230th U.S. Navy Birthday Ball
As I said to Rissa that am not sure if I will be going to the Navy Ball last 15 Oct. saturday at 7 pm in whidbey Island–due to got I no gown that fits me no more— 3 of it I sent already to Phils. I did tried to fit my friend Sokhaley;s evening gown— my butt got bigger and tried to look at few stores closer in our area— got no luck they got no size for me (homecoming parties had been going on too) So I thought there’s no way I will be able to make it to the ball. Here comes saturday while having breakfast I have been so depressed and sad..my hubby noticed it, he asked me what’s wrong—told him about the gown. See being a drama queen works ha? *wink* I choose to get one in Ross aside its closer, mura pa. Left for Ross at 11 am—got there deretso agad sa mga gown out of 7 na nagustuhan ko 2 lang ang nag-stand out. I picked the one I wear cause it looks elegant and love the color and the material kahit medyo mahaba ng 2 inches sa laylayan–the second gown I love it too kaya lang medyo mahaba ang spaghettti strap niya—need some quick alteration which I doubt will be able to fix it in short time— my brain reminded me we still need to stop by sa Everett base to drop laundry and get gas, and Bianca Ann birthday party appt. at 1 pm in our neighborhood. Got home1 :15 pm— the party suppose to be a Halloween custome party I tried to put the lady bug custome to Bianca Ann ayaw—its one of the reason di pa ako bumibili ng custome niya kasi baka di niya su-utin when the time comes to wear it–sayang lang ang pera ko. Went to the kid birthday party…stayed there for 2 hrs…ayaw pa ngang umuwi ni Bianca Ann— get her stuff ready for an overnight stay with Sokhaley and started myself ready for the night.
We left the house around 4:30 pm and got in the base past 6 pm just on time for the cocktail. Oh boy when I felt the breeze it was freezing cold — I was in a hurry…cant wait to get inside the building and get warm. We were the first few couple who got there early… lots of lovely women in thier lovely gown. And guess what??? good thing I did not buy the other gown that I love— I saw maybe 5 to 7 ladies wearing of the same gown, same color and same design. But I did not see anybody wearing same gown I wear that night. You could tell where WE all went shopping for a gown…he!he!he! Did I mentioned yet that there was few times na muntik na akong mapa-sub-sub dahil palagi kong naa-pakan ang gown ko dahil sa haba nito? *giggling* Billy and I just danced 3 times then head home at 9:30 pm for one and half hr drive.
My very first navy Ball was in Bahrain— the best thing in Bahrain is that you can have your gown made for you in a cheap price with good materials. I had 2 gowns that I design for myself while we were there— which they are both in Phils right now. Oh Navy Ball got a big place in my heart—it was 4 yrs ago; 26 Jan.01 —during the 226th U.S. Navy Birthday Ball—same occasion but different date Billy on his knee… bribe 
/surpise me with a diamong ring… infront of an audience to marry him. Its always nice to think back of those courting days… it makes me feel good, feeling ko ang ganda-ganda ko grabeh!!! And I said YES I will! to Billy…of course.
October 20th, 2005 at 8:18 am
Oh, the kneeling-asking-you-to-marry-him moment is soooooooooo romantic! I bet your Billy is a very romantic guy. You look wonderful in your gown, Jess. I am sure you are one of those pretty ladies in the ball.
October 20th, 2005 at 12:16 pm
wow Jess! u look fabulous! sorry nga pala ndi ako nakareply to your email. i haven’t been sitting too much on the computer lately, nakahiga lang ako, haha! whenever i think of doing some scraps saka lang ako umuupo in front of the pc but anyway, i will email you as soon as i can. i love your gown too and its color. i love balls too kac i love to wear gowns, nyahaha! thanks for the comments on my friendster blog nga pala and for tagging me sa journal. u take care always and kiss ko kay Bianca! muah!
October 21st, 2005 at 9:04 pm
Hey Jess, tnx for leaving a tag on my blog. Good thing u bought the other one. U look good on that one aside from saving you from embarrassment.hehehe what I learned from your experience is that one should buy ahead of time para makahanap ng maigi. Naks! Talagang luv ka ng hubby mo. Looking into his eyes, he’s so proud of you girl!
October 22nd, 2005 at 12:27 pm
Thanks lovely peolpe—for all the “praises” am in Cloud Nine!!! I want to thank the WONDER of Digital camera and its technology also he!he!he!:-)
the emcee announced our engagement and all of a sudden I was sorrounded with all the people/filipinas I know checking my hand and the ring….
Kim: It was really a surprise for me—here’s some more of it….I thought we are just going to have Security Dept.group shoot. So I went to the bathroom to fix my lipstick and here comes Filipina’s (you know keep bugging me when me and Billy gonna get married—all those kind of annoying inquiry) Neweez here’s comes another Filipina picking me up from the bathroom that I need to be hurry cause everybody is waiting for me for the group pic. I got there and everyone was wearing smile never know whats going on..and the commander said that me and Billy should have the first pic be taken then the group. I said ok… there was me and Billy and the photographer–I was concentrating with my “sweet smile” and focus my attention to the camera…here comes Billy mumbling something. In my mind—what is he talking the camera is going to click soon…then all of sudden he was on his knee… everybody around us just went crazy. Still in cloud nine…went back to our table (check again the ring if its real
Rissa: am glad that I went to the ball…kahit papaano para naman looking pretty once in a while sa gown he!he!he! Not to worry –take your time no hurry on your reply…
Ice: uhum..I agree with you…well my hubby told me that the ball gonna be on the 15th of Oct. and he is not sure if we are to attend or not. I had the confirmation from him on Tuesday 12th October. He got no choice but to attend kasi there was only 2 people from his Dept. that make it to the ball (aside from the young ones)— am just so lucky we had Sokhaley to babysit for Bianca Ann for the night. Again thank you for your time and your thoguht..till next!!
October 23rd, 2005 at 6:44 am
Dear sos behind gyud ko but late is better than never… you are absolutely gorgeous sos masundan gyud na imong girl ba heheh You look so pretty dear….Muah
October 25th, 2005 at 11:18 pm
thanks Jo for the support!!! and I dont think makayanan ko pa ang isang little Jessica or little Billy this time..he!he!he!