Comet's come and gone

I rarely watch TV, I could go on for a week not getting a single peep. I would rather read books than watch shows especially super annoying pinoy "biritan" variety shows. So suffice to say I only watch TV when I get to hang out with Josh and sometimes when I watch my crime and detective programs. It was one of those cartoon marathons with my little bro that I chanced upon Avatar, The Last Air Bender series and got seriously hooked. Before I knew it, bought the DVD copy of the complete season series then book 2 then the final book three FIRE. I am amazed. I love it! I love the storyline and the graphics and the fight scenes. I just finished watching the final episode in sidereel courtesy of Tetel and Kuya EJ who are avatar addicts as well. Sometimes I get really surprised when I hear myself talking with Ate Hazel discussing Aang's progress on the same level of passion and excitement with my quest for the perfect wedding coordinator. I'm devastated it has ended at the same time really happy that I was able to finish the whole series. I want to be a real water bender myself.

Hay, I'm gonna miss you, Zuko.

Wishlist Item no. 1,099

I've been busy lately doing things and running around in my little world that I didn't have much time left to dilly-dally with my usual leisurely pursuits. So last night I was browsing around and I came upon these wonderful bags by a young Pinay designer named Cathy de Leon in her website: http://cathysbags.com/ and I must admit I am smitten. I love the fact that it's less pricey than other local designers, like Aranaz, but the quality is just as good. I also love the fact that its limited, and for an old-fashioned modista-loving girl, that's a big come-on for me. Since I love prints and colors and I'm currently purging a bit of it from my wardrobe and stocking on the basics, the temptation to be more outrageous with my accessories is just too much. After all, I need to have some outlet for my color cravings. Unlike my sisters (and yes, I am talking to you ate honey), I am not such a snob with labels and brands especially with bags. I believe when you fall in love, you fall in love, despite what the pricetag says. I am thinking of getting the "isabelle" for some obvious reasons. I'm also infatuated with clutch bags right now which is all the rage. I particularly love Rafe's metallics and the ever-snooty, impossibly expensive Celestina miniaudieres although I think I might just get a similar one at the SM balikbayan/filipiniana department, hehe.

Anyway, less than a month and I'll be back in Chicago and this time, I'm excited, too much actually mainly because of my niece. I'm also off to one of my life's biggest and most important hunts: my wedding dress. I still have no idea what designs and elements I want in my gown. But I'm comforted with the fact that the pursuit is just like finding your true love, when you know, you just know. =)

CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

My cutie-patootie baby niece Yanca-doodle! less than a month and i get to cuddle that little ball of fat.

wedding wisdom

I will never be critical of anyone's wedding ever. After all these planning, meeting, deciding, budgeting, worrying and stressing over, I'm more appreciative of all the brides who have been through the same thing.

So the next time you are just a guest of somebody's wedding, PLEASE BE GRACIOUS, don't mind too much the clashing motif colors or the crumpled table napkins and just be thankful that you were asked to celebrate and be a part of something very big in another person's life.

spa and sniffles

I was down with a flu for the last two days. It was my fault, I guess. I had a bright idea of getting a home-spa massage service with Papa and I guess the therapists carried the virus with them. I mean, I just recently realized, most of the people who avail of home-service massage are those who can't go to a spa because they are sick. Papa and I were the only ones who got sick and I got the worse bill between the two. I was so weak but my mind was racing a mile a minute with things I need to do. I've got a month and a half left before I leave for Chicago and I still need to do a bazillion things for the wedding. Lately, I've been busy with other things aside from wedding and school. I need to finish a few units and duties before I leave and that's enough to occupy a big chunk of my time. I'ts kind of odd when we are sick and can't do anything that's when we want to do everything.