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Thursday, February 28, 2008Cebu Inmates Did it Again!I know many of you have seen the infamous "Thriller" dance video of Cebu Inmates. But this one has just been uploaded in Youtube last Sunday. This one, just like Thriller, cracked me up. See if you will enjoy their performance too! (It would have been even better though had they used the Souljaboy song all throughout.) Darn it, they dance better than hubby. LOL Labels: videos 
Some people looked down on call center workers. Here in the Philippines, many people assume that it only takes good English and a neutral accent so that you can work for a call center. I once had this kind of customer. It made me cry after I painstakingly troubleshot the customer's computer. And oh, I also worked for Dell as a level 1 technician. This customer is an abusive one. Though he may have reasons for being pissed off, it's not an excuse to curse the person on the other line. The rep may lack probing and customer service skills but given the attitude of the customer, I would have done the same. Paki ko sa problema mo. Go, sue Dell. Super tanga pa. Ever see the powe5 button? A long press (perhaps 10 seconds) could have solved the problem. Ounch me if you can. LOL If I was the agent, I would have hang up the phone. QA people will definitely understand it. Since I am now a QA team leader,; if one of our agents will encounter a customer like this, I will give him a commendation and recommendation for promotion if he will curse back the customer. Ha ha ha! Here is another recorded call, this time from a local agent naman. I can't really say who is the one that should be blame. parehong may reason. Hubby and I are even arguing about it. Saying "t@ng ina namn" versus "t@ng !na mo" are two different things. Lesson learned though: always check the MUTE BUTTON before cursing a customer. LOL Labels: work
We officially moved to our new hub February 18. It was a bitter-sweet moment for me as I really find Ortigas Bldg. really homey, yet our new building near Tiendesitas is something we can call our OWN. Di na kami basta tenant lang. It was too taxing for me though since I got many thing in my desk (despite of the fact that I already have a pedestal). Some of my friends even call my station as my "living room" or "walk in closet."  The old Ortigas Building where my father used to work way back 1979... Hehehehe! My "old living room"Most of them would borrow things from me. Kala yata nila National Bookstore and electronic store ang workstation ko. LOL Anyway, I am not really madamot letting them use my things as long as they know how to return it. Moving to our new building was quite an experience. Outside, it just looks like a crappy matchbox. (LOL sorry for being a blunt biatch.. but it's the truth). But the interior of the building is just amazing. When we moved, the furnishings aren't complete yet.  Not yet done...but getting there The billiard area (wala pang table kasi dito pa naka stock ung 30 units of Plasma TV) Chillaxing with Bebeh (feeling employee na rin) After a tiring day, it's time for a work out (pagkapanganak ko, tambay ako dito. LOL) The pantry area (di lang kita sa pix ung mga leather couch furnitures)I am really proud of our new home. It is better than those of Teletech and any other call centers I have visited. truly one of the best in the Philippines. We have the roofedeck as the smoking area. The basement and 1st floor are dedicated as parking areas. We also have several tea areas and our nap rooms are quite big. Feeling mo, nasa dormitory ka. By the way, we longer use CR2 monitors. Lahat kami flatscreen na. Super high tech na talaga. Kaya lang sana pati payroll, high tech na rin. It's going to be one burden off our chest. Ayoko lang ng area ng QA department. Katabi naminn ung reporting and accounts management. Nagrereklamo na yata sa kaingayan ng mga bading kong QA. Pero care ko? Bwahahahahaha! Labels: work
Wednesday, February 27, 2008Banco de Oro: We (DONT) find ways!Banco de Oro, or at least it's branch in SM Bacoor, really sucks. I will never go back to that brach again. I have posted two days ago an article about how they did not accept hubby's DL as we try to open a joint account. So the day after, (Wednesday) we went back again as hubby now has his temporary Philippine driver's license. We thought that we will be able to open an account this time. But lo and behold! The super ekk girl (read: nagmamaganda) from the new accounts section informed us that I have to get a barangay clearance because there was an error on my middle name (I have not updated my Ids kasi). As in isang letter lang ang mali dun sa TIN ID and sa passport ko. Darn it! When we went there the previous day, we showed our IDs to another lady and never did this biatch told me that I need to get a barangay clearance. Hassle man! Dito na nag init ang ulo ko. Getting a barangay clearance is really not the issue here but the fact that they are giving us information on a piecemeal basis. This is the time that I looked for a manager. Wala daw. Yesterday, hubby asked for a manager and said, WALA DIN. anak ng putang manager yan. We're not asking for a district manager but just a branch manager. Pinoy nga naman. as much as possible, they won't let you talk to a manager. they will do everything to deescalate the situation. Ibang-iba sa Canada and US na kapag nanghingi ng supervisor or manager, pronto! may kakausap sayo. Anyways, while talking to one of the tellers, may isang mukhang GRO (sa kapal ng make up) na lumapit sa akin. If not for her uniform, mukha talagang pokpok ang gaga. She told me more crappy things. I didn't listen to what she has said because I really want to talk to a manager. I used to work for a bank before when I was a fresh grad so I know the drill, no need for the lecture. Nakakainit lang ng ulo kasi I have HSBC, Standarch Charted and Citibak credit cards and I have presented them the same IDs and ok naman. We have opened an account in BPI, carry din. I have a union bank and metrobank account, wala namang problema...as in super duh?!!! kung di lang sa longer banking business hours nila, di na ko magti-tyaga sa lecheng yan. nakakahiya kay hubby kasi sya lang lagi drive. napapagod na ang asawa ko sa kakulitan ko sa lintek na BDO na yan. Bwist! pano na lang ung ordinary juan dela cruz na nagingisda at nagsasaka lang na gus2ng magsave ng pera sa bangko? BDO should have scrapped their service banner. It should be: Banco de Oro: We DONT find ways! P.S. We also wanted to buy dollars in BDO and when we told another BDO employee about it, tinanong what purpose. When we said for travel, tumaas ang kilay and asked for the ticket. Since hubby only had it purchased online, we told her that we can print an e-ticket. hala sumimangot na si girl. Punyeta. Sampalin ko kaya ng pera sa pagmumukha itong babaitang ito? grrr.... Pero wag na lang. Siguro kaya nakasimangot kasi di na masaya sa sweldo nyang kakarampot. LOL Labels: rants
Tuesday, February 26, 2008SABAY TAYO!Hubby is bugging me that we take a bath together (as if we are not doing it everyday). Oh eto na sya, kinukulit na ako habang nasa harap ng notebook. Maniac talaga. LOL Pero mami-miss ko ang moments na ganito. :( Labels: random thoughts
