Thursday Thirteen

My 5th edition: 13 reasons I will unfortunately be neglecting my blog in the coming months. But I will try to give progress updates from time to time.

13. I have movies to watch and review them on my other blog.

12. I have magazines and/or books to read. At the end of the day I like to clear the clutter from my mind and read in bed. Never mind if I fall asleep and hardly finish any of them.

11. I need to actually go for some medical tests. Nothing serious, don't worry. I just want to ensure I am in the pink of health.

10. I have to arrange my finances which means going to banks and filling up all types of forms.

9. I have to find a suitable apartment, our conjugal home.

8. Then transfer my junk things there.

7. But first I need to sort out which items I can dispose of and which items I cannot live without. So I won't suffer from separation anxiety.

6.I have to attend several seminars which would apparently help me become a responsible married person, kuno.

5. Go back and forth to the church to submit all the remaining requirements.

4. Get the invitations and misalettes printed then delivered to its rightful recipients.

3. Go for my gown fitting and make sure it looks good on me.

2. Try my darnest best not to lose my sanity, my temper and my poise before D day. Lest I end up looking like a raccoon instead of a blushing bride.

1. Lastly, I should prepare myself mentally, physically, spiritually for the next chapter in my life. With everything going on, I haven't really taken some time off (yeah like I can really afford to take time off now!) to fully process this big leap of fate. This journey I am embarking on with my eyes wide open and my feet firmly on the ground. Even though in the silence of my heart I truly know it is meant to be. In the words of my friend who emailed me with good wishes, she said:

"I am sure you have found the right partner who may not be perfect but “who is not only good to you but good for you as well”. "

I say Amen to that! =)

Theme Song

Yesterday at home, D and I together with my parents were chatting about a myriad of topics. The discussion lead to Charlie Chaplin (yes I know we talk about everything!). Dad interjected that the late comedian also composed some songs. My mother nodded and starting singing (yes she can be wacky that way) some lines from "This is My Song". This lovely ballad happens to be the theme song of my parents. A fact that I shared with D a long time ago. My mother then turns to me after she had stopped singing and asked me point blank "what's your theme song?" She was of course referring to me and D, I hmmm hesitated since I didn't know the answer to her question.

For the longest time ever since we started dating, D and I couldn't come up with a song which best describes our relationship. I did suggest a few like Carole King's "Now and Forever" and Billy Joel's "I love you just the way you are". You see the thing with D is he doesn't like listening to sad depressing love ballads. He prefers jazzy tunes. He also isn't the mushy romantic type. He isn't an emotionally sentimental person. So we never agreed on any specific song.

Anyway since I was put on the spot by my mother, I turned to D and asked him "Hon, what's our theme song?" Then I giggled because I knew that question would make him cringe. But he answered without hesitation "the one you keep listening to nowadays which was sang on American Idol" . Incidentally last week on American Idol my two favorite contestants on that show, David Cook (his version was more pop rock) and the nanny (the one with blond hair I believe her name is Brooke) both sang the same song.

So Happy Together
Imagine me and you, I do

I think about you day and night, it's only right

To think about the girl you love and hold her tight

So happy together

If I should call you up, invest a dime

And you say you belong to me and ease my mind

Imagine how the world could be, so very fine

So happy together

I can't see me loving nobody but you

For all my life

When you're with me, baby the skies will be blue

For all my life

Me and you and you and me

No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be

The only one for me is you, and you for me

So happy together

I can't see me loving nobody but you

For all my life

When you're with me, baby the skies will be blue

For all my life

Me and you and you and me

No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be

The only one for me is you, and you for me

So happy together

So happy together

How is the weather

So happy together

We're happy together

So happy together

Happy together

So happy together

So happy together (ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)

So I blurt out "Oh So Happy Together"? He nods yes. My parents smile and said it sums up our relationship. I guess we have a theme song, after all. Never mind it is one of the corniest songs in the music industry. D chose it so it's fine by me! =)

Joke time
Do you know why so many marriages don't last?




Because at the wedding ... the bride doesn't marry the best man!

4th Thursday Thirteen edition : Beddy time

Except for a few beds displayed in museums or taken during ocular inspections of hotels/resorts, here are some luxurious beds where I've laid my weary head during my out of town sorties.


