"I'm going to be a corpse bride", my friend Jaja told me while cutting the special papers for her wedding invitation. It was my off yesterday. After i go to RTC Pasig to notarize my passport, i dropped by at the house to cook for a dinner and then i went to Jaja's pad since it's been 3 weeks since the last time i saw her at church.
She was surprised when she saw me walking on the way to her door and she yelled, Kathy!!!
Jaime was there, sitting at the floor since Jaja asked him for some help because the Kidsters will be having a program and Jaja needs to make some salvation bracelets for them on Saturday.
Jaja was busy in making her wedding invitations since her big day will be on April 24, 2009, Friday that will be held at our church. Honestly, I am so happy for her - coz at least she will be able to marry the man that she really really loves, Richmond. I really don't know him that much since the last time i saw him in person was way back in April 2006. It was just a hi and hello conversation at that time and i was not that much close to Jaja.
And as time goes by, me and Jaja bumped and started to talk about our relationship with our men since we are both in a long distance relationship. I shared some of my experiences, our problems and how do we solve it in just one click of a mouse lol. Joke.
Most people surrounded us doesn't believe of this kind of relationship. They say., it won't work and some are asking me, how can you trust someone if you don't even see what he is doing when you go offline. Well, for me - it depends. Not all people can have this kind of relationship. This is a tough one and i should say that it takes a lot of hardwork, money and patience! Yes money - getting a laptop, webcam and an internet provider costs you a money.. Sending her/him some cards, gifts or packages also costs you some money for her/him to show how you love them. It's no difference from a relationship where the guy and the girl usually go out and have some dinner in a fancy resto, buying her some clothes or perfumes or whatever she likes - its just the same and more expensive!!
What is worst is in LDR is you wouldn't be able to see your partner for 5 to 12 months ad sometimes 2 years! That's crazy! You miss her/his kisses and hugs - it's killing me everyday!
But as the years goes by - you're going to adapt the situation. You're more confident that you're partner is being faithful and trying her/his best to be that good person even you dont see him personally. All you need is just some high leap of faith and trust. No matter how long it is for you to see your loved one, in the end - its worth the wait. The years that you've been waiting is not a waste of time but a great reward.
The best feeling is to know that someone is loving you inspite of who you are and where you came from. And the most wonderful experience in life - is to marry the one you just met somewhere down the road, internet, workplace, pantry, party, park or somewhere but that person is the only reason why you want to live for the rest of your life.
To my friend Jaja, i do pray that GOD will truly bless you and Mond as the years goes by. I know you've been through hell but GOD is always faithful and He makes things happen at the right time. You might feel hurt sometimes and dont know the reason behind those pains but GOD has its own purpose and one day He will reveal it. Be a good wife (as always naman) and i know you will be a very wonderful mother to your children.
To Richmond, i really dont know you that much but i hope and pray that you will be a loving and responsile husband to my friend Jaja. She is the best jewel that you got in your life, so please take care of her and please be sensitive enough to know her needs not just financially but most especially spiritually and emotionally. Life will not be the same like what you do when you we're single - this is the next journey that you and Jaja will be living as ONE. Your body is not yours anymore and so with her and before you make any move or decision - you have to confide it first to her since she is now your behalf. It might sound akward but that's how the marriage life goes...
Make it a good and memorable journey Mond and Jaja.
BTW, i'm just 2 to 4 hours away from Virginia..Ja, i'm just a dial or text away =)
Your friend,
Kathy
Friday, March 27, 2009
Corpse Bride
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Our visa journey timeline
Matthew 21:22
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Borrowed life
Today is my 26th year of my life in this world. I am thankful to God that he had led me to this kind of life where i am content and happy as who i am. I may not be successful in my career as a broadcaster but i am grateful that i am happily married and i have a wonderful family with me including our 3 dogs lol.
My life was not perfect at all. I have my own flaws which im not proud but i can say that i am proud as who i am today - a wife, a sister and a daughter.. Being a mother is not yet on our plan, but maybe in 2 years or so, i can say that being a mother is really a hardcore job.
