It’s a nice thought — being invisible for a day and able to do anything you want. Would you do something to change history, gain some insights into the important people in your life or do something for personal satisfaction?
Arcy Gayatin, fashion designer: I would hang around fashion designer Valentino. I’ve read all about his enviable lifestyle and would like to see it for myself. I mean, even his pugs travel around on a private plane with a chef! I can just imagine how much more lavish it is now that he has retired!
Christina Garcia Codilla, lawyer: I would comfortably seat myself in the office of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and get some tips on how this petite lady, who faces the gargantuan task of carrying our economy to new heights while foiling destabilization attempts left and right, gets through her day.
Ton Lao, businessman: I would stalk at least five famous celebrities and see what their secret regimens are to looking good. Who knows, I might get to know their ultimate secrets.
Mark Bautista, actor/singer: I’d probably sleep at my crush’s house or follow her the whole day!
Ruffa Gutierrez, actress: I would take the first flight to Istanbul and visit my former home, Yilmaz and his family and dear friends that I left behind who made my four-year stay in Turkey a truly most unforgettable experience. I never had the chance to properly say goodbye to them. I would remember to make mano and kiss the foreheads of my in-laws who love me so much and treat me like their own blood. Lastly, I would go on a shopping spree ! On my list are Turkish delights, CDs and nazar boncuks (Turkish eye) from the grand bazaar, apple tea, hair extensions, gold bracelets and a diamond pendant with God written in Arabic. Being invisible, I’d feel safe and untouchable while rediscovering the city that was once my second home.
Christopher Chia, general manager, Edsa Shangri-La Manila: How sad. To be invisible is to be devoid of meaningful human contact and interaction. Playing pranks or being a voyeur may be fun for a while, but really, do I want to be a ghost? I suppose if I really had to be invisible, I would spend the day with my kids. It is wonderful to observe children being their natural selves with their friends, undisturbed by adult presence. There seems to be a sense of purity in children’s actions. Perhaps I may even get to know my kids a bit more.
John l. Fernandez, businessman: First, I would walk with all my target clients and listen in on their business decisions, making sure I land the biggest contracts possible. Second is to walk into an airplane bound for Europe. The problem is turning invisible again for me to get back home. Lastly, I would get on every bus on EDSA and blast a megaphone to the drivers’ ears and tell them to stay in their own lane and wait up on their lane traffic instead of ruining every private motorist’s day.
Vanessa Figueroa, managing director, Vanafi Ventures Inc.: 1. I would walk around the mall naked with the body of Giselle the supermodel. 2. I would visit relatives or old friends or contacts with whom I had a falling out in the past just to see how they are doing. 3. I would follow the president around to her functions to see who sucks up to her and hear what they say when she’s not listening. 4. Swim in the pool and experience what all this “skinny dipping” is all about without the hassle of being caught. 5. Visit all the Vanafi and Leonidas branches at the same time and see if the people are doing their job well or if they still need training. 6. Follow my closest friends around and laugh my head off if they do something embarrassing for the day. 7. Pretend I’m a ghost and scare people. 8. Spy on the competition and hear what they say about us.