Blessings from our home…

Dear Anak,

mommy

Hi Anak!

Love you my dear!
Mommy

Dear Anak,

Love you,
Mommy

Hello anak,

And oh, this could also be your future since you have always love golf ever since. Check out what Tiger Woods has done. Making another history. When your time comes, I would love to record all your “golf moments”. Meantime, let’s start looking for kiddie golf set - the real thing and check if the Makati Kiddie Golf course is still operational. I’m excited for you. hahaha! (Stage mom? hehehe)

Mommy and Daddy

Dear Son,

Much love,
Mommy

Dear Baby,

Mommy

Cebu pacific’s promo is back! For more details, please visit Lakay Tickets

Every Juan fly now!

Dear Anak,

Lovelots,
Mommy

There is an interesting article on Good Riddance to Roaches where you can check on ways to get rid of cockroaches! Check it out and learn:)

Dear Anak,

Love,
Mommy

Dear Anak,

Mommy

Check this out and you will never leave your computers on overnight again or you’ll feel guilty hehehe… Here is the news from: YAHOO.

And speaking of computers, Beware of Conficker worm on APRIL 1!.

Yes! Our family voted for Earth! YEHEY!!!

And yes, even at hubby’s workplace, they voted for earth too. We heard announcement made a day before that they will turn-off the electricity in the entire area to join the whole world in voting for earth against global warming.

It feels good, really! I have been voting for earth ever since. In fact, our bill last month was only 200plus pesos! Waaaahhh!!! I didn’t have aircon at home kasi. Electric fan lang. Usually naka off na din pag madaling araw. hehehe..

Let’s vote for earth everyday!!

A news about the event can be seen here at YAHOO

VOTE EARTH againts global warming on MARCH 28, 2009 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, turn off your lights/electricity.

Let’s join the whole world as we make a stand against global warming.

We can make a difference if we ACT now.:)

I love Yahoo Green news. I could spend hours of hours reading about very informative articles on toxic free and environment friendly tips. One of the lates discoveries I have is about cleaning tips without using the usual moriatic acid and other toxic materials.

CLICK HERE to find out more!

March 9, 2009

We were at the living room when I hummed the visayan version of “I’m a little teapot”.

It goes like this..

Ako si Takore, gamay og dako. Kini ang gunitanan ug kini ang bubuan (i’m not sure of this last word hehhe. its been ages since I last sang this!)
Kung pabokalon, mokolo-kolo. Ihaon mo, ihaon mo ug ibubo.

I then asked our child ” Sinong kumanta nyan?”

His answer made us burst into laughter ” AIR SUPPLY!” Waaahhhhhhhh!!

Earlier that day, a song from the Air Supply was played from a neighbor’s radio. He asked me who sang that “Here I am” song. I said Air supply. What a sharp memory he had! hehehe…

A little later, he said “grrrr…” (imagine an irritated child). I forgot why he felt that way but when asked where he got that expression, I always remember what he said:

“Sa patience mo”, in a very straightforward yet innocent manner.

Hubby and I laughed again. After all, our child meant he got it from me. That’s how I would react when I would tell him that my patience is slowly flying out of the window everytime his tantrums are up. Oh well, children learn much from modelling indeed. ANother strong reason for me to control my emotions and STRETCCCCHED my patience to the nth power. After all, childhood only comes once and I better enjoy it while it last.:)

We were inside Dad’s room and I noticed that the aged aircon produces a different kind of sound. The conversation goes like this:

Me: Dad, ano ba yang aircon nyo. Parang trucktor ang tunog! heheheh. Ay ano nga tawag dun sa pang flat ng mga daan?

Dad: Ah, Pison! hehhe Oo nga.

Me: Hehehe..

Then our little angel interrupted with:

“Parang helicopter man yan mommy!”

HAHAHHAHA!! I think our little angel hears it better. WAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

I just took this personality test on being Green and I am glad with the result:

GREEN ACADEMIC

Which celebs share your personality? Al Gore, Laurie David and Edward Norton

Asteeg no? hehehe. You can take the same test here: Whats your Green Personality?

