Inside my wOrLd

a MoM and a BoY

2008-12-30T16:49:00.000+08:00

My first born is already 3 years old. He knows so many things that impress me and his daddy.. Sometimes he does tricks and moves that aren't so common for children of his a age..

He absolutely brings sunshine at home.. He is one of our sources of joy and laughter! As everyone knows, we just had an addition at home - Shari..

I can say that we had a good preparation for the coming of our 2nd born. Big Daddy and I tried to prepare our first born - Job on being a big brother.. And now that Shari is here with us.. and she needs a lot of attention and care, big brother Job seems to be a little jealous.. Yeah -- and that's really a challenge for us, his parents to ensure that he feels that we don't love him less..

I wanna know your thoughts blogger friends, could you share some thoughts on how we would make our little boy feels that our love for him has not and will never change?!

Marriage Quote

2008-12-26T14:18:00.000+08:00

Marriage is NOT a ritual or an end. It is a long intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner..

Open Letter for my Man

2008-12-23T15:57:00.000+08:00

Daddy,

At times...

I know i get a lil cranky..
I know i get a lil lazy..
I know i get a lil unreasonable..
I know i get a lil childish..
i know i get a lil demanding...
I know i get a lil impatient...
I know i get a lil pushy..
I know i get a lil bully....
I know i get a lil sensitive..
I know i get a lil impractical..
I know i get a lil stubborn..
I know i get a lil hard headed...

and I know I've been real bad...
and yet I'm still your FAVORITE GIRL..

That only confirms.. it takes a great man to marry me.. (-:

I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH and thanks for loving me at my worst!

Quotes

2008-12-23T07:23:00.000+08:00

A successful Marriage requires falling in love many times... always with the same person!

3 Roles... ROLLED into 1

2008-12-23T07:11:00.000+08:00

Being a Mom is the toughest and most rewarding job I never thought I'd have and I'd do for the rest of my life..

I am a mother of two who tries to joggle and manage things.. My first born, Job is now 3 and has so many needs.. He needs me to witness how he explores and discovers new things.. He needs me to support him in everything that he does.. clap and reward him for his little accomplishments.. He sure is one smart boy who likes to learn...

Our lil princess has just arrived.. "shari" as we call her, is one tiny lil baby who needs a lot of attention, care and love.. She cries when she's hungry and when she poops.. She cries when she's feeling cold and when she's needing arms to wrap her. and truly her smile is priceless!!!

I am also a wife.. A wife who has duties and responsibilities to her husband..I serve as his confidante, friend and partner.. I'd like to support him in every way possible. Ensuring that he still feels that he is the man, I chose to marry because i will love him for the rest of my life.. and that love is what we need to keep burning..I am also an individual.. I am an entity with needs.I have weaknesses to battle out.. I would stumble.. I would get tired.. I could fail.. I would get disappointed.. Life could be out of tune, at times.. .

But good thing I have the best people with whom I could get and regain my strength..

My Matt - hubby
My Job - you'll always be my sunshine!
My Shari - my lil princess

She hasn't arrived yet...

2008-12-03T12:54:00.000+08:00

Its the 3rd of December.. I am on my 38th weeks of pregnancy.. I have been been off work since Wednesday last week, expecting to give birth anytime soon..

A lot of people have been texting and asking if I already gave birth.. The answer is NOT yet.. uh-huh and that's up until this very minute..

Last Friday, I went to my OB-GYNE to have my pre-natal check and was told that I am 1-2cm open.. but upto now, no pain of labor is on the way..

We are all excited to have our lil girl this month.. But I think we gotta wait for a lil bit more... and she sure is worth all the wait!!!!

To everyone who is praying for my safe delivery, my lil princess and my fammy... Thank you very much! Having an addition in the family is truly one great happiness that we are sharing to y'all..

New Stuff~ Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!

2008-11-13T10:08:00.000+08:00

Its been a while since I got myself and hubby a new cellphone.. I was kinda disappointed the way it depreciates.. It depreciates like a melting ice cube.. sooo fast! Of course there were also a lot of stuff to consider... like set of our priorities, financial obligations.. family needs, tight budget and a lot more.. and so getting new phones took a backseat for quite a while... sigh...

The whining is over! I have decided to treat hubby and myself by getting us new cellphones.. Yey! Its not bad to treat ourselves once in a while.. I think.. (-:
I got myself a Nokia E66 and I got Big Daddy a Sony Ericsson G700.. Not a bad deal.. Agree?!

I have yet to discover how good these phones are.. and i sure will make a review!

But look how technology and style changed in time..Whew!

Here were the phones I used to own.. I really like phones that are kinda big and bulky while hubby likes slim phones..

Expectant Mom

2008-10-17T09:54:00.000+08:00

As an expectant mother, I am so thrilled to see my lil princess who is arriving this December.. I can't measure nor describe my excitement.. Now that I am on my 30th - 31st week of pregnancy, planning is a very vital part of the process I'm in.. I just thought of creating a list of things that my baby would need once she arrives... I am very particular with some brands not because of fad nor status symbol but because i have tried, tested it and found it great!

Here's my list..
1. Stroller with car seat
2. Play pen with baby gym
3. Cabinet/Drawer
4. Sleep Positioner
5. Hypo-allergenic pillows/bolsters
6.Comforter
7. feeding bottles
8. milk dispensers
9. pacifiers
10. diaper cloths
11. diaper bag
12. walker
13. Bibs and Burp Cloths
14. Towels
15. Receiving Blankets
16. sterilizer
17. Bottle Warmer
18. Dry Rack Bottle Organizer
19. Thermal Bag
20. Bottle Brush
21. Extra Colic Nipples
22. Bath Tub
23. Baby Dresses/Body suits
24. Mittens
25. socks
26. baby shoes.....

and the list would probably just goes on and on and on.. Should I be forgetting important stuff, please let me know..

Should you also have suggestions on what other things to buy for my lil princess, which she'll need when she arrives, I'd like to hear 'em..

Many thanks!

Expectant Mom

2008-09-05T19:53:00.000+08:00

As an expectant mother, I am so thrilled to see my lil princess who is arriving this December.. I can't measure nor describe my excitement.. Now that I am on my 26th week of pregnancy, planning is a very vital part of the process I'm in.. I just thought of creating a list of things that my baby would need once she arrives... I am very particular with some brands not because of fad nor status symbol but because i have tried, tested it and found it great!

Here's my list..
1. Stroller with car seat
2. Play pen with baby gym
3. Cabinet/Drawer
4. Sleep Positioner
5. Hypo-allergenic pillows/bolsters
6.Comforter
7. feeding bottles
8. milk dispensers
9. pacifiers
10. diaper cloths
11. diaper bag
12. walker
13. Bibs and Burp Cloths
14. Towels
15. Receiving Blankets
16. sterilizer
17. Bottle Warmer
18. Dry Rack Bottle Organizer
19. Thermal Bag
20. Bottle Brush
21. Extra Colic Nipples
22. Bath Tub
23. Baby Dresses/Body suits
24. Mittens
25. socks
26. baby shoes.....

and the list would probably just goes on and on and on.. Should I be forgetting important stuff, please let me know..

Should you also have suggestions on what stuff to buy for my lil princess, I'd like to hear 'em..

Many thanks!

We are having a...

2008-08-18T12:19:00.000+08:00

BABY GIRL this December! I know been out the blogoshere.. Been real busy the past months.. Been sick.. Been through a lot..

But things are a lot lot better now.. Thank GOD! I am now on my 23rd week of pregnancy.. Yeah.. Still got a long and exciting way to go.. and I just cant wait to hold my lil princess as she arrives this December..

2nd MONTH

2008-05-24T05:22:00.000+08:00

The second month of pregnancy is a critical month in fetal development. Your baby goes from being a blastocyst to an embryo. Early on in this month your baby’s heart will begin to beat. First it beats slowly, then very rapidly, later in pregnancy the heart rate will slow a bit more.

In the beginning of this month it’s hard to tell which way is up on your baby. As this month progresses it becomes very easy to tell which end is your baby’s head is and which end is your baby’s bottom. By the end of the month your baby’s upper and lower limb buds will also appear. And the primordia of the liver, pancreas, lungs, and stomach are evident. While your baby is a girl or a boy, it is not yet apparent without genetic screening.

Your baby is now measuring between 8-11 mm from crown to rump (CRL). By the end of this month heart activity is always present on ultrasound. Toe and finger rays are present, though not quite enough for you to count yet.

1st MONTH

2008-05-07T05:26:00.000+08:00

I am now on my 7th week of pregnancy.. I am expected to deliver the lil baby on December 21st.. (very few days before christmas!) what a very nice present to unwrap this year!!!

My BABY on its FIRST MONTH...

> By the beginning of this period your baby has grown from about 1/4 inch long inside a beginning sac of amniotic fluid (bag of waters)

> Hereditary characteristics were set from the moment the mother's egg (ovum) and father's sperm met

> Father's sperm has already determined your baby's sex

> Brain and Nervous system are forming

> Heart and Lungs are beginning to form

> Tiny spots for ears, eyes and nose are appearing

> Arm and leg buds are forming

EXPECTING...

2008-04-29T06:32:00.000+08:00

Yeah! We are expecting our 2nd born! Please do pray for me and for the lil baby am carrying..

I sure will keep you all posted! (-:

Thanks to you all!

2008-04-29T06:31:00.000+08:00

Been absent for so long.. My lil boy was sick last week and was admitted to the hospital for 6 days..

I'd like to thank everyone who prayed for his complete healing and to those who showed concern and love for our lil boy and my fammy..

I'd like to say super thank you to all the kind nurses of Medical City who took care of my lil one..
Thanks also to the super accommodating and pleasant doctors, Dr. Feria and Dr. Jocson..

Thanks to my sissy and tito JP for being with us.. (we super love you both!)
Thanks to mama nids who spent sleepless nights too..
Thanks to papa ephraim for keeping in touch with us, since he was away, working...
Thanks to all our aunts and uncles who prayed for us too!

Again, many thanks to those who never forget us, especially at times when we need your prayers!

Catching Up

2008-03-15T05:05:00.000+08:00

i didn't notice that the last blog entry i have here was in February 1st! Oh man! I should catch up on my blogging..

But no worries blogger friends, you didn't miss much of my where-abouts.. As a matter of fact, i wasn't really busy the past weeks, not until I realized that I got a lot of work to be done! Yeah, people tend to procrastinate.. and I am one of them sometimes.. darn! anyhow, here is a quick run down of my life lately...

> My fammy is doin' good.. Though Big Daddy caught the bad colds.. and he is passing it to everyone in the house!

> Big Daddy started on his new job last week of February.. So far, things are great..

> Lil kiddo is doin' okay.. He plays his tricks all the time which makes me crazy! hhahhaha!

> At work, we are running a contest for Sales.. and I am happy the way things are goin.. I am seeing great improvements from the people I am working with.. and I have a fantastic BOSS! Yey!

> I'm glad that I got in touch again with my friends abroad..

> The kiddo went to great events the past weeks.. We watched "Wanders" @ Casino Filipino, went to Manila Ocean Park, attended so many birthday parties.. and went to the mall countless times..

