"Celeste"

I can't think of a better title...

Celeste is Papa’s cousin whom I don’t remember having met before. She’s mostly known as “Chillet” on my side of the family. Notice why I call her by her 1st name?! She doesn’t want me to call her “Aunt”. She said she feels like she’s too old for that. Anyway, it was her husband Bob’s 53rd birthday last Saturday. There were 16 people invited but only 9 (including us) made it. We just brought a Merlot wine that was recommended by the liquor store owner. She prepared really good food… beef caldereta (“probinsya” style), chicken adobo sa gata, chicken bulgogi (Korean dish), enchilada, lasagna, menudo, creamed spinach, chicken alfredo (without the noodles) and the best of all, blueberry cheesecake! We had fun though we only stayed for 2 hours.

Here are some pictures from the party…

TagS...

...from Caryl…

#1
The Rules: “Each person posts the rules before their list, then they list 8 things about themselves. At the end of the post, that person tags and links to 8 other people and then visits those peoples’ sites and comments letting them know that they have been tagged, and to come read the post, so they know what they have to do.”

There you have it. And here are eight things about me:
1. I’ve been in the US since 2002. I was able to visit the Philippines in 2005 when I got married and that was it! I just miss “home”…

2. I miss my old job in Castrol. It was really fun meeting different people everyday. I also traveled a lot back then. I was given a great opportunity to prove myself by doing presentations and conducting seminars. Thanks to Marivel!

3. I always take photos of foods that we eat ever since I started blogging.

4. I now eat carrots, celery and cucumber like crazy… meaning I have them as a snack unlike before that I only eat them when they’re mixed in some other food.

5. Computer and telephone are my 2 great friends ever since I came to this country.

6. I am a VERY transparent person. I say what I want to say and show my emotions which I must admit are offensive sometimes.

7. I gained 20 lbs since IFC joined me here and it’s so freaking hard to lose them.

8. I love sweets. It doesn’t “really” matter if the main course is not good as long as the sweets are superb.

Please tag yourself for fun…

#2
Two names you go by: Faye, Pepay
Two things you are wearing right now: shirt and pants
Two things you want in a relationship: trust and love
Two of your favorite things to do: eat and eat
Two things you want very badly at this moment: new laptop and iphone
Two pets you have had: none
Two people who will fill this out: Aou and Gracita
Two things you did last night: cooked dinner and prepared IFC’s clothes for today
Two people who live at your house: me and IFC
Two things you ate today: chicken sandwich and Korean pastry
Two people you talked to last: just IFC
Two things you are going to do tomorrow: work and cook (again)
Two longest car rides: Manila to Vigan and Manila to Laur
Two favorite holidays: Christmas and Independence Day
Two favorite drink: raspberry iced tea and café mocha from Starbucks

my 2007 birthday!

I just turned 33 (yesterday)… not getting any younger... but happy. I am so blessed with such a loving husband, family and of course real friends. There wasn’t really any grand celebration, IFC and I just went to Outback Steakhouse for dinner.

lobster tail


14 oz ribeye with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh steamed veggies


no rules pasta


tassie's buffalo strips


raspberry iced tea


outback's loaf bread starter with butter



Gift from IFC…




What more could I ask for, almost everyone remembered my special day! I got phone calls from Aou (also spoke with her husband Dun and my niece Daighne), Mama & Papa, Tito Ariel, Tita Baby Evelyn, Tita Laling and Tita Gie. I also got birthday greetings through friendster, text messages and emails from families and friends...

Hi faye! Wishing you a happy birthday. May ur wishes b granted. God bless! Take care.

Ellen

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Happy Birthday!

Malu

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my friend!
Happy, Happy Birthday to you!
kumusta na?
God Bless!

Pat, Sheh,Nui and Nina

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happy b-day classmate...
GOD BLESS YOU....

Aristotle

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Hey Pepay

Maligayang Kaarawan sa iyo. Many more to come. Painom ka!!! Regards to your hubby. Ingats

Umlas/Marnie

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST!

DAHLIA

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happy birthday faye..!

our warmest regards...

dick and Elena

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Happy Birthday, Faye!!! :)

God bless.
Weng

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wish you all the best!!!!

have a wonderful birthday...

love yah,
caryl

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happy birthday!!!!

Jane

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Hi, Ate Faye!

Fionna: Knock knock
Ate Faye: Who's there?
Fionna: Honda
Ate Faye: Honda who?

Fionna: Honda-ran dan dan!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to you!

I pray na lagi ka maging safe, healthy and happy with kuya irvin.
God bless.

Love,
Fionna : )

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Happy Birthday Faye!

Hope that all's well.

Take care.

Regards
Herbert

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Happy Birthday! Wishing you more blessings. Enjoy & happy 4th as well.

Regards,
Tzie

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MALIGAYANG BATI! :)

Adoy

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Wish u all d best on ur b’day! Khpon p bnbngit ni na2y n bday mo today ok na cya ngaun check up nya uli sa ktpusan. Rgds to irvin.

