Lair of Eilrig

Whitney Houston Dies at 48

2012-02-12T13:33:00.001+08:00

another legendary voice down the drain :( so affected :( RIP, oh great Whitney.

Retail Therapy Works

2012-02-11T23:17:00.003+08:00

I feel better already :p

Obligations

2012-02-10T17:37:00.001+08:00

Without it, life will be much easier. Life will be a lot better escaping from all those things that makes your heart ache. If not for this, I'll probably on my own now, might be living alone but hundred percent happy and stress-free. Why does one have to suffer just for the sake of responsibilities not only to thyself but to those you love? Sometimes, i think about being selfish for once.

Burn Baby Burn

2012-02-08T11:48:00.001+08:00

My work is seriously making me crazy especially with the dragon breathing on my neck. I was really exhausted last night giving in to my emotions, crying while working trying to work one thing that's not even mine to resolve and what more no one wants to own it. My baby came to me and kissed me probably told by her dadi. She waited for me like she always do. I know she's really sleepy but she still waited for me. She came out of the room and look into my face saying "mami crying no. smile only". At past 2 AM, I came to bed and kissed her goodnight and sang to her. I asked her to hug me. Then she said, I miss you mami. Then kissed me. :( Promise baby, mami will do her best to make a move. Thank you for easing my pain and tiredness today early morning. I love you so much and nothing in this world could ever replace that.

You got my heart BEATS-ing

2012-02-06T20:23:00.001+08:00

I ordered my beata from my friend last May or June and though pricey, I never had any regrets. Just after few months, it gave up on me. It probably got stress from overuse. I asked my friend if still can repair and after a month of being away from me, its now here. Replaced with a new one! So ecstatic! Yay! Moves like jagger sounds wayyyy better now yippeee!

Love

2012-02-06T14:47:00.001+08:00

There's no such thing as perfect relationship or perfect partner for that matter. It only become perfect when you have loved all the imperfections of the person you love. It's the only thing that makes a relationship last long.

Thank You for Staying :)

2012-02-06T09:52:00.001+08:00

I never thought how empty this corner of our house will be. Now that your stay is over, it might be empty but you have filled our hearts with blessings and hope in our life. Thank you for staying. Thank you for being part of our humble home for a month. thank you for the blessings you have brought in our life and those other families you have visited. You truly our Mother who knows whats best for us. Till next visit?

Move On Please

2012-02-03T16:58:00.001+08:00

When you have given every single energy you have in you just to please them and you have not received any gratitude or acknowledgement - this you can let it pass

When a simple honest mistake happen and everyone noticed it and asked you why and make you explain and still explanation is no good but to accept that indeed you made a mistake - this you're wondering . . .

When something has been making you unhappy for the long time, would you stay or would you take the courage to move on? Why stay when all your efforts are not recognized? It's time for the eagle to leave and find a different nest.

Hibernate Off

2012-02-03T10:31:00.001+08:00

back hopefully for good! i wont go back to days and months ive missed. ill move forward :) so hello there again :p

Kamusta Naman?

2011-10-17T23:52:00.002+08:00

I haven't abandoned you.

I'm just busy with a lot of things :)

But I will come back.

I will tell you a lot of things.

From the new home to my new interest to updates from the little imp.

It seem to me that the well has dried up but it will eventually flow again :)

Almost There

2011-08-27T23:11:00.000+08:00

Few days and counting… We’re almost there…
Today, we have bought few basic kitchen items. We’ve checked out the things we like before and we have checked the best price of these items. We suggest to check the price in best denki and harvey norman and do comparision of the prices and freebies and all that stuff and go to Gain City at Marina. Whatever pricess best denki and harvey norman offers, they can give you at a lower price.
Little by little, it will all form as what we picture it.
Baby steps and we are loving each one we make.
Thank you Lord!

Thirty Something

2011-08-26T23:49:00.000+08:00

This year, another year added to my age. Not that it matters to me, I’m not one to deny my real age but I’m in a way certainly not “broadcasting” my real age in a public blog. For each year, there are achievements, losses, grieves, happiness and blessings that made me appreciate what’s in all the chapters of my life. I thank God for everything that He has given me. I was looking through some old photos the other day and saw the changes in each year we celebrated our birthdays. From celebrating it filled with food and friends and tequilas and vodkas to night out partying till the wee hours of the morning. This year was far from what it used to be. A posh dinner at Osteria Mozza with my loving husband and the little one with a box of my favourite Sins chocolate, a slice of cake and of course emilie, I really couldn’t ask for more. I’ll say each year is memorable and truly a happy way of celebrating them. Thank you Lord for another year, another chance of making things right and making each of my dreams come true. Thank you for my Mom and siblings who loves me unconditionally and who never failed to make me smile and supports me in every way. Thank you for my friends who has stayed with me through the years. Most especially, thank you for giving me this person who’s priority in life is to make me happy and feel loved at all times and always giving me strength. And above all these, for my little angel who’s getting so makulit everyday but never failed to make me the happiest with every hug and every kiss and every moment she called me “mommy”. Each year, it always makes me feel like winning an Oscar’s award. Now I can’t wait for next year. So happy!

*will be posting more photos soon!*

birthday salubong with the sweetest smile from my little angel and darling hubby

Friends or Frenemy?

2011-08-15T23:21:00.000+08:00

Just a thought. I just notice recently, if you want to know who your true friends are, try observing them in 2 different times. One is when something is not so good happening to you and one is when everything is going really rad in your life. Which one you’d prefer? Yeah it’s true, when you’re sad you want a friend to be there for you. But I guess you’ll know the difference between a concern one and a “nakikiusyo” one. How about when something good? It’s really rare to see those who will pat you on the back and will show a genuine smile in their face. You don’t have to force yourself to be a good friend. If you don’t like someone, why prolong the agony? But I’m glad to see from my point of view those who really consider me as a friend. Tenchu cuz. It’s not just about last friday. It’s about all the happy times I shared with you but mostly the sad times. I hope I’m good enough to reciprocate it.

Alondra: “Kung ayaw mo sa kin, di ko pipilitin ang sarili ko sayo”

Ayun naman pala. Dun pala binase yun.

Hibernate Off

2011-08-07T06:43:00.001+08:00

So many good things had happened in the past month since I last wrote a blog post. I notice that I usually blog when I’m in a really bad mood . Will be posting some of the important events in the next few days. I’ll take one step at a time

Christian Dior Magic

2011-08-06T23:30:00.000+08:00

We were at Takashimaya mid afternoon when they were having some makeup session at the Christian Dior counter. Lately, I’ve been interested in make-up especially eye make up. Since they were doing the “smoky eye” look, it hooked me on the spot. I watched the session and got a lot of freebies/samples. CD had a promo when you bought a $120 worth of their products, there will be a free makeover / hairstyling / photo session. Since, I already had some plans buying a Chanel liquid foundation, I contemplate for a few minutes if I’ll give in. With the “blessing” from habidad *wala ata magawa hehe*, the magic begins. It was a weekend so Im wearing a very casual shorts and blouse but I didn’t care lol. I’m so dying to have my first try out of makeover session especially that smoky eye look. The makeup artist from CD even asked me a lot of times if I really want to have the smoky eye look hehehe. Libre naman eh why not hehehe. It felt really good! Feeling the CD products on my face for free! The photo session turned out so well that I paid $30 for the copy on a CD hihihi. The photographer is so nice to include Cheska on the shoot. Love love it! I’m turning 35 so I guess I need this self-boost moment. Thank you Christian Dior for the magical moment. I felt like a princess for a few hours. Thank you Christopher from Christian Dior who really did a good job on my smoky eye makeup. Thank you Mr. Thomas for the great shot. Coolio! Wag mabibigla!

before *they removed the simple makeup im wearing* and after shot

serious yung bata pero before the shot she was mimicking me with the pose and hair style kaya natuwa yung photographer and asked her to be in the photo.

Strangers Again

2011-06-21T22:08:00.001+08:00

the best video ive seen :)

Stage 1: Meeting

Stage 2: The Chase

Stage 3: Honeymoon

Stage 4: Comfortable

Stage 5: Tolerance

Stage 6: Downhill

Stage 7: Breaking up

Don’t worry. This is not suppose to make us cynical about relationships. If you didn’t end up together, that means you are meant only to make memories to have something to relish in the future when you look back. Getting hurt is inevitable. Every stage of this story is inevitable. You just have to let yourself swim with the flow of the moment. Don’t fight it. Don’t be afraid to swim across. Everyone does come to this stages anyway :)

God Listens

2011-06-21T21:57:00.001+08:00

Few weeks ago, I have been ranting over something and pleading to God to give me something. I did try my foot to set on the other side of the street but it wasn’t what I was looking for. No calls. Nothing. Then just last week I received a news. It’s not a new job rather something that will take my anxieties away – I mean literally away. Thank you God for listening. Thank you for always listening to whatever it is that’s bothering me. :)

Reverie

2011-06-15T23:20:00.001+08:00

I had a dream about this estranged man and a woman i believe he's with now. He was trying to make us let him in. The dream was not vivid. The man is.

Now I'm wondering where he is now. My biological dad that is. This is a strange month where most of them "lost" had somehow finally creeping back in to my life.

Fesbuk

2011-06-12T21:45:00.001+08:00

Thank you for adding me in FB. Thank you for killing my decade-long of curiosity of what you look like now and how you are right now. I’m glad we are where we both are now. And to answer your question, yes, I have been looking for you too for a long time since friendster started. You are, in a way, been one of the special people in my life.

I just love modern times. I love FB! It makes you have that connection with the people / friends that once matters to you in your younger years. It helps you bring back those happy, innocent and problem free chapter of your life. It’s just amazing how it could you bring you into those memories unexpectedly. Now, I know I’ll be able to stop clicking the search button. :p

Loving your bags

2011-06-09T22:09:00.001+08:00

Good tip from my bag sis :) Thanks amy c!

Care Guide – Care for your Louis Vuitton

Top Tips:

Always store your Louis Vuitton in their original cloth bags. Do not store them in plastic bags. A good alternative is to store it in a pillow case.
To help retain the shape of the bag stuff it with soft materials such as old clothes or soft crushed stuffing papers.
Air your Louis Vuitton at least once every six months, even if you do not use them.
Store your Louis Vuitton with dehumidifiers such as Thirsty Hippo and Kiwi in place.

Monogram Canvas, Damier Azur and Damier Ebene
Favorite designs in Singapore: Speedy, Neverfull, Galliera, Palermo, Alma, Messenger

Bags from these lines are not made of leather however, various parts such as the handles and finishings are. Hence, you must take special care when using different bag care products.
When the handbags are dirty, wipe the surface with a soft sponge, dipped in mild soapy water. Do not scrub it as this will cause the prints on the canvas to fade over time. Always avoid the leather finishings when cleaning the monogram canvas with water.
Some people do recommend using mink oil spray to restore the shine on the handbags. However I have yet to try this myself.

Vachetta Leather

This is a natural untreated leather used on the handles and finishings of your Louis Vuitton bags. It is highly susceptible to water and dirt stains.
The handles and leather finishing of your brand new Louis Vuitton bag should be treated with both the Apple Leather Care Conditioner and the Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent before usage. The Apple Leather Care Conditioner will condition the untreated leather and prevent it from cracking. It will not in any way enhance the patina process. The Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent helps to prevent water and dirt stains.
By keeping to the Clean, Condition and Protect process, your vachetta should be able to achieve an even color deep honey brown patina in years to come.
source: lovingyourbags.com

Busy Bee

2011-06-04T23:45:00.000+08:00

Today was a tiring day for us. We went to Hougang for our final viewing of the place and did some measurements. We just got a little sad that the place won’t be available earlier than we’d hoped to. It will only be ready only end of August. That means less than 3 months of “paglalaway” to moved in to the new place plus the fact that we still have to pay double rent. Still, it’s a blessing that we’ll only be counting that few months instead of hunting. We got more and more anxious to move the closer we get to the time. Our favorite place now were Ikea, Harvey Norman or Best Denki hehe.

From hougang, we went to Suntec to meet Mareng B and Cuz. Had a “sweet” moment and laughter at Gelare. Yummy!

our order - waffle with vanilla and cookies & cream ice cream and gelare club sandwich

cuz’ order – waffle with fruits *healthy! haha*

mareng b and pareng r’s order – waffle with blueberry (??) ice cream and gelare club sandwich

Nagutom ulit ako! Afterwards, we went separate ways hehe. We went to Nike and Royal Sporting house because dadi’s been drooling on this particular Nike shoes but been waiting for i-don’t-know-what. And I always nag him to buy it already but he’s being the way he is and never an impulsive one like me. And now he’s nagging me that good thing he waited :p We got the great deal ever! For the price of 1 running shoes, we got 3, 2 swimsuits and a cap. Yay to the great haul and great singapore sale. Weeeeeee!

dadi’s loot. who says only girls loves shoes???

my loot. now i have to force myself to use that yoga membership, do some running and swimming. *let’s see wehehe*

ate bheng’s loot daw haha. new iron.

Realization

2011-05-27T00:13:00.001+08:00

I just realized during the pre-cheska time of both our lives, we always always go travelling at least once or twice a year. Now, with Cheska around, the only travelling we’ve done is Manila. BUT, this past 3 years wasn’t better than our travelling days. I’ll say they are both equally blessings that I’m unworthy to have. We have now a place we can finally call home *not blogged about it yet* and bags, bags, bags and most importantly is I’ve survived the greatest big ordeal of my life.

I don’t want to get uberly dramatic, but if you travel back with me in another decade back of my life, you would understand why i feel so blessed for having these chances in my life. I have these moments where I always whine and complain about a few things but I guess it’s who I am. I blurt out whatever I felt and although I admit being transparent to almost everyone makes them judge me. I realized you can’t change who you are just because you want to “blend” in with what is right or wrong in other people’s eyes. Of course, this still applies, in my own opinion, if you are not stepping on anyone’s shoes.

