The invitation read, "Dress up in tropical gear, bright colors, Hawaiian shirts, surf shorts, sarongs and even swimsuits for those who dare to bare".

I just found it so ironic that on the night when UniversalMcCann had its send off for VP, Cookie Bartolome, I was garbed in common work attire.  It was ironic because I usually wander the De la Costa Triangle in shorts and a sports t-shirt.

Coming in super early was a good thing.  There was nothing else to do anyway at nearby Makati Golf Club.  So I popped in at about the time ex-colleagues Carl, Ivy, Andrea, Tammy, Tin, Pam, and Danna were still sprucing up the place.
First to arrive among the invited was McCann CEO, Ricki Arches in her tropical attire.  Andrea surprises and stuns by directing to keep Mother Ricki occupied while waiting for the others to come. 

There was a good twenty minutes till UM head, Venus Navalta and hubby, ex-ASAP President, Egay came.  In a little while, everyone else started trickling in - including the fêted herself, Cookie B. with husband Eric.


Photo shows our media superstars Gie Lansang, long time area buddy, Josette Feliciano, Cookie, and the ever scintillating Junn Diva.

All in all, it was one bang of a UM reunion.

In my mind, the scene was all too familiar...parang kasal ito ni Minnie and Andre sa Boracay a :-)  Unfortunately, Minnie and Andre are halfway around the globe enjoying the Norweigian summer.

Finally, as a parting shot to this post: I  really don't write this way.  Nagpa-practice lang po ako as  I'm thinking, "Hey, one day, when I fully retire in Negros, maybe I could be the society columnist in the local paper".    Of course I do not intend to hop around in outrageous outfits like other publication scions. :-) 

See you later palanggas . ROFL