Lovin' ToyWatch!

I might be a little too late into the ToyWatch craze, but then, so what?! I read about the watch sometime last year, but even then, it was already a little bit late, being that it was introduced mid 2006 and featured by Instyle, People, & Lucky magazine among many others.

I've always liked big watches, I even like wearing men's watches most of the time. :) Although, now that we're in austerity (again!), I'm steering clear of shopping for a little while. Gotta make small sacrifices here and there in order to achieve long term gains, right? [Art will be so proud to read this.]

What's so special about these toywatches anyway? Aside from it taking the world by storm, it's a luxury style plastic watch that's reminiscent of a Rolex or Audemar Piguet, but only cheaper! It's designed by Marco Marvilla, an italian wristwatch designer from the US. It's got a wide range of designs to choose from that it's just so difficult to narrow down your choice to only one toywatch. It's been seen on the wrists of hollywood stars such as Oprah, Madonna, Keira Knightly, among many others.

Here are my current favorites:



Gold Chrono Collection - Brown

$275









Neon Plasteramic - Pink

$195










All Black Classic Collection - Black

$275









Twin Collection - White

$375









Luxury Plasteramic - White

$375






*sigh. :)

I was given an Anne Klein plastic chrono last month, and it reminds me so much of the ToyWatch Crystal collection.

Tara Reid's Crystal vs. My AK Acrylic

They look so similar that I think I really can do without a toywatch for now. ;)

Kaden Goes To Toddler School!

In our interest of improving Kaden's social skills, we decided to go visit preschools around Zamboanga City to inquire about available options for kids his age, at the end of the day, Art & I decided to enroll Kaden in Hansel & Gretel.

Kaden went to class right away the very next day but he was without a uniform for the first two days. :( On the third day, he finally got his uniform and he proudly wore it very handsomely. He loved his uniform! He couldn't stop smiling when we first dressed up in it. He refused to take off his jacket even when he was already sweating profusely.

I was worried about Kaden because he can get pretty impatient easily and has quite a problem sitting still, so I was amazed at how well behaved he turned out to be in class. I was afraid he would refuse to be left alone in the classroom but I was so wrong. As soon as he sat amongst his classmates, he completely forgot about us. On his first day, he instantly felt at home even without his uniform. He willingly joined them in the singing and dancing and he looked like he was having so much fun. The next morning, he was the one saying "Lets go to school, lets go!!!" with a huge smile on his face. I've never seen him so excited! and I'm so happy for him. I proudly show his picture wearing his uniform to friends wherever I go. Hahah.

Time flies so fast. Kaden's turning 3 on September. Next thing I know, Kaden will be in nursery already, then college! :) I love watching him grow up. He is such an adorable and lovable baby. He is very smart and I'm not only saying that because he's my son. Most of the time, I get awed by things he would say to me and how he reacts in situations. Obviously, I am so proud to be his mom. I really wish I can give him a younger brother or sister soon. :)

Our Onsite AVP by Jason Magbanua

For those who attended our wedding, you've surely watched the onsite AVP prepared by Jason Magbanua's team just before we called it a night. For those who don't know Jason, you can visit his blog and see just how brilliant he is at his craft. :)

For those who don't know it yet, I am a HUGE Jason Magbanua fan. I have been idolizing him even before he became one of the 25 most influential videographers in the world [for two years in a row, mind you]. I have been an avid reader of his blog eversince I came across his name, while looking for videos of Claudine Barretto & Raymart Santiago's wedding. His videos have always moved me, most of the time even to tears!

I'm glad though that there wasn't much drama on our own onsite AVP, just that feeling of being deliriously happy after having watched it, and I love love love the feeling the video gives me. Art teases me about watching the avp everyday since our wedding, but I notice he always watches it with me [from beginning to end] It's actually sweet how he gives me this huge kiss coupled with a really big smile after every time we watch it. :)

Would you believe we actually moved our wedding day to a week later just so we could have Jason Magbanua to cover our wedding? It's one of the best wedding related decisions we've ever made. :) I gave Jason a giant hug after watching the avp during our wedding and told him what a dream come true it is for me to have him do our AVP. I just can't help but be awed by the man!

For those who complain that the AVP won't play on my multiply site, you may check out the video of Jason's creative genius on his blog, and see just what I mean about him. I'm still awed by the fact that he has posted our wedding AVP on his blog, after the many years that I have been a follower of his blog. It's just so awesome to finally see our names there!

He's one of the really talented people who makes me proud to say I'm Filipino. His work is simply world class. He's truly the best, and as much as many have tried to imitate his style, none have successfully surpassed his greatness. :)

Now with Art gone and me missing him badly, I think I'll be watching the AVP more than I used to. Tsk tsk.

Now A Mrs.! :)

photo by Mango Red

Ah, married life! It feels just wonderful to be married to someone I truly love & respect. Life has never seem sweeter and the future has never looked more optimistic.

The reason why I'm only blogging now about our wedding more than two weeks after is because I've been trying to spend quality time with my husband. But those two weeks flew by us like a sudden gush of wind because before we knew it, it was time for him to leave again. :(

We've been through this about twice already this year, this time around actually makes it a third, but for some reason, it seems so much harder for me to see Art go now than it ever was before. I should feel better now with a ring on my finger, and a new title to my name as he goes but I have never been sadder! I started missing my husband as soon as he walked out the door and left for the airport. Actually, I had already been moping the night before just thinking about him leaving that I wasted the time we should have spent talking or cuddling, even. :(

He'll be back by October and it's not a very long time from now, but the way I'm feeling now, it might as well be forever and a day! I even missed taking my exams today because I just couldn't bring myself to leave the house. I was too sad and too busy sulking while feeling sorry for myself, to get up. The two weeks following our wedding were just too perfect! I hate that it had to end so soon. [Baby, I miss you soooo much. :( ]

After absenting myself from classes & hospital duty for almost a month, I guess it's high time for me to start making up and trying to catch up on everything I missed. It's also my chance to make up for all the time I should have spent with Kaden, especially now that he's starting school! I do know that if I stop moping around about it, time will once again fly and before I know it, my husband will be back with a two letter pasalubong for me. [Yey! :p]

But for now I'm just truly saddened by the fact that I have to go to bed alone for the first time since our wedding. :(