H-O-T in San Diego

Yes, It's Hot over here! It started to heat up a few days ago, Those sweaty sleepless nights are just plain ridiculous! It's like being back in Hawaii, goodness... We take 2 to 3 baths just to feel cool and comfortable.(sigh) I can't wait for Winter, I really don't mind being in 3 layers at all. Anyways, The little boy celebrated his 7th birthday today. We ordered a small spongebob cake for him from Goldilocks. He loves his cake very much, although Spongebob's friend Patrick wasn't on the cake, he was a bit disappointed with that, He asked us the night before if we bought the cake from Walmart, and when he found out that we got it from a different place he was kinda sad. But we reminded him that he was supposed to be thankful because at least he got a cake! Compared to majority of unfortunate kids around the world who can't even afford to have cakes on their birthdays. He finally realized it and was happy again. Kids, I tell ya.

Heal my heart

One of my gradeschool bff's posted her own opinion on her facebook. Everyone reacted like she had some kind of problem. She is one of the very frank girls I know in my life, and that's a good thing. She posted something about a lot of people flooding their facebook walls with so much of their problems on being fat, losing weight, material stuff, etc. When there are truly far more unfortunate people out there who still smile even when they are hungry, malnourished and poor... If you have a problem right now, think about the poor souls out there who are more deserving to talk more about their problems in life. I do rant all the time, but reading that made me realize... Why am I so worried? Why am I angry? When seriously, there is nothing really to worry about. We have a lot to be thankful for because we have homes to live in, we have cars to take us anywhere, food, clothing, you name it. Sometimes I feel sad when I'm like this, and I pray to God to take the anger away from my heart. I am blessed and I don't have the right to feel this way. Think about the people who are very unfortunate around the world. Don't tell me you never felt this way in your life.

Now you know.

It's about 12:13 AM according to my laptop clock. My husband has his PT test around noontime tomorrow, I advised him to skip his gym time in the morning and get some more sleep while I drop the kids off at school. Before I hit the sack, I am reading about projector reviews at TheSource.ca, They talk about the new presentation of data projectors in this generation. I remember how big the old projectors were, but the pocket projectors they have right now is very convenient and it will act out as a pass-through projector as long as you just attach it to a laptop, cellphone, video camcorder, etc. and you are all set up for a business meeting presentation, anywhere, anytime. How lovely, huh? This is an eye candy with all those tech savvy people put there. Truly worth it if you ask me.

dress stress

I was so stressed for the past two days. You're asking me why? I've never hated shopping so much! Shopping for the perfect dress is on the bottom of my list. My hubbykins is my personal shopper, he was very patient with me... He was the one storming through the racks trying to find the perfect black dress. I wanted to cry because it seemed so hopeless. My niece's 18th birthday will be in about a month and I haven't chosen anything yet. So far today I had 3 votes on a long black gown, I was thinking that maybe I could still use it later on when I get pregnant someday. We went everywhere, from The factory outlet, Jc Penney's, Macy's, Burlington, Lane Bryant, Ross, Marshalls... I say, hopeless! But what's important is I have an option now, thank God. We have to go back to the stores again to check out more dresses and more important - shoes! accessories are all good so I can check that off the list.



I'm still thinking about getting something for my niece. She's almost leaving for college and I'm thinking of giving her personalized gifts and I know she will definitely love it! Anything that has her name is a winner. She's a hello kitty lover like me, so I am thinking about that, too. Well, I'm currently scrapping a mini album for her as a gift hopefully I can finish it up on time.

Dreams do come true

Sometimes. Everybody knows that. Dreams can tell our future, mostly it interprets the way we feel, It all grinds down to emotions. Sometimes when you dream about bad and traumatic situations doesn't mean it'll happen in real life. Coming from a family who believes in superstitions It's not bad to believe in some of these and do what you can to counter it. But often times I don't believe in it, because the more you believe in it the more it will come true. You just give more power to make it come true. It sounds scary, doesn't it?

I do believe in some dreams, and I do take it seriously. One time when I was still young my mom dreamed about a turtle lying on it's back and my mom prayed so hard because she knew someone was going to die in our family, a few days later we found out my grandfather was so sick my mom took off a few days to the province. Later on, he passed away. I dreamed that my teeth fell out one by one but nobody really died, I guess it was just telling me about my fears in life. My parents owned a dream dictionary back then and every time we had a dream we would look for what it means. I still do today, I look it up online and there are hundreds of meanings out there. It doesn't hurt to believe but sometimes you just have to have faith in the Lord.

slow-mo

You know, I just wish my work place can buy memory over at Buy.com. Our computer at work where we check our emails and input our WIC (Women, Infants, and Children ) vouchers is a pain in the neck. Every single time we need to use the computer it runs soooo slow, It's not even funny. I think It takes about ten to fifteen minutes to log in, and every time you click a link It takes another five minutes to load. Plain ridiculous. That computer seriously need an upgrade. FAST. Not only that, after inputting 50+ checks and hitting the view report link, How surprising to find out it didn't go through after all. What a bummer. Well, It's back to square one when you have at least two failed attempts.

fun, fun + back to school

We went to Universal studios yesterday maybe for the last time for this year. We had a great time, I am so glad we went. It was Nate's first day of school today, too - It was only a minimum day so he got off school early. I can't believe my lil tyke is now a second grader! My, oh my how time flies by so fast... I want to go sleep right after reading about social security disability at allsup.com I want to get more information on this just in case one day someone is in need I can share advices regarding this subject. My goodness, It's only 11:09 pm but my eyes are getting sore from staring at the computer for so long. I hate it when I get time to go on the computer I suddenly stall and just browse around online forgetting about my tasks. I need to back up my computer before something happens to it. I guess I'll just do it tomorrow. Well, I'll see you guys later. :) goodnight!

