We're Back...

...from our 4Days 3Nights stay here:




I'm missing so soon the white-pristine sands, the totality of "bora" ambiance...


I shall be back with the full getaway story and more pics.

The Story of Us..

Happy 6th year Anniversary, bi!
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So here we go again, mushy-mushy mode na naman tayo. As mentioned on my prior post, today's our 6th year anniversary...yeah kahit na we're married na, we do still celebrate our bf-gf anniv. In fact, minsan mas naaalala naming magbatian tuwing 19th kesa sa 17th (wedding anniv). We could've gotten married on a 19th last December but we preferred to wed kasi on a Saturday which yun nga 17 nun.

Anyway, as promised, nagbungkal ako ng aking archives and here's one entry I made regarding our love story prior our wedding haha!

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Posted on July 10, 2005: The Story of Us

I was browsing my uploaded flickr pics when I chanced upon these pictures...

This was taken during our freshman year at UST High School. (Just click on the pic to see a clearer and larger view) Paul's on the last row, fourth from the left. While I'm on the 2nd row, fourth from the right. Paul, as admitted, had a crush on me then..haha! sorry baby, magblog ka rin para makabawi ka. Young as we were then, M.U. kuno but it was a shortlived one as I had another crush who was also a classmate. (Until now, Paul would always tease me na ipinagpalit ko daw siya).

Second year HS, Paul and I were the only ones who were transferred to St. Bartholomew (first section..naks!). We were not on talking..nor looking terms. Hehe! Kunwari galit me sa kanya. I even handed him back the '95 Valentines Card he gave me. He was linked to PLENTY girl classmates of ours then..and I had different crushes too hehe!

Third Year: On speaking terms na pero konti lang. I was surprised to know na he was courting my seatmate, Leia. She was also our classmate and my seatmate nung 1st year and naging classmate ulit nung 3rd yr.

Fourth Year: They were still an item. This time we were already on speaking terms, usually on lunch breaks, since leia was still my seatmate and paul would make "tambay" sa pwesto namin. I even shared kwentos to Paul regarding my crush who's from another section then and another one na classmate namin. Paul is on the last row, fourth from left. I'm on the 2nd row, 3rd from left.

Graduation came..I took up Commerce while he took up ECE (still at UST). I didn't know exactly when.. basta nagulat na lang ako they broke up.

Semestral break first year college, I got a call from Paul. He asked me to accompany him to watch a movie..i dunno if it was a date..hehe! Bored as I was, I agreed. We watched The Truman Show and ate at Wendy's. I was kind of aloof with him at that time..di ko lang alam kung bakit. I told my college kabarkada, Paula about this. Nagulat na lang ako nung tinawagan niya si Paul (Paula was a high school batchmate so kilala niya rin si Paul). Ewan ko ba kung anong pumasok sa isip ni Paula at ginawa niya yun. She sort of bombarded Paul with questions like nanliligaw ba siya and what did that date mean. After that, I never heard of Paul again. Di na siya tumawag ulit...

Two years later, I got a text message from Paul..turned out he got my number from his kabarkada, Genil. First sem (3rd yr college) had just started when we bumped into each other at the walkway near HS bldg. He grew taller and bigger..while ako daw according to him..nagdalaga na (it could've been the white college uniform and the little makeup I wore). We exchanged text messages and calls. This time no apprehensions na as in parang long lost friends ang turingan..we became close. He was courting a high school classmate na kapareho ko ng course..no wonder I would see him in front of the Commerce Building on dismissal time. The exchange ofSMS continued..he called me up para magkwento ng development ng kanyang panliligaw. He sought advices from me nung nagkaproblem siya. She needed a girl's point of view daw. Pag di sila sabay maglunch, he would ask me na hintayin siya (my class finishes one hour ahead kasi than his) and we would eat at Almer's (unlimited gravy). Ok lang sakin kasi mabait ako hehehe! Pag may problems ako that time, I would also turn to him for advices.We were the best of friends then. It broke my heart when he told me he has to stop courting her, kasi yun daw ang wish nung girl. He did. I felt sorry for him kasi talaga namang nasad siya. I gave him all the comfort he needed.

Because of that..we became much closer pa..we would go out on wednesdays and fridays. Tambayan namin Robinson's Place..we would eat at Deli Sheli and watched movies. Every week yun. We enjoyed each other's company..the next thing we knew..we were mutually infatuated na pala.

