My group, the ACS, is back from their three-week North Am tour. This means that we are back to the old grind. Just this evening, we already faced our first audience at the Rockwell tent.
The event, entitled Flavors of Spain, catered to the Spanish community in the Philippines. The event aims to promote tourism in the Philippines and Spain. Wines, cold cuts and cheeses from Spain over-flowed. I was very fortunate to taste the famous Jamon Iberico. Due to my current condition, I had to limit my intake of the smoked meat varieties and wines. Cocktails and dessert were provided by Bizu. Entertainment was provided by our choir and the famous Carla Ramona and her Flamenco dancers. The highlight of the affair was the free trip to Madrid c/o KLM. I would've gotten the chance to join the raffle if I brought a business card with me. Several lucky individuals got free stays at the Fuego hotels, travel luggage from Rudy Project and the Travel Club, and gift bags from Clarins.
Seen in the event were Johnny Litton (who hosted the event), Becky Garcia and Carla Sibal. The wife of the Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines was there to present the grand prize.
Since I haven't sung with the choir for a couple of months, I was quite apprehensive. As expected, it was physically exhausting. However, my companions were quite considerate. They always made sure that I had a place to sit. They always asked how Baby#2 is doing. I was afraid that my being pregnant would make it difficult for me to sing. It turned out otherwise. I didn't over-strain myself. It was just difficult to reach some of the high notes. I just left it to the non-infanticipating members of the group. Despite the logistical boo-boos and some unpleasant encounters with a prima donna, our performance turned out okay.
All is well.
The event, entitled Flavors of Spain, catered to the Spanish community in the Philippines. The event aims to promote tourism in the Philippines and Spain. Wines, cold cuts and cheeses from Spain over-flowed. I was very fortunate to taste the famous Jamon Iberico. Due to my current condition, I had to limit my intake of the smoked meat varieties and wines. Cocktails and dessert were provided by Bizu. Entertainment was provided by our choir and the famous Carla Ramona and her Flamenco dancers. The highlight of the affair was the free trip to Madrid c/o KLM. I would've gotten the chance to join the raffle if I brought a business card with me. Several lucky individuals got free stays at the Fuego hotels, travel luggage from Rudy Project and the Travel Club, and gift bags from Clarins.
Seen in the event were Johnny Litton (who hosted the event), Becky Garcia and Carla Sibal. The wife of the Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines was there to present the grand prize.
Since I haven't sung with the choir for a couple of months, I was quite apprehensive. As expected, it was physically exhausting. However, my companions were quite considerate. They always made sure that I had a place to sit. They always asked how Baby#2 is doing. I was afraid that my being pregnant would make it difficult for me to sing. It turned out otherwise. I didn't over-strain myself. It was just difficult to reach some of the high notes. I just left it to the non-infanticipating members of the group. Despite the logistical boo-boos and some unpleasant encounters with a prima donna, our performance turned out okay.
All is well.
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