Still No Rest for The Wicked...

I’m foreseeing a week minus internet starting tomorrow. I have been glued to my bed in front of my laptop lately and it has been bad for my back, and my health. Even the best diet pill will never work for me if I don’t get moving.

To-do list:
1. Prepare for client's wedding on July 4 at Sonya's Garden.

2. Make syllabus.

3. Make lason este lesson plan for the week.

4. Make new excel rating sheet...

5. Pay for V-Gems and Fotobrew (for the Thank You magnets na super late na namin ibibigay as thank you card..hehe..)

From The Knot to The Nest

We are on the look for bedroom inspiration and it helped that I have an account with The Knot. I saw these two design inspiration which we know would be perfect for our bedroom...

All In A Day...

I was off from work. I had on and off fever, headache and colds and was advised by our school nurse not to report to school so I can have my rest and be observed. It was nothing serious though. I drank two glasses of Calamansi juice and drank Alive capsules and felt ok now.
The prenup blow up pics (framed) was delivered already along with the labeled CD and highres copy of pictures for viewing. We submitted or selection for the album as well so most probably its just a matter of few weeks and we will be seeing the album and the blow up pic for the portrait.

Loving Suds

I was looking for dry cleaners...yup I haven't had my gown cleaned (bummer huh?). I asked Ms. Mia for suggestions and she advised me to either hand wash the gowns or look dry cleaners who make use of really gentle chemicals. I was in luck when I found Suds. I love their services and tomorrow, Im bringing my gowns for the much awaited dry cleaning. I called their branch this afternoon and was delighted to hear a very friendly staff on the other line. I was told that they charge Php 1,000.00 for a wedding gown (inclusive of the veil, petticoat and three bearer pillows).Lead time is isually 7-10 days.
Now isn't that a treat!

DIY Gown Preservation

Your wedding gown was only worn once and you loved it the day your picked it out and purchased it. So, once it has been worn, what do you do with it?
If you haven't recovered yet from the expenses incurred during the wedding, then these DIY gown preservation method may work for you.
Step 1
1. Bring you gown to a professional dry cleaner.
2. Purchase a box of space saver bags at your local home store.( You can buy one from Japan Home @ Php88.00 each)
2. Step 2
After purchasing your space saver bags, open the large one with the zipper provided at the top of the plastic space bag. Gently, insert your precious wedding gown,veils, pillows and pouch.
3. Step 3
Once your wedding gown and veil are zipped up inside the space saver vacuum bag, take off the top of the black hole where the vacuum will be placed on. Now, turn on your vacuum and let the suctioning begin.
4. Step 4
When it looks like all the air has been suctioned out of your space saver bag, remove the vacuum from the hole and replace with the black top to keep the air out.
Put it on a box with acetate cover for a more professional look.

Sides of Intimacy

All-encompassing

There's something about our psychological, spiritual, and physical makeup that cries out for intimacy with another. That's because God designed marriage to be the most intimate of all human relationships, in which we share life intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Are you and your spouse intimate in these ways?

Intellectual intimacy. This isn't about discussing highly intellectual ideas. The important thing is discussing your thoughts. They may be thoughts about food, finances, health, crime, work, politics. They reveal something of what's gone on in your mind throughout the day.

Social intimacy. This has to do with spending time around the events of life. Some of these events we experience together; others happen while we're apart and are shared through open communication. Much of life involves doing. When we do things together, we not only develop a sense of teamwork, we also enhance our sense of intimacy.

Emotional intimacy. Feelings are our spontaneous, emotional responses to what we encounter through the five senses. I see the fire truck racing down the road and I feel troubled. You touch my hand and I feel loved. When we share emotions, we build emotional intimacy.

Spiritual intimacy. Often the least excavated of all the foundations of marital intimacy, yet this has a significant impact on the others. It doesn't require agreement of belief on every detail. Instead, we seek to tell each other what's going on in our inner self. It's discussing our thoughts about spiritual realities. The purpose isn't agreement, but understanding.

