Life is @ Box Of ChoCol@t3$

The Mom who cried wolf

2009-04-06T18:57:00.000-07:00

Also titled as the Mommy who cried go home.

I'm so sorry, after a series of talks and thoughts, we have decided not to go home anymore.

Who can blame me? I got to excited and I haven't seen my homecity for one and a half years, also, I would also want Yael to see where his nice Mommy grew up ... someday my Baby...

We thought before that it is much fun to give Yael a 1st-year Jollibee birthday party. However, we have decided that it's more practical and economical to celebrate Yael's birthday here in SG.

To Yael's avid fans, sorry to disappoint you, hehehe...

Dearest Preggy Girlfriends

2009-04-02T21:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry for flooding your inbox with my post again, I have lots of stories to tell kasi and I am practicing my English, hehehe. ..

I just miss my girl friends from work, especially now that Yael will have new two playmates coming, and we are so happy. Finally, I will have an official "berks" to share Mommy stories with.

Having a baby should be one of the seven wonders of the world. But, I don't want to be a hypocrite and say only the good things. I went through that tupsy-turvy journey of pregnancy and motherhood. I must admit that at first I wasn't that thrilled when I first knew i was pregnant, I was only a few terms away from my MBA. But, motherhood got the best of me and so I gave up my studies. I wasn't always in my best mood either, I am just blessed to have a patient , understanding and loving hubby beside me, uy si Daddy touched. Ricky could attest to my madness during my pregnancy, I had mood swings, I get sensitive, I don't like my stretch marks, i felt tired all the time, I couldn't fit into my fave pair of jeans and shirt, I don't have enough preggy clothes, I could not wear high-heeled shoes...

However, along with that came also excitement, stronger faith, trust and love, love for my dear supportive hubby and acceptance for the wonderful gift of being an instrument of creation. Then there's the anticipation for the big day and shoping for babies things. I went through 18 hours of labor, it was painful of course, but you wouldn't be full-fledged mother if you never went thru that. Be strong gurls, have faith, pray, and share the moment with your man.

Now that I am looking at Yael, it was difinitely all worth it, the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of being a woman. I wouldn't exchange him for anything else, not even for a girl. I just love him the way he is!

For future Dads as well, love the mother of your child, without conditions, without buts...

xoxo,

Rosie

Congrats Engr. Delfin

2009-04-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

Before I officially said goodbye to previous job, I had been given an opportunity to know the new Engineer who will continue the legacy I have imprinted in my previous company, naks. hehehe. His name is Mark and he reminded me so much of myself five years ago, so innocent, so scared if he will be able to live up to our Boss' expectation and so nice to everybody, and wala pang sungay hehehe. Though he would not want me to iterate his accomplishments but he is a smart guy. He graduated from Mapua a cum luade, he was a dean's list, he was a scholar of our company and he teach in Mapua also as part-time.

He's the guy in white shirt.

He was juggling his job, review for the board exam and at the same time inspire his students. He is funny too and nice because he always have chocolate and goodies to offer everybody, nyahaha, mahilig kasi siyang kumain. hehehe ...

Anyway, he's an official engineer today and I would like to congratulate him. I hope Yael would also grow to be like him, nice and smart and good-looking naks... Keep your feet always planted on the ground, keep the faith!

Mark Wahlberg likes Pacquiao

2009-04-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

I couldn't find a better picture of Mark Wahlberg and Manny Pacquiao, but this one is nice though. See Mark's shirt, it has Manny's Initials and there's the sun of the Philippine flag.

I have watched from the news the other night that Mark Wahlberg is an avid fan of Manny, and it just made me proud once again of being a Filipino. What is even remarkable is that Mark said that Manny is a family man and a devote Catholic.

See Mr Tsao, whatever your name is, we're not just a nation of servants!!! We are hailed even by hollywood... maybe i went too far... nyahahaha...

Let's pray for Manny's victory ...

Horoscope for Mom, Dad and Yael

2009-04-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Endless Curiosity(Mom & Yael Compatibility)

Aquarius

Gemini

Your Gemini child has inherited your endless curiosity about the world and your love of being caught up in a crowd. But while you enjoy thinking deeply about your many theories, your little Gemini is a bit more of a "student of all, master of none." This bright, inquisitive child has diverse interests, and focusing on just one isn't her strong point.

She's witty and charming, too, and has lots of friends and admirers, even as a young child. You're a good parent to this little one because you're able to give her the freedom she needs to explore. In fact, you'll fairly push her out into the world -- you have your own projects to pursue, after all! Your little Gemini appreciates your hands-off parenting style, in part because she knows that although you may not be overtly affectionate, you're quite devoted to her in your own way.

About the Aquarius Parent

The Importance of Being Unique

As an Aquarius parent, you encourage your children's freedom and independence. You might have a zany or unconventional home life. At the very least, your family home is likely to be filled with your children's original works of art, projects-in-progress, and other objects of interest.

Since you're into pushing the boundaries of what's considered normal, you won't mind when your kids dye their hair green( I would mind though) or try out an interesting new clothing style. To you, these forms of exploration and unique self-expression are what being young is all about! But you also have enough loyalty and stability to provide a strong foundation for your family.

You simply aren't bound by traditional familial or gender roles, and you're happy with your freedom. You've always cultivated a wide variety of friends and acquaintances, and you'll teach your children to be open-minded and curious about people from all walks of life. You'll also foster their ability to think progressively and come up with creative solutions to their problems. You'll serve as a model for looking toward the future rather than getting stuck in the present or the past.

Your main trial as a parent may be learning to open up to your children emotionally.(not true, I am an emotionally, mushy, cheesy Mommy) You tend to be more comfortable with intellectual thought than with feelings, so you'll have to work on being tender and nurturing with your kids and resisting the urge to withdraw from them when they're needy or upset.

About the Gemini Child

A Quick and Agile Mind

Your Gemini child will look up at you with bright, merry eyes, making you laugh as he makes it clear there's a lot going on in that head of his. And if he starts talking at an early age, he's just living up to his nature!

Gemini children tend to be communicative, charming, and social, but even if your Gemini child is a quieter sort, he's still quick-witted, curious, and mentally engaged with the world around him(so true, Yael could be surrounded by stones and sand sand still have a good time). Make sure he's always surrounded with books and puzzles to stimulate his mind, and give him plenty of space and supplies for his many projects.

Gemini children love anything new, and they tend to bounce from one activity to the next at a moment's notice(so true). As soon as they master a new challenge, they'll grow bored with it and move on. Their mood may also change in the blink of an eye.

Many Gemini children are indecisive or change their minds often. The other side of this coin is their adaptability. Gemini children often prefer variety of experience over depth of understanding, but as their parent, you can help them focus and develop a particular area of strength.

Your Gemini will excel at cerebral endeavors like reading(just like Mommy), writing,(this too) and debate,(not so like Mom, yesterday my Mother-in-law was saying to Yael if he wanted to be a lawyer but I said most lawyers are liars) as well as anything requiring dexterity, such as playing the piano. Due to their variety of interests, Gemini children tend to have many friends and will often be the center of the circle, naturally excelling at what we grown-ups call networking.

Freedom in Commitment(Mom & Dad Compatibility)

Aquarius

Sagittarius

You both have a core need for personal freedom. How will you incorporate this into the constraints of parenting so that everyone in your family gets their needs met? This will be one of your biggest challenges as parents. You'll have to be attentive to each other's moods, and arrange it so that each of you can have individual activities and time apart. Switch roles occasionally.

The Sagittarius mom or dad is quite adventurous(true, Daddy like to travel and wouldn't be caught in one corner reading a book), and you'll have your best family times if you bring the kids along. They appreciate your youthful spirit and good humor, which can be the best medicine when problems arise.

The Aquarius parent may have some unusual or progressive ideas when it comes to childrearing, education, and other aspects of parenting. This is an aspect of your forward-thinking personality. Just make sure your concepts work in real life.

From here.

If you're happy and you know it...

2009-04-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

Clap your hands.....

Yehey!!! Yael knows how to clap his hands, gesture bye-bye and is consistent in his close-open... but he only do these with his left hand.... hehehe

Mom and Dad is just so proud...

I don't have a video of him doing all that because he grabs the camera when I start capturing his milestones...

Hay, my baby is growing so fast....

Gossip Mom here

2009-03-31T21:00:00.000-07:00

I loved Nate and Vanessa. They're like a perfect couple.

I loved Vanessa, she's honest., smart, and decent, until the latest episode that is.

Vanessa and chuck??? Arrgh !! the twist is killing me.

I am beginning to hate Blair, boyfriend stealer....

But, I love how she and Nate kissed in the end ... I'm a hopeless romantic .. It was like a perfect first kiss...

Dorota said, "He asked me where your favorite spot is ...." and then, there was Blair's knight in shining armor, still handsome beyond compare... my heart just melted... but it's grieving for Vanessa ....

Condolence to a Good Friend

2009-03-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

Our condolences goes out to my friend Magic, who lost his mother last Saturday.

The cause of death is still unknown, her mother's death came as a shock. She just vomited and pooped blood. It made me think that death can sweep us off our feet at an instant, and then we will be robbed off of goodbyes and this pretty life. It shudders me to think too of robbing my son with a mother most importantly ... But if God wills it, then who we are to question Him?

My friend is in deep sorrow right now, and we pray for him and his family.

I Hate and Love Cebupacific

2009-03-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

I love how they slash their prices so every Juan can fly ... however ....

Cebupacific website is killing me ....

If there would be a contest for the slowest website ever... they will win hands-down.

Btw, if you see a cebupacific promo and you have the spare cash for traveling, grab it right away,because they lie, sorry for being harsh, but they do, they said they have this "No fuel surcharge promo"., selling period is May 25-31, and Travel period is June 1 - December 31, 2009, well the June tickets are not in promo anymore ... but the July ones are ... but three days ago, the price is still in promo ... grrrr !!! Where's the justice in that???

i love you, you love me...

2009-03-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

Sorry for flooding your inbox with my posts, Yael is in deep so slumber, so that gives Mommy lots of time to make Yael a star in her cyber space.

