Seesaw Fun at Tagaytay.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Water into Wine: Attending a Pre-Cana Seminar
Vand I just attended a Pre-Cana Marriage Seminar. It was extremely helpful, especially because we learned new skills together which will help us communicate better in the future. Also, I really appreciated the counselling per couple during the Marriage Expectations Inventory and Genogram activities. I think it was good that our discussions, as a couple, were guided.
All in all, the seminar helped us find ways to understand and love each other more. More than that, it also put our marriage in the context of a larger perspective: our country, the body of the Church and our ultimate destinies. I don't think it made us re-think our decision to marry. Rather, it reinforced our decision.
I liked our counsellor's suggestion for us to come up with a family (or couple) mission statement. It will help us define what we stand for and it will articulate our common goal or dream.
Towards the end of the seminar, Fr. Ted, one of the facilitators, read the passage on the Wedding at Cana. It was Jesus' first miracle and it happened to be at a wedding. The image of water turning into wine is a powerful one. For me, the miracle is a metaphor for marriage: you can take something as ordinary as empty clay jugs, fill it up with a basic element like water, but if you put in faith and love, you will have a source of spirit and celebration. And not just any kind of wine. The best kind.
All in all, the seminar helped us find ways to understand and love each other more. More than that, it also put our marriage in the context of a larger perspective: our country, the body of the Church and our ultimate destinies. I don't think it made us re-think our decision to marry. Rather, it reinforced our decision.
I liked our counsellor's suggestion for us to come up with a family (or couple) mission statement. It will help us define what we stand for and it will articulate our common goal or dream.
Towards the end of the seminar, Fr. Ted, one of the facilitators, read the passage on the Wedding at Cana. It was Jesus' first miracle and it happened to be at a wedding. The image of water turning into wine is a powerful one. For me, the miracle is a metaphor for marriage: you can take something as ordinary as empty clay jugs, fill it up with a basic element like water, but if you put in faith and love, you will have a source of spirit and celebration. And not just any kind of wine. The best kind.
Monday, July 05, 2004
Pamanhikan Memoirs
Venue: My house at R. Alvero St.
Hosts: My family
Guest List:
Tita Star
Eins, Chris and daughter Sabrina
Zwei and Tin-Tin
Drei, Yeng and kids: Thea, Miggy and Matthew
V of course
Funfy
Manong Paul (visiting Popi, our resident niece)
Menu:
Starters - Chicken and Asparagus Soup
2 Course Meal -
Naty's famous Bihon
Super Sarap Dry Adobo
Served with red rice
Desserts (mostly brought by V's family)-
Leche Flan
My favorite Coffee Crunch Cake from Red Ribbon
Pandan Cake
3 Gallons of Ice Cream (Pistachio, Cheese and Rocky Road)
Served with Coffee
Drinks -
Choice of Coke and Coke Light
Give-aways:
A Box of Bacolod Goodies
Hosts: My family
Guest List:
Tita Star
Eins, Chris and daughter Sabrina
Zwei and Tin-Tin
Drei, Yeng and kids: Thea, Miggy and Matthew
V of course
Funfy
Manong Paul (visiting Popi, our resident niece)
Menu:
Starters - Chicken and Asparagus Soup
2 Course Meal -
Naty's famous Bihon
Super Sarap Dry Adobo
Served with red rice
Desserts (mostly brought by V's family)-
Leche Flan
My favorite Coffee Crunch Cake from Red Ribbon
Pandan Cake
3 Gallons of Ice Cream (Pistachio, Cheese and Rocky Road)
Served with Coffee
Drinks -
Choice of Coke and Coke Light
Give-aways:
A Box of Bacolod Goodies
Monday, June 28, 2004
That's All
I can only give ya love that lasts forever
And the promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all … that's all.
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love who’s burnin’ light
Will warm the winter night.
That's all … that's all.
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy.
If you're wonderin’ what I'm askin’ in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and evermore
That's all … that's all.
