Reunited

My group of really close friends had a gathering last night and boy it was a truly fun evening, something we should do on a regular basis. Aside from the usual lively conversation (about married life and how to lose weight, among others, good food and booze, we got to play Tekken 6, thanks to our hosts's to-die-for gaming system. Yep, really really lovely one. It made me want to buy a gaming console too, hahaha. But anyways, aside from the fun time, it was a special moment for me because I was reunited at last with one of my best friends...

Meet Tequila Rose, my long lost best buddy.

Hehehe. You know, if I am not driving, I probably downed this whole bottle. Hahhaha. Just kidding. But hey, before anyone berates me for drinking and driving... I sobered up before we called it a night (hmmm, do you still call 1:30 "night" hehehe!). My fingers, especially my thumbs are sore though, thanks to playing Tekken.

Anyways, I look forward to our next gathering. Really, this should be regular again, like old times!

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Eanna and Amara

These were taken when J and I met up before she returns to Singapore.

Don't they look sweet! Awwww...

I really wished they could have played more because clearly they enjoyed each other's company (just as much as J and I enjoy each other's company!).

I really hope all of us get together again. To the others who were unable to make it... Next time, ok?

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Old Friends, Real Friends, "Friends"

I happened to bump into one of my "old" friends (elementary and high school days) and it was really a mixture of happiness and uncertainty.

Happiness because after years of no communication (does being a friend in FB count?) we ran into each other and it was as if it was just yesterday that we last saw each other. It was very pleasant and all. I'm really looking forward to hanging out with her, since we promised that meeting up regularly is a must from now on.

Uncertainty because the incident also opened up old memories with my "old" barkada and how we lost communication too. I tried to reach out to them once after years of not seeing each other (and it was a major reach out, believe me.. well for me at least since it was the time when I was gonna get married), but nothing happened. It's like "let's move on with our lives" thing. Well that was one of the sentences used in their reply, a kind of reply that I really didn't expect, given that we had good memories together.

It really made me feel bad during that time, but guess what, all I had to think of was my friends right now, since college (and one since I started schooling, my bff one might say!), and probably longer friends (in comparison), and I felt fine. These were the friends who have accepted me for who I was, am, and will be. The friends I know who will not abandon me (that was proven with how we tried to reach out to long lost friends) and will be there for me, just as I would for them. Sure there were and will be small bickerings here and there (very very rare though, if none at all) but that's part of real friendship - differences in opinions but respecting each other. Having small bumps but easily pushed aside (with all honesty and sincerity) and back to regular programming again.

Small group I have, but true gems indeed. And I am really glad they are my friends.

Now that is sentimentality. Hahaha.


PS: Of course, it will still be nice to "mend things" and be friends and hang out again with my old barkada. After all, they were supposed to be my bff's back in the day. I welcome real friends anytime.

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2010 Boracay Trip

Our family went to Boracay last week to attend my bffs' wedding and at the same time have some family vacation. It was a blast! I was worried that our little girl will feel uncomfortable during the long trip, and that hubby and I won't be able to "handle" her (no Nannie!), but eanna proved to be quite a very good girl!


Estrella-Ablaza Wedding

It was a simple (but fun and classy) wedding with rust/sunset theme. The wedding rites were held in the Holy Rosary Parish, and the reception followed in Seawind. My Bff Issh and I were very happy to finally witness dear Sarj and Rally's union. We thought this day would never come, but gladly it did!

Food was fantastic, the reception place was nicely decorated. Small group but like what the bride said, each very important to them. There was so much drinking and merry making too! We had fun dancing, and even had limbo rock hahaha! Thanks to the surprising and fun first dance of the couple, it paved the way for guests to just loosen up, dance and enjoy the night away.

Hubby too enjoyed it, though a little too much. Coupled with glasses of John Walker, he let himself super loose and danced like crazy! I told him that he'd regret it the next day, and indeed he was a bit ashamed. Hahaha. I have never seen him dance that way. Well I have never seen him dance that much. At least I know he is comfortable with my group of friends!

To Rally and Sarj, cheers to you and your new life together!


Family Vacation!

We stayed in Boracay Regency after my Mom and my former officemate highly recommended it to us. Their package was a bit pricey, but it included all meals for the whole stay. After our trip, we can say that the package was well worth it: nice rooms, very good amenities, very good food (hello salad bar! hello oysters! hello everything!), and most importantly, very warm and accommodating personnel.

Garden Wing, where we stayed

Eanna totally loved her first trip to Boracay, and we were very glad that we made the right decision to bring her. We could hardly stop her from swimming in the beach and in the pool! She sashayed and charmed her way into other people's hearts, with her wardrobe, bikinis, and friendly attitude!

 

 

 

We also had a boat trip with my friends Ish and Lloyd, and we enjoyed snorkeling and our lunch (more on that later). Unfortunately, since the waves were a bit big, we only had limited places to go to. We weren't able to go to the Crystal Cove and to Pukka Beach (supposedly where we planned to have our lunch cooked and served).

