Monday, August 29, 2011

Red Juice

When I visited my OB on 21August, I found out that my current weight is 125 lbs. Shoot!!! It's my heaviest ever! I'm usually at 105-110 lbs lang eh. And it usually shows when my tummy's getting bigger and bigger. Thinking about it, that I am considered overweight for my height, medyo alarming noh? To think na hindi pa ko pregnant!  So back to diet mode na ko. Healthy Diet. Less rice during dinner, kung kayang magcrackers, crackers na lang! Some exercise also. Hmmmm...Walking walking? Takbo takbo? Saan?
I also plan to buy this Red Juice I see in advertisements. I am enticed to buy! It's "a blend of fruit juices and herbal extracts designed to help balance and harmonize the body..." Amen to that. Kahit hindi ako religiously kumakain ng fruits and veggies, okay na basta may Red Juice!  Yun lang, it's quite pricey. It's P1800 per 2L bottle and should be taken for 7 days lang. I guess I have to include it in my budget na! Even if it's pricey, if I will get the healthy benefits naman, hu-why not???  Go, go, go!!!! 




Sunday, August 28, 2011

Day 01 - your favorite song

I Will Take You Forever by Christopher Cross
It's so hard to choose what my favorite song is kasi marami talaga sila. But this is one song na super love love love ko! This version only! Ü When I heard it LIVE for the first time during Christopher Cross' concert in Araneta, I was almost into tears! Kahit na paulit-ulitin ko siyang pakinggan, di ako magsasawa. ♥




30 Day Song Challenge

I'm kinda excited to start this 30 Day Song Challenge! Since I heart music, this should be easy. Sana lang makumpleto ko at hindi ako tamarin. Ü

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Sweets for my sweet!

Dahil alam ko na ang aking mahal na asawa ay pagod galing work, while waiting for him to come home, I decided to surprise him with Ferrero chocolates with I ♥ U cut-outs! Ü Ewan ko ba what hit me, na-inspire lang ako bigla. Ü


He was surprised naman and he said I love you back as soon as he saw it. Hehehe.
Naalis naman daw yung pagod niya. Mission accomplished!!!!

After eating the Ferreros, he posted the cut-outs on the wall, on his side of the bed. Ü


Ako naman ang na-surprise!


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

31st Birthday!

I celebrated my 31st birthday last February 25 and I sure had a blast! I think this is the best ever!! Yet. Ü Kahit hindi dineclare ni Noynoy na holiday ang birthday ko, kung kailan pa 25th anniversary ng EDSA(!!?), super happy ko pa din!

What made this special day extra special:

1st - My SEQ colleagues surprised me with a super colorful birthday banner na hindi ko maisisikretong birthday ko ng araw na yun! Kitang kita sa buong 9F na parang may fiesta or pahiyas or whatever. Funny din kasi pati mga runners and messengers ginreet tuloy ako! Ü 

discreet birthday banner. hehehe!






2nd - Krispy Kreme Donuts as my birthday cake plus brewed coffee! Haaay...happiness talaga! 
talk about yummy.

3rd - sugar overload! friends gave me mini-cakes of different kinds! 




4th - heartfelt greetings, thoughts and wishes received from friends and relatives. 
5th - birthday blogs from my dear sister Angel and my one & only love Artie! ♥ feeling ko ang perfect ko eh! Ü
6th - compliments received dahil hindi pa daw ako mukhang 31! wohoooh! 
7th - nasa kalendaryo pa ang edad ko. next year temperature reading na daw! Ü
8th - my dear lovey hubby surprised me with a HUGE bouquet of assorted flowers!!! he knows how much i love flowers but i didn't expect that he would give me a bouquet that huge!!! Ü
hubby at the office lobby ♥
9th - sumptuous dinner at Holy Cow with hubby
bacon wrapped filet mignon steak. 
10th - hubby's gift which i truly looooooooooooved! a red longchamp le pliage! ♥ exactly the one i was planning to buy! 

Last - for having been blessed with great and loving friends, relatives and husband; having been blessed with good graces from the Lord; for having peace of mind; for being happy and contented; for a bright future ahead! 

happy at 31!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

status: married


it's barely a month but i'm loving it! ♥ 
i look forward to every day spent with my hubby! the everyday dates, kisses, cuddles, hugs, sweet nothings and a whole lot more!

first week after the wedding was still busy. dahil may bago ng occupant ang room ni artie, that was the first on our list!