Yael would usually take a nap from 7pm tp 8pm. Some days, this would give us ample time to have a decent dinner but of course, most of the time we wait for him. Yesterday, I couldn't find a pillow in sight to guard him from diving from the bed AGAIN so cookie monster came handy. I placed the stuffed toy beside him and when I checked up on him, he was already hugging his toy.

Isn't that a cute pic ??? Nyahahaha, vain Mommy!!! But I removed the toy from him after the stolen shot because he might inhale the fiber of cookie monster.

Yael's Novena to The Infant Jesus

2009-03-30T13:41:00.000-07:00

For Catholics, we would just like to share Yael's Novena...

Novena in Urgent Need to
The Infant Jesus of Prague

To be said for nine consecutive hours or for nine days

Jesus, You said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I knock, I seek. I ask that my prayer be granted. (Mention your request.)

Jesus, You said, “All that you ask of the Father in My name, He will grant you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Your Father in Your name that my prayer be granted. (Mention your request.)

Jesus, You said. “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Mention your request.)

Our Father..

Hail Mary

Glory Be...

Thank you Jesus

2009-03-30T13:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you for answering one of our prayers ...

Thank you for the blessing to my Tito Mike .... Mommy is so happy ...

My Bro has a job finally, and it's great news so it's worth sharing, this is even better than me having a job !!! :)

Happy Birthday Lola

2009-03-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

Grandmama,

It's your birthday today, let's conceal your age so you will be forever young. Happy birthday Lolang Bisaya / Grandmama / Lola Bait.

Mommy said you are a strong woman daw. Sometimes she can't imagine if she will handle all the hardships you went through raising my Mom and my Tito if she wes in you shoe. Mommy said she is sorry if she was not that obedient to you while she was growing up. She said she is sorry if she would rather stay at her Aunt's house and play with her cousins than help you with household chores.Now, that she is a mother herself, she understood you better and felt sorry for how she behaved before and she has been crossing her fingers that I won't do the same to her hehehe. But Mommy said she made you proud naman daw in some ways. You are the star at this moment so let us not put Mommy into the spotlight. But, in her own little ways, she already did her part to show you how much you mean to her.

Mommy told me that she was reluctant before to ask you to come over and take care of me because it would mean, you will miss your siblings, and your family back home. Also, you will probably get back aches too because I weigh 10kilos already. But yesterday, Mommy talked to you and asked you if you want to come over, you said, "Alangan pabayaan ko na si Yael, mawork ka man ayhan." Mommy was relieved after hearing that.

i can't wait for you to come over. Finally, we can make pasyal during weekdays kasi Mommy and I went to a mall only once without my Dad. mommy can also have her quiet tea time while reading the news and you can take care of me. Lola, walang Jimm's coffee dito ha, Belo Essentials and gugo shampoo kaya be contented na lang of Nescafe, Johnson's baby bath soap and Mommy's shampoo. Mommy said please don't love me too much she might get jealous and deport you back to Pinas daw, hehehe.

I feel sad too because with you coming over, my Mom will have the time to hunt jobs and haunt employers. That would mean, Mommy will seldom feed me, give me a bath and wash my soiled butt. Mommy cannot sleep without me by her side so that could probably mean we won't sleep together during night time. mom is adamant that you shouldn't spoil me. But, I look forward for us to be together again and for my Mom to have a helping hand. Who knows maybe my Mommy won't last a day at work because she will miss me so much, then everybody will be happy.

As for your wages, lots of kisses, smiles, funny moments and happiness or maybe a pair of shoes and money in between.

I pray for your health and happiness Lola dearest.

Sorry this took a day to compose because I kept on interrupting my Mommy, she is also cooking and she is applying for a job while I am sleeping.

Loving you so dearly,
Yael

It pays to ask

2009-03-28T20:27:00.000-07:00

Being a parent, one needs to learn the value of money. So there we were, strolling along with Yael, and haunting for the cheapest Playskool walker.

We are not the type of people who buy something on the dot, so we canvass first, we see to it that we have spare money for the wants or we wait for payday. Aka... Kuripot. hehehe.

On a different note, Yael already has this walker, it's a hand-me-down which we bought from the previous tenant here who migrated to Australia. However, Yael's been having scratches on his legs whenever he uses that because his lower leg, just above his ankles, were touching the hard base of the walker everytime he walks. Also I was told that walker such as below is not that good as aid for babies who are learning to walk because they don't know see the way and they rely on it too much for support.

Anyway, back to the topic, so there we were in Isetan which I thought carries the best price. We went to one of their branches a week ago and I am sure the price is $39. But the branch we went to yesterday, have a price of $49.90. I feel a a bit sad because even Toys 'R Us and Takashimaya share the same price, I was thinking that all stores in the Orchard area carry the same price because it's a posh aree in Singapore, wherein all foreigners are staying in hotels. There I was, in my kuripot instinct, I approach the saleslady and I asked her for the real price, explaining that in other branch, it's only $39. She took the walker and approach the cashier for the price, then she came back and lo and behold, it's really 20%, so it' only $39!!!, We saved $10, that's P310!!!

It's the second toy we ever bought Yael, besides his books anyway. He has lots of gifts kasi from friends and we are lucky to be blessed with secondhand toys. hehehe

Leech

2009-03-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

Yael's milestones:

*be a parasite to Mum and Dad*
*Crawl here and there*
*Took anything Mommy is reading*
*Cling to something for support, stand for a few seconds then enjoys falling*
*Close, open while making dede*
*says Ma-ma-ma, da-da-da*
*unstoppable talking*
*being an agony to change his nappy*
*likes to see his reflection in the mirror, and smile*
*likes to make pasyal*
*Be a bug every now and then*

Yael is 10th months Old

2009-03-25T19:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you ...

Happy Birthday to you ...

Happy birthday , happy birthday...

Happy Birthday Yael ...

You know you love GG

2009-03-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

Just finished Gossip Girl S2 E18.

I still love Blair,
I hate Ms. Carr,
I hate Dan,
Jenny look ghastly, she's so thin,
I love Nate and Vanessa..

Looking forward to Chuck and Blair's Love story...

How about Dan and Serena? I'm so fed up with their on-off relationship ....

H for HAPPINESS

2009-03-16T18:22:00.000-07:00

I had a nice conversation with a close friend and he asked me if I am happy. I answered automatically, "Very much." That struck me. It was just a week ago when I was feeling depress.

Depression come and go I guess.

I am pretty much contented with my life right now. Happiness is a choice. I am happy that we are healthy, we are together, and I have this suckling baby in my arms, hehehe.

Yael is a good baby most of the time. Though my patience has come it's boiling point plenty of times but that's nothing compared to my joy when he flashed me that sweet smile of his. He truly is my leech, he couldn't watch his videos on his own, he wants Mum to be beside him most of the time. He could not be trusted on his own too because he crawls so fast, and been exploring stuffs. He doesn't spare anything, not even the trash can. He grips unto something for support and he stands on his own, then he seem to enjoy falling on his back. I have this intuition that he is a strong willed kid, of course, he doesn't get that from me. I am chicken, I don't enjoy crazy amusement park rides. He is lazy too, a month ago, he knows how to close-open, but now, he would just smile at me when I am teaching him to do that. But he is a sweet kid, he likes to cuddle with Mom and Dad. He also have a new upper tooth coming out, that would give him 4 teeth by the end of this month.

My hubby is giving me unlimited supply of support. He finishes his work early inorder not to render OT. He helps with the household chores too when he is around. He also gives in to my health buff diet of oatmeal, brown rice, milk tea, milk for my coffee, wheat bread, veggies and fruits. Yael gives him this exciting smile when we would fetch him from the MRT station or whenever he comes home. He is good provider of love and all other things that comes along with being a family.

Being a breastfeeding Mom for almost 10 months already made me more health conscious, I need to watch my diet because Yael also eats what I am having. It's a great savings too because we are not prompted to buy formula milk. And plus, it's more healthy for Yael, thank God, he doesn't have a serious illness, only a diarrhea which lasted for a week. I am giving him more veggies too, broccoli, squash and sweet potato, I am a bit scared to give him some of what we're having because we don't have a pedia here it and I would not want his stomach to go into a frenzy again.

Those were parts of my family life and I feel so blessed that the most important part of my life is going so well. These few days I have been contemplating on what I would want. I love taking care of my family, I can almost master this housewife thingy from preparing my hubby's food to giving Yael a shower. I am also imagining having a decent job and would come home tired and would spend a little time with my family. That would truly make a big difference. And so, I came to realize that I am happy indeed and that maybe I am asking God for so much more. Maybe, God also gets confuse with what I want and with what Yael want.

I still have the itch to be a careerwoman of course, I long for the comfort of being with my immediate family too and I miss having chit-chats with my good friends but this is my life now and yes, I am still happy despite the missing pieces.

One Step at a Time

2009-03-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

So often we hope our lives will change through a giant leap of faith, a profound decision, or a significant act of service. In reality, the only way we change is one step at a time, and every step counts.

From Our Daily Bread.

Papa's Girl

2009-03-09T20:41:00.000-07:00

Most of my entries are for everyone, the reason behind is for my father to be able  to view my posts and his grandson's pics without going through the hassle of logging in to multiply.

His email today only made me miss him more.

bored ka lang kay anad ka nga ga work, hambalac mama mo dalion nga makadto da. ka gahod na kay yael, if i miss you kadto internet mag lunchbreak ko, pamati tinog ya. take of yourself kamo lng da basi magmasakit ka..how is ricky k lang work ya? miss you yael, love you.mwah.hug N kisses.

Translation: bored lang daw ako kasi nasanay ako my work, sabihan ko daw mama ko bilisan na punta dito... maingay na daw si yael, if miss nya daw ako punta lang sya internet during lunchbreak, tapos  nakikinig boses ni yael, ingat daw kami kasi kami lang dito baka magkasakit, musta ka daw...

Yes, I am a Papa's girl by heart, mind and soul. I miss you too Papa, I know I owe you so much, but in time, I will be able to repay all your unconditional love, for now please bear with my partial payment, Yael as your second grandson.

Adik na Mommy

2009-03-05T17:53:00.000-08:00

My body's been telling me to get some sleep, but my mind refuses to.

My brain's telling me to: apply for a job, cook, clean the house, eat, watch a movie, read a book ... grrr!!! What's wrong with me?

It is True

2009-03-05T17:43:00.001-08:00

Francis M. died...