Back to my realization, when I look back, I saw myself tugging helplessly on the big boulder on my shoulder. I did make a lot of sacrifice back then. I asked for redemption but all I heard is - it will come, in time. Now, I have it and I’m thankful. Thank you Lord for all these blessings in my hand.

Louis #2

2011-05-26T23:42:00.000+08:00

I’m just uberly happy! We bought this last weekend only. My first was dadi’s gift and this one is my first most expensive purchase *not counting the ipad as one because cheska is using it*. Love love love it! Chanel 2.55 will be too far and too unrealistic but we’ll never know *wink*. Dreaming of something big can never be too far. Just dreaming of it makes you feel like you are only 1 step closer to it. *grins widely*
This is my Monogram Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton bag. I know it’s too common, but I love it! Besides, it’s common because it’s the most affordable bags in this brand. I’ve been watching You tube on LV’s and I swear I’m not the only person in this world who is a “brand-whore”. There are so many clips on “Unboxing my louis vuitton bag”. Lol it’s funny especially reading the comments of the “haters”. Why can’t they just be happy or follow the saying “if you got nothing better to say, just keep silent”. Weeeeee! Enjoy!
My Model

My Version of YouTube’s famous unboxing chuva :p

Moving on . . .

2011-05-21T11:10:00.001+08:00

Yesterday, from my 2 rant posts someone posted a comment. I’m not sure why or what I did wrong to that person. This is my blog and it’s my prerogative to write anything I want. I know it’s open to public but that’s the fun of it. Only few friends or acquaintance that I know who knew my blog. Who could remember one’s blog if they are not your friend right? They would save it in their favourites or link it with their own blog. And that comment i knew came from someone I knew.

I don’t know what I did to you. I don’t know that my posts irritates you to the maximum level. There are simple ways to eradicate that negative feeling of yours. Why bother typing those harsh words to someone you’ve known? I’ll ask you – did it make you feel a lot better after typing those words? If yes, then ok I’ll let you have that moment. But I’m afraid with everything that I’m going through now, I don’t think it’s right for other people to crash me to ground even more.

And so, I’ve moved on. This is just temporary. I’ll be back because that has been my turf for the longest time. I’ve disabled the comments because I don’t blog just to hear what other people think of what I post. I blog because that makes me feel better. But it do make me happy when someone commented good on my posts and it does make me feel hell when someone commented bad. So, yes, you’ve succeeded.

Kamtutinkopit…

2011-05-20T17:43:00.000+08:00

... tama ka, masyado ngang madrama :D sensya na nahilig manood ng TFC :D

Rants

2011-05-20T16:36:00.001+08:00

If you were superman, I would shout out for help and asked you to take me away from all these madness. My heart never beats this fast for such a long time and it’s not because I’m in love or something but because of these issues that are coming in. When I sleep, I still think about these things. Some may told me to take it slow or take it in a positive way, but I guess things are different in each other’s perspective. The only ones who could sympathize with what I’m going through are the ones who’s wearing the same size of shoes I wear.

Lord, whatever is the plan you have for me, let it be. I won’t ask for a new job or a new boss or a new work. But I will ask one thing because I really don’t have the power now to be positive. All that are flowing in me now are negative along with my tears and exhaustion. I am not complaining about what I have right now. I’m just plain tired and too drained. Please help me take those feelings away. May it be the source or the fire itself, I leave them up to you.

A Plea

2011-05-16T07:02:00.001+08:00

There were moments in your life that your eyes wandered to the better position in life. It's not right to virtually give up whatever you have right now and aim for whatever you thought is justifiable. I know that. I am just not right for this. I am not strong enough to be part of it. My contributions are not really huge anyway. I just wish I had a lot of options :( I’m really really too tired and the lost time away from my baby is making it even more heavier in my heart. Please Lord, I’m begging you :( I’m not complaining, I’m just physically and emotionally drained :( I don’t even want to ask You to make me strong just to withstand this storm. All i want is for you to put me in a “better” place. Sorry for always asking too much. And sorry for always whining about things that I know others are trying their best to cope up. My body is not made from the same component as Samson. My mind is not either made up of the waves as Einstein. Yeah, they are much higher to compare with. To make it simple, I’m a whiny little bitch but please please please kindly help to put me someplace where my efforts will be highly appreciated, much compensated and will help me cope up with my monthly financial bills *yes, that includes my luho :D* I know it’s not too much to ask, because there is never a huge or simple wish that I asked from You that You never failed to give me. All are answered in ways that only You and I can understand.

So so so tired :(

Today’s Loot

2011-05-13T00:00:00.000+08:00

I’m hooked! I just got addicted because I didn’t know that there are cosmetics out there that will match my “natural look” goal. But this one’s different though. This is my Anne-Curtis-Inspired red lipstick look, a Chanel Rouge Allure in Emotive. I still didn’t get the super red hue but still feels red for me and eeeeyyyyeeeee-luuuuvvvv-eeettttt. The other one is my studio fix Mascara from MAC. All these cosmetics that I’ve been buying the past month were really new to me. I never tried them before *except for my MAC powder foundation*. But I’m loving them all now. It’s putting a color into the reflection I see in the morning or any time of the day for that matter. It might cost a lot at first, but using it for a long time especially for me because I’m not really a heavy user, is still worth every penny of it.

Cheska’s 1st Asthma attack

2011-05-12T23:35:00.000+08:00

It’s official now. She’s inherited only one thing from me, and it’s the least thing I want to pass on to her. Yesterday, Ate Bheng SMS me that she had high fever and she’s coughing. I didn’t know she’s having an asthma-kind-of-cough. You know how parents feel when they see their very energetic, hyper kids watching TV without any hint of energy? It’s really a killer. Plus I know how it feels to have this asthma and I felt so sorry for her. She didn’t have a decent sleep last night either. She’s like waking up at least every hour or so because she couldn’t breathe. And what’s worst she wants me to carry her only. Sometimes, I really felt bad when I stir and heard her crying and that I’ve been asleep while she can’t. I gave her a cough medicine but I know it wouldn’t helped her breathing. It did make her sleep though. This morning, she’s still high with fever and her breathing is still as heavy as my heart feels. I called her pedia in Mt. Alvernia for consultation but they were already closed and they suggested their branch in Gleneagles. Goodness, not that hospital. I know how expensive it is there. Good thing it can be claimed from dadi’s office. We went there and it was the first time she cried so much even just taking her temperature. We manage to gave her the nebulizer her and as expected, she did feel a lot better. I’m happy! The bill? It costs us $268 but it costs nothing seeing her makulit side again. From that hefty amount, it includes the 4 days rental of the nebulizer machine. Thank you Lord for she’s got better now. Thank you also for that Dr. Nancy Tan for she’s got a lot patience in her stream to deal with our little miss.

Happy Friday

2011-05-12T23:19:00.000+08:00

Today is relocation day. I moved from 26th floor to 31st floor on the same building. And I can’t tell you how happy I am with my new place! No “maingay-na-katabi-na-anaptsi” and no “i-am-better-than-you-looks” from the pinays :D And the view is A-mey-zing! Here’s a before and after shot of my workplace.

My previous place with the view. I’m already ok with my previous place but the new one is amazing :)

My new place with the view. Never mind the monitor but now I have a lot to move with my place.

On another note, boss #4 sent an email last monday about a planned night out with the team at Iguana, Clarke Quay. I wasn’t planning of joining since I really don’t think I’d enjoy since most of them know each other very well. I feel like butting in if you know what I mean. This morning, I got another email *and the 4 others who don’t have any plans of joining too*, with a very “inviting” tone lol. I don’t want to be padelisyus so I joined in and planned on leaving early. I never though I’d say this but I really enjoyed the night out with the team. Who won’t be with the overflowing margarita and fajitas and tacos and all types of mexican food. And it’s actually genuinely fun. Thanks Boss Gina! I hope we didn’t make you cry later for the bill which already costs a luxurious bag. You truly are generous!

The strawberry margarita is way better than the mango and pink guava. I really got tipsy. I don’t know how many pitchers we had ordered. Whew!

Food is heavenly. Need I say more?

Happy Mother’s Day!

2011-05-12T23:18:00.000+08:00

For my mom:

Each time I think of how I've become, of where I am now, I thank God for you.

I feel special, I feel loved, I know my place in this world because of you.

For this path I've chosen, I stumble so many times but you didn't asked me to stop and choose another way.

Instead you gave me all your love and words and persuade me to go on.

I am not a perfect person nor a perfect daughter but in your eyes, I am one.

I've seen your pain, I've seen your sacrifices, I've seen you fight for us.

We are what we are, we are where we are because of your strength and love.

Thank you Mommy and I love you so much not just because it's mother's day

But because I see a better person in my reflection because your whole being shines upon us

We love you so much Mamu! Happy Mother's day!

For my 2nd mom slash tita, Nanay Cora:

Happy Mother's Day, Nanay Cora. My most mapagmahal tita and 2nd Nanay. I love you and thank you for all the love!

For my mom-in-law, Nanay:

Happy Mother's Day, Nanay! Thank you for showing us that a mother's love doesn't just come from a biological mother. I am lucky to be a part of your family. Labyu!

For my sisters:

Happy Mother's Day, Apple Franco, Melanie Abdon-Cafe, Arlene Abdon,Cherryleen Abdon Magsajo! I love you to bits sisters! Kasama na rin kayo Ken Franco and Criz Franco for being Aom's 2nd mom!

For every mothers out there:

Happy Mother’s Day!

From a survey from one episode in TFC: Ano sa’yo ang isang tunay na dakilang ina?

Sa akin, ang dakilang ina are those mother’s who make sacrifices for their sick or special or disabled children especially those who can’t afford to pay specialists or school or people to take care of their children. They are strong and they are for me, are truly the best moms in the world.

Need I say more?

2011-05-11T00:11:00.000+08:00

and yes, I enjoyed the movie :D

Inked for the 3rd Time

2011-05-07T23:33:00.000+08:00

It has been done finally after so many months of waiting. It was August last year when I post a message in FB looking for someone who can translate Cheska’s full name in Arabic (Rayhan is an arabic name and we just added “ne” to make it a name for a girl). My beautiful friend, princess Qaoutar *she’s as pretty as a princess promise!*, happened to know how to write one and so I kept the message and the image. I have waited for the perfect time like going to Dubai but it never happened :) When I learned that habidadi is going for a business trip in Manila, I thought it’s a perfect timing and since Monday was holiday, I was already set. But my permit wasn’t signed yet :( thus the blog post lol.

Although my permit wasn’t formally signed yet, I got a partial approval *intayin ko lang pagbalik lol*, and sa katigasan ng ulo ko, today I had it again. Thanks to my tattoo artist, Nick from Primitive. First and Third done by you is truly wonderful work of art. :) Thanks Mareng B for coming with me and helping me record this moment bwehehehe.

thanks Nick! he promised to renew my 1st at a really low price :p

tats are really pretty when they’re new. taken after 3 or 4 hours.

Interesting

2011-05-07T14:00:00.000+08:00

On some of the celebrities who were candidate on the “Top 10 Worst Celebrity Tattoo”. They must be drunk when they had it. Either too drunk from alcohol or love :D

10. Amy Winehouse
Sure, Amy Winehouse has bigger problems than this trashy tattoo. But still, we don't know that we'd get the name of the guy who got us into crack and destroyed our career tattooed on our chest. But that's just us.

9. Johnny Depp
We forgive him because he's just so damn cool and because he got it changed after breaking up with Winona Ryder, but now it says "WINO FOREVER." Not that much better.

8. Jamie Foxx
OK. So you won an Academy Award. But does that really warrant wrapping your body in this alien-like tribal design? Soon it might look like number 7.

7. Pamela Anderson
She realizes that the armband thing doesn't look quite, uh, like it used to, and is rumoured to be getting it removed.

6. Nick Carter
Apparently, he didn't get the memo that spelling Kaos with a K doesn't make him anymore hard.

5. Cher
Acutally, the flower wings on Cher's bum are not the craziest things she's worn.

4. Mark Whalberg
Just, ya know, in case he forgets his last name. Or initials.

3. Celebrity chef Michael Symon
It's kind of gross to have pictures of cute little pigs attached to a banner that reads "Got Pork." We're not sure if it makes it better or worse that he's a chef.

2. Sisqo
Yes, that's a sun tattooed around Sisqo's belly button. Maybe he was trying to distract us away from that silver hair.

1. Steve-O
We're pretty sure that the funny-factor lasted even less long than Steve-O's career.

Divasoria-Inspired-Blog-Posts

2011-05-05T00:08:00.000+08:00

I stumble upon this interesting blog of divasoria where she features famous people showing what they have in their kikay kit. She called it glossy feature. I have read all of her features but I love most is chuvaness version. I love the simplicity and straight-forward necessity of her daily needs. And so, I make this post as my version :P *out of walang magawa moment hehehe* Please do share yours! It’s funny how so many products are out there and only few matches our needs and suits us. Budget-wise, what works best for you is the best product of all. I remember few weeks back when we were in Landmark where half of the entire floor is meant for beauty products alone. I swear in my long years here, I’ve never seen so many products in my life lol. Anyway, here’s my share. Enjoy!

I’m a lazy girl before. But lately, whenever I look at myself in the mirror, I feel even more down as I saw stress all over my face. It looks a lot but I don’t put it in my face heavily. I just put on lightly just to shoo the stress away. So here’s my makeup kit.

