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Ang Tsinelas *baw*



Paksa/ Tema: Tsinelas


Can two walk together unless they have agreed to meet? ~ Amos 3:3

Tagalog: Makalalakad baga ang dalawa na magkasama liban na sila'y magkasundo?


Tama nga naman di ba?.. Pano nga ba naman makalalakad ang dalawang tao kung yung isa eh papuntang kanan at yung isa naman papuntang kaliwa? Hind pwede yun! Kailangang sa bawat hakbang sila ay nagkakasundo. At iyon ang magiging susi ng isang magandang samahan.

Ang tsinelas ay hindi magiging tsinelas kung isang pares lamang. Bumalik sa akin ang isang kuwento kung paanong si Dr. Jose Rizal noong siya ay bata pa lamang ay inihagis sa ilog ang isang kapares ng kanyang tsinelas pagkatapos tangayin ang kapares nito. Ang dahilan, kung sakali man daw na may makakita ng tsinelas na tinangay ng agos, mabuti nang makita din niya ang kapares nito at magamit, kesa manatili sa kanya ang isang kapares ng wala naman ng kabuluhan.




Bakit tsinelas? Dahil nais naming sa panibagong buhay na aming tatahakin, kami'y patuloy na ma-remind ng mga magagandang aral ng isang tsinelas. Ang paghakbang ng magkasama. Ang pagiging isa, bagama't kami'y dalawa: Bagama't ang tsinelas ay isang kanan at isang kaliwa, magkasama nilang sinusuong ang landasin ng nagdadala sa kanila. Tulad ng mga tsinelas na ito, kami ay magkaibang nilalang -- magkaiba ang personalidad, magkaiba ng mga karanasan, may iba-ibang hilig, iba-ibang pananaw, magkaibang pisikal na katangian -- ngunit sa Panginoon, kami ay magiging isa, kami ay lalakad, kami ay tutungo sa landasing naisin Niya.




DIYs

DIY: Do-it-Yourself!


Dahil we're on a tight budget, we're planning to DIY some stuffs (actually, most of the stuffs pala, hehe).. Here's a collection of the things that we've done so far..

Save the Date (STD) Card


Bale, eto na yung final version. We had various options and this was the third one, and pinakamalapit sa aming Filipiniana theme. Mejo binago ko lang yung kulay ng background from pink, to white, para mas kita.. Ginawa ko nalang purple yung kulay ng tsinelas..

Actually, meron pa nga akong ginawang STD (ngayon ko lang na-realize para siyang yung STD na sakit!) sa Scrapblog ko eh, na sort of invitation na din.. Anyway, I plan to email nalang the people for this, kasi wala nang time.. Hehe..




Will You Be Card

Ang Will You Be card naman ay para sa aming mga entourage (supposedly). Pero hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin napiprint at napapamigay, so malamang, email na din ang punta ng mga to. Newei, here they are:

For Bridesmaids/ Groomsmen

For Bestman

For Flower Girls

For Maid of Honor

For Ninang

For Ninong




Invitation

For the invitation, hindi pa tapos, hehe.. Pero ang concept eh either scroll-type or wrapped in sinamay na lang.. We'll post the pics pag meron na akong nasimulan.. Hehe.. As for now, here's a link to my post dedicated to the invitation.



Souvenir

Ang souvenir, hindi pa din tapos.. Here's a link again to my post regarding sa aming would-be souvenirs..



So there! Updates are to be incorporated every now and then.. God bless everyone!

Bungkos ng Bulaklak


I want carnations in deep pink shade and white roses on my bouquet.


The bouquet may be placed in an abaniko or simanay.

Tied in a purple bow with lavenders on the side.




Images courtesy of Google Images


Kulay ng Pag-ibig

Rosas at Lila ang kulay ng pag-ibig!


