The Planner.

Today, I finally got my Starbucks planner for 2011. :) I've been collecting their planner since 2006. :) I love writing. Even if I keep a blog, I still keep a diary. :) I add pictures, stickers, and everything else to make it more personalized. At the end of each year, I look back on what the past year has brought me, there's always ups and downs, the joy and pain that goes with it. In the end, it's all good. :)

They have three designs this year - Wood, Metal, and Velvet. After much thinking, I finally got the wood. :)

October, my birth month. :)

This year, it's all about The Third Place -

It's not home;

it's not workplace.

It's that special place in between where

we meet to awaken our senses,

to find inspiration, and

to make lasting connections.

The third place --

this is what we have become for you,

our loyal customer, our friend.

Invitation House

While walking around the mall, I noticed this cute pink store named Invitation House. :) They accept made to order customized desk planners, calendars, and notebooks. :)

They also have colorful Christmas gift tags with many designs to choose from. :)

Aside from that, they have large square notepads, notebooks, personalized initial invites, blank cards, gift wrappers, and a lot more. :) It took me a good 30 minutes looking at the stuffs and bought a few for myself. :) I think these are good gift ideas for Christmas. :) I'll be back for sure when I have the chance. :)

Invitation House

Basement 1, Greenbelt 5

Ayala Center, Makati City

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!! :)

a baby and some random stuffs.

Baby Kenshin

Last Friday, Kerby gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Kenshin, who weighed 8.5lbs! :) He's so cute.. and huge. ;)

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Today is the last day of October, and it's Halloween. :)

This morning, I was given a chance to share during our Youth Fellowship at church. I shared about the importance of obeying the will of God and its eternal value. :) I love the fact that whatever we do for God here on earth has eternal value in heaven. Because everything in this world will pass away one day. I hope what we do won't be in vain. :)

I wonder where we'll go tonight, but wherever that is, it would still be fun because I'm with the people I love most - my family. :)

Tomorrow, early in the morning, we'll be going to Manila Memorial Park in Cavite to visit our Grandpa's.

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Currently loving..

Red Rock Deli's Lime and Black Pepper Potato Chips. :)

Celebrity Nails

Last week, I booked with Celebrity Nails and tried their body massage. :) They offer home service spa treatments and nail care. :) I love that they bring all the things that they need, from the towels down to the oils/lotion, complete with a foldaway spa chair. :)

You can click the picture for a larger view of the price list. They have many celeb do service for them, so they really live up to their name. ;) Next time I'll try their spa pedicure. :) Nothing beats a good massage after a day's hard work. :)

twenty . three .

Today, I turn 23. :) I'm old! It still didn't sunk into me that I'm 23. Whenever I fill up a form or something that asks how old am I, I still write 20. Life stops at 20? Haha! ;)

But seriously, I've learned a lot. :) Though we may have gone through hard times, these would only make us stronger as a person. :) Growing up, I've been taught to be thankful for what I have.. and for what I don't have. And there are so many things that are here now that I'm grateful for. :)

I'm grateful for fabulous friends (and good food!). :)

I'm thankful for family. :)

I'm blessed to have these two man in my life. My Dad and little brother. :)

What can I say? It's been such a great ride! ♥

Alabaster Jar

Tonight, we sang this song during the prayer meeting at church. It's a really nice song, and I thought of sharing it with you all. :)

Alabaster Jar

I. This alabaster jar

Is all I have of worth

I break it at Your feet Lord

It's less than You deserve

You're far more beautiful

More precious than the oil

The sum of my desires

And the fullness of my joy

Like You spilled Your blood

I spill my heart

As an offering to my King

Chorus:

Here I am, take me

As an offering

Here I am, giving every heartbeat

For Your glory

Take me.

II. This time that I have left

Is all I have of worth

I lay it at your feet Lord

It's less than You deserve

And though I have little strength

And though my days are few

You give Your life for me

So I will live my life for You

Like You spilled Your blood

I spill my heart

As an offering to my King

Bridge:

Worthy, worthy

You are worthy

Worthy is the Lord.

Oh October!

Hi all! :) it's October already. can you believe it? :) i woke up to a rainy Friday morning and im loving the weather. it makes me want to stay under the sheets all day. :) but i can't. boo. haha. im still home today, because we are repainting our house, and changing the outlets. :) so it's messy here. i can't wait to see the whole thing done. :) we've moved here 13 years ago and it's great to make a few changes now. :) i also think it's the perfect timing since my grandmother went abroad with her sisters for two weeks. :)

Did you notice anything new? yes, i changed the layout of my blog. :) time for some changes right? :) im pretty satisfied with this one compared to the old one. how about you?

Sorry for being quiet here. been too busy with work, work, work, and church stuffs. but you know that i always update whenever i have time right? :) i still got some things done, like finishing Nicholas Sparks' latest book - Safe Haven. :) have you read it? it's beautiful! as always. :) i recommend you to read it, it won't disappoint. :)

I also joined the career outing with some churchmates at Grande Island Resort in Subic. :) it was a fun trip, even if i almost puked while we were riding the boat to get to the other island. i love my room mates, especially Grace. of course. :)

And last but not the least, i finally found the time to renew my passport already! haha. :)

Till here friends! have a great month ahead! :)

No matter how busy you get, you make time for what you choose to have in your life. ♥

GRACE

Happy Birthday GRACE!!! :)

Despicable Me

Despicable Me

Agnes

watched this movie with my cousin, and i really love Agnes. :) this cute little girl who's so adorable! :) i liked the part when they were in the carnival and she said, "It's so fluffy i could dieeeeeeee". :) haha. see for yourself. :)

Ama's 73rd.

last Sunday, we celebrated Ama's 73rd birthday at Gloria Maris. we invited her sisters and each one's family. i didn't imagined we were that plenty. the old and the young were all present. it was tiring but fun. :)

Hans and I with Ama :)

Happy Birthday to you....

with her sisters :)

Dustin :)

Aileen and Joy :)

we talked over dinner, entertained the visitors, and of course, took pictures too! :) in my previous posts, i talked about having problems with my grandmother, im happy to share that it's better now compared before. :) i think she's her normal self already, the one i missed three years ago. she's now her old, jolly self. :) sure there's still bad times, but i can say that she keeps on getting better each day. thank You Lord. :)

*there's still a lot to share, will post soon! :) goodnight :)

currently loving...

Cafe Capreal's Gambasetti