Teenage Dirtbag

Good Evening! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Christine Lace, the eldest pamangkin of our glamorous bride. I want to start by congratulating the bride and groom, and thanking all of you for coming here today.

I never knew Tito Angelo, before he dated my auntie, so I can’t tell you horrible stories about him, but I can tell you that I think he is perfect for my Tita Jhina. He’s easy going, interesting, easy to talk to, and he has a contagious laugh! We are very happy to welcome Tito Angelo into our family.

Tita Jhina, first, I want to note how beautiful you look tonight and I want to thank you for this wonderful opportunity to bash you. HAHA. Just kidding. Tita Jhina, is the older sister that I never had. Hindi ganon kalaki yung age gap namin so siya yung mas “hip and young” among my titas =p She’s probably the most nagger person that I know HAHA. But she’s also one of the most thoughtful and sweetest.

People often tell us how much we look alike. Well, she’s sexier but I’m prettier. Charing! She’s one of the few persons whom I can talk to almost about everything. We can talk for hours about our daily lives and laugh about some of our own struggles and the people around us.

All of us probably know that she is such a dog lover. She treats each one of her babies with pure love and affection. She’s super hands on when nurturing them. And with that I know that she’ll make a great wife and mom.

My most unforgettable of her is probably the retreat letter that she gave me. A part of it goes, “Maraming taong hihila sa’yo pababa pero ipakita mo sa kanilang may Diyos na magaangat sayo”. I have kept those words and have lived it every single day of my life. Thank you for that.

Tito Angelo and Tita Jhina, separately, you are two special, remarkable people, but together you are complete. And as you sit side by side through this roller coaster of life, remember to scream from the peaks, hold hands through the dips, laugh through the loop the loops, and enjoy every twist and turn. Remember this, for the ride is much better when you share it together.

I’m excited to see little versions of you in the future =) I love you both.

Take each day and cherish your time together. Love one another and stand together. May your love be like the wind, strong enough to move the clouds, soft enough to never hurt. So here’s to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!