We are getting married!

So, after reading most of the archives at w@w, I told Edil about Sta. Rita de Cascia in Philam. We decided to go there and take an ocular. Honestly, I decided this was it.

January 29, 2004 Saturday:
I went there alone since Edil needed to be at work (and mind you, it was his birthday that day), and fortunately, there was a wedding going on. I liked the feel of the place, very green, very intimate but it was my impression that baka mainit kasi walang aircon. Hopefully, June would not be so hot.

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish
Philam Homes, Quezon City
9298280 (c/o Cecile)
The flower arrangements were nice, good sound system, I havent been able to hear the choir though. We need to talk to Cecile so we can go there when there is a wedding going on so we can check (again.)

The Hall was not quite I expected though. I need to see it made up so I can plan our own set up for the place.

The Social Hall
Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish** Photos courtesy Len, a co-w@wie.

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Happy 26th, my Love.
Easy on the beer. You might not get to enjoy your present I love you.
By now, I'm certain you know that already.
If not, tatadyakan kita! Hehehe.
Wuvyu DeeDee.

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There is always a first time for everything. And just when I thought there is nothing really worth blogging about, life gives me an event so comically hilarious.

Mayabang akong tao. In a sense na kahit ako ay nakatira sa lugar na kakumpetensya ng Tondo sa gulo at dami ng siga, ay hindi pa, kailan pa man, ako nagagago. In short, hindi pa ako nasnasnatch-an, holdap, hipo, atbp. Aba, never. Magaling akong tao. Maingat. Id rather take a cab and spend thrice the fare of going home, or wear my oldest shirt and dont bother taking a bath when going to Quiapo, than to encounter the famous people Recto, Quiapo, and Dimasalang are known for ~ snatchers and robbers.

Kaso lang, siguro sabi ng tadhana, tumatanda na ako. Wala akong makukuwento sa mga apo ko tungkol sa encounter sa mga hoodlum. So, binigyan nya ako.

I got robbed on my way to work last Tuesday.
To think that I haven't taken the jeep in a month since my shift starts at 6AM. I get up at 5AM and dash out of the house at 5:30. Going to Makati takes 15 mins via Nagtahan so I go taxi.

I woke up at 4AM, happy to have the chance to commute going to work (When my shift started at 6:30AM, commuting at 5:30AM is safe. Ang dami ng tao sa kalye.) So I go take a jeep at 5AM, with my wet hair.

10 minutes into the jeepney ride, a man in his fifties said “Ma, para” and held on to my bag na parang kanya. Ako naman, parang tanga, tumingin sa kamay nya at sasabihin dapat na “Manong, ung kamay nyo” kasi cream yung bag ko no, canvass, madudumihan (ang arte no?!). Ayun, sabi nya “Miss, akin na bag mo.” Aba, natameme na ako! I struggled and was about to kick his groin, pero naglabas sya ng panaksak na may kalawang so I let him go. My tetanus vaccinces are not updated. But I screamed at him, “MAAAANNNNNOOOOONG!” when he ran. I was about to tell him, “150 pesos lang laman ng wallet ko! Tangina ka!” The contents were priceless though, all my cards were there, my planner (I still cry everytime I think about all the details that were lost there, the Manong, Id like to think, doesnt know how to read English), and pictures of Matthew last New Year. The bag, the wallet, the phone were all less than a month old with me. The bag and the wallet splurges from me for passing the board, the phone a gift from Edil. Nanggigil pa din ako.

What added to my panggigigil, wass that, it was such a hassle calling in and requesting a replacement for all the cards I've lost. Gagastos pa ako ng mahigit 2K para lang ipareplace lahat ng ID na nawala. Eto pa, I called customer service of this certain bank to have my ATM blocked. Sabi 7.30AM pa daw open nila. Aba! I call 7.30, down ang system. Susmio. So, when Mr. Messenger of XX credit card arrived at my house to give my replacement card and asked for an ID, I snapped. “Manong, wala akong ID eh. Nanakaw lahat.” “Kahit ano na lang po, Madam. Kailangan po eh.” “Kahit luma?” “Opo”. I gave him my High School ID. Potah.

