Araw ng mga puso..

I got him something that's very close to his heart.

I bought this from a side-walk store in Parramatta. Good thing
they have a Superman figure that week.

Papahuli ba naman si Mister??! Syempre hindi!!

Thank you, Dy for the lovely flowers.
You're the Man!! Mahal na mahal kita!

We were supposed to have dinner date at the revolving restaurant but since we were not able to do the reservation, we decided to celebrate valentine's in a practical yet romantic way. After work, Cesar and I met up at Circular Quay. We had different kinds of sushi for dinner and cheesecake for dessert while sitting on the benches along the Opera House fronting the Harbour bridge. We took the ferry going home and since mahangin at malamig, hubby put his arms around me. I always like the part whenever we passed by under the Harbour Bridge. Kay gandang pagmasdan habang katabi ko ang lalaki na pinakamamahal ko. Awwww!! Ang sarap maging corny sa pag-ibig :-)
Thank you Lord for Cesar, my superhero, my love, my valentine.

Thank you heaps, OneSteel!

I have worked for OneSteel for only two months but I have met few wonderful and nice people even for a very short period of time. I can say that I've got a very good Accounts Payable training and background at Shell and I really am very thankful for that. They were amazed at how quickly I understood the process. On my first day, I was trained to use JD Edwards and oh la!! the next day, I was confidently doing my job and meeting the SLA! Thank God for wisdom!! I even got a chance to talk to our BigBoss at the kitchen. She said that she's really sad that I am leaving the company because she heard all the good job that I was doing. Wow!! That was overwhelming! I have never expected to hear those words from our General Manager. Praise God for that!

Last Friday was my last day. My team leader hugged me twice before she left the office. Some of the Filo Mafia and some AP people joined me to lunch. Then before going home, everyone in the team hugged me and say their Thank you's and goodbyes. I have felt the support and the care. And what a surprise!! Salome gave me flowers! That is so sweet!! Salome looks like a Filipina and she's one of those who have warmly welcomed me during my first few weeks at the office.

Thank you so much, Salome!

Since we cannot bring this to Melbourne (sad face),
we decided to give the flowers to the Filipina attendant at the hotel.

May God bless the people that I have worked for and worked with.

Pocket Wifi!

Yeba! And I sometimes bring this with me so
 I can access the internet anywhere I am.
Life is so convenient now.

Instant Photo Editor

I am enjoying this application from my phone which I can take and edit a photo instantly.

Picture! Picture!!

Oi oi oi!!

My surprise monthsary card to Cesar

"Life begins at 40"

My new phone

Testing 1 2 3...Click!!

The setting and features are like of a digital SLR which amaze me and could no longer resist not to buy it. It is handy, lighter and smaller that I can put it inside my handbag. What I like most is the macro and multi focus feature of this compact camera. This is a post-birthday gift from Cesar. Actually, he was about to buy this last November pero sabi ko wag na lang muna :-) Thank you, Dy!! Love you!!

Sample! Sample!! Presenting the pictures taken from my new toy...I just love the depth of field thingy.

multi-focus. cool!

focus #1: sbux cup

focus #2: dy

focus #3: cake

Melbourne, the place to be!

Awwww!! At last! I am on sick leave today due to dysmenorrhea and headache. So I am just home, getting some rest and yeah yipeee!! this is my chance to update my blog. Ang dami kong utang na kwento! Waaah!!!

Ok, let's start with the most recent one and I am too much excited about this. New year, new place. We're moving to Melbourne!! Wohooo!! Believe it or not, I like it more there than Sydney. I had this moment while traveling to City and then going back to the airport, there's this "I am home" feeling. I don't know why. It's the atmosphere perhaps? It's true, pampamilya ang Melbourne (or feeling ko lang?! hehe). Basta nagustuhan ko ang Melby ;-)

Last week, we flew to Melb to watch the Australian Open and stroll around the City. Well, that was the original plan four months ago before the announcement. It was in October when they announced that Finance will move to the main office in Melbourne. The idea of moving out was not clear then. We have prayed for this, if it is God's will for us to live to another state. Life is already comfortable in Sydney, we have frienda and spiritual family. But then, His plan is getting more clear each day as the date of the transfer is approaching. Since November, we heard about the "do not be afraid", "be courageous", "getting out of your comfort zone" messages. God is even sending people to be our contact in Melbourne, He is providing the resources. It's definite, that He is preparing us and making a way for the transfer.