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation NC40, Shu Uemura lash curler, MAC powder blush in Melba, Fanny Serano Concealer, MAC mascara, MAC 182 Kabuki brush, MAC 1837 foundation brush, The Face Shop Eye pencil *i don’t know how to use it. My friend Lala just asked me to buy it. she said it helps to make your eye '”pop” and i swear it works esp at night lol.*, MAC Eyeliner, Etude House Cheek & Lip tint *i used it whenever I’m too lazy to put a sticky gloss*, Victoria Secret lip gloss, Chanel Liberte lip gloss *the best lip gloss so far. It doesn’t dry my lips though it still feels sticky but I’m getting the hang of it now.*

Mac brush cleaner, KAO Biore makeup remover *it’s really good but i don’t like the oily part. discovered hada labo water base so effective as well. i’ll finish this one and buy that next :p*, Sephora eye makeup remover

Been using Clinique 3-Step Care now for years and it never failed me. It suits my skin so well. It might be expensive but it’s worth every drop. And it’s good for 2-3 months use.

Not much of a perfume “collector”. I always buy the 3 brands in the middle especially Ralph Lauren Romance.

Naunsyaming Tatu

2011-05-02T23:52:00.000+08:00

My blog post's title is in tagalog bec I can't think of a better word to express my bitterness.

I was all set today to have my 3rd tat. I even asked mareng B to accompany me. I sent msg to habidadi to ask permission and of course as expected he didnt agree. i tried to plea but to no avail. In the end, it was mareng B who had it done. It was her first and Im happy for her! As for me, Ill just wait for the miracle that habidadi will agree :p Im bitter though that I have been planning it since cheska turned 1 and when it's almost at the tip of my fingers, it slipped. you know how that feels. Is it immature or shallow? I truly dont care. But I won't give up I promise :D It truly is addicting. Promise 3 is enough. And this is not just a whim. I planned it. My first is my work of art - sort of. But Ill be back. I'm surprised Nick the one who did my first is still there and the one who did my Mareng B's first. Now we have something in common hooray!

MPH Book Sale and Other Loots

2011-04-10T11:56:00.001+08:00

I never ever passed a good sale especially if it’s a book sale :) And so far, the best book sale I’ve ever been into for the past years is MPH. They sell books, some are new titles at a very good price of S$5 only from S$17+. I got few titles yesterday that I really like to get my hands to since it will complete some of my collection. Thanks to MPH yey! And thankfully, I got budget this time. Weeeeeee. So happy!

Managed to get another loot as well yeyyyy.

Blessings

2011-04-05T23:17:00.001+08:00

For all the things happening in our life, be it good or not so good, thank you Lord.

For how every little things are falling into it’s proper place, thank you Lord.

For the way we are moving forward – as a family, thank you Lord.

Please help to guide us all the way and let this not be a reason that will pull us down.

Thank you po!

Cheska @ 20 Months

2011-04-03T23:58:00.000+08:00

At twenty months, she’s now quite a handful to handle. She’s pushing us to the limits when she’s having her tantrums. But it all melts away in an instant when she smiles or when she does something that amazes us how she managed to come up with such ideas. I’m a first time mom and it still amazes me until now how her little mind has developed. Up until now I’m still thankful that God has given me this chance to be a witness of how life evolves. There are times that I still longed to be a SAHM because I know there’ll be more bliss to be the first one to witness all of her developments. I’m not a perfect mom nor anywhere close to what a real mom is. I am just me. Someone who is still trying to learn from all the things she’s learning. Someone who will always be amazed at how and why she’s developed different things in her stages of life. There are times that I just stare at her, watching her move, watching her fingers glide through what the modern technology brings her, watching her utter the words, one at a time – conversing to us what she wants and what she doesn’t. This is a journey of my life that I know is not at all full of roses but I know deep inside that I’ll still enjoy going through. I love her so much. I couldn’t call myself a real mom because I’m far from the real meaning of it. But I am proud to know and say that I’m that someone who has that chance to be a witness of all the developments in her life. Thank you Lord for giving her to us. Because while she tries to learn, we do too. I love you bebe Cheska for this weekend. You made us see another new things you’ve just started to explore in your own way. Buying the iPad is one of the good things I think I did. She’s learn a few words and few things because of it. :) Four more months and I hope we’ll get through this terrible-two stage :D

Liberte

2011-03-30T23:27:00.001+08:00

Not a fan or avid user of lipstick or any gloss because it’s sticky. But I’ve been drooling on this for months and when I visited the chanel cosmetics counter today, the SA gave me the color that’s not too loud. And she said since I have a dry lips, this is better to moisturized my lips. I’m no expert and no plans of putting on a lot of color on my face. I just want to put something on so the stress won’t be all over my face :) Yeyyyy. Oh, i had the #54 Liberte shade. It’s perfect! Yay!

Yoga-lisyus

2011-03-27T12:57:00.001+08:00

History first: Years ago, me and dadi signed up for TruSpa membership. I’ll say we really were a satisfied customer for a long time until recently when they decided to transfer and sell of everything to Subtle Senses without telling their clients. We were left in the air trying our very best to do bookings for a spa massage which is really difficult compared to the time that TruSpa is handling everything. On top of that, Subtle Senses asked us to hear our complain but in the end, they were trying to asked us to “top-up” our left credit which is still around $3800! It’s really a huge headache for us especially for dadi who paid everything :(

Thanks to Ami for informing us that we can convert our remaining amount to TruYoga membership. The amount we have was converted to 18 months which was divided to both me and dadi. I can now enjoy yoga for 10 months yey! Dadi’s not ecstatic about this but I am overjoyed lol. Good thing they have tru fitness which he can enjoy. If not, I’ll be the only one enjoying the TruYoga and his only worry is, what if I got pregnant. Wehehehe.

Apple Family

2011-03-27T12:21:00.000+08:00

At home, we have now a family of family products. Just yesterday, we welcomed our newest addition “Dadi MacBook” as this is dadi’s new toy. A week ago, I had my very first purchase of a gadget which is the iPad. it’s not the ver 2 as I really am not keen on buying much more expensive than the budget I put out for the old one. I bought it thinking more of my 2 babies – the big one for his NBA updates anywhere we are, and the small one who’s the real “owner” to keep her busy whenever we go :) For me, a quiet time without all those fussing from them :) Now time is really not enough with all these gadgets around :D I’m just thankful to God for all these blessings. I know it’s not a necessity but I’m still thankful that we are given a chance to take part into the latest gadgets. I guess that’s one of the perks in living here.

Sign

2011-03-20T20:14:00.001+08:00

This will be by far the biggest decision in our life. Please Lord, give us a sign. I know YOU always do and we really need your approval on which big leap we need to go to. BUT thank you for at least giving us a chance to be in this situation. Deciding something big as this means we are lucky enough to be where we are now.

Remind me again

2011-03-20T20:10:00.001+08:00

That mixing up a number of glasses of beer in an empty stomach mixed with sex on the beach – that’s a cocktail you pervert :D – is a big NO for me the next time I’ll face the same chance again.

Life Changing Event for Tokyo

2011-03-12T01:12:00.001+08:00

According to news, this is the worst earthquake ever recorded. May God bless the people of Tokyo. May God bless us all and this world that we live in.

source: Yahoo news

Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

TOKYO – A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of the largest earthquakes on record slammed Japan's eastern coast Friday, killing hundreds of people as it swept away ships, cars and homes while widespread fires burned out of control.

Hours later, the tsunami hit Hawaii but did not cause major damage. Warnings blanketed the Pacific, putting areas on alert as far away as South America, Canada, Alaska and the entire U.S. West coast. In northeastern Japan, the area around a nuclear power plant was evacuated after the reactor's cooling system failed.

Police said 200 to 300 bodies were found in the northeastern coastal city of Sendai, the city in Miyagi prefecture, or state, closest to the epicenter. Another 137 were confirmed killed, with 531 people missing. Police also said 627 people were injured.

The magnitude-8.9 offshore quake unleashed a 23-foot (seven-meter) tsunami and was followed for hours by more than 50 aftershocks, many of them of more than magnitude 6.0.

Dozens of cities and villages along a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) stretch of coastline were shaken by violent tremors that reached as far away as Tokyo, hundreds of miles (kilometers) from the epicenter. A large section of Kesennuma, a town of 70,000 people in Miyagi, burned furiously into the night with no apparent hope of being extinguished, public broadcaster NHK said.

"The earthquake has caused major damage in broad areas in northern Japan," Prime Minister Naoto Kan said at a news conference.

The quake was nearly 8,000 times stronger than one that struck New Zealand late last month, devastating the city of Christchurch.

"The energy radiated by this quake is nearly equal to one month's worth of energy consumption" in the United States, U.S. Geological Survey Scientist Brian Atwater told The Associated Press.

Click image to see photos of quake, tsunami damage

Reuters/Kyodo

The government ordered thousands of residents near a nuclear power plant in the city of Onahama to move back at least two miles (three kilometers) from the plant. The reactor was not leaking radiation but its core remained hot even after a shutdown. The plant is 170 miles (270 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo.

Trouble was reported at two other nuclear plants as well, but there was no radiation leak at either of them.

Japan's coast guard said it was searching for 80 dock workers on a ship that was swept away from a shipyard in Miyagi.

Even for a country used to earthquakes, this one was of horrific proportions because of the tsunami that crashed ashore, swallowing everything in its path as it surged several miles (kilometers) inland before retreating. The apocalyptic images on Japanese TV of powerful, debris-filled waves, uncontrolled fires and a ship caught in a massive whirlpool resembled scenes from a Hollywood disaster movie.

Large fishing boats and other vessels rode high waves ashore, slamming against overpasses or scraping under them and snapping power lines along the way. Upturned and partially submerged cars bobbed in the water. Ships anchored in ports crashed against each other.

The tsunami roared over embankments, washing anything in its path inland before reversing directions and carrying the cars, homes and other debris out to sea. Flames shot from some of the homes, probably because of burst gas pipes.

Waves of muddy waters flowed over farmland near Sendai, carrying buildings, some of them ablaze. Drivers attempted to flee. Sendai airport was inundated with thick, muddy debris that included cars, trucks, buses and even light planes.

Highways to the worst-hit coastal areas buckled. Telephone lines snapped. Train service in northeastern Japan and in Tokyo, which normally serve 10 million people a day, were suspended, leaving untold numbers stranded in stations or roaming the streets. Tokyo's Narita airport was closed indefinitely.

President Barack Obama said the U.S. "stands ready to help" Japan.

Jesse Johnson, a native of the U.S. state of Nevada who lives in Chiba, north of Tokyo, was eating at a sushi restaurant with his wife when the quake hit.

"At first it didn't feel unusual, but then it went on and on. So I got myself and my wife under the table," he told The Associated Press. "I've lived in Japan for 10 years, and I've never felt anything like this before. The aftershocks keep coming. It's gotten to the point where I don't know whether it's me shaking or an earthquake."

NHK said more than 4 million buildings were without power in Tokyo and its suburbs.

As night fell, Tokyo's streets were jammed with cars, buses and trucks trying to get around and out of the city. Pedestrians swarmed the sidewalks to walk home, or at least find a warm place to spend the night as the temperatures dropped.

Tomoko Suzuki and her elderly mother stood on a crowded downtown corner, unable to get to their 29th-floor condominium because the elevator wasn't working. They unsuccessfully tried to hail a taxi to a relative's house and couldn't find a hotel room.

"We are so cold," said Suzuki. "We really don't know what to do."

A large fire erupted at the Cosmo oil refinery in the city of Ichihara and burned out of control with 100-foot (30-meter) flames whipping into the sky.

"Our initial assessment indicates that there has already been enormous damage," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said. "We will make maximum relief effort based on that assessment."

He said the Defense Ministry was sending troops to the hardest-hit region. A utility aircraft and several helicopters were on the way.

Also in Miyagi prefecture, a fire broke out in a turbine building of a nuclear power plant, but it was later extinguished, said Tohoku Electric Power Co.

A reactor area of a nearby plant was leaking water, the company said. But it was unclear if the leak was caused by the tsunami or something else. There were no reports of radioactive leaks at any of Japan's nuclear plants.

Jefferies International Ltd., a global investment banking group, estimated overall losses of about $10 billion.

Hiroshi Sato, a disaster management official in northern Iwate prefecture, said officials were having trouble getting an overall picture of the destruction.

"We don't even know the extent of damage. Roads were badly damaged and cut off as tsunami washed away debris, cars and many other things," he said.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 2:46 p.m. quake was magnitude 8.9, the biggest to hit Japan since record-keeping began in the late 1800s and one of the biggest ever recorded in the world.

The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), about 80 miles (125 kilometers) off the eastern coast, the agency said. The area is 240 miles (380 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo. Several quakes hit the same region in recent days, including one measured at magnitude 7.3 on Wednesday that caused no damage.

A tsunami warning was extended to a number of areas in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and Latin America, including Japan, Russia, Indonesia, New Zealand and Chile. In the Philippines, authorities ordered an evacuation of coastal communities, but no unusual waves were reported.

Thousands fled homes in Indonesia after officials warned of a tsunami up to 6 feet (2 meters) high, but waves of only 4 inches (10 centimeters) were measured. No big waves came to the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory, either.

The first waves hit Hawaii about 9 a.m. EST (1400 GMT). A tsunami about 7 feet (2.1 meters) high was recorded on Maui and a wave at least 3 feet (a meter) high was recorded on Oahu and Kauai. Officials warned that the waves would continue and could get larger.

Japan's worst previous quake was a magnitude 8.3 temblor in 1923 in Kanto that killed 143,000 people, according to USGS. A 7.2-magnitude quake in Kobe in 1996 killed 6,400 people.

Japan lies on the "Ring of Fire" — an arc of earthquake and volcanic zones stretching around the Pacific where about 90 percent of the world's quakes occur, including the one that triggered the Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami that killed an estimated 230,000 people in 12 nations. A magnitude-8.8 temblor that shook central Chile in February 2010 also generated a tsunami and killed 524 people.

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Associated Press writers Jay Alabaster, Mari Yamaguchi, Tomoko A. Hosaka and Yuri Kageyama in Tokyo; Jaymes Song in Honolulu and Mark Niesse in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Seth Borenstein in New York contributed to this report.

