photos...

Miguel was so brave trying this slide at Active Fun.

We had dinner at Red Big Barn.

Cup cakes from Martha. Here at Red Big Barn, you don't need to call the waiter. You just have to press the buzzer and waiter will come to your table.

Our family pics...

Glenn and Violy's Prenup Pics

Venue: Corregidor Island
Photographer: Studio A by Ms. Ghie Javelosa
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Ivy Chang
Wedding Date: 08 October 2007
Church: Parish of St. James The Great
Reception Venue: The Bellevue Manila, Grand Ballroom

Glenn and Violy had their prenuptial pictorial last September 28 at Corregidor Island. It was a morning shots. Violy had to go to Ms. Ivy as early as 5am and leave at 8am for a ferry boat ride.
It was a great experience for them. This was their first visit to Corregidor as well as Ms. Ghie & Ms. Ivy.

Here are some photos of Glenn and Violy.

No Slide Show

I was wondering what happened to my blog site. There were no slide shows. I don't understand. I checked the other sites if they have the same experience. Yes, all slide.com are not working with a Blogspot site. Hmmmm... what happened to their partnership?

I'm still trying to fix my site using widget. Try, try....

Charmaine Grace Reyes Gamboa 18th Birthday (09.30.07)

Venue: Ballroom 1 & 2, Renaissance Hotel Manila Makati City
Invitation: Spyder Creative Works, Inc.
Choreographers: Ms. Ida [Cotillion De Honor] and Mr. Xtian [Themed & Modern Dance] of Hotlegs, Inc.
Gown Designer: Rey [Debutante & Cotillion De Honor Female Participants]
Gown & Suit Designer: Leonard Co [Mom, Brothers, Grand Mother, Aunt & Cousin]
Hair & Make-Up Artist: Jasmine Mendiola & Ney
Photo & Video: Megapixels Digital Studio
Event Stylist: Florabee Flower Shop
Lights & Special Effects: Audio Compulsion Inc.
Program Host: Ms. May Ramos
DJ Host: DJ Jon T.
Cake: Cake Concepts Unlimited
Souvenir Boxes: Bath Essentials Enterprise
No. of Guests: 150

Charmaine Grace Reyes Gamboa celebrated her 18th Birthday last September 30, 2007 at Renaissance Hotel. The party was attended by her friends from Elizabeth Seton (Grade School & H.S.), Varsity Team Mates (Village & School), and DLSU Dasmariñas. Her cousins and relatives were also there to witness this special occasion.

This party was different from the other debut that I coordinated and attended. Since, Charm was also a member of the cheering squad. The cotillion number was not the usual waltz. It was choreographed in a different manner. Ms. Ida from Hotlegs used the medley songs of Michael Bubble. The modern dance was choreographed by Xtian (Christian) which is also different one. Charm carefully chose the songs for the modern & theme dance which are the "Buttons" by Pussy Cat Dolls and "Upgrade U" by Beyonce respectively. I must say that they are all good dancers!

"The PCD"

"Upgrade U by Beyonce Dance Number"

The program started with the 18th roses. We only have the 18 candles & 18 gifts or treasures. Charm wanted to have a very short program. She wanted her guests to enjoy the dancing after the program. We make sure that the program will be different from the others. Which I think we were able to do that. And everyone enjoyed the party. The event itself reflects her personality! The party was really her…

Flash back…
At first Charm doesn’t like to celebrate her 18th birthday. Her Mom insisted to have a debut. During our planning & preparations, Charm was clueless on what she likes for her party. I asked her to attend wedding fairs to see some samples of invites, gowns, and photo and video suppliers. As we go along, she became excited on planning her debut. Her Mom was also part of the preparation. Though planning was kind of difficult for her. She was in Ireland. We just exchange emails and regularly chat at yahoo messenger. Thank God there’s emails and yahoo messenger. It makes it easy for her to plan this occasion.

Btw, aside from the party she was given a brand new black Mazda 3 car from her Mom!

As Charm said in her website it’s so UNREAL! Saya! That’s all I can say!

Happy 18th Birthday Charm! I’ll surely miss you Ms. Ladybird!

Below is Ms. Ladybird's comment:

Hello from Ireland Ms.Bing,

Thank you very much for making Charm's debut a very memorable and joyous day...Your staff was very considerate and very good.We received beautiful comments...may nagsabi pa nga ng "sana next year debut ulit ni charm"Again, thanks and continue to work the best of your abilities. (I saw how dedicated and comitted you are in your work and it shows in your craft.) take care always...

sincerely yours,

Ladybird

See her site for more photos: http://charm0811.multiply.com/photos/album/48/happy_18th_natal_day_388_photos

Megapixels video: http://megapixelsstudio.com/index_html.html "charm @ 18"

Partners for Distinction of the Bellevue Manila

It was a rainy Friday. But none of the invited Event Organizers [Wedding and Corporate] did not stop them to attend the workshop. This was held last September 22, 2007 at The Bellevue Manila, Alabang Muntinlupa City.

The workshop started at 8:00 am with a late breakfast at the main lobby. Too bad I miss it due to earlier commitment. But I was able to get there at lunch time. We had an express check-in to our assigned rooms. We had a free 15 minute massage at their Spa. I think that was not only 15 min but a 30 minute massage. I enjoyed every minute of it because I am a massage buff. After those superb massage my eyes gets droopy. I wanted to go to my room and sleep. And I would also like to try their ventosa massage. I’ll just have it scheduled on my next visit. Wishing that they offer discount for event organizer. ; )

After which, we went to their gym. This was to awaken our sleepy muscles & mind. Their trainer showed us the proper way of stretching and use of gym equipment. He even gave us advises on how to trim our triceps, biceps and the usual women problem… TUMMY. With our busy schedules hope we still have time to do it. Or just go to a BEAUTY CLINIC… : )

Then, we go back to Alabang Room for a short discussion on Duty Manager, Finance and Food & Beverage. We also had a tour to their kitchen and made some pistachios cookies and ensaymada.

Our last discussion was about the security system of The Bellevue Hotel. And we had the awarding of certificates. Right after that, we went to our rooms to rest and freshen up for our cocktails at 20/20 Sports Bar with a theme of Gypsy or Bohemian.

20/20 Sports Bar was decorated into a Bohemian Theme. A Tarot Reader and Tattoo Artist were present in the occasion. I even line-up for a Tarot Reader. My husband had his dragon tattoo in his arms. Most of the attendees were in Gypsy costume. They serve mouth-watering cocktail buffet and serve wines, juices, iced teas, sodas. It was hosted by Mr. Marex [I hope I spell it correctly], one of the participants who is also wedding planner / coordinator. We had games and prizes for the winners. It was a fun evening!

The Bellevue team has been very generous on that day. They have given raffle prizes:
2nd Prize: An Overnight Stay at The Bellevue Manila Hotel
1st Prize: 3 Days & 2 Nights Stay at Bohol for Two
Grand Prize: 3 Days & 2 Nights Stay at Mandarin Boracay Island for Two with Round Trip Ticket from Asian Spirit

And guess what who won the grand prize? ME! I won the grand prize at Mandarin Boracay Island. My first visit to Boracay is FREE! I and my husband are planning to bring our kids with us. And we are all excited! Thank you so much to The Bellevue Manila Team!

That’s not it. The next day, me and my husband were having breakfast at Café D’ Asie. We saw COACH FREDDIE ROACH, the famous trainer of Mr. Manny Pacquio. Of course, I won’t let it passed. I had a souvenir photo with him together with my husband. It was really a lucky day for me!

To the Bellevue Manila Team… Congratulations and More Power! Job well done!

Hope to see you again on the next workshop.