February, 2008

KARB WedPrep #1

February 4, 2008 * Comments(0)

Me-ann: Reeee, I’m sooooo happy for you and Kris!

Ria: Thanks, Me-ann.

Me-ann: So when is it gonna be?  Are you planning na?

Ria: Still thinking about it.  I just want a simple wedding though.

Me-ann: With Kris, you can never have a simple ’simple wedding.’

Rex in the background: Ay oo. Mahirap yan!

Ria: bye-bye :o)

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A lot of people have been asking about our wedding plans already.  The pressure is turning a notch higher because many say we are kinda delayed in the planning department if we want a wedding sometime October of this year.

If things are normal in our respective families; if we are just talking of ordinary Metro Manila wedding; if we are talking of a few people…trust me, I would have been planning to my maximum O.C.-capacity!  However, there are matters beyond my control and there are certain ‘diplomatic’ standards in handling things with some people in our lives.  So, for now, I can only just jot down personal ideas.

Some say, “don’t mind other people…it is your wedding.”  To which I counter, is it, really?  Like, can I get away not inviting certain people…and not earn their ire?  Can I get away not putting this and/or that person in the entourage…without sowing animosity with relatives?  Can I insist on small venues…and not be problematic about crowds?  Will other people really understand?

I am sure, these problems have been encountered many times in the past.  Pero, a big worry for me is, I got no immediate family to cover my back. I have no one from my side to bargain along with me/to back me up in my plans.  Then, my part of the finances in this wedding is solely mine…so if some matters/people insist on doing certain things/way, how can I accommodate?  In addition, most of my relatives and some my close friends will be abroad — it’s quite sad that they’re not gonna be with me on such a hectic day.

Again, the line, “don’t mind other people…it is your wedding.” 

But, again, I retort, is it really? Can it truly be? Will it actually be?

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February 4, 2008 * Comments(0)

Kris has been attending an alumni softball league (Titans) the past two Sundays.  Richard Gomez and Gary Estrada are amongst the players in the group.

While playing, some people near the baseball diamond noticed the two.  Ayun, they started shouting na, “Richard, ang gwapo mo!”  “Idol, pa-picture naman.” And so on.

Took much of me to restrain myself from shouting, “Kris, pa-picture!!! Idol ka; ang galing-galing mo sa Rosa Mistika/Puso sa Puso!!!”  Ahahahahahaha :o)

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February 3, 2008 * Comments(0)

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February 3, 2008 * Comments(0)

"Miss, huwag mo nang-i-plastic yan."

Since the holiday shopping season, I’ve uImg_2647 sed this line more often than I did the past years.  Just my little way of helping the environment — use less plastic bags, recycle old plastic bags, or just bring/use reusable bags whenever possible. 

I carry along a foldable ‘katcha’ bag all the time in my main bag and just use so everytime i pick up small items from the grocery and other stores/shops (a gift from my laundrymat. see photo).  Though a bit pricey, I got a rustan’s shopping bag na rin which I use in different grocery stores/shops for big purchases din (since it is quite bulky, pre-planned usage ko lang nagagamit as I cannot keep so in my bag all the time).  I saw National Bookstore has reusable bags na rin (I kinda don’t like the design kaya I just use my own ‘katcha’ when buying something there).

I hope you guys are practicing the same; if not, I highly encourage you to start the practice. 

The degradation of our environment is quite alarming na talaga kasi…

THE BLUE POST 2-9 February 2008

February 3, 2008 * Comments(0)

THE BLUE POST
Week of 2-9 February 2008

Monday, February 4, is Ateneo de Manila University President’s Day. There will be no classes on all levels and all offices will be closed.

Jesuit Vocation Seminar
An invitation to male college students and young professionals
Sunday, February 10, 8:00am-5:00pm
2/F CLC Building, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Campus
For more information, contact any member of the Society of Jesus vocation promotions team at (63-2) 426-6101, 0917-JESUITS or sjvocations@jesuits.ph

OnFire Weekend Retreat
A three-day, live-in, interactive retreat for young professionals facilitated by Fr. Teodulo P. Gonzales, SJ
Friday-Sunday, February 15-17
The Karis, St. Michael Road, Iruhin, Tagaytay City
Fee: P3,000 (inclusive of food, board and lodging)
For reservations, contact Pam at (0918) 948-8771 or Kenny at (0915) 689-3366
Reservation and payment deadline: Monday, February 11

Coming Home: A one-day recollection for young alumni
For a group of 30-50 alumni who graduated within the last 10 years (Classes 1998-2007)
Holy Wednesday, March 19
Spirituality Center, Ateneo de Manila High School (tentative)
For inquiries, contact Mr. Jun Dalandan, Director for Alumni Relations, by email at rdalandan@ateneo.edu or alumni@admu.edu.ph or by phone at (63-2) 426-6001 local 4096 or 426-0221
Young alumni groups which are already organized may contact Mr. Jun Dalandan for assistance in organizing their own recollection

Individually Guided Holy Week Retreat
Based on Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises
Wednesday-Sunday, March 19-23
Two venues: Sacred Heart Novitiate, Jesuit Retreat House and Seminar Center, Novaliches, Quezon City and San Jose Seminary, Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights Campus
Click here for complete program details, fees and how to register
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 27
Offered by the Center for Ignatian Spirituality Philippines

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