Tito Paqui

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY & WISHING U SUCCESS, take care. Regards 2 irvin. PRAY & TNK GOD 4 D GIFT OF LIFE

Papa

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Sup dude? Hapi bday… ingat kyo dyan…

Mickey

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Hapi birthday po :)

Glen, Hazzel and kids

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Hapi bday pepay! May d Lord richly bless u n ur fam alwyz!

Ella

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Hi Faye,

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Many happy returns!!! Take Care!!!

Best Regards,

Lito Castillo

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hi!!!!..happy berday po!!!!...churi po, di kta nabati nng tumawag kaw....
ehehehe..muah muah!
GOD BLESS

Sha-sha

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Happy natal day Faye ! Have an awesome one !

Cielo

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hallo faye.happy happy birthday to you.more to come,happiness.good health and good luck.may all your wishes come true 

tita baby

hello geburtstag kind!!!!
HAPPY HAPPY BITRHDAY TO YOU!
May you have a wonderful day.

titababy and raphael

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Dear Faye:

"Happy Birthday To Faye " 05/07/2007
God Bless U

Love Tito Toni/Tita Winnie/Johana/Erika/Mahendra

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Hi Faye!!!!

happy happy birthday!!! ayan tama lang ang greetings ko ha, ngayon pa lang July 5 dyan sa New york, hehehe....

hope you have a blast.. more birthdays to come...

greetings from us:
roland, caryl and Migs

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Hi Faye,
Happy Birthday to you my friend. May the blessing of our Lord be with you today and everyday.
We miss you...

Penny Lagrimas

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Happy Bday Pepot! Tara Lunch tayo libre ka namin...

Fatima

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Happy Birthday, Faye….. Wishing you all the best!
Jeng

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Happy birthday Faye !!

Hope to see you soon..

Thank you and Warm regards.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~
Sarah Joy M. Villaor

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Hi Pepay! Happy Sweet 16th Bday!

Dapat nagla-lunch together tayo pag merong me bday satin, kahit pa nasa abroad, para me excuse tayong mag-lunch out. KKB para fair =). What about next week, July 10? Try natin ung Earl's Deli dyan sa may Columns...sarap na sarap sila sa paninda nito e. Me dine in area naman daw sya.

Cheers,
Dudes

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Happy birthday Faye and belated happy birthday to Jonel...grabe 1 year lang pala ang tanda ni Faye sa akin....akala ko mas bata siya kay Kris Aquino......

Joey

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Faye, happy 40th bday...

Cheers,
Rommel

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Happy Birthday, Pepay!

Ruby

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hey,

how have you been? dropping by quickly to say hello and happy birthday, of course. hope things are cool on your end. reagrds to irvin and hoping that family life for the two of you is great.

take care. have fun ;)

aileen

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hello ate!!! july 5 n d2 ngyn...HAPI BDAY!!! Ingat and enjoy ur Outback..hehe!!

Aou

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FAYE,

Happy Birthday, girl!!! May your life be filled with
joy, laughter and good health.

Wasn't able to send you greetings via snail mail, 'coz
I forgot to buy a card. tsk! tsk! With age, comes
forgetfulness. ...

Regards to Irvin.

Song

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Hello Faye,

All the very best to you on your birthday Faye and Happy 4th of July na rin.

Malu

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happy bday faye!! hope all is good with you.

Rachel

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dear faye,

happy birthday!! wishing u only the very best and all the happiness this world can bring to u and ur family.

God Bless..

regards,

Indira

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and to you too, Faye. Wow, pang ilang birthday mo na
ba dyan? See you soon ha, we'll have a blast pag uwi
mo sa Manila... Have a great birthday!

Marivel

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Dear Faye

I wonder what's cooking for your birthday. Any plans since it's also a day after the holiday?

I hope you'll have a fun day. Share pictures ha.

Love you, miss you mwah mwah mwah....

Irmee

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Pepay!

Birthday mo na. He he matanda ka na. How are you? Heard you're comin home for Christmas. Wow good for you. Cge nga uwi ka reunion ulit tayo. I am now working with Vel. Ok naman ang work , pati mga tao. Just like old Castrol days, parang isang maliit na pamilya. Maybe that's the reason why Vel fit in.

So how are you celebrating your birthday? Siyempre special, ikaw pa.

Take care,

Jing

tagged!

A tag from Litzie!

1. Food you hate - Okra!
2. Fruits you hate – Not that I know of…
3. Veggies that you hate – Okra nga eh! :)
4. Celebrities or people that you hate – P_ _is _ i l _ o _ & Jes_ _ c_ S_ _ _ _ _ _
5. Event/Incident/Situation that you hate – Late-comers
6. TV Shows or Movies that you hate - I can’t think of anything right now. In the 1st place, I can live without TV.
7. Type of Music that you hate - Heavy Metal just like Litzie.
8. Household chore that you hate – Washing clothes by hand.
9. Things you hate about the world - Corruption and Poverty. If I only have the resources to help everyone…
10.Things that you hate about yourself - I easily get annoyed.

I won't tag anyone but if you want to do it just for fun, consider yourself tagged. :)