New Shoes from Mama

I received a new pair of shoes from Mama. Nakakatouch naman kasi ever since she's so thoughtful...Thanks to Mama now I don't need to buy na..

Highschool Rainy Get together (^<^)

Time flies. It was October last year when we had our first reunion celebration. For this year the reunion was set last Oct 9, 2011 and it was a rainy get together..Potluck idea was good, everybody was happy to share their food.

Waiting at McDo with Layra..

Eating lunch around 2pm na..

My share- "Dak Kang Jung"- Korean chicken.

Our top section.. VI-Rizal

Thanks to all esp to comitte.

My wedding preperation (^_^)

How to Organize my Wedding!!!

A Wedding Planner

The most tedious part of the wedding, more than the ceremony itself, is the preparation. So, to lessen your stress and to ensure that you and your partner can get hitched without a hitch, we’ve prepared a wedding planner for you. Check out our list and see how much you’ve already accomplished for your wedding.

12 months before

According to the experts, a year before your wedding is the perfect time to pick the date, decide the style and scale of the event, and work out a budget. After having done all that, it’s time to:

• Make a reservation for your wedding and reception venues.
• Hire a wedding consultant or coordinator (if you choose to get professional help).
• Select the members of your entourage: your Principal/Secondary Sponsors, Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Best Man.
• Start looking for prospective caterers (if necessary), invitation printers, cake confectioners, florists, photographers, musicians and souvenir suppliers. Use www.kasal.com wedding resources directory to canvass for suppliers.
• Find out the legal aspects and requirements of getting married.
• Plan for your financial future. Discuss prenuptial agreements with each other.
• And of course, last but not least, celebrate your engagement and announce it to family and friends! You may also announce your wedding for FREE over the Internet through www.kasal.com

6 to 9 months before

This is the time to book your wedding suppliers and start shopping for your wedding finery. Of course, you should have already decided on your color motif or theme. If ever you get tired of all the frantic activity, you can also start making your wedding wishlist and planning for your dream honeymoon!

• Bride, choose a gown designer for yourself and your bridal entourage.
• Groom, find a suit or barong.
• Choose a person to officiate at the wedding whether a priest, pastor or judge.
• Decide on the misalette's contents (if necessary). Write the marriage vows/ceremony and coordinate with your wedding officiator. You may use kasal.com's online wedding missalette.
• Book your caterer, florist, photographer, musicians and make arrangements with them.
• Determine the guest list and order invitations. Keep this list for future reference when sending thank-you notes to guests.
• Shop together for your bridal registry.
• Plan your honeymoon. Make arrangements with a travel agent especially if you're travelling outside the country.
• Reserve a wedding night suite.

2 to 4 months before

Much of the preparation is done two to four months before the wedding so there is a LOT for you to accomplish. It’s now time to:

• Buy your wedding rings.
• Apply for your marriage license, attend the necessary seminars and submit all required documents to allow for processing time.
• Make a schedule for pre-wedding affairs (whichever one you intend to have): a pamamanhikan (the formal meeting of the bride and groom's families), Despedida de Soltera, bridal shower or stag party. Make sure that you also reserve a date for the rehearsal and that you pay a courtesy call to your principal and secondary sponsors.
• Book a hairdresser, make-up artist and order your bridal accessories.
• Have both of your mothers and other significant wedding guests select and coordinate their attire.
• Order your wedding cake.
• Select and order souvenir items/give-aways.
• Address the invitations.
• If you need to, find persons for the following assignments: commentator/lector, readers, offertory participants, reception emcee, and attendants who will receive the gifts, have the guestbook signed and distribute the give-aways.
• Get a physical exam.
• Lastly, just in case you intend to move, start looking for your new home.

1 to 2 months ahead

Okay. So maybe your nerves are getting frayed. But, if you’ve carefully followed the previous steps then there’s no reason to panic. Just don’t forget to:

• Send or deliver invitations four to six weeks before the ceremony.
• Complete arrangements with the caterer, reception venue, florist, photographer, musicians, and wedding officiator.
• Arrange for final fittings for bride's and attendants' gowns.
• Send copies of the ceremony readings/misalette to wedding participants.
• Finalize your honeymoon plans and reservations.
• If necessary, arrange accommodations and transportation for out-of-town guests.
• Buy gifts for your sponsors, entourage members and each other (if you are to exchange gifts).

2 to 6 weeks ahead

• Make follow-up calls to guests who haven't RSVP'd so you can give a final head count to the caterer/hotel.
• Pick up your marriage license.
• Pick up EVERYTHING you need for your wedding day: wedding rings, attire, accessories, give-aways, etc.

1 to 2 weeks ahead

• Finalize matters with the officiator, caterer, florist, reception venue management, DJ or band, and all others who play an active role in your wedding. Make sure you examine and cover ALL the details.
• Give photographer/videographer the final list of pictures/shots you want taken.
• Time for your wedding rehearsals, Despedida de Soltera or bridal shower. Whichever one you're having, make sure you go and enjoy!

The day before

At this point everything should be covered. Relax and pamper yourself! Go to a spa, get a massage or a manicure. Most important – get plenty of rest. You’d want to be glowing and refreshed on your wedding day.

