Last year, we were away for the undas break so my Ursula costume had to remain at the back of my closet for another 12 months before it was finally put to good use. ;)) I was so happy to finally unearth it for this year’s trick or treating event!
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UNDER THE SEA cast from L-R: King Triton, Prince Eric, Ariel, and the electrifyingly sexy eels Flotsam & Jetsam. And of course in the middle, me as Ursula in my one of a kind outfit. <3 The bottom half of my costume I bought from Amazon. But because it was sleeveless & form-fitting hehe, I sawed off the tentacled half & had it connected & sewn to a Criselda Lontoc blouse instead. Voila! 😉 Thank you fam for always going along my craziness. I LOVE YOU ALL!!! :-*
Back & front view of my super alalays fins! ;))
We were well-equipped. Candies- check, costumes – check! Even our household staff were very game to dress up as minions to give away candies while team GOppets made the rounds. They have been with us for 12 years so they know the drill by heart. 😉
It’s fun trick or treating in our village because a lot of the residents are really game, and they participate. This year, since he turned 18, my babyson doesn’t want to ride with his mommy anymore. But as a show of support, he & his village squad followed our sea-chariot around while playing “under the sea” music in the background. 🙂
Torn between staying home to give away candies, or going around making usi our neighborhood, the girls found the perfect solution. They gave candies as we went around. \m/ Brilliant! So we left half of our stash at home & carried the other half in our sea chariot. 😉 Dinumog sila hehe so we made frequent stops on the road. Buti na lang maliit ang sasakyan namin, pwedeng ibalandra kahit saan. 😛 Good job, Daddy. :-*
Ate saw a classmate from arreneyer while my Lovey bumped into her tight little clique while we were making our rounds. They said a brief “HI” and we went our merry way. I really really appreciate that my girls always opt to go around with me instead of with their friends. They know how much I love cosplay & this time of the month, so they indulge me the best they can. Thank you so so much my darlings! <3 Special shout-out to our VIP guests, the Diesmos family! <3 Mae is Ate‘s fave teacher, soon to be babyson’s as well. We love you Mae, thank you for being an inspiration to my kids! :-*
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In case you’re wondering where the supporting cast members had their costumes made..
Tailor Swift, Westgate Alabang
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailorSwift2016/?fref=ts
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TAILOR SWIFT to the rescue! 😉 Fastest haberdashery in town by the same people who gave you Neil’s Kitchen. Now open to service you.. and mend your broken.. em.. HEM! Enjoy any of the following PUN-ny services: #LadyGaya = recreate existing pieces #JustInBeiber = new arrivals (hop for RTW clothes that Neil and Michelle purchase from their travels. Consigned items include spa products, travel essentials, and quirky stationery from friends.) #OscarDelaRental = gowns and dresses for rent (Coming soon!) . Tailor Swift is located at Westgate Commerce Avenue corner Filinvest Avenue, Muntinlupa. Alterations starts at ₱100. Made-to-order clothes start at ₱350.
“Up where they walk, up where they run, up where they stay all day in the suuuuuun.. Wanderin’ free – wish I could be part of that woooorld..” So. Tailor Swift is not just for humans. It’s also for furbabies who want in on the action. Thanks to owner/managing partner Michelle Ramos who is mom to TEN fur babies, she’s open to kuh-razy ideas. Our dear Lelly absolutely LOVED her mermaid tail, teehee! 🙂
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Our village has always been pro-active when it comes to decorating, more so during halloween. CLICK HERE TO SEE A #blastfromthepast VIDEO. Pagandahan at pabonggahan talaga ng display. But the past years have seen its decline since people from outside came in droves, stole, littered, and created havoc & chaos in our otherwise peaceful community. Plenty of households decided to either just go away for the holiday, or stay inside their homes & not participate anymore in the candy-giving. Naunsyami ba.
Every October nalang year after year, neighbors would pit against another in hot discussion over how we should celebrate trick or treating in Ayala Alabang. It has become a word war of sorts between pro-charity vs. pro-community. Residents are divided. Many clamored for exclusivity while the small majority wanted to let the neighbors from TS Cruz & similar subdivisions to come in & enjoy what the posh village has to offer.
