Speak Dream

So last Saturday morning I had my first (and final)  trial hair and make-up. The whole process took less than 1 1/2 hours. So as not to waste it, my fiance and I had planned to have our own amateur pictorial session (with some help from his dad, using only my instant digital camera). I thought this was pretty gutsy of us, considering we both normally feel uncomfortable in front of a camera, like deer caught in front of headlights hehe

This was definitely a situation where we would both be out of our comfort zones, but hey, I’ve been wanting to learn to pose in front of a camera, and I thought, “There’s no better time than the present” hehe. Read the rest of this entry »

In line with my goal to gradually switch to 100% organic, chemical-free personal care products, I would like to share a couple of the brands I’m using at the moment. I’ll share my reviews of some of their products in future posts.

For me, a major consideration for choosing any organic product, aside from the fact that it has to do its function (ex. a shampoo should clean my hair, a lotion should moisturize my skin, etc)… is its PRICE. It shouldn’t be a lot more expensive compared to the non-organic, synthetic, preservative-laden commercial version. Let’s face it, it’s easier to be motivated to save the environment and take better care of our health when the cost is reasonable. More and more people are becoming conscious of how they spend their hard-earned money, especially with the unstable economy and unpredictable nature of global warming – at least I know I am, hehe (flooding, anyone?). Read the rest of this entry »

Time flies when you’re busy. It seems only yesterday when the proposal happened, now it’s already less than 3 months til the big day. There are still so many details that need to be finalized. So much to plan, so much to do. I am thinking when this is all over and I’m married and a bit adjusted to life after, I should write an article to share how we planned our wedding.

Anyway, I was fortunate enough to attend 3 weddings last October. I am friends with the brides. Although part of me was trying to observe the details of the church and reception programme (to hopefully get some tips and ideas), it really reminded me that a wedding is really just a celebration of the love between two people, and a public declaration of their commitment and acknowledgement of God’s presence in their lives. All the other stuff like the flowers, the music, the dresses, the food, and the programme… they’re just icing on the wedding cake.

It felt so good to be able to share their joy and to be a part of their special day. I felt so happy for them all. I wish EJ, J, and E a long and happy life together with their husbands. Congratulations and Best Wishes! Take Care and God bless you as you begin the next chapter of the story of your lives!