Friday, October 29, 2010

Anticipation


I've got ceilings

If you compare with previous pics, the railings were moved


almost there...


Was another busy day

Full of meetings with my contractors

and cabinet / closet suppliers

We're moving real soon

And I am using all the charm to make

them finish on time




Then there's the Halloween party

Kids are big enough

they went as whatever costume they made up

They have their own group already



So unlike years past

When I had to accompany them

To trick or treating

And since I love interiors

Was more interested in the homes than candies





I've been kinda emotional lately

Must be the stresses I deal with the move

But I enjoy it immensely

It just really consumes your time

since I'm very hands on

No other way to do it

with my personality





I guess I'm in that in between stage

Of leaving a home we've stayed the most in

and on to a new life, so we say


Leaving behind people you see on a daily basis

Friendly faces

though it's still near and I can always visit

It is different



I was so touched yesterday

when the head of our security

talked to me and actually shed tears

He thanked me for all the things they've learned

And how he appreciates the lessons even more now




I am a disciplinarian

But I am soft

Sometimes, people don't understand

But thank God, truth and goodness cannot be covered up

Being President and on the Board since inception

I love the staff, they're like children to me

And I, too , feel a certain void leaving
I really feel their love

And now the understanding

Because now I leave

knowing I had made a difference

And that's what I'm going to take with me.


Can't wait!



Sunday, October 24, 2010

White, white, white

At a recent event I covered
I just noticed that a lot of events
require their guests to come in white
So here I am
always ready to oblige

Enjoy the long weekend!

Hot pants


top: ZARA, pants: Culte Femme, belt: Ferragamo, clutch: Aranaz



In a recent event I covered
Happy Sunday!

I've got rails!

I think you've seen how this space has evolved.
I've got rails now.
Exciting time...

Friday, October 22, 2010

Dining at Tivoli

Last day today to enjoy this gastronomic experience!

w/ my date
w/ Charisse Chuidian




w/ Thomas Wenger , Rene Ottlik, Olivier Rodriguez


in front of Tivoli, Mandarin Oriental Manila
Thank you to Mandarin Oriental's GM, Mark Bradford for inviting us over
to enjoy the culinary expertise of Michelin Star chef, Olivier Rodriguez.
I had a very full day that day that all I wanted was to sleep
and massage my feet!
I had countless meetings that day then
went to Manila FAME with my bff, Cel
picked up kids
went to Space 2000 (Furnitalia's cabinets/kitchen section)
went home, my Mom is sleeping over
She cooked for the kids
One thing I'm happy about is that my kids love my Mom's cooking
My mom's a great cook
even my hubby says so
So am glad that growing up we always enjoyed her cooking
and am able to share that with my children
Rested a bit then got ready to go out
My hubby and I always tease each other
saying, are we that old???
When you see me at events
I would only stay for maximum 2 hours
Normally, from 6ish to 8 p.m.
So, I'm home early and still have quiet time.
That dinner was like 4 hours!!!
It's a 7-course menu
and I needed toothpicks to keep my eyes open as 4th course was
already at 10 p.m.!
Good thing, every course was worth the wait
If you still can make it
Book a table at Tivoli
Last day to experience Olivier's food tonight!
Bon appetit!




Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Pink, White & Green

Rainy day in Manila
Kids went on half day
Picked them up
went to Muji
as my eldest also wanted the pen of his younger brother
Had lunch at Hi Street then Home Depot with the kids & hubby

LRI alone to check on my client's needs

I must say
This must have been the most
not- so- tiring day I've had for the past several months

Gotta go
cooking ravioli for the kids tonight

Stay safe!

Prettiest teachers in town

Cris, Rina & Nani
Rina, Cris & Nani

Okay, okay, I can almost hear Rina complaining
that she's not a teacher
technically only Nani is
Rina's the Admissions Officer
and Cris is the nerve center
Told them that they must be the prettiest teachers
this town has seen
They gladly posed for everydayflair
and truth be told
Rina was the one who pushed me to start a blog
then Cris, as always, agreed
So here's to the best support group
any Mom in school could have
Here's to more dedicated young people like you!
Stay cute!