February 2012
4 posts
Arlei Despedida Party
Location: RB’s crib @ HGRS Accommodation, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE * with the FO Team I recently remembered a colleague who told me once, while training her: “I know everything.” After months of still being spoon-fed she complained to the Director of Rooms and again, I was summoned to the “aquarium”, we call it the aquarium because the office can actually be seen from...
The Apartment
Location: The Apartment-Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE * with the FO Team The Apartment is a really happening place during my residence in Dubai. I love the fact that its a bar with a club scene. I remembered drinking a lot of cocktails in here and still manage to go home with no scars. Wait. I think I stumbled a few times but I was already in the accommodation. Anyway, I remembered one time...
Double Decker (Take 2)
Location: Double Decker-Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai, UAE *with Maria Perpetua Vicencio, Ruvelyn Buere and Wendelle Lucina Someone from the land of young cattle whispered to my ears that I should “out” this night at Double Decker. There is really nothing to say because its not uncommon that when you start drinking bullfrog (Dubai’s fave drink) you will be drunk but still standing....
Double Decker (Take 1)
Location: Double Decker-Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai, UAE * with Ruvelyn Buere and Henry Rabe Jr. Working in the Front Office where guests flock by you in massive doses (asking which bar or club they can go) was actually a part of my job. Therefore, I encourage my colleagues to go out and explore to explain their personal experience (of the place) to guests. I remembered one time where a guest asked...
January 2012
18 posts
Birthday 2008 (GC Edition)
As I hated surprises Gay Council organized this small get together during my birthday. JV brought a cake with a smiley face probably because I am always grumpy. They also bought booze which was so scarce during that time and ended up with a bottle of cheap whiskey called “Officer’s Choice.” It tasted like gasoline. We managed to drink it all even if we all gagged with the after...
Dubai Flea Market
Location: Al Safa Park, Dubai, UAE I remembered during this time that I asked my lady boss, Ms. Yana that BB and I have the same day off as we will participate on the Flea Market. It was a blast! It was the first Flea Market in Dubai and I believe they still operate up to date. Dubai is a country full of life. I love how it enhanced my fashion sense. That’s the thing about traveling, some...
Desert Safari 2008
Location: In the middle of nowhere for our Desert Safari Dune Bashers: Maria Perpetua Vicencio, Ruvelyn Buere, Henry Rabe Jr. & Moi Here is another disclosure: I was OFF for 2 days during this desert safari. Fortunately or unfortunately, RB saw me on the bus. RB is the AFOM. He is strict but he is always fair. However, sometimes (rarely sometimes) he gets a bit paranoid. And here’s...
Birthday 2008
Location:Bamboo Restaurant, Golden Tulip, Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE During the Habtoor Staff Party we were given vouchers for participating. Rubi, Maria and I helped choreographed a number to represent the FO Team. We won 3rd just because we didn’t have much time to practice. The girls are primadonna’s. Except for Manita who was game and really willing to help us. We were supposed to...
Reunited in Dubai
This photo was taken 2009. That was the last time I saw Knox. Rubi & I met JV, May Flores & her friend at Madinat Jumeirah. Then we decided to meet Knox, Chona & Nelson at a Filipino Bar where we were not allowed to go inside because Rubi & I are wearing skirt. I told the hostess, its not like its a cheap brandless skirt. Its Zara. Okay its mainstream but still, not brand-less....
Warehouse
Location:Warehouse-Le Meridien Dubai, UAE Hammered Team: Henry Rabe, Rubi Buere, Wendy Lu, Emman Racelis, Mau Fortuno & Moi I have always been an advocate of enjoying life to the fullest. I feel though that sometimes I still need to do more. I dont want to be extreme and try bungee jumping or jump off a plane. All Im saying is, life is to be enjoyed. We should savor each day for we actually...
Concierge of the Year 2008
Location: Wafi Center Team: John Sicat & Concierge Manager, Nehru with Rubi. Nehru used to be the Assistant Head Concierge. That’s the thing with our hotel, You can be the Assistant Manager without the Manager. Therefore its really frustrating and confusing who you assist. Anyway, the FOM was supposed to go with us during this event but opted not to afterwards. I remembered a time...