Pink symbolizes the femininity, admiration, love, pretty, spring, gentleness, harmony, fidelity, and sensuality. It is an innocent, sweet, and soft color. ~ LovelyWed

Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks. It's not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favorite. Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted. For women who are often overworked and overburdened, an attraction to pink may speak of a desire for the more carefree days of childhood. ~ SensationalColor

Pink is a pale red color that was first recorded in the 17th century to describe the pale red flowers of pinks, flowering plants in the genus Dianthus. This color stands for beauty, grace and goodness. Pink itself is a combination of red and white. Other tints of pink may be combinations of rose and white, magenta and white, or orange and white. ~ Wikipedia


Purple shows nobility, royalty, luxury, authority, creativity, inspiration, and spirituality. It is a mysterious and intriguing color. The darker shades of purple represent sensuality, while the lighter shades of purple represent romance and delicate. ~ LovelyWed

Lavender or floral lavender or lavender magenta may both be used to symbolize decadence, in the sense of a lifestyle devoted to sensual enjoyment of sex, drugs, and rock and roll music (according to taste, some may prefer opera or classical music) , sumptuous art with rich colors and complex Byzantine-like designs, rich gourmet food, and fine wine. The 1980 book Decadence: The Strange Life of an Epithet by Richard Gilman has a book jacket colored floral lavender and the interior paper of the inside front and back covers of the book is colored floral lavender. The tops of the pages are tipped in the color floral lavender. The 1972 book Dreamers of Decadence by Philippe Jullian (about the decadent movement in art in the late 1800s in Europe) has the spine of the book jacket colored the color described above as lavender magenta. ~ Wikipedia


>> Balik sa Inspirasyon

Regalo

Once upon a time, a newly married couple needed wedding gifts and bridal showers to set up their household.

But in today's culture, with the average marrying age rising, many people have already established households before they get married. Some people may feel that the last thing they need is more stuff. In fact, the most frequent question I am asked by brides and grooms is "How do we let guests know that we'd prefer money rather than wedding gifts?" And who can blame them? Most of these couples are trying to pay for their wedding themselves, and the idea of money for a honeymoon, down payment on a house or simply some spending cash can be a lot more appealing than a second (or third!) toaster.

Source: About.com: Weddings


Although we prefer gifts enclosed in envelopes, we are not limiting your choices, so we had registered in these Gift Registries to give you a glimpse of what we'll be needing after our wedding...


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Crossings Department Store
The Gift Registry at Crossings makes it so much easier to give and receive gifts, so you can concentrate on what's important: the memorable event at hand, and the people you love.

The benefits you get with the Crossings Gift Registry

* Guest discount. Your guests will receive a 5% discount on cooking items, small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, glassware and plasticware and 10% discount on furniture, décor, bed & bath linen.
* Completion offer. We will also offer you the same discounts if you want to complete the registry and purchase the gifts that have not been fulfilled within 2 months from wedding date.
* Gift wrapping. We offer free gift wrapping for registry gifts using exclusive Crossings paper.
* Delivery. We can hold your gifts and deliver them a few days before or after the wedding. Just let us know where to send them.
* Returns. You can return duplicate items within 2 months of your celebration.
* Online convenience. You can create your gift registry online and invite your guests to browse at their leisure and reserve your gift online. They have 2 weeks to pay for and pick up the item.
* Check on and update your registry anytime. You go to your gift registry web page to see which gifts have been reserved by your guests. You can also update your registry anytime through this website.

Tip: have more gift choices than guests. As your list starts being fulfilled, you can go back online to choose more. And if you change your mind, you can delete an item from your list or change the quantity as long as that item hasn't been fulfilled yet.

Thank you so much! May God bless you!

Things to Do

ika-28 ng Agosto, 2008

Mga Dapat Gawin sa August to September 2008

√ Groom should decide on what he and his groomsmen will wear

√ Rent what you need for your reception (tables, chairs, etc.) unless they provide it

√ Start planning the honeymoon and book as soon as possible

√ Book a calligrapher or printer for your invitations

√ Reserve a site for your rehearsal dinner

√ Book hotel room for your wedding night

√ Finalize your decision on a floral scheme and tell the florist


Download my wedding checklist HERE

Or, you can download WeddingPrep101 Wedding Checklist HERE

Ngayon at Kailanman

Ngayon at kailanman
Sumpa ko'y iibigin ka
Ngayon at kailanman
Hindi ka na mag-iisa
Ngayon at kailanman
Sa hirap ko ginhawa ka
Asahan may kasama ka sinta
Naroroon ako t'wina
Maaasahan mo t'wina
Ngayon at kailanman

Dahil kaya sa 'yo ng maitadhanang
Ako'y isilang sa mundo
Upang sa araw-araw ay siyang makapiling mo
Upang ngayon at kailanman
Ikaw ay mapalingkuran hirang
Bakit labis kitang mahal
Pangalawa sa Maykapal
Higit sa 'king buhay

