Would attend the Friday Mass at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left the condo around 10 AM with my Rado Centrix Automatic Diamonds on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. I also wore (for the first time) the ON shoes I bought in Japan. I also used my new Pacsafe Metrosafe LS140.
I was able to finish my morning prayers, my Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet, and a decade of the St. Gertrude Chaplet. I also joined the community in praying the Rosary, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
In the Gospel of John, more than the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees, more than the conflict between Jesus and the Jews, is the conflict between God and evil.
The Reading describes how evil thinks: that He censures our thoughts.
We lack to be bold, to stand for our faith. There are word that are good but being manipulated by evil: respect (the bad uses this word the respect their ideas, actions even we it is bad), just, black lives matter (it should be ALL lives matter), not doing bad to others (walang ginagawang masama) versus doing good for others (may ginagawang mabuti).
In order to reject evil, obey God’s will.
After the Mass, I bought a pocket mirror ✔ at The Landmark. I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at the 5/F. Proceeded to Office Warehouse at the 1/F. This is when I learned there is such a thing as a glue tape. I know of correction tape. But a glue tape? So, I bought it.
Glue Tape versus Correction Tape
For late lunch, went to Bacolod Chicken Inasal. My usual restaurant every Friday.
Browsed at Muji then went to Rustan's to check on the Alpaka. Was browsing their website and wanted to see for myself what Flow Satchel looks like in person. There is a 10% discount if the item you bought is PhP5,000.00 or higher. Sale is until the end of the month. I will think about it.
Home.
N.B. The last of the "adult" instant camera I wanted to own has arrived. It is the Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro.
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
I would be attending Mass today for it is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. Left the condo around 10 AM with my Swatch Greenshift Glow on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore a Tabi shoes.
Instead of being dropped off at Greenbelt Chapel, was dropped off at The Landmark so I can buy a gift bag. I have already the items with me, I just need to have them "wrapped". Then, walked my way to Greenbelt Chapel. I was surprised that Mass is already ongoing. Learned from the security guard that it is a special Mass.
Stayed nearby waiting for the Mass to finish. Also, put my gifts inside the gift bag, and tagged ready for giving to the birthday celebrant.
Inside the chapel, I saw at the foot of St. Joseph's image is a donation box for bread. Oh, no! I forgot. This was mentioned last week. Will be back later to give my donation.
What should we ask from Saint Joseph? The three Ws: Will, Work, and Wait.
Learn to trust in the will of God for us, even if it is difficult or unclear. Faith requires trusting God even if uncertain.
Pray that we may value our work. Our work can be a path to holiness. Make our worm a means to glorify God. It should lead us to sanctification and glorify the Lord. Bread symbolizes are desire to provide for our family and our loved ones.
Pray to increase our capacity of waiting. Give space for the Lord to worn on our problems. Sleep on it (itulog) and not to escape from our problems (tulugan).
After the Mass, while leaving the chapel, we were given bread/ food. These bread were blessed before the Mass ended.
I visited Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. At the ground floor, bought a small mirror ✔.
For lunch, I ate at Yakiniku Like!
Last Tuesday, I lost my Anker Soundcore R50i. I think this is because my crossbody is full that I have to remove first some items before I can get my wallet. This is why I think it is time to replace my crossbody. Replaced my lost earbuds with an Anker Soundcore R50i NC. ✔
Proceeded to Pacsafe Flagship Store at Glorietta 5. It is about time to replace my Pacsafe crossbody. Replaced it with a Pacsafe Metrosafe LS140. ✔ If you buy at least PhP10,000.00 and use your Mastercard credit card, you get 10% discount on your purchase.
Then, I went to Goldilocks at SM Makati to buy Goldilocks Bitbit. ✔ Brought them to Greenbelt Chapel.
I was invited to a wedding this coming Saturday. So, I went to the mall to buy items I would be needing when I attend the wedding, namely:
Blouse based on the color theme (I already have one but it has already faded)
Fresh water pearl necklace. I think just wearing this necklace makes your attire classy even if you're wearing semi-casual or office attire.
Maybelline Vinyl Ink Charmed. I have to go to a salon for hair and make-up. I am not really good at doing make-up. Since my appointment is much, much earlier, I still have time to eat lunch at home. I would need to retouch the lipstick. So, I would suggest the MUA to use the lipstick I bought.
Wedding card
First stop is Uniqlo at Glorietta 5. I found a blouse colored "Wine" but they do not have my size. The sales lady helped me by sharing which branch still has my size. Just in case I would not be able to buy, I bought the long-sleeved "Purple" color.
Passed by Muji where I was able to buy letter paper and pencil case.
Proceeded to F&C Jewelry.This is where I bought my pearl earrings. Unfortunately, their pearl necklaces are choker style. I wanted a longer one. I asked which type of pearl I bought from them. They said it is a fresh water pearl. I would have to buy the same type of pearl for the necklace. They recommended that I go to Kultura. I was able to buy one but it is longer than I wanted.
Went to the ground floor of SM Store to buy the lipstick. Nice! It is on sale at 50% off.
Decided to have an early lunch and try a new restaurant. Would try Moshi Gran Cafe at One Ayala.
I ordered Ebi Tempura and Matcha Panna Cotta as dessert.
Next stop is at National Bookstore where I bought a long folder (to put the contracts), long ruler, cutting mat, and correction tape.
For the wedding card, I bought it at Invitation House.
Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. I was also able to buy a fresh water pearl necklace with my preferred length at the Filipiniana section of the department store.
