Remembering my 40th

This time last year

I was so excited to turn 40

I was doing a countdown and was busy preparing for my party

This year, I opted for a more quiet, serene and exotic way to celebrate it

So my family and I will be out of the country marvelling at one of the wonders of the world

Decided to re-post my good friend Rica's take on my party last year (thanks much, Rics!)

Her site is one of the few blogs I visit

So here's the link and though I couldn't share this day with all of you then

I hope sharing it with you now makes one feel they were part of the event

Like how I share my everydays with you

Enjoy....

http://www.heart-2-heart-online.com/2010/06/13/rachelles-40th-birthday-celebration/

Welcome to the club, Bits!

my best friend Cel in her newly renovated bedroom

w/ college friends Dina & Jenny, & Mio

w/ Robi, Dina, Jenny, Gulley, & Mio

Celebrated the 40th birthday of Bitoy (Vincent), Cel's hubby

Was fun catching up with old friends and just seeing familiar faces

Our whole family enjoys parties at Bitoy & Cel's home

Always something to do for everyone

I get a high telling stories and updating friends

and hearing how their lives are going

Though my husband, as always, was observing me

told me after, "I didn't see Jenny saying anything"

Translation: You were talking too much, your friend wasn't able to converse, haha

Oh well, what does he know, love that he can't understand Tagalog, hahaha.

Smile!

Enjoy your weekend!

My best friend's 40th

this photo, I think, portrays our friendship and how we are when together

w/ my bestfriend, Cel and her loving, generous hubby, Bits

the lovely couple

with our beautiful flower girl, wow, has she grown!

A lot of my friends are celebrating their 40th this year

Some already are in the early 40's category

My best friend, Cel, celebrated her 40th last Thursday

Was an intimate get together with her family and closest friends

I think I've said it so many times

but our friendship is one of the most wonderful blessings I cherish

We were classmates in Prep

We've been together through the first crushes

to heartbreaks to real love

Through how to get rid of pimples

to being a mom

She was my maid of honor while I was her matron of honor

She's godmother to both my kids

And I'm godmother to all her kids

Looking at our photos

It's heartwarming to know

that in this world where shallow friendships

and not so trustworthy people exist

You only need one real friend

to be there for you, for life

Happy 40th, Cely

You have all the blessings you could wish for

and more

You deserve it!

Love to you always

Looking forward to our 50th!

Looking forward

photo credit : Rina

Just a quick sharing of this photo
Was looking at our place from this vantage point

Gotta go, off to my best friend's 40th birthday party
Another celebration!
Night!

The day before

photo credit : Edzel, the flower vendor

the vibe in Dangwa

Since am the eventologist for this woman's 40th birthday, oh yeah, that woman's me, had to go early in the morning to the flower market.

Not much traffic so was kinda cool and easy.

Warning: One might go overboard as prices are so inexpensive.

A day before or last day of my 30's

Counting the hours to the big day

Am so excited, busy, and grateful

Can't believe it's been 4 decades already

I've learned a lot

And looking forward to even learning more

I even wonder why some aren't proud of their age

Every year has been earned

Every year another blessing and growth

And every year another celebration

Can't wait!