#gijoandbea

[2019weekendproject]

HOST POST

What would have been another chill hosting weekend, this one turned out to be my most challenging ~with the constant fear that I'll have a teenager piyok moment, sound hoarse and raspy, but not in the sexy kind of way, or the ultimate worst case scenario of losing my voice in the middle of the program, which might throw people off from just enjoying the reception.

I was praying to get enough strength for the night, and happy to share I actually managed to pull through - but had to introvert after, since by the time we were done, I was back to feeling feverish.

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While waiting to start, a waiter who was staring at me, eventually mustered the courage to ask, "mahirap ba mag-host?". I couldn't find the words to answer, when he provided his own, "o, sa simula lang?", I just ended up nodding in agreement.

And with that, a throwback!

http://2013weekendproject.tumblr.com/post/41107197911/when-the-student-is-ready-the-teacher-will-appear

Interestingly, it was also the third weekend post back in 2013 that I had this 'shadowing' experience. Yes, I gate-crashed a random couple's wedding mainly to observe, in preparation for my first ever wedding hosting stint that same year 😁 Huge thanks to my mentor, host-extraordinaire, Gelli Victor!

Fast forward to 2019, another one in the college barkada is getting hitched, and I am ever so honored to be part of the celebration as their host.

The invite #GijoAndBea

The look - still my favorite blue suit, which took basically just overnight to finish, in one random trip to Bangkok c/o young Thai designer, Suksan Jason

www.suksanjason.com

What's great about being a friend-host, you get first dibs on a photo with the couple BEFORE

and AFTER the program!

My only regret, not being able to partake of the CANDY BAR ~ what a spread!

A wedding is also a great time to catch up with friends, including seeing the couple responsible for my first ever hosting stint in the barkada, #OhEmmGee2014

On to the next! 🤩😛😎