July 19, 2000 was the day when he finally expressed his feelings..I was to get off his car nung sinabi niya yun. Unhesistantly, i answered likewise. That was five years ago...and now, five months from now, I will walk down the aisle smiling knowing that Paul will be by the altar to meet me. As my blogger header says.."He never thought it would be her..she never thought it would be him. But the Lord thought otherwise, an answered prayer he is to her..his greatest blessing she will always be.." Paul indeed was an answered prayer to me, he has been my fortress, my strength, my bestfriend, my clown, my listener, my driver (hehe), my constant companion, my baby..simply my man whom I'd want to share my life with forever.

can't wait for that day..
Bi..love u! Advance happy anniversary!

ok..tapos na pagka-mushy-mushy ko..pagbigyan minsan-minsan lang ito hehe.ciao!


here's a pic of our high school class during our dec '04 reunion. Six of them will be our "abays". :D

Happy Monthsary and my Weekend

Happy 7 months of marital bliss to my dearest hubby! Two more days to go, Happy 6th Anniversary naman! Haha! kahit married na, we still celebrate our bf-gf anniversaries...that explains the Cebu Pacific tickets I posted the other day.

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Entry created July 16, 2006:

And yes..finally! Paul and I went out on a Sabado night gimik. Yesterday was the birthday of his HS bestfriend, Jordan and we were connived by his girlfriend, Odessa to hold a suprise party for him. It wasn't really a big bash as the simple feasting just took place in his house with us, his HS barkada plus girlfriends/partners pigged out with pizza, lasagna, carbonara, chicken, sans rival and chocolate cake. The kada was complete: Genil and Leia, JR and Nicee, Paul and me and of course the celebrant, Jordan and his gf, Ode. Clueless as he was, Jordan's eyes widened as soon as he stepped inside the house and was shocked of our presence. At siyempre pa, the usual chikahan and asaran just like the good old days. All 7 of us except JR's gf were HS classmates at USTHS and it's kinda interesting to know that aside from Paul & me na nagkatuluyan na, going strong din sina Genil & Leia and Jordan & Ode. Galing noh? kaya nga solid itong barkadang ito eh. We practically know each other that much kasi nga magkakakilala na kami noong mga totoy at nene pa kami way back HS years. May mga side stories and other twists pa sa mga love stories namin pero I'll just repost an entry on Wednesday about that in time for our anniv. Hanapin ko pa sa archives hehe!

So there, after stuffing our tummies with much food, nagkayayaan na manood ng sine. And yes! congatulate me people! Didn't I just make an entry a few weeks ago complaining (and making parinig to Paul) that I haven't been to a moviehouse in ages? We watched a last full show screening of the Pirates of the Carribean 2: Dead Man's Chest at Gateway. Don't expect me to create a review on it kasi there are still some parts na di ko ma-gets since I wasn't able to watch Part 1. Obviously, sequel nga siya at may kasunod pa. Effects and acting wise, ang ganda. Johnny Depp entertained me at sobrang katawa talaga mga comedy stunts niya as the Captain Jack Sparrow. It got me bored a bit though and nainis sa mga supernatural sea monsters with giant tentacles na mga kontrabida. Ewan ko ba basta kainis ang itsura eh. Haha! Si Papa Orlando Bloom naman, hay, ayaw ko hair at bigote niya dito though gwapo pa rin naman siya..I like his looks better nga lang sa Lord of the Rings.

We went home in the wee hours of the morning na..hehe! gimik mode talaga noh? We were at home mga 2 am na yata and slept din agad which luckily I did kahit na may onting effects pa ng caffeine kasi nag-Starbucks pa kami prior watching the movie. Oh well, sleepyhead talaga ako. Besides, we need to wake up early in the morning for my OB check-up. Not much irregularities found naman and I was just given a cleansing medicine to work on my system next month.

After the check up, we headed straight to SM to buy footwears namin ni Paul. He bought a new black shoes kasi bumigay yung old one dahil sa ulan..wawa naman! As for me naman, bumili ng tsinelas for our getaway on Thursday hehe! Wish ko lang talaga walang dumating na bagyo on Thursday 'til this weekend para ma-enjoy naman namin ang Php 10 fare promo ng Cebu Pacific. San kami pupunta? Hmmm...we'll be hitting the Bora sands and waves ulit hehe! Second honeymoon? oo hehe! Pero unlike the first last December, we'll be going with our kada Genil, Leia and JR...and this time, with a super tipid mode. Off-peak season ngayon kaya we'll really hunt for a good place to stay that offers a huge huge huge discount. I know we will find one. :)

Hmmm...tamad mode ako ngayon magblog..sorry...pansin niyo? Just want to share how my weekend was. hehe!

