Daddy Said Yes! YES!!!

Today, I emailed him to tell him that I just got engaged and attached a photo of THE RING. I was really feeling nervous as I typed the words. I expected him to be a bit angry/upset about my decision to get married. I checked my inbox and there it was. His reply. It felt like opening a letter of acceptance to a scholarship or reading a job offer stating that I have succeeded. Hahaha. I felt butterflies in my stomach. He said he has no objections but he just wanted to clarify that I'm not doing this because of Adjie.

Well, it's partly because of my brother. But really, who would get married just to run away from her brother? I'm just using it as an excuse so that I could be with Ryan forever. :) There's no one else I'd rather be with. I love my family and that's why we'll live just 5 houses away. Hahaha.

Thank you, Daddy, for accepting our union. :)

Our Suppliers... so far

In 360 something days, I will walk down the aisle, face God and declare our love. I hope it's that easy. I have been searching for wedding suppliers since August 2011 for our wedding on January 2013! I will keep on updating this list as we go along.

Here it goes...

1. Videographer - Cinemaworks (Php75,000) BOOKED ON OCTOBER 30, 2011

Cinema SD (Standard Definition)

Same day edit / On Site Video

Film Version (Creatively summing up the highlight of the entire event. Approximate running time would be 20 minutes.)

Documentary Version (The documentation of the entire event as it actually happen. Approximately 2 hours running time)

2 Videographers

1 Videographer / Editor

3 DVD copies both Film and Documentary

FREE: Photo Montage - AVP (200 pictures)

2. Photographer - Jaja Samaniego (Php 35,000) BOOKED ON NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Unlimited Shots. 150 post-processed 4R prints.

3. Wedding Rings - Ami Jewels (Php23,500 less 40% Wedding Fair Discount) RESERVED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, BOUGHT ON JANUARY 7, 2012

4. Reception Venue and Food - Atrium of Enderun Colleges (Cheapest Buffet Set Php980/head +5% service charge. BOOKED ON JANUARY 7, 2012

5. Hair and Make-up - Michelle Zapanta

6. Invitations - Written in Ink (Php113.40 discounted - less 20% - Wedding Fair Discount) BOOKED ON JANUARY 15, 2011

7. Church - Nuestra Senora de Gracia - Guadalupe (Php15,000, downpayment of 50%)

***w/ your own priest for Sunday weddings

BOOKED ON JANUARY 21, 2012

8. Hotel for Preps - The Linden Suites (Php23,775.95, early bird discount of 30% from Agoda)

BOOKED ON JANUARY 25, 2012

- 2 bedroom suite for 2 nights with bfast (4 max pax)

- 3 bedroom suite for 1 night with bfast (6 max pax)

That's it so far.

I still haven't booked a church. This weekend, Ryan and I will try to book one. So help us God.

Hirap pala magbook ng church on a Sunday wedding.

Ngayon ko lang nalaman. Tsk tsk. - SOLVED!!!

New Year's Resolutions (2012)

1. Say no to seat sales.

2. Turn away from expensive food.

3. Do not satisfy cravings every time.

4. Exercise 6 days a week.

5. List down all material items bought in a excel file.

6. Maximum budget for the wedding Php 350,000 (less is more! haha)

7. Eat more fruits

8. Spend more time with family.

9. Spend only 40% of take home pay.

10. Be the best that I can be! What? Haha

* Keep a record for evidence of accomplishment.

Bow!

See you in 2013!

Seoul Captures the Soul

Seoul, Korea is my favorite place on Earth!!!

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This photo was taken on a subway station on our way to the Gyeongbukgung Palace which is the largest among the Five Grand Palaces. My friend and I went to Korea last March 2010 and we really enjoyed our trip. I'm actually coming back in less than two months. ;) I have fallen in love with Seoul because of the climate and the people. Definitely a must-see tourist destination!

Big Fish

why am i so bummed about not earning enough? i really feel like life's not being fair to me. i deserve more - that i am sure of. i shouldn't be in a hurry, i should put in more work, extend my patience. i tell these to myself everyday i force myself to wake up and go to work. for over a year, there have been some trying times. and this is one of them. knowing people who've gone abroad and found success, i can't help but feel sorry for myself for not being brave enough to do the same. i just can't leave my life behind. and most especially, i can't be away from chusy. i used to think that i shouldn't worry about ryan because i was sure he'll come with me. but now, he's gained success on his own and i wouldn't want to cut it short. so i won't impose anything on him when it comes to working overseas. i'm so proud of what he's achieved now. :) i hope i can say the same for myself. i am a product of a dysfunctional family and i do not plan on having another one. i want my family to be complete. running away from this god-forsaken country won't help, it'll just make matters worse. i dunno how long i'll have to wait. but i'm sure as hell that i deserve so much more. i don't mean to brag but i know who i am and what i can offer. i hope that somewhere out there, someone will see me as a big fish in a pond where only brainless worms exist.

Off to Vietnam!

I'll be flying out again on Monday. Yes! I love to travel. Someday I'll be so rich and fly to Europe. Yeah!

One for September

I haven't written anything in a while. So here goes...

So far, so good. I have not encountered any trouble this month. Whew! In fact, I am so excited. I have dropped a few pounds and I'm so relieved that I'm now out of the overweight range. Look, I am serious this time. I will try to do weekly runs with Nicole, my friendly officemate, who encouraged me to run for 1 hour straight, no stops at all - except for that one moment when a lady asked for directions and we had to jog in place while saying we don't have any idea. Hahaha. I'll probably run with her again this week if my workload doesn't get in the way. I have straightened my hair, finally. I could no longer take having permed hair. I'm glad it's over but I'm a bit depressed for having Ryan spend another huge amount for the sake of my vanity. Wub chu!

Anyway, Ryan has asked about my ring size! That's like a huge deal. He also asked the whereabouts of some jewelry stores saying he's already looking into the price range of diamond rings! Oh God! Am I getting married soon? Maybe not so soon. He's just the type of guy who looks so much further into the future, and that's what I love about him. I know we are not getting married yet, but I am certain that I have already found the one - ehem!

He is every girl's dream guy - sweet, caring, thoughtful, and most importantly, he doesn't talk back. Hahaha. He's just my type of guy besides Kim Hyun Joong, Jang Geun Suk, and Jung Yong Hwa. :)

What else? The year is about to end. I'll be turning 24 in 8 months, I feel wrinkles are starting to form on my face - eww! I'm getting so old! Now I understand why women are so bothered with wrinkles. All else is good about my life. I'll be going to Vietnam in 40 days and I am super looking forward to that. I can finally use my new luggage which I specifically bought for my 2nd trip to Seoul scheduled on March 2011. Too eager eh? Well, that's all I can share for now.

Tata!