Jay-R!!!

Last Saturday, December 4th, Lead Character had the chance to be at the Passionata Gleek Squad Showdown, a show choir competition held at the Cebu Doctor's University Auditorium. obviously inspired by the TV show "Glee."

The first contestant, The UCLM Choir, did "Bohemian Rhapsody," which was actually quite good that Lead Character almost cried, making him miss being at events like Passionata. It was indeed an inspiring celebration of music, even if most of the numbers were not that original.

It was the guest stars of the evening that proved to be much more noteworthy. Jay-R (of the "Bakit Pa Ba" single-hit-song fame) was delectable. The Asian Troubadours kicked ass with a certain level of musicality that Lead Character thinks deserves an audience at the Carnegie Hall.

In between performances, the organizers held a contest which involved members of the audience dialing a phone number, and whoever was lucky enough for his/her call to get through first, s/he would win the prize. Lead Character had 3 chances of winning, but his calls never made it through, which is fine, because the prizes never got as lucrative as a laptop, anyway. Or a Winnebago. Or a pet kangaroo.

To those who never made it to the show, here's a montage of a few highlights of what was without a doubt a night to remember for a few days. Lead Character would like to apologize beforehand for the video quality because all he had was his phone to shoot the performances with.

Sci-Hi '99 10-Year High School Reunion Live Blog

Just got here at Microtel for our Tanned @ Ten, Sci-Hi 99's 10-year high school reunion.

Present so far are Paul Y, Carina, Joy M., Joy B., Abigail Cruz, Julius C., Simpay, Den2x, Anna Monisit (whose first comment is that I'd gone chubby!!!), Anbern, John Misa, and of course, yours truly.

Polyne L. and Marlou Q. were sent home for not wearing all-white.

Here's a snapshot of me and Joy B. on our way to Microtel.

4:54PM: More people have arrived: June Ediza, Joan T., Ethel Jo, John Maunes.

5:03PM: The arrival of the Naning Girls: Joy P., Aileen O., Kristine E., Shereen (is this how her name is spelled? I'm so sorry Shereen!), and Michelle M. OMG, Michelle M. looks effing hot. Honest!

5:10PM: Things are quiet for now. Probably because we're all hungry. I, for one, am VERY hungry.

Thanks for the comments, Tim! Wish you were here! Ma-micture sa ko. Joy B. is chatting right now with Tim and Chiqui on YM. Julius hinted people will be thrown into the pool later. I hope not. I cannot take my shirt off because of large, distinct hickies. It's a hot mess.

5:18PM: Cathy G. just arrived. They're singing "Maayong buntag kapamilya" to her (or at her? Hehehe).

Here are more pictures:

Kristine Echica, I'm sorry for calling you a bitch earlier! You're very nice. :)

5:33PM: We're about to start. Joy B. will be leading the prayer, Prayer for the Nation by Ferdinand Marcos - the very 30-minute prayer we used to recite back in high school during flag ceremony on Mondays and flag retreat on Fridays.

Re: Chiqs, what do you mean you and Tims are facing the wall? OMG! I know what you mean now. I'll find the laptop giving you the broadcast!

Time lapse: OK I think it's fixed now.

Josua Sacedon just arrived.

5:44PM: Here come Kenneth, Punky, Debbie, and Toni. :D They are greeted with yells.

Joy fucked up the prayer a couple of times. Polyne then gave a welcome speech.

Now, games.

I'm so hungry!

Erratum: Punky is not here. Must have seen his doppleganger.

6:02PM: Just got voted Funniest in Class, much to Kenneth's dismay. He thinks he's the funniest. Won a Victoria's Secret Lotion. Woot!

More people just arrived. No, we haven't eaten yet. Glency's here. Still stunning as ever. Thomas E is here, too. She's also stunning. I was absolutely stunned. I think I spotted Don Fruto (Wala ka na Don Fruto!). Kette Espinas also got here. Some people say he looks a bit like Joy Marpa now. I am yet to acknowledge that.

6:16PM: Just finished playing games. Dinner now. Will take a break.

Later!

6:48PM: Done eating. Can't believe I finished in just 20 minutes. People are still talking, reminiscing. More people got here since my last update. There was Czarnie, James Mangubat, Rodney, Mutia Dakila (or Dakila Mutia?). Not sure yet what the organizers have in store for everyone next.

8:08PM: Beer drinking contest, girl edition:

June won. Shameless!

4:22AM: We're at Glency's. Drunk and tired. Only a few people remain. Will post updates by tomorrow when I wake up. Need to copyedit and put captions on pictures.

I'm very sorry Andrea if we logged off the webcam before you got home. VERY VERY SORRY!!! Thanks for the lechon, though. ;)