God is Good! I Got Married!

      Every long lost dream led by me to where you are. Others who broke my heart, they were like Northern stars, pointing me on my way into your loving arms. This much I know is true. That God  blessed the broken road, that led me straight to you. Yes, He did.

  October 11, 2020 was an unforgettable day for me. After waiting impatiently for this month to come, on this day, I married the love of my life. I admit that I didn't like him at first, things have changed. I have waited all my life for this moment. 

I was heartbroken because of a person before, it is not because of love that I was heartbroken, because love is a good thing, and it comes from God. It is man that is cruel. Every pain that I felt, and tears that I have shed before was washed away now. Anyway, I thank God that I met someone like my husband. When we conversed a bit longer at work, I already felt a connection between us. He may not be my ideal man physically, (I am more attracted to chinito guys) but he's more than I could ever ask for. We were similar in a lot of ways. 

This year has been a blessed year for me even if it is not so good for everyone of us because of the pandemic. When he proposed to me this year, on the 28th of May, the day of his elder sister's birthday also, like what he told me, it indeed changed my life. 

Standing in front of the altar, reciting our marriage vows, feels surreal. I thank God for making all of these possible. Even if the first day of our married life as a husband, and wife was not that smooth. 

I would like to take this time to thank the ever supportive family of my husband. Thank you to his parents for supporting, loving, and raising a good, responsible, and a loving son. Someone who is very respectful, and who honors his parents, and very loving to his mom. One character that I look for in a guy is that he should be loving to his mom. Because it will reflect on how he will treat his wife later on. I also would like to thank his siblings for being a good elder, and a younger sister to him. Thank you for accepting me. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless all of you more! I am also proud that he is wise in terms of financial matters, and very orderly in the house. I also love that he loves music. Almost all the positive qualities that he has, I have prayed for in a future husband. I really never thought that I would meet my future partner at work, but like my late aunt said. I did! 

I also would like to thank my immediate family member. To my parents, and especially to my Dad, I know it has been a long time prayer and wish of yours to see your daughter get married someday. Thanks also to my nephew who is the representative of my older brother, and his family. Thank you also to my relatives who greeted me/us.

Thank you also to our wedding suppliers namely,

Ivory and White Bridal Store (for my wedding gown, the groom's suit, and for the other wedding accessories like the veil, arrhae and cord.)

Erin Shop PH and Micka Fabulosa online shop (for our wedding souvenirs)

April's Cup-Cakes and Muffins (for our lovely powdered blue, 3 tiered-layer wedding cake and for our post-nuptial single-layer naked cake.)

The New Albergus, Inc. (for our family, and wedding sponsors food)

Studio Namu (for our pre-nup, and wedding photos and video)

To our dear aunt, Mrs. Jane San Diego, for the engagement and our wedding rings. 

Thank you also to The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, also known as The Manila Cathedral, Mother of all Churches, Cathedrals and Basilicas of the Philippines. To Fr. Kali Llamado for interviewing us in our canonical interview, and to Fr. Junbim Torres, OSA, for officiating the mass of our wedding. Also, to the head of the office section services Ms. Donna. 

Last but not the least, to our Almighty God the Father, for making this day possible. For this match was written by you. We ask that you continually guide, us, bless and protect our marriage, this we ask in Jesus name. Amen.

I almost gave up in finding the one meant for me. As they say, good things happen when you least expect it. Also, be nice to everyone. For you may never know he or she could be the angel in your life. This is just the start of my journey, and I know God will be always on our side, with the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary. I came back home, and He has given me more than what I deserve. A loving God, who loves his prodigal son, and daughter unconditionally. 

My Ukelele Collection

   I'm back! Sorry, I have not updated my blog as often as I should do. What's new? Nothing much. I just want to share with you a new hobby of mine. Actually, I have my old ukelele with me for quite awhile. I got my ukelele, 3 years ago, from a local music store inside the mall, RJ Music at SM North. What made me interested in buying a ukelele? Well, I just wanted to play a love song, entitled LAVA, from Disney Pixar. Yes, I'm a romantic by heart, even if I'm not that young anymore.

My first ukelele was a Soprano ukelele. This was the most common ukelele. Just last year I became engrossed in playing the ukelele. I love to play contemporary music, and sometimes classic ones. My love for music was rekindled because of a special person in my life. I really haven't played for a long time, and not even everyday as I did with my ukelele. By the way, I have no formal training, or tutor with this one, unlike with the other instruments that I have learned in the past (piano, organ, guitar, and the recent one was the Chinese instrument, called erhu - 2 stringed fiddle).

Last month, I bought another ukelele. Before buying I did a research first. There are four ukelele sizes, Soprano, Concert, Tenor and the Baritone. I only have the first 3 sizes, since, they are all tuned in the same key G, C, E and A. While the Baritone ukelele is the biggest size among them all.

I love using my Kala Tenor ukelele. It is made of mahogany, and larger than the Soprano, and Concert ukelele. I even put a Sakura flower design on it, so I can say that's really my ukelele, because I personally put a design on it.

 Kala is one of the most popular and well-loved ukelele brands. My Kala has an equalizer, and a built-in tuner. It is now priced at $197.99. It's a bit expensive. In my experience, high-priced instruments are more reliable in terms of durability and sound quality than the cheaper ones. I often use this, so its worth it.

As I mentioned earlier, I ordered the world's first smart ukelele by Xiaomi. It is called the POPULELE. I love the design, it reminds me of Mickey Mouse. The fretboard lights up, and with the downloadable app, it can teach you the chords where, and what fret to press as it lights up. This app is really good for  beginners. The package comes with a bag, extra strings, two picks, and a USB line for charging. It is made of maple wood. I bought it for around $96.

So that's about it. I hope you also find the right musical instrument for you. Playing an instrument is another way of relieving stress, and it makes you happy. After all, the ukelele is one happy instrument.