Hubby and I are sick. We both got colds. Kala ko nga lalagnatin na si Mokong kasi sobrang init kaninang morning. Thank God na ok naman sya. We were supposed to open another joint account in Metrobak but since hubby hasn't had any decent sleep from last night, I let him sleep until 2:30pm. We left home past 4:30 na. We fetch Hubby's friend, Von para naman may kasama kami sa SM. Dealing with BDO SM Bacoor was such a bummer. We managed to have all the necessary documents with us. I was surprised though that BDO does not accept foreign driver's license as a valid I.D. When Bebeh and I opened our joint account in BPI, he only presented 2 IDs: passport and CA driver's license. I am not sure kung may kinalaman ung pagiging one of the biggest depositors ny mommy ni russell sa BPI Noveleta kaya pumwede ung DL or what ever. But I guess, kanya-kanyang policy lang ang mga banks. Anyway, we're just gonna go back there tomorrow to present hubby's green card (yun daw kasi accepted). And oh by the way, we're supposed to buy $1k kaso kelangan pa daw ng account sa BDO. Grr... bibili na nga lang kami ng dollar sa kapit bahay nilang may money changer. We had our dinner at Country Side (again). this time, I had tenderloin tips instead of my all-time favorite porterhouse. Siguro naumay na ako because I didn't finish my plate na. We're home just in time for the evening news. The boys are now enjoying their PS3 moments while I am having my bonding session with my notebook as I really have to finish the second part of my suppliers ratings. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for us. It's time for us to update my records from Ms. UY to MRS. HERNANDEZ. HayYyY..kakapagod naman. Labels: daily ramblings
Credits to Dez for this tag. 1. Today I feel very— bundat. Just had a nice dinner with hubby and his bed bud. 2. I enjoy —watching CSI (katatapos ko lang ng CSI NY Season 4) 3. I am unhappy when — I tried my best to explain something to a person only to find out that this person is stupid enough not to comprehend what I am trying to say. LOL. 4. I feel good when — I get to finish a project way ahead to the completion date . 5. I wish my boss — is a BIT SMARTER than me. LOL 6. My officemates think —I am no longer happy with my job. (And they are right!) 7. My work area is — cluttered despite of the fact that I already have a pedestal and I don't share workstation. Daming gamit eh. 8. I enjoy reading about — politics. Wala lang. I hardly get updated with current events eh. 9. I like myself best when — I ignore office politics. Pakialam ko sa kanila. Tse! 10. If I had a choice I would — buy Canon 40D. Ultimate dream ko ang cam na yon eh. 11. I wish — I'll have safe delivery of my little angel. 12. Tomorrow I would like to —eat lotsa lotsa PAKWAN. Hehehehehe
Monday, February 25, 2008Pwede Na?I admit, Bebeh is more artistic than me. No question about that. He has given me quite a number of art works but I like this one. Sya talaga gumawa nyan... Di pa nga tapos eh. Click the image below for a larger view.  Pwede na noh? Labels: bebeh
I stumbled upon this article on Mai's blog. Gosh, I didn't know that such thing could still happen at this modern age. The "bride" and I have the same wedding date pa naman. Nakakaloka! Kung sa akin ginawa ito, lintek lang ang walang ganti. Bride sues runaway groom Lilibeth Gaviola wants the Regional Trial Court (RTC) to compel her would-be husband, Ryan Sesante, to pay close to P500,000 in actual damages, including the expenses incurred for the wedding, moral damages and attorney’s fees. She said the incident (their scheduled wedding last Dec. 22) left her feeling downgraded. Her “shameful story” appeared in the newspapers and became the subject of a few commentaries. “Plaintiff has no more choice except to go to court and seek therein relief for the injustice and pain that she had suffered from the hands of defendant,” Gaviola said. In her complaint, Gaviola narrated how she met Sesante back in college when they were classmates taking up accounting at the Southwestern University. She said they graduated together and found work separately, meeting again accidentally only in December 2005 at the Saint Vincent Church in Barangay Sambag II. Sesante, she said, courted her sometime after that and, by February 2006, they were sweethearts. After a year of being steady, they then decided to get married, with Sesante asking Gaviola’s hand from her parents last June 17. “The parties arranged for their wedding, starting with getting of the marriage license and church requirements, then arranging for the principal and secondary sponsors, place of reception, invitations and other details for the wedding. The reception was booked at Royal Concourse, with 100 persons reserved for the occasion. Invitations to relatives and close friends were made (as well as) video coverage of the wedding and reception,” she said. In the morning of the wedding, Gaviola said she was at the Golden Peak Hotel together with her make-up artist, getting ready for the big day. She, on board the bridal car, was already at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish on Escario St. Cebu City 15 minutes before the schedule. Sesante arrived half an hour late. “Upon defendant’s arrival, his mother immediately wore the barong over him with his eyes seemed teary. Then, the wedding ceremony started with the priest harping on the delay as it commenced,” Gaviola said. The ceremony, albeit a bit behind schedule, progressed without a hitch until the part where vows are exchanged. She alleged that when the priest asked him if if he was willing to take Gaviola as her lawfully wedded wife, a girl wearing a skirt and eyeglasses shouted to the priest to stop the wedding and called out Sesante’s name twice. Sesante, in turn, “without any hesitation or saying something or anything, turned his back and walked very fast toward the lady. They then hugged each other and went outside the church together.” Gaviola said the priest even called out to Sesante, asking him to come back. And when he did not, the priest even went after him. But, to no avail. In the end, the crowd proceeded to the restaurant for the banquet. She, on the other hand, went home with her parents, depressed. (KNR) Labels: wedding
Sunday, February 24, 2008BummerToday is supposedly a holiday for me. But f*ck this call center management certification course. I had to work on this day! Grrr...kainis!!!
When I was being interviewed for the QA supervisor post, one of the questions that was asked is how I do time management. This was supposed to be a pretty easy question but this one made me stp- and think. I am not sure if I had any smart goals when I was still a QAS. I was a happy-lucky during that time. But when I became a supervisor and started discovering potentials of my people, I made it a point to have a one-on-one meeting with them every week to have goal setting. It is my biggest pride now that I have so many people in my team who got promoted as account coordinators, QAA, helpdesk analyst and even, supervisors like me! It such a good feeling to know that I have helped some people in one way or another. I guess that is the only legacy I could leave them when I resign...soon. :( Labels: work P3
Saturday, February 23, 2008Me, A Teacher?When I was a child, I can't remember whether I have a "dream" when asked "What do you want to be when you grow up." In short, walang kapanga-pangrap. LOL That is why when I saw this test, I eagerly took it (this test is quite different because the test is taken by just merely choosing an image.)
Oh well, now that I am on past quarter of a lifetime, I want to become a pre-school teacher.
I'm getting fond of these fake magazine covers. But promise, this is going to be my last try. Hehehehehe!
Labels: pictures. memories, wedding
I haven't been to our house in Q.C for almost 2 weeks now. While browsing our wedding pictures, I suddenly miss my 77 year-old father. And here is the only decent pic that we have together.  We are about to celebrate our birthdays this March. And I am now thinking what could be a great gift to a parent who gave me only a few of my wants but EVERYTHING THAT I NEED.