6 Years Ago

2011-03-11T02:52:00.002+08:00

I wouldn’t call it stupidity or a reason just to be IN. I’m looking at it now and never regret even once. I had my reason before for having this first design.

This is the explanation of my first tattoo.

The cross or Ankh is an egyptian hieroglypic character that means “life”. The strokes around it like fire are the strokes of life that I’ve been through. Inside that cross is a red inked letters *couldn’t clearly see in the picture* - “JACCR” – initials of the most important people in my life. J for Janette, my mom. My sisters A-pple, C-andy, C-riz. My then-BF-now-Hubby R-ommel.

I have another design now at hand which is cheska’s name in Arabic. I’m just waiting for another chance to have it. Another is a small black butterfly in memory of our baby nathan and another one for the little kulit aom. We’ll see if everything will fall into place.

A Sign

2011-03-11T01:41:00.001+08:00

I’m a very emotional person and I guess I wouldn’t argue with someone if they tell me that I am so dramatic. But I’ve never rely or believe in signs. Like those people who asked for them so they’ll feel that their questions or prayers has been answered. I guess it’s more of assuring themselves that they we’re not being ignored. But last night, it somehow turn me into a believer. While sadness is eating me up again remembering baby Nathan, I couldn’t help but cry. Accepting something like this is not at all easy. Tears will always well up for just any reason. The sadness will always be part of me now. The thing is, when we are already sad, we have this habit of listening to sad songs or looking at the old photos or going back to the memories that makes us even more melancholic. Or like me, visiting google and typing great poems for bereavement. Isn’t it pathetic? Maybe not. I guess, we are only trying to find a way to release the desolation we’re feeling through tears. And I was glad when I stumble upon this beautiful poem I posted on my blog last night. While reading, a black small butterfly was flying around the room. We don’t have any idea where it came from. I was happy. And first thing that came into me is baby Nathan. But suddenly, Cheska cried as she got scared. The I said to the butterfly: “if it’s you baby nathan, thank you. don’t worry about us now. We love you. you”. We opened the door of our room and it didn’t flew out. I said again, “You can go now baby. Your achie is really scared. Thank you” Moment later, we never saw the butterfly again. Thank you Lord for putting hope into our hearts and looking at small irrelevant things as our way out of our grief for a while. This kind of things may sound funny or total coincidence for others, but it means a lot to me. I won’t call it a sign but rather a ray of sunshine in a very dim tunnel.

Baby Nathan’s 40 Days

2011-03-09T22:56:00.000+08:00

I don't want to remember that day as the saddest day of our life because we're sure that's not how you want us to be ... but do promise me that you'll continue to guide your mommy and daddy because there will always be times that they’ll long for your scent, for your cries, for your warmth, for your presence... we love you baby nathan... we miss you so much...

a beautiful poem i stumble upon on the internet

Daddy please don't look so sad,
Mommy please don't cry,
Cause I am in the arms of Jesus and
He sings me lullabies.
Please try not to question God,
Don't think He is unkind.
Don't think He sent me to you,
And then He changed His mind.
You see, I am a Special Child,
And I am needed up above,
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
The product of your love.
I'll always be there with you,
And watch the sky at night
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light
You'll see me in the morning frost,
That mists your windowpane.
That's me, in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a gentle breeze,
From a gentle wind that blows,
That's me, I'll be there, Planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
And your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there, giving your heart a hug.
So, daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mommy don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus,
and He sings me lullabies.

Voyage de la Vie

2011-03-06T23:45:00.000+08:00

Each time we go to Resorts World Sentosa, we always passed by the grandiose sign near the Casino which bears the title "Voyage de la Vie". I knew back then that it's really impossible for us to watch the show because one, it's a bit pricey and two it is pricey. So I was ecstatic last Friday when dadi came home showing me this 2 complimentary tickets from his basketball team mate. And he said the guy is giving out 1 ticket for each member and dadi refuses to accept at first because he said "wag na lang mainggit si misis" har-har. Good thing there were members who were not either interested to watch the show or too busy to go out on a Sunday. Yay!

So on with the show. Voyage de la Vie or "journey of life" in french is really amazing. Honestly, I was expecting the show to be a bit more of "Phantom of the Opera" kind of thing. I guess I was too excited about the idea of watching the show and not the one I was going to watch. We were surprised that our seats are on the third row and not third row from the back seat! Although, it's good to see everything in front, we couldn't see the entire stage and numbers on the stage. It doesn't matter though. Being in front makes us feel like we are part of the show. And we were which you'll find out later on.

The Story (taken from the brochure and review from CNA)

The Boy (Jonathan Leong, Singapore Idol runner up) who feels trapped in a 9 to 5 desk job *strangely familiar isn't it?* met the Game Master (Kevin Carpenter) who introduces him to the mysterious Lantern Keeper (Viktor Kee) who becomes the Boy's guide on a journey through his imagination. The Boy encounters many extraordinary characters like Love, Temptation, Conflict, Life and Death.

Photo taking is not allowed but I managed to stole 2 shots using my phone but it was really blurry as I don't want any warning from the attendants. I did enjoy the show - so much - so I'm hoping my words will give you enough notion of the beauty of the show. But it's really impossible for me to put into words what these amazing people can do. They had entertain us to the maximum level and made our hearts stopped from the dangerous acts they did. I know they enjoyed much of what they're doing but it seem to be pretty tiring for me with all those movements and all. Plus the fact that even if I started practicing those things, I know it'll eventually end me on an encased cot or hospitalized.

The Marvelous Acts

The Game Master (Kevin Carpenter) who is a contortionist who moves as if there is no single bone attached in his body makes me hold on to my seat. The valet dance performance made me feel like I've been wanting to do this dance since I was a child even if it never crosses my mind before. The trapeze act (Aurelia Cat) makes me hulky green with that lean body of hers and not feeling dizzy at all with all those hanging from the high ceiling using her butt or feet to hold on to the bar. The rope aerialist (Lina Aunola) made us all think that it's fun and it's not dangerous at all to swing several meters off the ground. The Juggler (Viktor Kee), who juggles the balls, all 7 of them, as if they're all attached to some string and moves like a wind along with the time he throws some of the balls makes me yearn to do it and try which of course I would never be able to do even with a single piece of ball. And what I'm highlighting here is the best act, in my opinion, of all these remarkable stunts. The Death (Martti Peltonen) with a crossbow in hand hitting the red cloth held by the girl looks monotonous in the "circus" world isn't it? How about a piece of playing card again held by the girl but this time, the Death is facing opposite his target with only a tiny mirror in hand? What about him hitting the target with the crossbow on the right hand and a simple piece of wood on the left hand, only to realize that the target he hit is another crossbow that will release a bow to hit that piece of wood he's holding? But what made me utter a simple safety prayer *hahaha* and putting my bag in front of dadi *if he hits his head, then it's really time lol* is his final act. A round line up of cross-bows with one main in the middle with the bow lit up just in time to release and hit one of the many targets and then hitting another target again until the final bow hits the apple placed on top of the Death. The apple maintain to intact it's whole facade inspite of that "hole". We know because it was given to us as a souvenir. We throw it after we took a picture of it :) His geometry teacher must be so proud of him. Oh, by the way, there were barriers placed around the stage to keep those arrows from hitting anyone from the audience. Right, we felt really really safe. They are all dangerously crazy and astonishing and to simply describe them in words will be injustice to them.

The show lasted for almost 2 hours and it's enough to entertain us. We both loved it and we certainly recommend it for anyone to watch it. The best seat I guess is in the middle where you can appreciate everything that's happening on the stage. The cheapest ticket is $68 and the most expensive is $128. Not bad for a show like that. And we were lucky to be given a complimentary tickets, I know. And I'm really grateful to our sponsor. The shows are From Wed to Sunday, 8:30 PM. They are now selling souvenirs at a discounted price because I read somewhere that this show is ending on 31st March. I managed to get myself some goodies to add it in my collection *our most prized collection are the shot glasses and pencils/pens which we've collected over the years of being blessed to travel to places*

There's not much photos so don't bother scrolling down :D Just go and book your tickets now! :D

OCBC Cycle 2011

2011-03-06T23:35:00.000+08:00

A first for Dadi hooray! We didn’t managed to watch though as it’s too early :p
It was held yesterday and he left home at 7AM.

Cheska @ Gymboree

2011-03-05T23:21:00.000+08:00

Last night was bebe's first time to play in a "kid's haven" at Gymboree at Harbourfront. Sadly, there were only about 4 kids there and all of them are busy playing by themselves with all the toys around. Cheska's so happy with the things she could do. When one baby was trying to reach her ball, I was surprised that she handed it to the baby gently and was not "madamot". I was hoping to enroll her so she could learn to interact more and learn her alphabets and numbers and shapes but I'm not sure if enrolling her is a good idea. I don't want her to feel the pressure of school yet or dreading through the time she was in there that some kids might bully her or worst she bullying them :D. We might try this per session thing first and then we'll see from there if both of us can handle it. I think she enjoy the whole hour of playing there. Well, she should :p. It costs us $20 bucks lol. It's only $12 for members but membership will cost us another $50.

50 Books to Read Before You Die

2011-03-05T11:00:00.000+08:00

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - J.R.R. Tolkien
1984 - George Orwell
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
The grapes of wrath - John Steinback
To Kill a mockingbird - Harper Lee
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
A passage to India - E.M. Forster
The Lord of the Flies - William Golding
Hamlet - William Shakespeare
A Bend in the River - V.S. Naipul
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
~~The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger~~
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
~~The Diary of Anne Frank - Anne Frank~~
Don Quixote - Miguel de Cervantes
The Bible - Various
The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer
Ulysses - James Joyce
The Quiet American - Graham Greene
Birdsong - Sebastian Faulks
Money - Martin Amis
~~Harry Potter Series - J.K. Rowling~~
Moby Dick - Herman Melville
The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
~~His Dark Materials Trilogy - Philip Pullman~~
Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
~~The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-Time - mark haddon~~
On the Road - Jack Kerouac
Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad
The Way We Live Now - Anthony Trollope
The Outsider - Albert Camus
The Colour Purple - Alice Walker
Life of Pi - Yann Martel
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
The War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells
Men Without Women - Ernest Hemingway
Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
One flew over the cuckoo's nest - Ken Kesey
Catch 22 - Joseph Keller
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
~~Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden~~
The Divine Comedy - Aligheri Dante
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde

JP Collection

2011-03-04T12:58:00.000+08:00

Others may not share the same passion I have for JP’s stories, and even after hearing bad reviews on his books, I still am much engrossed with him. So here I am, still trying to do my best to complete my JP collection. But I felt like each time I managed to check off the list one book, there’s another new book coming out. Sigh. Sana tulungan ako ni santa makumpleto ito. Book sale please MPH!

ALEX CROSS SERIES

Along Came a Spider (1992)

Kiss the Girls (1994)

Jack and Jill (1996)

Cat & Mouse (1997)

Pop Goes the Weasel (1999)

Roses Are Red (2000)

Violets Are Blue (2001)

~~Four Blind Mice (2002)~~

~~Big Bad Wolf (2003)~~

London Bridges (2004)

Mary, Mary (2005)

~~Cross (2006)~~

~~Double Cross (2007)~~

~~Cross Country (2008)~~

~~Alex Cross's Trial~~

I, Alex Cros

Witch & Wizard

Worst Case

9th Judgement (2010)

WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB

10th Anniversary
The 9th Judgment (2010)
The 8th Confession (2009)
7th Heaven (2008)
The 6th Target (2007)
The 5th Horseman (2006)
4th of July (2005)
3rd Degree (2004)
2nd Chance (2002)
~~1st to Die~~ (2001)

MICHAEL BENNETT
Tick Tock (2011)
Worst Case (2010)
Run For Your Life (2009)
Step on a Crack (2007)

MAXIMUM RIDE
Angel
Fang (2010)
Max
The Final Warning (2008)
Saving the World & Other Extreme Sports (2007)
School's Out-Forever (2006)
~~The Angel Experiment (2005)~~

DANIEL X
Demons and Druids
Watch the Skies (2009)
~~The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (2008)~~

WITCH & WIZARD
The Gift (2010)
Witch & Wizard (2009)

OTHERS

The Thomas Berryman Number (1976)
Season of the Machete (1977)
The Midnight Club (1988)
Hide & Seek (1996)
Miracle on the 17th Green (1996)
See How They Run (1997) *in 976 as The Jericho Commandment*
When the Wind Blows (1998)
Black Friday (2000) *in 1986 as Black Market*
Cradle & All (2000) *in 1980 as Virgin
~~Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2001)~~
Beach House (2002)
The Jester (2003)
The Lake House (2003)
Sam's Letters to Jennifer (2004)
Santa Kid (2004)
~~Honeymoon (2005)~~
Lifeguard (2005)
Beach Road (2006)
Judge and Jury (2006)
The Quickie (2007)
You've Been Warned (2007)
Sundays at Tiffany's (2008)
Sail (2008)
~~Against Medical Advice (2008)~~
The Murder of King Tut (2009)
Don't Blink (2010)
Private (2010)
Postcard Killers (2010)
Cross Fire (2010)

Cheska @ 19 Months

2011-03-04T11:47:00.000+08:00

Main highlight: Not yet eating rice or ulam. Still into milk/biscuits/bread kind of thing. I was advised to try to force so you'll get used to the idea of eating rice. We tried last night but you screamed like crazy and we were so embarassed with all our housemates. You are funny and makulit. Going home to you each day seems to be the most awaited time of my whole day from work. Playing with you and tickling you and you making mami and dadi laugh at your jokes in your own little way washes away the tiredness we felt from working 8 hours in the office. I love how you and dadi fight over TV when it's basketball season and you screamed "bahney" on him. Who won? Of course no doubt, it's always you! Whenever I look at you and thinking how fast time is flying by, I always thought of just staying at home and teach you alphabets and numbers and shapes. We will always fight from time to time and I will always lose my patience *i have a very thin line when it comes to patience :)* but I know that we will always have a great time bonding and spending time together doing things and making sure you're on the right track of learning what kids your age knows these days. But I have to work. And I know and trust that God has given you enough wisdom to learn them one by one. I love how every night we make it a habit to pray before going to sleep. Thank you for this joy little one. Now I understand the happiness and joy of being a parent.

