All posts by Reah Padla

What Oktoberfest means to my husband…

Faith, Family, Music, Raves

It’s not what you think. Josh doesn’t drink. He never enjoyed drinking and hates the taste of beer. And now that he has gout, there really is no way he’d come to love it. While most guys (and girls) look forward to October because they can drink all they want to celebrate Germany’s most popular beer festival, Oktoberfest means time to buy something for his music.

Every year, the local music store Yupangco, holds a grand promo which they call as Handog Sale. I regularly receive newsletter from the company because I want to be updated with the products. Every year, Joshua buys something. Mura nga kasi. And since because he is not a shopaholic (thank God!), rarely buys stuff for himself, and is a hard-core musician, I have to give in to his request. Haha! He doesn’t buy every year but he just enjoys checking out the store.

He sold his old amp and he bought himself this Marshall MG60DFX Amplifier a month before I gave birth to Noah last 2009. Last hurrah na daw:

Noah and Daddy Joshua jamming

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STING Back to Bass Tour Live in Manila 2012

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STING Back to Bass Tour Concert in Manila, Philippines | December 9, 2012 – 8PM | SM MOA Arena | Ovation Productions

Bakit ngayon ko lang nalaman to?! I’m online most of the day and yet I missed this one. VIP tickets are already sold out! Not that I am willing to spend that amount of money but it only means this is MAJOR! Between me and my husband, Josh is the one who spends on concerts of artists he really likes.

I’m not really a concert goer because I don’t appreciate crowded places and I don’t like standing up when watching something. Tamad kasi. Except if tickets are free or we’re supporting friends. I don’t get excited over artists and musicians either coming to Manila but this is STING! Apparently, husband didn’t also know about his Manila concert so he got excited too. Naman!

Question now is: Anong bibilhin naming ticket? Continue reading STING Back to Bass Tour Live in Manila 2012 →

True Value Philippines: A Homemaker’s Happy Place

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I think by now you know I’m interested in home decor and architecture. I probably got this from my architect dad. Becoming Martha is a challenge but it’s easier in this day and age. What with the Internet making it easier for anyone to learn and share whatever, we have no excuse to run out of ideas.

A simple Google Image search will show you photos of that item or idea you are looking for. There are thousands of interior design blogs, some of which,  have been published as books. Local and international magazines can easily be bought in bookstores and newsstands. Continue reading True Value Philippines: A Homemaker’s Happy Place →

A Declaration of Faith

Faith, God's Word

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. – Daniel 3:17 (NIV)

What’s interesting about this passage is not the verse itself but the verse immediately after it. Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego after declaring verse 17 say in verse 18, “But even if He does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” This speaks volumes about the honesty, humanity, pragmatism and solid faith these three possessed. In their shoes, I would have myself exclaimed the second statement (possibly instead of the first, being the “still growing” Christian that I am) and leave everything to God as I pray my final prayer, which would be along the lines of, “Lord, remember me in paradise…” I love the honesty and humility in these three men’s “declaration of faith” to King Nebuchadnezzar. Even in honest practicality, there can be faith that is not “reckless abandonment” but acquiescent assurance in a God that saves. By: Joshua Padla

Golda Blue

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Dress: Stardust Dress Plains & Prints | Shoes: Kork Ease Nelly Cork Flats | Bag: Gold Longchamp Maroquinerie Metal Large | Watch: Vintage Orient watch from my dad | Accessories: Vintage rings

I just invented the title but it’s true that I was in blue and gold last Saturday for my nephew’s 1st birthday party and a late date night with the husband. I mentioned this Plains and Prints dress on my retail therapy post. I said it was mahalay because of the off-shoulder design. (Forgive me as it’s a conservative’s description) I wore the dress with my hair down so people won’t notice my bare left shoulder. I know I couldn’t wear this to church so I gave in and since it was a casual family affair. Wore the vintage gold Orient watch owned by my daddy. I think by now you know it was his 1st Death Anniversary last September 29. Continue reading Golda Blue →

