Since last night, I’ve been busy uploading and tagging, tagging and uploading photos and videos of this year’s fine Sabah Bloggers Gathering. Seriously, I don’t know where to begin, so I’m just gonna do my story-telling in bullet-form. But before that, here’s how I looked like.
- Enemy spotted! The first costumed guest I saw as I went out the elevator was a Japanese-uniformed dude. And he had no weapon! Dead meat 🙂
- My action plan was to get to know as many people as I could, under the pretense that I wanna take pictures of each and everyone who came to the gathering. AND EVERYONE FELL FOR IT! MUAHAHAHAHAHAH! Seriously, though, everyone was so cool, and you can count only a handful out of more than 100 guests didn’t come with costumes. I really enjoyed taking pictures of and with everyone. You peeps really rocked the house!
- The Allies ruled! It was three Allied US Army soldiers versus one Japanese Axis soldier sans ammo. But I’ll exclude the masked terrorists (you people know who you are). And luckily our War Correspondent was neutral, though he did don a US Army colour. Yeah, lucky Axis guy 🙂 The cool thing was us army troops – Charlie, Vera and I — were lounging together in the same table. That’s the spirit — stick together, team.
I’m so glad I met up with more familiar bloggers, namely Chegu Carol, Alus, Pai, Massy and Alvin Ting. Siok! Also, I was psyched to meet the performers for Sabah Bloggers Gathering this year, as they are well-known nation-wide as well, specifically Alvin MY of Infinatez and Roger Wang. Performances by emcee Jonathan Tse and supremo guitarist Roger Wang did not disappoint. Jonathan’s simple but melodious music is simply melodious (hihih on the almost-pun). Yes, I’ve heard his songs online and, I’ve got to admit, his voice complements his songs very well, and I see a bright future for Jonathan’s music career.
And Roger. I’d like to call him the Andy McKee of Asia, but he’d probably wouldn’t want to be compared, because Andy is Andy and Roger is Roger. In any case, words do no justice to his classical and fingerstyle compositions. When he plays with just his guitar, it’s magical.
Imperial International Hotel did not spare any expense when it comes to theming up the place for Halloween! Food, decor, and servers are all in character! Now you know where to go when you need to organize your next big bash.
Now, for my obligatory shout-outs (those that I didn’t mention above): Amy @ Life Here ‘N’ There, Earthy Emily @ Chronicles of a Taurean Lady, Sheila @ She Says, Dazeree @ The Sky’s The Limit, Joan @ Joan Says, Fairy Fenelly, Vienne @ Life Is Wonderful and hubby (?), RaggaMan Clerence, BuliBahKalauKo peeps, Aleaf @ I’m Not a Green Bag, Ricky @ hushmonkey, Kinky Jasmine, Jacq @ Caneeliea, Wei Chuen.
Thanks to the organizers for giving us the time of our lives, and especially all of you party-goers for making Sabah Bloggers Gathering a happening party and a night to remember.
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Fun meeting you too! you definitely got ur hands full XD
And I’m so glad I finally get the chance to take pictures with the famous Massy! Yay!
The medieval knight here..btw the war reporter was wearing a real K pot and Navy seal vest..lol
Seriously, Kent wore those?? I knew it, they looked so real to me, too! It was a treat taking pictures with you, Dwen; yours was one of my favourite costumes.
i think the most person who mingled that nite was you (and owh margaret)…suma kau round owh! thumbs up!
Nasib ada si Margaret oh. Otherwise, mangkali kau la mangsa sia, hahahah! Can you imagine if Dan Gallivanter and Mel KadazanBonita did come, tho? They’ve always been the life of the gatherings! Feels a bit weird not having them around this time.
Anyways, I really think your album has the best photos so far. Thanks for taking pictures with me 🙂
I wouldnt mind you dragging me tat night tho cos look what happened when I didnt tag you along…I dont have many pictures to brag about this year’s SBG *boohoo*
Sia takut savo ko marah bah kalau sia bawa2 ko, nanti jadi lonely boy pula dia heheheh
Love your review of the event! Nicely done! And yes, you were one of the few ones who berabis go around and take pics! If only everyone was like you, syok tu!
It’s my revenge for not doing so during SBG2008! Lagipun, I just got my very own digicam bah, berpuas lah camwhoring! Thanks Jacq for organizing such a wonderful event yet again!
Yes, that’s what the camera is for: camwhoring! Teehee… And I can’t take the praise alone la; other SBG committees helped make it happen as well, so kudos to them too! 🙂
Iya, kirim salam thank you sama durang juga 🙂
yalah kan lorna…last year kami yg berabis camwhoring…sana sini kena interframed org punya camera LOL!
Ituuuuu laituuuuu sia jeles kamurang last year, hahahahah!!!!
hi lorna….i dun think u knw me, haha…im Alus younger sis…like ur costume..soulja grrl…. :)hope can take pic wit u on the nex SBG yah! 🙂
Amy, bulih bah kalau ko 🙂 IT was great to meet you at SBG, even if we didn’t chat much 🙂
Hi lorna. good job. rajin la bah kau round semua kan..
nice to meet you!
Joan, your costume was so pretty!! I really thought you were Paris Hilton, like Cath did, because you had that cute puppy doll and all!
I hope that Mel and I would be able to make it next year, would’ve love to have come as Zombie Claus like I did last week. 😀
Yes please! and yes please 🙂
lol…lorna….becoz kan last year SBG 2008, me also same like u bah…not much photo taking and mingle around….*shy kunun* so this year *revenge of the fallen* (transformer)<–ni really transformed…lol..after u suggest pigi mingle and take photo ni…….mcm pray kena answer pulak…lol lol….oh ya…i would be posting up my version of the SBG 2009 soon…still organise my tots 1st…;D
Margaret, kau la penyelamat dunia! The next time we have another bash, I know who to find 🙂
hello Lorna, yeahhh nice meeting u…i like u doing the tabik hormat all the time…
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Lorna, the best post and love the idea that you stayed in character! Wished I could have gone just to see you 😀
Somehow I could recognise u instantly. Haha. Nice meeting u!
blogwalking.. hit me back. $mile
This is fun! I hope we could do it in our place but people are so busy to have some fun like this. You look great on your army pic.
looks like its so fun. i wish i could have events like this here too.
Nice pictures:)