Church of St Mary of the Angels

2011-03-04T11:34:00.000+08:00

Last night was our first time to go to church of St Mary of the Angels *given that it’s in Bukit Batok hehe*, as we attended a seminar on baptism where dadi will be one of Chelsean’s (naynay’s new little prince) ninongs.

To be honest, when I first came in, I don’t feel like I’m inside a church. It’s weird because I didn’t see any crucifix or images of Mary to think that the Church’s name is St Mary. it’s really a huge place with a high ceiling. The only image you could see is that huge image of Jesus Christ hanging in mid-air which scared me at first *maybe because of the book I just read*. Dadi and I was wondering if it’s really a catholic church although they are providing baptismal service there.

When the priest started on the seminar, explaining us about baptism and the structure of the church, I’ve never understand some of the details in baptism better that how he had explained it. Either the priest is really good or God just showed me that where I am is still a house of God no matter how “modern” it looks. I am looking forward to this Sunday to go back to this church.

I took the liberty of borrowing these photos from the church’s website.

it’s really rare to see a priest from Singapore who looks like really enjoying his profession and could explain everything to people without losing their attention

In the middle of the church was this “baptism pond” where the baby can be dipped. beside it was another bigger version for adults’ baptism.

Trial by JP

2011-03-04T11:07:00.001+08:00

This book makes me fell in love with JP again. he's truly a remarkable story teller. I felt all the anguish and pain of the story as if i was there seeing everything that's happening. books are really interesting when you know that you're learning something that you've never know existed.

Lynching in 19th century is really sad. I’m glad I’m living in this generation. There's too much fear and sadness and death that's too much to handle.

This is a really good read even if you haven't read any of the Alex Cross' series. I don’t actually think this is related to Alex Cross at all. :) Still, please include this in your must read book list.

Panaginip

2011-03-01T21:27:00.000+08:00

From the recent events happening in Libya, and continuous updates through texts from my Nanay, I can’t help but feel worried about my Tatay. He’s our very dear uncle whom I’ve always looked up to. He’d been the father that my dad never was. From the last update, Nanay sent me sms that Tatay is already safe and away from the danger in Libya. I don’t know how far or near he is from where he stays and sometimes or most of the times, news doesn’t give specific details. But it was a big relief when I learned that he and other fellow kababayans are in Malta now. Last night, I dreamt about Tatay. He was not alive and a friend was the one continually texting Nanay pretending to be Tatay as requested by him. It was not as vivid as any other dreams but the “thud” on my heart was still there when I woke up. I prayed intently to God that He won’t take another love from our life. Sometimes, it’s best to dream about these kind of things because you were given a chance to pray for them that they’ll be safe. Unlike with baby nathan where we didn’t have any clue that he will be taken away from us. Tatay is now only waiting for a ticket, apparently from the philippine government so they can go home but after 3 days, still nothing. I hope he will be able to go home sooner.

Cheska's First Time to Singapore Zoo

2011-02-21T13:21:00.000+08:00

It was a long time plan since bebe C was able to recognize animals from the pictures and could able to say some of them. The plan was finally realized yesterday. We arrived at the zoo past 2 already but we still enjoyed the "family bonding". No yaya and we survived! I can't put in words the happiness I felt seeing Cheska with so much joy that time. It's really priceless. The shriek of glee whenever she see familiar animals that she only see in the pictures and TV is undeniably invaluable. When we watched the animal friends show she literally jump for joy when she saw the dogs closely. After the show, we let her touched the dogs she loved them! The kids playground inside the zoo is superb :) Even I, enjoyed the look and feel of the place. For Cheska, she wasn't afraid of the dogs, the cat, the horse and the goat but she is strangely scared of the bubbles lol. We let her play in the kid's area where there is a mini pool for the kids. I don't know where this kid get her energy but my guess is from the thrill of the new experience she had. I hope she will always be a kid at heart - one who easily enjoys the simple beauty of life. We felt so tired physically but the exhaustion is nothing compares to seeing her beautiful smile :) We ended the night having dinner at Nando's at Plaza Singapura. Thank you dadi for spoiling your girls.

more photos at her multiply site.

God wants me to know…

2011-02-16T02:45:00.001+08:00

On this day of your life, Faye, we believe God wants you to know ... that there are no accidents. What you think of as accidents are simply your conversations with God that you haven't yet been able to understand. But take heart, all happens in God's will and every conversation has deep meaning for you.

Is this the “answer” that I’ve been waiting to hear from you?

Just go with it

2011-02-15T23:45:00.000+08:00

When we watched movie, we never check out reviews or recommendations from anyone. We watched what we feel like watching. Because for us, some movies that are so funny for other people could be just ok for us and vice versa. Movies were appreciated by people with different taste. So whenever someone asked me if a particular movie is good, I say my own verdict of the movie.

Any Adam Sandler movie makes me laugh. The kind that I get teary eyed because I don’t want to laugh hysterically. When habidadi bought the ticket, I had no idea it was AS’s movie. Adding up Jennifer Aniston made it more enjoyable. I’d love to watch it again and again. Plus it has some kilig scenes. Sometimes, if you want to enjoy the movie, don’t bother looking into the details of the story. Have fun laughing at the jokes and be in love with the cheesy lines. It’s like enjoying a Friday night out with your friends.

Heart’s Day

2011-02-14T22:19:00.000+08:00

So as not to make this blog feel the melancholic of the departure of our little angel, mama faye will still continue blogging about everything. Know that you’ll always be here in our hearts, bunso. Always be remembered. Happy heart’s day our little cupid.

For years that Mr. A and I had been together, it’s rare that we go out on valentines day itself even when we were just starting. First, we wanted to avoid the crowd. Secondly, we don’t want to do the very cliché valentines date, no offense to those who do. Thirdly, I hate seeing flowers everywhere I look. Honestly, I don’t like flowers. They wither. They are exorbitantly pricey *here in Singapore*. And they are good for few weeks but afterwards they are good for nothing but trash. But here’s the big BUT. I “ooooh” whenever I see guys taking the effort to buy and bring and give them to their partners. I smile whenever I see heart shaped helium balloons or one single red rose or a teddy bear. It always brought me back to my high school days. :) I like the idea of flowers on a valentines day on other people. And I like seeing the imaginary little hearts floating in the air every 14th of the second month of the year :)

Anyway, we went out last friday and went to Que Pasa - our used-to-be hangout place – to have a little date. Our feet just took us there. We were glad to found a vacant place outside because we love to do people-watching game. We were ecstatic to see that my favorite beef stew is back! Hooray!

As for today, V day, we were home by 9, had pinoy style bistek and watched “Gullivers Travel” *thanks ami!* with baby C and it was the perfect valentines date for me. Well, until she got bored *after only 15 minutes!* and took out all her toys. :D A perfect date is not about the fancy restaurant or the beautiful bouquet but the person or the people you’re with during this time of the month.

Happeeeee V Day everyone! Spread the love!

Baby Nathan’s 2nd Week

2011-02-13T07:32:00.000+08:00

I never thought I'd dreaded Saturday in my entire life. It has been my favorite day of the week for the past years. It's the 2nd week now since I got that call which I wish never happened. Whenever I was asked before if ever there were any regrets in my life that I have, I always answered that I don't want anything to change in my life may it be good or bad because they all have been a factor of where I am and what I am now. But this is one exception that I so wanted to go back to. I will do anything to make our angel go back again. To make sister A not feel the pain and whatever she's going through now. She's strong, I know that. And I may be miles away from them for a very long time and Im aware that I don't know them well enough but I know when they're hurting. I know how painful it is to lose someone. To lose a child. Honestly, I really don't care whatever plans He have for her right now. I just can't stand knowing my little sister is hurting.

We miss you Biboy. We miss the idea of planning your 1st birthday party. I miss the idea of planning on buying baby stuff for you. I miss the idea of knowing that you're just around. Our life goes on. But it will never be the same. Losing you will always crept up in our minds while having fun or when we're being idle. I wish you will recognize Mama Faye when we see each other again. I wish I could tell you so many things that I never got the chance here on earth.

For now, I will try to accept the fact that there is a greater reason why you were taken back early.

Baby Nathan's 9th Day

2011-02-07T23:35:00.000+08:00

Today marks our little angel's 9th. My heart is still aching for losing him. It's aching for I know how painful it is for my sisters and mamu who've been taking care of him since day 1. It's aching because I can't imagine how sister A is surviving each day. The suddenness of what had transpire in our family is too much to bear. I haven't totally mourn for his loss because I know the people he had left behind needed me to be strong for them. My bereavement is focus on uplifting their already dampen spirits. But I'm not strong. And I haven't accepted the fact that he's gone. But I don't want my family to know that. I have to show them that life goes on, even if I, myself believe, that it will stop eventually, at least for a while.

Of course all of us believe that GOD has reasons why certain things happen but I want to know why. My heart is filled with questions that I know won't be answered by anyone or anything except GOD. I am accepting the fact that a little angel has to be taken away from us because he was not ours in the first place. He was only loaned to us from above. But I want to know why he was lend to us and be taken away only after 2 months? Please don't judge me or be mad at me for asking questions. I know and I believe that only you have the power to give and take things rightfully. I'm only asking now to let me try to understand why so I can fully give my strength to them.

I'm sorry Baby Nathan. I hope I'm not making you worry too much about us down here. I know you're playing now happily in heaven. No more 24/7 tummy ache. We missed you so much. And I know your mom and mamu and mama kris and mama kendz and ate ayesha and daddy do a lot more than I do. Please help to ask Papa Jesus to heal their aching hearts. Your mom is a strong person - way too strong to go through a lot of things in life that I know I can't handle. But even superman gets weak with the kryptonite. So I'm hoping that this kryptonite moment of her life will eventually pass.

I love you sweet angel. Thank you for letting me hold you for few days. Thank you for waking me up on that few days to sing you to sleep and touch your tummy so it won't hurt. Thank you for holding on to my thumb when i touched your hands. Thank you for letting me feel the warmth of your small frail body. I wish it wasn't that soon but some things has to be done. Please keep on guiding your mom and dad so they will continue to go on with their lives and make things right. Please keep on guiding your tita's and lola so they will be able to accept that it is not their fault why we lost you. Please keep on guiding your ate ayesha so she won't cry and hold on to your picture till she gets older although keeping the memory of you will make her stronger. Please keep on guiding me so I will find my way to my why's.

After office, I went to Novena church to at least pray for Baby Nathan. I didn’t know that it will be a place for me to relieve some of the heavy burden in my heart. I guess the prayers we asked our friends are more for me and my family especially sister A than Baby Nathan. Maybe because we all know that he is in heaven now.

Precious Angel

2011-02-01T04:34:00.000+08:00

If I see you in another lifetime,
would you know who I was or who we were?
would you know how much we have anticipated your arrival?
would you remember how wide our smiles when you came?

If I see you in another lifetime and you didn't recognize me,
would you spend a little moment to listen so i can tell you
not much but enough to help you remember some of it?

I was glad that for a while you made me happy when I first carried you in my arms
Would you even have a recollection of the song I sang to you
when you couldn't sleep because of your tummy ache?
It was a few days but all the while made me fell in love with you

But when I had the chance to meet you again,
i will tell you how much happiness you've brought us
how much our hearts were broken when you left us
how much it aches to have lost you forever

We will miss you so much our sweet angel
As you rest in Gods care
We will rest too
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you

We love you so much!

Precious Child - Karen Taylor Good

In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still

In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child

In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still

In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then

In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart

What Our Airport has to Offer… Not!

2011-01-29T12:22:00.001+08:00

Reposting from chuvaness site. Very good read.

Do you care about our airports? Please sign up on this Facebook page.
Let's get the numbers to let the President know we mean business.
Here's a letter sent to me by Anna Oposa:
"My dad and I sent this letter to Mr. Jose Angel Honrado, head of the Manila International Airport Authority, this morning. We ask MIAA to review the inefficient check-in procedures, and a financial report of the terminal fees, among others. I've also reposted this on my blog and tweeted it to travel bloggers to generate more buzz and put more pressure on the MIAA and other agencies concerned.
I wanted to send you a copy of the letter as well, just to let you know that private citizens are trying to do something about our (crappy) airports."

We are TWELVE!

2011-01-26T23:02:00.001+08:00

Last night was our 12th BF-GF anniversary. We went to Osteria, Mozza at Marina Bay Sands for dinner as we thought of changing our usual course of buffet dinner. We were choosing between Wolfgang Puck and Osteria but Wolfgang is waaaaaayyyyy expensive and beyond our budget lol. Anyway, Osteria had so many options in the menu and the place is really posh. I feel like I'm going on a date for the first time with habidadi hihihi. Osteria, by the way, is the first Italian restaurant in Singapore which I later find out has one also in Los Angeles. The waiters are very attentive and I have never seen so many staff in a SG restaurant than here where you can always find one for assistance. After we have placed our menu, one westerner guy, probably a wine connoisseur, helped us in picking our red. He gladly explained each kind that is around our budget hihihi. Let me start with the photos because pictures speaks a thousand words :D

In case you run out of ideas to dine with your best friends or dates, this place is a must. A SGD$150 budget will suffice for 2 person and you will feel so full like you had on a buffet. Below are what we had from their menu and they are all a must try. I have listed below the full menu they have just in case you wanted to check it out before heading down there. I'm no food critic. I just love blogging about the things that makes me happy :) And something that makes me happy makes me unstoppable in recommending them to anyone :)

[Foradori Teroldego - $26 per glass]

For drinks, just because it's a bit affordable at first and very well explained by the handsome guy hihihi, we had this one by the glass.

