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Being a teacher

2011-08-15T17:54:00.001+08:00

I've never dreamt of becoming a teacher. In fact, I hate it and one of the least options I had when I was choosing a course for college. It's merely because I have a relative (too bad!) whose a teacher and she wasn't living it as one. I really don't like her and hate her most. But then again, i said to myself: come to think of it, without teachers, we have no doctors, lawyers and professionals. They were there to help nurture a person's intelligence and skills. So I just isolated the case of my poor relative, she's an outcast from the good teachers here on earth.
Though I didn't practice teaching technically, I am able to do it with my pre-schooler. Now I experience and know how it feels like to be teacher. It takes a lot of hardwork and patience to fulfill the task. But seeing the student's accomplishments are so rewarding.
Everytime I have a lesson with my son, I'm so grateful that I do the hands-on teaching with him. Because I know that not all mother's are able to do it most especially to the busy moms out there. I know this job I'm doing is just temporary. Soon, My son will need formal schooling. My part in the picture would only be his private tutor. It's ok, no matter what, I would make it easy for my son to learn his lessons in school. I will play a big part of it. And That makes me thrilled and excited now.

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2011-07-20T20:47:00.000+08:00

Jealous
By nina

Jealous of the girl who caught your eye
One of my darker days
When you looked at her where was I?
Shoulda been in her place
Here I am
All alone imagining what might have been
What could have been
If I had been there

[Chorus:]
Jealous of the one who'se arms are around you
If she's keeping you satisfied
Jealous of the one who finally found you
Made your sun and your stars collide
La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl
La la la la la la la

Jealous of the one who won your heart
They say it's a perfect match
She's gonna get to be where you are
And I don't get better than that
She'll say you're fine
Whisper words I wish were mine
And they might have been
If I had been there

[Repeat Chorus]

You know I'd fight the good fight
If I thought I'd change your mind
But if she makes you happy
I would leave that dream behind
Man, she better treat you right
And give you everything
Cause at the moment she doesn't
I'll be waiting in the wings

[Repeat Chorus]

La la la la la la la
She's a very very lucky girl

Jealousy

2011-07-20T15:19:00.003+08:00

"I don't get jealous, I can't be jealous, I've never been jealous" these are the lines that I'll never forget in one of the best local movies I watched so far, you changed my life. This was delivered by the cutie patootie actor, John lloyd Cruz, when he saw his partner, Sarah Geronimo, playing and having a good time with her childhood friend.

What is Jealousy? In my own interpretation : insecurity and lack of trust towards someone. Why do people get jealous to others of the same sex? -- there are two things, first is beacuse you wish also to get or own the thing that other person has. The other is, doubt to someone who you think would be sharing the time and love of your better half.

Why am I writing about jealousy? Simple. I feel jealous! I've never been jealous to someone. This was never an issue to me eversince I felt the love to my husband. I'm a hypocrite to say that I haven't felt a little jealousy before, but today is different. A big different because I'm very affected by this like the whole world or everything that surrounds me don't exist. Based on the things and reason I was jealous about, I have no right to feel this crap. It's a waste of time, and will definitely loose the discussion. I'm just human, to what I've known, it's normal. And this jealousy is eating me alive! I want to shout and cry, but I can't. I should not show any sign of this for it will just open a debate and eventually loose the war. But inside me, I know that there's something wrong. How will I recover from this? That's the question I can't answer for now. I'll just wait for the right time til' I get my peace of mind.... back.

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Writing thru iphone app

2011-07-19T19:10:00.000+08:00

I just tried this one and I hope this works. This is a very convenient and handy way to update my blog anytime. I can do blogging while Im on-the-go and when Im too lazy to open my laptop. I should have no reason not to update my blog anymore. I should do this frequently.

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update

2011-07-18T16:52:00.000+08:00

Need to update my blog for the plans I want to get involved in. what to write? I said, what to write? NOTHING! I have nothing to write! crap! Maybe I can think of some subjects soon. As of now, nothing much in my life that captures my attention to write about. I hope soon.. really very soon

I was Born this way!

2011-03-09T19:39:00.002+08:00

I just want to share my newest favorite song, " Born this way" by Lady Gaga. The music and lyrics are just great! :)

It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M

Just put your paws up

'Cause you were born this way, baby

My mama told me when I was young

We're all born superstars

She rolled my hair, put my lipstick on

In the glass of her boudoir

"There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are"

She said, "'Cause He made you perfect, babe"

"So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far,

Listen to me when I say"

I'm beautiful in my way,

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

(Born this way)

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

(Born this way)

Ooo, there ain't other way

Baby, I was born this way

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Don't be!