May God bless his family with a strong heart to ease the grief.

It is True

2009-03-05T17:43:00.000-08:00

Francis M. died...

May God bless his family with a strong heart to ease the grief.

Slumkids Not so Millionaire

2009-03-04T17:48:00.000-08:00

I have read from here that the kids who starred in Slumdog Millionaire still lived in poverty though the film itself has made US$85 million.

Crush ni Mommy

2009-03-04T17:34:00.000-08:00

My newest crush, Asa Butterfield from The Boy in striped Pyjamas... He is just so cute.

quote of the day

2009-03-03T14:09:00.000-08:00

Pangamuyo ka da bala kag magsimba kay daw erehe ka.

love,
Manang

Congrats Mr. Mrs. Oghayon

2009-03-02T16:40:00.000-08:00

Sipag ni Mommy

2009-03-01T13:46:00.000-08:00

I cleaned the bathroom kasi ...gusto ko malinis ung bathroom namin ....
Kaya I got this email ....

sipag mo naman mommy. tignan mo, madami magandang nangyari kahit wala ka work. marunong ka na maglinis ng bahay, magaling ka pa magluto ngayon. hehehe

---daddy ni yael---

Wesren Union Ad - Yael's Fave

2009-02-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

Yael stopped whatever he is doing when this comes out in TV ....

Happy 9th Month Little Leech

2009-02-25T12:34:00.000-08:00

Yael, Baby ni Mommy,

Seems like yesterday when Mommy had a hard time to bring you into this world. Time flies my baby, it was just 9 months ago when Mommy first heard your little cry, and it brought Mommy into a great joy. Now, your little screams and cries put Mommy into a warzone. It seems like yesterday when you were such a little angel who has no complains. You just cry a bit, eat, sleep and was truly satisfied of your little life. Now, your day isn't complete if you haven't given Mommy your soiled butt to wash. You cannot even live a single day without watching your video of animals. It was just yesterday when Mommy was complaining deep inside why you always look like your Dad, but now Mommy is a bit proud because you look more like her.

Not so long ago, Mommy and Daddy had good time travelling without someone to watch over or to feed, but now we had the greatest time travelling as a family because you look good in pictures. Before, Mommy is the cutest in the family, now you dethroned her. Mommy used to afford to buy clothes from Kamiseta, now Mommy has learned how to be a cheapskate. Mom and Dad used to watch our TV shows together but now we are lucky to even finish a single episode in a day because we have this little parasite to share the laptop with. You are Mommy's parasite who cannot have a single moment without Mommy beside you. Mommy even have a good night sleep before, These days, Mommy's day begins with a couple of body aches but those pain melt away when you started flashing her your smile.

Your Papa Bing(aka Lolo Bisaya) said Mommy should not spoil you and should spank you if you are naughty but Mommy cannot ignore your little screams or that sweet smile of yours.

Mommy just love you so much from the tip of your messy hair to your smooth toes. Pardon Mommy if mommy is always kissing you, she said your her little doll.

Oh, your Daddy loves you too but he doesn't like being corny to write you silly letters.

X0X0,
Your Jealous Mom(aka Rekalamador Nanay)

Don Raphael Caleb

2009-02-23T13:36:00.000-08:00

Parang tambay daw ako sa kanto sabi ni Daddy hehehe...

Nagsimba ka pa!!!

2009-02-22T12:55:00.000-08:00

We went to church yesterday and to think the gospel is about forgiving sins. Ok, I forgave her but that doesn't stop me from voicing out my own opinion.

After the mass, I overheard this wretched Mom who commented, "Dapat kasi yung mga batang hindi pa nakaka-intindi, hindi na dinadala sa simbahan." Pinoy ka pa man din!!! I know it's your own opinion, but hey, I strongly disagree with you. I love bringing my son to church kahit hindi pa siya nakaka-intindi because i would like to instill in him the importance of going to church every Sunday, and of course to have him blessed.

Kainis siya!!! Palabas kami nun sa church and medyo madami tao kaya hindi ako nakapagkiller look nyahaha, the nerve of her. To think she's carrying her parang 2-year-old son. Sige nga you ask your son what the gospel is about if he indeed understood what the priest preached... Poor little baby to have such a hypocrite Mom!!!

Mom, penge po pera ...

2009-02-18T17:32:00.000-08:00

I'll buy you a laptop so you won't be makulit while I'm watching Baby Einstein...

When Mummy Cat took a Pee

2009-02-18T16:57:00.000-08:00

the mouse is playing

Dear Dada

2009-02-18T16:49:00.000-08:00

Please buy me my very own TV so Mommy can watch Betty La Fea, este can search for a job po pala hehehehe

P.S. An angel said mommy would prefer a pink laptop na lang daw po..

Love much,
Yael ...

Baby Anecdote

2009-02-17T10:58:00.000-08:00

I left Yael in his walker inside our room. Then, I went to pee, maybe I was gone at least two minutes. And as I opened the bathroom door, I was surprised to see him just outside the bathroom waiting for Mommy with his round eyes, as if saying, "Kala ko iniwan mo na na naman ako."

I just find it funny how he knew where I went.

Time flies fast, he has another tooth coming out, he reasons with me with his baby talk, he knows what he want, and before I know it, he will talk back at us or even have a crush already, I feel older everyday ....

Yael: Ang drama ni Mother ... hehe

V-date

2009-02-13T19:10:00.000-08:00

Date daw kami ni Daddy and Mummy ...

Yahoo!!!! Makakalakwatsa na naman kami ni Mummy ... Pero recession kasi sabi ni Dad ...kahit Mcdo lang pwede na yun Dad ...

Happy Hearts Day

2009-02-13T13:17:00.000-08:00

For Daddy, From Yael & Mommy

For Yael, From Dad & Mum

For Everyone, From Ricky, Rose & Yael

Yael's Milestone at 8 Months

2009-02-12T15:28:00.000-08:00

Yael can sit on his own, nakaka-balance na si Anak-anak, he also has a new tooth coming out sa upper gums, and he grinds it with his lower tooth, don't know where he learns this.

While watching Baby Einstein, he loves animals ...

Yoga Momma

2009-02-12T14:44:00.000-08:00

When the mouse is sleeping, Mommy Cat is exercising ...

I have come across this great website about yoga while I was searching for the recommended vitamins for breastfeeding mothers, kasi naman I have these lots of supplements from the Pinas, back maoverdose ako hehehe ....

Also, I have been keen to get rid of my back pains, so I am keeping myself busy by doing yoga .... plus points na din para na din lumiit ang tyan ... desperate Mummy ...

YAH, YAH, Watever ...

2009-02-11T12:17:00.000-08:00

Thank you for sending your online application to XXXXXXX!

Your application has been sent on 11.02.2009, 14:28. Usually, it takes about two or three weeks to handle your application.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

... been receiving this kind of notices lately...

patience is a virtue, Mommy...

Sweetness

2009-02-11T12:08:00.000-08:00

My Daddy surprised Mommy with this little cake during the eve of her birthday ...

Isn't my Daddy sweet?

Of course they shared it with me on the next day ... beauty sleep ko na po kasi nun e ....

Begging for The Secret Ebook

2009-02-10T14:48:00.000-08:00

Anyone? Please pm me if you have an ebook copy ... Tenchu much ...

To Mommy, From Yael and Daddy

2009-02-09T17:47:00.000-08:00

Mommy,

hapi bertday mommy. tenk you sa pag-labas mo sa akin dito sa mundo, nakita ko tuloy ang dady kong pogi. tenk you everytime pina dede mo ako, tenk you palagi sa pag hele mo sa akin kahit sintunado boses mo. tenk you ulit sa pag wash mo pwet ko kahit lagi ka reklamo... eh di ko pa naman talaga kaya wash pwet ko eh. tenk you sa pagpapaligo sa akin everyday kaya lagi ako mabango. tenk you pagpasyal mo sa akin sa palengke everytime nasa ofc si daddy. tenk you sa vegies at fruits na pinapakain mo sa akin kasi busog ka na at ayaw mo na kainin. at higit sa lahat, tenk you sa pag-love mo sa akin. mahal na mahal ka po namin ni daddy.

tumanda ka na naman mommy, sana di mo na ako aawayin kung may topak ako kasi ako naman ang baby, di ka pwde maging isip baby. ikaw nanay ko eh. :) alagaan mo po self mo kasi if may sakit ka, pano na ako? gusto ko ikaw lang mag alaga sa akin. maging sad me kapag wala ka everyday sa tabi ko. gusto ko ikaw una kong nakikita tuwing nagigising ako. ikaw nagpapa-kain sa akin if nagugutom ako. ikaw nagpapatulog sa akin if inaantok na ako. kaya lang mahirap yata yun mangyari, kasi sabi mo napapagod ka sa akin. :( di bale mommy, if nakakalakad na ako, mag aaral na ako magluto para di ka na gawa food natin. mag aral na din ako punta palengke at maglaba para di ka na mapagod. kaya lang, wash mo pa rin pwet ko kasi di ko pa rin abot pwet ko if nag poo-poo me eh. ok?

love you po ulit mommy. love na love ka din ni daddy. lagi nya sabi sa akin yun eh. hapi bertday po. mwah!

love,
Yael

Cravings

2009-02-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

I ate langka today... Yehey ... guess the price ... P60 for 6 pieces ... hehehe ... but it's worth it... I miss eating the fruit ...

And Yael had his Cerelac wheat banana... heaven's sent ..thanks to Tito Angel Denok ...

KEYtangahan, Shoe and Oranges

2009-02-02T20:14:00.000-08:00

Today marks the scariest day of my life.

Yael pooped so I left him in his walker and I hurried to throw his nappy outside our house and hurried to pick our laundry however to my dismay I accidentally locked our kitchen door. I panicked and went to see if the front door is unlock, which I know so well that I always lock it. Of course, it's locked.

I hurried downstairs to see if the management office of the place we stay in is open and if they have a key to our apartment. As I turned around the corner, I saw this lady who seem to came from the office, she was fetching a car seat from her car. The office door is locked. I asked the lady if she's with the management and she said no. I told her my story in a trembling voice that I accidentally locked my 8-month old son in our house and she told me to come with her. I was already crying and have been mumbling, "I'm so sorry." she told me not to cry and as we entered her home I asked if I can use her phone.

