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SBG 2009 : Halloween Party

Nov 02, 2009

Monday 1629

So yeah, the 3rd Sabahan Bloggers Gathering with Halloween theme had just ended last Saturday night.
About 100 people came (I think) and 90% of them dressed up in their best Halloween costumes.
Very impressive and fun.
I wondered where the heck did they get their awesome costumes where as I had to squeeze my brain hard to think where to get my costume’s assembles albeit it being a simple one.

Well done to the organizer for making this year’s gathering a possible event.
Dinoza, Jacq, Wei Chuen, Fara, Julian and the rest of the organizing team.
Congratulations!
The site decor was awesome with all the ‘hantu pocong’ hanging from the ceiling.
Too bad I didn’t go and take pictures with all those decorations.

We were among the earliest birds this year (Yes, we beat the Sabah time!). In fact, we arrived at Warisan Square 5 minutes to 6pm and decided it was still too early and drove passed Warisan Square towards Wisma Merdeka and went back to Centre Point before making our way back to Warisan Square. And still we were early. But, it’s ok. No harm in being early

Yours truly and my Uncle Fester @ ALTing aka my photoG for the night.

Meeting fellow bloggers either those whom I have met before or those I am meeting for the first time is indeed something that I’ve always anticipate when it comes to bloggers gathering. So, it’s only natural to have expectation to meet up these bloggers, whose site I click on DAILY basis. But when I only managed to meet some, it somehow gave a draining effect on my mood although of course, not entirely

Now, the event overall…

The best part of this gathering is definitely the costumes.
Everyone was enjoying taking pictures of themselves and their friends.
And I had fun watching the CSP members dressed up as characters in the games they played.
But honestly, I am so clueless of what characters each of them were in. Ha!

Aleaff has the best face make up (my vote). Pictures by Amy Cynthia

But being too engrossed with costume picture taking/session, somehow, in my opinion has taken some shines from the stage performances. I believe, the only time everyone paid attention to the centre stage were during lucky draws, the best make up contest and best costume contest.

Food wise is I think worth the price paid.
Of course those who were in the first 50 list aren’t supposed to complain cos we didn’t pay a single cent to come for that event except for the costumes lah. It was interesting that the food were named after some weird and gross names i.e. maggot rice (or something). Too bad again, I didn’t have pictures of the food. But Lorna has! Hop over to her Flicker. She was all for details that night.

The waiters and waitresses even dressed up in scary outfit to go with the theme. Nice! Picture from Emily

As for the performances that night, I think they were superb.
Alvin MY with his R&B renditions and voice that melt one’s heart away.

Roger Wang was absolutely magical with his guitar strumming and we couldn’t have enough of him that we demanded for more songs. And of course he was all willing to do one more song which was so wonderful that I felt like jiving on the dance floor (only PapaJ was not there to kawan me dancing). LOL!

Our very own local band, Sasuka had rendered nice songs as well but of course, I don’t know their songs.
One of the emcees, Jonathan Tse, whom I just knew, is a recording artist himself (correct me if I’m wrong), also performed a few numbers.
I didn’t get to watch the dancers from Core Fitness as I was in the loo that time but from what I gathered, it was ok.

No winnings (again) for us tonight.
But Clare won one of the lucky draws from DermSens…something about eye-lifting treament. Yakan Clare?

Now, as much as I want to say that I enjoyed the night, there are something that I personally think were amiss.
I didn’t feel the same vibe as it was last year. I know it is not good to do comparison but in a way, it is done to improve on things, right?
So yeah, there were the occasional times when the event seemed to bore me.
I can’t particularly point which one but I must say, most bloggers that were present that night tend to stick to their own group.
Perhaps because these particular bloggers are not regulars to another particular bloggers so they didn’t bother to get to know those who are not in their blog roll. Frankly speaking, I feel that in some ways.

And, maybe the organizing team can be more of a host (like last year) cos I can see that a few new faces kind of left unattended.
I know Wei Chuen did say in his speech, “All we want you guys to do tonight, is to mingle around and have fun.”
Well, as much as we want everyone to mingle, there are those who definitely not the social type of a person.
What more being new in the gathering, I feel they need to be welcomed and feel ‘at home’.
Maybe, there should be an ice-breaking session lead by the organizer next time? What do you think?

But!
I did enjoy myself meeting these bloggers…

Soulja Grrl, Pirate Lady, Wednesday Addams & Lady Gaga

Emily @ Lady Gaga. - Sorry didn’t recognize your costume character at first glance. I always picture Lady Gaga as a more extreme person when it comes to dressing bah. LOL!

Joan @ Barbie in pink polka dot dress. - Now, if I look at the pictures again, you really look like Barbie!!!

Fharelyne @ Sexy Cowgirl. - Great meeting you in person Von! Slim owh you!

Chegu@Wednesday Addams with Joan@Barbie and Sheila@Corpse Bride (sayang can’t see your black veil here Sheila).