Oh well, karma kicks in to good people.
I just hope that manong isnt obsessing about my picture yet. Hehehe.
Since, I was malas this week; next week, Im going to get lucky.
You guys just wait.

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A work a four year old. MY four year old, for that matter. So, me being a supportive Mum (he calls me that now ever since his Aussie cousins came over for a vist last December), needs to be patient with all the clutter he has been doing all over my Mum's house

Ako daw to c”,)

He has his own “art table”, a complete set of art papers and all mediums ~ clay, crayons, pencils, colored pens, watercolor and all else. I'm bleeding because I need to refresh his stack every few days. But Im one stage mommy, you know? I “clay” with him, finger paint with him and cut papers with him.

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Because I need Flattery.

20 Questions to a Better Relationship

eXpressive: 8/10
Practical: 6/10
Physical: 2/10 (I need to work on this!)
Giver: 6/10

You are a XPIG–Expressive Practical Intellectual Giver. This makes you a Catch.

You are a magazine-cover, matinee idol dreamboat. Parents love you and want to set you up with their kids. However, first dates are tough because it takes time for your qualities to come out.

You are generous and kind. You think first and act later. You are cool in a conflict, but your practical side means if your partner throws out emotional appeals (”why can't we do what I want for a change?”) they will grate on your nerves, even when the conflict is resolved.

You're a romantic. You enjoy the thrill of the hunt, and you don't just fall into bed with anyone. You pay close attention to your significant other's needs, and this makes you an excellent lover and partner. The problem is that your friends and lovers may find it so easy to express things to *you* that they lose sight of whether you feel as comfortable with *them*! This doesn't necessarily make you feel under-appreciated — you're too well-adjusted and self-aware for that — but you may feel restless. Thus you seek adventure in your life outside the relationship to prove and actualize yourself.

Of all the types, you would make the best parent.

You are coiffed.

Didja see “Big Fish”? 'Cause you're like Ewan MacGregor in “Big Fish.” Note to self: Watch Big Fish. You have it on DVD already.

Of the 181553 people who have taken this quiz, 9.3 % are this type.

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Of all the dates we celebrate (countless) anniversaries or simply dates which were memorable, nothing would ever compare this night, simply because, you have proved to me that what we have, can stand everything. We may fall in love with other people, get blinded by rage and hate, but still be connected. Still be in love.

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I haven't been out. I was just…out. Ha. Does that mean anything to you?

Now, since I dont want to babble on what seems to be the first real entry for the year,
1) I have been involved in planning a wedding. Not necessarily for MY wedding, but you can call it that. What was just depressing is that I AM PRESSURING MYSELF (and Edil) to finish it this year para tapos na. Sometimes I can be too hard on myself. I like myself organized I consider myself boring already. For example, why the hell would I want to get married this year when I can do it the next right? Simple. I have a timeframe: I go take the CGFNS (a foreign test for nurses) on July or November, quit my call girl duties by May or April (which would give me time to review AND get wed), and get married May or June (I'd personally prefer getting married on June 3 because that was when I got civilly married last year.) Why not later than that? Matthew is starting school this June and I would like him to be enrolled in a school near Edil's house (where we will be staying when we settle down). And getting married after June will mean enrolling him to a school near place and having more problems on where Edil will stay at OUR PLACE. FYI: Edil and I are not living together. Call our families freaks, but that is just how we are built. Of course, this is not all about organized, perfectionist ME. Im dying to live with Edil. 6 years of being together and 4 years of having a kid, go figure. The thing is: You've got to know OUR family. An intimate wedding means inviting 100+ guests, first degree relatives only. And that doesnt count the TRUE friends we have had since we were 15 and just making pa-cute with each other. HAAAAAAAY! Ang hirap ng walang pera sa mundo, ambot. Boosit. So next week, we are going to scout churches and nearby places to have the event that follows after the wedding.

You want to know my dream wedding?
It has less than a hundred people on it, somewhere out of town, with all my family crying out of happiness FOR ME AND EDIL.