There are things that are not good as planned and expected but I am lookin' at the brighter side of it.. We can't have everything and we must be happy with little things that we have because for others they are HUGE!

That's all i have for now blogger friends!

What about you? How have you been?

Open LoveLletter

2008-02-01T01:00:00.001+08:00

my loving husband,

words are not enough to say and let you know how much I'm deeply in love with you. i must admit, it doesn't look that way all the time because of my shortcomings.. But the truth is, lovin' you is the best part of my everyday.. My completeness relies on your love.. The life that you bring in our home is indeed haven.. Thanks for sharing your heart to me daddy..

I love you so!

Love,
zha

Funny Friday

2008-01-31T20:03:00.000+08:00

just somethin' to make you smile or giggle a bit!

Life is Beautiful

2008-01-30T19:41:00.000+08:00

Who doesn't want to have somethin' better? Who doesn't want to get more? Who doesn't want to go higher? We all want growth.. We want things in better packages.. . we ask for red roses when we get white.. we sometimes, forget to value things that we have.. we forget to appreciate things that are in hands.. simply because we want more.. and probably that is human nature..

Its not bad to dream big.. but failing is part of life.. and we have to face and accept that sad truth! i had my share of failures and disappointments.. and i cried so hard and was broken! but am proud to say that it didn't get me completely..
After all, life is still beautiful!

how did you stand up and regain your strength and courage after a strong storm?

Share me your thoughts blogger friends..

Thursday Thoughts...

2008-01-24T22:49:00.000+08:00

I have been a victim of criticism.. crab mentality.. Some peeps underestimated my capacity and never believed in my capabilities.. They always see me as someone who can't do a thing!

Never did they know, their criticism brought me to where I am at right now.. I was challenged to work hard and be somebody!.. T'was not easy.. T'was a struggle.. T'was a rough road! T'was not a good feeling.. But i tried to get out of the loop other people wanted me to be in.. FAILURE!

But thank God! He is in control of things!

Why can't other people just be happy for someone else's success?? just askin'....

We probably have different struggles in the past and was able to overcome it.. Share me your thoughts blogger friends...

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2008-01-22T20:43:00.000+08:00

(see comments for details)

We sure will miss you.. Mama baby..

2008-01-21T18:01:00.000+08:00

My MIL already left for the States. She'll be away for quite a long time.. and for now, we are on our own.. )-:

When we were processing her papers for her trip.. We were very excited.. but when the big day came, that's when we felt the sadness..

On our way to the airport, silence filled the car.. Lil kiddo was with her sitting on her lap.. and clueless.. He's very close and sweet to his grannies.. he sleeps beside MIL... and he loves to be with her!

Before arriving at the airport, Job got so sleepy and in no less than 5 minutes, you guess it right.. he's now... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

Yeah, he was sleeping when MIL said goodbye and gave us her warm and tight embrace.. She kissed the sleeping Job goodbye.. I could tell, tears were slowly escaping from her eyes..

On our way home, inside the car, Job got up and immediately looked for her!.. you can tell just by lookin' at his face that he misses her..

On his way to bed.. he looked around the room.. and asked in much curiosity.. Where is Mama Baby?? And we told him that "Mama Baby" would be away and would be in the US for some time..he sat on their bed with much sadness and said.. "mama baby uwi na" meaning Mama, please come back home now..

My heart wanted to break into pieces.. Knowin' how much he loves her.. His mama baby who took care of him even when he was still in my tummy...who never got tired of preparing his milk... who never got mad and had been so patient with him.. mama baby who loves him sooo dearly!

in the meantime, we'd be on our own.. we would miss her.. and that's for sure!

She'll surely be a great blessing to ate anna and her family just like she has been in our family..

We'll miss you mama baby! have a good time and take care.. We will wait for you! Just like what job said.. mama baby, uwi ka!

Love is....

2008-01-14T19:24:00.000+08:00

Love knows no boundaries...
loving means everlasting!
Love makes you do great things..
it doesn't recognize limitations..
Love shows bright future...
it never brings cloudy skies..
Love creates good feelings..
it never leaves hurts..
Love challenges time..
it always strikes on time.. never delayed!
Love holds the present.. and looks forward to the future..
it never brings back the dark past..
Love grows everyday..
that means it should be taken care of..
Love finds ways to the heart..
it always leads someone to the right path..
Love flows freely..
it should never be oppressed nor controlled..
Love sees things through..
its never blind because it seeks the truth..
Love is giving but never gives pains....
it never sacrifices.. because when you sacrifice.. you get hurt..
Love is for real..
it doesn't recognize pretensions..
Love is shared by hearts..
and never by minds...
Love.. the greatest gift that one can give..

Matt... thanks for sharing me your heart!
Thanks for loving me..
I love the way you love me..

I love you too!

a MOM's Prayer...

2008-01-04T05:21:00.000+08:00

Lord...
thank you for the tiny hands... those lil hands that I can hold which gives me peace, serenity and security everyday..
thank you for the bright eyes that's like a window to your pasture..
thank you for the sweet smiles that greet me each morning..
thank you for the lil and tiny voice that says.. MOMMY..
thank you for the giggles that I hear each day.. that's priceless!
thank you for his arms that give me warm embrace that manifests great love..
thank you for the small ears that listens when mommy says I love you!

Thank you for my Job Mattheus... He is my most precious possesion! Thanks for creating that mother and son connection in us..
I pray that You will cover him with your holy blood so he'll be safe and protected all the time!
I pray that You will watch him grow as a faithful and loving man..
I pray that You will create in him a wonderful person!
I pray that You will make him stronger and successful with the trials he'll encounter and surpass!
All these I pray in the sweetest name of all.. Jesus Christ..
AMEN..

Lil excited and a bit sad...

2007-10-24T03:10:00.000+08:00

Come Friday, I'll be flyin' to the US for business trip and vacation..
I have not packed my things yet.. I dunno how to start.. or am probably trying to delay it.. because there are things holding me back.. yeah.. there really are.. some things.. and two boys..

This opportunity makes me excited.. This is ain't my first time to travel outside the Philippines but I guess US is one of the best places to see.. I've heard so many things about the country.. I have worked and is still working for an american portfolio.. I have american friends.. I have dealt with so many americans for years now.. And its time for me to see the real thing.. I mean, to see their inside world.. How does America smell?? ......

I'll be travelling without my two boys.. and this makes me a lil sad and lonely.. I have never been away from 'em even for a day or two..

I'll just be in the US for a month.. But it seems to me that it'll be a long time.. I'll miss our weekends together.. I'll miss our car rides.. I'll miss holding my boys' hands.. I'll miss kissing 'em.. I'll miss our bonding moments.. I'll miss lookin' at 'em while they are both sleeping.. I'll miss the Boys I love!
As I travel, may the Lord hold the planes that I'll be riding.. May He keep me safe and secure.. And while I'm away, may He watch over my two boys and keep us all safe!

have you been away from home??

Did you get a lil excited travelling and a bit sad and lonely knowing you will leave someone for quite a long time??
Tell me about it...

Another year older...

2007-10-04T05:54:00.000+08:00

I don't mind growing old..
so long as I have a beautiful family who gives me great reasons to smile and thank God that I'm alive!
I have the most precious gift ever.. my son, Job Mattheus.. he never fails to amaze and impress me with his stunts, tricks and wit!
I have a loving husband who understands my entire being.. who has been true to our vows for years now.. who is my number 1 fan.. who is my fortress.. my source of strength.. my man.. my all.. I love you Matthew!
I have real, loving friends who add color to my life and stick by me through the years..
I have detractors who give spice to my life and never fail to challenge my faith and capacity..
I have a great career which gives me great opportunity to grow..
I have everything that I need..
I have some bucks to spend for luxury and pleasure! whew!
I have a home where I'm the queen..
I have feet to run and walk.. and these feet keep me grounded.. humility.. humility...
I have eyes to see things.. so I can lead myself to a deeper understanding and realization.. though sometimes I get blinded by wrong perceptions, motives and beliefs..
I have strength to continue and press on towards my goals..
I have a heart which is filled with love not hatred, not pain nor envy..
I have serenity..
I have peace of mind that comes from God... From God alone..
I have freedom to do whatever I want.. to do what I think is right.. just and fair for myself and to others...
I have limitations.. Because I'm reminded that I'm not perfect.. and my imperfections make me a perfect human being!!
I have all the time in the world to live my life to the fullest.. bring out the best in me..to make up on all my mishaps.. to catch up on things I missed.. to look back and make my future brighter and happier..

I thank God for being so real.. He makes all things possible! He gives me nothin' but the best.. though at times i still complain.. hard headed woman!! waaahh!
I thank God that He gives me another year.. to grow older... to be better..

Indeed, it is a Happy Birthday!!!

2007-09-27T03:01:00.000+08:00

I am thankful because nobody is sick in our lil family..

I am thankful because my kiddo will soon turn 2 years old come October 16th! Yey!!!

I am thankful because, I'll celebrate my birthday again.. October 4!!! Another year of great success and happiness!!

I am thankful because lil kiddo can now say "annie" for mommy and "addy" for daddy..

I am thankful because my mom takes care of us.. she does everything for me.. she makes my mommy life a lot easier!

I am thankful because I do have such a wonderful mom in law..

I am thankful because hubby and I are both working on creating a more harmonious relationship..

I am thankful because I have a very good relationship with my parents and siblings..

I am thankful because I have a job.. Hubby has a job..

I am thankful because my flight for US trip has been booked..

I am thankful because the weather is just right..not too warm nor too cold..

I am thankful because GOD is in control of my life..

There's so much to be thankful about.. I can just go on.. and on.. and on..

My prayer... May the Lord create in me a grateful heart!!!

Flyin' soon...

2007-09-26T01:02:00.000+08:00

I am scheduled to fly to the US this October 26.. Yeah.. My job calls for it. This has been planned and originally was scheduled last August.. But due to heavy work load, t'was rescheduled.. Am stayin' in LA for a week.. purely for business..

After doin' the stuff I need to accomplish, am flying to TX for a vacation.. I'd be staying in my bro in-law's homey.. They just bought a new house..and i'd be their first visitor! Yey!!After that, am flying to CA, to visit my sissy in-law.. she's scheduled to give birth on Oct22..(C-section).. I'd spend the rest of my vacation with her family.. I am very excited! Disneyland here I come!!!

I'd be back home last week of November..

I'd be leaving hubby and lil kiddo here.. I'll be gone for a month.. and its a long time.. I have not been far away from 'em.. I'll surely miss my boys.. I sure will......

Mommy would be back home... I'd be back..

Catch Up!

2007-08-31T00:40:00.000+08:00

My gosh!

I've been out of the blogosphere for weeks! darn! i must have missed a lot..

I want to catch up..

I've been very busy with my so-called career.. hahaha..
Despite of my heavy days at work, i am still thankful that I am able to spend quality time with my first love.. and that is my family. Lil kiddo is growing up fast.. He is one smart boy who likes to discover things.. who likes to explore.. who likes to learn new tricks and stuff..

