My 25 Things: Owning a Pet

22. Owning a Pet

Meet my lovable Cavoodle, Cupid. He’s a Cavalier Kings Charles Spaniel cross Toy Poodle.

He’s been with me since I was in Sydney.

Birthday: August 29, 2006

When I was in Sydney he was a source of inspiration and strength. It’s really amazing how a pet can save your sanity! You don’t know what love means until you have your own pet. He is part of the family and everyone else loves him. He’s just the right size for inside the house and he’s always good to kids. He’s even scared of the kids instead of the kids being scared of a big fluffy dog!

He loves cuddles and tummy rubs. He likes carrots and Doritos as treats. He is an exceptional runner, loves the car and road trips!

Happiness is when you come home from a tiring stressful day at work and all you can see is his happy wagging tail because you’re finally home. That moment there always makes me smile and feel loved. J

[Wedding] Purple and Orange Wedding

the hubby slacking off :)

finally getting ready!

my bridesmaids helping me out!

*Jessica* hiding in the background :)

my awesome shoes!

*moment*

*checking out my dress*

*Christ the King Church*

*waiting inside the car*

my bouquet

my crying groom :)

the walk :)

my crying sister in law :)

*listening*

*laughing*

*our heart rings*

*before the first kiss*

*the shower of petals*

*with my hunny*

*nose to nose*

*with my chucks*

*the reception*

*the dance*

My 25 Things: Learning how to Drive

23. Learning How to Drive

Not everyone will think this is an accomplishment but with all the years and rules I had to go through to get my full license this was worth blogging for. Since my husband and my grandma taught me how to drive manual in the Philippines, driving automatic here was kinda easier EXCEPT I had to be on the other side of the car and the other side of the road. Gave me a headache the first few times I was in the car but had to get over it. I am proud to say that in all my driving tests, I passed first go! Amazing since most of the Aussies I know had to re-do a few tests. Grinning ear to ear was in my every photo cause I was that excited to pass every time!

In Sydney there are 4 levels of licenses, Learners, Red P, Green P then Full license. Learner drivers always need a Full licensed driver to guide them. Red P Platers can drive but only to 90kms/hr. Green P Platers can drive to 110kms/hr and Full license drivers can drive according to the speed limit and are allowed to have 1 standard drink and drive home. Not sure if they’ve changed the rules now but that’s what it was when I was driving then. Even if I’m a full licensed driver now, I still don’t drink! Too scared of the cops! Haha.

Right now, all I'm waiting for is my new licence with my new surname :) Woohoo!

My 25 Things: Graduating

24. Graduating

Graduating was one of the highlights for me since it was the purpose of me travelling and moving to Australia. Going to school everyday, spending time with other international students made it feel so normal to be away from family. We were all in the same boat but I kinda was different since I was the only one who had family inAustralia. Everyone else had to find their own place, share a bedroom with a few other students just to make the most out of it. All my other classmates from Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia, China, Bhutan, Malaysia etc, were so friendly going to school was a breeze. I didn’t mind the broken English either! We were learning each other’s languages it was so cool. I wish I had more time to learn Japanese and Chinese though!

Best part is we graduated at the Parliament House in Canberra! That was an awesome experience! Walking through the halls of the House of Representatives not all students get to march there! I felt so important hah!! The train ride was not bad either. Every once in a while we’d see wild kangaroos near the tracks, I wish at that time I had an SLR already, my photos would’ve been cooler.

Fun Fact about the Australian Coat of Arms:

They used the Kangaroo and Emu because they are the only animals that can't walk backwards and Australia wants to portray that it should be the same,

Always moving forward!

My 25 Things

My 25 Things

I didn’t’ realise making a list of what I’ve accomplished and what I want to do now I’m 25 was going to be a challenge. But this is me giving thanks to God for giving me more than what I need in the past, what I have right now and for my future.

I’ll split it with 8 each leaving number 25 a surprise J

What I’ve accomplished so far…

I’ve always thought about what I would become when I grow up, so now I’m all grown up but not that mature I think I can say I somehow made it… The journey was all worth while trying to accomplish these things, so here goes..

25.Moving to Australia

The decision to move was that easy I moved within 3months of knowing I could migrate. My Sydney family accepted me and made me feel like I wasn’t missing out on anything so that made the transition easier.

I did miss out 3years of all the important gatherings, birthday’s, anniversaries, Christmas, New Year and all the other holidays with my family but I can say, growing up that way was worth it. I learned so much, I’m thanking God for that opportunity.

Not everyone can see the Opera House from the Harbour Bridge everyday which to me was nothing short of being so blessed and amazing.

[Thoughts] Sneak Peek to our Birthday Halloween Party

[Thoughts] Death of a Grandfather

Excerpts from my previous blog: Cupid's Arrow

"I remember when I was about 5 or 6, during Christmas when all the gifts have been given and its time to give out money, we would line up to Daddy and he would give me a whole heap of 5peso bills! As a young one, I thought I was rich already! That I could buy practically anything I want! But I always gave it to my parents so I can put it in my bank account and all that.. But about an inch thickness of 5 peso bills! Haha!! My Daddy loves to whistle at night, he whistles anything, although I dont know the tunes he whistles to, everytime I see him he'd be smiling.. My Daddy also loved walking, he takes public transport all the time and doesn't even complain one bit!