Give yourself prudence and love your friends

Subway kid, rejoice the truth

In the religion of the insecure

I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin

Believe capital H-I-M (hey, hey, hey)

I love my life, I love this record and

Mi amore vole fe yah

I'm beautiful in my way,

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

(Born this way )

Ooo, there ain't other way

Baby, I was born way

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

( Queen ,

Don't be , Queen )

Don't be a drag, just be a queen

Whether you're broke or evergreen

You're black, white, beige, chola descent

You're Lebanese, you're orient

Whether life's disabilities

Left you outcast, bullied or teased

Rejoice and love yourself today

'Cause baby, you were born this way

No matter gay, straight or bi

lesbian, transgendered life

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born to survive

No matter black, white or beige

chola or orient made

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born to be brave

I'm beautiful in my way

'Cause God makes no mistakes

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret,

Just love yourself and you're set

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way, yeah!

Ooo, there ain't no other way

Baby, I was born this way

(Born this way )

Ooo, there ain't other way

Baby, I was born this way

I'm on the right track, baby

I was born this way

Ash Wednesday

2011-03-09T02:27:00.005+08:00

This day, the Lenten season has started officially. In the Philippines, as expected, the number of church goers will be quadrupled than the number of those attending the regular Sunday mass. This is one of the seasons in Christian calendar that brings several Catholics in the church to exercise the tradition. Because Ash Wednesday, is a time for repentance, penance and setting out a specific spiritual goal. During this day, fasting and abstinence are strictly observed.

Aside from I grew up in a family with closed Christian belief, I also learned Catholicism in school in my primary and secondary years. Most of the Christian traditions were introduced and practiced which's already part of me for as long as I can remember. Before I knew the true meaning of Ash Wednesday, I was moved to the thought that, I had to keep the ash from accidental scratches. That if I removed it with my hand, the ash will bring no effect and my sins shall not be forgiven. They say that I had to let the ash fade on it's own. Then as the years passed, with so many Ash Wednesdays I have attended and observed, I realized that the ash on the forehead is a symbol of humility, the humbleness of realizing how sinful a man is. And it's a day of reflection and preparation for the Easter, the biggest event of the Catholic church.

Since Lenten season has been part of the yearly tradition of the Catholics, my only question to myself before I head to the church: "Was I a good Christian?", recalling how I was , I always end it by telling to myself "I tried, but I'm sorry. Please forgive me Lord".

Busy Bear

2011-03-05T02:00:00.004+08:00

I noticed that I only had 1 blog post in February, that's how busy I was on that month. This time, I have the leisure of spending some ME time on the web and I would want blogging to get a piece of it. While my 2 boys are snoring their lungs out in different styles and pitch, and I, watching a thriller movie "I Still know what you did last summer", I thought why not document the reason why I was so busy the past days.

My whole family is going to spend their vacation here in March, April and May. That's how long they're gonna enjoy their stay in our HOME . It's going to be so dramatic and exciting, because the last time we were complete was during my wedding in 2006. And after 4 years, we will be united again in one roof added with 3 new members of the family.

Since the time I learned the plans, I did not waste a single day to prepare their homecoming especially the preparation for my niece's birthday in April. My brother wants it to be so special because it's his princess' 1st birthday. I did researches and coordination with the chosen suppliers, this is why I had no time with my stuff on the web, I don't even had the chance to do Facebooking specifically playing my Cafe world. The plan for my niece's birthday is a swimming party with tinkerbell foreground theme, so girly. I'm not yet over with the preparations but at least I'm proud of myself that I have accomplished more than half of what should be done for the party. Aside from party planning, my hubby and I had to rearrange and do reforms in the house for there are 8 people that will share our little abode. We call it a challenge. We had to transfer our things to our relative's house just to vacate some spaces in the house. I'm imagining the riot and how the house will look like when they get here, it's going to be loads of fun and that's for sure. I just hope that I could share our bonding moments and outings by then, well, that is -- If I have the time.

