It is OK to travel to the UK in April (Tours & Travel)

We had 3 days of tour and 1 day free and easy. I booked all the tours myself via Viator. I have shared the costs and the links to where you can book the same tours from. Below is the list of travel packages we took advantage of:

DAY 1: Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:

I will say that I love this trip as it gave me a glimpse of the City without walking too much. I was 5 months pregnant with a twin in a high-risk condition and I prefer to do sight-seeing without the stress of moving too much. This tour gave me that privilege. I paid around SGD59++ per pax for this trip and I find it worth the price for the many places I have visited. This link is where I booked this trip. 

It is OK to travel to the UK in April (Budget & Things you need to Know)

Photo is taken from: startuproar.co.uk 

My cousins and I decided to meet somewhere nice and halfway closer to where we are all based. I am living in Singapore, I have a cousin from the Philippines and another cousin based in UAE. We decided to visit the UK. My mom is also based in the UK so I find it a good idea to reunite with my family. I booked my flight end of Q3 of the year prior and I can no longer refund the ticket when I decided not to continue the flight as I was diagnosed with high-risk twin pregnancy. And since I cannot refund the ticket, my husband decided to come along, instead. 

Seoul Searching in January: Last Day (Day 3)

DAY 3: Isaac Toast, Hanbok Fitting and Picture taking, Lunch before Departure

We woke up early to finally make the Isaac Toast happen. 

The famous Isaac Toast in Seoul but they do have one now in Singapore Yey!

Seoul Searching: Day 2

DAY  2: N Seoul Tower, Love Locks, Meyongdong Shopping, Groceries Shopping, Street food, and Chicken & Beer

Early morning, we rushed out to queue up for Isaac Toast, the famous Korean toast in Seoul but it was close on a Sunday. And since this shop is very close to a 7-11 store, we then decided to pick up all the cute stuff in the store for breakfast. It is also one of my favourite habits when I go out of the country- to check on the nearest 7-11 or 24/7 convenience stores and pick up local stuff as they best represent what the city/country local goods can offer. 

Binggrae saved the day

Seoul Searching in January: Day 1

Image taken from: rongviettravel.com

I had a trip in Seoul, South Korea with my girlfriends last January 2017 and this experience is something that I’d like to share with you. I have searched for blogs which will specifically tell me how it’s like in Seoul in January and for some reasons, I never found one. L Hence, I decided to share my experience with you.

My girlfriends and I decided to have a quick reunion to catch up and the chosen city was Seoul. It was a 3-days, 2 nights trip and the intention is really to catch up and bond as we missed one another. One of my best friends is also a famous legit seller of branded goods in Instagram (please follow her- IG: look_for_less) and she highly recommended Seoul so we can shop and just have some fun-girl time. Two of us came from Singapore while 2 of them were from the Philippines. The flight they got was so much cheaper in the PH, aside from the fact that their flight was shorter from PH-KR. Ours was more than SGD700++ from SG-KR and it took us 6-7 hours to get there via Korean Air direct flight. The entire trip was smooth and we took advantage of the sleeping time so we can get enough rest as our departure time was at 1am.

DAY 1: Arrival in the Hotel; Seoul Afternoon Tour Including Palgakjeong, Changdeokgug and Namdaemun Market

Tips in Travelling to Vancouver, Canada on December (7-day Itinerary)

If you are fond of cold weather, Canada is one of the best places where you can have what you’re looking for. The temperature during my 7-day stay was ranging from 6 to 12 degrees Celsius. We travelled in Canada from Dec. 5- Dec 13 and we did have the entire 7-days packed with trips but with great relaxation. Sometimes, you go in a vacation and you’d want to have time to visit all the great places but you've sacrificed your time to sleep and relax. Well, our trip wasn't like that.

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To achieve that, let me share with you what my Itinerary was:

FLIGHT ITINERARY

Carrier: China Southern Airlines

Going to Canada

08:00am-12nn: Changi SG- Guangzhou (4-hour flight)

12nn-2pm: Stop over to Guangzhou- This is really enough time for completing Immigration without getting so bored waiting for your next flight.

2pm- 9:40am- Guangzhou to Vancouver Terminal M (17-hour flight)

COMMENT: Over-all Experience was great. The only thing that we didn’t like was that you have to go down the plane and run towards the bus to bring you to the Terminal. It was a hassle especially when it rained and everyone was queuing down without a shelter. It was also cold in Guangzhou in December so-

TIP: Bring an umbrella inside your hand-carry luggage and prepare your coat as you go down. Preferably, the water resistant coat you plan to use for snow.

