Hello everyone! It's nice to be back here to write about my weekend experience this week. Gosh! I've been so busy since Friday. We became busy preparing for our grandparents' 50th golden wedding anniversary. I helped my Sister and aunts clean the house, our great-grandparents house, and the plaza too. It's so tiring to do house chores, but what can we do? We don't have maids, and we're not rich. Haha
Anyway, for this blog, I will just share with you what happened last weekend. I didn't get the chance to write it on time here because, after the celebration, I became too busy to clean my room because my cousins are so very messy that after they stayed here in my room, they didn't even clean their mess! And you know me—I hate messy places. Huhu then after I cleaned my room, I became unwell. My body aches a lot, and I overworked my body. Actually, I still have a little fever right now, but I'm trying to write this because it's a waste if I don't share it here.
So, Last friday, June 23 was my Sister's birthday too. She just turned 25 years old. It's our custom to celebrate her birthday with our grandparents' anniversary every year because our grandparents anniversary is June 24. And because it's my Sister's birthday, I didn't make her tired, and I did my own nails. Because I thought that the dance night would be after the Wedding. They didn't tell me, and it's a good thing that I knew it early because If I didn't, I wouldn't have gotten a chance to clean my nails.
I borrowed the tools that my sister always uses to clean her nails. To be honest, I didn't know how to clean my nails or put on nail polish, but of course, I studied technology and livelihood education (T.L.E Subject) before when I was a high school student, so I know the basic things to do. But I don't have confidence but still, I did my best. But you know what's hard about cleaning nails? If you are right-handed, you are not used to using your left hand to focus and balance. That's why I sweat a lot when I'm putting my nail polish on my right hand using my left hand.
Glad! That It turned out good. Anyway, I chose a dark color because I don't have a choice because the light shades of nail polish that she has are not suited to pair with the color of my gown for the wedding.
NIGHT TIME...
Actually, I don't have plans to join them at night and just wanted to rest and enjoy communicating with virtual people in Discord. But my Aunt (the second child of my Grandparents) asked me a favor to co-host with my older Sister in front if my Auntie Do (her sister) did not arrive on time. So It's better for me to prepare just in case.
But I'm so very thankful because she arrived on time that time. I am not good at hosting events, and I still remember the embarrassing moment that I had on Discord. Haha
I was supposed to go back to my room, but my other Aunt pulled me towards my young cousins, who were also victims of her pull, and let me sit beside them. I didn't get a chance to go back because a Guy invited me to dance, and then next next next until my toes gave up because of the sandal that I was wearing, which is why I regret wearing it that night (as if I had a choice because I don't have other shoes to wear at this kind of event).
The event starts with a prayer after my Grandparents walk in front of everyone like a debutant celebration. To be honest, I nearly cried when I saw how beautiful and handsome my Grandparents are, and I laughed with my own joke inside of my mind: "I think I know the reason now why I look pretty." charooought!
Anyway, midnight time cams but the event hasn't finished yet, and here I am during that time, sulking to my cousin and Sister
that I am tired already because I was assigned to be the photographer. I'm taking pictures to send them to my aunt, who is living in the USA.
But I was glad because the celebration and the event that night ended peacefully, and our Grandparents were happy.
That night didn't end early for me because I needed help decorating. I mean, since our aunt was working in the abroad, she couldn't help with the catering; I studied Food and Beverage Services in TESDA, and I know about decoration and catering. The caterer that my Mom and Aunt Hired still needs my opinion on the designs and decorations because my Mom is worried that the decoration will not worth the price that she give to them. Lol anyway, I knew the owner of catering services because he was popular back then in their School and in other schools, including our school, and he was also the one who I hired to decorate my Debut Party six years ago.
Look how tired I was while holding the broom! I thought I would just decorate with them, but I ended up being a maid! Lol joke It's my personal choice to help them clean up the mess of the things that we used after we decorated.
WEDDING DAY... (JUNE 24 | Sat.)
Finally! The day has come. The day that our family waited, We became busy and woke up early in the morning because we needed to use the bathroom one by one. They just hired two people to fix the makeup for the bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids. I told them that they should just hire the niece of the husband of my Aunt because I know that she knows how to use make-up and they did because we (my Sister and I) couldn't manage our time as, like I said above, I was the one who was assigned to help the caterer to decorate, so I have only a little time to sleep. Meanwhile, My Sister is the one who helps my Grandma to fix her Hair and Make-up.
[ I still lack sleep here and feel sleepy, but I need to wake up early. ]
Since I know how to fix my own make-up and hair (as you read in my previous blog in the community about make-up), I was the one who fixed my own. Actually, it's my first time fixing my short hair using a hair curler, and I didn't know that it was too tiring because my hair is so short, but I was glad because I was able to fix it well without the help of my Sister. And in the picture, I was deciding if I would use a lip gloss or matte liptint. At first, I tried to use lip gloss, but as I expected, I didn't like it because it was so oily, so I decided to use matte liptint instead.
Tadaaah! I'm glad because I became a real human here but I don't like wearing dresses or long gowns. My gosh! I didn't expect that our gown would look like that because my grandma said last month that our dress is just above the knee. I am glad that the sandal that I am using has 3 inches of heels. If not, I can't walk properly wearing my long gown. Anyway, Do I look pretty in this gown? Please say yes! Charought!