I called Ricky and was crying when I told him the story how stupid I am to have locked Yael inside, I kept on saying, "Si Yael, si Yael.". Then I told him that I overheard one of our housemate telling her cousin that another housemate Pat have a hidden key in one of his shoe in our front door so Ricky told me to check. I asked the nice lady if I can come back and use her phone again, she said yes.

I went up again and checked every shoes in the shoe case for keys, no such luck. then, one pair of shoe was left unchecked it was this old pair of rubber shoes. Yael's angel must have foreseen this event and left this key in that old shoe, I was trembling and crying at the same time as I entered our room where I left Yael. He was crying too and he screamed so hard when he saw me. I carried him and he just rest his head in my shouldered and changed his cries into tiny sobs. I called Ricky and told him that there's a key indeed, I was still crying. He told me to calm down and not to go out again if it's not that important.

I was crying so hard and just hold Yael for more than 10 minutes. Then, I went downstairs, with a key and with Yael of course to thank the nice lady. I told them I found a key in one of the shoe and thanked her. She said I have a cute baby and as I turned to leave she gave me two oranges.

And that... is the story of the scariest day of my life.

God... give me patience

2009-01-29T13:35:00.000-08:00

not to let my temper on the loose ...

not to deport Yael back to Pinas ...

Help save a life

2009-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:00

Guys, I don't personally know this family but they are in need and for those who are willing and have extra to spare please help this family...

OUR DEAREST FRIENDS…

I am so embarrassed to do this yet, I am humbling myself to ask…please read on…

January 6, 2009 was the worst day of my family’s life…our eldest son, IAN GABRIEL PICART VILLANUEVA, was initially diagnosed to have ACUTE MYELOGENEOUS LEUKEMIA. It is already the 20th of January, and after a 2nd and even a 3rd opinion from different doctors, the diagnosis, sadly is still the same: ACUTE MYELOGENEOUS LEUKEMIA. To aggravate things even, he even has pneumonia. Thus, chemotherapy cannot start just yet. Untreated, he just has 4 months to live…

Treatment plan for Iggy includes at least 3 rounds of chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant! To date, we have already moved from 3 hospitals. Currently we are at National Kidney & Transplant Institute to save on cost.

Though we may belong to a middle income family, the medical expenses that have and are to be incurred is so staggering! The amount needed is about 5 Million …thinking of how many zeroes the figure has makes me want to give up...But I know I wont and I cant! I will do anything or everything to save my son to the best that I could. Sad but true, I have nothing…Whatever is left of our meager savings has all been used up. Time is essential. The bone marrow transplant will be performed 2-3 weeks from now, and I need funds to deposit before any treatment can be done.

I am literally alone…It’s just Iggy & myself in the hospital. Friends & relatives come to visit but I cannot compel them to do more. I am a one woman army. Thank God that I have the laptop and my mind as a weapon…

Iggy, is a well rounded individual who I can say is an achiever. From grade school to college he is very athletic: red belter in taekwondo, track & field and basketball. An honor student from pre-school to college, a leader in his own ways.

As a mother, it breaks my heart that such potential should go into waste…He is so young…IT IS MY MOST FERVENT PRAYER THAT YOU BECOME PART OF THE CYCLE OF HEALING…IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. I HOPE I AM NOT ASKING TOO MUCH. HUMBLY I AM ASKING ANY HELP THAT YOU CAN EXTEND MY FAMILY. WHATEVER MEANS WOULD BE MOST WELCOME. I may not be able to repay your kindness and generosity in this lifetime…but I am confident that God knows…

I am realistic enough to understand how difficult life is today. I am not asking for total dole-out. If at all, any of you are willing to loan me…I would forever be grateful. I promise to pay, although little by little, with interest even. Please…This is already a desperate cry for help… I just cant imagine what is to be…

May I also request continued PRAYERS THAT IGGY NOT GIVE UP, HOLD ON AND BE STEADFAST IN HIS WILL TO LIVE. Likewise, prayers THANKING FATHER GOD FOR THE HEALING.

Thank you very much for taking time out to read this letter. I know in my heart that you will be able to help me and my family one way or the other. May the Good Lord always bless you and your loved ones.

Respectfully,

VIVIEN ‘BENG’VILLANUEVA

Mother
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From here.

What Friday Means

2009-01-29T11:59:00.000-08:00

Weekend na ...

We will be with hubby for 2 whole days ...

Grocery time ...

May katulong me mag alaga kay Yael ...

Church time ...

After church... gala day...

Rest Day ...

a quiet moment

2009-01-28T20:58:00.000-08:00

at this very moment ...

i can attest that everything comes with a price ...

Are you ready to be a Mom?

2009-01-28T15:57:00.000-08:00

If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep even as Michaelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the host of heaven and earth will pause to say, "Here lived a streetsweeper who did his job well."

-Martin Luther King

The thoughts above get me through the day.

WHY? because of my experiences being a full-time Mom:

- there are times when you would want to cover your ears to avoid hearing the irritating cries
- you can't seem to comb your hair
- you can't clean the room
- you forget to take your vitamins
- you eat in a hurry to attend to the baby's needs
- you can't seem to understand what he wants
- you often gets near the boiling point
- you're arms get too tired by carrying him
- washing the dishes by just one hand, because you carry the baby in the other arm
- it'll take you more than a week to finish a 100-pages book
- can't seem to start on your fave novel
- no time to watch a movie
- no time for girl friends
- you forgot the birthday of your best friend
- no spare money to shop
- you prioritize your baby instead of your mother's needs
- getting a shower in less than 5 minutes
- you let go of your personal wants
- you can't finish a downloaded movie
- you still have bodyaches after a good night sleep
- no time to have a whole body massage

However, all the tiredness and iritasyon would just flew away when Yael would flash me that cute smile of his.

I guess no one is really ready to be a Mom, there is no perfect description of a full-time Mommy, you just learn to deal with the situation when it comes your way. There is no book that tells you steps no how to be a perfect mother, you just do the best you can offer.

Now I know how mother-in-laws feel when a complete stranger would take her son to be a husband ... and when that moment comes to me, I am pretty sure I would have a hard time not raising my eyebrows?

Recession

2009-01-23T20:14:00.000-08:00

I have been keeping myself to blog about the economic turmoil but then again to face one's fear is the most courageous act of all.

Recession as per wordweb is the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year. It started last September and until now it has become widespread. It has affected our dear homeland and all the other parts of the globe, it didn't spare me of course.

It has been more than a month since I started job hunting, until now I am in tha same scenario. Frustrations come and go, and I could not give up nor could I let myself be affected, Yael would be the most likely to suffer. I was thinking if I am not good enough for the applications I made or my resume's not that presentable or I look bad in my photo. These are the thoughts that crept in my mind everytime I can see unsuccessful applications. I realized that it wasn't that easy looking for a decent job in this recession. My previous boss would have told me, "I told you so."

But family comes first, I wouldn't trade being with my family than the best job in the world. I enjoy taking care of Yael but deep inside I still long for that technical field or my messy cube, my officemates, dressing up to work, having yield meetings, working my braincells to finish a project. I was a careerwoman, but now I must face the fact that I am a careermother ... harhar

As a mother, my top priority is Yael. He depends on us, and I couldn't imagine myself in the state of dilemma wherein I am counting coins if we still have enough for Yael's milk, or will we have food for dinner. I couldn't imagine being defeated by this recession.

My heart grieves for those who lose their jobs, I know how you feel especially those with children. I admire companies as well for giving good compensation to those who have been retrenched. I wish this is just a nightmare, that I would snap out of this dream then my fears would vanish, but that is not the case, this is the real world, this is the step we made, so we must adhere to it.

Come what may, I need to be strong, I need to support my husband, I need to pray more.

So help us God...

All about Yael

2009-01-21T20:10:00.000-08:00

Full Name: Raphael Caleb Galeno Lindain
Nickname: Yael, Taba, Tabachoy, Anak
Age: 7 months 24 days
Birthday: May 26, 2008
Fave color: Blue
Fave Cartoon Character: Cookie Monster, Spiderman, Batman
Fave Person: My Lola Bait and my Daddy
Fave Hour of the Day: When Daddy comes home from office
Fave Food: Rice, Cerelac Wheat Banana, Magic Flakes Caramel Grahams
Fave Dessert: Marshmallows, Ice Cream, Leche Flan
Fave Fruit: Banana
Fave Toy: Anything my hand can grasp
Fave Place: My Mommy's lap
Fave TV Show: Gossip Girl, Betty La Fea
Hobbies: Eating, Strolling, Making Popo, Babytalking
Who's your crush? My Mommy
Who's your Girlfriend? My Mommy again
Most important Person in your life? My Parents
Ambition: To be a good boy and make my parents proud

thoughts to ponder

2009-01-21T18:41:00.000-08:00

There'll be times when God won't grant you the blessing you're praying for if He knows it'll destroy the more important areas in your life.

Trust when God says, "No."

Online Shopping Girlash ???

2009-01-17T02:48:00.000-08:00

Hello ladies... been wondering what to wear this summer ... and been dreading pricey bikinis and dresses in the mall ...

Well worry no more ....

My good friend Ayah has a lot to offer, in very reasonable price of course ...

Go here.

Married Preps: To My Betrothed Friends

2009-01-15T17:02:00.000-08:00

It seems that everybody I know is getting married. Preparing a wedding is very exciting, especially for the bride part, of course, it's one of the most important day for us girls. I truly believe that the bride is the star of the wedding so we need to be pretty, to be dressed fashionably and to outshine all the girls in the church, harhar. Lucky me, I have a very talented Tita who made my dress which I ended up not paying much. But mind you it was not that glamorous preparing a wedding.

We had our disagreements, because, the silly me wanted to please everybody. I don't want my wedding to be a burden to others.

Additional expenses:
So we shouldered my family's fare from Bacolod. We also had an entreat(so Poi says, pamamanhikan in Tagalog, hehe) and we also shouldered my in-laws' fare and hotel during that time. We also paid for the dresses of the ladies entourage as well.

