w@w EB: 27 August 2005

Here are two of the pctures taken during the W@W Grand EB that was held in Oasis Manila last 27th August 2005.


Dinner Time!



Lounging Around!

Birthdate Meanings

This morning, I happen to come across this website that will give you the meaning of your birthdate. Here are our results...

***ENRIQUE'S BIRTHDATE MEANING***
Your birth on the 26th day of the month (8 energy) modifies your life by increasing your capability to function and succeed in the business world.

In this environment you have the skills to work very well with others thanks to the 2 and 6 energies combining in this date.

There is a marked increase in organizational, managerial, and administrative abilities.

You are efficient and handle money very well.

You're ambitious and energetic, while generally remaining cooperative and adaptable.

You are conscientious and not afraid of responsibility.

Generally sociable and diplomatic, you tend to use persuasion rather than force.

You have a wonderful combination of being good at both the broad strokes and the fine detail; good at starting and continuing. This birthday is practical and realistic, often seeking material satisfaction.


***VAN'S BIRTHDATE MEANING***
Being born on the 3rd day of the month is likely to add a good bit of vitality to your life.

The energy of 3 allows you bounce back rapidly from setbacks, physical or mental.

There is a restlessness in your nature, but you seem to be able to portray an easygoing, "couldn't care less" attitude.

You have a natural ability to express yourself in public, and you always make a very good impression.

Good with words, you excel in writing, speaking, and possibly singing.

You are energetic and always a good conversationalist.

You have a keen imagination, but you tend to scatter your energies and become involved with too may superficial matters.

You are affectionate and loving, but sometimes too sensitive.

You are subject to rapid ups and downs.

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Josiah's Catering

I just got my revised contract with Josiah's and so far I am really happy when it comes to dealing with them. This made me more excited about our wedding!

I feel so blessed that I was able to book before their Anniversary promo ended. Marie, our AE, is so easy to talk to, especially when it comes to little demands (e.g. Vinaigrette dressing other than the usual thousand island) as well as budgeting concerns.

But of course, what impressed me the most is their food, which I think is the most important thing to consider. Still, it also helps that I feel relaxed (at least as of this moment) when it comes to dealing with them. I am really crossing my fingers that they continue their excellent service.

The Zany Photographer

I met with Archie (photographer) and Richie (viedeo editor) last night and our dinner was a blast! Archie was soooo funny and very witty. There was never a dull moment. And when I looked at his works, they were really nice. We discussed a little about what can be done for our wedding day, though this wasn't much... It's still far away! We agreed again to meet when Enrique's here already.

Anyway, I'm happy so far with the suppliers I have met and booked. Hopefully things will really turn out well!

Enrique Says: 6 PM!

I just talked to Enrique, and he’s very firm that we get the 6 pm slot. He’s probably enamored by the night picture of St. Francis Chapel.

So far:

A. 6:00 PM slot
1. Enrique
2. Van
3. Peachy
4. Maybelle

B. 4:30 PM Slot
***Everyone else

Dilemma, dilemma, dilemma.

The Innocent Bride

I got this quiz from Edrei's blog and my result was this!


Awww! You are an innocent bride!

What Kind of Bride Will You Be?
brought to you by Quizilla


True or not true? That is the question :D Hehehehe.

I guess it's true. I'm really a hopeless romantic. :D

Dinner at Kashmir

After talking about Indian food last week, my w@wie friends decided to have an Indian foodtrip. And so last night, we ate in Kashmir. Initially we were supposed to be a group of 8 or more, but in the end only four us confirmed: Helen, Jen, Maybelle, and myself.

It was very fun, especially since Helen (who I met for the first time last night) has never tried Indian food before. We told the waiter that all our food should just be medium-spicy. After tasting, we were thinking, "Why didn't we say 'mild'?" The food was very delicious and rich, although somewhat on the spicy side. Still, we enjoyed every bit of what we ordered.

Later that night we agreed that we should have regular "sports" activities as part of our get-togethers -- think bowling and badminton. Another planning is needed!



It took a couple of takes before we finally agreed that this picture is the most "decent" one!


