Saturday, December 31, 2011
Welcoming the New Year.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
3+1
Friday, December 23, 2011
Our little tree.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thoughts before 2011 ends...
~Last February, I had my first USA trip. It was a memorable event for this year as I was warmly welcomed by family and close friends living there. Then you realize that time becomes so short when you feel that you are about to go back home. Oh well, though my trip was short yet I am still thankful for the gift of friendship and the gift of family.
~On the same month - I got engaged.
~On the same month - my close friend Joana tied the knot with her long time boyfriend JR.
~April came and then the whole world was all glued to their respective TV screens as they tune in to The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. I am proud that I am wed on the same year as they were. On the same year Prince Rainer of Monaco married Charlene Wittstock. My bridal head dress was inspired by hers.
~I turned 26 on May 21st and decided to live a happy life - no matter what!
~Got addicted to Stamps and made Cards and Bookmarks out of it - Thanks to Juliana and Lucy.
~Discovered so many good treats that aren't so good for the hips - The Goose Station, Mamou, Pastillas from Ormoc, Shortbread Cookies, my love for Cheesecakes and the list goes on and on.
~My closest cousin Iana gave birth to a baby boy named Zavier Matteo.
~My close friends Maan and Tina gave birth as well. Maan to a baby boy named Zachary Lucas and Tina to a baby girl named Janina Lucy - all of which are my godchild - and yes, the list goes on and on as well.
~Got married on October and life doesn't get better than this feeling I have.
~Went to Honolulu for our honeymoon. We soaked up in the sun in the long stretch of Waikiki Beach. Ate all our stress away. Shopped a lot. Visited Pear Harbor and felt how it must have been for everyone who died, fought and survived.
~Cried a lot.
~Putting presents together for Christmas is just around the corner.
~I am officially a Cookie Monster. Same time last year I made 1,800 cookies all for christmas orders. It is a happy and therapeutic thing for me as the kitchen is one of my comfort place. At the end of the day, I am drained as ever though.
~Can't wait for Christmas...
~Still counting my blessings and feeling grateful for everything that the great Lord has bestowed me with. I will continue to share and help as long as I have and I can.
~And will continue to radiate positivity within to have a better disposition towards life.
~Pray. Hope. Don't worry. Will still be my battlecry.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
My Ever After.
Better Together.
My favorite shots and more of our Pre-Nuptial Photo Shoot or to some - Engagement Photographs. |
An old car became a beautiful and outstanding art. Thanks to our photographer who has such impeccable taste. |
Thank you to my sister-in-law Lucy for this lovely floral dress. |
Fresh and vibrant. |
Hard to get by this shot but we made it through and it was all worth it. |
I am in love with Classic Pieces and so as my love for Vintage things here and there. I am wearing my Mama's old wedding gown. |
Lovely. |
This beautiful house has been called "home" by so many people. This is where my Father grew up and I have vivid memories of this house. This day was nostalgic and easy. |
Some would say, The Notebook, some, Somewhere in Time. I say, it's just us. :) |
The old Serafica house. |
Candidly awesome. |
Thinking of turning this shot into a postcard. |
At my grandfather's ranch. Another nostalgic day. |
Under the tree. You never know how many young and young at heart couples have kissed under this tree. |
And yes - he can carry me. |
I love this shot. |
Running freely. |
Kissing. |
Again. |
Heart. You have my heart. |
Walking by... |
Sunset with you. |
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Pray. Hope. Don't worry.
It’s unerringly 3:53 AM and I am wide awake, up and about…
As I write this entry, my television is as stirring as I am. I am momentarily looking at TLC and this girl just climbed Mount Sinai on time to witness the first light of the day and from the looks of it, it is just breathtaking. Makes me marvel when could I ever do that? Climb a mountain and watch patiently as the sun rises little by little and beautifully, now on to that thought, perhaps I will make that happen someday.
Oh well, it’s exactly less than a month more to go for the big day. I know I’ve got most of the things covered but there’s just this feeling of uncertainty if I have ever missed out on anything else. I am terrified of such big parties. I don’t know how to handle such a big crowd where I and my groom-to- be are the stars of the night. It’s bloodcurdling. But I know, like everything else, this will pass and I will look back with a grin on my face laughing on what I was terrified about.
I am all packed up for parties here and there next month and I hope it will grant me a comforting feeling. It’s hard to just sit and lighten up nowadays where I find time so short and precious. I feel like every minute of my day counts. I am so proud to put together all my giveaways and that I must say is a labor of love. All my wedding preparations are so full of love, from the people helping me put it all together. It’s basically putting all of my time and endless effort in to it.
I am just hoping and praying that everything will fall into place. That there’d be peace on that day, most especially amongst my family, why can’t there be harmony among them? Oh Lord, grant me and us the serenity on that day and the days to come. I am praying too for a bright and sunny weather in the same way that I am praying for our marriage to be blissful.
There’s just so much going on my mind right now. I feel like a mixed drink of some sort. I must taste awful at the moment. But I know everything will be better as there are always better days.
Earlier today, I joined a mass in honor of Saint Pio who is celebrating his feast day today. I had dinner with my future in-laws and then I learned through various testimonies the very words of Saint Pio that touched me and gave me a reason not to sweat on the small stuff anymore and it goes like this…
Pray. Hope. Don’t worry.
And how all those 4 words – short and precise mean so much and made me believe just to have faith in myself, my planners, my suppliers and everyone else who is working hard for my wedding to take place. Faith in my prayers and knowing t hat God will hear me and lifting all my worries to Him.
It doesn’t just coincide with what I feel at the moment but it does connote a meaning to our everyday lives. We must always be prayerful and hopeful as there are bright tomorrows. We can only look back to what our yesterdays has taught us and eventually realizing that it made us strong. And lastly, we must not worry. Aside from getting fine lines in our face and hastening the production of cancer cells because of our anxiety, there’s just no good to it, no end to it as well.
My fish Quince is playfully looking at me now in a happy-feel-good of a way. Makes me wonder, do they ever sleep? Quince is right on my bedside table and I look at him first thing in the morning. Damon on the other hand is on my coffee table and he seems resting comfortably at the moment.
It’s 4:08 AM and I must tuck myself into bed as the cold September breeze is making me yawn. This time of the morning is my favorite. When the roosters make their distinct jingle and the breeze is just oh-so-cold. I will say my prayers, hope for a great day and try not to worry so much.