Last Day in Canada: Whistler, Tantalus, FlyOver Canada, Fairmont Pacific Rim

Day 7: 2^nd day in WHISTLER:

We woke up early as hubby and I wanted to explore Whistler during day time. We had our breakfast in the hotel and the food was average for me. It is a decent breakfast but nothing really special as the choices were few.

Early morning walk, we were stunned by the magnificent view that Whistler has to offer. 

Whistler, British Columbia

Day 6: SNOWBOARDING

We woke up early in the morning as we’re so excited for the highlight of our trip. We went ahead to Whistler, BC.

Whistler Village hosted 2010 Olympics

Whistler BC is located in the North of Vancouver, known for having the largest skiable area in North America. It has more than 8,000 acres over 2 mountains- Whistler and Blackcomb. It has roughtly 12m of annual snowfall too. This is a popular local and tourist destination and we are so excited to experience snow in North America.

Victoria, British Columbia (US- Canada Trip Part 2)

Day 3: Bonding with the Cousins

Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, is the capital of British Columbia and is known to be the “Garden City”. It is a popular tourist destination and because Aunt Grace is from this city, we really have to spend time here.

From Vancouver, it is an almost 2-hour travel via BC Ferries. 

US- Canada Trip (Day 1 & 2)

This blog post really took a long time as I got busy with the Yuletide season, with my new born baby (during that time), and with preparing myself to get back to work. But let me give you a taste of the very first out-of-Asia trip that my husband and I had.

Hubby decided to take a break, more for me, as he predicted that I may have post-partum for having 2 babies in 2 years. Hahaha.. Though the mood swings happened during pregnancy, I guess this was a good gift for me as I was really relieved of all the stress. It was hard at first since the kids weren’t with us and I have been thinking about them quite often. But hubby reminded me that we should be partners of one another first- I should be a wife first before being a mother. So I began to enjoy the trip then.

VISA APPLICATION:

10 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy

Here I am.. Waiting for my 2nd baby to come out.. 7 days to go and I’m about to witness God’s wonderful creation coming out of my tummy again. I was thinking- why didn’t I blog about this during my 1st pregnancy? Why just now? Then I realized that even on this 2nd pregnancy with only 2 years apart, I have experienced things that I haven’t during my 1st. I know very well that I have read multiple books and articles about pregnancy- both me and my hubby actually. Though we are aware of the weight gain, the change in the appearance due to enlarged nose and bloated face, the possibility of stretch marks, the sleepless nights and breathlessness, as some of the so-called “normality in pregnancy”- Things become very different when you experience it yourself at an intensity you could’ve not imagined. So let me share with you some experiences that I have encountered during this new chapter in my life that are both exciting and scary. :)

1. Pregnancy Acne

When I gave birth to my first born, the first thing I did after losing weight was going back to my dermatologist. I was very happy with the result until I got pregnant again. Oiliness and acne can destroy your mood on a daily basis and can literally result to stress, especially on a job like mine, where I meet up with clients and attend a lot of conferences. So I try to google if this is normal as I have never experienced this during my first pregnancy.

FACT: They said that most pregnant women experience acne as the higher levels of hormones called Androgens prompt the sebaceous glands in the skin to produce sebum (causing oiliness). The bigger sebaceous glands and the excessive production of this sebum when combined with our skin cells, blocks our pores that creates a ground for bacteria to multiply. Thus, the inflamed skin erupts and produces acne.

A New Chapter Begins..Pregnancy (Discovery Stage)

So the marriage and honey-moon stage have been more fruitful this year.. God has given us a baby! :)

It is funny how everything started.. 

We got married in 2009 and I told myself that I still don't want a baby. Why? Because I am not yet physically, mentally, and emotionally ready. I still can't see myself giving birth, feeding a baby.. and all that same stuff. I still want to be somebody.. someone successful in the corporate ladder. And thank God, He made me one. I still want more time with my husband.. And I feel so blessed that He gave me the best quality time ever. 

