I don't know what's wrong with me, but no matter how I want it, I just don't have the charisma of building a good relationship with so many people. I am friendly, yes, but I am not as entertaining as the others and i know I am boring to be with so a little hi and hello is enough and that's it. I have many friends, online and offline, but no one I know will have the patience to listen and talk to me the whole day, about anything under the sun and without running out of words and stories. No one... UNTIL... I met my Mareng Irish.

I can still remember how I learned about her. I saw her in Friendster with lots of pictures of her models. She's a talent scout and she can make kids model in different magazines in the Philippines and one of them is Smart Parenting. I am one stage mom and I really want my daughter to become a model, back then. So I added her as a friend and left her a message about my daughter, but  we were already about to fly to London that time so I know it won't be anymore possible. She asked my YM ID and when we had the chance to chat, I was surprised that she was so friendly and it seems like we've already known each other for so long. 

She is one famous kumare of all and everyone calls her "Kumare ng Bayan". She can get along very well with all the moms of any age, even though she isn't a mom yet - biologically, but a mom to so many kids. She is  one lovely kid lover. =)

She's the only person I can talk to just about anything. We can stay on YM, voice call the whole day and still maintain the energy. I know if we're only close physically, she's the person I can tag along anywhere and anytime.

We've been friends online since around mid 2008 and finally met offline June 2009. I didn't feel any awkwardness when I first see her. We hugged tight and chatted away just like what we do online.

This Valentines, she sent me these lovely gifts and a very sweet card. I am not as thoughtful as her, so she didn't receive anything from me... LOL.. (bawi ako next time mare ah.. sa December, humanda ka! bwahaha!!!)

I am just so proud and happy to find someone like my dear Mareng Irish. I thank God that He has given me someone I can call my best friend/real friend. I don't ask that she call me the same, but I just want her to know that for me, she's the "BEST" GIRL FRIEND... 

Mare,

You just don't know how blessed I am to have found you. I don't have to be someone else pag ikaw ang kausap ko. I hope someday, somehow I am able to double all your efforts. Thanks for always being there and for being so thoughtful. I have so much to thank you, but I know you know how much I feel for you. (Naks, parang lovers...)

I Love You soooo much Mare ko!!! Mwuah... Mwuah... Mwuah!!!

Lovingly yours, (Mala Helen Bela yan ha)

Mareng AC

After our sooo cheesy Valentines celebration, I believe our answers to that question are both "YES!". We've been together for almost 7 years now and married for almost 5 years, but I can say that our love for each other has just gone deeper throughout those years.

I am proud to introduce to you the women in my life. 

My Tita My on the left, Tita Arlene on the right and my Nanay Ba (Lola-Nanay Ba short for Nanay Taba) in the middle. They are all sexy (not just slim) years years back... =) And my Mommy (my Tita whom I call Mommy - they are sisters) is the only one who isn't gaining weight. But no matter how fat or thin they are, I love them just the same.

And on brotherhood...

Only my Ninong Obet is slim.

Can you guess why I am showing them to you? LOL... They will kill me when they see this. =) Well, because this is of the things my hubby and I joke about. I always ask him, "Dad, will you still love me even though I get as fat as Nanay Ba? And he'll answer, "No!" *laughing* I am just lucky to get my desired weight back after giving birth and breastfeeding is my saviour. =) I also don't do any kinds of diet, so I hope and pray that I will be like this forever. LOL

Another funny question I ask my hubby is, "Dad, will you still love me kahit na uugod-ugod na tayo?" and his answer is, "Tingin mo aabot pa tayo dun? Sa dami ng hindi healthy foods na kinakain natin eh di na tayo aabot dun." wahahaha!!! He's right! We both don't think that we'll still reach the 70s age. We're very lucky if we do and if that happens, we know for sure that we'll carry on the love and sweetness we managed to built throughout our younger years.

Ate Liz is right, we girls are all concern about our looks. Well, maybe because that's the usual reason why husbands look on other girls. That's why no matter how old we may be, we all have to take good care of ourselves and it will not only magnetize our hubsters, but it will also make us feel good about ourselves. *Oh, look who's talking... I don't even comb my hair after waking up* =)

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We've been celebrating Valentines ever since we met. Our First Valentines was really memorable, but Dad never changed, until now. 

A week before Valentines day, hubby's been planning so much on what to do and where to go. I don't really have a clue if anything will push through. Then, come Saturday, we were still undecided wether to go out or not, until we both get up and convinced each other not to go back to bed. =)

We had a Valentines lunch in a Chinese restaurant to join with this year's theme "Valentines in a Chinese New Year".

Then we headed off to the movie house to watch Avatar and have our first 3D experience. 

And since we still have time, we went straight to Canary Warf to stroll around.

Inside Zara to goof around.

We waited for the next train... and home we went.

Our super fun Valentines celebration for this year has ended... or so I thought - Until...

The next day, I woke up to the many sweet hugs and kisses from my dear hubster with a lovely morning greeting of "Happy Valentines, Mum!" It was a nice Sunday morning and I asked Alyssa to get our no-longer-surprise card for Dad. Wait for my Mommy Moments entry for the story behind that surprise card, I'm sure you'll laugh your hearts out - because we did! =)

I asked hubby what time we're going to church and instead of the usual answer, "Of course, 11:30", I got the answer "Let's think about it later". So since it's still too early, we went back to bed and watched the whole week's episode of "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo". We jumped out of bed when we heard a loud bang from a broken glass - it was Alyssa on top of the kitchen counter reaching for some chocolates  from the kitchen cupboard. Good thing she wasn't hurt. While we were cleaning the kitchen, the buzzer rang. I have no plans of opening it because I am not waiting for anything, I always assume they are just some promo persons giving away leaflets. Hubby forced me to check on it, though I am hesitant, I did. When I opened the door, it was a delivery man handling a box of Marks & Spencer. I read the label and was surprised to see my name printed on it. I asked the delivery man, "What's this?" he answered, "Flowers dear, it's Valentines day". Oh my! I knew it! And I said, "Hhhhmmm... That's why my hubby doesn't like to open the door... this is some kind of a suprise!" And we both laughed, but as I climb up the stairs I can't hold my tears back. It just keeps on falling. When I saw hubby, I hugged him tight and kissed him. I really wasn't expecting anything at all, because I told him not to buy me flowers anymore, all I want is a card and every time I say that, he doesn't answer back. That's the reason why he can't answer what time we're going to church, he doesn't know when the flowers will be delivered.

And I though that was it. Then he said, "Mum, can you open the oven please?" Of course I asked why, he said "Just open it, I'm going to clean it." When I opened, a giant card was sitting on the oven. And again, my tears continued flowing and much more when I read his message.

A dozen of red roses for me, a giant card and a box of Belgian chocolates for our dear Alyssa.

I always say this line, "My hubby doesn't fail to surprise me, in any occasion", but it's true. We've been celebrating Valentines the 6th time today, but nothing's changed. It was just as sweet as the first.

Happy Valentines Everyone!!!

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