We had an adorable visitor the other day :D He just turned 2 months and it'll be years before my brother will have to worry about his son doing job search pa. He's currently busy making us go gaga with his coos and giggles :D
He truly is a bundle of joy. I am in no rush to have one of my own as the little girl is quite a handful. We're just hoping we'll see more of this little imp as he achieves his milestones.
We dragged dani to Makati yesterday to visit her Godparents. I hear someone will be sending wedding invitations soon but I'll believe it once I get my hands on one.
It was a tiring day but I know the little girl had fun. Most specially when she bonded with her dad at kevin's place the whole afternoon. She also enjoyed some rides in Timezone while they were waiting for me. She wasn't able to have her afternoon nap, was cranky and in tears when I saw her. After a quick dinner in FoodChoices, we went home with the little girl sleeping from exhaustion along the way.
Last week, we received a letter from Dani's school asking permission if they could visit out house and sing us christmas carols. We were more than delighted and eagerly waited for that night. I was barely able to go home early from the office and I haven't changed clothes yet when they arrived. They were simply dressed in their yellow faculty shirts and probably some in Hudson jeans, two guitars in hand and stretched vocal chords, they started to sing. Three songs in a row to be exact :D They didn't stay long as they have a couple more houses to visit. We waved goodbye still humming the songs as they disappear from our view.
I really need to lessen my photo printing backlog by at least a year, I am now two years behind mind you. Last time we visited, my MIL asked me to bring a printed latest photo of the little girl. This saturday we'll be seeing them and I still don't have one. Let's see if I can pick a decent one from my flickr and have it printed later *sigh*
Can I have this one please like right now pronto ASAP?
Like nomads, I grew up with my family moving from one place to another hoping there's something better for us in our new house. It saddens me to leave a place I've fond memories of. I am determined to have a permanent house, somewhere we can grow our roots as though it symbolizes the stability of our lives.
Like most little girls, I may have imagined it to be like a castle or a grand mansion similar to Barbie's pink one. Sometimes I would ogle through architecture or lifestyle magazines and take note of things I would love to have in my house. Later in life did I fully realize that a home is something more than a physical structure of a house.
My home is my family (and that's including my ILs). Maybe that's why up until now, I still don't have a solid idea of what my dream house is like. It's more important for me to keep my home happy in what ever house we're living in.
I was in a small black room filled with gym equipments, (no Samsung Flat TV though), with little light I could recognize DdD flexing his muscles/heart out. He says he's too popular and gets distracted by his fans (or onlookers) when he works out in a regular gym. He is channeling his frustrations from his recent breakup with MR thru his workout.
The owner of the said gym is apparently a friend of mine and was eagerly sharing with me his key to his success. One should learn to hold his tongue and never reveal his high profile clients. Some sort of a secret club, he said.
Sweating and all, DdD received a package (I think it's a perfectly packed bento box) sent by his Ex K. I guess it was a sign that she's still waiting for him.
#3 on my wishlist
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1. Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic : 3, 2. apple's original iphone
#2 on my wishlist: as I'm a sucker for planner. Bro gave me the cherry starbucks planner the other day, but i'm still rooting for this.
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1. Belle de Jour 2010 Power Planner, 2. 2010 Belle de Jour power planner
#1 on my wishlist: something similar to these
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1. Ruby Red Shoes, 2. Ruby Slippers, 3. Ruby Slippers
For about a month now, I've been playing this addicting FB game. I have cooking mama for Wii but hubby keeps packing our console every after use so it's really an effort to set it up when I feel like playing. Meanwhile, CafeWorld is easy peasy, just login and play.
Ok I confess, I do have a farm both in FarmVille and FarmTown but usually I plant seeds which takes 2-3days to harvest. I also manage a theme park in RollerCoaster Kingdom but I only do so when I'm waiting for my dish to cook. I'm most active in CafeWorld and would probably play for an average of 2hrs on weekdays and maybe 6hrs on weekends. Bet if you ask hubby he'll tell you these are understated figures :p
These games made me miss SimFarm, Transpo Tycoon and Theme Park I used to play in college (?). I would usually compete with my brother who's an addict to such games as well.