Hubby was already getting impatient as I kept on pushing back the date we initially planned. It started on 2010, pushed back to 2011, then 2012.. When I finally said YES, OK.. LET'S HAVE A BABY.. That was November 2012. He downloaded all the apps related to "best dates" "best food" all these similar stuffs, so as he can get me pregnant. But I got so stressed out and told him that the countdown and the schedule he makes were driving me mad and I can't even enjoy the intimate moment with him as his "OC-DC" is really killing me. I told him to trust in the Lord 100% because He alone knows the perfect timing for everything. I advised him to simply pray and lift up all our worries and cares to Him and He'll give us rest. True enough, he made every minute I have with my husband so memorable and enjoyable. We don't feel pressured anymore whenever everyone is popping out babies. We don't feel stressed anymore everytime "monthly period" starts. The best quality time we've ever had was when we lifted up everything to the Lord- His timing, His provision, His wisdom, and His direction. 

Friends with BENEFIT: A review of Porefessional, Bella Bamba, Hoola, Booing, That Gal, Stay Don't Stray, Sun Beam, and Browzings

I said I was so into make-up these past few months and it started when I went to Sephora and stayed near benefit to get my brows done. In all fairness, I love how the lady waxed my brows. It was very clean and not-so-painful. She did it fast but she was so precise. After doing my brows, she offered me some other items that she said is BENEFIT’s top-rated products.. and because she did well with my brows, I refused to say No to her in whatever she offered me. =P So I gave in and bought a few of their products.

Benefit Cosmetics is based in San Francisco and was founded by twins Jean and Jane Ford in 1976 as per my source Wikipedia. It was also mentioned that Benefit was initially for quick-fix makeup dilemmas and has soon branched out into different units that includes the “brow bars” world-wide. What surprised me is- Benefit is now a subsidiary of LVMH (a conglomerate for the luxurious brand and my favorite brand Louis Vuitton).

I find their packaging really quirky and cute and it was love at first sight when I encountered their products. Though it is a bit price-y, I stayed on track as I’d love to try their make-up line. After months and month of usage, I’d like to give you a fair review of all the benefit products I’ve used and hope this will help you save and splurge on the right products 

1. THE POREFESSIONAL: It claims to be a PRO Balm that minimizes the appearance of pores. It claims to be lightweight, oil-free, translucent, and silky. I bought the packaging with 22ml at Sephora ION for almost SGD40 dollars if I’m not wrong. Though price-y, I’d say that it is really worth the rave! This is the bomb.com! It really lived up to its promise “Now you see it, now you don’t” (referring to the pores). It is so true! Super oily skins, like me, has enlarged pores that are very visible. Because concealers and foundations cannot cover-up the large pores on my face, I decided to take on a PRO. And there I fell in love with the Porefessional. This product is one item I cannot live without. It will really make your face fresh and vibrant. Though translucent, I noticed that it has very little shimmer that is not-at-all oily that makes the face radiant. This is one of the best products that I believe Benefit has come up with. This is also my favorite product and I highly recommend the POREFESSIONAL to all the girls out there. =)

MITCHIKO’S VERDICT:

Foundation Day! A Make-Up Review on- Clinique, MUFE Mat Velvet +, Revlon Colorstay, Missha BB Cream, and MAC Studiofix

I have been loving makeup lately and have been lured into watching and reading different reviews and makeup techniques just to find the best suitable makeup wear for me and my super oily skin. =P Every make up starts with a good primer and a foundation (at least for me). So I was in the look-out for the best foundation there is and I’d like to give you a review of the 5 make-up foundation that I have today:

1. CLINIQUE Perfectly Real MakeUp (64) Crème Beige (G): I went to Sephora at Ion Orchard and have asked them for a foundation that will mattify my oily skin. I guess my mistake was I didn’t exaggerate the word “oily” to “super oily” so they gave me Clinique Perfectly Real Make up. For me, this foundation has a light coverage but is reliable until 4-5 hours for a super oily face I have. That for me is not bad already. Have I said that I blot almost every 2 hours? And since Clinique sits on my face for 4-5 hours, then this is somehow good already. Please see the first swatch from the left. I believe I bought this product to close to SGD50 for a  30ml package so it is a bit price-y for a light coverage foundation.

MITCHIKO’S RATING:

