The Two Typhoons

Days have passed after the onslught of typhoons Ondoy and pepeng, but their effects are still here with us. Aside from lives lost, thousands homeless, streets flooded still, another problem arose. Food supply. Not the canned goods or the ones bought in the grocery. I mean produce: rice and vegetables.

If we who live in high places weren't affected by the flooding, this future shortage of produce will hurt all of us. I can anticipate that prices will shoot up to the highest levels. They began to do so already.

I just pray that all of us will continue helping each other and putting ourselves back on our feet again. When we fall, we fall hard, but we sure can stand again. And nope, I won't go into political issues (somebody stop me!).

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My Farm

This is my farm and Farmville. How I wish I have one in real life! Hahahaha!

Anyway, I am getting ready to turnover all my work duties to my replacement, and I am really excited to do so. What I am not excited about is turning over my laptop. I mean, it has been with me for a year already, all my personal files are stored here (which reminds me, i have to back them up in my portable drive), and it has been with me through thick and thin. How dramatic hahaha. I remember the time when I thought I lost everything because it got infected by a virus. Thankfully our antivirus software was really a killer so there was no damage at all.

I'm getting emo-esque again. But I can't help it. This laptop is where my farm grew. My pet had a lot of rooms here. And my restuarant flourished. Hahahaha!

*Sigh*

I'm gonna miss playing FB games in this laptop. Oh well, gonna get a new one. Such as life.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook 10.12.09

FOR TODAY...October 12th (13th for me)

Outside my window... sunny day.

I am thinking... my husband is coming home soon.

I am thankful for... a brand new day, and it started really good.

I am wearing... our company's Tuesday uniform.

I am remembering... how my sweet child lay on my chest earlier this morning.

I am going... to keep myself motivated at work while I'm still here.

I am reading...bloglines!

I am hoping... that my husband will indeed come home this end of the month.

On my mind... I am really looking forward to being a SAHM.

From the learning rooms... hmm?

Noticing that... my office mates are a bit discouraged with the changes here, but they just keep on going and hoping.

Pondering these words... "you are to let grace flow freely from your heart" - from Facebook Message from God

From the kitchen... I'm thinking of cooking beef bourguignon this weekend.

Around the house... it's off that our helper set up the Christmas tree when Halloween has not yet come. Hmm.

One of my favorite things... hubby's boxers.

From my picture journal... This is a re-post. But I can't seem to shake off my daughter's face whenever she says "No" to all the things I tell her.



Isn't she lovely? can't seem to get mad even when she gets to be stubborn!

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Manic Monday #185

What word describes you best?
- Passionate

What drives you every day
- Finding meaning in life. My loved ones.

Where do you want to retire?
- Provence, hahaha. In the suburbs, I guess. Provincial laid-back life.

JOIN US HERE.

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From SAHM to WAHM?

I am not yet a full-pledged SAHM, but why is it that I am already thinking about ways to work at home or at least accept part-time jobs? Is this a bad sign? Maybe I should stop getting all excited about part time or home-based work, because I have to remember that I quit my job to give priority to my family. NOT priority in working at home.

Is it because until now I still couldn't accept that I will be fully dependent on my hubby? Maybe. Maybe not. Is it because I am not sure of myself that I would enjoy being the general manager of our home? Maybe, maybe not.

I don't know, after talking to a friend about a potential part-time job / consultancy I really got excited and have all these ideas in my head. I have to remind myself over and over my priority from now on. But, it's good to know that they would be needing a consultant next year (and it has nothing to do with sales, such as getting health insurance leads. Hehehehe. Of course, he assured me I am his top candidate.

We'll see. For now, I want to embrace this new chapter of my life with gusto. And I feel I am slowly embracing it with gusto. Honestly, I don't feel like working anymore (ssssh!).

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Sunday Stealing: The Magical Mystery Tour Meme

Sunday Stealing: The Magical Mystery Tour Meme

1. Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?

• Yup, corrupt politicians
  

2. How do you flush the toilet in public?

• Foot? Hahaha, I use toilet paper then flush it with my hand - if in clean public toilets!
  

