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HOMELIFE (career woman-turned homemaker)

July 21, 2008

LEarning to love books

Finally, my son is looking forward to our story telling sessions before bedtime! Yehey! Praise God!
WE started with the BIBLE story book which Daddy bought early this year.

So far, we already learned about Solomon, Abraham, David, Joshua, Ruth and many more. It is a very nice feeling that we can still do homeschool even if he has fever and flu/colds. We do homeschool when he is most ‘attuned’ to learn. And it usually happens after dinner. Hahahah! Well, I would love to teach him in the morning but since I have been busy the past days, I decided that we have it every after dinner.

Well, this is one thing I love about homeschool! Learning can be done anytime and anywhere!:) Thank you Lord for homeschoolinG!!

HOmeschool classmates’ Break

Dear Child,

Since you had fever, cough and colds the past days, we decided to homeschool without your classmates. BEcause like you, they have colds and cough too. Hopefully, when all of you will be back in shape this week, we can study together again.

But even if your classmates are not around, we still continue to study your lessons. In fact, I just bought you an english alphabet flip chart, filipino alphabet chart and numbers 1-100 chart with different pictures. Of all the photos on the chart, you always point at the XYLOPHONE and you pronounce it so perfectly huh? Heheheh…

Three nights ago, we were inside the room and I run out of load. I was shocked that you knew even the alarm of my phone when it runs out of load. Then, I laughed out loud when you bursted “Patay! Wala na load! Ate N! Bili load Ate E!” Hahahhaha! Your Ate N said “parang 5 years old ka naman uy! hehehee

We went back to SM yesterday and bought that TRAIN atlast! And a cheaper one huh? Although I really didnt save a bit (in fact I spent more) since you requested that I also buy the airport toy composed of an airplane, helicopter, 3 trucks, 1 motorcycle, couple of uniformed aiport men and women, pine trees and a lot of signages! Hahahah! It was so cute! It’s a great addition to the TOY TOWN that we already bought a week before. Now, you have a toy village in our room (no wonder it’s so messy nowadays hahaha).

I have tried to intact everything on top of the toy boxes and tried to make it look like a real village. But this morning, when you woke up (you woke up an hour ahead of me by the way), you turn everything into a “what place is this? ” hehehehe… I am looking forward to fix your village toys dear.

Oh by the way, I never told you yet that its been more than a week now since you would say AMEN! DONE! Everytime I told you to pray. Hehehe. Way to go, boy! Keep it up! I love you so much. And yes, we will see daddy soon! yehey!!

Love,
Mommy

July 17, 2008

After 16 years…

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Today was a remarkable day. After sixteen years, I finally met Sister Cora again. I met her in 1992 when she was one of the missionaries who regularly visits our place. She is bubbly and very much down to earth. No wonder we clicked! hehehe..

She is now assigned in one of the schools here in the City and just came back from a 4-month stay in the holy land– Jerusalem! She has a lot of stories to tell but there is one thing I can’t forget about her story. Its about geneology (did I spell it right?) where she explained to me about connections of children to the parents and family (genetically). You might be interested to learn it too. Here it is:

Eldest Child - world depends on the Father
Second Child- world depends on the Mother
3rd Child- world depends on both parents
4th child- world depends on the family (siblings and parents)
5th child- same as eldest — Father inclined
6th child- same as the second — Mother inclined
7th child - same as the 3rd child
8th child - same as the 4th child
and the cycle continues…..

Check your family background and you’ll see what I mean. NOw if you’re the eldest, you would understand why you are closer to your dad. Include in yuor counting those siblings who already passed away.

So, now you’ll know why your 3rd child would want to be with mommy and daddy at the same time and why your second child is closer to mommy. This would help you understand the relationship and effects of families who teared apart and why the 3rd and 4th siblings are more affected than anyone else in the family. It could also give you an idea that family is so perfectly design and too precious to be taken for granted.

Have a blessed day everyone!

July 15, 2008

Playtime again

Since teacher is busy on Monday and Tuesday, kids went off and play!

We bought a golf toy set and a village toy set composed of fire station, hospital, construction site and a car washing station. It’s a nice way to entice their minds on connecting those parts. Not to mention another puzzle toy we bought too.

Present on Monday were the boys and the girl, except Billy. But with another classmate (new member of the gang! hahaha) whom I forgot the name as I was really busy that day. He was Pao’s neighbor who just followed them as they headed to our house. hahaha!

I am looking forward tomorrow as our class resumes.

