So That You Won’t Leave Me…

These were the words that my husband said 3 nights ago…

So that you won’t leave me….

Of course, it tickled my heart hihihihi!

How did that conversation go? Hmmmm, I told him what was playing on my mind… Just because some of my friends have come from a broken family, it gave me a thought that married life does not promise anything, that who knows one day, I might find myself in their shoes, or worst it could be me facing the struggles of a broken marriage.

Out of the blue I told him “if in case, the time will come that we don’t agree to anything anymore and decide that we should just part ways, please just give me Deye and I won’t ask anything from you“.

He looked at me, smiled and said “no way!”.

“You can remarry if you want, I promise I won’t object, and if you remarry then you can have another Deye, your carbon copy - just like her, if that’s what you want“, I added.

But he still said “no” and this time he was serious…

I asked him in an irritating voice “why?“

So that you won’t leave me….

Hihihihi! O di ba kilig? ;-)

Wedding Favors

Wedding favor was just one of the things I was particular with when we started with our wedding plans 4 years ago. I wanted it personalized, unique and usable. The kind of favor that our guests would love to have.

But since both of us are in the Gulf, I found it hard to accomplish this, that I even had to ask my mom about it. Because of the limited items here in the Gulf, we ended up buying candle holders and put stickers onto each item to make it personalized.

When my sister in law broke the news that she’s getting married next year, I told her to start finding giveaways for their wedding and I gave her this link Truly Wedding Favors . They have cute and personalized stuff.

Last week she contacted me regarding the same thing and asked for my opinion.

I gave her my choices then:

• Tea Light Candles
• Wine Charms
• Luminous Love Candle
• Great Fortune Cookie

Among the above, I choose Great Fortune Cookie as my first choice. It would give excitement to each and everyone and they would look forward to reading the fortune that’s destined to them.

A Life Of Fighting

Tears rolled down on my cheeks as I watched Wowowee’s tribute to soldiers last night. There were around 400 soldiers in the studio who in the beginning of the show grinned, giggled and laughed as they saw Angel Locsin posed with them. Many of them even happily participated in the Yugyog segment.

But as soon as Willie Revillame welcomed and asked the Willie of Fortune contestants on what actually happened to their loved ones and how they faced and accepted the news, the atmosphere in the studio changed. It has become emotional….

Almost everyone wept a tear especially (including me) when Susanita sung her own version of Eva Eugenio’s song - Ano Ang Gagawin Kung Wala Ka na dedicated to her 25 year old son who was killed in Basilan. I wish I was able to note down the lyrics - but my emotions did not allow me to grab a pen and paper at that very sensitive moment. It was a very emotional and touching piece that shows the importance of a mother and child bond.

Another participant touched my heart when she said that they just got married last May, and were only able to spend their married life together for 5 days. After 5 days, her husband had to go back to Basilan for his mission. The night before he was killed, he requested his wife to keep on texting messages with him. She didn’t realize that those messages will be the last.

She handed over a black t-shirt to Willie as a token that reads:

We follow a lonely road
One of valor
One of sacrifice
We are your Marines
You may pay us with your taxes
But we repay you with our lives

A LIFE OF FIGHTING…

My heart goes out to them….

A Love Story Unfolds With 3 Dramatic Stars

“A Love Story” is a riveting story about a man, a woman and the wife who comes between them.

When I first saw the trailer on TV, I told myself “gusto ko itong panoorin“. I couldn’t remember exactly how it was said, but it was something like “when does a wife become a mistress?” and vice versa…

O di ba intro pa lang interesting na hahaha!

But I’m confused. Who is the wife and who is the mistress? Is it Maricel or Angelika? If you look at the other movie poster here, parang si Angelika ang wife coz Aga and Maricel look very happy together. Let’s admit it, once marriage is invaded by another person, that other person over rules the relationship. And worst, mas sila ang nagmumukhang mag-asawa, di ba?

I really want to see this movie. I’m glad they have a worldwide screening and Bahrain is one of those - this weekend. I just hope I’ll get to watch it (as if I can), otherwise for sure it’ll be on pirated DVDs hehehe!

A Woman Is Happy When…

A woman is happy when…

• she gets herself a Louis Vuitton bag.
  