[Lurisia Still Water – free]

I was never a fan of sparkling water unlike habidadi so we ordered this still water instead of the sparkling one. Only when we were billed out, we found out that the water is free :)

[butter lettuces with hazelnuts, bacon, gorgonzola dolce and egg - SGD$21]

For starters or Antipasti we both shared a salad. The dressing is a bit strong leaning on to the vinaigrette-y flavor and I'm not really a fan of anything with vinegar-y taste in it. I thought I won't be able to finish it but mixing it with the salty taste of flavor and hazelnuts, it makes the dish absolutely divine and yes we finished it right away ;D. I felt full already with the salad alone.

[toasted bread with ricotta cheese – free]

I thought habidadi was a bit exaggerating after tasting this small dish that's why I was having second thoughts on trying it. Besides, it's a family of cheese and I don't trust him when it comes to cheese because he adores the kinds of cheeses with the foul smell lol no offense with those who liked it really much. We even put the small amount in the free rye bread :) I want ricotta cheese from now on!

[orecchiette with sausage & swiss chard - SGD$25]

[grouper - SGD$32]

For secondi, we had orecchiette and grouper. They first served orecchiette in 2 separate dishes. It looks like calamari with sauce though but this is a kind of pasta with spicy tingling sensation. Will it be too cyclical if I say this dish is divine? Like I said, Im no food critic so pardon my lack of food verbs to describe how delicious one dish is. I didn't finished mine though because it's really spicy for me. Few minutes later, they served the grouper. And with that heavenly smell, we can't help but dig in right away even if it's still oozing hot. The crispness of the fish with the sauce around it is fantastic. I pat myself on the back for having a good choice this time.

I dont have any negative comments on this place. Being our first, it made us even want to come back again for the next occassion. Oh, they also have a pizzeria beside the resto so if you're not feeling the fine dining thing, you can opt for that. And I'm sure it will be delicious since they have wood fired pizzas! We will and hope to try that next time!

The only thing but not really a big deal is they don't have any special for couples celebrating anniversaries :) Others we went to either gave us a free bottle of champagne or a cake :D

All in all, this night is truly remarkable. Tenchu habidadi for making our twelfth really memorable. Tenchu for the lovely dinner and the surprise "daily serving of chocz" and of course the coach bag you gave me. Thank you Lord for the 12 wonderful-and-sometimes-not-so-wonderful years. Please give us more love for the next coming years in our life.

[the remarkable OSTERIA MOZZA]

[shuweeeeetttt]

[dadi’s surprise gift to mami – my “daily serving” of chocz]

[dadi’s gift to mami]

[mami’s gift to dadi]

Young Love

2011-01-21T23:48:00.001+08:00

I called it as it is not because of the age of the people involve in that four letter word that runs the whole world. "Young Love" pertains to that feeling that's just started. It is the sweetest and most romantic place any person of any age would agree to either reminisce or loved to share.

I love listening to stories of beautiful beginnings. We all have been on the same boat at some point in our life but it's so "kilig" when you realize how each story sways you and makes you high. Haven't you realize how many romantic movies you have seen but each time you watch one they put a smile on your face and makes you "kilig"? Have you ever paid a huge amount in a class/session where you know will bore you to death and doesn't interest you at all but you know that he/she will truly enjoy? How about turning your back to the world and enlisting yourself to a home just so you could personally take care of your wife even if the dementia makes her forget who you are? Or simple things like getting up in the middle of the night to make a peanut butter sandwich for him/her without complaining? What about spending a fortune for a cab ride back home almost everyday at 1 or 2 AM in the morning just because you want to spend more time with him/her? Have you gone an extra mile like planning ahead of the place and dinner and people involve to make sure everything is perfect for your marriage proposal? Or proposing and/or saying yes to someone you just knew for a week? Have you fallen in love with someone who's forever tied up in a wheelchair? Or dance someone in the rain without any music at all? If I list everything I remember and asked everyone I know, the list will be endless. Isn't it worthy to at least try and see for yourself how beautiful young love is?

We all do love beginnings and fret so much about the endings that most of the time it let us messed up what we have at the moment. We put inhibitions before the good thing even began just because we are so afraid of hurting in the end. Believe it or not, either way it still does hurt so we might as well have a good taste of something beautiful than live in the cliché "what-if". Let's not cynic about everything that didn't turn out good. Everything in this world deserves a chance to prove its worth.

Basta Driver, Sweet Lover

2011-01-14T23:37:00.001+08:00

It's a common slogan back home especially on the public transports. My dad used to joke about this with my Mom before. When he packed his bags almost two decades ago, I knew this slogan is not just a slogan :D. It does seem to have a connection with the male's narcissistic way of boosting their ego. Why am I bringing this subject? Lol. Well, few days ago, we were home for vacation and one time we took a cab, we had a chat with the cab driver. I was with my mom at that time and baby cheska. I can't remember how the conversation dive into the subject but what I can't seem to forget is what he had told us. He said he love his family and he will never leave them for any other girl. But he admits that he's "babaero" and occasionally *and casually* saying that every month he would go to a bar to take out some girl and release the heat. Then casually saying this and I hope I remember it correctly.

Driver: I'm already 60 and let's admit the fact that no matter how many expensive perfumes my wife uses, she will still smell like dirt or in tagalog "amoy lupa". I want to feel a young girl's skin and smell the scent of a young one that's why every month I go out to get one. Anyway, I'm always protected so I don't have any worries of having any "accident".

My mom's smiling maybe for being polite but me, deep inside I was thinking if this is really what "marriage" will happen after 3 or 4 decades of being together. I blurted out after sometime that I don't want to grow old and they both laugh. I know and I hope that habidadi is a lot different than this man but the truth really hurts. You grow old together but they still want to live their life in the past as if it's normal. Scary. Really really scares me.

On another note, there's a short gag from youtube about couples saying goodbye on the phone in three different stages. first is married couple of about 10 to 15 years, 2nd is old couple and third is new bf-gf couple.

MARRIED COUPLE

wife: love you honey. i miss you. see you tomorrow!

husband: love you too honey and i miss you a lot. see you tomorrow. bye!

*click*

OLD COUPLE

husband: love you honey.

wife: ok bye.

*click*

NEW BF-GF COUPLE

girl: i love you so much. i miss you already. blah blah.

boy: i love you more honey. i miss you terribly. blah blah.

girl: o cge honey baba mo na. i love you.

boy: mauna ka na honey. i love you.

*after long hours*

girl: honey baba mo na may naririnig na kong tilaok ng manok. i love you.

boy: oo nga honey eh cge na mauna ka na. i love you too.

I was laughing at the show because I have been guilty of that too. When relationships are new it seem like there's no tomorrow. As if you wanted to be with the person forever. But as relationships grew older, everything changes. According to experts, it means love is stronger as the relationship grew older. There's more trust and comfort that the person you love will be there forever. Is it? Really?

I'm just thinking why do we have this "overflowing" romantic and cheesy side when we're falling? But everything diminishes each year we're with the same person? Love getting less is really out of the question because once you've planted love on one person it will always be there. Even if you separated ways, yes I guess in some other way the love is still there. Maybe on a different perspective. But the cheesiness is what makes love even stronger and a happy place. Why does it fade over the years? I'm sure there's a better explanation to this. I just hope relationship works the way I picture it and not the way reality takes it place nowadays.

Goodbye 2010. Hello 2011.

2011-01-12T20:08:00.001+08:00

My firs blog for the year 2011.

Another chapter has gone by. I can't believe a year, that's 12 months or 365 days or 8760 hours or 525600 minutes or ... alright I'll stop. But can you believe that? It looks like forever but it isn't. It's just passing by like pffftt. I look back and skipped 2 years and there I was always praying in silence to give me the best gift. And now here I am, about to bid goodbye to another year but still praying in silence that the gift given to us could stay in good health and away from harm. We all are lucky individuals with all these blessings that's coming our way. I do let myself wallow at the previous chapters of my life at times because it helps me to be a lot more appreciative of what I have now than before. And this looking back thing only occurs in my mind once a year so let me do it now again - in writing - so when my age strikes me back and i couldn't have the same memory capacity of a 20 something *alright 30-something then! sheesh* I would have something to help me play some part of the movie titled "my life", that is if life would be kind enough to let me have a good eyesight. Alright then, let's start now.

In January, was able to get another designer bag in addition to my collection and baby C’s into solids for the first time. The first major downer of our year was the cebupacific incident.

In February, a first time for me to meet a favourite author when Mitch Albom in flesh went to Singapore.

In March, everything that occurs was a downer for my year. It was the saddest month of my 2010. First was the biggest blow, the unanticipated demise of a good friend. Another followed by Toffee’s bidding us goodbye forever. Toffee has been with us for years. Then last was when baby c’s PR got rejected.

In April, just got busy for the preparation for the little princess’s first birthday.

In May, still into preparations and baby C’s first trip to Malaysia.

In June, finally got a reply from my email complaint to cebu pacific after 5 months which meant nothing really. Then my blog after years of being in black has finally picked a new look. Then there’s Baby C making few steps on her own. And last is finally going for the first time to Wild Wild Wet and we really enjoyed it. And a downer for the month is when I lost my ezlink and money.

In July, still feeling the tension and stress from preparing baby c’s birthday and the birthday celebration of our little princess which surprisingly I didn’t have any post about it. Anyway, pictures are in my FB account :D

In August, is my most loved month of the year. I finally got my dream LV and celebrating my nth birthday with Kuya and family is the cherry on my sundae. love love this month!

In September, celebrating our 3rd year wedding anniversary is the top 1 of the month. Although it’s still my most hated month as we felt so much down finding a decent place.

In October, another updates from our growing princess and baby C’s first time to attend Halloween party with kids almost her age.

In November, is a big family event for us when the little prince – Nathaniel Kristoff arrived. My newest pamangkin.

In December, aside from celebrating Christmas, my top 1 of the month is the christmas gift I got from habidad - a chanel pair of earrings and the last hirit we had for Christmas is going to Manila on the last day of December via Singapore Airlines another first time for baby Cheska.

This year has brought us so many blessings to thank for but the sadness it brought is a lot to take in. I hope 2011 will bring us more happiness and less of heartaches. Problems will always be there and I’m not asking it to go away because at times, it makes us stronger. I just hope no one will say goodbye this year or if possible for the next more years. I just hate when sadness come at this form. So, 2011 we’re ready for the challenges you’ll be putting on us. And could you please please send more blessings and happiness in our way?

Goodbye 2010! It’s been fun and lovely being with you!

2010 Christmas Gift from Santa Baby

2010-12-25T22:18:00.000+08:00

So that I won’t forget and will forever be thankful. Thank you santa baby for you spoiled me so much. *may kapalit naman hehehe*

Nathaniel Kristoff

2010-11-29T23:24:00.001+08:00

Born Nov 29, 2010 at 6:22 pm. 2.92kg and 48.5cm. New angel and a pure blessing from God. I can't wait to finally meet our new bunso, our prince! I'm overjoyed and soooo excited to come home. More and more reason for me to look forward to January. Congratulations sis A. You are really a remarkable woman for going through a lot of things in life. Labyu to bits! I'm posting the picture of our little angel tomorrow as soon as they post one :D

The Princess is Sick

2010-11-24T07:06:00.000+08:00

Let me first declare how worry freak I am for every little things in life. So if this post or any of my post looks like I'm just exaggerating or overreacting, my humble apologies. Over the years, this character of mine never changed, and now being a parent makes it even worst. But I guess on this part, I'm not the only one in this world who feels this when it comes to their kids.

Wednesday last week, our pumpkin was a bit feverish. The next morning, we gave her a paracetamol and then the fever went down from 37 to 35. It went up again in the afternoon when I checked out on her so I called her pedia to check if 37 is still ok. She just had her MMR and chicken pox vaccination last Saturday so the nurse told me that it may be due to this. She was still our same mischievous princess though inspite of the fever. But she was more cranky than usual especially when she didn't had her way. The fever was on and off and this Saturday, we thought the fever was all gone besides coughing and having colds. But it went high during the night. She was waking up every now and then crying and then stopping after I lay her down on top of me or me hugging her. The cough got worst I think because she was wheezing while she was sleeping. Sunday, the fever was on and off again after continously giving her panadol for kids for fever. In Singapore, they don't sell cough syrups or any medicines for cough over the counter. Her appetite was affected though but she kept on drinking liquids. I was worried that she didn't even finished 1 pc of her favorite fries. Sunday night before we slept, we took her temperature and it was 39.5 :( She always cries whenever we took her temperature and i don't know why. it barely even touches her ear. Over the night, this time, the fever stayed at 39.5. We even forgot to give her another dose of paracetamol in a hurry to go to her doctor. She was ecstatic after seeing Dr. Kit Yee and I'm being sarcastic here. The doctor said the fever was not because of the vaccine shot she had. We were told her sore throat is really severe. She gave her a lot of medicines which I instantly feared for her. She got paracetamol for her fever, augmentin antibiotic, terbutaline and polaramine for her cough and runny nose and another paracetamol with high dosage I guess if the fever was more than 39 degrees. I felt like I have instantly created a simple small program for my princess with all those meds. My heart breaks each time I hear her coughing and then crying as if asking for help. It was torn into pieces each time I hear her cry and gag after taking those bitter medicines and I know she's not being maarte because medicines no matter how they were tried to be flavoured as orange or apple or any fruits, it still tastes bitter. But no matter how we sympathized with her, we were still all laughing after listening to her babble as if scolding us how awful the meds really tastes. But she will always run after me or her dadi as if to seek help. I know how hard it is being a parent but I didn't realize how heart breaking this truly is. I know it will make her system stronger with all those viruses but I just can't help but wished that it will go away instantly the moment I know she's suffering - and at 15 months only! Oh my poor baby. I hope she'll get better soon.

