Happy 2011~

hey bloggy,

1. Im sooo in Cebu.
2. Holidays was great.
3. Rockstar is enjoying.
4. And Im getting married in 7 Days..


Welcome Jitters, Goosebumps...

Happy Birthday!

to my baby, my husband..

He is not well today, fever on the go; so I made him vegetable soup (following his instructions) and he love it...

yay, except for "a little dash of pepper and salt please"...

I love you baby...

Pre-Cana Kalas!

we got our certificates yesterday...

details to follow...

Blue Christmas

definitely not mine..


Wafi Christmas Tree

Where's Santa?

Quality Night out time with Russ & John..

Cebu Hotels Booked!

Although we have wanted to book posh hotels, out budget has prevented us; so we opted for 3-Star hotels. But hey I made sure I read the reviews 1 million times. ;)

So from Jan 5th-10th, Mama n Flarell will stay in Diplomat Hotel.
Then, once we are back from Boracay, they can stay in Castle Peak from Jan 13th - 18th..


Diplomat Hotel

Castle Peak Hotel

I must confess, it should have been Castle Peak first then Diplomat, this is due to Sinulog festivities,btu I think I booked late. I should have booked earlier..
But Ohwell!!

And so we did it!

we are sooo married..

Here's a recap of the wedding day.
1. We went to work (month end(?) what to do)
2. Russ picked me up at 1145AM, then we picked up Somy, then Neli then Merryl.
(John wasnt able to come as he is still in Brazil (he thought wedding day is on Dec 1st)
3. Embassy was closed when we arrived, waited for 30 mins. bla bla
4. He was wearing white long sleeves (which we panic-shopped the night before) and me on white sleeves too. In other words - we are wearing work clothes. Booohoo
5. We and witnesses signed in front of Marriage Officer.
6. Took out oath in front of Consul General.
7. That's it! And we are officially married. *Gee
8. Reception followed in...... Jollibee.... bwahaha

There, Im officially Mrs Dsouza.


our cake?

taking our oath..

Witness/Bestman Merryl signing our Marriage Certificate

contemplating to sign or not* haha

Last Night of being a Single Lady.....

and it sucks... ewww

i'm getting married tomorrow!

Now thats a Red Alert.

Thanks to the President of India, who will be visiting Dubai on Dec 1.

So the Civil wedding was moved on an earlier date, which is TOMORROW 28-Nov baby..

How do I feel????

N.O.T.H.I.N.G. no wedding jitters as yet... *wink

Bea's 6th Birthday!

" This day 6 years ago, an angel is born.."

From her dad's YM status...

Happy Birthday Bea! I love you so much...

Boracay Baby

YEY! After extensive research, 1 million hotel inquries and calls (i just cant do without calling them), we have finally chosen where to stay in Boracay.

The criteria?
1. Quiet (good place for Family Bonding)
2. Proximity to the beach (if not beachfront)
3. Station 2 (heart of Boracay)
4. Swimming Pool (for the kids)
5. Reasonable Rate

And we just found what we are looking for in Boracay Western Tripics.
Actually, we almost crashed this in our list because of the rate. Luckily we found a good deal thru Agoda and Myboracayguide online agents. And so YEAH!



They have KTV rooms, Salons and Kids Palyroom too.
Cool..

And WIFI even in the poolside... *wink

Engraved!

Our rings are engraved today and it sucks! It's horrible.

It was done by an Arab and it is just terrible.
But well, when you look at it on the 100th time - it seems to somehow look cute..
(love your own..)

Invitation Cards

We are not rich, but we do have 2 types of Invitation. LOL

One is made in India, and the other in Philippines.

This one is from India. I just love the envelope, with our names in it.


They look so cute too.


And below is from Philippines.
Combination of Pink and Turq, but dominated by Pink.



It is very simple yet elegant. *ehem ehem


But it isn't so hard to identify which is which..the color alone tells you where it was made from.
Turqouise - definitely Russ choice
Pink - and mine

*wink

Manny Won!

and I coudn't be any prouder...

All the more proud to my generous parents and family, for sharing the Pay Per View with our neighbors. The whole neighborhood really had a blast in our garage cheering for Manny..

