My BIG Night

October 30, 2008. I woke up with excitement thinking that tonight would be the night we've all been waiting for. Everyone in the house - and in the neighborhood - were excited for the dusk because it would be the signal of the start of the party.

Early in the morning, everyone is preparing for the event. My tita, who is in charge of the food and table setting, and her crew were already at the venue to set the tables. The people in charge of the balloon decorations arrived later then started doing their part.

We were all excited! After lunch, we started with the hair and make-up. It wasn't long before the sun set. And we were off to Teatro Ilocandia, MMSU Batac where my debut party will be held.

As we approach the entrance, I saw my friends taking pictures eagerly at the entrance of the theater. They were all dressed up for the event. I can see that they're also excited for tonight's party.

As I entered, friends and relatives and more friends came to greet me a happy birthday and some beso-beso. It was 7:00 pm when the program began.

It started with an introduction about me. After that, I marched through the red carpet with my escort, my brother. Behind us were my dad and mom.

I sat in the middle of the stage as they showed the powerpoint presentation - which I made myself - showing my metamorphosis since birth.

Traditional 18's followed althroughout the program. I had my 18 candles, 18 roses and 18 treasures.

I also had my grand cotillion, which was waltz, and another dance number, this time, swing.

The food served, they say, was really good. I never get the chance to get myself something to eat because I didn't even felt hungry that time. I guess I was too excited to eat anything. My mom just gave me a plate of food, which I can't even finish. haha. There was a sushi bar and lots and lots of beer. My friends even thought na parang js prom daw yung debut ko, which I understood as FUN. For me, it means that they had fun during that night.

After the program, the dancing part followed. My friends and I were goofing around the stage wih the balloons, gifts and cakes.

From this event, I made new friends. It feels like it was a bonding moment for teenagers like us.

I officially turned 18 on November 04, 2008. The celebration was ahead of my real birthday because classes would have resumed by that time.

I had so much fun and I am so thankful to my mom and dad for making it possible!

Jaira Marie