Originally painted by Vania Tong

We are so happy to receive such a wonderful, and mind you, very personalized wedding gift from Ms Vania Tong. She is one of the US Missionaries who came here in Cagayan de Oro with other vibrant teens to spread the Word of God. The group really leave a lasting legacy especially for those whom they were able to reach out..

Her gift was really one of a kind. we can really feel the thoughts more than the gift itself. With all the efforts she made in order for her to come up with such a very cute and meaningful painting. My hubby once told her a part of our love story which includes the lonely tree found on the hilltop of one of the place in Cagayan de Oro. Such tree was a thing in the past now because it was destroyed by lightning. The people cut it before the lightning will strike it once again to avoid further damage. We were really disheartened upon hearing the truth. We are supposed to have our pre-nuptial pictorials there but it was already cut when we went there... Though the tree was gone but its memory will remain in us forever...

The Lonely Tree before it was destroyed by Lightning

Me & Huggy under the lonely tree...

The Ultimate Gangsta- Vania (the Painter) and my Hubby (the recipient)

Thank you so much, Ms Vania Tong... your masterpiece will be kept forever! God bless you more each day.

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I used to have my hair done in a beauty parlor especially during special occasions. Yes it is very expensive but it is the least and perhaps the best thing that I can do in order to look good. Like any typical women, I am very much particular with how my hair should look. It's our crowning glory. However, with the economic crises that confronted us today, spending money for vanity has become a pain on our pockets. My Mom taught me to use ceramic flat irons instead of getting my hair straightened chemically. I took her advice of course because Mom knows best. 

ceramic flat iron

curl iron

blow dryer

The good thing about ceramic flat irons is that you can use it anytime you want it. If you want to look more sophisticated with curls, try also using curling irons, the instant curlers for long hair. It is indeed very practical to use considering that such products are re-usable. Of course, you just don't buy any quality, you have to select the best. However, if your hair isn't that unruly, Blow Dryer will also do the trick. I have read lots of Blow Dryer review and I can testify that it is safer and more convenient to use. If you want them all, then get it. But of course, select the best quality that would give value to your money. If you need some guidance, try the one-stop online beauty center at http://www.loveourprices.com and true to its name, you will surely love their prices because they offered big discounts and you have lots of items as well as brands to choose from. If you want the best for your crowning glory for a very affordable price, spend and choose wisely!

One year ago, I posted this note on my FB account during the 29th Birthday of my ex-boyfriend (now my ever loving husband) Junie... As I read this note again, I was really so happy on how God really work things out in His perfect time for our relationship to grow and eventually bind us together us ONE...

Let me share again to you the said NOTE:

I am asking myself these questions for so many times... Why do I love him despite all those negative things I heard about him... Why does my heart beats for him? I have been interrogated by my heart and my mind because even them cannot get the right answer. Corny? Hmmm... I really do not care how will you take it but I am just trying to express how I truly felt about him. We do not have that perfect relationship, what we have is pure love and contentment with each other. We are both positive that God brought us together for a reason. Whatever is that reason, I am glad and will always be. I grew up with the belief that men were born to frustrate women (that's the impression that my father left in my heart). I have so many frustrations, I have so many doubts, I have so many questions- but I realized that these are the proofs that my heart really beats for him..Why? because without those feelings, I am completely unmindful of this relationship, but I'm not. I tried to be numb but I just cannot deny it nor I can deceive myself... Corny again? but that is just the truth.

My doubts and confusions put him to the tests- but he survived. I tried to give up for countless times but he remained. I pushed him away but he never let go. I cannot explain how God made me feel this way.Why am I sharing all these feelings? Because it matters...One thing is certain... I love this man and I am very much willing to spend the rest of my life with him if God willing. ♥♥♥

That certain things I have mentioned remains unshaken... in fact, by the will of God- we made it... We both took the vow to spend our lives together for the rest of our lives on April 28, 2011.

And now, as he turned another year of his God-given life, he will be facing another chapter of his life, not only as the loving husband to me but as a doting father to our baby soon...

To you my dear Huggybear, forever and ever will be my love for you. I really thank God for having you... I once said before that you are the most misunderstood man I've ever known, but allow me to take that words back. Because the truth reveals that the man I saw in you before was not the man I thought you were... You completely changed for the better, and I really love that. People may soon be able to see what I saw in you today, I really do pray. What matters most now to me is that I am so happy to have you. All my doubts and confusions were completely vanished. I am so thankful to God on how much you cared and loved me today and I know it will carry on for a lifetime...

To you my Huggy, I am so proud to say that I never regret the day I said I DO. I love you sooooooooooooo much!

I blessed the day you were born... Because on that day, God started to write our love story.

And the reason is LOVE...

I love you so much...

I really  thank God for having you... 

Happy happy birthday!

Well, well, well... what we've got here is the birthday celebration and a Virtual Party of our dear Bisdak Blogger sister, Ms Karen Chayne Sanchez... She is now celebrating her 28 years in life full of surprises and blessings!

Of course, i will be wearing my red cocktail dress for this event...

 

and I will be bringing my ever favorite SPAGHETTI!

 

How about you sisters?

Care to join the Virtual Birthday party of our dear Karen Chayne Sanchez?

Com and have fun with us!

Getting pregnant is indeed not an easy feeling or experience. I am having a pregnancy-related dilemma. Almost everyday I have experienced disturbing morning sickness. I am now picky with the food I eat. I hate the smell of onions and even oily foods. Indeed, the feeling is so distressing. Even my blogging career was affected. i lost the will to write more. All i want to do is to get rest and do nothing. My friends told me that I will be enduring this for the next two months (I am more or less one month pregnant). The first tri-semester is indeed very crucial.. This shall come to pass... 