A Celebration at Burj Al Arab
Location: Al Iwan- Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE I had a voucher for 4 to dine at Al Iwan. The voucher is a reward for booking restaurants at Burj Al Arab. I brought Wendy and Rubi as they are from my Guest Relations Team. And I brought the Birthday girl, Glaiza. I remembered a time that one of the receptionists stated that they should also be entitled to go to Burj. It was jaw-dropping, am I also...
Hatta, Oman
The Front Office Department decided to trek in Hatta. They actually suggested to bring a swimsuit because there is a Wadi (a stream or watercourse) however it was as dry as a woman in menopause.
with Wazira (Uzbekistan), Lub (Philippines), Anna (Russia) & Moi (a NOMAD)
with JV, Mylene, Tonette, Puppet, Mayet, Lub, Arvy, George, Moi & RJ
The Council of Gay
HGRS peeps 2007
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Children's Party
Children’s Party: Lub, Tetay, Mayet, Puppet, JV, GJ, Henry, Amor & Moi
As I have stated before, all of the GC peeps are pain in the ass (and I am not an exception) but each of them, a joy in my heart. On my recollection, I first met Mayet at the HGRS cafeteria. She used to date this bleep which I will not rot simply because I was told not to speak ill of the dead. So there. Anyway,...
The Council of Gay
The Council of GAY
Gay Council was founded and formed due to homesickness with random and LUCID insanity. We started 9 and became 10 eventually.
There was a time in our lives that we were divided but later on decided to merge which proved to be the a wise decision because from then on, FUN began and friendship was sealed.
Profile:
Founded 2007
Members:
Amorsolo Buenviaje
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Habtoor goes Hollywood
Staff Party 2008 @ Al Andalus Ballroom with the Director of Rooms, Mr. Raad & FO Manager, Mr. Skender.
There was a time when the Management went to the Philippines for a Mass Hiring. We were informed that the newbies are really pretty and tall and looked like models. Unfortunately, Middle Eastern men has an exotic taste because I honestly did not see anyone looking like Chanel Iman or...
Elegante
Location: Royal Ascot
One of the people I love in Dubai is Amira. She was the most eccentric person I have ever met. She never fail to amuse me. After a few months of slaving (Alina & I) ourselves by manning the Guest Relations Team there was a time that we were in full force. We have Lobby Hostess, GR Officers, Supervisors, Assistant Manager and a Manager. Wait, I think it started to be...
Barbecue Area
With Lub Rivera who worked as a Kids Animator at the Hotel.
With Rubi who moved in (as my roomie) when Lub left for the Philippines.
With the birthday girl, Wendy. Camille + Lub was goofing at the back.
The Barbecue Area was populated with the Filipinos ready to drown their homesickness.
Location: Barbecue Area, HGRS Accommodation @ Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE Event: Wendy’s...
Staff Party 2007
Ionna (Romania), Anna (Russia), Moi (Philippines) & Gul (Turkey)
With the Front Office Manager, Mr. Florian Kittler (Germany)
Gul (Turkish), Anna (Russian), JV (my Filipino bestest gayfriend) & Alina (Russian)
I was on my late shift during that day (staff party 2007) which meant 3-12midnight. My boss told me to go to the ballroom earlier but I was a bit tied up with some complaints,...
Mix
Location: Grand Hyatt Dubai
When I arrived in Dubai I was super thin. It was probably because I was tossed from shift to shift and stayed at the Late shift aka 3pm to 12midnight. Upon arrival at the accommodation I had a Romanian roomie who is always furious with the claims that I am noisy. In all fairness, my gay friends were noisy and usually bang the window whenever they please without any...
Welcome to my PAST
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ― Oscar Wilde My childhood was almost a fast-forward for me. I remember when I was in High School that I could not wait to start College. When I was in College I could not wait to leave home. I met friends. Started drinking. Ran away from home at 15. Came back because Papa Vi (my beloved Uncle) found me. Changed school....
“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of...”