Every time I think of my family's homecoming, I smile like a teen having a glimpse of his high school crush. I just can't hide how excited and happy I am to see them once again. I just missed them soooo much! I've been praying for this to happen. And now, it's definitely going to happen. I always believe that prayer is a very powerful communication with God. And wishes will come to pass in God's time, only in His time.

Enchanted trip

2011-02-08T15:45:00.003+08:00

Last January 30th, we were able to push through our plan to celebrate my hubby's birthday at the Enchanted Kingdom. It's was a post celebration, indeed, but that did not matter. It was also so timely that my son kept on asking us to go to the Disneyland in the past few days. We always tell him that it might happen in time but not too soon. Of course, we have to consider the expenditures. Aside from that, since he's only about 3 years old, he might not remember the good times he may experience in Disneyland. Maybe at least when he's 5 years old already, he'll truly enjoy, remember and do "show and tell" the fun that he'll go through by then.

Before we head to Enchanted Kingdom, we heard mass to say our thanksgiving prayers. Then we visited our soon to be new abode in Carmona, Cavite. We checked the house construction and it's not even 5% constructed yet. But , at any rate, we saw progress from the equity we are paying since last year. After the house visitation,we had our lunch in Mcdonald's.

At about 3pm, we've finally arrived on the Wizard's castle (as what my son called it). Expectedly, mass visitors during weekends.But we were able to get in after 15 minutes of lining up for the tickets.

We had no chance to take our family picture with the Wizard's Statue, aside from there were so many people waiting for their turns, we had no one to do it for us.

Here are some of the highlights in the park:

After the Fireworks presentation, we decided to go home. Then when we were about to take the last picture inside the park, someone approached us and asked: " Do you want me to take a picture of your family?", and of course I answered her without hesitation, and said : " I was actually looking for someone to take a picture of us". She was so kind and God-sent, we thought that we wouldn't had the luck to have our family picture inside, and here it is:

And as always, long trips are very tiring but you tend to overcome it when you spend it with your loved ones and seeing them happy paved away all the pain and stress of long trips.

Just a wish

2011-01-25T18:00:00.002+08:00

I want to work and earn money while I'm at home but I don't know how. How I wish I could have lots of money without doing any effort at all. Like an instant millionaire!

Other than lottery or any gambling games, what else should I consider without placing bets? hmmm. Well, it's just a wish. It may or may not come true, it surely depends on me. Depends- if I want to and on how I will make that wish possible in real life.

Waking up early

2011-01-21T08:12:00.007+08:00

I was never fond of waking up early. In fact, that's one of the things I hated most. Especially when I'm used and was still working in the office, I really didn't like it but it's necessary. Slept late, woke up early plus work stress........ boom! dark circles under my eyes! waking up so early was also one of the factors that made me resign from work. It's funny but it's true. I only find it so interesting during out of town/early date with family and friends then.

As soon as I resigned from work, I usually woke up at around 10 to 11 in the morning. My son always gets up late even if he's in bed as early as 9 at night. And I loved it! But not until after a year. I'm not happy anymore. I always skip some house chores, It won't fit in my daily schedule. I already tried time management but it didn't work for me,especially I have a kid and time is very unpredictable, will always depends on his needs.

Today, I woke up at 6:30 am, and it feels so good to see the birds, the sky and the morning weather. So whenever I have the chance to see the sun rises, I make sure that every minute of it is well-managed. Like now, I'm already finished cleaning up our house and still have time to update my journal. :) I love it!

My love will never change.....I promise....

2011-01-21T01:49:00.004+08:00

I just feel like singing now. Looking at him now, sleeping beside me, I remember how our love has grown beautifully and passionately. I realized..... I'm still in love, deeply in love. This is the song when we first met and the only song of our love for each other.

NOTHING'S GONNA CHANGE MY LOVE FOR YOU
If I had to live my life without you near me
The days would all be empty
The nights would seem so long
With you I see forever oh so clearly
I might have been in love before
But it never felt this strong
Our dreams are young
And we both know they'll take us
Where we want to go

Hold me now
Touch me now
I don't want to live without you

Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You ought know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love

Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You ought know by now how much I love you
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for you
If the road ahead is not so easy,
Our love will lead the way for us
Like a guiding star
I'll be there for you if you should need me
You don't have to change a thing
I love you just the way you are
So come with me and share the view
I'll help you see forever too

I love you DAD...
"to have and to hold...."

