It was great to stay "again" in such a luxurious place. Arrived at sofitel at around 7am, Sunday November 20, 2011. It was our company’s 2011 national convention, gathering 600 guests nationwide. Upon entering the lobby you will have to go by the usual security check. Guard’s are friendly. Ladies in modern filipiniana will greet you “Bonjour, Mabuhay!” with a sweet smile, that will make you special. They will guide you to where you want to go. “Bonjour is a French word meaning “Hello”. The word is actually composed of two words: bon meaning "good" and jour meaning "day". There is also bonsoir meaning good evening.” I Immediately proceed in our meeting place - the Boracay function room which is located at the lower ground floor of the hotel. Welcome drinks are Juice and flowing coffee. Finally, having my key card. At last! Time for rest. I have room 327 facing the Lanai area. A room with a twin bed. Inside the room, there is a usual 3 complimentary apples in a side table. The room is simple yet elegant and nice. Last year was my best room because my room was at the 9th floor, with bathtub? Anyway, that was the only difference.(laugh) As early as 6am we are required to attend the breakfast area to guide our fellow guests. The breakfast venue was exclusive for our company. It was in the Harbor garden tent, located near the Lanai area. Tent was huge, fully aircondition and could accommodate 1,500.00 pax. The hotel set up a 4 buffet areas. Chefs are from Spiral. That’s why varieties of food are the same as those served in spiral. However, they served the hot chocolate drinks per request. Around 10am, we had some rest in preparation for the awards night. "Awards Night" From left: Atty. Diane, Atty. Marian, Sir York (Vice Chairman, SPG), Ma'am Mildred (President and CEO, Lifeplan), Me, and Atty. Glenn The awards night was themed, Broadway. As organizing committee, we need to be in the venue at 3pm. The party starts at 5pm. Grand ballroom goes Broadway. The Dinner was European themed. Entertainments are Rico J Puno and bloomfields band. Party ended around 12mn. We cleared up 1:30am. Me and the bloomfields band members
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