Wake Up Call

I stumbled upon a nice entry from thresca, which I can very well relate to. I always make a note to myself to appreciate everything (whether small or big) that comes my way. And I'm guilty that sometimes I take the small and simple things for granted. I should carry this list with me everyday so it could serve as a reminder for me.

If I had my life to live over

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the “good” living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather rambling about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television, and more while watching life.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick, instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment, realising that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, “Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.”

There would have been more “I love you’s” and more “I’m sorry’s”

but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute, look at it and really see it and never give it back.

- Erma Bombeck

THE Day

Wedding. December 18, 2010.

As cliche as it may sound, it was the most incredible feeling. Almost surreal. Just as the planning and preparations went by so fast, the actual day also breezed by as quickly as it started. I’m happy everything, (well, more like 90%) pushed through as planned. Just like any bride would say, I wish I could repeat it all over again. This time without the worries and stress. I will really just savor every minute of it and enjoy, and be in the moment-my moment.

There are so many people to thank. I’m overwhelmed with all the love and support of our family and friends. Thank you to Christine Ong-Te and her team, Veluz Reyes, Rupert Nicolas, and Leo Nicolas. Thank you. I’d definitely choose to work with you guys again if I could have another wedding.