4 Days To Go
>> 12/28/2009
And we will be welcoming the 2010! another year, another new experiences for us to share . Last December 24, we went to DH's Aunt to greet them a merry Christmas and ate dinner that Lola Fely prepared and feasted on macaroni and fruit salad, kids got some cash gifts after from Tito Meo and Tito Jimmy . We saw this very nice house at Masambong Q.C
how was your Christmas? ours was spent with my family in Sampaloc, went there as early as 9 am and we waited for our Santa Claus Kuya to arrive. He arrived a minutes later and gave this to kids. Cash Gifts are to given to the young at hearts and everybody was at their happiest. feasted on foods that my mom had cooked and the boys drank some beers. Kids are usually at their hyper mood, playing with their gifts, toy guns and RC cars. Gabby on the other hand shared with Nicco's rc car.
Cuusin Dwayne with his toy gun
A Clear Host Issues
>> 12/24/2009
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Noche Buena
will be held in a couple of hours from now. Yet I am still here trying to finish off some expiring tasks, I am not complaining though since its a blessing. I just need to finish this asap since I intend to devote all my time tomorrow for the family. We will be heading later to DH's Aunt in Q.C to greet them a Happy Christmas. We'll be having dinner there. We won't be preparing anything for the Noche Buena since we'll be out tomorrow to visit my parent's place. there we'll get to eat out special dishes c/o by my mom. LOL. We intend to had the menu prepared for the media noche though. So I am now leaving you all with an early greetings of Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Read more...Bathroom Makeover
We just finished doing the kitchen makeover months ago and I could really say that I'm quite satisfied with the result. We can now freely move around on our very own kitchen. We are now set on the next plan on makeover which is the bathroom. We will be having our very own bathroom too in a few months time, it means that only our family DH, I and the kids could only use the bathroom, we are still first trying to fix around the line of the septic tank. It has been realigned due to some leaking problem. I am very excited as I look around for some Cheap Baths idea that we'd like to incorporate for our new bathroom. As we all know that it is a place where we could find time for ourselves, comfort is definitely the number one priority. There are few nice ideas that I saw at betterbathrooms.com, they are even on sale on different items that you could use in beautifying your bathroom. I specifically wanted their shower enclosure. Very classy looking and saves a lot of time in cleaning the bathroom for the water wouldn't be splashing everywhere while taking a shower.
90 x 90 x 185cm
Single Sliding Door
6mm toughened safety glass
Aluminium profiles with chrome finish
20mm adjustment tolerance for uneven walls (-15mm/+5mm)
Manufacturer's Lifetime Guarantee
Shower tray included
Shower system NOT included.
Finally
>> 12/23/2009
I am now officially on my holiday mode. lol! Yesterday was my last day of work, glad that the bosses' told that we'll go back to work on January 4. So we'll gonna have a straight 13 days vacation... Our very much awaited vacation! The past week was a very busy one for me.
- December 18-was Gabby's Christmas party, we tagged along the little boy and he did enjoy watching her big sister as she leads the prayer for children's petition and a dance number to the tune of Nobody by Wonder Girls. Box of goodies and gifts arrived straight from Australia, kids were giddy happy seeing and unwrapping their gifts. They got this:
December 19-Woke up very early to laundry our clothes and finished some online tasks since I'll be attending our Company's first ever Christmas party in the evening. I was assigned to prepare Chicken macaroni salad, I asked DH to do it since I don't know to make one. poor me! I was able to bring home some goodies and won an Asahi rice cooker in the raffle draw.- December 20- went to Shangrila and SM Megamall, went there as early as 10 a.m and went home around 5 p.m. yup, we stayed almost the entire day walking ang shopping around. Kids were really tired that the little boy get cranky and fell asleep as we were about to go home.
They ran around this nice toy soldier underneath the giant Christmas tree in Shangrila
And this one at the booth of humor post, they asked me to take a snap here: their smile here is really priceless!