There is no other way to end a conversation with Daddy except for the words I love you, he sees to it that every phone call, those would be his last words... Daddy will always be remembered as the Man who was always there...."

This excerpt was made by me 3years ago... After reading this, it felt like I was in a time travel and that we just laid Daddy to rest. Daddy missed our wedding, he would've been so proud and happy but I know that day he was there. He made sure that everything went perfect for me and Jong, he made sure that everything was in order. He was there tied to my bouquet so he can see everything up close.

Thanks Dad.

Daddy I'm sure you're happy wherever you are, playing chess and whistling till your opponent makes his move. I wish I can have that one more hug Dad. I miss you.

[Wedding] Why Purple and Orange?

Symbolism of Orange

Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. It is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere.


Why I picked Orange:

Cause I love Tigger! Orange depicts bouncy-happy-fun-fun-fun!

And that basically represents me!

Symbolism of Purple


Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Being the combination of red and blue, the warmest and coolest colors, purple is believed to be the ideal color.

Why we picked Purple:

Purple means Royalty! (Plus it was the only color that I could think of that can go well with Orange, other people might disagree but it is our wedding after all! Haha!)

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49Days to Go!!

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Together, these colors remind of Perth's Sunset... For some reason, we always seem to have purple and orange clouds during sunset... Must be cause it's winter, I'm not sure. All I know is, These colors represent us perfectly.

A little wacky and cool and calm at the same time.

[Thoughts] Happy Birthday Hunny!

This post is for you Hunny!!

Thank you for....

You are truly heaven sent...

Since I met you, I've never stopped thanking God He gave me a blessing as precious as you...

"From the moment I saw you, From the moment I looked into your eyes.." :)

Always Remember: Keep Holding On

[Cupid] Lazy

[Wedding] 100

[Thoughts] Pol

[Music] Hold On

How many songs can you name that has Hold On in the lyrics?

Since the wedding is one hundred ten days away(OMG, can't wait!!!),

Hunny and I have been talking bout songs at the reception...

We haven't really decided on anything but we definitely want something meaningful to us...

But here's a list of a few songs that has Hold on in the lyrics..

Why hold on??

Cause that's what we say to each other

Everyday.

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So hold on to me tight

Hold on to me tonight

We are stronger here together

Than we could ever be alone

So hold on to me

Don't you ever let me go

-Michael Buble

She says we've got to hold on to what we've got

Cause it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not

We've got each other and that's a lot

For Love.... We'll give it a shot

Wooooah We're half way there,

Living on a prayer

-Bon Jovi

Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through

-Avril Lavigne

Yes, it's you ...
You're the one in my life I've known
From the start that it's you I'd spend forever with
So please hold on with me...

-Side A

If we hold on together
I know our dreams will never die
Dreams see us through to forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I

-Diana Ross

Until then

All I’ll have is just a memory of you
That I could hold on to
Until then
All I’ll have is just this space and time
To wait and think of you
Coz you’ll be on my mind
Until then

-Gary Valenciano

[Music] If you Believe - Rachel Lampa

This is the ultimate Chick flick for me. (Plus it was the first movie Hunny and I watched together)


My cousin told me the reason the movie was called "A Walk to Remember" but they didn't show it in the movie. The real reason (and I base this solely cause my cousin said so) is that Mandy Moore's character(Jamie Sullivan) was so sick she had was in a wheel chair. When she was about to be wheeled in towards her groom (Landon Carter played by Shane West) for the wedding march, she stood up and walked!


That's why it was called a walk to remember because it was the ultimate walk of love.


Plus this song is one of the best songs in the movie.. :)





I close my eyes,
And even when I'm sleeping
I'm alright,
'Cause You are in my life.

Once upon a time,
I only imagined this
And now You're mine.
Oh, I tried so hard...
Prayed that You'd find me;
Maybe You’re here today,
Here to remind me:

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That when you want something enough,
That it can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be...
If you believe, oh oh...

Everybody said
That I was a fool to think
That we could bear; (Everybody said that...)
But I couldn't get my heart out of my head,
And they just didn't see;
No, they just could not.
Feeling that You care,
The places that You can...

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That when you want something enough,
That it can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be...
If you believe.

Never wished for material things;
Never needed wind in my wings.
I never wished for anything but You...oh!
I can't explain it,
Someone just told me,
"Go where your heart is,
You'll never be lonely."

If you believe that dreams come true,
There's One that's waiting there for you.
'Cause I believed when I saw You
That (when you believe) when You want Someone enough,
Then they can't escape Your love.
There is nothing in the world that cannot be,
If you believe.
Believe, believe, believe, ooh...

[Music] Dare you to Move - Switchfoot

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Welcome to the planet
Welcome to existence
Everyone's here
Everyone's here
Everybody's watching you now
Everybody waits for you now
What happens next
What happens next

[Chorus]
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before

Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to resistance
The tension is here
Tension is here
Between who you are and who you could be
Between how it is and how it should be

[Chorus]

Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Salvation is here

I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened before

[Food] Breakfast for Hunny

Good Morning Universe!

I asked Hunny this morning what he wanted for breakfast and he said hotdogs and Milo.

So even if we're miles apart, here's your breakfast Hunny! Hope you have a wicked day today!

[Thoughts] Perth Sky

Perth Sky

Keep walking.
Follow the footpath.
Look up.
Appreciate.
Amazed.
Feeling of relief.
Calmness.
Cold Breeze.

Prayer of Thanksgiving.
Keep walking.