Coverage: 3/5

Long lasting: 3/5

Mattifying effect: 3.5/5

Price: 3/5

Over-all Rating: 3.12/5

2. MAKE UP FOREVER PROFESSIONAL MAT VELVET +: It says here that MUFE Mat Velvet is Oil-Free and Water resistant which I agree. This foundation is a bomb. It has full-coverage that really hides the imperfections in your face. Some reviews said that they’re like wearing a mask on their face since the consistency is really thick. For me, it is really bearable and wearable since it mattifies your face up to 5 hours, blot and it’ll still be there. It also doesn’t make me look cake-y. It doesn’t clog the pores as long as you use make-up remover. As for me I use Nik’s Orange Make UP remover which I will be reviewing later on. It is also long-lasting for me until 8 hours and I use this whenever I have client meetings or gala. The only down-side of this foundation aside from the cost (which is really expensive, I guess more than SGD50 for a 30ml package), I notice that it is super mattifying taking out the natural glow in my face. They said that I can use highlighter to do that anyway, but thing is, when I started to produce oil, it oxidizes so much and it makes my face darker than usual. I don’t know if it’s just the color since Sephora ION gave me the lightest possible for my color already. I even chose this over another (a bit darker) so I don’t know what’s causing the dark color still. Nonetheless, it is quite acceptable as long as I blot and retouch immediately once it’s looking oily.

MITCHIKO’S RATING:

Coverage: 5/5

Long lasting: 4/5

Mattifying effect: 4/5

Price: 3/5

Over-all Rating: 4/5

Oiliness is next to Ugliness: A review on Phillip's Milk of Magnesia and Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel

I am pretty sure that I am not the only girl in the world who's experiencing this non-stop blotting within an 8-hour shift. How many times have you used oil-blotting paper? Guess how many times have I done it? About 5 times: 8 hours. Hate it! If there’s someone who blots every hour, then welcome to this blog. This is really meant for you! They said that having an oily face helps to avoid wrinkles. I guess this is right since I notice that most people in my family still look young amidst their age and I guess that same effect goes with me. =) Nonetheless, I still hate the fact that make-up cannot reside in my face for long. So I decided to start the quest to battle oiliness. 

I’ve been searching for the right combination to tame the oil in my face and have landed to multiple pages and youtube reviews about these 2 most coveted products in  Amazon, Ulta, Target, Ebay, and everywhere else in the US- Phillip’s Milk of Magnesia (MOM) and Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel.

In the reviews I’ve seen, they claimed that Phillip’s MOM can mattify your face for more than 8 hours and can really avoid being oily all throughout the day. They also said that Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel is the best primer comparable to Smashbox Photo-finish Primer. And hey, the reviews I read are countless and they are of all praises to these products. So I jumped at the bandwagon of these products and since both of these are not available in Singapore, I went ahead and ordered this via Singpost Vpost at Amazon.com for less than USD 15 each.. and Voila! After 1 week, I finally got the MOM first, followed by the Monistat. I was so excited to try it out since I also have a planned trip and I don’t want my make up sliding all over my face (just as what’s happening now). Unfortunately, because the Monistat came late and my flight came earlier than the package, I was left trying the Phillip’s MOM first all throughout my trip.

So I tried it.. After washing my face with Nik’s Product and putting on my Nik’s regimen as advised by my dermatologist, Dr. Eileen Lew of Maple Clinic at Block 925 Yishun Central 1 #01-221, I put on the Phillip’s MOM. At first, it really mattifies and I was like “Yes! This is really taking its positive magic” So I immediately put on my Sephora primer, my foundation, powder and continue the rest of my make-up. Just before I left the house, my face was already dewy. So I was like “That’s fine, dewy is positive. Oily is negative” I didn’t realize that the Dewy-look is a prelude to the Oily-look I was trying to avoid. So Phillip’s MOM failed me! I was so sad and found out that it doesn’t work for me.

When I came back to Singapore, I found my Monistat Chafing Relief Gel resting on my bed, so I had a high hope that this perhaps can change the way I deal with my oiliness everyday. So I tried it yesterday. After washing my face, I put on Nik’s regimen and after all those derma-stuffs I put on my face, I blot (just to make sure that the “primer” won’t sit in an oily face) then I put on the Monistat “primer”. There again..my fear started.. Just as I was preparing to leave the house, I already noticed the dewy-effect again so I ignored it again. When I reached the office (after an hour), I tried to blot (which is what I do everyday even before the Monistat era) and have seen less oil so my hope-mometer rises in the faith that this will work for me. Unfortunately, come lunch time, my face is pouring out oil. Unexpected amount of oil that really shocked me. It was like I put on an entire Vaseline Petroleum Jelly on my face! Worst is, a pimple started to come out (Thank God that it’s just a pimple and not pimples!). So although that was the first try, I decided not to take it again today. I was scared that this pimple might give birth to another.