..with Massy,Amy Cynthia and Alus.

Olie and I…

Hawt gals!

Group picture grab from Amy Cynthia.

Although I didn’t get to take picture with them, I am glad I have met these bloggers during the SBG.
Ernie @ Japanese School Girl? - Yakah? We didn’t get to take picture but I know, we went to the same Uni before.
Dhillon @ Himbata Activist. - Hehehe… bah, if I managed to overcome my fear for leech, I give you a call.
Vera (and her Charlie) @ the Couple Army Soldiers. Cute lah you both.
Bobby came in his BBKK shirt.
Edgar I dunno what your character costume is lah Edgar but I like your make up!
Sharon Spiji @ as herself, fresh from a wedding dinner

Until next year SBG!!

Now, I am just wondering….where could MissMatthew be that night? I was waiting to meet you that…

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28 Responses so far

Wah chegu… Nice pics.. Ni lah kalau ada DSLR kan.. best ohh…

oww.. c Joan tu Barbie pula… I tot she was Paris HIlton.. ^_^… cute!! ^_^

Credits to the hubby cos dia yg tukang ambi gambar

Iya hehe…I guess bcos itu blonde wig bah tu kan. Paris Hilton is synonim with blonde hair…

Yeah I know. I can’t wear extreme. Nanti terlebih pula. Haha. Anyways, it was great to meet u..

Same here Emily! Hope to meet you again next time

OMG MAD HATTER!!! Punyaa smattttt!!! I think that’s the best halloween costume I saw this year! Mesti next year ramai tu mad hatter nanti.. Cun laaa!! Kudos to him!

Ya, I heard, it took him only 45minutes to do all the face make up. And I like how he carry the Mad Hatter character…

Nice photos for sure. Good constructive criticism there for the team, hopefully they’re not offended by it, but use it as a yardstick to improve.

I remember walking around to each and every blogger in 2008 and introducing myself, trying to break the ice. But, you’re right, icebreakers are crucial, judging by the lack of mingling. Then again, I was told that Sabahans are a shy lot and don’t like to participate in games, betul ka?

Ya, I hope they take this as positive comment lah
Ermmm Sabahans shy? Well as far as myself is concerned, Im not shy to participate in games. But I dunno about the rest lah

wow i so love the costume… skali tingu your pic i already knew who you are dressing as… haha…. ice breaker is a must in every social gathering! if not the new guys definitely will sit at the corner and wondering is this the wrong ‘cemetery’ hahaha

Really? Some still asked me who I came as that night? I guess not everyone watch Addams Family bah kan
Hahaha…yeah, I get what u mean.

next year kami join la SBG! hehe.. i was a bit disappointed jua la sbb cudnt join you guys.. huhu.. pengubat dia nanti tu sfx dinner bash la.. hehe.. skrg kami dua c harry fikir2 suda apa mau pakai :p

nice la kmu dua c alvin! hehe..

Ya Annie…next grand event is the SFX Dinner bash. I think sa sdh jumpa my dress for that night but masi ada masa mau shop around ni hehehe….

thanks!

Edgar was the hunter from L4D game XD

Mas, even L4D also I dunno stands for what? Seriously, I have no idea.

love those photos carol, it was nice to see u again …btw….the 1st group photo was 1 of the best…perfect!!

Thanks Margaret, credits go to Alvin the hubby
Yes, it was nice to see you again too and this time you were anything but the shy Margaret I met last year

its the party of the dead punya vibe maybe bah tu..halloween kan..hehe

but yes I agree there’s something need to be done in order people will surely mingle around. Nda la campur-campur sampai sebati at least jadi marble cake punya pattern kana mix2 pun ok sudah kan? hehe

xoxo,

barbie yang nda jadi..LOL!

hahaha…party of the dead punya vibe? haha..thats cool.

yalor yalor..sayang nda nampak my veil..shud put something striking on that kali ba tu..hehehee

err perhaps la but still, it’s nice!

yeah.. i like your costume wooo cute ni.. emmm thinking about going to SBG next year hihi…

thanks nad…dont think, just come!

Cool!! Dan was talking about having something similar in Kuching =)

Ya, if i’m not mistaken, that would be his next aim.
if u guys have one like this, dont forget to invite me..u know how i love coming to such event especially when i know im gonna meet some bloggers on my daily fix

Carol.. I want to borrow borrow some picts oso can kan? lupa pula, I did culik the picture of us both for my profile pict.. he,he,he…
I like your post… very straightforward…
Dan : pemalu.. ya mmg betol! games? mahu join tapi teda kaki itu la malu mau join bah..

pinjam ja tapi credits to si alvin lah cos dia yg ambi

olie…tiada kaki pun kasi kaki saja bah, baru the rest mau follow hehe

Hi carol!

You are right about the breaking the ice thingy. Maybe next SBG perhaps.

Yup, maybe the next one

Wah. Nice shots. Congrats all.

