The Winning Entry

I'm still overwhelmed about my winning post! Congratulations to me! It's really, really, really, really sad to think that I cannot claim my prize, or I should say, me and my mom's prize in Gateway, Araneta Center. The title of the contest is MY MOMMY: THE NEW BINIBINI. 



Here's the Mechanics of the contest:

"Upload a photo of you with your mom and share what you love most about her in a maximum of 3 sentences.

We know words aren't quite enough to express just how much you truly love her, so better let your heart out!

The four most awwww-some entries will get to join our My Mommy: The New Binibini Contest at Gateway Mall on May 4 (9am – 12nn), where the FB participant gets to assist her/his mom in an exciting makeover challenge, together with one of our reigning Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens as mommy’s stylist! All four teams will have limited time to complete two looks for mom, followed by hair & makeup and a photo shoot. We’ll then display the photos of the four moms in their new looks on May 8, where the public gets to vote for the mom with the best makeover. The winning mom gets a special prize from the Araneta Center. Deadline for all entries is on May 3 at 3pm, so better hurry and start posting! ;)" 


You and your moms, together with Shamcey, Isabella, Janine and MJ of Bb. Pilipinas (Official) will take part in our "My Mommy: The New Binibini" makeover challenge! See you at 9am tomorrow! ;)

And THANK YOU to everyone who joined this contest, advanced Happy Mother's Day to your beautiful and wonderful moms ♥


(Whoa... I've never even think that I posted the entry nearly on the deadline period! And come to think of it, man! I won!  This must be God's plan... I just got this info to my friend, Adellerose, so I decided to join. Besides, wala namang mawawala. This must be God's plan...)

I was about to open my laptop when my phone rang...it's my father who held the phone so he answered it at first. Curiosity lingers in my mind. On the second call, I was the one who answered it. The woman is asking for me. Because of my anxiety that it was the contractor of a certain Telecommunication company (and I'm applying for a postpaid plan to get a new phone but I still have no time to submit the needed requirements and so bad, I don't have a penny for the downpayment) I ended the call. But then... I suddenly remembered. This might be about the ARANETA CENTER contest that I joined awhile ago. Another wake-up call to reality, the phone rang for the third time. And I answered it with a bliss of shyness and a pinch of excitement! "Hello Miss Samantha...Hello?" And I was like, "Hello po. Pasensya na kung namatay kanina..." She laughed. "Okay lang. Ito po yung sa Araneta Center. Nanalo po yung post niyo!" 

OHhhhhhhhh my GOSH! I can't believe it!

The woman is asking me and my mom to go to Gateway, Araneta Center in Manila to claim the makeover prize. Unfortunately, we're from Pangasinan and it is miles away from  Manila... therefore, it's so sad to say that they have to find another one. So far, they congratulated me for winning the contest. But err,  both sadness and happiness are rushing through my mind. (This is the deceit of joining a contest far from your location. ) "Aww. Sayang naman..." the woman said in a pitiful voice. Here comes my regret and sympathy of saying: "Okay lang po...sayang naman! How sad. Pero okay lang, better luck next time..."

After the conversation with that woman, I shouted my victory to my mom and I bet the whole neighborhood heard it! "Ma, panaloo tayo!" My mom asked with a sash of curiosity: "Baka loko lang 'yan?" Then I answered, "Hindi Ma. Ito yung sinalihan ko sa facebook. Sa Araneta Center. Halika tignan mo itong pinost ko:

The Winning Entry

"It's my mom who gives all the LOVE that any daughter would have. I could longer delve the times when she would still offer to us the least food she have in her plate. She's our fashion designer, interior decorator, teacher, adviser and MOTHER - a thousandfold of diamonds can't even ponder how much she is valuable to US. And let me say that she's got that Dawn Zulueta look!"

After she read the last sentence, I swear I made another unforgettable, touching, and beautiful memory for her to live by. I could see the smile and joy in her face without looking back at her. She even suggested, "Tanungin mo kasi kung pwede ipadala na na lang nila 'yung premyo..." 

Then she called my dad, "Sam , halika dito nanalo kami ni Samantha! Basahin mo ito..." I then let them read my winning post. They are both smiling sweetly...sweeter than the the sweetest chocolate!

"You and your moms, together with Shamcey, Isabella, Janine and MJ of Bb. Pilipinas (Official) will take part in our "My Mommy: The New Binibini" makeover challenge! See you at 9am tomorrow! ;)

And THANK YOU to everyone who joined this contest, advanced Happy Mother's Day to your beautiful and wonderful moms ♥"  -Araneta Center Admin

I lose one BIG dream of mine... =( I lose the chance of meeting my idols Bb.Pilipinas - Universe 2011, Miss Shamcey Supsup and Bb. Pilipinas 2011-2nd runner up, Mary Jean Lastimosa . Sayang! Once in a lifetime na sana ito eh. Hindi ako makakapunta bukas sa Araneta Center for the makeover challenge.

But well, I'm not after the prize. It's the thought of winning that contest with all my effort from the bottom of my amygdala and with all the love that I put through. 

Yess! Still, I got my favorite snack(cheese fries + coconut shake) and a new 8GB flash disk from my ever loving mom Celia Crisostomo De Guzman - my source of life, love and inspiration. =)

by: <S> Samantha