- December 21 and 22- still got to work om this date, but glad that our office hours is from 10-6 and Gabby and I went to my parents place in the morning and left her because she will be going w/ my sister's husband to their office to get some Christmas gifts from his boss, I picked her up yesterday after office hours.
Friday Fillins # 155
>> 12/19/2009
1. No, we will NOT be having grand Christmas vacation.
2. Dine in at the old kitchen table.
3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: This would really make my day.
4. Everything is going to be okay.
5. I'll take your word for it.
6. I think it's fair at least from my point of view.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to our first time ever, company Christmas party, tomorrow my plans include laundry and party preps and Sunday, I want to finish our Christmas shopping! yey!
Christmas Gift
>> 12/18/2009
The little boy is quite overwhelmed with the toys that he saw when we went to SM Megamall's Toy Kingdom last Tuesday. You could really see delight on the kids faces. They don't want to go out of the store anymore when we were about to leave. Nicco was bugging me to buy him a toy gun and put up this Hunting pellet guns look alike toy without my knowledge on our shopping cart. He even tricked me by putting it up under those other items we bought. I only noticed it while I was browsing the receipt at home. He was all smile when I confronted him. Oh well, what can I do?! He's very much enjoying his new toy.
Read more...The Prayer
Heavenly Father, keep our families together in love, in peace and in joy.
Let our parents, be patient with us. Let our parents, be patient with each other , aware that the success and happiness of each member of the family depend on their loving concern for all of us.
Let no thought of separation or divorce be a part of solution to any problem.
Give them the grace Lord to pray together as the family that prays together stays together.
Amen.
This is the prayer that Gabby willbe leading in the opening of the program. I even memorized it too. LOL. Was amazed at how fast she was able to memorized it. She was able to deliver it in no less than 30 mins. Kids really have keen memory. Noticed that the prayer is centered on the family, in line with the theme of NATIVITY. Read more...
The Cristmas Tree Test
We just all love the holidays and I love Christmas Tree!!! took up this test...
You Are Blissfully Content |
 During the holidays, you have a lot to be thankful for. And even if you are having a hard time, you do your best to express gratitude. You are a glass half full type of person. You try to see life as a gift. You believe that it's important to stay positive and peaceful. Not just for your own mental health, but for also for the mental health of those around you. The gift of optimism is the best thing you could possibly give. And you give it well. |
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Medical Supplies
Seven days to go and it will gonna be the big day for almost everyone in the world. The most celebrated day of the year, Christmas! I have been continuously reminding DH to watch out his diet. Being a diabetic, he needs to guard himself from sweets, which of course is very in demand food during the holidays. I told him to keep himself off those goodies or he'll in up in hospital bed on holidays and I don't want to be seeking some medical supplies on wee hours if ever. Health is wealth as they always say and very true indeed, it is one great gift that we ever received from the good Lord. Priceless!
Read more...Kids Day
We went to SM Megamall last Tuesday, December 15 to buy Gabby her costume for the Christmas program, She will be wearing a red blouse, skinny pants, rubber shoes and Santa's hat with a dance number with some of classmates. Also, she will be leading the opening prayer for the program. As usual, kids where everywhere while we were at the mall, especially when we went inside the toy kingdom.
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Friday Fillins # 154
>> 12/11/2009
1. Good times: Bonding moments w/ family.
2. Welcome to my home.
3. Sleigh bells ring are listening?
4. The kids are playing with our cat that is so little.
5. Once more you can give it a try.
6.Is it the end?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to look around for my daughter's red blouse for their Christmas program, tomorrow my plans include Grocery shopping and Sunday, I want to laze around! Read more...