REFRAIN:
Sa bawat araw ang pag-ibig ko sa 'yo liyag
Lalong tumatamis, tumitingkad
Bawat kahapon ay daig nitong bawat ngayon
Na daig ng bawat bukas

Malilimot ka lang
Kapag ang araw at bituin ay di na matanaw
Kapag tumigil ang daigdig at di 'na gumalaw
Subalit isang araw pa matapos ang mundo'y nagunaw na
Hanggang doon magwawakas pag-ibig kong sadyang wagas
Ngayon at kailanman

REFRAIN:
Sa bawat araw ang pag-ibig ko sa 'yo liyag
Lalong tumatamis, tumitingkad
Bawat kahapon ay daig nitong bawat ngayon
Na daig ng bawat bukas

Labis kitang mahal (ngayon at kailanman)
Langit may kasama ka (ngayon at kailanman)
Ngayon at kailanman

Sa'yo Lamang

Puso ko'y binihag Mo, sa tamis ng pagsuyo
Tanggapin yaring alay; ako'y iyo habang buhay.
Anhin pa ang kayamanan, luho at karangalan?
Kung Ika'y mapasa'kin, lahat na nga ay kakamtin.

Refrain:
Sa 'Yo lamang ang puso ko;
Sa 'Yo lamang ang buhay ko.
Kalinisan, pagdaralita, pagtalima, aking sumpa.

Tangan kong kalooban, sa Iyo'y nilalaan
Dahil atas ng pagsuyo, tumalima lamang sa 'Yo.


(refrain)

Ikaw

Ikaw ang bigay ng Maykapal
Tugon sa aking dasal
Upang sa lahat ng panahon
Bawat pagkakataon
Ang ibigin ko'y ikaw

Ikaw ang tanglaw sa 'king mundo
Kabiyak nitong puso ko
Wala ni kahati mang saglit
Na sa iyo'y may papalit
Ngayo't kailanma'y ikaw

Ang lahat ng aking galaw
Ang sanhi ay ikaw
Kung may bukas mang tinatanaw
Dahil may isang ikaw

Kulang ang magpakailan man
Upang bawat sandali ay...
Upang muli't muli ay...
Ang mahalin ay ikaw

Ikaw Lamang

Di ko maintindihan
Ang nilalaman ng puso
Tuwing magkahawak ang ating kamay
Pinapanalangin lagi tayong magkasama
Hinihiling bawat oras kapiling ka

Sa lahat ng aking ginagawa
Ikaw lamang ang nasa isip ko sinta
Sana’y di na tayo magkahiwalay
Kahit kailan pa man

Ikaw lamang ang aking minamahal
Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong inaasam
Makapiling ka habang buhay
Ikaw lamang sinta
Wala na kong hihingin pa
Wala na

Ayoko ng maulit pa
Ang nakaraang ayokong maalala
Bawat oras na wala ka
Parang mabigat na parusa

Huwag mong kakalimutan na kahit nag-iba
Hindi ako tumigil magmahal sayo sinta

Sa lahat ng aking ginagawa
Ikaw lamang ang nasa isip ko sinta

Sana’y di na tayo magkahiwalay
Kahit kailan pa man

Ikaw lamang ang aking minamahal
Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong inaasam
Makapiling ka habang buhay
Ikaw lamang sinta
Wala na kong hihingin pa
Wala na

***

Kinanta ng Silent Santuary
Lyrics with Chords
Lyrics only

INVITATION

Our invitation is in Tagalog/ Pilipino (to comply with our theme).

I am yet to consult Ate Elaine Clemente for possible ways to improve what I have done and other things I can do with the invitation to make it more Filipiniana.. As of now kasi, wala pa talagang Filipiniana aspect eto. Maybe, I'll just have a sinamay envelope for this. I also plan to print this on a pink "organic" paper (I don't know what you call them, pero these are yung mga tipong paper ng papemelroti.. I saw one in Landmark Trinoma and in National Book Store). Tapos, baka itali ko nalang sila ng purple ribbon. And add a few accessories on the side. Hehe.. That's it! :)

Siguro parang ganito:



One page invitation (invitation lang talaga ang nakalagay, what, where, when stuff), tapos sinamay ang cove/ envelope...

Or...

Scroll type kaya?..


Hmm...


Photos from Perfect Invitations Superstore






SAVE THE DATE CARD

Since our wedding verse is Amos 3:3, I want our Save the Date Cards with something to remind people about this, something such as footprints or a pair of tsinelas. So we decided something like this for our STDs:





That's all, thank you!


