Finally, after being undecided on whether I should take up Fashion Design or interior Design, I chose to take the latter. Friend C is right, that it would be more practical for me to take it instead of a fashion design course. We'll see, maybe I could too after the other right?
but anyway, I am getting excited already with the thought of finally pursuing my long time plan of studying in PSID. you...
Oct 30, 2009
Christmas is Here?!?
Here in the Philippines, Halloween is not yet around the corner but the Christmas spirit (at least in the malls) hover around at the start of the -BER months. Christmas jingles are heard everywhere, and Christmas decor are placed side by side with Halloween decor.
Last night, I went to national bookstore while waiting for my friend C, and lo and behold... christmas cards are on sale! I suddenly remembered...
Friday Fill-Ins #148
And...here we go!
1. It was a dark and stormy night, but the moon was full and eerie-looking.
2. Everyone was scared to return the overdue books from the library, so I offered to take the books myself.
3. Rushing out, I got jolted by an ominous sound.
4. Trying to keep my calm, I just...
Oct 28, 2009
2 More Days, Plus Some Thoughts
After today, I only have two more working days before I finally become a stay-at-home Mom. Along with excitement, there is still this feeling of uncertainty that I may probably have to deal with for quite some time.
You see, as the day passes by, I get to have these thoughts of "what ifs"
if i work, then more savings
if i work, easier /earlier for us to get a vacation house
if i work, more travel...
Oct 27, 2009
Wishlist for Christmas...
Christmas is coming near and here's my Wish List for Christmas...
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
I will literally salivate if hubby gets to buy one for me when he comes home. Cross fingers he will see one in airport shops.
Macbook
Hopefully this will be it. Please please please. I've...
Penge Naman Ako Nyan
I love this commercial of Maja Salvador and Kim Bum...
Very ni...
Report: Recession Lexicon
Got this from Die-Hard Optimist...
The recent world recession has added many new words to our vocabulary. It enriched the Lexicon with really interesting words. Some of them are as follows:
Bankster: It is a combined form of banker and gangster.
Canniversary: A year from the date when you got canned from your job.
Clunkerf*ck: It is what happens when government issues coupons on cars but doesn’t...
Fun Family Activities
From The Mommy Journey:
What are your Family Fun activities ?
Well, not much really since Eanna is still a "baby." But you know what? I am looking forward to the next couple of months, because not only is my husband going home, but also because it is the Holidays! Hubby reminded me to plan ahead and think of activities to do while he's on vacay mode, so here is what have planned so far:
Going to...
Oct 25, 2009
Reason To Splurge for Christmas
I am 100% sure this would look good on my darling girl. I can imagine her already wearing it. Ack. I'm obsessed.
Image from Born Fabulous.
EDIT: Want this color too!
Image from Eurokidz.com...
Kindle
Ok. I said I am saving or at least trying to save, but thanks to the Internet, I get exposed to interesting stuff. And the itch gets bad at time.
Case in point: Amazon's Kindle.
I love books, but ever since I got married (and thus moved out of my parent's place), I no longer have the luxury of space....
Does Your Bag Look Like This?
Mine does, sometimes. Hahaha.
Image and article from The Modern M...
Classy Chocolate Me
The Chocolate Oracle Says You're Classy
You are sophisticated, modern, and high class.
Your taste is refined, but you are not picky.
You are often the first to try something new.
You are fun loving, outgoing, and very social.
You love meeting new people and celebrating.
You can be a...
Small Talk Six: Thanks or No Thanks
Current topic is “6 things (good or bad) that you credit your mother-in-law for.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .
1. Husband is her favorite child. Sometimes this doesn't sit well with hubby's sibs but I guess they...
Mommy Moments: Tantrums
It's the first time I'm joining moments and the latest topic is all about tantrums. Hmm, what can I share, aside from my observation that my 2-year old darling daughter has this liking on saying "No" to almost everything I tell her or ask her to do (bath, eat, dress up, drink, etc...)
Anyway, I am...
Oct 24, 2009
What to Get?
It's that time of the year when car maintenance and renewal of auto insurance is a must-do/have, and though I am ok with me bringing the car to the casa and wait for a couple of hours (hello High Street!), I feel a bit glum about paying auto insurance. I didn't know it was that expensive! Hahaha. Anyway, I got a quotation from my current insurance provider, and it's a pleasant surprise that I received...
World of Mom Blogs
Thanks to Entrecard and Adgitize I got to see a whole new world of Mom blogs, and a vast selection too! I used to just "mind my own business" in the blogosphere and maybe visit a couple of sites (of my fellow online friends), but that was just about it. Strangely though, I am secretly enjoying reading women's blogs, especially fellow Filipinas who opted to be stay-at-home moms. Reading their blogs...