Scat singing …
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy.
If you're wonderin’ what I'm askin’ in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
Yeah … it’s me that that you’ll adore
For now and evermore
That's all … that's all.
And the promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all … that's all.
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love who’s burnin’ light
Will warm the winter night.
That's all … that's all.
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy.
If you're wonderin’ what I'm askin’ in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and evermore
That's all … that's all.
Scat singing …
There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
And a love time can never destroy.
If you're wonderin’ what I'm askin’ in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
Yeah … it’s me that that you’ll adore
For now and evermore
That's all … that's all.
Some Initial Details
Some initial details:
Wedding Ceremony: Mary the Queen Church, San Juan, Pasig City
Reception: Cafe Ysabel
Motif: Old spanish lace and tea roses
Small and intimate gathering of all our close friends and family members, good food and old 50's songs (like "That's All" and staple Sinatra) playing in the background.
Wedding Ceremony: Mary the Queen Church, San Juan, Pasig City
Reception: Cafe Ysabel
Motif: Old spanish lace and tea roses
Small and intimate gathering of all our close friends and family members, good food and old 50's songs (like "That's All" and staple Sinatra) playing in the background.
Vier's Proposal
He proposed last Feb. 14, 2004, after dinner at Balai, Batangas. That was the same place we went to during the Lenten season in 2003, after which, he asked me to be his girlfriend.
He told me he was getting his cigar in his room. When he came back I asked him if I could try his cigar. We sat by the table with magazines and books. Everyone else was still having dinner at the long table.
As we sat together, he removed the paper band from the cigar and said, "Will you marry me?" Without missing a beat, I said yes. This wasn't the first time he brought it up. Then he said, "Will you wear this ring while you're waiting for the real one?" I said yes. And since at this point I really didn't think that a real proposal was forthcoming, I kidded him and said, "Hon, do I have to wear it every day? Baka it might get wet or 'punit'. Can I put it in my journal instead?" He laughed at that and said, "Hon, thank you for accepting the paper ring. Since you accepted the paper version, I'm sure you'll accept the real one." At that, I gasped. He drew out a black box from his pocket and presented it to me. I said, "What's that?" and he said, "Open it and you'll see." I felt dazed and disoriented. When I opened it, I saw the ring. "Oh my God!" was all I could say. I asked him if we could tell the others but he said to call my Dad first. I called him. That was when I started crying. It hit me that I was actually engaged to be married to this wonderful guy. He spoke to Vier for a while and then we called a his Mom and couple of friends. His sister, Eins, also called. Actually, the whole day his Mom and his sister were calling him to ask if he had already proposed.
It was unforgettable.
He told me he was getting his cigar in his room. When he came back I asked him if I could try his cigar. We sat by the table with magazines and books. Everyone else was still having dinner at the long table.
As we sat together, he removed the paper band from the cigar and said, "Will you marry me?" Without missing a beat, I said yes. This wasn't the first time he brought it up. Then he said, "Will you wear this ring while you're waiting for the real one?" I said yes. And since at this point I really didn't think that a real proposal was forthcoming, I kidded him and said, "Hon, do I have to wear it every day? Baka it might get wet or 'punit'. Can I put it in my journal instead?" He laughed at that and said, "Hon, thank you for accepting the paper ring. Since you accepted the paper version, I'm sure you'll accept the real one." At that, I gasped. He drew out a black box from his pocket and presented it to me. I said, "What's that?" and he said, "Open it and you'll see." I felt dazed and disoriented. When I opened it, I saw the ring. "Oh my God!" was all I could say. I asked him if we could tell the others but he said to call my Dad first. I called him. That was when I started crying. It hit me that I was actually engaged to be married to this wonderful guy. He spoke to Vier for a while and then we called a his Mom and couple of friends. His sister, Eins, also called. Actually, the whole day his Mom and his sister were calling him to ask if he had already proposed.
It was unforgettable.
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