Mabuhay Pilipinas!
The title "A week of no distraction" is from my hubby's mouth. HAHA. keep on thinking what should i title this blog entry of mine and suddenly i remembered what he said. NO DISTRACTION. I guess he means, no stressful life just like in SG.
Yap, We went to Philippines for a week (or 6 days) to do our wedding preparations in one shot,Seriously! we didn't have a holiday wherein for 6 weeks we just relaxed and sleep for 6 straight days. we did our pre-cana, interview with the priest, photoshoot (for the 3rd time) and a lot more.
So, we arrived Saturday early morning, 6 am to be exact. we had a very comfortable flight as we both seat in front row (the one with extra leg room and extra charge!) Hahaha. Though, it's a comfortable place i didn't managed to get a sleep nor nap as i keep on reading the Fifty Shades of Grey! (i bought 3 books of it from the airport). So when we arrived, we waited for tatay to fetch us and then we went straight to the church to meet Jason and to attend the Pre-Cana and the interview with the priest.
stolen shot ; while filling up the formssss
We are both light headed eventhough Dwi managed to slept. I seriously felt that i am floating in the air and i got easily pissed of, (the inner bitch of me) After we filled up all the forms that we needed Jason left us, we went inside the Pre-Cana which is Dwi and I didn't find it interesting as we already went through the heaven and hell of a married life and in addition in to that, Dwi doesn't understand the whole thing.
The room is full house, probably a 60 pairs. Dwi started to suffocate but still managed to end the 3 hours pre-cana. It's quite funny as most of them are all discussing of their wedding preparation, watching and viewing some past wedding events while me and Dwi, oh we are just playing plants versus zombie. Hahaha. It's not that we are disrespectful it's just our mindset is we are alreay married for almost 2 years.
So, after we finished the pre-cana we went for interview. We keep on talking in English and they keep on staring at us. When we suddenly felt so lost for the next procedure the teacher who did the seminar helped us. when we told her that we came from singapore and we just arrived on that same day she helped us to make the process faster. she brought us to another priest who's named is same with my Father. The Priest interviewing a lot of couple at the same time but we, we had our "private" interview. The Priest itself is an old man but very cool, he is actually in charge for the Father Blanco's Garden, the another reception area that they are already closed due to noise. When they found out that i came from a Catholic Church (Holy Child and Sta.Rosa) and found out that i knew "some" of the important people and i told them that i am an active before i left the Philippines. They said they will find ways that we can use the Father Blanco's Garden. Thank you Lord!
So, Tita Ofel (the teacher) and I exchanged number so she can update me with the Father Blanco's Garden. after that we took a cab home, we are both exhausted and tired that we just wanted to sleep. When we reached home, Aisle is so happy and excited, Dwi who is sleepy went to shower and sleep while me no matter how tired i am i still find time to play with Aisle even for a short time.
The whole day is tiring but i am looking forward for tomorrow because it's my BIRTHDAY! HAHA! i don't know but i am so excited for it, wondering who are the people who will still remember my birthday! though, compare to the greetings i had last year, this year is quite number of people forgot it. even 2 people from my entourage forgot it i guess so because they never message me nor greeted me or what. anyway, i am that surprise as we starting to lose contacts to each other due to busy scheds i guess?
Anyway, Tintin, Aa and Didi went to our house just before 12 midnight. they bought a big size of Burgers.
There's no cake ; only Burgers!
They waited until 12 midnight before they go back home. HAHA and they told me that is their surprise for me. to greet me personally. I am seriously touch by their actions! Seriously!
Then the following day, which is my birthday is my most awaited day! because i'm gonna see an old friend of ours that long time been MIA. hehehe. i am quite worried that last minute he's not gonna showed up but he did! He even bought me a doughnuts! I am super happy to see his face. (i think the last time i saw him is during Juday's wedding) hahaha. the Ekk-jac got reunion during my birthday!
November 18 2012
L-R : Alejarth "Boking" Bonifacio, Kenneth Kelvin "Kei" Palor, Kristel Ann "Babs" Diamzon, Emmanuel "Lots" Fesarit and Peter Jeffrey "Jeff" Maloles
November 18 2007
(except mine, emman just took my photo from somewhere but still the same year)
L-R : Eman, Kristel, Kei, Jeff, Boking and Callens
SEE THE FXXXXKING DIFFERENCE?!!!
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Though, callens didn't managed to join us in our exclusive karaoke / birthday concert of mine. he still went to our house just before midnight. anyway i am so glad to see Boking as a fat guy. hahahaha! he is so chubby and looks like a teddy bear.
So, after the Karaoke / Concert Birthday party of mine, we went back home to continue "their" drinking session. (which is Boking didn't manged to join us and callens join us). "they" drunk a left over absolute vodka that i bought last February. Jeff, spent more time with us and i am happy that He and Dwi find a common thing about them, the world of "SCIENCE" Hahaha. wherein most of us started to feel out of place as we can't relate. HAHAHAHA. i even asked Emman how come i don't know what are they talking about but i never skip any "science" class. It's a lousy joke, i know
Here's some of our photos that concert night!
With Jeff and Eman and my pacute posing
with TWIN, Jeff.
