Last Saturday August 23, I was invited to attend an event at Active Fun in Bonifacio High Street Taguig for Starvoice 2014. I was quite giddy to know that I will be attending my first ever blogger event. Feeling ko kasi lumi -level up na aketch! Hahahah. Charot.
Along the way, I was so annoyed at myself for making the wrong decision of which way I will take going to BGC. The last time I went there was when I was 3-4 months pregnant with James along with a mommy friend of mine. I only have one route in mind however, it was really, really traffic. I was thinking not to attend anymore because it was past 4pm na but my inner blogger self wants to go. When I got to MRT Ayala Station, I found out the the bus shuttle wasn't there because of the road construction along the loop so I decided to ride a taxi. Good thing, there were taxis there who offers a ride for 4 going to BGC so I only paid 50 pesos. Hihi =)
When I reached Active Fun, I asked the guard as to where the event is being held. Oh Dear, I don't have any details of the event. Waaa!! I am losing my hope in going. I tried texting the contact person but she's not answering back.While waiting, I saw Kristine Hermosa with her kids and a Nanny going inside Active Fun. Na starstruck ako mga te!! hahaha. She was tall and pretty. I guess she's pregnant but I can't tell kasi I am focused on her face eh. Heheh. I decided to call the contact person again and she answered. I was headed to Upperground floor where the event is being held. By the way, I went alone because James was sick the day before eh. Pinagpahinga ko muna.
I approached a very accommodating staff as I am looking for the person that will accommodate us. I was asked "blogger po?" Kinabahan ako mga teng! I was hesitant to say yes because I don't consider myself as a blogger eh. This blog is like an online diary lang talaga although I am really glad to be invited on occasions like these. I was given a seat and handed a meal. I felt a little VIP ha?! Hehehe. I don't know if it was really like that talaga for bloggers. I just didn't like the seat we were given kasi there was this huge post na nakaharang so I kept on standing and going to the center so I could see the contestants.
Can you see where the guy in a gray top? Malaking poste yan. Yan ang kaharap ko while watching. Hayy..
Going back, since I arrived almost an hour late, I heard the last little division contestant singing "You'll gonna love me". Grabe!! Diba sobrang taas ng song na yun? Abot na abot ni bagets. Nawindang akong tunay!
Let the photo do the talking. Shall we? =)
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It was the two Active Fun Mascot along with the dancers ala Bruno Mars |
After which, another round of singing kids has started.This was for a different age bracket of kids (Junior Division) who joined Starvoice.
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Would you believe that this kid sang "Let it Go"? Ang cool ng voice nya!! |
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This kid naman sang the "what the fox says" Ang galing din!! |
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These cupcakes caught my attention because they were seated right beside me. Hehehe! Drooling! |
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Gladys Reyes hosting the event. I don't know the name of the guy though. |
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I liked the cupcake but not the icing. Parang lasang margarine eh hehe. Too much butter siguro? I don't know. I like red velvet more kasi. =) |
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Gladys and her co-host sang "Bakit Ngayon ka lang?" while waiting for the judges to decide on the winner. |
Then, the announcement of special awards followed.
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The Starvoice 2014 Winner Junior Category |
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Contestants of Little Division |
Unfortunately, my phone memory is full so I wasn't able to take anymore photos after the announcement of winners for Little Division.
Judged by Ms Ana Liza Porto of Grand Videoke; Ms. Naths Everett of Repertory Philippines and; Mr. Jay Pangilinan of Repertory Philippines. Starvoice 2014 was indeed a great way to showcase our child's talent. I was so amazed with the contestant and surely, the judges had a hard time choosing the best among the best. I have watched some singing contest but this was so far the greatest I have attended. I swear, sobrang gagaling ng mga contestant. Nagsisi tuloy ako na hindi ko pinursue ang singing career ko when I was a kid. Hahahah.
Also, one of the judges Mr. Jay Pangilinan sang. Ay grabe! It's as if I watched a live play in theater, si Lea Salonga na lang ang kulang, Miss Saigon na ang dating. It's like those from Disney movies ang peg!! Ang cool!! That's what Repertory Philippines is about eh.