I am thankful that today, we got our approval from the USCIS.. Before i go to sleep last night (3am) i whispered to GOD if He could grant my wish - NOA2. And 3 hours later, my husband wake me up by calling me in Skype and he told me that he got a mail today and it was an approval letter. At first, i was like ows? But when he showed it - i was surprised knowing its for real!
Anyways, i will take a bath now and get ready to watch my mom's performance at PLP. After the program we might go to Libis or somewhere where we can have our family dinner. I really wish my husband is here with me to spend my birthday. But well.... Life is just like that....
Again, i want to greet myself a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. May i enjoy my life here in the Philippines while im still waiting for the process to be totally completed at NVC and US Embassy. I must enjoy my stay here with my family and friends coz once i fly to USA - that would be a different life that i have to live.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
No pain, no gain
Yesterday, March 3, 2009 i woke up so early at 4:05am to get ready since i will be going to DFA to have an appearance and to sign some forms and have my thumb marks there. I only got 3 hours of sleep due to some stressful night with my family. I'm still thankful that i didn't feel dizzy even it was so hot outside. Summer is fast approaching! Anyways, it was so hectic and many people are also there to have their appearance inside the Gate 2 (if you're with Travel Agency). While we were waiting for our turn, i noticed this lady who is sosyal or i dont know if she's really sick (she was wearing a mask ). You know here in Manila - if you saw someone who is wearing a mask, it could be that person are sick or just being so clean lol.
Anyways, this lady named Aileen (Liaison Officer) gave us some briefing about what to do and what to answer if we are going to be asked from Window 10-14. She told us to check the application form carefully and if there's any correction, just approach the guy who is standing in front of the window.When i checked mine, i noticed that my mom's middle name was not correct and i told the guy if he can correct it, he said its just your mom's middle name - it won't appear in your passport "iha". If you want to change that, you have to wait for 1 hour. Well, i didnt change it since only my name will appear in the passport. Then after that, he pasted my picture in the form and he gave it to me and he told me to go to Window 10. I signed the form then the lady told me to proceed to the thumb mark section and then i go there and had my thumb mark and it's all done!
I will just wait within 7 working days and i can pick up my new passport with my married name at the mall! Weee! It was like 9:45am the time i left DFA.
After DFA, i proceed to Carriedo to renew my NBI clearance. It was so hot outside and good thing i was wearing some comfy shirt and had my C2 with me. As i arrived at Carriedo, i proceed to the second floor to pay P20 (i dunno what's that for but before you proceed to NBI you have to pay P20! Geez!) So after paying P20, they gave us this orange stab - i was reading it carefully trying to find out what's the P20 that i paid for but there's no words for that! Government is so hmm..
Then I proceed to 2nd floor to pay the P115 for the renewal of NBI then proceed to 3rd floor and i fall in line since the lady will be checking our old NBI and she will ask you if it's for local or abroad. I told her i'm going to use it for abroad then after that i proceed to Step 3 for Record Checking - they will check if i have someone with me who has the same name - and unfortunately someone have the same name as mine! Wah!
So i proceed to Picture Taking dept and had my photo taken there - it was so fast and you wont even know if they already took a picture so good luck on the result lol. Then after my photo taken, i proceed to this department where you will know if the release of your NBI will be today or after 3 days. The guy told me to go back on March 6, 2009. Grrr...
I feel relieved but while walking, my stomach started to feel hungry since i didn't ate breakfast. And when i was at the LRT Station in Carriedo - i found this food stall (i forgot the name) and they're selling quail eggs, balot, penoy covered with this orange stuff, kikiam with gulaman and iced tea. I ordered quail eggs (8 pcs for P24 plus iced tea for P10). After that, i go to the ticket station to buy a ticket to EDSA since its time for malling lol.
What a day but at least i already have a new passport and NBI Clearance - i wont do this anymore since im already in USA before the year ends - im going to miss doing these things!