I will have to ask my neighbors if I can feature their Cafe here as I find them interesting. Drop by mine sometime and your triple berry cheesecake is on the house ;)
Pardon the title but the show is on the tube as I type. Been busy sorting and uploading weekend photos. Add that to sheriff's assignment on medical coding training courses and other stuffs, it's eating some quality time with my princess. Luckily, the husband is willing to look after the little girl as I do my thing.
We had a great long weekend lots of bonding moments with the little girl. Couldn't say I'm thrilled to go back to work tomorrow, still it helps pay the bills. Got a couple more I'd love to blog about.. let's see how much I can get out there.
This would be Dani's second to the last school event of the year. A month ago, we received a letter from school about Dani's field trip asking if we're allowing our kid to join. My default answer was yes, even though I saw that their IT wasn't that interesting. They covered the following venues:
BioResearch, Sucat
Repertory Philippines, Greenbelt Makati
PAGASA, Quezon City
Museo ng Katipunan, San Juan Pasig
Holy Family Museum, Greenhills Pasig
I'm still relishing her Firsts, no need to worry yet on college student loan or anything like that. I'll take it in, one milestone at a time.
Major house improvements are being done since last week. Engineer estimated 20mandays for the said project. We doubt it though, by the looks of it, maybe even extend after new year. We don't have enough funds for finishings but at least it's finally happening. No more muddy laundry area. We hope to have pablo's house repaired also as some bars gave way since he gained weight. Do you think there are colon cleanse reviews about dogs? :D
We're hoping to fix Dani's room by next year and I would like it to have a mural similar to this photo. Nice no? :D Tita keng, help me with this project ha?!
To celebrate Gabe's second year, my brother bought us tickets to Enchanted Kingdom. As this was some kind of spur of the moment on their part, due to lack of planning, we arrived at the park quite late already. Long lines and crowd ala mob didn't spoil our day. We had fun, the kids had a blast (no tvs for a change), it was a happy day for all of us.
trouble with not posting new photos :D
Long weekend for me, I had tonsilitis plus major back pain. Probably PMSing. Weekend was lovely, was able to put some more stars on our tree.
Halfway through Jennifer's Body, I'm thinking of getting some music bytes. Have to include One Winter from Perks in my (ahem, hubby's pala) player.
It's christmas bonus for some, I hope we spend it wisely.
I didn't get to read anything as I'm so addicted to various FB games. I even ignored Elibits.
New moon.
I'm missing my family. Inggit ako when they visited Baby Dionne. I want to hold him, makiki-baby muna :D
I don't watch much DVDs anymore but I do watch Darna
I prefer to play with my toys or run outside or maximize roaming around our limited space inside
I am 3' and 4" tall
I wear size 10 in most shoes
I weigh 20kgs
I love instant noodles but get to eat them sparingly
I still don't eat rice
Milk and Toasted wheat bread with butter is breakfast for the champions
Blueberries are expensive but can I have some more, please?
I am my mom's little (messy) helper
If I hear a crying baby, it must be baby Dionne.
Please remind my mom to buy me picturebook version of classic stories.
I need to learn christmas carols to generate income for the holidays.
Darn these cute little creatures. With all my effort, I'm stuck at Mission 7 (or was it 8 na). I had to temporarily accept my state and quit otherwise I'll suffer a major headache tomorrow. It would definetly be awesome should I play this game thru a brand new HD plasma tv (never mind if it doesn't include on of those fancy tv stands). I try not to get addicted in any games but can't help myself with this one. I didn't know I can capture some photos of the elibits for uploading/sharing, I'll try to do that next time.
Let me, let me, let me.. get what I want this time.