And the deal is: My relatives are so high into getting me out of the country this year lest I get married. I dunno why the hell they think Id still change my mind when I go there and yes, I am amused by their “eagerness” to help my dreams come true. But hey, this is my life. And the only dream I have had for the past two years was to be finally wed and wear that fucking white gown I still havent visualized. Yes, people, I have it all figured out. The colors, the set up, the invites, the give-aways, but no gown for moi. Shiet.

2) Which brings us to my another gulo situation:
Since I have passed the board exams, I have been in limbo, meaning, aside from making papicture for my graduation picture, I have not done absolutely important to do something to get my ass off this call center industry. I am having thoughts about getting the Phil. Heart Center because they have a 2-year legally binding contract (hell, almost all hospitals have that now.) and I dont want to make pahiya my aunt who is going to refer me there once I make takas (hahaha, do you actually notice I'm being maarte?) Yak. Anyhow, my options are endless. Since I'm also a registered medical technologist (RMT), I can be petitioned by my aunt who lives in Cali and owns a lab to work there and from there, just take the NCLEX. OR I stay here, with my call girl duties, and review and study and attend seminars and training and be with edil. My school is offering me a teaching job, but I honestly think I would not be able to learn anything Ive learned, because I have not learned at all. Tangina.

In the meantime, for purposes of keeping up with “organized timeframe”, Im making asikaso the CGNFS application packet I have downloaded online (BTW, once I resign here, Im gonna miss the Internet. Seriously, I will be crippled. I pay bills here, use it as a directory and have joined as many egroups as I can to make me knowledgeable about weddings and applying overseas. I havent gone to any bridal fairs but I have dozens of portfolios of wedding packages of every supplier. Geesh. The government agencies are keeping up with the times, thank God. I can check premiums I have made thru the SSS and even request a birth certificate online…which brings me…)

3) I have been having the most enjoyable time of my life going to three government agencies lately: NSO, SSS and the beloved fucking PRC. Since Matthew needs to be legitimized and my marriage 8 months ago STILL has not shown up on the NATIONAL STATISTICS of the WHOLE PILIPINAS, I needed to go to the hellhole of what is called NSO. It robbed me a few pesos short of 500, pero OK na din. SSS was a breeze, as compared to the horror stories I have been hearing. PRC knocked me dead. Since I was practical enough to apply for a license as well request for a change of name (to reflect my married name), I was there for 7 hours, having every fucking document, notarized, metered and what have you. I spent 2,300 pesos just to have the letters RMT and RN appended to my name. They told me I was pretty though. It still cost me. Bulok talaga. And it's supposed to be the agency for professionals! Buti na lang civilized mga tao, or else. They dont even have AIRCON!!!!!!!! I was roasting like a pig.

4) Since Im confused and depressed and my mind is trying to process every single oppurtunity I can, I go DVD marathon on nights Matthew is sleeping. And eating chocolates and ice cream and not going to the gym.

So if ever I get married 40 lbs. still overweight, nobody is to be blamed but me.

Btw, it was the first year of being back with Edil yesterday. We celebrated it by talking on the phone for an hour since we have no chance of being together because of werk. Bummer. He is turning 26 this Saturday, and Im cooking up sumthing I have never done in the 10 years I have known and love him, which actually keeps me busy too. No, Im not going to strip. I already did that (yeah, right!). I also had him chained to a bedpost. Figure our if Im lying.

I missed posting.
15 minutes, and I realize Ive been just too neurotic.
Sorry for the long update

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I wish I knew.

Real update coming very soon.

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Matthew talked back at me and I slapped his mouth.
With my big hand.
And his nose bled.

We had a huge fight.
I have turned into a selfish, uncompromising, stubborn monster.
And he…He was trying not let our past affect him, but obviously, it still does.

And so I got stung by all the sumbat.
And hurt his ego.

Shit.

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1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Hmmm..this is the nth time I've graduated, second time I've passed a board examination, (naks, yabang! hehe)..I guess get married? (wow, what an achievement no? haha.)