busy, busy.... very sleepy

Before I hit the sack I need to read about some insurance quotes over at 2insure4less.com It just might be handy someday for me when a friend is in need, right. It's good to be ready with these information you just never know these days. I am really sleepy right now, It's about 2:21 in the morning and I am still wide awake. Although mr. sandman is starting to sprinkle a bit of sand on my eyes, I still need to finish a few tasks but it was just too bad some of them were gone now! I cried in dismay. That's a whole twenty bucks right there - gone! Down the drain. Well, I didn't have much time earlier and I am just soooo busy as usual, I can't wait for my days off, seriously. My week has been passing by so slow, It's plain ridiculous. Anyways, I was shopping around online, checking out on some handbags at Coach, I am so eyeing the Kristin signature ottoman handbag and It's wristlet. But I just might get the wristlet first. Add that to my wishlist. see you lovelies tomorrow. ;)

New found furry friend

Look who followed me home a few nights ago? This cute black feline followed me home a few nights ago. It's very tame and I know It's a female because it is quite light and healthy. I never feed her since she's our next door neighbor's cat. I've seen quite a few burly male cats around the complex, but for the first time I found a really tame one. :) When I park my vehicle outside our complex at night when I get home from work she's usually sitting down on top of the wall.





I vow not to have any cat or dog here in the US until I am back in the Philippines. It's just too expensive having pets around, just thinking about the shots, store bought food, the medical and hygiene care... I don't think we can handle it. Maybe one day when my kids are all grown up and have families of their own, I might consider it... I'll have to butter up the husband if I need to, hehehe. But seriously, I'm just being practical. And if they die, It gets me so heart broken, I mourn months and months when a cat/kitten dies. :(

The past few nights her meows were just annoying! And The other morning, I heard her meowing. I peeked through the window and surprisingly there's the black cat standing in front of our door. Then she started scratching the door hoping she could get in. Then a bit later, I saw her close to the BBQ grill just chillin'. (sigh) I wish it was my cat... but it's just too bad she isn't. I never feed her because when something happens to that cat I don't want to be accountable for it. I also refrain from playing with her too much, or else she would bug us to death! hehehe...

being healthy

So the husband went to the gym today leaving me with Nathan. We take turns going to the gym since his cousins are usually not home to babysit. Plus Jon is trying very hard to be fit for his physical on Tuesday, we're praying so hard that he'll pass it. If he passes it - basic training will be on October! I'll start focusing more on my weight loss. Speaking of weight loss, me and the hubs added fiber (Metamucil) to our daily diet, and my oh my - It's pretty good! If you are more into diet pills I suggest you check out this site called weightlosspills.net that way you can learn more about weight loss pills that are out in the market, It's better to be safe than sorry. Anyways, I can never get back to using diet pills, ever. My body hates it so much so I guess exercising and proper diet works fine for me.

D-DAY

The husband just left to go the US Army recruiting office at Balboa today. He's taking his ASVAB test around noon. He promised me that if he gets a high score we will be watching Eclipse today. If not... well, we're gonna stay home and just continue doing laundry. He's been a nervous wreck ever since he started reviewing his ASVAB. I was helping him review the past few days, I just wish he could get the score he wants. I asked him last night if he was nervous for basic training, and he was like 'I'm much nervous for the test, basic training is ok,' funny guy....

We tried comforting him as much as we can. I know he can do it. He's been preparing for this for months and I don't see why he has to give up now. Joining the military was the last option. He lost weight in a matter of months, if he doesn't make it then at least he had lost the weight and that's a great benefit for his health, It's time to move on with other options. If he has a great score on his ASVAB he'll be tested for Physical and I think he can ace that. From push ups, sit ups and running miles... I believe he can do it.

I remembered when the recruiter told me back in 2003 that I couldn't join the Navy because I had a C-section, he wanted me to go back the next following year when I'm all healed up, plus I still had 10 lbs to lose back then. But laziness reared it's ugly head and I didn't go back because I was already comfortable with my job. I'm 27 now and if the husband doesn't make it in the Army, I'll make sure I get in myself. I will try my best for the sake of my family.

I kept on praying for him... He has a lot of potential. The Army SGT. he talked to looked at his college diploma and he said that if my husband ever gets in, he will get to be an E-4 right away. My husband has his regrets, he waited until he was in his late 30's to join the service. And when I compared my husband's body the first time I met him and today, I say his present body is the fittest I have seen. And he too admitted that he never felt so fit in his life. Ever since we pulled him to the gym, he has never stopped since. :)

I'm on pins and needles right now just waiting for his call.... doing laundry at the moment and I need to check out this epson receipt printer, my work place definitely need to change their receipt printers, they are all breaking down like potato chips, seriously they need a make over like, right now. Every time I change the receipt paper, the top just falls off! Anyways, got to for now, my first load of laundry is done.

The voice post meme

1) What's your middle name? Lo

2) How old are you? 27

3) Where are you from? Are you living there right now? Philippines. No.

4) Is it cold where you are? It's alright. Not too hot, not too cold.

5) What's the time? 10:30 AM

6) What are you wearing? House clothes.

