Wearing a Kimono, the first time

When I went to Kyoto and then later to Osaka with my friends, we mulled on donning on kimonos and walk around the old town wearing our kimonos and of course take lots of pictures of us in kimonos. But what stopped us from renting is that these kimonos-for-rent comes with an exorbitant price, some at 50,000yen for a couple hours or so. Hence, in the last 9 years that I came and went in Japan, I never really had the chance to wear a kimono.

But it was a good thing I didn’t take on the chances I had previously. Because a chance presented itself to me when I visited Hubbie’s hometown, and this time, my “first time” was made even more special – i’d be wearing Okasan’s kimono, which she wore when she was almost about my age. Heirloom, ne? hehe.

me in curlers

me trying to fit my feet into the dainty Japanese slippers

"let's try it out shall we?"

tada!

 The dressing up is actually for our family portrait. Will post the official pictures once they’re out.

Anyways, I’m thankful to Otosan for having captured this tender moment that passed between me and Hubbie.

yiihii ^_^. Admit it again Hubbie, you were so in love with me that day, ne? =D

And of course, I am very thankful to Otosan, Okasan, Obachan, Ojichan and Mayumi for making my stay in Takamatsu a wonderful one. Of course, it goes to say I’m truly thankful to Hubbie as well. =)

I almost didn’t make it to my wedding

wifey’s tale.

I am a highly independent person. If I can make it on my own, if I can do it on my own without anyone’s help, I’d do it just so nobody would be bothered.

But, as the cliche goes, no man is an island. Time and again, you’d call on family and friends for you to be able to survive.

Hence, Hubbie and I are really thankful for Kat and Rey who rushed me just in time to Asian Hospital. If not for them, I wouldn’t have seen the next daylight, much less be able to have my dream church wedding. To think it was just because of the half-cooked ham. Me and my uber-sensitive stomach. >_<

Anyways, dehydration is one serious case that has to be attended to, and fast.

To Kat and Rey, we owe you one. And thanks to Ate Mel and Kuya John who visited me in the hospital.

And oh, live, love, laugh each day of your life. For everyday is a gift.

Here’s my MOH, by my room’s bay window, keeping me company for the day.

By the way, I would love to have a bay window in our home! Bay windows make such a lovely corner!!

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