Blogging!

Geez! I’m not really a blogger. Agh! I think I may have 6 other blogs out there that I already completely forgot.I just got into the hype of almost everyone has blogs so I decided to get one myself

I found out about wordpress from my W@W sisters who uses this site to blog their wedding details,lifestyle and others. So I said to myself,” Why not?” Hopefully,I’ll stick to this one. Why choose wordpress? First,it looks simple and “mature”. Did I just say mature?! Well,it looks nicer to look at. Everytime I read somebody else’s wordpress blog,I get envious but not like green envy!I just like to be able to create a fun,informative,quirly,witty blog.

So now,I’m going to use this blog to write about wedding updates,rants,raves and also write About Life and Things

Wedding Table “Numbers”

Gosh! It’s been awhile since I blogged! Where have I been??!!!Oh,I know..Facebook!!!!So anyway..finally,after so many drafts,headaches,extensive research..I finally got my creative juices flowing and create my Wedding Table “Numbers”. I don’t want to go for a traditional table numbers so I decided to have a Wedding Memorabilia “numbers”. I compiled our moments,favorites and others so guests could get to know us much better. I think it’s a really good idea.

This are just 4 of the 15 table numbers I made –and still making it…..I love it..John loves it .. so hopefully,our guests would love it too =)

Are You Green or Are you not? Make up Your Mind!

It was nice  and really warm weekend  in the city. John and I decided to walk  across the Brooklyn Bridge last Saturday. It was hot but at the same time fun. We walked towards China Town and Little Italy going to Doughnut Plant. Yes,after burning calories we treated ourselves. But before that, as we walked along Broadway we saw this woman on her work-out clothes,I-pod and one of those recycling tote bag. We’re like,”Cool! She’s for GREEN! But hubby noticed a cigarette on her other hand.Hmm..a jogger who smokes AND into environment preservation. I was of course aghast! I mean,no offense to smokers but you don’t jog then carry a tote that says recycling bag then smoke. Adding insult to injury, as we crossed the pedestrian,she just threw her cigarette on the street!!!!! Gasp!!!

Yep, I was apalled and John used all his energy to stop me from confronting this moron! I mean,how dare she!!! If only I brought my camera,I would have taken a picture of her and put her on the  hall of shame.I wanted to pick up the cigarette butt and threw on her face!Due to recent swine flu,I don’t want to touch dirty things especially coming from a dirty woman like her!

People,don’t be a hypocrite! If you’re going to save the earth,don’t just save the Earth by buying recycling bag,eco-shirts..practice what you preach!!!!

 

My Trip to Vermont

My husband and I went to Vermont during Spring break for a much needed vacation and to celebrate our 4th year anniversary. We left last Easter Sunday and we drove to Burlington,VT for about 5 1/2 hours. It was a  fun and very scenic drive to VT. Finally,we arrived at our place of stay, The DoubleTree Burlington. It was a very nice hotel with very friendly staff.Our first adventure: Downtown Burlington. The place is not rocket science so everything is easy to find and walking distance. Unfortunately for us,everything is close except for some restaurants and coffeeshops.But that did not deter us from exploring the small town. That night, we went to this Italian restaurant, Trattoria Delia  ,which we did not know we have to make reservations.Fortunately, we didn’t have to wait that long.The ambiance is nice and cozy. I ordered their Tagliatelle con Funghi while hubby got their Tagliatelle alla Bosciala which is pasta with wild boar.Food was excellent!!! Mine tasted better that even hubby can’t stop eating it.It was a great first night in Vermont despite almost everything is closed.The following day is nicer. We started with breakfast at this hidden place called Magnolia. Food was soooooo damn good! I think that’s where I gained my extra pounds!But nevertheless, hubby and I enjoyed it.I had their Huevos Con Diablo. From the name,it’s really a sin!

It’s 2 eggs with soft polenta,beans and pico de gallo with sour cream.The green stuff is green habanero chili that I added up for some spice.Btw: I finished everything on the plate!Hubby got a Citrus-cured salmon with hash browns and salad.

I know his is healthier!But I’m on vacation!