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Helping the kids out of their coats
But wait the babies haven't been born
Unpacking the bags and setting up
And planting lilacs and buttercups
But in the meantime I've got it hard
Second floor living without a yard
It may be years until the day
My dreams will match up with my pay
Old dirt road
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Knee deep snow
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow old
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
I got a man to stick it out
And make a home from a rented house
And we'll collect the moments one by one
I guess that's how the future's done
How many acres how much light
Tucked in the woods and out of sight
Talk to the neighbors and tip my cap
On a little road barely on the map
Old dirt road
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Knee deep snow
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow old
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Old dirt road rambling rose
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Watching the fire as we grow old
(Mushaboom mushaboom)
Well I'm sold
~~ Fiest
Back when we used to live in Las Pinas, I didn't had the chance to visit the spanking new attraction in Southmall back then. We got an invite from Hubby's officemate celebrating his daughter's 7th birthday in Storyland. She was having a princess theme and wore a pink gown much to Dani's amazement. The little girl just can't help touching the celebrant's gown.
She actively joined in The Boat is Sinking, one playmate stepped on her slippers caused it to snap and break. Deadma, she kept on playing hehe.
Before the party ends, the host gave ride-all-you can to kids. We didn't waste time looking for rides available for Dani. She had fun driving the jeep in FasTrak. Would it be bad if she ends up driving a tour bus or having any other odd Jobs in New York? Doesn't matter. One thing for sure, she had fun just being a kid one day at a time.
Our weekend task: Hubby on reviewing our auto insurance quote, me on preparing treats for Dani's classmates. M and I are trying to be very conscious in using plastic and it was her idea we use paper bags instead. After searching for some decor ideas, I searched for materials and luckily found the squiggly eyes and yarns buried with Dani's stuffs.
She helped me paste the eyes, cut the yarns and draw the cat's mouth. I remembered we have black corrugated paper and used it for the ears. As we put the candies, she helped with some herself despite hubby's warning look hehe Dani proudly gave it to her classmates and some of them wouldn't even part with it.
I didn't get to celebrate with my dad on his exact birthday as it fell on a weekday. Come early saturday morning, we packed our wii stuffs and headed for Manila. Active Life's Outdoor Challenge is a must have for family members who are looking for an alternative weight loss program and have fun at the same time. We spent the day sometimes bickering but most often cheering for each other.
I'm glad my dad liked my new dessert masterpiece: Peaches & Lychees in Cream :D It was a happy day for us and before we know it, t'was time to go home already.
Mami, don't get jealous as I posted dudung's birthday first. No photos on your birthday kasi :p Love you both!
Was on the leave the other day to go trick or treating around their school. Took a peak in their temporary classroom, some stuffs might be mistaken for discount classroom furniture but no biggie. Teacher said they'll be out there in no time.
We had to prepare for school earlier than usual. The princess was very excited to wear her costume after her bath. Thank goodness, it wasn't that humid. Kids had fun collecting candies. Afterwards, we took our fill eating noodles and sweet and sour pork in Chowking (SM Dasma). The little girl on the other hand nibbled on some chicharap.
We didn't linger that long and decided to go home as we can't wait to play our new wii games :D BTW, test papers for the 2nd quarter exam came a few days ago, she scored almost perfect except for one mistake :D Rankings will be revealed prolly next saturday.
This costume is reserved for dani's School Halloween Party on Tuesday. Our company is holding a Trick or Treat activity tomorrow and hubby says Dani'll pass due to classes *bummer*
Most of the shoppers in Landmark were grabbing candies and treats (ok, maybe one grabbed aCapresso), preparing for loots likewise. Bought some myself for Dani's friends. Planning to pack them in paper bags instead para earth friendly :)
We'll just scribble or maybe decorate the bags this weekend :)
Masaya pero magastos din hehe
I have awaken.
Romance, True Love, seems to escape me for some time now. I've witnessed two weddings and I feel nothing. Yes well wishes were given as standard greetings but I'm not really happy for them in the sense that I am kilig or giddy. Not that it matters to them, I'm sure they've no care in the world what I think or feel. Full of optimism, they are as they say, in Cloud 9.
