Judy Ann and Ryan Did What?

We were having dinner when DH told me that Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo tied the knot this morning. It’s not that he is a showbiz-person. He said that he saw it on TV during their workshop in one of the restaurants here. I was surprised but it’s expected since they’ve been talking about it in the past months.

I am not very impressed with majority of our local stars these days but I admire this couple. They’re both respected in the biz because of their talent but they chose to have a simple, quiet and private wedding. They’re big stars and yet they preferred to begin the first day of the rest of their lives away from the media and the public.

Anyway, Judy and Ryan’s wedding was held in San Juan Nepomuceno Batangas at the beginning of this day. It was officiated by Fr. Tito Caluag. Agot Isidro sung “Runaway” while Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez sung “The Prayer”. Sharon Cuneta, the megastar, was the matron of honor while Ryan’s brother, Dondi, stood as the best man. The principal sponsors include -- Mon Isberto, Smart Communications spokesman – Mon Isberto; Bien Bautista, Ace photographer; Benjie Gonzales - Ryan's uncle from the US; Susie Entrata-Abrera, TV Host; Rory Quintos, TV & Movie Director; and Jane Buencamino, Judy Ann's road manager. The couple and their guests are said to be headed to an undisclosed resort as of press time.

I am not a fan but Judy Ann is sooo gorgeous in her wedding photos! And Ryan was dashing too! Love can indeed make us glow!

Reminiscing

 

I am being sentimental these past weeks. Mainly because of the many developments in the life of my little girl. On her graduation night, her first milk tooth fell off to give way to her erupting first permanent tooth. During our third night at the hospital, another tooth gave way to her second permanent tooth. Now, I can see another tooth peeking and waiting for it’s turn to see the light. 

Aside from that, have I mentioned that she already graduated from Kindergarten? I will have a grade schooler come June 2009 and it makes me feel sad. Not because I am growing old (I have no issues about aging, but I don’t want to think and worry about social security disability stuff.Yet.) but it’s because my girl is growing up so fast, I can’t seem to catch up! I may not notice it but she will be graduating from grade school, then high school, celebrate her 18th birthday, tell me about her crushes, etc. etc.

I do miss those old days when she was younger and very dependent on me. I can’t stop the time. But no matter how old she is, she will always be my little girl, my baby.

This Face

One thing that I am not endowed with is a flawless face. It’s not that I am complaining ha. I am happy with this face but when THAT time of the month is near, there’s no way of stopping my breakouts! Most of the time, one or two choose to grow atop my big nose. *gasp*  Those are my Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed-Reindeer-moments. It’s funny, I know, but can also be very irritating. Good thing they don’t grow sooo big and multiply that I would be needing treatment for acne. And it’s a good thing that they eventually disappear in a week or so. It

‘s tough being a girl but I would not trade it for anything in the world!

Read My Mind

WRITE EXACTLY WHATS ON YOUR MIND, AND DON'T CHANGE IT.

I’m tired of: being sickly.

I am listening to: the news on TV.

Maybe I should: try to sleep early so I can get up early.

I Wish: for world peace. :D 

Chocolate is: one of my most favorite foods.

I last ate: the feast prepared for my youngest brother’s birthday.

Right now I'm craving: for potato chips.

Love is: a wonderful thing. It makes someone do things which you think are difficult and tough to do like forgive.

Today: I bugged DH about our outdoor lighting which needs to be replaced.

Tomorrow: I will discuss the possibility of launching a voters’ education program at the university with a colleague.

SOURCE

Another Wish Came True!

One of the many things that I am grateful about is my set of online friends. They are my set of “kabarkada” who are always there even if I have not met most of them yet. We can talk and discuss about anything and everything, mostly women and mommy stuff. We share the same passions: scrapbooking, photography and being the best moms and wives to our respective kids and husbands. We’re all women so topics like make-up, shopping, sexy lingerie, romantic novels and books also come out.

In them, I have the best and most efficient consultants in the world. A month ago, I needed advice and guidance on what lens to buy (though I am already eyeing something). The decision must be made 30 or so minutes. Don’t ask me why. Haha! I logged on Twitter (our usual hang-out), asked for their opinions and in no time, made a decision and had my money sent for the purchase. A very, very good friend bought the lens plus a remote control for me. He arrived home last Black Friday and handed me these:

An AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D lens and a Nikon remote control! Woot! Diane is sooo right, I am very much enjoy using this lens. And with the remote? “We can now have family pictures!” according to DD. Haha! Thanks to my girl friends and to Kuya Ric and of course to DH for being so supportive of this vice, errr, hobby of mine. ;)

Here’s a sample shot featuring my cousin’s DS who came to visit us last night. (Love the depth of field!)

Good thing he’s still small and does not mind being photographed unlike his older sister and DD who used to be so obedient and pose whenever I asked them. They’re growing up fast and now start to hate the cam. Hay.

And this new lens made me take this shot:

I see you! ;)

A Mother’s Nightmare

It’s been a while since I went online. Like what I mentioned in my previous posts, DD got sick and was confined at the hospital. Good Friday, she began coughing. Moreover, she became feverish too, that night. It lasted for several days so we had to visit her pedia come Easter Monday. We were prescribed with an antibiotic and was advised to return if DD was still feverish the following day. And she was. Some lab tests was performed on her and it showed that her white blood cells count was high. This signifies bacterial infection. And then I heard what I did not want to hear from her pedia: we had to hospitalize DD. It broke my heart and I really wanted to cry but I had to stop myself. We went to a nearby store to buy new toys and dolls in equestrian apparel and stickers and even a bottle of pink nail polish to amuse DD during her stay at the hospital.