At his best on his 31st

2011-01-18T17:40:00.006+08:00

We celebrated my husband's birthday in two parts. Pre-celebration took place in our simple abode on the 16th in time for the feast of Sto. Nino. It was a simple celebration which tested my stamina in cooking and food preparation. I prepared my signature spaghetti, garlic bread, Bulalo. lumpiang shanghai, and Leche flan.

Unfortunately, this was taken during snack time and other dishes were only prepared over dinner.

Family wearing Sto. Nino shirt

Yesterday, 17th January, was my husband's actual 31st natal day. This was my gift for him, a Starbucks tumbler.

Then we went to the mall to play, stroll, shop and eat. We were supposed to go to the Avilon Zoo or Enchanted Kingdom but Kyle's condition did not allow us to go in any where of these places. As we usually do during special occasions, we go to nice places that we don't normally visit and go through. Going to the mall is just an ordinary family field day for us because anytime we want to visit the mall, we can. Since malls here in our place are just minutes away from our house. In fact, we can choose from small to classy malls. These are some of the pictures we took in Mall of Asia.

Kyle and his toy

The birthday boy

The loving wife

Nevertheless, we still had fun on my husband's special occasion. I realized that it's not about the place, it's about how we celebrate our loved one's special day for as long as the people you want to be with on that special occasion are complete.

1-11-11

2011-01-12T15:07:00.002+08:00

I was so disappointed that I forgot the date 1-11-11. Well, it's quite interesting that yesterday's date was full of number 1's. Some say that dates with repeating numbers bring good fortune. I don't believe and I don't want to believe that they are so true. What I believe is that man decides and makes his own fortune, whether it'll be bad or good one. Although, yesterday, since I was not aware of the date, I must say that I had a wonderful day. I was able to do the thing that I had to do for the family. However a little of my pride was disregarded, I had no regrets at all. Here we are, still complete and happy.

January 11, 2011 (01-11-11) was good to me and I hope that everybody else had their share of good fortune/day as well.

New year!

2011-01-11T15:11:00.013+08:00

Happy 2011! I don't have any resolution, it's like a promise that "always" remains a promise. I only have a wish, and that is a better year than the last one. Although 2010 had been very good to me compared to 2009( it was a hell year to me), I wish that 2011 will be far way better than 2010. I don't expect much, I know I have to do my part as well. To start of, I must keep on updating my blog. :)

Cheers to the new year!!! :)
God bless us all!

Birthday Blues

2010-09-20T18:12:00.009+08:00

At exactly 2 days from now, I'm officially out of the 20's bracket. If only my age stops at 27, I would be glad to be in that way. Just a thought: being young is so exciting , full of adventures and the best part is: always looking fresh. I don't know but young people are very playful although some don't take life so seriously, they still tend to be happy and party alongside with their problems. Unfortunately, most of the suicidal cases are in the category of the "young ones". On the other note, Being mature and growing old makes life wonderful and comfortable, because the life challenges are now easy to handle. Some well-experienced people could still sleep and laugh with their troubles. Worst part is, getting wrinkles, illness and unwanted marks of an old individual. So what must I choose, to stay young forever, or grow old? such a silly question with obviously one answer - I actually have no choice! I will grow old whether I like it or not.

Now birthday blues are here again. I always have this just before I celebrate my birthday. Like now, I feel so sick! I have dry cough, sore throat, i feel dizzy and like I always want to vomit... I hate it! Sometimes it ruins my birthday plans. I don't know if this is just a coincidental happening or it just really happens. But why does it always come before my birthday? Strange isn't? I remember I started having this when I was in high school. I just hope that I am not being tricked by my witch enemy, well just a thought if I have one.

All I can do now is to pray. Pray that I could get through this before my birthday comes. It's not because it will only ruin my birthday plans but because I'm considering that I have a little buddy that might caught it as well.

Plants vs. Zombies

2010-09-17T15:34:00.002+08:00

It's not a new game anyway. Of course, everybody knows it and it's really addicting. In fact, I've already finished the adventure, puzzle and it's mini games features. I already got the gold trophy, ehem! But that does not stop me to play it over and over. It's gives me a little fulfillment and makes me proud of myself when I'm able to finish a level, well, as I said just a little. I have the game installed to my phone and PC. I usually sleep late just playing the game. I sometimes forget my errands for the day because I was stuck with it. I just hope that POPCAP (developer) could add more games and features to this very addicting game. I bet, I could forget my hubby when that happens. :-)

Love and smile!

