Blue Moon-ing

In a few hours, we will be welcoming 2010 with a Blue Moon. Yes, you read it right. We will be having the second full moon, commonly called as the "blue moon". Experts said that we last experienced it 20 years ago and will not be existent in 2028 or 2029.

As we do our countdown for 2010, let's do a recap of 2009:

*** 1st quarter:
- officially started with the wedding preps. Booked CTK and got our w.rings from My Diamond.
- celebrated our anniversary by going on a shopping spree for the whole month of Feb.

*** 2nd quarter:
- "meet the family" = pamamanhikan
- Mom was accidentally struck by a coconut. Literal buco from the tree!!! made us rush her to the hospital.
- dreaded having Acute Urticaria for weeks that made me a home - based for weeks.
- found out a major error in my Baptismal Certificate. Chancery has been my best friend for months.

*** 3rd quarter:
- Cory Aquino died on August
- my 29th birth life
- Cebu trip with Neng and the geng
- Traumatic flooding and rainfall was experienced in Manila and the rest of Luzon. Ondoy & Pepeng drastically hit Pinas , killing hundreds and living thousand homeless.


*** 4th quarter:
- Finally watched "Fire Proof" at Rockwell with Ninja
- An office mate was taken by the Lord in last few days of october
- Relatives from Canada and US arrived to spend the holidays and for my wedding.

Now, on the last 5 hours of 2009, I have so much to be thankful for. God has showered me with wonderful blessings. I feel truly loved by my family and friends. This is marks the last 5 hours of being single. As I wave goodbye to my singlehood and 2009,

I wish everyone a blessed 2010!

Status: Single

Last Christmas of being Single. Next holidays, I'll be carrying a different surname. Let's savor the moment:

May the spirit of Christmas be filled with peace and joy for you and
your family. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
- S. Segovia

Dear Santa

Can all these fit my Christmas stocking? =)

Merry Christmas!

Parteeee!!!

White Christmas Party
New Media


**** Kahit hindi ako nanalo sa raffle (what's new? taon - taon nman ganun ahaha), I enjoyed (as in really enjoyed) it. FUN!!! Lasheeeng!!!! Fooood!!! Pictures!!!!

Bonggang bonggang raffle prizes na dumaan lang sa kamay ko - 2 LCD TV, Itouch, Ipod, Magic sing units, etc, etc. Sana swertehin nman ako sa susunod na raffle!!!! ahahaha

Maligayang Pasko!

Wake me up when DECEMBER ends

Crazy!!! crazy month!!! Juggled from one tasks to another -- as an employee, a daughter, a bride - to - be, etc, etc. I can spell H-E-C-T-I-C in capital letters kahit backwards pa. ahahaha

I'm just looking forward for my vacation leave starting on Monday. Yipee!!! =) Time to catch with regards sa preps, Christmas shopping if budget permits, sleep and RnR. Finally!

3 days to go and I'm off to my awaited vacay! See you next year.

Merry Christmas everyone!

And the count down begins

5... 4... 3... 2... 1...


excited!!!!

Arrested for L o v E

To a wonderful journey

Ninja & Princess pre - nup pic1

Amonn Velasco

I shifted to one gown maker to another, good thing Amonn embraced me even with a short notice. I looove him for that. With his magic sketches, I'll be a beautiful bride -- without doubt.


He will also transform mommy to a very elegant Mother of the Bride. My dad lovesssss what he sketched for mom. Thank you Amonn! =)


Short kwento, I wasn't too happy with what my first gown maker did -- she didn't follow what we discussed from the cloth to the other details and because of that, I pulled out my gown the last minute. Thank God talaga that Amonn welcomed my even he has a few months left to create my wedding gown.


http://amonnvelasco.multiply.com/
Cityland Condo, Pasong Tamo, Makati
Tel #: 7117140
Mobile #: 09175751604
Email add: amonn_velasco@yahoo.com

Pasa Love

I fell in love with our Christmas decor and Station ID this year. Share ko ang decor ng building this year -

Maligayang Pasko, Kapuso!

*** pics taken via camera phone lang.

Positivity

After the dreadful Ondoy tragedy, the City of Marikina is trying to bring back its old beauty.

I love this optimistic community. Kaya natin ito!

cellphone camera was used in capturing this photo. forgive my cheap phone. hahaha

Save the Date

Artwork by Ninja
Bravo h2b!!!

I personally covered the details for personal reasons. We don't want "unwanted" guest/s kasi on our special day. hehehe

Alkaline Water

Day 1 for my Alkaline water routine . This is for my urticaria treatment and I'm hoping this will help. In my researches, I have learned that the following are the benefits of alkaline water:

1. Helps wash toxins out our body.

2. Helps improve our kidneys by cleansing our kidneys.

3. Alkaline water and proper exercise helps in washing our fats and cholesterol. This is helpful for those who are losing weight.

4. Helps in aiding skin allergies, eczema and other skin problems.

5. lessens the sign of aging.

6. helps in indigestion problems

7. improves our taste for food

8. helps us consume nutrients from all our food intake

9. some said that it help them improve their clarity of mind and energy.


