Friday, August 29, 2008

Today, I Am...

After much pleading (hah!), I finally got a tag from mEldita!

1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Links: Creative In Me Little Peanut Me and Mine Pea in a Pod Sugar Magnolias Doll Me Up Deviously Creative IamDzoi My Happy Place To the Moon and Back Raising Sandy My Colorful World Working It MyParty.Finds.A Home. Em’s Detour Stripe & Yellow Something Purple Vanity Kit Mind Bubbles Living the Healthy Life As We Face Forever Feeling after the I do meme me My Stories




Since it's TGIF, I am....

Sleepy
Lurking @ Plurk
Envisioning myself in
Estimating our next month's budget
Pretty.... much occupied right now doing this tag
Yapping words here which are not descriptive of me, but what i do


hey, i am tagging Pat!

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Damot!

Roney and I woke up in the middle of the night last Tuesday because Jadon was restless. He was sleeping in between us so he would neither fall nor bump his head on either side. That night, Jadon was kicking his legs, throwing his arms, rolling all over the bed. When he finally settled down, I picked him up and put him at his rightful place to continue his sleep. Then he pulled the blanket so he would have it all for himself. Which led to the following repartee:



Roney (thinking it was I who took the blanket) : Ano ba? Nilalamig na ako, ang damot-damot pa!

Me (to Roney): Hindi ako yan.

Me (to Jadon) : Baby, please share the blanket with Tatay.

Jadon : Ummmmm.... (short pause) NO!



So, Roney and I ended up using pillows as shield from cold.

I don't think that Jadon is madamot. I think that he is in a stage where children become territorial and want to assert themselves. It is this time when parents teach the child to share. I just hope i would be able to.

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Ano kaya?

My birthday is just around the corner. Roney and I were discussing his gift for me. It is the only thing that makes me really look forward to the coming of that day. I have forgotten to count the years. I could not remember the year that I was born (and please, i am not asking for any reminders heehee).

With all the talk about the LV bag in n@w, I was tempted to tell him to give me that bag. Well, almost. I really do not want the bag right now. I am a lousy bag owner. I usually leave it on the floor where ever i am, or just push it in corner of my cabinet underneath the other bags without any protection whatsoever. True, it could be an heirloom. I have an LV pencil case which my grandmother gave to my mother who, in turn, gave it to me. It is old, but it is still sturdy and very nice, and does not look new. So, i know that it is made with uber quality. But still, i do not want to take care of a new designer bag. I am fine with the P500 bag i carry all over town.

Anyway, since he just got his midyear bonus hot from the atm (yipeee!), he was asking me what i want for my birthday. He really celebrates the day i was born. I mean, he would not have a loving, cheerful, wise, sexy, pretty wife (hahaha!) if i were not conceived on this planet. (Why do I hear someone asking, 'who? where?')

Going back, I want something that:

  1. I can use or keep in the cabinet.
  2. The value would never depreciate.
  3. I can someday give to my daughter or granddaughter.
  4. But purchasing it would not leave us in debt.
  5. And of course, it should top the Nokia N95 he gave me last year ;)

Happy gift hunting, honey!

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Let's Talk About Shoes

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What’s your shoe size? Are your feet the same size as your mom’s feet? How about your sister’s feet? Can you borrow shoes from each other?
Post a picture of your latest shoe buy. Tag the number of women of your shoe size, i.e. size 5 = tag 5 friends. Don’t forget to drop a line in this blog when you’re done.

Jenny and Belle
SAHMdom and Beyond
The Journey Continues…
Mommy Talks…
When Mom Speaks
Walk On Red
100% Kelly
Shopaholic Ties the Knot
My Stories

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Answer: My current shoe size is 8. Well, you know what they say about the size of the feet- the bigger the foot, the bigger the HEART! haha! My mom, sis and i used to borrow each other's shoes all the time when we were all size 7.


My latest goods from Celine and Charles & Keith last June, which i still have to break-in.