We just had to have a picture right at the entrance (before we went home)

L-R: Helen, Jen, Van, Maybelle



I just tried this collage for fun

Change of Time Slot

After much thought and based on the opinions of fellow w@wies, n@wies, friends, and my Mom, I finally decided to change our wedding rite time slot from 6:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Reasons are as follows:

1. The weddings prior to ours might have some delays, thus our wedding time might be pushed at a later time.
2. Reception might be pushed further, and I don't want this, since we might get hungry!
3. Archie P. suggested to get the 4:30 slot because normally it takes an hour for the photo-ops.


Reasons why I still like the 6 pm slot *but I have to let this slot go):

1. Night time is the best time to see the beauty of the chapel, and of Fernwood itself (you know, to maximize the value for money!)
2. No rush to end abruptly because this is the last slot.
3. Straight to dinner, no need for cocktails (ergo less expenses, hahahaha. So lame an excuse)

Thanks to all those who helped me with regard to this dilemma!

Mt. Carmel / St. Francis Chapel Update

Before I say something about my latest wedding preps achievement, here's a tidbit:

Yesterday, my beloved Enrique called me up. I was so happy to hear his voice, and I was really surprised. he called my direct line in the office. The reason? Because he feared that if he called me in my cellphone, I might not answer it (he thought I was still mad). Anyway, I said that I'm really sorry about our little squabble (actually it's more on me that was squabbling!), and that I love him sooooo much. We had a really long and really nice talk, and I felt that I was in Cloud 9! Then while I was on my way to Greenhills to watch Bewitched (really funny, must watch!), he called me again to say his I love you's and please take care's.

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On to my wedding preps update:

Just this morning I went to Mt. Carmel to pay the downpayment for the Church's services. They're a little strict when it comes to certain requirements and to the rites itself. Among the "strict requirements are:

1. Pre-Marriage Counselling / Seminar must be attended by the couple and is given every last Friday of the month, between 9 am and 12 nn. Other seminars, such as Discovery Weekend, ARE NOT ALLOWED. And the attendance of the seminar whould be after the paperwork requirements are done.

2. Canonical Interview is the last requirement, and is only given every Wednesday and Thursday between 9 am and 12 nn.

***This means that I have to be on leave for two days in order to accomplish this!

3. Only liturgical songs are allowed during the Wedding Rites. Non-liturgical songs can only be played during the Bridal Procession and during picture-taking after the Rites.

4. Readers should be dressed appropriately: No strapless or spaghetti straps. If they wear these dresses, they have to wear shawls.

That's it actually, not that bad really. But I was hoping we could play our songs during the Rites itself. Oh well.

I got these answers after asking them. They didn't really tell me the details, just gave me the requirement sheet, as well as the receipt. i was a little discouraged because I told them that I am still undecided on whether I should get the 4:30 slot or the 6:00 slot, and requested if they could call me first if somebody would want the 4:30 slot. They said that I should just call them for updates. Hello??? How would I know right? Unless I call them everyday! But I guess I would just have to ask Joy (our AE in Fernwood) to inform me if someone booked the other venues, with the same date as mine. Reason why I am concerned about this is because I don't want our wedding time to be delayed. I really want ours to start on time, for fear that our reception will be too late. I feel uneasy abou the 4:30 slot because it will end at 5:30 (until 5:45 for the picture taking) and I find 6:00 to be too early for the wedding reception, not to mention that I will be rushed to finish since there would be another wedding at 6 pm.

Anyway, that's all. But overall, I'm really happy with the pace of our wedding preps.

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Only 3 more months and Enrique will be back! I'm so happy! How time flies!

13th Month

Today is our 13th monthsary! Enrique still hasn't called, but I hope that he calls me today. I have a lot of things to tell him, including "I'm Sorry."

Anyway, I have nothing much to say when it comes to wedding preparations, except that I called Josiah's Catering regarding the draft contract for our perusal. This Saturday, I will go to Fernwood and to Mt. Carmel to finalize the time (we are opting for the 6 pm slot, though they have to assure me that this will be on time!). I was supposed to go to Veluz prior to the Fernwood trip, but it was moved to Saturday next week.

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This cold is getting nasty. I hope it will not worsen. I don't want to get sick again!

BREAK TIME!

WIFE vs. HUSBAND

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position.

As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?”

“Yep,” the wife replied, “In-laws.”

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WORDS

A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, “The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men...”

The husband then turned to his wife and asked, “What?"

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CREATION

A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.

The wife responded, “Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!”

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WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning.

The wife said, “You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee.”