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Partially. Out of the three credit cards I have maxxed out, I managed to close one and cut down to half the other. Goodluck na lang sa isa. Pero I'm more financially stable.
I will try to fix my life ~ as I've always wanted since I had Matthew It would always be a work in progress
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Oh! Lots! There was Liza in May, Wilma in July, Carlota in December and Cynthia who gave birth a few days ago.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not really. FPJ died. My cousin, Zack, is related to him. My Uncle Tito is married to his sister, Jennifer (who used to be married to Lou Salvador Jr.) and I'm close to his other sister, Tita Beth Poe. I haven't seen him, but seeing his relative's grief..And you know what? They were really supposed to come home (all of them) for a grand reunion this Christmas ~ to boost his morale when he lost. Tapos they come home for something worse. I didn't want to talk about it since I'm not even remotely related to him, but, Zack talked about his Uncle Ronnie and I just saw Tita Beth and I was affected in a way. He was a good man, not just the type who can run the country.

5. What countries did you visit?
WALA! I hope to go back to the States in two years, and this time, stay for good (hopefully).

6. What would you like to have in 2004 that you lacked in 2004?
Have? Techno Gadgets. But peace of mind and final closure would be a big lack. As I've said, I'm getting there.

7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
January 22, 2004 beats everything even the mockery of Civil Wedding or my achievements in school.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Being able to finish Nursing school while working full time and still landing in the Top 20 of the graduating class.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not losing weight. ARRRRGH!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Fortunately, wala naman.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
2004 was my “Get Financially Stable” Year. I was in a fiscal crisis, like the Philippine economy. Hehe.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Me, of course. (LJ ko to eh! :P)

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Those rebels in Russia taking hostage of school children and killing more than 300.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Paying off debts.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My anti-climactic Civil Wedding. I still don't have a ring to have proof of it but I'm bearing his name now.

16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
If I Ain't Got You by Alicia. 'Nuff Said.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer but I'm not buried in debts which is way better.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Really tried to get back in shape.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Indulge in chocolates and frappucinos.

20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Hopefully not at work again. I did that already in 2004 and that was the most depressing Christmas ever.

22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
I found love again. c”,)

23. How many one-night stands?
Nada
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Extra Challenge, Mulawin, Starstruck, Forever in my Heart (KAPUSO!) HAHAHAHA!

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
None.

26. What was the best book you read?
My savior! Lippincott Review Series! (Nerd-o!) I plead you, recommend me books to read! I have so much time in my hands! Naks!

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Joss Stone.

28. What did you want and got?
I wanted a family and I got one!

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Ay, I'm not a film buff.

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 23, and I spent it at home sleeping.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Getting back into shape, then having my dream Church wedding
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Very very same Aggie. Hahahaha.

34. What kept you sane?
Matthew. Always.

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Brad Pitt's butt.

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Bush winning the US elections (again).

37. Who did you miss?
Sometimes, H.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
I haven't met new friends personally. I hope to meet Tino though ;). And you.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
No pain, no gain.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I keep on
Fallin'
In and out of love with you
I never loved someone
The way that I love you

2004 was way better than 2003, with Edil in my life (again), finally finishing school, passing the board, having a very honest-to-goodness light but good-paying job (with free T1 Internet access), and Matthew doing good in school and being healthy all-year round.

2005 will be my year (the Year of the Rooster!) and I can just sense it would bring so much promise! For starters, Edil and I are planning to have our Church wedding in April, May or June so we can finally move in together in one house (yes, people, I'm married and I don't sleep with my husband!) and I'm looking forward to a nursing career in one of the specialist hospitals in the country. The whole Austriaco clan will be home this March for my cousin Ryan's wedding (hopefully, we can squeeze my wedding too) and the cousins would be really complete for the first time in 15 years. Matthew will be enrolling in an Art class and Swimming class this summer and if I can get him assessed, start in Kumon as well (sayang ang genes, hehehe). And if my wedding pushes through, I can finally go to Cebu again. Heh. I've always loved its beaches.

Here's to the Year of the Cock!

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