ramil and rina

Yesterday I went to Tagaytay to witness the wedding ceremony of my good friend Rina and Ramil. I met up with Karen, Mike and Aiza at Mc Donald's North Ave at 6AM (yeah, that early...yawn). Who would have thought that I'd bumped into some old friends at Mc Do. I saw Reggie and his family having breakfast. He just got home from US (fresh from the airport). Too bad I was in a hurry so we had no time to exchange stories. But he made me libre my to go McDo breakfast ;-) Yey!!! We drove off to Tagaytay while having breakfast in the car. Our first stop is at Ali's house. We were teasing Ali that she look like "Bella Aldama". We shared crazy stories (and chismaks) as we dress up. Aiz and Ali are busy as they put on some make-up, I'm minding my curls, Mike is having a chit-chat with Mamita, and Karen... Karen got trapped in the CR, hahaha!!! Good thing the ever reliable Mac-Mac was able to rescue her just like in the action movies. Imagine Mac-Mac climbing the wall, trying everything to dismantle the door knob and ending up dismantling the whole door. After all those dramas... we're now ready... for the PhotoOp ;-)

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Lacia-Bugayong Nuptial at Chapel by the Hill, Tagaytay

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It was a very solemn wedding and the overflowing love of Ramil and Rina can also be felt by those who are witness as their new life together as ONE unfolds...

Here are some snapshots @ Chapel by the Hill.

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Reception followed at Splendido.

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Photo Bride and Groom pics by Iggy Bilbao
Karen and i went to the Ladies Room before we proceeded to our table assignment so I missed this PhotoOp, hmp!!! *wink* I so love Ali's pic, in short... inggit ako =)

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We were seated at Table 14. Dimples and Ms. Chim (and Hubby) didn't join us in the reception, they left Chapel by the Hill after the ceremony. Ms. Gigi (with her niece) and Lia (with Hubby) are in the next table.

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Right after dinner, we were called at the fountain for the group pic with the Bride and Groom.

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Photo by Iggy Bilbao
Of course, we won't be contented with just one group pic *wink*

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I almost forgot, Sam Milby, who happens to be Rina's cousin, graced the wedding together with Anne Curtis. Sam rendered 2 songs for the couple. Electricity went off in the middle of the first song =(

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Photo by Iggy Bilbao
Calling all SINGLE ladies in the house...

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Karen, Mike and Mariel (with Hubby) went back to Manila after the group pics. The starlets were left to parteeaahhh, hahaha! *wink* So we took this great opportunity to unleash our JOLOGS side. PhotoOp with Sam, why not!?! =) We didn't catch the bouquet but we're still bringing home a souvenir shot for Dimples.

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Finally, our Wedding toast for the newly weds... "May you have a blissful married life!"

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We headed back to Ali's house in Tagaytay for another sleep over. But we didn't call it a night yet... not yet. Some more pics while we exchange the latest BUZZ *wink*

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More of Ramil and Rina's official wedding pics by Iggy Bilbao here and here, and the pre-nuptial pics here. They really look good together, I must say. So in-love... awwwwwwww. Hope the photos inspires you to spread love too! =)

ikstik

christmas in our hearts

Christmas is just a few winks away. As much as I love to do my Christmas shopping... I guess I will have to pass this year. I know it's sad news for the people close to my heart because I give a lot of gifts during our Christmas reunion. I was too busy running my DL *excuses*excuses*. But I will not be totally grumpy this season, I'm cooking up a promo for my DL. It's my way of saying thanks to my loyal customers. These kids (and the not so young ones) made my DECEMBER. It's a totally different world from where I used to be for the past six (6) years. I'm learning a lot of things. Of course there are some who can be a real PITA *Pain In The Ass* But I just smile at them and remind myself that the customers are always right. So with a big heart, it's time to return the favor. Here's my promo coupon. I'm thinking of buying chocolates too as my Christmas giveaway. So what do you think? I hope this brings smile on their faces. I'm so excited about it! =)

Grab one on the 25th. See you!

ikstik

the trick is to keep breathing

Peyton once said, "At this moment there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. Others are just not facing the truth. Some are evil men, at war with good. And some are good, struggling with evil. Six billion people in the world, six billion souls. And sometimes... all you need is ONE.

Once in a while you come to a point when you start questioning things. I am at that point again. And I dedicate this post to those 5 people who chose to listen to my thoughts. Thank you for the cafe latte that mended our bruised hearts. Thank you for the time you spent at my shop just so I have someone to talk to. Thank you for the phonecall you made just to check on how I was. Thank you for letting me cry on your shoulder. Thank you for depriving yourself sleep so that I can have mine. I feel better... I am better. And I will always try to remember... "the trick is to keep breathing".
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friends with benefit

Have you ever had that feeling that someone is making you feel that you are not good enough?

Today I started my day pouring my heart out to Tita Carol. But I'm not telling why i shed those tears again. This is just one of those days when I miss Ate Aps... I hope she's here to hear me out.

While i try to sort things out... I'm sharing this song which I encountered in my One Tree Hill marathon. I love the chorus so hear me sing to the top of my lungs. This is from Gavin DeGraw.

I Don't Want To Be
I don't need to be anything other than a prison guard's son
I don't need to be anything other than a specialist's son
I don't have to be anyone other than a birth of two souls in one
Part of where I'm going is knowing where I'm coming from

I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do is think of me and have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me

I'm surrounded by liars everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by imposters everywhere I turn
I'm surrounded by a identity crisis everywhere I turn
Am I the only one to notice?
I can't be the only one who's learned

I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do is think of me and have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me

Can I have everyone's attention please
if you're not like this and that
You're gonna have to leave
I came from the mountain, the crust of creation
My whole situation made from clay, dust, stone
And now I'm telling everybody

I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do is think of me and have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms wondering what I gotta to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me

i still owe the Christmas party pics... be back soon.

ikstik

i turn to YOU

If you're looking for something cheesy you might want to skip this post, haha! It was a special Mass in Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church last November 24. What made it so special? Uhmmn... I was asked to do the first reading. Yeah, you heard me right. I was requested to read the Gospel in front of everyone. I was hesitant at first, afraid to miss a line, but i accepted. After all, it was something new for me so why not give it a shot. I remember all those times I was asked to read in the Friday mass in GABC especially when it's near my Bday week. I always decline as i have stage fright, hahaha! Did I mention I was also asked to wear a skirt since I'll be up there in the altar? I thought there'll be no problem as i have lots of skirts as you all know. But they specified that the skirt should either be black or brown, and below the knee. Hahaha, all i have are MINIs!!! LOL. Well good thing I managed to find one. So take a closer look, I made a LO for you to see, and a bonus photo with Bishop Antonio Tobias. He was flashing a brilliant SMILE!!! Father Rino was there too but i have no Paparazzi shot with him.

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Tomorrow I will tell you about the ForMe Girls' Christmas party last Dec14. We had lots of fun. I'm still waiting for the other pics from Ali so you'll have to wait with me. Anyway, thanks to everyone who left a gift under my tree. The weekend is about to end. I hope you enjoyed yours.

ikstik