oh happy day!

The problem with long weekends is that I get extremely lazy to go back to work. Traffic was terrible so I decided to pass time by watching Hairspray. I looooved it! I love musicals, can't get enough of them. Plus, the lesson/message imparted by the movie was something that I applaud. Integration! Thank God, things are different now.

On the way home, the roads were still congested. I had to take detours only to end up being stuck in yet another traffic jam. I was feeling so tired and sleepy and my body ached.

But nothing beats coming home to a dozen roses sent by your honey! I love surprises (though I sort of figured it out). Still, it was a very sweet gesture. From London, with love!

Happy Anniversary Ang! One year! We made it! Yey!

TagaTaro

I get a warm, good feeling everytime I remember highschool days in CSR. A week ago, I found out that a good highschool kabarkada is in town with her hubby - visiting Manila again after more than a decade! A few calls, a lot of texting and finally we were set to meet up in Bonifacio High Street.

As expected, the night was spent just laughing and updating about what's happening in each other's lives. Life abroad is so much different from living in the Philippines and I'm so happy that though people leave they feel so much happier when they're back home. This actually got me thinking about what my future would look like - leaving Manila and working abroad. I guess I'm lucky because my fiancee agrees that we'd settle down here in the Philippines.

I had so much fun last night and for the first time again this year, I went home at around 4am, feeling tired, sleepy, but oh-so-happy and thankful to God that I have good friends in my life.

wedding woohoo!

August 19, 2007 marked the wedding of my very good friend, Rica Tale to Jon Hizon. Rica and I - together with Farrah, Mage, and Mich share 10 years of friendship (and still counting!).

Another wedding in the group. Got me feeling so stressed out about my upcoming wedding (same reception venue as Rica's). I was busy taking down notes, observing the event, and at the same time, helping with the wedding (coordinator in the making). Oh, and as always, I cried. I loooove weddings!

Congratulations to Rica and Jon. I am so happy that they are so happy together. Love is a wonderful thing, indeed!

passing through...

4 months before the wedding and I feel so stressed out and nervous. I don't even get to blog! We made a little Wedding Website, or I think they call it a Wedsite....Check it out!

4 months to go! aaaarrrgh. It seems that everything's in place. Maybe that's why I'm feeling nervous. Or maybe I'm getting anxious because Sweetcorn's not here.

Arrrgggh.

letting go is hard to do...

Today, I cleaned and fixed up my room again. Okay, I know I do it almost every other week. I just can't help it. This is how I de-stress. Haha.

I did some inventory of all the stuff I've collected over the years. It's just timing since I will soon be moving out, living on my own with my hubby! I had no idea I have acquired so much. I have this habit of buying items on sale, always thinking I can use them one day. Holding office in Duty Free Philippines for almost 3 years can do that to you. I also tend to keep items given as gifts. Reviewing my list after the cleanup, I was really, really surprised. I have a flat iron, coffee maker, crayola wooden stools (for my future kids), plenty decor items (for my future house), notebooks, bar items, etc. etc. I thought I'd be happy seeing all these things but really, I'm just overwhelmed.

And so I tried to set aside some items, put them up for sale - at least the money would go to the wedding fund. Unfortunately, everytime I try to put them in the "for sale" box, I swear I couldn't do it. I ended up just setting aside old and new clothes, and some bags that I can let go of.

I just resolved to not buy any future stuff anymore. Let's see me try! =)