Information about my sis wedding in Baguio

Someone asked me some informations about my siister's wedding in Baguio City. For the benefit of everybody, here it is:

CATERER: HONEY ON THE ROCK
3rd floor, Porta Vaga Mall
Tel No: 0744231743; 09189140576


FLORIST: PTR WILSON (I forgot his family name.hehehe.i swear, cheaper siya than the other florist and maganda ang arrangement) contact number: 09203855738

PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
GENESIS STUDIO
(I forgot the location but you can contact them at this numbers: 09053507159 & 09179189103) look for ate joy and kuya judley obendo


RECEPTION & LOCATION
APTS, Ambuklao Road, Baguio City
0744427068 - pa connect sa housing.


I hope this informations can help you.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

What started as a need materialized into a business.

CRYSTAL WATERS FILTRATION & PURIFICATION SYSTEM- the business we've started a year ago. Through all the problems and headaches that we encountered for that one whole year, I can proudly say that God has always been there for us. He has constantly blessed us and provided every single centavo that was needed for the business to prosper.

True enough, starting a business is no easy task.I have devoted my whole self just to establish a good reputation. With the help of my hubby's connections and friends, we were able to close deals with some big establishments here in Tagum City. The first month was not as easy as I expected. We started with only 12 containers per day delivery for around a week. We ended our first month with around 30 containers/day delivery.

With my hubby's nature of work, customers started having confidence in us.In a span of 3 months of operation, we were already having 50 containers average daily sales.

Since this is our first business venture, I decided to personally supervise our workers. There were instances where Regee and I personally visited a customer to attend to their needs.

After a year, here we are- surviving despite the declining economic condition of our country..

To all our customers, thank you for giving us your trust in providing your family with clean and safe drinking water.
To all our workers (we started with only 2 crews and 1 multicab, now we have 6 workers with an additional delivery vehicle), thank you for your passion and your dedication.

To our source of everything, the ALPHA AND OMEGA, the AUTHOR AND THE FINISHER OF OUR FAITH, all GLORY AND HONOR BELONGS TO YOU! Without you, this business will not be what it is right now!

My journey to a NEW ME

At 125 lbs with a height below 5 feet, I considered myself overweight. I never considered shedding off a few pounds because I thought, my being overweight was caused by my PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome). Besides, food is just a great temptation. My hubby started working out just to encourage me to do the same. I never responded.

This is ME (with the fuschia gown) April 2008 - at 125lbs

Until I've watched MY BIG LOVE. I suddenly thought of dieting but I just dont have the initial push to do it. Then my hubby thought of something that will surely motivate me to exercise and diet. With his constant encouragement and motivation, I agreed to shed off a few pounds. Besides, i have seen how he has slimmed down after 2 months of dieting and exercising. From his 192lbs weight last April 2008, he is now 173lbs. Thats 19 lbs off in 2 months!

So, for me,my target weight is 105 lbs in 2-3 months.I need to remove at least 20lbs in 2 months time!!!!

Last May 26,2008, I started a home video exercise (6 second abs total workout) which until now, i still do every morning for 30 minutes.I also do cardio exercise (stationary bike) for an hour before I go to bed at night. I cut down my rice intake and started having oats and cereals instead. I totally removed pork and beef on my food list and replaced them with chicken, fruits and vegetables instead. I made sure that I eat at least 5 times a day with three full meals and 2-3 snacks (1 banana or any fruit). Once a week, my hubby and I have this what we call " comfort day" wherein we can eat whatever we want.

After a month of dieting and exercising, I have already lost 8.5lbs, trimmed down my waist from 32 to 30. I feel great!

With a few more pounds to shed off, i believe that I can make it before my 28th birthday. I will be posting my photos after this. My friends also encouraged me to try this shake that will increase my chance of losing more weight.

So, this is it! Join me in my ultimate journey to a new ME!!!!

My sister's wedding

Last April 2008, my son and I went to Luzon to attend my sister's wedding. I only not attended the wedding but I helped my sister in the preparation. It was an overwhelming experience since it was my first time to be a wedding coordinator.