Getting An Online Degree
>> 12/10/2009
I remember how high spirited I am when I was still studying in high school, I always dream of becoming a good lawyer someday. My mom loves the idea too as my big brother is taking up law at that time. But as I entered my junior level in high school and our family encountered financial crisis then, I almost gave up and wanted to quit right there and then. I opted to stop schooling after I graduated from high school, but enrolled in college after a year. I helped my parents in our family business during that time. I am not a stand out student but I didn't gave my parents a headache the entire four year course I took. But I was not able to fulfill my dream of becoming a lawyer... But I am happy that I was able to finish a college degree, being a working mom now, there was still this longing for me to get in to school again. I wanted to pursue and get an UOP online degree this time. I think this will fit a very busy mom like me since I will be able to allot this one, proper time management is the answer. There is no age for education, for as long as you wanted to learn.
15 Days To Go!
>> 12/09/2009
and it's Christmas! obviously...lol!
DH's bro-in-law have put already in our sala the CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, and the BELEN on our mini garden before the main door entrance. Oh well, I'm just not so in the holiday mood these past few days, it's maybe because we haven't receive our 13th mo. yet! ahaha. and the lists of my "To-Buy" is getting longer as days passed by... Hope the boss will give it altogether with our salary this coming Friday, or we have no choice but to wait till Friday next week. Even the plans of changing tiles for our kitchen was put off, we will just wait for extra available funds to process the renovation. As with the little girl, she was assigned to lead the opening prayer for their Christmas program and was given a paragraph of prayer to memorize. As of now, she was able to memorize two sentences already, hopefully she can deliver it easily on the 18th.
And as for her costume for the program, she will be needing:
- Red Blouse
- Skinny maong jeans
- Santa hat
- Rubber shoes
December 8: Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception
>> 12/08/2009
Prayer to the Immaculate Conception 1
O Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my Mother, from thy sublime height turn upon thine eyes of pity. Filled with confidence in thy goodness and knowing full well thy power, I beseech Thee to extend to me thine assistance in the journey of life, which is so full of dangers for my soul. And in order that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, but may ever live with my heart humble and pure, I entrust myself wholly to thee. I consecrate my heart to thee forever, my only desire being to love thy Divine Son, Jesus. Mary, none of thy devout servants has ever perished; may I too be saved. Amen.
Prayer to the Immaculate Conception 2
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A Holiday Travel
>> 12/06/2009
Can you feel the rush of the holiday season? I definitely do. With the many activities lined up for the holidays, I really need to make the most out of my time and should follow the my scheduled to do's for the holidays. Last Friday, I was able to shop for some Christmas presents to be given away to my family and friends. Next thing to buy is the costume that my daughter will wear for their Christmas program next week, I think the role that she'll be portraying is an angel so I need to look for a white dress and wings. My ultimate Christmas wish is to have a romantic cancun vacation. That will be a perfect and memorable gift to cherish all through out our holiday celebration, being away from the hustles and bustle of the city life, being relaxed and enjoying the perks of different packages that they offer.
Read more...Saturday 9: Joy To The World
1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays? My Family being together during the holidays
2. Do you get much snow where you live? If yes, do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire? Aww, we don't get to experience snow here in our country.
3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses? Oh yes, may times when I was young
4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax? Sleep. lol
5. Do you get stressed during the holidays? Not really, I enjoy the stress during holidays. lol
6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again? none, cause I still hear them till now
7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person? depends on his/ her personality
8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why? just like the old holidays, spending time with family and enjoying it.
9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why? hmm. can't think of any right now.
Friday Fillins #153
>> 12/05/2009
oh I'm late but catching up on this one...
1. You get what you want.
2. It's not right to take advantage on somebody's weakness.
3. It's show time.
4. That's ridiculous!
5. I feel more energized today.
6. sweet dreams...goodnight!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to update my blogs, tomorrow my plans include cleaning our bedroom and Sunday, I want to rest!
