My very disappointing red kimono dinner

Gegs and I have always been fond of Japanese food. And if you offer us an eat-all-you-can bargain, we would not decline.

Tonight was date night, and Gegs and I even dressed-up to eat out. We decided on Japanese food, and since he hasn't tried Red Kimono yet, we decided we'd visit their branch at Ayala Land techno hub.

I was excited, I remember I liked their modern-Japanese makis. But lo and behold, not all of them are included in the eat-all-you-can menu. Its okay, we understand. It was perfectly understandable that not all their regular items can be ordered ''bottomless''. When they told us that we'd need to order at least a cup of rice, we obliged even if we were not eating rice anymore.

What we don't understand is why the cup of fried rice they served us was packed full, and over the brim. It was obviously not how they served rice for the other clients ordering a-la carte. We felt that it was a tactic they use, so the costumer would feel full immediately. We felt we were cheated of a good, healthy dinner. Instead, we endured the torture of trying to finish the cup (it was more of 2 cups) of fried rice. We left with full stomachs, alright. But also with dampened spirits and a vow never to eat at Red Kimono again.

less than 3 months to go!

Yesss... Less than 3 months. But still a lot of things to accomplish!

a) Marriage License! and my NSO birth certificate. Being the kuripot that I am, I refuse to simply call-in and wait for the delivery of my birth certificate... It's P315! But how much will it cost me, anyway, to go to NSO and get it myself? 'Cos if I'm not going to save much anyway, I'd rather save myself the trouble of red tape.

b) Souvenirs for guests - I am having second thoughts on the photobooth. Ate Glady said that if we are going to have one, then it has to be placed outside. So either risk the rain, or rent a tent.

c) Cakes! This one I am excited about. I'm thinking vanilla cake? Marble cake would be yummy, too. Can't wait for the cake-tasting!

d) Invitations! Ack!! This has got to be prioritised!

e) Other wedding paraphernalia -- like, deciding if we'll have traditional flower girls, ring and arrhae bearer? And if yes, what are the kiddos going to wear?


A lot more stuff to do, but these are on the top of my list. Boy, oh, boy. Sure hope we can finish everything on time!

interviews and measurements

2 things, as I said in the Subject Line.

First, the Canonical Interview. We were so delighted to get to know the priest who will soon marry us. Fr. Jesus Pol, OP. We're trying to guess at his nationality-- I was thinking Polish? Apparently he's been here for a long time. He taught at the Aquinas School, and was Parish Priest for a while in the 1980s. He's a very good Tagalog speaker, and we didn't have a difficult time warming up to him. Good thing we passed the interview! Apparently, this particular priest declines if he feels the couple is not yet ready for the married life. Whew!

Next, measurements! We went to sir Paul's last week, but he was just so busy... And he had to go out of the country. Finally, Nay sent me a message, asking me to meet her at the shop, Thursday morning. There was no electricity! But he was there, so we discussed what I wanted for the dress, and he took my measurements! First fitting in August! I can't wait to see it! Well, first, I was just discussing the dress that I saw, I didn't want to show him the dress I found on the internet, 'cause: 1. I didn't want him to copy it exactly, he can give his own interpretation to it, and 2. I didn't want to offend him. But after some discussion, (and 1 design which was good, but he wasn't completely satisfied with) I felt I wasn't being articulate in describing what I wanted, so I finally showed him the picture. The print-out included some of the styles and designs which I was choosing from. He saw 2 things he liked, put two-and-two together, and voila!! My wedding gown. :) Shame that he had to put aside the 1st design, as I also liked it, but in his own words, the 2nd (and final) design, is cute. I am so excited, he is so good. I can't begin to guess how I'll look in something that is "cute". hahaha My golly my waistline is 2* and 3/4 when he measured it! Cmown. It doesn't look it, does it? Better get in shape!!

bolero, anyone?

Need one. What do you think?

aling naty's sisig and my wedding gown

Some XXX miles later, on a street somewhere in Angeles City, Pampanga (or was it Clark?), while eating the original Cabalen sisig (freshly chopped, with lotsa lotsa white onions!!), dinuguang pata, assorted chicken parts (ass, heart, etc), glass of cold pale pilsen for the boys and San Mig Light for me, and somekinda roasted and toasted peanuts --- Gegs and I finally decided on the styling of our wedding. With the help of course of none other than Tito Ga. :))

It's true, why would we be afraid to stand out from our guests, its our day! :D

So now I have the style of my gown, and we now know how we could tie-up our looks (with a little help from tito Ga). I can't wait!

for the mothers of the bride and groom...

I am actually uploading all these pictures for the sake of convenience. So I can show them my "research" anytime, anywhere (that there is internet connection, that is.).

So... imagine the tops paired with sexy jeans and heels. What say you? :D

scratch the previous post, i have a new set!

Hmmm.. What to do, what to do?

what to do... what to do...

Hmmm.. Grecian?

Hmmm... But will it look good with Scarface? :D

the Groom's attire...

Guegma found his "look" for the wedding.


Scarface, anyone?