7) What was the last thing you listened to? California girls by Katie Perry.

8) What was the last thing you ate? fried boneless bangus w/ kalamansi and soysauce.

9) What was the last thing you watched on TV? Fresh prince of Bel-air.

10) What's your favorite TV show? Why? (lots) Everybody hates Chris, Smallville, George Lopez, Supernatural, The vampire diaries, cake boss, cougar town, 19 kids..., pawn stars, american pickers, deadliest catch, scrubs, sonny with a chance.

11) Quick! Find a book, or something with text on it! Flip to a random page and post the second paragraph's first sentence. "close to shopping, Fine dining, Theatres, & much more..."

12) What was the last movie you saw? How was it? Toy story 3. It was a great movie. I was in grade school when the first toy story came out now that I'm all grown up as an adult and have a family of my own, my son and I watched it. I can't believe the ending is so sad... but I believe there will be a new chapter for Woody and the gang.

13) Do YOU think you have an accent? Where do people in your country do people speak with strong accents? I think I have a little accent. But most people don't notice it when I talk to them. There are different dialects from my country and It is sure hard to point which one is.

Happy birthday, Gully!

I had conversations with my co-worker about loved ones dying a few months ago. She had experienced a lot on her part and It was mainly about cancer. She got all choked up when I also told her about my brother who died from cancer last August 2008. It was such an emotional moment when we were talking about our loved ones who left us. I am pretty much open now to talk about loved ones who passed away, I give emotional support to people who need them. I've trained myself to accept the fact that my brother is gone. He is not coming back anymore, that's what I told myself. I loved my brother so much, I had lost a best buddy in my life. But I prayed to God every day to guide me and accept the truth. As hard as it is, I had learned to accept it. Yeah, Once in awhile I still cry, but that's normal. I know wherever he is right now he is looking down on us and smiling. I know he is guiding us with the help of our Lord, that's why I'm thankful. He's our angel and we will never ever forget him.

Today he turns 24. Happy birthday, Gulliver! :)

Before I get some sleep I need to head on over a website that pays attention to Mesothelioma. So if you are interested on reading about this certain cancer, I suggest you do so it just might help somebody in the near future.

snowy

I've never wanted to live in places that has or experiences snow. Maybe to go on vacations, that's the only thing I want... Other than that, no thanks. I don't know, It seems fun... But just the thought of buying snow boots and a whole winter wardrobe is like very expensive for me. Well, I still keep the options open on moving to places that experiences snow, so maybe I won't mind then. I love the cold season, but not the icy part. The cold weather I experienced here in California is enough for me, I have like 3 layers on me when I first got here last fall, I was frozen to the bone! So I can't imagine myself driving in the snow either. Yikes! Scary as it is, but I think I can manage. It's nice to experience a different season for once, right? My son Nathan had experienced his first snow when he visited Atsugi, Japan last 2005 along with my mother-in-law. My sister-in-law and her family were stationed there so he got to experience playing with snow. Unfortunately, as much as we wanted to visit Japan we didn't get a chance to do it, too bad - I would love to visit Japan! :)

I love you!

My husband has come from a well off and influential family but I am so proud of him for being such a great father and provider. We might not have a lot but there is just a lot of blessings to be thankful for. He's such a hard worker. We've been together through thick and thin. He is a man of his word, when he says something he makes sure he does it. He doesn't keep any promises yet he fulfills it and doesn't ask for anything in return. He's not sociable, which I am thankful for because he is far away from trouble, drama and whatnot. He tries very hard to be a best father. He's a disciplinarian, a teacher and a best friend to our little tyke, Nathan. On fathers day, since I had work that day, we just stayed at home and bonded like what we always do. We don't really eat out too much, and we give a lot of hugs and kisses to each other. You don't need fancy presents or expensive dinners, all you need is to be with your family at every special moment. I love my man so much, Thank God for giving him to me. :)

The Eighty Meme, Part One

Stole this one from my fave blogger friend Chikai
1. What curse word do you use the most? ah, sh***!
2. Do you own an iPod? I used to, but I gave it away to our late uncle.
3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My mommy dearest.
4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Yeah, I'd rather not talk about it.
5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01? I was at home watching TV with my fam.
6. What was the last movie you watched? Toy story 3. I cried at the end. :(
7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? oh, yes.
8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? Oh, no. and Never.
9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Nope.
10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? eyes.
11. What are you looking forward to? For my hubby to pass his ASVAB test tomorrow.
12. Do you own any band t-shirts? no, not a fan.
13. What will you be doing in one hour? Still on the computer.
14. Is anyone in love with you? My 2 boys :)
15. Last time you cried? A few days ago before I went to sleep. I remembered my brother who died from cancer. :(
16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? laptop.
17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? none for me, thank you.
18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? I didn't want to but I found out that Hubby has one on the side of his thigh. What can I do? I'm in love.
19. What were you doing before this? reading articles about the Army basic training.
20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? Last september, the night before we left our Condo to check in the hotel because we were leaving Hawaii in 2 days.
21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? at least 6 hours.
22. Do you eat breakfast daily? No. It depends. I usually have brunch though. :)

zap them zits

You know one thing I'm thankful for? Not having to deal with adult acne. I'm serious. I feel so bad when I see people with red bumps on their faces, It's like I want to invent a medicine that will make those awful zits go away permanently. I do get zits, but they only come one at a time and since I started going to the gym my face had been clearer than ever, so I don't really get them on a regular basis, I usually experience them when I have my monthly visitor. I am just fighting blemishes right now which is so hard to avoid. Sweating it out at the gym makes a big difference for your skin since it flushes out the dirt from your pores. Plus, I don't wear make up when I'm just at home. But I guess It's the hormones that's really a big factor when it comes to acne, creams and lotions sometimes doesn't work so It's better to consult a doctor when you know your acne is on it's severe stage.