(1) Beds of Irene and Imee Marcos at the Malacanang of the North in Ilocos Norte which is now a tourist attraction. (July 2007)




(2) A glimpse into the lifestyle of the rich and famous. A garden suite at the luxurious Amorita Resort in Panglao, Bohol. (September 2007)




(3) Queen size bed at the Westin Plaza (now known as Sofitel Philippines). We checked into that room so we could watch the World Cup finals between France and Italy live!




(4) Bed at Zuzuni Resort in Boracay. My sister and I were among the very first guests to stay there when it newly opened in April 2006.




(5) A steady hammock at the exclusive Eskaya Resort in Panglao, Bohol. (September 2007)





(6) An ancient bed dating back to the Spanish period. Our resting place at Villa Angela in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. (July 2007)




(7) We celebrated mom's birthday in May 2005 at this luxurious Siam suite at The Country Suites, Tagaytay.




(8) Master bedroom at Discovery Suites, Ortigas. 40th wedding anniversary of my parents last February 5, 2008.





(9) Beach beds at Boracay Regency hotel where we stayed in April 2006. Just a stone's throw away from the white sand and the deep blue sea.





(10) 2 queen size beds at the Hey Jude hotel in Boracay where my sister and I relaxed in April 2006.




(11) An ocular inspection of the super luxurious Eskaya Resort in Panglao, Bohol revealed this dreamy bed. (September 2007)




(12) Our super comfy queen size bed at the Mactan Shangri-la Hotel in Cebu last September 2007.




(13) My sister's surprise birthday treat (October 2007) for me was a stay at this 2 bedroom suite at my favorite digs, The Linden Suites.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

The second novel from the author of "The Kite Runner", Khaled Hosseini got its title from a poem about Kabul. It was written by Saib-e Tabrizi back in the 17th century.

"One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs,
or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls."

I had some time to actually relax a bit so I finally finished reading this rather poignant novel. I have always been fascinated with novels set in exotic places like Afghanistan, Turkey or some remote places I cannot spell. My bedside table is gathering dust with books yet to be opened and explored as I lose myself in its pages.

I admit this novel was a difficult and painful narrative to absorb. The rampant domestic violence, the anguish experienced by the 3 women characters as well as the sorrowful existence they endured was heartbreaking. But there were also some happy thoughts experienced by the characters like for example when the entire country was gripped by "Titanic" fever. Such simple joys for people who don't really know any better was uplifting to read. It is set amidst an intense background of a country ravished by the greed of colonizers and its own power hungry citizens, it was riveting, gripping and really incredible. I say incredible because as I read it in the comforts of my cozy little room, I cannot imagine a world far beyond the horizon where such struggling hardships are endured on a daily basis in this day and age. A period where modern electronic gadgets and endless politicking invades our senses. While far away in a forgotten land such basic services like electricity, water and food supplies are scarce and its citizens are subject to a steady stream of violence and anarchy. Of course, I know that it is only fiction yet I am certain this sort of existence does exist, unfortunately.

Written with easy to comprehend words, Khaled Hosseini's account of the lives of Mariam, Laila and Aziza is very compelling. 3 women characters who you can't help but admire and salute for their strength despite their vanquished spirits. It is a fascinating read. I really recommend it, just be sure you are stoic enough to tune out really disturbing situations. But then we are only human and you can't help but be affected by human tragedy even if it only unfolds within the pages of a haunting novel.

Another item to check off my list: wedding shoes!





Yay!!! =)

February Blog Carnival: A Show of Hearts

Toni of Wifely Steps came up with another marvelous blog idea. This time she is calling for bloggers to take pictures of hearts then post them on your blog. Link it back to her entry, leave a comment so she can make a catalogue of heart pictures at the end of this special month.


This is the inside label of my XOXO jeans which I have been wearing for ages. It is my favorite pair of jeans. I accidentally discovered it had a heart logo when I was hanging it in my closet.

Q & A

Hey Daph, are you registered anywhere?
Pinky | 02.15.08 - 7:35 pm |


Well I haven't been to the civil registrar office of City Hall to apply for a marriage license so no I'm not yet registered there. he he he


Now if you are referring to a bridal registry at either Rustan's, Regalong Pambahay or even Play and Display. No, I didn't go for this option because my wedding is pretty unconventional.

But if you *insist* on sending me something, anything, anyhow surely I won't refuse the kind gesture and truly appreciate it with glee. You do have my home address, Pinky! =)