Senti Queen

April 25, 2009.  It was my first time to be a Ninang in a wedding that two months before the said date, I was already contemplating about so many things–my dress, my gift, my hair, my shoes, my transpo, etc.  My thoughts were preoccupied with those mundane concerns that I almost forgot the most important thing:  my lifetime role as a Ninang.

Initially, I was surprised why my highschool classmate got me to stand as one of the major sponsors for her pretty daughter’s wedding.   For one, my track record in the relationship department was not that impressive… yet.  But just the same, I felt very honored to be given the opportunity to play a role I have never played before.  After all, I am emotionally touched everytime I witness wedding couples, exchanging vows of love and commitment–a very rare sight nowadays.  Thus, I also vowed to play my role to the hilt by giving them something that contained all what I have to say or give as pieces of advice during their best and worst of times.

To my inaanaks, congratulations and best wishes!  I hope your love for each other withstand the test of time and prove to us all that forever is still possible.

–oo000oo–

April 28, 2009.  Another April wedding that earned my attention was that of Ryan and Judy Ann.   I remember, a friend asked me a month ago how would I envision my own wedding in case I still have plans of doing so.  I answered, “Antayin ko munang matapos ang kasal nina Ryan at Judy Ann para mas ma-picture mo kung ano.”  True enough, their wedding was almost exactly the same with what I wanted my own wedding to be–simple, solemn, laidback, casual, and devoid of the usual frills and fanfare. 

I have to admit, I secretly admire how they manage their relationship and their lives.  They affect each other in a way that brings out their best and natural glow.  I am not really a fan of Judy Ann but for the past four years that she’s with Ryan, her “transformation” in almost all aspects has been too exceptional to ignore.  They truly deserve each other.

–oo000oo–

These April weddings sent me to senti mode again.  Ahhhh, love.  Despite the complications and confusions that it sometimes brings to our lives, it is still the best cure for boredom and insignificance.  Wish ko lang, may Ryan Agoncillo’s tribe increase.