One of my best friends will be getting married this year. Of course, I am one of those excited to see her walk down the aisle! It will be a dream come true for her. I just wish I can be there to help her plan her wedding and be a part of it. I just know I will be one of those who will cry (tears of joy!) when I see her walking down the aisle towards the love of her life. I know how simple her dreams are and having a family of her own is one of those.

My best friend’s wedding will surely be one to remember. I can already picture the happiness of every person in attendance.

I am so happy for her!

Filed under: Girl talk

One of my grand-aunts turned 72 last week. And one of my paternal aunts also turned a year older a few days ago. I am close to both ladies and as a way of remembering their birthdays I thought of sending over flowers. I will order deliverable gift baskets online and then have it sent to them within the week. I will also order a cake for each of them to go with the flowers. I am hoping the gifts will make them smile and feel that they are remembered by a family member who loves them.

I may not be great in keeping up with the days as I always confuse the dates. But I would like to think that I am great in keeping in touch and in making someone smile. I just know the flowers will be a bright spot in my aunts day.

Filed under: Random Thoughts

My friend and I were discussing about her place. She wants their basement renovated as a gift to her man. She wants to make it the perfect man cave where he can invite his guy friends over and they can play video games, watch movies and play pool in there. Right now she is looking at basement flooring options for it. And then there’s paint and wall accessories and then the actual stuff that will go in the basement.

She knows that her man will be really happy with the new basement she has in mind. He’s been complaining about not having a place of his own in their home so the basement will be a perfect nook for him.

Filed under: Random Thoughts

It’s not easy being the kind of woman that always does good. But we can do it if we choose to be one. We can be a role model for the other women around us. We can always set a good example. I am saying this because I am the eldest in the family and I have three younger sisters and a number of female cousins and younger relatives. I am not saying I am a good role model to them but I do try to do good and show them what a woman should be.

Filed under: Woman of Substance

My friends and I are planning to go on a trip this coming summer vacation. We always go on trips whenever we are free and have the budget to do so. It is a bonding activity for us to strengthen our decades long friendship. On our last trip we got lost in a maze of streets and we promised ourselves that this coming trip we will say NO to being lost! We wasted a day circling the same streets so we are getting a GPS this time around. Good thing that there’s a gps clearance as we are sticking to a budget.

Four ladies going on another trip… that’s us! I’m excited and I can’t wait for the day to arrive. It’s always best to travel with your closest friends because you are all adjusted with each other and know the quirks each one has.

Filed under: Random Thoughts

We all work so hard to make our lives better. And as a reward to ourselves, I suggest a down time at least once a week, possibly on weekends. Invite friends over for some drinks and silly conversations. Chill out by the pool with your special someone. Or some games at home with the family members. The last one is the one I like the most since I love spending time with the family. That’s also the reason why I bought a ps3 hard drive so that we can have more games ready for us to play.

Some down time is really needed by working adults so that burn out is far from happening. And so that we can recharge our minds and bodies for another grueling week ahead.

Filed under: Random Thoughts

Happy New Year to all the ladies everywhere!!!

It’s a bit late for me to greet you this but, hey, I was busy with the new year prep and I forgot to put up a post hehe… Anyway, I prayed that we all have a great year ahead. I do hope we all find the fulfillment we are searching for not only in our careers but also in our personal lives.

Here’s to a great 2012 for all of us women!

Filed under: Full of Hope

Women are amazing. They can put a smile on their face, act like everything is fine, when really the world is on their shoulders and their life is slipping through the cracks of their fingers…

Celebrate the women in your life. Give them a hug. Say thanks for all the little things they do for you. Tell them “I Love You”.

Happy Sunday!

Filed under: Woman of Substance