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so my twin sister finally got married...after being together for 4 (or 5) years and being engaged 1 yr and a half, they finally tied the knot...inspite of my press release that i'm worried for her and i'm not sure if she's making the right decision, i am SOOOOO happy for her...
their wedding was awesome...the flowers, the reception and the bride (of course!!) were beautiful...the groom was handsome and the whole entourage was gorgeous...the wonderful sunset and scenery of boracay made the whole occassion even more special...
they didn't want the traditional wedding/reception -- my dad was the photographer so my mom was alone in her seat most of the wedding, there was no bouquet throwing, no doves or butterflies and no cake cutting...their only request was that the maid/matron of honor and the best men give speeches...which meant i had to give a speech...
"Contrary to the common notion that twins are inseparable, Ula and I aren't. Its not that we're not close its just how its always been. Since college we've managed to live separate lives. Probably because of different interests. She's been the more kikay one and i've been the more athletic one. Growing up I was actually the bully, always getting my way but through time, she's managed to put me in my proper place. It was something I was not used to but I eventually realized I cannot be boss all the time.
Inspite of this, I know I'll miss her. I'll miss that person i can push when deciding who will kiss which tito or tita first. I'll miss that friend who can be brutally honest with me and tell me what's wrong. I'll miss that sniffing sound every morning when she has has an attack of her allergies. I know its going to take a lot of getting used to not hearing or seeing "Ula and Sumi" because it will now be "Ron and Ula" but deep in my heart I am happy for you, Ula. This has been a dream of yours and and its finally arrived.
Ron, welcome to the family. You know that this is only formality because you've been part of the family since that first overnight trip at the Villa....please take care of our Fatuts."
Of course the speech didn't really turn out that way...i had my cheat sheet in tow just to make sure i don't mess it up...i was shaking like hell...i've always hated public speaking what more in an occassion where there was the possibility of me crying but i didn't...
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This trip only topped off my whole bday celebration which started the friday before my bday. My officemates surprised me with cupcakes, my jombs surprised me with a mini party, my berks surprised me with cupcakes and a rose-paper-wrapped gift...and my family threw us a nice dinner celebration...
I can't help but feel optimistic that this year is the start of something "big" - in whatever form and fashion...