Remembering the Magic

"Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come, my baby
We might have took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday

They said, "I bet, they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong.
~Still the One by Shania Twain

I've been looking through all my diaries dating back to 1995...that long, eh? Well, before blogging was the IN thing, I was pouring out my thoughts, feelings, and day-to-day woes to my diary! Hahaha what's more, I even got a name for her (yes, she's a girl). Di and I have been through a lot together and when I read a few entries on the most recent one, I blushed! I can't believe all the stuff I wrote in there! Most of them chronicling my whirlwind (?) romance with Pyertubs!

Yes boss, I have them in wrting and no you can't look! I can't even read some of them because of their corny-ness and then some. I even wrote down possible reasons why I fell in love with Pyertubs [blush*]! I don't know if he can remember some of those times and I admit, I even forgot about the others. They were not so significant but it is a part of the fabric of our lives.

As I leafed throught the pages, I saw a few important text messages from Pyertubs. I'm not posting them here, though. They're for my eyes only! But I'll only say that we were crazy when we thought that our relationship was wrong. Some of the messages, from Pyertubs especially where heartwrenching. Back then, we thought that we weren't right for each other at all. Back then, I was also at a crossroads.

An entry did catch my eye though. It went "I didn't know ingon ani ko ma-in love ni Pierre (I didn't know that I could love Pierre this way)...it's something that I never really expected..." Now that I read it again, did I realize that it's true.

I know that people change as the years go by and sometimes, if you are in a relationship for as long as we have been, the romance will fizzle out. I can see the difference in how we treat each other before compared to today but one thing hasn't changed, though and I'm happy about it. Both of us, still profess our love for each other, be it in small ways that are only obvious to both of us or in ways where we shout it out to the world. It's corny, I know but sometimes, it helps to reaffirm our feelings to each other.

Boss, you're still the guy I met seven years ago. I don't regret the heartaches and the trials that came our way; we're stronger because of it.

I never realized that I sealed my fate when I kissed you that night at the beach. I love you.

Pyertubs & Z's Dream Wedding

It's finally here! We just got our wedding videos from Jim Ubalde and we watched it, albeit in different countries but what else can we do? When I got off the phone a few hours ago, I immediately checked out the uploaded videos. My cousin uploaded this for me and they were uploaded in segments. No matter, I still enjoyed it and reminisced.

I am still in a state of shock and disbelief every time I think about me being married. I know it's been five months since I got married but I only lived as a wife for only three of that five months.

Pyertubs and I were so happy when we finally got hitched (eh?). In fact, five years ago, we couldn't even imagine getting married. Seeing this video transported me into the past and see our day in slow motion.

Most of you might have read somewhere that our wedding day had a few bloopers. Sure, there was a freak black out that lasted from 3 PM to 11 PM, we messed up a few really important lines while saying our vows (all caught on tape), and to top that off, I was sick! Pyertubs didn't fare well either. On our day, he was seen hauling plastic chairs and arranging our house for the wedding after party.

Despite our wedding mishaps, we had a blast! But we wouldn't have done it without the help of Grace Sycip, our wedding stylist and the brainchild of The Creative Concepts. She helped make our wedding a success, definitely unique and very memorable. It was definitely a match made in wedding heaven when we teamed up because I had my ideas coupled with her expertise and other unique ideas, she pulled off a wedding that was simply amazing.

Wedding Introduction

Church and Reception

Pictorials

Chronicles of Love: The First Date

Oh, I'm sure you had really romantic thoughts when it came to your first date, right? Well, in our case, it was totally 100% unromantic! Picture this: I was a really nervous teenager, wasn't allowed to date at all, and we spent a few hours watching a two back-to-back movies that were totally forgettable (in fact, we still can't remember what the two movies were about). We didn't do a lot of talking though (tsk tsk tsk, it's not what you think!) because we didn't want to disturb others watching the movies. Well, I think they were watching the film, but I doubt it!
This date started with tempers almost flaring up. As usual, I was late. Boss kept on calling me to make sure that I was on my way and not standing him up. Well, a girl has to dress up for the big date, right? I had to assure him for the umpteenth time that I was already on my way. With that out of the way, we entered the movie house and found our seats. However, what I really deem unforgettable on that date was his feeble attempts to seduce errmm kiss me! Of course I didn't allow it! Sweet, innocent me! I was still hesitant to give in to his suave? moves because I thought he was just playing and didn't think he was serious (boss, you are welcome to speak out now). Thinking about it now just brings a smile to my face.
Hmm, you might be thinking that this would be our last date and it was...for a time. For reasons that boss explained to me later, we stopped communicating after that. I just pushed it away as something that was hurtful but not devastating and really thought that it was a good thing that I didn't give in and kissed him. Whew! I was off the hook. I did call him a few times after that but stopped when I got the feeling that he was distracted.
We re-connected when I saw him again while the cab (pedicab!) stopped at his place and it turned out that his mom was riding the cab with me! Must be destiny! He called me up a few minutes later and we set up another date. This time, it was more romantic. He didn't make any moves on me though, which I really appreciated. Thinking about those times immediately brings a smile to my face. His wacky text messages to me that both of us only understood was really sweet.
It took me quite a long time to really believe that his intentions were true because our relationship was pretty complicated (believe me, it really was).
I know it's cheesy but I remember this song by Firehouse when I think of those times. I know boss would know why. I love you, boss*

Chronicles of Love: Nah, We're Just Friends

It has been quite a long time since I thought about the time when boss and I met. Well, we didn't exactly meet at the time that we got to know each other. Since the advent of technology, many people have used it to find love and I'm sure most of you would agree with it that finding love through those means is as effective if not, more effective, than the traditional one. However, I'm not talking about the Internet. I am talking about the telephone. Yes, it's back to basics for us, though not for lack of modern gadgets.
It all started when a common friend started texting me one night a few weeks before my senior graduation in high school. He was hoping that we could meet up since our common friend was staying at boss' place which was just down the block. Well, since I didn't know him at that time (I am a homebody, only venturing out of doors to go to class or hang out with my friends), I refused. I mean, what's a girl to do when she knows full well the guys were a few years older than her? Anyway, they opted to call me just to talk. Hmmm, typical guys. I'm sure they had other things on their mind but I thwarted their plans.
The first time boss and I had our phone conversation ended up with me haging up on him and refusing to speak to him again. When I ask him about it now, he still can't remember what pissed me off (I don't either).
We ended up not speaking to each other for a few months until after graduation when I was out of time and our cellphone service provider went whack. Of course, being the smart people that we are, we took advantage of it. It was three full months of free texts and free calls and we basked in its glory. I could remember our second conversation which was practically small talk: where I am, how I was, and all that jazz. We continued texting back and forth after that. Little did I know that that would be the start of our confusing relationship.
We didn't formally go out as a couple for almost two years after our first date (oh, that would be another post). We went out together but we always referred to each other as "friends." I know, it sound so "showbiz" but that was that. I guess we were deluding ourselves into thinking that if we kept on telling each other that we were "just friends," we wouldn't fall in love with each other. Seven years later, here we are, married to each other.
It took us quite a few trials to get to where we are now and I can say that we are stronger because of them.