My VG-One Last Time

19 September 2010
Attended the first service because it would be our last time to see Charlene since she's flying for UK by night.

"How lucky I am to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to."

.ivee.icah.cha.nori.kate.she.april.

Cha and I were given a very cute scrapbook by our VG Family. It was so sweet of them! Special thanks to Ivee who stayed all night to make this "priceless gift". It means a lot.

A Little Glimpse:

We had our lunch together.Only this time, Charlene could not join us because she had to prepare for her flight. We have different personalities, coming from different backgrounds, but believe me we never run out of things to talk about. I think that's the best thing when you're comfortable with each other, you can just be yourself...

The hoNORIng they gave me was really touching. I was really lost for words. I was overwhelmed to know that I was able to touch their lives even in my own little ways.

We also had Karaoke afterwards. It's so goooood to sing even if we're out of tune.

"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life." 

Honoring For A Mighty Woman

September 12, 2010  --We gave this honoring for Charlene (our VG Leader) for her to feel appreciated and also to thank her for the impact that she had made in our lives and to let her know how much we value her. She was surprised and was very thankful. After hearing all the good words, she  gave back the glory to God. She continued to amaze us. A woman of God... I knew we had mixed emotions that day... It would be our last Sunday for the Small Group and she would leave next Sunday. I knew in my heart, this is not the end of a beautiful friendship for all of us... We will still meet along the way... I am just very grateful they came into my life... THANK YOU CHARLENE for being the BEST LEADER... You'll always be my mentor. Continue to inspire... Continue to bring Him honor wherever you are.:)

BLESSED TO HAVE THESE WOMEN IN MY LIFE...

Lunch Out Get Together

September 5, 2010
Texted my friends last Saturday  to have a lunch together on Sunday, since I thought I would be leaving that week. It was a short notice, but I am thankful most of them took time to see me. Some were not informed and the rest were not able to read the message on Facebook, for I don't have their numbers. I don't have a permanent mobile number, that's why!

Anyways, you have no idea how happy I was to see them...

So when was the last time I saw them?

I was  just with lovers Carll and (my bestfriend) Angela for the Every Nation 2010 World Conference last July 24, 2010. 

Me, Angela and Carll

While the last time I saw  Kuya G was when bestfriend Ruthie left for UK last January 17, 2010. Since Ruthie left, Angela, Kuya G and I would always plan to meet up but there would always be a conflict in schedule.. 

my one and only Kuya Godfrey
(Angela and Nori's substitute bestfriend)

Carll and Angela were as delighted as me the moment Kuya G arrived...

My cousin Ailyn and I  would always plan to have a cup of coffee whenever I would go visit my Orthodontist in Manila, but sadly it never happened. My bad. Please blame me and my stupid schedule. The last time I saw her was during  her brother's son's baptismal last January 3, 2010. Glad she was there, even if I knew she was tired and sleepy that day.

with dear Ailyn

It has almost been 9 months since I last saw my two college friends Ivy and Marge. We were together at the Baptismal of Borris (Ivy's son) last December 20, 2009. 

with Ivy, my godson Borris and Ninang Marge
I missed them to death.... 

Rad (Ivy's hubby) and my godson Borris

Luckily, I got to see my ever busy college bestfriend Tina. First time to see her again since I arrived in the Philippines last November. Seeing her makes me happy. I am convincing her actually to apply in the company where I'll be working, and she will give it a try.

Candynets and Cottonets
Wish Pumpkin and Pie were here too... And Atty. Arvid...

Ninang Tina's 1st time to see her godson Borris

They look good together... Wala lang..:P

We missed Tina from Kupz Night Out last November 16, 2009. So Marge and Ivy were very pleased to see Tina as well... We obviously missed each other and the rest of the KUPZ who were not here.. Sniff!

Tina.Me.Ivy.Marge.

College Bestfriends:) Awwwww!

Wish the rest of the Kupz were here, too..

My favorite high school friend Joyce was present also, even the rest of our friends where nowhere to be found that day. Haha. They needed loooooooooong notice. Saw Joyce last January 16, 2010 for just another Girl Bonding with another friend of ours Mhel.

Love her so much..Amazing Joyce.

Finally, after all those cancelled plans for the past years and after waiting patiently for more than a decade, I was able to hug my two long lost sisters Michelle and Ging once again... They have been my younger sisters back in high school. We had so much fun back then.. Staying in the dorm was a lot of fun because of them.

Ging and Mitch

Am I a bad Ate?

Joyce.Anj.Ging.Michelle.I went to the same high school.
They were all part of the choir so they know each other even if we had different set of friends back then.

More Photos:

Group Pic

I'll surely MISS these beautiful people.......
Thank you Friends!! You made me so happy!

May Humabol :)

Everyone was about to leave when my pretty friends Jhoanna and Trina arrived. So I had to stay and catch up with them. You see, these ladies traveled from Taytay to Manila just to see me. Ging and Michelle stayed with me. 

enjoying our coffee together while they 're laughing at my silliest jokes.

us with Trina's special someone... (sorry got to forget the name..)

love these gurls..
looking forward for another Girl Bonding with the rest of our friends from MP.

Ging.Jho.Trina.Me.Michelle.


MORE TO COME....:)

Zzzleepover :)

COMMON GROUND
by: Ivee Bautista


September 3, 2010
Wrapping up a night of fun, learning and discoveries. A room full of excitements, laughter and never-ending stories a while ago is now being taken by silent snoring and slight movements of 6 sleeping ladies. As I come to know  my "victory group" better i am also being blown by different kind of personalities.

It occured to me and it fascinates me how 7 completely different women with absolutely instinctive unique qualities and who just came to know each other recently are able to have this kind of "special bond", a silent agreement that draws us closer together. Our "mutual denominator" is the sole explanation...we have the same Lord and Savior in Jesus Christ which allow us to see and accept everyone as a family who has also been given the same grace of redemption. One reason that doesn't need to be interpreted and analyzed but more than enough to be accepted.

Thank you ladies for a delightful opportunity of being a part of such a stunning crowd. Moments like this mirrors an all new level of exquisitely beautiful and spirited satisfaction a fellowship can offer.  A night worth remembering...indeed.

A blessed journey of a  lifelong 'friendship' to us all. Cheers!

L-R: Charlene The Gumamela, April  The Butterfly, Nori The Peacock, Ivee The Seed,
Sheryl  The Durian, Icah  The Beach, Kate The Battery