Check out Manny Pacquiao's place...

Snorkeling...

We bought crabs and prawns for lunch, and though we were unable to have them cooked and served in Pukka Beach, we had fun eating them nonetheless. Well, I had fun. Hahahha!

 

 

After the trip, we went back to the hotel to have some rest. I had a massage because my whole body was soooo sore. I had this by the beachfront; the breeze was just perfect. Unfortunately, I think this was where Eanna was bitten by mosquitoes like crazy! poor poor girl.

The next day, we did the usual beach thing then in the afternoon went strolling. Had Jonah's Shakes too (love love love Strawberry Banana Milkshake).

We stayed in Boracay for four days, and I must say that we have to go back again next year!

Meantime, we're glad we're home sweet home. Till our next family vacation!

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I'm About To Whine

But I didn't!

You see, I was about to blog about me thinking that I am now officially fat but then I got to read Jen's blog entitled "Quit Whining." It's about the fat issue and all, and that we shouldn't whine about getting fat and feel bad if we only lose half a pound a week. Hahahah, boy did I get hit by that post!

My concern however is that I am not losing weight at all, thanks to me scarfing down on food and at the same time, being lazy in going to the gym to exercise. After eating, I just sit and watch TV or play with Eanna. Do those activities burn a lot of fat? Hahaha. I don't know. But I've been really enticed with those fat-burning supplements that claim to be the best weight loss pills in town, I've seen on TV.

Oh well, just like what Jen said... QUIT WHINING! Hahahahaha.

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Save The Dates?

I've been thinking about Save The Dates as part of my friend's wedding preps. What is in right now? I know, it's just been three years, but I didn't really pay much attention to making save the date cards, which was all the craze back then. I just made a simple e-card (I made using powerpoint of all programs hahaha) and sent it via email to my friends, relatives, and colleagues. I wasn't really into it, just like having birth announcements when my bebe was born. Not that i'm not proud of our firstborn, it's just that... well, I didn't have any.

Anyway, I'm still waiting for S to be online, maybe I should ask her thoughts on this. In the meantime, I have yet to scout suppliers for the invites (and probably save the dtaes too if she fancies it).

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Tuxedo Question

Friend S also informed me that the groomy will wear a tuxedo. Hehehehe, nice, I can just imagine him wearing just that. Pero for a beach wedding? Hmmm.... whatever fancies them right? Anyway, does anyone have an idea where to get a nice tuxedo shirt? Something comfy enoughfor the beach. That's quite difficult eh? Maybe I'd suggest that a back-up attire for the grrom, you know, after the wedding ceremony.

Shets, why am I all too excited for this! Hahahaha, I.CAN'T.WAIT.

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Engaged!

My friend S has broken the news and she's engaged! I'm so happy for her, really! I've been anticipating this day and wow, I'm quite right in the timeline. Hahahaha. Anyway, she has asked me to help her plan for her big day, which would be held in Boracay. Yehey, another reason to go there.

Anyway, I'm helping her out scout for suppliers, and I've given her a few prospects. of coruse the memory of wedding preps is still a bit fresh in my mind, hahahaha. Simple, easy, comfy wedding, I think that's what she wants. Gash, first comes wedding preps, then the bridal shower, then hopefully, ahem ahem ahem... baby shower ??? Hehehehehehe. Ooooh this is getting me really excited! Happy for you S!

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Two Nights In A Row

Been having dinner and drinks with friends for two nights already. Not to mention this is the second weekend that I've been out.

Feeling single ba? That's gonna be another topic. Ha ha. Anyway, gotta sleep now. A little dizzy. The alcohol might have been flushed out, but the sleepiness is kicking in.

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Reunion of Friends

My good old friends from way back had a "reunion" last Friday at our place and wow... it was a blast! I half-expected that things will be a bit awkward between our families, but it turned out that it was as if it's just yesterday since we last met. It's just too bad that we weren't complete, but all the same we had so much fun teasing each other and all. We had a lovely dinner (Korean food, sushi, pizza, chicken, chips, etc...) and stayed until 1 AM the next day, just catching up on things, watching Sex and the City the movie, and chit-chatting like there was tomorrow. We drank every alcoholic drink in our house (tequila, wine, beer, vodka) and finished all bottles.

Of course, taking of pictures had to be in order right? Hahahaha.


Wacky pics at 1 am (lasing na!)



Cheers!




Van, Enrik, She, Jun-jun, Krisel, Cor, Inchun



The two Jun-Jun's. Hahahaha.

We agreed that we will meet up every month. Next gimmick? Out of town... overnight in Bataan!