I waited until the event ended and heard the winners sang their winning piece again. The winner from Starvoice Junior Division had a future peg of Lea Salonga while the winner from Little Division is the future Beyonce Knowles. Ganon sila kagagaling!!
After the event, we said our goodbyes and took home these samples. Nag enjoy sa Goody Gulp si Daddy Daryl. Hahaha. Makasali nga sa giveaway nyan. =)
Thank you Active Fun and StarVoice for inviting us all. I surely had a blast! =)
Ah, yan pala yung event from Mommy Bloggers Philippines. Sana next time maka attend rin ako ng mga ganyan, hirap lang kasing iwanan si Rhian eh, pero kung pwedeng mag sama GO ako..
ReplyDeleteOo Rackell. Hehehe. In this event, pwede isama ang kids pero I opted to leave James at home kasi he was sick days before the event eh. I'll let you know pag meron ulit mga ganto so we can both attend. =)
DeleteGreat event ha, dahil may cupcake. Hehe! It's not too late to pursue singing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNaku Cym, Busy pa ako sa pag aalaga ng baby. hehehe. Next time na lang siguro. I can sing great naman sa CR eh hehehe.=)
DeleteNice reading you post. Ang dami nangyari bago ka narating. hehehe! Even I'm blogging for 3yrs, napapastop din ako pagtinanung ako kung blogger ako. :)
ReplyDeleteOo nga Michi!! Parang chinallenge pa talaga ako kung makakapunta ba talaga ako o hindi. Hehehe. I think I'll never get used being called as a blogger unless kasing level na ako ni Mommy Fleur. Charot! heheheh. =)
DeleteThanks for sharing! :) I was curious as to what happened on that Activefun event. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Mommy. Sayang you weren't there. Naturuan mo sana ako mag Chinese,.hehe =)
DeleteNice experience, mommy. Kahit di tayo ganun ka-fan ng mga artista, iba pa rin yung nagiging feeling talaga if you see one in person, ano? hehehe
ReplyDeleteOo Shari may starstruck level talaga. Hehehe. Nahiya ako magpa picture eh chaka ng dala kong camera.Hehe
DeleteCongratulations on your first blog event. You'll be experiencing more as you continue to blog! All the best to you and your blog :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Miss Lani. I am looking forward for more.=)
Deleteeto yung sinasabi mo mommy jen?mukhang masaya nga din yung event. i'm happy for you kasi nakaka attend ka na ng mga ganitong klaseng event. =)
ReplyDeleteYes Joy, eto na yun. Sayang wala ka. Ayaw mo pa kasi jumoin eh. =( ma meet sana kita in one of these in the future.
DeleteOoooh so this was the event! Sayang, late ko na nakita the announcement. Would've enjoyed this one, I like singing competitions. Pero teka, Gladys Reyes sang? Kumakanta pala si Gladys Reyes? hehe, di ko alam.
ReplyDeleteNa shock ka ba May? Oo kumanta sya. Not bad naman ang voice nya pero syempre hindi pang bonggang singer.
DeleteAaaw. I miss that, before kasi sinasamahan ako ni Ace sa mga event but now na his worth demanding waley na. Keep it up Jen! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen. =)
Deletehahhaahha ganoon din feeling ko when I attended my first blog event..Keep on blogging!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pier!! Baka na culture shock lang aketch! Hopefully may second round hehehe. =)
DeleteI hope I get to be invited to blogger event also :)
ReplyDeleteMadami opportunity sa MBP. Jan lang din ako nagstart, eto naka isa na heheheh =)
Deleterelate ako sa identity crisis as blogger kasi online diary lang din blog ko, he he. but blogging and attending blogging events can be really useful in helping us hone our writing skills, and even observation skills, networking skills, and other skills for that matter. just keep at it :)
ReplyDeleteI agree rina! Kasi I surpirsed myself while eating the cupcake, naging observant ako bigla. I felt na may responsibility ako while watching. Hehehe. Feels great! =)
DeleteWow, upgrade na nga talaga Mommy. Wala pa ko sa level na yan pero feeling ko I'd feel the same way as 1st event/goody post ko. Haha
ReplyDeleteAt least my goody post ka na ha Paulline. Naku di naman kataasan ang level na to, isang hakbang lang sayo kaw naman. Maabutan mo pa ako for sure. Or mas maganda sabay na tayo hehe. =)
DeleteThere are so many talented kids nowadays. Congratulations to all the winners. :-D
ReplyDeleteSinabi mo pa Mommy Lally, ang gagaling nila sobra!!