Important Expenses:
During that time we made much emphasis on our reception, the food of course. I placed myself in my guest's shoe, I wanted to be served with good food from appetizer to dessert. It's a party, so everyone is expecting to eat, be full and be satisfied. Another thing is the photograph, it's a lifetime memory of that important day so it was worth it to invest on that one, not much sa video though. Then, the church, for me this also one of the most important things to be aware of. This needs early reservation so you can have you dream date and time. The wedding ring, it's a lifetime remembrance of your vow, this needs to be of good material to last a lifetime.

Unexpected Expenses:
These are expenses which most often have not been included sa checklist. What are these? Fares going to and fro attending to marriage seminars, finding the perfect church, looking for couturier, rings, acquiring marriage license, gas expenses for delivering invitations, etc. etc. and of course paying for lunch and dinner while making those trips.

Less Important Stuff:
In our humble opinion we didn't give much thought on investing on wedding favors, because guests will just tuck it away in their closet. Also, we couldn't afford a wedding planner and wedding coordinator so we ended up being hands-on sa preparations and we just asked our friends be coordinators during the event. Wedding Cake, doves, usually this is included in the reception package so I believe it is not wise to spend much on this. The cake will just end up as one of the menu for take out and not the food that guests will actually eat. hehehe. The bridal car, a white car will do, no one will notice what car did you arrive in unless you have plenty of cash to spare and indulge in a vintage one.

My Wedding checklist:
1. Church(check if choir included sa church)
2. Priest
3. Flowers(Bouquets, church decorations)
4. Reception(check if cake, doves and champagne are included)
5. Marriage License
6. Marriage Banns(For Catholics)
7. Rings
8. Bridal Gown & Barong, Shoes, Garter, Veil, etc
9. Arrhae, Bible, Offertory stuff, Candles, Veil
10. Invitations
11. Entourage (Pricipal Sponsors, Secondary, Flower girls, Bible Bearers... )
12. Bridal Car
13. Photos & Videos
14. Wedding Favors for the Guests and the Secondary Sponsors
15. Make-up Artist
16. Programme during Reception(Entertainment, wedding singer and Emcee)
17. Wedding Vows
18. Wedding Songs
19. Missalette
20. Lector during the church ceremony
21. Motiff
22. Wedding gift registry(or you could opt for cash)

Optional:
1. Hotel to stay in after the wedding for the Bride and Groom
2. Hotel to prepare for the main event
3. Honeymoon Trip
4. Entreat(Pamamanhikan)
5. Personal Delivery of Invitations
6. Wedding Coordinator
7. Wedding Planner
8. Design of Entourage Dresses
9. Gifts to Secondary Sponsors
10. Save the date thingy

The most important: The GROOM of course hehehe

If there is one thing I would like to change during my wedding, that would be my veil, I'd like to have Cheska's Veil ...

But, behind the glitz and glamour, the main characters are the bride and groom. It's your choice, your wedding, your money, your life afterwards.

Then, a new adventure begins ... married life.

To my dear friends, good luck and God bless...

Golden Globe Winner: Slumdog Millionaire

2009-01-13T02:36:00.000-08:00

Best Director - Motion Picture

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Grabe, ang daming nyang award... gusto ko na sya panoorin .... :)

Grandmama's Boy

2009-01-12T23:12:00.000-08:00

I just got off the phone talking to my mother. She told me that while she was attending the Sunday mass in Cathedral, she saw this little baby boy, kamukha daw ni Taba(aka Yael). She couldn't stop herself from coming over and had a chit-chat with the Nanay. Kamukha daw kasi talaga ng apo nya, 6 months na rin daw yung baby, namiss nya daw kasi si Yael(hehehe). So, I asked her, " So pa iyak-iyak ka pa siguro ano?" Oo daw may pa crying-crying effect pa si Lola Bisaya .... hehehe

Things I miss....

2009-01-12T14:40:00.000-08:00

1. First peanut butter, yung local lang na peanut butter na sweet, I have a sweet tooth kaya ung Skippy o Smuckers, yuck ... hindi ko magets ung lasa, sabi ni Ricky pang lokal lang kasi panlasa ko hindi daw pang imported ...

2. Cerelac wheat banana para kay Taba ... iba kasi cerelac dito, nd ko magets ung lasa parang torture kay Yael ung lasa hehehe, kasi kung gusto nya ung food nag iingay sya kung hindi walang paki, kumain pa rin sya, no reaction, hindi eager subuan

3. Magic Flakes, Creamy Cheez Roundwich thanks to Meyms for patronizing Magic Flakes, back in the ofis, I couldn't go to work without this kasi naman came 10am gutom na ako ... addiction ko na din sya ....

4. Lastly, my very own paycheck .... grrr... I fell in love with this shoes sa Charles and Keith and everytime na lang na may makita akong branch, binibisita ko gusto kung shoes .... grr, kakabili lang kasi sakin ni Ricky ng shoes kaya nakakahiya pabili ng bago ....hay iba pa din may sariling income ....

Crying Spells ni Maoy Yael

2009-01-11T19:42:00.000-08:00

The Year That Was

2009-01-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

I started off 2008 with having a bulging belly and Yael inside me, squirming, kicking me but sending me hopes and dreams my as well. Giving stretch marks, having a 120lbs body, that was the downside of my pregnancy. Preparing for his birth was fun too, especially the shopping part, hehehe. When I was pregnant, I was turned from a pink-lover into a hello green motiff, I was thinking that green would be my new motto, I wanted everything in green from Yael's crib mattresses to his stroller. I was thinking that green thing can be used by his future little sis. Also, I was busy planning and shopping for furnitures, made of dark wood. I would like to have a home with a dark brown and green interiors. That was before when we were still planning to settle down in Pinas.

I was happy in my little corporate world too, I have a nice boss, colleagues, great friends and of course a promising career. I love doing my job, I love being an engineer, it made me think out of the box, but I also miss my studies, the thing that I need to let go during pregnancy was my MBA. Only a few terms left, and I will have a masters degree already, But motherhood got the best of me, so I decided to let go of my personal wants and give my baby and my family the best that I can give.

Yael's Christmas Gift

2008-12-29T12:37:00.000-08:00

Daddy bought Yael his first Christmas gift, Cookie Monster, kasi pareho daw silang masiba... HEHEHE

Yael is alreaDy 7 months old last 26th of December, he has 2 front teeth sa lower gums, tumutubo pa lang. He likeS Mommy better and he wants Mommy to carry him or lull him to sleep most of the time. When he is not satisfi

ed with his baby food, he clamors with a cry.

He doesn't crawl yet. He likes to be outdoors, lakwatsero ang anak ko. From his last check-up he weighs 8.6kilos. He has rounder cheeks nowadays and his curls keep on growing.

And as for me, I am having bigger arms. But, I am happy, I love taking care of Yael, even if he is suplado sometimes or he has tantrums or eventhough he will pooped at me everyday nyahaha. I will always be his mother.

And I will love you anak with all the love there is, yikes corny na naman Mummy. hehehe.

Our pride and joy, Yael Taba. Merry Christmas Anak.

-Mum n Dad

Full-Time Mommy

2008-12-23T19:25:00.000-08:00

After a series of unfortunate events, hahaha ...finally we're here in Singapore. We arrrived last Friday, December 19.

And, I am proud to say I have bee a full time Mommy for the past 3 days. I feel tired but it's worth it, anything for my wonderful family.

So what's my day like with Yael? My baby would usually wake up around 530am to 6am, then I'll feed him, we(Ricky & I)will have breakfast after wards, I usually eat wheat bread, and I'll gave some to Yael as well. Mommy will carry him most of the time, he doesn't like to be with daddy these few days, he likes Mommy better hehehe. We are so blessed to be with very nice housemates. I can't cook kasi if me and Yael will be left alone kasi naman I need to be with him always even if he sleeps, he's malikot na kasi, pa tumbling tumbling kung matulog, he likes to sleep on his tummy kasi.

Sleep sya ulit ng 8am, then wakie after 1 to 2 hours, then time for his bath. I can gave him a bath all by myself na, my mother should be very proud of me. Kala nya hindi ko kaya si Taba.. hehehe ... After bath time, I'll give him his vitamins, Vitamin C, iron and Cherifer, para tumangkad d tulad ni Mommy hehehe. I am glad na every other day lang siya ng popo kasi if he poops, I got wet, it's a war zone sa banyo, hehehe.

Sleeping time again mga 9 to 10 am, then after he wakes up, feed him some milk, after that, time for his solids, usually I gave him Cerelac Banana and Wheat kasi fave ko yun, nyahaha, pero I also give him Carrots or bananas. Then I'll eat my lunch and after that we will watch tv, if he gets bored, we'll play sa room then 11am sleep na naman siya, when he's sleeping, I'll hurry to mend the mess sa banyo and ung kinainan naming dalawa. He likes to sleep with me by his side, mas mahaba sleep nya, and gusto nya din nakadapa nakasleep sakin. So i'll have my rest na din, wake up time na naman nya is 2pm, we will watch tv or I'll surf the net if hindi sya malikot, if pagod na sya, I'll feed him and he'll fall off to sleep. He will wake up 430, feed ing time again, then palytime with Mommy and we will wait for his Dad after that.

Did I bore you ba with my day with my son? hehehe ... Well, ganun na kasi life ko ngayon with Yael, wala pa masyadong happening e... I enjoy taking care of Yael, i love seeing him smile and showing me his gummy smile,(may ipin na siya,sa lower gums, 2 teeth patubo pa lang, hehehe proud Mommy), but I also miss being a busy career woman. Hmmm... my time will come.... and I pray that everything will fall into the right place.

Happy

2008-12-23T18:29:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Daddy

2008-12-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

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Mommy, my mumo ...

2008-11-09T00:56:00.000-08:00

Last night, Yael's Yaya asked my mother if she was trying to open her room's door at 3am, my mother said no. Then began a series of encounters between my mother, my bro and Yael's Yaya.

During my mother's first few days with us, she stumbled, yung nakadapa talaga on knees, we thought she just lost her balance. Then, late one night when Yael was just two weeks or so, we heard this really loud roar, siguro mag 3 times ng ganun, all the while I thought it was just Ricky playing tricks on our previous Yaya, then, I was surprised we the Yaya came running upstairs kasi natatakot daw sya kala nya aso namin yun pero hindi naman kasi iba yung sa aso, tahol yun hind roar. My mother said, it could be the cat lang, sabi ko parang masyadong loud naman yun kung pusa yun. Hindi na namin pinansin yun.

