November 2012 – My Kind Of Perfect

Went to Laguna for a weekend getaway with my sisters in Pagsanjan to see the majestic falls.

We stayed at a place called Villa Socorro Agri-Eco Village. It’s a cool, quiet place. They also have a banana plantation within their premises and a banana chips production plant.

Since we arrived late in Pagsanjan, we decided to try some of the must try places in the area.

We tried the best halo-halo in Pagsanjan – Aling Taleng’s Halo Halo.

And ate dinner at one of their popular restaurants – Calle Arco. We liked it so much we had lunch the next day at the same restaurant.

The next day, we woke up early for a boat ride to the falls. We were told tha the best time to go is early in the morning.

It was a very interesting boat ride. I will let the pictures (video to follow) speak for themselves.

The Falls!

Going Through the Falls

Behind the Falls

All wet on the ride back from behind the falls.

On our way back, we filmed the boat ride.

Tree Planting

That same afternoon after we got back from the falls, we did our share of planting a tree in the Eco village.

Did a little sight seeing, too. This shelter was apparently featured in some American movies.

Getting There

I arrived in Pleasanton the day before from my week-long trip in New York. As soon as Jazel arrived from Seattle, she picked me up at my hotel, we had a quick lunch at Stoneridge Mall, then headed out to Napa in time for the 4:00 PM wedding rehearsal. We can’t be late or else the beautiful bride will not be happy 🙂 We had a fun ride catching up on things. Well, I did not have much to share, not much has happened to me. Jazel had more exciting things to share that I cannot share here (nor with anyone else… haha, nang-intriga pa) 😉

The Venue

Beautiful, isn’t it?

Mother and daughter walking down the aisle during rehearsal while Russ’ parents look on. Beautiful moment 🙂

Dinner with the family, close friends and entourage

After the rehearsal, the group went to this elegant Italian restaurant. Shared stories with old and new friends.

Russ thanking family and friends. Sorry, Russ I missed the beginning of your speech.

Bridal Shower

After dinner, Elaine suggested that we give Lalaine a bridal shower since many of us are from far away places (Jasmine from LA, Jazel from Washington, Aileen from Virginia, and me from the Philippines) and could not get together weeks before. We decided to meet at Crush (and we got lost going there, haha!)

Lalaine and her beautiful girls!!! Me, Marie, Lalaine, Grace, Jazel, Elaine, Jasmine

Pictorial before the Ceremony

The beautiful bride and her flower girls

Katelyn. Love her smile and beautiful curls!

With the mother of the bride. Kanino pa ba magmamana ng kagandahan!

At the Ceremony

Could not take pictures, but snuck this one 🙂

Aunt Elsa: Take care of Lalaine, Russ! Walang solian!

Married!

Pictorial again after the Ceremony.

We tried to catch some of the light. Had a hard time going up and down the hill in my 3-inch heels. Well, Lalaine had a much harder time in her 4-inch heels! I should not be complaining.