Big Daddy on the other hand manages to make me feel special everyday.. At some point of our lives, we probably forgot to value each other well.. we were so content having each other around.. but not really feeling the warmth.. ya know.. good thing, we were both so concerned in making our marriage an ideal one..

Life is beautiful.. Havin' a good career.. Having great friends.. Havein' a growing boy.. having a lovin' husband.. having so much blessings everyday..

i couldn't ask for more.. am complete!

One Like This

2007-08-08T04:53:00.000+08:00

My LiL kiddo is so so fascinated with cars at his early age.. By the way, he is just turning 2 this October... I am telling you.. His first word was... "CAR" (pronouncing it like "CAH"..)

He loves the Pixar movie "CARS".. He watched it more than 100 times.. Oh yeah.. In a day, he watches it like 4 times that's the average..

I bought him so many toy cars.. He has the small ones; match box types, he has not too small and not to big.. he has big cars.. He has a car pillow.. He has a remote control car.. He has car stickers.. he has shirts with car prints! He has cups with cars printed on it!

He just loves CARS..

and I am wanting to give him a very special present... I hope I can find one.. Somebody told me that we have this here, in Toy Kingdom.. So, I'm gonna be on search mode.. Wahhhh! I need to get one like this as a birthday present to my LiL kiddo come October! The search will start tomorrow!

Have you seen one like this????

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2007-08-01T08:46:00.000+08:00

stunt!

just teasing..

drowning in a pool of balls!

Multiple! Multiple! Multiple!

2007-07-24T07:28:00.000+08:00

Heya! This blog should've been posted a week ago... but as usual, I've been so-so busy working.. I think I mentioned on my previous entry that I was scheduled to arrange my papers for a US Visa interview.. Whew! Here in our country getting approved for a Visa is like winning in slot machine! Hhahahah! I would say, that there is a very little chance to get approved.. Regardless of job, earnings, properties owned, money in the bank, marital status etc..

Anywhooo, last July 17th I was scheduled for an interview.. Though, the company sponsored my application, I mean is backing up my application.. I still felt so nervous and stressed.. Probably I was just too scared to be the first one in the company to get denied for an entry in the US.. My schedule was at 7:15am.. As instructed, I needed to be at embassy an hour before my scheduled time.. so.. there I was around 6am.. (i was with 2 other colleagues) fallling in line.. a very long line... Upon entry, my papers were checked.. I was given a number ... 2105.. The clock was ticking.. and my number hasn't been called yet.. Argh! coming from work.. no sleep.. hungry.. nervous... everything! I wanna throw up! honestly!!! hahahhaa!

2015.. Ding! that's my number.. had my fingers scanned... went to the interviewing lobby... 2015! ding! window 4... i was standing in front of the consul.. (i felt that my knees were shaking..) hahahha.. but i pretended to be so relaxed...

CONSUL: why do you want to go to the United States? (this is the most famous question)
ME: I am a project head for a service to sales project which we would be piloting here Manila for... (our company)... I would need to see how our US counterparts do the business so we can start it right here..
CONSUL: Are you married?
ME: yes!
CONSUL: Where does your husband work?
ME: he works in a call center here as..._________
CONSUL: do you have children?
ME: i have one lil kid..
CONSUL: Congratulations! Your Visa got approved! Proceed to Delbros to arrange its delivery..
ME: thanks!

I was expecting that I'd get a business visa type (B1).. After 2 days... I got my passport/visa... and guess what?! They gave me multiple entry to the US for 10 years having business visa (B1) and pleasure visa type (B2).. Yehey!!!!!

I am so happy! Thank God!!! Wheeeeeeee!

2007-07-11T07:40:00.000+08:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

Today my parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary.. Yes, they made it through the years.. they've been both very faithful with their marriage vows.. I am a witness how they work hard to keep the warmth of their marriage and keep our family together.. I know their marriage isn't that perfect.. Does perfect marriage exist?! Na-ah! But their marriage's imperfections made them stick together.. made them perfect for each other!

As they continue to count the years together, I hope and pray that God will keep them healthy, strong and faithful..

Happy Wedding Anniversary Ma and Pa...

2007-07-09T14:15:00.000+08:00

Whew!

I've been damn busy! yeah! so-so busy the past few weeks.. Like what I have posted previously.. I am now assuming a new post in the office.. and guess what... I am liking it! the job is very challenging yet fulfilling..

Updates... Ummm...

I am havin' fun at work!

I am enjoyin' the new stuff am doin!

I got the chance to interact with new peeps at work.. whew!

My boss is super great! I love her!

I am processing my US Visa, am hoping to fly to the US this August or September (short business trip) --- hope i'll get mutliple entry! waaaa-hhh! you know how hard it is to get a US Visa here in our country! good thing my company is processing it for me..

At home.. we get to go out every weekend as a family..

am able to spend longer hours with my kiddo..

my mom stays with us during weekdays to take care of our kiddo.. and not only that, she does all the work for me! I love you mom!!

we had some celebration the past weeks.. Hmmm.. my dad celebrated his birthday.. It was a blast!!!

Kiddo attended a lot of birthday parties.. and he had so much fun

with Junior Ronald Mcdonald's and Kuya Nehemiah!

I am very sorry blogger friends if am unable to visit/drop and comment on your blogs.. It doesn't mean that am forgetting you..

Na-ah! am just too busy.. bear with me.. and i'll catch up...

i promise!
do take care!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2007-06-20T13:55:00.000+08:00

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT???

Time Out!

2007-06-11T17:20:00.000+08:00

Monday Holiday.. Yes, we are celebrating Independence Day and its holiday here in Manila.. (actually, its supposed to be tomorrow but was moved to have long weekend..)Yey! Our LiL Family went on a picnic today.. Yeah! It was great! Am just so glad that we were able to take some time off, relax, bond and have fun! We didn't really have much preparation.. We went there with our aunts and our cousins.. It was great because there were tall trees (that we can't see in the heart of the metro..), nice place to play, butterfly farm, nice and cool spots and a huge swimming pool!

Here are some photos I would like to share..Big Daddy and LiL Kiddo getting ready to swim!

Big Daddy's stunt

with my only love

LiL kiddo's stunt this time..

RESTAURANT MEME

2007-06-08T07:41:00.001+08:00

I've Been tagged by simple pleasures (KAY).. Thanks Kay!
This meme is about naming your top 5 resto.. Hmmm.. sounds cool and yummy!

Here you go....

I am from the beautiful Island of Philippines!

Here's my list..

1. T.G.I. Fridays -

this is my all time fav resto.. I just love their mozarella cheese roll, their steak and their super big and yummy burgers.. The place is very nice and their service people are very customer service oriented!
Hmmm.. can't wait for my next visit!

2. Mcdonald's - To fill in your hungry stomach, let's eat at Mcdonald's.. they're everywhere and servicing 24 hours! Whee! I love their Quarter Pounder Cheese Burger.. Hmmm.. can i have more pickles and mustard please..

3. Kenny Rogers - When I am craving for roasted chix.. This is the place to be.. They have great food.. The side dishes are so-so yummy!

4. Tokyo Tokyo - for Japanese meals that are light and within the budget margin, come and dine at Tokyo Tokyo.. They serve good japanese food.. Happy JAPANICE DAY! 5. Max's Fried Chix.. - I dunno if other countries have Max's Fried Chix.. They cook their chix differently.. I dunno how they do it, but believe me, its so delicious.. (SARAP to the BONES) meaning, super delicious to the point you would want to eat the bones too.. It's a must try when you come and visit Philippines..
Now am tagging, Arlene, Mommy of Two, Leira, charmed and dangerous and Pure Joy..

Now that you got tagged, you have to do the meme.. Let us know from what country you are from, ping me so I'd know that your meme is up and lastly tag 5 more peeps! Ayt??

I'll be waiting... Mwah! Mwah!

'been Busy..

2007-06-08T07:16:00.000+08:00

This week has been so heavy.. Finally, after a very long wait, I am now assuming a new role, here in our office.. Service to Sales will be pushing through this month and I will get to pilot the team which will deliver sales!

Whee! I have mixed emotions.. Am pretty excited starting this project.. Am a lil nervous on how I would start things.. and am also a bit scared of what the outcome would be... I hope I'll get things through...

My boss from the US arrived Monday evening.. As usual, we had the meet and greet.. She is one fine and typical american looking lady.. We were introduced to each other.. said.. Hi and hello.. We had breakfast at Shang-rila, Makati (CIRCLES) to have some time to bond and know a lil bit more about each other.. We were with other company big bosses, and peers.. We had a good time.. The place was very nice and the food was oh-so yummy!

The last couple of days were very busy days.. I was on training and my schedule was very hectic.. I am one sleepy head everytime I get home.. Got not much time with the LiL kiddo recently.. Awww! I hope I can make it up to you darling..

Sales has been my first love.. This makes my brain work.. This makes me feel so energetic and enthusiatic.. This brings out best and bright ideas.. This gives me challenge.. I hope I'd be successful on this project...

just sharing..

So, how are you doin'? Keep me updated.. I miss ya'll..

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2007-05-31T10:34:00.001+08:00

the sweetest thing

God's Masterpiece

2007-05-18T05:48:00.000+08:00

I am so blessed to be a mother.. I am so blessed to have a child.. How can God bless me with so much joy, love and peace? God created the best and a very special masterpiece for me.. He made it just for me.. and that is my Kiddo..

MASTERPIECE

by: Sandi Patty

Before you had a name, or opened up your eyes

Or anyone could recognize your face.

You were being formed, so delicate in size

Secluded in Gods safe and hidden place.

With your little tiny hands, and little tiny feet

And little eyes that shimmer like a pearl.

He breathed in you a song, and to make it all complete

He brought the masterpiece into the world.

CHORUS:
You are a masterpiece, a new creation He has formed

And you're as soft and fresh, as a snowy winter morn,

And I'm so glad that God has given you to me,

Little Lamb of God, you are a masterpiece.

And now you're growing up, your life's a miracle,

Every time I look at you I stand in awe,

Because I see in you, a reflection of me

And you'll always be my little lamb from God

And as your life goes on each day,

How I pray that you will see
Just how much your life has meant to me

And I'm so proud of you, what else is there to say

Just be the masterpiece He created you to be

All For Love

2007-05-11T08:49:00.000+08:00

Take a moment to reflect.. This song made me realize that I may possess so much material things but the emptiness in me can't be filled by things we can buy.. My completeness relies on God's faithfulness.. in HIM alone.. He is everything I need..

ALL FOR LOVE

By: Hillsong United

Album: Look To You

Verse 1:
All for love a Father gave.. For only love could make a way... All for love the heavens cried.. For love was crucified.

Pre-chorus:
Oh, how many times have I broken your heart... But still you forgive if only I ask..And how many times have you heard me pray..Draw near to me..

Chorus:
Everything I need is You.. My beginning and my forever.. Everything I need is You

Verse 2:
Let me sing all for love.. I will join the angel song. Ever Holy is the Lord, King of Glory, King of All.

Bridge:
All for love a Saviour prayer.. Abba Father have your way.. Though they know not what they do.. Let the cross draw man to you

Check Point!

2007-05-11T01:36:00.000+08:00

What's inside my purse??