We officially had our valentine date on February 17, Sunday by a simple movie date at MOA. We watched Jumper. The movie was quite good but the plot of the story isn't that plausible. What intrigues me more is the Untraceable. too bad. It will be shown only after hubby leaves. After that, we went to a nearby church, Shrine of Jesus to attend the mass. Because I tend to get tired too easily, we decided to go home as early as 6:30 PM. On our way to Coastal Road, I felt a sudden need to throw up. That was the first time for me. This day was also the first day that I craved for fruits. We bought, oranges and apples- quite strange for me since I am not really a fruity person. As soon as we reached home, I fell asleep in 5 minutes. Bebeh felt so bitin about our date so we decided to have another one. And so I filed a leave for February 22. Our second date has almost been canceled due to a petty quarrel. Petty but it got me real pissed off. Good thing that hubby is so persistent so even at 10pm, we still headed to Tagaytay. We arrived at the cold place around 11pm. We thought that Cafe Lupe does not have live performers on that day so we just went to a bar next to it. And because I'm preggy, we had our table on a non-smoking area. I didn't have any alcoholic drink. Corny! What did I have? Look below.  Chicharong Bulaklak and Mango Juice.. Corny! Getting Bored with the PerformersThe live band was not that good. Though I am really not much of a singer, I am a musician so I can tell if a performing is doing a good job. While the musicians of the bands were quite good, the female vocalist just sucks. Boses 'pekp*k' eh... LOL mahina ang performance level.As such, we decided to just have a cup of coffee at Starbucks. There we had a nice time and some serious-funny talk about how our plans will be in 5 years.  The Coffee Prince and PrincessWe decided to call it a night around 1:30 am. Naughtiness got in me when I heard an AKON song played over Magic 89.9. I teased Bebeh. I was wearing a halter dress and while on the road, I showed him some "sexy" moves. Boy, he gone mad. It would have been better if his car was tinted. Hehehehe. Basta, it was one of the best rides we ever had. we continued what we had in the car over our little cold room in their house. Hehehehehe! Labels: entertainment, week end
I am a self-confessed DVD addict. While many of my co-workers would go malling/ night out during our time off days, I would just spend my week ends with piles of DVDs and a stock of potato chips. At times, our microwave would go overheat because of popcorn-overtime. LOL How I wish we had popcorn machines as there fresh popcorn tastes better than those ready-to-eat ones. Labels: entertainment
My brother works in an IT support company and his job has something to do with troubleshooting multi-million equipments. Perhaps, this is the reason why some of these companies would opt for second-hand technology like Avaya (which most call centers use), Nortel and used cisco. He is not yet Cisco certified though and he haven't had any formal training on Cisco that is why it is only this technology that he is not allowed to troubleshoot. He is saving money though so that he can take a review class and he would immediately take the certification exam. Labels: power of technology
Hubby is out for a boys night out today. Actually, it's just a birthday party of one of his good friends. I opted not to come with him as I want him to spend quality time with his friends. After all, he will only be here for another week. Aside from that, it's gonna be blogging time for me while he is out. And I'll be watching Titanic (ooohhh yeah, I know. I'm cheesy. But I like the movie. And this is going to be the nth time that I'm gonna watch this flick.) Labels: wala lang
Thursday, February 21, 2008Excited and NervousI am up for something tomorrow. No, it's not the post Valentine date that we are going to have. WhatI will have tomorrow might change how the way I look about "work." I'm praying real hard to God that he will hear my prayers. Labels: work
When we travelled to Bora, we didn't have luggage lockers. We had to purchase one from the vendors outside the domestic airport just a few minutes before our departure time. Weeks before our much-awaited vacation, I have asked hubby to buy some travel supplies. But since he is the king of procrastination, he didn't buy any. Bummer! I'll make sure though that I'll buy him a couple of luggage seals for his flight next month. Labels: travel and living
Wednesday, February 20, 2008Birthday without HubbyI will be celebrating my 26th year of existence on March 12, that is 9 days after hubby leaves. Since I am no longer excited about my birthday, I just tried answering this blogthing (before posting the award given to me by my cute na cute na kumareng Katrina)
Labels: blog test
Sorry, I can't think of any other decent title for this blog. My thoughts are just too sabog. I commute everyday all the way from Noveleta to Cavite. It's been a battle for me to commute that far everyday. I am left with no choice though because we are living (for the meantime) with my in-laws. Free electricity, food, toothpaste, shampoo, room rent---practically, everything is free for us. I told hubby to give a monthly contribution of at least 5k (or we should pay for the house help, DSL and telephone bills at least) but he told me that there is no need to do so. Yung mga kapatid nya nga daw eh nabigyan ng kotse. Sya wala. Since wala naman syang work, saka na lang sya magbibigay when he get back to US. Oh well, I just feel that we are too makapal especially with the fact that we are using the room aircon at least 12 hours a day. I guess I am not just used to this. At home, ( I mean my parent's house) the moment I graduated, I have never asked even for a cent from my parents. As in never. I also never experienced to be a bum that is why as much as our families are telling me to quit my job, I just can't! I get bored easily. I need action and I need to exercise my braincells. Baka kasi kalawangin. LOL Anyway, going back to the commute thingie, commuting has never been a problem to me until I got pregnant. That is why Bebeh now fetches me from Noveleta to Baclaran and from Baclaran to Bacoor. At times, he would fetch me all the way to the office. Last night, I craved for steak. Since there isn't any Fridays near the Noveleta/Bacoor area, we just dined in at Country Side Steakhouse. It was not as good as TGI Friday's but for the price of P170, it's all good man! My tummy was stuffed with a sumptuous meal. We will definitely go back there again. Hinahanap-hanap ko sya. LOL You see, my thoughts are really not that coherent. Kaya walang title. I just want to talk, talk, talk. Hehehehehe.
I am really not in the mood to blog about the recent events in my life though I got so much to tell. I do blog hopping though to the sites I frequently visit. I am really not in the mood. Bebeh's absence in the next few months is what kills me. I haven't had any decent sleep for the past few days. Anxiety attacks me. I got so many worries which I would rather not make it public kasi nakakasawa ng pakinggan. I'll blog more when I have already "recovered." Labels: wala lang
Saturday, February 16, 2008Two More WeeksHubby and I still got two more weeks to be together. And every time I would hear an airplane passing by our house, I can't help but cry. The idea of being separated (again) is just unbearable. Last night, though I know that he really needs to leave I tried to convince him not to go. I am afraid, really afraid especially with the pregnancy thingie. We had a long funny/serious conversation. We are supposed to be at the church by this hour but he is still snoring. I guess, we're just gonna attend a mass this afternoon. After which, we will go to Malate Church to follow up our marriage license. We didn't have any date during Valentines because I need to go to work. I know that he is upset. If only I had my things fixed before our site transfer on Monday, I would have gone absent. Para makabawi. I filed a leave for this coming Friday and we're gonna be off for Tagaytay for a night out. Just like before, this blog is going to be my constant companion. Pasencia naman po if in the next few days, all you're gonna read are just posts about pain and sorrow. Sorry, babae lang. I guess, this is it for now. I'll catch you guys later. Edited (6:37, Feb. 18) Bebeh had to go back to process his papers for citizenship. I just hope that my mom-in-law will win again Caltex's contests for its managers so that we can all visit Russell.