Change of plan. For three days, we did the house inspection, watched tennis, and met the families who are our soon-to-be fellow Melburnians. Here are the photos of the houses that we viewed last Saturday and Monday. Sana ma-approve ang aming application :-)

House #1

House #2

House #3

House #4

Snapshots of the AU open and our side trips to the Dela Cruz, Montana and Caina family. Thank you for welcoming and accommodating us. See you again soon!

konting practice pa dy sa pagbuhat ;-)

serena williams and roger federer sa background :-)

hisense arena

sydney friends

with kuya matthew

ganda ng bahay nila myla

with the Montana family

with the Caina family

family picture ahihi

Twelve Red Tulips

Twelve months.
Twelve days to go..

I am more and more in love with my husband.

Happy 1st Anniversary Dy and Happy 6th!!

Tatay Nishan, Thank you for the prayers!

From: DAVID Nishan
Sent: Saturday, 23 October 2010 10:57 AM
To: CARINO Cesar
Subject: Congratulations and Best wishes

Hello Cesar,

Maritza gave me the wonderful news yesterday that your wife has been granted her residency and will be joining you soon.

Let's praise and thank God for this blessing and the love He has for both of you. I said a prayer for you both and also thanked God for His kindness. You probably have heard this before ...."More things are wrought by prayer than anything else"

I also pray that you will succeed in your first CPA exam. "Go get 'em TIGER" !

Look forward to celebrating everything when your wife arrives in Australia (Melbourne I hope).

With my very best wishes,
Nishan

Early birthday wish..

GRANTED!! Wohooo!! Thank you, TATAY!!! You are so good!!

Today, I received a letter from the Case Officer via email. "I am pleased to advise that a visa have been granted to you." I was shaking and crying when I read this. Wow!! The wait is finally over. I will be with hubby soon...very very soon :-)

It's going to be a Happy Birthday to Me! Yahoo!! I can't contain the happiness ahihi. The best Ka talaga Lord!!

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Included in the documentation that we need to submit is our history. Here's a bit of my 7 pages love story :-)

Boracay has one of the beautiful sunsets in the world. As it was not our first time here, from the usual viewing of the sunset on the beach, Cesar hired a boat to witness it while sailing the sea. Still, at that time, I do not have an idea of what’s going to happen. We have 3 companions in the boat, the one who maneuvers the sails, his assistant and another assistant to take photos. When we reached the spot, Cesar told the boatman to stop. The moment has finally arrived. Cesar took out the ring and asked, “Pam, will you marry me?” I couldn’t speak and had a sudden flashback from the day we first met and what we have gone through. This is it! I said YES. On January 10, 2010 at 5:55 pm, we were engaged. On that day, I thought that we were going to witness one of the beautiful sunsets, but it was the sunset that witnessed a sweet memorable marriage proposal.

Good news

I was praying for good news today. It's almost 11pm and I no longer expect to hear any. Until, surprisingly, the good news (opportunity) came. It's like a stream in the desert. But that is not the one that I am hoping for. I am clueless to what will happen next.

I do not understand, Lord. Your thoughts and ways are higher than mine. I submit.

Almost 7km

I ran and walked this morning. Getting ready for the 10.10.10 Run for Pasig river. For this week, my plan is to run 30 minutes on the threadmill everyday. Focus. Focus. Focus. I am not a serious runner though. My goal is to finish the 5k run strong. I have learned my lesson from the last Figaro run. It's like getting into the battle without having any preparation. No exercise, no stretching, no running on the threadmill, no gearing up at all! Though I finished the race, I suffered the consequence of not having enough training. I brought home my certificate of completion and aching muscles. For the whole week, I cannot walk and move my both legs properly. But not this time, not anymore! Three words to meet my goal:

Focus. Discipline. Perseverance.

thanks jenny for the company!

Then, I just thought, if only I could reach you by running and walking, though it will take me hundreds of miles, I will do it just to be with you. Because I miss you so much.