Even if we chose the best accommodation at the best hospital here in the city, I am disappointed at how their service. They are understaffed and their nurses lack the necessary judgment and initiative. I felt that the medicine prescribed by her doctor was not enough so I asked for an oral medication for her cough. I almost decided to transfer DD to Davao during our second night there! Following the advice of a friend, we waited another day and thankfully, the medicine began to take effect, the nurses gathered their act and the entire situation got better. DD’s close friends (who are all adults, mind you) came to visit her almost every night while we were there. Joniel, Jonjie and Roy kept her amused and entertained. Former colleagues and their families and some relatives also came to see her. And of course, Mama and Papa and my younger brother were there everyday to keep us company. My family in-law never failed inquire about DD’s condition daily. Many friends (online and otherwise) offered prayers and sent loving thoughts. 

The support, prayers and love of many people who love us kept me sane during those trying times. Pneumonia was the culprit. Some would think that it was JUST pneumonia but then, the mere thought of DD being injected with a needle scared me to no end. She is my only child, it was her first time to be confined at the hospital, her pedia feared that it might be primary complex again and DH was away and could not go home. Those made the experience very emotional and very stressful for me.

But I am very grateful that it is all over now. DH and DD went to her pedia for a follow-up check-up yesterday (minus me since I this time, it’s me who is sick). Her doctor did not require her another xray, meaning she has improved greatly and it is not primary complex! She was told to take more rest though (meaning she can’t resume her ballet classes yet) and prescribed with zinc.

Like what I have mentioned, I am the one who’s been ill the past week. It was a stressful week (with DD staying at the hospital) and when I returned to work, I was exposed to friends who were sick. I have a weak resistance so I have been coughing and was feverish too. But then, I am getting better. Thanks to DH who allowed me to take a leave from house work since yesterday. :D I know I have been difficult to deal with these past weeks but still, he loved and understood me. When I was super mad at him for not being able to come home, my parents and friends understood him. I am lucky that they love him. Though there are times when I felt that they love him more than they love me! Haha!

Seriously now, it began as a nightmare but after everything that has happened, I was reminded once again that my life is very much blessed with so many people who genuinely love our family. It does not matter whether we’re blood-related or not, they live near or far. OUR FAMILY IS LOVED. And God loves us. At times when it feels like He’s not there, He is ACTUALLY there. All we need to do is hold on and trust that He has plans for us. Plans which are best for us. And He provides us with many blessings, even in the darkest hours of our lives. All we need to do is recognize these blessings because they come in many shapes, sizes and colors. :)

SIX WHEREs

Where does your best friend live? In the same house where I live. ;)
Where did you last go? Office.
Where did you last hang out? Home.
Where do you sleep? Living room! Haha! Not until we get our bedroom cleaned and free of dusts. (Is it possible?)
Where is your favorite place to be? In the arms of my husband. (Naks!)

Where did you sleep last night? Living room nga.

Snagged from Chikai.

MIA for a While

More serious than my Internet connection problem is the confinement of my DD at the hospital since Tuesday last week. She had been suffering from fever and cough since Good Friday. I will spare you the details for now. The worst is over, I think. I am just grateful to know that a lot of people loves and cares for my little girl, aside from our extended families. Some of them even came almost every night since we got here and entertained the sick girl. Their mere presence also detracted me from worrying about her and our hospital bills.

I can say that one good thing about this whole experience is that my about-to-expire-because-of-non-usage membership cards to pharmacies were finally put into good use. But I hope that her pedia will finally say what we’ve been wanting to hear – that she is good enough to go home. I’m keeping my fingers (and even toes) crossed.

Sick Call

Howdy! How's your week so far? I am not so enjoying it. I have been sick for three days. Good thing it's just colds and coughs and headache and not mesothelioma! :D Been taking the needed medicines and has been taking the rest I needed. *sigh* Hopefully, I'll be back on my feet soon. I have more things to accomplish before this break ends.

Tomorrow's Black Friday and I won't be online. It's as if that is a news, right? My ISP is not being smart again. We called their customer service but they can't detect what the problem is. They have to send their contractors soon to find out what's wrong. Hay. I am now connected thru DH's phone. It's kinda slow but it's better than nothing, right?

Oh well, have a meaningful Good Friday tomorrow!

2nd Day

It’s been a while! Someone has been lazy (AGAIN!) to update. Haha! If you’ve *seen* me online at Facebook, that was not me. It’s either DH playing his war games or DD, doing her rounds on Pet Society. There’s more to life than just blogging, you know. :D But of course, I can’t let go of blogging. It’s a part of my life!

Anyways, it’s the second day of week-long break. So far, I’ve managed to somehow clean up some parts of our small house. That’s after entertaining two visitors. Haha! They’re like family so they did not mind how the house looks like with all the mess. :D We’ve not seen each other for months and even if they’re like ten years younger than me, we seem to understand each other and have common interests like student development, youth formation, community service, photography and even finding the best weight loss supplements. One of them already left for Manila yesterday to prepare for her journey to Dubai. The other one, a favorite cousin, actually, hoped to visit me again today but since I read his message late, I was not able to inform him that we are around and he can surely come and see us. Oh well, we have until Friday to chat and eat and just spend time together. He will be going back to Manila on Saturday and I will be seeing him again in the coming months if his work permits.

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