DIY: personalized teabag

okay, those who know me really well know that I have no artistic bone anywhere in my body. one of my more memorable childhood memories was my dad telling me to sit down in a corner and said, nope scratch that, he demanded me to draw a human, which lead me to crying buckets the whole afternoon. I've been traumatized eversince. ahahaha. just kidding.

anyway, I do envy brides who make their own stuff, like their own invites, save the dates, their own cord, candle set, etc. in all fairness I did try to make the invites. I spent like four hours trying, which lead me to the conclusion that nope, I can't do it, even if my life depended on it. ahahaha. :)

anyway, I saw these personalized tea bags while surfing the net and I just fell in love with them. I was all set to order but then I found out they were just super expensive. hello, 50 pesos per bag? uuh, no. so I got up the courage to go and do them on my own. so here goes:

from this:

to this:

and finally to this:

aren't you guys just proud of me? wahahahahaha. :)

I wasnt able to take a picture of the back though. but you can see through the second picture. :)

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

dress diaries: Pronovias I

source: Pronovias

--
I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

soul tracks: Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Ingrid Michaelson

I'm a big fan of old songs and it's always nice to go back to the classics:

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

Dear Mister

I came across this one at the Wedding Bee and I must admit the words struck me hard. My hubby to be has always been involved in the planning despite him being overseas.

However, there would be times when I felt like more of the burden was on me and I'd lash out on him. After reading this, I felt like the writer took the words out of my mouth. I'm sure a lot of brides out there feel the same way.

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My Dearest Mister:

I know that the all-wedding, all-the-time mode that I seem to be on is tiring for you, especially because I know that you’d be perfectly happy with a quick courthouse wedding and a nice dinner out.

I also know that part of the reason that my obsessing drives you nuts is that, it seems to you, it just leads to me stressing out. You hate to see me stressed out, you sweet man, and sometimes you think that I work myself into a tizzy over things that don’t matter. Fair point.

Here’s the thing: the most important thing to me is that I get to marry you, but only slightly less important is the idea of celebrating that milestone with our people. Since that leaves eloping out, we have a minimum of stuff to get through in order to make a wedding happen, and I need us to do it together.

Because I can’t do it all alone, because I don’t want to do it all alone, because I want to be doing this with you. You’re my favorite guy, and this thing is all about us. It’s exciting to me, and I want to share exciting things with you!

So, with your agreement, I propose a new way of working together. I think we can agree that I care more about the details than you do and that I am more specific about what I like and don’t like, so for that reason, I will do the legwork.

I will find the inspiration photos, narrow them down to the ones I like, and present them to you, because not only do I want to plan our wedding together, I want you to be involved, and that means discussion.

I know that you may not have a preference, but I’d like you to consider the options and come up with one, then tell me why. That’s what I like - the discussion. The dreaming. The planning of the future together.

In exchange, I’ll stop griping about how I have to do a thousand things and you only have to do ten. I’ll choose a regular date and time for us to talk about our wedding, and I’ll keep my wedding-related thoughts outside of that time to a minimum.

I’ll get my act together and under control so that I don’t feel like all thousand of the things I have to do need to be done now. They don’t. (But if I say they do, you will trust me that they do and then do them).

Of the two of us, I will be the planner but I will remember that you are the doer and I’ll follow your lead there. I’ll remember that you’d much rather get things done than talk about them, so we’ll come up with things to accomplish in addition to things to plan, each week.

Forgive me if I get all “work-y” on you, by the way. In the end, I know that you just don’t want me to be unhappy, and the best way I know to be comfortable with details is to handle them with all of the professionalism I’d throw at them at work. Except with the happy benefit that we can drink wine while meeting… and maybe even make out a little.

This is going to be fun! (and if not fun, then at least productive)…

Lovingly yours,
Cheese

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

free stuff: fonts.fonts 4

to download:
1. click on the font name.
2. click download.
3. save font in C:\ --> Windows --> Fonts


Windsong

Jellyka

Henry Morgan Hand

Hanshand

Anke Calliigraphic

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

What Guests Will Remember

Guests don’t care about the wedding’s details like we do. But there are certain sentimental aspects that give all of us warm fuzzies. I don’t know about you, but for me, the best weddings are the ones where I come home and I want to fall in love all over again. Here are some things I guarantee they will and won’t remember.

WILL: That the bride looked radiantly blissful and confident in her dress.

WON’T: That the bride was five pounds thinner.

WILL: Vows said with meaning and heartfelt sentiment.

WON’T: Brilliant, original vows that showcased impeccable writing style, but failed to say what you truly meant.