I studied in U.P. where students are supposed to be poor, with bright minds. But I guess, my Dad's time (when he took his masters in UP) and mine are really different. You can now see UP students, especially the College where I came from, with all those high-tech gadgets. Most of them now even drives their own car. Agghh! During my time, most of my classmates would just ride a jeep to and from our apartment/boarding house. I only had one rich good friend from college. His dad is into golf and I have seen countless trophies and awards for golf and bowling competition. I guess, his father is one of those few people who can afford to have Mizuno golf items. Though she came from a rich family, she remains to be humble. That is why she is my friend. Otherwise, I would just kick her out from our apartment. LOL Labels: sports
It's now President's sale at Kohls. If only I have Kohls coupons, I would had given those to Russell especially now that he is set to go back to States. I forgot to blog that on Valentine's day, he bought me a trench coat because he noticed that I am using the same one over and over again. Well, I got 5 more trenchies but those are in my parent's house as of the moment. I haven't given him anything yet. I know that the one he needs is an MP3 player. The iPod Nano I have given him 4 years ago are no longer working. We'll see if I can give him an iPod Touch before he leaves. Labels: gifts
My team, together with Russell just had a site visit of our new company home in Tiendesitas. Though I really got sad because Ortigas building feels to be more "homey" than the one in Tiendesitas, the interior design of our new hub was really impressive. Unlike before, we now got shower rooms just adjacent to the gym. Yes, TC employees can now enjoy the free gym facilities. What really got me excite though are the new and high tech treadmills that we have. This so in time after I'm done with pregnancy. No need to hurry to the gym where I used to be enrolled. On Monday, we will be officially moving to the site and I will see if there will be queuing in the gym. LOL Labels: health
Friday, February 15, 2008Help me find an apartmentNo. This is not a paid post. I am literally in dire need of an apartment near de castro or rosario pasig area. On Monday, we will set foot to our office's new building in Tiendesitas. It's no long accessible for commuting. If anyone of you knows an apartment for rent ( 1 room lang since maid and ako lang ang titira) ranging from P6,000- P8,000, please let me know. HayYyYyy..aalis na nga si Russell sa March 3, tapos ang layo pa ng office. grrrrr! Labels: wala lang
Thursday, February 14, 2008Supplier Ratings: The Superb SuppliersVideo and Photo: Playback Productions Ratings: 5+++++++++++++++++++ Package Price: P65, 000 Package Inclusion: Video coverage includes: · 2 3ccd cameras (they also used a glidecam come our wedding day!) · 3 dvds of edited video · Pre-nuptial AVP (Love Story AVP) · Same- Day Edit Presentation (On-site) · DVD copy of raw footage · Live feed broadcast during reception Photo coverage includes:
Booking Playback is the wisest decision I have ever made. I booked them just based on my gut-feel that they are going to perform well come our wedding day. I have seen their passion towards work. As much as I want to have Jason Magbanua and Dino Lara’s services, their prices are just too steep for me. Katumbas na ng kalahati ng budget for the entire wedding. Having said that, I have to find ways. I need to look for a photo-video supplier who can cater our needs with the very limited budget that we have. W@W brides don’t know this supplier yet. I booked them May 2006. As such, I was their first w@w client. If you are going to ask me if ever I had doubts in my mind that they will not perform well on our wedding, my answer will be a firm NO. From our first meeting, I have seen the passion in their eyes and the dedication that they have for their craft. I first met them at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Gateway. I paid them a meager P7,000. After that, I paid them on an installment basis. Paying them in an installment basis was never a problem. Naka ilang meet ups kami just to pay 5-15k. Ganun sila ka-tyaga sa client. They are also always prompt sa mga emails and text queries ko. As time went by, talking to each other no longer feels like a plain supplier-client basis. Because we are almost of the same age, uber-uber ang rapport and the feeling was like magba-barkada na lang. This was also the time that I finally recommended them to w@w. PRE NUPTIAL SHOOT: November 9- I salute Kix’s punctuality (as always) when we had our pre nuptial shoot at Picnic Grove Tagaytay. I asked him to be there at around 9am. We arrived at 10:30 na. Kamusta naman yon! Before lunch, the weather was so nice. But come afternoon, rain started to pour so our shooting has to be put in halt. We had lunch at RSM Tagaytay where we had a sumptuous lunch and a great conversation as a dessert. LOL They even bugged me how I manage to earn some moolah out of blogging. Baka daw pwede ding gawin nilang raket.. hahahahaha. We were a bit worried when rain didn’t stop at around 2pm. We were already planning of having another day for prenup but thank God. The rain stopped at 3:30. We resumed our shooting and Kix was able to produce greater shots. Chester and Bim, on the other hand remained to be unobtrusive. They just worked their way. When Bim presented our save-the-date video, tuwang-tuwa si Bebeh sa galak. LOL Feel na feel maging F4. The Save the Sate Video For our love story AVP, we just gave Bim a story board, collection of pictures and video footages. We met him at Seattle’s Best in Megamall on Dec. 3. The love story was Bebeh’s idea. Bim exceeded my husband’s expectation. Everybody enjoyed our love story AVP naman. I heard lost of laugh from our guests. Love Story AVP The shots that Kix took were the same pictures that we had for our guest book. Our guest book were filled with lots of messages. Walang page na blank o konti ang message. Maybe because we also prepared a video that encouraged our guests to sign it. It was a total hit! WEDDING DAY: Their group was the second earliest supplier to come. Mejo nagaka aberya lang sa room kasi we only had a deluxe room on Dec. 21 dn the ambassador suite was supposed tobe available at 2pm of Dec. 22 pa. Eh since maaga sila and may on-site kami, they have to take video footage ng maaga para di magahol sa oras. From deluxe room, we transferred to the executive room (free upgrade..thanks to the polite and uber bait staff of Manila Pavilion). I just realized that though the executive suite was more beautiful (and more