Whimsical Wednesday: Nostalgia

Whimsical Wednesday shows my fancy in a myriad of beautiful things.  

Nostalgic atmosphere hovering all over me as this song just popped out and played in my mind today.  I was in grade school, Grade 5 to be exact when this song was always number one in the billboard hits chart.  I used to memorize this song and sang along everytime it is being played on radio.  While singing I could imagine myself that when I grow up, I could be with someone special.

Then I grew up but until now, I haven't have my fair share in the abstract noun so-called L-O-V-E.  And as I had narrated to you in my February blogs, I may had loved but love seemed to flee away from me.  However, being in love is such the most wonderful experience any person could have in his or her entire lifetime!  So, I am really nostalgic of those lovin' feelin', butterflies in the stomach, only-you-and-me-in-the-world moments, sleepless nights, and never-ending smiles which painted my face.

Could I ever experience those amazing things again?  Will my "Aladdin" still come and take me into a magic carpet ride?  But I guess, being 29 and NBSB is making me into the most dreaded thing I had when I was younger.  Maybe my student, Angel Feliciano was right.  When he was imagining me as a grumpy old lady with only cats as company.  Because the two things that I was so afraid of becoming before is exactly what I am today - a teacher and an old maid!:(  

Photo from Web

And this ends my supposedly wedding June blogs!  No real wedding features at all but just tales of Just Weddings!   

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Spiritual Sunday: A Father's Day Special

Spiritual Sunday teaches all about life and our Big Boss.

"A Father is

There in every memory

See his love and care

Strength and hands to count on

Freely he does share

Provider, toil so faithfully

To make our dreams come true

Give strong and tender discipline

Though it is hard to do

A Father is God's chosen one

To lead the family

And point it to His will for life

Of love and harmony..."

- Sue Skeen

Fathers are our personal heroes.  It is God's greatest gift for us to have someone as our protector and shield.  Upon our birth, our father's life is not his own anymore.  But it is to live for his family, being more responsible for the betterment of their living.

Fathers are truly the "haligi ng tahanan" for it is them who provides for the family.  They sacrifice a lot, toiling hard under the sun in order to bring food for the table.  They're the ones who carry more of the burden in raising a family.  They give us what we need and ensure that we're gonna all have a very bright future.

So as we celebrate Father's Day today, we honor our fathers in different ways.  In any way big or small, fathers are always grateful and delighted with our gesture of thanksgiving to them.  Let them feel that they are treasured and loved.  Not just for this day but all the days of our lives.  Happy Father's Day to our "tigplantsa", cook, driver, and very humble dad, Papa Camilo!:)  We love you so much, pa!:)

Celebrating Father's Day at Greenwich

Moreover, Happy Father's Day also to our beloved uncles Tatay Bom, Uncle Olik, Daddy Charles, Uncle Tata, and Uncle Audie.  Likewise to our cousins and cousins-in-law, Kuya Jun2x, Kuya Dan2x, Ian, Don2x, Uncle Monching, Uncle Aldo, Uncle Pongak, and Jong2x. 

Celebrating Father's Day at Kuya Jun2x's House with Tatay Bom & Kuya Dan2x

I may not mention all my friend dads in the world but Happy Father's Day also to all of you!  I salute you in deciding to choose a life as a father!:)

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Saturday Surprise: Just Weddings!

Saturday Surprise is all about the good things in life ought to be celebrated!:)

When I did a survey on what topics will I post for my wedding June blogs, my dear friend Ruth Galarita-Abarrientos suggested to me a write-up about my dream wedding.  But being an NBSB since birth, I am too shy to post something that is out of my reach.  I also don’t want to use the much celebrated “always the bride’s maid but never the bride” statement anymore since it is already worn-out.  So, I just collected some photos of the moments I walked down the aisle, stood by the aisle’s sidelines, and sat behind the aisle.  Enjoy this quick video, guys!:)    

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Feature Friday: Xian's Finest Restaurant

Feature Friday highlights businesses, people, fashion, and basically anything under the sun!

Photo grabbed from Xian's Finest

Owned by the renowned internist-diabetologist, Dr. Asunciano Arce Lomanta Jr., Xian's Finest Restaurant had found its place under the sun!  With its healthy yet sumptuous dishes, it had captured the hearts of the Ozamiznons the way Am mah Ling (Dr. Arce's mom) had captured our hearts as kids through her binangkal.  She always served these goodies to us every birthday party of Odie and Mise during our grade school years.  Nowadays, binangkal is served as a complimentary appetizer in Xian's.             

Xian's menu includes these scrumptious dishes

With its romantic ambiance, me and Auntie Bebot decided to hold the 30th wedding anniversary surprise party of papa and mama at Xian's.  With the help of Dr. Arce's loving and charming wife, Mitch, everything fell into its perfect place on the 3rd day of January 2012!

Wedding Essentials by Kuya Boots Requina and Fascino by Maria Rosalia

Xian's can also cater decorations for any occasion

Renewal of vows officiated by Pastor Marion Ybaῆez

Wedding Kiss

Wedding Dance

Intimate wedding party with immediate family & friends

Credits to Rio Fidgi Garcia for the Photos

So for this wedding month of June, put Xian's Finest Restaurant at the top of your list!  A garden ceremony is highly recommended with its picturesque landscape outside the restaurant.

Photo grabbed from Xian's Finest 

Want a new gastronomical experience in Ozamiz City?  Visit Xian's Finest Restaurant at Manabay where you can find what home cooking and fine dining is all about!

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