My Forever Kulot Friend, Emman
Me and Kei
Me and Geno
Kei, while having a "special appearance" to my concert
A all new BOUNCING BOKING.
My Forever Boyfriends with the Ultimate Boyfriend, Dwi!
Some Silly Moments with Dwi.
Anyway, before i end talking about how i celebrated my birthday, here's a picture of Kei, who is the only person who got knocked out. too bad didn't managed to take a photo of him while callens doodling on his face.
KNOCK OUT!!!
So after my "day" we had a meeting with Jason for ocular visit of our hotels. well, originally we supposed to meet up around 9 in the morning but since they had fun last night, Dwi can't managed to woke up 8 am as we all sleep around 4 in the morning. So, we just had a quick look on how is the actual look of the hotels. we had chosen 2 hotels, one is for the Guy's entourage and Friends from Singapore. It's a Fantastic hotel as the ambiance is very SPANISH time, the place is so serene. while the other hotel for my ladies entourage, it's more modern and with class, a definition of a modern Maria Clara. (which Dwi envied).
Here's a photo of our ocular visit at the Bayleaf's Hotel, inside the Bridal Suite.
photo taken by Jason Eugenio
After this very short errand, We, together our Flower girl, Aisle. went to SM Manila to had our dinner and buy some stuff. we leave aisle to somekind of a playground which she enjoyed a lot.
We didn't stayed up so late because we have a photoshoot for the following day.
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And yaaaap! you heard it right, another photoshoot. FOR THE THIRD TIME!!!!
Our call time is early in the morning, meeting place is San Agustin Church. we supposed to go to 5 places but in the end we settles in one.
From the original motif, "Mamang Sorbetero" we changed to something more traditional and related to my Race, A filipino Spanish era. Finally, Dwi had a chance to wear a Traditional Filipino Guy's Clothe. BARONG. but due to modern days, now the Barong have a variety of colors. HAHAHA
Of course if Dwi's wearing a BARONG, i am wearing a FILIPINIANA, a Female's Traditional Clothe. which is quite hard to raise both of my hands.
this is me while preparing for the shoot.
A sleepy Dwi and Tired Me.
And here are some raw photo's on that day.
This was taken by Rox Puno
This was taken by Mico Isidro
I KNOW RIGHT?! WE HAVE A DAMN GREAT PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!
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Same Day:
So After we had our photoshoot we had BAGNET for lunch. yummmy! I really have this bad habit of eating a LOOOOT after the shoot. HAHA. That night we visited Rox at Bluewave Macapagal for his performance! He is cool and funny, very entertaining. walang halong bola. They drunk and i had a HALO-HALO from different store, as the place where we had our drink is not serving Halo-Halo eventhough it's in their menu. I hate their menu as it made me crave for HALO HALO.
So ayun na nga, i had Halo-Halo and I seriously enjoyed it. I even "simut-sarap" the whole cup.
Next Day:
Today is the last day of our errands. Today is the most important thing, FOOD TASTING. I am so excited to eat. i want to enjoyed it. Kaya lang, I had a very upset stomach. for some reason my stomach is in severe pain. I want to throw up and I even shit a lot. Jason, thought I am going to faint as i am already pale. I told them we will still continue the food tasting though i didn't enjoyed much as i am feeling so sick.
I told Dwi to tried the food and i will just wait for them to finish, as i felt i cannot take any food anymore. Good thing the staff of CVJ is very nice, they gave me a medicine. as much as possible i don't want to eat but i can't resist my self specially when Dwi said "MASARAP" Seriously! if Dwi says the food is DELICIOUS it's really DELICIOUS. So i was tempted to tried the food even just a bit, and it's true! The food is so delicious and my "a bit" became all of it. i tried all of it. from soup to dessert. Seriously the food tasting is from SOUP up to DESSERT plus our Pasta Bar, not only one but both of it!
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The Following day, my stomach is still in severe pain. i took so much medicine already but still the same. All my plans for that day suddenly cancelled. Instead, we went to Hospital for a check-up. we waited for my doctor who's that time is in the OR. He gave me a medicine that i immediately took, the whole day i just lay down, trapped inside the house. can't go anywhere until i'm starting to have a flu. OH MY GASSSSH! Seriously! I got sick! No Dinner date with Family and other friends before i leave! and it all started with one thing, HALO HALO!
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Since i am starting to get lazy and tired and bored with my story, i just want to leave a final wordssssss before i shut down my computer.
1) I don't know who to congratulate but i want to say that our AIRPORT (Terminal 1) is BETTER THAN BEFORE. I don't travel every month but i travel atleast twice a year and i saw "some" of the improvements of our airport. specially the TOILET! now, i can use the toilet HAPPILY. hope you guys continue the good job by improving and letting go the BAD HABITS!
2) TRAFFIC STILL SUCKS!
3) The Halo-Halo destroyed my vacation. It's either i am not gonna eat Halo-Halo forever or i am not going to eat at the place where i bought it. I think i'll do the second one.
4) Overall, though i didn't managed to see all of my remaining friends. I am happy to see Ekk-jac seriously.
5) It's still more FUN in the PHILIPPINES and there's no place like HOME.
