Breaking Dawn part II - date!

Last installment of our annual Twilight date!

We were not a fan, but much to our enjoyment, we do have fun making fun of the characters in the movie. The books were really nice but the execution in the movies were not so superb. But then again, I have to admit, this last one was good, not great but nonetheless good. n_n

For a change, we dated in Greenhills for the sake of our cravings of buffalo wings by Don Henrico's. Meeting at around lunch, yay! quite a lot of people! We met in a bookstore, then we met Ralei around. something's missing if no one of us got lost! lol. (one of us means Ralei or I)

We headed to the cinema right away and checked the schedules. We loved it there, with all the movie teasers before the movie itself! *we love trailers A LOT* It's like we watch movies to see the teasers and not  just to watch the movie. The movie was nice, we kept on giggling to ourselves with our side comments but not until the scene when Carlisle was beheaded!! Ralei and I were like stunned and in shock! mouth in awe and eyes unbelieving! we looked at each other and expressed our revulsion on the scene! And exactly our thought at the moment "Carlisle??? bakit?? NOOOO!" We kept laughing until dinner about it!

Dinner at Don Henrico's was really nice. Satisfied our cravings a lot! we did movie and dine, our next stop is to shop a bit. Ate Heidz was looking for a nice blazer to pair with her dress in an upcoming event  in her work. I have a quick eyes for shopping as I don't usually like pointless walking. We checked out a few stores with interesting pieces and lo and behold! We found the perfect one! Wrapped and paid, we walked around some more for a bit then decided to go home after a while. After I bought 2 strands of pearl necklace and Ralei had a ring and Ate Heidz with a ring too. Really! we are saving! I can't believe we're saving! and I can't believe after swearing no purchases today, we  bought a few things ourselves! too much for self control. We enjoyed the mini shopping and the endless laugh and talks. I missed my girls all together that much! Our next date will be a year-ender!! can't wait! ♥

Lola's surprise birthday bash @ 80!♥

This event was not so easy. With mom buzzing about it for months now. ugh! You'll get tired of it at some point and with all the family dramas around it. I don't wanna think about it anymore. *just happy thoughts*

So mom did everything, from reservations to cakes to birthday souvenirs.. She chose Don Henrico's lunch buffet. Aya and I went there a little early to anticipate the arriving guests. hahaha.. As if we knew everyone, we did it anyway. We knew some of the relatives invited and few of Lola's friends, but not everyone. The party was a real surprise to Lola. She can't even eat for lunch. hehe.. She loved it and really we felt it because she can't stop talking about it and was really happy the whole day. ^_^ Glad to be part of it somehow. *few happy snaps below* There was a lot of photos but I chose some of it that I liked most. ♥

Estrel's cake and Blushing cupcakes

Happy Birthday Grams!

And since I was a child, they say I got my looks from you and nothing from Mom and Dad.. ^_^

with the Lovely Ladies!

handful of cousins

Grams's siblings

Almost everybody but not quite.. hehe..

what's nice about yesterday...

So I spend last night's post ranting out my unpleasantries. And today, I just wanted to point out things to be grateful for...another new day, another gained year of wisdom.. another hopeful year to come by for me... family and friends no matter how awful some times might be.. and all the love, happiness, laughter, good and bad times, dreams, wishes, and everything..

I am a 'pretty damn lucky girl' as I always believe so. I may not have the perfect day on my birthday and not even half as great with the other days, but I always have an endless list of things to be grateful for. Just thankful with what life has come to offer each time.. ^_^ thank you!