Alkaline water is now available in most H20 stations and an alternative is to squeeze some lemons in your drinking water.

Booked!

We're booked not for our honeymoon but for my birthday! =) yipee! I can't wait.
Dami kong something to i-look forward na events and trips.


Bangkok, here we come!

Love Love Love

I have been searching for a Victoria Secret bag here in Manila. Unfortunately, I can't find any... but wait, my drooling is now over. My lola just arrived from Canada and gave me my VS bag. yippeee.. it's not the color that I wanted but still it's my dream bag. Babaw ko noh. ahaha

In real life talaga, God doesn't give us exactly what we want, He gives us something close to what we want to happen or what to have. From there, dapat matutuo tayo makuntento sa mga bagay na meron tayo.

And from this simple bag and other wonderful things/events, I consider myself lucky because in the middle of crisis and natural calamaties, here I am getting my dreams in the palm of my hand. Thank you Lord for all of these! =)

Rest in Peace

To our dear colleague, Jun Pangan, may you rest in peace. It may have been an untimely death but we know you have lived your life to the fullest. We will surely miss you.
Thanks for the memories.

Keep on watching us from above! =)

Photo copied from Dane's FB account.

Success!

One Hell of a very busy but successful week for Team Ninja & Princess. Stress was killing me the whole week, good thing I was able to pull it off. I was in the verge of throwing tantrums na tlaga until good things kept on coming our way. God is really great!

Here are our accomplishments for the week:

1) Finally, after three loooooong months, I got the decree from the Chancery /Diocesan Tribunal of Novaliches that I have been longing for. I'm now holding an error- free Baptismal Certificate. Tuloy na Tuloy na ang kasal!

2) Ninja was able to secure a copy of his Birth Certificate from the Civil Registry of Paranaque

3) Our ento had their measurements taken by our gown maker and paid 50% of the cost.

4) Dad had his suit done by the famous Mang Bonnie of Kamuning, who is currently making a suit for Noynoy Aquino. I forgot the designer's name, sorry Mr. Designer.

5) H2b had his Confirmation na din pala sa San Miguel Church.

6) Had confirmed our schedule for our Pre - Cana


Whoa! Clap clap clap! Very good.

More to come! Meetings/ Finalization of details with our suppliers will start next week.

Sale Season in the Metro

Sale starts today til Sunday
10am - 9pm at The Mega Tent, Ortigas, Pasig
For BPI card holders - free entrance fee
For Non- BPI cardholders - P50 / head entrance fee

Cebu Pacific Sale

Just in time for my wedding! Friends from
Singapore, book now!!!!

Domestic and International flights are on sale:

Promo Period: October 15 - 19, 2009
Travel Period: November 15 - January 31, 2010


Just click: www.cebupacificair.com

Dear Papa God

Prayers to our colleague, Jun Pangan, who is confined at the ICU - UST Hospital.

We are praying for the recovery of Jun. May your loving grace be with
him always. Also, please watch over his family members as well.

We trust in your eternal love. We are positively hoping and
awaiting for his recovery.
This we pray in Jesus name. Amen

A must - see movie

"Fireproof doesn't mean that a fire will never come, but that when it

comes, you'll be able to withstand it."

Rockwell, 730pm
September 18,2009

Cake Topper

I looove this cute cake topper. I want something like this on my wedding cake.

Picture from www.bestweddingsites.com

Rock + Glamour = iLove

Carrie's Glad by Dior

Things to do

Got a few months left and still have tons to do.

** Gown measurement of the bride and entourage
** Documents:
------ a Decree from the Chancery for my baptismal certificate
------ Confirmation ni Ninja
------ Marriage License
------ Wedding Banns
------ Pre - Cana Seminar
** Invitation
** Misallete
** Detailing and contract signing with:
------ Centertable Catering
------ Joy San Gabriel
** To finalize booking:
------ Flower Supplier
------ Ara Fernando for HMU
------ Astoria Plaza for the preps
** I wish I have time for my DIY plans
------ cord
------ head piece of the ladies
------ unity candles
** Program ( if ever, but I'm thinking of chopping this off)
** Seating Arrangement
** Song list for the ceremony
** Update my Bridal kit from our OTD, Janice Dadap
** Final guest list


What else? sana wala na. Hope to finish all these by November.

Be with the Lord

After a tragic storm brought by Ondoy last week that claimed lives of hundreds of Filipinos and leaving a thousand homeless, now, we are under the rage of the powerful Pepeng that is currently hitting the northen part of Luzon. In these times, prayers has been helpful in saving many lives. I have friends who have been directly affected, who has not yet recovered and still in the state of trauma.

Lord, we raise all these to you. Continue to protect us and keep us safe all through the night. Forgive us for not being a good steward of your dear earth. Please continue to give us a chance to rebuild nature and our lives.

Thank you for the outpouring blessings that the Filipino community and other countries are giving in these sad times.

This we pray in Jesus name, Amen.

Pepeng is here! Be safe everyone.

Donations for Ondoy Victims

GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations in cash or in kind. You can see details below for those who want to donate:

A) cash and cheque:

*** METROBANK

Timog Branch

Account Name: GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION, INC.

