(Part 4: “Laurenβs Family Birthday 2019” Series)
Written by Lauren V. Macaraeg #LaurenMacDoodles
Cinderella Ballet birthday gift on Lauren’s Birthday Eve w/ the Super Specials, Tito Nick, Tita Liza, Tita Cecile and Mama Uni (February 17, 2019). ππΈπ πππ΅ππ»πΊ
Thanks to Tito Nick & Tita Liza Amparo for the tickets to Cinderella by the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila at Star Theater. β€οΈππ Thanks to Tita Cecile Amparo & Mama Uni Macaraeg for the awesome company. π¨πΈπ
I’ve loved watching ballet since I was a little girl and I played Cinderella in our preschool play when I was a kid (believe it or not lol) so this is a double special treat for me from my family! ππ π
We enjoyed watching Ballet Manila’s unique interpretation of the classic Cinderella fairy tale, which includes new scenes and new twists to old scenes that you can only find in this local show created by Ms. Lisa Majuca-Elizalde and her dance company. πβοΈπ
We were also fascinated by the beautiful ballet performance by talented Filipino ballet dancers. ππ πΊ The graceful Cinderella and her Prince Charming (na talagang pogi at charming haha. Napa-#Fangirl mode tuloy kami π) successfully brought to life the fairy tale characters with their dance performances. πΈπ π€΄ But our attention was caught by the equally talented supporting characters!
The imperious but charming stepmom and the adorably silly stepsisters of Cinderella injected the show with liveliness and humor through their playful, funny acting (kaya favorite ko silang mga madam lol). πΈπΈππΈ We also want to salute the rest of the supporting cast whose skill and physical endurance amazed us, after we saw how they breezed through multiple role changes and costume swaps all throughout the show. πͺ Multitasking dance edition, FTW! Finally, in terms of dancing, I was impressed the most by the ballet dancer who played the raccoon. πΏοΈ He had various roles but his opening dance as a raccoon was the most memorable one for me (hmm, or baka squirrel siya?! Basta siya yung unang forest creature). While all the dancers were good, the raccoon was exceptionally gifted. He leaps so highly and effortlessly and lands so softly while dancing that it almost seems as if he were flying at times. π¦ Congratulations to everyone! πππππ
I tried dancing (emphasis on “tried” π€£) a little outside the theater after the show… pero as usual, happy, awkward dance lang talaga ang kaya ko wahaha. πΉππ π΅π Oh well, it’s still fun to dance even if I suck at it lol.
Buti na lang at sanay na ang pamilya ko sa mga kabaliwan ko! π€£ππ
We got hungry after the show so we also enjoyed our dinner at Hap Chan Tea House in Harbour Square. πππ½οΈππ₯
And it was refreshing to check out the newly cleaned Manila Bay! ποΈππ
Finally, to wrap up the evening, my mom and I had fun with our ice cream girl bonding and grocery tour with Tita Cecile at Fisher Mall. π¨ππ¦
We missed Princess Tori during our Cinderella adventure but we hope our future ballerina can join us watch ballet shows someday when she is a little bigger. ππΈπ
Thanks again for making my birthday eve this year a Super Special one through your time, effort, thoughtfulness, humor, and special love haha. πππ We love you, Super Specials! π Special meowhugs from Lauren, Mama Uni and Cutie the Cat. ππ»ππ€π
*As much as I wish I could take photos of the actual ballet show so I could share them with you all, picture-taking and video recording of the live ballet performance was not allowed in the theater so I only took photos of the cast during the curtain call after the show was over. π·
**Some photos are courtesy of Tita Liza Amparo π·
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“Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of His faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with timbrel and harp.” (Psalm 149:1-3)
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PHOTO SECTION:
CINDERELLA BALLET BIRTHDAY GIFT W/ LAUREN & SUPER SPECIALS (FEB. 17, 2019)
Cinderella Ballet birthday gift on Lauren’s Birthday Eve w/ the Super Specials, Tito Nick, Tita Liza, Tita Cecile and Mama UniππΈπ πππ΅ππ»πΊCinderella Ballet Show by the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet Manila at Star Theater β€οΈππ
I tried dancing (emphasis on “tried” π€£) a little outside the theater after the showβ¦ pero as usual, happy, awkward dance lang talaga ang kaya ko wahaha πΉππ π΅π Buti na lang at sanay na ang pamilya ko sa mga kabaliwan ko! π€£ππ
Checking out the Newly Cleaned Manila Bay ποΈππ
Dinner at Hap Chan Tea House in Harbour Square πππ½οΈππ₯
Ice cream girl bonding and grocery tour with Tita Cecile at Fisher Mall π¨ππ¦
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This post, βCINDERELLA BALLET BIRTHDAY GIFT W/ LAUREN & SUPER SPECIALS (FEB. 17, 2019)β, is Part 4 of βLaurenβs Family Birthday 2019β Series.
βWelcome to βLaurenβs Family Birthday 2019β Series! ππππ΄ππΈπ»π€΄π½οΈππππ I will be sharing about my birthday adventures with my awesome family in this series. Thanks to all my amazing & loving fairy godfathers & godmothers β my lolas & lolos, my Mama Uni, my Papa Boy, my titos & titas & the rest of the family in the Philippines, US & Australia β for the unexpected birthday surprises & greetings! π€΄ππΈ I was originally planning to celebrate simply & quietly as usual, but you all made my birthday extra special this year with your unexpected birthday treats, gifts & dates, and more importantly, with your love, your genuine concern for my health & well-being, and your presence. π And through our fun conversations, foodie bonding & crazy moments. π₯€π½οΈπΉ You made a big difference, not just because you cheered me up on my birthday, but also because you lifted up my spirits just when I needed it. Nakakagaan at nakakataba ng puso ang encouragement niyo during this challenging time when I have health concerns & when itβs easy to be discouraged sometimes in spite of my efforts to stay positive. Kaya maraming salamat sa inyong tangible reminders that I am loved by God & by our family. π Mama Uni & I love you guys with a special love. π»β€οΈπ€
Thank you also to everyone, my family & friends, for the birthday greetings & wishes! πππ I appreciate each & every birthday greeting, whether in person or via text, call, video chat or FB/social media. π Kulang lang ng snail mail. π Haha joke, oks lang yun! To be honest, I didnβt really expect many people to greet me kasi I havenβt been that visible or active socially in real life and online for over a year. Plus, I myself havenβt been that good at birthday greetings & remembering special occasions lately lol. π So I appreciate na you didnβt take it to heart. Salamat sa inyong pagbati! β€οΈ I will do my best to reply to each & every birthday greeting & message gradually. βοΈ
And of course, thank you to Jesus for another year & for my life & the lives of the people (& the cats!) around me. π The Lord is teaching me to value each new year & each new day now more than ever. And thatβs a good thing, because I now savor each new day & each new experience more and more. π³ Yung food though ay di na kailangang ituro sa aking i-savor kasi matagal ko nang sina-savor lol. π
We love you all! π Birthday & burpday meowhugs from Lauren, Mama Uni & Cutie the Cat. π€ππ»β€οΈπβ
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#Live4Infinity #LifeProject by #LaurenVMacaraeg #LaurenMacDoodles π : βCINDERELLA BALLET BIRTHDAY GIFT W/ LAUREN & SUPER SPECIALS (FEB. 17, 2019)β (Photos from February 17, 2019) Written on 03.17.2019. ππΈπ πππ΅ππ»πΊ
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