I've search through the core of me and neither was Envy the cause of my state. Long have I realized that there's no point comparing anything with others, so skip that. Then it came to me, as clear as spring water, I've been a neglectful partner. I tend to hang on to disappointment and misunderstandings and ended here, lost. I guess, at my end, our marriage from peaks and valleys, has reached it's plateau. That I almost forgot what we once had or where we are headed. Thankfully, I am married to a wonderful man.
And yes a simple pasalubong can do that to me. Bring me back with an optimistic flair, intoxicated with romance and ready to profess yet again my undying love for my husband. Beat that cheesiness, John Lloyd.
Of course it's not just the carrot cake, I'm not that shallow (or materialistic), or maybe I am but I don't want to argue with myself right now so let me just get to my point.
I love you, hubby.
Five years and counting..
** just in case I forget to write something for our anniversary ;)
Though I don't see her yet handling medical equipment in the future, maybe her current love for cars is more about it's color than it's mechanics :p She has just started with the "Why" phase. Say something and a series of whys are sure to follow.
Mami, do you love me?
In a day, she must have asked me that question for like 10 times. I tell her, yes I love her and ask her back if she loves me. To which she answers yes, I love you too. I think it replaced the question, "Are you happy?" with this one.
You do know my weakness. For all of your sweet nothings, I love you.
Remember that I miss my little tadpole already. Two weeks ago, we were blessed with a sunny weather, so we soaked ourselves until about lunch time. We didn't pack any substantial food so we've no choice but to go home.
Haven't received any new wedding invitations so far. M and I will attend one in Tagaytay next week. I rummaged through my sister's closet to find something decent to wear on the said occasion. The tricky part is how we're going to commute from work and still arrive fairly fresh.
We went to Dani's school to watch her with her classmates dance to "Itik Itik". Teacher Chona wasn't expecting her to dance that day. About two days prior the event, dani came to us and said, she didn't do well in school. She doesn't have a star because she did not dance. She told me she didn't like the dance. I honestly don't know what to say to that, I just said, it's ok.
Parents were asked to bring some Filipino food along and we ate lunch fiesta style. We were supposed to go malling afterwards but Dani tripped, fell and had a big booboo on her left knee. Do you think motorhome insurance cover such accidents?
We headed home instead, she fell asleep with tears on her cheeks. Kawawa naman. She said she couldn't walk because her booboo hurts. We had to carry her almost everywhere for two days. I put betadine whenever she's asleep to make it heal faster. Ok naman na sya, so far.
I'm starting my countdown early and I'm feeling lighthearted (not to mention lightheaded hehe) already.
Interesting trick on Bokeh, might try that one sometime.
Just another boring day at work..
R graciously lent me her Eat, Pray and Love book. Gone through the first few pages, definitely not a page turner but I like books as such, I can put it down and few days later I can quickly pickup where I stopped. Hmm.. which reminds me to update my GoodReads list :D
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Watchmen is haunting me. I skimmed though some of Australia's scene and I've got to remind myself to get the OST. Got myself a copy of M.Buble's meets Madison concert, I've yet to watch. Have you seen GNR's Rock in Rio 1992 concert? I keep wondering if Axel was wearing undies under those white tights. He sure has a well-defined tushy :D
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Now that I got the bits and pieces off my mind, I hope I will be able to post most coherent matters prospectively.
Dani's Nutrition Month Performance
Aquim Turns Two
I+M Honeymoon Blow by blow (kidding)
and..
and..
But then, I just found out I'm done downloading Mr. Magorioum's Wonder Emporuim, so I got distracted and I'm itching to watch already. Hey, I can relate to Portman's character *frustrated pianist here*
Looking at the click, I still have about two more hours of Me time and I'm starting to panic,
Nah. As a matter of fact, I've been quite lazy. I keep waking up at 3AM, not by choice as Dani wants her milk at such an ungodly hour. Most of the times I'll fall back asleep effortlessly, other times, I'm here or elsewhere. Might be watching one or two episodes of House MD or a flick I've been wanting to watch until I hit the shower and rush off to work.