Back to blogging

2010-09-16T15:08:00.001+08:00

I'm back and it has always been nice to be back. Tons of adventures happened in the past from the last blog I had. I can't write it here anymore because I'm pretty sure that I'm gonna ran out of time telling about it.

BER month has started, it's here and I can now feel my favorite season of the year, the Christmas season. But wait, I must celebrate first my 30th year on earth. Yes I'm 30 and 30 years wiser. I have no regrets about the wrongs that I've done in the past 29 years of my life, but instead, these mistakes are going to be my tools for the next years ahead of me.

Ok now, what to do on my birthday? Just a simple celebration. On the day itself, I shall visit the church to say my thanksgiving prayers, then a delightful dinner with my family. Extension of my celebration will be on the Saturday and Sunday of my birthday week.And it's going to be in a waterpark resort at AMANA in PAndi Bulacan. My kid would surely love and enjoy that.

So many blessings, so many things to thank for. All I owe to God. You never failed to lift me up during my down moments. My faith has never changed, instead, it's still growing much stronger as Your life trials come by.

Forever After

2010-05-20T14:46:00.002+08:00

I'm super excited to see Shrek's 4th sequel "Forever After". It's first showing date was on May 18 and we planned to watch it on Sunday hopefully at Greenbelt 3's 3D cinema. We want to try the 3D cinema but we are thinking if a two-year older could appreciate it already. In fact, this will be Kyle's first time to experience watching a movie in a theater. We don't know how will he react if he sees a big screen, loud trembling sound and dark surroundings. We just hope that Kyle would love to see Shrek 4 in the big screen, after all he loves the first, second and third movies of Shrek.

I Just remembered

2010-05-07T14:18:00.007+08:00

I just remembered that.....Woohowww! It's been a while since I posted my last blog. I was so busy with may cafe and farm, YES! I have those and I thank FB for it virtually made me a millionaire in just a month!

Remembering also on my wedding day, I was supposed to sing this song in front of my hubby, here it goes:

I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me lyrics

(Kate Irving)

Could it be

That the lady is me

In the photograph

I'm afraid

'Cause it feels too good

That I want it so bad

It's just not true

Couldn't ask for anymore than you

Because you look at me

As though I'm beautiful

Could it be that you want me

I never dreamed someone like you

Could want someone like me

I'm not sure

But the more that it's real

The more it's right

Hoo-ooh, what night

It's as though we've been lovers

All of our lives

There must be a God

Could it be

That He has heard me at last

Because you look at me

As though I'm beautiful

Could it be

The lady is me

I never dreamed someone like you

Could want someone like me

All the pain

And the pleasure's the same

It goes so fast

I'm the girl

With the strawberry hair

In the photograph

So, c'mon let's dance

Let me have it

While I have the chance

'Cause there's another world

Where there are other girls

But tonight there's only me

I never dreamed someone like you

Could love someone like me

Very beautiful song, I should have sang this in front of my hubby and the people who witnessed our tie knot. But I failed, I did not make it. I'm so disappointed until now. First negative vibe why I was not able to do it was because I can't sing, I am not a singer. I felt ashamed of what might people say and think of me. Although that did not impress me much not to do it because I knew that that song was dedicated for my husband and not to anybody else. I was able to overcame that negativity. But the second negative vibe was the main reason why it did not happen, I had no time to practice the song. I had all the time to prepare for the wedding and my plan to sing on my wedding day was the least thing in my list, It was forgotten, not until we were about to march on the aisle in less than two weeks. I knew then that I need months to practice the song, even professional singers need rehearsals before they perform.

Who knows, maybe on our 25th year wedding anniversary I might be able to sing it perfectly. Let's see, hope I remember.

A sneak of good times

2010-04-23T16:44:00.008+08:00

Since I decided to resign from my work to take care and look after my son, I have never had a chance to play badminton again. Not until yesterday, it's coincidental that my husband was on restday and had time to enjoy and play with my son. So, I took that rare chance to set a meet up with my friends to play badminton (again) after 8 months. And guess what I've found out, I learned from them that they haven't been playing badminton since I was gone. I was so happy and excited for the chance given to me, it's not only because I will get to play again my favorite game but also to see my friends over which I haven't seen months long.