I’m not yet hooked into this but whenever there is a chance, I do watch it. There are funny lines that keep me entertained.

One was when JR told her mom “tinuruan kasi kami sa PMA pano umilag”. I’m not sure if that was the exact line but he said it after his mom told him “buti di ka natamaan/nabaril ni Ingrid”. When this was shown, I was with an alumni and he reacted “hindi kami tinuruan nyan ah! hahahaha”.

I also find it funny how Gina Pareno acts “promdi” or “jologs” when she is dressed up or when she is at the department store, more so when she is at the country club. Her role is so perfect for her.

I also like the twist of events for now. I’m not sure if I would still like it later, though.

How about you, I’m curious on what would you do if there is a Marlyn in your husband’s life?:)

If you are thinking of ways to conserve energy at home, check this out:

What’s wasting energy in your home right now?

Its been a looong while. A lot has happened and too many stories to tell. Just want to share with you this beautiful video. May you be blessed!.

Special mention to Cee and Hanna who visited this blog even if I haven’t been here for sometime. Thanks again sistahs!!

I hope to write longer soon.

I just love this man. And I am looking forward what he can do at the White House.

Here are some of his speeches/news about him recently:

Renew the promise

Why its January 20?

It’s an opportunity

I will write longer soon..

It is a gift and a privilege to have witnessed the coming of a new year. New adventures and lessons in life.

I remember one sharing of a lady who used to play Lotto (or sweepstakes or slot machines
in the US). She said she was ashamed when the Pastor asked the congregation on who among them gambles. She looked around and noticed nobody is raising a hand and right there and then, she felt like a melted candle. Now, realizin that gambling is not of God, she doesn’t gamble anymore and lived a righteous life where she works hard and God blesses the works of her hands.

What an amazing testimony of how God heals and touches lives. I wish you and your family bountiful harvest for 2009 and good health always. To God be the glory for this year and beyond!

I never knew what Sound of Music is until I saw a VCD on sale few years ago. When I viewed it, I was hooked to it that I reviewed it many times already. I just loved the lyrics of the song especially the one that says “somewhere in my years of childhood, I MUST HAVE DONE SOMETHING GOOD!”.. Im not sure if I get the lyrics right but I really am looking for the full lyrics and title of that song. Not to mention the song “when the bee stings,… when I’m feeling sad/bad…I simply remember … and it makes me feel so good…” (again, di ko sure ang lyrics). One thing for sure though. SOUND OF MUSIC is a movie that taught about love, life and joy. It is beautiful beyond time!

So when I read from YAHOO that the Von Trapps are reunited, I was so excited and shocked because its the first time I learned that this movie is based from a real-life story! Amazing!:)

How do you solve a problem like Maria? Oh wellcheck the VAN TROPP HISTORY for more details.

Have a nice day!

Dear readers,

Thank you so much for dropping by. From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed and merry Christmas and a prosperous year ahead! See you around!

Thanks Rachel for sharing my excitement about the native tree I have this year. I think I will have it as my yearly theme from now onwards. I would love to make something out of nothing hahahah! I was not able to place the coconuts as a based although I might do it today. Oh gosh! This will be the 4th time I’ll re arrange my tree. HAHA! First I just put it there on top of my “parse-made” floormat (looks like small bamboo sticks woven together as a mat). Then, I decided to cover it with my unused green curtain (YES you read it right. CURTAIN as a cover.) No one noticed it since I didn’t hang that curtain yet at the living room, unless one would take a peek at our bedroom hahahhaa! Then I moved it again on top of our monoblock chair where it looks better now still with the green curtain cover.

It’s so funny because hubby was counting our chairs this morning and realized one is missing. I laugh out loud as I told him its under the tree, darling! hahhahaa. I hope to post a picture soon!

Got this mail from Homemakers by Choice. Hail to all moms!

T’was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode
Only one creature was stirring and she was cleaning the commode.
The children were sleeping, all snug in their beds
While visions of Wii games and Barbie danced through their heads.

