Friday, September 9, 2016
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Hello Sabado!
It’s a Saturday and I am here in the faculty
room working and trying to finish a lot of “to-do” things. I needed a break so
here I am again blogging my thoughts out.
The 1st semester has almost come to
an end. In fact, I only need to check their final outputs and record their
scores and then… I can finally say “hello sembreak”! But no, I still can’t because I still have to
update the syllabi and I have 3 more to enhance. That requires time and effort
so I guess sem-break is just really for students. I was also asked to be one of the panelists
during the grand demo of the students come 3rd or 4th week
of October so I guess I just have to say goodbye to sembreak.
Two days ago I told my brother that I have come
across some teaching job in his area and that I am quite interested to try. His
answer was a firm, “FINISH YOUR PHD”. And then I realized that it’s been a year
that I completely abandon my dreams of getting that degree. I am quite sad but I
just can’t juggle 3 things at a time. In my hearts of hearts, I really wanted
to finish it but I know that my son also needs me this time. Time with my son (or
my family) is non-negotiable. My husband and my son will always come first. Little Nate is also busy these days (hehehe)
and is also busy hitting his milestones. He really likes to talk but for now it’s
hard to decipher the “C-V” and syllables that come out from his mouth. Oh well,
in time he will be able to talk in phrases and sentences but for now we will
just equip him with the necessary skills, knowledge and processes that will
help him in building up his vocab. I just ordered puppets from my co-teacher
and I hope Nate will really enjoy it. He likes it when I read him stories so I
am finding ways to make it more fun for him. I also prepared some arts and crafts
for him to work on. It will be FUN and MESSY!
Anyway, my husband and my brother are really
busy these days especially that the opening of our pizza joint is now a week
away. I am praying that everything will be in order and that they will be able
to manage it smoothly. I mean there will always be challenges along the way but
I pray that they will be able to manage it properly. I also pray that we will
have many customers and that our product will be selling hot like pancakes.
A pat on the back for my husband and I. We
finally got an insurance policy that will really help us in the future since it
is investment-linked. We had it diversified, he signed up in another Insurance company
and I also got one from another company. Soon, we will also get one for Nate as
a pre-need for his college fund (in another Insurance company).
I am also handling the finances starting this
month. Since my husband is so busy, I am now taking the role of budgeting and paying
our bills. It’s quite liberating.
Ok, enough for today. Feels good to be writing
again. Bye for now! Time to work. Tata!
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Sunday Post
I woke up pretty early today and a lot of things have been
swirling on my mind. On a mental note, I "bulleted" all the things I need to
accomplish this week. And I am totally overwhelmed! And I kind of panicked
because I am not yet halfway through it all and here comes another set of to-dos!
Plus, the juggling part of being a mother, a wife, and an instructor sometimes
takes a toll on me.
And so, while my little family was still on their deep
slumber mode, I got my laptop out and positioned myself in our porch. I read my
all time fave mommy blogs and I got inspired by their posts about being a
working mom, being able to multi-task and being able to balance everything.
Life’s been uber-crazy for my husband and I. Come October; we will open our
first business venture which is a pizza joint in my father’s hometown. My hubby
is really, really busy right now and I know when the opening comes, it will be
uber-crazy busy. On a positive note, I am proud of my husband for having the
courage to catch that dream of having a business of his own. Of course, a big
credit also goes out to my brother who is also working hard for it to really
come into fruition.
As a newbie mom, I also have lapses in bringing up my little
boy. But I guess that’s fine. There will never be one single perfect book that
will really guide newbie mothers on how to raise up a child. It’s really just
mother’s gut or instinct. Books are there to guide but it’s ultimately the
mother who knows what’s best for her child. It helps that I am teaching
Preschool majors especially when we tackle about developmentally appropriate
practices and interactions for infants, toddlers, preschooler and graders. It
really helps a lot!
As an Instructor, I am still learning the ropes of this and
that. It’s never easy to adjust especially that I was a preschool teacher for
many years. Although it is not really a major shift, I still have the hard time
to balance everything. I am just blessed to have colleagues in the department
who are really willing to extend their help when I need one. I am not sure if I
will still be around next semester. I am not sure if I will be teaching college
for the rest of the next 10-15 years of my life. So, this time I just go
wherever the ebb of life will take me; to be a preschool teacher again, to be
an Instructor in college, to be a business woman or to be a full time mama
among others. I will just have to cross the bridge when I get there.
