Updates Inc.

Tuesday, 23 May

On my last day at the office (before I went on leave), Ara, Dulce and I went to the newly opened (at that time) mall for dessert. I ended up with a bagful of bread from BreadTalk.

Mall of Asia is huge! I'm definitely coming back (with sneakers and a rested body... and Joven of course). =D

Wednesday, 24 May

The day was devoted to house cleaning. The construction's finally over! Woohoo! Here are the before and after pics. It's not much but we're glad it looks a lot better. =D

Bathroom, before and after

Bedroom, before and after (ala pa kaming entertainment system at sofa =D)

Before and After: With our new bed, fan and A/C! Yihii!

Before again

After again

It was a long wait, but it was worth it. =)

Segue: Last night I slept in our bedroom for the first time. I had the bed and the room all by myself. It felt kindda lonely (and scary! Haha!) but quite fun. =D

Thursday, 25 May

I took a looong leave not only because of the wedding preps, wedding, after the wedding but because of this...

My dad is here! Yipee! I can't get a better picture because of the excitement. Hehe!


Friday, 26 May

My dad, mom, sisters and nephew went to Namel's for Daddy and Jef's measurements. While Joven and I went to UST to proofread our marriage contract and distribute invites. We also went to the cleaners to pick-up Joven's suit. We then met with Andrew to get him a shirt for the wedding. We accompanied him to Gardini's for the coat rental.

During all the fuss, Andrew told me "Grabe, you're getting married na!" I told him I couldn't believe it as well. He knows every heartache I had... being one of my bestfriends. He gave me a quick hug. We both know nothing would change between us and that wherever life would lead us, we'll still be bestfriends. We still have a lot of Christmas eves to spend together. =D


Saturday, 27 May

Joven and I headed to Monasterio de Sta. Clara. After giving our offering and our petition, we went to the chapel and said a short prayer. Hoping for good weather on our wedding day. =)

After lunch, we went to the caterer to finalize the details and to make our final payment. Whew!


Sunday, 28 May

We headed to Tet's shop for the final fitting and to pick up the gowns. Unfortunately, out of the 11 female entourage, we only got 3 gowns. It's either they lost weight or they gained weight (mostly the latter). =D I'm also guilty of this, I gained weight... that's why my gown didn't fit me well. Hihi! I'm back to my no-rice-and-sugar-diet. =P

Incidentally, it's my parents 40th wedding anniversary! (Happy Anniversary Mommie & Daddy!)

We had a simple celebration with the Larin family at Bayview. (Remember the downpayment we gave for our supposed reception there? Hehe!) It took my feisty sister, Daphne, to help me arrange this.

Since Mommie & Daddy's reluctant to do the cake cutting and wine toasting thingy, we had some sort of a practice. It was hilarious!

But, it wasn't only us who had a taste of cake & wine. =D

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Before I forget, My uber creative friend, Ara, was kind enough to DIY our offertory and unity candles. Yey! (Notice the J & D initials in the unity candle, Galing!) Thanks Ara! Mwah!