FIRST TIMERS?

Just when I thought I knew my co-members so well, turns out that I didn't. It was just now that I found out that these three dudes in the photo were first time Starbucks customers! Virginal!!!

SHOOTING STARBUCKS!

Since everyone was still a bit bloated from binging at Meanne's Wedding Banquet, the only room left in our tummies is perhaps for a nice tall glass of iced coffee.

Where else would be the best place to enjoy that but at STARBUCKS? No shopping, a bit of roaming and a lot of sightseeing while comfortably seated on the chairs right outside the Starbucks Stall at MOA and embracing the fresh air from the Manila Bay. It was definitely worth it!

MSC @ MOA

After a very long time, MSC had the chance at last to unwind with the company of each other without worrying about any upcoming commitments. Not that we don't like doing those but sometimes, the body needs to recuperate after a lot of hard work.

Right after Meanne's Wedding Reception, MSC wasted no time at all and headed straight to SM Mall of Asia since it is a couple of minutes away from the venue. Nothing fancy and not even a hint of splurging happened on our trip there. We all just grabbed the chance to relax with one another and enjoy the sights that we don't usually see in our hometown.

MSC would have lingered a little longer at SM MOA if we weren't too tired. But it was quite late as well and most of us wanted to call it a night.

MEANNE'S WEDDING - PART 4

MSC had the privilege of providing the entertainment for the dining guests at the reception of Meanne and Don's wedding.

I sent "super singers" (uhrm!... cough!) to sing lovesongs to provide the musical flair while the guests merrily enjoy their sumptuous meals. If it wasn't Meanne herself who got married, I would've asked her to sing as well! But her sister Joanne easily evened up the task!

Special thanks to kuya Arnel and Mike (Carag) for the guitar accompaniment and Angie for always generously sharing to us her magnificent voice. Thank you Tatay Boyet and Tito Francis (Cocoy's Dad) for the traspo provided to get to our destinations.

MEANNE'S WEDDING - PART 3

After the wedding ceremonies comes the reception. "Bahay ng Tsinoy" was the place. Nice ambiance, cool and cozy.

The traditional presentation of the newly-weds literally got me stoked! It's like witnessing a new life for Meanne and Don unfold right before my eyes while they were coming down separately on two elegant staircases! They're like "Perfect strangers" moving on as life-long partners!

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES

DON AND MEANNE!

MEANNE'S WEDDING - PART 2

I am always awed by the magnificence of the Manila Cathedral. Which I learned that the correct way to address it is as THE MANILA METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL-BASILICA! A magestic name that matches the magestic structure teeming with rich culture and history.

This is the church Don and Meanne chose to exchange vows with one another. This was also where Tatay Boyet chose to marry Tita Melody.

MSC chose to stay put at this holding room while we wait for the Wedding Ceremonies to start. We wasted no time and started practicing our songs.

MSC is humbled and grateful that we had the privilege of singing for the couple on the happiest day of their lives!

HISTORICAL FACT: The Last time MSC got to sing at the Manila Cathedral was when we were still under the teachings of Sir Roni Verga which was more than a decade ago.

MEANNE'S WEDDING - PART 1

MSC had to rev up a notch in the clothing category for May 2 is no ordinary day! It is Meanne's Wedding Day!

Rendezvous: my place at one o'clock in the afternoon.

Destination: The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica.

This is the culmination of our days of preparation post-Lent.