> my white wallet - inside it -- some cash, credit cards and IDs..
> my N90 cell phone -- i have this phone for almost 2 years now.. Wheee! and I just love it!
> my comb - need to have great hair everyday
> vanity kit - i have face powder, lipsticks, blush on, curlers..
> ballpens - hmmm.. 1 red and 3 black pens
> Victoria's Secret Cologne - I just love the scents of Victoria's Secret Colognes.. Here in our place, the weather is so warm and humid and a spray of this cologne is truly refreshing!
> A lil coin purse
> Keys - car key, office pedestal keys, house keys.. and keys i don't recognize! hahahhaha!

Now, what's inside your purse?

what's goin on..

2007-05-07T22:56:00.000+08:00

I miss ya'll! How are you? Hope you are all doin' fine.. I've been very busy the past few days.. My parents finally moved to their new home.. Everybody in the family is so-so excited to arrange and decorate the house.. We bought some new stuff to put in their new lil home..

Kiddo got the measles last week.. It wasn't really bad but his eyes were really watery.. he still has colds and cough though.. at least no fever... and he is feelin' a lot better now.. thank God!!!

How are you blogger friends??

2007-04-25T17:31:00.000+08:00

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

Cheers!

2 years and counting...

2007-04-25T03:11:00.000+08:00

Big Daddy and I celebrated our 2nd year wedding anniversary..

For the past few days, I was really trying to plan on how we would celebrate this very important and special day.. We had dinner at Friday's.. Yum! Yum! As usual, the food was so-so delicious! I was so full! We had Jack Daniel's chop and chicken and the Friday's best burger! Big servings!

Can't wait for my next visit!!!

Big Daddy also reserved an overnight stay at very nice hotel.. That's where we spent the night together! Hmmmm.. hahahhahah!

... and for his anniversary gift he got me a technomarine watch! I have always wanted to own one.. and I was saving for it for the longest time.. Argh! The most affordable watch they have costs roughly 250USD and that's around 12500 Philippine Peso.. Big Bucks! I was so touched that Daddy bought me this watch with mother of pearl face.. Big Daddy knows me very well.. He chose the white face with white bracelet.. (and techno watch comes with an extra transparent bracelet)

Here it is!!!

I wasn't able to prepare and get him an anniversary gift. Had no time to go to the mall and buy him a surprise anniversary present.. I should get one before weekend.. Hmmm.. But i just thought, didn't I give him the best gift ever?! and that's me and our lil kiddo.. hahahhah!

Blogger friends, thanks for sharing our happiness.. May all of us who are married bloggers have a hapy, peaceful and lasting marriage!

Summer get-away

2007-04-20T09:55:00.000+08:00

Last Holy week, I am so blessed that our lil family was able to relax.. We went out of town.. Wheee! I just want to share some photos..

------> this photo was taken in Tagaytay.. Look at my lil kiddo.. He is always ready for the camera!

kiddo and his floater! <------

We really had a blast! Hope we can have more of these!

Thursday Thirteen

2007-04-19T05:04:00.000+08:00

It's been quite some time since I last played Thursday 13.. I just wanna share..

Kiddo is really growing up fast.. Oh yes he is..

Kiddo's lil achievements @ 1 year old and 6 months...
1. He walks fast.. and runs faster..
2. Most of the time, when he falls/stumbles he gets up real quick without crying! Brave boy!
3. He can now get up the ladder.. But that makes my knees shake! He can't get up the ladder this early! Na-ah!
4. He can turn on/off the TV.. using the power button and/or the clicker..
5. He knows where he'll get his shoes when we are goin' out..
6. He holds the soap and dipper like an adult.
7. At 1 he can catch a ball.. (mind you, not the tiny lil ball, the real ball they use in playing basket ball..

8. He folds his hands to pray before eating..
9. He dances and sings whenever he hears music!
10. He sips his drinks wiithout spill! (that's with our without straw!)
11. He holds and uses his spoon very well..
12. He holds the pencil like a gradeschool student..
13. He can now utter words with one syllable.. e.g. car, bus, please, kiss, juice, text, fish (of course he can't say it that straight!)
some words he can utter that aren't one syllable.. dada(for daddy), nyanya (for mommy), papa (that's how he calls my dad), mama (that's how he calls my mom and MIL)

Impressive! I am such proud momma!

Suggestions please..

2007-04-17T00:24:00.000+08:00

Need help..

Come April 23rd, Big Daddy and I would be celebrating our 2nd year Wedding Anniversary.. Yipee!

I want to make this day extra special.. I honestly don't know if Big Daddy's planning on somethin.. Should I ask?! Na-ah! of course I wouldn't ask him.. But what if he isn't preparing for somethin'? What if he doesn't remember? Argh!

I really wanna make that day so-so memorable.. I want to let him know that marrying him was the best choice and decision I made in my life.. I just love him sooooo much!!!

Suggestions??

Hair no more..

2007-04-13T00:40:00.000+08:00

Last holy wednesday, hubby and I decided to give kiddo some sort of a new look.. Okay.. after a long deliberation, we came up with a decision and that is to give kiddo a new hair cut.. Here in our country, most parents, have their kids' hair shaved once they turn 1 year old.. They said that hair will grow thicker once you shaved it.. But when the kiddo turned 1, I opted not to have his hair shaved.. we just had him a good hair cut.. anyways he has pretty, black and thick hair.. (he got it from his mom! hahahha!)

I think on my previous blog, I mentioned that Kiddo has developed this stranger anxiety thing.. He doesn't like to be touched by people he doesn't see very often.. Example, his pedia, hair cutter, sales peeps etc..

Okay, so since we have decided to shave his hair, we asked his good uncle Miggy to do the works.. Thanks Mig!

Maundy Thursday came, after church (we had worship service in celebration for the Last Supper).. the works started.. You guessed it so-so right... Kiddo, cried so hard! He vomitted like 5 times during the session.. Poor kiddo..

After the long battle and cry.. Alas! He finally got his new looks.. hahahhaha! He is sooooooo cute!

I Miss You!

2007-04-12T22:00:00.000+08:00

Dear Blogger Friends,

Thanks for all your prayers for my family especially for my lil kiddo.. I miss you all! I've been out for over a week.. and indeed I miss blogging and reading your blogs.. How have you been? I hope you are all doin' good...

I just wanna let you know that am back! Yipee!

Hugs!

2007-04-04T11:51:00.000+08:00

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

need your prayers

2007-04-04T00:55:00.000+08:00

Been out for couple of days... didn't have much time for blogging..
I just drop by to ask for your prayers for my lil kiddo.. he is sick again.. He has that tough cough and colds.. Big Daddy's guilty, kiddo probably got it from him.. He's fever has been on and off.. He is now under medication. I hope he'll get well real soon.. Poor kiddo.. I can tell he feels so weak..
Though he still tries to smile every now and then to make me feel okay..
He doesn't want to eat.. He just loves to drink his fruit juice.. (all time fav -- Grapes!)
Again, please pray for my kiddo.. Am sick too.. but i can manage.. But seein' my kiddo not feelin' well is somethin' that's hard to bear..

2007-03-29T11:06:00.000+08:00

WORLDLESS WEDNESDAY

PHILIPPINE IDOL - 2023

I know am late for WW.. But I still wanna share... hehehe!

2007-03-21T10:06:00.000+08:00

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

(see comments for details)

Great Weekend

2007-03-19T20:50:00.000+08:00

I had a great week though I didn't have so much things done.. (=; wink!

Things to be grateful about..

1. Though I was feeling a lil weak and sick, Big Daddy and Kiddo are both healthy...

2. Got another house helper! Yipee!

3. My nephew Nehemiah celebrated his 5th Birthday.. We had a party! and Kiddo had a great time dancing, singing and playing his tricks! Happy Birthday Nehemiah!

4. Big Daddy referred his two good friends to their company.. and they'll start working soon.. These two guys badly needed jobs to earn some bucks!

5. Our family spent the weekend in my mom and dad's place.. Thanks mom for taking care of us!

6. Got Big Daddy new K-swiss sneakers! That's the best thing we have in common.. Our addiction -shoes, shoes and more shoes!

7. Had dental check up..

Things I am looking forward to this week...

1. Paying some bills.. credit cards.. (credit is so unpleasant especially when its time for payment!!) Agree?!

2. I have a speaking engagement this Saturday.. Its for a graduation day.. Its my first time to speak for a graduation day.. I had some speaking engagement in the past but not for this kind of event..gotta prepare my speech/message then! after blogging!

3. Dental check up schedule again.. Have to take care of our teeth.. I don't want to grow old wearing false teeth.. Oh please....

4. Mechanical check up and car repaint schedule... I have to manage our transportation this week.. Sissy! can I borrow your car??! hahahah!

These are some stuff I had.. What about you? How are you blogger friends??

I love it!

2007-03-17T02:21:00.000+08:00

Try this one too!!!

Read my VisualDNA™ Get your own VisualDNA™

A.. B.. C..

2007-03-17T02:10:00.000+08:00

I must admit, I've been very lazy and ill the past few days and never got the chance to read your blogs.. Am sorry.. No worries.. am catching up on my readings and placing comments.. As I was browsing to my Fav Blogs, I got to read judy's blog and I love the ABC meme and stole if from her then.. Hope you take time to read it.. I think its one great way to know my bloggers friends better.. so, come on.. let's play!

A - Age: super young mom.. 26!

B - Band listening to right now: The Corrs.. I think they are a band.. aren't they??

C - Career future: a super MOM and a good Cook

D - Dad's name: Ephraim

E - Easiest person to talk to: Nina- my bestfriend

F - Favorite song: a lot! but my all time favorite is When I see you smile by Brian Mcknight

G - Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: Gummy worms!

H - Hometown: Downsouth Parañaque, Manila

I - Instruments: I used to play the flute and banduria (its the lil guitar)

J - Job: Team Manager, Mommy, Wife and Daughter to my parents

K - Kids: One LiL kiddo

L - Longest car ride ever: Once, I was goin' back to Manila from Bataan (a province
here in our conutry) when we got stranded because of a heavy typhoon..

M - Mom's name: Patria

N - Number of people you slept with: yesterday.. in my left was my kiddo and in my right was Big Daddy..

P - Phobia[s]: Rats! Eoooowwww!

Q - Quote: "Those who underestimate others.. Overestimate themselves!" Agree?!@

R - Reason to smile: My kiddo!

S - Song you sang last: "Smiling Face.." Whenever I see your smiling face, I have to smile myself.. because I love you.. Yes I do.. and when you give me that pretty 'lil pout it turns me inside out, there's somethin' about you baby.. I don't know....

T - Time you wake up: 7:00pm. -- i report during the night.. argh!

U - Unknown fact about me: I have fosterparents who are germans and when I was a lil girl they wanted to process adoption but my parents didn't approve it..

V - Vegetable you hate: I love veggies!

W - Worst habit: Setting alarm but not really waking up! what's the use then? hahaha!

X - X-rays you've had: it was just for our annual check up..

Y - Yummy food: mojo potatoes and cheesy macaroni!

Z - Zodiac sign: Libra

_ I just notice.. O is missing right?! harharhar!