expensive) than the ambassador suite, masikip sya we had to go back to the ambassador suite. Buti na lang at napaki usapa ko ang front desk (NOTE: Ako po ang nakipag negotiate at di ung coordinator ko) na since bakante na ung isang ambassador suite, baka pwedeng lumipat na kami dun miski naglilinis pa. Ang babait ng mga Manila Pavilion. Wala akong masabi. When we were finally setteled as Ambassador suite, Kix and Bim started what they had to do without me noticing it. As what I have told on my wedding day stories, sobrang dami ng tao sa suite. Sila Kix and Bimm ung huling nakakain for lunch. Kawawa naman. By the way, Bim’s fiancé, gave me a Belle de Jour planner. Isn’t she sweet??!! J From church to reception, hindi ko na naramdaman ang presence nila. It’s only during our on-site AVP that I have finally had a glimpse of what they are doing all that time that they were “incognito” to me. Our principal sponsors were really mesmerized with our On-site AVP. Usually daw kasi, slow music ang ginagamit na background music.But the one that was used for us was upbeat. Ang hirap daw mag edit nun. I have already heard of the song but I don't know who performed it until I saw fellow w@wie's Lyn and Lex onsite by Jason M. Our Same Day Edit Presentation
SENSITIVITY: Ratings: 5+++++++++++++++++++ Full Drapings- undisclosed SOUND SYSTEM, MOOD LIGHTINGS and LIVE BAND SET UP: P17,000 Audio Equipment: 4 units Sub Woofer Speakers 4 units B3 15” Floor Monitor Speakers 1 unit YAMAHA GA 24/12 Professional Mixing Console 1 unit YAMAHA SPX 990 Digital Multi-Effects Processor 1 unit YAMAHA Compressor / Limiter 2 units YAMAHA Dual 31 Band Equalizers 1 unit BEHRINGER Crossover / Limiter 1 unit STAR DJ HDJ 9300 Dual CD Player 1 unit PANASONIC Dual Cassette Player / Recorder 5 units Professional Power Amplifiers 1 unit PROEL Snake Cable 2 units SHURE SM-58 Wireless Microphone 1 lot/15 units SHURE SM-58 Microphones w/ Cable and Stand 1 lot Connectors and Accessories 1 lot Speaker Cable and Wires Lighting Equipment: 24 units PAR 64 Lamps 1000 watts each 4 units Light Towers 2 units Power Pack with Dimmer 1 unit Follow Spotlight 1 lot Cables / Wires Band Equipment: 1 set Pearl Export drums w/ cymbals 1 unit Music stand 1 unit HARTKEY Bass amplifier 1 unit Keyboard stand 1 unit Guitar amplifier 3 units Direct Boxes 1 unit Keyboard amplifier Personnel: 8 technicians LCD PROJECTOR: P5,500 Video Equipment: 1 unit 4.5k Lumens LCD Projector 1 unit TV Monitor 1 unit DVD player 1 Lot Cables connectors 1 unit AV Switcher (More Freebies on supplier rating details) Meeting the couple behind Sensivity is something I can call serendipity. I was browsing the w@w classified ads when I saw Anne (Juancho’s wife) article. I contacted her immediately through text. After a few minutes, I was surprised that instead of replying to my text via SMS, she called me. I was overwhelmed. Sa voice pa lang, parang may connection na kami ni Ann. I met the couple after I have visited Clamshell around April (wedding kasi ni Atty. Lani- w@wie din). Before deciding to meet them, I researched muna sa archive ng feedback para sa kanila. Maselan pa naman ako sa sounds. Ayoko nung katulad nung isang sikat na sound system supplier na bukod sa nagfi-feedback ang mic, namamatay sindi ung isang speaker. Of course, the couple where I have attended a wedding eh hindi na nalaman yon. I didn’t bother telling them since tapos naman na and hindi naman w@w ung couple. I was set on booking this supplier kasi mura nga kaso, nakakadismaya ung nagging experience ko. Eh basic nga lang ung sound system nung couple. Ang bigat ng specs na gus2 kong i-provide nila. Siguro napansin ni supplier na dismayado ako sa service nya kaya nung may nag inquire na same date ko, yun na ang bi-nook nya (at mas sosyal yung isang client kasi hotel ang reception). Pero buti na lang at hindi talaga na-book ang supplier na ito kung di, di ko makikilala sina ann and juancho. Going back to them, when I paid them a visit, I instantly fell in love with the couple. Hindi naman nalalayo ang age ko sa kanila kaya nakaka-relate kami. Plus I feel kasi na super customer-oriented sila. Hindi lang basta pera-pera ang labanan. Initially, dapat 20k ang quote ko sa kanila but because I’ll be paying in case, they slashed 3k kaya nagging 17k. Super sulit nung package ko sa kanila given the kind of specs that I was asking. I canvassed sa ibang suppliers pero ang pinakamababang quote sa akin eh 30k kasi peak season daw ang December. Ung mood lightings (24 units of PAR 64) and intelligent lights (2 UNITS) namin really added touch to the wedding. Sabi nga ng mga bakla, parang may production lang sa ASAP. Halos sa buong Clamshell sila nag picture session kasi iba-iba ung lighting effects. Kaya sobrang steal ang offer ng mag asawa. Aside from that, during the wedding, Ann and Juancho gave me city lights (na kokonti lang sa mga lights and sound suppliers ang meron nito) for FREE! Ang ganda ng effect ng city lights lalo na kung may dancing session sa reception. The sound system naman were really in fine tune. I am a musician so napaka particular ko sa tunog. Yung mga emcee and band ko, gus2ng gus2 ung tunog ng mic and speakers. Nakaka-excite daw mag perform. City Lights
Intelligent Lights Dahil super rapport kami sa isat-isa, I told them during my first visit na naghahanap din ako ng drapes supplier for clamshell kasi mukhang gusgusin kung walang drapes. Hindi ko kasi nagustuhan ung partial drapes na provided ng Party Channel. That’s the time that they told me na dati pala silang partner ni Robert Blancaflor na event stlisyt. Dahil sabi ko, maliit lang budget naming for the wedding for sure eh di naming kaya ung full drapes lalo na at based dun sa pictures na nakita ko, super ganda talaga ng drapes nila, no doubt about that. To my surprise, Ann really gave me a good deal sa drapes. Halos mapatalon ako sa tuwa. AS in sobrang heaven sent. During reception, gandang-ganda ang mga guests naming (even Mervin) sa drapes ng Clamshell na sinamahan pa ng mood lightings. Kitang-kita naman sa picture. Hehehehe.
Full Drapes and Mood Lights At dahil sa madaldal ako, naikwento ko ang pagka imbyerna ko sa isang LCP projector supplier na mukhang pera.. grrRrrr…I will not name this supplier dahil gus2 ko na syang kalimutan. Little did I know na nag-offer din pala sila ng LCD Projector. I told them na ang budget ko lang sa projector eh hanggang 5.k lang kasi 3000 lumens lang naman hanap ko eh. At first, they are giving me the 4500 lumens at 6k. Pero since budgeted nga, they just gave it to me for P5,500. Tipid ako ng P500. Hehehehe. Walang palya ang LCD Projector. Malinaw talaga sya miski sa mga taong nasa malayo sa screen.