Oct 22, 2009
Study Options
Part of my plans for the future is to have formal studies on some of my passions in life: interior design, fashion design, and culinary arts. Of course I cannot take up all these, but I am having a hard time deciding which among these three is what I will pursue.
Fashion - Ever since my Mom exposed me to the world of fashion magazines at the tender age of... hmmm... 6?, I have been fascinated with...
Oct 20, 2009
Three Flutes and Coco
Thanks to my friend C, I got to watch Rustan's premiere of the movie Coco Avant Chanel. I don't need to introduce the woman who probably was (and is) the most influential woman in fashion. The event started off with cocktails at the Archaeology area in Powerplant, with the scent of Chanel No. 5 filling...
The Simple Woman's Daybook 10.19.09
FOR TODAY...October 19th (20th) from Van's Daybook
Outside my window... bright sunny day, bustling streets
I am thinking... of what the Owner of my husband's company told me. I'm so proud of my love!
I am thankful for... the wonderful meal I just cooked for lunch (Linquini Vongole)
I am wearing... yellow jersey dress
I am remembering... last night's premier showing of Coco Avant Chanel.
I am...
Foods to Eat Organic, Foods Not Necessarily Organic
Came across these two related articles on foods we should buy organic and foods that we do not have to buy organic.
Here's a summary:
Buy Organic
Meat - Organic meat however is not yet readily available in our markets. Or is it? Please comment if you know. I saw organic pork sold in Fresh! Supermarkets...
Oct 19, 2009
Sunday Stealing: The ABCs of Meme
A- Advocate for: green living and saving the environment
B- Best Feature: smile?
C- Could do without: my flabby arms
D- Dreams and desires: travel, Mom my daughter would be proud of, wife my husband would be proud of.
E- Essential items: faith and love. Ok that's too cheesy. Wallet I guess?
F- Favorite past time: FB games! and of course, playing with Eanna.
G- Good at: work? Hahaha.
H-...
Sunday Fun with Relatives
My cousin celebrated his 15th birthday yetserday in their place in Hillsborough, and it was a welcome gathering for us. Cousins met up again, usual chitchats, and of coruse updating of what's going on with our lives.
What is more memorable though is how my little girl charmed all of our relatives:...
Oct 18, 2009
Stop Being OA!
Ok. I should stop this OA nonsense. You see, ever since I tendered my resignation two weeks ago, my interest in going to malls at least to go window shopping dropped to sub-zero levels. Hello? I think that's way too drastic, and I should get over this "I'm going to be unemployed I need to save every penny" attitude. It might seem like a good idea, but maybe in the long run I would resent leaving my...
Oct 17, 2009
The Eco-Friendly Refrigerator
I was mildly surprised that hubby told me he has "sold" our ref to his fellow Second officer who bought a unit in the third tower of our Condo complex. It's just funny because he said that since I wanted to get a new ref, he told his friend about it and apprently they wanted to get our ref (and our...
World Pyrolympics 2009
See you there!
Now accepting reservations for VIP and the Special Viewing Areas.
Please call 568-6908 or 3840239 for reservations or CLICK HE...
Oct 16, 2009
Friday Fill-Ins #146
And...here we go!
1. So are we going _____?
...go out drinking or what?!? Hahaha!
2. ___________ is what's up ahead.
A simpler life for me but full-time home maker...
3. I love to ___________.
...read books, commune with nature, spend time with family. Usual answers to Slam Book entries....
The Ugly Truth
I watched "The Ugly Truth" a week or two ago, and what I have noted aside from Gerald Butler's hotness is Katherine Heigl's character: that of being a control freak. At the end of the movie, i sighed and said "Hmm, I'm not a control freak, thank goodness."
My turnover process with my replacement this week however made me realize a shocking truth. I am somewhat of a control freak! I do have that tendencies!
I...
How To Have A Lovely Day
Let me just share this from Everything Fabulous
Have a great weekend ahe...
Oct 13, 2009
Must Go Back In Shape
As expected, my enthusiasm about exercising waned. Even after I paid gym fees so that I will feel bad if I spent on something I didn't use, I still stopped going to the gym. Bummer right. I did so because I thought I was getting thinner. And maybe I was getting a bit thin.
Then I saw a picture of me in one of our friend's Frienster albums, and OH MY GOODNESS. The double chin was fine with me, I can...
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...
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...
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...
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 HE...
Oct 12, 2009
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...
Oct 11, 2009
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...
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:...
Oct 9, 2009
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...
The Sign Came!
Our Staff Meeting today gave us some shocking news, though honestly I was not really that surprised. I'm talking about organizational changes, where my Boss has indicated that he is semi-retiring. Well that's one thing that made me think that maybe I really made the right decision to retire from work.
