NOT the usual debut

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "DEBUT"?

-- Well, usually it is about having a fab dinner. Then there are gowns, flowers, dances, and it is usually celebrated for a girl's 18th birthday.

Yes, oftentimes only the girls are celebrating their debut parties -- with the formal nothings, etc. But what about the boys? Well it would be stereotyping if the society won't give the boys a chance to celebrate their very own debut. Debut, by the way means a formal introduction or entrance into the society. And both the boys and the girls are entitled to that privilege!

That is why, it has been a tradition that while the girls celebrate their debut during their 18th birthday, the boys will have theirs on their 21st. ✿

So, what I really wanted to share to my readers right now is a little sneak peek on how my boyf's debut party went. He officially turned 21 years old last August 20, a Monday. And celebrated the parteeeyy on the 25th (Saturday).

This is the official logo for the party and the very image we saw at the entrance gate of the venue.

The party's theme was SHADES, as the celebrant is often teased by his friends to be a "shadesboy" -- wears shades or sunglasses most of the time, if not always. His Mommy also agreed to the theme because according to her, "Tama yang theme na shades, kasi naka-shades talaga yan kahit hindi naman mainit!"

The guests were asked to bring shades, but not necessarily wear them the whole time because the party was set at nighttime, and the attire was simply casual. The party place was filled with guests and the food was superplenty!:) Decors were beautiful and the lights and sounds were amazing!

Photo taken during the debutante's grand entrance. ten-te-nenen! ;)

There was also a brief program. If a girl's debut usually consists of 18 candles and 18 roses, Nicklous' debut had 21 shots and 21 kisses . And of course, sweet messages and intermission numbers were never out of the way. Psychocentric Band and Mr. Neil Lumantas were among those who entertained us with their lovely song renditions.

the Psychocentric band

Christian Neil Lumantas on his acoustic performance

After the program, the guests were reminded to take photos with the celebrant and also to take photos at the photo corner. Then, time to shake some b*tts and partey-partey!

Ta-da! The party turned out to have a touch of the GANGNAM STYLE! The song itself even remained playing inside my head for the rest of the night until the next day! And I know I was not the only one who had a blast during the party, but our friends as well!

Happy 21st birthday, Kikoy!

Venue: Gardenville

Behind the party photos: Longski Calape, Kent Evasco, Tristan Ramos

Lights & Sounds: Nistal Audio System

Decors: David Lumisay, Mommy Lalaine's friends

Tarps: Lani & Sonny Navalta

Program emcees: Emilee Bantugan & Zoila Jean Cenabre

Program in-charge: Lara Salve & Gayle Suzette

i'm back! :D

after a long long time (literally!).. 3 years, to be exact, EXOTIC EXPRESSIONS is back to business! i know i only had a few posts before. but now, i will try to write blog posts every now and then.

it was also kinda fun reading my posts before. never knew i was that kind of a writer. haha!

the truth is, i was really planning to start a new blog, instead of resurrecting this one. and also to actually make the blog title sweeter, but anyways, i'll stick to what i have. *winks

so, lemme welcome myself back to to EXOTIC EXPRESSIONS! :)

a dream.. ♥

it was a rainy night. the princess is asleep.. resting.. for she knows the next day's going to be a busy day for her.

no sound can be heard in the place except the ticking of the clock.

steps have been taken just outside the house, but nobody heard them.. not even the princess who's fast asleep.
a man walked carefully towards the doorstep.. went inside the house.. then, inside the room of the princess.

the clock struck twelve midnight.

the man then gently kissed the princess' forehead. the princess woke up, was shocked and got terrified. then the man whispered, "happy birthday my princess."
it was her prince. ♥
not a single word came out from the princess' mouth..
few seconds after that greeting, a sound coming from the outside of the room caught the princess' attention.. there were people who are bringing candles and singing her favorite love song - the first song his prince sang to her. only the light of the candles caused her to see the surroundings..
and on the song's chorus, her prince sang on a solo the line "the smile on your face lets me know that you need me.. there's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me.." then, the prince got the hands of the princess and continued "..the touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever i fall.."
tears fell from the princess' endearing eyes.. still out of words to say.

"..you say it best, when you say nothin' at all.."

then, gave her a bouquet of her favorite flowers wrapped with her favorite colors combined in a beautiful design.
afterward, he held on his hands a cake of her favorite flavor with a candle..
she made a wish and blew the candle.

she cried tears of joy..
they all jammed to sing her a birthday song.. all her friends were there.
she can't believe what was happening.
her prince handed her a letter saying "i am more than willing to do this even everyday just to see you happy..

i love you that much.. this much."

he arranged everything for her to be surprised.
and it worked. she was surprised, and she was superdooper happy :)

moments later, the guests all went home.. and the princess went back to bed. thoughts suddenly came through her mind:

"i don't wanna sleep anymore because i wouldn't want this to be just a dream."
~

FIRST

this is my first post..
obviously..

i still have to work on my blog. i know there are still lotsa things to do.
hmm.. well anyway, just expect more posts from me in the coming days.

:)