On to another topic, the parentals arrived last night and so
the giddy dance! My little boy cried when Ma and Pa tried to carry him but
after awhile he loosened up and was running around the house like crazy. He got
some of the stuff from the luggage and was especially delighted with that small
little ball that sparkles/flashes when thrown. He also got Gap tee-shirts,
shorts, Sippy cups, Mustela and stride Rite sandals from his Tita Jessel. And I
am forever blessed to have a sister who loves my little boy just like her own.
She’s been generous to me and to my little family and so I am grateful for her
kindness and generosity. I don’t have to buy clothes for Nate and it’s really a
blessing to receive those from her since these days we are really on a tight
budget.
I guess all is well. We may have some temporary setbacks and
roadblocks along the way but we will make it through. God is with us!
HAVE A
BLESSED SUNDAY TO ALL!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Tuesday Blues
Today isn’t really one of the good days or the better days
of my life as a working mom. I woke up quite early this morning and was cranky
and grumpy the whole day. I had an upset stomach so I have to stay at home. I don’t
like being absent because that means I have to double time the next day or that
I have to schedule a make –up class.
And yes, midterm grades will be due next week and I haven’t
finished checking. Next time I have to utilize e-learn so that I can save time
and energy.
Lately, I have been feeling bad about myself for some
reasons. I am way too stressed-out
juggling different roles in life. I feel like I did not give time for myself and
I kind of hate it that I can’t stay in shape. I am overweight and my clothes
won’t fit me. It took me minutes to decide what to wear and there aren’t many
options to choose from. I can’t wear sleeveless in school and most of my
blouses are in that type. I hate that I can’t drag myself to exercise, to join
zumba class and to run. I know I need it but I am LAZY or sometimes I am
already so drain the whole day that going to the gym will be the last thing on
my mind.
I miss going to the gym. I miss dancing! Totally! I miss
feeling all my fats going down the drain. I miss eating healthy foods. Right
now, I kept on snacking junkies. When I
am uber-busy, I tend to eat chips and chocolates which will make me forget all those
job-related stresses. I just want to pour all my pent up emotions right now so
that I can totally feel it and then gradually toss it behind.
Ok, I have been complaining lately. I have to stop and do
something about it. I made an action
plan few days ago and it all started by buying this multivitamins loaded with
all vitamins, minerals and that body-boosting capsules. Most of the times, I
forget to take my vitamins because I am always running to catch up my time
especially that I am commuting every day so I tend to forget it. So I
registered in Amway, got a huge discount and now a member.
Yesterday, I had bread and water for breakfast. Over lunch,
I ordered a cup of rice and jackfruit salad (nangka) and ….a small BROWNIE!
HAHAY! I always fall off the wagon with
my diet. Gaaahhh! I already shed an awful lot months ago but I think I am now
gaining fast. Hate it!
So, tomorrow I will try ZUMBA. There’s one session in my workplace and I
think I can fit it in on my Wednesday schedule. Note to self: prepare leggings or jogging pants, a t-shirt and
shoes.
What else? Hmmm… break down my tasks. I’d do the urgent
tasks first before going down to other simpler ones. And I promise to do that
after lunch so that later in the afternoon, I can use the treadmill for 30
minutes. And yes, I need beauty rest for
30 minutes too before burying my nose with lots of papers and materials to
check.
The key there is: BALANCE… I have to learn how to set things
in equilibrium so that I will be productive in all areas of life. And yes,
Prayer… A 5-10 minutes of silence and
conversation with God will really unload all my fears in life.
God bless ya’ all and have a wonderful Tuesday! I miss a day
in class but it will be okay. I can’t force myself to be in there and having to
go to the toilet every now and then. I guess this day is really meant for me to
re-think what I have become and to really do action plan and goals to make life
more worth living.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Weekend Thoughts
This afternoon as
it drizzles, I finally have the time to open my laptop and blog. My little boy
who is not-so-little anymore is sleeping in our room with his Mamita and I choose
to stay here at my parents’ bedroom so that I would not be able to disturb
their afternoon siesta.
The past few
weeks for me and for my husband are really that uber-stressful. I have so many
things to do yet I don’t seem to fit them all in my regular schedule. The
paperwork never seems to have an end and it keeps piling up day after day plus
a number of projects and quizzes to check and record. Gaaaaahhhh! I miss being
a preschool teacher and I also miss staying at home taking care of my little
boy. But I am now in the so-called battlefield so I need to arm myself with
whatever necessary skills and processes to help me through last a day, a week…a
month
.