PS On Tuesday, I let the Jollibee educational video be played and watched my by son. I don’t know where are the other kids again. Hahaha. This is what is nice with homeschool. You can chose to attend or not to attend the class anytime you want hahahaha! :)

New words for the record

Dear Child,

Last July 13, when I asked you the name of mommy, you said “Mommy Manini..” hahahaha Cute! Then “What’s your daddy’s name”?

You answered “Daddy Jiyen..” :)

When Dad called and heard you, he was so happy. You’re indeed a boy now.:)

Updates on you: You got cough last Sunday after I tagged you along to our couple’s night, where it rained hard afterwards. Sorry I didnt tell Ate to change your tshirt after playing. Anyway, another lessons learned. Then on Monday (jul 14) you had slight fever until today (july15), with running nose this time. Haaay.. but all is well. As if nothing happens to you. You still play a lot and demands so much of my time! hahaha. I love your sweet “Mommy dali… “ as you pull me towards where you want me to go with you Hahahahha. Be it at the CR, the room or the garden. Haaay.. Naglalambing na naman.. hehehe Mwah mwah!!

Hugs,
Mommy

PS when I mentioned tita Moy was on the chat room, you exclaimed “Bili pizza hut!” hahahah! Moy, if you read this, look how our boy remembers you? Hahaha Oh by the way, did I tell you that when he woke up this morning, he told me “baho si tito O” I asked him who told him that. And guess whats his answer? “Tita Moy!” hahahaha!!We miss you girl! mwah!!

July 10, 2008

Light a Candle

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Thanks for the tag , Carol! Finally I have time to sit down and do this … hehehehe

Dear God,

We pray for the quick recovery of all the sick and the dying especially those suffering from LUPUS and CANCER.

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To those who will be tagged, all you have to do is keep this circulating. Even if it’s to only one person. In memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by a serious illness like Lupus or Cancer or is still living with it. A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.

Blogs who prayed: 1.Eida’s Closet, 2.My precious.., 3.Just me Eds 4. Scribbles of my life 5.In this game of life 6. MInd Bubbles 7.SOmething Purple 8. Vanity Kit 9. Stripe and Yellow 10.Something Purple:A detour 11.Changing Lanes 12.Pit Stop 13. Melisse Domain 14. Seize the DaY 15.Insight from the grocery cart 16.I am For Eternity 17. Homelife 18. YOUR BLOG HERE

Please Keep This Candle Going! There will be a cure soon. Continue to have Hope and continue to pray.

I’m passing this tag to Hanna, Renae, Totskie and Ate Pie.

Keep the flame alive.

No classmates today

Dear child,

For reasons I didnt know, Paolo didnt come here today. Billy did but on a later time when we already started viewing the Planet Earth short documentary movies of BBC via Yahoo.

It was a very informative video that you immediately recognize a kangaroo looking for food by asking me “Hanap sila food mommy?”.

There were about seven or 8 different short videos on the Blue whale, (biggest animal ever alive on earth — bigger than the biggest dinosaur–wow!!), kinds of birds, birds of paradise, the ostritch, mammals, lion-elephant covert attack at night, and the highjumping of some sky divers to the deepest cave on earth — more than 400meters high. You particularly like that portion where the did free fall! hahahaha. Of course you love under the sea videos of different marine life.

Prior to that, we browsed the Macau brochure where you just want to look (over and over again) the page that has kids swimming at the beach hahaha.. But you recognized that Golf means shoot that ball to that hole huh? Haay.. anything that has something to do with balls, airplanes and birds, really interest you.

So thats our lesson for today. Tmrw we will continue with our travel and see the world lesson. Hehehe.. But what I am looking forward is on saturday- PE day! yeaaahoooo!!

Love,
Mommy

July 9, 2008

You’re growing

Dear Child,

Its our field trip to the neighborhood today and you were wearing your white froggie t-shirt, blue garfield shorts and of course with your cute backpack in tow. Hahaha! When we were about to go out of the house, you said “Mommy, kalo”. Hahaha! Mainit ba? hehehe

I could see the gladness in your eyes while we were touring around the backyard and the neighbor’s place. My blogging friend Renae from the US told me that she started homeschooling her children by just loving and playing with them. Honestly, I feel guilty for the times that I was not able to answer you or respond to your calls since I am busy doing something on the computer. But with Renae’s advise, il be more sensitive with you now.

