The Dreaming Soul

You Are a Dreaming SoulYour vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this worldSo much so that you tend to live in your head most of the timeYou have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all...But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficultYou are charming,...

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Blogging Personality

Got some free time before going back to work...Your Blogging Type is Kind and HarmoniousYou're an approachable blogger who tends to have many online friends.People new to your blogging circle know they can count on you for support.You tend to mediate fighting and drama. You set a cooperative tone.You...

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Testing My Dessert for Christmas

I just wanted to test the dessert I plan to serve this Christmas. I loved it.Vanilla Ice cream topped with Strawberries in WineFor the "sauce": In a saucepan over low heat, dunk in fresh or frozen strawberries. Add red wine, add sugar. Cook until it boils in the sides. Drizzle over the ice cream. I'll...

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Nature-Friendly Products

Got to buy these nature-friendly products during the Urban Bazaar:Simple ShoesBoth hubby and I loved the comfort of these shoes. Thank goodness one shoe fit me! These shoes are made using recycled and natural products. Love, love, love them.Messy BessySome are for home-use, and some, i bought to be...

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My Mag-Ama

Love love these pics I took during their bonding moments...PS: Don't mind my foot hahahaha. Hated that nuissance.So very happy that we're complete...

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Reason for my Delinquency

In blogging, that is. Oh, plus in plurking and chatting. Hahaha. Well, aside from me being very busy with my "complete" family, there has been a lot of developments in our company that caused some stress (what an understatement!!!) on our part. These ruffled the feathers of some people and so gave us here in the office some difficulty. I don't want to say more about this for fear of saying unpleasant...

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Am I a Workaholic?

For a couple of days now, I can be described as disturbed and can play the lead for Girl interrputed II (if ever hahaha). I don't know, depression suddenly hit me, and yesterday, I was at my all-time low. I was crying like crazy and hubby couldn't do anything to help me. He kept on asking me what my problem was so that he can understand and help me, but I was just too ashamed to say that all my stress,...

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That Size 10 Shoe

All I can say is... Pres. Bush dodges well... while the journalist has a good a...

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The Day The Earth Stood Still

I was really looking forward to seeing this movie with dear hubby, because I found the trailer and the title very interesting. I got to read one short review about it, and it said that the movie was "watch-able" but is inferior compared to the original version. I wouldn't relaly know because I didn't watch the original film.On to the movie...Well... uhm... Hubby and I were a bit disappointed because...

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Eanna @ 15 Months

Happy 15 months dear sweetcake of ours!We had a simple celebration of Eanna's 15th month: balloons, cake, sashimi, kimchi, miso soup (for her), and Korean beef stew. YUMMY. Dessert (aside from the cake)... vanilla ice cream topped with strawberries cooked in red wine and sugar. Divi...

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Two Years!

Yesterday marked our two years as husband and wife, and boy did we spend the day together in pure bliss (naks!). Hubby started our day with him greeting me with a huge bunch of roses. I thought they were 24 all in all (you know, a dozen times two years!), but when I counted them, they were 50 all in all! gash, that was the biggest bouquet I received in my entire life. Hahaha. Such as sweet man. We...

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Pacquiao Wins!

I don't care about the buzz I've heard questioning Manny's win (or that the game was "staged," ika nga eh luto). I'm glad he did. At least it made a lot (if not all) of Filipinos hap...

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My Gym Experience

After 25 miliion years and 45 million nags from my husband, I finally had the strength and will to go to the gym on the ground floor of our condo to jiggle and shake my booteh. All this ebcause of a lot of people asking how many months am I on the way. Duh, do I really look pregnant? And that pregnant? Grrr.Anyway, I tried to remember what my gym instructor told me to do before (yes, I do own a gym...

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Night at Policarpio Street

One evening last week we visited that "famous" Policarpio Street in Mandaluyong. What makes it famous is that every year, all houses are lit with Christmas decor plus a tiangge, much to the delight and amusement of the people. This year however, it was announced that there will be no more tiangge and...

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Redesigning vs Saving

I'm in this phase again where I want to beautify our little nest. See, I'm correct with my "cycle"! Anyway, I've been checking out boutiques, depots, and furniture shops to check out what's new in the home design world (ok, blame it on the Domino book!). been browsing through home design magazines too, and I came across a feature on Daphne Osena's home. I love her place! And I got really green with...

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Men and Cars

I'm really trying to understand why my husband is so into taking care of his new "baby." Every single morning, when he wakes up, he goes down to the basement and clean our car. Sometimes, this becomes our cause for LQ (you know, me wanting him in bed, him wanting to make sure his car looks smashing). And now, he's fuzzing about security of the plate number. He wants to buy this car plate protector...

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Close Enough?

Saw these swag chandeliers by Stcy Garcia from LampsPlus.com ($99.99)I don't know if those three alien-looking external fixtures can be taken out, but the shade is also sold separately...Not quite... but close enough rig...

