by: Khytt L & CybeRhians Team Writers (CTW) edited by: Deah/Cyberhians
When you plan, you have that sense of control. But when life suddenly puts bumps on the road and things do not go as you have planned, you start to panic. And in that moment of panic, you are faced with the question “What now?”
The people on this version of the birthday surprise story never met before Rhian came into their lives. This is only an attempt at recreating what happened behind the scenes of the CybeRhians’ birthday surprise for our dear Rhian Ramos on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Preparation of the Surprise
“We actually had a hard time parking Jo-an’s car. We circled the parking for like five times and then we split the group. It was around 7 o’clock and in the frenzy of finding everything we needed for the surprise,” shared Aubrey, one of the CybeRhians.
A group of eight members bought flowers, balloons and cupcakes at Market! Market! before going to McDo BGC, the meeting place. A number of things went wrong with the plan and negotiations with the purchases had to happen. For instance, there were no candles.
“There was only a 24-piece pack available, so we were still missing one candle for Rhian’s 25 cupcakes. There was an opened pack, so I asked the Kuya assisting us if we could get one for free. The Kuya said yes and we were like, ‘Yehey!’,” said Aubrey.
When the said team arrived at McDo BGC, some CybeRhians were already inside. While waiting for the instructions from the admins, they unpacked the things that will be used for the surprise. There were still things left to do such as fixing a ruined banner. It had to be fixed in the middle of the street. Everyone tried to dry the paint using fans but without success. It also took three people to carry the banner just to avoid ruining it. Then, the admins were contacted about how the group is going to surprise Rhian.
Arrival of the Birthday Girl
The situation before the birthday girl’s arrival was chaotic. Astonishingly, the disorganized group somehow got in position to surprise her. Rhian’s van parked in front of 7/11, where Bank Bar is hidden, and Rhian first saw Deah, another fellow member. The entire clan of about 25-30 miraculously fit in a small space, but a perfect blind spot from Rhian’s view. The moment Rhian took her eyes away from Deah to get her bag, the latter signaled for everyone to come out. Rhian was completely surprised to find cupcakes, balloons, flowers and a wet banner saying “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”
The surprise for Rhian turned out to be a surprise for everyone! The misadventures, panic moments, and chaos led us strangers to becoming friends. For once upon a time, on October 3, 1990, Rhian Ramos’ shining star guided all of us to find each other to this present. On her birthday, Rhian Ramos continues to give us gifts: friendship, love, joy, and a family to belong to.
More photos HERE.
When you plan, you have that sense of control. But when life suddenly puts bumps on the road and things do not go as you have planned, you start to panic. And in that moment of panic, you are faced with the question “What now?”
The people on this version of the birthday surprise story never met before Rhian came into their lives. This is only an attempt at recreating what happened behind the scenes of the CybeRhians’ birthday surprise for our dear Rhian Ramos on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
Preparation of the Surprise
“We actually had a hard time parking Jo-an’s car. We circled the parking for like five times and then we split the group. It was around 7 o’clock and in the frenzy of finding everything we needed for the surprise,” shared Aubrey, one of the CybeRhians.
A group of eight members bought flowers, balloons and cupcakes at Market! Market! before going to McDo BGC, the meeting place. A number of things went wrong with the plan and negotiations with the purchases had to happen. For instance, there were no candles.
“There was only a 24-piece pack available, so we were still missing one candle for Rhian’s 25 cupcakes. There was an opened pack, so I asked the Kuya assisting us if we could get one for free. The Kuya said yes and we were like, ‘Yehey!’,” said Aubrey.
When the said team arrived at McDo BGC, some CybeRhians were already inside. While waiting for the instructions from the admins, they unpacked the things that will be used for the surprise. There were still things left to do such as fixing a ruined banner. It had to be fixed in the middle of the street. Everyone tried to dry the paint using fans but without success. It also took three people to carry the banner just to avoid ruining it. Then, the admins were contacted about how the group is going to surprise Rhian.
Arrival of the Birthday Girl
The situation before the birthday girl’s arrival was chaotic. Astonishingly, the disorganized group somehow got in position to surprise her. Rhian’s van parked in front of 7/11, where Bank Bar is hidden, and Rhian first saw Deah, another fellow member. The entire clan of about 25-30 miraculously fit in a small space, but a perfect blind spot from Rhian’s view. The moment Rhian took her eyes away from Deah to get her bag, the latter signaled for everyone to come out. Rhian was completely surprised to find cupcakes, balloons, flowers and a wet banner saying “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”
The surprise for Rhian turned out to be a surprise for everyone! The misadventures, panic moments, and chaos led us strangers to becoming friends. For once upon a time, on October 3, 1990, Rhian Ramos’ shining star guided all of us to find each other to this present. On her birthday, Rhian Ramos continues to give us gifts: friendship, love, joy, and a family to belong to.
More photos HERE.
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