the bun is done :)

Last June 26, my friend's baby Darlene has finally popped out! The last time we went out for brunch was around march, and her baby bump is soooo round. I am so green with envy with every baby bump I see. I wonder when I'll get to spread the news that I have a bun in the oven? My time is almost up, because our deadline for the next baby would be 2011... Anyways, I wasn't sure if Donna had someone with her since it's only her and her 7 year old son, The husband is in the Navy and just went on deployment and It's really sad that he couldn't be there to see the baby. Tsk, that's the only down side of being in a military family, you usually miss a lot. I saw the pictures she posted on facebook, she has a cute little baby girl now! :)

RepairPal to the rescue!

As much I hate to admit it, yes - we have been involved in a few accidents these past years and It's really such a shame, too. Like what happened to me three years ago, Hubby bought a new vehicle which was a mini van and since It was brand new I was kinda hesitant driving it, I just dropped of my mom and brother at the Hospital when I was driving down the ramp, a bunch of trucks were driving up and I got scared and silly me scratched my right side of the van while turning right. It was terrible. I called my husband right away, and he was at work at the time. I didn't know what to do, I just wished there was a shop like RepairPal somewhere that I could take the van to. I think RepairPal is available in a lot of locations around the states like in Chicago, just in case you need a Chicago auto repair, you know where to go. Check out their website for more information, if you have one in your area check out their shop directory. I think this site is great, because it not only helps with car repairs, but it helps you with more information about cars and price estimates. So if you have any problems with your car, be sure to check them out and see if you have a RepairPal in your area today.

dog on a leash

That's what majority of people say when they see toddlers on a leash. Animal inspired (LOL) When I first saw one a few years ago, I thought it was cute. My mind didn't spark any feeling of anger against the parent at all. Yeah, it does look degrading but if you think about it, YOU are protecting your children that way. I remember my son when he was only 3 before, he couldn't stay put and if you take your eyes away from your child just a few seconds - ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! When I bring my son to shop I make sure I put him in the cart so he doesn't get away from me. Holding a child doesn't work, he could easily slip away and you'll never know where your toddler is at. My mom called me last week and reminded me to take good care of Nathan no matter what. Because there was an accident that happened on their street, The dad was on the other side of the road when the toddler ran to his father and a vehicle had hit the boy. Poor thing. Can you imagine this as your child? Scary, isn't it?



When I also watched Pet Sematary before and the boy wanders off into the road, then a truck was approaching really fast and before he could stop he had hit the boy. It's devastating! No matter how degrading products are made this days to protect your children, Just think about the best thing you can do for them. That's why I'm adding this on my baby check list for my next pregnancy.

oh my gym

I am so upset with myself, seriously. It's been a few days with no gym! Can you believe that? I am too busy. We did a lot of things the past week that's why I missed a lot of my days working out. So far I've reached 209 lbs. that's a total of 39 lbs. gone. Although it usually stays above 210 or 211 and maybe a few weeks later it will come down to 209. That's how my weight loss works, It's a bit slow but as they say It's better than losing it all at once. I have a better chance of not gaining it all back in the future, which is good. Oh how I wish we can have any kind of fitness equipment here at home like a treadmill, So I can run for at least 30 minutes or an hour. It will also save us on gas, that's for sure. I miss going to the gym! I feel so accomplished when I sweat out real good. I feel like I am melting my fats every day. Anyways, I hope I can go tomorrow morning. :(

The deadliest catch

Hubby is so addicted watching this show ever since it first came out. It's just so sad that captain Phil is gone :(. Whenever hubby watches this, He tells me it's his dream to become one of the fishermen there... and I'm like "whaaat??" You gotta be kidding me! He says it's only a dream anyway. Look how scary it is to be in the vast Bering sea?! I salute those fishermen. They're very heroic to go out there and do one of the scariest jobs in the world. I can't imagine myself or my husband being in that business, It's like chasing Death. Anytime your life would be over. Accidents are also a big part of it almost every day, very scary. But if you do get hurt while working at sea, There's this Gulf Coast Jones Act where employees from cruise ships, oil and gas industry employees and seamen have the right to have a lawyer and can be entitled to compensation from people who have been responsible for your injuries. Check it out over at lawyerforyou.com for more information on Maritime accidents.

my future online shop

Yep! You heard it right. I'm planning on opening up my online shop in the near future. It won't be soon enough though. I am thinking of bringing in little homemade pieces a few at a time. Here are the following things I have in mind:

1. jar sets
2. picture frames
3. table runners
4. pillow cases
5. handbags
6. painted mugs
7. vases


Everything will be country, girly and Victorian inspired. I had a Japanese clay craft book when I was a kid, a gift sent from my dad when he used to live in Guam. So loved that book! In it were stuff all made with polymer clay like Buttons, flowers, jewelry, etc. I was so inspired with it, I just wished I've brought it along with me when I married and moved away from the Philippines. I hope that book is still alive. :( I'll start out small on ETSY, hopefully It'll be a successful one. I'm still thinking of a good name for my shop. Any suggestions? :)

who is this??

