I have had a chance to see many of these annual events because my eldest brother works for Diwa and is very much involved in the planning of these events, even emceeing most of them himself. Plus, my mom's been a school principal forever so she gets invites to these events anyway (regardless of my brother's involvement), and who else would she ask to go with her but her only remaining unmarried child?
It's always fun watching thousands upon thousands of usually stern, ramrod-straight teachers letting their hair down (where else would you see a nun grooving to Earth Wind and Fire's September?), but this year's event was extra special because of two things:
One, I had a chance to see Gian Karlo Dapul live in action: another Filipino to win this year's International Public Speaking Competition of the English Speaking Union who bested 57 (i think) other contestants from all over the globe, some of which are college level (he's 16 and a high school senior). I went to the same high school he's attending (he called it "an exclusive public school", ha, ha!), and was even classmates with his older brother Omar (my best friend actually saw this kid baptized because she's really good friends with Omar -- dang, we're old!) so I'm extra proud. Anyway, Diwa invited him over to speak at the program. Yay!
Two, I discovered The Angelos, a local classical pop-tenor group inspired by Il Divo. They were guest performers at the program and I was simply blown away. All I have to say right now is that I'm off to get a CD first chance I get, and I hope to get someone to go see their first anniversary concert at the Music Museum with me. Can't wait!
All in all, it's been a good weekend. I got to lend a friend an ear, comfort the bereaved, spend quality time with family, even catch up on sleep a bit, in addition to seeing Gian and discovering The Angelos! How's that for productive? :)
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Haha... Yup, I actually saw Gian baptized, at 1 month old or something. There was a party afterwards at the old Dapul house in Fairview. I remember getting lost on the way there (What can you expect? We were in high school, and our sense of direction consisted only of having SM City as our True North [pun intended]). That was 16 years ago. Wow.
You're right-- damn, you're old! Haha...=)
Ha! If I'm old, what does that make you? :D
Friends with an old person! Haha... =)
Very funny, grandma! :)
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