Literally! I am planning for a quick getaway for the family this summer. Still needs to decide among the choices we’ve got. If lucky enough, we can trade off our deposit week from our timesharing membership. I would be happy for an out-of-the-country trip. There are so many good places to go to and that includes panama city florida. I hope we could really go to this place in the future. It’s so stunningly beautiful! And there are hotel resorts that are on unbelievably low rates if you book early. For the meantime, let me compare the quotes I’ve got and work on our travel budget sheet. We need to decide soon as airfares and accommodations are getting fully booked already.

Next year, we would have two official preschoolers already. Our dear Bianca would be going to the same school like her Ate Margaux. We are applying her for First Step in Miriam College Child Study Center. Her testing schedule would be on February 4. I hope my little girl would pass the exam. I’m anxious actually. I wonder if ever there are kids that they won’t accept. As she comes in as First Step for next school year, her Ate Margaux would be in Kinder on the other hand. After which, Margaux would be a gradeschooler already. How time flies so fast really!!!! I’m pretty sure I would be excited to prepare as well for her graduation announcements from Kindergarten! Yeah, I would definitely be a very proud mom!

the quick vacation we had in Thunderbird Resort in Poro Point, La Union. Everything in that place was picture-perfect. It was all nice and beautiful. In fact we had a number of beautiful pictures with my team. Glad that we were able to capture the nice sunset also during that lunar eclipse. Right beside the pool is a pond with great colored fishes. No wonder, they do use an environmental friendly pond pumps as per the hotel staff.  I hope to go back to that place with my whole family next time.

We are already preparing for our itinerary for our upcoming trip! Thanks to my SIL. I am getting super excited. In fact, there are more to see this time versus the last time we were there. We are even looking for a vacation property management which we can avail for some home exchange program. We need such to manage our accommodations since we are travelling to different areas: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento and San Francisco. I have read about 3rd Home, which is a premier vacation property management and home exchange website. In fact, their site is appropriate for our requirement since they do have some of the most popular destinations for vacation rentals from their owners located at Miami, Florida, Palm Springs, California, and Nantucket Massachusetts. They even have beach villas in Mexico and mansions on Miami Beach. They even have upscale lofts in France and log homes in Colorado. I got excited learning about all of these. We would definitely look into those places as well in the future. The program allow members to exchange their second homes with other luxurious vacation houses and even enjoy exclusive access to some of the most desirable resorts and private destinations in the world. It is perfect for those who wants to experience a different getaway experience. I read also that they strive to create the finest, luxury, second home exchange program in the whole world.  Now, let me review more their site and plan ahead for our next vacation destinations!

Gee, I was suprised to the amount I have to pay for my business permit renewals! Arg! Aside from business permits, it is also time to renew those insurance policies for our properties. I hate reviewing all contracts not to mention those undesirable agents (lol!) The husband is also asking me to ask for term life insurance quotes as we would like to increase our insurance coverages as protection for the family. Oh well, this stuff is really part of managing the household! Kidding aside, I really need help for life insurances as we wanted to get another one aside from what we currently have. I need to educate myself about all these policies and rules. Anyone who can give suggestions would be appreciated.

Before I get disgusted after seeing some eczema pictures, which are not at all pleasing, let me gather my thoughts and line up the things I need to do for today:

1. Finish answering emails
2. Online banking
3. Meet a high school friend for lunch and then meeting, meeting and another meeting (3 more this afternoon!)
4. Plan out the checklists for the event this weekend
5. Complete signing documents for the contract for the business
6. Contact accountant for pending permits. Arg, I freaking out for the amount I need to renew all my permits!!! Ok, I’m a good citizen paying my taxes.
7. Blog, Blog, Blog
8. Upload pictures in Facebook and Flickr
9. Finish pending writing assignments. When I say pending = overdue already!
10. Contact Travel Agencies for our trip

I really wonder if I can finish all of these today

that there would be a new addition to our clan since my SIL announced her pregnancy last month. But God knows what’s best for her and the baby. So even she was taking prenatal vitamins and she was asked to take bed rest, still the growth of the baby inside her didn’t progress But God has been faithful to have prepared my SIL and my brother for this fate. It is God’s plan and will. We are happy that my SIL is safe now after undergoing her D & C procedure. I love how much she’s keeping the faith.

after back to back events last weekend and extending till Monday of this week. You see, my job calls for me to work for like 24/7. After managing our events, also need to answer tons of emails and work on number of paperworks to finish upcoming events. Not to mention, back to back meetings along the way. Ok, please don’t get me wrong as I am not complaining at all. In fact, this shouldn’t be so hard at all if you love what you do