  • naglipat ako ng stuff from santarosa to mandaluyong. mostly shoes and office clothes. and even upto now, i'm not done with paghahakot! Ü 
  • hubby and i bought a new queen-sized bed. kahit anung pagsisirko gawin namin, malaki pa ang space! =D
  • i have a new big pink cabinet. big enough for all my stuff and soon-to-be stuff! i plan to get rid of old clothes and do a shopping spreeeeeeee!!!! 


sabay kami going to work and kung masasabayan ko din sya pag-uwi, i wait for him. Ü
sometimes we eat out. or punta muna somewhere before going home. 

one thing i've noticed is that kain ako ng kain! 
si mommy thelma palagi ako pinagbabaon ng breakfast sa office. kahit na ilang beses kong sabihin na coffee lang talaga ako sa umaga, pinagbabaon pa din ako. hehehe. and this i find so sweet! Ü ang hirap din magcontrol ng cravings! in my new home, when i crave for something...pwede talagang masunud!
mr and mrs!

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wedding Bells!

I'm getting married in two days!!! How time flies....I can still remember getting engaged on April 21,2009 only 9 months after Artie and I went steady. Hehehe. Masyado yatang tinamaan sa akin, binakuran na ako at nagsiguro na. I feel so lucky that someone wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. That someone has accepted the real me. Be it good or bad. And I am lucky and uberly happy that God has answered my prayer in my search for a lifetime partner. 
For the past week, friends have asked me kung ano daw ang feeling ng ikakasal. I always say "kinakabahan, excited, stressed...mixed emotions!" And upto now ganun pa din ang nafifeel ko. 
Kinakabahan kasi hangga't hindi natatapos ang ceremony and reception, hindi ako mapapakali. Ü Syempre gusto ko maging smooth flowing ang lahat. Or worry freak lang talaga ako? 
Excited kasi ang tagal naming hinintay ni Artie 'to. I'm excited to see all our dear friends and relatives on our special day. Excited to hear the orchestra play our songs. Excited to see the flowers! Excited to see Artie in his barong. Excited to spend day 1 as his wife. Excited to be officially a member of the Delos Santos clan.
Stressed. Akala ko makakaligtas ako sa sinasabi nilang nakakastress magplan ng wedding. I never felt stressed until a month before the wedding. Ang mga suppliers nabuhay at nangulit lahat! Ü Buti na lang, lahat sila cooperative and madaling kausap. I just hope tuluy tuloy ang ganitong harmonious relationship nila sa isa't isa hanggang sa matapos ang wedding. Hehehe. 
Mixed emotions. Happy that I will be facing a new chapter in my life, as a wife and a future Mom??? In God's time, magkakaroon din kami ng Little Ann and Little Artie. Ü. Sad knowing that I have to leave my family here in Santarosa. Super mamimiss ko si Mom, Dad, bunsoy, Ate and Maxmax.... =(  Kailangan ko pa mag-empake ng buong husay! 
And I need to get that pampering by tomorrow!
Good sleep. Beauty rest.

I think all is set na! 
I'm ready to be Mrs. Paul Delos Santos!

Wedding Expo we attended in Megamall on 01Aug

Sunday, January 9, 2011

My Bridal Shower

Thanks to sister dear for making this happen. Mahirap akong i-surprise kaya I know that I'll be having a shower on the 8th. But I still was surprised as to the venue and the girlfriends who came! Achie, Avee, Tina, Beegee, Mela, Rozie, Carla and Whella. ♥ Just the thought of them attending the shower means so so much na! I know they are busy too!
with the happy and lovely bunch! 
The Party -  If only I wasn't paos, I would have sung birit songs. Hehehe. Loved the idea of having the shower party at RedBox Greenbelt. Us feasted on their sumptuous buffet. While others sang, I had some chitchat with the girls. I miss bonding time with these girls especially my highschool barkada Whella and Carla! I really do hope we can meet up again and just make kwentuhan. 
missed these two so much! bitin ang kwentuhan.
The Gifts - ay samu't sari. from kinky and naughty, to practical and useful. Hehehe!
his and hers towel

undies!!!

a girl's bestfriend. PH care. hehehe.

kinky nice!
The Notes - since I'm one sentimental person, this part I love! Ate, the dear hostess, requested the girls to write their messages/advice/tips for me. These notes I will read a night before my wedding pa. Ate will put it in a nice jar daw muna. Ooooh...I'm excited to get hold of this jar! ♥

wanna read na!
                                       
Fun and lovely party! Thank you to my fwends who came! And Ate for making this possible! You're the best! Mwah mwah!
  
thank you for coming!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

2011 Horoscope - Pisces

Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20)

Pisces yearly horoscopes 2011
2011 is a two-sided coin for Pisces! Looking ahead to the Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope, there will be major success when it comes to all matters not related to interpersonal relationships. Career, money and the desire to learn and grow will shape the first half of the year. The latter part of the Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope will require the effort and energy that got you to this place to begin with, but that’s okay. Pisces has never been afraid of hard work.
When it comes to interpersonal relationships, Pisces 2011 will offer a bit more of a challenge. Many issues will require you to take the time to understand issues and resolve them. The good news is that you are up to the challenge. Sensitive and known to struggle, Pisces will welcome the peace brought on by 2011.

