Pakil, Laguna: Parish of San Pedro Alcantara

Last Saturday, we went to Siniloan, Laguna to attend the wedding of Nikko's cousin. Unfortunately, we made it only to the reception, which lasted a little over two hours.

We found out that the place was near Pakil, which is famous for its spring resorts and its very beautiful Church, the Parish of San Pedro Alcantara. The Pakil Church is home to the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Turumba. We went to visit it and were awed with its architectural design.


Here are some photos:

Outside the Pakil Church

Dress - People are People; Tube Top - Babo/Nava Clothing; Necklace - Cosmopolitan (gift from my law school barkada); Bag - Unlisted; Sandals - Alfani (gift from my Lola Nanay)

With the Bride and Groom

Pakil Church: Parish of San Pedro Alcantara

With Nikko's Tita Moni and his sister, Bettina.

Janna and Nikko

It was a very tiring day but just seeing the old Church and the statue was worth it. Another pilgrimage adventure for Nikko and me. Which reminds me, I gotta head back to Manaoag soon.

25

So, today is my birthday and I am now 25 years old! I am so thankful to the Lord for everything that He has given me the last 25 years and I'm excited for whatever the next years will give me (I'm sure my following years will be great or even greater!).

I celebrated with my law school friends, my family and Nikko today. I went to school for a one-hour class and I was surprised by my friends and classmates with a shoe-shaped birthday card (which made me cry) and gifts. When I came home, Nikko was there waiting for me with my family and I opened his presents right away (loved them!). Then, my family went to Galileo Enoteca in Eastwood to have dinner.

I wore my Style Staple Camille two-tone dress, which I ordered from my high school batchmate and friend Arvie. I ordered some dresses just a few days before and told her I would be wearing one of them today for my birthday and she immediately shipped out the items. I got them yesterday and I'm so thankful to her 'cause they got to me on time. :) Call me shallow but for me, a good birthday is not complete without a nice outfit. Haha.   

Happy birthday to me!

Dress - Style Staple; Shoes - Sophisticat Shoes; Bag - Prada

The best block ever! Love you, 3B!

With my law school barkada!

Thanks, Maan and R for the gift! :)

These were waiting for me at my desk when I arrived in school today. I loved the Stefani Heelless inspired birthday card and I loved the messages inside! :)

Dinner with my family

Because we are foolish like that. Thanks, Manf for sharing my insanity!

Best parents ever! Love you, Dad and Mom!

And the best boyfriend, Nikko Love! <3

With one of my favorite uncles, Kuya Louie! :)

 And here are some photos from my last night (birthday eve salubong):

At Shakey's P. Tuazon with Nikko.

Me and my birthday sundae!

It was truly another special birthday. Best birthday ever! I know I say this every year but somewhat, my birthday just keeps getting even better and better every year.

Thank you to everyone who made me feel so loved! :)

Happy Birthday, Maan Dear!

Today is the birthday of one of my dearest friends, Maan! Last night, she treated us to dinner at Shakey's, Makati Avenue. I will forever be thankful to the Lord for our close friendship, which started two years ago, during our Corporation Law and Civil Procedure days. We talk about anything and everything from fashion to relationships.
  

Maan and Janna.

With two of my loves, Maan and Nikko

My pretty girls, Kathy and Maan

My law school barkada and Nikko and Nikoy

Janix

And of course, an outfit photo: Top - bazaar; Skirt - tailor-made; Shoes - Naturalizer; Bag - Nine West

 Love you, Maan! :) Thanks for dinner!

8th Anniversary Dinner at Cafe Ysabel

We had our anniversary dinner last Thursday at the very cozy Cafe Ysabel. It's famous for its romantic ambiance and its delectable food choices. As a matter of fact, the Anthony Bourdain visited this restaurant a few years ago.

While waiting for our food

Hello, Nik!

:)

Lobster Crustacean Bisque

US Rancher Steak Fillet

Seafood Pasta in Olive Oil

Dress - Forever 21; Shoes - Charles and Keith; Bag - Prada; Headband and Belt - from a bazaar

<3

Cafe Ysabel

 

It was such a lovely night for both of us. Thank you, Nikko for dinner. :)

Café Ysabel

455 P. Guevarra Street, San Juan Metro Manila

(632) 726-9326 and (632) 725-5089

8th Anniversary Salubong (Nuat Thai and Somethin' Fishy's Breakfast Buffet)

So, we greeted our eighth anniversary together and celebrated by getting massages in Nuat Thai, Libis (well, we weren't really together and we weren't really talking for the first hour 'cause we were in separate rooms) and having breakfast (midnight, actually) buffet at the Somethin' Fishy restaurant in Eastwood City, Libis.

While waiting for my Thai Body Massage.

Happy Anniv, Nik! <3

Unlimited waffles (and more!) at the Somethin' Fish midnight to morning breakfast buffet!

Two really full persons. :))

Tomorrow I'll be posting photos of our Anniversary Dinner.

Nuat Thai Libis

2nd Floor, 90 E. Rodriguez Ave. (Libis)

1110 Quezon City, Philippines

Hours: 12:00 pm to 2:00 am

02-4775004

Somethin' Fishy

Unit B2 & B3, Eastwood City Walk, Bagumbayan

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

(02) 421-6412 to 13

Happy 8th Anniversary

For the last eight years, you have been treating me like a queen. I still don't know what I did to have you as my soulmate. Really can't ask for anything more. Happy 8th anniversary, my love! ♥

Photo by: Manfred Robles (Fernbrook Gardens, 2010)

First Day

Today, I went to school for the first day of my last schoolyear. I'm already a senior! Yay! :)

I went to school in a mullet skirt, a lacy top, my Coach bag (gift from Nikko) and my pink Carrie pumps! Nikko picked me up and we had dinner at the Healthy Shabu Shabu (our favorite Powerplant restaurant!)

Here are some photos:

Lacy top - Greenhills; Mullet skirt - Shoppesville; Bag - Coach (gift from Nikko); Pumps - Sophisticat Shoes

I wanted a loose but still girly get-up for my first day of school.

I really love mullet skirts!

One of my favorite bags. Coach is love! Thank you so much, Nikko for spoiling me! <3

Photos by: Nikko Santos

Borawan Island, Kwebang Lampas and Dampalitan Beach

Day 2 of our Padre Burgos, Quezon trip:

Our group went island-hopping last Sunday. We went to three different Quezon islands: Borawan Island, Kwebang Lampas, and Dampalitan Island. Each island was uniquely beautiful! So proud of these virgin beaches of Quezon.

Borawan Island had pretty rock formations. I think they named it Borawan 'cause of Boracay and Palawan. Haha.

Swimsuit from Cocomo Clothing

My love!

Puting Buhanging / Kwebang Lampas had crystal clear blue water, fine white sand and a cave.

Janna and Nikko

Nikko, Janna and Manfred

With my favorite cousin Vanica

Ate Ping, Vanica and Janna

Inside the cave

Hello!

And finally, Dampalitan Beach was perfect for relaxation.

I like this photo even though it's overexposed. Haha.

Shades - Gucci

:)

The gang again! COG!