This is pretty cool. Some of you probably know this already, for those who don't stare at it for about a few minutes, maybe a minute will do - and tell me who you see!

I used to remember the old doorbell sounds were just those regular ding dong and buzzing sounds. But when I visit people's homes, they have different varieties of sounds, like my sister-in-law's home, she has the Westminster Chime. I remembered when I first got here I thought it was the sound of a grandfather clock, although she doesn't have one. Funny, I know. Take a look at this site where they offer door chimes, You might be interested getting some different sounds for your sweet little home. I want one, too but I don't have a home yet. Try yours today!

ah-choo!

Sniffles. Hate them. Very much. I was born with a sensitive nose just like my dad's. Every morning ever since I was a kid, I would wake up sneezing and a few hours later I would be back to normal. What's worse is, I have plenty of cats at home and I really loved them so I didn't want to get rid of them just because of my allergies. I had to live with it. I take my allergy medicine once in awhile, dust still triggers it and I hate it when my husband or my son pinches my nose. I promise myself when we get our new home, I'd replace our old regular pillows and mattress covers with allergy mattress covers that would be great for me and my family. When we moved here in California, Our windows were always opened so every morning I was sneezing like crazy, good thing I was still on leave at that time, Thank God. Can't wait! Bye bye allergies.

so emotional

Hubby visited the US Army recruiter today. Great news! So far he passed the physical requirements, He'll take the ASVAB next week on Wednesday! aaww... I'm so happy for him. As much I hate him joining the military, It will be for the best. We need your prayers hopefully he'll do good on his test. Thank you, friends!! :D

Bag-a-holic

Yep, that's moi! I've always been a bag-a-holic ever since I was in high school. I am obsessed with bags, period. I really don't care if they're cheap and no-name brands as long as I love the design and It goes perfectly well with my outfit, I'm all for it! Everyday, I see women strutting in their favorite designer bags like Coach, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, Michael Kors, Chanel, you name it - because I know a fake when I see one. I can't be too judgmental either, because I have nothing against fake designer bags. It's your personal choice, you know. When my sister-in-law and I visited LA Fashion district a few months ago, I was totally blown away with all the fake designer handbags worth $20.00 each, and I'm like DANG! I was tempted to buy but I stopped myself. I don't want to be bombarded with questions if it is a fake or not, It's just not worth it. I can't blame people why they go for fake labels either, It's just too pricey! But if you think about quality over quantity, Then you'll know which is better. Some say fakes do look tacky on a person, but I figured It's the way you handle yourself, not every body can look good with a fake designer handbag. ;)

Since hubbykins bought me a Coach bag from Las Vegas last year (yes, that's a splurge for me) he promised me that he'll buy me another one some day, Only next time It's another designer bag. I am obsessed with bags, people - but I know my limitation... if you know you can't afford it - DO NOT MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD! The temptation will always be there so be sure to fight it as long as you can. So far, I hadn't done anything crazy yet, thank God. Once in awhile, It's also good to pamper yourself. Give yourself some lovin' and treat yourself with something that you really like. We're not rich, but I know in due time with patience and faith, rewards will come pouring in.

I also decided to save. Every penny counts. If you are very eager to own a designer bag, save some money each month until you can afford to buy yourself the most affordable designer handbag that you want. :) Trust me, patience, faith and reward...

Every one of my co-workers own Louis Vouitton bags, like The Artsy MM, Tivoli Gm and The speedy 35. I guess once in awhile It is ok to splurge on yourself especially when you really deserve a job well done, right?

So, I just updated my wishlist on designer handbags below. :)

















I'll be aiming for a Gucci or LV the next time. (crosses fingers)

glimmer of hope

Well, I finally passed my application for an opening of a higher level at work. I'm currently a GS-04, and I applied for a full time Lead store associate which is a 5. It's hard to get that one, I've been waiting for a full time position for such a long time now. What I hate about myself is I lack the confidence. My husband and the rest of my friends at work boosts my confidence that I can do it. But just by looking at the greater responsibilities you have to face when you land the job - It seems so scary! Then, learning who are those people who are applying for the position, I suddenly just lose faith in myself. I know how to accept failures, so If I don't get the job I guess It's not meant for me and there will be more openings the next time around. Before I passed my application, I had to make sure my assessment questionnaire is complete and my resume updated. All I have to do now is wait. (sigh) I'm such a nervous wreck, I need to scrap!

mini albums galore

What can I say?? I LOVE THEM! I can't stop thinking of making my very first mini album. I am planning on making one for my niece's birthday on September, It will also serve as a gift for her before she leaves for College. She will be attending UC Irvine. I met her when she was 10. She was an awesome little girl, very humorous. She still is up to now. She never runs out of ideas and jokes, never a dull moment. I am very blessed to witness Celina and her brother Thomas growing up before my eyes.



There are hundreds of mini albums over HERE, The inspiration is just endless. I can't wait to make my family mini albums as well. This can be a great gift to a friend or loved one. Just choose a theme and you can start from there. I am planning a hybrid one and currently choosing the best pictures to go within the mini album. I'm just finding the time to make one, I don't seem to find any available time to make it since we have many errands left and right. Scrapbooking is fun, what more if you're working on a mini?

