Killer Despedida!

Myles had her despedida dinner party on Monday, 4 December 2006, at Latino’s. Thanks to unnamed sponsors and friends, such as Gigi and Joey Uy, the owners of the resto, the event was an unheralded, uhm, riot. The party was so rowdy, even the waiters and the other clients were watching the fun!

A number of people, mostly from the LMTP group, arrived for the send-off. Even Randy De Guzman and Tatang Ric Hipolito were there. With them were the ladies of the Finance Dept.: Cora Bonifacio, Josie Dela Cruz, and Nida Valdez. Present, as always, was the LMTP’s own Tatang, Dr. Freddy Dungca.

Dinner was delicious and lively, but very soon over as everyone brought a hearty appetite and the food was very good.

We had, among others, squid thermidore, my favorite at Latino’s. This is a very creamy dish: roasted squid stuffed with, uhm, yummy things (I don’t pay attention to the mushed stuff inside) with lots of cheese! yeah, cheese! Who’d have thought to partner squid with cheese! A creative original only at Latino’s. (Sobra na’ng advertising ‘yan ha!)

After dinner, Gigi started the videoke party. Dr. Dev’s denizens took up the mic and the party roared on! Ate Nora was there to the tune of Engelbert; Corrine, to that of The Corrs and other contemporary hits. Of course, the national anthem of Dr. Dev’s Denizens, ang walang kamatayang “I Will Survive!” had to be performed. I mean, it had to be. The first thing I learned about this group, Myles and company, that no party can be held without singing and that in itself cannot be complete without this number.

Lani Rivera provided swaying choreography that took the energy a notch higher. Speaking of dancing, did you know that Juliet Valentin could dance exotically? Now, you do. I don’t know what Shakespeare would say of our Juliet, but she certainly can get the blood pumping! Watch out for the video!

Two sweet little girls graced the party: Lalaine’s and Beng’s. Laine’s wouldn’t stop posing for the camera. As this one is sure to break a lot of hearts at sweet 16, the other looks like she’s going to bash a lot of heads instead. Beng’s little girl wouldn’t smile for the camera.

As the night wore on, the beat stepped yup to match the heat. Tatang Freddy, who started with “Moon River,” picked it up with his signature “Blue Suede Shoes.” From the 50s, the music jumped to the 80s. Napagha- halata na talaga!

Several videos were taken that night that will, unfortunately, ruin the reputation of many, many people…

So, here they are! Just click on the links below to view them. Enjoy!

Blue Suede Singing, Take 2
Buttercup
Gold
I Will Survive!
Juliet! O Juliet!
Tragedy

Mapikon, talo!