Boo’s Party Bus

Once a year, we get to celebrate this guys’ special day. This year was no different, he always knows how to throw a party and it was such a blast. 

The idea is meet up at their place, hop in a party bus, drive 45 mins north to his parents house, they feed is some amazing food and have couple of drinks and then drive back to a Seattle to party some more and dance the night away at Candy Pop in Chopseuy. 

We started the drive with an ice breaker introducing ourselves to everyone just in case everyone doesn’t know each other and share a story how we met Boo. Everybody got their time and one thing stood out, it’s Boo’s love for Beyonce. No surprise about that!

Took awhile til we got people standing up and dancing by the poles but once everybody got warmed up with some drinks together with Boo’s very well known playlist, the party got started. 

We got to the Ozuna’s residence and the feast was waiting for us. Boo’s parents together with Aunt Liz never fails. From the beans to the salad and yummy sliders, I was obsessed!!! 

Of course, it was not a part not unless Janet takes a shot with us with er choice of drink... FIREBALL of course. We may have had a shot or two. 🙈

Of course we would end up at our “home” bar.

The night ended with half of the group going dancing next door and some of us stayed for more drinks. By the time we followed them to dance the night away, everybody was ready to go home.

Happy Happy birthday Boo! Mahal na mahal kita!

not using <b>xoxo<\b>,

ChaCha

Pottery and Ceramic class with Boo

If there is one person who would take me somewhere interesting besides the normal going out to the club, go dinner dates, movies and whatnot that would be Boo. For my birthday this year, Boo took me to Pottery class and it was so much fun!!! Last year he took me to a glass blowing class and up to this date I never got a chance to make that post. (i have to retrieve pictures from my broken iPhone and still have to figure that one out. lol)

As always he wanted to keep it a surprise. So we kept driving north 'til I'm clueless (which I was already in the beginning) which part of the city we were already. But as soon as we got there I knew what was gonna happen. I couldn't be more excited. I have always wanted to do a Pottery class and what a perfect way to do it with Boo. I have to admit though, I was a bit nervous doing this. As I got older, I felt like my artistic side just kept fading more and more. Haha! But Boo reminded me to just have fun with it and not worry about it.

I barely got any pictures of the whole thing coz obviously our hands was full of clay most of the time. But this is what I've gathered...

Here's the outside view of the studio. I immediately knew that we are doing something artsy as soon we pulled in to the drive way.

    

My obsession with Pottery started when I was younger when I saw one of my ultimate favorite movies Ghost with Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg in it. If you have seen the movie, you would know what I'm talking about. 

Here is Boo's initial work. 

And here is mine that looked like crap. lol!

And then the whole artsy ditsy shmanzy happened. I'm gonna admit it now, I failed on this big time! And this is why...

Boo basically made something epic and made a drinking mug with a freaking mustache.

Meanwhile...

Mine ended up looking like a Chalise mug where all the vampires drink blood from.  How creepy and sad is that? Haha! All I was thinking off was making something where I can put my make-up brushes since I just started setting up my make-up room.  I finally had time to take pictures around the studio after washing my hand from all the clay.

Some of the work from previous classes

After drying your work couple of weeks later, theres an option if you want to color it as well. Not sure if we are doing it but that would be more interesting than what it was already. Haha!

Boo and I goofing around with clay after molding our work. Here are some of the instructors work around the studio. 

Not something that you would see around my house. I am too scared of these creepy faces.

Once again, Boo nailed it! I love doing things like this. I don't know if i'm just getting old or what but it's fun doing things besides our normal whatnots. Check out Dahl Arts Ceramic/Pottery Studio website if you are interested. I hope I get to do this again. Thank you Boo for the birthday gift! I can't wait to see the final product and can't wait for more adventures with you.  Mahal na mahal kita Boo! not using xoxo, ChaCha 

UFC Fighting with Boo

UFC fighting never looked so much fun. LOL!

This is how Boo and I ended up playing around like UFC fighters after volleyball yesterday.

Thanks Earvin for capturing the moment. Haha!

not using xoxo,

ChaCha

ps. I ended up tapping out. Imma get him next time!

Boo's 2nd Surprise

Yes, it's another surprise for Boo on his 21st birthday.

This guy deserves all the love that he is getting from his friends and family members.

I've met Boo's mom parents before. First was on his freshman year when the UW Men's Volleyball club team had a fundraiser event. It was very casual and short. I don't even remember what conversation we had at that time. And the second time was quite a surprise when I showed up to recent tournament here in Seattle and his mom was there together with his cousin. We had a longer chat this time and they even watched my match.

A week later she emailed me to inform me that she was planning on a surprise trip for Boo on his 21'st birthday. And of course, I instantlyagreed to participate. Easy task, all she asked was for some help to pack some of favorite clothes together with what she had "stolen" (in her own term) while Boo was on summer break at home.

The day came and Boo is 21. YAY!!! I had to work that day and had PT/Rehab session and rushed to his place to start packing his stuff while the family was out for dinner. . At first I had no clue what to pack but i definitely knew what his favotires was. Why? Because I like those favorites too and I probably had previews of those items before he purchased it. My numero uno Cambodian was contacted by his mom as well to take pictures of the precious event. So we tagged along from his house to the airport.

Boo was clueless of the whole thing. He thought that after dinner, his cousin Megan and his brother GF will follow so we can party that night and celebrate.Little did he know he will be flying to Malibu,CA at Pepperdine.

I'll let the pictures explain how the whole surprise went...

Here's me packing his favorite clothes.

Boo and family arrived at the airport. Eyes blind folded and car blasting with music

so he won't hear as much overhead announcements at the airport..

His cousin Megan guiding him off the car...

Meanwhile, his mom is trying to organize the signs they made.

Signs still not up. Everybody was too excited.

The look on his dad's face is too precious. Haha!

We are ready!!!

Clueless and obviously nervous.

SURPRISE!!!

Time for hugs for everyone!

Group pic with everyone.

Such a precious moment captured with Boo and his mom.

I packed tons of his favorite shoes and clothes and tried to fit it on two

Lululemon bags so gets to choose what to bring. I was specifically looking

for that yellow striped tank that I got him from RVCA while I was in San Francisco

but his mom already got it. Phew!

More packing decisions.

His mom also had an idea for some reading materials while he is on the plane.

I've asked couple of people close to Boo to write a card for his birthday.

This one was from Kane, a homemade birthday card craftly done and I'm pretty

sure the content was just as special.

Couple of laugs before he goes.

I love hugs coming from this guy. So sincere and meaning ful and

definitely deserves the same.

His brothers girlfriend Emma gets her huge hug!

Sharing hugs with his brother.

Thanks Jacob and Emma for keeping me posted of the updates that night.

Cousin Megan who is always put together and so gorgeous.

Hugs with the Dad.

Ok, promise this is the last group picture of us. Haha!

I've asked Camby to follow him on the security line to get a paparazzi shot before

he leaves.

Check on Boo's 1st Birthday suprise with the the UW girls and close friends when he had a scavenger hunt and dinner with close friends.

Mahal na Mahal Kita Boo!!!

♥♥♥

photo credits to Nack Athens Photography