The game time reserved was at 5:30 in the afternoon. I was a bit late and arrived at around 5:45 pm. I went straight to the dressing room and saw two of my valued friends, Iya and Ruby. We greeted each other with warm hugs and started our non stop talks about life happenings that we missed for months. When we left the room, our court was occupied already by other friends in the circle. They are Irish, Korn and Marc. Other friends, Divi and Leo, just followed after their long stressful work. Stories and laughters are everywhere, in the court and at the bench. The last 30 minutes of our time was just consumed with unending stories of our lives. Then, when we decided to pack up, Irish invited everybody to eat dinner. Unfortunately, as much as I want to, i couldn't join them because I had a dinner date with my husband. Nevertheless, we just planned to have dinner on our next get together so we could have more time to talk about things and happenings in our lives, and of course, that depends on my free time again, hopefully soon.

Model potential

2010-04-17T00:22:00.008+08:00

Last thursday, when we were doing our usual "after payday" grocery, a lady approached us and asked: "Ma'am, may 2 and 1/2 years old na po ba sya?" and then I answered: "He just turned 2, why?" then she explained herself and told me that she's working in a talent agency and they are looking for potentially talented and cute babies who could appear in tv commercials. I was so surprised to learn her story because I wasn't expecting to hear that compliment that day. Aside from that, I have never thought that Kyle would be having a career at an early age. Of course, I'm not a hypocrite to say that I never imagined my son becoming a model someday. It's just that I don't want my son be exposed in lights and stress environment yet. The woman, who introduced herself as Gemma, gave me her contact details and VTR schedule of Kyle. I told Gemma that I have to talk about this yet with my husband, who was incidentally not around then, and will just contact her about our decision.

I started discussing it out with my husband as soon as he arrived at the grocery. That night, I was contemplating and thinking of so many questions if I will accept the offer or not. Yesterday morning, I received a text message from Gemma asking confirmation about Kyle's attendance on Sunday for the VTR. I asked my husband if he agrees with me, my decision is to try the offer. And then he answered me positively,yes. So I replied to Gemma and told her that we are going and asked about the other requirements needed to bring for the schedule. She just told me to come along with the recent 3R photo of Kyle, which is now my problem because I don't have any.

I just wish that Kyle will show up his antics and smiles during the VTR. Of course, the result shall depend on his mood. Knowing kids, they just want to play around. Sometimes, they don't listen. Whatever the result may be, I will be happy for my son. Knowing that someone finds him very cute, makes me more proud of him already.

New member

2010-04-13T14:59:00.009+08:00

April 04, 2010 was not just an easter celebration for the family. We also took advantage of that day to give feast to Kyle's pre-birthday celebration with some of our relatives and friends. As I have mentioned in my previous blog entitled "Holy week", Easter is bigger than Christmas in the church calendar because on this holiday, Jesus died to save the mankind from all earthly sins and rose from the death to proclaim that love is powerful over hatred.

After hearing the mass at Christ the King Parish in Quezon City, we went straight to Eastwood city to have a simple lunch in Blu Fish restaurant. Here are some of the glimpses of the mini gathering:

Their paella was so good for it's price.

and here's our group picture

After getting a bulging stomach from that lunch, we planned to continue the celebration at Mama Bels' place in Pasig city.

After that long day, my family was surprised because there's more to celebrate. I received a call from my brother, who is living in Hawaii, asking about the "waterbag broken" thing. He told me that his wife continuously giving off water with a little blood from her "womanity". I gave advices and little description based on what I've experienced before when I gave birth to Kyle. And so, they immediately went to the hospital to have it checked and that was it! their baby was about to be delivered.

Baby Nadine was welcomed on earth on Easter sunday. It was surely a very precious gift of God to our family. A new member of the family was born. Although Christmas has always been traditionally celebrated by the family than Easter , this year's easter was a very memorable and worth celebrating to us.

My Son turns 2

2010-04-09T00:33:00.017+08:00

My family just got back from a tiring yet fun outing last April 6 to 7, in celebration of Kyle's second birthday. We went to the beach for a swim since Kyle hasn't experienced salt water swimming (yet) and also to grant his daily requests to go to Miming (his term for Swimming). Kyle loves water so much. He enjoys playing in the water with his Thomas and friends, rubber duckies and animal squirters. He can even tolerate coldness of water in his own pool and he doesn't care at all. I was actually planning to enroll him in a swimming class this early but my husband refused to do it. According to him, he's not capable yet. Although, I know and heard that some babies are enrolled in this sport as early as 1 year old. My hubby added : "let Kyle enjoy water in his own way and not through somebody else's way". He could have his swimming lessons as soon as he starts his primary schooling. And so, I just agreed with him.