Thanks and as always, it’s the ALTing’s work.

I like your costumes la … you two really look like you came straight from the Adam’s family … LOL!

Thanks Nick! I wish I was more daring to put on pale face make up to add up more on the character LOL!

I agree wholeheartedly.. bah hopefully next year the committees will do a better job lah..

Thanks for taking this positively Jacq.
But without you guys, this event would not be made possible this year so thank you very much and congratulations again!

I like your costumes.. and Alvin’s too! Pandai kamu mencari.. hehehe.. Sayang I miss this year’s gathering, again.. Hope to be able to join next year pula..

Thank you Mi!
We didn’t cari the costume, they are tailor-made! Sanggup kan? LOL!

Ok… now I know, that was you… lol… the first thing I had going in my head was: “She looks very familiar…” - guess that’s what happens when you arrive for the event without ample time to mingle about…

Owh yeah, that was me
You were there to photograph the event, so you shouldn’t mingle. LOL! I kid.
Cool war journalist outfit u wore that night!

Hi Kay,

Left-4-dead or L4D tu game yg hunting and killing zombies and witches and etc..eeee…bikin takut tu if i play kan mesti matai nie…
Oklah that nite kan sebab byk org pakai costumes so tu event pun alive nie…me and charlie sdh plan to wear army CS - counter strike tapi baru yg hari 5 tu pi cari aksesori..hehehe. Nice your wig mana ko beli tu?

Aahhh no wonder. I dont play those games tulah i dunno the characters. Hahaha.
Ok apa ya’all pnya costume. Matching lagi that…but i wonder, why charlie wore black stocking tu?
I bought my wig at one of the booths at CP at a steal. RM65.

hey chegu carol,
Saw ur pic on a friend’s fb,
I think u totally rocked Wednesday’s costume! n_n

Hi Jess!!
Great having you commenting here
And thanks for the compliment

Ohh…ya.we were about to jalan2 at the exhibition tapi mau kejar masa kan..black socks for protection bah tu plus want to match our tshirt..hehehe

hehe patut lah..

Bestnya you all :-))
But frankly speaking..I like your costume only really macam si Wednesday and Oh your hubby pun kurang lebih Uncle Fester well done to you both ;-)..the rest macam tiada character hehe

Thanks bangai!
Most of the costumes yg kena pakai that night actually characters from games… and they are mostly members of a group called CSP..(i dunno wat it stands for, massy help me). I didn’t get to take picture of most of the costumes that night and they were actually much2 more awesome.

Hey Carol, nice pix! totally love your outfit paired with uncle fester a.k.a alvin the hubby..hahaha..cute!

I couldnt agree more with you, i was expecting an ice-breaking session since this is my 1st time. And yeah, at some point it bores me.hehe, but i had fun guessing the costume anyway

Thanks Von!

Next year, come again ya!

mbah next year you be my other kaki ok? last year’s Halloween Josie Kupi was my kaki but unluckily she didn’t attend this year’s SBG event so no kaki to gila gila about. LoLs! Jom kita kasi kaki ramai ramai! Yes? ;-p

Cannnnnn!

Hey Ms. Adam Doi…i juz got d chance to dropby ur blog…u really looked like c Wednesday owh! I was supposed to come as d corpse bride tht nite, but I guess not meant to b la tu…taapun jak la. anyways, d atmosphere sgt H’loween

Hehehe Thanks MsMatthew
Wahhh if u came that night, then there’ll be two Corpse Bride lah tu…
Ya, it was. Most of the attendees were very sporting to dress up in costumes.

wahhhhhhhhhh…punya siok kamu kan! Like before, sia nda dapat attend the SBG.. ngam2 kan my exam week..Jelous juga lah tia dapat join..hopefully dapat lah lain kali..

Oh well Ty, im sure next time mesti ko dapat juga tu join SBG

Carol, yes..i was that japanese schoolgirl! btw, i recognized you straight away. i think you’re right on that “I can’t particularly point which one but I must say, most bloggers that were present that night tend to stick to their own group. Perhaps because these particular bloggers are not regulars to another particular bloggers so they didn’t bother to get to know those who are not in their blog roll. Frankly speaking, I feel that in some ways” part.

i came all alone that night, the only people i know are Dino & Aaron (the guy wearing the blue scrubs) the rests are pretty much alien to me. but, i did make a few friends and of course sampat betegur dgn ko. well aside from the great performances (i paid my undivided attention to the performances, kalu inda rugi2 jak kan?)i personally think that the other bloggers could do more ‘mingling around and get to know the crowds’

anyways..i have to say..the organizer did a great job. congrats to them

you came alone? i thought u came together with that girl in blue kimono. well, i must say bravo to you. you made friends! and im pretty sure you had tons of fun judging from your pictures hehe….too bad i didnt get to take picture with you..i still regret that. next SBG lagi la kan…or perhaps anytime we meet when u have already moved back here for good

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