A Different Set of Mood Lights Our relationship has nourished from a simple client-supplier relationship to friendly-buddy relationship. During the last 4 days before the wedding, the asked me to contact Clamshell authority para payagan sila makapag set up as early as 1am ng Dec.22. Sabi ko nga, pupunta rin kami ng Dec. 20 para takpan ung glass wall ng Clamshell. Ayoko kasing may umaali-aligid sa labas at nakiki usi sa nangyayari sa loob. Uber stress na ko nun sa gown maker ko at naiyak na talaga ako. Maybe Ann felt my desperation kaya sabi nya, sila na daw ang maglalagay ng curtain sa Clamsheel at wag na daw ako magworry. At first tumanggi ako kasi sabi, gastos na naman yan. Wala na kaming budget. But she insisted on doing it, gift na lang daw nilang mag asawa sa amin. Naiyak na ako sa sobrang pasalamat. Nahagulgol na nga ako sa phone. And then she told me na concern nya ung malaking stage ng Clamshell. Magmumukha daw concert ng Velvet Mood yon kung ganun kataas ung stage so they decided to provided me with a stage na tamang-tama lang na elevated ng konti para sa mga performers. Sobra-sobra ang paghanga ko sa mag asawang ito. Aside from they really take good care of their business and client relationship, hindi sila naga-assess ng basta-basta ng client. Yung isa kasing sound system supplier na napagtanungan ko, nung nalaman na maximum of 20k ang budget ko para dun sa specs na gus2 ko, parang feeling ko, minaliit ako.
Another Set of Mood Lights With all of these things, I am glad that I met the couple. They save me from being despair. Among all my other suppliers (including my ccordinator), it was Anne who comforted me that everything will go fine. That I should relax. That they will take care of me. That I should relax because it is my wedding day. The couple never FAILED me. At totoong-totoo sila. I really recommend this team. DISCLAIMER: Hindi ibig sabihin na binigyan ako ng mag asawa ng freebies ay ganun din ang mangyayari sa couple who will decide to book them as we have come a long way and our relationship has really blossomed. I really treat them are my good friends. What ever the couple decides to give, it will be based on your negotiation skills. They are going to join the upcoming bridal fair at Megamall. This is their first bridal fair. If you guys want to visit their booth, you can just look for SENSITIVITY BOOTH. Look for Anne or Juancho Fondevila. I'm sure that you will have great experience talking to the couple. They are exceptionally awesome! CHURCH: Our Lady of Remedies- Malate Ratings: 5+++++++++ PRICE: P12,000 + 3,500 sadditional flowers (accredited ng Malate, ung tindera sa tabi ng church)
Our contact person was Dhang, who from the start has been very helpful and accommodating to us. That is why 2 days before our wedding; we dropped by at Malate just to give her a Victoria’s secret lotion. I know that it’s not much but that is our way of thanking her for helping us out. Dealing with Malate was such a breeze.
We added calla lily flowers instead of the usual mums. Bale 12 pots yun, tulle and 2 altar flower upgrade for P3,500. Mashado na kasing simple ung church tapos simple pa ung flowers. Hindi naman kamahalan kaya ok lang.
RECEPTION VENUE: CLAMSHELL PTA TENT 2 Ratings: 5+++++++++++++++++ PRICE: P46, 000 I originally booked Paco Park Garden because we initially wanted to have a garden with out over boarding our budget. At the same time, we were looking for a garden reception near Malate na pwede ang live band. Having said that, Intramuros gardens are already out from our choices. Orchidarium naman was already booked and may additional fee for the electricity. Pero nayanig kami ng malalakas na bagyo noong December 2006 that is why we decided to have our wedding in an indoor reception. It was from Doc Ann whom I first learned about Clamshell. Actually, I have attended naman a bridal fair in this venue sometime November 2006 but I never got to appreciate the place since it was not dressed up and no lighting at all. It was so bare. Walang dating, as in. When I paid Doc Ann’s reception, I saw the potential of the place given the proper styling. Doc Ann’s event stylist was Mervin Galang of Party Channel. Cake: Mini cupcakes by Joy San Gabriel Ratings: 5+++++++++++++++++ Price: 150 pcs. strawberry shortcake @ P90 each Additional P670 for the strawberries Free 8" strawberry cheesecake for cake-cutting Assistants for wrapping the cake with clear boxes after dinner reception.   I was initially with two of the most popular cake maker sa w@w. Yung isa male cake maker. Mabait and masarap ang cake kaso di swak sa budget. Yung isa naman eh ewan ko. Ok sana ung minicakes nya kaso mixed reviews sa w@w saka mejo masungit. Good thing that I came across with Ms. Joy San Gabriel. She's such a darling. And she's younger looking compared to her age huh. Anyway, when I visited her Galas office, dun ako mismo sa bakeshop nya dumerecho. She had me take home 4 mini cakes. An lahat yon, ang sarap as in!!! When we were deciding what kind of souvenir we are going to give our guests, we have thought of giving something edible. Kaya swak ang mini-cake. Tipid. Cake na, modern souvenir pa. I never had any problems with Ms. Joy. I had also thought of adding flowers sana kaso sabi nya impractical daw na magdagdag pa ko ng 3k o bumili pa sa dangwa para lang dun. After all, meron namang accent na strawberry ung cake eh. We had 150 pcs of mini-cakes and halos lahat nakakuha (well, dun sa mga large family, 1 cake lang binigay). I got a lot of praises kasi saktong-sakto lang sa panlasa ung cake. Not to "buhaghag" and not to sweet. Yung iba, akala nila, tig P150 ung mini-cakes namin. Ms. Joy's cake are really aesthetically beautiful and it is also rich in taste. For those who are thinking of giving something edible as souvenirs, I would definitely recommend mini cakes of Ms. Joy. Up next, my supplier ratings part 2- the "just O.K." suppliers Labels: pictures. memories, wedding
As I do blog hopping, I have seen tens of these magpics. And so I tried it out na rin. I had fun. Talagang nagma-maasim lang. Hahahahaha!  Labels: wala lang
Wednesday, February 13, 2008Anger is only one letter short of danger. If someone betrays you once, it is his fault; If he betrays you twice, it is your fault. Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. He, who loses money, loses much; He, who loses a friend, loses much more; He, who loses faith, loses all. Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art. Learn from the mistakes of others.  You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. Friends, you and me…You brought another friend…And then there were 3…We started our group…Our circle of friends…And like that circle…There is no beginning or end…Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift. So now, let’s see how many circles of friends we can make by simply adding your link on this Friendship Meme! 1.Catsy Carpe Diem 2-Catsy Downloads 3-Out of the Blue 4-A Day to Savor and Relish 5-A Piece of Idea 6-Write Shy 7-Stupid Wise 8-http://onlinememorylane.blogspot.com/ 9-http://www.jk-nocargo.blogspot.com/ 10-Pinay Mommy Online 11-Momhood Moments 12-My Life 13-Jean’s My So-called Life 14-Alpha’s Blog 15-Because Life Is Fun 16-Bits and Pieces 17-Whats up Caryl 18-Simply Me 19-A Mothers Horizon 20-BLOGSILOG 21-Cherry’s Comfort Zone 22-DigiScrapz:Captured Memories 23-Wishing and Hoping 24-Thinking Out Loud 25-Blessings in Life 26-NiervaDotCom 27-Davao Food Trip 28-Charles Terrence 29-Tere’s World 30-Journey in Life 32. CHISMIS. 33 When Thet Speaks- You’re next here! Publish PostI am tagging pretty katrina, sexy kathycot and gorgeous recel.