Ain't feelin' well

2007-03-17T00:19:00.000+08:00

I have been so lazy this week.. and i've been feeling sick since Monday.. Probably because I ain't get enough sleep for weeks now.. Darn! I gotta need some rest!
No blog entries for almost 5 days.. My brain is ain't working too.. I always start a blog but i never finish one.. I think it's pretty obvious since my last entry was last Monday.. Weekend and take note it was even late for weekend reflection.. (am sorry Judi..)

I don't know what's happening to me.. I just want to relax.. I want some time rest.. I feel so tired! I need a good massage..

Hope, i'd feel better ASAP..

How are you today blogger friends? Hope you are feeling a whole lot better than I do..

Weekend

2007-03-12T23:10:00.000+08:00

The past week was great.. I got to meet all deadlines.. and though the week was kinda heavy i think i still was able to manage it pretty well..

1. Everyone in the family is well and healthy...Thank you Lord!

2. Kiddo got his long overdue chix pox vaccine.. Am telling you, he cried so hard!!! poor lil boy...

3. Kiddo got his regular hair cut done.. This really makes me worry.. Know what, at the moment we entered the salon,i have him sat on a lil toy car seat.. but when the stylist came in to start the work, he just cried so loud... i dunno if he got afraid of the shaver thing.. I really dunno.. the entire hair cut session was crying time.. he just cried and cried and cried.. -- I asked the doctor about it, his pedia told me that he has developed this so-called stranger anxiety and that could probably caused him to cry... .... but how can i have him overcome that? I think he got afraid of the sound/vibra of the shaver...

huh!help me.. how can i help my kiddo overcome this fear?? need your help blogger friends...

4. I was with sissy for couple of days.. I was with her arranging her school papers.. She needs it for her new job.. She has decided to leave the company that she's been with for over 5 years.. She thinks that its time for her to move up a lil.. hmmm.. not a bad idea.. Hope things go perfect for my lil sissy..

5. Got our car fixed.. (mechanically).. sheeeesh! i spent big bucks! argh! but the car needs to be repainted.. I've scheduled it this week.. No car for a month! Waaaahhhh!!

6. Mom and Dad will be moving to the new house before the month ends.. Yipee!! Though they don't have so many new stuff to fill the house, just the idea of moving to their new house already excites 'em..

7. we went to church as a family and as usual, we had our clan luncheon and sunday was indeed a family day!

8. Kiddo got a new nanny.. hope she'll stay long.. We are still looking for a house helper.. hope we can get one ASAP..

9. I received an email from Uncle Bernard and Aunt Marlene.. They are my fosterparents from Germany.. FYI.. They supported my studies from kindergarten to college.. They are like second parents to me.. They sent me a very nice photo card with their adopted grandchild - Elisa.. She's named after me.. Isn't it cute?! She's all grown up.. and am just so happy that they find time to email me though I know he has a very busy schedule.. God bless them!

10. I found a long lost friend in friendster! Jenny! Oh wow! It's been years since I last heard somethin' from her.. She's now based in Italy.. She'll pay a visit soon.. and we will meet up and party!! whohooo!

11. Big Daddy and I watched the last full show of 300 sunday night.. I must admit, am not really into watching movies.. argh.. Have a confession to make.. ummm.. I slept for over half of the screening time! wahhahahahah!

How was you week? Hope everything is fine and well..

Now, its monday again! and whew! its the start of another week full of blessings and great experiences...
Have a great week blogger friends!

Old Love

2007-03-10T02:14:00.000+08:00

This free verse poem is for a great friend of mine.. who once fell in love.. but was never loved back.. She sure will find her one great true love...

Old Love... Old Love..

Old love.. t'was gone..
Old love.. nowhere to find..
Old love.. where are you now?
Old love.. he was never mine..
Old love.. broke my heart...
Old love.. I waited..
Old love.. you never got back..
Old love.. we gave each other promises..
Old love.. left broken promises..
Old love.. hurts...
Old love.. no time..
Old love.. we were afraid to fight for our love..
Old love.. wasn't the right time..
Old love.. t'was a struggle..
Old love.. was kept secret...
Old love.. you belong to someone else..
Old love.. you can't love me too..
Old love.. why not?!
Old love.. i can never be yours.. and you can never be mine...
Old love.. no more..
Old love.. t'was all gone...
Old love.. i once loved you... no more second chance....

bad boy -- Na-ah!

2007-03-09T08:37:00.000+08:00

Lately, I am worried about my kiddo.. Not because he is sick and/or not feeling well but becasue he is doin' a not so good stuff that he probably doesn't know is bad..

He has learned the art of hitting.. yeah, he hits mommy, he hits big daddy, he hits the grannies, he hits the nanny.. he hits his playmates.. he just hits everyone!

Whenever he likes somethin' and you will not give it to him, you sure will get a slap!

Whenever someone asks him to behave, that person would surely get a slap..

and when he is havin' fun and if its laughin' time, he still slaps.. waaaaaaaaahhhh!

How can I make him stop doin' that? one time, when he hit me, Am telling you it was hard.. I yelled at him and told him to behave.. (am such a bad mommy..) and guess what.. kiddo behaved but soon after that, i got another slap.. Waaaahhh!

Where did he learn this? Nobody taught him to do it.. Did he learn it on his own... Am afraid that he'll get into the habit of hitting others.. He isn't a bad baby.. I know.. How can I stop him from doin' it???

Help me..

Best Buddies

2007-03-07T09:17:00.000+08:00

Wordless Wednesday

BIg Daddy and LiL kiddo's playtime!

Absent

2007-03-07T08:54:00.000+08:00

Argh! Been absent from blogging for quite a few days.. I missed it! I was just so damn busy working and fixin' some stuff..

I have been very busy, making sure that papers for the house that we bought for our parents are good, so they can move in without hassles.. We are also planning to renovate our old house to room bedspacers.. There are so mcuh things to plan about. Like, moving in, fixin' their stuff, getting new stuff for the house and a lot more..

I also didn't get enough sleep because Big Daddy and I are busy fixin' our car. We have to send the car for maintenance and repair. Darn! Havin' it repaired would require big bucks! whew! gotta work, work, work!

Got my student permit for driving.. will manage my schedule to have it squeezed in..

In the office, there's a lot of deadlines.. Good thing, am right on target! whew! Or else, am gonna pass out because of fatigue! Errrrrrrrrrr!

Didn't have so much time playing and spending time with the LiL kiddo.. I just miss him! We are together at home, but since I am so damn tired workin' and attending to some stuff, once Mommy gets home, I just manage to kiss him and awwwwwwwww! am just one sleepy head! For the past few days, I always find myself sleepin' in the sofa... not bein' able to change clothes.. see... am just so tired.. good thing i still manage to brush my teeth and get a quick shower..

Hope things will all be back to normal..and these heavy days will all be gone.. I miss my kiddo more than anybody and enythin' else.. Good thing, my mom, MIL and our new nanny take care of him in the absence of Mommy..

How are you blogger friends?? I gotta catch up on my blog reading and commenting..

Hugs!

Monthly Swap II

2007-03-03T09:01:00.000+08:00

She finally got it!! Yeah, Incog and Nito my swap mate for simple pleasures KMMS got my swap package! and its in her blog!

Am glad to know that she liked the 2 sets of necklaces and earrings with tiny little pouch.. It's indeed a personal pick..

I stole the pictures from her blog.. soweee Incog and Nito I am just happy that the package made it there! knowin' our post office.. Argh!!

This was the package I sent her..

I also received my swap package from Leira last February 26 .. I would take a picture of the cool stuff I got from her and will post it! Wheeeee! Thanks Leira!!! (let's chat soon!!!) hope you are doin' okay...

For March, simple pleasures is hosting another KMMS swap.. (Drop by her blog now!!! Join us bloggers!!! Theme for this month is Postcards.. Hmmmm.. Sounds interesting! Come on.. What are you waiting for? Experience the fun!

13 Things I love to do...

2007-03-01T08:34:00.000+08:00

I think the person who started this meme, said that last thursday was the end of it.. But I still wanna do it because I think, this is still a great regular blog entry..

So here we go...

13 Things I love to do...

1. play with my LiL kiddo - i must admit, i have to fill in the missed hours of our playtime.. Mom has been very busy workin'!

2. spending quality time with the Big Daddy - hmmm.. why not plan for an out of town trip this summertime??

3. sleeping.. - I have been struggling to get good sleep for weeks now.. I hope i can get enough rest..

4. shopping - spotting sales! whew!!

5. surfing and blogging - this is my new addiction! and am enjoying it!

6. travelling - i wanna go outside the country again!

7. listening to music - its relaxing

8. goin' to the beauty salons! - i want to pamper myself at times.. I think women like me who work hard deserves some pampering! hahahha!

9. i love to sing!

10. make friends - i want to expand my environment. I know i'll learn a lot from other people's lives..

11. to go malling with LiL kiddo and Big Daddy - its kinda tiring since the kiddo doesn't want to stay and sit on his stroller most of the time..

12. I love to try new things - i know this would make me a better person!

13. I love bein a MOM and a WIFE - its indeed a very rewarding career!

yikes!

2007-02-28T22:47:00.000+08:00

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

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Sissy

2007-02-27T23:41:00.000+08:00

I am so glad that yesterday my sister paid us a visit.. She said that she didn't miss me at all but she missed the kiddo.. Okay..

We went to a salon to pamper ourselves.. We had hair treatment..(hair spa, massage, foot spa, manicure and pedicure!) Wheeee! I just feel so relaxed!

Reminiscing our childhood days.. we've been through a lot of arguments, fights.. I thought that our parents love her more.. and guess what??! that's what she thought too.. But as we grow up, we learn to appreciate each other.. We became bestfriends.. We share each other's happiness and we are there for each other during the low points of our lives..

We are so opposite.. Physically, she has white skin and i am tan.. Our features are not very close.. Simply put, we don't have anything in common physically... People who don't that we are sisters won't even recognize that we really are sisters.. and a lot of times, we met friends and officemates in the mall, resto.. and they would ask.. Who's with you? and we would say, "She's my sissy.. " and people would just say.. "Really?! You don't look like her".. Errr! But lemme tell you, we are both pretty! hahahahha

I am loud and straight forward, Sissy is reserve.
I am impatient, Sissy is so patient.
I am very proactive and demanding most of the time, Sissy is shy.
I tend to be impulsive, Sissy is decisive..
I am sometimes careless and clumsy, Sissy is keen and careful..
I am very opinionated, Sissy prefers to listen.

In terms of attitude..

Probably, we have tons of differences and list would just go on and on and on... But I'd rather count the common things that we have..

> same parents.. hhahha!

> we both love each other

> we love our family..

> we are both hardworking

> we are both dreamers ..

> we want each other to be happy..

> we support each other's endeavors

> we are ready to fight for each other..

> we love GOD

and a lot more..

I love my Sissy very much.. God created us to be different and that is because.. she would fill in what's lacking in me and I'd do the same..

I would never be complete without her..

Blogger friends, How's your relationship with your sissy and or bro??

2007-02-26T17:44:00.000+08:00

Whew!