You are the best Manny!

Guest Book

*cough cough*
I promised myself to really learn how to cook once I'm a married gal.

So help inspire me by writing your wedding wishes, cooking inspirations or just anything about in these 2 Beginners' Cookbook. I'll always remember our wedding and the beautiful people everytime I open the book to learn how to peel an onion * wink

Reception Menu

Food Food Food, Oh Glorious Food!

Our Big Day Dinner Menu..


Appetizer:
Deep fried pork wonton with sweet & spicy sauce
Cheese tomato and bacon toast
Mesculen salad with dressing

Soup:
Sweet corn soup
Waterfront freshly baked bread and butter

Main Course:
Lechon
Steamed fish fillet with Tom Yam sauce
Stir-fried pork loin with mushroom and Taiwan pechay
Roasted five spice chicken
Mousseline Potatoes
Garlic fried rice

Dessert:
Orange Bavaroise
Brazo de Mercedes
Leche flan

Up, Up & Away

2 Jumbo Boxes sent. See you in Cebu Boxy-ies...

Christmas Spirit

thru Chloe's Christmas Song..

~~ We wish you Amerikano, We wish you Amerikano, We wish you Amerikano,
And a Happy Negro ~~

Who taught you that?

Chloe: Bea

hehe. I so love them.
CAnt wait to hug the Angels - Bea, Chloe, X

Where are we now??

19 Days to GO - * excited

57 Days to GO - * panic mode

Click

bragging on his new toy,,

He got his Suit!

It always amazes me how men shop.

Russ: Let's go to Maldini
Pam: Ok
Russ: I'd like to try this on.
(checks himself in less than a minute)
Russ: Ill take it!

* collapse
HA! We're not talking about tshirt here, we're talking about Wedding Suit!!

@ 995 AED Sale Price , we're happy. Of course, Russ looks damn good in it..

Maldini - an Italian brand. What Can I say? I'm marrying an Italian wanna be..

November Rain

" it rained today "

S.W.E.E.T.

24 Degrees

and getting lower, which means Winter is in the corner..


Heavy fog was noticed for 3 consecutive days last week.

Time for Boots and Welter Jackets!

YAY

Busy Bee found the BM's gift

being away for a week seems like 48 years. I miss my Wedding Blog. (OA)

Fine! I was BZ, in the true sense of the letters.
1. I shipped 2 JUMBO boxes for Cebu
2. My phone charger died (replaced today yey)
3. Chasing documents for the Dec 1 Big Day
4. And suffering migraine and eye pain (is there such a word) Further means, i needed to wear my specs again, which I am currently fighting not to

See? But I'm back. Im soooo sooo back.

The proof: I bought new gifts slash give away for the MOH and BMs. 2 weeks back, we went to purchase the jewelry holder BUT to our dismay, it went out of stock. (good thing I didn't write all my whining that day).

But, blessed as WE are, we found a better, much cuter and lot cheaper replacement today. And you kidding? of course I bought it immediately (it may get out of stock again LOL)

Here it is, a place/photo holder..



aren't they cute? patience is the virtue.. *wink



Good to be back!

We got the date!

On All Saints' Day - how cool is that!

December One..

* Big Smile*

I am a Millionaire today..

or so I wish..

Guns N Roses

"I'll see you, when I see you.."

detailed post to follow..

Btw, I already purchased the tickets.. *smooch

Baby Tyla is Out!

Soo happy for Dear Friend, Hanggaw Menchie, who has given birth thru CS today...

Welcome to the World Baby Tyla...

Love you both..

Getting Married is not a Joke

yes its true.

* vent*

We have really struggled with our documents and requirements since Day 1, yet up to date, we don't know as to when we can finally sleep soundly in bed. *sigh

But I trust the LORD, and I know in Him, we will have a wonderful wedding. YEAH!

Daughter-Mothers' Dance?

Y not, Coconut?

Been thinking about this for months, but now I'm 60% convinced to do it..
Specially now, I found the perfect song...

"Rhythm of the Night" by Debarge!

"Jive-ving" with my mom & Russ' mom - -ohhh a dream come true.. Isnt it just heart melting?

