Our Wedding Diary 37: Our Wedding Monograms

I tried to make a monogram by myself but I can't really make friends with photo shop and adobe. LOL. Good thing, I have a talented co-w@wie that has a good heart to create one for our wedding.

I am only expecting a simple monogram because I know that she's also busy with her wedding preps but when I open my email I was so happy to see five different monograms attached to it. We can't just ignore a single monogram because all of them are a work of art so we will be using all of these.

We will be using the first monogram for our inivitation



<>The second one is my favorite, I think we're going to use this one for our table numbers or might as well on our programme



The third monogram is definitely for our wedding tags or souvenir



The fourth monogram is suited for our photo booth passes



And the last one, it will serve as our barcode. It will be printed at the back of every materials



Love all of these!!! Sis Aleng, thanks for these monograms. It really made my day!!!

Monograms created by: Marielaine dela Rosa aka Aleng ni Topher

Our Wedding Diary 36: Veluz for my Wedding Shoes and Bags

Shoes and bags are part of my vanities. Whenever I go to the mall and shop, I always end up buying 2 or more shoes and fit flops, a bags and buying only 1 shirt or pants. For my wedding day, I pay extra attention on choosing the right supplier for my shoes and bag.

I decided to book Veluz because I heard a lot of good reviews regarding the quality of their bridal shoes and bags.



For my gown, I can’t really decide on the design that I want not until Tito Cecil sketch it for me but for the shoes and bag it's a different agenda. For a shoe and bag fanatic like me, I know what I want since from the start. I always want to wear sexy shoes for my wedding day with a different hue from my gown. Some bride wants it to be “terno” with their gown but for me I always wanted my shoes and bag to follow my color motif. I also want to be practical; I want to wear those shoes on other occasion as well.

I picked a half moon heeled pump for extra support. Of course, I’m heavy so I also have to consider the type of heels for my shoes, right? As for the details, I just entrusted it to Gercel. She already knows the details that I want and the perfect appliqués for it. As for the bag, it’s just a simple and elegant bag with a brooch as a detail. The shoes will be ready as early as October and I am very excited to fit them!

I will post pictures here at the end of October so be the first to visit this blog by the end of October 2010. See You!!!

Our Wedding Diary 35:And here comes the GOWN

We’ve been preparing for our wedding for two years now and I can say that it’s really a big challenge to look for quality and affordability at the same time. We’re lucky enough because we booked some of our suppliers on 2008 and it is stated on the contract that we’re going to follow their 2008 rates. For the past two years, I never pay attention to my gown details and design. Maybe because I don’t really know what I want or it’s because I can’t really decide on a particular detail that I want.

After two years of looking for a couturier, I finally find my match. Its official, I’ll be wearing a Cecilio Abad creation.



I never thought that I will be wearing one of his creations, not even in my dream. When I visited his office this afternoon, I feel a little bit excited not because of the gown design but because I will meet him personally. As soon as I enter his office, he greeted me with a big smile and from there I suddenly feel the “IT FACTOR”. He suddenly asked, “Anung gusto mong design?” and I answered back, “I don’t really know what I want. There’s a lot of good gowns and cute details but I can’t say kung ano talaga ang gusto ko. I always wear simple dresses and gowns when I attend parties and formal functions”. I also told him about my insights and fiancée’s expectations on the gown. He asked me to wear a piece of cloth/material to analyze and to check my body figure. He explained that this will help him pick the clothing materials for the gown as well as the design that will suit my body.

The first design was so elegant and sophisticated. There’s a bit of conservative drama and I liked it maybe because I’m really conservative when it comes to dressing up. But there’s a little voice inside me that says “get out of the conservative aura, kahit ngayon lang”, so I asked Tito Cecil if we can change some details and he said, “Pwedeng pede. Akala ko kasi hindi Ok sa church niyo, kasi di ba Adventist”. I smile upon hearing those words, kasi he gives importance dun sa mga ganung details. I answered back “Ok lang po”. He suddenly grabs the sketch pad/notebook and started asking me about my photographer, videographer, makeup artist and etc. He also gives me some advice for the flower arrangement for the church and I before I knew it the sketch was done. Upon seeing the sketch, mas naging excited ako. I really feel in love with the design and it also gives me a lot of determination to focus on my gym routine. I also requested for a long veil, a second veil for my reception, an additional pillow and to put some of my wedding theme concept on the gown design and he agreed. When I asked the additional cost for those last minute request, he said “Ok na yun, mga simpleng request lang naman yun. Ibinabalik ko lang ang mga blessings na natatanggap ko sa ganyang paraan”. As soon as I heard that I know that I can never go wrong if I’m going to book him and I admire him even more for the last thing that he said. It’s not every day that you came across a well known supplier that have a kind hearted and humbleness act as Tito Cecil is. I know that God will bless him more because he is a good man.