I am looking forward to more plays and more learning experience with you. When I asked you what did you learn in school today? You said “ouch ouch” (which means the turtle and the monkey story again hehehe) but then you also added “Ants!”. THat’s after I told you and your classmates about the house of the ants we passed by this morning. It was a place near the sili and the nangka tree (Billy’s backyard).

When your playmates left, you were teary eyed. But you didnt cry. I just feel the sadness in you. Don’t worry dear. They will be back again tomorrow.

I love you and lets learn together. Thank you for teaching me lessons that only a child can give to a mother — like the hug and “thank you” you did after I opened the door this afternoon when you woke up for a nap. You were calling Ate N since I left you before lunch and she accompanied you on your afternoon nap. You never expected me to open the door and pick you up. So when I did, I could see the radiant smile on your face, then you said “mommy!” with all excitement, hugged me and said “thank you”. Haaayy.. my heart melts over and over again.. hehehehe…

Until my next letter. mwah!!

Love,
Mommy

Explore and Experience! (July 9)

Its been a great day at school. I decided that its a day to explore and experience the bigger classroom: our garden, our neighbors, plants, and trees! And so here is what we did:

As usual, we started it by singing the national anthem and a prayer. Then, we headed to our first stop: The money tree. I told them it has flowers where I shared something about bees and flowers hahaha.. Beside it are euphorbia and orchids and gumamela flowers already. Not to mention that guava tree and red palm somewhere in between. And who wouldnt recognize the bermuda grass which we stepped on? Then the garden…

There is alugbati, pechay, luya and kalamansi (from indonesia), papaya, pineapple, malunggay, sitaw and tanglad. Did I missed something? Oh yeah, the coconut tree with its beautiful yellow orange flower. Wow!

We headed at the other side where our italian flower grows. I let them touched it and feel its softness. “Its smooth”, I said. Then there was okra, eggplant and durian trees of our neighbor. The other house got pomelo tree and a bird cage with two birds– not to mention a butterfly that joined us while peeking at those birds. Waaahhh! What a view! hahaha. Adjacent to that house is a santol tree with so much fruits in it. A total opposite of the star apple tree which has no fruit at all (because its no longer on season). We walk a little farther and saw our neighbors garden of okra, eggplant, gabi and kamote! Yummy!!

Another neighbor has jackfruit , mango, guava and guyabano trees! Plus the orange magic flower somewhere. And the almost ripen bananas that I still wonder why it reaches the top of another neighbors house. Hahahah! (must be really heavy and needs a place to rest hahahah).

We ended it back at home where we viewed some nursery songs and prayer of thanks for a great learning experience!

P.S. Prior to our class today, we went to a neighborhood which has goats, roosters, hens, pigs and dogs. What a way to start the day!! :)

July 8, 2008

Earn while at home!

Filed under: On Business...

Finally, we have this on going referral program that is design to all friends who want to earn by just referring people to buy airline tickets from us. You are free to put this banner on your site. Just edit it and put your email address or cellphone number instead (or any way you want your prospect to contact you). Let me know if you have referrals and I will give you the details. Happy earning, friends!

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Hello classmates- The 3 musketeers!

WOW! I can’t believe il be handling not just two, but 3 kids. Hahaha! Since my neighbor learned that Im homeschooling my child, she also let her son joined us. And I have a previous invitation to my cousin to let her son join us too. So I have a 2 year old, 3 year old and a soon to be 3 year old kid. The three muskeeters now. Hahaha. Cute!

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Our lesson for today started with the singing of the national anthem (which later on was remembered by Billy as “bayang giliw..” hehehhe) Then we reviewed numbers 1 to 9 and then… the music began! hahaha.. Billy and J picked up the whiteboard stand and started banging the top of their chair and the jollibee bucket bag. Haaay.. too bad the cover was broken. huhuuh. But it’s part of learning. We were singing the Filipino Alphabet (with Enye and Enji) and the Old Mc Donald song. It was a lot of fun with my son’s go signal “Yedey, ditset go!” Hahahah!!

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After a while, Paolo arrived with my cousin Z. He was at first silent but when he saw the numbers, he surprised us when he recognized the numbers and letters (not in chronological order huh?). He is such a brilliant kid! Wow!!! Yehey!!

The rest of the time, I had to fix our white board and they played and played and played. So, until our next homeschooling moments! See you around!