As early as last year, I have already asked my friends about the possible caterer, florist, venue,etc.I made all the "tawaran" - hehehe, ilokano ako eh:) until we met a good deal.

For the record, the wedding was held on April 18, 2008 at 3pm at ASIA PACIFIC THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Baguio City. I personally chose the place because i found it cool and nice. My sister trusted me so much because she's in Canada during the preparation stage.

I also chose HONEY ON THE ROCK (by Laarni Andam), to cater my sis wedding. The resto offers organic foods and the price is affordable. My sister chose Filipino dishes as she was really craving for Filipino foods (she stayed in Canada for 8 years).

Our florist was Ptr. Wilson. The arrangement was so good that I was totally speechless when I saw it.Di ako nagsisi.hehehe

The musicians came from BACC, my home church in Baguio City. Well, i think i got the best ones!

Photographer & Videographer was GENESIS PHOTO. It was recommended by my friend AJ since the're also the ones who took their picture during their wedding last December.

So, here are the pictures! Take a good look and you'll surely agree with me that everyone had a great time that day!

The author with her sis, bro and Bro-in-law

This is Osgood Garden- the wedding place

My sister rocky with tulip bouquette

During the ceremony

Dad,Mom, me, Rocky,Matt & Ric

My son, Gershon Josh B. Cua

This makes me proud

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I am on a hot seat!

I got tagged by Chikai. Let me try this:)

Are you deeply in love with your spouse or boyfriend/Girlfriend? If you do, let’s try how well you remember the moment of your life with him. But before you put yourself in the hot seat please read the rules of this tag first.

RULES:
1. This tag should be pass on to your closest friends.
2. Visit the blog of the person you’ve got this tag.
3. Leave a comment on her/his tag post. Be sure to thank her/him for this tag.
4. Highlight and link all the list of people who accepted this tag by visiting their blog site.
5. There are 10 questions that you need to answer but you will be the one to write the 10th question for the next person you want to pass this tag.

Here’s your questions: Be Honest and True!

1. How did you meet your husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend?
Answer: We met online thru MIRC . He was Lance & I was Princess. :) Addict sa chat eh.hehehe.

2. Where did you go in your first date?
Answer: Our first date was our first meeting. We had a dinner @ Handaang Pilipino in Binan, Laguna.

3. When was your first intimate kiss?
Answer: Christmas of 2001. BF ko na siya that time:)

4. How many girlfriends/boyfriends he/she had in the past? Do you honestly know?
Answer: According to him, I am his first and last serious GF.But he has several flings daw.hehehe

5. What is his/her ethnicity?
Answer: Asian (with Spanish/Chinese blood)

6. What is his/her favorite food?
Answer: Before he decided to go on a diet, he was fond of eating lao-oy (with tuyo), paksiw (with tuyo), balbacua (only at Balbacua ni Pia), Crispy pata ( from Candelaria, Quezon), Pork sisig, Lechon & Lechon Paksiw... and alot of RICE! :), Now, he likes Soya Milk, Egg with Pipino and Fresh vegetable salad MINUS THE RICE! :)

7. What is he/she like if he/she is mad?
Answer: He is the best walk out king! hehehe

8. What are the things he/she did you thought is the most romantic thing he’d/she’d ever done?
Answer: Madami: 1. He surprised me with a note and a song (by Side A) @ their apartment in Laguna ; 2. He surprised me again with bunch of flowers and a bag of chocolates @ Saint Mary's College - while i was having my class ; 3. He gave me flowers again & a note on Valentines day while I was confined @ Bishop Regan Hospital.... and counting... :)

9. Describe how he/you proposed to you.
Answer: When he said he loves me, he already proposed. hehehe. He again repeated it in Laguna after 4 months. We were at a resto and were eating Pares- ang cheap! hehehe. We got married after 2 years.

