Friday, August 8, 2008

Auspicious 080808

auspicious (Dictionary.com) –adjective
1.promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: an auspicious occasion.
2.favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.

Today, the most awaited day for at least the past 4 years, the world will be tuned in to Beijing, China with bated breath and a cocktail of emotions. At the Olympics' ground zero, former student Sabrina Gan is hard at work as the only female staff member of the kitchen crew for NBC Sports as chef-translator. I am extremely proud and just a little envious.

Back in Manila, Shortcrust was up and running at daybreak to add finishing touches to Dors and Anna (Varona) Rivilla's 08-08-08 at 8am wedding. The very So-Ho affair was held with just the most intimate of friends in attendance at trendy Cav Wine Bar at Bonifacio High Street. Apt for her brunch affair, Nana chose a chic ensemble of dessert cakes in LEMON WHISPER, CARAMEL MACCHIATO and PANDANUS CHIFFON. Buttercream was made to match pastel hues of the bridal entourage as well as the adorable vintage cake plates I fell in love with.

As of this writing, I am working on our 08-08-08 at 8pm wedding cupcakes. I don't know about auspicious, but it sure is busy!

1 comment:

kirk said...

chef, the luckiest day is dated not on 08-08-08 of the Gregorian calendar but instead, on the Chinese lunar calendar. 08-08-08 on the lunar calendar is sept 7 2008 on our Gregorian calendar. i hope its a lucky day!