Account Number: 3-098-51034-7

*** UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK (UCPB)

Bohol & Tomas Morato Branch

PESO SAVINGS
Account Name: GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION, INC.

Account Number: 115-184777-2

160-111277-7

DOLLAR SAVINGS

Account Name: GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION, INC.

Account Number: 01-115-301177-9

01-160-300427-6

Code: UCPB PH MM

B) clothes, food, medicines:

GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION Office, 2^nd Flr.

GMA Network Drive cor Samar St., Diliman, QC

GMA Kapuso Foundation Warehouse

Charles Conrad St., Dona Faustina Village II, Brgy. Culiat

Tandang Sora, QC (near New Era University)

Ondoy: Concepcion, Marikina

taken by Ninja at 1pm, Saturday

Which one?

1 bedroom suite or 2 bedroom suite for our preps?

1bedroom suite
60-72sq meters
with kitchen,living and dining area
1 T&B

OR

2bedroom suite
102-131 sq meters
with kitchen, living and dining area
2 T&B

Sensitivity

We hired Sensitivity to beautify the plain hall. They are actually known for as a light and sound system supplier but on the side, they also set-up swags to add ambiance to a blank area.

Mr. Sensitivity
http://mrsensitivity.multiply.com/
Email:sensitivity_lightsandsounds@yahoo.com

North bound

Pride of Ilocos:

Vintage Lolo of Vigan

Paoay Church

Bell Tower

Bangui Windmills

Up north

Growing up, summer vacations meant going home to Laoag. I will never forget a picture of me on top of a carabao near the river... A kalesa ride. .Rolling tabako for Lola Julia. These were my fond memories of Ilocos.

From our recent trip up north with our clan, same addictive laughter filled the house. Memories started to barge in and left us smiling the whole time. Those were the moments I'd always look back and cherish for the rest of my life.

CenterTable Catering

Food is the main attraction to any event. Giving us a reason to splurge on our food / catering budget and scrimp on other items on our list. We don't want to compromise anything with regards to a hungry stomach. Our motto is to satisfy the hungry.

Catering hunt is the most I've enjoyed. Why? Because I looove to eat and I like to examine my taste buds. Plus this means free food. We attended 3 food tastings and we both had difference views about each one of them. One was so-so; the other was gourmet-ish and yummy (but is not available on our day) and last one was the best.....that is why we booked them.

I never had second thoughts about CenterTable. I know that we made the right choice. All the reviews in w@w was really heartwarming.

OTD: Janice Dadap

Finally!!! I was able to book our On-The-Day coordinator. Yipee! I must admit that I had a long list in mind.

Why Janice Dadap? Went to hear Sunday mass at CTK with my mom and after the 12noon mass, a wedding was set right after. We watched the preps and while everyone was busy fixing the flowers, altar, etc, I talked to the coordinator and asked for their calling card. It took me awhile before I inquired but I had this "this is it" feel na. Ayun, after 3 emails lang ata and searched the w@w archives about her... ayun, I booked her na.

All nice feedbacks from w@wies sis who got her also as their otd, same with sa Girl talk.....And maybe she's meant to be my otd kasi I met her sa CTK mismo. Sign yun ni JC skin.

Soon!

1st pic: our official monogram pero teaser muna sabi ni H2b. 2nd pic: monogram for the
church paraphernalia para di masyado rock!!! ahahahaha!

Cebu: Food trip

If you are on a diet, don't go to Cebu!!! why? because we gained at least 5lbs from that trip.... lip smacking ng pagkain nila dun at super mura

Our first stop was at Joven's Grill, but due to hunger, we don't have any pictures to prove our yummy feast. Eat all you can for only php169 including bottomless drinks!! wagi!

Then, we headed to CNT Lechon. What is a Cebu trip without eating a authentic Cebu Lechon!!! mouthwatering! no sarsa needed. Actually, they use toyo-suka as sawsawan.

php 320/ kilo (Aug 2009 rate)

Lani & Masson recommended Casa Verde for a cozy dinner. I must say their baby back ribs -- a must! see pics below

before

after
hahahah! evidence how delicious it is!
simot!

watermelon salad for Php 79 is to die for.

Casa Verde
69 Lim Tian Teng St., Cebu
Tel: (032) 253-6472

CNT Lechon
1377 V. Rama Avenue
Guadalupe, Cebu City
Phone: (6332) 254-4249, (6332) 254-6641
Branches: Ayala & SM Cebu

Cebu: Day 3

This is the famous Mactan Bridge that connected the City of Cebu to Mandaue.

After checking in our bags at the airport, we headed straight to Tambuli Beach Resort for a day tour worth PhP 350.00 consumable for food and drinks.

Taxi: PhP 160.00 for a metered taxi from the airport
PhP 200.00 fixed rate from Tambuli resort to the airport

We are not very happy with the decision of visiting Tambuli. Why? the food was not as great as I thought it would be. Much better pa ang baby back ribs ng Casa Verde. And we ordered for Tenderloin steak but Chicken Cordon Bleu was served instead. We didn't made the effort to have it change since we are running out of time. It could have been better if we went to Maribago Beach resort na lang sana. Now, we know.