We Are Family

May 21 - Parent’s Arrival & Surprise Guest

My mom and dad lives approx 464 kms away so they seldom pay us a visit. The last time they went here was my sister’s college graduation. They are running a store in the province that’s why they couldn’t arrive earlier.

A few months ago my dad asked me to reserve a seat for a surprise guest. Kahit anong pilit ko he wouldn’t tell who that is. He just told me to wait for the right time. Kaya sobrang happy ako this day kasi malalaman ko na kung sino.

They arrived around 8 am. I’m cooking danggit for breakfast. Finally, nalaman ko na kung sino yung surprise guest. It was none other than my tito who is residing in the US. He went home last year with his whole family. Due to the expenses it wasn’t possible for them to come back and attend our wedding. However, my tito was really keen on witnessing the event. I’m his eldest niece kaya gusto nya talagang umattend. Her wife seeing how unhappy he was, shed her savings to buy her husband an airline ticket to the Philippines. Ang sweet di ba? I was really surprised because hindi ko inexpect na makakapunta sha. That only proves how important we are to them. Thank you so much.

After breakfast, we went to Cecil’s shop for my mom’s first and final (i hope) fitting. We were there around 10 am. Galing talaga ni Cecil kasi ganda ng fit sa mama ko. He even made a brooch na magkakabit nung chiffon sa upper part ng dress. My mom loved her gown. Bagay na bagay sa kanya. Can’t wait till the wedding day. Haaaaay! Thanks Thanks Cecil.

They went to Glorietta after to shop for shoes and things for the wedding. I went shopping for honeymoon stuff as well. Shempre last shopping ko na to as single so I went a little bit overboard. hahaha! I know hindi naman pakikialaman ni Morning yung mga pagasta ko after the wedding pero nakakahiya pa rin. Morning is the type of person kasi na matipid and hindi basta basta bumibili. So kahiya naman kung gastos ako ng gastos. I bought pants, blouses, sunblock, lotion, at marami pang iba.

May 22 - Last Day as Single

We went to our Kingdom Hall to attend the meeting with our congregation. It was fun because a lot of them haven’t met my dad yet. We had fun introducing my parents to our congregation members.

We had lunch at home and after eating we started packing our things. We are going to spend the night at Westin. Maganda na yun para less hassle di ba at least maka-relax. Saka maliit lang yung apartment namin and due to the summer heat, uncomfortable sila mama.

By 2 pm I am done. My dad and I went to Westin to check in. Mom and my sisters left behind. Hindi pa kasi tapos yung avp na ginagawa ni sis. My other sister went to landmark to buy stands for our picture frames. Tumawag kasi si Clarice (coordinator) earlier and sabi nya hindi daw na turn over sa kanya yung mga easels. Sayang naman yung pictures that we’ve mounted to illustration boards. Then we remembered seeing those stands at Landmark. Buti na lang, tuloy pa rin ang plans.

Meanwhile we reached Westin. To my dismay the lobby was being renovated. That means goodbye lobby pictures. Waaaaaah! However, I refused to be stressed by these things. I promised to let go and that is what I will do. Do not burden myself with things beyond control. Cecil (designer) went to our room at around 3 pm. He set up the body form and my gown. It was really beautiful beyond imagination. I looooove Cecil. He also included accessories eventhough it is not in our contract. Ang usapan namin kasi gown repair lang. He even redecorated my boring hairpiece. Thank you so much Cecil. I highly recommend you to all the brides out there.

I went back at Makati for my 4 pm hair spa, body scrub and massage at Body Care. This is my 4th session and it never fails to relax my tense booty. I’ve got a favorite therapist Tina who knows how to provide quality service. I also look forward to this last session as I enjoy the sauna. I was done by 5:30 and practically dragged myself to get up. The treatment made me sleepy but I need to have my nails done. I went to Glorietta and had a mani-pedicure . My nails looked fabulous after. Sarap talagang magpa-beauty.

By 8 pm, I was at Westin again and the whole family went to Bluewave for dinner. This is the last dinner I’m having with the whole family as a single woman. We ate a Hao (i think). Shabu shabu style and na-enjoy ni Papa.

Morning called me just before when were are finished eating. He is asking for the avp cd. They are testing the projector and pc so he wants to see if the avp will run without any problems. We agreed to meet at Bluewave. Nung una ayaw nya kasi he doesn’t want to see me before the wedding. Arte talaga! hahaha. Buti na lang na-convince namin na i-meet na lang kami.

By 10pm we are back at our room. Kainis kasi wala na yung antok ko. I tried to sleep but it didn’t come easy. Ewan ko ba. Ganun ba lahat ng ikakasal? After 30 mins or so I manage to doze off. Pero ano ba naman! By 5 am gising na ako. I can’t sleep anymore and I can hear my dad’s snore. Siguro I’m subconciously excited and anxious to max. Then I got up to pray. Naalala ko kasi na the best time to pray is when you woke up early in the morning then hindi ka na makatulog ulit. So I tried. I prayed for guidance and God’s blessing on our union. I also thank Him for giving me a man to love for the rest of my life and being a part of their wonderful family. I also thanked Him for the loving family that I have. Dami pang iba. Then I felt an overwhelming peace and calmness. Nakatulog ako ulit.

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