However, when the organization changes where discussed a little more in-depth, I began to feel and...
Friday Fill-Ins #145
And...here we go!
1. Sweet dreams involve my family: husband, daughter, and I.
2. My daughter is the most beautiful girl especially for me.
3. Silliness can sometime be funny.
4. We will dress up as fairies this Halloween.
5. Outstanding or not I know I did my best.
6. Something "unmentionable"...
Oct 7, 2009
Oct 6, 2009
11 Ways to Stop Worrying and Love the Green Life
11 Ways to Stop Worrying and Love the Green Life
1. Live Simply
This is not some kind of contrived martyrdom borne of self-imposed poverty but rather a recognition that material consumption is not the path to fulfillment or enlightenment. Albert Einstein suggested that when describing the truth, we should "leave elegance to the tailor." Indeed, the planet doesn't need humans living elegantly and such...
Wishlist: Nook at Home
I wish I have a nook at home...
or this
[Images from DesireToInspi...
Practical, Low-Cost Work at Home Business Ideas
Just want to share this article for all you WAHMs or SAHMs out there (that will include me!)
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Looking for a way to earn some extra cash? Want to eventually earn a nice income and perhaps even quit your job? Without first quitting your present job or spending a fortune? Check out the following ideas and see if any one interests you.
This list is neither complete nor...
Oct 5, 2009
Manic Monday #184
Do you read an actual print newspaper? If so, how often?
Yup, The Philippine Star. At least once a week - Sundays. Hahahaha.
What is your main source of news?
Twitter? Hahahaha. Online version of the newspapers.
Do you believe that it's possible for the media to be unbiased?
Nope. They always...
Manic Monday #183
What is the longest time you've gone with your Internet not working in your home?
Actually, i just got internet connection last August (since I got married 3 years ago). Yep, I finally gave in to having Internet at home, after vowing not to have one. All because of Facebook hahaha. Since then though...
Oct 3, 2009
Do We Now Get It?
The aftermath of the typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana can still be felt by us Filipinos until now. It has been a week of emotional roller coaster ride for us, with us finding ways on how to help fellow Filipinos who were greatly affected by the floods. Lots of them were left homeless, parent-less, child-less, you name it. As soon as pictures and videos were uploaded in the Internet or better yet, information...
myGrid Cellphone Starter Kit
I would love to have this in our house. No more wires, no more "where's my phone" issues.
Amazon.com is accepting pre-orders and will be out on 12 October. At $85 bucks, should I order?
It looks really nice and very useful for us here in our household, with us having at least one mobile phone each....
Got this From Lil
LinkfromBlog.com
Got this new "blogging from home" service ideal for sahms or wahms out there. Maybe I should try this one out. What say you? Come join if you like...
Good Decision 6 Years Ago
Yesterday all of us in the office has received a Memo telling us to update our dependent's information regarding our life insurance. I don't know but I felt a little sad that I will no longer enjoy this benefit, given that I have already resigned and is less than a month away from being a full-pledged SAHM. It comforts me though that a few years back, I got myself a "not so" cheap term life insurance...
Oct 2, 2009
Friday Fill-Ins #144
And...here we go!
1. I have a history of _____.
... being bratty? Snooty? Snobby? Hahahaha. But then again, that's history. Hahahaha.
2. ___________ is something I wish I knew.
The real origin of life (scientific)...
3. I'm eating (or recently ate) ___________.
... Elbert's Cheesesteak!...
Oct 1, 2009
Finance 101: Having Your Cake and Eating It Too!
I was busy cleaning up my yahoo email account when i stumbled across this article I made five years ago. See I used to be the How-To Girl in a local community website for women, and now I want to share what I have written before.
Gash, I can't believe I wrote this, hahaha. I think my target audience was single women with thriving careers. I didn't edit it so read on, learn, and laugh!
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Finance...
Expo Kid @ Rockwell Tent
Expo Kid
Everything for kids under one roof
October 3, 2009, Saturday, Rockwell Tent
Interactive Activity Areas
30+ Exhibitors and vendors showcasing products and services for kids of all ages.
All day talks and demos for moms, dads and kids at the stage area.
[Repost from Mom Exchan...
Just Dropping By
Nothing much to day but I just wanted to drop by my blog!
Oh, something funny...
Hubby is apparently very serious about my quota of sending him at least 10 text messages a day. Yesterday, he was like "You only sent 3 texts and 1 email."
Nyahahaha, if I was in a bad mood I'd be soooo pissed off and snap at him. But today's not one of those days, so I found him to be really adorable. Hahahaha. Gotta...
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