I hate nightmares. :( They leave you feeling horrible the next day and you just really don't get any rest. I wonder when I can finally get done and over with this. It leaves me very lethargic and feeling ominous the next day. Not happy. :(

On the eve of my birthday I sit back and think how blessed I am. :D Thank you Lord for all my blessings. :D My heart is happy and content.

Are you ready for this?

Change as they say is the only constant thing in life. It's something that you can always count on. Change, no matter how big or small makes a difference in ones life. And at times when you least expect it...when change comes you just have to force yourself to adopt, learn to live with it, respect it and move on.

Why talk about change all of a sudden. Well, because a sudden shift in my life has occurred and although I would like to keep it private for now I feel like I am on the cusp of making a huge decision. Something I guess that I've been dreading. Something that will force me to face my reality as it is. A huge change is coming, I'm not sure I'm ready for it.

photo from Visualize Us

In the end, the only thing keeping us from growing is ourselves. I know I make no sense but in a way this is why I started this blog in the first place. A cathartic release to whatever pent up emotion I don't want to keep bottled up. I know what's happening, I have to face it and hopefully in the end I'll come out better for it. 

In the mean time, I want some cake.

Yay for Ange's Baby!!!

I've been a part of the events industry for awhile now, the bu and I started out in college when I used to staff for a few events with the bu's sis-in-law.

we were all on board for the first 5 runs MYOH Manila.

After I resigned from my teaching position, I transitioned from being a part-time staff to being full on staff. 

got my co-teachers to help out in events too! With teacher KM!

My first event, these girls turned out to be awesome friends. :D

It was a lot of fun and you learn a lot of things in the process. Although let me tell you, working in events is not all party...it's a whole lot of hard work and a quick short party in the end. But if you're like me and you're into instant gratification, yes, yes laugh it out nothing wrong with that statement then working in events would be perfect because at the end of the day you get to see all your ideas and hard work come to life. In the end all that blood, sweat and tears would be worth it! :D

supporting Jenjennifermateoguiodecilli for her Khiels event! :D

I love the EM girls. :D      

So after that extensive intro, let me get to the meat of the subject. A few months back a really good childhood friend of mine told us that she was pregnant! yaaaay! You must understand, I've known this friend since we were in Kinder. Yup, kinder. So you can imagine the happiness and excitement there when someone you knew as a child is about to have a child of her own. It's...surreal. haha

just a year ago she was getting married!

So she asked a friend and myself if we could  get together and work on her baby shower with her. Her surprise baby shower! hahaha...Of course we immediately said yes! How exciting is it to plan a baby shower for someone you've known for most of your life. So after our preliminary meeting where we decided on the theme and the pegs for the shower, we went our separate lives and well, sadly work ate me up. Yes, I have been a workaholic again lately. I don't like it but it's true. :(( we all must sacrifice a little. :D

Now here's the other thing, the dates kept getting moved around and I must admit it became quite hard to keep up. I was doing too many things and juggling too many responsibilities that I lost track of the date. It's a good thing my partner Ele had my back. We planned, printed and put together an awesome baby shower. Of course we couldn't have done it without the help of everyone who pitched in! :D oh and of course all those hours I wasted on pinterest was put to good use too!

Let me share with you a few photos...

no, that is not a ball, that is a pregnant woman's belly...
and those giant blue balls are her boobs

when we decided on a theme my friend had these balls made
Ele and I strung them up one row at a time...

awesome printables are awesome. :D
Cupcakes by Ernaline's Food Haven

These cupcake toppers were so adorable we had make them!

ah pinterest, thank you for this idea.

the table cloth came from the caterer, Ange's shobe helped us with the centerpiece
We made "wishes for baby" paper for guests to write on

giveaways! :D
Ele had the hardest time mixing in those blue balls, yes I said blue balls

We had a blast, the food was plentiful enough to feed a 100 people when there were barely 30 of us...but the best part, the games. Initially Ele and I were hesitant, we weren't sure how many people would actually join. But since there were only a few of us we ended up with only 2 teams! :D Both competitive but of course the girls were at an advantage since they are girls. Which obviously means we totally rock more than the guys do. 

In the end, the party was a blast, we just kept laughing and squealing the entire time. So congratulations Ange and Dave! :D Can't wait for the little bundle of joy to come out! weeee!

What a week that was!

Thank God it's Friday! 

Feels like the week went by in a slow motion blur. I know that sounds contradicting but let me tell you. The week flew by and boy did it tire me out.

How you start your week probably dictates how the rest of the week will go. We started this week with a party!!! Nuffnang is 5! Happy Birthday Nuffnang!!!

With the Nuffies! :)

Since Nuffnang is an Asia-Pacific company we all celebrated at the same time. Yup, simultaneous parties for everyone. It was a lot of work but it was also a lot of fun! Snaps for Thei who pulled this one off with pizzaz. Pizzaz talaga!

But after the party I had to get serious. It was the end of the month and there was some catching up to do on my end. Loads of client calls, meetings and follow ups had to be made. It all paid off in the end. I always have to remember to thank God for having my back all the time. :D 

My week wasn't all about work though. I still managed to squeeze in a run, my first 3k, and dinner/dessert with friends in Draft, first time I left Draft not drunk! I was still able to see my good friend Ange who's pregnant with her first baby. Oh and I managed to squeeze in a press conference with John Lloyd too! Long but awesome week. I guess there's lots to catch up on and I'll tell you more about it soon. 

But for now, I'm taking a breather. Talk to you later!