Make yours today!

so crafty

Just finished fixing the giveaways along with my niece and sister-in-law for Celina's installation. She will be crowned honored queen on Saturday, My sister-in-law has prepared so much for her daughter's installation. I helped out by designing the invitations and the backdrop that my mother-in-law made to ordered in the Philippines. My sister-in-law designed the program as well as the giveaways, everything was black and white and just elegant looking! I agree with my SIL, Whenever there's a special event for your children make it more special by planning it real well in a timely manner. It only happens once in a lifetime, So make it special while you can. I looked at the garbage bag where scraps of cardstocks have been thrown away, I had to save them for my scrapbooking pages. My SIL laughed at me because instead of using new papers I had to resort to scraps. It was a very fun and girly time. I wish I had my own work space. When the time comes I want to choose my own office furniture so I can have my own place to work in for my scrap projects, etc. I can't work with anything in my tiny little space besides the window. It's also a bit crowded, I need to clean up and throw away unnecessary papers.

Rest in peace...

Our Uncle (hubby's side) just passed away from a heart attack a few days ago, He was 73... So sad... My mother-in-law just arrived last June 1st, now she's heading back to the Philippines for our uncle's funeral. She was suppose to go home Aug. 1st. He was sure a respectable person and he was everyone's friend. I can't believe he's gone now, even my mom cried. I am not related by blood but I cried so bad when I found out he was gone. Life sure is unpredictable... You don't really know what you've got until It's gone.
So hug your loved one today and express how much you love them. Life is too short. You never know, today... tomorrow... that person might just leave just like that.

Whatever hatred you have inside you right now, release it and pray to our Lord for help. So Spend time with your loved ones today. :)

Beauty regimens

I don't have perfect skin, to tell you the truth. I have scars left by that horrible chicken pox! I was 16 then and It was terrible! But of course after I had it I had to accept it and move on, what else is there to do? have plastic surgery? HA! I wish. But of course no matter what, you need to love your skin ALWAYS. I just pamper my skin by taking care of it 24/7. What ticks me off are blackheads. Pretty sure you loathe them, too. Not surprising why everybody hates them. Those tiny black hairs just ruin your day! They're so irritating to look at. There are lots of ways getting rid of blackheads and there are creams out there to help you with that. I've given up on creams because they worsen blackheads based on experience, I don't know about you maybe creams work for you, It probably depends on skin types. What I do to maintain healthy skin is to wash my face with warm water to open up my pores and pat my face dry. Then I use a Fine Loop extractor to push out the blackheads gently without scarring my face. After that, I wash my face with cold water to close the pores. I feel fresh after doing this, It minimizes oily skin and you'll have a fresh, clean and clear face. It's also better than those nose strips that hurts so bad!

graduations

I still have a few hours left before I go to work again. I'm actually hungry right now, I need to eat breakfast since It's the very important meal of the day, but goodness - I think I need appetite suppressants to ease my hunger, I am so hating this feeling. Anyways, I'll just eat the leftover Pasta from Pat and Oscar's last night, It was Celina's graduation day yesterday and It all went so great I was soooo teary eyed with the music and all... I love attending graduations because It's the end of a new chapter and the beginning of a new one. My sister-in-law is really happy for her daughter has finally graduated high school, and it is more challenging because in the next few months Celina will be starting college at UC Irvine. It is hard to accept that our babies are Embarking on a new journey in life, and college is pretty hard. My husband told me it really is hard, because when he was taking up physical therapy in college his mom was always there to support him no matter what. And my mother-in-law was telling us like how she worked so hard and at the same time she was always there for her kids, and when the time came they marched down the aisle to accept their college diploma It was a great feeling and tears of happiness was rolling down her cheeks. I know the feeling of graduating since I've experienced it in high school, but I always see myself graduating in college, too - and taking a picture along with my family and friends. I see myself on stage and having my kids (maybe all grown up then) and my husband hanging leis over me... Every time I witness a graduation, there is always a tiny bit of hope that someday that would be me walking on the stage accepting my diploma. Such a wonderful feeling. My husband always assures me that I'll graduate in college someday. Most of my friends graduated when they had families already so I never lose hope ever.

sharing is caring

That's what we keep on telling our son. Our son loves to share and hope he could carry that good value up until he has his own family to pass it on. We are so proud of our son. Parenting can be quite hard and while our children are growing up we encounter along the way things that can be challenging to us. But what's important is we learn from our mistakes and we start all over again. The way a child is raised really depends on the parents. It has to start from a good home and good role models that they can look up to. Lead by good example.

Speaking of sharing, I was reading the Yahoo headlines just a moment ago about an NFL star who gave so much joy to a little kid and I was reading some of the comments like majority of them were upset because most celebs don't really get it when it comes to making a person happy. They should share more of what they have since they are making millions, and I know most stars out there are reaching out giving 100% of their time to help out those in need. I admire stars who help out instead of splurging out on sports cars, mansions, partying, shopping, etc. How I wish we could have more people like them in this world.

making life easier

When I first got here in the states, Everywhere I go I see senior citizens with portable stuff with them like a portable oxygen concentrator, electric handicap carts, And just about anything you see with them. Even though they have an illness nothing seems to stop them from going out and live a normal life. It's very nice to know how people can come up with stuff like these that can help us in our every day lives especially for the elderly and handicapped. I salute those people who made every contraption out there that can make our jobs easier and better.

curbing my appetite

Had a great workout today! Me and the hubs didn't go for a few days now and It was nice to get in shape again. I weighed this morning, so far 212 lbs. nothing new. What's important is I'm not getting heavier. I was eating spaghetti the past 2 days so far, It's better than rice. You burn it faster. Well, Vegetables are pretty good, because last night around 7:45 my friend at work gave me rice and this shrimp and pork sauteed in green beans, red bell pepper, onions, garlic, carrots and mushrooms. And I was so surprised I lost a pound in 2 days. Awesome! I just wish I can curb my appetite more, I'm just not happy with my body right now, everything is just running slow for me. Maybe I need to try phentermine and see what happens. Anybody out there tried this yet? Let me know how it goes for you. I just need a little boost, hopefully I can lose more pounds within the next few months before 2010 ends.