You are learning…

My dear child,

Since we started homeschooling yesterday, something has changed on you. You are now more responsive than before. I was shocked when after lunch, you said “Tapos na. Baba.” Then you picked up your plate and brought it at the sink. (My heart melts! haaay…) You just dont know how proud I am of you. Then as if it was not enough, you pick up the scattered rice on the floor and on your high chair and put it on the table, without telling you to do it. Wow! Amazing! Is that the effect of school? If it is, I’m thankful we started homeschool now.Well, whatever the reason is, I am just thankful and blessed of what you did today.

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By the way I forgot to tell you that after school yesterday, you had your nap by 130pm and woke up around 515pm already! what a long nap! You must have been tired after first day of school huh? hehehehe… Anyway, keep up the good work son. Keep it up!

We love you!

Mommy and Daddy

July 7 2008 - First Day of Homeschool

Dear Child,

Finally, after more than a year of contemplating and convincing myself (and daddy–who’s now more excited than I do hahaha) and learning from other homeschoolers, I have decided to just start our homeschool. It feels so great! Yehey!! From 925am to 1015am, we studied different colors, identify numbers, read books on animals, airplanes and my first dictionary book.

We started it by singing our national anthem (yes we did that!). I want to instill in you the value of patriotism. I am glad to say that everytime I sing “ako ay….” you would immediately add “piyipino”. Hahahah how cute! let’s sing more…

We also read your favorite story– The turtle and the monkey, where at the end of the story you get teary eyed and silent for few seconds then, you would say “Mommy oh.. iyak baby!” Hahahah! You made me laugh out loud, really. Hehehe. I wonder what is it that you cry for? I guess its parting ways that entice you to cry– when the turtle said goodbye to the monkey.

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After the class, I told you “The class is over son. It’s play time”. Then you said “Tawag Daddy!” hahahah! gusto mo na magreport agad sa kanya! hehehehe. When we went out of the room, ate N asked you what was your lesson for that day. And you said “ouch ouch while pointing at your butt! Hahahahahha”. You were telling her about the monkey who got hurt when he felt something was pricking his butt after the turtle put some thorns on a coconut shell and on the banana trunk. Hahahahah!!

You did a great job on the first day my dear. More stories soon! yehey!!

Mommy

July 5, 2008

This is it!!

Filed under: At home...

As we celebrate our wedding anniversary, something came up: This HOMELIFE site will become my official homelife and homeschooling blog.

And my OTHER blog is for my financial freedom journey. Yehey!!

July 4, 2008

Success on an independence day!

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Dear CHild,

Today, 11:10am of July 4, 2008, we will celebrate with America’s Independence day! Hahahah! I’m so excited to tell you that just now, you successfully used your potty chair! Hahaha,. Atlas! After the looooong wait! (We bought it June 18), you finally learned how to use it! Haaayyy… All hard work comes to profit hahahaha… And blessed are those who wait! heheheh..

Mommy

July 3, 2008

Please pass to all WOMEN you know

Filed under: Stay HEALTHY!

This is a forwarded email from a friend. Stay healthy everyone!

WARN ALL FEMALES E.G. WIVES, DAUGHTERS, GIRL FRIENDS ETC..

Bottled water in your car…..very dangerous, woman!!!!
This is how Sheryl Crow got breast cancer. She was on the Ellen show and
said this same exact thing. This has been identified as the most common
cause of the high levels in breast cancer, especially in Australia

A friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The Doctor
told her: women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.

The doctor said that the heat and the plastic of the bottle have certain
chemicals that can lead to breast cancer. So please be careful and do not
drink bottled water that has been left in a car, and, pass this on to all
the women in your life. This information is the kind we need to know and be
aware and just might save us!!!! The heat causes toxins from the plastic to
leak into the water and they have found these toxins in breast tissue. Use
a stainless steel Canteen or a glass bottle when you can!!!

LET EVERYONE WHO HAS A WIFE / GIRLFRIEND / DAUGHTER KNOW PLEASE

July 2, 2008

You’re so sweet…

Dear CHild,

Its almost 7am now (July 3) and we just woke up. You joined Ate N in her laundry. Then after few minutes you run to the terrace and shouted “mommy mommy”. I check you out from the window and I saw you proceeded to get my wet shoes. Oh, oh! My heart melts. You picked up my shoes and brought it to the laundry area with all gladness in your eyes. At an early age, you know what Dolus is. Halleluia!! Im proud of you son. Keep it up!

Blessed with you,
Mommy

July 1, 2008

You surely miss daddy, huh?