Now, i am tagging Jade, Melisse, Sasha, DivineMissM, LT, MWG, Dphat, Dragon Lady

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Jadon's Birthday Celeb Kwento

We (more likely I) did not want to throw a party for Jadon's 2nd birthday. It's just a second birthday. Nothing significant. Had it been his 7th or 12th or 21st birthday, i would have prepared painstakingly for a grand celebration. So we (more likely he) agreed that we should have a small gathering in the house with only the closest relatives.

Thus, we trekked off to Divi to get some party essentials such as:


the banner



Balloons

and the loot bags, which unfortunately had not been photographed.


Of course, a birthday would not be complete without the cake, which we got from Goldilocks





Since this is not really a party, we did and cooked everything.


The punch was a blast! Everyone loved it, especially the tidbits that were included in the juice.




the Punch

The spaghetti and the garlic were were a hit! I even had to prepare another set of spaghetti because people kept on getting seconds (and thirds, and fourths, and fifths...)




the spaghetti sauce with garlic bread


However, the fried drumsticks, which should have been lollipops, were kinda bland. The kids did not eat their share. Which means, it isn't delicious :(


Fried Drumsticks

We also served leche flan (which Roney wonderfully made) for dessert. But, again, no photo to show the yummy sweets.

The most important of all is that Jadon had such a wonderful time with his cousins,




8 boys out of 10 children


And was even able to show off some of his tapping skills.





HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADON!

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

In Threes

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:

  • Dyes
  • Jyl
  • Jessie

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:

  • yaneeps
  • o0otambayo0o
  • sikret!

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

  • nose
  • eyes
  • muscular legs!!! haha!

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON’T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

  • feet! it's so unfair to have a hubby who has nicer ones than mine!
  • postnatal belly - when will it go back to its original state?
  • belly button

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:

  • black hair
  • black eyes
  • asian skin

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:

  • losing myself in this messed-up world
  • losing my loved ones
  • foreclosure

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:

  • hugs and kisses from baby j and hubby
  • contact lens/eyeglasses
  • gel

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING NOW:

  • blazer
  • pants
  • blouse

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS (RIGHT NOW):

  • Mister Sun
  • Twinkle, Twinkle
  • ABC

THREE THINGS YOU WISH [FOR] IN A RELATIONSHIP:

  • God would always be the center of it
  • the flame would always be ignited
  • forever and lasting

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE OTHER SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:

  1. Body
  2. Height
  3. Eyes

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:

  • surfing the internet
  • watching movies
  • playing games in facebook
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
  • clean up
  • quit
  • sleep

THREE CAREERS YOU’RE CONSIDERING/YOU’VE CONSIDERED:

  • (still considering) teacher
  • (still considering) accountant
  • banker

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:

  • Europe (all the countries)
  • African Safari
  • Maldives
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
  • see and step foot on every continent of the world
  • see my kid/s marry well
  • take care of my grandchildren

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:

  • wears perfume
  • loves chick-flick and chicklit
  • and of course, i love dressing up

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE NOT STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:

  • watch espn and starsports
  • drive like crazy
  • messy

THREE PEOPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE TAKE THIS QUIZ NOW:

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Happy Birthday Jadon!

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I am so honored to receive this from Pat....








And passing this on to LT, Dphat, Thedivinemissm, Dragonlady and Mrs. Workinggirl

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Monday, August 04, 2008

Staying Together Forever

Sometimes, I get good advices from Yahoo! Personals. One of these is the following:


Relationship Advice: 10 Ways to Reduce Your Divorce Risk
By Caroline Presno, Ed.D., P.C.C.
When you dream about a happily-ever-after, sitting in a lawyer's office and dividing your assets isn't usually part of the dream. Divorce isn't 100 percent preventable, but there are steps you can take to avoid the nightmare scenario. And if you are already divorced, don't be discouraged -- just apply what you've learned in your next relationship.

