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Sunday, February 3, 2013

small steps




Two weeks ago, my aunt invited me to go jogging with her.

Today is my second weekend to wake up at 5am and go jogging (make that walking---small steps, remember?!?) before the sun rises.

Its actually fun! :)


on the road to healthiness (*fingerscrossed!*)

prettytwistedchick

Friday, January 25, 2013

where to now?





wandering feet, where are we off to now?

--pretty(happy)twisted chick

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Posh got married!!!

I probably have a talent for wedding photography...what you think?!? haha

Last year I ended December 2012 with a wedding of one of my lawschool friends.


Now, my 2013 kicked off with yet another wedding.


Immaculate Conception Cathedral



The venue of the wedding has a particular attachment to me as the church, Immaculate Conception Cathedral has been a silent witness to all my sacraments as a Catholic girl. I was baptized there, had my confession, first communion and confirmation. I witnessed its reconstruction from a baroque (sorta) theme to a medieval/renaissance church (or so (I THINK---can you guess I have no idea what I'm talking about?!? haha) I heard).


Posh is one of the four individuals that composed of the happy friends group (I, included). They were my officemates and boss in my former office. I coined the term happy friends simply because we are always happy with whatever adventure we encounter as a group.


Last year (February 2012), we visited Tots in Singapore (who got relocated there due to work) and we had a blast! This year Posh got married and Keenan is now a father of a beautiful baby girl. Does this mean the “big” change is on me now?!? *excited much?!?*  Again, I digress…


missing yet another happy friend, Tots.


Tots, unfortunately couldn’t make it for Posh’s wedding so its only Keenan and I. (Also, this is the first time I got to ride Keenan’s brand new car and experienced Kee’s road-rage even if the venue is just three blocks from my house!)


The wedding was delayed. It was supposedly a 2:30pm wedding but it started around 3:30pm already. The motif was champagne to chocolate brown, Filipino theme.





I loved the sermon of the priest and the Filipino exchange of vows. I always believe that important words conveying deepest emotions/feelings should be declared through our mother tongue. It is more heart-felt that way. I simply love it!


In weddings, I have 2 most favorite parts and they are:

1.)   Here comes the bride moment.


here comes the bride moment

I love to look at the bride as she walks down the aisle towards her groom, not really minding everyone else, not even the guests, just her destination—her husband to be. Also, during this moment, I love to look at the groom, when all eyes were on his bride, I like it when I see the love shining in his eyes as his bride walks toward him. *sigh*


2.)   Father-daughter dance

father-daughter dance

I’m a sucker for parents over-flowing love! Hahaha I consider myself as a papa’s girl (kahit i-deny ito ni papa, I am claiming it!). For me, fathers and daughters have this special bond the same way that mothers and sons do.



the ceiling was so festive!

The reception area was literally a skip and a hop from the church. I liked how the table was set and more particularly the vintage lamps. I also love how colorful the ceiling was. (I have this thing for ceiling fixtures haha)


filipino-themed table setting

The food was sumptuous and a delight to the palate! I tried everything that was offered and ate them all! (Good thing there was no shrimp in the menu…Thanks Posh! haha)… I wasn’t able to take photo of the food, guess I was THAT hungry! Haha





Kee and I had to leave early (yes, eat and run ang peg namin!) coz Kee was already complaining of the heavy traffic he has to go endure going home.




It was a wonderful wedding…and I’m happy that Posh has finally found her better half.

photobombed by Kuya, the "official" photographer



I saw a quoted something from the internet on my gift tag for Posh and husband which says “May you forever live in love and may LOVE forever live in you.”

…and may we ALL find love that lasts forever.








forever the romantic,

prettytwistedchick





















Sunday, January 6, 2013

what I did/ate/met last December 2012

 A recap of what I did last December 2012...


1.) I became a (fairy?!?) godmother...again!

had fun with the bear souvenir
2.) Became an on-the-spot commentator at a friend's wedding
pretty flowers
with my GREAT friends

3.) Party with officemates


4.) Non-stop baking for Christmas give-aways!

5.) Celebrate Christmas and New Year with the family

PROMISE, I will start my diet tomorrow! hahaha
6.) Endless social networking




In 2012, I attended more parties and ate more food than what was really posted here. Met new friends and let go of some. Discovering new things about myself and exploring more places. Became more aware of what life has to offer. Became more accepting of my flaws as well as others. My heart had its highs and lows, I've laughed till I cried and I cried till there was no more tears to shed.

Blessed 2013 ya'll! :)















Friday, December 28, 2012

making it in Makati



One of the perks of working in Makati is that its easy to find green.

Ayala Triangle is a perfect place to do a lot of things-eat, relax, people watch, play with dogs, work or jog.

I especially love the lights at night...and would you believe, despite celebrating almost four years as a Makati (working) girl, I've never had a pic taken of the Christmas lights in Ayala Triangle. Darn!

Probably because I dont like crowded places and it get pretty crowded here at night.



Wala lang...just enjoying the view. Hahaha


prettytwistedchick



Coffee loca


being a certified coffee drinker, trying out new cafe and coffee shops are a hobby--if I do it often enough!

so when BBs decided to have our traditional, annual gift-giving at Cafe Xocolat in Katipunan...I was elated!

the place had a rustic a little bit "home-y" feel to it. I loved their eclectic designs and furnitures. super cool!

I want to have something like this! uber cool!

just plain weird (and a bit creepy!) haha
  


so I bought MochaLoca... its actually gooooood!
and it was reasonably priced too!!!



I can picture myself working or studying or reading a book on my Saturday afternoon off here!  (or any given day for that matter!)

certified coffeeholic,
prettytwistedchick













Tuesday, December 25, 2012

christmas greeting



Today is the perfect day to be reminded that the Lord has given us His best gift...his only begotten son for our salvation. May we all feel the warmth of God's love not only today but everyday of our lives. From my family to yours, a blessed and happy Christmas!!!


prettytwistedchick

Friday, December 14, 2012

dusk

burning sky

my most favorite time of the day
its when people are rushing off to go somewhere...
...to their loved ones;
... to their homes;
... to a party/ies;
... to work or school;
...to a place of solitude;
...to a place of gathering.   

---prettytwistedchick

Friday, November 30, 2012

long weekend?



telltale signs that this long weekend will be great...


...is when starts with a good book, coffee and hot pan de sal for breakfast!

Life is good!


pretty(happycamper)twistedchick

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

apple-picking?!?


...coz they make it happen
in Makati! haha




because there's no apple-bearing trees in the Philippines :)
cool find!

prettytwisdtechick