Dear Child,

Yesterday morning (june 30) when Daddy called, you told him “Daddy baba airplane”. I was really shocked! I never thought that you would say that. I was laughing out loud. Dear, your dad has long been out of the plane. Hehehe.. I understand you might be thinking he is still inside the aircraft since the last time you saw him was in the airport when we sent him off. Haaay…

Then in the afternoon, you wanted to be just close to me. You wanted my full attention. I asked you what’s happening with you and you just said “Daddy…”.. Huhuhuhuhu.. I know you missed your dad. I missed him too. DOn’t worry we will be with him soon.

Thank you for coming into our life, my child. We love you.

HUgs,
Mommy

June 30, 2008

Dating my ex

Filed under: At home...

This is for the benefit of the doubt. For years of being a homemaker, I have always been prodded with questions like “No regrets?”, “Are you happy?”, “You didn’t miss your career?, “ Isn’t that boring?”, “How can you do that?”, etc.. etc..

Now, I think I have to answer this (again). I remember someone from Singapore who leaves me a note in my blog and asked me a couple of questions. I was particularly struck with her “How did I “survived” question”. Here’s how.

First, I didn’t see it as a “rigid” training but more of an act of love. (ehem! I know it’s a cliché but its true!). When I married my husband few years ago, I know I would be facing another chapter in my life. I had training on cooking but it was a fun learning experience, never a torture. I can’t believe I didn’t even know how to fry an egg back then. My ever patient and understanding husband required me to cook every meal we eat everyday until I learned the craft by heart. Now, I’m no chef but I can prepare and cook healthy dishes. A total opposite of what I was when we were newly weds.

Second, I never stop learning. I read books from time to time and my husband and I read the bible together (as much as possible). I would also like to give credit to Dr Barbara De Angelis who wrote the book “Secrets of men every woman should know” and “What women want men to know”. She opened my eyes to the world and psychology of men. I also asked married couples around me. I learned from them, get some tips and apply some in our relationship. Before I gave birth, I read the “Lamaze Method” book on natural child birth and correct breathing. Then I also had Baby Wise (now Let the Children Come) Series on how to raise a child after God’s design. Now that I’m back on business, I just bought some self help business books. Not to mention my daily doze of Proverbs from the bible. I also joined an egroup that talks about home management and bought a book for “stay-at-home Moms”. It’s a never ending learning experience.

Third, I enjoy everything that is in stored for me: My family, friends and business. I maximize whatever I have. When I wake up each morning, I declare positive things like success, good health, great sales, righteousness, peace and joy! I don’t hope for it. I believe it is happening, I let it happen and say “Thank you, Lord for it is done!”.

Fourth, I know my limitations. I’m no superwoman and I know when I need to work and when to rest. When I hear myself getting easily irritated, it’s a warning sign that I need a break; take a walk around the neighborhood or in the mall or rush to our favorite Thai Massage. And hopefully soon, I’d be back to mountain climbing and biking again.

And last but not the least, I still date my ex-boyfriend: my husband. During the first year of our marriage, we date almost everyday. We bike together, walk to the mall (we leave near NCCC Palawan then), snorkel and dive, visit places, eat out and talk during his free time. It doesn’t need to be in an expensive restaurant. Most of our dreams and aspirations were tackled in a nipa hut beside the sea, at the terrace, bench under the talisay tree or in our room. Now that we have a baby, we find time to go out for a day each week. This is what married couples usually missed when they have children. Most of them find it a waste of time. Believe me (and others who are still dating —- like Bo Sanchez and his wife! Hehehehe) it is a must in a marriage. An understanding partner, who accepts you unconditionally, is of course a big factor in a relationship. I’m blessed to have one.

A husband and a wife relationship is God’s design and it is therefore perfect. From our end, we need to nurture it with love, care and attention so it grows and inspires others to believe that one never loses an identity in marriage, rather it enriches one’s self. I know because I’m living that kind of life nowJ

Happy Sunday everyone!:)

June 29, 2008

What’s your personality??

Filed under: At home...

An interesting result of a personality test I took here.:)

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an
efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You like serious, smart and determined people. You don’t judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren’t necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people’s eyes.


Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Your views on education
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:
You’re a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you’ll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don’t succeed. Don’t give up when you haven’t yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don’t ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:
You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.


What’s your personality love style?

-You desire a love that will last forever. You are quite serious about finding this type of love, and that’s why you think carefully about the men that you meet before deciding whether you could really love them. You don’t just develop a crush on someone overnight: you look at a person’s personality and other aspects of their life before deciding to form an attachment. If a guy doesn’t meet your expectations, you would rather be alone. Your love has to be perfect. Be careful though, you could be missing out on some worthy relationships because your standards are so high. (Praise God I found my beloved already. He passed my standard! In fact, he is over qualified! I’m overwhelmed! I love you so much, Hon!)

