I Super Love Life: Excited... Finally!

What a full and fulfilling day!

It began with a road trip for a look-see to check out our choice wedding venue, church and menu (of course!). I took a good friend and fellow foodie with me and had great company for the day! At 10:30am, our little adventure began.

More than just being a task, the day turned out better than I expected, what with this breath-taking view and relaxing climate. When I saw the options where the rituals will be held, I was more than pleased.

By 1:30pm, after doing the rounds of the property, and after discussing with my friend the yummy menu options, I began to feel my tummy grumble. We decided to be try out the food from the property itself --- a great excuse to pretend like we're doing the food-tasting (unfortunately, we were supposed to inform them 3 days ahead for this).

Taking our first bite, we both exclaimed, "Hey... this is good stuff!" We both had identical orders of Tori Teriyaki Don (a tender and tasty slab of marinated chicken fillet in a rice bowl),

plump pieces of Gyoza (steamed Japanese dumplings with gingery flavor); and

Tori Karaage (breaded fried chicken with a slightly curried taste) that was a bit too bland and was missing in that distinct Japanese flavor.

For the very first time since we began planning the wedding, I was finally beginning to feel excited.

As in cheerfully excited (sans the previous worries of getting requirements done.)

While the lush greenery rustled in the background in harmony with the melodies from the birds, we were discussing the toss up between two venues and the chapel. Where I hope to have it is breezy and the air is crisp with a sprawling view of landscaped mountains.

And the chapel --- quaint and quiet with fabulous nature as its backdrop flanking all sides. My friend chided that she'll probably find it hard to concentrate in the mass with such breath-taking scenery.