To increase your chances of retaining an everlasting marriage, follow these guidelines.

1. Get married after about two years of courtship

“Researchers say that if a couple's courtship is average in length -- around two years, four months -- there is less chance of divorce.”

Researchers say that if a couple's courtship is average in length -- around two years, four months -- there is less chance of divorce. Couples who rush to the altar, as well as couples who drag their feet to the altar, have an increased risk for divorce. "The couples who are slowest to marry tend to be the quickest to split," according to Ted Huston, Ph.D.

2. Rethink living together

Living together before marriage is more popular than ever and it stands to reason that you might want to take someone for a "test drive" around your living space before you commit to marriage. However, research doesn't support this. Couples who live together before marriage have a higher risk of divorce.

3. Wait until you are a little older to marry

Statistics show that if you marry after age 25, your marriage will have a much better chance.

4. Talk about the big issues before you get married

How many kids do you both want? How will you handle your finances? It's important to clarify these questions before the honeymoon. Premarital education or counseling can help with this. Studies show that those who go through this process have higher levels of marital satisfaction and more commitment to their spouses.

5. You can argue, just don't let it turn into World War III

Arguing is a natural part of a relationship and in and of itself does not predict divorce. However, the way you argue does. Researchers Gottman and Levenson say they can predict divorce by watching how negative a couple gets with each other, as well as how many constructive, positive interactions they have during an argument. Things to avoid when arguing: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Learn to tone down heated arguments with humor and a few kind words.

6. Do stuff together

Yes, you both need to have your own individual interests. However, if you take this too far you may start to lead separate lives and grow apart, like if he spends every Saturday golfing and she spends every Saturday swimming. Learn to reconnect by taking part in a hobby or activity that you both enjoy. Also important: Take time for intimacy even when it seems like you don't have a minute to spare. Forms of intimacy like massage and cuddling are wonderful ways to bring you closer together.

7. Share the chores

If one person does the majority of the housework while the other slacks off, that's a recipe for divorce.

8. Be as polite to each other as you are to strangers

Sometimes we treat the people we love most with the least amount of respect without even realizing it. Ask yourself, "Do I treat friends, acquaintances, coworkers, and even strangers nicer than I do my significant other?"

“ Take time to give each other compliments and remember to say "please" and "thank you" rather than barking orders or nagging.”

Take time to give each other compliments and remember to say "please" and "thank you" rather than barking orders or nagging.

9. Have issues? Get help!

Is one of you suffering from depression? Does one of you have substance abuse issues? Has one of you cheated? If you don't address these types of issues individually as well as a couple, you dramatically increase your divorce risk. Take steps to decrease your divorce risk now by addressing these issues through counseling and other means!

10. Marry someone who wants to be married

It seems obvious, but it's really not, since so many people ignore it. If you have to beg, cajole, manipulate, and hurl ultimatums at someone before they will agree to marry you, common sense says they probably don't want to be married. If you think something is going to change when you get that ring on their finger, you're wrong. Don't set yourself up for failure. Find somebody who wants the same things you want!

Excerpts

Caught this from The Divine Miss M:



~ Start Copy Here ~

Instructions:

1. Pick up the nearest book of at least 123 pages.


~ The OXFORD Popular Dictionary


2. Open the book to page 123. Find the fifth sentence.

~ Since I am reading a Dictionary, i will post the fifth word instead :-p

dressage /dressazh/ n. management of a horse to show its obedience and deportment.

3. Post the next three sentences.

~ Oh no! I have to post the next 3 words and their meanings!

dresser 1 n. one who dresses a person or a thing.

dresser 2 n. kitchen sideboard with shelves for dishes, etc.

dressing n. sauce for food; fertilizer, etc. spread over land; bandage or ointment etc. for a wound. dressing down scolding


4. Like a true virus, spread this tag to as many people as you can.

Oh, i would love to read the excerpts from your book! please let me know if you caught the virus ;-p

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