Rewind...

Here are more pictures from the Gala from Firecracker. I actually like these pictures better because I don't look like people found me napping at the bottom of an empty tequila bottle like some of the previous ones :)

~Me and Baby looking oh so HOT!~

~Me and Firecracker~
I'm guessing that since Firecracker is half-Caucasian and half-Filipino, she may be the mold of my future children

~Clockwise: Dealer, Blondie, Firecracker, Curly-Haired Wonder, and Me~

~The Ladies once more~

Starlight Gala: Beautiful Pictures and over $100K for ACS

Starlight Gala benefitting American Cancer Society had a successful evening this past Saturday. The facility and decorations were gorgeous! The people looked extremely elegant. Going into the event, we had already raised approximately $100K towards American Cancer Society Houston. I'm still awaiting the final tally as to our grand total after the evening's successful casino gaming, mystery gift box sales, and silent auction purchases.

Dealer and me at the beginning of the evening. Don't we look gorgeous????

Baby and me at our table. Once again, the poster children for interracial dating.

The Boys: Noodle, Fireman, Baby, and JAG


The Ladies (clockwise): Dealer (she's a pharmacist, so it's all legal), Blondie, Firecracker, Curly-Haired Wonder, and Moi

The Ladies again - yes, the wine has officially started to affect me

Having a great time with the whole gang!

I almost made it all through the night without blacking out...hehe. Nothing like a classy broad in a fancy, red dress falling all over the place, right? Thank GAWD I saved my drunken stupidity until after we left...or at least until after all the attendees left! Let's just say wine was a slow creeper for me. Didn't even see the edge coming until I was already over it...at least Baby was there to drive us home...yay, Baby!

Art auction was a success

The turnout to the silent art auction last night was phenomenal. I didn't get an actual headcount on guests or the profit numbers yet, but I'm sure it will be astronomical. There was one piece of artwork I was willing to bid on that its fair market value was $450. The bidding for it started at $100, and I had decided that my cutoff would be no more than the fmv. Unfortunately, the last bid I saw on it was already at $700 by the time I walked by it before they shut down bidding for the evening. $700?!?! Damn!!! I mean, that's fantastic for American Cancer Society as they get all the money made last night, but definitely too steep for me to try to out-bid. This little philly would be living off of pb&j sandwiches for a couple of months to bounce back from spending that right now...especially with still recovering from the financial strain of moving. I have one piece of art right now that I spent a little over $400 after all the gallery packing and customizing, and I think it's getting lonely and needs more canvas friends...haha!

I wanted to thank Baby, Braceface and her husband The Brit, Legal Chick and her hubby, Fabulous, and all my other friends who showed up last night. It was great seeing EVERYONE! I know I've been so busy lately that a year had gone by since I had seen some of the people who came out to support the cause. A very big THANK YOU!!!

Busy as usual

HOWEVER... I wouldn't have it any other way, I suppose. Actually, I think my body would go into shock should I be sedate for more than a 3 hour period...ha! People make fun of how I need a hundred things to do or my head would explode.

This week (and it's only halfway over) has already been exhausting. I have not only been trying to recover from moving this weekend - unpacking boxes, reorganizing, utilizing my creativity for storing things, cleaning my old place - but I also have had to work like a slave at work as well as get myself prepared for some social functions.

Today I have a happy hour with the Young Professionals in Energy. Although it seems like an easy gig to show up and toss a few tasty beverages back, I actually kind of "work" at these events. I am (1) the unofficial photographer for YPE - every picture on the site for Houston was more than likely courtesy of my pure Asian-ness of always carrying a camera, (2) I have to put on the "mix and mingle" face seeing as I've gotten to know quite a bit of the members and you never know if one day one of these "young guns" of the industry might come in handy if I decide to see what other employment opportunities may be out there for me, and (3) throwing a few drinks back during the week is getting tougher and tougher as I edge near the big 3-0.

In addition to today's happy hour, I have a Silent Art Auction at the Gremillion & Co. art gallery to go to tomorrow after work for the American Cancer Society Starlight Gala. Diana Banana and Single Girl, you should stop by for some free margaritas, wine, and Mexican food. You don't have to buy any art or anything, but you can come out and support a good cause just by being there. I think most people go for the socializing and the free food and drinks...haha! We got Pico's Mex-Mex restaurant, Partida Tequilla, and Barefoot Wines to donate for the event...YUM! I meant to invite you guys sooner, but kept forgetting to mention it. I think I've emailed everyone else about it though...I hope. I'll be there at 4pm through most of the event getting my fill of 'ritas ;) The artists that are being featured are all local Houston artists as well. This would be a perfect way for me to meet up with you guys and spend NOTHING...free is always a plus!

Also, I've been trying to organize Grove and my 30th birthday celebration. I think we've settled on renting a beach house in Galveston and having anyone and everyone join us. Big P-A-R-T-Y! I'll forward more details as they get confirmed.

Ok, I think I've rambled enough. I need to get back to this pile of work that I've been trying to pretend isn't here. Signing off...