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Friday, September 28, 2007

Birthday, birthday what a happy day...

For the girl who taught me that song...
We wish you a happy birthday!

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

An excerpt

"...Then came you. I didn’t plan for us to happen. The first time na makita kita di naman ako attracted. But the more that I talk to you and the more that I see you, the more na nahulog ang loob ko sayo. Maybe it’s initially because of your dimpled smile. Maybe it’s the way you always smell so fresh. Maybe it’s the way you tell your stories na sobrang chronological at detailed. Maybe it’s because maasikaso ka sa akin and to other people. Maybe it’s because you don’t look down on other people na less fortunate in life. Maybe it’s because you choose your friends not because of their status in life but because of what you see in their hearts. Maybe it’s because you treasure your true friends once you’ve found them. Maybe it’s because you are responsible. Maybe it’s because you radiate independence. Maybe it’s because you value and love your family. Maybe it’s because you show concern for other people and empathize with them. Maybe it’s because you have a good idea of how you want your future to be. Maybe it’s because mas marami kang alam na daan sa akin sa north side of metro manila. Maybe it’s the way you drive. Dati natatakot ako sa yong magdrive dahil pag sinusundan kita kung convoy tayo ay feeling ko ayaw mo talaga magpauna sa akin. Maybe it’s because you are a techie person just like me pero di naman kailangan na pinakahigh-end at pinakabagong model ang kailangan para maging masaya. Maybe it’s the way you show appreciation for even the most simple favors. Maybe it’s your skill in handling finances. Maybe it’s because you are sentimental. Maybe it’s how you make me happy whenever kasama kita. Maybe it’s because I know that with all of the above qualities and more I would be an idiot not to fall in love with you."

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Mommy


To the most important woman in my life.
I miss you dearly.
My love for you will never be less.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Dubidoo..

Masaya.
Wala nang iba pang salita.

Masaya.








SEPTEMBER 15, 2007

Saturday, September 15, 2007

CBTL: The Day Before



One day before. We needed a meeting for the tasks and they came. The prettiest coordinator that one could ever get. Being her sister is just a bonus. The baby sister and baby brother (belat!) with her lovely bestfriend who will be a special singer. Mommy and daddy to the rescue with all the surprises. My favorite couple and favorite couple's family. Ate and Tita to tag along. Bubbles and Kuting with their betterhalves.

It was a meeting but more came than expected. It felt more than a meeting. These people knew that I needed to be calmed and entertained. These people came and had their share of conversations, smiles and laughters, and more. They made me feel that they are here for me, for us. Always.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Happiness is…

Two kinds of ice cream, tying your skate key, telling the time…a familiar duet by Lea and her brother. I remember this as a graduation song back in primary school when I was little. Lately, I started to be fond of the song again everytime I sing it with bubbles and kuting.

Bubbles and Kuting.
At the start of every morning, we meet up at the c-zone for a morning chat. When we get to our cubicles, for work, we start a “good morning thread” email. This could go on the whole day, especially if one of us is in “kulit” mode. We go back to the c-zone during breaks to tell short “anecdotes” on work issues, boss issues, office issues, family and relationship issues and other stuff. We look forward to our everyday “baon” sandwich and just talk about the people we see on the cafeteria while watching the noon time show on channel 2. Before we go home, we need to end the email chain with a goodbye. Plus a sweet good night text message before going to bed. We have ‘special edition’ Mondays when each will have a turn to tell her story on what happened during the weekend. There are times when we go out for dinner or coffee on weeknights. If one has a new activity, the other two will definitely join (as long as it's not about sports.). If you think of it as a routine, this is the routine that I will never get tired of doing.

For a short span of time, these two people have proved themselves to be “real friends.” We’ve been through a lot already and I could say, we know each very much. Both good and bad sides; mood swings, tantrums, happy moments, sad moments. Most part of me, my feelings and thoughts, I share with them.

In their own little ways, they make me feel special. Loved. Bubbles would know if I had a rough night when she sees me in the morning. From afar, she would know, without me, saying or doing anything. She would then ask if I’m okay. (And yes, she won’t stop until I tell the whole story.) On the other hand, Kuting will not leave me by myself if she knows I don’t want to be left alone. She will give me this pity-kitten-eyes so that I will agree that she accompany me to any place that I’m going. These two people can easily make me smile by a simple gesture or a corny joke. And it gets better when one laughs at something, because it’s really contagious. Not one of us will stop until we are all crying and getting tummy aches.

We need not always say that we’ll be friends forever, we just know. Not time, nor distance could put a stop to our friendship that has been tried and tested.

So, here is the end of the song. Happiness is having these two friends, sharing a sandwich, getting along. Happiness is singing together when the day is through. And happiness is those who sing with you.

I love you bubbles and kuting. Thank you for loving me.


(Thanks to Sir Bong for the very pretty shot.)

Thursday, September 6, 2007

10 days to go


Here is a snapshot of the missalette. After much thought and effort on where and how to print it, the answer came down to one of the photocopying shops of UP Shopping center, plus the wits and charms, of me and Kuting combined. We got a good deal. It was frustrating at first, with the paper, the price.. and the colored front page. I didn’t want the butterfly to just be black. Thanks to my “resources,” I was able to print the colored butterfly, for free.

We got all of the entourage gowns last weekend. And mine, last night. For the 6th time, I fitted it and it was perfect. I think.

With everything going into its proper places, with final details on its way, with 10 days to go, I am still hoping and praying that everything on that day will be perfect. That’s too idealistic, alright. But that’s the least that I can do. That’s that least that I can complete, with perfection.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Pink and yellow... and blue.


We found our way to the small, busy streets of Dangwa to meet our florist, one rainy Sunday afternoon. After some test and tries on the flowers, we finally found the right combination. Light yellow gerberas, pink carnations and yellow green button mums. Of course, the roses should be there. And white roses added the contrast to the package. Yes, the ribbon is blue.