The dad was snoring in front of the TV
With a half-constructed bicycle on his knee.
So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter
Which made her sigh, “Now…what’s the matter?”

With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand
She descended the stairs and saw the old man.
He was covered with ashes and soot, which fell with a shrug.
“Oh, great”, muttered the mom, “Now I have to clean the rug.”

“Ho-ho-ho!”, cried Santa, “I’m glad you’re awake.
Your gift was especially difficult to make.”
“Thanks, Santa, but all I want is some time alone.”
“Exactly!”, he chuckled , “I’ve made you a clone!”

“A clone?”, she asked, “What good is that?
Run along Santa, I’ve no time for chit-chat.”
Then she saw what appeared to be her twin….
Same hair, same eyes, same double chin.

“She’ll cook , she’ll dust, she’ll mop every mess.
You’ll relax, take it easy, watch the Young and the Restless”.
“Fantastic!”, the mom cheered, “my dream come true!
I’ll shop, I’ll read, I’ll sleep a whole night through!”

From the room above, the youngest began to fret.
“Mommy?! I’m scared….and I’m wet.”
The clone replied, “I’m coming sweetheart.”
“Hey”, the mom smiled, “she knows her part.”

The clone changed the small one and hummed a tune
as she bundled the child, in a blanket cocoon.
“You’re the best mommy ever, I really love you.”
The clone smiled and sighed, “I love you, too”.

The mom frowned and said, “Sorry, Santa, no deal!
That’s my child’s love she’s trying to steal.”
Smiling wisely Santa said,”To me it is clear,
only one loving mother is needed here.”

The mom kissed her child and tucked her into bed.
“Thank you Santa for clearing my head.
I sometimes forget, it won’t be very long,
until they’ll be too old for my cradle-song.”

The clock on the mantle began to chime.
Santa whispered to the clone, “It works every time.”
With the clone by his side, Santa said, “Good Night.
Merry Christmas mom. You’ll be all right.”

-Author Unknown

So it’s Christmas in few days. Wow. The christmas breeze is very much present from where we are. Thank you Lord for this gift!

I finally had a set of 100 bulbs christmas lights but I still can’t figure out where to place it. Hahaha! Although I will have to ask a friend today to climb the coconut tree and get me some dried branches. I am excited about this. It has been sometime since I last used indigenous materials as Christmas decor. I just want my christmas touch to be unique. I hope my son won’t mess up what I’ll put up later. Hehehe!

A buko fruit is definitely out of the list hahaha. But I can make it as a base. Hmmm.. my creative mind is working.. hehehe. We just had a harvest last week so we have SOOO MUCH of “niyog” in stock. Anyone wants to buy? hahaha! Too bad, it’s already old enough for a salad or a buko juice. But it is still very much okay for ginataan. Let me know if you want one. Hehehe.

For the record, Nippon Maru (NM) made it to the province! Thank you Lord for a safe trip. Now NM needs change oil, engine wash and all the other stuff that is needed for it to be on great condition again. After all, the almost 500km ride was not a joke.

We had geography lesson for sometime now. My child wants to look at the flags of the world again and again. In fact, he already knew Japan and Bangladesh with its quite almost the same look, except for the color. He even included Palau in the list. And soon, Laos will be included too. He likes these flags with circle on it. He finds it easier to remember I guess.After all, he loves balls ever since. Maybe these flags looked like it has a ball on it that’s why he remembers.

I was so tired last night when he asked me to look for the card with the Bangladesh flag. Then as I was browsing the flipcards, I asked “Bahamas ba yung hahanapin ko?”. He answered “Hindi Bahamas mommy. BANG-LA-DESH!” As in with emphasis. Hahaha. I was awaken with what he did. Kids will really wake you up. In all aspects. Hahaha!