3. Do you wear your seatbelt in the car?

• Yes, all the time
  

4. Do you have a crush on someone?

• Do celebrities count? Yup!
  

5. Name one thing you worry about running out of.

• Finances! Hahaha
  

6. What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble?

• Kyra Sedwick, Audrey Hepburn (feeling! not me though, some people say back in college), Carrie Bradshaw (drama queen type hahaha)
  

7. What is your favourite pizza topping?

•  Four Cheese!
  

8. Do you crack your knuckles?

• Rarely
  

9. What song do you hate the most?

• hmm, tough one, I don't hate anything but maybe those really hard-core metal. Not my thing.
  

10. Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head?

• Not really. But the mention of "Nobody But You" song, yeah. I don't like that song very much.
  

11. What are your super powers?

• Manipulating my husband. HARHARHAR!
  

12. Peppermint or spearmint?

• Any mint!
  

13. Where are your car keys?

• In the keys hanger
  

14. Last song you listened to?

• Under The Sea (Little Mermaid) playing now.
  

15. What's your most annoying habit?

• Pulling / touching my hair? Hahaha
  

16. Where did you last go on vacation?

• Tagaytay (local), Hong Kong (out of the country)
  

17. What is your best physical feature?

• Husband says... butt. Hahahah. Smile I guess?
  

18. What CD is closest to you right now?

• None
  

19. What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator?

• Lemons
• Olives
• Cheese
  

20. What superstition do you believe/practice?

• Hmm... Maybe none, maybe some but I can't think of any right now.
  

21. What colour are your bed sheets?

• White
  

22. Would you rather be a fish or a bird?

• Bird!
  

23. Last thing you broke?

• My watch
  

24. What are you having to eat tonight?

• Whatever pot luck brought in my Grandma's house. We're having dinner there!
  

25. What colour shirt are you wearing?

• Green/violet print
  

26. If you could be doing anything else today, what would you rather be doing?

• Strolling in Bonifacio High Street with my darling daughter
  

27. Do security cameras make you nervous?

• Nope!
  

28. If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?

• My Lavender Fields (hahahaha)
  

29. Last time you went to a cemetery?

• Last July, death anniversary of my Dad
  

30. Last concert you went to?

• Avril Lavigne! That's tooo long ago.
  

31. Favourite musician(s)/bands you've seen in concert?

• Boyz II Men, Alicia Keys
  

32. Next concert you're planning to attend?

• Can someone please tell Kylie Minogue to have a concert here in Manila! And part II concert of Linkin Park and The Corrs! 
  

33. Do you talk to yourself?

• Just in my mind. Rarely out loud.
  

34. Have you ever adopted or purchased a pet?

• Nope. Allergic to dogs, cats, birds (due to asthma)
  

35. Have you ever been present when an animal is being born?

• Yup, when I was a kid, our dog in the province gave birth.
  

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NO!

NO.

This seems to be Eanna's favorite answer to me, in all aspects.

Me: Eanna, bath time!
Eanna: NO! (as in no-o-oh!)

Me: Eanna, time to eat, yummy!
Eanna: NO! (as in no-o-oh!) Complete with shaking of head

Me: Eanna, time to sleep. Nap time baby come let's sleep with Mama
Eanna: NO! (as in no-o-oh!)

Me: Eanna, we have to brush our teeth. Me singing "Brush, brush, brush, three times a day"
Eanna: NO! (as in no-o-oh!)

Me: Honey, we have to dress up. Let's wear panties now.
Eanna: NO! (as in no-o-oh!)

Ack. Her delivery of the work is cute, alright. But please Lord, when will she learn to say "Yes"???

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Yubo Lunchboxes

I've been reading a lot about eco-friendly and child-safe lunchboxes and this by far is the cutest one for me...

I just love that the faceplates can be personalized. Plus the fact that the lunchbox is complete with containers (though you can customize this too by shopping for various containers). Best thing though is the size. Really great for pre-schoolers.

I really want one for my darling daughter!

Learn more about these Yubo lunchoxes HERE.

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