Charmed Life of a Mrs

I declared an Ibyang’s Day last Friday because I had another day off from work and this time, I focused on shopping just for myself. I can’t really say I was very happy about shopping for myself. Apparently, I discovered that I didn’t like shopping as much as I used to. Shopping nowadays turn out to be more of a chore rather than an activity that relaxes or de-stresses me.

The main reason for a Me-Myself-and I-Shopping was because there was a need for me to buy clothes for upcoming events and update my make-up kit (it was time to get rid of old make-up). So basically, my shopping was more of a need and not a want. Nevertheless, last Friday was a gift to myself because I got to spend it with one of my favorite companions—ME! 🙂

And to celebrate my day, I had lunch at this quaint, little cafe called Meza Cafe.

I had a big glass of fresh orange juice and a plate of Calamari, Chips and Salad

As usual, being able to sit down and have a decent, pleasurable and quiet lunch meant more to me than buying all those girly stuff that I bought.

I’ve been meaning to update you on what’s happening in our lives lately but there seemed to be a lot of things going on in our radar these past few weeks. Life is pretty hectic right now and I’m hoping that things will gradually slow down before Christmas.

Anyhow, let me update you on Chris’ application. We’re happy to inform everyone that Chris passed the interview and the medical check-up with flying colors. As much as I’d like to tell you the nitty-gritty details of how everything happened, Chris has requested not to divulge it yet. Binigay kasi namin yung URL address ng aming mga websites at natatakot kami na kung ikwento namin dito (ngayon) ay baka ma-misinterpret nila etc. As of now, we were advised to wait til the 3rd week of December and if there’s no news from the Immigration’s end, we are allowed to call them and make a follow-up. Hopefully, there will be a decision made by December as we need that before Chris hands in his resignation.

We have given up the thought of celebrating Christmas, our 1st Anniversary, my 31st birthday and Valentines Day together. I know some of you might get shocked with this news but we have thoughtfully deliberated everything and have decided that Chris will finish his work til February 2008. When we see each other, we’ll just make it up and celebrate everything we needed to celebrate. At the end of all this waiting, we know that it’ll be worth it.

Some of my friends here in Sydney reacted by saying “ang tagal naman”. I know, mga kapatid. Matagal nga kung tutuusin. But there are a lot of considerations and we are not the type of people who will just “eat and run” so to speak. One of the major reason is this: as a way of saying thank you to the company that gave my husband the opportunity to work abroad, he would like to make a “grand” and graceful exit by working on his last office furniture exhibit in Dubai which will happen in the first week of February 2008. And as his partner, I totally agree to his way of saying goodbye to Dubai–with a bang! It’ll be a happy good-bye for both him and the company diba?

As for me, of course, I feel a lot of excitement already. I can’t wait to see him but just a little more patience and strength and before we know it, we’re finally together. At least now, my waiting is full of positive vibes, not like a few months ago when I felt uncertain at times. Now I feel more secure knowing that there’s a projected month on when we’re gonna see each other.
So konting tiis na lang talaga.

So saan nga ba kami magkikita? Eh di sa mata….hehehehe. Corny!!!

Seriously, the plan is for us to reunite in…Dubai!!! We have decided that I pick him up there (since he’s there already) and go around Dubai for a couple of days. And in going back, we’d like to stopover at an Asian country before finally arriving in Sydney (take note: we’d like to but not really sure if this will push thru, depending on the moolah).

So there. Puro plano uli hehehe.

One of the reasons why I’m so busy these days is I’m also working on stuff that I can do now coz I will focus on planning my trip to Dubai and Chris’ homecoming in Sydney early next year.
To all our family, relatives and friends, as early as now, we’d like to say a big THANK YOU for all your pangangamusta, support, wishes and prayers. We are deeply touched (to the max and nth power, lahat na!) by all your thoughtfulness. Thank you very much for making us feel that we are loved. Chris was so overwhelmed when he saw a lot of friends commenting on my entry regarding immigration calling him. As you have noticed, he rarely replies to my entries (ginto ang comment nya hehehe) but that one time, that one entry, he replied—touched na touched talaga sya.

Now, we will wait some more and as soon as we hear something, we’ll definitely let you know.

My parents received their Christmas gifts from us last week and according to them, they love love love their new Pulsar watches 🙂

Last Sunday, I got my Christmas present from them…which i love too 🙂

Click here if you want to know more about this phone: Motorola RAZR2 V8

To Daddy and Mommy, thanks so much for this wonderful christmas pressie…I love it! But I love you both more. I’m definitely missing you two this Christmas season but don’t worry we’ll be together again soon. Mwah!!!

Today was a Halo-halo Day! When I say Halo-halo Day, it means my day was a mixture of happy and irritating moments. Sometimes you just have those days that will really piss you off but then you’ll still see the humor in it.

Today I had a very challenging day at work and I barely breathe with all the work being thrown at me. So many participants bugging me, changes changes changes, endless paperworks and a late lunch. Parang nagkaisa yata ang buong universe at napag-desisyunan ng mga alaga ko sa training na “I will bug Avigail regarding my training needs today” at parang lahat sila sabay-sabay. Susme!

BUT after my late lunch, one of our external trainers approached me and formally introduced herself to me and told me this in her Scottish accent:

Hi, you’re Avigail right? I’m Paula, it’s so nice to finally meet you or more like to shake your hand. I’ve heard so much about you , you’ve been an inspiration to the participants.”

And all I had to say to that was “oh thank you!” I was really speechless after hearing all that from her, she’s like one of those trainers here that I really really admire. Coming from her, it was WOW!

Hay naku, ang Training talaga, may pa-konsuelo sa akin 🙂 And I really appreciate it. Although there are a lot of very irritating moments in coordinating participants, I’m still happy I’m able to help them and to hear compliments makes it all worthwhile. Pag ganyan naman eh parang feeling ko eh tumama ako sa Lotto.

After work, a very silly thing happened to me when I tried getting money from the ATM. Guess what????? I forgot my PIN number. I’m so pissed at myself. I tried twice. Ayaw. Pinauna ko muna yung nasa likod ko so I can think. I tried again. Ayaw pa rin. Minumura ko na ang sarili ko. I decided to walk away and call the bank when I get home. On my way to the train station, I miraculously remembered!!!! Ano ba? Manang memory hehehehe.

When I told my tita about what happened she told me “dapat sa lahat ng card mo, isa lang ang PIN Number mo.” Eto naman ang sagot ko, ” Yun nga tita eh, ISA lang ang card ko, isa lang ang bank ko, kung di ba naman may topak ako.” So my tita had to laugh and that made me laugh too. How ridiculous.

So that’s my halo-halo day for you. Good night!

P.S. My husband will laugh really hard when he learns of my ATM fiasco.

Reasons why we just had to have dinner last night:

1. To celebrate Rache’s birthday (belated happy birthday hane!)

2. To celebrate my recent milestones (permanent job, my soon-to-be reunion with hubby)

3. To eat!!!!

4. To catch up on what’s happening with our lives:

a. Yyoni on pregnancy
b. Rache passing the driving test
c. Michelle and closing chapters
d. Hilda’s upcoming travels to Thailand and Phils
e. Ara and Tom on newlywed anecdotes
f. Dewi’s acting and dancing classes
g. Ibyang on when Chris will arrive in Sydney (welcome party to the max!!!)

5. Because we miss everyone’s company =)

Thanks everyone for coming and for enjoying the night!!!!!
For more photos, please click here: Pancakes at The Rocks.