I’m saying sorry in advance ‘coz this won’t always go to plan
Though we don’t mean to take our love for granted
It’s in our nature to forget what matters
How when the going is getting tough
And we’re all about giving up
Things that we never thought we’d gonna say, gonna say them
Things that we never thought we’d play, gonna play them
It ain’t perfect, but it’s worth it
And it’s always getting better
It’s gonna take some time to get it right
Cause I’m still learning the art of love
I’m still trying to not mess up
So whenever …

Heart’s Day 2.14.2010

I’m lost for words. But here goes our share of planning and surprising each other.

Icay’s Surprise: What a week, if you knew what happened in between you’ll know this is going to be something different I must say. I decided to push through with the surprising. I have made surprises for Sweetest in the past but I guess this one is going to be unexpected. (And turns out to really be one!) I decided to ask a few friends, (You know who you two are! Plus our household …

These pictures were of November 19th when our Grandpa Toto and Grandma Pie came to visit family and relatives here in Las Vegas. We all enjoyed a very sumptuous dinner at Buffet @ Asia which happens to be just around the block. And look what we’ve got going. Cousin madness! Emily and Eugene are great kids! See how much fun we had! We actually made ourselves burn all those calories we took in huh?

I haven’t blogged yet about this last photo, but I’m adding it up here. It’s still …

Our first few days left all by ourselves were more of happiness that haven’t sank in yet. Overwhelming. We were also enthusiastic enough to walk to church which was two blocks from our place. Too bad the chapel was closed. That is what it is here, the have schedules on which hours they will have their doors open to the Catholic community to attend mass. Instead of heading straight home, we managed to take pictures of ourselves and ofcourse - the mass schedule so next time we head off, we …

At times when you think there’s nothing else you can do, a tiny light magically presents itself and turns things for the better.

So that was all I need. A very deep heart to heart talk with my God’s Gift. And I tell myself, why can I be stupid not to find the answer when it is (or he is) right in front of me - through the webcam that is. I know I have been on my very unlikely self lately. It seldom comes out you know. And having that …

Has someone ever told you God answers you?
For a lot of days now I have been giving myself heartaches. Honestly, I am so longing home. I have gone over Yzzy’s pictures for the most number of times than anyone could ever have. And it pains me to just go all through them knowing she’s growing up too fast without me. If you are reading this, and you think this is just nothing - all blabber. Please, spare me from another heartache. You’ll eventually feel how I feel if you ever …

…How can the place you so long for be such a nightmare? I have been getting a lot of comments and chats asking me of how I am here. Its just too hard to explain. To shell of yet no one can ever feel what it feels like. I just want to find zen and peace right now. Total silence.

Spare me the counting part but I do know that I have been here for three months and two days. I just wanna make it a hundred. Yeah, I don’t know basically what to write about. How am I? Oh, haven’t really touched on that yet since I get the chance of talking to my Sweetest mostly everyday to keep us both sane. Everyday is just like every other days. Nothing much. Nothing more. Just me and the laptop and the world wide web tours I do for almost the …

This is a late post. Actual date of this event was November 12, 2009 - When Auntie Glenda and her friend Jenny had a vacation here in Las Vegas.
I want to share to you all my M & M’s World experience. It was like waking up in a chocolate colored world - four floors of chocolate heaven, it is.
With your first steps you’ll immediately feel the energy of their bright colors and lively music. On the first floor, you can choose from a variety customize charms, pendants, souvenir cups, plates, …

January 2, 2010
What a perfect cool day to head off to one of the country’s known tourist (and locals alike) destination. The snow-capped mountain is about 30-mile drive from where we reside. We got up early and hit the road by 7AM. We got there in an hour or so, it was indeed a breathtaking view seeing the mountains and trees from being 8000 ft. above ground. It was like seeing a view from a movie like my favorite Lord of the Rings where you see great vast lands. I …

The first second, first minute, first hour of 2010 is celebrated with my family and my first degree cousins! HAHA! Hurray! We were all so noisy and excited to see everyone united in one conference… ^^

Here’s Tabby and Yzzy greeting Auntie Mendeth and Nikko. Nice bonnet you have there Yzzy! Baby in red for 2010!

Now here’s Hresil:

Now here’s a toast to a successful year!

Auntie Joy is multi-tasking here! Eating and typing! Hahaha.

Look at my little one! Loves to join in the fun!

Smile …

December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Whoa! I’m so blank for words yet I have a lot to thank God for. 2009 wasn’t really a very very happy one yet it is indeed meaningful and full of heartfelt sacrifices and ofcourse, triumph. 2009, the year that was. In fact, it is the year we got to experience some once in a lifetime (I hope) experiences - typhoon Ketsana “Ondoy” and the heavy rains of typhoon Parma “Pepeng”. Who could ever forget the cause of the triggering massive flooding and landslides …

It’s the 25th of December.
After the mass at St. Viator’s Chapel we headed to the newly opened Hotel here in Las Vegas, City Center.

Number of rooms: 4,004 rooms, including 568 suites.
Casino: Yes, 150,000 square feet of gaming.
Race & sports book: Yes, a 100-seat sports and race book.
Restaurants: Yes, restaurants include: American Fish, Bar Masa & Shaboo, Breeze Café, Blossom, Café Vettro, Jean George Steakhouse, Jean Philippe Patisserie, Julian Serrano, Lemongrass, Roasted Bean, Sage, Sirio, Skybox Sportsbar, Sweet Chill, The Buffet at Aria and Union Restaurant & Lounge.
Entertainment: Yes, an 1,800-seat …

December 24, 2009
It just seems to be like yesterday when we had our first Christmas as a family of 3 - Tabby, me, and our new born Yzzy. Today, we celebrate Christmas somehow differently. Christmas on the webcam. Nothing beats seeing Yzzy smile and be so enthusiastic in front of the cam. It really makes me want to physically hug her. They’re going to Tabby’s mom’s place tonight to celebrate Christmas like last year. These screen shots were taken just before they would pack up ad leave.

The family prepared this …

Thursday. November 26, 2009.

Happy thanksgiving America! My Dad actually was given a free turkey by the company he works in. He got to claim it around three days before Thanksgiving. We had to place the turkey in the lower part of the refrigerator (because it was way frozen) for 2 days before Thanksgiving Day. So this is how a turkey looks like! I couldn’t even bare to touch it. I can hold any other chicken or meat when I’m doing the cooking - but this one made me very nauseous! …