Every day, I just
have to give my best shot and trust the Lord that what I am doing is all for
His will. I just need a little bit of personal space, a little bit of me time,
a little bit of comfort for what I am going through right now. I sometimes feel
inadequate for my students. I know I can still do so much more than what I am
giving to them now but I just don’t have ENOUGH TIME to read and research more.
There is just too much preparation to make and I can’t seem to catch up.
When I come home
from work, I need to put on another mask and let the “mother mode” button press
on so that I can really take care of my son without thinking about my job. I read books to my son, feed him, bathe him
and play with him before I put him to sleep. Thing is that, he sleeps around 10
pm and that’s the only time when I can finally give myself time to wash up,
brush my teeth and other stuff. By 11 pm, I am already so sleepy… BUT BUT I need
to prep up for the next day and that makes me really dog-tired and exhausted.
Sometimes, I lash
out on my little boy and I am quite impatient especially if it takes me quite a
long time to put him to sleep. I easily get mad whenever he keeps on playing
and playing late at night. In my mind, thoughts of job-related tasks keep swirling
and swirling like no other. I am pressured! Really! And I don’t want to be a
bad mother to my son.
Should I still
keep on pressing on? I know I can finish my tasks, I know I can deliver whatever
is expected of me.. but along with that, I need to make big sacrifices. One of
that BIG SACRIFICES is the TIME I will have for my son.
Lord, guide me
and show me the way. Am I still adjusting to my new routine? I am just so
exhausted all day long. I don’t have any decent sleep anymore. Should I shift
gears? Should I press on?
My husband is
also struggling these days and complaining to him about my situation will just
make our lives miserable. So maybe I’ll just have to face life’s daily challenges
head-on and yes, I will try to survive each frigging day.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Nate's Development :)
Yesterday, I
spent half of the morning with my little boy. I was kinda emotional because he
has learned a lot of new things without me, or without me teaching him to do
it. I wish I am there for him all the time but I know it is nearly close to impossible.
Sacrifices have to be made. But hats off to my Aunt, my cousin and my brother
for being there for him when I am not around.
I observed him yesterday
and I am quite teary eyed. He is already walking on his own. From ten steps last
month, he can now navigate which direction he wants to go and he laugh and
laugh if I clap my hands. (sniff sniff.. tears falling!)
He knows a lot of
things already and can follow instructions. My Aunt told me Nate knows where
his eyes, nose and mouth like he would point those parts when asked. When we
tell him “happy feet” he will sit on his bum and do the happy feet movement.
When we tell him “knock on the door Nate” or: knock knock” he would look for a
wall or door and knock. He knows where to look for a lizard, bird, dog, books and
some other animals/objects. “Turn on the aircon Nate” and he would get the
controller and point it towards the aircon.. He knows where his “tin-tin” is
and would look down when ask to locate. (hahahaha!) silly!
He can point, do the close open perfectly,
clap his hands, nod his head and the “no no” finger movement and a whole lot
more. How I love it that he is fond of books. “Nate, get that book and give to
Mama” and he would go get the book and give to me. Then, he will sit beside me
as a cue that I have to start reading him a story. We can finish 4 books in one
sitting--- usually before bed time. And now, he has his fave books already like
he would pay more attention to those books he likes more than the others. “Baby
Can’t Slee”, Polar Bear, what do you hear”, the “Alphabet and Number” book and “The
Little Turtle”. He is also interested
with pop-up books.
Best of all, he
knows me that I am his Mama and Clyde as his Dada. When we are at home, he
would look and cling to us. It made me feel good knowing that he still needs us
more than ever. We love you dear baby Nate. You will always be Mama and Dada’s
little wonder of love.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
June-July
JUNE
It has been a crazy work month for me. I seem to be running against the
nick of time which left me pretty exhausted all day long. Paper works here and there, a pile (a
mountain) of papers to review and check, grades that need to be recorded, books
to be read (I need to be chapters or even a book ahead of my students) and
consultations during my vacant time in school. Add to that… a mother and a wife
at the same time.
I still feel guilty leaving my little boy to my Aunt and some other
people at home. I usually get that feeling whenever I arrive home late and he
is already asleep. I wonder if he played for a long time just to keep himself
awake to see us (his Dada and I) home.