Since it is early, I decided to go to the Uniqlo branch at Ayala Circuits Mall. I have been here ages ago when it was still being developed. This mall has vastly improved. I was able to buy the blouse that I wanted.
Before proceeding home, we went to a McDonald's drive-thru.
I brought my myFirst Camera 10. Here are the shots taken from this kid camera...
Since I was not able to attend the anticipated Mass, will attend the Sunday Mass at 8:30 AM in the nearby Church. Walked my way there with my black Khaki Field Mechanical watch on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
The Mass presider is Fr. Hector, the parish priest.
Don't judge a book by its cover. Do not judge people by their physical appearance.
First, Samuel made a mistake thinking Eliab, one of the sons of Jesse, to be the one chosen by the Lord to be the king of Israel because of his external appearance. Chosen is David. Man looks at the physical; the Lord looks at the heart.
Second, Pharisee as they see the blind man.
While walking back home, since I brought a kids camera--myFirst Camera 10--decided to test its photo and video features.
Taken using myFirst Camera 10
For the video, I swung the camera while holding the lanyard. Not bad. I do not see lag nor pixelization.
And for Theo's birthday, his fur mom ordered him a cake.
I will be a principal sponsor. This is my second. My first was years ago.
My niece helped a lot. She accompanied me to buy my clothes, arranged for the hair and make-up. She even came over to oversee the hair and make-up.
Started around 9 AM. I finished around 10:30 AM. Target ETD is 11 AM. Best to be earlier. Theo, the dog, is with Edgar who pushed his (Theo's) stroller / wagon so that the former will be out of the condo for the meantime and avoid barking.
Thanks to Google Map, we were able to reach the church where the wedding will take place--the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. Was there before the wedding procession, targeted at 12 noon. My partner is no show. One of the ninongs also does not have partner. Thus, we became the "pair". LOL
It is a concelebrated Mass with three priests presiding. The procession also did not start as scheduled. But I think this is not an issue because there is no wedding after. Also, the parents of the groom are active in this Church. I think, taking photos of the wedding will be "unlimited". Hehehe!
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As soon as the photos with the principal sponsors are done, left for the reception. The reception is at Gazebo Royale.
There is a grazing table where the guests can snack on while waiting for the event that would start around 4PM. I would think it is a late lunch early dinner...? LOL
I would be attending the Friday noon Mass at Greenbelt Chapel. Left around 10AM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Still wearing my Tabi shoes.
I was dropped off at Greenbelt Chapel. I was able to finish my morning prayers, started the Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet, and joined the community to pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer and the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Ryan.
What is the single thing to live a good life? Love God and love your neighbor. These two are not separate things. They are related and inseparable. It gives a compass or direction to our existence.
Look at the cross.
Vertical beam--Loving God by giving the best of our time. Allotting time for Him not just an afterthought.
Horizontal beam--God is present in every person. He hides in the poor, vulnerable and the forgotten. You cannot say you love the artist but criticize his art works. Everyone is created in the image and likeness of God.
After the Mass ended, some people still remained. It is because of the relic of St. Charbel will visit the chapel that day. Since I am hungry and I still have a lot of things to buy, I decided to leave and be back later.
Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Also in the same department store, I bought a small wallet which can fit the small bag I will be using for the wedding, and bought makeup remover. Proceeded to Healthy Options to buy calcium citrate. They now have a new policy for senior citizen discount--it will only apply for small bottles (good for one month use).
I was planning to eat at Karayamaat One Ayala. Checking on the menu, did not see tempura. Good thing the Marugame Udon & Tempura is near. I haven't eaten here yet. It seems the Udon is popular in this restaurant; but, I don't feel like eating one Chose the tempura. It is not something that I would go to again but the staff is (silently) very helpful. He is very observant and listens to questions even if not directed to him. Then he gives it.
For dessert, went to Red Mango where I ate the ice cream at Food Choices.
I also decided to give a Muji fountain pen as a gift to my nephew. Went to Muji to buy one plus ink cartridges.
I walked my way back to Greenbelt Chapel. But there are a lot of people and the queue is long. Besides, I need to go to the restroom. Thus, left the line and did my business.
There are pop-up stores at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center where I bought lanyard for cellphones. I will reuse it as lanyard for my kid cameras.
The lump on my finger appeared last Sunday. I placed a warm compress first. Cold compress at night. On Tuesday, I feel my finger throb. Supposedly, will go to a doctor on Wednesday to consult about this; but, because of the "emergency" with Theo, the dog, he is prioritized and brought to the vet. He underwent blood tests and x-rays. So today, it is my turn.
Left the condo around 11 AM with my Swatch Greenshift Glow on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. I also wore my newly (online) purchased Tabi shoes. Proceeded to Patient First.
As soon as the doctor sees it, she says it is tendonitis. According to her, she, too, has it and it is very painful. Good thing mine is not inflamed. She requested for several tests.
After, I proceeded to Glorietta to buy items on my list. But first, had a late lunch at Yakiniku Like. Ordered my usual.
To buy the uni-ball Signo 207 0.7, went to SM Makati. It is no longer available. They only have the 0.5. I was able to buy at National Bookstore but a different model.
Checked the stall near Rustan's for a hair clip I can use for the wedding. Did not buy one. Then, I went to Rustan's to buy an RFID passport holder--Alpaka Ark Bifold Passport Wallet.
Proceeded to Muji Flagship Store to buy a notebook. Will give it to my nephew as one of his gifts and suggest that he uses it for his journal.
Visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark and went to Anson's of said department store which happens to be on sale. Bought a mini food processor for Theo's food. With his age, it is hard for him to digest.