Monday, February 11, 2008The Ring That BindsOur simple wedding bands.  Labels: pictures. memories, wedding
A new found friend (also a w@wie) gave me these awards. Thank you sis Kat!  This 5-Star Blog Award is given to a blogger whose blog is of highest classification. A blog of excellence in the following criteria:- content, design and style, informative and accomodating -  Friendship Day is a special day... It is a special time when you can tell your friends how much you appreciate them and show them how happy and thankful you are to have them... Well, it is the best to let them know how you feel everyday... A Friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you anyway!!! I am passing these awards to Ibyang, James, Mari, Wella, Frynz, and Aian.
I have just mentioned the story of a high school friend who, after 5 years, was able to start a new life in New Zealand. The road to being "cured" was not easy though. He was in and out of these drug rehabs. He's just so lucky that his family can afford to send him to any rehab center. The last rehab center where he was admitted for 2 years was the most successful. Unlike his other treatment, his latest rehab center taught how to abstain and divert his attention away from drugs. At 25, he is still on his freshman at a university in NZ. I just hope that he can stay away from drugs...forever. Labels: health
About a couple of months ago, I was surprised to learn that one of my high school friends was already in New Zealand to have a fresh start. I was quite happy when our common friend told me that this guy was admitted to various drug treatment centers. It's only after 5 years and after 4 time of rehab hopping that he was finally "cleansed". It was known that when he went to college (an all boy school), that was the time that got hooked into drugs. Peer pressure I guess. Labels: health
Sunday, February 10, 2008From a Bride's Perspective (Wedding Day Stories)We had a very modest wedding but we are proud of it. Aside from the rings (which my mother-in-law gave us), we spent for the entire wedding expenses without asking/receiving help from our families. Talagang pinag hirapan naming pag ipunan ang kasal na ito. Though our parents could have provided financial assistance so that we could have it celebrated sa isang hotel, we opted not to as we want to show them that we are now really responsible adults. I know I have not yet posted anything that happened during our d-day. It's been a while and things got me too pre-occupied to find the time to tell stories of what has transpired during that day. I am not going to bore you though as what I am going to tell are just the high lights of our wedding day. HOTELWhen we chose Dec. 22 as our wedding day, we did not anticipate the traffic condition that the long week-end might cause. Russell fetched me to the hotel around 1pm where I also met my two buddies and former QASs, Iris and Marcus. I was really touched with these two guys as they even filed their vacation leave just to help me out during my wedding. Anyway, my elder sister and my mom was supposed to join me as well in the room but thanks to Japan embassy. They are schedule to fly to Tokyo December 27. My sister had to rush there because something went wrong with my niece's dual citizenship. Ate learned the news that she has to come to the embassy before its closing time during the time that mom was not in house. She's doing shopping. Ate just had to call her and mom understood naman. It was a total bummer for me since aside from the fact that traffic during that time was really terrible, I got no car to use since sister and brother are using their respective cars. Di ako makapang hiram. Cab drivers refused to take us. Buti na lang may isang driver na tumanggap sa amin para i-meet ko si mama. Since it's Christmas, i doubled what I was supposed to pay him. We met mom at Megamall around 6pm na. Marcus was left in the hotel coz he had to pick up the mannequin stand that we are going to use. Sa sobrang laki ng problema na binigay ng gown maker ko (gawa lang kasi sa Divisoria..sa supplier ratings na lang) I totally forgot about getting pedicure and manicure done. Naalala ko lang nung nasa mega kami. Halos wala ng tumanggap na salon sa akin kasi queueing talaga. Mabuti na lang ung taga Freshaire, nung nalaman na ikakasal ako kinabukasan eh naawa sa akin. Hayun, talagang inuna nila ako miski madami pang naka line up. Mom, Iris and I finally finally arrived at the hotel mga 9pm na. Sa sobrang pagod, ang bilis ko nakatulog. 11pm pa lang tulog na ko. I woke up around 7am though what I have planned is to wake up at 9. Siguro, I was meant to wake uo early na rin kasi wala pa pala akong dress for the wedding preps! Damn. nakalimutan ko dalhin ung dress. Eh mga 1pm pa makakarating sina Russell. So again, Iris accompanied me to Robinson's Manila to buy one. But before that, my make up artist, Val Villarin was already there together with his crew. Super aga. Call time nya is at 10 pa pero 9am pa lang andun na. I got my dress around 10:30 na. When we got to the hotel at around 11, parating pa lang ang in-efficient kong coordinator (more details on my supplier ratings). After a few minutes, dumating na rin ang uber love kong photographer/videographer. It's only around 11:30 am that we finally able to set up our things as we settle on the ambassador suite of the Manila Pavillion Hotel. Mama Val was really quick doing his job. He started with my Mom and then Iris. Russell's folks were already in the hotel at around 12 pm. Nagulantang ako sa dami nila. I didn't expect na halos 2 van ng tao ang dadalhin nila sa hotel. Ung ibang kamag anak kasi nila eh wala namang sasakyan kaya nakisabay na lang kasi mahihirapan daw kung 2 balik ng sundo at hatid ang gagawin. Mejo nainis ako nun kasi ang laki ng suite ko at may room pa si Russell pero sa dami nila, hindi na kami magkasya. Grrr...hindi ko naman maitaboy so deadma na lang. After all, mababait naman sila sa akin from the start. Natuwa na rin ako kasi talagang they took the time to come on our wedding day.    Sa dami ng tao sa room, pati ako natataranta na. Russell forgot to bring my perfume. Buti na lang, may baby cologne ako. My Daddy Ramir cooked menudo for lunch. Lugi kasi kami kung 50 people (kasama suppliers) ang pakakainin namin ng fast food. Sulit na sulit ung at madami pang natirang food sa niluto. Ang aga lang ng call time ng coordinator sa church. Mass is at 4pm. 3pm pa lang pinaalis na kami ng hotel eh ang lapit-lapit lang ng Manila Pavilion sa Malate. Grrrr!!!   