That Day

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I didn’t know what to expect from September 29. I thought I would no longer cry because I’ve already cried buckets of tears the past few days. I woke up earlier than usual but could no longer go back to sleep. I managed to write another lengthy blog entry about my Daddy. My mommy requested that I write something. I didn’t know how to start but when I finally started, my fingers just wouldn’t stop. I wrote Bye. I love you. on my iPhone at 4am. Heavy tears naturally followed. My husband lovingly gave me a hug and said nothing. His silence meant a lot to me.

When I was done writing, I fell asleep. I whispered a quick prayer for God to give me and my family the strength to go through that day. It was one long and very fun day. It was epic! We went to my nephew Matteo’s Snoopy Street Fair Party. After the party, Josh and I went to visit my Lola. I spent time with my nephew and niece because I was missing Noah who was with my in-laws then. Josh and I rested for awhile and then we went on a late date at Power Plant Mall. Shallow but I was again ready for some retail therapy. However, I saw nothing I liked and we had little time. Continue reading That Day →

Bye. I love you.

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Good bye. I love you.

I remember those were my last words to you. Four days before you left. That was also the last time I saw you. You hugged me for the last time.

It’s been a year but my last memory of you is still very vivid. You were wearing a brown polo shirt which I have in my closet now. That Sunday, I also took the photo of you with the new Baby Seth and his parents. September last year, you were a brand new lolo four times to babies of relatives and friends.

You and Noah weren’t on good terms that day. You and my baby had this cute and funny relationship. I even took a picture of Noah struggling to get away from you. He just had his vaccine shot so he was irritable. I knew you understood. Continue reading Bye. I love you. →

Sometimes all you need is a little retail therapy…

Fashion, Raves

I think most of the women in my circle would agree that the best and most effective therapy is Retail Therapy. I said I’m trying to be smarter when it comes to shopping but there are those times when a new dress, bag, or a new pair of shoes would be enough to make you smile, at least, for a few hours.

Back in June, while I was dreading the departure of my mommy, I managed to cheer myself up by going to the mall. It was June, which meant July, my birthday month, was coming up. It was okay to do a “little shopping”. Bad idea. Wrong justification as I ended up with a dozen of new dresses that weekend–good enough to last me the rest of the year. What is ironic is that I work from home. There is no need to dress up so I felt really guilty after that. Husband didn’t know about that craziness. (Did he have to?) But I think he had an idea when I started trying on the new clothes lined up by the window. Certainly, those weren’t the laundry.

To this day, I’ve only worn four. Another reason for that shopping was that I slimmed down a bit and most of my clothes were too loose already. I needed some new clothes to prove that I’ve been successful with the weight-loss challenge. I think Josh would be happy to know that I deserved those dresses. Haha!

Most of my loot were from Plains & Prints. It was the first time I bought from the store and loved it! I bought 3 dresses the first time, two when I went to the Greenhills branch, and another one from SM Centerpoint Sta. Mesa.  Hindi ko po sinadya, napadaan lang sakto naman may sale at may kasya.

The first dress I wore from my loot. Wore this on a Sunday.

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A Life Pleasing to God

Faith, God's Word
Are you living a life pleasing to God?

 

NIV

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord..

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Ephesians. It gives practical instructions on how we should live as Christians. Sure, instructions of God are written all over the Bible, both in the Old and New Testament, but Ephesians to me, strikes at the core.

I’m often amazed at how different versions of the Bible present verses in the Bible.  The Internet, as well as, mobile apps nowadays allow Bible readers to go through the Word with only a few clicks which makes Bible-reading and exegesis easier than before. Easy, baby.

I recently got to thinking about the phrase “Walk as children of light“. To be a Christian is “to walk in the Light”– most people know this. But really, HOW DO WE LIVE AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT? Continue reading A Life Pleasing to God →