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I’m not ashamed to admit I was one of those who wanted exclusivity. Not that I’m anti-poor, far from it. But I believe there is a proper time & place for everything. Hindi naman sukatan ng charity at kawang-gawa ang pamimigay ng kendi. Pwede namang sa ibang paraan. You can’t imagine what goes down when we have “visitors” who don’t comply to the village rules & regulations. They shove, push & cut in on the well-behaved neighborhood kids who patiently wait in line. They come in droves -sometimes 20 or more in an open van with more adults than kids demanding for treats.
For them, costume means everyday outfits & plastic bags to hold the goodies. When you come to a “party”, arrive in theme naman, make a little effort. It doesn’t have to be an expensive costume, home-made is more than welcome. Just be in theme since you’re reaping some rewards once you get inside the gates. They also ring the doorbell of residents & feel so entitled to get their treats. Some even have the gall to take home halloween decors from private residences as souvenirs if they don’t get anything once the candies have run out. Ano naman yan? Mala-Hansel & Gretel? 😛 Basta nalang kukuha?
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Every year it’s the same hullabaloo, but after all’s been said & done, we still all have a generally good time..
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This year, and for the very first time, residents were encouraged to spiff up for halloween with the promise that we will have a somewhat exclusive celebration (for residents & guests only with gate pass/invite) and that our kids will have a safe & happy event. Our barangay even made decorating a challenge by sponsoring a contest. Meanwhile, a candy-giving activity was held simultaneously in ATC so our yearly guests from TS Cruz et al won’t feel completely left out.
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Effort doesn’t even begin to describe this magnificent project! It’s AT-ST, guys!! From the Baes home in Santiago street, woohoo. Kap bumped into Ton in Home Depot a while back buying all the things necessary for this awesomeness! \m/ Everyone who saw it was highly impressed.
Ton in character. Every year he never fails to decorate their beautiful home. Simply FUN-tabulous!
Train to Alabang.. from Busan. Lol. Sakay na! Popular stopover along Madrigal. This is also such a winner! I’m glad they both tied for first place. Great job guys!
Giant pumpkin along San Juanico bags 2nd place..
Releasing the inner child in me while my kids stayed in the car one Sunday morning after I begged Kap to take a photo of me inside, hahaha! 😛
and ties with another pumpkin decor in Makiling Street.
District winner – Batangas East.
District Winner – Saranggani Street.
District Winner – Country Club Drive.
District Winner – Siquijor Street.
This decor didn’t win but how timely. 😉 Kubol ni JB, trololol! Where is De5???
GOT fans, anyone? When is it showing anyway? Hong Togol!
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But I’m afraid change is slow to come to our Village. Same old same old, walang pagbabago unlike what was promised us this year. Same rowdy crowd. The guards couldn’t contain the wild droves of people, may mga nag-over the bakod pa just to get inside our gates. Scary shit if you ask me. What does it say if our own guards can’t even secure our village & control people from coming in? Halloween pa lang yan, eh papaano na kung apocalypse? Lol!
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Reports of guards getting paid “under the table” to let outsiders in, and visitors climbing our fences drove the residents into a tizzy.
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Really, it’s not about the haves & the have nots. It boils down to respect, IMHO. Respect for property & respect for the residents who take time to decorate, buy treats, and share with the visitors. Tati-tabi po, konting paggalang naman sana.
So as early as now, there’s already serious talks on how to address the next event. Hay naku another round of endless discussions & scathing remarks back & forth. Magpapasko pa naman. Ayaw kong makisali. My neighbors are scary AF! @_@
Bahala na si Batman. Basta ako, ang problema ko lang.. ano naman kaya ang costume namin next year??? Life is simple, let’s not make it so complicated. Am I right? or am I right? 😛
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From Shrek & the land of Far, Far Away (2010), to a Deck of Heart Cards (2011), to Snow White (2012), to #GOppets Walking Dead (2013), to Sims (2014), and finally to this year’s Under the Sea theme, ano na kaya ang susunod? Any suggestions for our family costume next year please???
