Since I rummaged our old photos for our 5th Syota-Anniversary last Friday, I chanced upon Chris’ Artwork of himself which he drew in 2004. And so before safekeeping the CD that holds our photos, I decided to immortalize it here in my site.

I have always been in awe of Chris’ talent, not because he is related to me but simply because he is just that—talentado talaga sya eh (hehehe). I’ve always been fascinated with people who are gifted since they were kids and then they follow their passion till the end no matter what.

I remember Chris’ Mama telling me some fond memories of his art adventures when he was a kid:
(1) That he learned how to draw first before learning how to write
(2) That he started drawing when he was three years old
(3) When he started going to school, he’d save his allowance and buy paper and pencil just so he could draw.

Nakaka-fascinate diba? Kahit bata pa lang sya, he had the discipline and passion for what he loved doing. At such a young age, he knew what he wanted to do and stayed focused.

Now on being biased, how I wish our future kids would emulate the kind of passion that Chris has. It doesn’t matter what they want to do, just as long as they know what they want, I’ll be a proud and supportive mom, just like Chris’ Mama.

I’ve been very busy this past few days and its only last night I was able to finish uploading photos from:
a. The Christmas Party and Baby Showers in Dee Why
b. Waiting at Darling Harbour Photos

c. Christmas Dinner at The Meat and Wine Co., Darling Harbour


Please click on photos above to link you to the rest of the photos

In celebration of our 5th Syota-Anniversary today, (yes, if we didn’t get married this year, we’re supposedly celebrating our 5th anniversary as boyfriend-girlfriend today.) let me tell you a little story about us.

On December 13, 2002, our very first photograph was taken at the 53rd floor of the PBCom Tower. We considered this a classic photograph because Chris used a Nikon SLR, that time we didn’t have a digital camera yet.
The following day, December 14, 2002, we became a “We”, and an”Us”…and then many photographs followed thereafter…

Collage of our 1st Year Photos

Collage of our Baguio Photos where we celebrated our 3rd Anniversary

Boracay, June 2005

And then we got engaged on December 26, 2004…

Our Kalokohan Collage (We were just sooo happy we decided to make fun of ourselves)

Pre-nuptial Photo by Dre Martinez

Survived a long distance relationship before tying the knot….

Left: Chris with Burj Al Arab at the back. Right: Ivy with the Harbour Bridge.

Our Wedding Logo

And next month, we’ll be celebrating our 1st Wedding Anniversary 🙂
-o0o-
Who would have thought we’d come this far?
From friends to being more than friends to being married. Sometimes, we still can’t believe how the universe conspired to bring us together. It was really magic! Two unlikely people, from different life orientations, with so much differences in views and opinions and yet when we came to know each other better, we just clicked. And for some reason, inspite of all our differences, there was one thing didn’t clash—and that is our values. And that always became a reference on how we were able to make things work.
-o0o-
To my dir ex-boypren,
Psst! 5 years na kitang syota. Tenk yu por mayking me your wifey.
Lab u lab u,
Ex-gelpren mo

5-minute rant starts now….

  • I’m tired. Physically, mentally and emotionally. I need a hug.
  • My arms and back hurt from carrying heavy stuff.
  • I hate shopping for Christmas gifts especially when I’m alone.
  • I hate using public transport when shopping. I had to wait 20 minutes for a taxi.
  • It was hot today.
  • I hated the fact that I only have a pair of hands and I can’t carry all the stuff that I bought.
  • Wasn’t able to drop by the travel agency (really need to make a visit soon!!!).
  • Life is unfair most of the time.

5-minute rant ends now.

De-briefing:

  • I had another day off from work today.
  • I was able to go thru my day (which isn’t actually over yet as it is only 4:30pm here) amidst my difficulty in juggling the plastic bags, trolley and my Christmas list. I was supposed to cut my shopping short pero kinaya ko na talaga. Might as well finish everything before going home, instead of going back tomorrow.
  • I was able to celebrate our 5th Syota-Anniversary today by having lunch at a very nice cafe in Parramatta.
  • I have money to buy Christmas presents for my loved ones; and
  • When I see their faces lit up when they open their present, I know it will all be worth the effort of shopping for their gifts.
  • I bought a book and shirt for ME!!!! (my consolation for a job well done).
  • My cuzin came home from the hospital today (happy yay!!!!)

Ahhh….life and its challenges.

How do you tell a child to remain strong when circumstances around you are also making you weak?

How do you tell a child that everything will be fine, when you don’t really know what will happen next?

How can you tell a child not to cry when you are also fighting back the tears?