The STOP LIGHT PARTY - The Acacia, Greenhills, September 6, 2009
MASS at 5 pm. Tribe member Paolo was the mass' singer. Brother Michael gave an interesting Homily while Father Romy officiated the mass. Dinner was served after the mass, followed by the introduction of the Tribe Members. Each one had to state their names and the length of time they have been with TOJ. Tribe member Lucky then sang "Every Now and Then" to the delight of everyone....."mana daw sa idol".
PARLOR GAMES followed Lucky's number which started with "COTTON GAME" (each contestants were blowing a piece of cotton and whoever keeps it in the air the longest wins the game - Christian won the game). "MOVING A COIN" was the 2nd game, 5 tribe members were blind folded and were asked to blow a plate with coins on it, without them knowing that a powder (pulbo) was put on the plate so when they blew, it went all over their faces and the winner really was not the one who can move the coin but the one who has the most powdered face, Josephine won! (Dai Jo, Congrats!) :)
Abby provided the entertainment in between the Parlor Games, singing "Taylor, the Latte Boy" which was specially requested by the person responsible for organizing the party. (That was so nice of you Abby!)
On the 3rd game, tribe members were already hesitant to join, they were probably scared of what the next game was going to be after the "powdered face" game. Anyway, 5 ladies and 5 gentlemen were picked for the "TRIBE TEXT TWIST' as prepared by the night's host Tina . And the last game was 'GUESS MY SONG" with the cooperation of Mr. Jed Madela as the timer. The game was between old TOJ members versus new TOJ members, the contestants were supposed to act out titles of Jed's songs for the rest of the team to guess. The OLDIES end up winning the game.
Right after the last game, the hosts (Tina and Lucky) started to thank everyone for coming over. Tina jokingly asked Jed, "kakanta ka pa ba?" But a TOJ party can never be complete without a song from the IDOL.Jed sang "Hanggang" which he dedicated to the TOJ ... after the song, Tina went on to ask Jed again, "yun na ba yun?" The people were still asking for 'MORE'... Jed gave in to a request by singing "A FRIEND".And the people still wanted MORE.... then Jed said, "Gusto nitong mga 'to yung birit eh." Because Jed loves his tribe so much (naks!), he gave in to one more song by giving them what they wanted a "birit" song...."You'll Never Walk Alone" which as usual left everyone in awe.
After Jed's numbers, the hosts ended the program by saying, "Pictur-an na!" And it was like the party started all over again. Pictures here and there, camera flashing everywhere, the usual way TOJ parties always ends.... "tsikahan and piktsuran".
Jed blew 4 candles saying they should be singing "Happy Birthday to Us'".
4 Years na ang TOJ! Tight friendship between strangers with only one thing in common that's binding them together their wholehearted support and unconditional love for THE Jed Madela. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TRIBE!
(This write up is based on Cha's narration of what transpired during the party as written on her personal multiply blog
- thank you Cha!)
Special Thank Yous:
Jun of SJ, Cherry of LA, Kaye of Chicago, Jing of Chicago, Shawee of SD, Dal of Switzerland - thank you guys for all your willingness to help and your generosity.
Jamie of SD - for the great ideas and the beautiful banner
Rucher - for taking the video (kahit kinulani ka na sabi mo lol)
Christine - for the cake
Mids - for the additional food and for coming kahit may sakit :)
Tina: - for helping out Cha and for hosting.
Lucky - for hosting and providing entertainment.
Abby - for the entertainment. (galing mo!)
Paolo - for helping put the mass together.
Cha - for all the troubles you had to go through just so this party will happen.
Jed - for the prizes and for giving in to a special song request.
Everyone who came, thank you for your presence!
And the last but not the least, thank you again to Jed for continuously inspiring us, the TRIBE with your music..... "you are the voice that brought us together....."
To view more party photos, please visit our photo gallery by clicking HERE!
(Thanks to Cha and Cristine for the pictures).