• she gets to wear a wedding gown designed and made by Monique Lhuillier on her big day.
• she gets to maintain her figure after giving birth to 3 or more children.

However, it’s not just the material things that make a woman happy that make a woman the most happiest person in the world. There’s more to it and it’s priceless…

A child of her own.

Two weeks ago, I’d mentioned that God had finally granted my cousin’s wish. After a looooooooooooooong wait, she’s going to be a mother soon.

Two days ago, I received a text message from Anna - a friend who just gave birth to a baby girl. I call it a miracle. Before even getting married, she knew that there was a problem. That didn’t change her mind. She did what she had to do. She got married to the man she never knew would come along. God is really good. All they had to do was believe that one day, they’d be called “parents“. After 9 months of believing, she’s finally here…. Jersey Lee….

That same day, few minutes after I got her message, my cellphone was again beeping. I thought it was just an update. It was another message from another friend who got married few months after me. Another good news! She’s finally expecting. She’s now almost on her second trimester.

Oh wait! Let me add to it : A woman is happy when her friends are happy and blessed with what they had longed and wished for…

Best Nights

I was tagged by Cheche of Frechie’s World. Let me recall the 5 best nights I had in my life, hmmmmm….

1. November 4, 2004 - My Wedding Night. The same night when I became Derrick’s official wife. It was a blast. We had fun at the wedding reception. Close friends and families were present and celebrated with us. The party got over at almost 3am. And then…….. oh you know that! Hahaha!

2. May 21, 2005 - The night I saw two strips coming. It wasn’t planned! I didn’t even realized I was already 10 days late. It was my friend who reminded and asked me if I got it on time that month. Then I remembered! I bought the test kit. I was supposed to check it the next day but I couldn’t wait any longer, so I did that same night. That was it! I got two lines… The next day I called the hospital and scheduled myself for another check-up.

3. May 23, 2005 - Sleepless night. Not that I was bothered. I was soooooooo happy because I was going to be a mother - soon!

4. January 22, 2006 - It was the first time I stayed in the hospital over night. Though I was in pain, it didn’t matter at all…

5. January 23, 2006 - The night when I became a mother, officially. Need I say more? If you’re a mother, you would know….

I’m tagging Khristine, Rach and Yen.

For Better, For Worse

Do you solemnly take ______ to be your husband/wife - to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy state of matrimony? Will you love each, comfort, honor and keep each other, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse…..

Are these lines sound familiar to you? Even if you’re not married yet, I’m sure they are.

But did you ever wonder how many among those married couples kept the promise they made that they will love, honor and keep each other for better, for worse? And how many really meant the words “I do” on their wedding day?

Honestly, I don’t know…..

I know couples who were officially married for 364 days only, or maybe less. You’ve read it right, 364. Sad but true, it really happened. They didn’t make it to their supposed-to-be first wedding anniversary. And when these people are close to your heart, the tendency that you get affected is very much possible.

So where’s the promise gone? Trashed? And why the hell did they say “I do” when it’s not meant and done. Don’t they know that marriage is all but full of ups and downs? And when a relationship is on its down, you just don’t give up. Making up comes naturally - that’s the time when the relationship gets more healthier.

I understand. Some relationship gets even worst after hundreds of trying to work it out. But the thing is at least you’ve both tried.

I’m talking about those who did not even try, those who just gave up… I wish they’d recall the promise that they had made. I wish to keep them back together, if not, at least respect each other.

Btw, this post has nothing to do with my marriage. Just thought of blogging it! As I’ve already said in my profile, to this date, I am still happily married.

Eight Years And Counting

In another three months , we will be celebrating our 3rd Wedding Anniversary. A month after that, will be our 8th year TWOgetherness. Can you believe that? After all the issues and problems that we had gone through, our relationship is still as strong as how we want it to be.

I remember relating to Shania Twains’ hit song You’re Still The One. And my fave lines were:

Looks like we made it
Look how far we’ve come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we’d get there someday

Bridge:
They said, “I bet they’ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together still going strong

Ain’t nothin’ better
We beat the odds together
I’m glad we didn’t listen
Look at what we would be missin’

Yes, I’m glad we didn’t listen… otherwise there would be no Deye around who makes us giggle and colors our life together.

Btw, belat to those who said “I bet they’ll never make it” bwahahahaha!!!!