What to Wear?

I have a question to all my fashion forward friends. You know who you are ;) What do I wear to an engagement photo session at the beach? I want Vince and I to coordinate but not too matchy-matchy. What do you think of linen blouse and flowy skirt in earthy colors? And for Vince, a cargo shirt in olive and khaki pants? Are these appropriate? Or should we stick to jeans and tops. Our photographer told us to wear light colors. I never thought I'd worry about these things. (Rolling my eyes to myself.)

The Way to Vince's Heart

I like cooking for Vince. He always eats what I prepare, not once criticizing my cooking skills or lack thereof. He always gets seconds. I can gauge how delicious the dish I prepared, by watching him get a third serving. When it's especially delicious, he would say "yummy" like a little kid after finishing his plate. And the best thing about cooking for him is that when I cook Filipino food, he can't tell how the dish is supposed to taste. He doesn't complain when something is too salty or too sweet. In fact, I am more critical of my own cooking. When I made my pork/chicken adobo a little bit salty, I just blame the recipe and say, "oh I just followed what it said. Just add more rice, so it won't taste as salty." When my sinigang got a tad too sour, I just say, "that's how I like it; some people like it less sour." So last night, when I cooked afritada for the first time, I told him it wasn't that good because it was my first time to cook the dish. He didn't say anything, but he helped himself to another serving.

Yes, This Blog Still Exists!

I know this blog has been neglected. Although there were a few things that kept me occupied this past two months, such as taking classes to keep current with my certifications for work, there's really no excuse other than I haven't feel like blogging lately. Or maybe it's because there's not much interesting news to tell or events to share. I hate to be that person who can only think and talk about her wedding plans. This is not a wedding blog, after all. But you will all have to bear with me for four more months because, unfortunately, wedding plans are all that consume me these days. You won't believe the insane amount of time I spend reading wedding blogs, devouring wedding magazines, and surfing the internet looking for wedding ideas and researching vendors. Seriously, this has got to stop.

• My wedding dress came in last month. I went to Chicago to try it on. I didn't feel very excited about the dress when I wore it. In fact, I wish I had picked something different. Me and my ever-changing mind. The first fitting for alteration is not scheduled until April 10th. I need to start exercising because the dress is a little tight on my mid-area. I guess if I learn how to stop breathing for about 9-10 hours or not sit down or move, I'll be able to squeeze in. I don't think I gained weight, I believe the dress wasn't measured right. (yeah, i'm in denial) Oh well, I can always use Spanx.

• To add drama to my wedding woes, my MOH who lives in cali won't be able to go with me to LA when we go BM dress shopping next week. She has to go to work and can't find anyone to switch with. I don't know why I am upset since this is not her fault. I know that she has her own life and that the world does not revolve around me and my wedding plans. But I will only be in California for a week, and V and I have a number of other meetings with our wedding vendors which I can't move just to accommodate her schedule. Waaaaaa... am I being a total bridezilla here???

• Our wedding invitations also came in last month. Vince's dad sent them from SF. They are beautiful and traditionally "Chinese." Not something I would pick in a heartbeat. But with the price we paid for them, who could resist? Besides, invitations are not the top of our priorities.

• We're also able to book a DJ. We'll meet with him personally when we get back home next week. He sounds really young, hip and cool. I am hoping he's not too cool for a geeky couple like us.
  

• We also made appointments with the caterer and cake shop for some tastings. Yummy!!!
  

• Other things to take care of: hair and make-up, florist, transportation.

There's my update. Sorry for boring you with my wedding plans.