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Over & out. Sa susunod na uling kwento. 😉
15 Comments
oh may ganyan pala yearly…nakapunta sana kami kahit isang beses…pero ang daming tao!!! haha! baka umatras din kami..ang mga anak ko pa naman kahit itulak walang sinasabi…maybe you can do it na lang sa isang area…kaso hirap no? kahit ata mag extra guards…
November 11, 2016 at 8:07 amHay naku Jo. Hindi sulit kung candies lang ang habol at bawat bahay 1-2 pcs lang ang bigay sa dami nga ng mga bisita -young AND old alike na pilit nakikipila! @_@ Decor lang talaga ang habol kasi talaga my neighbors spend for decors. Kami hanggang kendi at kendeng lang, no decors -bawal kay Kap unnecessary expense. ;))
November 11, 2016 at 10:16 ammaaaliw my hubby and kids sa decors! tama si kap! No to unnecessary expenses!
November 16, 2016 at 7:24 amand naiintindihan ko nman ang sentiments regarding safety, maybe if for charity, may ibang ways para mapasaya ang mga kapitbahay sa paligid nyo…
Kais naman Jo close naman tayo ewan ko ba sayo at ilag na ilag ka sa akin hahaha! 😛 Tara lets kung open pa to guests next year. Sabihan mo lang ako anubah! Come over any time. :-*
November 16, 2016 at 9:01 amhihihi! sige po pasilip next year!
November 16, 2016 at 10:15 amI totally get your sentiment, Mommy Jane. I don’t live in a posh village like yours but i also desire peace, quiet and civility (sorry!) at our simple gated community. How much more at yours? I cringe reading na may nag-over-the-bakod. Super disrespectful and scary at the same time. Para lang sa candy? Homygas.
Simple rule. If you don’t get invited, don’t go. Kaya next time, Mommy Jane, invite mo kami. Hehehe
November 11, 2016 at 8:44 amPS: And super gaganda ng halloween designs. Effort talaga.
Oo naman Candy you are most welcome any time, just give me a holler so I can arrange IF may visitor’s gate pass pa next year hahaha. Mukhang naps na ng gusto ang mga kapitbahay ko, lol. ;))
November 11, 2016 at 10:13 amIt’s really scary. Some of them might not be after the candies and decors, minamanmanan na nila kung sino ang susunod na target!
November 11, 2016 at 11:22 amYun na nga Meding, kaya inaatake ng kabaritis ang neighborhood watch! ;))
November 11, 2016 at 11:51 amThanks Mommy Jane for inviting us ? Our bet won ?? Star wars and Train to Busan. Next year maaga na kami darating if AAVHA will allow visitors to enter ?? Love you Goppets ??
November 11, 2016 at 12:06 pmLooking forward to bonding with you all again soon mwah! :-*
November 11, 2016 at 12:14 pmHi Jane! I second your sentiments, I totally agree that charity is not measured by how much “candy” you give or the supposed nice exerience you give your less fortunate neighbors. Im sorry to say pero ang babaw naman ng definition and understanding ng charity if its limited to that. We also happen to live in a gated community and the reason why we chose to buy a property where we live is because we want to have some order and peace of mind na hindi kahit sinong pontio pilato can go to our house… And I dont think that’s being an elitist or snobbish. Charity is something that genuinely helps people yung candy ba at pag iikot sa bahat ng “mayayaman” eh nakakatulong sa moralidad at pagkatao ng mga bata? I dont think so. While I acknowledge that the priveleged should do more, allowing random people into their residences which are suposed to be their safe haven is a totally different discussion altogether.
November 14, 2016 at 8:58 amAmen. Thank you for this, my sentiments exactly. 🙂
November 14, 2016 at 10:24 amTaray ng costumes, Ms Jane! We used to join AAV’s ToT also several years ago, and I remember pa nga one year, one of the houses had Aladdin and Princess Jasmine on the roof! Winner talaga that house for me. I still tell my kids about it now, hehe.
Am excited na for your fam’s costume next year! I-plano na! 🙂
November 17, 2016 at 1:59 pmHay dati nga may house pa na naminigay ng orig barbie dolls. Ngayon dahil sa sobrang dami nang tao tig-1 candy nalang lol. Lugi sa lakad hahaha! :))
November 17, 2016 at 8:35 pm