Diamonds are forever

Yes, indeed. I love Diamonds, how about you? I was just reading about certified diamonds from Brilliance.com, They're just soooo gorgeous. A diamond is sure a girl's bestfriend. Although, I really don't need anymore jewelry but hubby insists that it's a good investment for the future so maybe later on he'll buy me more jewelry. I feel so special, but at the same time I feel bad because I really don't need it right now and I am more fond of wearing beaded jewelries just in case I lose any There will be no problems, right? But you should also think about your children, It will surely benefit their future.

back it up!

Currently backing up my files while browsing around online. I'm so scared to lose important files, because a few months ago I had lost A LOT of files when my laptop crashed on me because of spyware, thanks to my hubby for recovering some of my files I had to start all over again. We all dread it, That's why a lot of people turn to online backup services, Just in case dreaded moments like that happens - You'll thank yourself one day for keeping your stuff safer than ever. Nextadvisor.com Has lots of Online Backup reviews So you know which one is the best one for you. For the meantime, Let me head back to what I'm doing since I don't have the whole day to do this.

What happened?

The Mcdonalds we have today is so different from the ones we had before. We dropped by Mcdonalds for some nuggets and snack wraps and just waited nearly 30 minutes for our order! Will never go there again, ever. Such poor service.

Anyways, As I was saying - I sure miss the Mcdonalds from the good ol' days! I remembered my dad would bring us inside the base (Subic bay) and we would have a long walk to get to Mcdonalds instead of taking the bus. We would spent the whole afternoon playing with other military brats and just eating burgers, fries, nuggets and shakes. We loved getting happy meal toys with Our favorite Happy Meal Gang and the McNugget Buddies. I love looking at Ronald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar... (sigh) I miss my childhood days.

As I was waiting for our order, I couldn't help but just look around the new Mcdonalds look. It never dawned on me until today, What happened to the old Mcdonalds?

Colorful red and yellow chairs were replaced with a more Cafe-like ambiance. the McCafe... So sad... But that's how it is, We leave old memories behind and welcome new ones. What was your best Childhood memory?

random weirdness

I think it was a few weeks when I noticed something weird. I was looking through my cell's notepad, For some reason I opened the note "Dodge caravan" where I have listed our past license plates there. I started adding up the numbers.

We have purchased our first second hand vehicle which is the 1990 MPV Mazda last 9-23-03. And we had purchased our Brand new mini van, the 2007 Dodge caravan on 03-07-07.

My hair stood up, and sent chills to my spine on what I have discovered.

9 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 17

3 + 7 + 7 = 17

My brother passed away last 08- 17-08, 17 was the number. It was the clue for the day of my brother's death. Now if you add up 8 + 1 + 7 + 8 = 24 is the day of our Anniversary. 17 was the day my hubby first sent me a text. It is also the day me and hubby had met. It's the birth day of my grandfather. It's the day my mom first came to the States.

It's really weird how numbers work. Coincidence? I don't know. I just realized how this certain number had been there all along trying to tell us something. I guess it was a clue all along.

I've read about numerology before and how the numbers 9/11 tied up to the tragic 9/11 incident. 9 + 1 +1 = 11 11 is equals the twin towers, The world trade center.

How about you? Do you believe?

poor memory

I seriously need to upgrade my laptop's memory. It's just ridiculous, It is running so slow. Completely losing my patience here. HELP! I am so tired, yet I'm still online. I really wanted to update my blogs today and back up some files before something happens to it AGAIN. I cannot imagine my laptop dying on me, I don't want to experience the near-death of my files. Terrible! Let me just browse around for some laptop memory at Buy.com. If I find something on their site I might convince hubby to buy me one for my poor lappytop. have a great night, everyone!

good day, mate!

I had a great day today. Dropped the kids off at school, Went to the gym with hubby, had a great workout, we did laundry together, finally washed our bedsheets, hubby cooked, I fetched the kids from school and we had a great walk towards the shopping center nearby our home and went to Carl's Jr for a snack. Walked all the way back home, we took the far route for a good exercise. The Weather these past few days was a bit gloomy, but I love it - as long as it doesn't rain. So yeah, I can really say that I felt very accomplished. Another day of relaxation tomorrow, and another day at the gym, I think I am addicted to the treadmill again - I enjoyed my workout today, running is the best if you wanna sweat it out real good. I have to take a rest from the elliptical machine, for the meantime I need to focus on running. I looked at my weight today and I can feel that I will be dropping below 210 any day now, I can't wait! I've been stagnant within the 211 to 213 spot for a few weeks now. Partially my fault since I am working I feel so lazy to workout. Work can always get in the way and ruin your diet, so you tend to eat more because your brain is telling you are hungry when you are not. I'm about to hit the sack anytime soon, but I still need to finish some stuff online, I'm currently reading about Becoming a licensed energy auditor. Sounds Interesting, huh? I might just give it a try someday, Who knows what's in store for me. I need to sleep soon, I have a lot of things to do tomorrow and I want to make sure I'm in great shape to fulfill my duties. ;)

