A weekend full of love (in photos)

Overflowing weekend activities. I've got to meet friends, visit a church, date my hubby, grocery shopping and whatever things... >_< 

But I like the idea of getting busy and taking snaps of photos that I can share. ^_^

Here are some of them...

Saturday morning...

Off to Manila with hubby. 

I have a scheduled lunch meeting with the Labyrinth Garden girls for the new stocks and a photo shoot for the new campaign. But it's still early so I hanged out with hubby to his office. While he's working on a deadline, I busied myself taking photos. Their office is located on the 9th floor and the view was quite inviting. ♥

Too bad, though... I wasn't able to take photos during our lunch date at our friends house. We were busy chatting and laughing, that the original plan of the meeting was completely forgotten. I cooked for them and I'm happy that they liked my dish - Adobo. ♥ 

Before I left, my dear Kleng handed me a box. A gift, actually. *spazzz attack* 

A gift from my dear, Kleng... ♥

Thank you, my love!~ You are awesome! ILY! ♥

Hurrying over to hubby's office again... 

We still have to attend the late evening mass at the Sto. Niño De Tondo. The feast of the Holy Infant Jesus is every third Sunday of January. I visit the shrine every year on it's Feast day but this time, I know that there will be a lot of people visiting the shrine on the feast day itself. So, we decided to make it earlier. 

And again, I was right. 

There were less crowd. The mass was more solemn. And I can see the altar full of flowers this time. Last year, I didn't make it inside the church because of the huge number of attendees. 

Sto. Niño De Tondo Church

We didn't forget to visit the trail, right at the back of the church. The trail will lead you to the old statue of  the Holy Infant Jesus. 

This is the trail... Hubby leading the way... :)

The old statue of Sto. Niño, filled with flowers offered by the visitors.

If you'll visit the trail on the feast day, you won't be able to capture a close up shot of this statue. The place would be very crowded and the line is longer than you can imagine.

After the mass, hubby and I walked around the area... 

San Miguel Beer Street Party

We went to this annual street party sponsored by a huge beer company, somewhere along the streets of Zaragoza and Delpan. Many friends of ours live near where the party was held so we stayed for a while before heading for home. 

It felt good to re-visit the place where I grew up. 

Yes, I grew up in this place. And that could explain why I attend the yearly Feast. :) It is also a great time to reunite with old friends. 

The next day (Sunday), we stayed home with the kids and did some grocery shopping in the afternoon. To my surprise, hubby treated me to a whole body massage at Shinju. The best treat e-vaarr!~ Yay!~ ^_^

blurry 

And, this:

Dickies Eyewear ♥

We enjoyed the evening movie marathon, too while having a light booze. We've spotted Burlesque on HBO and I was like - YAY!~ ^_^ *rolls on the floor*

I love Cher's song!~ It was really inspiring...

~♥~

These simple treats and moments makes me feel really blessed. Sometimes people tell me how lucky I am and how they envy what I have. LOL. I find it funny. I only have a simple life. We also have problems, just like other humans.What makes my life special is not the material things that we have. WE TRY TO MAKE IT SPECIAL. Even in the smallest of things we find happiness, we feel blessed and we appreciate. As they say, life is too short. Why not enjoy each moment and say thanks for every blessing that comes along, tangible or intangible?

Happiness is always a choice. I chose to stay happy. :) And cool!~ Hahaha

Hope you all had a wonderful and blessed weekend!~ ♥

Lalalalalalalala means I love you...

I was invited by a friend of mine to attend a mini gathering at The Fort. It was business related so I couldn't say no. Still, I was a bit hesitant to take my hubby along. He doesn't enjoy seeing me being around with people only I know. It may sound a bit selfish. But I'm good with that. Sometimes, even if it's not good, you get used to it, right? Anyway, we ended up attending the meeting together and I promised him that I'd show him around. It's like a date! ♥ It's been a while since we did something like this. 

A very nice coffee shop within the Burgos Circle, BGC. The UCC Coffee.

Tea for me. Coffee for him. XD

After the business meeting, we went around for a walk. Sorry, I didn't take a lot of photos while we were there. I told you, I am not comfortable doing so. Maybe if have a DSLR, I would. xD I just don't like being stared at while I am taking photos of small things, my food or myself. I'm usually annoyed by this kind of attention. AND people wouldn't mind seeing someone taking snapshots using a DSLR! Can you see the difference? :/ 

We took the Electric Tricycle ride to get to the Market Market. It was fun!~ :)

This is how the Electric Tricycle looks like. 

He's a man of few words. But I can tell that he's delighted by what he saw during our walk. xD

Before heading home, he asked if we can have dinner. He's not hungry but he's craving for something. I just thought that I should really take advantage of the offer because as I've said, this seldom happens. 

It was a short, fun and sweet date. ♥ I know, a lot of new things were learned that day. I leaned how to persuade him to the things I'm inclined to do. While, I know, he learned how to appreciate me more. 

I wish, we could do this more often... ♥

Weekend

Two photos of what made the first two days of my weekend really special... 

yumyumyum!~ ♥

Hot chocolate topped with marshmallows = calories LOVE!~ 

I ordered a small cup while waiting for my daughter to finish her tennis lessons, last Friday night.

It was a yummy treat for me since I was out the whole day taking care of some important business matters, doing some errands, and checking with the laundry shop if my dresses were dry cleaned and ready for pick up. WTF! I paid so much for just two Lolita dresses! But, well... I guess it's worth it because my striped set is prone to fading. And I would really be disappointed if that happens. 

Then came Saturday... I attended my dear friend's opening of his new hair salon. He was so happy that I was there, helping him with the customers. And because he was really feeling generous and nice today, he gave me a free haircut! YES! A FREE HAIRCUT!~ *ohyess! Finally, my hair problems were gone (almost)!

I love my bangs! ^_^

Pardon my blurry photo, dear friends. ;) 

Well, so far, so good! ^_^ 

Now, it's Sunday morning and I feel the need to go to bed soon. And I'm still humming this song (though it really isn't a happy one):

"I've waited hours for this

I've made myself so sick

I wish I stayed asleep today

I never thought this day would end

I never thought tonight would ever be

this close to me..."

Been thinking about this song the whole day. Blame the weather! It's raining like crazy the entire day and until this very moment. If I wasn't too busy, I'd really love to stay in bed longer and sleep like a sloth.

This song just made me smile because I remember that this was a hit ages ago... I'm OLD! lmao/lol/wtf

 Anyway, I'm hoping that everyone's doing great. c",) 

Happy, hoppy weekend! xDDD

♥