Bond strengthened by the distance
It was fate to have reconnected with Shelley during our high school reunion last December. She was recently married to her husband, Dave, who is in the US Navy based in Japan last October.
What is extra cute about this couple: Dave shares his version of their love story 
And I think he is a gem since not all guys are like that. Hehehe. I know Dodong isn't! Well I think at least now he isn't. Hehehe. Dave writes extensively but I assure you it is worth your time
Here is Dave and Shelley's story on Loving the Distance….
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2 out of my 3 weddings for JANUARY alone!
2010 is definitely a year peppered with WEDDINGS. Gosh. I'm not sure if weddings are a trend nowadays or if I am in that stage in life already. But this January alone, I will attend 3 weddings! (Well, I've attended one last night so 1 down) 3 weddings in a month! CRAZY! There are more lining up for later this year. So it's really just crazy, crazy, crazy wedding year.
At first, I did thought that attending weddings on my own was okay. I can survive. It's just like any other party I go to alone. BUT no, I must say it is different. It makes me feel more alone…lonely…sigh.
So how do I survive weddings without Dodong, my plus one??? I do try. So here goes…
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Lucky in Love in 2010
I know it's been quite some time since I last posted anything. What have I been busy with? Well, the doing the usual holiday rounds with friends and family plus I've been bitten by the holiday hangover so it's been lazy. Yes, there I said it. Lazy as a daisy.
But as I get back into the groove of regular programming, I do set my sights out for the goals for the year 2010. This includes my plans for our long distance relationship and, of course, the blog
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I've really been feeling sentimental these past few days. Like Christmas, approaching the New Year brings me a sense of retrospect into the year that has past: the events that have transpired, the people I've met, the things that I've done that have made me into the person who I am at the moment…Of course, this includes the very LDR I am in. Of course!
This walk down memory lane as 2009 comes to a close also made me realize the many things I am grateful and continue to be grateful for. Again, I thank God for the opportunity given to Dodong in the desert sands of Dubai, UAE.
So tonight, being sentimental and all, I've drawn the courage to watch Dubai for the second time. The first and last time I've watched it was last year, September 2008, Dodong's first homecoming from his 1st 6-month stint in Dubai.
Why did I even have to draw some courage to watch this Pinoy flick? Coming from Dodong's reactions while watching the movie, it was a clear portrayal of the life Dodong and all the other kabayans go through in Dubai.
I'd like to share with the part which moved me the most (to tears in fact)…
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Stuffing myself silly is not the same without YOU
Last year, due to visa concerns, Dodong was able to spend Christmas here at home. But this year is different. After his 2-week vacation, he had to go back to the desert for work. So unlike most OFWs, most kabayans, who are home for the holidays, Dodong is in the desert, working while trying to recreate the Christmas celebrations with fellow kabayans. Is your honey home or away for the holidays too?
This is Dodong's first Christmas away from home in a foreign non-Christian land. Plus, this is our first Christmas apart…
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I do have to apologize to non-Filipino readers but this song is just perfect for those who are spending their Christmases away from each other like Dodong and myself. (NOTE: I chose to post the Lea Salonga version since she is an International star so that non-Pinoys can somehow relate – Can you???) I really do not know what is it about this holiday season that makes me feel extra lonely. I know I should be used to this but it does get lonely. Super.
Maybe because of the weather. It's cold and it is perfect hugging, cuddling temperature. Maybe because of all the get togethers: families, friends, old friends, new friends…HAAAY.
Here are the heart wrenching lyrics of the song…Sigh.
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A flower for you on our 7.5years anniversary
Today is our 7.5 year anniversary and a few days left till the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. This has left me feeling a bit senti about the year that has past.It really has been a whirlwind of a year but so many things have happened and are really worth sharing and celebrating.
As I was thinking of a title, the word "milestones" seemed so ordinary. But come to think of it, you could break it down into mile and stones. Miles because of the distance, and stones because of the strong foundations we've built in our relationship. Okay I may be analyzing too much here. Wag ng ipilit kasi walang konek!
I'd like to share with you what I consider as our Top 2009 LDR milestones…
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Like a lonely little dog 
It's been a week since he left. Wow a week, 7 days, 168 hours…It as been a whirlwind on trying to get back to both our regular programming: Dodong working in the desert while Inday works in the Philippines. We miss each other so much and I've learned more about us these past days.
I know that I've shared a few of those signs how he shows he misses me. But I really just want to share more signs (which I've observed in the past 7 days) how I know that he does miss me so much…
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10 years since High School Graduation...HUWATTT!!??!!
Last Saturday night was my 10-year highschool reunion! OMG! I can't believe highschool was that long ago already I was just so happy to see my batchmates to have changed so much through the years…well, some actually did not change at all!
Dodong picked me up from the reunion but still was able to catch on some of the reunion action. Hehehe!
Why bring your honey to your highschool reunion?
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Part of Dodong's bucket list is to take a picture at the Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte. This is actually the main reason for the whole roadtrip, and not Pagudpud. Hehehe.
So on our way back to Manila from Pagudpud, we did make the stopover to check out the GIANT windmills of Bangui, which is around a 30-45minute drive from Pagudpud.
Aside from the perfect photo opportunity place, here are the other things you can expect from Bangui windmills…
More on LDR Homecoming Date: Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte.
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