CHURCH For some reason, nawala ung neck tie ng bro ko. Sayang. Sya lang ung walang neck tie sa buong entourage. Two of our male principal sponsors were late. One of my male seconday sponsor was also late din. Buti na lang may extra suit kaming dala so my Russell's brother in law was able to fill the absence. When I heard Velvet Mood played Canon in D, I knew that the entourage is starting its march na. Kakabog-kabog ang dibdib ko. Halos mabingi ako sa lakas ng ingay ng dibdid ko. When one of my coordinators told me na it's my turn na, di ko alam kung matatae ba ko sa kaba or kakaripas ako ng takbo mala Run Away Bride. LOL When I heard Mark's (my QAS) voice singing Ikaw (Spanish Version), biglang nag blur lahat ng tao sa paligid ko. All I saw was my father's face. I know it's weird. It should be Russell's pero at that time, mukha lang ni Papa ang nakita ko. Siguro kasi, daddy's girl ako in its real essence. And it's time for me to say "Good Bye as Ms. Uy". I walked real slow. I remember what was told to us during our pre-cana interview. "Mahaba ang aisle. Bagalan lang ang lakad. mag bilang ng 1-5. Pag narealize mong ayaw mo pa palang magpatali, may secret passage sa likod ng church. Pwede ka pang pumara ng jeep o taxi." LOL When I finally reached the altar, I took off my veil and hugged my mom so tightly. I CRIED. I didn't know that most of the people who were there also cried. I only knew it after seeing a few videos captured by friends and families.   As we say our vows, we faced our dear families and friends. I saw some of them smiling and some of them crying. Kakakaiba talaga si Father Martin. The best sa lahat ng pari na nakilala ko. He was the one who conducted our canonical interview kaya sobrang personalized ng sermon. Akala nga ng ibang tao eh kakilala daw namin ung pari. When the mass ended, what we heard was "I now present you Mr and Mrs. Hernandez" walang "You may now kiss the bride" kaya kala namin di pa kissing time. LOL there was moment of silence. Until Father Martin said, "Sige na, magtukaan na kayo". Then all people laughed. Hehehehe. Shonga-shonga kami. Anyway, the ceremony went smooth. Walang naging problema. One surprise though, I did not expect one of my QAS, Jerks, to be there. He told me beforehand that he can't make it to my wedding. Though he wasn't able to attend the reception, I really appreciate the gesture. That really touched me.     RECEPTION For our grand entrance, we shone away from using the usual entrance song like "I love u more today than yesterday." What we had instead was "Doobidoo" by Kamikazee. At ganun talaga ang music habang naka-formal attire ang guests as in super haller!!! At first we thought that it's gonna off, but we had a different reaction from our guests instead. Pero kebs na, kasala naman namin yon. Makiki kain na nga lang sila noh... Joke!!! Uber sa tawanan talaga. Imagine naman kasi, dapat romantic (kaya nga may string quintet eh) pero may background music na "Heto na....heto na....heto na...wahhhhhhh!!!" Tamang adik lang noh! LOL  I was really mesmerized with how Clamshell looked like during our weddding day. When you visit it kasi during day time, gusgusin talaga sya tignan compared to Le Pavilion or NBC Tent. Ang ganda ng full drapes and ng lightings na ginawa ng Sensitivity. Ang laki ng difference na nagawa ng mood lightings and city lights. Para lang may production number sa A.S.A.P. hehehehe! Nakakainis lang, naiwan ni Russell ung cord ng gitara ko. It was supposed to be a surprise for him since he hasn't seen me played "live". In addition, I also told him to bring at least 7 cases of beer but what was brought was 28 bottles of red wine. HayyYyY!!!! But all in all, our guests loved the food especially the dessert bar.  They took lost of pictures on our photo nook (na parang Shang Ri-la Rustans set up dw. LOL). My sister's in law's good friend, Jaimee was supposed to sing "Sing me a song again daddy" but she was not given the proper queue by my coordinator. What happened instead is that I sang the song. Super impromptu talaga kasi alangan namang instrumental lang. Though I knew the lyrics of the songs, for some reason I was mental blocked on some lines. I finally broke down into tears when I sang these lyrics (with very garalgal/utal-utal voice..di ko nakayanan. halata naman sa pictures noh). Ewan ko. Parang may nakabara sa lalamunan ko na hindi ko ma-pronounce ung words ng maayos. I am standing at the threshold Of a chapter in my life I am asking for your blessing As I'm about to be the wife Of a man I know who loves me And I'm proud to be his bride. Daddy time has come for me to leave your side So, sing me a song again, Daddy. Sing me a lullaby. Wrap me inside your arms, Daddy, 'Though this is not goodbye. Your songs will live forever, in my heart when times get rough The ones I'll most remember Are your songs of love.    Ayan, naiiyak na naman tuloy ako. When I got to the office after a month long vacation, all of my friends told me that the most touching part of my wedding was not the exchanging of vows, not my bridal march but when I sang that song for my Papa. Joel, my emcee, said that the guests were really touched of that number. He and my other emcee, MJ were about to cry na rin kung di nga lang daw sila emcee. Si Marianne nagaulat na lang daw kasi si Lyza, ayaw paawat sa pag iyak. Ay ano na...kasal ito hindi lamay. LOL Joel further said that, me singing a song for my father was his first time to witness a "really touching father-daughter dance." We did not have any couple's dance because we did not have the time to practice so we just decided to sing a song. Our master plan was to play a video-ala karaoke so that guests can sing along with us. But for some reason, ayaw mag play ng video. Buti na lang may copy lang ng audio ng Way Back Into Love. I am not really a singer though I can carry a tune (more of a guitarist) but Russell was really off the tune kaya nakakahawa LOL. James, my dearly loved QAA captured a video and when I showed it to Bebeh, nahiya si tukmol. Para daw syang patay. LOL  Singing Way Back into LoveWe called it a night at around 10:30 na. Mas maaga from what I have expected. But I understand it though since long week end nga and most of them are from the Cavite/Pampanga/Novaliches kasi. Ang lalayo! Some of my guest were not able to attend the church ceremony. It was such a good thing that our package with our videographer included a FREE ONSITE AVP.Yiheee!!!! Ang bilis ng pagkakagawa.. And you could just imagine kung ilang taktak ng pawis ang inabot ni Bim sa pag edit ng video namin. But it was all worth it. Super galing. Di ko nga nabilang ilang frames per second ung nagawa nya. You don't believe me? You better watch this and see for yourself. Sorry naman. I know I said short lang pero napahaba. At the end of the day, na-realize ko lang na no amount of gliches should ruin the most important event of one's life. Couples should just have to let it go. After all, a wedding day is just one day. A marriage is a lifetime event to cherish. Labels: pictures. memories, wedding
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