The husband said, “You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.”


Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.”

Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."

So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says.......... "HEBREWS"

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The Silent Treatment

A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,

"Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.

The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."


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Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.

That Memorable Night: Dinner at Teriyaki Boy

Finally!

ConCon sent us our pictures from our dinner last Tuesday. Tuesday night... That fateful night when I had my dose of GERD. Hehehehe. It's ok, we had fun even though they thought I wanted to go home early due to CSI NY!

See, you guys, I was telling the truth! I really didn't feel well! :-)


L-R: Jane, Myself, Arlene, Jen (Special Mention!), Concon

Perfect Gift for Our Entourage

I have found a really nice token that can be given to our entourage (and if I still have a budget, for our guests as well).

I believe in the cause of One.org, a fight campaign against poverty and AIDS.



For those who are interested to join the campaign, here are the following links to consider:

One.Org
MakePovertyHistory.Org
EndPoverty-Philippines.com

I've Been Tagged by Chi!

Chi, a fellow w@wie, tagged me. So I’m passing this on to my fellow W@WIES.

1. What are the things you enjoy doing even when there's no one around you?
Hmm... tough question! Most of the time I am alone! Hehehe. Well, I enjoy reading books, watching CSI, talking to Enrique over the phone. I used to draw, paint, and play the tin whistle and piano, but for some reason I am currently a dormant "artist." I also enjoy singing, even though there's no audience. And most of all, I enjoy communing with nature. I miss those times when I just climb up our hill in the province, armed only with water, knife, and salt. Then i climb up a mango tree and eat mangoes, while watching the sunset and enjoy the view: the sparkling sea plus the faint islands beyond.

2. What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level?
I normally don't get stressed, though I get depressed and anxious at times. Whenever I have these attacks, I just pray to God and think of Enrique. I used to practice yoga too. Hmm... probably I should do that again.

3. Tag 5 friends and ask them to post it in theirs.

Arlene
Concon
Glo
Jacque
Peachy

Thanks Chi!

Married Life Boo-boos!

My officemate sent me this post, this is funny!

MARRIED LIFE BOO-BOOs

TO MY DEAR WIFE:
During the past year I have tried to make love to you 365 times. I have succeeded 36 times, which is an average of once every ten days.

The following is a list of why I did not succeed more often:

54 times the sheets were clean
17 times it was too late
49 times you were too tired
20 times it was too hot
15 times you pretended to be asleep
22 times you had a headache
17 times you were afraid of waking the baby
16 times you said you were too sore
12 times it was the wrong time of the month
19 times you had to get up early
9 times you said weren't in the mood
7 times you were sunburned
6 times you were watching the late show
5 times you didn't want to mess up your new hairdo
3 times you said the neighbors would hear us
9 times you said your mother would hear us

Of the 36 times I did succeed, the activity was not satisfactory because:

6 times you just laid there
8 times you reminded me there's a crack in the ceiling
4 times you told me to hurry up and get it over with
7 times I had to wake you and tell you I finished
1 time I was afraid I had hurt you because I felt you move

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TO MY DEAR HUSBAND:
I think you have things a little confused. Here are the reasons you didn't get more than you did:

5 times you came home drunk and tried to screw the cat
36 times you did not come home at all
21 times you didn't cum
33 times you came too soon
19 times you went soft before you got in
38 times you worked too late
10 times you got cramps in your toes
29 times you had to get up early to play golf
2 times you were in a fight and someone kicked you in the balls
4 times you got it stuck in your zipper
3 times you had a cold and your nose was running
2 times you had a splinter in your finger
20 times you lost the notion after thinking about it all day
6 times you came in your pajamas while reading a dirty book
98 times you were too busy watching football, baseball, etc. on TV

Of the times we did get together:
- The reason I laid still was because you missed and were screwing the sheets.
- I wasn't talking about the crack in the ceiling, what I said was, "Would you prefer me on my back or kneeling?"
- The time you felt me move was because you farted and I was trying to breathe.

I Survived!

Yesterday, I was down with tummy aches, but figured it was only a matter of time before my stomach comes back to normal. Apparently, I didn't foresee that things would turn out to be much worse...