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I Want: For Our Dining Area

I like this for our dining area!I saw a lamp shade with a similar pattern in Regalong Pambahay, and I have asked before (prior to seeing this beautiful picture in DominoMag.com) and asked if they make chandeliers with a Damask pattern or if at least I can buy the shade alone (bigger size though).This,...

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Eanna's Smilestones

Here's quite a few that I should blog about...She walks like a pro - and she doesn't like riding on her stroller! Whenever we are in the mall, she enjoys walking. When we're "away," she goes to us, holds one of our fingers, and pulls us to go where she wants to go.She wants to eat her food by herself. She doesn't know how to use her utensils, but she's getting there. Right now, she uses her hands...

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My Home Says That I Am...

Got this from Jen's blog...What Your Home Says About YouYou come across as somewhat intellectual. You can be quite insightful at times.You have amazing hygiene, and it shows. You are sparkling clean!You are a very domestic person. You enjoy decorating, cooking, and making things homey.You are a very...

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Weekend Purchases

There was so much on sale last weekend (bazaars, mall sales, etc) it was quite a surprise that I didn't give in to temptations and opted to buy stuff that we already planned to get. Well, save for this Santa Claus dress for Eanna, that is. Hahaha. Christmas Decor I initially planned on not having...

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External Hard Drive

Yipee! I finally got what I was thinking of getting some few weeks back, a portable hard drive!Western Digital My PASSPORT Elite 320GB Portable Hard Disk DriveMy old laptop is already slowing down and for fear of it crashing anytime, I finally decided to get this lovely passport-size hard drive. This...

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Eanna's Party

I know, it's a late post, but better late than never, right?Anyway, we held eanna's birthday party in our condo's clubhouse last 08 November. At first I was hesitant to push through with the party given that my Grandfather passed away a week ago. But everything's already in place, so we just went ahead....

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My Green Living Tips

I still can't get over my wonderful experience in being featured in Moments (Net25, Saturdays at 6:30 pm). Aside from talking about being a Mom, I shared some tips on "green living":Use compact flourescent light bulbs instead of incandescent or halogen lights.Minimize use of lights especially if you have big windows. When building a house, do keep this in mind!Do not waste water. Don't leave faucets...

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Christmas Gift for Enrique

Christmas time is near and though I have list of gifts to give, I still do not have an idea what to give hubby for Christmas. I shopped for him in HK, so clothes are out. I got a bag for him too to replace his really old messenger bag he uses whenever he travels. Shoes? Uhm, he is happy with what he...

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Grrr....

Sometimes you can't help but wonder if it is all worth it. If it is worth fighting for.Or do I just give up?Right now I'm in the mood to give up.Grr...

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Stressed

I'm really stressed right now. At work, uncertainty is looming over us. Much as I want to think positive there is this small cynical voice in me that says it might get even worse. At home, I'm a bit stressed too since Eanna's Nanny extended her stay in the province (she got sick). We've got no household help, and both hubby and I are trying to keep things together… he at home, me at work. Can't help...

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Games Galore

Last year, I was very hooked into playing games online, as well as downloading those free games into my computer. This year though, I got too busy with work and mommy-hood that I completely had no time for my favourite past-time. And now, I kinda miss those good ol' days when I just lounge around in our living area and play with the computer to my heart's content. I found a website called Midoritech.com...

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Artistahin!

Did anyone of you happen to watch Moments of Net25 last Saturday? If you did, then you'll most likely know why my title is such. If not.... go watch Moments on Sunday 11 am!Anyway, the whole shooting for Moments was a wonderful experience, but I was a bit scared of the final cut of our segment. What a relief when I got to watch it, and it wasn't bad, you know. it was pretty ok (for me at least)! Word...

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Hirap!

Enrik just got out of having a mean cold. I just got out of flu. Eanna is still sick (diarrhea?). Then we don't have a yaya nor a helper. Yaya went home to attend her Lola's funeral, and will be back next week. Since I cannot skip work (lots of work to do especially after some drastic developments in our company), hubby is the only one taking care of the house and of course (mnost importantly) Eanna....

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Another Week.

Another week of work. Usually I look forward to work because it gives my brain a boost (surprise!) and keeps my mind going (you know, to temporarily not think of problems and all). Yet, this week, and the next weeks to come, I dread going to work, for fear that more bad news be said to us. Last week was a temporary respite from this feeling, with preparations and actual party fo Eanna, plus the wonderful...

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Wordpress Concern

Wordpress has contacted me about my other website's content, and demanded me to delete all posts that have paid content in them. As if I remember all! Should I just ignore and risk getting my blog deleted? I replied that I don't remember all posts since they're not in just one category, and that I no longer accept paid posts in my blog. Still, they replied that I should delete all. Ng...