Moving Again
>> 12/02/2009
We went last weekend to my parent's place to pay them a visit. Gabby and Nicco misses their cousin Dwayne so much that they didn't take their afternoon nap that day as they played all day long. We, the adults engage in a small talk and my mom brought up the topic of finding another house again. I was really surprise for I thought that everything's ok and that they are settled on their new home already. She told me that they have an issue with the owner of the apartment, it seems like the owner wants them out of their unit and have been told that they don't have to pay for the rental since they can use their deposit and down payment. Gee, just the mere thought of packing and unpacking things makes me want to feel crazy again. LOL. Moving is never really easy you know. But if only we have the services of Boston Moving Company here, moving will definitely an ease and smooth flowing for this company is well known for rendering an excellent job with moving services, they are equipped with the necessary high tech tools needed for a fast transaction and smooth transport of your most prized belongings to your new and humble abode, you don't have to feel stressful with your move for they will take care of everything, from the smallest to bigger details that makes you more confident of that move.
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PBB Double UP Addicted
>> 11/30/2009
Oh yes! I have been addicted to this reality show, that I could spend up many hours without getting sleepy watching the live streaming online. DH even told me that he could hear me giggle even he’s asleep already or should I say I woke him up with my laughs and giggles while watching PBB, Oh well, I just couldn’t get off with Melai’s funny antics and of course the Melason tandem inside the house. There will be another upcoming storm coming into Big brother's house and as expected, there will be new twists and turns that is going to happen to the housemates.
Read more...Friday Fillins #152
>> 11/27/2009
1. Wait! Wait, don't forget to buy additional decors for the Christmas village.
2. Shampooing is followed at once by conditioner, hee.
3. The trouble is I am still short with my budget for Christmas shopping.
4. A Thousand many miles away.
5. With a faint pop she jumped out surprise.
6. With problems overwhelming her, everything seems shadowy and ominous.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching PBB live stream hehe, tomorrow my plans include laundry as ever and Sunday, I want to laze around!
Hope all who celebrate it had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Paskuhan sa Tiger City 2009
>> 11/24/2009
The lighting of Giant Christmas tree was held last Monday @ 6:30 pm. Mandaluyong City Hall. The place is just a 5 minute walk away from our home and so DH and kids waited for me to arrive from the office and we all headed to the area. Kids were giddy happy to see the lights. There were lots of people who witnessed the lighting. All in all, nothing new from last years design , but there are added stalls in line of tiangges that offers goodies like clothes, toys plus lots of food stalls. There were even rides too.
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Clean Slate
I love my new template now. So fresh and clean! hope I can come up with a nice header that will suit this blog's theme. It took me a week before I decided to go with this template since choosing from tons of very nice templates is quite a task already. ahaha. Some widgets are still missing since I am not yet done tinkering this theme yet. I need to update my other blogs too. Will share on my next post the photos I took last night during the lighting of Giant Christmas tree in Mandaluyong City Hall. Kids were so amazed at the colorful Christmas lights dressed on the different departments building of the city hall. There are different themes of Christmas Belen plus rides and tiangges are everywhere too.
Read more...Friday Fillins #151
>> 11/21/2009
2. Kids were teasing their Dad and it made me smile.
3. If you want, you can tell me what's bothering you.
4. Need to stay up late because I need to finish my pending tasks.
5. Massachusetts has a proposed 5% sales tax on elective cosmetic surgery; I think it will affect quite a number of people .
6. Plenty of gifts for the kids makes for a happy holiday.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying up late, tomorrow my plans include going to my daughters school to get her report card and Sunday, I want to just relax! Read more...
Home Schooling
>> 11/20/2009
Education is very important in our life. Learning is a continuous process even outside the school, it is considered as one most prized possession a person could ever had for it cannot be stolen from you. It will always reflect upon you on how you react at certain things. That's why I always told my brother who is loosing interest on his studies to hang on and be more patient with it for hew will reap the fruits of his labor in due time. He had stopped going to school but we're encouraging him to try homeschooling if he doesn't want to go to university schools anymore. I know the feeling since I have experienced quitting school back then due to stress , etc. But am glad I have overcome them all and faced the challenges of school life.