In the wee hours of the morning, I was awakened by this feeling: as if there was a huge slab of stone above my chest. At the same time, my stomach was really painful. The stomach ache, I could understand, but this heavy feeling on my chest? It took me thirty minutes to decide that I should go to the hospital and let the doctors check me out. I know, thirty minutes was a long time, but I really have this great fear of hospitals. So anyway, my parents brought me to the hospital.

The doctors did an ECG test on me (to rule out heart problems), as well as chest x-ray (to rule out lung problems). Then they gave me two injections for two medicines. I tried to stay calm the whole time, and I succeeded! Whew, I survived.

But then, I was beginning to feel anxious and panicky (I was there for a total of two hours already), and so I told the doctor about this phobia of mine, and he said that i can be transferred to the observation room to rest. Yet even though I was there already, I was still beginning to panic and fear was creaping in already. I just played with my mobile phone. When a doctor checked on me, I calmly asked if I can go already because I'm beginning to feel tense and that i just wanted to go home. And so finally I was cleared. The doctor gave me prescriptions and explained to me what happened: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which triggered my chest muscles to harden (thus the "burden feeling on my chest). We arrived at the house past 4 am already.

I know this might be a little lame, but all I can say is... "Thank God I survived this whole thing!" I have to tell this to Enrique, I'm sure he will be proud of my developments.

But on the darker side of things, while we were in the car on our way home, I had this sudden feeling that the three of us (my Mom, my Dad, and I) were thinking of the same thought: Enrique is most of the time away from home. What will happen if one night while he's away, something like this occurs? Who will take me to the hospital? This is something I have to talk to Enrique about. I hope we will sort this out...

But in the meantime, I am happy that I have overcome this fear, at least last night.

Blah Day

Today was a blah day. It started during the wee hours of the morning when I felt this sudden pain in my stomach. I hardly slept from then on. Then I woke up because I had to go to the bathroom and do my own thang. Gersh, it was terrible. But i still went to the office because I felt I would feel more sick if I stayed at home.

A lot of people recommended me the following to soothe my condition:
1) Drink Gatorade
2) Eat fruits
3) Eat Congee for lunch
4) Drink lots of water

Fortunately, Enrique called me up (Sorry Jen S., I am mentioning Enrik again and not you, hahahaha!). He said he couldn't sleep the night before. Probably he felt that I was sick!

Anyway, I still feel weak, but I'm trying to fight off this weakness. My only consolation is that I was able to overcome the pain without experiencing depression attacks. Enrik was so happy when i told him that. He just said that whenever I get depressed or sick, I should just think that he loves me so very much.

*Sigh*

This day isn't so bad after all.

Forwarded Message Regarding "Marriage"

I received this forwarded email from a former officemate, and it's really a light read...

ON MARRIAGE

You have two choices in life:
You can stay single and be miserable,
or get married and wish you were dead.

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At a cocktail party, one woman said to another,
"Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?"
"Yes, I am. I married the wrong man."

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A lady inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds:
"Husband Wanted".
Next day she received a hundred letters.
They all said the same thing:
"You can have mine."

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When a woman steals your husband,
there is no better revenge than to let her keep him.

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A woman is incomplete until she is married.
Then she is finished.

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A little boy asked his father,
"Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?"
Father replied,
"I don't know son, I'm still paying."

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Young son:
"Is it true Dad, that in some parts of Africa
a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her?"
Dad:
"That happens in every country, son."

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Then there was a woman who said,
"I never knew what real happiness was until I got married,
and by then, it was too late."

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Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.

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If you want your spouse to listen and
pay strict attention to every word you say,
talk in your sleep.

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Just think, if it weren't for marriage,
men would go through life thinking
they had no faults at all.

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First guy:
"My wife's an angel!"
Second guy:
"You're lucky, mine's still alive."

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Women will never be equal to men
until they can walk down the street with
a bald head and a beer gut,
and still think they are attractive to the opposite sex.

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Husband and wife are waiting at the bus stop
with their nine children.
A blind man joins them after a few minutes.
When the bus arrives,
they find it overloaded and
only the wife and the nine kids are able to fit onto the bus.
So the husband and the blind man decide to walk.
After a while,
the husband gets irritated by the
ticking of the stick of the blind man as he taps it on the sidewalk,
and says to him,
"Why don't you put a piece of rubber at the end of your stick?
That ticking sound is driving me crazy."
The blind man replies,
"If you would've put a rubber at the end of YOUR stick,
we'd be riding the bus, so shut the hell up."

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