I've been very busy last week.. see, I just logged my entry for Weekend refelction this late.. Argh!

Anyways, here are the the things I've done last week..

1. Big Daddy was able to do his stress test, ecg lab exams at the hospital. so far results are good.. He has to go on a diet and loose weight..

2. Lil kiddo's vaccination for chix pox moved this week.. I feel guilty, mom didnt get time to have this done..

3. Had tons of work done in the office.. argh! was in the office for just two days.. errrr!

4. I was with sistah finishing our clearance papers for our parents house.. whohoo!!!

5. Went to church with my family..

6. Had our clan get together.. as usual.. we had so much fun!

7. Spent more time with the kiddo! I just love bein' with him.. Playing, running.. singing.. dancing..

8. Nobody got sick in the family.. Thank you Lord! a

9. I received Leira's package for the swap! Thanks a lot Leira! I just loved 'em..

This week was really full of blessings! The Lord remains faithful and true to me and t my family..

For this week.. Here are some stuff i gotta do..

1. Pay some bills..

2. Vaccination schedule of the kiddo..

3. Hopefully we can have all the papers ready for our parents' house so they can move in this March! Wheeeee! I am so excited!

4. Leadership Training in the office..

5. Meet deadlines at the office.. I sure can make it!!

How was your week blogger friends?? Hope you guys had a blast!

2007-02-22T23:13:00.000+08:00

13 Things I would like to accomplish by 1st half of the year..

1. Save some bucks!

2. Pay off some debts..

3. Move to our new house.. (construction would start this summer..)No more rental fees for the apartment! Whoohoo!

4. Get myself a brand new car.. Beep! Beep!

5. Get promoted.. Why not?!

6. Buy my parents some house appliances.. They'll soon be movin' to the house my sister and I bought for them! That's our gift to our parents for bringin' us up to be good and responsible adults.. Am just so proud of myself and my sister! We are just good children.. Watcha think??

7. Get some time to relax with hubby.. Out of town will surely do..

8. Treat myself for bein' hardworking.. Hmmm.. what about buying a new techno watch??

9. Spending more time with my kiddo.. He is growing up fast.. He is now 1 year and 4 months old! whew!

10. Planning more family gatherings.. Granny wants to see us more often!

11. Be more active in our church activities..

12. Be more prayerful...

13. Improve my time management...

These are couple of things I would like to accomplish for the first half of the year.. I know there's a lot more to do.. But what's important, is I do have a goal.. I plan.. and I am relying on God's approval for all of my plans..

You? what's your plan for next few months??

Great Weekend

2007-02-18T06:59:00.000+08:00

This week has been a great week.. Though there were struggles along the way.. But was still able to get through..

> Additional member of our family just arrived.. Jacob Calil.. (son of my bro in law..)

Thank you Lord for keepin' him and his mother safe.. Though she hastto undergo a CS Section..

> Finish some work in the office..

> Got approved loans from 2 banks.. (am still thinkin' if am gonna get it.. ) paying credit is very unpleasant.. Right?!

> Kiddo is well.. He's playing new tricks.. (mom pretends to be crying.. for sure am gonna get some kisses!!! mwah! mwah!) Whew! the kiddo loves the mommy.. so so sweet!

> Big Daddy and I didn't go out last 14th but went out saturday!

> Got some really really nice tops! whew!

> Bought Big Daddy a really nice jacket...

> Sunday would be family day.. We are goin' to my mom and dad's place..

> It's my sistah's birthday tomorrow! We'll sure have fun today and tomorrow! (not to mention that it's also her boyfriend's birthday today..)

> Found a new friend.. Leira.. I am so blessed to know her...

" Please to meet you Leira! Hope we can chat more some time.."

> Argh! Big Daddy was brought to the hospital to have his blood pressure checked.. But his now well.. But we still have to see his doctor for follow-up..

.. This comin' week..

> Big Daddy will have a scheduled follow-up check up!

> Am on leave Monday! yipee!!!

> LiL kiddo will have his shot for chix pox.. (poor boy.. his pedia would day.. "its cryin' time again baby..") hahhahah!

> As usual, regular office work! argh!

Truly, God is always faithful.. He keeps us safe all the time.. He loves us unconditionally.. and He always showers us with super big blessings!

How are you??? How was your week? and What are your plans this comin' week? Hope everything will go perfect!

God's Discipline

2007-02-17T09:01:00.000+08:00

Among other responsibilities of parents to their children, the first and most important is teaching and helping 'em grow in the word and discipline of God..

Unless our children grow in God's teaching and discipline, they will never fear doing the wrong things.. They will not learn to value relationship.. They will not learn to share.. They will not value life.. Fear of God will bring 'em to a good future.. a future that is away from vices, illegal drugs and immorality.

"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

Monthly Swap

2007-02-16T04:29:00.000+08:00

simple pleasures organized a monthly swap this February.. She thought of "Accessories" as her theme for this month.. Hmmm.. I must admit, am so addicted to accessories.. watch, earrings, belts, hair bows, anything that would add glamour, elegance and beauty to women! I just love 'em!!!

So there, after visiting her blog (a worth reading blog!) and knowin' that she's initiating a swap, I joined! It took me some time to look for stuff to send my swap mate.. Now, I finally have it and will be on its way to Australia this morning.. Before I drop it to the post office, i'll take a picture of it and post it.. (probably later..) I just hope my swap mate will like it, because its really a personal pick!!!

I just wanna share how excited I am to share stuff I have to people who would also appreciate it! wheeeee!!!

Of course, this is also one great way to make bloggers across the globe closer.. watcha think?

Great Idea!
Thanks Kay for initiating the swap!!! (=:

Thurday Thirteen

2007-02-15T23:52:00.000+08:00

13 Ways to show you love him..

1. Kiss him while he is sleepin'...

2. Make a blog entry just for him - i just did!!!

3. Serve him breakfast..

4. Leave him a note somewhere in your room, pc, fridge telling him how much you love him..

5. Put on your perfume that he loves the scent! - for sure he'll end up kissin' and hugging you!

6. Cook his favorite meal.. - in my case i would need food delivery service! Help me! need some recipes!

7. Drive him to his office..

8. Whisper " I Love You..." before he sleeps..

9. Include him on your prayers all the time - that he'll be safe and healthy..

10. Make sure his stuff are neatly and properly arranged..

11. Play badminton with him - or do brisk walkin' together

12. Prepare a LiL but nice present that would surprise him.. Or buy him somethin' that he really really wants to have - I just bought him PSP!

13. Take some time to go out for a dinner.. just the two of you.. - we'll have it this weekend! yipee!! got no time last february 14... we were both at work! argh!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

2007-02-14T08:33:00.000+08:00

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My Valentine..

2007-02-14T05:24:00.000+08:00

I call him my Own..
He is the man behind my every success..
He keeps me moving..
He is my shopping buddy..
I tend to be unreasonable at times and talk nonsense, yet he still listens..
He prepares great meal! He knows the kitchen more than I do!
He appreciates my entire being..
I can be myself... I need not to pretend to be somebody am not because he accepted me and love me as who I am and not who other people wanted me to be..
He makes me feel beautiful everyday, despite of bad hair days!
He understands and knows what's on my mind without me telling him.. hmmm...
He makes me smile after a long and very tiring day.
When I need a good laugh, he just have to fart! hahahhaha!
He turns my bad days to good ones by simply, rubbing my back and kissing my foreheard..
I need not to say what I want because he already knows it..
He turns ordinary days to special days because of LiL surprises he brings..
He makes me see the other side of things.. and leads me to a great realization..

Love is having him..
Love is living with him.. spending my life with him..
Love is holding his hands..
Love is bein' with the Man of my Life.. The father of my most precious possesion..
My Hero.. My Big Daddy!!!

Its always good to celebrate Valentine's Day with the Man to whom I said "I Do.."
I Love you My Valentine!!!

Great Weekend

2007-02-12T08:39:00.000+08:00

What a great weekend it has been!

The Lord is really good.. Here are some stuff we had last weekend..

1. LiL kiddo attended cousin Samantha's 6th birthday.. The clowns were very funny! Kiddo enjoyed the party.. He played, danced with other kiddos.. and he loved the spaghetti!!!

2. Big Daddy is now well and so is my mom..

3. Payroll was credited Saturday! Great! I can now pay some bills!

4. I spent the weekend nights sleeping beside my boys.. (Kiddo and Big Daddy..)

5. We went to church as a family..

6. As usual we our clan had lunch, snacks and dinner together!

7. Big Daddy and I got enough sleep and rest.. Good for us!

We are ready again for the graveyad shift! waaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

8. Our PC was just reformatted.. (got virus! darn!) and DSL is faster now!

.... There are so many reasons to be thankful, indeed God is always faithful!

It's Monday.. We are off again for another workin' week..

How was your weekend? Hope it was a good one too..

Love Thy Children

2007-02-10T07:18:00.000+08:00

"Do you always love me mommy?"

Not all children can and would ask this question.. But for sure all children want to have assurance that their parents would love them not only when they do good but also during those times they commit mistakes..

If our love is just manifested and based on our children's achievements, our children won't be true to themselves and to us.. This can have an effect on his personality, character and self-esteem..

As parents, we have to show our children that we love 'em not only when they achieve somethin', when they receive honor/recognition in school and when they get high grades.. When our children commit mistakes, fail, need improvement, get high with drugs, get pregnant at a very young age.. this is the perfect time to make 'em feel we love 'em..

This is loving our children unconditionally..

God, our father loves us unconditionally.. Pass it on to our children.. ------

I've decided to regularly post an entry about parenting.. I am tagging this as Parents 101.. Hope my entries would help us moms, dads to be great parents..

Bein' a mom and/or a dad is indeed the most challenging and rewarding career in this whole wide world! Agree??!

Love Month

2007-02-08T06:39:00.000+08:00

Almost everyone living in this world categorized February as Love Month.. On this month we celebrate valentine's day.. Wheee! The 14th of February is dedicated to our partners.. (hubby, wiffy, sweeheart, honey..)
It is the time of the year when....
> flowers, chocolates, sweets, pillows, teddy bears, balloons become so so expensive but highly marketable!
> cinemas - no more seats!
> hotels - fully booked!
> fine dining resto - needs super early reservation
> love concerts - tickets... SOLD OUT!
> malls.. you'll see a lot of lovers holding hands and super sweet!
> phone and mobile phone lines - damn busy.. a lot of people sending text messages... valentine greetings! and peeps making phonecalls whispering.. "I LOVE YOU and Happy Valentine's Day!"

Love is more than that.. More than a valentine's day.. Love is making you see and feel that life is beautiful!

I hope all of us will share the 14th of February with our one true love...

Tell me, what are you doin' in preparation for valentine's day?? I want to give my Big Daddy a great surprise.. Somethin' extra special!.. somethin' that would make him feel that my life is beautiful and full of love because I have a Big Daddy and a LiL kiddo around..

Send me your thoughts.. I would surely appreciate it!

Great Weekend!

2007-02-05T23:49:00.000+08:00

It's crazy monday again!Gotta work.. work.. work.. My weekend was really good... Here are some stuff I had..

