Off to Greece: before anything else...

Unlike most journeys that require only a single step, mine began with a giant leap. Surprisingly though, the decision didn't come as a painful struggle. In fact, there was a highly tempting invitation that made deliberating rather useless. The bait--or should I say, the major driving force behind the movement--is the perennial presence of my long-time boyfriend. The other--which they say is equally important--is "the good life."

But as some of you know, the weeks before my departure had been tumultuous. I guess if it were not for the wonderful people I'm leaving behind, the transition wouldn't have been as drastic. But still I'm glad I felt the way I did. If it had been easy for me to let go, then what kind of a life have I lived in there? I am so lucky I have a loving and caring family who supported me through and through and a wide circle of hot, gorgeous, intelligent, and ever-supportive friends.

Grabe, you really can't have too many friends in this life. Napatunayan ko 'to during my most trying times. Hindi ko inexpect yung warmth na inextend niyo saken. Up to now, I still can't help but smile when I remember my last few days there. I don't know kung paano ko susuklian lahat yun, it meant so much to me. Sobrang thank you, everyone, for giving me a rare opportunity to be loved and taken care by all of you.

So before I begin a new chapter in my life, I just want to thank these people who threw in their extra time and effort just to give me something to look back and go back to when I leave.

Fit for Royalty

My very chic, Manhattan-inspired surprise bridal shower at Elan Hotel with sher, nek, des, and rhas.

Friends for like Forever!

Good times and thought-provoking discussions with my bene friends over japanese food and cream rose at santana and four-twenty.

BF Kids on the Block

A heart-warming, tear-jerking, blair bitch-themed despedida with my fellow drunkards. I didn't know these mahaderas and car junkies have a soft spot. =)

It's in the Blood.

Family gatherings are never complete without the force field of noise my relatives create whenever they see each other. Above are pictures of my cousins. We're cousins by blood, but they're brothers and sisters to me.

Time Warp