We went there again the following day coz it’s our last before heading out to Manchester.We went to Echo Lake Aquarium Center which is interesting. But for me it’s nothing special. Kids would enjoy it but it’s nothing that I haven’t seen.Then we planned to go to Shelbourne Farms to see how cheese is made.Unfortunately for us, after walking about a mile ( I think), we did not find it. We think it’s closed coz nobody’s there! Grr!!!! Why did that man from the store told us it could be closed??!!We left and drove to Shelbourne Museum. Ladyluck is not with us that day because it’s undergoing renovation and won’t be open till May. Drat!!!Instead of feeling disappointed, we looked into the brighter and funny side. So it was okay,lesson learned.Before heading out to Manchester,of course we went to Magnolia again for their delicious breakfast and stop by Lake Champlain Chocolate store . I ordered a hot Mocha coffee which is sooooooo damn good!!!!Of course I sampled their chocolates too which are hmmmmmm!!! Hubby had their ice cream where their chocolate fudge is sinfully good!!! Just thinking about it…..

YES!!!I’m a crazy chocolate-lover!

Off we go to Manchester which is a 2 hour drive. We stayed at this nice bed and breakfast inn which at first scared me because we’re the only ones there. But we really do enjoyed our stay! The owner Bert is an awesome cook and storyteller! He won numerous awards for best lodge and chef!!! I had the best omelet made by him!!! There’s really nothing to do in Manchester or in Vermont during Spring. My advice is to go there in the Summer,Fall and winter. And we’re definitely coming back! Overall,our experience in Vermont is quite interesting and relaxing.It’s something hubby and I enjoyed where we explore and try different things.

7 Days of Detox

I don’t really believe in diets or weight-losing pills. The word DIET wasn’t even a word. It was made up by who-know’s-who. Anyway,so there I was in front of this PC and I ran into some article about which diet works and which isn’t. So a very adventurous me decided to try it.What the hell was I thinking??!!!

So this diet needs a lot of commitment,sacrifice,courage and a strong stomach. Basically,you eliminate sugar,coffee,dairy,pork,beef,soy..you know the good stuff. Luckily for me,I’m a vegetarian so I can do without the meat but not the coffee. It was a HUGE sacrifice for me! It’s a 7 day detox to eliminate all the crap you ate during the holidays or if you have an upcoming event that you want to look good.It consists mostly of non-dairy stuff,veggies and fruits and fish and chicken for protein.

For my first day,I have to drink water with lemon followed by herbal tea after an hour. After about 2 hours,I made my Blueberry and Almond smoothie.It’s made out of blueberries,almond milk and whey protein powder and Progreen-type powder.

The verdict: Disgusting!!! I was gagging and almost threw up!I think it’s the ProGreen type powder.Maybe I bought the wrong one,I don’t know. But whew!!!!After 1 1/2 hr,I drank a glass of Coconut water without added sugar. It was good. I did enjoyed my lunch of salad with Carrot dressing.YUMMY!!

Verdict: It was surprisingly good! I think the grapeseed oil and toasted sesame oil gives it unique taste.I would definitely make this again.For dinner,I made a very light Miso soup with watercress. It was simple yet filling.

By the end of the day,I was a madwoman! I was craving for coffee,something salty and of course SWEETS!!!But I was able to made it through my 1st day without killing anyone. The following day,lo and behold!!! I lost 2 lbs.!!!Yeah,you heard me right!2 freaking lbs.!!! I was ecstatic and of course inspired me even more to continue this saga.All in all,the diet was great except for this disgusting juice I have ever tasted!

This is the culprit!!!Blech!!!! This vile and disgusting drink is the worst I could ever imagined!!!Just the thought of that day me drinking it ..*shudders*

To summarize everything,I lost a total of 5 lbs. in 7 days.Is it worth it?I can say it is but in the end just eating healthy,don’t skip breakfast,avoid fatty foods and simple sugars,drink LOTS of water and good sleep is the key to a healthier you. I mean,I could still or  maybe  think about doing this again but just the thought of no coffee or sweets is enough to drive me nuts.So,I think I’ll stick to what I’m doing,eating healthy,drinking lots of water,getting a good night sleep exercise and at the same time to not deprive myself of the things I enjoy =)

My Invites are here!!!

Yey!!! My invites are here!!!Fresh from the Fedex guy who just rang my door awhile ago!!!And boy,they are wayyyy much better than the pictures!!!So here they are:

They also gave me a personalized sticker . I’m usually a hard critic and I’m happy that Print Divas passed my high standards.I can’t wait to give them away