At the end of the day, I find myself signing the contract and paying for the down payment. I’m going to visit his office for the first fitting at the end of the month, and that makes me more excited!!! I’ve never been this excited in my entire wedding preparation. Thanks to Tito Cecil! Now I’m starting to feel the “BRIDE AURA”.

Khim's Thoughts 25: BPO WORLD

After I resigned from my previous job last March, I never thought that I’ll find myself working in the BPO industry again. As far as I can remember I had a mind setting that time that I’ll apply in a company wherein I can utilize my skills as a Chemical Engineer; a Laboratory Analyst or Quality Control Engineer perhaps. Well, I tried to apply as a Laboratory Analyst in one of the biggest beverage company here in the Philippines and I was even given the chance to pick my startup date. I was even given a good compensation and good schedule but I really can feel the excitement and the belongingness in that field. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful because I was given the chance to be recognized by the company and it’s actually a big opportunity to work for them but I really can’t see myself working there for good. I might get bored and resign in less than 6 months. I decided to turn the offer down without any hesitation and before I knew it I was applying for a job in the BPO industry again.

The BPO industry has been my comfort zone for four years now and I must say that I’m really enjoying my job. Some people might think that working in this kind of industry is as easy as ABC but sorry guys; I think this is one of the toughest jobs nowadays. Ever wonder why? Because we also have metrics to maintain, everyday is a learning process, you’ll experience a lot of challenges and the updates it happens daily. It’s not easy to maintain our position here because we all know that there’s a lot of applicant every day and any moment they might replace us if we’ll not perform well.

I’m working in a new company now and I’m having a good time here. Even though our position is a challenging one, we don’t even care to bother because we know that we can surpass all the difficulties as a team and we can do better each day. I’m happy here; it seems that everything is perfect. From the route that I have to take every day, the location of our building, the company, my compensation pay, and my teammates and of course my team manager, I must say that I couldn’t ask for more.
Here are some pictures that I managed to save in my mobile for 3 months now. Take a peek at my new route, building and new friends as well.

The Route

One of the reason why I love my new job is because of the route. It will just take me 20 - 30 minutes to go to my workplace and I really enjoy walking in this street. I mean it's so peaceful not unlike in Makati wherein all you can see are buildings. Here, in my new route you'll enjoy the walking on this route at any time of the day. I like walking in this street during dawn/early in the morning, mahangin kasi.





Amenities

Friday Fill Inns 8:#192 for September 9, 2010

I miss doing this activity a lot. I'll start the Friday Fill inn habit again!!! For this week, here's my share....

Happy Labor Day weekend to all who celebrate it. And...here we go!

1. Family _____ "comes first".

2."I always go" _____ back and forth.

3. I love a _____ "simple life".

4. "My mom"_____ makes a good meal.

5. I've got the _____ "fairest skin tone"...LOL

6. _"What's wrong with you? Check your attitude"_____: wth!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to ___"have a good sleep", tomorrow my plans include _____ "going to church" and Sunday, I want to _____"do the things that I missed doing today!

Khim's Thoughts 24: Been Busy Lately

I know, I haven't update my blog for 3 months and a lot of my barkada and followers are asking me to update this. Well, starting today my blogging activity is back to normal. You can read the latest happenings and my stories daily!!! I know there's a lot of stories that I missed but no worries because I'm going to publish all the drafts as soon as possible!

There's a lot of changes during those months and I'm so excited to share them here. For now, allow me to sleep because I haven't take a nap yet. After logging out from work, I went home and open my laptop without even taking a rest. Blame it on the fast connection of Sun Broadband, I'm just having a 5 - 6 hours sleep daily!!! hehehe. This is the fastest broadband connection that I have!!! That means there's no excuses when it comes in posting my entries!!!

I'm so excited to post all of the entries that I missed!!!Just give me 3-4 days to finish every thing!!! Promise, after 4 days I'll publish the 15 pending entries/drafts!!!

Toodles for now!!! Be sure to visit this blog after 4 days for updates!!!

Our Wedding Diary 34:Last Minute Changes!!!