I’m busy as a bee again as I am preparing a number of weddings out of Manila. Looks like this year is a very good year for us. We have a number of destination weddings. In fact, we recently had one last weekend in Poro Point, La Union. We heart the place so much that I wanted to go back there with my family. The location makes me feel like I’m in one of those beautiful resorts of Riviera Maya. It would be a dream come true to manage a wedding in one of the Karisma Hotels. But our event last weekend was close to what we could expect from Karisma concept: day beach beds, ocean view, infinity pool, superb and first-class service and of course delightful gourment menu. Well, who knows, we might be able to plan an event there

Never do I go for any destination without the famous “jumping shots!” It’s my favorite actually. In fact, I lost another 5lbs after a number of takes. It’s indeed a good option for quick trim extreme burn. We just did some jumping shots while in Thunderbird Resorts. It’s hard to perfect it sometime that all of you would have to be up in the air but I was able to take two nice shots…

Before I make colonix reviews as my cousin is requesting me to help her with it, I would just like to share some pictures from Bianca’s Christmas Presentation last year, which I failed to post. This happened last Dec18, 2009. It was their last day in school then. Was so proud of my little girl because she was so participative all throughout their program.  In fact, there were 3 poems that she was part of. 

She’s so adorable. She’s going to be in BIG School already next school year. Enrolling her also in Miriam Collge Child Study Center. Will have two preschoolers already next year. Cliche as it seems, Time really flies so fast!!!

Among all the other careers I could have, my job now is the one I love most. Although it is stressful, I get to be part of other people’s turning point, their most treasured day, the big day, their wedding day!

Just like today, we would witness the union of two individuals on this lovely place in Thunderbird Resort, Poro Point, La Union. The place is sooo beautiful! It’s a replica of Santorini Greece. And I so so love the bed!!!!

This is one of the perks of my job, that’s why I so love it!

is delayed this week. Aw, it should not be since it’s my first for the year but nevertheless, here’s my list:

1. It’s 2010 and I’m hopeful for this year, especially business-wise.
2. Nice buys from “sales” in the mall.
3. Margaux waking up early every morning so she’s not late for school.
4. I found the right hair loss prevention treatment suited for me and the husband. Dicky have asked me to source it around and I found a product with very good reviews. I really hope it’s going to work.
5. American Idol Season 9 is now on air.
6. Trip to La Union this weekend.
7. New downloaded songs in my Ipod.
8. Vigan Longanisa for breakfast.
9. Approved business opportunity. Paperworks on its way.
10. All bills are paid!

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I am recently hooked in reading local magazines. In fact, I made few subscriptions to two titles currently. And I think I want to add another one like the Preview Magazine after seeing this Twitpic from Kelly.

I must say that I was pretty amazed how Jinky Pacquiao looks so beautiful now. I wonder how long has she been using some acne scar creams. She looks so flawless and sexy. Well, despite the rumors that her marriage is currently facing, I guess this lady is still trying to think and do what’s best for her and her family.  Good for her.

Would try my best to go back to blogging…I have been in hiatus a couple of weeks back.  Life has been so busy both work-related and personal matters.  There are just so many things to write about.  I hope I’ll get my groove back.  And also hoping that i’ll lose all those pounds I gained during the holidays.  Now, really thinking of best way to trim down.  Could Fastin help my problem?  I wonder if it could.  I have been lazy around as well to get up early and exercise since I normally sleep late at night just to finish answering all emails and doing some paperworks.  And yes, I have been in hiatus from the South Beach Diet as well.  Maybe it would be good to back to the routine next week.  Let’s see…

My sister-in-law is asking for my help to assist her to come out with first communion invitations for my nephew. Wonder as to where we could get one. Or I might just ask a friend to design one for me. I am planning to give it out as a gift for him already. My sister-in-law and I are even planning to throw him a special dinner as well. It’s one milestone on his life that has to be celebrated as well. It’s another sacrament to affirm his christianity so it’s worth celebrating.

for the year was a big one with 850 guests. Our bride rode a very nice bridal car. It was a Porsche Panamera!!! I love it. It was just so beautiful. The groom though rode an audi sports car on the other hand. Well, no doubt on the cars they have since their families own the dealership of the luxury cars in the country. In fact, I am pretty sure they have access to Ferrari cars and Ferrari parts as well. That was supposed to be the bridal car but the shipment just didn’t arrive in time for the event.

We have been thinking to convert the guest room to a den. The husband have been contemplating to make the guestroom a video room. He plans to buy a new Samsung HDTV to complete the setup plus the corresponding home theater system. In fact, we are also have been looking for nice couches since December.  Although, I am not quite sure if its a good idea to totally give up the guestroom, the husband prefers to have a den so he could watch his favorite movies during the weekends.

when we first became a couple. My life has been beautiful since then!

It’s a decision I would never regret…

Babes, Thank you for making each day a happy one for me…