A Royal Affair
Yesterday, hunbun and I went to Greenbelt Expo Exchange to check out the place for Celadon’s major concert party. We’re the logistic heads. It was much smaller than we expected and less grand. *hehe* Their make-shift backstage was so little that I doubt would accomodate all the models for the fashion show. And we couldn’t figure out where the artists (bands) would stay before the show itself. Well, I sure hope we find a way soon because this place is most probably the event’s venue already. Other venues we checked out were either too little or too expensive for our budget. The Ateneo’s college covered courts is another option but I am strongly against it. For me, being in a school atmosphere would not encourage people to buy tickets for the concert. *sigh* And we would attract less people from other schools to go. It’s just not a “party place”.
The core group had a short meeting at Jollibee afterwards. Hunbun and I bought hot fudge sundaes since we already had lunch at home. Hm.. I still prefer McDonald’s food. 
We basically aired out our rants about the place, but nothing was settled yet.
It was about 3:30 in the afternoon and we had a lot of time to spare before Pinnochio the Musical which was to start exactly at 7:30pm. Hunbun and I went back to Greenbelt 3 to watch Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement. We actually planned to catch the 3:55 showing but it was already sold out, so we ended up watching the 4:45 movie. Next time, I’ll reserve online at Ayala Sureseats. 
The movie was uber wonderful! It has so much kilig or swoon factor. Anne Hathaway and Chris Pine have an enormous on screen chemistry together. Princess Mia’s clumsiness is a plus factor too. It’s one of the best romantic comedies ever! 
I love the happily ever after feeling of the story and the girl power message. I want to be a princess. 
It’s a childhood dream of mine. Hm… since I already have my Prince Charming, all I need is a tiara to go with it. *hehe* Oh yeah, I need a fairy tale sounding land to rule over too.
Afterwards, we rushed to Greenbelt 1 again for Pinnochio. We were ushers. I’ve been an usherette dozens of times before, but this proved to be the most challenging assignment. There was an obvious shortage of ushers and the patrons were proving to be difficult to work with. 
They sat themselved into the wrong seats. And when asked to move, they got angry. I needed to explain over and over again that other people paid for those seats. One particular American mom got really frustrated because she paid Php400 for each ticket, when we were only selling those for Php250. She got ripped off and was pouring it out on me. I was already being helpful volunteering to be an usherette. I don’t need that kind of treatment!
Anyway, the musical was nice. I’d probably would have enjoyed it more if I weren’t accompanying people to their seats all the time. A lot of people were oh so fashionably late. I must have lost a few pounds running up and down the stairs. *lol* And I had my picture taken with the Blue Fairy and Gipetto.
The musical ended around nine-ish. Hunbun and I had dinner at Soleil. It’s an upscale Italian restaurant, I think. I was drawn to its pristine white atmosphere. I ordered French Onion soup. Soups always have that soothing effect on me. Our food was yummy, but I don’t think we’re going back there again. *heh* I love spending quality time with my Prince Charming.
Krys commented on:
August 29, 2004 at 7:35 pm
finally, someone who had nice things to say bout PD2.. I haven’t seen it yet but my blockmates have and they’re dishing out bad reviews..
Nathaniel commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 12:47 am
Hello wubbie! Hehe! Well Me and Bunch had a wonderful time together! I won’t make comment on GB Expo na kasi Bunch said everything that needs to be said na
Anyway, yes I must agree Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is a good movie to watch WITH my Bunch hehehe! Well, I probably won’t watch it by myself but if I’m with Bunch, it makes a whole lot of difference! I love seeing my Boo smile, giggle and be “kilig” over the different scenes in this movie! She made me smile so much 
Well, the ushering of the musical Pinocchio was… well… alright. I wasn’t that tired because I didn’t have any trouble with anybody there. Well, I was about to since Bunch took a really long time and I was worried. It was also so dark there that I couldn’t see her. When I spotted her, I ran to the other side to accompany her but she was already going down. Oh well hehe!
I spent my evening with the girl of my dreams
I’m so happy! Hehe! Yeah Soliel did have good food but they were quite expensive hehe! But still, as long as I’m with my Boo, I’m very very very happy 
By the way, this was our first time in Greenbelt with me driving. Usually, we go to Power Plant for movies hehe or Theater Mall for shopping! Yeyness! Haha!