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Mothers, if you have a pre-K like me and you want some edutainment for you child, get yourself a copy of Super Why. I downloaded few episodes in Japanese hehe but I've two in English, the Cinderella and Three Little Pigs episode. Zach and Dani digs it :D
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I am getting more and more concerned about my finances as August is nearing its end, Ber months begin, expenses will definitely increase. I haven't done any online window shopping lately for it breaks my heart not to be able to buy stuffs that are sale. I dread going to malls as they never seem to put the On Sale sign down. I know, its a matter of self-control, which I possess rather less that I would have wanted (or needed).
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I've already shortlisted some places we could stay for our Boracay trip on October. I figured we could stay in Station 1 and we could just hang out at I+M's place should we get bored. I figured since it'll be their first, they would stay where the party is at (Station 2). Pool is a must as I'm unsure how Dani will react to sand and the beach this time around. I wish we could drag one of her cousins along so she'll have a playmate. Hopefully, Caticlan airport is up and runny by then as I didn't take the early flight. Taking fat burners wont help me prep for the said trip, sad. It's ok, I might end up behind the shutter anyway.
Ka-ching! Ka-ching!
As my two masters are snoozing the heat away from this lazy saturday afternoon, this isn't more an opportune time for me to update this blog. Was able to upload the wedding photos I took last week. Still waiting for Te Keng and Bro's shots though.
Its half of August already, I haven't taken photos of the little imp yet. I'm still "healthy" as a horse and overweight as a pregnant boar, hubby holds grazing for greener pastures for the meantime. Dani just finished her first quarter exams, I'm betting she did good just like in her previous long test (and it's not like she's on medical assistant training school). We've been practicing with mazes and scissors lately :) Note to self, would love to take photo of our session sometime.
Uh-oh, one master is awake, pardon me but I must go, for now.
Short is better than none diba..
so share ko lang we went swimming last Sunday morning. Wasn't able to spend my saturday at home as I'm stuck at work so that's my bawi time with the little girl. Buti na lang we were on our way home when the rain poured. Medyo malakas sya kaya pala ang alinsangan.
I guess swimming is better than anybest diet pills for Dani :D She lost some weight last summer and she's down to 20kgs.
Can't seem to decide how to spend my ME time. Obviously I'm offline most of the time, making up lost time with Dani on weekends. When I'm not too tired at night, I watch Dr. House. With a broken heart and red puffy eyes, I finished Season 4 and currently midway through EP1 of Season 5. I'm taking my time as I already know how it ends. Yes, I'm all about the journey :D
I revisited Sabine's Notebook the other day. Thinking of Austenland after watching Pride and Prejudice, except Colin Firth wasn't in it, t'was the recent version. Maybe hid lights might help keep me awake, hmm..
Then again, there's nothing more I'd love to do than snuggle with my loved ones on a cold rainy night.
Signing off, for now.
Photo from Minnie and Ian's prenuptial shoot care of yours truly. I swear, they're John Lloyd and Bea in the making har har. I'll try to share some interesting moments on a separate post.
Anyway, I got through my Mid-Year performance review on my day job, yey! Was able to watch Angels and Demons last night, after three attempts and a minute or two of snooze here and there :D I was supposed to watch Echelon Conspiracy but after checking out reviews from IMDb, maybe I'll just finish Coraline instead.
but hey, I'm still here! talaga naman, para lang sayo ;) I swear, I'll make my succeeding posts worthy of your time, no diet pill reviews what so ever :D
i haven't taken photos of Dani like I used to. I have a couple here I'm hoping to upload and update this blog soon. Three storms and another one coming made me miss swimming under the sun. We are slowly getting back to our fairer complexion, thanks to the weather *insert sarcasm* I might look like someone with Stimerex ES, whatever that is. Hubby's not feeling well, I think he has colds. Dani just recovered from a persistent cough. Me, I'm healthy as a cow. I take 1000mg of VitC daily and sleep rather early that's why there's not much updates here lately.
On other news..