5 days to go...

yehey! wanna join me????

Top 10 Songs that Moves Me

Maulan. Mabagyo. Nakakatamad. Walang magawa. "No classes". Estudyanteng nagdiriwang. Buhay ang blogosphere ngayon.

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Countdown: 1 week to go..woohoo!

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Got this from Kay and it made me want to try it myself.

What are the top 10 songs that moves me? Here it goes..

1. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban (watch the wedding ceremony photo montage here with this song as the background)

Fave lines: You raise me up so I can climb on mountains. You raise me up to walk on stormy seas. I am strong when I am on your shoulders. You raise me up to more than I can be..."

Undoubtedly, this song has made one big impact in my life. This was my bridal song when I walked down the aisle. The moment then was so surreal. Many shed tears because of the thrilling atmosphere. My dad was bawling and my handsome man patiently waiting for me on the other end of the aisle and the Lord waiting for us on a farther end. The lyrics says it all..the message of the song goes to the men of my life...my man, my dad and my Lord.

2. Love Moves in Mysterious Ways by Nina (like her revival version more than Julia Fordham's)

Fave lines: "Love moves in mysterious ways. It’s always so surprising when love appears over the horizon I’ll love you for the rest of my days. But still it’s a mystery of how you ever came to me which only proves love moves in mysterious ways..."

My personal theme song during my wedding preparations. Di pa rin makapaniwala that Paul and I are destined after all those years. :D

3. This I Promise You by N'Sync

Fave line: "And I will take you in my arms. And hold you right where you belong. Till the day my life is throughthis I promise you..."

Our theme song way back MU stage and bf-gf early months. Wahaha! Our Couple's First Dance song on our wedding reception.

4. The Warrior Is A Child by Gary V.

Fave lines: "Lately I've been winning battles left and right. But even winners can get wounded in the fight People say that I'm amazing Strong beyond my years But they don't see inside of me I'm hiding all the tears..."

Hearing me this makes me want to cry..lalo na pag naririnig ko siya sa funeral. Oh well, i guess theme song natin kasi ito as human beings as we journey through our lives.

5. Change the World by Eric Clapton

Fave lines: "That I can change the world I would be the sunlight in your universe..."

Actually, I just love the melody of the song..one of my all-time favorites. Pwede ring theme song of lovers ito.

6. Lead Me Lord by Gary V.

Fave lines: "All the time my Lord I need you there you are my light I cannot live alone Let me stay by your guiding love..."

I sing this song (which also serves as a prayer) whenever I'm so downhearted with life's challenges and seemingly about to give up. With this song I also reminisce our retreat days way back student years.

7. Now and Forever by Air Supply

Fave lines: "Now and forever remember the words from my heart will always be true. Now and forever together and all that I feel is my love for you..."

My favorite song way back toddler years. According to my folks, I used to sing this song over a hundred of times along with the jukebox of our neighbor(hinuhulugan ng barya). Geez...I'm so old na. When they bought an Air Supply minus one..eto ang resulta:

Disclaimer: Walang kinalaman ang bagyo sa larawang ito, ok?

8. Knocks Me Off My Feet by Stevie Wonder

Fave lines: "There's something 'bout your love that makes me weak and knocks me off my feet.."

Just another soul and refresher song. Sarap kasing pakinggan.

9. Forever in Love Instrumentals by Kenny G

Another stress reliever song...minsan pampaantok ko hehehe!

10. More Today Than Yesterday by Spiral Starecase (Ayala Corp commercial jingle)

Fave lines: "Oh, I love you more today than yesterday But not as much as tomorrow I love you more today than yesterday But, darling, not as much as tomorrow..."

Hmmm...another song that can immortalize my love for hubby naks!

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So there goes my random fave songs I have in mind right now. Here's my radio blog link where some of the abovementioned songs can be played. Which reminds me, I tried uploading that radio blog on my sidebar but I just couldn't configure correctly kainis!

Btw, don't bother passing a mic on me, ok?...you don't want the storms go ballistic all at the same time, do you? Sayaw na lang pwede pa. :D