Our Little Pumpkin

2010-10-31T23:26:00.000+08:00

A first for cheska to go trick or treat and wear a halloween costume. My pumpkin did enjoy the party and being surrounded by kids almost her age. Super enjoy! And we took home a lot of treats! Thank you w@wies for organizing this party!

At 15 Months

2010-10-30T23:22:00.000+08:00

Not too long ago, we were just busy planning her 1st year birthday and now she’s 15 months already!! Each time I looked at her, running around, smiling, talking like we could really understand her, I always think where has my little baby gone???? I am happy how she had grown now but I can’t help but think how time flies so fast. She's a toddler now and growing really fast!

At 15 months, she still doesn’t eat solid food meaning rice and that’s a huge worrier for me. She weigh 11.5kg but most of it are milk and baby biscuits and occasional fruits. But bring her to grocery store and she will easily spot her favourite baby food on earth – the graduates! Boy, she can finish that one in just one sitting. Though, I admit, I do liked it too. It’s her “monthly reward” as we don’t want her to get used to that kind of food and of course there’s the price issue lol. She can say boe *ball*, ka *car* emphasizing on the k sound every time she sees any vehicle moving. She will say doe *dog* for any animal with 4 legs like cat or that reindeer Christmas decoration near our place. She points if she likes to get something. She will get her milk bottle and give it to you if she wants milk. She go crazy and wild if she didn’t get a piece of ice if she sees you drinking with one. She will cover her face with her hand if she wants to “hide” from you. She says hi to any person she sees with matching wave of hand *as long as she likes them i think* especially to the guards in our place. she doesn’t like people saying hi first, she wants to be the one to “initiate” the socializing. She can be “boss” around at times lol. Oh I could go on and on. But as a last memorable thing, she loves barney. I didn’t think I would be that parent who would try to memorize barney’s I love you song but it’s her favourite. And honestly I don’t see anything cute with barney lol. He’s a purple dinosaur for goodness! Oh in my phone, he kisses the picture of the vocalist of Lifehouse. Oh dear!

Though the improvement is not really over the top but I’m happy with what she’s developing into. Just last Sunday, we attended her first Halloween party and she made me proud. She didn’t take off her cute little pumpkin outfit and socialize with the kids and very very actively runs around. She didn’t even throw any tantrums. As if she’s used to being around kids almost her age!

At this point, I still wonder, if I’m being a good parent to her. I worked till 9 or 10 in the evening and the only time we have together is the weekends and sometimes I still have to work – not that I really like it. I’ve been thinking lately that her nanny is way better at taking care of her than me. And i hate it really. Sometimes, I wonder what it feels like to be a SAHM. She’s not showing any signs of being more attached to her nanny yet, but still. I’m glad that when she sees me each time I go home from work, she shrieks and happiness is in her face when she sees me. She hugs me tightly and cries each time I leave for work. Nowadays, she melts my downtimes easily. I know it’s a cliche but she’s my life now. I’m not good in being the perfect mom, or perfect friend or perfect wife or perfect sister or perfect daughter or perfect employee. Heck, I’m not good at anything. But I know when i care for someone, when i love someone. They became my life, my reason to live. And I’m so blessed to have a little angel though she’s really far from being a mini-me physically. Because I know, when I have no one else in this world, i will still have my baby. Who will loved me for who I am and what I can only give to her. She got no choice lol.

Thank you God for I have been blessed. 15 months and counting.

September

2010-09-28T12:31:00.000+08:00

September isn't really a good month for us. A LOT of things has changed. Change is inevitable and i know that. Maybe I'm sulking much into the shadow that I don't see much of the goodness of everything that's happening now. But inspite of it all, God has been and always been good to us. One day, we will learn to live by what is there in our plate and just accept that everything happens for a better reason. God is good. God will provide.

A huge downer in our life

2010-09-13T14:55:00.004+08:00

was trying not to focus on it but it's really hard for me not to feel down with the recent events. it's already tiring to view units one after another and with the prices really gone high, we don't seem to have much of a choice. blame it on our 10 yrs of stay in singapore and got used to staying in much better places. now, though it's suppose to be not much big of a deal, i think it's becoming a downer for us. after a lot of viewing taking our strength and time with cheskapot, we cant seem to find the right place that suits our needs. maybe we'll get used to it :(
all i really wish is to have a place of our own in a place we called home for 10 years. and wishing that it's not that high to rent your own place so we can live a normal life without stress. wish lang naman :( hayyyzzzz

Louis Vuitton Monogram Aviator

2010-09-08T13:07:00.002+08:00

a beauty!

The Wine Company and about Friendship

2010-09-08T01:29:00.000+08:00

Just came home from our lovely fabulous dinner at Dempsey Hill. I didn’t know this place exist in Singapore lol. The place is really cozy with very affordable wines! This place is a heaven for wine lovers and for the not so into wines, it still should go to their must see places. The place was recommended by the two girls. I had a really fun night tonight. Serious talks, girl talk hihihi over a yummy ribs and sausage platter and pizza with a bottle of Reisling, feeling Carrie of SATC ang beauty ko! Thank you girls! I’m so glad I still have few left pa pala.

Over a fun dinner, of course, I couldn’t help with a few realization about friendship. A) that not all the people you know and listed as friends are genuinely happy with what you have in life. they find it annoying to see something new happening in your life. or they seem to be happy but eventually you’ll find in another way that they weren’t. honestly, i don’t get it. BUT if they’re happy always finding something off with you, just let it be. B) that i wanted to do things just to “cleanse” off the negative air around me but I just don’t know how. C) that FB helped me to find out that i have millions of friends and it also helped me realized that only 100 of them are genuine or sincere. SO, i’m about to start with my downsizing BUT then again, I don’t want to put a flammable liquid into the already burning fire SO I might take time to let few remain for the reason that I alone can only understand.

Ok so above all the items i listed, one thing’s for sure. i’d rather keep 1 or 2 of my most priced possessions than keeping all with the rustic vibes else i might end up with nothing at all. thank you for your post for making me realize the above things. in all honesty, i was a bit affected at first, but now, i’m feeling a little happy about it. why fret over a rustic nail when it won’t ever helped you get hold of that beautiful painting you have? i still have my un’amica stretta and i’ll be glad to spend my time on them :) I don’t want to be remembered as the one causing so much annoyance in someone else’s life so i’d rather stay away so I won’t cause them stress. i’m sorry if i bother you with some information about my life. i’ll try to be boring next time.

Happy 3rd Wedding Anniv Dadi!

2010-09-07T11:36:00.000+08:00

Time nowadays really moves in a fast phase that we can't seem to keep up. Only a month ago, I was busy preparing for baby Cheska's 1st birthday party. Then we have been busy with kuya and family invading singapore and celebraring my nth birthday. With all these, I can't still cope up and get over with the idea of having my dream come true which until now I still can't believe that I'm actually touching the real one and not the imitation copy from Greenhills. Sorry, it's kind of a really big deal for me. Anyway, this post is suppose to cover up all those things that happened in the past few months but I guess, I'm stuck with words. I don't know where to begin and I don't know which one should I highlight first. But let me start with the most recent event which was our 3rd Wedding Anniversary! Yay!

Last night wasn't really a big of a deal since we only had buffet dinner and nothing much special happen aside from that. The thing is, on our way home, we were talking about the past 2 years that we celebrated our wedding anniversary and we were just wondering how the 2nd year turned out. I don't have a post about it on my blog either. 1st was celebrated in Australia which was like our real honeymoon. 3rd was now where I got a fabulous gift and a lovely dinner as my gift to dadi. But the 2nd was really no memory and then it occurs to us that the 2nd was suppose to be the most memorable one for us. Though it's not through way of grand gift or travel or fancy dinner but indeed it was suppose to be the best year of our life. That was the time a month later I gave birth to our beautiful princess Cheska! And I can't believe I don't have a post about it! Blame it on the epidural! Still, I won't be writing any post about September 1, 2009. I'll leave it as it is to make it more memorable :D

Let me end this post with the last night's dinner and some review about the fine dining resto called RISE at Marina Bay Sands. The buffet dinner was at S$68/person, plus GST and plus service charge. The place is huge and lovely and stunning but not at all intimidating as I saw people wearing casual outfit. The place is great and the service is really superb. Of course, there is a BUT. For me, the amount we paid for the dinner is not really worth of the food. There's only few choices and some of the food were really not that great. I do love the salad and bread though but still. We were tempted to order a glass of wine but reckon to do it later if we were still up to it. I actually told dadi that we won't be going back there for the 2nd time for sure. But, all those notions were eradicated by the bubbly and really nice filipina - Roselyn - who was serving us through the night and dropping by at our table every now and then. Feeling nasa comedy bar kami hehehe. It all add up to the fact that after she introduced her nice manager to us who's an Indian born in KL, we had a complimentary glasses of champagne. Yey! To sum it all up, it was really worth a try, but I'm guessing, like us, maybe after you've tried it, you'll be having second thoughts coming back there.

Syempre, di mawawala ang kadramahan!

When I was young, I used to daydream about my Romeo who would swept me off my feet and the super total opposite of how my dad used to be. Each relationship I've been into always lets me wonder if I would be happy with that same guy even years after. It made me realize that each one of us is perfect in the eyes of God. We are His creation and we are destined to be happy and make someone happy. And that someone is like the missing puzzle in our life to create the perfect picture we used to dream all our entire life. Then I asked God if He would ever give me someone who's God-fearing, family person and someone who is a lot emotionally stronger than I am. He didn't reply. I was on my year of about to start my life after graduating from college and I was with my Mom then doing the Bisita Iglesia. Inside a beautiful church so serene that it made me asked Him again of my request. Again, no reply. Or maybe He did. I'm just not that good into "listening". Few months later, He gave me that gift I was asking for but of course, I was busy being on the "lookout" of that possible "missing piece of my puzzle" that I didn't realize my prayer has been answered all those time. 8 years later, I said my vows on that beautiful church to that someone that was beautifully wrapped in gold. I don't believe in forever. I don't hope or asked for it. But I am and will always be praying intently to God just like how I asked Him that day to give me that answered prayer each day as long as I'm living.

My First LV

2010-08-28T22:59:00.000+08:00

Another blessing indeed and a dream come true

2010-08-23T23:36:00.002+08:00

I always thank God for letting me reach some of my “impossible” dreams. Though I admit, they seem to be shallow, but still, it is something that I’m really thankful for. I just want to blog this day that I finally got another blessing. Of course, I wouldn’t let it pass without blogging the details. but at the moment, let this suffice.

Thank you dadi for always “spoiling” me in everything as long as you can. Thank you for the birthday / wedding anniversary / christmas / bf-gf anniversary / valentines gift. I’m not one to complain. I got what I really really wanted. Been drooling on it for years and now it’s here. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

I love you dadi! Even without the material things you’re giving me. I will always do. Because through you, I have known your family. Through you, I’ve gone so far and achieved so many things in life. Through you, I’ve been strong whenever I wanted to give up and when my life was filled with so much drama. And through you, I have my little miss busangot, who never fail to make my heart flutter each minute of the day.

Uberly happy!

may bonus na kasama :)

2010 Birthday

2010-08-22T23:08:00.000+08:00

Truly this year is my year. Bebe Cheska gave mommy a swatch watch! Wow thanks bebe boo. I love you so much! And as for me, I bought myself and self indulge in this coin purse I saw at the coach shop and I just couldn’t resist! Happy birthday me! Yey!

Don’t you sometimes wish???

2010-08-17T00:53:00.000+08:00

To be extremely rich so you’ll be able to buy those pretty little things with exorbitant price tags around their neck? I do. It’s selfish. It’s worldly sinful. But I admit my shallowness shows whenever I see these lovely pieces. Sigh. Well, like they always say “libre lang mangarap”. Whatever it is. You’ll never know :)

Some women adores shoes and collects numbers of them. They get extremely high whenever they visited shoe stores. I am not one of them. Because my heart belongs to bags :D Here’s a few pieces I really love and made my heart flutter each weekend we paid a visit to these shops along Orchard. And I swear I’m loving my husband for giving in to my vices sometimes. It’s my happiness at the end of the long stressful week :) Bags, bags, bags, I can’t seem to get enough of them… Wish, wish, wish, wish I’m rich as any celebrity in hollywood.

Some people may find it hard to believe that there are people buying these kind of bags. I guess it’s an obsession. And everyone does have it, isn’t it? Owning a designer bag is an investment for some. You can resell them at a price almost the same amount. I’ve bought my very first designer bag in 2004 and for six years it has served me well. When I last visited gucci, the bag was still there and selling a hundred dollars more. So you see, it’s not just all a waste of money :D And I know a lot of second hand shops that are selling bags that you can’t imagine you’ll be owning for the half price. There’s also an online store that let the people rent a bag for a week at $50 or less :) Ok, so let’s have a peek at these lovely things.

Louis Vuitton – it’s the “IT” bag and almost everyone I know owns a piece from this famous brand. Or some like me still dreaming of owning one *lol*. The first two bags were my first love. It was on my wish list for 2009. Will it be Speedy or Neverfull?

Balenciaga – when I saw it last July at Glorietta 5 with the same color as below, I swear my heart skipped a beat. It’s like seeing Vin Diesel in person! too bad, wasn’t able to go inside the shop to feel them.

Chanel – this 2.55 bag is like part of my memories with SATC when Charlotte was carrying the white one.

Hermes – this Birkin bag is like a symbol of ultimate luxury. Like Chanel, it was also a part of my memories with SATC when Samantha was trying to red bag and uses Lucy Liu’s name just to skip the waiting list. And again was shown in second part of the movie where it made a lot of women gasp when it was broken. And I know, most of the fashionista’s already know what Lady Gaga had done to her Birkin. It’s her bag but still, it’s like, sigh. I don’t know how and why Hermes approved this kind of “inappropriate” behaviour. Sorry Lady Gaga. I do like you a bit but I think you’ve overdone it this time.