WILL: A fun reception where everyone got a chance to dance and shake their booty without judgment.

WON’T: That every single song you told your DJ to play got played.

WILL: A warm ambience and welcoming decor.

WON’T: The exact flowers used in each centerpiece or that the shade of mauve in the table linens matched the mauve in the napkins.

WILL: That the bride and groom mingled with their guests and had a good time.
WON’T: That the flow of the day did not exactly follow the specified timeline.

WILL: Bridesmaids and groomsmen that were truly happy for the couple.

WON’T: That the bridal party was perfectly matching from head to toe.

And lastly, guests will always remember a happy couple newly married and in love. Because that is definitely something worth remembering. =)

source: Wedding Bee

--
I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

soul tracks: Somebody Loved - The Weepies

Nights when the heat had gone out
We danced together alone
Cold turned our breath into clouds
We never said what we were dreaming of
But you turned me into somebody loved

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

inspiration nation: pretty in pink

just like every other girl in the world, I so love pink. =) given the chance, I'd have everything pink. just look at these pictures. if they wont make you fall in love with pink, I dont think anything will. =)

source: Elizabeth Anne Designs

Bride's Cafe

JCrew

Something Old Something New

Snippet and Ink

Style Me Pretty

--
I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

The Art of a Good Marriage by Wilferd Arlan Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created. In the Art of Marriage: The little things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say ’I love you’ at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry.It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, it should continue through all the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives. It is standing together facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family. It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy. It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is not expecting the husband to wear a halo or the wife to have wings of an angel. It is not looking for perfection in each other.

It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding and a sense of humor. It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow. It is finding room for the things of the spirit. It is a common search for the good and the beautiful. It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal, dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal. It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

source: Wedding Bee


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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

w@w wedding: Gary and Luzel

I was still a w@w newbie when they got married. I gotta say, handsdown one of the most beautiful weddings ever! Luzel's attention to detail is unparalleled. I remember browsing through their site, where every single thing that they did was discussed and I was just in awe at how much she was able to accomplish. =) when I need inspiration or a boost of confidence, I look for their pictures and make myself giddy with excitement all over again. =)

Pictures by: Mimi and Karl

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

The 80/20 Rule

In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship. There is always another person (man or woman) that you will meet and that will offer you the other 20% which is lacking in your relationship that you WANT. And believe me, 20% looks really good when you are not getting it at all in your current relationship.

But the problem is that you will always be tempted to leave that good 80% that you know you have, thinking that you will get something better with the other 20% that you WANTBut as reality has proven, in most cases, you will always end up with having the 20% that you WANT and losing the 80% that you really NEED and that you already have.Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED in your life.

Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. 'Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not.

Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful. Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse ever did.Because no wife or husband is perfect.

Because a spouse will only have 80% of what you're looking for. So adultery takes place when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%. Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.

You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a cheery laugh no matter what she says: 'I broke my arm yesterday, Hahahaha. Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil, you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a sharp black blazer, high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt. Or because your husband is the quiet type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame who has the makings of a talk show host.

But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!

That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that represents all the years that you have been with each other. The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple. The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.

Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.
But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.

from the movie: Why Did I Get Married



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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

inspiration nation: Blue + Pink

Our original gameplan was to have navy blue and hot pink as our wedding colors. I called it Blueberry Cherry Blossoms (see 2nd picture, look for me. ahahaha.). But then we got a few comments of how dark the blue was, so we changed it to turqouise. still loving these, though. :)

source: AyleeBits

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-

w@w wedding:Joel & Steph

I love, love looking at real wedding photos and I would always look forward to w@wie emails sharing their wedding pictures. what more better source of inspiration than w@wie couples themselves? =)

from this day forward, I'll be featuring weddings of w@w couples that have inspired me one way or the other. who knows, somebody out there might just get inspired too. :) one thing about w@wies is that they never seem to run out of creative ideas that add a special touch to weddings. it's just amazing, I swear. :)

so anyway, for my first w@w couple, just a little backgrounder: I havent had the chance to tell them this but they were actually the ones who led us to our photographer Richard Buan. When Steph shared their wedding photos, I just knew in my heart that this was the guy for us. so a special thanks to Steph for that! :)

Their wedding, situated in the scenic Tagaytay is to this date, one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. But I’m gonna let the pictures speak for themselves.

Photos by Richard Buan
For more pictures: Mimi and Karl

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I am a witness to the suffering of my people.
I am a chronicler of truth and a catalyst of change.

-The Scholastican-