November 20, 2004 - Day
before the wedding
This should be the day I should have been relaxing all day and getting
some beauty sleep. But NO! It was raining all day and all I
could do is pray for sunshine the next day.
I was planning to check-in to my hotel around lunch time, but because of
all the rain, last minute chores and pick-ups were delayed. First,
we had to go to Rockwell to get my shoes, (yes just now I know!), which still did not
fit me right! Arghh! Next, I have to get the photos Dino took of us
during our prenup pictorial developed for the divider frame. After
that, we went to Edward Teng's shop to get the mannequin for the gown
that they told me I should pick-up (If I only knew they'd bring it to
the hotel the next day! Arrghh!). Good thing we didn't have to go to
Fernwood Gardens to leave the souvenirs and other stuff at one of the
waiting rooms. Our FW coordinator told us it was not a good idea
to bring our stuff ahead of time because it might just get lost with all
the people around and the weddings. Lastly, I went back home for
some last minute checking of "things to bring" etc. Before I knew
it, it was almost 6pm! Good thing I called ahead of time
that I'll be having a late check-in at the hotel.
Then at last, my brother took me to the Peninsula. I looked so
harassed from all the last minute chores I had to do. Good thing
the reception lady was so nice to upgrade my superior room to the Junior
Suite (for a small fraction hehe!) so that by the next day I would not
have to change rooms. (I booked for a superior room for the the
first day then the Junior Suite for the wedding day). Aahh!
She was sent from above, very courteous, and helpful. Somehow I
felt better, because at last I'll be able to relax!
At the room, I waited for Gemma to arrive. She'll be my room mate
for the night. So I turned on the TV and fixed my stuff. I
was so "hyper" I couldn't stop moving inside the room, I just could not
relax and rest. At last Gem came with Ann and the PIZZA!
Yummy! While having dinner we had a little chat. Gem and Ann
noticed that I looked so harassed so she called the masseuse to give me
a well deserved massage after dinner. Was it the best ever massage
I ever had! After the massage I just wanted to go to sleep.
But I just can't, not yet. I still have to prepare my personal
wedding vows. I should have done it days or weeks before but I
just couldn't get myself to start - I didn't know where to start.
At the desk I started to make drafts and looking at some sample vows for
inspiration. Gem came to my side and said she has to do her speech
too. With a herbal tea by our side, which Gem prepared, we started
writing. She stayed at the living area so that I would not see
what she wrote.
It was 12mn before we called it a night. Of course we did not
sleep right away. We had our talk in bed, I thanked her for
coming - she was my angel. I wouldn't know what to do if she
wasn't there. After that we thanked God for a wonderful day and
prayed for a rain free Sunday.
November 21, 2004 - Wedding
Day
November 22, 2004 - A New
Day
November 23, 2004 - Our trip
back to Nueva Ecija
November 26, 2004 - Boracay!
November 29, 2004 - Tagaytay!