Trinnah commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 5:34 am
Oh I know what that is like. I had to be an usherette and everytime I would tell people that they were seating in the wrong seats, they would give me this look. Some would even mumble hurtful words, but I just let it slide.
PD2 was a cute movie. I liked the whole love story as well. Nakakakilig talaga! =)
jaycee commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 2:09 pm
how sweet.. gus2 ko rin maging princess.. dont worry gretch! princess ka na ng prince charming mo
so u`re already a princess ^^ lolz.. lam mo ba lagi akong nakakatulog sa mga musical play ba or ano[?] di ako mahlig sa musical.. pero pinanood ko b4 yng disney princess on ice.. nagiice skating cla.. ganda xa ^^
& i know wat u feel..pinaka enjoy tlga yung “spending ur time with ur bf” diba?? bout dun sa wordpress.. di ko na pala kelangan thnx na lang ^^ ok na yng haloscan..hehe
mama sangre commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 2:52 pm
i haven’t seen the princess diaries 2 yet, i haven’t had time.
looks like you had a great weekend, good for you! 
and i haven’t been to greenbelt since i was like 8! i think it’s changed, haha!
Shari commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 4:21 pm
Magadan Princess Diaries 2?!??! I wanna watch it!! Kaso baka umiral pagiging hopeless romantic ko!!! *lmao* Eniweiz, I agree..Kung ang venue ng isang program ay skul lng, wala masyadong magkakainteres pumunta..Hehe!!
Mae commented on:
August 30, 2004 at 6:30 pm
was it good? i really should have watch it last saturday.. have a great week!
Nathaniel commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 12:08 am
yeah itsh good! hehe lang magawa hehe kiss bunch!
Jen commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 3:47 am
Ooh princess dairies 2?? Must see then eh?!
Tammy commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 6:34 am
Not a fan of pink color but ang ganda ng shade ng pink.
Been hearing that PD2 is a great movie, I don’t really have the time to go to cinemas, kaya siguro hintay nalang sa DVD/VCD. ;)
KEL commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 6:39 am
wow it really souds look an excellent time! where are the pictures of you & the blue fair & gepetto?! lol ;].. now i’m dying to see princess diaries II.. everyone keeps telling me how good it is & i LUVED the first one.. i watched it over & over for days when we purchased the DVD! haha anyway, the inspiration usually comes from however i’m feeling side or a song that’ stuck in my head.. & i drew everything except for the taxi. anyway thanks for the comment, it’s nice hearing from such a sweet & friendly person! take care gretch!
kxia commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 4:09 pm
Sounds like you had fun.
I haven’t watched Princess Diaries 2 yet. I don’t know if I’m going to be watching it! Hehe.
erised commented on:
August 31, 2004 at 10:12 pm
wow that sounds so much fuun.. I wanna watch pricess diaries 2 too!!
lei commented on:
September 1, 2004 at 4:56 am
hiiiiiiiiiiiii.. so ur site… bloghoppin po eh.. bored kasi..
hihi… cutie layie… 
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeha… pakulit lang po….. di po pasaway. 
lol cute ng tiny smilies
hazel commented on:
September 2, 2004 at 5:31 pm
PD2 was totally a good movie! Sulit sa bayad. *_* Sweet and romantic.. and hilarious at the same time! And he’s leading man is damn so cute.. lol.. ;-) Anyway, I hope you can get some good venue for the concert already..
*BTW, my site’s down for awhile now.. just go here: http://tabulas.com/~starryeyed .. I’ll blog there for the meantime.
Aaron commented on:
September 2, 2004 at 6:05 pm
Hay, events coord….. ang saya…
Kiel commented on:
September 3, 2004 at 8:11 pm
sounds like you had so much fun with your ‘hunbun’
Romantic comedies are cool. Wow, that American is just mean… Musicals are always really nice and inspiring to watch, for the performers have great, melodious voices. Take care! 
Anna commented on:
September 4, 2004 at 8:18 am
I watched Princess Diary two few weeks ago, it’s an awesome movie
It’s kind of funny and very inspiring to me =D
jessi commented on:
October 9, 2004 at 3:52 am
fortunately, i dont have to take my wisdom teeth out ^___^ I have more than enough space because I’m naturally missing a tooth hehe. Yes, hurray for taking braces off