Happy Mother's Day!!!

It's all there is on the poem above. I love you, my dear Nanay, and to all the wonderful mothers out there!!! Thanks for everything!

Wednesday Sickly Post

I'm sick. I was on sick leave last night. I had splitting headache and got bad flu. I decided to send my boss a text message telling her I won't be able go to work last night.

I'm glad I had all the night to rest. I still have a weird voice right now. And I have to report back to work tonight. I wonder how my voice sounds like over the phone whenever I have flu. I wish I don't have to go to work tonight but I have to. Got a lot of things to accomplish. Sigh.

I hope to get well very soon. :(

Quelly's Blue Birthday Bash

A friend of ours, Raquel, celebrated her birthday the same day with Lainy's Mom - May 1st. She made a post-celebration last Saturday to accommodate us, her friends here in Manila. Raquel a.k.a Quelly has a been a family friend for years. :)

The birthday girl at the center of all 3 pictures

She decided to have a blue birthday bash. She wanted everybody to wear a blue top or at least a blue-accented top. I decided to wear the bluest blue. LOL!

Yours truly and Quelly

Quelly chose to celebrate her birthday at Hongkong Master Cook at the Seaside, Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City. It's just nearby my place so I didn't hesitate to be present at her birthday bash. The sumptuous meal was served on time. There were different kinds of seafood menu that was served. They were all yummy!

This is one big fish in a platter! :)

Everybody full after meal! :)

Belated Happy Birthday Quelly! Thanks for the oh so yummy treat!!!

T-shirt, Pants And Chuck

Outfits always have to be right not only for whatever occasions but also for the season. Since it's summer here in the Philippines, on our normal day to day life, we should still be aware of the right outfit to wear even if it's just a simple streetwear.

Personally, I'd prefer wearing shorts (not too skimpy shorts) when going out with friends especially if involves travelling. But if it doesn't, like just going to the malls, I'd prefer a t-shirt, a pair of pants and my fave pair of chuck. :)

Here's a picture of myself with my fave cousins at GenSan on a mall trip in a fine day. :D

What is your choice of outfit for a normal day?

In Between Summer And Rain

Summer is almost over. Thank goodness! I can't bear too much of the heat and humidity anymore. We've been experiencing rain-showers every now and then. Just enough to relieve the recent summer heat. It feels like we're in between summer and rainy season right now! :)

I watched the news the other night and heard from Kuya Kim, the famous weather forecaster here in the Philippines, that rainy season is going to be coming early on or before the last week of May. According to him, if we hated the summer heat, which by the way reached an excruciating 37 degrees Celsius four days ago, we will also hate the upcoming rainy season. Sigh. It's always the extreme summer and rainy seasons here in our country.

Although it seemed that the 37 degrees temperature is already unbearable, it couldn't beat the hottest temperature that happened in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (a city in one of the many provinces here in the Philippines) on May 11, 1969 which reached 42.2 degrees Celsius. Geez!

I'm enjoying today's weather. I think I'd be able to sleep soundly all day today. It's not humid at all!

I hope you all are having a fine Friday no matter the weather temperature! :)

Two Upcoming Birthday Bashes

I'll be home for my nephew's 4th birthday. I'm excited about it! Coincidentally, I'm also going to be home on my cousin - Mark's birthday bash. He's the main vocalist of the Kuerdas Band where I used to be a member.

Mark got very sick a couple of weeks ago and is now recuperating. He was struck by severe Pneumonia. We haven't talked on the phone yet. But when I get to see him soon, I'd joke about this being his second life. :D

I got a lot of options for my nephew's birthday gift. But I haven't thought about a gift for my cousin. I wonder if a maru guitar do exist. I wonder how much it costs. Just thinking...:)

Pending Washing Machine Acquisition

I can't stop thinking about my laundry. My hamper has been filled up with my worn clothes since last week. I've been having problems with doing my laundry lately. No matter how little clothes I wash, my hands kept getting bruised. :( I don't want to bring my clothes to the laundry shop because the people there just mess my clothes up.