Going back to the mini swimming party of Kyle, we went to Nasugbu, Batangas where it's known and popular for nice beaches and resort hotels. We found a 3-star resort from the internet, very cheap room rates and not so strict with the house rules. The resort's name is El Cacar. From a 3-hour drive, we arrived in the resort at 6 pm. We planned to swim that night but since all of us were tired from the long trip, we have decided to just swim in the morning the next day. Since it was a weekday getaway, we thought that there will be no other guests to occupy the place as also advised by the resort owner, that we were the only guests on her schedule. And guess what, we were all wrong. Unexpectedly, the resort became just like it's weekend schedule. Nevertheless, I'm glad that the owner is so kind to let us use the tables in front of our rooms for free. Just perfect to put up our balloons and birthday banner for the celebration. It's a simple decoration, just to make Kyle feel that it was his birthday that day. :)

At 6:00 am of April 7, Kyle woke up everybody in the room. I was so surprised to see him sitting down on the bed and watching all of us asleep. And because the baby was awakened, everybody had to get up that early too. It seems like Kyle knew that there was something to celebrate, it was his occassion and that he had to wake up early because it's going to be a long, long day for him. At 7:00 am, we went to the nearby church, at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Since there were a lot of visitors in the resort, we planned not to bring our car to reserve it's parking slot, so we rode a tricycle instead. Another first time in Kyle's list, riding a tricycle. So we took a picture of him while he was inside.

After our thanskgiving prayer, we went back to the resort and started cooking, put up the decors, and of course splashed out the water.When Kyle stepped his feet on the sand for the first time, it was like an amazing feeling and he was just so happy.

Then his much awaited swimming began,

Seeing Kyle happy on his birthday was a fulfillment for all of us. Everything that Kyle expressed during his birthday were priceless. He can't express himself well verbally (yet), but we felt his contentment and happiness through his babytalks, acts and gestures.

Our Kyle is growing up so fast. My only wish for him is to be healthy and safe always. And I want him to become just like his dad. A very kind and loving person. To give credit to the people behind the mini party of Kyle, I posted a picture of them:

Deep in my heart, I thanked them so much for making Kyle's simple birthday celebration a memorable one..... to us and most especially to Kyle.

Holy week

2010-04-06T09:03:00.014+08:00


 I have been busy with a lot of stuff these past days that I dont bother to update My diary. Now i decided that I should write this or my short term memory will strike again. The week passed was the Lenten Season. This long holiday season was a perfect time for my hubby to have a quality time with our angel Kyle. Although on the first holiday off, we've fulfilled one of the tradtions of Pinoys during Lent. We did the Bisita Iglesia in 7 churches near us. We left the house at 4pm and started the way of the cross at the Our lady of the Abandoned Parish in Sta. Ana, Manila. I took shots of the churches we have visited because it was our first time to do it as a family as well as it's the first experience of kyle to do the Bisita Inglesia. I want it to become a memomable experience for all of us  and soon to be a tradition in my new and own family.  I've been a follower of this tradition as far as i remember when i was a kid. Here's the photo of our  first stop which we prayed th first two stations:












 Next, for the 3rd and 4th stations, we went to San Felipe Neri Parish in Mandaluyong.






The 5th and 6th stations were done in our neighboor church, the Divine Mercy. I was not able to get my own shot here. I never had the chance to get an angle because our car was parked at the back part of the church. The frontal area is a main road, I cannot afford to  go out and took a shot of the whole church. I had no choice but  I had the option, I should have took a shot of the altar. That did not come across my mind. My husband suggested to take a shot anytime since the church is just few steps away from our house, unfortunately,at this very moment, im not able to capture a glimpse of it. So i just decided to grab a pix somewhere the web. 

Fourth stop was in San Roque Parish for the 7th and 8th stations.





The next church for the 9th and 10th stations were in St. Francis of Assisi where we experienced tremendous traffjc in looking for a parking area. Incidentally, there was an ongoing mass that made the church fully occupied. We've waited for the mass ceremony to end and that's when we were able to fit in our car. 




From St. Francis, we stretched our gas all the way to Christ the King Parish in Pasig city for the 11th and 12th stations. 




The last two stations were completed in Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish in Forbes Park Makati.