Physical intimacy. Because men and women are different (long live their differences!), we often come at sexual intimacy in different ways. The husband's emphasis is often on the physical aspects—the seeing, touching, and climax are the focus of his attention. The wife, though, comes to sexual intimacy with more interest in the relationship. To feel loved, appreciated, and treated tenderly brings her great joy. Sexual intimacy requires understanding and responding to these differences.

My Life's Extra Challenge...

I recently joined the team of Special Events by the Planner (of Beth and Lovey).They were looking for another partnerand I thought this was a good opportunity to to spend my extra time and also a good training ground for me in case I do decide to put up my own wedding coordination team in a few years.
During my initial talk with Lovey, she warned me that wedding coordination is not a glamorous occupation. That is indeed TRUE! It is a very tedious job and a person must be passionate in doing this.

Below are some of the downside of wedding coordination:

1. You will barely sit down!

2. No wedding is perfect but should be caused by any one of the team, or we will surely hear it from Beth.
3. Early call time super late pack ups.

4. Multiple meetings in a day!
5. Late lunch or dinners.

6. Time away from family-this is the iggest obstacle for me being a newlywed.

Here are some of those I consider as the best parts of being a wedding coordinator:

1. The Perks!!! You get a lot of souvenirs -extra guest favors, the minicakes or the photobooth souvenir shots.

2. Meeting and working with the best of the best in the wedding industry.
3. I'll always be grateful to our wedding suppliers who made our wedding a dream come true. And to be able to give that same feeling to another couple is already a reward.
4. The warm appreciation and praises from the family members of the couple.

5. Going to venues I haven't been before- Oasis, Splendido, Palms etc.
6. Becoming a witness of love-the couple's exchange of personal vows, their tribute to parents, the dances between parents and children. These are priceless moments of love you don't see evryday and its a blessing to witness them.
Currently, Im a rookie wife working as a private high school teacher (full time) and the new challenge for me is time management ever since I ventured into this business.
So if you're deciding to become a wedding coordinator yourself, think again. If you're up to the challenge and are passionate enough to do it, then by all means suportahan taka!

Singer Michael Jackson Died at 50

Whew...this was indeed a sad news. Im from the 80's who have enjoyed Thriller and Billy Jean to my heart's delight...too bad the industry lost another of its icons...
Paramedics were called to the singer's Beverly Hills home at about midday on Thursday after he stopped breathing. He was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre. Jackson's brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

Making AdSense

AdSense is an advertisement application run by Google. Website owners can enroll in this program to enable text, image, and more recently, video advertisements on their websites. These advertisements are administered by Google and generate revenue on either a per-click or per-impression basis.

At dahil nga sabi nila na kapag kinakasal nagiging business minded ang mag-asawa (dahil kaya naubos ang ipon nila sa kasal?...hhmmm...hehe)...after we ventured into events planning (Special Events By The Planner..plug ko lang), I decided to make sense of my blog by signing in with AdSense...
...so there...lets my sense of our blog!

The Wedding Bubble...

Looking back....

...I'm still inside...don't you ever pop my wedding bubble...

Buddha Boys

I was surfng channels when I passed by Discovery channel and their feature documentary-Buddha Boys! Yup this is Shaolin Soccer in real life…I enjoyed watching it- it was like a therapy after a day’s work (though retail therapy is still the best!). It was kinda odd seeing these monks playing world cup fever but hey, change is always welcome.
But some people are not happy about the commercialized form. But those at the heart of its culture -do not view it that way. Nor do its far-flung adherents.
In China, where Shaolin soccer originated and evolved, it is perceived as providing a release from a painful, poverty-ridden existence or, more simply, as a means to gainful employment. It is a popular alternative to universities. The Shaolin path also leads to work as bodyguards, policemen, and trainers. If an adept practitioner is really lucky and personable, he might land film and TV roles.

Fill ins....