Christian Louboutin – still SATC. They should be thankful to Bushnell and the directors for introducing their lines to the “common” people. Now, even I know big names like Chanel, Hermes, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahniks. CL’s red soles are their trademarks and I saw one pair of shoes in Takashimaya selling at SGD $1250.

Manolo Blahnik – love the color and the feather!

Jimmy Choo – i will have this! because i saw one from Charles and Keith! lol!

Done reading? Take a deep breath and continue dreaming :) You’ll never know when Santa’s just around the corner :D

Baby Gifts

2010-07-24T17:09:00.000+08:00

So many tito’s, tita’s, ninong’s and ninang’s were asking us what gift should they give to baby Cheska, and honestly we don’t really know. We ourselves doesn’t even know what to give baby Cheeks on her first. We want it to be memorable but what? So if you have so many questions in your mind and no answer is coming for the past few hours, call Super Google lol! I’m listing the pretty little things and the practical ones in case you’re facing the same dilemma of giving something to a 1 yr old baby :)

HELLO KITTY STUFF

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CLOTHES

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USEFUL THINGS AND TOYS

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Dream about to come true

2010-07-24T14:06:00.001+08:00

Last night, i almost passed with hyperventilation knowing one of my dream is about to come true. I can’t wait for it to happen. As what my closest friend said, baka maudlot :)

We’re still home, taking enough sleep and strength for tomorrow will be our first day in Manila! Yay!

Thank you Bro for the blessings!

Blind - Lifehouse

2010-07-15T09:49:00.000+08:00

I was young but I wasn't naive
I watched helpless as he turned around to leave
and still I have the pain I have to carry
a past so deep that even you could not bury if you tried

after all this time
I never thought we'd be here
never thought we'd be here
when my love for you was blind
but I couldn't make you see it
couldn't make you see it
that I loved you more than you'll ever know
a part of me died when I let you go

I would fall asleep
only in hopes of dreaming
that everything would be like is was before
but nights like this it seems are slowly fleeting
they disappear as reality is crashing to the floor

after all this time
I never thought we'd be here
never thought we'd be here
when my love for you was blind
but I couldn't make you see it
couldn't make you see it
that I loved you more than you'll ever know
a part of me died when I let you go

after all this time
would you ever wanna leave it
maybe you could not believe it
that my love for you was blind
but I couldn't make you see it
couldn't make you see it
that I loved you more than you will ever know
a part of me died when I let you go
and I loved you more than you'll ever know
a part of me dies when I let you go

Panic or excited?

2010-07-07T03:49:00.001+08:00

It says 3:40 in our clock. I have only less than 4 hours sleep and I still have work tomorrow. The countdown starts and I now have exactly 24 days left. Why am I still awake? I'm worried so much about our little princess' party. I want it to be perfect and fabulous and extra special BUT im not a super mom like some of my friends. and budget wise it's not really much *and i also dont want to spend that much*. Technically, I have now only 4 days to dwell on the preps. What have I accomplished so far is not enough to have fun at the party. Eeekkk, now Im in panic mode! Everything inside my head is a mess. Grrrr..

Cheska’s 1st Birthday – Invites

2010-07-05T20:58:00.001+08:00

Finally done with the invites and ready for sending them out :) Got what I really want and picture with the invites. Though it’s a really not that easy process, still happy with the result.

Cheska in a cartoon draw

2010-06-27T10:28:00.003+08:00

When i was a kid, i used to love to draw. I guess i really don't have a talent for it so it was never pursued. So when housemate L told me that she asked her friend to draw Cheska i was excited! And this morning i saw it, it was really amazing. Kids nowadays are really super talented. Thanks housemate L and to your friend as well :D Super love it!

(un)Lucky Me

2010-06-25T00:11:00.000+08:00

Today's really not one of my best :( The best finale of it was losing my tissue holder with my ezlink, door access to the condo and worst is my last allowance of $50 :( I was saving that allowance by eating bread at lunch just to buy myself a new bag or shoes. Kainis :( I was really sure the guy who seated next to me one station away from serangoon took it or didnt give it back to me. Hayyyz! Im having that "when it rains it pours" moment again.

Upgrade

2010-06-24T09:33:00.000+08:00

OMG haha (oa) Im so so so lovin my new phone upgrade! thanks to mars joey. I can now do new things lol. My books are getting neglected again for the next few days :) Sowree! My applications are now organized yey! Will update this post with more details from time to time :)

Wild Wild Wet

2010-06-22T01:33:00.002+08:00

Last week, the benipayo's invited us for a Saturday weekend at wild wild wet. Although we were already booked for 5pm for w@w sg EB, we decided to go with them since I have never set foot on that place ever and was bugging dadi to go ever since. I was too excited that I already prepared Cheska's things Thursday evening. It is a first time for the abdon's thus explains the eagerness.

So, last Saturday morning even at an hour and a half late, we still made it. At first I find it a bit expensive for $15 fee but when I saw the place, it was all worth it. Team B (Benipayo team lol) were on time and Alexi is already swimming when we got there. Team A (Abdon hihi) had lunch first then they all went for swim as I'm still on support. It is a bummer but no choice and I wont let it ruin my weekend with my family and friends. At 1:30 I was done supporting and bebe's already asleep so we started with the fun while ate bheng stays with bebe. *I made her go while doing the support so it’s my turn hihihi*

First stop - TSUNAMI: a big pool with waves as if you’re in a sea. And water do taste salty. The salbabidas are free to use of different sizes. I can't seem to get enough of the happiness on mamu's face. She's like a kid lol. So am I. It was so fun!

Second stop - SHIOK RIVER: a long narrow size pool with water flowing like a river. It is really relaxing. Though I must say that I never relax with much excitement on wanting to try everyULAR-LAH rides and attractions and hoping *just now* that bebe would sleep a bit longer hehehe.

Third stop - ULAR-LAH: the closest thing to experience white-water rafting daw and indeed. saya saya!

We went back to our place for a while and found bebe already awake. It was ok as i have enjoyed much of the rides anyway. And I was hoping to have a swim with her. We went to the PROFESSOR’s PLAYGROUND and this is really a good fun for kids of all ages. We tried WATERWORKS with open tube while mamu and ate bheng and bebe were waiting for us at the pool. Ahihihi kakatuwa. Surprisingly, the water isn’t that cold. Longest time I’ve been in water I think lol.

Mamu and ate bheng went back with bebe to finish off. We still went for another last hirit. We went to try SLIDE UP. Waaaaa roller coaster feeling - plunging down a really high ramp accelerating really fast. Kalurky! Parang naiwan puso ko sa ere. Still had a feeling of vertigo after that nerve wracking ride. But I’m proud of myself lol. I’ve always been a coward and to try that kind of ride is really something. But if you ask me again to try it, no way jose. Once is exciting and fun, twice is too much for me to bear as if hugging my own death sentence lol. Ok I’m really exaggerating now. Next ride for us is the SKYRIDER. Imagine monorail on a twin bike. Feeling mary poppin ako hihi. umbrella na lang kulang. But don’t judge it for the way it looks. At first, it might have an impression that it’s boring and really easy. For people who have terrible fear of heights, better stay in the water. Got scared as if we’ll fall down and as if some of those mechanical things will fall off. If this is suppose to be a relaxing ride, they fail to meet my standards lol. Ok last na, haba na ng post ko. Last ride was the WATERWOKS with close tube. Naman! Uber sa dilim! Can’t see a thing or a single hint of light. Scary but fun hihihi.

That’s about our experience in WWW. It’s a really fun experience for family especially to those who haven’t tried it. We will go back there definitely. All you need to bring are your changing clothes, towel and most important is money. No need to bring food as there’s a lot of choices around. I super like this weekend! Thanks Ninong Dennis / Ninang Che for inviting us. Parang disneyland feeling! And another good thing is, it somehow helped in healing bebe’s rashes. Kelangan pala ihian ang tubig :D

Here’s the wild wild wet link for more info :) Not a promoter or employed by this company. I’m just one very satisfied customer :D

Wondering

2010-06-21T20:21:00.003+08:00

At the end of each day, have you ever wonder if, by your actions or joke or words, someone got really hurt or cried? It maybe funny to you but there are some who don't. It's either they are really sensitive or you are insensitive. People like you who knows how to ruin a good day with just a snap of a finger should be pondering on such things.

I so wanted to be out but too scared to take the first step. *sob*

Cheska's Milestones - June 2010

2010-06-17T21:46:00.003+08:00

Just a week ago, Cheska learned how to wave bye bye. She know now how to do close open and stand for a long time wihout leaning onto something. She knows how to clap as well. Then this morning she made 3 steps! Gasp! Unbelievable! Err sorry it is for me. I can't wait for Cheska's more milestones :)

June 2010 Birthdays

2010-06-17T21:42:00.001+08:00

Last week we attended 2 birthday parties all in one day. The first one was suppose to be 1pm but we reached around 3:30pm. The place was in Bukit Batok for crying out loud. Still, even without food *entirely our fault and not the host* we still did enjoyed an hour of stay there mostly with the souvenir lol. Im a sucker for freebies talaga parang PG. 2nd party was at woodlands and good thing it only starts at 5 yey! Though we didnt get the souvenir coz we left a bit early and were all exhausted from the luwas :) Overall, bebe's pretty much behave. It's just funny how she's so serious and quiet when she's not familiar with the people around her. She's so madaldal and smiling always pag sa bahay. Fun pala umattend birthday parties. From now on we'll make sure to make it on every invite we got.

New Look

2010-06-17T02:39:00.002+08:00

After years of being on "black", I think both me and my blog needs a new look. I'll try and see if I'll like it for the next couple of days. How'd you like it? Too "girly"?

Grrr to the max level

2010-06-14T20:22:00.002+08:00

I was suppose to be on call last sunday in case of issues. Since I didnt receive any call, figures I wasn't needed. When I got to office this morning pagsabihan ba ako na dapat tumawag ako to check kung may issue or wala? Eh di ba dapat pag may issue you dont send mail or sms na d naman mababasa? You were suppose to call first then send msg? Ako pa talaga sisihin? Grrr! Halatang halata favoritism. Pulitika talaga. May malipatan lang sana ako. Kakapikon na! Tumaas lang position tumaas na din ere ng hitad. Maging kuto ka lang titirisin kita ng pinong pino!

Apologize for the rant and bad behaviour. Hayyyz!

The long awaited reply from CebuPac

2010-06-13T12:32:00.002+08:00

Remember my post 5 months ago with my complaint to cebupac? Well, after 5 long months, they did reply. And I don’t know whether to be happy or grateful with their reply. Sigh!

This July, we “have to” take Cebupac again from Manila-Sg. We have to be on the same flight with Ate Bheng as Dadi won’t be coming back with us yet. Sana naman!

A Year is all I Need

2010-06-10T20:17:00.001+08:00

My mind is set to get my "selfish" need and long overdue goal that I've been trying so hard for the past few years. Well I'm kinda forced to do it but nevertheless, it still counts. And if my assumptions are correct and nothing major's gonna happen, I think *and really really hoping* that all I need is a year. Already, I'm excited by the thought of it. Please God give me a year... And everything I need to get this goal...

2010-06-10T13:45:00.001+08:00

Few weeks ago, I post a photo of a bottle of shampoo for kids with the disney character on it. I was thinking how lucky kids are nowadays. And just now, saw a family with a baby of about 2 or 3 years, with the netbook in front of her, to entertain her im sure. My inaanak alexi is always entertained when her parents gave her a phone where she can watched elmo or anything. They sure are one lucky generation. I still remember my cousins having the play gun made of wood and rattles made of plastic which Im sure my parents or any parents in that time wouldn't bother checking if it's made in China. I'm sure when the time comes that cheskapot could understand, she'll be annoyed with my sentences like "you're so lucky! back in my days, blah blah". Well to be honest, I am starting now with all her stuffed toys and fisher price toys and branded clothes that are really way too expensive. Lol! I'm not the one buying it. I'm the "nudger" so I still have the right to complain. Good thing the financier is not reading my blog :D

Lair of Eilrig

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Retail Therapy Works

Obligations

Burn Baby Burn

You got my heart BEATS-ing

Love

Thank You for Staying :)

Move On Please

Hibernate Off

Kamusta Naman?

Almost There

Thirty Something

Friends or Frenemy?

Hibernate Off

Christian Dior Magic

Strangers Again

God Listens

Reverie

Fesbuk

Loving your bags

Good tip from my bag sis :) Thanks amy c!

Care Guide – Care for your Louis Vuitton

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Louis #2

Moving on . . .

Kamtutinkopit…

Rants

A Plea

Today’s Loot

Cheska’s 1st Asthma attack

Happy Friday

Happy Mother’s Day!

Need I say more?

Inked for the 3rd Time

Interesting

Divasoria-Inspired-Blog-Posts

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MPH Book Sale and Other Loots

Blessings

Cheska @ 20 Months

Liberte

Yoga-lisyus

Apple Family

Sign

Remind me again

Life Changing Event for Tokyo

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6 Years Ago

A Sign

Baby Nathan’s 40 Days

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50 Books to Read Before You Die

JP Collection

Cheska @ 19 Months

Church of St Mary of the Angels

Trial by JP

Panaginip

Cheska's First Time to Singapore Zoo

God wants me to know…

Just go with it

Heart’s Day

Baby Nathan’s 2nd Week

Baby Nathan's 9th Day

Precious Angel

What Our Airport has to Offer… Not!

We are TWELVE!

Young Love

Basta Driver, Sweet Lover

Goodbye 2010. Hello 2011.

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Nathaniel Kristoff

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