I wasn't able to get a nice shot of this church. Aside from my ignorance in operating my cam for night shots, my baby was already asking for his yumyum (his term for food). The problem was, i did not bring any, we had to get to the house as early as we could because of the guilt of having my child experience fasting, at his age he's excluded. Only Kids and sick  people are excused according to the church.


 It was a great experience for all of us to do our first bisita Inglesia yet a fulfillment of a tradition that was made solemnly. I thank Jesus for what he has done to save the mankind. I admire His unconditional love for us. If only people can realize how important this season is in human existence not just during the lenten season but in everyday life. According to the bishop when we heard the mass on easter Sunday, the Risen Christ event is bigger than any other event of the Church. It is certainly much important to be celebrated than Christmas.





I shall have to end this now. I need to prepare our things to be used on Kyle's birthday. it's going to be a nice and simple beach party. Off to batangas in a while.


Thanks be to God. Hallelujah!

Discipline 101

2010-03-28T23:16:00.001+08:00

It really bothers me thinking about this: is there a superbook that could teach me how and answer my questions about the right way to discipline a growing child? I have already sought help from other mothers, browsed books in bookstores and searched it over the web. In fact, Mr. Google had been tired of pulling out the same useful and unuseful sites and information over and over. But it did not give me all the stuff that I need. Although it helps a little, these are not enough. Am I just missing somethnig about discipline 101? Should I just follow what my instincts tell me? Are these books and other guides are just to good to be true? I don't know. According to Kyle's doctor, a child starts to develop his freewill and attitude as early as 1 yr old up to his 5th yr. It's the critical stage of a person's development. Maybe I'll just continue to follow my own "mother's instincts". After all, it would be my great accomplishment in life.

Birthday fun, fun, fun!

2010-03-27T03:29:00.009+08:00

My family and I attended a kiddie birthday party of our friend’s unica hija last Sunday (03-21-10). Sam just turned 1. There were plenty of games, yummy foods, unbelievable magic tricks, and nice giveaways stored. Of course, our little kyle enjoyed the party most. Even if he was not able to participate in the games, he’s just turning 2, he enjoyed the party with all those balloons and and playful kids scattered in the place. He giggled, danced, ran in every corners and play with other kids of his age.

Aside from the kiddos, the adult guests also had fun watching their kids play and win games. It’s so nice to see old friends and acquiantances back in college. Almost all of us have already angel/s of our own, which I have never imagined when we were studying with all those crazy electronics stuff that we could experience these moments in our lives. It’s so heartwarming. I just hope that we could see more often, for this is just a start of a new chapter in each of us. It was sad for we had to leave early as planned. We had to hear and get to the last mass schedule in SM Megamall chapel. But we were not fortunate though, we were late and we cannot get in due to the massive catholics inside. Worst part was, we were not able to finish the entire ceremony. Sorry God. I just prayed for my family and thanked God for the blast my family had the whole day.

UNA

2010-03-27T00:26:00.025+08:00

Thank God! I have my own Blog site! I actually had this account since 2006, but it was just about creating a blog account without doing anything on it. Imagine, it took me 4 years to post my first blog here! Although, I had several attempts to post something on my blog, everything were just good attempts. It didn't push through. Now, its about time that I share my thoughts and feelings, explore my writing skills and document my journey in life.

I thank blogger for keeping this account still under my liability, I'm so grateful that I'm still able to use my nickname as my blog's domain. I guess they really kept this in their "non-active" file so I will have no choice but to use them. I have tried setting up several blogs from other sites, first rule was: "use my nickname as the domain" but I was not happy, I did not succeed in doing it. I thought, my urge in starting up a blog will be put into waste coz my first rule is not happening. I have actually forgotten that I had one already with blogger. Then I tried searching badet. And as soon as I opened the page, there's something on the wall that gave me flashbacks about one of the blogs that I had setup before and abandoned after, and presto!!! it's mine! I remember it was mine! So what can I say, blogger wins! :)

I salute those who find blogging a very nice way in expressing thoughts especially to my friends who already started doing this for quite a while, they inspired me, really. I’m so amazed on how they expressed themselves in writing through blogging. I want to be like them as well. I love reading blogs, which I hope to express my own too. I'm crossing my fingers now, I hope what I have started here will last until my hands get unusable.

~~ I offer my UNA post to Jhary,my friend. I owe you a lot!