1. I always wanted to work in Hong Kong...we only spent a week there last May but I easily adjusted myself already...
2. I really hate it when I buy things impulsively.
3. My best friend is my work colleague.
4. In high school I was an achiever with no social life and no taste for fashion...
5. My greatest fear is losing the people I love
6. My dream job is to become a journalist or tour guide...
7. Some people really should be more sensitive to feel what other people feel.
8. My favorite author is Candice Bushnell...

Lazy Weekends

No O2 Xda Atom or old school organizer can ever motivate a lazy mentor over a hot and lazy weekend...whew! Ang init! Ang sarap lang tumunganga...hate going out since the car is in Citimotors (finally nagbayad na nag SM!) and there's an ngoing bridge contsruction along Marcos Alvarez...

..in short Im a homey...and so with Eds...watch lang kami ng tv while naka aircon (haha, goodluck sa bill!) and I still waiting for some adrenaline surge so I can start writing my lesson plan...wahaha...

Today is father's day! Mom cooked her super delicious Spaghetti, while Eds and I bought chocolate cake for dad...supposedly, will be going to Fishing Village but dad refused as he is busy working with a new project...so there..maye next week!

First Try With Picture Books

When we went to ATC a couple of weeks ago, I saw this kiosk of PicturesBooks and surprisingly, they now have tons of creative layouts (unlike the boring ones before!) Immediately, when we got home, I visited their wedsite to download their software whereby you can do the layout on your own (yes, at home) and send it via the net for printing.How's that for innovation!
Visit this link and view our picturebook layout:
http://share1.sendtoprint.net/bshare.php?hashid=9132ecdd65bf6646e005

Down With Flu...

Not the AH1N1 Virus though...been sneezing and coughing since last Sunday. Well I managed to post our suppliers ratings already but I want to make it more comprehensive so give me at least up to Saturday to make it happen! Thank God Lovey and I still have til the 25th for our next wedding!
Til here...I need some rest!

The Ratings Are Here....

I now this one came too late but a lot of things happened after the wedding and I wasn’t able to finish this then. Our wedding (exacty a month ago) was a blast…it was everything that I dreamt of.
Again, I would like to thank the entire W@W community (Ms Benz and all my w@wie sisses!) without you … I won’t be able to organize my own wedding and enjoy the tons of freebies and perks that a w@wie can enjoy.
You’re a big help to Eds and me, I’ll give an 11. (1-10, 10 is the highest) if we are to rate you. Now, we present to you my long suppliers rating of our wedding last May 16, 2009.
Here’s the list of our wedding suppliers … all comments are based on our personal experience and opinions of guest, friends and family …we would like to thank them from the bottom of our heart.
Reception: Island Cove Hotel & Leisure Park
Peso Power: Php 71,000/100 pax
Php 520/head
Positive Notes:
 Spacious, air-conditioned room
 Excellent service
 Friendly and courteous staff
 Lobby is very spacious, ideal for pre-wedding photos.
 Has big ballrooms with cold air-conditioning system
 If you have last minute stuffs to buy, its accessible to SM Bacoor & Robinson’s Imus.
 Complimentary breakfast good for two
 near Parishes: St. Michael the Archangel, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Mary Magdalene (that’s why we had our preps here)
 Very generous in giving gift cheques!
Negative Notes:
 You can’t bring outside food inside the resort
 Food rates are quite expensive

Church: Parish of St. Michael the Archangel

Power Peso Php 3,000.00
Positive Notes:
 Church is spacious with its old, colonial appeal
 Not strict when it comes to gowns
 Parish priest is very accommodating
 Very generous in their set-up (with drapes pa yung amin!)
 Has new altar retablo (donated only last year by SM Tycoon Henry Sy)
 Intricate wood works at the altar
 Elegant interiors
 I love the close door effect for my bridal march..The guests were all in awe and were raving about it even after the wedding…ang ganda kasi ng wooden doors ng St. Michael!
Negative Notes
 Parish office secretary should work o her public relations skill

Couturier: Ms. Mia Barlaan
Positive Notes:
Peso Power: Bridal Gown Php 25,000.00
Entourage GownsPhp 35,000.00
Rating: 10
 Package includes arrhae, cord, veil, symbol holders, hairpiece, bag and shoes for the bride
 Answers to any queries at any time of the day
 If you get the whole entourage package, she’ll give you a great deal.
 She works on your budget and open to your ideas.
 She can adjust his design to your needs … and she gives suggestions…
 Her shop is accessible.
 Excellent craftsmanship
 Friendly and efficient staff.

