Mangio - Vergara Nuptials

It was a last minute decision to finally attend. I've been wanting to, of course! But I had problems with my DL recently (read previous posts) so I wasn't sure if I can make it to their wedding day. So when the bride informed me that I will be reading the "Prayers of the Faithful" during the ceremony, I had to decline. I didn't want to add to their stress level if I suddenly don't show up. Besides... I have stage fright, hahaha! I'm shyness remember!?!

Anyway, today I attended the wedding of two friends I met in Grade School. Yes, I met them when I was in Grade II... believe it or not. Dex and Ferdz are my classmates in San Antonio Elementary School until our last year. Ferdz is one of my guy friends and my biggest "crushie" back then, wahaha!!! And Dex and I are inseparable. We were also classmates in High School (Quesci) and remained to be friends until now though we got separated in College. I lost contact with Ferdz but I had a chance to meet him again in College. Just hi and hello type when we'd see each other in the school grounds. If I remember it right, their paths crossed again after college years, when Dex got back from Iloilo and they had a reunion of sort (which I was not able to attend) with our batchmates from grade school. Their friendship blossomed, they became an official couple for years and they eventually decided to be husband and wife in 2003 with a Civil wedding.

And what a grander way to celebrate their 6th Wedding Anniversary and renew their vows, than with a Church wedding... with their daughter Orange and son Franz (and the little boy in Dex's tummy) as part of the entourage.


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TEMPLATE by Yin of Yin Designs
PAPER by Amy Watson of Amy W. Designs


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FRAME by Sara of Sweet Blossom Designs


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TEMPLATE by Irene O'Neill
PAPER from Casual Wear Kit by Monica "Sunshine" Evan or Sunshine Digi Scraps


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FRAME by Manu70
FONT James Fajardo

This wedding also gave me a rare opportunity to be reunited with Grade School and High School buddies. In this photo: the Maid of Honor (with BF), Rissa and Pong (from SAES) and Lanie (from QCSHS with Hubby).


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FRAME from Seasons Change Kit by Ellie Lash

Come Pick Me Up I'm Down

I tried to face the morning as positive as I could though I had a not so good Tuesday. I wanted to turn around the vibe, and even changed my YM status message to, "It's the most wonderful time of the year". I was aiming for a happier mood then comes Jackee's news. My staff at Jordan didn't report for work again. And didn't even bothered to let me know why. This staff was already absent yesterday, thus my irritated mood yesterday. And she did it again. And I had enough...

I terminated her, officially. A decision I should have made a long time ago.

I forgave that staff in the past and gave a lot (by "a lot", I really mean a lot!) of chances hoping that things will eventually get better. But I was so damn wrong!!! Oh f*#&%!!!

I was chatting with a friend and we were discussing business matters... blah... blah... blahs. He was trying to make me feel a little better and convincing me not to lose hope. At the same time opening up a good news that they are now planning to put up a restaurant. Wow! He then shared with me a recent learning. Something he picked up from his boss' lecture which goes something like:

"There is no bad or poor Business,
only bad or poor Management"
~ * ~ BHL ~ * ~

I've been getting a lot of stress from 1 of my DL's and the staff involved. To the point of getting really... really pissed, mad and angry (as in!). Honestly, to the point of wanting to shutdown operation and just concentrate in one shop. But contracts are limiting me to do so, particularly that of PLDT. There were a lot of wrong things going on in that DL. But now I'm starting to blame myself more

Huhuhu...

Where Do We Go From Here?

I am bored so I took the Lakbayan Quiz. Look, I got a grade of C. I hope this year I'd be able to visit more places and get a chance to travel more. If time and budget permits, I'd love to go out of the country again. It's been two years since my trip to Singapore. This time, I want to go to Hong Kong and experience Disneyland, or to Macau perhaps. But my ultimate dream is to visit and shop 'till I drop with Ate Aps in Canada. Hell yeah... I hear you say dream on!!!

I was looking at old photos last night, and I saw a photo of my visit to the Cagsaua Ruins, with the majestic Mayon Volcano at the back of course! Wow!!! That photo was taken way back in 2001, I think. I hope I can visit it again, armed with a more acceptable fashion sense

Included in my travel wishlist are the likes of Davao, Sagada, Zamboanga, Camiguin, and Camarines Sur. Taking the quiz made me realize that I've never been to any part of Mindanao. Boo...

My Lakbayan grade is C!

How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!

Created by Eugene Villar.

"The world is a book, and those
who do not travel read only a page."
~ * ~ Saint Augustine ~ * ~

How much of a traveler are you?

Welcome Back and Despedida Dinner for Rhea

It was a short notice but I'm glad my GABC friends showed up for Rhea's dinner. We met up at Gerry's Grill, Trinoma. Rhea's been working in Singapore for more than a year now. I think I last saw her during my GABC Despedida pa. So when I learned that she's spending her Christmas Holiday in Manila, I promised her I'll set up a dinner for her. I'm pretty sure she misses us so much. And we missed her too! She's going back to SG in Jan7, thus, the two in one dinner. It's also a perfect timing to unwind for the last time since the rest are also returning to the corporate world after the long holiday break. Except for you know who

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FRAME from Ent'Attendant Kit by Petit Moineaux
RIBBON AND BEAD CHAIN from Dianthus Daydreams Kit by Rhondogg
HEART PIN by Our Little Scrap World
FONT Journal


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FRAME from Sweet Easter Kit by Rgi Musa
FLOWER from Viollettes Sauvages Kit by Petit Moineaux
FLOWER from Just You Kit by Melgen Design
PHOTO TAB from Groovy Girl Kit by Raspberry Road Designs
PAPER from Promise Kit by Shabby Princess Designs
RIC RAC by Amanda Kay
RHINESTONE by Amanda Kay
FONT Hand Of Sean

Just like the old times in GABC

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FRAME by Neverland Scraps of Pixie Treasure
TAG by Neverland Scraps of Pixie Treasure
FONT Just Me Again Down Here

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FRAME from Spring Garden Kit by Mira Designs
RIBBON by Danielle Corbitt
FONT Sydney's Hand

Another Year, Another Chance

May each one of us be a blessing
to every person we live with,
work with, deal with
and serve with.

CREDITS:
FRAME from Spring Kit by Helena Monteiro
RIBBON from Holiday Inn Kit by Scissorless Media
STAPLE WIRE from My Boy Kit by Heavenly Scraps

I am sending this greeting with special thoughts that God will richly bless your heart, your home and those you love with lasting happiness, contentment and God's grace always. Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right!!!