Pisces 2011 Career and Income Horoscope

Your hard work has finally paid off, as you will surely see in your Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope . In the earlier part of the year, you will most likely see dividends on the effort you put forth from 2010. If you haven’t been laying any groundwork whatsoever, it doesn’t matter much. Luck is with you and in the earlier part of the year, it will feel like you just can’t lose. Everything’s falling into place and, in those moments where you think all if lost, something even better is in the works. Take advantage of this flourishing time in the first quarter of your Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope because after March, career and money will become a much more complex issue. Get ready to work harder because that lucky streak of big rewards with little effort will come to an end.

Pisces 2011 Love, Family and Social life Horoscope

As for family and friends, things are good. It will be a steady beginnning of comfort and familiarity but watch your step. In July, a certain relationship will get a little rocky. Use this time as a period to reevaluate. Is your friendship or relationship giving you what you need? If the answer is yes, then you need to take a look at what you’re giving in return. Problems are coming from somewhere. Take time to get to the root of the issue and work through it. Although there will be room for misunderstanding until September or October, it’s important to invest a little TLC where it matters. If things get rocky, listen to this Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope and make your relationships count.

Pisces 2011 Education and Traveling Horoscope

Full of vitality, you welcome all that life has to offer you in terms of education. After all, it was learning how to excel that brought you success in the first place. Your interest in learning will get stronger at the midpoint in the year, whereas the desire to travel will make sense during the stable and successful early months of Pisces 2011.

Pisces 2011 Health Horoscope

It’s easy to feel good when life is going so well! After all the work you’ve done, you deserve rewards. But don’t let up. Health has a way of sneaking away from you if you stop putting in the time. In spite of the success you will experience at the beginning of the year, maintain moderation in all things. This will keep you out of your head and fight off the indecision you are often prone to. So, get out there and go for it, Pisces 2011!

Friday, December 31, 2010

My 2010 Year Ender

1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before?
     organize my wedding in six months!!!!

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more? i can't remember my New Year's resolution na.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? my friend Gold gave birth to baby Em, Pearl to baby Jacob.

4. Did anyone close to you die? none and thank you God.

5. What countries did you visit? none.

6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010? buying personal stuff. 


7. What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?   my 30th birthday and December26 pamamanhikan. 


8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? getting the work I wanted which is a back office job.

9. What was your biggest failure? being moody still.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? no, and thank You God again.

11. What was the best thing you bought? anything related to my wedding!
  

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? my fiance artie - for his love, patience and understanding and for
being a good provider!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? a very close friend's fiance who depends on her too much for money

14. Where did most of your money go? wedding preps!!!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? artie's birthday, ate's civil wedding and my upcoming wedding!

16. What song will always remind you of 2010? bruno mars' "Just the Way You Are" 


17. Compared to this time last year, are you happier or sadder? happier, happier, happier!!! Ü 


18. What do you wish you'd done more of? exercise and rest; bonding time with mom and dad.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of? whine, sigh, complain.

20. How did you spend Christmas? with artie and my family!

22. Did you fall in love in 2010? yes, still with the same guy. ♥

23. How many one-night stands? none!!!

24. What were your favorite TV programs? Paparazzi!!! Ü Barefoot Contessa and Everyday Italian.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? yes, but hindi naman hate na hate.

26. What was/were the best book(s) you read? The Help.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery? other David Foster songs I didn't know he composed

28. What did you want and got? watched David Foster concert!!!

29. What was/were your favorite film/s of this year? since biased ako, sex and the city 2, and despicable me.

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 30th birthday; received a BIG bouquet of flowers from artie, dinner 
 afterwards. 

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more 
satisfying? pay increase for my new post! hehehe.

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010? loose tops, tight pants

33. What/who kept you sane? family, friends and artie. max max din!

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? 
David Foster. starstruck lang talaga ako sa kanya. 

35. What political issue stirred you the most? hubert webb acquitted. 
still a question on the justice system here in our country.

36. Who did you miss? YA ever.

37. Who was the best new person you met? the rest of the Sales team of HSBC.


38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010? everything happens in God's perfect time. Ü  

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Bloggie Challenge - Last Day (Photo Today + 3 Good things that have happened within the past 30 days)




Yours truly. Ü
 
This bloggie challenge is fun fun fun! May mga challenges na nilu-look forward, meron din boring, meron ding dine-dread. Ü Because of this challenge, napadalas ang pag-open ko ng Blogger and somehow, it has been a routine that I'll check each of YA's blog everyday. Ü 

3 Good Things That Have Happened in the Past 30 Days: 
1. my vacation leave of 3 weeks - talk about wedding preps, i accomplished A LOT!
2. abundant blessings - more to come please! Ü
3. finished a good read - The HELP by Kathyrn Stockett 

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Day 29 - Something I could never get tired of doing.

watching movies! it's my way to unwind. kahit na mahal na ang sine ngayon, go lang ng go!


reading books! i love the smell of a new one, yung amoy bagong bago. and parang hinahanap-hanap din sya ng isipan ko kapag medyo matagal na akong hindi nakakabasa. Ü

Day 28 - My Favorite Movie

LOVE AFFAIR starring Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. I just love the unexpected twist in the end and the  instrumental song na nakakaiyak...