THMUA (Pre-nups & Wedding)
Ms. Ludy Riva
Php 1,000.00 (Trial)
Power Peso: Php 7, 500.00 (Package)
Airbrush for the bride, groom and two mothers. (Php 5,000)
Maids of Honor
Rating: 10

Positive Notes:
 Super friendly (mala Tita at Nana ang dating)
 Di tipid sa gamit (uses Mac, Shisheido, Shu Uemura etc,)
 The most affordable airbrush package
 Punctual
 Very accommodating

Mang Rey Casedo
Peso Power: Php 28,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Home Service
 Honest
 With free embroidered hankies for the bride & embroidered fans for the mothers.

Special Events by the Planner
OFFICE: Unit 55B Avenida Rizal Street, Pagasa Subdivision Molino, Bacoor Cavite
Beth: (0916)755-5454 and/or Love: (0917)505-5480
Email: specialeventsbytheplanner@yahoo.com
Ms. Lovella A. Daligdig of Special Events by the Planner
Power Peso: OTD Coordination: Php 12, 000.00 *free use of bubble machine*
Website: http://specialeventsplanner.multiply.com
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Free use of bubble machine
 Free RSVP services
 Unlimited consultation

Blessings Photography
Weddings In the Sky SM Dasmarinas, Cavite
Contact Person: Mr. Ruel Villaluna
Website: http://www.blessingphotography.net
Peso Power: Php 32,500.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly and efficient crew
 Affordable rates
 Lots of upgrades available for early booking

Pure Gold Jewellers
Abu Dhabi Mall, UAE
WEDDING RING (from Abu Dhabi)
Sponsored by: Mama Cora Magbag
White Gold encrusted with 10 sparkling diamonds.
Website: http://www.puregold.com

Printed Matter
Glorietta, Makati
Contact Person: Ms. Phoebe Chua
Website: http://www.printedmatter.com.ph
Peso Power: Php 6,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly
 Affordable rates
 Creative designs
 Customizable invites

Beautiful Bonds

(for the bridesmaid's cellphone charms)
Contact Person: Ms. Pam Sulit
Website: http://beautifulbonds.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 900.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Affordable rates
 Lots of designs and themes to choose from

Weddings At Work
Weddingsatwork.com is a website that is a gift sent from above. It is not only source of information, suppliers, etc. It is more of a blessing. In the W@W family i found my sisters. wink! ;) Thanks to Mr. John and Benz Rana for creating such a wonderful site! Heads up!
I'm not just a bride, I'm a W@Wie! =)
Contact Person: Mr. Benz Rana

Wedding Announcer
For our free online wedsite!
Website: http://www.weddingannouncer.com
Peso Power: Free
Rating: 5

Frupcakes
Website: http://frupcakes.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 4,000.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Customizable fondant toppers
 Affordable rates
 Refundable deposit for the tower
 Lots of flavors to choose from

Mayra Solas Funhands
979 Tramo St. Las Pinas City
Contact Person: Ms. Myra Solis
Website: http://solafunhands.multiply.com
Peso Power: Php 25, 500.00
Rating: 10
Positive Notes:
 Super friendly ( as in!)
 Affordable rates and customizable packages
 Lots of freebies
 Accomodating and prompt to answer inquries

Totally Mesmerized
Contact Person: Sheila/Dianne
Website: http://totallymesmerized.googlepages.com
Peso Power: Php 7,500.00
Rating: 10


Candles & Wraps
SHIV, Molino 6,
Bacoor, Cavite
For making ours uper fabulous unity candle set at super affordable rates.If you are looking for a stylist/florist, she might be new but her creations are always superb!
Contact Person: Ms. Margie Arbiz

First Month Anniversary

It has been a month since our wedding and so far we are still busy ADJUSTING & SETTLING DOWN....