1. LiL kiddo attended Isha's 1st Birthday Party. He had a lot of fun! He danced and played with other kiddos...
(will post some pixs on my next entry..)
2. Big Daddy and Mommy bought LiL Kiddo a new pair of sneakers!LiL kiddo liked it very much.. when we arrived home and told LiL kiddo that we have somethin' for him, he grabbed the shopping bag and checked what was inside.. when he saw it, oh wow! he removed his shoes and asked Big Daddy to put on his new NIKE sneakers!
3. Sunday, we went to church.. We don't let a Sunday pass without goin' to church as a family..
4. As usual, our clan had a luncheon gathering after our church worship service. -
every sunday, our clan gathers for lunch. This is when each family brings food to share with everybody. This is our bonding time!
5. Big time Uncle Bong invited everyone to go to Mall of Asia around 4pm yesterday. We had a lot of fun.. We went there as a SuperSize groupTotal no: 24 peeps!!! hahahha! We had dinner @Guilly's resto.. The food was good! The ambiance was cool..
6. LiL kiddo and mommy tried the little rides in the mall! LiL kiddo didn't want to get off the carousel!He just loved it!
7. Monday Morning, it was playtime with LiL kiddo..
8. Big Daddy doesn' feel well.. (he has fever) have to see his doctor tom!
9. My mom is also sick..
I pray that Big Daddy and my mom will get well pretty soon..
10. Got to buy Lea Salonga's new CD (Inspired)! yipee! I just love her!

How was your week? I hope everything went well for you and for your loved ones too..

Looking forward for the comin' weekend! I just hope it'll be tomorrow! nyahahah!

Super MOMS!

2007-02-02T23:44:00.000+08:00

Last December 11, 2006 My LiL' Kiddo's nanny left the house to get married.. It really surprised me.. She never told us her plans and we were caught offguard..

So there.. got no nanny for over a month now and still in search for a great person to take care of our LiL Kiddo while mom is away.. Hope she'll enter our door very very soon and stay long..

Though, we got no nanny.. I am so blessed to have a Mom and MIL who are very supportive and loving..

Let us talk about my mom.. She travels from heavy Mondays - Lazy Fridays even before the sun is up (around 5am) from her house to our house.. and goes home at 4pm and sometimes 6pm.. Imagine that?! She never complains.. She even says "You are even doin' me a favor.." I get to see my beloved grandson everyday.." My mom, does all the work for me.. She takes care of LiL kiddo.. She feeds him.. She cleans our room.. She cooks.. She even does the laundry.. She just does everything! I really can't thank her enough.. (now tears are fallin' from my eyes.. ) I am just so lucky and blessed to have a mom like her! How can she love us this much?? How can she not get tired?? How will I survive without her???

LiL kiddo with Mama Nids

Now, my MIL.. I am one of the fortunate ladies who have a great MIL.. I know some folks there do have a LiL somethin' against their MIL or vice versa.. Great thing, I am blessed with a great MIL.. She works as a school teacher.. and after work, once my mom goes home, she takes the next shift taking care of the LiL kiddo.. Like my mom, she never complains, and we feel that she loves the Kiddo very much!

LiL Kiddo with Mama Baby

Oh wow! I have two great mothers!
How will I make it without these two super moms???

My FamiLiA

2007-02-02T08:01:00.000+08:00

My family...

They are the reason why I live a very happy life!

They are my joy!

They are the reason why I am so blessed!

They keep me moving.. They are the reason why I work hard..

They are behind my every success..
They lift me up whenever I fall and stumble..

They make me stronger everyday..

They make my days brighter!

They turn my bad days to good ones!

They make me cry because of happiness..

They wipe off the sadness that this life brings..

They make me sing happy songs!

They make me dance like a dance guru! hahahhah!

They make our LiL house a castle! and I am the queen!

They kick out the stress and pressure brought about by my damn career! wahehhe!

They make me feel I am the prettiest woman in the world! Thanks Mr. Universe! (my Big Daddy!)

They rock! They rock my world! Great job LiL Kiddo!

They are my number 1 fan!

My family.. makes me complete...

LiL' MichaeL AngeLo

2007-01-31T01:49:00.000+08:00

I want my LiL' kiddo to be safe all the time.. We make sure that medicines and hazardous stuff are way out of his reach.. small parts of his toys that he can easily swallow... batteries.. pointed objects.. We keep all those away..

While his Biggie cousin (Jason) was writing, LiL' Kiddo asked me to get him a pencil.. My intial reaction.. No way! "You might get hurt.." But the LiL' Kiddo still insisted on holding a pen and grabbing his Biggie Cousin's paper..

Alright.. Alright.. So, I gave LiL Kiddo the pencil.. Guess what?? He even positioned it as if he knows how to write! I was so amazed! My LiL kiddo @ 1 can hold a pencil! Imagine that..!

Okay... Okay..
So I tried to trick him.. I gave LiL' Kiddo a pencil that was unsharpened.. Guess what??? He was looking for the pointed edge and when he noticed that there was none.. He threw it! hahahhahahha! and asked mommy to give him another one..

Alright... So, I gave him another pencil.. This time sharpened.. When he got it, he positioned the pencil as if he would write.. havin' the pointed edge on the paper!!!

Smart Ass!!!

One time we went to Burgoo_gatewal mall (a cool resto..) They are using paper as table cloth.. (probably to make their resto unique and to save some bucks buying table cloth) hahahahah.. The waiter gave us some crayons to doodle while we are waiting for our food.. LiL' Kiddo grabbed the crayon first and doodled on the paper! wahhahaha!!!

I hope that LiL Kiddo would be like his Big Daddy who is very good in drawing!!! Hmmmm.. I might have a Michael Angelo in the making!

I am NOT..

2007-01-31T01:46:00.000+08:00

After getting paranoid.. I already know that I am not really pregnant.. I have my period just today.. so this ended all my questions..

LiL' Kiddo is not yet a big bro..I think this just gives me more opportunity to spend more quality time with my LiL' Kiddo.. He is growing up fast and we don't know, he would probably have a LiL' sister/bro soon.. So, while he is still the only angel in the house, I would like to savor that moment..

Big Daddy and zhashaproudmomma should talk about family planning.. When do we want to have our 2nd child? Can we manage our finances once that great experience kicks in? Can we manage our time both for work and family?? How should we raise 'em??

Bein' PARENTS... TOUGH!!!

I would also need to consult our OB-GYNE for safe contraceptive options and pap-smear..

We all need to be healthy!

I maybe.. I maybe not..

2007-01-26T08:31:00.001+08:00

For the past few days, I've been dealing with this intuition.. Or am just bein' paranaoid.. Argh!!! Whatever it is....

AM just feeling pregnant...

Oh yes, I am.. I don't know why this idea just blew out of my mind.. Had my last period January 2nd.. And come on.. I have not missed a period then?? Right?? and its way too early to do a pregnancy test.. I would possibly get an inaccurate result if done before January 30..

Lately, I feel that I am so moody, am having headaches, feeling dizzy, i want to vomit (eeewwww!!!), i hate some smell, I can't eat and i feel bloated! These were the exact same symptoms of my first pregnancy..

Alright, so since I am so paranoid thinking that I might be carrying my 2nd child, I even visited websites to research about pregnancy.. and even took an online quiz to know if icould possibly be pregnant..
http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/pregnancytests/a/aa011899.htm
Here is the test I took..
Q: Have you missed your period?
Answer: No

Q: Are your breasts sore?
Answer: No

Q: Are you more sleepy than usual?
Answer: Yes

Q: Are you feeling moody?
Answer: Yes

Q: Do you have an increase in cervical discharge?
Answer: No

Q: Have you missed more than one period?
Answer: No

Q: Do you feel movement in your lower abdomen?
Answer: Yes

Q: Are you having weird food cravings?
Answer: No

Q: Are you having more frequent headaches?
Answer: Yes

Q: Have you had any bloating?
Answer: Yes

Q: Have you outgrown your clothes?
Answer: No

Q: Have you had a positive pregnancy test?
Answer: No

RESULT: You answered 5 items out of 12 Yes. Your score is 42%. You might be pregnant, wait and take a test.

After taking the Quiz, I calculated my possible due date! (see how paranoid I am..)

Here is the result.. If I am pregnant...

Enter the first day of your last menstrual period.
Month: January
Day: 2
Year: 2007
Due Date: 10/9/2007
Conception: 1/16/2007
Pregnancy Test: 1/30/2007
1st Heartbeat: 2/13/2007
Quickening: 5/8/2007
Viability: 6/19/2007

I may be right , but I may also be wrong.. All I have to do is wait for January 30 to do my pregnancy test and visit my OB-GYNE..

If am pregnant... We have a new LiL Angel comin'...

Nothin' has changed..

2007-01-24T03:37:00.000+08:00

Bein' married for almost two years is just awesome! I couldn't really ask for more.. Big Daddy is just my all!

I think it is great to reminisce the first day when I felt in love with my Big Daddy.. Oh wow! I just can't explain the feelings.. Yiheeee!!!

We smiled and that's how it all started.. He was just one ordinary guy.. But wait.. Suddenly, my heart was beating oh so-so fast...no.. no.. no.. He wasn't an ordinary guy. He was a very special guy even the first time we met.. I was strucked by somethin.. I didn't know what that was.. Okay.. Okay.. LOVE Struck me.. When we met.. I didn't know I was lookin' for love.. but good thing I got him!!!

Seven years of bein' steady.. (huh!) was no joke.. We've been through a lot.. Happy moments... Rough roads.. name it!
When we got married we promised to live together forever.. Build a family.. Share everything!

Days, months passed... Imperfections makes our marriage perfect! We laugh together, we've cry together.. We argue.. We get mad.. We have mishaps.. We have shortcomings..

BUT.. I just thought, isn't it nice to remember and feel exactly the same feeling I felt when I first fell in love with the MAN of Life.. The MAN of my Dreams.. My husband...

Oh wow! I still feel the same.. I love him exactly the same way I first fell in love with him... Nothin' has changed.. Hmmmmm... I just love him so dearly !!! Oh my Big Daddy!!!

Once in my LIFE...

2007-01-23T06:30:00.000+08:00

ONCE IN MY LIFE.....
I thought I was too small..and people can just push me around..
I didn't know how to appreciate things.. I always complain..
I laughed at somebody else's mistake.. So immature!
I made wrong decisions.. and I suffered the consequences...
I cried... hard.. very hard..
I was hurt... but time healed my wounded heart..
I was alone.. I was with nobody.. Got no friends around..
I didn't listen.. and it didn't give me any good..
I was touched by an angel.. and I touched someone's life.. hmmm.. I am an angel then!

I walked fast.. Trying to escape.. Trying to rush things up!

I regret the stupid things i've done.. and i regret not doin' the things I should've done...

I felt so weak.. and didn't have the strength to get up..

I was fooled and I fooled somebody.. Let's call it quits..

I stumbled... but I regained my strength.. and stood up tall..

I longed for understanding, acceptance, approval and love..

I dreamed big... and am slowly turning them to reality..

I was a little girl.. innocent.. I was a nobody..

I was a victim of crab mentality.. people didn't like me to succeed.. but I worked hard!

