Here's my 'partner in crime'. But when he got married while I was busy planning my own, we've taken the straight path and never looked back since (fingers crossed).

Acho is my friend way back in grade school. Her dad is one of our 'Ninong'; and her daughter Bea is one of our cute flower girls. She's such a character that we'd roll over laughing when she start to speak (even during her worst problems). She has a way of relating things which makes her company so preciously funny!

This guy is like kid brother to me. A buddy since my high school days, he's now happily married but still acts like a child. Ang kulit pa rin!

My friendship with Ajing started because we can't stand each other's sight. We've been together for more than 15 years now, mighty long for two people who can't stand each other. I miss my Baguio days with her, Ajone (her sis) and Mitch.

Red & I got closeduring our college chorale days. Our friendship has REALLY gone through a lot. We seldom see each other lately 'cause he's preoccupied with tons of work. But he'd be there on our wedding!

Mitch is almost a member of our household for she often sleeps over. There was a time even when she's with us so often that John & I felt like she's our daughter... boy will I miss those days.

Benz' kid brother. A really cool guy ('cause he likes me for his sister...I think). Am really glad that he's like the younger brother that I didn't have.

Gen is Benison's girlfriend and I like her so much I just have to make her take part of my wedding. She's there when I need someone to talk to and she also opens-up and could comfortably speak her mind to me; she's practically my own sister.

Joehl is also a high school friend. He's been out of touch with us during most of our college years but now he's back! He recently got married and his wife is now on the family way.

Here is my very first childhood friend (at least the very first to my memory). We grew up together, grew apart for some time and magnetically drew back to each other. We've lost touch but now we're in touch, I guess knowing someone since age 2, the memories and stuff we shared are simply too many to account and recount.

Maimai is Benz' cousin but she treats him like her son. I practically saw this boy grow-up for the past six years that Benz and I have been together. I still remember the time we used to take him out for some kiddie movies and shows in town.

Sheena is my cousin who will forever be that little kid to my memory. I always have a hard time believing that this young lady I now see is the very same girl of years past. I guess she has no choice as she'll forever remain as that little cousin of me.

Dong's my best friend in high school. We're total opposites and that's not just skin deep. Heck! we're like coffee & cream when we're together.

Kheite is John's cousin and based in the US. The first time I met her was during John's brother--Randy's wedding. We had such a great time that we'd usually take her out almost every night during her stay in Manila. That was our only chance to be together but it sure bridges the distance between us.

Den and I have really weird things in common. Among others, we seriously believe that it's possible that we're actually CRAZY beings, which make Benz and Chel (she's the one in the picture at the right) freak-out! When Den & Chel argues, Benz & I are usually the ones who end up fighting!

The parallelism of our lives is so eerie that I would hope nothing bad happens to both her & Denden, 'coz for sure John & I will follow suit. We usually go out foursome and we would often stick together against the men (boys are more like it!) of our lives every chance we get. My greatest ally when discussion gets intense and 'battle of the sexes' comes forth.

Lokesh has been a good friend since our stint with the college chorale. Yes he's of an Indian decent but he swears he's more Filipino that others. We get in touch every once in a while and each time's just like the old times...except our hairlines.

Rose is John's friend since high school, but after hanging-out with them for a couple of times during parties and nights-out, we clicked so much that now, I tend to forget she is primarily John's friend. Shh... she is more my friend now than John's, girls have a way of sticking together : )

Arbee is my favorite niece (well, I've only got one so far), she's so witty and charming that I just love her so much. You should see how advanced she is intellectually.. oops...maybe I'm just being a typical proud aunt.

Pau is John's niece (Randy's daughter) and my godchild. This kid here is a real facsimile of her mom. This shot (together with each member of John's family holding a birthday banner) was her little birthday surprise for me.

Shannae used to be so chubby during her early months that our circle of friends would go out of our way just to visit and she how big she is. Now that she is 3-years-old she no longer have that much fats but is still just as lovable as she used to be.

Bea is Acho's daughter, this little girl here is so sweet and soooo active. She can wrap her mom around her little fingers. If you do not have the strength and endurance, do not dare start playing with her or you'll give up easily.

My coolest nephew! He's got his own charms and doesn't have that bratty attitude. I'll say, a playboy in years to come. Watch out kid, I've been there and it's no easy life (kidding!).

Macmac is literally 'the boy next door'. Being the youngest son of Benz' neighbor, we really find him cute and friendly. He even waves goodbye early mornings as we leave for work.