It really makes me real sad leaving him.
It feels like someone jab a knife to my heart. I often wonder whether I am
treading the right path or whether I made the right decision. So, to appease
myself I read mags like Working Mom and Smart Parenting and I read blogs of
mothers who work and how they are able to cope with the so-called separation
anxiety. My only prayer is that Nate will always be at the pink of his health
and that we will never be going back to the hospital again. For the past two
months, we had frequent trips at the hospital for some treatment. Prayerfully,
Nate will just be going to the hospital/clinic for vaccinations and not for
health reasons.
I am now typing this at the office. I just need to have a break from
working so hard this week (Yes,a visit to my blog & other working moms’
blog is a break for me---a break of the daily grind of things) It’s a Saturday and I have been dreaming of
staying at home whole day to be with my son…but I just can’t because I have
tons of things to do and every week, or every day the paperwork and other
work-related stuff keep piling at my desk. Sometimes, it takes me awhile to
think on which to do first because I have to think which task is more urgent.
Arrgggghh!
I hope…really hope that in time I will be able to adjust. I pray that I
am making the right decision. After all, I am doing this for my son. For his
future, right?
I also pray for my husband’s new project which will hopefully
materialize soon. Everything he does is
for our little family and we hope that maybe soooooon, another angel will join
us.
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JULY
And so I am
back! I forgot to post the one above because I am very very busy! Right now, it
is almost 6pm and I am still here working. I need a break so I decided to write
down my thoughts.
Today I got
my salary from June up to 15th of July which is today. I will be dining out with
hubby in awhile to thank God for all the blessings. It feels good to be earning
on my own and to contribute to our bills as well.
To motivate me to work some
more, I plan to splurge a little on my outfit. Hehehe! The rest of my salary
goes to my savings…hurray!
I am not that
fully adjusted with my new daily routine in life but I will be just fine. I
just have to keep on swimming. I will take this as a challenge and besides I am
learning and growing every day— like multitasking, juggling life as a mother, a
wife and a career woman.
So many
things to share but right now I am hungry as a horse..so tata for now!
Saturday, June 13, 2015
the week that was
This is my first time to blog using my new laptop/notebook.
And I kinda like it because it is not that big, bulky and heavy. This will come
in handy especially when I’m at work or mobile. It will be my third laptop and
I hope we will get along just fine.
This week has almost come to an end. The past few days were
kinda stressful and I really do pray that my son will never have to be admitted
at the hospital again. Such a pitiful sight to see my little son wailing every
time a needle is inserted on his hand or when blood is being extracted. He is
still so young to experience such pain. I have been silently dreading on that
scheduled date that my son will undergo his next ultrasound. His schedule
should have been next week but since he was admitted few days back (another health-related
issue), his pedia here in Phillips suggested that it’s better to have it
ultrasound than to wait for another week. I was scared and my heart pounded
like crazy. But God is so good…all the time! My son’s kidneys are functioning well
and no hydronephrosis at all. All praises and glory to God! Gracias Gracias for
healing my son. I pray that my son will never be admitted in the hospital again
and that he will always be in the pink—and in a clean bill of health.
That is
my wish for him on his 1st birthday ---- that he may be spared from illnesses
and diseases.
As for me, I am not feeling well right after our stay at the
hospital. I have cough, cold and a runny
nose. I am feeling so much better now compared to yesterday and I am set to work
tomorrow. I have a loooooottttt of things under my nose so I need to go to
school tomorrow. I pray that next week will be an easy, slow, steady kind of
week for me since my son’s 1st birthday will be on that week. I am
not yet done with the preparations!!! I am too busy. So, I am letting go some
of my grand ideas. It will just be a dinner and then of course some treats for
the kids.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Afternoon Thoughts
It’ s a gloomy afternoon and my little boy is with his Tita
in our room sleeping. I will surely miss afternoons that I get to spend with my
son. I will miss putting him to sleep and I will miss playing with him. There’s
this tiny guilt that pops up whenever I think of working again. This is not easy
for me but I know that I also need this for myself. It is an opportunity for me
to explore endless possibilities and at the same time I will also be able to do
something which I am passionate about—and that is teaching! Also, with the
demands of time, I also need to help my husband with our monthly bills. We need
to work hard for our son’s future.