The big day

• Don't forget to eat something in the morning.
• Bride, have your hair/makeup done about three hours before the ceremony. Start dressing at least one hour before.
• Groom, give your best man the bride's wedding ring. Unless you've made other arrangements with your wedding officiator, put his fee in an envelope and give it to the best man to deliver after the ceremony. Don't forget to bring the marriage license!

After the wedding

• Send the announcement and wedding photo to local newspapers.
• Write and mail thank-you notes.
• After all the bustle and hassle, you can now look forward to the future and plan a happy life together!

Busy Saturday

I'm browsing my black organizer and found out that I'm fully occupied with indoor and outdoor activities...gosh!! just like today..

1. will I go to PICC or not? it's raining outside.
2. need to go back to supermarket to buy sesame seeds, starch powder or potato starch needed for tom's menu
3. I need to stay home to finish my art designing..I have deadline..
4. Need to see my beautician for my hair treatment...paparebond ba or color lng plus cellophane?
5. My shirt for tomorrow's reunion is missing..I need time to look for it..
6. Will buy gift for someone really important..he really help us a lot!!!..Xempre without this guy..things will not run smoothly..
7. Distribution of "Will you be?" with Junes later at night.. haist !!! (*@*)--o--o--o>

Beauty session with Mom

Beauty session with mama.. I had a nice nail polish and mama chose pinky winky nail polish naman..We went to parlor for spa,scrub and body bleach..nagpapaganda kami..In preparation.

For my honeymoon.. I will have the Brazillian cut.exciting!!!

Day 1 and Day 2

Day 2- Redness..OOh so itchy..I wanna scratch my face, can't help it..


Uncomfortable talaga..




Day 1- The Mask lady--or shoud I say the Putik Lady hahaha.. I'm awake till 3 am to wash my face or else masusunog toh..

Mask na napakamahal

Wow..first treatment ko..my bf said that this mask is really expensive..Super bakbak daw after three days..whoooo!!!!







Mababait ang staff..kaya like ko dito..

Lumpiang ubod ni Mama

Lumpiang Ubod ni Mama.

Mama is learning how to cook!!! hahaha..di kasi xa sanay magluto eh..at least ngayon marunong na xa..

Lumpia Wrapper:

* 2 eggs
* 3 oz/75 g cornflour
* ½ pint/250 ml water
* peanut oil


Filling:

* 2 tbsp. oil
* 1 garlic clove, crushed
* 1 small onion, thinly sliced
* 4 oz/100 g parboiled lean pork, diced
* 2 oz/50 g ham, shredded
* 4 tbsp. peeled chopped prawn
* 2 oz/50 g cooked chickpeas
* 8 oz/200 g ubod (coconut palm hearts), shredded
* 6 oz/150 g French beans, shelled
* 1 carrot, shredded
* 12 oz/300 g cabbage, shredded
* 12 sprigs onions
* salt and pepper
* 12 crisp lettuce leaves
* 12 lumpia wrappers

Lumpiang Ubod sauce:

* ¼ pint (or more) chicken stock
* 2 oz/50 g sugar
* 2 tbsp. soya sauce salt
* 1 tbsp. cornflour
* 3 tbsp. cold water
* 1-2 tsp. finely minced garlic

Lumpiang Ubod Cooking Instructions:

Lumpia Wrapper:

* Separate the eggs and whisk the whites until very stiff. Fold into the lightly beaten yolks.
* Blend the cornflour with water, adding the water gradually to ensure smoothness.
* Stir thoroughly into the egg. Lightly brush the frying pan with oil and heat.
* Using 2 tbsp. of lumpia batter at a time, fry very thin pancakes.
* Tilt pan to spread the batter evenly, do not turn and do not allow the pancakes to color.


Filling:

* Heat the oil and lightly fry the garlic and onion until soft.
* Add the pork and ham, cook, stirring for a few minutes.
* Add prawns and chickpeas and cook a little longer.
* Stir in the ubod, beans, carrot and cabbage.
* Season with salt and pepper.
* Cover and simmer until the vegetables are just tender. Drain and cool.
* Wrap a portion of the filling and a sprigs onion in a lettuce leaf and then in a pancake.
* Serve with Lumpiang Ubod sauce.


Sauce:

* Bring the stock to the boil with the sugar, soya sauce and salt.
* Blend the cornflour with the cold water and stir it into the stock.
* Simmer, stirring for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
* Sprinkle the minced garlic on the top.

No no to wear shorts n slippers during wedding!!!

The event took place at Green Estate Pavillion Guiguinto Bulacan. Few guests attended maybe because of the bad weather condition. Bulacan is signal #2, typhoon Quiel is attacking North Luzon again.
The ceremony held at Balagtas church. My relatives were all fabulous wearing their beautiful gowns and barongs..
Some people are not conscious about their looks in attending a wedding occasion. They should be aware the wedding etiquette.Dress attire may be specified in the invitation. Guest shall pay attention and look at the details of the invite.I saw few guests wearing shorts and slippers..!!! parang nasa beach!!! wew!! and Ninongs n Ninangs left very early..grabe sila after their last bite..gora na ang mga thunders!!! wakosey!!! They should finish the occasion.

Foods are yumtous!!! sarap ng lengua ni Chef talaga!!! We want to get him but his set up is not quite attractive..kay bakler pa rin aketch!!!


Jhen my cousin is still young!!! just finished nursing recently..

I'm happy for her new career...