I hope my dream comes true on my special day!

Mom's Gift..

and besides Nikon D5000, we also bought mom's Christmas gift - -

MediaCom hehe...

But there is no Song Book, so tomorrow I will have to go back to get it! HA!

Nikon D5000

our new baby..

Russ was so ecstatic to finally got hold of his new toy!

Thanks to GITEX, for the NON-discounted price. BOOHO...
We got up early, lined up early, hopes high for a discounted price or freebies at least.. BUT, well, never mind!

Life is sweet. Nice one way to capture the magic moments ahead...

The Addictive Taste

Date with my Rockstar in Jimmy's Killer Prawns..
What to do, its just so addictive..

This time, we had Eat All You Can Prawns. I had 30.

And now I'm Red all over. Allergy strikes again.
But yes, no regrets. We soo love Jimmy's now..



Blueberry - Russ chose the drink because its Turqouise - our wedding color! See how sweet he is! hehe

Card Holder

Today bought the place card holders for the Primary Sponsors.
A Crown - something irrelevant to our theme hehe, but since this is the only thing we found at a reasonable price, so we just picked it up..

At least its cute. Something our Ninangs and Ninongs would remember us for. Because we are also cute. haha


Got 2 boxes (12 pcs = AED 38).
Mmmmm. not bad!

"Walk" I Do.

Walk the Talk. Talk I Do..



She is almost complete! Still searching for the coolest strap.



Another DIY!
1. Swarovski
2. Glue
3. Tweezers
4. Patience(kudos to Righty & Lefty)

There, ready to walk I Do.

Good Morning Friday..

"Good Morning Too, Lazy Pamy" - Friday



...listening to my Big Day Playlist...

H20 Labels

I finished our bottle labels... *clap clap*



We will be serving bottled water outside the church, so our guests will be refreshed.. (in other words: not during reception because it'll be more expensive ~ having to serve 180 guests.. haha * evil grin*)



Water anyone?

10.10.10

What's so great about triple 10?

Heck! I just just chose (again) the final gown! *toungue's out..

It was a suggestion by my Aunta and Russel's 9-yr old nephew. (??)
Yes. A baby boy!

Well, I got tired choosing what best looks good on me; so now I just want nature to take its course. I want Aunta to make the gown of her dreams.

"Id probably look perfect in it(or in any gown) anyway" bwahaha..

High Five for my high Spirits! Thanks to triple 10!!

DANG it!

DIY waterbottle labels - check!

lets see how it fits n the bottle tomorrow!

My Flowergirls

Joy's mom was kind enough to make mock dresses for the flower girls..

I sent her a back view of the dress I want for them and "just be creative on the front"..

I was amazed with the beauty and simplicity. It was truly beautiful..


The 2 very expensive models...


Awww.. look at the back...



The gown that Chloe is wearing is the final dress. I can already imagine how pretty they'll turn out to be...

Houston We are Having a Wedding!

*jumping, jumping, jumping*

Finally, the damn embassy accepted my documents.

It'll be released on Oct 18th, then to be attested in MOFA, then to the Indian Embassy.

If everything goes well - hopefully we will have a THING on Nov 18 or 25!

Thank you Lord and to my best friends in Sitio Heaven. I love you...

Ferris Wheel

another wedding hair clip @ 10 AED (blee...)

I found HER!

And since I already broke most of the "should be's" in weddings ~~~
might as well include one of the "not so comfortable part that may lead to the bride- falling on the aisle"..which iss..

The Shoes!

I have always been a Chucks and Havaianas Wedge' Person..

So having a Wedding Wedge (a.k.a. shoes) is not surprising ey...



Look at her, so Exquisite :-)
She needs a little DIY though. A savior back strap to save me from slipping off.



Oh thank you Nine West. For the 40% Off. For the Shocking Pink Color.
For the " This is It" feeling. Im a happy soon to be bride!!!

Movie Maker Practice : About Us

Last 100 Days are here!

no comment....

Shocking Saturday!

The picture tells everything ey. So here's the story.

I have this bearable pain in my right wrist for months.

Bearable,so Im forgetting the pain even insist..