I know that my son will be in good hands. My Aunt will look
after him while my parents are out of the country. My cousin will also be there
for him and we also hired helpers to do the cooking, laundry and other
household chores. It really takes a village to raise a child and I am just
blessed that I have my loved ones to look after him while my husband and I are
working. I pray that this set-up will work out and that my son will be able to
adjust being away from me. I promise myself that I will be the one to put him
to sleep at night and that my husband and I will play with him and read stories
before we retire to bed. I will finish whatever I need to do on a Saturday
(like readings, materials , paperworks etc) so that Sundays will be a solid,
quality time with God and family.
And yes, Friday nights will be set aside for my husband and
I. With the daily stressors in life, I
believe that we should have time for each other—to simply catch up, relax and
de-stress. Nothing beats the comfort of having the love of your life by your
side. I believe that it is really important to nurture one’s relationship and
this can be done by simple acts of love.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Thoughts!
My little boy is taking his afternoon nap so I decided to write here. Oh, I will miss our afternoons like this. Few weeks from now, I will be back to work. Sometimes, I wish I could just stay at home and watch him grow day by day. Right now, he is showing lots of tricks and crazy antics that left us all laughing. He likes to talk too! ( talk meaning --- dada,mamam, ata, papa, laaaa,baaaah, tataaa) He is my little chatter box and I know I will be hearing lots of stories from him when he grows up and when he is already in school. He can't take few steps yet (like on his own) but he can managed to cruise around the room by holding whatever is on his way for support. He tried to let go several times but he wobbled so I hold him before he loses his balance.
Oh boy, 2 more months to go and my little Nate will turn 1! I can hardly believe it but yes... babies do grow up real fast. I perfectly remember the day I gave birth to him. i remember pushing so hard and I lovingly remembered the first time I saw him and the first time I heard him cry. For the past 10 months, I was there witnessing every milestone of his development and so I kinda feel sad that I have to leave him in the hands of a sitter. My hubby and I agreed to get him a nanny/ sitter but I am still partial with that decision. I still prefer to have someone in the family to look after him.
Right now, I am still trying to organize my uber cluttered brain. I have to finish a paper in my post grad studies. I need to finish it not because others expect me to get the degree but more so because I want to prove to myself that I can do it. That even if I have a baby and a husband to mind and a job that demands most of my time, I can still juggle those roles and can still keep up with its demands.
Why should I get back to circulation? Why do I have to work when I can be a stay at home mom if I want to? I have been contemplating on this and I have been weighing the pros and cons. At one point, I just decided on my own. Although, I did ask my husband and my family on their "say" but the final decision really came on me.
I decided to get back to work primarily because I want to grow in my chosen field of career. I want to hone and sharpen my skills in teaching. Now that I am already 31, I feel like I need to do the things that I love and excel in it. Aside from professional growth, I also want to foot my own bills and not to
rely on my husband everytime I want to buy something for myself or for my baby. I also want to help my husband tuck a portion of our collected salaries for family savings. It is deem necessary to save for the rainy days and I want to get an insurance policy for my little boy out from my own pocket. Or a savings of some sort. I believe those are the primary reasons why I decided to go back to work.
And yes, I also want to boost my confidence and self -esteem.
And yes, I like wearing a little make-up ....
And yes, I like dressing up. I cannot imagine myself wearing muu-muu at home and doing household
chores for the rest of my life.
And yes, I want to be a career woman who can balance everything. Work.Life.Balance.
And I hope I made the right decision. So help me God!
Why should I get back to circulation? Why do I have to work when I can be a stay at home mom if I want to? I have been contemplating on this and I have been weighing the pros and cons. At one point, I just decided on my own. Although, I did ask my husband and my family on their "say" but the final decision really came on me.
I decided to get back to work primarily because I want to grow in my chosen field of career. I want to hone and sharpen my skills in teaching. Now that I am already 31, I feel like I need to do the things that I love and excel in it. Aside from professional growth, I also want to foot my own bills and not to
rely on my husband everytime I want to buy something for myself or for my baby. I also want to help my husband tuck a portion of our collected salaries for family savings. It is deem necessary to save for the rainy days and I want to get an insurance policy for my little boy out from my own pocket. Or a savings of some sort. I believe those are the primary reasons why I decided to go back to work.
And yes, I also want to boost my confidence and self -esteem.
And yes, I like wearing a little make-up ....
And yes, I like dressing up. I cannot imagine myself wearing muu-muu at home and doing household
chores for the rest of my life.
And yes, I want to be a career woman who can balance everything. Work.Life.Balance.