10. What the best thing (physical) you like about him/her?
Answer: his eyes :) huge eyes...

THEY PLAYED ALONG:
1. Soujourn
2. Pinay Mom in Czech Republic
3. See Me for What You Will
4. Lainy’s Musings
5. Our Journey To Forever
6. Sheng’s Simple Thoughts…
7. Pinay WAHM
8. Me and My World
9. coicoi’s World
10. BLOGSILOG
11.Ody's Corner
12. YOUR LINK HERE…

Now its your turn to put another person in the hot seat.

Hof Gorei: A new place to go

When my sister and brother-in-law came to Davao for a vacation, I considered bringing them to Hof Gorei because of the reviews I read from my fellow bloggers and recommendations from my friends.Well, Thank God, I did!

I booked for an overnight stay there on May 9,2008. Upon arrival at the Sta Ana Wharf, we were escorted to a private boat owned by the resort. And mind you, kami lang sinundo :) The wharf was overflowing with water due to high tide (may bagyo noon). It took around an hour before we reached our destination.

At first, I was a bit dismayed by the beach line although I was already informed ahead of time about it.We were greeted by the staff of the resort with a welcome drink. We were given an assistant who ushered us to our room (see picture below). By the way, I took the hillside room (P2600.00 & P2800.00 respectively). The rooms are located at the pagoda like building situated just above the resort.The building has the restaurant and 4 rooms (2 hillside,1 ocean view & 1 junior suite).


Below us, one can take a good look at the resort.



After resting for a while, we decided to take a walk along the beach line. Since the resort is just a few meters away from Pearl Farm, we decided to take a look. The Pearl Farm was not as spectacular as I am expecting. It was just OK.

My hubby wanted to take a look at Malipano Island so we rented a boat for P200.00 each. We got 2 of them. On our way to the island and back to our resort, we were greeted by floating garbage. My hubby explained that the floating garbage was due to the typhoon.

Lunch time came and we decided to take their Buffet. We had beef stroganoff, Chicken barbeque, fish fillet, fresh garden salad, macaroni salad and fresh fruits- all for P350.00/plate plus 10% service charge.

After lunch,we took a dip at their pool. What caught my attention was their sinking bar. Although we never got a chance to try their wines and other concoctions, it was an eye-catching site.

My sister Raquel, my son Josh and BIL Matt

Night came and it was time for dinner! We had the dinner at their kiosk (i forgot the name). Since we're still savoring our lunch in our tummies (sa sobrang kabusugan-hehehe), my hubby decided to just have pancit canton, chicken wings, pineapple crepe and a plate of their fruit cognac. I wanted to have the durian cognac but my sister opposed it. She cant take the taste of durian.hehehe. Their crepe was delicious and so was their fruit cognac.

The following day, I settled our bill before proceeding to our Island Hopping. I paid around P11,000.00+ for our 1 night stay (2 rooms,buffet lunch,dinner & island hopping with lunch).

On our way to Talikud Island

The island hopping was indeed an experience I'll never forget. First, I saw the whole of Talikud Island and experienced snorkeling at the coral garden. Whew! At first I was scared but I was amazed with what I saw underneath. My brother in law snorkeled for around 2 hours.

Snorkeling at the Coral Gardens

Oh, I forgot our lunch. As told by Ms April (the resort owner), they're generous when it comes to food and it was indeed more that I expected. We had grilled chicken, pork barbeque, grilled hotdogs, pancit canton and a huge grilled fish all with free beers,bottled water and softdrinks! We couldn't consume everything so we asked our guides (3 of them) to eat with us - as in, sobrang dami! It was a yummy-yummy picnic!

For sure, Hof Gorei Resort is a nice place to go. With its courteous & friendly staff , especially their Manager, Randy and the resort owner, Ms April Kroelle, you will surely miss a single day spent there! Oh, try to visit Ms. April's farm house on top of the resort- you'll never regret!

Hof Gorei Resort

Kaputian, Island Garden City of Samal

Davao del Norte, Philippines 8120

Tel. Nos. (+6382) 2860238

Mobile +639186096966

website: www.hofgorei-resortdavao.com

email : hofgoreiresortdavao@yahoo.com