When I arrived at the venue, the cottage was already decorated with colorful balloons. Spaghetti, cake, loaf bread and junk foods were on the table. Dyan, Ritchelle (Buko), Retzelyn, Emmylou, Karina, Ate Edna, Ma’am Tess and Ma’am Alice were already there, too.

Karina placed a pink veil on my head as I entered the cottage. Then, Ma’am Alice designed a gown with the use of  a tissue paper. She put it  around my body.

The first game was “How Much Do You Know Him?” All of the questions were about Stephen (Tepen), my husband now. Everytime I answered correctly, they gave me one piece of Chocolate. If I answered the wrong one, I had to open a condom and blew it like a balloon or place the condom in an eggplant. ‘Twas full of fun. I realized I had so many things to discover about Tepen.

The other game was a charade. Two groups were formed. A member of the group had to act out what was written in a sheet of paper. Her group mates had to guess what sexual position was it. Almost all of us were not familiar with those names.

We had a fellowship. We ate those foods on the table. Well, while the activities were going on, we were already eating.

They also gave gifts to me. I opened each gift.

To all of you who participated in my bridal shower, thank you so much. I was sooooooo happy that time. I felt honored. Thank you so much Kar!

This day is my mama’s 53rd birthday and the graduation day (in high school) of Vyjane, our youngest sister.

At 1:00 PM,  I visited G-Factor for pedicure and manicure services. Before, I always preferred Venus Beauty Parlor at the public market because it is cheaper. Since I was sleepy, I chose G-Factor. Other reason is it is air-conditioned.While the lady was busy cleaning my nails, I slept. It’s my second time to enjoy their services there. Next time, I’ll go back to Ate Bikay at Venus Beauty Parlor. As what I said, it is cheaper there, sayang naman ang P20.00. Hindi naman ako palaging nagpapapedicure at nagpapamanicure.

Tepen and I went to Ate Analyn and asked about my gown. It was not yet done.

We also went to  Khary’s Wedding shop to pick up the gowns of the entourage.  Some of the gowns were not yet done, too. We decided to go back the next day.

April 7, 2011

A practice was scheduled at 1:00 PM. Only Karina, my maid of honor,  arrived at 1:30 PM. Others came late in the afternoon. The practice was materialized at around 7:00 PM.

Tepen and I went to Khary’s Wedding Shop and picked up the gowns. Two gowns for the flower girls and to three gowns for the bride’s maids were not yet done. We also went back to Analyn. I fitted the gown. It was  a bit loose at the bust, so Ate Analyn adjusted it. The petty coat was also loose, so she adjusted it also.

At 9:00 PM, we went to the house of Tiyo Eboy, where a banquet would also be done for our relatives who would not be accommodated at the Pearl Center during the reception. Mama and Papa were there already. Mama was still busy cooking something so, Tepen, Vyjane, Laudy, Kevin and Boyet went ahead to Jared Apartelle. After 30 minutes, Tepen fetched mama and papa. Only five were allowed to sleep at the apartelle.So, Vjane, Laudy,Mama, Papa and me slept there.

It was almost 11:00 Pm when I closed my eyes. I was not able to sleep well because , I felt that the room was so cold, so I adjusted the temperature of the aircon. Later, I felt that the room was so warm, so I stood up again and adjusted the temperature.

April 8, 2011

I woke up at 3:20 AM. When Laudy and Vjane were already done taking a bath, I did so.

At 4:10 AM, Yahyah, my make-up artist arrived together with Ruffa and the other make-up artist.

At 4:20 AM, Yahyah started the make-up session. She trimmed my eye browse first. After putting those stuffs on my face he fixed my hair.

My bridesmaids  (except Nenen, the sister of Tepen) and maid of honor had their make-up session at the apartelle, too starting 4:30 AM.

The photographers arrived at around 6:30 AM.

We left the apartelle at 8:00 o’clock in the morning.

For two weeks, I’ve been searching for a royal blue sandal.  I looked for it  at Gaisano  Mall, Gaisano Ilustre, NCCC Uyanguren and SM.

Last Saturday, I was able to find three  royal blue sandals. The first pair did not fit my size. The second has no back strap. The third one has a back strap. I was not able to buy last week because I did not have money for it.

Last night Tepen went to SM Davao. We bought my sandals at SM. It costs almost a thousand pesos. Hmm..Tepen paid for it.

MAKE-UP ARTIST

This morning, I followed-up my make up artist Yahyah Cervantes. He is working at Enhanced Salon and Wedding Shop.  I asked him what time the “make-up session” will start. He said by 4:00 AM so that we will not be late for the 8:00 o’clock wedding ceremony.

GOWN

I have not seen my wedding gown yet. Why? Wala pa natahi..Hehehehe..I know Ate Analyn will take care of it.

INVITES

We have not yet printed the final invitation card. This week is our schedule for it. Tepen and I went to GH depot yesterday, unfortunately the royal blue paper was out of stock. Its brand name is Venice. I like the paper because it is metallic.  Then, this morning, I went to NCCC Mall to buy Nature Prints white paper. It is also out of stock.

Mama, Papa, Laudy, Vjane and me went back to Rizal, Bansalan (the place where my mother used to live). We visited the home of my late Lolo Doro and Lola Tonya.

My Mama and Papa in front of my Granparents' Home

The house has changed.  The kitchen in the second floor  is already dilapidated. There is a room below the house already and a new kitchen is built in the ground floor.

I reminisce the memories here while sitting at the stairs

welcome!

Tiya Alice, my mother’s sister, who’s living in the aforementioned home gave us a sack of unripe banana before we left. We rode on a multicab that was driven by Uncle Taben. We arrived in Digos at around 4:00 PM.  Mama, Papa and Laudy went directly to the Digos City Terminal because they had to go back to Banate.

At 6:30 PM, my love Tepen arrived He gave me a stuff toy. Heheheh..I love it because Winnie the Pooh is my favorite cartoon character.

Tepen and I together with his junior sales person Jay, my sisters Laudy and Vyjane ate dinner at Penong’s, San Jose Highway, Digos City. We waited there for an hour before the food were served because there were many customers, too.

Tepen and I spent almost an hour at Rizal Park. We watched a movie there. I loved the ambiance that night. There were many young people who just sat on the ground while watching the movie.

I’m confused now because I also like the song “Ikaw”.

Jeramil was always absent in January and February.

At 4:30 this afternoon, I visited Jeramil at their home. It’s located about 1.5 kilometers from school.

When I arrived at their home, Jeramil was not there. He fetched water.  I asked his mother why he was always absent. When Jeramil arrived, I also asked him. I encouraged him to go back to school. He promised to go to school tomorrow.

Welcome back Jeramil!

Huhuhu..Naa ko ugahip sa ubos sa right lower lips. Katol kaayo. Akong gibutangan ug BL cream. Ako na pud ni ginapugaan sa dahon sa ampalaya na gihalob sa init. Hopefully, maayo na ni.

We had already prepared a sample of our invitation card. We asked for comments from our churchmates and friends. We have to prepare another one based on the suggestions given.

We had already prepared one set of “give-aways”. I want four sets of souvenir items. Give-aways for our principal sponsors will be shouldered by my future mother in-law and father in-law.

Hmmm..our motif is Royal Blue with an accent of Silver. I also don’t know how to call that. “Royal Blue el Silver”? Heheheh…Please help.

Ate Analyn, a friend of mine will design my wedding gown.

gown