I hated some people.. and I even hated myself..

I was underestimated.. I almost lost my confidence.. but I proved them wrong.. oh.. so-so wrong..

I was betrayed by people I trusted the most.. Damn it!

I was a questioned by others... But I stood up to what I know was right..
I needed somebody... to comfort me.. to understand me.. to accept me.. to believe in me.. to take care of me.. to love me..

Then my MAN came.. That's my BIG DADDY! He's my all!

I believed in miracle.. I always believe that miracles happen...

Then I got my LiL Kiddo.. He is the greatest miracle in my life...I miss being a child.. But I become one whenever I look at my LiL Kiddo's eyes..

I want to live free from pains, free from heartaches.. free from pressures, free from other people's judgement.. free from troubles.. BUT... wait a sec... these added flavour to my life.. These things made me stronger... These things made me to work harder! to value life..

We encounter things we don't like.. things that make our lives more difficult and complicated.. But just hang on.. and believe that these are just one of the things that happen ONCE in our LIVES.. No REPEAT...

Despite of all these... LIFE is BEAUTIFUL!

Keep my BOYS Healthy...

2007-01-23T00:36:00.000+08:00

I woke up around 7:30am.. (pretty early).. Whew! Realizing that it is the start of the week.. got no Nanny.. have to take care of my LiL' Kiddo.. Big Daddy has an appointment.. and the house chores are all mine..! waaah! Challenging! Isn't it?
First, I prepared breakfast.. My LiL Kiddo and I walked around the neighborhood to buy some goodies to feed our hungry stomachs..ooopps.. That was a long walk!But as we got home, Big Daddy and LiL' Kiddo liked the food that I bought.. (hope I'll learn how to cook soon.. )

Big Daddy and I planned on sending LiL Kiddo to Grannies place (my mom and dad's house) MIL already got back to work and probably would be so tired if we'll have her take care LiL Kiddo.. Alryt.. so I packed.. whew!
It was past 4pm when we arrived at my mom and dad's place..
Big Daddy has been complaining headache since morning.. But i just ignored it.. Damn!

Way past 6pm.. As I was trying to get a nap since I'd be working late at night, Big Daddy woke me up complaining headache and numbness of his right arm..
My heart was beating so fast... as in really really fast.. This was the first time that Big Daddy complained of having numbness on his right arm... My dad drove us to a nearby hospital to have Big Daddy checked! The doctor checked him.. Poor BIg Daddy, blood pressure was high.. The nurse gave him a little medicine and placed it under his tongue..

Oh Gosh! This really made me so so afraid.. I thought he was experiencing something really serious.. Oh LORD spare him from that!!! Thank God Big Daddy's Blood Pressure stabilized at the normal level after the dose of medicine..
I just thought... Seein' my Big Daddy and LiL Kiddo lyin' in a hospital bed would surely bring me to pain and fear.. This just reminds me of praying to God to keep my boys healthy...
With our so busy days.. we tend to forget to thank the Lord for the blessings that he is showering us.. But whenever we are in need.. That's when we realize that HE is just right beside us.. Waiting..( human nature...)

Forgive me Lord.. and thanks for keeping my family healthy..

Big Daddy's Birthday!!!

2007-01-18T06:53:00.000+08:00

Oh yes! It's Big Daddy's birthday! That calls for a party!! Yummy food! Friends and relatives dropping by our flat! A get together! Yipeeeeeeee!
I am so thankful to God that he blessed my hubby another year full of love and blessings.. The past year has been a great year. I texted him at excatly 12midnight...
Here's how the text message goes...
"Happy Birthday Daddy!" I want to be the first person to greet you on your very special day.. You are my one and only love, my soulmate, my true love... I want to share your happiness in celebrating your birthday..because you were born to love me.. I love you very very much! Mwah! Happy brithday!

I also bought a cake and put a little blue candle on it when we had lunch (early morning breakfast since we are on the night shift!) argh!.. He was so surprised!

Will post some pixies of hubby on my next entries..

I Will Be There.. I promise..

2007-01-17T23:29:00.001+08:00

This song says what's inside my heart.. and this is for my Lil' Kiddo..
I WILL BE THERE...

Whenever you feel all alone
Whenever you feel there is no reason to go on..
When there is doubt in your heart
When there is no one in this world you can find who will give you support in everything you do
And who will believe that you will see things through

I will be there, I'll be there
I'll be your shoulder you can lean on
I'll be your friend you can depend on
I will be there

There are times when things go wrong
Yes there were times when you just feel you don't belong
And there are days when things don't go right
Yes there were days when you're not willing to fight
You will need someone who will tell you its okay
Someone who believes, believes in you all the way

I will be there, I'll be there
I'll be your shoulder you can lean on
I'll be your friend you can depend on
I will be there
I will be there, I'll be there
I'll be your shoulder you can lean on
I'll be your friend you can depend on
I will be there

Heart Breaking..

2007-01-17T02:33:00.000+08:00

Time is ticking so fast.. He was just so tiny way back then.. But look at him now.. He can now stand on his own.. He can now walk without support.. He now understands simple thoughts... and he now starts to talk..

Yeah...He must be growing up so fast.. And look where is mom right now @ 1:57am... Mom is in the office.. She has to work.. She has to earn.. But where is Big Daddy?? He is also at work.. He has to earn some bucks too..

And where is Lil' Kiddo?? He is at home sleeping without mommy and Big Daddy beside him.. He is with his Grannies... Thank God! He has loving grannies who are always there in mom and dad's absence...

Whenever, I am leaving for work, and leaving my Lil' Kiddo with his grannies... This scenario really breaks my heart.. I just can't help it.. Tears will run down my eyes.. I hope Lil' Kiddo doesn't feel that mom and dad don't care.. Because we LOVE him very very very much!!! He would understand.. I know he would..

It's been a while..

2007-01-11T07:49:00.000+08:00

Oh wow! It's been quite some time since I posted my last entry..Wheeee! Time indeed ticked so fast.. I mean really really fast.. Gosh! We're almost halfway over January 2007.. What have I accomplished so far??? What were my experiences the first half of January '07?? You??? what have you accomplished so far??

Here's my list...
> Started the year with a prayer.. That the Lord will bless me, my family, loved ones and friends..
> Spent the first week with my family.. (I was still on vacation leave!!)
> Got back to work January 4th..
> Submitted all documents/reports required in the office..
> Li'l kiddo was brought to the hospital due to severe cough and colds..
> Li'l kiddo was under medication for 2 weeks.. Waaaahhhh!! Poor li'l boy.. )+;
> Big Daddy's schedule makes me crazy!
> Arranged our room... It was really a mess! Clothes are everywhere! It made me feel so stressed! whew!

These are just couple of things I've done and experienced so far.. I am lookin' forward to more stuff the coming days.. weeks.. months..

I'll be more enthusiastic in creating my entries here in the blog.. also, i'll take time to learn new stuff here.. like interacting with other bloggers.. joinin' a group..(groups for moms, young professionals.. etc..) things like that.. hope somebody out there can help me out.. Thanks in advance!

My Christmas Wish List

2006-12-14T08:33:00.000+08:00

All I want this Christmas:
1. Attend 9 Mornings Worship Service
2. Eat lotsa salads.. (fruits, veggies and macaroni!) yum..yum.. 3. Give gifts to nieces, nephews, godchildren..
4. I hope my lil' kiddo will receive a SUPER BIG TOY CAR.. He just loves cars!(i might have a car racer son not a pilot! waaahhh!)
5. Big Dadda doesn't have to come in to work on Christmas day.. (Ohhh please..)
6. Lil kiddo will have a new "nanny" who is patient, loving, caring and who will stay with us for a long time..
7. Get myself a new pair of red pumps! (i just love 'em!!!)
8. Have Lil' kiddo's pictures printed and posted on his scrapbooks and albums! (its been a long time since I last touched and updated his baby books and albums) I am so damn guilty!
9. Send Christmas greetings and gifts to relatives and friends abroad..
10. Wrap gifts for Big Dadda and my lil kiddo.. (surprise!!!)
11. Get the Starbucks 2007 planner! (4 more stickers!)
12. A moment of prayer with my Big Dadda and lil' kiddo on Christmas Eve.. (then sing.. Happy Birthday JESUS!!!, Happy Birthday to the LORD!)

I can go on and on with my unending material Christmas wish list.. But above all else.. I want to celebrate Christmas with LOVE, PEACE of MIND and HAPPINESS...
What about yours?? What's on your Christmas Wish List???

All things work together...

2006-12-12T08:06:00.000+08:00

"All things work together for good.." But how would you say this when all that u've planned for and expected never and/or will never happen.. and by some forces of nature, things didn't really work out right.. Waaahh!
Perhaps, most of us are victims of frustrations and disappointments.. (one way or another..) sigh!
when that time comes, its hard, yes it is... but its best to see the brighter side of things.. Things happen for and with a purpose.. God will not let us experience stuff that are unbearable and we can not endure and surpass.. It seems hard to understand though.. but these hardships indeed teach us to be stronger.. to be better and to live our lives to the fullest.. and to trust in the LORD more.. Agree?
We may feel disappointed about how other people treat us.. we feel down when we didn't get what we have hoped for.. we get so frustrated when people just don't understand us..
But.. friends.. We must remember..."ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE LORD.."

Friends, share me your thoughts.. your experience.. I want to feel blessed by your lives..

I am GUILTY..

2006-12-09T02:54:00.001+08:00

(Getting my LiL' Angel from the Medical City Nursery Room!) We are goin' home!

Who wouldn't agree with the fact that being a MOM is the toughest job in the whole wide world! Argh!

I am a young and working momma who still tries to manage and balance family life and career.. I work during night time for a bank call center, from tiring Mondays to lazy Fridays... When I get home, darn! I am one sleepy head who just wants to grab a pillow and sleep.. But... I have my lil' kiddo waiting.. (his name: JOB MATTHEUS).. His bright eyes.. sweet smile... innocent looks.. greet me each morning as I come home..GUILTY!!! Yes. I am so guilty, because I feel that I don't have much time to spend with my lil' kiddo.. I hope I didn't miss a lot of his growing days...

If you guys have any suggestions on how I can spend more time with my lil' kiddo, let me know.. I would really appreciate it..

Bein' a MOTHER is the craft that I want to master above everything else..

I'll soon post some of my lil' kiddo's pixies on my next entries!...

Welcome to the Blogger's WorLd

2006-12-08T08:33:00.003+08:00

Oh wow!I just started my lifeblog.. It took me sometime to
convince myself that creating a blog is one good deal! Finally, I took the courage to create one! I feel like am gonna be addicted to this real soon!!! waahhh!!!

I think this is indeed one great way to meet new people, share my experiences, learn new stuff and have fun! Yipee!!!

Welcome to the Blogger's WorLd

2006-12-08T08:33:00.001+08:00

Oh wow!I just started my lifeblog.. It took me sometime to convince myself that creating a blog is one good deal! Finally, I took the courage to create one! I feel like am gonna be addicted to this real soon!!! waahhh!!!

I think this is indeed one great way to meet new people, share my experiences, learn new stuff and have fun! Yipee!!!