MITCHIKO’S ADVICE: Though these products might work for many people of all races as shown in multiple social media sites, it doesn’t work for super oily skin like me.. or perhaps it just doesn’t work for me at all! For those of you out there who’d like to try it, please do so.. I ordered both for less than USD20 dollars I guess but I spent almost SGD40 for delivery so if you’d like to budget around SGD60-SGD80 to have both of these, please feel free to order these at Amazon or Vitacost. Or if you have friends in the US, just ask them to buy those for you or you can simply order it online and have those delivered to your friend’s house so they can carry it back in SG. I might try this again, perhaps after my next derma session and if still doesn’t work, then prepare yourselves ladies as I’d post it on sale, definitely! Hope this helps. 

My Best Friend's Wedding

If I am to choose one thing that will best describe Alyz, it’ll be a shoe. Well, aside from the fact that she loves shoes, she’s really fashionable (kaya nga friends kami.. lol), tough (well, I’m talking about tough shoes here mare, made from the skin of Lolong.. joke!) and she’s really full of sense kaya you always want her around you.. just like the shoes, so utilized and you just can’t live without.

Our friendship all started when I went to college. A typical Lasallite who’d strut her sexy b**t whenever she walks and back then, I was the geek-y type who always goes to the library and go straight home after school. We sat beside one another during the first day of class, both in Legal Management course as both of us wanted to be a lawyer.. or shall I say both our parents want us to be lawyers. Lol.

Back then, it was a shallow friendship. It’s just shopping and getting-to-know episodes. Trust and depth struck our relationship during the summer of ’03. We both were diagnosed ill on the 2^nd Semester of Year 2 and we both need to stop from school. After getting ourselves well, we wanted to catch up and decided to take summer classes. Alyz and Tita Pritz were so generous to ask me to stay at their place so I can study with Alyz. And that was where our super bonding all started.

The friendship went transparent but solid. She knew me deep within and I did the same way. I am more than books and Alyz is more than bars. We found a common ground and that is wit, fashion, and books. We are both very independent and loud, very loving but wise, really serious but fun, and totally crazy but on track. We were not the perfect people in school, nor are we the perfect friends but we were at our best all the time and because of that we became BEST of FRIENDS.

Things were not easy as we sailed along the tough coasts of friendship. We had our break-off. But I guess, TRUE friends will always be friends, no matter what. We missed each other, we picked up where we left off after 2-3 years of unspoken words towards one another. And from there, we became the OLD WE.. with better clothes, shoes, jobs, and men. :)

2010: Change of Presidents: A- must read article

I know... right? It's been a long time and I miss you all! In my oh-so-super-busy schedule where I can no longer open my YM and other networking-stress relief tools, I found 1 email that really made me stop for a while to read and digest words of wisdom. Honestly, I was moved. I don't know. I have never voted all my legal-aged life. Swear! I never intend to. I'm so busy working but this made me realize one thing: "What if there are 100,000 Filipinos who think like I did? What if this 100,000 Filipinos can make a change? Is this article (below) true enough? We would never know. But one thing that I'm sure of: If we align our intentions to good will, success and integrity, Filipinos can make a change. Feel free to read the article. I highlighted some statements that really struck me. This might move you big time, too. Miss you all! 

2010: CHANGE OF PRESIDENTS

OR CHANGE OF HEARTS?

By Detch Nonan-Mercado

The funny thing is, some Filipinos are able to believe that changing presidents is all we need to be given a shot at a better life but truth be told, change in leadership does not guarantee change in the calamitous situation of our nation. A new president does not necessarily equal new national breakthroughs. What guarantees change is change of hearts.

Iggy Villanueva- A Lasallian needs help

I was watching TFC, Rated K to be exact. My heart melted when I saw Mrs. Beng Villanueva's interview about his young son named Iggy. Iggy was diagnosed with Accute Myelogeneous Leukemia last January 6, 2009 and from that date he only have 4 months to live if untreated. Jay, my ex-bf-now-hubby, and I went to google to read Mrs. Villanueva's email right away. We were really moved.. as a Christian.. and as for me- as a Lasallian and as a woman who desires to be a mother... prayerful of having a son soon.. is writing and hoping that God may touch the reader's heart to share for a brother who's in need of God's blessings.. The Sacrament of giving doesn't pertain to the amount but to the joy of one's heart, who freely allow God to move and bless other people through their lives and resources. Please read it with me one more time..

20 January 2009

OUR DEAREST FRIENDS…

I am so embarrassed to do this yet, I am humbling myself to ask,please read on..

