A term of endearment is usually a nickname or word that holds a special meaning expressing affection or fondness. When I was a little girl, my Dad fondly called me “Ambo.” I’m not sure if it means “little boy” or if it’s just a boy’s name. Sometimes he’d call me Ambrosia. Then he’d call my […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘marriage’
The Amateur Marriage (My Take)
There are a lot of books that talk about married life. Some paint pictures of marriage that are all roses and candy — good times, honeymoons that last for years, perfect portraits of happy couples. Other stories paint pictures of locks and keys — the secrets, the mysteries within a marriage. Then there are books […] Read more…
A Wedding in June
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Germaine Greer Last Saturday, my college friend Rowie and her fiance Mike got hitched. Congratulations to you two lovebirds! It seems like only yesterday we were partying ourselves silly at Rowie’s house. Rowie is the 4th in our barkada to […] Read more…
Gratitude and Marriage
As of today, H and I have been married for two and a half years. How apt that it’s Thanksgiving too! And so for this entry, I’ll combine both celebrations and write my marriage gratitude list. So here are 10 things I am thankful for: Waking up to H’s laughter. He gets up earlier than […] Read more…
i carry you in my heart
I cannot begin to define the love I have for my parents. I will give it a try. My parents are not perfect. They don’t have a perfect marriage, perfect careers, perfect personalities but to me their differences compliment each other, they have made the best career choices for themselves — growing within their careers […] Read more…
Wedding Note Cards
A tip for those who are planning their weddings. We didn’t have a guestbook during our wedding. Instead, my sisters placed pens and notecards on each of the guests’ tables during the reception. Each notecard is the size of a calling card with different borders for a fun feel. Our host (my best friend) encouraged […] Read more…
My Wedding Story
This is a journal entry I wrote a couple of days after my wedding day. I’m posting it ahead of the 24th as I won’t be online till after that day. 😉 Have a great weekend everyone! ~*~*~*~ The Night BeforeOnce an AE (account executive), always an AE. Same with being a planner. Up till […] Read more…