ocean's 11

Tagged by Farah of Changing Lanes Blog. Thanks girl, really had fun! Aliw doing this. :)

Name 11 people you can think of right off the top of your head. Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 11 people. This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first.. No cheating.

1. Sam. (I can hear her screaming at the background now!)
2. Kaye. (just texted her, party planning for her housewarming cum birthday this coming April)
3. Hubby. (I wonder if he'll eat dinner here.)
4. Tito Willy. (he got my email kaya re: perfume order?)
5. Ricelle. (miss our chika moments, texted me earlier she went back to work na!)
6. Beng. (went shopping with her during lunchtime)
7. Ico (seated next to me, busy downloading music from limewire)
8. Lhotte. (miss my sister. I wonder if she's at work now)
9. Jane. (just saw her email messages re: MBAP meeting)
10. Farah. (tagged me with this)
11. Lani. (she didn't text me back! hmmm...need to call her later re: april bday party)

Now, it's time to answer the following questions:

HOW DID YOU MEET #4? Through hubby. Hubby's (and everybody in the family) favorite uncle. Very generous and selfless. Love you Tito Willy. I miss you.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITHOUT # 6? I don't know who will handle her Corporate accounts! I'll be defintely doomed. Hahaha!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF #2 AND # 6 WERE GOING OUT? Hmmm..possible but definitely ultimate tsismis and shopping spree ito! lol.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF #5 CONFESSED HE/SHE LOVES YOU ? Surprised! Not sure if she'll say that..too mushy!! hahaha!

WHOS #10'S BEST FRIEND? Naku,don't know. Blogging friends pa lang kami. Di pa ganoon ka-close.Hahaha!

HAVE YOU EVER EATEN AROUND #1? Yes, yes!

DO YOU MISS #2? Yes. She's busy with house preps and baby number 4.

WHO IS #11 DATING? Her husband, Wee.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF #3? My world. My love, my life and my everything! :)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF #9? SHOPPING!!! LV BAGS!! Seriously, good Mom to Sophia and wonderful wife to Jon.

WHAT WOULD U DO IF #4 AND #7 WERE DATING? Hahahah! Very impossible! Mag-lolo na sila. Hahaha!

WHO DOES #2 LIKE? Of course her husband Jeje only.

WOULD YOU MARRY #8? Nope. She's my sister!!

DO YOU LOVE #10? Hahahha... too early to tell pa! Love her shopping and mommy kwentos! :)

EVER SLEPT IN THE SAME ROOM AS ANY OF THE NUMBERS? Most of them, except no. 9 (jane) and 10 (farah).

I am tagging Jane (sorry, nadamay ka dito! lol.), Jody and Tet.

Holy Week Celebration

How was your holy week celebration? Ours, was kinda full. Observed the traditional holy week practice with Mike's family, enjoyed the long weekend and spent quality bonding moments with Kuya Ico and Sam. Truly a relaxing and rejuvenating break.

Maundy Thursday: Visita Iglesia
Eversince Mike and I became a couple, we promised that we will observe the Visita Iglesia to do the traditional Stations of the Cross. No new church visit this year. But we opted to visit mostly Pasig churches due to its proximity: St. Anthony inside Greenwoods, Old Pasig Church, Montefalco Parish along C. Raymundo and Sta. Rosa de Lima. Then went to our fave Quezon City churches: Sta. Clara in Katipunan, Sta Maria Della Strada and Christ the King as our last stop.

We started quite late about past 6pm and finished the Stations of the Cross around 10pm. Sam was tired the entire trip but I am one happy mom... the bratinella was very cooperative and even prayed with us during the enitre Stations of the Cross. Big girl na talaga! :)

Good Friday: Procession at Palatiw

My MIL ensured that the Bunas-Soriano clan will jointly observe the Holy Week celebration by sponsoring one saint/float every Good Friday. The assigned float (San Juan Bautista) was completely adorned with flowers bought from Dangwa the day before. As our share, we were in-charge of the personalized shirts worn by the procession followers and prepared simple dinner for them. This has been our "panata" or devotion every Lent. It was a very tiring day for us. Aside from being busy preparing food for over 70 pax, we joined the procession too! Btw, was proud with the little girl. She enjoyed walking and smiling at people. She was able to complete half of the procession trip not being carried by yaya or me.

Black Saturday: Life's a Picnic at Heritage Park

Celebrated this day with a trip to Hertiage Park to visit my Dad. It was my Dad's 2nd Death Anniversary last March 13 and I failed to visit him due to my scheduled legal interview at QC Registry of Deeds.

