The Wedding (Part 3)

Since we already exchanged our vows, Allan and I were more laid back.

Well, there was an issue as to whether to have the cocktails in the open area or not as it was a bit cloudy.  It was an unfortunate issue but all's well that ends well.

Before going back to The View for the reception, I made sure to pass by our house so that our helpers, Tata and Mai Mai, as well as the dogs, will get to see us.

 At my parents' house

With Mai-Mai and Tata and the doggies, Charlie and Philip

 Allan and Jazzie at The View!  I love this picture!

 Stage Decor for the reception courtesy of FPD

Entrance of the newlyweds!  And yes, we're happy!

Last dance with my dad.

 First dance with Allan to the tunes of One Thing, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and What Makes You Beautiful.  See the Just Dance video at the back.  Yes, it was my idea as I think it was cool and fun to see us dance with that background.  And it also serves as our guide for our dance steps.  I think I only practiced with Allan 3 times, while Allan practiced more by himself, hehe

 Look at our guests in attendance!  We are truly grateful for their presence.  

And it seems they had a lot of fun!

 With our wedding cake courtesy of Sweet Advocate.  Another blooper here as we tried slicing first a layer that was not a cake.  We got confused whether to slice the third layer or the bottom layer, haha.  Oh well, memories!

 Cheers!

 My mom's time to speak!

 Dad's happy with mom's reference .. hehe

 Nanay's turn.

 Jeni, my sister and matron of honor, with her impromptu speech.  Touching!

 Allan still mesmerized with me ..hehe

It was also reunion time on my mom's side.  It was so happy to see my aunts, uncles, and cousins from Davao, Manila, Qatar and US.  Good times!

To Forever!

I am so happy I get to finish this blog just before our 1st wedding anniversary.  Cheers to forever!

My 2014 - Part 8

NOVEMBER 

Now, November!

Another semester starts.  Another set of students.  Another subject to teach.  Challenge accepted!

And another dinner date with friends!

Goodluck sa waistline!

And the law students decided to feature me in their publication.

Ka-level na ata mi ni Pnoy!

I was likewise honored to speak in front of the LA members.

Unity. Excellence. Equality

Admittedly, November wasn't all fun and joy as one of my tita, a dear family friend died.  Rest in peace Tita Nena.

DECEMBER

December na jud!

On December 7th, I was one of the bridesmaids for one of my dearest friends Bajo.

Without the bride but with Lyn and Jinky

Pretty Girls with the Blushing Bride!

I also congratulated by students for passing the October 2014 CPA Board Exams.

We look like classmates, hehe!

Christmas is also get together with friends.

Hala, sige kain lang!

With the Law School Gang :)

My mom decided that we'll celebrate the holidays in Singapore.

Christmas Eve was spent at Marina Bay Sands.  We just stayed overnight to experience the infinity pool.

Yes, that's me!

Christmas Breakfast

And of course, we went around Orchard Road.

Feeling the Christmas Spirit at Orchard Road

Christmas Day around Singapore

We left for Kuala Lumpur on Christmas Day.  It was raining when we arrived.  We stayed at Furama Bukit Bintang Hotel, a very good location at a very good rate.

Breakfast at Furama (Dad still sleepy .. hehe)

We went around the malls in Kuala Lumpur.  We also did a little shopping as well.  

Goofy at Petronas

We also went to Legoland Malaysia.  We hope there would be more rides and adventures in Legoland Malaysia in the future.

Kids at play at Legoland

Ready, Wet Set, Go!

Drenched!

Legos!

Of course, we also took a hop-on-hop-off trip around Malaysia.

We then went back to Singapore, but this time we stayed at a Pines Hostel which was actually clean and nice.  

Of course, we would not miss going to Universal Studios.  We went to the Mummy's Revenge twice.

Thrillseekers

Minions

Before leaving Universal!

And then, on New Year's Eve, we watched the amazing fireworks at the bay.

Had to be early for the fireworks!

Baby, you're a firework!

And the phones!

It was a bit tiring but fun nevertheless.   

Sarona!

I will be back!

And by the way, just a few days before we left Singapore, Allan asked permission from my parents .... to marry me!  Cheers to new adventures ahead!

 Natapos rin :)

My 2014 - Part 7

OCTOBER (PART 3)

While my parents were on their way back to the Philippines, I was on my way to Minnesota to visit Janice and her family.  I was really excited for this trip as this was my first time to visit another state without my parents or any relatives.  I was there to visit a dearest friend.

I arrived on a Sunday and from the time they picked me up at the airport, we wasted no time!

First Stop!

Cherry on a Spoon!

So adorable!

Dinner with officemates!

Gerry, the tall guy, was my first seat mate.  Ronald was my teammate in one of the projects!

On my second day, Jan and I talked most of the time, haha!  But we were able to squeeze some time for a trip to Mall of America!

Think Happy!

The Kid in Me!

Love, love, love!

We also got to visit this place!

For Mighty Ducks fans!

 It was my first time to experience Autumn!

 When I Fall in Love ... 

I miss these kids!  Don't grow up too fast, okay?

It was indeed a fun and memorable trip and I am so grateful to the Tsangs!

I went back to LA, where I got to spend Halloween with Ally!  And no, I had no costume, hehe!

 Ally with her Dada at school!

We still had time before my flight in the evening.

 With Ally and her cool dress!

The kiddos in their costumes!

Oh-some October indeed!