I still haven't bought that washing machine I've been planning to buy since last year, that's why. Whenever I'm all set on my budget for the washing machine, something more important comes up. Just like my homecoming next month. I have to save money for my trip back home. :D

Anyway, I promise to save for the washing machine after my 5-day vacation next month. I'd start investing for appliances and furniture from that point onwards. I'm even planning to buy beautifully made rustic furniture once I find a better apartment soon. I got a lot of plans, obviously. :D

My 29th

There are so much blessings I'd like to thank God for on my birthday! He gave me good health all throughout the year. He gave me a great job. He gave me real friends that I can truly rely on. And most of all, he gave me my Kiddo! :D

Here are the birthday gifts on my 29th:

1. Ca$h from Lainy! :D

2. A photo collage from colleagues:

3. A cute caricature from my friend, Irene.

4. Food prepared by my Kiddo's Mom, Dad and sisters.

5. Flowers from my Kiddo.

6. And a kiss! LOL!

Thank you, dear Lord for the happiness! :D

Outdoor Birthday Bash For My Nephew

I was able to confirm my booked flight for next month's homecoming.I'll finally get to spend time bonding with my family after more than year. I'm coming home for my nephews birthday celebration. I've already asked my brother what celebration he's got in mind. He told me over the phone that he wanted us to be spending it at a resort. I'm still not sure if we'd stay overnight and chat around a bonfire or some outdoor firepits. My hyperactive nephew would love that, for sure.

I'm really excited about my homecoming. I haven't seen my family for a while. I'm happy to finally be able to be present at my 1st nephew's birthday bash!

Anxious Of Long Motorcycle Trip

I am my Kiddo's number one passenger on his motorcycle. When he bought it last year, I was his first passenger. He still wasn't my boyfriend at that time. I really never thought he will end up to be my boyfriend.

It was only once when him and I went together for a long motorcycle ride. It was when he asked me to accompany him to process some government documents on a nearby city for his employment. I remember that day to be very hot. You can just imagine how exhausting it was during that trip under the heat of the sun. The helmet he let me wear that day made me more uncomfortable. Although it's a need for safety, motorcycle helmets really make me feel anxious. But I had no choice, did I?

We didn't make trips like that anymore. I don't want to experience having back aches and getting burned for that type of trip. I'd rather commute the next time he'd ask for my company.

To Work Or To Go On Vacay???

I'm getting confused already. My vacation leave is approved for today. Yet, I still haven't made up my mind whether to go to Gumaca, Quezon Province and spend time with friends and my Kiddo or cancel the leave and work tonight to take advantage of the double pay...

My companions for the Gumaca trip have already gone there last night. I will have to travel alone and suprise my Kiddo. The thing is, since today is Good Friday, I'm not sure if there will still be a transport bus that's scheduled to travel today. I will have to find out later.

If ever I'd cancel the vacation leave, I'll have time to do my laundry, save money for my birthday and earn some more money because of the holiday pay. Sigh. But I'll be spending a day and a half vacation with my honeybunch... LOL! What a dilemma!

Getting Ready For A Sports Fest

My Kiddo is in charge of holding a Sports Fest in our church locale until next month. This is one of our projects while most the kids are on their summer vacation. It's the best time of the year to engage to sports, have fun and at the same time, bond with their parents and siblings and friends. It's an event that all the families at our church locale would love to be part of.

The other night, my Kiddo and I went to the mall to canvass, check on the prices on the sports equipment that we are planning to use for the activity. We got a bit disappointed because all of them are really costly.

We also checked on some sports equipment not included on the list of games that's lined up for the activity. Like golf clubs and printed golf balls and also rugby balls. Not everyone could afford to play the games anyway. They're costly. :) Just checkin 'em out, anyway!

I hope we will get the fund that we need for the activity. Most of all, we all wish and pray that the activity is going to be a success.

My Kiddo And The Negatives

I often stay at my boyfriend's place lately. He lives with her Mom and Dad and his sisters that's why I like going there. Not only am I able to bond with his family, I am also able to eat delicious home-cooked meals and help out on some house chores. :D I'm able to get to know my Kiddo a little bit more. Even his negative attitudes, unfortunately.

I found out that him being the youngest among his 3 siblings (not to mention being the only son), he's too stubborn. He's not a morning person and he doesn't do some tasks right away when being asked. He just do whatever pleases him. We even quarrelled over replacing the gaskets on the kitchen sink because he doesn't want to fix it right away. And he's the only person who can do it. I'm the type of person who wanted my commands to be obeyed right away because I don't like delays on whatever I'm doing. I feel like a nagging wife whenever we fight. LOL! After few more naggings and proddings, he will decide to fix it. That's when the fighting stops. :D And then we're back to being okay.

