tatty bear will guest the wedding

Did so many errands with mama today... And here's a stop at the toys department...








Can't resist but buy a bunch of these cuddlies... Tatty bear will certainly have a part in the wedding! Woohoo!

artsy artsy

We went artsy artsy tonight by decorating matches... i so love these girls...

love's march

UPDATES:
Been to the give-away maker. Haggled. Bought additional parts and it's making me excited for the end of the month. I hope they turn out good.
Mama had been a great company today. I knew things are different with her street-smarts on use. We also found the needed candles. We weren't really looking for it yet, but found one that I really wanted to have. It's price is a bit fancy, but I read from a blog before that it's good to lit the same wedding  unity candle every anniversary. Now that gives the run of our money.
Mama also asked how much do I need to pay for the bridal gown. I probably blushed when I said the amount (It's not an arm and a leg though. I just didn't want to oblige her of support for she has been very caring already with matters needed done and preparing; and also because so far we have been enjoying all the planning at our own choice and--own expense. Haha). Nonetheless, she repeated the amount with a clarifying sound and then said, she will shoulder it. Waaaaaaah... I hugged her. And my head voluntarily buried itself in her shoulders. I was sooooo happy. Not because we would save some wad but because I will have a wedding gown from her. Yes, from her. I am a genuine sentimentalist, I know. But this one is different. This means I will be walking the aisle with the embrace of her motherhood and personhood. I am so delighted. So happy already. I promised myself I wouldn't cry when I do the march, but the blessing (not just the gown, but the release and love) might probably make me bawl big time. (I still hope I won't. Mahal ang makeup. Toinkz!).

#tears
#sigh

i love you, mama.

this eagle-ish bride

I started the day with a few collaborations with my potential bosses. #peaceinandthroughHimwhoarrangesourfuture

Then off Bem and I to downtown. We checked the buckles (which we requested NCCC's textile department to order from Manila, and they kindly accommodated us. Kudos to the store! #freeplugin =D) and they're finally here. We can soon work on the wedding favors. #excitedmuch

To spill some beans, I paid for the shoe orders I made online. Hehehe, I am so girly--and my spontaneous shopping days are soon over. (With that, I resolved to respect my future husband in the way I manage the finances. Hmmm, I must say, I'm a breed of a bargain-shopper and investment-shopper. From the mixture, I love it when papaps muse at me: "you make wise-buys!" Okay, enough for now. We'll talk about that in a different blog entry sometime later.) Nonetheless, I also promised myself to [indulge] if need be. So the purchase made a third of my day! =D

Along the way, Bem and I checked on the new opening of ukay-ukay stuff. I got a blazer! Haha. And I got Bem one, too--his prize for patiently tagging along. ;)

I grabbed a snack on the way home. (rice, adobong lechon, beef soup/broth and minatamis na saging = merienda noh?!)

Second "third" of my day.

Just after we got home, I had to sneak a power nap and rush the preps to attend Joverly's (eagerl) wedding at Insular Waterfront Hotel.

I had a great bonding time with AJ and Aivee (three generations of discipleship). I had the chance of inquiring the photobooth services since we also planned having one (and I have layout ideas already). So glad to sharpen my haggling skills and get it at a good price with the paper frame included (my first inquiries from other service provides cost much higher). Woohoo! Favored! Lagi nalang favored! Si Lord man gud bah! =D

Third third.


Soli Deo Gloria!

sweeter and stronger in time

It gets sweeter with time. I remember preaching about the wine at Reload. It symbolizes these three:

☞ the Blood of Jesus, covenant and joy.

☞ Covenant

☞ Joy

It’s a really nice idea to give away wine bottles as remembrance to these truths, right? I’m excited already. =D