Christmas 2009 was Matt's 2nd Christmas in this world but it was extra special because he was only a little over 2 months old when he celebrated his first christmas in Bacolod. His first christmas wasn't fun as we expect it to be because that was the year his grandfather Ernie, Miggy's father died. It was still a season of mourning for all of us. Christmas 2009 on the other hand was extra special not only for him but also for me and the whole family because we celebrated it in a place called Manila. We decided to celebrate the special season in Manila because Miggy's brother, Jeremy is getting married in Antipolo. Jeremy got hitched on Dec. 28th, 2009. Such a lovely and intimate celebration!
Here's a chronicle of events from Dec. 23-30, 2009:
Dec. 23 - Miggy, Matt, Mama, Jeremy and yaya Jane arrived in Manila boarding a Philippine Airlines plane. We arrived at around 10:30am. Before boarding, we were afraid that Matt will cry the whole flight. But to our surprise, he enjoyed it! It was just so funny that he covers his ears everytime he feels the pressure in the plane. Poor baby. He doesn't know what's going on.
On the night of the 23rd, I met with my former colleagues from Sykes Asia. Rocky, Quey, Rodney, Daniel and I met at Capriciousa Greenbelt 3. I hope I got the spelling right. Then we headed to Rockwell and met up with Daddy Sherwin and her girlfriend. Miggy and I were too tired we decided to go home early together with Quey. We waited for a cab for almost 1 hour in Rockwell area. Grrr..
Dec. 24 - We decided to stay home and prepare for the Noche Buena. Mama and Jeremy cooked Tenderloin Mechado for our dinner. After dinner and few chitchats and prayers, we decided to call it a night.
Dec. 25 - It's christmas day. Miggy and I have been planning to watch PBA or Philippine Basketball Association league since the first time we went to Manila. It's the Philippine NBA and being a basketball fanatic that he is, he just can't miss his favorite team's (Ginebra) game. So after texting my friend Rocky about the schedule and time, we decided to go to ARaneta Coliseum in Cubao. But one thing I missed to ask Rocky about is the venue of the game. I assumed, and I swear I'm not an Assumptionista, that the game will be in Araneta Coliseum. Well, that was not our lucky day. We arrived in Araneta Coliseum with Disney on Ice characters. Miggy was so disappointed and I could see it on his face. Then a bright idea came! "Why don't we watch Avatar instead?" I said. One of the best movies they say. He agreed and we headed to Gateway Cinema but guess what... it's Dec. 25 and it's MMFF or Metro Manila Film Festival day. All cinemas were showing tagalog films. STrike Two! We ended up sipping coffee in STarbucks! :)
Dec. 26 - Manila Zoo day! Mama, Anna, Yaya, Miggy and I brought Matt to Manila zoo! I haven't been to Manila Zoo despite the fact that I worked in Manila for 3 years. I was so excited not only for Matt but also for me. But my excitement didn't last long. The zoo was dirty and garbage was all over the place. There was no giraffe and lions as well. Plus there were a lot of people having their own business inside the zoo, lending the animals for picture taking purposes. You pay 50 pesos and you will be able to pose with a snake wrapped around your neck. Poor snake! On the night of Dec. 26 was a dinner date in Auntie Sue's condo unit in Serendra, the Fort. It was a simple dinner with the Arbolario-Agustin and Nika's family. Nika is Jeremy's wife. We didn't bring Matt along because he wasn't feeling very well. He developed a mild flu because of the dust in Manila zoo. Too bad.
Dec. 27 - We checked in Edsa Shangrila Hotel. Auntie Luli. the only sister of mama got us two rooms. One room was for mama and Anna and the other room was for me, Miggy and Matt with Yaya Jane of course. Miggy and I enjoyed the breakfast at the HEAT (1,200 pesos per person for the buffet breakfast). Good thing the rooms came with free buffet breakfast for two.
Dec. 28 - Wedding DAY! The day we've been waiting for! After the pictorial in Edsa Shangrila, the whole family headed to La Huerta Antipolo. I was so excited to see Matt march. He is the ring bearer and he is only 1 year old and 2 months! Come the time to march. AFter I put him down to march with the box in his hands, he just walked straight to the altar, not stopping at all. It seems that he just know what he's gonna do. I am so proud of my little boy!
Dec. 29 - Miggy met with his KC friends in the evening while I prepare for our departure on the next day! But in the morning, we went to Greenhills. I bought some stuff (gifts for myself) while Miggy bought his. Miggy also enjoyed the gym in the hotel for the last time. They have the best gym equipments I've ever seen so far!
Dec. 30 - Yaya Jane's flight was not the same as ours so Matt was left with me and Miggy to attend to until we arrive in Bacolod in the afternoon. I thought I will not be able to handle him but I was wrong. Matt was once again very behaved. Such a sweetheart. :)
That was our Manila vacation. Till next blog. :)
Enjoy some of our pix from the wedding:
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