Oh wait! Let me share something important to you. You know what? This occasion became memorable to us because I met my cousins, and we bonded again after how many years. We don't have proper pictures, and we just have complete pictures when we're young.
But look what we have. We have pictures now, especially now that we are ladies and not kids anymore.
Anyway, the wedding of our grandparents went successfully, and I was glad because we didn't receive any objections. Who knows who will object to the wedding? Half joke. Haha
After the wedding and after how many pictures we took, we decided to go to the final destination, which is the reception. Actually, I already knew what the reception looked like because I helped the caterer with the designs, but it's still different to see it after the wedding because they haven't finished it yet when we go to the church. And I saw them fixing and finishing the things that needed to fix before I go to the church with my family.
Tadaah! When we arrived in the Reception which is in our plaza, I couldn't help myself but to feel amazed because the design of the reception is so beautiful! Actually, it's so very hard for us to put the tables and to fit them in the plaza because our plaza's space is so narrow that we couldn't fit the regular number of people who we are expecting to attend, and we couldn't put the other tables in front of our house, which is it supposed to be the extra and available space, because we didn't have an extra thing to put to be the roof when it will rain because it's rainy season in our country now. So we don't have a choice but to let the other people wait for the other first people to finish eating, and we prioritize the friends and family of our grandparents, and of course, we as their bridesmaids
. Next will be the other attendants, and so on.
To be honest, I am angry because I went back to my room to change my sandals to sleepers because my foot was already aching. I am not used to wearing sandals, you know? Especially in church, we always stand for minutes, sit, then repeat. When I came back to the plaza, there were a lot of people who were already sitting, and we, as a family and a bridesmaid who attends church wedding of our grandparents didn't have a chair anymore. I Didn't expect that the plan would be ruined. That's why My cousin and I sat in front of the available space where my uncle's Family is, which is table no. 4, but I couldn't do anything about it anymore since I am too shy to tell the host of the event about the plan and the entrance. I am the person to blame anyway because I forgot to tell it to the host before leaving. Huhu I thought he knew how to handle an entrance. But I am glad that the event went well and that our Grandparents are happy about their wedding.
Look at the image that I uploaded above. My Grandparents look so sweet, right? Actually, my grandpa is so funny here because he cut the cake into big slices and was supposed to give it to my grandma because the host asked them, "How sweet is your love for each other?" but my grandma jokingly slapped his hand because the cake was too big. Haha
After the wedding and the event, we started our own businesses. Our aunts and Uncles are talking with the guests, especially since the mayor and ex-Vice mayor attended the wedding of my Grandparents too. As you know, my grandparents have been friends with the Mayor and Ex-Vice mayor of our town since my Grandpa became a barangay captain in our town. They are very important guests in our grandparents wedding.
Meanwhile, we, as cousins, enjoy eating cupcakes while talking about random things while sitting under the Aratiles tree.
We are wearing the yellow shirt here, which is printed with our grandparents 50th wedding anniversary and their names on it. Haha
Then after that, I don't have any photos because I decided to go to sleep because I am sleepy, plus it rained after the event.
CONCLUSION...
You know my thoughts while watching my Grandparents at the Altar. I envy them. I heard from my Mom that they are each other's first love. Imagine that my Grandpa really loves my grandma, and my Mom and his seven siblings are proof that they really love each other.
I also remembered the words of the Father that "It's normal to fight with your partner. You couldn't neglect to have misunderstandings with them. Because that's normal to the relationship. Without that, you both will not be standing here in front of God and to your important people in your life. Despite the war and everything that you faced and fought, you both are still here—and have stayed for 50 years, and that was amazing".
And watching my Grandparents say their vows to each other at that time makes me wonder if I could also find someone and experience the same as my Grandparents relationship. Even if they fought with each other and there were a lot of problems in their family and finances, they didn't give up and think of divorcing each other.
I also like this kind of relationship that will last for 50 years or more, and he will marry me again and again and again. But I guess It's so hard to do that now. I am scared of entering marriage anyway, especially since it's hard to live in this kind of world. So it's very impossible for me to have a relationship that will also last for 50 or 60 years and prove the "'till death do us part" vow. Lol
Anyway, what am I saying? Let me just end this blog because I think I couldn't help but express my bitterness again. Lol
So this is what happened last weekend. Sorry for the delay in posting it here. Please understand me because I was sick for how many days. Huhu
THANKS FOR READING!
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DATE: June 29, 2023 @xanreo | HIVE
It's amazing that they have stayed strong for that long in their marriage, and still love each other. Their love is rare! By the way, you look gorgeous. 🤗
True! All I can say is "Sana all". I hope that my crush will love me back and that our relationship will become like this too. Charought! Shhh hahaha 🤣 Anyway, thank you, Ate Ayane!
Happy anniversary to your parents. Wow 50 long years. Marriage goals...
Thank you! Yeah and all i can say right now is sana all. 😆
Congratulations to your grandparents, wow, it is not easy to reach that number of years, I wish you to continue in love and enjoy many more years 🤗
Thank you very much, and yes, it's really not easy to fight and face the battles just to protect your relationship with each other, especially in our generation right now, where we can't find someone who is loyal and true to their feelings.
so beautiful! How beautiful that your grandparents have decided to renew their wedding shoes, that is a very nice people of their union as husband and wife
Yeah right. I would also like to experience this. Being in a marriage for 50 years with the same person I married.