June 28, 2008

Cebu Pacific’s ALL-IN Promo is back!

Filed under: Travel Updates..

Now, what you see is what you get!

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Buying date is until June 30, 2008.

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Heatlh Tips…

Filed under: Stay HEALTHY!

A health message from a friend who sent it via text message:

-Answer the phone by left ear

-Don’t take pills with water

-Don’t take heavy meals after 5pm

-Drink more water in the morning, less than night time

-Best sleeping time is from 9pm to 4am

-Don’t lie down immediately after taking medicine

Winning a War of Stealth

Filed under: At home...

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Hey, I just want to say THUMBS UP to our mighty soldiers! Our snappiest salute to you! Keep up the good work!! Bravo Zulu!!!

Check this article: Winning A War of Stealth

June 27, 2008

Bonding Day

Dear Child,

This morning we bought brown rice from our newly discovered Organic store. And since we also run out of honey, I bought one bottle of wild honey. I hope this one is really pure since its more expensive from the honey we used to get from Manang. I stopped purchasing honey from her since the day Doc Yas went here and bought pure honey from Calinan. I compared its taste and its really different. She said I shouldnt taste a “sugar taste” to see if its pure. The one from Manang tastes like there’s some sugar in it. I’m not really sure yet if it’s really not pure honey until I let Doc Yas taste it herself when we go to Manila soon. I hope I’m wrong or else I would feel guilty for feeding you with “fake” honey since you were just 7 or 8 months old. Haaayyy…

Today has been a great day for both of us. You want me to feed you and you just want to stay on my lap while I was busy finishing my ledger of our monthly expenses. How can I resist you? Unless if I am really pre occupied. But today, I chose not to be bothered by anything. No wonder when I review my text messages tonight, I realized I was not able to reply to 2 messages asking for quotation. Its alright. I will never trade today’s activity with you.

Daisy and her son Laurence Yancey dropped by before the heavy rain poured. They stayed for more than 2 hours I guess and we decided to bring out the remaining rubber mat so Yancey can play with you. It was a nice time especially when parts of the puzzle were missing. Hahaha! Ate N, Daisy and I were really excited as we connect and eventually finished the rubber mat puzzle. Haaayy.. its nice to be a child once in a while… :)

You went to sleep early tonight since you missed your afternoon nap. Maybe because you were happy having Lola A in town. Since I call her Mama, you immitated me and called her Mama too. Hahahah! Cute! You asked her to get inside our room and watch you having your afternoon feeding. But then, you failed to sleep after that. So, we just head off to our favorite place, the guava tree and had sweetened banana and “malagkit” corn for snacks, courtesy of Lola A.

And like what you did yesterday, you played with Ponggo after pleading to release him from his cage. hehehe.. Ponggo has never been that happy playing outside his small world. Now I think he is looking forward to your afternoon plays. That’s something to look forward to.

I think this is long already. Until our next letter. I love you my dear.

Mommy

June 25, 2008

Simple Woman’s Day book

Filed under: At home...

Thanks to Peggy for sharing this meme with us. I am excited and can’t wait for other bloggers to do the same too.

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Click theSimple Woman Day Bookfor more details

For today, June 25 (Wednesday)

Outside My Window… is a gloomy sky yet I do not feel lonely at all instead I feel at peace. Soon, rain will come and it means blessings!

I am thinking… of writing this daybook as much as I can (I hope I can do it daily)

I am thankful for… the one on one snacks with my child at the garden

From the kitchen…I made a delicious banana with sago and sugar snacks yesterday. But today, I never cooked anything. We bought pansit (noodle) in celebration of my brother’s birthday.

I am wearing…yellow shirt and pajama hahahaha

I am creating…a new habit that is reading a good book under the guava tree

I am going…to the downtown tomorrow to buy brown rice

I am reading…Millionaire Next Door! Very informative and I am excited for more things I could learn

I am hoping…that my hubby’s requirements (which I am tasked to claim) will be given tomorrow. Please Lord, PLease…

I am hearing…our helper singing Ako ay Pilipino acapella hehehehe

Around the house…its messy. My child just played with Iza. The books and bike and other toys are scattered around the living room.