dreams

I take naps in the morning right after the hubby takes the kids to school. I would take about 2 hours of nap. Usually I end up having weird dreams. They would easily fade away if I don't pay much attention to them. I always dream of lizards for some reason, I hate them! hehee. This morning, I had a weird dream. I was in our old house that we were renting back when dad was still with us in the Philippines. There were strange noises upstairs so I decided to take a peek on one of the rooms, just as I opened it a boy about 10 or 11 was looking outside the window. This boy was pale white! I believed it was a ghost and ran back downstairs screaming. My dream ended then and shifted to a different dream. I don't know who the boy was since I only saw a little bit of his side. My heart was racing in my dream, I wanted to scream so bad. Why do we have dreams anyway? Sometimes dreams can tell you something and tell a bit of your future. DO you guys have recurring dreams, too? Because I do, but that was long time ago. :-/

revived at last!

It has been a few years since I last uploaded a video on my youtube channel. Now, because I saw a lot of videos from my friends I finally revived my youtube. Glad I didn't delete it back then, I knew I was coming back. Scarty Was right, It's better to have all your videos in one spot and not scattered all over the internet. :) feel free to add me, friends!

Shows in the 90's

If you were one of those kids who grew up in the 90's, THIS site is a great place to visit. The memories of my childhood just comes back all over again. Me and my brother loved watching Nickelodeon. Every morning before going to school we flip the channel to Nickelodeon and we would have a dose of our favorites. The same thing would be in the afternoon after school. Our favorites were: All that, Kenan and Kel, Hey arnold, Rugrats, Rockos modern life, are you afraid of the dark, Legends Of the Hidden Temple, Clarissa explains it all.

Moving to other channels, We also watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ranma 1/2, Macross, other japanese drama cartoons that were tagalized like: Trapp family singers, Princess Sarah, Remi, Heidi, Cedie, A Dog of flanders and so on. A few Anime's here and there like Gundam Wing, Sailor moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wedding peach, Pokemon, Mojacko, Dexter's lab... We watched a lot of Bioman, Shaider, Masked rider black, Power rangers (LOL)... The list just goes on. I'm happy to walk down memory lane, I feel as if I'm a kid again. It feels so good. I miss my childhood days, Don't you?

More to come...

the right shoe

I want to buy new shoes! I saw this christian louboutin shoes on the internet and It was soooo pretty. Look at this one right here. Aren't they pretty? I love hot pink so much. And the price! My oh my. I don't think I can afford it. My birthday's on Thursday, you can buy it for me, pretty please? :D That will create a hole in your pocket.



I love shoes very much. I promised myself I won't purchase any new ones right now, in the past 7 months I had purchased a few shoes, and I really don't want to add new ones again because we still don't have the space. Hubby promised by the end of the year we will have our own place. I do feel sad moving away from my sis-in-law and her family, but that's how life is, right? We can't be together all the time. I can't wait to have our own house so I can decorate it. :)

Undecisive

I'm happy and sad at the same time. I was offered something really great today, but at the same time You can have enemies at the end. What's worse is... I have to do it while being the same grade. I know you're not getting me right now, but just let me rant. In short, I'm getting a position that's supposed to be done by a higher grade. It's not fair. If they offered me a higher grade, I'll surely do it in a heart beat. But if you won't get anything from it, forget it. It's not worth my time. I'm not taking any chances. I don't want to be stressed out because of that. I'm still working under a 24 hours contract, still waiting to be 30 hours. I hope it pulls through, It's just not fair being 24 hours when you have a lot of work going on. (sigh) I said I needed time to think, but The answer is NO... I was flattered when I was asked about it, but It's a tough job and somebody else higher than me needs to do that. :(

movie night

It's been a long time since my last blog post. Goodness, my life seems so hectic at the moment. Who am I kidding? A Working mom is always a busy mom. So let me just squeeze in some time to blog before I jump the bed. We are going to watch "death at a funeral" according to hubby It's pretty funny, The thing is I'm already freshened up - but He is not ready yet! He is still watching The deadliest catch, his ultimate favorite reality show. Anyways, I'm not updating my weight loss journal just yet, I think I've hit the plateau. I need to find some more ways to lose weight again. I'm quite happy that I'm maintaining my weight on the 212. Sometimes I feel desperate already, Like today at Wal-mart I wanted to buy any kind of weight loss pill but the thing is I still don't know what's the best weight loss product out there. I am tempted. Really tempted. I just need to choose wisely when it comes to eating the right kinds of foods. Oh well, I need a rest anyway... I'm still going to the gym, so That's pretty great for me.

getting to know me

Once in awhile, I browse blogs and when I am interested in one blog I bookmark it and try to read more about the person behind the blog. I feel like I know the person when I read their profiles. When I like a certain blogger to be one of my online friends, I try my best to make friends with them, but often times I try not to because I am not that active in blogging anymore, or let me just say commenting and blog hopping as I used to.

I started blogging back in 2004, so if you're a friend of mine when I started on the net don't bother reading this anymore. For the newbies on my site, I know there are lots of readers out there who don't comment at all (It's ok) I want to say thank you for always being there, even though you guys are just lurking around my pages - THANK YOU! :)

If you want to know more about me, read on more about me HERE. For other stuff about me, just click the about me link page up there on the top.

I'm not that good of a writer, but I just love to document my life, even though it's boring to you... This is my journal, this is my life.