And I hope I made the right decision. So help me God!
Saturday, April 18, 2015
#13turning31
Cheers to life! 31 years of existence and is happily
breathing life to its fullest…
I woke up pretty early today because my husband (King of
Surprises) woke me up with a birthday cake w/ a dedication “Happy Birthday Mama Bee.. from Dada and
Nate..” Then after he left for work, my
little boy stirred from his sleep, tossed and turned then he sat up and looked
at me…extended his arms, wanted to be
held and carried. That was prolly his way of greeting me on my birthday. He was
up really early today (like 5:40 am) when his usual waking up time is around 7
or 8.
On my 31st birthday, I choose to be grateful. Because
there are times when I whine and complain so much about life and yet there are
others who will trade anything just to be alive, just to live longer. I knew a
lot of friends or acquaintances who are battling cancer. I dread cancer, I totally
dread getting sick. I hate going to hospitals for lab tests!
That is why this year, I am really trying to stay healthy.
There are countless times that I easily fall of the wagon and I hate myself. I
hate that I love eating sweets and pasta. But then again, it’s really up to me
to discipline myself. My goal is to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight which is
110-115lbs.
I am grateful to have a husband who is really so so so
understanding and patient with me . He is the coolest person ever and he rarely
gets angry and if he does, it usually lasts for just an hour. He works really
hard for me and our baby and I thank him for that. I love him heaps!
I am grateful for a baby boy who is our source of happiness.
He easily perks up our moods and he has this uber-charming smile that melts my
o.a. heart. So blessed to have him in our lives.
I am grateful for my supportive family especially my
parents. My little boy is so blessed to have them as grandparents and I wish
they will live long to see my boy off to college or beyond that. I am also
grateful for my siblings. We keep tabs on family matters and we always draw
each other for comfort and strength.
I am grateful for my friends for they make life more fun fun
fun!
I am grateful that I’ll be working part-time this year. I
get to finish my long overdue paper and still have ample of time to bond with
my little boy. Leaving my baby so that I can work is truly difficult. There’s
this hard lump on my throat whenever I think of it. I am just so happy that the
offer given is for part time only.
So, I thank God for every single thing I have in my life
right now. I couldn't ask for more. I pray that I can control my temper, that I
can control my crazy cravings of buying stuff (THIS.HAS.TO.STOP!) and that I
can control myself in everything (buying
clothes, eating, dilly dally etc) and just
keep things in moderation. I guess that’s it for now.
Happy 31st birthday to me! Cheers to a life!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Hello world! Glad to squeeze in some blogging time before my
little boy will rouse from his nap. I just finished 6 rounds on the treadmill
and I burned 220 calories. That is quite something for this week since the
calories I usually burn hovers from 150-170. I know I can still push it some
more but for now or for this week I will not go higher than 230… or it depends
on my mood! Hahaha! It’s just that I have other things to do and I can’t spent
an hour or 2 on the treadmill. I have a little boy who needs my affection and
attention. I am just blessed to have my parents and my cousin who look out for
him while I am busy burning fats at the basement.
So, my aim is to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight which is
112-115 lbs. That is still a looooooooongggg way to go but with discipline and
perseverance I believe I CAN DO IT! I just hope my husband will not bring
sweets. It’s my weakness! I can eat 2-3 servings of ice cream and 2-3 slices of
cake. Arggghhh! This time though I will try not to indulge myself with sugary
sweet treats.
I am doing this not just to slip back on my jeans or to fit
on my dresses and blouses back again but I am doing this more for my health. I
want to have a clean bill of health and I want to be healthy for my son and for
my husband. Hearing stories of friends or acquaintances suffering from the Big C
makes me cringe, or the thought of acquiring one is downright scary. A
fibrocystic cyst was taken out of my right boob years back and now I can
sometimes feel a tinge of pain. I am quite scared.
Anyway, I WILL REALLY WORK HARD ON THIS. I CAN DO THIS! Time
to get physically fit and healthy for myself and for the people I love.
Monday, March 2, 2015
hodge-pogde 101
It’s been a
long time since I wrote here and I kind of miss it. I was just preoccupied with so many things for
the past few months that I barely have enough time for the things I used to do
when I still don’t have a baby. However, the joy of being a mom to Nate is such
a great feeling and I’d say I wouldn’t trade this moment to anything big out
there.