We are both busy too busy dealing with LIFESTYLE CHANGES.... charting between Manuela and my parents house (as our house is still under construction!)
Adjusting Myself into having a double career and wife at the same time…
Attending to Edu’s needs before I leave the house
Busy going Back and Forth sa House namin, House ng Parents ko, House nila Eds... Still fixing some papers (SSS, PAG-IBIG, BIR and PHIlhealth) for record updates…
Still finding time to post our honeymoon kwentos, wedding kwentos and the suppliers rating.
Happy First Month Anniversary Beh!

First Day @ Work

Taking breakfast before the event!

I WAS SCARED! I had my first hands on experience in wedding coordination last Saturday at sland Cove. It sent a rush of nostalgia as it brought back memories of my own wedding. I was assigned to assist the bride and enjoyed it a lot as I myself used to be one. I went through all the details to make sure that I can be of great help to my very first couple, She and Dons.

SURVIVING IT ALL

It was a lovely wedding, one that was attended by close friends and families. The wedding ceremony started on time (of course, kami pa!) and so as with the reception. With the 160 expected guests, only 141 showed up so there were tons of food left that the family decided to give us the same food as that of our guests...and the mom even gave us a tip at the end of the day.

Retiring to the arms of Eds...and a sumptous buffet breakfast!

AT THE END OF THE DAY....As for me, well good enough that we recieved a gift cheque from Ms. Sharon of Island Cove.Eds and I stayed there for a well-deserved rest and afterall, its our first monthsary on Tuesday. We were given a further Php2,000.00 GC at the fishing village which we hope to share with my mom and lola who just recently recovered from flu...

FIRST DAY IN SCHOOL Yeah right, back to school but hey, it was a pleasant one...I am quite familar already with mu Juniors class as most of them were my students last year when

Dreamer or Doer?

You Are a Doer

You are primarily concerned with what is actual. You tend to be a practical person. You love to stay busy, and you are always immersed in projects. You are in touch with your senses, and you enjoy indulging them. You're likely a crafter of some sort. You crave different sensations in life, whether it's working with your hands, playing sports, or eating your favorite meal.

Are You a Dreamer or a Doer?

ONE SHOT...

I got an early injection today-anti FLU or something. I got my first shot last year and this is actually my second shot, and I think it works for me as I didn't have any colds or flu incident last year (knock...baka mausog!)

All the Things Left Undone...

Naku!...I am yet to post my supplier's score card (aka ratings) and wedding kwentos and yet to blog about our honeymoon in HK...what have I been doing?...well business po and since the school year will be opening on the 15th, as a teacher, I am preparing my classroom and my lason...ay lesson plan pala...!

LIFE AS AN EVENTS PLANNER...

I always liked intervening into the lives of other people and the best thing is that I am now making this a living. I am enjoying every minute of it actually, had several meetings already,had attended a bridal fair and on Saturday, will have my first wedding at Island Cove-katuwa!
Yesterday, we had a client meeting at Robinson's Pioneer and I enjoyed it because the soon-to-be bride is a fellow W@Wie...yey!
Anyway, their wedding is set on January 8, 2010 and they booked us for OTD package already.

Taking a PERSONALITY TEST!

Your Brain is 73% Female, 27% Male

Your brain leans female You think with your heart, not your head Sweet and considerate, you are a giver But you're tough enough not to let anyone take advantage of you!

What Gender Is Your Brain?

Whew, after the Marriage Contract thingy, we finally got our CTC (Certified True Copy) of our marriage contract yesterday (totoo na i2!,wala ng kawala!). We were really worried when during our honeymoon we received the news that the municipal registry office rejected our marriage contract because we signed with a blue ink and that we have to ask our PS to sign the new form again....grrr...Well, finally after that gruelling TAKE 2, all is well! We were told that the NSO copy will be available after 6 months (tagal!) but then again this CTC is better than having none as I need to update my SSS, PAg-ibig, BIR, PhilHealth and other bank records ASAP!