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Sad Things: Purchase of a Vehicle

This is just a follow-up on what I have recently posted about the effect of the world financial condition to us consumers, employees and the shipping industry. I guess now it's not only the shipping industry that is feeling the effect of this global crisis, but all industries in general. Which is why I'm quite confused as to why Honda still has the "guts" to increase their prices for their vehicles....

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The Drama Queen Is Alive!

For a couple of days now, my inner Drama Queen is doing her work and is doing quite well. It is getting to be really irritating though. I've become more sensitive, weepy, and moody, as if I've been PMS-ing! No amount of progesterone intake could take away this peuso-PMS. Poor hubby doesn’t know what to do. One minute I'm, all lovey-dovey with him. The next minute, I'm this grumpy old woman. What's...

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The Effect in Shipping

Wow, now we are feeling the effect of the world financial condition. First, there was slower loading of luxury cars onboard our vessels. Then our annual party for seafarers is cancelled as part of our cost cutting measures. Now, it seems that even our Christmas party is affected and we will not have one this December. Our Oslo office cancelled theirs, most likely we will cancel ours. As for our seafarers?...

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Going to Marinduque

We are off to the province tomorrow morning in order to attend the wake and burial of my Grandfather. I was hoping that our first family trip to Marinduque is going to be a pleasant one, but I guess some things cannot be planned and are unexpected. I'm still at work trying to address any pending items before I leave. Hubby on the other hand just finished checking our car and is in charge of preparing...

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My China Doll

I love this picture of my Eanna.She looks like Chun Li (?), the streetfighter chick. Hahahaha.PS: If only papa could see her. *Si...

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Pics from our HK Trip

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Iniminimynimo

Don't know what to get, but I really want to buy a portable hard drive for all our photos, files, and mp3's...Western Digital My PASSPORT Elite 320GB Portable Hard Disk DriveSeagate FreeAgent | Go 500GB Portable Hard Disk DriveDang, I should've bought one in HK. I can kick dear hubby for telling me...

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Back from HK!

After 5 days of staying in HK, I am now back in Manila. It was a tiring yet exciting vacation for our company, as well as for hubby and I. More stories later, since I am now lagging in my work. I've been out for 3 days, you know. Hahahaha. Will blog about our trip as soon as I finish updating my work and all. Gotta work and plurk too you know. Hahaha. I will also post some pictures, and I found it...

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Getting Ready

We're getting ready for our HK trip and I'm soooo excited already. Other than vacationing with my colleagues, I'm also looking forward to being with hubby in a different country... a first (and hopefully not the last!). I'm sure this 5 days will be a blast for all of us. I hope that this will also be a major bonding time for hubby and I, since we have been apart for more than 7 months. So blogging...

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Unsafe World

Don't you just wish that our country has a system or a way in which we can further protect ourselves from crime and criminals? Each day I get to read or watch about crimes and it makes me wonder if our country (or anywhere actually) is a safe place for us, a safe place for Eanna to grow and live. I hope that we will someday have public records of inmates like the ones the US have. I saw this online...

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Breathe!

Now I can breathe... for now at least! Yahoo, audit is done already. Well, the interview part that is. Tomorrow there will still be some minor audits (go to our work place and observe) but at least I can relax for now. The external audit is 2 weeks away, I think, so that leaves us more room to shape up and review our systems, policies, and procedures. hahaha.Now I can focus on other things other than...

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Company Gifts for Christmas

What's new right now when it comes to giving company gifts for Christmas? I have previously received various items such as pens, key chains, bags, umbrellas, planners, calendars, among other things. But I really want to think of something new that I can suggest to our Admin.Since our company is very...

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Patience.

I shall not be bothered by rude, unfriendly, unprofessional - and other similar adjectives - "entities" and atmosphere surrounding me.IT'S TOO EARLY IN THE MORNING!!!!!!!!Note to self: keep your calm, still be nice, and always remember that karma is a bit...

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The Growing Tree

Not to mention ancient. hahaha. Kidding.Anyway, my Aunt (actually, Grandma already since his husband is my Grandpa's brother) has sent me a text message asking for our little family's details (full names, birth dates, etc). I knew at once that she is in the process of updating our clan's family tree. As the Hidalgo family grows by the year, we really have to have our records updated.I however wanted...

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One More Day

Ack!!! It's our audit today 9and tomorrow) and my mind is blank!!! I tried to condition myself last night by starting on thinking about our company's policy and mandate, but I couldn't do it. I kept on thinking about honeymooning, shopping, and Eanna!Dear hubby is arriving TOMORROW. I repeat... T-O-M-O-R-R-O-W. So excited and nervous at the same time. Gash. Somebody help me. I need to focus...

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If It Ain't Goyard

Our HK trip is getting nearer by the day, and much as I am excited about our trip, I'm getting a bit worried about spending. I hope I won't go gaga over shopping! Dear husband will be there with me on Sunday, so at least I have somebody to control my shopping appetite. My worry though is the first 3...

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