mister videographer

From the beginning of our wedding preps, getting a separate videographer was not part of the plan. We wanted a photo and video package in one. However, as we get along our way of scouting for a prospective team, we decided to just get them separately. We wanted our teams to concentrate on their crafts, and our photos and videos are important to us. We decided to put a big chunk of the budget to our photo video team, second to the reception budget.

Our first choice for our video team was Threelogy, well I guess that’s not really a big surprise since it was the most raved about video team during the time I got into weddingsatwork yahoogroup. I kept track of their works and the feedbacks from my fellow w@w sisters. Of course my second move was to check on their price package. Well somehow, as much as we want to move our budget just to make things fit in, it really won’t. So we moved on… *actually I moved on, I was the one really pushing this team so hard to be part of our armory of supplies*

We realized later on that we closed our minds and hearts for other possibilities. Slowly we entertained the idea of exploring other options and finding someone who’s as best but at a more affordable price. We browsed through several videos and flipped through the archives of w@w. Finally we discovered Mr. Shierdan Pamintuan.

Dan is easy to talk to, it’s like talking to a kid with the heart and attitude of a professional. He’s very accommodating and responds very quickly with our inquiries. My husband agreed on getting his services. And so after one month of getting to know him and his works, we finally booked him today. We are so glad to have Dan in our team. Please do checkout his works and masterpieces at his website, www.shierdan.com.

september celebrants

just wishing some very few important people who's birthdays i still can recall. for those i didn't mention, please do let me know and i'll take note promise :) better late than never...

sept. 4 - achie joy, cousin for life

sept. 6 - teena baretto, my angel wedding coordinator

sept. 7 - blessie, my anak puti

sept. 8 - mama mary's birthday!

sept. 12 - ati cheryl and michael bau

sept. 22 - rosiel, mon sesi

sept. 24 - mark oliver, prang nonoy


happy birthday!!! :)

sailing through..

she was the first person i trusted about my life when i came to hadaba. i succomb to her comforting words and caring ways. she was never judgemental, although sometimes we made it a hobby to pick on other people during dull moments just to burn time. aside from knowing that my hubby was around to accompany me, she was there for the typical girl talks. i never thought that we would become friends.. my first impression of her was that she was one of the snotty girls who prefers their own game rather than blending with others. but i was wrong..

i remembered how difficult it was to get used to knowing new faces, even if they are also pinoys. she gave me a chance to be close and have company. the first time we had a conversation, she spoke nice and easy.. no trace of violence or rudeness. then we got to know each other more as the days passed by. we go to the chatroom and talk nonsense sometimes, cheesy stuffs, and believe me, even politics. she's really a smart person. she has a strong faith, amidst all difficulties and criticisms, she stood tall and defended her beliefs. and when she gets really angry and frustrated, all she does is cry over it for a while.. and then move on.

when i was pregnant, she was my friend who really cared and was always there to support me. she would accompany me with my cravings.. good thing she never really gained weight. her housemate and bestfriend also was pregnant that time. imagine, she's accompanying two preggy women and still she remained sexy *naks*. she was there to take me home when i had my migraine and my hubby was in the philippines to get my son and my mom. the following day, she went with me to my ob-gyne even if it was very early in the morning. *this person usually gets out of bed 1pm during weekends..imagine the effort!*. but she was thankful because it was the first time for her to experience hearing the heartbeat of a baby inside a womb and follow its movement in a monitoring device. we made her the godmother of my little noahby :)

..and now, the time has come for us to part our ways in the office. although she wouldn't really leave the country, it felt like i'm about to lose another friend in the office. there are other friends who are also dear to my heart, but she's hani. my everyday life will never be the same again, knowing i would never see her smiling face again inside the office 5 times a week. there won't be any more stop-overs during trips to the bathroom just to get some latest buzz. i know it's stupid and dumb to be feeling this way when we could still see each other sometimes. but i guess i just got used to her being around especially when i needed to hear some thoughtful advices.

i know she's off to a better world, better opportunities, better career growth. and i know, she will be happy to find her own self in a more challenging world.. i admire her for that. all i wanna wish for her is all the best things that life can offer. and as much as it saddens me that we'll have to part our ways for a while, i'm so happy that things are finally falling into places for my dear friend.

haylafyu my friend, hanipay :) god bless, good luck and congratulations! don't forget us on your first blood :)