Joining Year III-St. John's Christmas Party 2010 -- At Assumption Iloilo, December 2010

In Assumption Iloilo, a Christmas Party is not a big thing. It's usually held right after the 3rd Quarter Examinations in mid December. More often than not, it signals the start of the Christmas break for the students.

Since I had no advisory class for School Year 2010-2011, the Year III-St. John girls invited me to join them in their class Christmas Party. I accepted the kindness of the girls. Their adviser, Judy Hofilena, is a good friend of mine and a lot of their members were ( well, until now, so ARE ) dear to me.  

The girls had this secret pal ( SP ) thing. The organizers asked us to pick names of our pal whom we were going to give something on the day of the party. The idea was to give your secret pal something he or she would like and enjoy. To ensure that everybody would go home smiling, they asked us to write what we would like to have for Christmas and they posted the list on the cork board.

I felt that the whole process had been rigged, though. My secret pal was Lyka Segura and hers was ME! I didn't know if it's possible but I think she had a hand in this. I just accepted whatever was there lest I would be branded a killjoy. What did I write in the wishlist? Well, just a men's polo from Memo, my favorite apparel brand.

True enough, Lyka gave what I asked for - a men's top from Memo. One thing though, it's oversized! I felt a bit guilty because it's price was way beyond the agreed amount for an SP gift which was Php 500. Well, everybody knows that the Memo brand is pricey. After all, the company is up to providing urban wear that is styled to meet today's demand of their target consumers while at work and play. Thanks, Lyka!

Me, Lyka, and My Memo!

Overall, the party was tastefully simple. Very Assumption, I should say. I was impressed with the girls' stress-free mood, quick-and-easy dishes, and the room's simple decorations. It was a nicely-planned potluck Christmas luncheon. With not much to think about and the exams done, everybody had so much fun!