posted by Jennie on Feb 4
Roses say “you’re special.” Chocolates say “you’re sweet.” But only Red Ribbon’s Roses & Kisses Cake says it all this Valentine’s day! 
Archive for the ‘Celebration’ Category
posted by Jennie on Dec 25
posted by Jennie on Nov 7
If there’s one distinguishing feature about the Pinoy, it’s that they love a challenge. We have epic tales of Lam-Ang conquering various tasks and earning his place in the mythic pantheon of Filipino heroes. We sought our independence from Spain , from America and other countries that sought to subjugate us. In the 20th century we distinguished ourselves with EDSA 1 or the first People Power Revolution. After years of preparation, not only did we have an all-Filipino team conquering Mt. Everest , but an all-Pinay team as well after a few years! These real-life victories have been underscored with a sense of joy, achievement and pride.
We also have other characteristics that define us as a nation: the achievements of our inventors and artists. Through their creativity, originality, inventiveness, ingenuity, and innovativeness, they contributed in giving the country a sense of pride. Mr. Ramon del Rosario is the man we thank for the “karaoke”. Lea Salonga defined the title role of Miss Saigon on the West End and Broadway. Rafe Totengco conquered the hearts of fashionistas all over the world with his accessories, while Brillante Mendoza triumphed in Cannes for “Kinatay.”
posted by Jennie on Oct 18
Around this time of year in the years past, we were already prepping our home for the upcoming Christmas season, Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Sep 12
with his surprise birthday cake, first thing in the morning
Jeff was about to dismiss the service and did not have a clue what was coming…
…after the light came back on, another birthday cake surprise from his church family. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on Sep 5
Last August 20, 2009, dear hubby joined the Honda Challenge Cup, Drive Every Drop and landed first in their category. The category being, 1.3 A/T Honda City. I honestly was not surprised as I have always seen my man to join every game to win. From soccer to the ministry, he is a very driven man.
posted by Jennie on Aug 22
Tomorrow, August 23, 2009, SBC-Makati is celebrating Friend Day! We are inviting you to come and celebrate with us. We are located on the 3/F 9642 Kalayaan Talipapa Building, Kalayaan Avenue, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City 1212
posted by Jennie on Jul 12
Although it rained quite a bit yesterday, I was really thrilled to wrap up a productive day with friends, over at the Moringa Wellness event. I will post more on that later.
The day started out with my friend, Ria, as we spent more than 4 hours in a photography class in UP Diliman. I really appreciate how she helped me when I got lost along the way. Imagine, I don’t even know my camera! I got frazzled for a while because I thought I lost my lens cover. Haha! And if you are in a class with fast paced lessons, there is no way you can miss anything out or else you won’t just get your money’s worth, but it might leave you clueless through the class.
It was a happy workshop day for me, I love being with Teacher Ria. Although it was not exactly the best day for her, I just love that I could be with her in a class that we both are passionate about. Her sweet spirit can be very inspiring and a not so good day will fail to even mask that. Thanks, Ria! Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jennie on May 13
posted by Jennie on May 12
I have dedicated more than a couple of posts on Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages. The hubby and I were blessed to have encountered this book early in our marriage. It made us identify each of our own love languages that made us realize why we respond the way we do. It also made us to see and understand each other’s love language and as foreign the language of the other, is to us, we knew the value of learning it and beautiful speak it as our respective second language. It cannot be more articulated better than Gary Chapman did. Showing love is not just about throwing whatever we think and feel, each individual is uniquely wired. Even as we vowed to love our spouses in our wedding day, the imperfect people that we are have our tendencies to fall short somewhere, somehow.
As I have mentioned before, my primary love language is Quality Time, the hubby’s is Words of Affirmation. But there is this love language that is entirely special by itself. Receiving Gifts. Those who has this as their primary love language gets their love tanks full by receiving gifts. Note that gifts do not necessarily mean grand and have to be bought from a store. It can be handpicked from the garden, a poem, or anything that is drawn from the giver’s heart to the recipient.
Although I love receiving stuff from the hubby, I have always appreciated more, the gifts that entailed him more effort than just getting it from the store. For mother’s day, he has been asking me what I want for the occasion and I really had nothing in mind just yet. He said I have to think of something, “nothing” is unacceptable. So I kidded him that maybe a his and hers rotary watches will do. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Jeff on May 10
By Turlough O’Carolan
A mother’s love determines how
We love ourselves and others.
There is no sky we’ll ever see
Not lit by that first love.
Stripped of love, the universe
Would drive us mad with pain;
But we are born into a world
That greets our cries with joy.
How much I owe you for the kiss
That told me who I was!
The greatest gift–a love of life–
Lay laughing in your eyes.
Because of you my world still has
The soft grace of your smile;
And every wind of fortune bears
The scent of your caress.
(from Jed)
Happy Mother’s Day to my loving wife, Jennie!
posted by Jennie on May 4
Amongst the handful of photos from our wedding album, this should singlehandedly picture how Jeff and I felt on the day we were officially called husband and wife. Tell me, can a wife look giddier than this? I still remember what I was thinking when I was watching my Jeff sign his name on that contract with eagerness, “This is for real, Jeff is now my husband.” I was so thrilled, my cheekbones could have popped right there.
Our Wedding Vows
(08 December 2001)
I, Jeff, take you, Jennie, to be my lawfully wedded wife. Knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life and my one true love.
On this special day, I give to you, in the presence of God and all those in attendance, my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful husband. Â In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. And I further promise Jennie, to love you without any reservation, to honor and respect you.
To provide for your needs as best as I can, to protect you from harm and to grow with you, in mind and in spirit. To always be honest and open with you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
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I, Jennie, take you, Jeff, to be my lawfully wedded husband. Secure in the knowledge that you will my constant friend, my faithful partner in life and my one true love.
On this special day, I give to you in the presence of God and all those in attendance, my pledge to stay by your side as your faithful wife. In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. I promise to love you without reservation, to comfort you in times of distress.
To encourage you to achieve higher goals, to laugh with you and cry with you and grow with you in mind and in spirit. To be open and honest with you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
posted by Jennie on Apr 30
World Wildlife Fund Philippines recently emailed me a report on the impact the Philippines has made during the Earth Hour last month, March 28, 2009. It was a joy to learn that our country ranked number one in the world in the number of cities that participated during the Earth Hour.
Over 15 million Filipinos in 650 major cities and towns
switched off their lights.This year, the Philippines ranked number one
in the world in the number of cities and municipalities
that participated in Earth Hour 2009.Together, we made history. Together, we made a difference.
But Earth Hour is just the beginning.
By signing up and turning off, your stand against climate
change will be heard at the UN Climate Summit this December in Copenhagenwhere leaders of all countries will discuss absolute greenhouse
gas reductions and how they can help countries like the
Philippines adapt to the escalating impacts of a warming
planet.
posted by Jennie on Apr 29
This week’s Mommy Moments is particularly hard for me. You see I take around 500 shots a month since the little guy is born, so choosing from amongst the thousands can be pretty challenging for anyone.
Any wife and mother will always find joy when she sees her beloved partner in life sinking beautifully into fatherhood with so much grace like my dear husband does. For someone who has an absentee father for more than half of his life, he is thoroughly excelling in this area. Proof that it is ultimately a man’s choice what he decides to be and not be dictated by his past circumstance. For this matter, whatever kind of family of origin he came from. I love Jeff more each day for being the kind of man he is and the father that he is to our child. Read the rest of this entry »