Iniibig Kita

Kulang ang araw at gabi 'pag kita'y kapiling.
Kahit ang bukas ay di rin sapat upang mamasdan lamang kita.
Labis kitang minamahal, pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.
Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin t'yak ito'y gagawin.

Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa 'yo.
Walang ibang nagmamahal ng tulad ko sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita.

Kulang ang araw at gabi 'pag kita'y kapiling.
Kahit ang bukas ay di rin sapat upang mamasdan lamang kita.
Labis kitang minamahal, pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.
Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin t'yak ito'y gagawin.

Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa 'yo.
Walang ibang nagmamahal ng tulad ko sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita. Iniibig kita. Iniibig kita.
Iniibig kita.


Ni
Roel Cortez

San Miguel master Chorale

Tunay na Ligaya




'Di ko pansin ang kislap ng bituin
'Pag kapiling ka, sinta
Kahit liwanag ng buwan sa gabi
'Di ko na masisita
Iisa lang ang naghaharing tala sa mundo
Tanging ikaw ang liwanag sa buhay ko...

'Di ko pansin ang bango ng Jasmin
'Pag kapiling ka, sinta
Kahit ga-dagat ang dami ng rosas hindi matataranta
Iisa lang ang nagtataglay ng halimuyak
At ikaw nga, tanging ikaw, sinta

Ikaw ang tunay na ligaya
Tanging ikaw, sinta
Umaga, hapon kahit magdamag
Laging ikaw, sinta
Hindi magsasawa sa piling mo
(Hooh...)

'Di ko pansin ang bawat sandali
'Pag kapiling ka, sinta
Bagyo't ulan, kidlat o kulog man
'Di ko napapansin, sinta
Iisa lamang ang hinihiling kong kasagutan
Ang ngayon at kailanma'y makapiling ka

(Ikaw ang tunay na ligaya)
(Tanging ikaw, sinta)
Tanging ikaw...
(Umaga, hapon, kahit magdamag)
(Laging ikaw, sinta)
Hindi magsasawa sa piling mo
(Ikaw ang tunay na ligaya)
(Tanging ikaw, sinta)
Tanging ikaw...
(Umaga, hapon, kahit magdamag)
(Laging ikaw, sinta)
Hindi magsasawa sa piling mo...

Cares Chorus

ika-7 ng Agosto, 2008

I cast all my cares upon You
I lay all my burdens down at Your feet
And any time that I don't know just what to do
I will cast all my cares upon You.

*Heard this last night at Ipil Christian Fellowship and been singing it since then, about 15 hours already.. Hehe.. Very comforting, very assuring.. I am encouraged. Tents Luth (for including this in your line-up). I can relate.. Hehe..*

Ang Bonsai Garden

Mapa patungong UP Bonsai Garden:




UP Bonsai Garden
Modesto "Mang Mody" Macalicmot
De los Reyes St., Employees Village,
Brgy. UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101
Tel. No.: +632.929.4441
Mobile No.: +639187153323



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Pagtitipon

Ika-1 ng Agosto, 2008

Agosto na!!! Ang bilis ng panahon... Malapit na malapit na... Waaah! Nakakaloka! Hehe..

Bukas na ito... Pupunta kami ni Derf. Hehe.. Sana masaya. Tsaka sana madami akong matutunan.. :D

Weddings at Crowne Plaza
August 2-3, 2008
10:00am - 8:00pm
Grand Ballroom
Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila
Ortigas Ave. cor ADB Ave. Quezon City

Sa tulong ng www.KASAL.com

UP Bonsai Garden

UP Bonsai Garden
Gabay sa pagpunta sa UP Bonsai Garden
Ang pag-ibig ay hindi nagwawakas. Kung mayroong paghahayag, ang mga ito ay lilipas. Kung may pagsasalita ng mga wika, sila ay titigil. Kung may kaalaman, ito ay lilipas. Ito ay sapagkat alam namin ang ilang bahagi, at naghahayag kami ng ilang bahagi. Ngunit kapag yaong ganap ay darating, ang ilang bahagi na iyon ay lilipas. Ngayon ang tatlong ito ay mananatili, ang pananampalataya, ang pag-asa at ang pag-ibig. Ngunit ang pinakadakila sa tatlong ito ay ang pag-ibig.
~1 Mga Taga-Corinto 13:8-10, 13

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