When we Filipinos say it's a celebration, there has to be food and/or alcoholic beverages. Mom says I'm allergic to alcoholic drinks (or so she THINKS), so in my case celebration is just having food. Yummy, delectable foods.

The celebration does not seem to end. I don't think it will be over anytime soon because in my list there are three more "Board Aftermath Celebrations" I have to attend to. Who knows, someone might just invite me for the fourth.

Last night was my turn to throw a party for passing the board. This was the banner that stunned my guests upon reaching our gate. My new profession was undeniable.


I didn't simply print that. I printed letter outlines, cut the letters out, traced it on black cartolina, and then finally glued the letters to bright yellow papers. Talk about effort for a banner.

Mom prepared most of the food. I cooked the pasta and the leche flan. Tita Cecille brought seafood while Tita Jo gave me Hamonado.


I had the balloons and the party hats ordered, all right. (L-R:Erick, Anne, Emar, Kit)

But I wasn't able to come up with games. Dang.

Anyway, my cousins were there to party with me. Gelo, Kuya Jay, Leah, and my other cousins were also there. But they were busy discussing anime with my sister. It was just Ate Peachy, Ate Alma, and Jobelle who were ready for a shot.


And another one, please. (L-R: Jobelle, Ate Alma, Ate Peachy, Me)


It was a Flip-flop party too. Why? Go figure.


It appears that I'm not the only one who is addicted to Havaianas. Even my cousins are hooked. (From bottom then clockwise: mine, Brasil; Ate Peachy's, hearts; Jhozelle's, floral; Jobelle's, butterfly; Ate Alma's, Fashion)


The celebration was, of course, not missed by my fellow new chemists. Gorgeous new chemists and two nurses. We now contribute to the unemployment rate of the country.


Oh, and you know the Barx Girls are cam whores.


The night would not be complete without the Shnoitz. Leah and Peter came and left early because they still need to attend a meeting in Antipolo. I have pictures with them but most of the shots looked like fight scenes for the next installment of the Matrix so I'd rather not have them posted.

Anna, Raffy, Nica and Pat came minutes after Peter and Leah left. George was the last to arrive at around 11:30 pm (George not included in the photo).


I have nothing left to say. It was an amazing night. Thanks to everyone. Thank you, mom and dad. Thank you, Lord. This made me so happy. Really very happy.