I'm swamped with daily deliverables at work. In between daily reports and ad hoc requests, meetings, were UATs and presentation deadlines on my plate! Aaarrrrgh! I need to breathe! What can a poor gal like me do? I’m a slave! huhuhu I’m not complaining though I just felt helpless. I hated it when I’m not in control of things, sighed!!
Spending weekend in Bicol was an opportunity for me to momentarily forget my dilemma. I was just in Bicol a month ago for a holy week getaway with Rosahlee and Mellany. I’m visiting again to attend my friend’s wedding and to take pictures as well. It was Rian Loriega and Glengs’ wedding. I met Rian through Alvin, who’s his co-teacher. Alvin was my classmate at advance photography workshop in FPPF. Alvin and I and another classmate, Charina covered the still shots for Rian and Glengs’ nuptial.
Alvin and Charina had left Manila day before my schedule. I left Manila 19Apr, Saturday at 8:20am via Cebu Pacific flight. Because it’s summer season, domestic airport was teeming with tourists and local travellers. Besides, airline fares are on promo so it’s expected. Thanks to Charina for booking my flight at Cebu Pacific. It was a comfortable travel for me because the usual 10-hour land travel was shortened to just 45 minutes.
I arrived in Legaspi City past 9am and it was raining. I waited few minutes for Alvin and company, they picked me up me at the airport. We went straight away to Rian’s house. I met Rian’s mother who’s also a teacher. She’s actually a school principal. Like mother like son. =)
It’s quite busy in the house as everyone prepared for tomorrow’s nuptial. I enjoyed the food at Rian’s house especially the “laing” so delicious!!! After lunch, we went to a nearby transient house where Rian’s mom pre-arranged for us. We enjoyed the whole afternoon strolling the town. In the evening we went to Gleng’s house where we had dinner. The atmosphere was festive. There’s the usual entertainment, videoke. Old folks were drinking and singing to the tune of “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. After dinner, we went back to our place and fixed our things for tomorrow’s shoot.
Everyone woke up early and prepared for the big day. We took pictures of Rian first. Immediately after, we went to Gless’ house which was an hour travel from Rian’s place. The church wedding started at 10am. It was sunny during the day so we had an opportunity to shoot outside the church. It was past 12noon when the church ceremony ended. My flight was scheduled at 1:20pm. I was hesitant to go to the reception as I might not catch my flight but Rian’s mom requested me to join so I gave in. The reception area was about 30 minutes travel from the church. Approximately there were 250 guests at the reception area. This is typical Filipino culture especially in provinces. I didn’t stay long in the reception. Alvin and Charina took care of the photo shoots at the reception. It was eat and run for me. The van that I’m in was flying in the road. I checked in at the airport still in one piece. I wasn’t late but I have to wait for an hour as my flight was delayed! Whaaaat!!!?? ngek@! =)
Congratulations Rian and best wishes Gleng!!!
