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I had the time to browse through my old blog. As I was reading these lines, I can’t help but agree with my twenty three year old self:
“More than anything, 2007 taught me the idea of not being afraid to love greatly and be loved above anyone in return. That when asked why I love this person, I just shrug and give a smile because there are no words to really explain it or I could give a million reasons why and still give a million reasons more. A love that is defined by real friendship. The kind of love that inspired me to be better and that I know I’ll stay that same good person for a lifetime because other than myself, someone believed I am. A love that sees through everything, even pain. I know and I feel that I made this person happy and important. I also know that he’s become a better person because of me and that is called an achievement. I have no regrets for this kind of love.”
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Nika, Tei and I got together last Friday to catch up and eat free food! Hee! Nika got an invite from Hizon’s for a food tasting event in Makati. There were long lines for different entrees but it was all worth it. It was all yummy! I wasn’t able to take photos because food were almost gone. Sarap to the bones! Meanwhile, here are our photos from Friday night.
here’s the photo i grabbed from studio on wheel’s multiply site. 
I love that June weekends were sunny because:
June 12 was Dog Tag Day and Roam the X Travel Fair at Cubao X. The sun was really hot and like everyone else, we waited as the lines slowly moved towards the dog tag booths. The tags serves as a pass to the concert grounds where more booths were located hence the wall photos we took. We didn’t stay long to watch the concerts, though.
Afterwards, we headed to Cubao X for the travel fair and the launch of Roam Magazine’s second issue. There were some photo exhibits, different booths selling different stuffs and the We Will Doodle Team was also there to grace the event. 
Then last Saturay, Mark and I agreed on heading to Manila via the Pasig Ferry. We rode the ferry from Guadalupe station to Escolta. I wasn’t able to take a lot of photos, though. Even Malacanang was prohibited from having its photo taken.
This is my view from the ferry. Lots of water lillies float on the river like in the photo above.
This is a nice view of the back of the Manila Post Office from the Escolta Ferry Station.
The reason for our Manila tour is to find an old building for our prenup venue. The older the building the better. I like the smell of old building interiors. We scoured Escolta and the nearby streets to look for buildings. The structure which is on the upper part of the photo is the First United Building or formerly Perez-Samanillo Buidling. It houses the first ever elevator in the country. How cool is that? Unfortunately, I just found out this morning that they don’t allow photoshoots inside the premises. Boo!
The photo at the lower portion of the image is the Natividad building. It’s currently undergoing renovation but I love the facade. The interiors were already renovated.
The hallway in these photos were of Regina Building’s. It was built in the 1930s and they won’t allow photoshoots too. 
We finally found an old building that we like. It’s called Martinez-Leyba building found at Dasmarinas corner Tomas Pinpin streets. I have with me the numbers to call. I hope they will allow us.
We visited Sta Cruz Church before we headed to Quiapo.
A fountain found right outside the church.
According to Wikipilipinas:
The Carriedo Fountain found in Plaza Sta. Cruz, Manila was built in 1882 to honor “Manila’s greatest benefactor” Francisco Carriedo y Pedero who donated Php 10,000 to install the very first water system in Manila. The fountain originally stood in Rotonda de Sampaloc until it was transferred to its present site in 1978. After some time, the authorities had the fountain brought to Quezon City when the MWSS’s main office was transferred from Arroceros to Balara. However, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim negotiated with MWSS Administrator Luis Sison for the fountain to be brought back to Manila. The MWSS immediately commissioned national artist Napoleon Abueva to create a replica of the Carriedo Fountain to replace the original structure which now stands in its original home in Sta. Cruz.
Yesterday, together with my parents, we went to Binondo to hear our choice choir sing. Their voices tell me I’m in heaven.
This is how the altar looks like. It’s beautiful My grandparents were married here and even if I wasn’t born yet at the time, I feel like it brings back memories.
These are the paintings on the church’s ceilings.
I had a grand time going around the city especially Manila. Thanks to the weather too because most of the days were sunny and sunny days are always the perfect time to roam.
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I’m temporarily coming out of my cynical self to share something cheesy. Mark gave me a new bear just because. I was all smiles when he handed it to me and I really like it. He also liked the idea that it’s called a “Work of Heart” bear. I told him that it can appear for a special participation in the prenups. Meanwhile, here’s how she looks like.
I know I’m not disclosing much about the wedding here in my blog. I think I didn’t even write that I’m getting married. hehe. Now, you know :p Anyway, preps are fun and the one thing that’s been bugging me lately is the wedding theme. I’m discouraging myself to come up with themes because I think that it’d add up to the ballooning budget. And even if I ask Mark to come up with something, no idea appeals to him. But one day, it just came to me. No, I didn’t come up with a theme, it’s more of a description of what THE DAY is going to be. It will somehow help organize and unify things. It’s plain and simple, even given. Our day is…
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It was my first time to visit Caleruega. I’ve heard a lot of stories and saw a lot of beautiful photos. I went up there last week to attend Elle’s wedding and I must say it is really a lovely place. I wasn’t able to take photos of the whole place because we have to rush to the reception venue right after the ceremony. All I have are some of my friends’ rare moments.
Elle has been my friend for the longest time. At least that’s how it feels to me. We met the first day of classes, first sem of our first year in FEU. I was lucky enough to arrive early and found myself sitting next to her. The introductions came and we were inseparable since. She’s a good friend is an understatement, I love her so much because she’s very affectionate, kind and she hangs on to every bit of my life story and I’m so grateful for that. Even when we went our separate courses, we found ways to see each other and catch up.
Fast forward to seven years later I stood witness to one of Elle’s greatest life story, her lovelife. I’ve known Gerloi for as long as I’ve known Elle. I knew from the start that they’d be together forever. Hee! There were a lot of unhappy moments and I thought they’d never get back together but here they are husband and wife finally.
So as a gift, Mark and I made this AVP for their wedding reception.
I can’t insert the video so here’s the link instead: http://vimeo.com/3237373.
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I was reading chuvaness’ blog updates and came across this entry. It’s supposed to be accurate daw. I love my starsign. Read yours here.
Illustration by runce
Did I mention here before that I love free stuff? Here’s one I discovered at Anton’s Our Awesome Planet. Check his entries about bargains here.
just go to www.mysecretsanta08.com and give out treats to your friends. O diba instant gifts. haha! Don’t we all love Delifrance?