Done with the last minute changes!!! And here goes our wedding motiff!!! Love the changes!!! Thanks, Patricia for the wonderful idea!!! Roj, agreed and love the new color motiff!!!

Blue and Yellow in Harmony by khim_ni_roj featuring floral jewelry

Blogging Activity 10: ORGANIZING MY BLOG

I’m organizing the tittles of my entries and my blog labels. The organized version of “A WONDERFUL JOURNEY” will be back on June 7, 2010!!!
See You!!!

Our Wedding Diary 33: Just Updated our Wedsite

You can now view the wedding diary and dream team section of our WEDSITE, just finished updating it!!!

Whewww....



7 months to go and there's still a lot of things to do!!!

Our Wedding Diary 32: Wedding Expo 2010

I can’t miss to attend this bridal fair. This is the biggest bridal fair in the country that’s being held every March and September. I’m currently looking for an invitation and couterier pa din that’s why I decided to attend this fair. I’m always like that, when I try to attend a fair I make it a point na may certain wedding supplier lang ako na hahanapin para naka focus ako sa mga details. Usually, I look for 2 or 3 wedding suppliers lang para di ako masyado nag ru-rush.

Cacai and Ivan kept me company, they are also preparing for their wedding. Wala kasi si Roj kaya sila muna kasama ko. I think Roj will be joining me this September to make last minute decisions sa mga suppliers. As soon as we arrive at PICC Forum, we headed towards the registration booth and got our name tags and loot bags.







Cacai and I were so excited to check the gowns on display. Cai, took some pictures of the gowns and cakes pero patago lang. Bawal naman kasi talaga. hahaha. Magaling lang kami. I'm still waiting for Cai to send me the pictures and then I'm going to post it here in order for you to check the details of the gown. I just keep the brochures of the couturiers in order for me to compare the rates and their works.



We checked the Imagine Nation booth and I got interested on their “Before I Do” seminar. It’s a seminar for the brides and grooms to be. It will focus on the important factors that will make or break the marriage. I texted Roj and asked if He wanted to join the seminar and He said “Yes”. We will pay the fee and attend this seminar on November. I’m glad my fiancée is so open minded about this seminar, yung ibang grooms kasi ayaw eh or pahirapan. Buti na lng si Roj, basta para sa amin game lagi.



They are also offering lessons on photography and I think I might join one of them. Hehehe.



Vintage Bridal Car for our wedding? Uhmmm....Why not!!! It's so classy!!! If budget permits, were going to book one!!!I’m going to update our budget list tonight in order to check if we’re not over spending.



But what really made my day is I've found an event stylist and I'm so happy because she really know what I want for my wedding theme.



Unlike other suppliers who wants me to provide pictures first, this one is different. I just describe what I wanted and she really suggested a lot of ideas. We might visit them at their office next month. I'm so excited!!!! Good thing I had one more month before mag start yung first day ko sa bagong company kasi April will be allotted for meet ups with suppliers. Gosh, only 9 months to go!!!! So far, we made a lot of accomplishment on our wedding preparations. We might start doing our DIY stuff as early as June 2010 para naman pagdating ng December or November pa spa spa na lang ako. hehehe.

Khim's Thoughts 23: Uno Animo

Last week, I received a text from Cacai that Uno Animo will be having a get together. I was so excited because I haven't seen some of them for a while. When they inform me that it will be a lunch date, I thought that it will end at 1pm or 2pm but I was wrong. It was extended until 5:30, guess we missed each other that much. Kahit 5 lang kami masaya, super kwentuhan and tawanan. It’s nice to see old friends and mas Ok pag nakikita or nababalitaan mo na OK sila. Ala man ang karamihan, I know sa susunod madami na aatend. For sure uulitin namin toh. Super kahit ampon lang ako ng Uno Animo, nafeel ko kung paano nila ako tinanggap kaya super mahal na mahal ko tong mga ito eh. Yung tipong kahit anung mangyari alam mo na di ka nila ilalaglag and susuportahan ka. Here’s some of our pictures from Spawn and Vayie. Cacai and Rj haven’t uploaded their pics yet. Hehehe

Ang mga present

Syempre ako (Si vayie ang kumuha nyan at konduktora daw ang drama. hahaha)



RJ



Spawn



Vayie



Cacai



@Shakey's Glorietta













@Starbucks Glorietta







with Spawn


with Vayie na super ganda ng dimples



brides to be




I'm sure kung mas marami nag attend di lang until 5;30PM yan hahaha. Next gathering, s Pretzel's binyag ata...See you!!!!