November 27, 2003
Wow, I'm marrying Arnold in exactly one month's time! Seems like it was only yesterday when I posted this entry. (:
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A bunch of us friends in the creative industry gave one to a class of around 40-50 bright-eyed Ateneans. My bit was mostly centered on building a career in advertising and eventually freelancing as a designer -- a career path I'm kinda well-versed about, having lived it firsthand.
L-R: graphic designers Lizza and Gabby, photographer Toto, writer Maya, web & print designer J, myself and my Arn.
The very next day, Arn had a career symposium in UP:
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And oh, can I just tell you that Mary Kay's skin care line is absolutely fab?! Nev treated Arn and me to a skin care session and since then, we've gotten hooked to the products. It's really affordable compared to the stuff you see in make-up counters (considering that it's a 4-step line I'm talking about here) and my skin hasn't felt this soft since my pre-teen years. Surprisingly, Arn doesn't even complain whenever I insist on applying creamy cleanser to his face, that's how refreshing it is.
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Two of our pretty flowergirls! That's my cousin's daughter Lian being measured. Little Veda awaits her turn while daddy Buddy and mommy Nest look on.
I guess it's also a season for career talks. (You know you're getting old when you keep getting invited to talk in these things.) 
L-R: UPCFA professor and children's book illustrator Sir Totet, Ateneo professor and children's book illustrator Panch, my Arn, and Carlo of UPEDSOC.
We barely get to go out and see friends anymore but we managed to sneak a quick dinner with Ramon and Neva a few weeks ago. 
And now, to make up for my 3-week silence, here are a few pics of the wedding preparations-in-progress:
Invites being sealed.
A stack of acetate boxes for our favors. I don't know what got into me but making every single one of them by hand was my bright idea. We're now down to our last 50 *groan*
November 8, 2003
Congratulations to our friends who won Webbys this year:
Corporate: Teleserv (J)
Art: Inksurge (Zoo and Jois)
Schools: Ateneo (Berger)
Orgs: UPMountaineers : (25*8)
Community: PhilMUG (yay, Carlo)
Weird: Kubori Kikiam (...and I heard that Mike gave yet another kilometric speech, complete with song number)
Like I said, it's a great feat considering the credentials of this years' judges.
Too bad we missed the show! Arn and I only had one ticket and we weren't up to paying P350 for an extra one (we're saving up for our wedding, diba?). The night of the awards, however, I got a text from Halins saying she and J have an extra ticket (aww thank you guys) but we were already set on having a relaxing evening at our respective homes. Maybe next year?
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I had two fittings of my gown this week and of course I couldn't bring Arn to either of them... Tips is doing a marvelous job juggling MOH and couturier roles so I'm confident that the gown will turn out really well. The first day I brought along my close friend Adelina -- she who will always say the unbiased truth -- along. The second time I was with entourage members Sheila and Lizza, who very graciously skipped lunch along with me (it wasn't an option really, we had to get Sheila back to her office in Makati from Merville as soon as we could). I have to say that it's really getting exciting! I've never worn a bridal gown before... duh.
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November 4, 2003
We updated Arnold's site over the weekend. Just click on the announcements button if you want to know what sections have new content.
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Remember my entry a few weeks ago? This cartoon speaks exactly of what I was talking about.
(link via the Liga egroup)
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Don't you just love Groundhog Day?! I'm so glad Star Movies decided to air it again last night.
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