SERENDIPITY starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Cute movie! I like this movie 'coz I also believe in signs, fate and destiny.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Day 27 - A picture of me last year and now, and how I've changed since then.



Then: shorter hair. slim. resides at Taal St Malate Manila. manager customer sales. happy with boyfriend.

Now: long hair. wishes to be slim. resides at Corsica St Sta.Rosa Laguna. manager sales efficiency & quality. happily engaged.

Day 26 - Somewhere I've been to

Shangri-la Mactan Cebu
 

the best spa so far! CHI spa for only p7000! Ü

Shangri-la Mactan Island Cebu. Stayed here with my officemates and buhay donya kami. Enjoyed my stay here and I've been wanting to come back! I so loved their Chi Spa - 2.5 hours of pure relaxation!



Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Day 25 - What's in my bag?

kikay kit, umbrella, hand lotion, toothbrush kit, wipes, cologne,spray, fan, earphones, parker pen, mints, comb, wallet, scrunchy
 


Monday, November 29, 2010

Day 24 - A photo of something that means a lot to me


Having a happy home means a lot to me. I grew up in one and I want my future home to be the same. 
Happy home for me = harmonious. quality time. open communication. love. healthy. laughter. compromise. security. strong ties through good and bad times. 

Day 23 - 15 Facts about ME


1. On a non-work day, I can sleep for as long as 12 hours. 

2. I like Cecelia Ahern and Jane Green books.

3. Nag-iimbento ako ng lyrics ng kanta.

4. Isa akong operada.

5. I have my hair rebonded atleast 3x a year.

6. I'm allergic to onions.

7. Footspa and massages relax me big time.

8. I love mint chocolates.

9. Leader ako ng mga dance number nung grade school.

10. I have a bone spurt on my left knee.

11. When I was young, I wanted my boyfriend to have tennis as a sport.

12. After a break up, I thought of buying and having my own condo.

13. Signs that I'm soon to have my period: big appetite, irritable, craves for manggang hilaw.

14. Baby names I like as of this writing: Rafael, Pio, Chino, Amilia, Kareen and Elianna.

15. Pangarap ko ang maging isang happy housewife.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Day 22 - Letter

A Letter to the One Who Has Hurt Me...

This is NOT for my ex-boyfriend of seven months. I don't even want to call him an ex-boyfriend coz now I realize...that guy is just a mere distraction. A waste of my precious time. =D

This is for my "almost" boyfriend goalee. You know who he is. 

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Hello...hindi na kita kukumustahin kasi tingin ko naman wala ka pa ding pinagbago. I have nothing much to say to you kasi nasabi ko naman halos lahat ng gusto kong sabihin sa'yo when we had that talk a few years ago. That talk was all I needed. It was my closure. You were gentleman enough to admit to your mistake, which is nagsinungaling ka nga sa'kin na kayo pa din pala nung girlfriend mo nung mga panahon na yun. Na kahit ilang beses kong tinanung, you always denied her. I should feel flattered kasi sinabi mo na ginawa mo lang yun kasi ayaw mong lumayo ako. But I'm not stupid. Siguro if I'm the type of girl na kayang makipagsabayan sa girlfriend mo that time, nakuha ko na gusto ko. To have you. But I'm not stupid...My feelings for you were so strong then! But I let you go.Tiniis and iniyakan kita. If you only knew kung gaano mo ako sinaktan. You were my first heartbreak, alam mo ba yun? 
Kung gaano mo ako pinasaya noon, ganun din yung binigay mong heartache. Sheesh. But atleast I got what I wanted during that talk...your sorry. And naramdaman ko naman yung sincerity mo that time.

Past is past. I'm truly happy now. 

I still want to thank you for coming into my life. For the good and fun times. Kahit loko ka, you still made me feel special. You were there for me when I needed someone. 

May natutunan din naman ako sa'yo...na hindi enough na mahal mo ang isang tao. Dapat yung trust and feeling of security nandun din.

Kung anuman yung pinagdaanan ko sa'yo...it made me stronger and wiser. 

I just wish you the best. And sana mahanap mo na din yung true love and happiness mo. 



Friday, November 26, 2010

Day 21 - These make me HAPPY!

FLOWERS. even just by looking at them. lalu na kapag binibigyan ako! Ü

MASARAP NA FOOD. i love to eat. period.

MAX LOVE. coz he's the sweetest doggie!



TIBS, my love!