My First Christmas Party with the Negros Bloggers

The microphone has been passed and it was my turn to belt it out in the videoke. Good thing I was surrounded by enjoyable and exciting individuals who share the same passion as I am – singing and blogging!

It was my first-time to join the Christmas party of the Negros Bloggers, a small group of people who actively write about food, happenings, travels, and anything about Negros. After six months of being back in my home province, Negros Occidental, I must admit that I still see things from an outsider’s point of view, as if I am another traveller who happens to be caught in the web of the Negros charm. In fact, I try different restaurants each week, delighting in the various offerings Bacolod and nearby towns and cities can offer.

So there I was enjoying my night with this fun-loving people, who have become my new friends during my move back to our nest. We started the night having delectable steak food at Balboa’s Restaurant, located at Mayfair along Lacson St., which was also one of our sponsors for this special gathering.

After great talk about life in the 80’s and 90’s, we walked a block away to Gourmandz Burger and Pasta where the KTV event would be happening. By the way, I gulped a portion of their huge burger, which I thought I would only see on TV shows.

The items laid out before us made our party extra exciting – wines, food items, canned goods, Christmas decors, foldable fans, gift certificates – the table was just overflowing with gifts and prizes.

Thanks to our major sponsrs: E. GATANELA REALTY CO.; Merzci; Experience Negros; QUAN Delicacies; Victorias Foods Corporation; Munsterific Grab N Go; The Cocoon – L’Fisher Hotel; Bacolod Cupcake Cafe Inc.; Fresh Start Organic; and Viaje Negrense.

We are also thankful to other partners who contributed: SM City Bacolod; 21 Restaurant; Balboa Restaurant; Grand Royal Spa Bacolod; Innové Grafx by Wilmar Enterprises; BongBong’s Piaya and Barquillos; Spa Natura; O’Fisher Spa; 27th Bascon; and Jojo Vito Designs Gallery.

More than the gift packs, it was the camaraderie that I truly enjoyed as the Negros Bloggers have become like a second family. They have helped me settle back home, ushering me to places and things I have never known that existed before right at the doorstep of my own hometown. And when you plan to travel to the Negros Island, you’ll find that these bloggers’ posts will be your guide. Just check out our site to know more about our group.

So there I was belting the song “Alone”, ironic that I was surrounded by a company of great people. With a score of 100, I got a wine courtesy of Munsterific Grab N Go.

Other photos courtesy of Sigrid Lo and Dhadha Garcia.