January 6, 2009 was the worst day of my family’s life,our eldest son, IAN GABRIEL PICART VILLANUEVA, was initially diagnosed to have ACUTE MYELOGENEOUS LEUKEMIA. It is already the 20th of January, and after a 2nd and even a 3rd opinion from different doctors, the diagnosis, sadly is still the same: ACUTE MYELOGENEOUS LEUKEMIA. To aggravate things even, he even has pneumonia. Thus, chemotherapy cannot start just yet. Untreated, he just has 4 months to live…

Why TRG? Why not!

It all started with this message...

hi loran, i am very much amazed and touched by your blogs!! very well said..while im reading those blogs, i cant help figure out where the hell did those come from..you really have a big mind and a big heart..i miss your words, kindness,etc..no wonder u are successful at your age..u will be surprise to know that they are really interested in reading all your blogs..janet olasiman started it and all of a sudden, evrybody's ended up reading it as well..so inspiring..

ms. lorraine, miss n kita, sobra!! take care always and congratulations po pla!!!

all the best...

donna

My TRG family had always been dear to my heart. Would you believe if I say that I just stayed there for less than 6 months but my experiences with TRG had been one of the best moments in my life. A week has never passed without me sharing some funny things about my life back there. I'm sure Jay's ears have already bled by now. It was a good timing that I am thinking of what to share with you guys. When I checked on my friendster account, this was what I saw. It inspired me more to write.

Q & A of my SG wedding

My friends had sent me messages in FB, FS, in my 2 blogs, asking me various questions as they were so surprised when I finally said “yes” to getting married. Here are some:

What's with the rush?

It was not really a rush. We planned this, November 2008. There are a lot of times that I almost backed out since I felt that marriage can block all my dreams for myself and that I might ended up being someone else's wife instead of taking care of my own life. Jay has been very supportive and so am I with him. I guess, we've already passed that insecurity stage. We're now better off to see each other as partners- may it be in business or in cuddling future kids.

Are you pregnant?

I am not pregnant, yet. We are planning to have kids, hopefully when I reach 28; better yet, in HIS perfect time. Having a baby is what every woman should desire. I have always denied that fact for a lot of years. I have never seen myself writing all these when I was 23, but I guess, when you know you're with someone God-given and God blessed then every thing is so worthwhile. Getting into a married life isn't obligatory.. it shouldn't be. Being married is a legal and spiritual responsibility. Yet, directing yourself to the path of obligations can make one a good provider..not a good partner. A good partner requires sensitivity to one another's feelings and moods. It also requires love and respect.

Are you really happy?

Of course I am.. I am very happy. After all, we're heading towards getting married and spending forever with one another, why take sacrifices in waiting instead of taking the pains that marriage trials can offer..together? I'm not saying that couples should splurge in the marriage pool right away.. what I'm saying is-- if you know what you want and you've already validated the feelings- mad or sad, happy or cranky, then I guess, diving into that decision will really give you the best picture of happiness and contentment.

What made you said “Yes”?

He has always been so persistent to open up his wedding desires with me ever since we've been going out on a date last 2007. Yeah, it was so funny. We've just been going out for 4 months and he wanted to marry me na. OA di ba?! He's 3 years older than me, so I guess, with all his worldly experiences he already knew what he really wants forever. As for me, my relationship with him is not my best.. I can say, our fights were the worst. But you know what, love can be tested pala when you've seen one another at the worst outfits, faces, and attitudes and even if you'd like to kill one another, you ended up kissing and making up. That even if everything gets worst.. in the middle of a fight.. you can still laugh when someone farts (ewww..). Then in every slam of the doors, in every tear we shed, in every time I cried my heart out, I find my definition of LOVE with him- selfless, passionate, sacrifice, adjustment, understanding, respect.

What's with him?

Jay's the type of guy who'll give you what he ever wanted, who'll sacrifice outside the tent for me to sleep comfortably, who'll wake up in the middle of the night to check if my blanket's fine, who'll cook for me every morning while I'm doing my make up. He's also the type of guy, who'll make me learn sports and cooking- 2 things I hate doing several years back. He's the type of guy, who'll shut up when I'm mad, who'll hug me when I'm cranky, who'll listen to me when everyone wants to sleep na, who's interested even in the little details of my life. He's my comfort, my strength, my hubby.

What has changed?

I become unbelievably happier. I began to be more loving..more show-y with my emotions, more understanding and sweet, I believe. I became more caring with myself and with him. I dress up sexier and more gorgeous. I take care of my health and my food intake. This is no longer for me anymore.. this chapter's about us. I have to be healthy for our future family. I have to be pretty since I represent myself as his wife now. Everything, I happily do for him.. for myself.. for our future family.