kitty cat for Sam?

Just recently, I’ve observed Sam's love and fondness for pet animals. During one of the family parties we’ve attended last week, she was happily playing with a small Pomeranian spitz brought by hubby’s cousin. She enjoyed caressing and cuddling pretz -- the dog’s name, than participate on the kiddie games prepared by the party host.

Seeing her delight over her new fave pretz, it made me wonder if she’s ready to have a pet of her own. Will she be ready to have her own puppy? Will it be safe for her to own pet animals? How about giving her a cuddly, fluffy kitten? Will she be allergic to cats? These are some basic questions need to be answered before I purchase one. But, aside from checking what pet to give, or choose what best cat breed to get, I guess I need to start checking pet gadgets such as cat supplies available in the market too...that is, if she prefers a kitty cat over a puppy for a house pet. Do you think at age 3.5 she's ready for a house pet? Let's see...

party planning: tito willy's 50th luau party

On Saturday, May 24 will be the D-Day for Tito Willy's 50th Birthday party. Unknown to him, there will be a surprise party arranged by yours truly through the help (and contribution) of hubby's family, the Bunas-Soriano clan. It will be a Hawaiian/Luau theme and I am hoping the family will have an awesome time! I've managed to convince the family to come in their best Hawaiian costume too since IPOD and PSP will be given away for the best-dressed family. Everyone is eager and excited to grab the prize!! Hahaha!

trivia: I started the themed-parties when I came to hubby's family four years ago. Since then, they always look forward to the parties I arrange for the family. Be it simple or grand party, there must always be a theme!lol.In short...sa akin nagsimula gastos! bwahahaha!

Everything is all set and ready for the luau party. From invites/tarps (N@W Melisse /signex printing), caterers (Blue Petals), to band performers (alley cats), venue (alta guia poolside), cake (c/o Kitchen Kraft), flowers (Tropical Blooms), fireworks, photo and video, programs, AVP's and give-aways.

Well, the give-aways were the last item on the list. It was difficult choosing the perfect token since it is for 50th birthday and I wanted it to be perfectly aligned with the luau theme. I initially thought it will be classy to give something I saw from wine clubs but then, it doesn't fit my uncle's personality. Then MIL settled for personalized towels since this will be useful after the party (oh, it's gonna be a swimming party too!)

Just can't wait to see our uncle's surprised-look on Saturday. We all want to make him happy and give back all the goodness, generosity, and selfless sacrifice he showered the family. We all agreed that he deserves this once in a lifetime treat! And, I am keeping my fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate with our celebration. No heavy rain, no strong wind and no power fluctuations this day. Otherwise, sayang naman fireworks display! Haay...good thing I prepared tents and generators on stand-by, just in case.

To Tito Willy : Happy, Happy 50th Birthday!! We love you so much!!

boys on wrestlemania

While busy here in my blog and clearing my 20K+ unread emails, I can hear hubby (and Ico) fave tv show, WWW wrestlemania at the background. Both are so hooked with this show and I simply can't understand why they so love it knowing the fight scenes are scripted or just a stage play! They love watching the barbaric and gruesome fight, chair-whacking scenes, smacking bodies and jumping wrestlers on the ring. They even imitate the wrestling acts and thinking it is uber cool to become one of THE wrestler like John Cena, Batista and Stonecold! Hah, with those big, scary, over-whelming bulky muscles I am sure they need to drink a lot of prohormones before becoming one! So, what's with wrestling anyway? Still can't figure this one out.

telecoms talk

Being in the telecommunications industry for almost ten years, it is not unusual that you will hear me talk some techie telco jargon in between my marathon conversations. Others are often surprised to hear me talk about routers, bandwidths, leasedline, metro ethernet, cable patch panels and even IP protocols in the middle of my LV, Gucci, diapers and kiddie party planning talks! Hah...never ceased to amaze my colleagues and friends!! Sometimes my friends would mistakenly think I am more of a Network Engineering graduate than a degree holder in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, field I truly love! But, it is really flaterring to hear these kind of comments especially in the industry I am with now. So the next time you need help in your internet or LAN connectivity, don't be intimidated by my sweet, bubbly and wifey appearance ... I can guarantee you, I am one tough techie-cookie inside!

bridal shower party preps

I am so happy for my good friend and colleague, Anne who will get married this year. She’ll be married on August 08 2008, the much coveted lucky feng shui calendar dates by the Chinese.

I can’t wait to see her wed on this day. I am sure the wedding will be beautiful and magical with its Zen black and white theme which is truly my friend’s personality. And since knowing how so obsessive-compulsive my friend is, I bet all the wedding details and preparations have been finalized and we are just waiting for the big day! Hmmm… I guess I should be preparing her surprise bridal shower too! For starters, need to choose the party theme to set the mood and get her the best bridal shower invitations for her guests. Oh just can’t wait!!! It’s going to be wild, kinky and fun night for all her guests!