I feel so
blessed to have a son who makes us all happy and excited everyday with his
crazy antics and his new milestones. At
6 months, I started feeding him with solid foods which consist of veggies,
fruits and organic rice cereal and I am so happy that he eats everything I feed
him. It is really a good decision not to feed him with sweet rice cereals
because right now he eats veggies with so much gusto. At 6 months, he can also
sit by himself for 2-3 minutes without support. He also scoots around and loves
to play with his toys, moving one toy from one hand to the other or simply
dropping it down and picking it up again.
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| fameleeh of 3! Happy 2015ya' all! |
At 7 months, he can sit perfectly
well on his own and can hold for as long as he wanted. He also started to go down
and crawl on fours and learn to stand with support. Days after his 8th
month, two pearly whites erupted at the middle bottom part of his gums. Gaahh!
I’d love to see him sporting those pearly white gems but the whole teething thing
is really difficult for him. Days ago,
he came down with a high fever –a first for him and for me too. His firsts also
become my firsts so imagine the anxiety I felt during those oh-so-sleepless
nights. Thank God that he is healed and is back to his normal happy self –
laughing out loud and cruising on his walker from the living room up to the
kitchen area. I AM NOW A HAPPY MAMA!
With regards
to my relationship with my husband, I guess we are still a work in progress. We
have some disagreements, we fight over some petty stuff but we always make it a
point to be ok again at the end of the day. Handling and managing our finances
is such a heavy challenge on my part. I need to curb down my “wants” to buy
things for Nate which are unnecessary. Although
my heart was broken, I am quite proud of myself for controlling not to send a message and purchase that stuff. Hubby receive some share in the Cooperative but we chose
to save it for the rainy days instead of splurging ourselves with material
stuff.
I am quite disappointed
at myself for some reasons which I choose not to really share this time. There
will still be a silver lining behind that decision. God meant it for good.
For this
year, I am hoping for growth… Growth in spiritual aspects, growth as a family
and also growth in our chosen field of career. I am still praying that God will
lead us to where we should be at this point in time.
And oh,
hello 2015! I will be wearing different hats for the next 360 something days of
this year and I am praying I’ll be able to fill out the different roles cut out for me. Excited also for my little boy's first year.
That’s all
for now folks! Tata and have a nice day ya’ all!
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The Big Apple-- NY (Part 3--US trip)
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| lovers in NY |
It was actually one my dreams to set
foot in the city that never sleeps. I have seen a lot of NY in the movies
and TV shows that I super duper love to watch like Gossip Girl, Sex and the
City and FRIENDS and romantic films which include Serendipity, Wicker Park and
Sassy Girl among others. I often dream't of standing right in the middle of the
mall in Central Park with the one I love! I want to have a photo of the Statue
of Liberty and visit that little café called Serendipity. I've always
wanted to experience the diverse culture and throw myself in to really get the
feel of being in the city that never sleeps. I love to visit Long Island, Coney
Island and Staten Island which I often heard from my brother who lived in NY
for a year or so. And yes, to see all the 5 boroughs; Manhattan, Staten Island,
Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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| Broadway show! Phantom of the Opera |
Moreover, I am so happy that my
husband and I got to experience our first Broadway show ever–and that is
Phantom of the Opera. When I was still in college, I watched the movie version
and also read the sequel Phantom of Manhattan. So, it was such a big feat to finally watch the show. I am such a big fan of Broadway shows! And for the
first time, I met Tita Luching and how I wished we have more time to talk about
the days and years of our lives.
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| Happy Thanksgiving! |
Then off we went to the Empire State building,
took snapshots and then to…. Central Park!!! I LOVE IT THERE… would have been
nicer during spring or fall. But just the same, I am one lucky girl to finally
set foot at the mall in Central park. It is a walkway leading to the beautiful
Bethesda Terrace. I often see it in romantic films and finally..... I was able to
stand right in the middle! Got to catch a glimpse of the Wollman skating rink
too.
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| @ Central Park |
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| 9/11 |
In a nutshell, our short visit in NY was memorable and I
hope that someday we will be able to visit again. Maybe this time with our
little son. Ohh…I can still remember NY’s crisp winter air… ah, nostalgic!
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| after the Broadway show with Tita Luching, Leah and her friend & Aya |
Opps! I almost forgot our Washington trip. I will be
blogging about it next time. tata for now!