Then, came my brother who often stayed with us, mostly during weekends. He asked me if I felt something sa house namin na kakaiba kasi daw ung door sa taas kusa na lang na bubukas. We were used to that door kasi, I said, ganun talga yun, nagbubukas if hindi mo tinulak ng husto.

Sa bagong Yaya naman ni Yael, two weeks ago ata yun, sabi nya binagsakan daw siya ng foam na naka-roll na andun sa room nya e sa paanan nya lang yun, kung babagsak man dapat sa feet nya lang, e parang sa katawan nya daw bumagsak talaga. Then, yung pinaka finale na may nagta-try daw na bubukas ng door nya nung Wednesday mag around 3AM, saka may nag open ng gas stove namin, nag ki-click kasi yun kaya maririnig nya talaga. Akala nya Mama ko, e hindi naman bumababa nanay ko by that time.

Sabi ng brother ko, di ko daw nararamdaman kasi wala daw akong 3rd eye, what duh !!! Nakakakita daw ang bro ko ng shadow ng Nanay at bata, baka kami yun ni Taba. Meron daw shadow minsan na pumapasok sa CR namin na hindi na lumalabas... Spoooookyyy!!!! Hehehe, I was thinking, baka meron din akong encounters kaya lang I never thought na "the others" yun. So, came last night na kami na una ni Yael umakyat, mga 8Pm kasi usually si Taba pawis na kaya ang clamor nya, "Upstairs, upstairs." I was very vigilant then, I can almost hear my heartbeat, tahimik kasi sa taas. Hindi ko na talaga iniwan si Yael, silly old me.

Pero syempre, we must be alert din about things we cannot see and we cannot control. But, my God is powerful than them so I don't need to be scared. I just pity those lost souls, kaya sinama na sila namin ni Taba sa prayers namin na sana God will guide them, give them eternal peace and receive them in heaven. So be it!

Great Friends come in Small Packages

2008-09-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

This family is Heaven's Sent to us. Thanks to them Ricky now has a cheaper place to stay in Singapore. Yehey!!!! We didn't really ask God for that because Ricky already has other plans, yun nga lang medyo mabigat sa bulsa, but now... medyo naging less ang burden...

Thank you talaga Kuya Meng, Raine and pretty Lana...

Guys, kung ok na kami sa Sing, we are also willing na magkupkop ng friends and family...

Thanks as well to Yael's little angels for the blessings ...

Truly, God created friends to share our life's eccentricities...

Birthday na naman ni Taba

2008-09-25T13:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Baby ... Mommy and Daddy loves you much much ...

Four months na si Yael, and 7kilos already, 62cm in lenght ... his cooing already and knows how to make pa-cute with pa labas2 pa ng dimples... when his Dady and his friends had a despidida aka inuman session, tawa2 sya ng tawa and ang ingay ... gusto nyo bisita na mga boys, machong-macho si anak2x, siguro dahil nung preggy ako madalas ako nakikisabay sa mga friends ni Ricky ...

Ilang years na lang Anak, tuturuan ka na ni Dady how to play the drums and guitar..hang in there baby ... don't hurry to grow up yet ... Mommy's still enjoying cuddling you ....

Frum Yael, Wid LAB

2008-09-25T03:25:00.000-07:00

Dearest papa Jesus,

Dadi is leaving in 3 days and I know how scared my Mum and Dad are to be away from each other. Pleeease, pretty please take care of our family, as you have done for me when I was diagnosed to be in need of surgery. You have answered our prayers because you most often answer little boys and girls prayers. I know my mum is scared to raise me alone and I know that dady is sad to leave us too, but they are doing this for our family, for our future, please remind Dady to take his vitamins always and remind Momy to eat well and not to worry too much.

We need you right now papa Jesus, only you could help us. Please take care of my mum and dad. Make my dad strong and stop mum’s tears from fallin. We need you.

Thank you papa jesus,

Love,

Yael

Charity for my Poor Hubby

2008-05-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

I searched the meaning of POOR and it is defined as people without possessions or wealth. Well, my hubby is considered poor nowadays, because he deprived himself of his DSLR camera(wealth for him). He already sold it, so he's literally POOR. Good bye Olympus E500.

Why he sold it: Ambition for a Nikon D80. There could be a million reason why men doesn't understand a female behavior, same goes with me, I couldn't seem to point my finger for the reason to upgrade to a new camera. But hey, I guess, my hubby can't understand as well why do I need new shoes .... again ....

So from this moment on, I'm starting this Charitable Institution for his P40k worth of new DSLR.... hahaha... Kindly PM me and I'll give you my savings account if you're interested, it's for capturing our baby's life as well so you're actually helping for a GOOD CAUSE ....

Farewell Syesha

2008-05-14T16:20:00.000-07:00

It's battle between two David's now ... tanggal na si Syesha ...

Bye Syesha ... Go David Cook ...

Swooning Over David Cook

2008-05-14T13:51:00.000-07:00

I am so in love with his voice, his smoldering looks and his singing style ... my vote goes for him .... Last night he won me over again during his rendition of I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing, eventhough he couldn't reach the high notes, but I love his song arrangement during his performance. He's really talented when it comes to song choices, arrangements and singing style, he's a Rock star!!! I am hoping he will be the next American idol, but David Archuleta I believe got gazillion of fans. I could just continue wishing that the deserving and telented Idol will win, but Simon's right, it's a popularity contest more than a talent contest.

Pregnancy Weight Tracker

2008-05-13T13:55:00.000-07:00

Everytime may nakakasalubong na lang ako, sinasabi nila ang laki na ng tyan mo. Grrrrr !!!! When in fact, mababa pa na gain ko na weight ... I should have gained 25lbs to 35lbs but I'm on my 35th week pero mga 22lbs pa lang na gain ko .... May weight as seen on the graph is still below the recommended weight gain ... But with a big tummy, hoping pa rin ako na maka normal ... My OB said I could give birth in my 37th week... that's 2 weeks from now, sana naman hindi ako gumawa ng eksena dito sa office hahaha ....

Yahooooo !!!!!

2008-05-13T13:22:00.000-07:00

May multiply na sa ofis .... YAHOOOOO !!!!! .... sana nga hindi lang to glitch sa system sana tuloy-tuloy na hahahaha.... May cyber life na ako ulit :)

It Happened to Us, It Could Happen to You

2008-05-11T16:04:00.000-07:00

Writing a letter of dispute to report a credit card scam, I thought napapanood ko lang to sa TV pero nangyayari pala talaga kahit kanino ....

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing with regard to my credit card complain as discussed during my phone conversation with your call center agent last Friday, March 9,2008.

I do not believe I owe what you say I owe. I always kept track of my credit items and I was surprised when my credit card got denied knowing I haven’t exceeded my credit limit.

During my phone conversation with your agent, she iterated that a supplementary card was issued in the name of my mother-in-law. We were informed before that there is a discrepancy with the age and the birthday of the supplementary card that we applied and we didn’t bother to follow-up on this since the supplementary card for my mother-in-law is not that important for us to acquire. We never received the extension card in my address. My mother-in-law is living in Bacolod City and there is no way that she could make those purchases in Manila. The agent stated that the following items are credited to my account:

Date Purchased Amount Details

5/2/2008 154 Sm Manila

5/2/2008 887.3 Sm Manila

5/2/2008 929.9 Sm Manila

5/4/2008 200 Sm Quiapo

5/4/2008 295.8 Sm Quiapo

5/4/2008 584.77 Sm Quiapo

5/6/2008 711.95 Sm Manila

5/6/2008 119.25 Sm Manila

Total 3882.97

I have disputed this debt; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. I have already asked your call center agent Sheryl to cancel my extension credit card in the name of my mother-in-law with phone transaction reference number 500994958.

I hope for your favorable response.

Roderick L. Lindain

How could other people sleep at night knowing they feed their family by stealing?

Never Been Better

2008-05-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Married life has finally taken it's toll on me. We're going to have little boy soon, we moved in to a new home, and we finally have a helper. I also changed from being a whiny little wretch girl to a patient, strong and understanding wife.

My hubby is acting like a King nowadays, no more dish washing for him, and he doesn't drag his butt anymore to help in washing the clothes hahaha. But, I still help in some household chores and I still cook, I don't want to be dependent and be comfy by having a helper around. I am not used to having a helper in our home, we never had one before and hubby said I'm too nice. I just want to treat our Katulong, (I guess Kasambahay is a much nicer word hahaha), like family as what I have noticed from my Titos and Titas before in their dealing with their "Timbang"(in Ilonggo). My friend May said that our Timbang might abuse me. But I also believe that if you treat others nicely, they'll give back that favor. Ricky said, hindi daw ako pwede magkaroon ng katulong kasi maawain ako, I'm just too emotionally attached with other people.

We also had our first anniversary, and looking back a year ago, we're still coping up with wedding stress and dealing with financial matters. Right now, we're more smarter and disciplined with regard to finances, family matters and arguments.

I've been browsing our wedding pics and I used to have a more whiter skin, but right now, I just feel so ugly, hahaha. Kasi boy daw ang baby ko, and bawal mag whitening hay. After giving birth, di pa rin pwede mag whitening and mag pa rebond ng hair, after three months pa, hay again. I'm thinking that our baby might get dismayed upon seeing his not-so-pretty Mom. Well, Yael, wala ka na magagawa, mabait naman si Mommy e, hehehehe. But despite the change in physical appearance, I feel happier, secure and determined.

We had plans that we've been praying for to push thru too. Being married I believe, made me see life in a different perspective, no more Kamisetas for now, no new shoes, no new bags, and no more Havaianas. But still, setting a goal made me value what is important and what I have, a family. We're more into saving money, looking for the best alternative and setting the right path for our married life. Faith is always there too, I thank God for giving me a God-fearing hubby, who made me feel guilty whenever I felt jaded to go to Church.

Thank you to my friends as well for keeping me sane and for putting back some sense into me whenever I felt lost. I just thank them for listening to my petty whimpers. Eventhough married life has reduced my time with them, their just there, within a fonecall, a text, an email and an IM away.

Sana ganito pa rin after the pain of labor hahaha ....