He had inquired on the homeschooling curriculum that he wants to get and I think that he will be more focus this time and won't feel tight stress this time for he could even attend for other activities like a part time job while doing the curriculum online. There are few good offers at the globalstudentnetwork.com wherein their mission to "provide alternative educational options, designed to improve the academic preparation, achievement and general well being of non-traditionally oriented elementary, middle and high school age students." definitely gives the out of school youth children to continue and pursue their studies for a brighter future ahead of them .
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All Grown Up
Just couldn't help but feel a bit emotional looking at my kids and see how far how they have become from being so fragile from my arms few years back. They are now starting to build and become more independent as days passed by. Gabby is now doing great as far as her studies is concerned, She can now read well and do her assignments with minimal supervision from me unlike before where I almost loose my temper teaching her. lol. Now, I will ask her to read the instructions and explain further what to do and she'll happily do all the works by here own. Nicco on the other hand, haven't given signs of him being ready for the school next year. He still wants to play around and is developing the habit of hitting her Ate Gabby and sometimes his Dad and I whenever he is annoyed and I don't want him to get used to it. We are trying ways on how we could avoid or let him not do that and it really stresses me. Raising kids is definitely not easy, but getting hugs and kisses from them eases the tired and stress from an all day work. Read more...
Feeling Low Today
>> 11/19/2009
Losers see thunderstorms, winners see rainbows; losers see icy streets, winners put on their ice skates!
– Denis Waitley
Much as I wanted to see the bright side of a very gloomy day, some people are just too persistent and are really getting into my nerves. I won't go into details anymore for I really find it so cheap but it did affect me in a way though. But I won't let it keep me down. There are far more important things than dwell with negativity.
My Weekend To Do's
~ Woke up as early as 5 a.m to do the laundry since
~ I will be going to Gabby's School to get her report card at 8 a.m
~ see if we could pay a visit to our parents place before lunch
~ Need to have a general cleaning of our room
~ update my blogs
~upload tons of photos for the artscow PB which has been long overdue Read more...
Save and Invest
>> 11/18/2009
How time flies really fast and Christmas season is just around the corner once again. Thinking and assessing what have I done and accomplish within the year made me realize that I've been out of focus on maintaining savings on our account. Being an impulsive buyer that I am, I always end up spending too much on things that are not too important which results on our broken budget most of the time. I need to become more cautious and should spend money wisely. I am also thinking of putting up on investment too, savings and investments is what I need to help me achieve our financial goal. silver dollar has been one of the many options on my lists as rare coins have been widely known as good form of investments, Monaco is offering the finest rare coins available and have been in the business for quite sometime now, and have been regarded as the best expertise when it comes to coins and investments in the marketplace.
Read more...Manic Monday #189
You have a brain tumor. Though there is no discomfort at the moment, this tumor would unquestionably kill you in six months. However, your life can (and will) be saved by an operation; the only downside is that there will be a brutal incision to your frontal lobe. After the surgery, you will be significantly less intelligent. You will still be a fully functioning adult, but you will be less logical, you will have a terrible memory, and you will have little ability to understand complex concepts or difficult ideas. The surgery is in two weeks.
How do you spend the next fourteen days?
~ Spend quality time with my family, savor each moment and put in writing all my requests regarding important matters and decisions.
Every person you have ever slept with is invited to a banquet where you are the guest of honor. No one will be in attendance except you, the collection of your former lovers, and the catering service. After the meal, you are asked to give a fifteen-minute speech to the assembly.
What do you talk about?
~ My life and lessons I've learned..
You have won a prize. The prize has two options, and you can choose either (but not both). The first option is a year in Europe with a monthly stipend of $2,000. The second option is ten minutes on the moon.
Which option do you select?