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Magical Getaway @ Disneyworld (Part 2-US Trip)
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| all aboard for Disney World! :) |
Our trip to Orlando Florida was simply breath-taking. My
husband and I had a very fun-tastic experience there. Why not?!? One of my
childhood dreams came true almost a year ago today. (and I guess my husband’s
too!) It is so surreal, magnificent and truly amazing! Indeed, it is the
happiest place on earth. And to top it all, it’s the “mother of all mothers” of
any Disney places.. IT’S IN DISNEYWORLD! Soooo huge that a day is not enough to
experience its majestic charms. We had to take the Disney bus, tram, train and
a boat!
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We had heaps of fun,
thrills and delightful adventures as we visited the four theme parks;Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disneyworld
Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom. At Magic Kingdom and Epcot, we were
able to meet and greet some of the Disney princesses like Belle of Beauty and
the Beast, Aurora of Cinderella and Snow White. Too bad we weren't able to see
Princess Jasmine and to think she’s one of my fave characters. I shouldn't have
let that moment passed by without a photo-op with her but my feet hurts so bad
and the waiting time is still long.(there’s a specific time for the
meet-and-greet) Anyway, we truly had a
magical getaway in Disneyworld and I am still beaming with excitement when I
blog this or when I browse through the photos.
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| Magic Kingdom with thy husband |
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| rides --- Disneybus, Disney Ferry boat, Animal Kingdom truck ride.. (tram-train ride not in the photo) |
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| Disneyworld Hollywood Studios |
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| fall in love in mini Italia @ Epcot |
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| Animal Kingdom |
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| Epcot :) |
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| icecream break with our wonderful host |
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Sweet November in San Antonio Texas (Part 1T-US TRIP)
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| downtown San Antonio |
I know this is uber late but I still want to document in
here our trip to the United States. It’s almost one year ago today—just about days
more to go. My husband and I were
blessed to be given a chance to explore new and exciting places in the US. It was
a short trip but all worth it. I wish we could have stayed longer but we also
have tons of tasks and responsibilities back home.
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| cruising two-gether with hubby |
Anyway, our first stop was in San Antonio Texas. It is the
seventh most populous city in the US and the second most populous city in the
state of Texas. (thanks wifi for the “fyi”) On our first day, my brother and my Tita Mayette took us (parents, hubby and I) for a wonderful river walk experience.
The San Antonio River walk a.k.a. Paseo del Rio is a network of walkways along
the banks of San Antonio River. It is lined by shops, bars and restos and a
scenic view should one wished to take the river cruise—which we actually did! We
also had a very funny, witty tour guide. Along with the knowledge we gained from
him as he shared to us bits and pieces of info about the places/buildings/ we
passed by along the river, we also got to enjoy his jokes and whatchamacall-it
antics. Such a wonderful experience!
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| The Alamo |
Our 2nd stop was in The Alamo Mission in San
Antonio which is simply known as THE ALAMO. It felt like travelling back to
olden times. I took a moment to learn a little bit of its history and it is truly
fascinating and inspiring as well. The Mexican army attacked the Alamo and by
the end of the battle almost all of the defenders were killed. To know more, please visit their official website (hehehe)
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| Japanese/Chinese Garden with the gang |
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| @ Tita Mayette's home sweet home |
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| with Ma Fin @ the village sub-d (stayed here for a night) |
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| the happy gang! |
We also went to San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden or Sunken
Gardens in Brackenridge Park. It was beautiful. Of course, we took lots of
photos! (but will not post all of it here)
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| Bible study group @ the Incarnate World University |
My brother took my husband and I to The Incarnate Word University. It was huge! We also met some of his students and we also joined their
Bible sharing/Study.
We also had some other side trips in our short stay in San
Antonio. We visited a Catholic Parish where our good, old family priest-friend
was assigned. We mingled with fellow kababayans in there and ate sumptuous
Philippine dishes. Oh god, we were away
from Phils for a short time but oh how we missed Pinoy dishes! We also went to Barnes and Nobles and some other
stores along the area.
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| @ the Lopez's |
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| brushing up my Spanish 101 lessons for my my Spanish speaking nieces & nephew photo-op with Mama |
We had a great time in San Antonio and I hope someday we
will be able to visit again. :)
This is just part 1 of our US Trip. I will have it in an installment
basis (hahaha!) The 2nd part was our visit to DISNEYWORLD Florida. I
can hardly wait to blog and gush about our happy experience there. Truly,
Disneyworld is a happy place on earth.
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