Waiting for the Baby

2008-05-05T02:16:00.000-07:00

EOQ(End-of-the-Quarter) jitter is finally over. I was so busy with work these few months, my goal is to finish as much tasks as I can before I can finally have the last stress-free preggy days.

A month from now, I'll be giving birth to a little boy and a bundle of joy will be added into this world. My due date will be on June 17.

I'm into green these few days, say bye bye to pink for now. Maybe because I'll have a boy(I find pink too corny nowadays, hahaha). I'm excited with all the baby stuffs we bought, the crib that will be filled with green mattresses and crib bumpers, cabinets will be filled with cloth diapers and layettes, and our home will be filled with tiny baby cries.

Too many plans also creep into my mind, what our baby will look like, we've been wondering what will he be when he grew up, what would his talent be, would he learn to play the drums like his Dad or be a bookworn like Mom(hahaha). Too many thoughts, too many dreams, only the best of course for our child.

Kudos to my hubby as well for being supportive and for bearing the summer heat while waiting for the doctor to see us. And after a few months of discussing what crib to buy, He finally gave in to my plea. I'd like a dark brown wodden crib, and he wanted to buy a Graco Crib. He argued that in a wooden crib, the tendency that our baby would bump his head and get hurt is greater compared to a playpen. He would wake up in the middle of the night when he hears my cry, a signal that I've been attached by leg cramps again. Then, he would give me a soothing leg massage. I love seeing him talking to my belly too, telling our baby that he will be a nice and smart kid.

I just pray that our baby will be healthy, that I'll give birth without complications and that we'll be able to give all the best for our child and be good parents.

See you soon Raphael Caleb.

A Wonderful Life

2008-02-10T19:17:00.000-08:00

Twenty-six years of my life, where do I start?

It's funny how I can still recall my childhood uncertainties, being unsure of what's waiting for me in the future, not knowing if the right choices will be laid out for me, and wondering if happiness will pay me a visit everyday.

With God's grace, I grew up with love, I couldn't ask for more than two loving parents who supported me in my ups and downs, who trusts me with my major decisions no matter how doubtful they may think. My brother who gave me a cute lil nephew, though we have differences, thru thick and thin we have survived and I'll be here for you. My family, especially my Titos and Titas were very supportive, and I can't seem to imagine how God can be so good to an oridinary little me. Giving me cousins who never failed to give me a good laugh and unforgettable moments. My in-laws have been so great to us, I couldn't repay them for their kindness, because even just their support is priceless, but nonetheless, they are a blessing to everyone, and I'm so thankful that God has made me a part of their family. Not all my dreams could come true, but God knows best, He gave me what is due and enough to keep me happy and satisfied. Though I'm such an ingrate sometimes for asking for more, He just never gave up on me. Maybe, just maybe, I have done something good too to deserve all this....

I was just an ordinary girl, with big dreams, ambition and hope. Behold 26 years later, I still am that girl who continues dreaming, who never gave up, didn't lose hope and striving to do everything in my control to make my world perfect.(Objection by my hubby: His famous quote for me, "You can't please everybody!".) Hahaha, I just have this feeing that I have a responsibility to those surrounding me, or doing my best to have a helping hand, even to the extent of leaving nothing for myself. But I often told him that I feel happy with just the thought of giving.

In contrary to that, I have my fits of frustrations too, and everytime that moment comes, I feel so blessed that my hubby has understood me so well. Without giving in or being alarmed by my tantrums, he's just so patient with me and keep his positive attitude towards my unexplained tremors of misfits.

Sometimes, I made wrong decisions and say unnecessary things but looking back at it, time can attest that I have stood up to my faulty choices. Sometimes, it would seem that life is so cruel or everything seem so wrong but God is so good that He extend his magical powers to shower me with gifts, not material but just gifts of love, hope and faith. He never failed to show me the other side of the coin. I believe life is not a happy ever after fairytale but it can be if we just focus on the positive things, on the rainbow after the rain, and the wonderful baby after the pain of labor... hahaha ...

Right now, I couldn't ask for more, just a simple thank you to everyone and to God, for the wonderful 26 years of life, love and everything nice....

My Fave Poem

2008-02-10T19:12:00.000-08:00

You Just Get on My Nerve

2008-02-06T21:16:00.000-08:00

Wala kang karapatan mag inarte, d ka naman maganda, d ka naman sosyal and wala kang poise!!!!! hahaha... just been practicing how to be a b!atc4 ... :) To sum it up, I just h4t3 this girl, hearing her maarte voice irritates me so, so feeling close, so feeling cute and charming, pero nakakairita, and hearing her comment kanina, I officially hate her .... hehehe

I have friends who are kikay and maarte pero I love them, nasa lugar yung attitude, pero this girl...Grrr.... hehehe... Hay, I hope I will get over this madness baka maging kamukha ng baby ko yung maat na yun ...

Hay, thanks to the power of blogging for being an instrument of stress-relief ...

20th week and counting

2008-01-23T18:14:00.000-08:00

See my bulging tummy in its 20th week, I'm already five months pregnant today. The pic was taken by my friend Cris yesterday to be sent to my dear friend Chai in Spore....

P.S. I'm cross-blogging via blogger.com, so I couldn't update or post a comment in my multiply account.

My Heart is Grieving for Heath

2008-01-22T23:20:00.000-08:00

Heath Ledger was found dead. We didn't get to meet personally, but thank you for a great performance in A Knight's Tale and Ten Things I Hate .....

NEW YORK (AFP) - Actor Heath Ledger, 28, who rocketed to fame in his role as a gay cowboy in the Oscar-winning movie "Brokeback Mountain," was found dead in his New York residence on Tuesday, police said.

Police sources told US media that prescription pills were found in the apartment and said signs pointed to either an accidental overdose or suicide. His family in his native Australia described the death as "accidental."

"We, Heath's family, can confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda," said the actor's father Kim Ledger, reading a statement outside the family home in Perth. "He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment."

"He was a down-to-earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish individual who was extremely inspirational to many."

Ledger was found dead at 3:26 pm (2036 GMT) Tuesday in an apartment in the posh district of SoHo, a New York police spokesman said. Neighbors said Ledger had been renting the SoHo loft apartment for the past several months.

Bday Wishlist

2008-01-21T17:16:00.000-08:00

As Maturity wraps us in it's fingers, we become less clingy to material things, but still there's no harm in wishing right. I didn't have a Christmas Wishlist but perhaps on my birthday, Santa or the Tooth Fairy will grace me with material gifts. My birthday wishlists : Nikon D80 for Ricky, Graco stroller for my baby, and a silver Crocs prima for me .... :)

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!!

2008-01-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

It's a boy, and it's confirmed yesterday. Gone is my dream of having a pink crib and having my baby dress in Barbie's or Tweety, hello to blue, Superman and Batman. Ricky is happy and so am I, just wishing for a healthy baby, and safe pregnancy. So, we will reserve Reese Gabrielle for a future baby girl(nicknamed as Gaby). We would like the first name of our baby to begin with an R, and the second name would come from the Bible. For now, I like the name Raphael, it begins with R, and came from the Bible as well, hitting two birds with one stone ...

Worst Party Food Ever

2007-12-15T15:38:00.000-08:00

We had our company christmas party last Friday. The party was hosted by Janelle of Wowowee. The showgirls, Jenny Miller, Belinda Bright and Katya Santos grace us with their sexy dance number. Even Sabado boys, featuring Top Suzara, Luke Mijares, Jimmy Bondoc and Paolo Santos seranade us with their undying songs. I even made a few hoots for Top, he still have this babyface I just love and his nice voice never fails to make me feel good.

But a party I believe should also include good, satisfying food. That was the worst party food I ever had. We have a small drumstick which I couldn't distuingish if it's adobo or what, then there's one piece of caldereta then a little piece of pork barbeque. For dessert, they gave us this one piece of brownie, and two pieces of salty and sour donuts. I would prefer buying munchkins from Dunkin, which looks more bigger than the crap they gave us. I would have enjoyed having chicken Mcdo for dinner. Whoever the food committee are, should have bad taste for food. I'm sorry for a bad review but considering that it's a party of an international company, it should not only be star-studded but must consist of delightful food.

Afterall, a party is never a PAARTAAAY without good food.

So Proud

2007-11-24T23:03:00.000-08:00

Almost every good thing comes to an end, and so does Ricky's photography class. The 5 session class is finally over. At first I couldn't understand how he would stay awake until 2AM just for the desire to capture what he wanted. How odd it is to take the same picture over and over again, as if thrice is not enough, that's my predicament. But then, I thought of how he would tease me on how boring it is to spend my time reading a pocketbook. Then, an answer has struck me, I know the reason behind what makes people do foolish things, or do things that make them happy when others may think of them as weirdos. PASSION, his passion for photography is the answer. Passion for capturing a subject and preserving it in a still picture for a lifetime. It is the same passion that drives me to savor each word, each phrases I learned from Paulo Coelho's amazing books. As I have cherished each definition of freedom and love from Coelho's masterpieces, Ricky also cherished the techniques from his class. What is so heartwarming as well is that his efforts have paid off. They had a contest of still life picture and a portrait. Not to brag or anything, I just want to share that hardwork can still be rewarded even in this crazy world.

He may be fifth(my medal daw sya dito, haha) in still life and seventh in portrait but he's still first in mine and Gaby's world.

Networking Scam or Success?

2007-11-19T02:07:00.000-08:00

"Tulungan tayo dito..."

"After hearing all the benefits, may scholarship grant, may products, so malaki ba yung P7k sa pag invest sa negosyo o maliit... ?"

"Yung isang cancer patient lumiit yung cancer after taking our products .... "

"Yung isang security guard nagkaroon ng kotse dahil nag-invest dito..."

Those were the very enticing words I heard from a colleague who gave us a presentation regarding their networking activity or business as she may call that. My friend was even telling us how she just sits on her desk and earned her P44k for four months. Not bad right? Just gave us the money, recruit some people under you, and be successful. It's as simple as that.

I never knew until then that scams have surfaced from pyramid scams to a seemingly legal activity. She even said that the company is approved by government and they legitimately pay taxes. It is not a pyramiding act since they have a product. She even proclaimed that networking is even thought in Ateneo or La Salle, I forgot the exact school.