Great time with Macon... Can't get enough of the sumptuous meal courtesy of Teddy (the one who took this picture)... 

Wanna bite?

I was saddened by the fact that Chicago Bulls lost the NBA Finals in favor of the Miami Heat. And now, Miami Heat took the momentum with the Dallas Mavericks. There are only two NBA Teams that I really learned to love, one is the Chicago Bulls and the other one is the Utah Jazz. But as of now, since my Hubby go for the Dallas Mavericks, I joined with him in cheering for the said team. The Second Game was indeed a very close fight. My Hubby's addition to Basketball game was undeniable. He uploaded the winning shot of Dirk Nowitzki to the FB Fan page that he created.... I just hope Dallas will make it through the last game considering that they have now the court advantage for the succeeding three games!

 

So sorry for being late... I was so sick yesterday... my morning sickness crippled me once again...

Anyway, better late than never.. please join with me on my journey every thursday!

God bless

 

I mean... after overcoming fears and apprehensions we finally decided to take our initiative to buy an apparatus that would answer all our doubts...

And yes, we finally got the answer...

It's kinda scary being my first time, but we are both happy...

Happy because we finally made it!

Happy because we made it through lol!

And happy because it is just God's perfect timing...

I know it's gonna be a challenging journey ahead

But we are both praying for a successful journey and a wonderful one...

It's gonna be a beautiful one...

Thank you Lord for the gift of life that is within me...

 

L-R: Lyle, Thirdy, Gail, Belle & Louisse

These are the amazing Kids of Lighthouse Iponan... They are doing God's work!

A great pose after the succesful Vacation Bible School

 

 

Yes, HE is right at the doorstep of your heart. Are you willing to let Him in? Or are you still trying to hide all the excess baggages within your heart  and you are ashamed that He might find it out. Remember, our God is an Omnipresent God, He knew it even before you will confess it. Don't wait until it is too late, Invite Him into your heart right now... 

 

 

with BISDAK BLOGGERS from CDO during the Grand EB

From L-R: Karen Chayne Sanchez, Joahna Vern Filoteo and MEMYSELF&I

Ang Letra karon para sa Hulagway mao ang Letrang M... as in Mmmmmmmmmmmmama!.....

Naa pay isa....

 

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmanok!.... 

 

Ikaw, unsa man pod imo?

 

 

 

What did you do last Saturday before 6:00 PM? Are you one of those who were frightened of the May 21st End of the World phenomenon?

If you spent that day making peace with all those whom you have encountered, then good.

If you are one of those who were truly repented, better.

If you are one of those who cried hard before God, best.

However, when you realized that it did not happen, how do you reacted?

Mad? Sad? Disappointed? Relaxed? Thankful?

Well, I really do not know how other people reacted about it.

One thing is for sure: In our church, we are all firmed in our stand: NO ONE KNOWS WHEN THE WORLD WILL END EXCEPT GOD THE FATHER.

 

 

No one of us knows but the sign shows that it is indeed near... 

"Wars and revolutions will be among the signs that Christ's return is near. Jesus predicted that chaos would increasingly reign as the time of his return approached. "

God clearly emphasized in His words...

Matthew 24:36-39 (The Message)

 

 ³⁶"But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven's angels, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.

 ^37-39"The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah's. Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark. They knew nothing—until the flood hit and swept everything away.

 ^39-44"The Son of Man's Arrival will be like that: Two men will be working in the field—one will be taken, one left behind; two women will be grinding at the mill—one will be taken, one left behind. So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up. But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in. Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.

And considering that none of us knew... we must be always prepared. We do not need another breaking news to spread for us to get alarmed. We do not need another group to tell us to cry mightily unto God for His mercy. Everyday we should live as if it is the last day. In that way, there will be no more room for us to hate, no room for resentment but all forgiveness and repentance from the wrong deeds we have done and has done unto us.

God bless everyone!

Good Monday morning everyone.. Here's my entry for this week's MYM... This was taken during one of our Bible studies with the Nannies every Sunday. The girl in pink skirt is my partner.

 

 

This is the top layer of our wedding cake courtesy of Ate Grace of A Walk To Remember. May our relationship be as yummy and as sweet as the cake, or sweeter perhaps? ^_^

Head on to Pink Thoughts for more of Pink Fridays entry.... 

 

I am back! And I am ready to join once again with this week's theme for the Girl's Talk hosted by BeautyQueen Gene.

Well as for this summer, I am kinda busy during the first month of the second quarter (busy with the Wedding Preparation :) It was done already. But one of the best things that I did for this summer was having an adventure with my Huggy (now my Hubby) at one of the secluded places of Cagayan de Oro which happened to be the best spot for our Pre-nuptial Pictorials. Eversince, I really love nature trekking. I love mountain climbing, Camping and any activities that has something to do with nature. As for now, I am back to work,m to the reality lol! But I am hoping someday that me and my Huggy will be able to spend time once again doing nature trekking. Would you like to come with us? :)

I am quite sad that last week nobody participated my meme, hopefully it won't happen again today. Anyway, for this week's entry, allow me to feature us once again :)

This picture was taken during the wedding of my sister on April 25, 2009. I was the Maid of Honor and my Huggy was the Best Man....


Two years and three days after...

Perfect isn't it?


How about you? Share with me your best picture!
Hmmwah!