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Good To See Them Again

Though our "reunion" was due to a sad incident (ex-colleague's husband passed away), I really felt good seeing my ex-colleagues again. I have been thinking about them lately because it's been almost three years since we parted ways and went on to different companies, and i sorely missed the friendships and good relationships we had when we re together. Last night we talked about our experiences in our current companies, and I was really relieved when they also shared all my frustrations when it comes to being "new" in our current companies. It was then I realized that those times when I thought that maybe there really is something wrong with me, were based on foolish thoughts. We really were trained in a very good (and different) level and were never into so much gossiping, intrigues, and taking things personally. Sure, we had our moments when we "argue" but it's more about work, and at the end of the day, we still were "friends." In short, all of us, though personalities (and status in life) differ, we were able to adjust and accept each other and were in the same "wavelength." Working with them was truly a joy, and the atmosphere we created in our workplace encouraged us to improve ourselves and to do the best we can and excel in our craft.

After attending the wake, we went to our place (since it's just near) and I cooked pasta for them and ordered chicken. This was impromptu noh! We chatted away about anything and everything we can think of, while watching telenovelas in Channel (hahaha). The night wouldn't have ended but then we realized that we have families of our own and they had to go home. Hahaha. We promsied each other that this will be repeated and that we should still continue seeing each other, not only for occassions such as this. well, they attended my wedding, oo nga pala. Hahaha.



Kulang pa nga kami!

Gash, I miss them so much. I hope that one day, we will work in the same company again. Who knows right?

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Three Girls

I had lunch today with two of my girl friends (my best buddies actually) along with their significant others (huhuhu, I was the odd one hahaha), and boy did I miss going out with these two ladies! After our steak fest, we decided to watch the movie "Sex and the City." Too bad the boys couldn't do anything but to please their ladies and tag along with us. The movie was a good one, I must say. So many things that I can relate to. More on that later when I gathered my thoughts and make a separate entry on it. Anyway, the 4 ladies really had solid friendship and I just know that ours is the same as that of Carrie and her gang. What I envied about them though is their time to go out of the country and have much-needed vacation. Prior to us watching the movie, I popped the question "when would we have time to go out of the country for a vacation?" but I knew the answer before it came. Of course, not in the near future. Friend I is pregnant so maybe my dream of going to the Caribbean and stay in those lovely Caribbean villa rentals with the girls probably won't happen in the near future. Oh well, I would really look forward to that day. Us girls having the time of our lives. No boys allowed. Hahaha.

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The Next Bride?

I don't know, for some reason I thought of one of my best girlfriends today and I couldn't help but think that maybe she's going to be the next bride. Nyahahaha. I had a talk with her during our most recent get together and I seriously told her that I can see her (and I'm predicting) getting married either this year or next year, at the latest. Though she was "shocked" with what I just said, I could see her eyes twinkling like crazy.

Gash, she really is in love. It's as if I'm seeing myself in her. You know, the time when I was getting married. Sprakling eyes, wide wide smile, blushing cheeks. I'm soo happy for my dear friend. I don't want to preempt this but I can't wait to help her with her own wedding preps. Hahaha, too advanced thinking eh? I would even volunteer planning for her bridal shower, as form of thank you because she made my bridal shower really memorable. She's very very creative, and she even made too cute bridal shower invitations not only for me but for our other friend who also got married.

Here's mine...
Yes, I know, I know, I'm getting a little too excited. But what can I do, I miss planning for occasions like these! Hahaha. Well, maybe I should focus first on what to do for Eanna's first birthday. Hmm. Now that's another thought. :D

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Lunch With My Friends

Last Saturday I had lunch with my friends in Grams Diner Rockwell, as my friend B from Cebu went here to attend his sister's graduation.



Gash, it really felt good seeing them again after more than a month. I wish we could go out more often, but of course this would depend on our schedule. Hope to see them soon.

Anyway, the food in Gram's Diner was ok, maybe a little pricey for my liking. Well, either that or I'm not too sold with the food.

Oh, due to insistent *public* demand, I brought Eanna with me. She's such a sweetie playing with my friends and all.



Click on the picture for the complete album...

This is soooo becoming Eanna's website, more than mine. Hahaha.

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Dinner at Burgoo

Last night I had dinner in Burgoo with my former w@wie friends: Jen, Jane, Arlene, and Maricel (plus Maricel's friend Cheggs(?), and Arlene's yaya). It has been a really long time since we last went out to dinner - hectic work, delicate pregnancy, mismatched schedules. But we tried our very best to finally meet up last night.



Anyway, I was really pleasantly surprised with Arlene, our preggy friend. She looked so radiant!!! I wish I could have that same radiance when it's my turn. Although she walked slowly because of her delicate condition, she still looked dang good!

The dinner was really a good meeting of friends. Stories, experiences, updates... *Sigh* it's good to be around these ladies... makes me forget for a while the problems I have...

Anyway, on a lighter note... I bought a book and a magazine to keep me from getting bored over the weekend... Yipee! Hehehe. The last two weeks I've been doing pretty much nothing after work, so I just bought a book in order to keep me preoccupied.

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