One of my favorite things…playing with my son and reading a good book and walk to a place where I can breath fresh air.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:Finished the Millionaire Next door book and formulate a product that would be saleable for the town’s fiesta. Any suggestion is welcome. hehehe Thanks!

Here is picture thought I am sharing…
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June 24, 2008

For the record

Dear Anak,

Forgot to write here that 3 days ago (June 22), you have uttered your first AYABYU ( I love you)! Wow, my heart melts hehehe.. Then tonight you followed what I said : SYIPWEY (sleep well). You are such a sweet boy. And not only that, since yesterday, you have been hugging me while we were at the dining table. You would call me ” Mommy” and wrap your hands around my shoulder even if it was a difficult thing to do since we were seated side by side. If you couldnt completely embraced me, you would just bend your head on my shoulder with that sweet smile. I wonder what you are trying to say?

Oh well, saying I love you could be done in so many ways and I am so touched of what you just did. I love you too, my dear.

Love,
Mommy

June 23, 2008

Why you must sleep early?

Filed under: Stay HEALTHY!

This is a forwarded mail from my mailbox. Some health tips that could save lives…

Reasons for sleeping and waking up early :

Evening at 9 - 11pm: is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health. Evening at 11pm - 1am: is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep s leep state.

Early morning 1 - 3am: detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5am: detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am: detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9am: absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, for those who are sick.

Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit . Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10am rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don’t sleep late.

The top five cancer-causing foods are:

1. Hot dogs - Because they are high in nitrates.
The Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month.
If you can’t live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and bacon
Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease.
The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts
Doughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures.
Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French fries
Like dough nuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures.
They also contain cancer- causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process.
They should be called cancer fries, not French fries, said Adams .

5. Chips, crackers, and cookies
All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amounts of trans-fats.

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.
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The main causes of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil.
Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming overly done foods also add to the burden of liver.
Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits.
Maintaining good eating habits according to schedule / time and condition are very important for our bodies to absorb the proper nutrients and get rid of unnecessary chemicals.

DO TAKE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
AND PLEASE PASS THIS EMAIL ON TO PEOPLE YOU CARE FOR.

June 22, 2008

6 weird things about me

Filed under: At home...

Finally, I have answer to Hanna’s tag. Sorry for the delay sis.

Note: This is my definition of weird. I’m not sure about you. hehehe.. Here are the rules of this tag:

1. This game starts with 6 weird things about you.
2. People who got tagged need to write a blog entry of their own 6 weird things. (you’ll smile when you realize how odd you are).
3. They should as well state this rule clearly.
4. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

6 weird things about me:

1. Like Hanna, I love supplies too. I have different colors of markers. Each color has a meaning. Yellow for the tithes, Pink for sales, green/orange for bookings, blue and or pink for PNRs on tickets.

2. I’m OC on some things. I always bring an alcohol with me. I was influenced by my brother who always use alchohol everytime he holds something which he think is dirty. So now, everytime I came home from the downtown, I wouldn’t hold my child or anything at home until I washed myself with alcohol. (But I’m slowly getting over with this though)

3. I live next to a firing range, yet until now, I am still uncomfy with the sound of a gun! hahahah! In times like this, I can’t live without my earplugs! Hehehe

4. I love beaches! But until now, I don’t know how to dive. Huhuhuhu:((

5. I wear trendy clothes which sometimes made me look like “Baduy”. So what? I am comfortable with what Im wearing anyway. I dressed for myself and not to impressed. hehehee..

6. I don’t wear make ups nor put anything on my face. Even if I’m attending a party, I have decided not to put any make up at all. I just hosted a cousin’s wedding and my other cousin exclaimed “Hey you! I love your skin! What’s your secret?”. Modesty aside, I answered “Nothing! I mean, nada! hahahaah” Thank you to Forever Living’s Liquid soap. (Yes, Im advertising! And you can order one from me hahahaha). Since I have been using it for more than 5years now, my skin tone has never been smoother. And not only that, the keloid that was caused by my CS operation is slowly disappearing! Yehey!!!

Now, it’s time to hear from Peggy, Totskie and Debbie

June 18, 2008

You’re simply amazing

Dear Anak,

Forgive me for not writing for weeks now as I have been busy adjusting to our new schedule. Spending more time with you and tagging you along everytime I go to the downtown.