However, after reading a series of blogs and articles about networking, my mindset was definitely against this networking activity for two reasons:

1. I believe that it is not ethical or moral to earn money through somebody. Through networking, you can recruit people and they invest money under you, and by having your people sell the products, you can earn as well through their hardwork and money. Hmmm... Let me know if that is ethical or what?

2. If the product is really that good then how come it's not being sold to supermarkets and have no known marketing strategy

These are just my views on networking after reading a lot of negative stuffs about it. It's just sad to think that people have evolved from being thieves into legal thieves. So beware of these modern-day thieves of money, and hyenas for opportunities.

How dare we condemn Erap if we ourselves have hidden agendas ?

Disclaimer: This is just my opinion. Maybe you have a different view with these kind of thing as well ....

Special Request

2007-09-27T00:11:00.001-07:00

Nakakaiyak to Promise....

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Family

2007-09-26T22:32:00.000-07:00

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The Seven Habits

2007-09-15T16:57:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday and Friday, I attended a training on personal leadership. It talks about The 7 Habits of highly Effectvely People by Stephen Covey. When I started reading this book, I was motivated because it depicts living a life without grudges, being understanding and patient, in other words being a saint. By practicing the 7 habits, life can be peaceful and you can also have a clear mind. But, instinct tells us to be angry and to fight back, the book tells you to pause, take deep breath, then deal with situation with the intent to understand. It's going to be a tough job if I will aim for that kind of mindset. But, I don't see any bad outcomes from it.

The seven habits are(thanks to Wikipedia).

First Habit - Be Pro-active. You can either be proactive or reactive when it comes to how you act about certain things. Being "proactive" means taking responsibility for everything in life. When you're reactive, you blame other people and circumstances for obstacles or problems.
Begin with the End In Mind. This chapter is about setting long-term goals based on "true-north principles".
Put First Things First. Here, Covey describes a framework for prioritizing work that is aimed at long-term goals, at the expense of tasks that appear to be urgent, but are in fact less important.
Think Win/Win describes an attitude whereby mutually beneficial solutions are sought, that satisfy the needs of oneself as well as others, or, in the case of a conflict, both parties involved.
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. Covey warns that giving out advice before having empathetically understood a person and their situation will likely result in that advice being rejected.
Synergize describes a way of working in teams.
Sharpen the saw focuses on balanced self-renewal.

From the training, we were made to craft as well our personal mission statement and from there, you should live your life to achieve your goal. We also identified our 7 roles in life, like being a wife, a daughter, and then you should decide if the things you will do are for the 7 roles. The book can be a guide to revisit who we are right now and know what we really want in our life. What moved me as well, is picturing my funeral with those people important to me, and what would these people say who I am. Of course, I would like them to say I was a good person. Living a life of regret could be the worst nightmare that we could never wake up from.

Covey could be wrong, but then again, he could be right. I really hope to finish the book this week, and see the new me(hahaha). Well, everything is a choice, it's still up to us on how to live our lives. After all, we only got to live once, better do it right then and with a purpose.

HaPpYnE$s

2007-09-15T01:52:00.000-07:00

It seems like forever since I blogged about anything under the sun. What have I been up to? Well, it has been exam week. I was so toxic with studying, work, then study again. After the exams, I was so anxious to know my grades. I have this occasional gut that I did poorly this semester. All I know is I learned a lot, I did my assignment and presentation with all that my brain has to offer. Today, I learned that I can acces my grades via the internet. Then, I was so surprised, elated and I felt like flying when I saw my grades. I guess what really matter is how much work you put it the task, not the points that goes along with it. From there, reward blossoms, and in my case, my grades.

Thank you to my teacher, Prof. Go-Aco and Prof. Adriano for teaching me Qaunti and Prodman. Special gratitude to my hubby as well for cooking dinner when I failed to do my responsibillity as a wife because I am studying. Most of all, thank God for the knowledge, and the gift of happiness.

This is pure bliss. Now, I believe it's time for material reward, a good book well do. Hahaha... :)

HapPyNe$s

2007-09-15T01:09:00.000-07:00

Is it Goodbye already?

2007-08-20T16:40:00.000-07:00

I’ve been haunted by guilt again. As I grow older, keeping my promises is bit by bit tattooed on my mind. Ricky is a man of his word so I have to keep up with his principles as well because it would be unfair to him if I don’t. That is why, I have been really careful with words that I let go. For the last week, letting go of my digicam camera has been haunting me.

A promise is a promise. I promised my Tita that I’ll sell to her my digicam for a very low price.

Pro > My little cousins will be using it at school, who wouldn’t want to capture childhood moments anyway? I would love to see them as well, maybe in their “Linggo ng Wika Costume” or Sportsfest Attire.

Con> I won’t be able to take photos of our moment. But I still have an option, learn how to use Ricky’s DLSR, but time is of the essence here.

Con> The camera is not really reliable with moving images plus, it doesn’t have a zom.

Pro> I need to let go of it because it hasn’t been used efficiently nowadays.

The fact is, I just need to part ways from some of the things I don’t use anymore. When will I start if not now? But hesitation is always at my side, I kept thinking that I’m going to need it in the near future. Another thing, I really took care of my things like my baby, it has been part of me as well, it’s a witness of living and loving my life.

They say, when in doubt, don’t, but others may say, be true to your word.

Fooled

2007-08-15T15:01:00.000-07:00

This made my day, I feel so dumb, hahaha...

Here's a one question IQ Test to help you decide how you should spend the rest of your day......

There is a mute who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one's teeth, he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.

Now if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself? Think about it first before scrolling down for the answer...

He opens his mouth and says. "I would like to buy a pair of sunglasses" If you got this wrong - please turn off your computer and call it a day.

Went to Heaven

2007-02-01T23:33:00.000-08:00

Wentworth Miller, the star of tv series Prison Break is just so lovable, with those smoldering looks and smart dialogues from the series... I'm totally hooked.

An Excerpt

2007-02-01T19:10:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, forgiveness is hard, and it's also difficult to swallow our pride and say, "I'm sorry".

But instead of dwelling on the bad things that people does or say to us, we might as well just think of the good things and happy moment that the person has brought us.

Instead of thinking, how many times does this person didn't act to the way we want them to be, just think of the times, that he/she has been there on our birthday, when we are crying our self to death or the time when we have no one to listen to our qualms about the way our boss treated us.

Instead of thinking how many times does this person say something hurtful to us, just think of the million times that you laugh together, share food together, giggle about silly things, and the times you shared badminton racket or eat at Dencio's and Josephine's.

Just think about happy moments for a while before deciding to hate the person who has been there for you when you have no one... when everybody say your stupid, just think of that person who believes in you .... when you were sick... just think of that person who went home early to cook for you, just think of that person who took time to collect money for your birthday gift.... just think of that person who has been true to you to say that you look awful, instead of saying you look good before you make a fool out of yourself....

Just think of that friend, that true friend...

When I have those bad times... I think of those people who made me laugh ... so thank you..for being that person ... who loved me despite everything...

Life is too short to dwell on quarrels and anger ... Life is much better when we say, "Sorry" and just laugh about it... and think of those happy moments ..and make memorable moments together ....

I hope this email would remind us that sometimes the person we hate or get angry at...is the person we needed the most ....

Congratulations to Ate Jarms and Kuya Binoy

2007-01-09T14:55:00.000-08:00

Weddings are just so romantic, fun and so elegant.

We attended the wedding ceremony of my cousin Jarmie, and I still can't believe she's already married, sooner or later, she'll have a lil Jarmie to cuddle. It's just that for me, she'll always be the smart and talented Ate we look up to, and the bookworm I share my love of books with.

I love her wedding for the following reasons:

1. Seeing my family in their formal attire makes me feel nice.
Ooooppps.... this doesn't seem to fit, but this a captured moment, a big yawn from CLark.

2. The color combination of lime green(?) and royal blue is attractive

3. I love the flower girls, especially MJ, she almost is a lady.

4. Marriage is a holy union and I'm honored to witness it.

5. Wedding is a family reunion in disguise(hahaha :)

Next post... I'll showcase my personal fave pics during the wedding.

HaPpY B!rthDaY

2007-01-02T17:58:00.000-08:00

HappY BiRthDay To Chi-Chai !!!

Thank you for everything.

December 8 - HApi bDay to Ri!ck

2006-12-14T21:52:00.000-08:00

It's better late than never, happy birthday to my ever dearest Fiance, Ricky.

HOW do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,- I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life!- and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

sORRY ... if sometimes i expect too much from you, sorry if i forgot that u have feelings too, sorry if im bossy and selfish sometimes, sorry if sometimes i failed to make you feel how much i love you, it has been only you.

I LOVE FOR WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME.

What is Friendship

2006-12-06T16:48:00.000-08:00

Recent events in my life made me question what is FriEnDsHiP. There are just a couple of things that made me wonder, how can we consider what a true friend is?

* When a friend lies to you, would you be willing to befriend him/her still?
- Well, I will, forgiveness is not an issue to me

* Will you confront the person about the lying?
- I could not.
- I'm not the type who is so frank about other's fault, meaning confront the other about my issues with them, does that make me a less friend?

* To what aspect can we open up with anything about our life?
- I guess I need to respect their decision what issues to open up with me
- Hmm, I have a few friends who I open up with everything in my life.

* I guess I need to define what friendship means to me and live with that principle.
- Friendship is not about being with the person when you need him most. Friendship should endure distance. Even with no communication, a friend should always be a friend, no matter what. Thru thick and thin, a friend I will always be.

To my greatest friends in this world:

JASON - for listening, understanding, for being my anchor, my hanky, my confidant. * The stone which I can bang my head into when I get all crazy and stupid

CHAI - for always understanding, patient and trusting us with our decisions in life.
* The source of words of wisdom when I am being hysterical and can't think for myself.

KAREN - for being loyal, understanding and for letting me have space in life
* The ever loyal Ms. Friendship who never forgets Me

FRANE - for being strong, and for listening
* The listener and the optimistic Friend who can make you feel that everything's going to be ok

THANK YOU FOR BEING A TEXT AWAY ... :)

I made this post because I just couldn't seem to take off my mind about CERTAIN MATTERS and I guess, this is much better. It's safe and it's true.

I can now focus on what true friendship is all about.