I can see that my boyfriend is trying to change his negative traits for our relationship to work. At least he's trying real hard. :) I also have a lot of bad attitudes and like him, I also try hard to eliminate those. It's just not that easy to change for someone but we have to at least try, right?

Despite the negative attitudes, we both love each other! And that's the most important thing, isn't it? :)

Just Another Boring Post

It's been a while that I haven't updated this blog. I got the usual excuses: been too busy with work, church and boyfriend and with a lot of things, really! The best one is: I don't have my own computer for me to be able to update my blogs and some of my dear cousin, Lainy's blogs.

The truth is, there are a lot of things to blog about but I really had a hard time grasping for the right words to say and type on the keypad. Most of the time, I'd just stare at the computer and eventually give up because I don't know how to start an article. :D Yeah, I always get that writer's block.

Sometimes I wish I'm one of those articulate bloggers who's writing skill is superb. Just like my cousin Lainy. :)

Anyway, I hope I'd be able to write something interesting in blogs. Some articles that will make you all stick around. Sorry if I bore you with this post. :D

Finally An Acne-Free Face! :)

I just realized, I haven't ranted about my acne problem on any of my blogs. Well, that is because there's not much to rant about anymore! :D

I went to see a dermatologist sometime in January of this year. As soon as the doctor saw my face that day, he did not hesitate to recommend anti-acne products. I was a bit hesistant because the products are costly but since the doctor told me that they are effective, I set aside my doubts. It's about time for me to trust a dermatologist.

I'll make a separate post about the products I'm using. For now, I just want you all to know that I'm confident with how I look. Although there are still acne scars but they're not too visible anymore. I can now have my hair pulled back in a ponytail without having to worry about people to stare at my face. A lot of my friends noticed the changes and the compliments keep on coming! :)

Seeking for a doctor's advise for the right beauty products is indeed the safest and the most effective way especially if women like myself have very sensitive skin type. I'm really thankful that I was able to find the right products to use. I finally have an acne-free face!

I Miss Watching Movies On My Laptop

When I still have my laptop in my possession, one of the things I used it for was to watch a movie online during the weekends. My DSL connection was fast and reliable at that time so I didn't really had too much problems about watching movies online.

But there were instances that some websites take a while to buffer and it frustrated me when it happens. I just realized why I did not make a vlc media player download so that I can just download whatever movies I want to watch and not get frustrated with whatever I was watching online. LOL! Too late for me to realize that when I don't have my laptop anymore. It got stolen last year when I wasn't home one Sunday afternoon.

I still don't know when I'd be able to purchase a new one. Because of the loss, I'm not able to update myself with the new movies this time around. Too bad! Tsk!

Senator Santiago Vs. Aguirre

This is by far the funniest scene at the impeachment! LOL!

Senator Miriam Santiago vs. private prosecutor Vitaliano Aguirre

Impeachment wouldn't be boring with Senator Miriam Santiago in it! :)

Happy Monday!!!

Take Me The Way I Am

I'll be singing in a wedding in few hours. I just downloaded the songs that I'm going to sing. I got a lot of things to do today but I don't worry that much yet. LOL!

Here's one of the songs I'll be singing in the wedding later, my share for Music Monday... :)

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The Piano And Me

Of all the music instruments that I was able to learn to play (flute, bass and acoustic guitars, a little bit of drums, piano when I was in high school), piano was my favorite.

I always loved those times when I was left all alone in a big auditorium playing the piano by myself. It felt like it was a romance with music. LOL! I just love the feeling of being able to play the piano and not realize I spent the whole afternoon memorizing my recital pieces and practice. It was my loved hobby at that time. Piano was actually the first instrument that I was able to play. Unfortunately, I never owned one so I did not continue learning to play it.

I am still very much interested in learning to play the piano again. If I will have a lot of money in the future, I might consider buying one of the Suzuki digital pianos that are on sale online. I think it's a good investment for me because I wanted to be a piano teacher to young people when I grow old. I can even teach my future children and grand children to play. LOL! I'm being dreamy again.

Happy weekend everyone!!!

Rainy Days And Monday.... :0

It's a rainy Monday morning here in Metro Manila... I love it! I wish to sleep all day today but there are a lot of things that I need to accomplish. One of them is my laundry! :)

Rainy Days and Monday always get me down... My share for Music Monday!

Happy MM! :)

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