It worried Russ,so I did visit a Gen Med Doc last month. She gave me an ointment for the swelling which I feel helped, but recently it pains like hell.

Worried Russ insisted to visit an Ortho this time. So went to New Med and they call it DeQuervains Disease. A swelling in the tendons from thumb to wrist. They made me do exercises which kept me breathless of pain (no exaggeration!

Doc: will do Depomedrol injection and use a splint for 10 days!
Me: ok! when?
Doc: Right now.
Me: As in? Ok

They did it (no words can describe the pain when they stretched my arm!)

So now Im all plastered. The only chic thing..I have a Pink plaster haha

It has nothing to do with my ganglion cyst last year- but i feel sorry for my Righty. She is healthy as a horse, but having to experience all this ~~~

Itchy Dinner

Weekend dinner in Jimmy's Killer Prawns - Uptown Mirdiff.

Russ had the time of his life. I had too. ~ for 20 minutes or so ~ then Allergy Attack!

Oh boy!


Stir Fried Calamari + Killer Prawns + Mussels in Chili = Wowowee + Allergeee

HongKong!

whooping YES! we are booked!

It'll be in YMCA Salisbury Hotel!

4 Rocking Days, 3 Sweet-ing Nights!

My Rockstar, My Hero!

When we cancelled the booking with Club Ultima, the manager charged us with a non-refundable deposit of Php 20,000 (1,666 AED)..

When he learned about it, Russel was hysterical (haha) and he was so mad he was threatening me to speak with our coordinator on that very moment, on that state..

RUSSEL.FURIOUS...YOU.HAVE.NO.IDEA.

So I volunteered to speak with January, and to our delight, she managed to have it waived...

Without Russel's erupting anger - I would have said yes and paid that deposit.
Thanks Rockstar, you're a lot of help...sometimes...** big grin

Change of Venue

One of the major changes in the plan, the Reception Venue..

We have decided for Club Ultima because of:
1. Food - Glorious & Endless Food
2. Something Different - not the typical closed door party
3. Luxury - being the highest building in Cebu, we want our guests the chance to experience it! "the so costly building"; they say!

Debut's and I do's first wedding in the lovely venue, shattered my reception dreams.
I must admit it was very pretty.. BUT it was so SMALL, so TIGHT, so NOT WHAT I WANT!
I feel like I couldn't move, couldn't dance. It just can not hold a 150-wedding party.

It was a dilemma.

I don't want to give up Club Ultima, but I couldn't let go of my wonderful wedding imagination either~~ the kid's corner, the entrance dance, the candy bar and the till-morning-dancing.

I have to let go..

We picked alternative venues; coordinator worked immediately and luckily, we still have an open ballroom in Waterfront Hotel. This is my top choice (after Club Ultima) as this is closer to our church. It must have been our lucky day, or somehow, maybe, Waterfront is really meant for us~~


* Mediterrean Ballroom, Waterfront Hotel and Casino, Lahug Cebu City

Well. We still have a Rck n Roll Wedding. That's what matters ey!

Needs Serious Enhancement

MOH to the rescue!

Shop-a-holic!

That's Me!
And if you are my best friend, consider yourself gifted when I see you in Cebu :-)

Pasalubong Fun!

I lost my glass slippers!

and cant stop sobbing (without tears, but heart is broken)..

I saw a very cute, elegant, all pink, Nine West Stilleto last week.

We came back to Outlet Mall today, only to find out that SHE is sold Out!

I almost collapsed!

Russ took me to the closest NW shop, but unfortunately SHE was a limited edition..

I just lost my glass slippers *sniff sniff

Breakfast by the beach

Early Saturday Morning in Ajman with Russell, Cesar and Aileen.

Ring O Finger!

Life is Sweet!

We bought our wedding rings last Friday. (9th-Sept)

Its a very simple 18-carat gold ring.

We are at tight budget stretch - so settled for a very "US" type, but promised each other that we will get new ones with diamonds and all after 2 years (that if we are still together haha)



(*a not so great shot* we are bringing these back to the jeweller this week for the engravement)

This and my Engagement ring, Im soo ready to wear these bad boys forever..

