First Time We Met

My ex-boyfriend and I dated for six months online before he came to visit and see me for the first time. Although we are very comfortable with each other "virtually", it was still nerve wracking to meet him in person for the first time. Can you blame me for being nervous and anxious?

My first impression when I first saw him at the airport was "Ang laki laki naman, kaya ko ba to?" (grins) I know what you're thinking lol. But anyhow, we spent the night at Manila Hotel. It was a very awkward but at the same time full of hope moment of my life. It was then that I realized that this man is really serious of his intentions to me.

Don't miss the fun of our first meeting so make sure to check out My Knight in Shining Armour post. It was funny that he fell on my trick lol.

Anyhow, when I brought him in Bicol, I invited some of my friends to go with us in Cagsawa. I was afraid that I'd be lost for words if I gave him a tour alone lol.

Do you know what he whispered to me on this pic? He said "too bad, you can't get rid of me now". That is why he locked his arm around me.

I was so skinny then and my hair was very short. He told me that he like it when my hair was long, kaya my hair is long again now. According to my husband, mas lumulutang daw ang true beauty ng pinay pag mahaba ang hair. Kaya heto my hair is mahaba again kahit di ako maganda lol.

Pixel Bug Weekend

We spend our weekend at the ocean park here in Chinhae. Hubster took this picture of us with the Koreans.

The Korean ladies were all over EJ, they were all telling me (in Korean) that EJ has a beautiful eyes (I did not really understand what they told me but they were pointing at his eyes, so I assumed heheh)

Our princess was busy paddling the boat.

This is the booth where you buy a ticket for the rides.

There is some kind of program or presentation to be held in the park but we did not wait because the kids were getting hungry.

We enjoyed the photo exhibits.

Their traditional music instruments.

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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Nyahahaha pang movie ang title eh lol, just kidding.. Meet Mr. & Mrs. Cottrill at your service.

I was born and raised in the norther part of Luzon, the place where the famous whale sharks or butanding can be found, the beautiful Donsol, Sorsogon. I am the second child with 8 sibs (3 bros and 5 sis). If you happen to read this blog from the very beginning, you already knew that I grow up in a quagmire of poverty but it didn't stop me from dreaming big, not the "big" that you're thinking *grin* but ya know hehehe...

Poverty did not stop me from going to school, kahit nagpaalila (served as a maid) okay lang at least I reached my goal. A lot of people tried to pull me down but I stood my feet on the ground as strong as I could in order to fulfill my goals. I am glad that God sent me generous and kind people to help me establish my aspirations in life. Looking back to those trials that I have been through, I smile and say "Thank you dear Jesus for leading me the way!"

taken the morning of our church wedding (Oct. 12..)

Meet my humble and loving ex-boyfriend, the ever supportive son-in-law, dedicated husband, and very passionate father to our two angels. John was a divorcee when I met him that is why most of the people where I worked with was against my relationship with him at first. But who are they to influence me diba.

John was born and raised in Weirton, WV. His father fought in WW2 and was assigned to the Pacific Theatre under the command of General Douglas MacArthur in which he fought against the Japanese throughout many islands of the pacific such as Guam, Saipan, and the Philippines. My father-in-law's services in the US Military was continued by my husband in the Navy. Now John is few months away to retirement.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my husband for finishing his associate degree this year. He just received his diploma last week. We are so proud of you Daddy!

I won't elaborate on how my husband I met because some of you have read the story I have posted in here. For those who are interested to take a peek, just click the link, I assure you its magical. Alrighty, enough of my blahs, do you want to join us for fun? Just click the badge below.

Mountain Climbers

Here is a video of our "Little Hikers" showing how it's done. Notice how my daughter is so committed to the success of her little brother.

Mother's day celebration 09

The pictures below ere taken during the Mother's Day celebration this year. We celebrated the day by attending mass, ate at home, went for a walk around the neighborhood and that's it. Oh my little burritos gave me roses. One from each, makes my heart sing out loud for joy lol..