I told my hubby that I wanted a Christmas touch at home. I have been bugging him with Christmas decors for sometime, yet, until now I don’t get anything hehehe. He even kidded that he will buy me christmas lights that is enough to form a line outside the window. HAHAHAH! As in, one line christmas lights! Kasi “touch” lang naman daw ang gusto ko hahaha. My aunt seconded that she should have brought me a small Christmas wreath from their house so I can put it outside our door waaaaa!! Enough!! hehehe

Originally (and I am still considering) I wanted to make origami birds as my decors since I wanted a “japanese” home and I just reviewed my origami making lessons through the help of Argie. Salamat kapatid!:) In fact, I bought some froggie stuff to add on that origami but until now, I haven’t started a thing yet. Why? Because my hands are still full with household chores plus the loads of bookings for this holiday season where I think everyone wants to fly somewhere else. Hahaha! Oh well, Praise God for great business. hehehe

We just visited a friend’s house and she just put up her tree this morning. Nice one. Then, I also chance upon another friend’s blog where she posted a photo of her newly bought giant christmas tree on sale! wow! Everyone is having their christmas decors up, and here I am still busy with something else. I won’t be surprise (and no hurt feelings really!) if this season will end and I won’t have any decoration at all.

After all, the real essence of this season is in our HEARTS. And it will always be.

PS Ok na ito atleast may christmas touch naman ang blog ko! hehehe

Last year, I had a thanksgiving post because most bloggers I know and read are from the States. This year, I still read them but not as frequent as before, so I didn’t noticed that America already celebrated thanksgiving day. I think I better celebrate this occasion everyday in my life. I have learned that when I am thankful, I feel better and I passed it on to others who would in turn feel better too. Isn’t it that there are too many reasons to be thankful for?

Here is my list:

Good Health for me and my family
Time with my son
Fresh air
Beautiful sound of the waves when it kissed the shore
Coconut trees nearby
White narra trees
Song of the bird that wakes me up in the morning
And of course, a loving husband.
And readers like you!

Thank you for dropping by. How about you, what are you thankful for? Leave me a message, if you don’t mind sharing? Happy Thanksgiving!!

We all know that America’s economy is quite unstable the past months. But in Illinois, employees will be having a merrier christmas as their employer gave away whooping bonuses to as much as $35,000! Wow!! I wish I could make our business grow this big and give away this much too! For more of the story, click HERE

I’m an avid fan and reader of Robert Fulghum. In fact, I wish to meet him personally one day and just join him in his adventures with life. So when I read from his site that he is leaving for Indonesia, I felt like going there too. But where particularly in Indonesia? Helllo??? So, I rest my case. But never lose hope that one day, he might visit our country or I go to Seattle and finally meet this man who showed me that even on the simplest things that happen in your life, there is a lesson out of it — there is something out there to write about. Thank you for the inspiration, Bobby! (Ehem! Close kami! hahaha).

One of his recent posts is about this teenage girl who stood right at the corner where he had lunch. I wish I was that girl. After all, I fought for change too — not on the streets though. But that girl brought me back memories of my younger days where I talked to lawmakers and appear on tv and radios just to call for action to help save our environment. Haaayyy.. I wonder if he would shed a tear too when he heard me talk then?

Read the full story here.

P.S. We both love Barak Obama too! He made a post for him here.

Oh no! I would want to visit this place soon, but with the recent terror attack, it would take sometime I guess. I wonder if I could still see the same beauty and grandeur I saw on posters and pictures. Haaay… Condolence to the family of the victims of this horrible attack.

I just reviewed my posts last year and I came across this very interesting and timely(for some friends) article again. This is for all married women out there.

It’s called COMPARING GARDENS

Few days ago, I bumped into this very interesting article from Yahoo about Einstein’s formula E=mc2. That it is after all correct! After more than 100 years of proving, physicist finally agreed that Einstein is Correct!

I am not much into science subject but I think this is a history that I need to post here. Someday, my son will have his own share of mind boggling physics problems and he would surely encounter this formula.

I think I supposed to put this article here, but was in a hurry instead I put it in my journey to prosperity blog. You might want to read what it is all about.

It’s here