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We got back from Tagaytay late last Saturday. The wedding started late due to the fog and the rain that swept all-over Splendido. They had to transfer the initial wedding set-up indoors. As predicted, we were on the road back to Manila by 6PM. I brought home with me one of the most memorable vows I heard in my life. "I will pursue you everyday. I will make you fall in love with me everyday." I am sure kinikilig si bride. Even the guests were tearful upon hearing those words.

I just have a singing engagement to finish at the WTC, then my family is off to Tagaytay for the night. My friends and I were supposed to have dinner at Antonio's but I don't think we will make it on time. Apparently, the last order should be in by 8:30PM. With the traffic situation nowadays, it would be impossible to get there on time. Ayaw talagang papigil, Vic made reservations at Antonio's for lunch. I am sooooo looking forward to the steak and bone marrow starter. --------------- A bunch of us will be singing for JD's sister's wedding on Saturday. Since I don't recall how Christian weddings go, I don't know how long the ceremony will last. Is it too much to expect to be on road back to Manila by 6PM? ---------------- I am hoping that this quick breather will be enough to recharge us for the holiday rush.

Until this morning, I thought I will finally have this coming weekend for myself. I thought that I can finally shop for the remaining people on my list, get my kids their Christmas clothes and spend some time with my family. I was hoping to sneak in a few hours at the Christmas bazaar. This morning, I found out that one of my high school friends is getting married this Saturday. After which, I need to carol for the Archbishop's family. The following day, I have another rehearsal in the evening, and possibly, another TATLO meeting before that. Hay, there goes my weekend.

A few days ago, Vic asked me what I want for Christmas. Though it was nice to be asked, I do not have a ready answer for him. He didn't ask me last year, so I wasn't expecting the question. Besides, I grew up not being asked what I want for Christmas. When I was little, I do not recall getting Christmas presents from my parents. My siblings and I usually got a new set of clothes for Christmas parties. Those were our gifts already, according to my mother. After that, I never expected to get any Christmas gifts from my parents. I always had gifts from aunts, uncles and godparents. A couple of days later, here I am, still thinking of what I want to receive for Christmas. It would have been easier if I wanted another pair of shoes or another bag. But I don't. I really don't know what I want to get. ------------------ I was watching TV when I heard this. "Today is a gift. That's why it's called present." Tama nga naman. Whoever equated "to...

I was just thinking that I miss eating at Sofitel's Spiral restaurant, when I saw this I wonder if I'd get more savings from this voucher than my hotel membership.

That's what we were yesterday. That's what we felt yesterday. Apparently, even the in-house choir of PDI felt the same way. First, the holding area was not enough to accommodate the two choirs. Secondly, our PDI contact was so condescending, she thinks she is talking to a bunch of uneducated people. Ateneans hate being treated that way. We could be very polite but we can be very catty also. Thirdly, gone was the prompt and friendly service of Makati Shangri-la's waiters. We were fed the worst hotel food EVER. The food in Manila Pen's employees' cafeteria tasted better. More importantly, it took them forever to give us water. Each course was served 15 minutes apart, in batches of 6. Just imagine how hungry our group was. The waiter reasoned out that he is the only one attending to us, thus the poor service. Unsatisfied, we trooped to the nearby CPK in Glorietta, to drown ourselves in Iced Tea, desserts and salad.