Anyway to make up for it, celebrated the entire Black Saturday afternoon with a picnic at Papa's grave. We enjoyed this outdoor treat so much. Very relaxing and tipid bonding moments with the family. Highly recommended. We simply ordered pizza and chicken from Shakey's, grabbed some chips and soda...and presto, picnic perfect on a lazy Saturday afternoon! Btw, Ico and Mike had a grand time playing catch/throw football while Sam enjoyed riding her bike.

Easter Sunday: Blessing of the Car

Finally, had the car blessed at Christ the King before attending the Easter mass celebration. Weee..pwede na i-break in for long-drive yun car! lol. :)

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a basketfull of love, peace, blessings and joy!!
Happy, happy Easter !!!

The World is Mine.

Those who own the world see it differently. What most consider conventional contradictions, they see as a seamless fusion. Bold yet refined. Rugged yet stylish. Brimming with power, yet safe as home. A symbol of strength, yet a vision of beauty. Teeming with cutting-edge technology, yet interfaces effortlessly with its master. A luxury SUV unlike any other - the new Toyota Fortuner.

Very nice caption ... it gives you sense of power and control. Makes you proud and fortunate (kaya nga fortuner brand name nya, bwahahaha!) of owning one. And we are happy to say, we are now proud parents of this car. The dream of owning big, family SUV car ... finally a dream come true!

The car was released today at 240pm from Toyota, Ortigas. Since hubby was needed back at his office, he allowed (and trusted!) me to drive the car from the casa to our house. As in alone ha!! It was my first time to drive SUV...as in ever, in my entire life!! Hence despite the cold aircon of the car, my palms and feet were sweaty! As in praning the entire drive! Naka-hazard pa ako nyan on my way home! lol.

Look at our pictures below, di naman kami mukhang excited sa casa kanina noh?!?!

Our new baby arrived safely at half past three. Fits just perfect inside our garage. Real beauty!

No travel plans yet for "break-in" this Lenten Season. Probably next weekend na lang...if di na traffic! :)

So ... no more bags, watch, shoes and shopping galore for me for the next couple of years. Less starbucks coffee, extravagant travel plans and expensive dining na rin siguro! Hahaha! With the new baby, need to be a responsible parent, you know! Ako taya paying the monthly dues for this car...kaya, the world is really mine! nyahahaha!

I hope we really made the right choice ... well, I believe it was really a good decision.

something big is coming...

The past two weeks can be described as hell-week for hubby and me. Nope, it is not about the family or work-related concerns... but, we've been very busy with financial planning, careful selection, getting reviews from families and friends and ... more of negotiating!

Thus, after the two-week stressful exercise ... we've finally made the choice! (believe me, really had a hard time choosing! I was soooo mentally stressed! Ang sakit sa ulo!?!)

So guys...this is it!!! The something big … is a BIG EXPENSE.

Had a difficult time choosing between this and this … both real beauty. Strong, powerful, rugged at the same time stylish…very manly and I simply love it.

Early morning today … we sealed our fate.

Tomorrow the new baby will be home. :)

Moving Up Ceremonies

Sam had their Moving Up ceremonies last Saturday. She finally graduated as Junior Nursery from Fairchild Learning Center. Despite starting late last year (November), she was able to cope up with the class activities and lessons very well.

Believe me, I am one proud momma! She showed no tantrums at all during the entire ceremony. I know she's not comfortable with her white dress and shoes but nevertheless, she showed great ease and performed her I Love You piece very well. While other kids were shy and crying, Sammie went up to the microphone, stood proud and sang amidst the crowd! Weee..happy, happy she's not shy anymore!

Btw, Sam received a gold medal for Best in Math! Galing-galing! Di nag-mana kay Mommy! lol.

Moving Up pictures below ...

Jr. Nursery processional march

receiving the gold medal award ... BEST IN MATH

Proud Mommy and Daddy, with lola and cousins.

Moving Up Treat at Fun Ranch, Tiendesitas

something old, something new...

Promised myself last January to retire my old LV wallet. It served its purpose for quite sometime now...and I think I've maximized and fully depreciated the purchase already (got this 2nd hand from my friend 7 years ago..and 3-gives pa! hahaha!)

my old LV porte tresor wallet -- look at the edges,totally worn out!

new LV monogram canvas pochette wallet -- different style but same look

side by side ... something old, something new!

Thanks Jane for buying the LV wallet from Guam. Good buy especially it is tax free!! (and plus my discount/xmas gift pa from you!) lol.

Sad to say, this is my last LV purchase for the next couple of years siguro. Need to save na talaga since we are up to something big next month! See.. I know when to stop. Very sensible shopper noh! Hahaha!