We are booked..

YEY!

Yesterday we went to pay a whooping AED 4,200 (50,400 Pesos)for my ticket..
and Russ' for AED 3,200 (38,400 Pesos)..

It did hurt our pockets. but we our both thrilled to have finally gotten our confirmed seats..

Iftar Dinner

Colleagues from Daikin Mcquay, together with the husband, BF & GF, friends - met out for IFTAR dinner in Zabeel Park.

Great food was prepared by Arlyn.
Photography was serviced by Jed.

Even if it was a non-imaginable super humid night, We still had good fun!


Me & Russ


The Gang

Countdown: 120 Days to Go

or 4 months to go! Can you believe that?

Well,I really feel bad about how the preparations have turned out to be.
There were a lot of changes, and worst part is, we couldn't even complete our requirements for the Marriage License! What over-acting embassies we have.
I must say both Philippine and Indian Embassies..

This opted me to remain silent! Solitude! Soul Searching!
I don't know why and how things can go so wrong.

But when I think about it,maybe its meant to happen.
Its just part of God's plan, and definitely I'm convinced by that.

So here I am, back where I should be!
To vent the woos and fun of wedding preparation.

The disaster details.. to follow...

Happy Birthday MAMA MARY!

I love you..

Hair Clips,,

"My hair is definitely UP for the ceremony and DOWN for the reception."

We went to Dragonmart to pick up these lovely pins for the wedding hairstyle.

I chose 2 designs.

I love the elegance of the flower-style with pearl. However it does not have much glitter,. I am not much into glittery stuff but admit it, it will definitely be something when I march. So I also picked up the 7-circle-glittery thingy to serve the purpose.



Note: The Filipina sales girl was crying (war mode with BF). I gave her an advise like "He is not the only guy in the world, leave him", in return she gave me a 20-dirham discount. IMm too friendly to resist ey.. ;-)

MOH & Bridesmaids' Gift

I found the cutest gift for them...



A chic Jewelry Holder.

My parents are kicking...

Happy Anniversary Mama & Papa..

Loving u always...

Black Ribbon

I pray for the victims of the recent Bus_hostage Tragedy in Manila.

I pray for the Philippines for wisdom and strength.

Countdown: 135 Days to GO

..and you have no idea how this wedding has "already" turned upside down! *sigh...

I cry of glee, i cry of flee

Happy 3rd Birthday My Chloe!

The mini-me they say! I love you so much..

Happiest Day!

today! Mom sent me, thru Dwyns, Lechon + Ngoniong with sauce + Mummys Pizza + Pork BBQ + dried mangoes + Iligan toasted nuts..

I am 1 happy food-slut!

I love you Mama!!!

A Pact

Russ and I agreed on a pact. Wedding Related... * fat smile

Boss-Less

June 30 was my boss' last day. And now we are boss-less..

Thanks for everything Surrender, till I see you again in the new company.aww

Struggle!

We are still struggling with our church requirements so to speak, but somehow we have a deadly plan in mind.

Deadly. I dont want to elaborate as yet.

But crossing fingers, I hope by October - we will be able to complete everything and can finally sleep soundly.

Actual VS Budget~

woke up early due to sudden itchy feeling to update d excel file~

*gulp* still too far from over! Oh no! I hop Ill win the lottery tom~

World Cup Dreams...

is over..

Team Italia didnt make it to the eliminations.
How Sad and unbelievable! But, still heads up and proud!
Go Team Italia. See you in 4 years!

200 Days to Go!

and more than 200 things to do!

1st Postcard received!

Kate from Florida, USA posted on my FB wall that she has received the Save d Date! Wow I'm totally delighted! Life is sweet!

Our Wedding Website

and its Lousy..

haha, Out of boredom, I did one. and its super lousy.

Enjoy- (well theres nothing to enjoy actually)

http://www.ewedding.com/sites/pamsoy/

1st and Last

I was there when they first came to Dubai, and was still there, sending them off..

Oh boy..Miss you Dimsum and kids...

Cebu is more blessed to have you back..


Departure Day to Cebu: Dubai Airport


Arrival Day from Cebu: Dubaim Airport