First Intrega ni Hubby, First Grocery atbp.

INTREGA How could I forget about about this?! I was just so happy when Eds handed me his sweldo...kakatuwa knowing not all men would do this though its a common practice in our culture. And since no work, no pay kami for the last week of May, I wasn't able to contribute much to our monthly savings but I promised that this 15th of June (snce back to normal na ang pay ko), I'll be keeping some for the savings fund.

SIGN OF SUPPORT Eds bought me an O2 Xda Atom and though the unit was in mint condition, I really don't mind since its what I badly need now that I am into events planning already. In return, I bought him a Penshoppe Polo and an Extreme Couture (UFC) which I know he really likes.

KL on OCTOBER & NOVEMBER Since Eds and I have been working so hard (and immediately right after honeymoon), I thought of planning a vacation for us (gift ko din kay Eds for his birthday) from October 31-November 2.

A WHOLE LOTTA FOOD Though sanay na kami ni Eds na mag-grocery for our respective families, its still different pala pag mag-asawa na...ang cute! ehehe...Natawa lang ako sa laman ng grocery cart namin kasi almost lahat pagkain, konti lang yung toiletries and other stuff...

Planning Our First Month Anniv!

How ironic would it be if Im not going to plan our first month anniversary and be able to aptly plan other events...di pwede yun!
Siyempre I have all the plans inside my head...

Originally, I want it by the 13th to the 14th of June but when I looked at the calendar-oh no, we have a wedding to organize on the 13th (at Island Cove...hehe memories na naman!) and 2 client meetings on the 14th! So looks like its really gonna be on the 20th-21st...

Its gonna be a weekend of ultimate getaway from our work!
Plan #1 R&R
I am planning to make reservations at this stylish bed&breakfast situated very near Picnic Grove, called “T House“ (T happens to stand for Tranquility )...

Plan #2 To the Godess Hestia
Again another bed&breakfast in Tagaytay famous for their lush gardens and Hungarian sausages,the place is known to be as Chateau Hestia...

Plan # 3 To the secret GARDEN

Sonya's Garden that is...famous for their laid back bed&breakfast and their uber lovely garden!

Details...Intrigues and Work In Between

Details I made an early call to Paul Haute Couture to follow up on the fitting schedule of one of our clients whose wedding is on the 13th already. She should have her gown by this time but the sad thing there is there had been some delays. Oh well when I talk to the assistant, I was told to have our client visit their shop this pm. One task down and done!

Intrigues I dont know how to react to this comment made by His Eminence Cardinal Rosales. It would probably be just another article for me if I was just a newlywed but having chosen to venture into the field of Events Planning made this article a bit uneasy for me to read...here it goes

"While underscoring the sacredness of the sacrament of matrimony, a high-ranking prelate also expressed alarm on some wedding ceremonies becoming a “special event production,” thus robbing the rite of its solemnity.

Manila Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales said he has been alarmed with the growing number of entrepreneurs now known as “event organizers” and “wedding planners” involved in the smallest details of weddings who sometimes turn the solemn rite into a “show” or “presentation.”

The Cardinal made the observation in an interview over Veritas Radio Monday morning.

He noted that couples now focus their attention to the minutest details of the preparations, invitations, the program and the songs to be sung during the reception instead of the meaning of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

“May kabanalan ang sakramento ng kasal at ang kabanalan ng kasal ay kung minsa’y nawawala sapagkat ang atensyon ng ikakasal ay naaagaw ng producer o planner at ‘di na nauunawaan ang ipinapayo ng pari,” the cardinal explained.

While worried that the sacrament of marriage is being robbed of its solemnity and spirituality, he said he is also concerned of the expenses such a big production will entail on the couple.
“Ang iba, sa oras na marinig ang gastos, sa halip na magpakasal sa simbahan ay sa huwes na nagpapakasal,” he added.
These wedding planners are considerably paid to attend to almost all the details involved in the ceremony turning a sacred rite into a presentation or show, the cardinal said.

