Thursday, October 23, 2008 Utzurrum: Welcome to Ed’s salon By Chinggay V. Utzurrum The scene
BIRTHDAY Ed Alegrado welcomed all guests and they were garbed in all manner of Western attire as the invitations read: “Show up with your boots on.” Seen were cowboys in vests, checkered shirts, leather pants, belts and boots, and the unmistakable cowboy hat.
Ed himself was complete — with a Sheriff’s star! The entire Marco Polo Plaza Hotel ballroom was accented with a genuine saloon, Western wagon, as strains of Marlboro Country music and a continuous video show of Gary Cooper and John Wayne classics filled the ballroom.
Western flavored cuisine occupied a kilometric table. Guests guzzled beer and toasted the celebrator. Even the entertainment featured Ed’s grandchildren who took turns on the guitar and microphone, rendering Western ditties.
But the piece de resistance was the lusty dance number performed by Ed’s Bar Belles, who reminded us of a Marlboro Can-Can. What with their red and black ruffled gowns, feathered headgear, lace gloves and a gartered leg (oohlala)!
No stone was left unturned to ensure the roaring success of the Western Bash, with Ed’s lady love, Myrna Ngochua,
heading the organizing committee. So meticulously planned was the event that we also give our kudos to Myrna, who might just be Cebu’s next party planner!
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Marget Villarica has done it again; being the hyperactive think tank behind the series of leadership talks called Personal Awareness & Leadership Seminar (Pals).
Now, teens are lucky to have their own module, so Batch No. 6 of Pals Teens will be held on Oct. 29, 30 and 31 at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel.
The seminar is a life-enhancing activity that will reveal the leader in you, and help you rediscover your greatness and be “All That You Can Be!”
The seminar is based on the fundamental principle that each individual possesses unlimited, untapped potential. Unlocking this allows a person to achieve greater results and abundance.
The three-day seminar is highly experiential and insightful, and assists us to take that giant step towards discovering whom we are and where we want to go.
Living life to the fullest can be a fun experience. Facilitator will be Severino ‘Joey’ Reyes. For details, one may contact Leny at 231-2461 to 63.