DeleteI see you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteI did Mariqia, thank you =)
DeleteLooks like a fun event. And like you, I'm attracted to the cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteI do.Kaya lng mejo di ko type yung icing hehehe.
DeleteIt was nice meeting you. I could have stayed longer kaso the kids were so sleepy already!
ReplyDeleteOo nga Serene, nagulat ako umalis ka agad kala ko tuloy tapos na yung event heheheh. =)
DeleteI hope I can attend events like these soon, perhaps when Ethan is older. Looks like you had fun, hassle lang si Kuya Gray Polo. Haha!
ReplyDeleteHassle tlaga!! Hahaha. You'll be able to go soon., I can feel it hehehe
DeleteDon't worry, masasanay ka din in the future hehe. But the event looks like a fun one. Sad lang that you got a bad seat and you didn't like the cupcake's icing. Like you, I don't like butter icing, too!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun! Ah siguro nga masyadong makapal yung icing kaya mejo di ko nagustuhan. =)
DeleteLooks like so much fun, I adore those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun M! Thank you =)
DeleteSaya ng event. Sana there are more events that mommy bloggers can attend to here in Cebu.
ReplyDeleteAwww.. I hope too. =) Manalig ka lang pahmee. Hehe =)
DeleteCongrats on your first event sis! Sunod sunod na yan malamang. :) When I saw the cupcake, yun ang unang pumasok sa isip ko "Anu kaya lasa nung frosting?" ang kapal kase ng pag ka pipe hehe.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mommy! I agree with you. Nakakaumay yung icing hehe.
DeleteWow, mukhang enjoy yan! DI ako nakasign up agad hehe..:) Pero ang sarap siguro ng cupcakes... I enjoy these events, kasi I get to meet other mommies, and then nadidiscover ko mga talents ng mga tao..:)
ReplyDeleteAs a first timer, I enjoyed it too.. Hoping to see more Mommies in the future. =)
DeleteLooks like a fun event. I really love watching kids perform. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved how you shared your first mommy blogger event! So spontaneous! I hope to meet you soon. Kitakits sa MBP Halloween party mother!
ReplyDeleteHihihi! I got overwhelmed with the "blogger po" question eh., Hehehe! Me too!! Can't wait to meet y'all =)
DeleteOh dear, on my 1st event, my tablet is almost drained so I missed a lot of moments, too ;)
ReplyDeleteOo nga Sol, it was really annoying!! Hindi ko naman ma delete yung ibang photos kasi puro mukha ni James eh! Hehehe. =)
DeleteI like watching singing contests. Looks like you enjoyed it yourself.
ReplyDeleteI did Mommy Teresa! looking forward for more, Thank you! =)
DeleteI remembered my 1st event (year 2010 ata) because of your post :) ganyang ganyan ako noon e.
ReplyDeleteHihihihi! Sobrang starstruck lang no Mommy Levy diba?! Siguro next time less ignorante na ako hehehe. =)
DeleteI wasn't able to attend this event because of a prior commitment but it looks like it was fun. The cupcakes look great though. There'll be many more events and stumbles. Happy blogging!
ReplyDeleteI love to watch singing contest too most especially if the contestants are kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun first event to attend :) I'm a frustrated singer lol! And I love watching and hearing people sing.
ReplyDeleteThe event looked so interesting! Glad to you were able to enjoy your first blogger event! More events with MBP to come pa yan! :)
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