Pre-Cana conference

Reminiscing on his early years as a young pastor, Rosales said one thing he misses these days is the chance to talk to young couples engaged to be married through the Pre-Cana Conference.During these conferences couples have the opportunity to discuss honestly with each other one’s strengths and areas of growth, the sacrament of Holy Matrimony, family life, communication, finances, sexuality and one’s role in society and in the Church.
He said he finds it enjoyable talking to engaged couples as he “gains their friendship and in fulfillment of my duties as pastor.”
The prelate said these conferences are important to the engaged couple for them to realize their responsibilities in the eyes of society and the Church. (Melo M. Acuna)

...so there...

Work in Between I am juggling my time between being a rookie (but loving!) wife, a teacher and an events planner. And its not that easy and let me just put my thoughts in here about the above amentioned comment by his Eminence. Couples believe in the sanctity of marriage that;s why we want them to be flawless and that is why we hire event planners. We want to be able to be worry free so we can savor the moment and all its sacredness without minding the chaos around.The church should be confident enough to know that couples know the new realm they are getting into-that with or without event planners, the sanctity and the sacredness of a wedding is not with all the theatrical commotion but with the unspoken vows of two hearts in love.

That being said, I am now signing off...see you tomorrow!

Another First...

Last weekend, I had my first bridal fair as wedding coordinator and how I loved it..(may client pa na nagbigay ng Red Ribbon choco mousse sa sobrang tuwa yata sakin...) and last night, I had my first client meeting along with Lovey.It brought back memories when I was still making preps for my own wedding...tears...neweiz everything went well. Took down notes for follow ups, suggested some ideas, info here and there...and oh the client gave us loot bags-literally-M&M's, Pringles, Mrs.field's and VS!

Busy Day Tomorrow

Things to Do:

>cook and have breakfast with Eds

>think of design for classroom decor (additional lang ok..yung pang core values corner)

>6:30 meeting with Lovey and client at SM Bacoor...

>follow up on other clients who made inquiries last bridal fair.

>choose photos for wedding album...

I am now a N@Wie

I remember when I was still in the midst of our wedding preps and found myself at lost until I found a home in W@W with my w@wies sisses. It was fun, I met a lot of cyber-sisters as we are the ones who can uderstand each other's raves and rants on wedding preps. But some good things never last and sad as it may sound, since the wedding is now done, I have to leave the group and join yet another-for newlyweds...from a proud W@Wie bride to a blooming N@Wie wife!

Kitchen Share...Tuna Sandwich

(from KitchenJournal)

Tuna sandwich could be very ordinary but a little effort on to make the tuna filling is worth every bite.
Ingredients:
6 loaves of sandwich (toasted)
2 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
Lettuce
Tuna filling:
1 can tuna chunks
1 red pepper/capsicum (finely chopped)
1 white onion (finely chopped)
½ cucumber (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
½ lemon (use the juice only)
Pepper
Procedure:
Drain the tuna and use a fork to crush the chucks roughly. Add finely chopped red pepper, onion and cucumber. Then squeeze the juice of ½ lemon (This refreshes the flavor of the tuna and removes the fishy smell). Add enough mayonnaise and mix with the tuna mixture. Season with freshly ground pepper.

Assemble the sandwich.

Back to Work...

Whew...Im finally (talaga lang) back to work.

Im back to being a mentor alongside being a new wife and a new business venturer...

Today is my first reporting day to school, glad that I decided not to put off my classroom decorations last school year and have my room repainted instead-voila! Instant classroom.

When I reached school and saw our faculty-whew, tons of kalat! As in!

NO WORK NO PAY. Our school follows the No work, No Pay Policy and since I had been gone for two weeks (when I was in HK and the other when I was fixing our MC), supposedly by today, I will go home empty handed-la sweldo.Good thing the school gave me some consideration.

I am hoping to finish my suppliers rating soon.