Recently I had the chance to join a company party of a liquor marketing and distribution group.
Boy oh boy, those guys know how to have fun.
Not only is it absolutely ok to get totally hammered it would be considered disloyal to your company if you don't. And... those were loyal employees. They actually were loyal all over the place.
Since I didn't want to look like an outsider I decided to join in and get really loyal too. I must have proved myself worthy. Half of my pictures came out totally out of focus. My camera doesn't like it when I get too loyal.
The party was rocked by the Dawn who did a great show to please all their loyal fans.
Judging by how often somebody went on stage with a tray full of liquor the Dawn must have been pretty loyaled up at the end of the show as well.
Do the weird stuff long enough and it will become normal
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February 19, 2005
050219 Do you have a visa? Embassy Superclub
I just wanted to party a little without having to travel abroad.
In order to get that "abroad" feeling, I went to the Embassy at the Fort.
I am an Alien according to the local immigration authorities and I can assure you that has nothing to do with my blue hair. I really do have an alien registration card but I digress.
Back to partying.
We really did party seriously. I haven't seen so many celebrities in one heap [literally on top of each other, the place was packed–2,357 party people, to be exact].
WHAT: Grand opening of Embassy Superclub at the Fort and eve of the year of the Cock.
WHERE: The Fort and its streets spilled with people, all wanting to get in. There was a line inside [to get in the VIP area, that is] and lines outside.
WHO: Wall-to-wall celebrities, some of whom were rejected from the VIP room. Gatecrashers namedropping at the door. Chicks seducing the doorman. "I'll buy four bottles of champagne, just let me in!" some bloke shouted at the bouncer. Cocky, cocky.
WHAT ELSE: Baby chicks were given out at the party's peak. Those who didn't want to squeeze into the packed Superclub just stayed inside the Cuisine side of Embassy. "Finally, a Superclub," was the objective whoop.
It's party time.
Published in Philippine Daily Inquirer Saturday SUPER!, February 19, 2005
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February 18, 2005
050218 Asia based artist is famous for the wrong reason
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Andee M. is a local artist who became pretty well known around the region in recent years.
Apparently he doesn't seem too excited about his recent success. "You know being famous and stuff isn't really that bad, but I just wish people would concentrate a little more on my art rather than on my appearance. I am aware that I have a cute ass and a winning smile but I would prefer if people, especially the media, would stop referring to me as "The artist who gets dressed by his mother"
Well this journalist for one can understand Andee's dilemma and I will promise to focus more on his art in the future. (His mom did buy him those shorts though, he he he)
By Andres Maliit
As published in the Hong Kong Explorer
Recently somebody asked me if I am doing concept photography. I had never heard of concept photography but I didn't want to sound stupid so I changed the subject. Then I started thinking and wondering about what that person actually was talking about. Suddenly a bulb went on in my head and I realized she was talking about art. Yes, of course I do have a concept when I shoot because it is art. It had never occurred to me that you can do something without a concept. I also realized, well yes, there is a lot of photography out there with no concept whatsoever so the question was legitimate. I am an artist and everything I do shall be considered as art. That means that I have a concept for everything I do. To create something without a concept seems kind of redundant to me.
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February 16, 2005
050216 I Love You Store
Valentine Collection
Men's Room, total misnomer. I walked into Absinthe - no men. But, and that's a big butt, tons and tons of hot babes. I am not one to complain a lot, grabbed a beer and mingled. I like mingling.
I was tricked into coming to Men's Room 3rd Season Launch Party by their controversial hosts Tim Tayag and RJ Ledesma.
They promised me a part in their show. Unfortunately we couldn’t agree upon the color of the bikini I supposed to wear so negotiations fell through. Hey, don't blame me, blue and yellow polka dots just don't do justice to my succulent bodyscape. I had to leave early. Those girls were hanging all over me trying to get into my pants. It's always the same. I wish one day they can see beyond my body and discover the sensitive and vulnerable person that I truly am.