We just bought your Potty training chair. You thought it was a toy because of its car design. You even yelled, “Mommy, Cars!”. You were very excited that you wanted to put it beside you before you went to sleep that night. And oh, you didn’t want to wear your diaper anymore because you just love sitting on that chair and felt like you need to pee every now and then. hahaha! You didnt make it on your first attempts though. Not until recently. That’s 2 days after. Well, thats another story which I will be writing at my other blog: here, soon…

Meanwhile, have fun learning! I love you so much!!

Love,
Mommy

Thank You for this Life!

Filed under: At home...

Wow I can’t believe Im a year older now. Thank you Lord for this life. To God be the glory forever!:)

June 16, 2008

Enough!!

Filed under: At home...

Lord,

Grant me patience and understanding now. Forgive me from the things that I have said against my brother. I am releasing all the pain and anger now Lord.

Grant me wisdom that I may speak and think the way you wanted me to. Please Lord. You are my strength. I know that with You everything is well.

I lift up to you my burdens now. Kayo na po ang bahala. Show me the way Lord. Please…

In Jesus name I pray.. Amen

June 15, 2008

Happy Father’s Day!!

Filed under: At home...

To the man who leads and provides his family well….

To the man who unselfishly serve God and country..

Hail to you!!

Happy Father’s Day!!

(Special greetings goes to my beloved, Papa and Tatay. We are blessed having you in our lives. We love you!)

May 29, 2008

Watch John Maxwell Leadership Summit in Manila!

Filed under: At home...

Dear Family and Friends,

The PMA Masikhay Class of 1999 Alumni Asso. Inc in cooperation with Salt and Light Ventures and Inspire leadership Consultancy presents THE JOHN MAXWELL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, The Leadership Effect: Building REAL Leaders.

Featuring all new content and timeless leadership principles from John Maxwell’s latest books including The 360 Leader, Winning with People, and Leadership Gold

Make the transition from success to succession - build your leaders now to ensure your organization’ s future

Meet and learn from America’s #1 Leadership mentor and best-selling author

Attending this rare event of an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker and author NEED NOT be very costly.

For as low as 1,800.00 (roughly $43.00 USD) only, you’ll get to watch John Maxwell LIVE via Satellite at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo Quezon City on June 10,2008 (Tuesday) from 745am to 2pm. (Actual event participation at the Shangri-la Plaza costs around Php 13,000 to Php 20,000)

Thank you and Be blessed!

May 26, 2008

Great date!!

My child,

Its a date with you today and tomorrow. I love you so much! mwah mwah!!

Mommy

May 15, 2008

iM still here..

Filed under: At home...

Alright. I have updated my first and original blog but I still keep this one. Hehehe.. I would missed this for sure. :) I hope you got to visit both of my blogs. See you around!

Going back home…

Filed under: At home...

As I have mentioned in my previous post, il transfer to my first and original blog: To Live, To Love, To Learn and To Leave a Legacy…

May 12, 2008

I miss this

Filed under: At home...

Its past midnight and Im still up! I missed this. I can’t even remember when was the last time I slept late because I wanted to speak my mind.

I have been thinking of closing this blog and going back to my first and original blog, but I didn’t have the time to do it yet. Hopefully soon.:)

Fly now!

Filed under: Travel Updates..

Philippine Airlines continues to give you its cheapest fares ever! Pls leave me a note here or on the side bars for more details.

P88 based fare plus taxes and other charges. Limited seats only.

Buying period: on going until May 24 only
Travel Period: May 25 to Aug 15 2008 (depending on the route you wanted)

Destinations:
Manila- Busuanga v.v (vise versa)
Cebu-Bacolod v.v
Cebu-Boracay v.v
Cebu-General Santos v.v
Cebu-Tacloban v.v
Cebu-Davao v.v
Cebu-Iloilo v.v
Cebu-Puerto Princesa v.v

Hurry! Limited seats only!!

Plus! The Manila-Davao v.v, Manila-Bacolod v.v and Manila-Cebu v.v is still on going at P168 (plus taxes and charges) until June 15 only (buying and travel date. Limited Seats only.

For more information, Email: lakaytravels@yahoo.com or leave a message on the sidebar of this page.

Thank you and Be blessed!!
Marnellie:)

May 11, 2008

Memories in Cebu..

Filed under: At home...

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Happy Mothers Day!!

Filed under: At home...

It’s mother’s day and my child got sick due to teething. Huhuhuh. I know all will be well.:)

Happy Mothers day to my mom, nanay, tita M, ate N and all the other mothers I know. Special mention to Renae, Ruthie, Danna, Rachel, Raquel, and my other blogger friends! Mwah mwah!

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