It was my first time to host an event-- and a grand one I might add. We had one week of rehearsals and I have to say, it was very organized. We had our scripts or dummy cards, so we need not improvise. I really had a lot of fun in practice and most of our audience always cheered for me when I'm up. I was a tad nervous for the event that I might foul up by talking too fast or stammering, so I practiced my lines every night of the week. I guess I practiced so hard that I kind of memorized my lines already. It was pretty cool that I memorized my lines and I didn't have to read my cards all the time during rehearsals.
There was another thing that worried me though, we had to wear a gown. I was really bummed by the idea because I'm not used to wearing gowns, I usually wear cocktail dresses and I own loads of them. I had the impression that gowns were uncomfortable and only worn on weddings. Lol. So I always envision it as a frumpy, unstylish, ball gown because I was always handed that type of gown in weddings. I was also disappointed because I had already chosen a dress for the event. Oh shoot, so I asked my mom about a gown and it was a good thing that she has one. I just didn't like her gown because it was too frumpy. If I had known back then, I would shop for stylish, lean gowns. And oh my gosh, it was so difficult to dress in the gown!
So the event finally came and I was already getting myself ready in the afternoon at a salon nearby. I also made sure that I didn't drink a lot so I won't have to pee. I tell you, it's really hard to get in and out of the gown! But anyway, good thing my make up was pretty. So after make up, I went back home (which was like 1-2 minutes from the salon) and I wore my six-inch platform stripperish stilettos. lol. But you can barely see the shoes under the gown. It was already 4 p.m. and the call time for hosts was 5, so I already went to Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.
I didn't eat the whole night, prolly because I was a bit nervous for the hosting. When the event finally took off, I did my hosting and I think I did a good job. I didn't stammer, I made sure I didn't talk fast, and most importantly, I didn't fall on or off the stage! We had to climb up and down the stage a number of times as hosts; I was really careful with my six-inch stilettos and my very long, overflowing gown!
I was also nominated for an award that night: Best in Spanish. Too bad I didn't win; I should have given my best when I was still in our Spanish class-- I could have won the award hands down! But back to the hosting, it was a wonderful experience and it was a magical night. I even got to see my friends after the event and had a few photos with them. I think it was my best Excellance experience yet. Yep, 2010 was a good year for me-- except for the nasty scar I got in September. Anyway, this was a night to remember and below are a few photos from the event. PS. I'm glad I survived the night with 7 hours of standing up with 6-inch stilettos and not peeing!
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| With Ronnie and Josh! |
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| With John & Edward |
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