~a year in Europe with a monthly stipend of $2,000.
I could savor more experience with this one. 1o minutes in the moon is too short to enjoy being there, after all I think there's nothing much to see there I guess. hee
Neno's Award
It's been quite awhile since my blog received an award. Thanks for this award Rhedge! sorry for late posting. Better late than never, right?!
1. As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.
2. To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.
3. Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.
4. Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
5. Answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
6. Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
7. Don’t forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.
Will be celebrating my two years in this blogosphere in two months time. I really enjoyed blogging so much, I get to learn new things and continuously harvesting knowledge as I get to meet a lot of blogger/online friends along the way. Not to mention the extra treats I got from the side while I blog.
Feel free to snag this one! Read more...
On Business Matters
>> 11/16/2009
Putting up a new business requires a lot of research and careful study, weighing pros and cons as to different areas of strategy. Keeping it up and running can be very exhausting and energy draining but once you get to see the fruits of your labor, it erases all the negative things on your mind. One of the many important factors you have to consider when putting up your business is getting the services of reliable and dependable accounting firm with the likes of Las Vegas cpa firm that will handle all the financial concerns of your business, the one who has the best expertise and had handle different organizations and been known to be a respectable accounting firm that you can put your trust into.
Read more...Manic Monday # 188
One week late. hee
What does it mean to you to have courage?
~ Facing my fears
Is your favorite time the past, present or the future?
~ present. I live life each day at a time.
What makes you a good person?
~ wanted to please everyone as much as I can, but as the saying goes "you cannot please everyone" as long as I knew I'm not doing anything that can harm others. I think I'm doing good.
Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight
>> 11/15/2009
Friday Fillins #150
>> 11/13/2009
1. The last band I saw live was Parokya ni Edgar.
2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is gift giving. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)
3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is scheduled on the 1st 0r 2nd week of December .
4. Thoughts of Holiday season fill my head.
5. I wish I could wear sleeveless shirts.
6. Bagpipes are class of musical instruments.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying up late to update blogs, tomorrow my plans include going to the cemetery for our FIL 2nd year death anniversary and Sunday, I want to relax the whole day!
NFL Merchandise
>> 11/10/2009
The holiday season is now fast approaching and being the procrastinator that I am, still haven't started on our plans yet for the said occasion, the lazy bug has strike on me once again and I kept on delaying things on my lists of to do's. The little girl will be having their Christmas party on the third week of December and she'll be part of a play in their Christmas program, exchange gift to follow which is my problem now, still got no idea on what to give on her "baby". Last year, I just bought an educational toy as a gift. But this time I want something different and would want to buy something not just for her classmates but for everyone that will gonna be on my lists, and that includes my family, friends and office mates. I saw very nice collections NFL Merchandise on the net while I was browsing where to find a one stop shop for all my needs for the gift giving session. there are wide variety of nice jerseys at nfluniformset.com that will surely fit the little girl's classmates and for my niece's as well. Their kids uniform football outfit is a complete set that comprises of jersey, pants and helmet and comes with a box that serves as a good gift idea for the holidays. The uniform also can be used as a pajama. Yup you heard it right! because of the quality materials used, it has a double purpose. Nice choice of gifts right?!
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Friday Fillins #149
>> 11/07/2009
1. Plans and schedules needs proper time mangement .
2. I'm happy when things go along with my plans .
3. The last thing I drank was water .
4. One of the most valuable things in my life is my health .
5. I like cheese and pepperoni on my pizza.
6. Dear November, thank you for the memories .
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleeping early, tomorrow my plans include going to my optometrist to have my eye check up and Sunday, I want to relax!
Hello!
>> 11/06/2009
for some personal updates.. there are just too many things to do offline. I'm just trying to squeeze a few minutes every now and then to check my emails and peek into my blogs and do some pending tasks and I am too tired to go online whenever I got home. We'll see if I could stay up late tonight since its a weekend...
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