BUSY!

It'll be a busy week/month!
This weekend, we'll drive to Jacksonville and stay at my good friend S's house (about 4 hrs drive) and then the next day, we will watch Piolo, Sam , John LLoyd and Pokwang's concert. Front row seats together with the H and girlfriends. I watched ASAP last Sunday at TFC and when they mentioned their concert tour, I screamed! Seriously, I'm excited about it though my friends in Pinas thinks otherwise!
Next weekend, by Thursday, we're flying to New York to meet my BFF I. We will be there until Tuesday. I love spring break! I (heart) NY! It will be my 3rd visit and M's first. (No, make that 2nd because I was still pregnant when we went there so andun na si M when I had my pic at the Statue of Liberty, inside my tummy nga lang)
The week after NY, we're going to Gainesville, Fl (abour 4-5 hrs drive) for H's continuing ed. It's just an hour drive to Orlando. I don't know if I'll be brave enough to drive! Oh and an hour also to Jacksonville to meet S (again..if ever)
And the week after Gainesville, we're having M's 3rd birthday bash! (S will drive from Jax to here so I'll get to see her again)
Toxic! Hectic! But..I love it!!

Another tag

I was tagged by Mrsworkinggirl earlier of this month so that I could update my blog. Write down six unimportant things about me. What comes to my mind? Nothing.:)
This is tough Mama Mee. I had to take a look at my husband and from his view, I came up with this.
My husband thinks the following are unimportant:
1. I make sure my son's toys are back to their boxes at night, that the living room is free of toys before I go to sleep, that the pillows are not on the floor and properly placed on the sofa, the works. When I have my free time (which is never) I would sort the toys and put them in the appropriate basket. One basket has cars, the other has trains, the other has balls and I have one that says small toys and big toys. I have 12 boxes in M's room.
2. I need to fold the clothes while they are still warm and fresh from the dryer. I go to the laundry area 5 minutes before it beeps. H waits until they are cold and wrinkled and folds them 3-4 days after. Sometimes he doesn't fold it at all and just gets his pajamas from the laundry basket (the clean ones)
(me talking to myself again)
How can he consider those unimportant? Am I weird? I don't think so! Ok, so to prove that I'm a normal person, here's my unimportant things from my view:
3. I joined the college dance troupe for fun. After one dance at the gymnasium, I decided to quit! It was hard to attend the practice and go home afterwards. I go home to Cavite and goes to UST, daily!
4. I love Jollibee! I worked there when I was in college during summer break! When we went to the Philippines for M's 1st birthday, I wanted Jollibee to be present at the swimming party! H's family said Jollibee is no longer the "in" thing but I insisted that Jollibee had to be there. Jollibee Mascot showed up and that made my day! I especially loved it when one time, I saw Jollibee acting up as the traffic enforcer along Alabang Zapote Rd. People/drivers were following him. I love that scene!
5. There are times that I do not like to update my blog. I love to visit blogs when time permits!
6. I nursed M for 16 months instead of my plan of 6 months only. I had the smallest breasts among my barkada and I was the only one who had done it and actually loved it! Size doesn't matter in breastfeeding! It's you and your baby (and your family support din-couldn't have done it without H and friends around)

There, I did it. Hope you can do this if you have the time!
Tin
Jody
Weng
Mickee
Jo
Monet
One more tag from Tin and I'll be tag free!
Have a meaningful lenten week everyone!
Happy Easter too!:)

Because I'm a (stage)mom!

I was tagged by Meeya to do this meme which was started by Mitch of When Silence Speaks.

Here are the Rules:

If you still keep your baby’s first 3 days photos, We would love to see them. Label them as 1st, 2nd or 3rd day (as shown below). After that, please post the most recent one, one photo will do. You can post as much as you want though. I’m sure you will realize and tell yourself “seems like yesterday”.

Day 1


I had so many pictures on day 1 but I opted not to show my face (there was one where I was really crying..as I was so thankful that God has entrusted me with this precious baby!) This was my first time to hold Miguel. A totally unforgettable experience! (All mothers out there know this feeling)

Day 2



It was fun watching him sleep, cry, eat, sleep, cry, eat! I noticed nasilaw ko sya sa flash..Sorry baby! Excited ang mommy!

Day 3



I love this sepia shot! We were about to leave the hospital when I just decided to take some more pictures and here's another fave! I told you I'm a stage mom..in the making then!

Now, my son has grown big! Time flies so fast! He will be three years old next month!

A close up shot taken last month (34 mos old)



Taken last week while we were building his swing at the backyard (see all the clutter?)



Taken yesterday beside my newly planted azaleas (balak kong mag-flower garden sa likod bahay pa rin)


Seems like yesterday! Next month, he will be 3...(singhot)
Hmmmmm...
As I was about to emote, I realized I have tons of his picture on his blog found under his birth pics -just scroll down to see the pictures (Inay, makikita nyo rin pala ako ng bagong panganak) I still have to post his 2nd birthday pics which I know I have posted somewhere (talk about backlog) and next month, I need to post his 3rd birthday pics for his BUZZ Light year party!
Still, it seems like yesterday!
If you got this far and you're a mom, please feel free to tag yourself!
Cheers!!

Feb 29th

I saw Meeya's and Weng's post and I figured I should post something too! Today is a special day and it will be four years later when I get to use this title. It's been a while. I am still alive. I do visit blogs but just wouldn't want to update. Shoulda, woulda, coulda. Then again, a lady can change her mind. It's leap year..I dont see the connection here (forgive me my mind is all scattered ) Basta leap year!
Last week, we decided to move M's 3rd birthday party on the 19th of April (kala mo bukas na..) H signed up for a CEU at Gainesville from April 11-13th. He wanted to bring us along since I will have my spring break from April 7-11th. He'll miss us terribly daw! So he booked a hotel for us three. Now, as I look forward to that break, I figured, would there be anything spectacular to do at Gainesville, FL? There is that museum according to him and according to my good friend E..tada.. we are just a minute away from The Oaks Mall! (Jumps for joy) Pwede na..Bonding time din namin ni M..mag mall! He will have his time and I will get to shop while H attends his class! Yippeee..Everybody happy!
There, I posted something..Happy weekend everyone! Till next update..hopefully not in 4 years! Hugs...

What's up???

I went home early from school and decided to give ourselves a break from the microwave meals! I cooked apritada! H was so thankful that I did just that as he truly, terribly misses home cooked meals! He requested that yun din ang baon nya bukas sa work!
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Sadly, M, still, has the sipon! Clear naman ang discharge but it's been so long na! He would always tell, "Mom, sipon." He wants me to give him the kleenex and wipe it from his nose! Sosyal noh! H and I had our share of sipon last week but we're now sipon-free! I wonder if it is because of the weather! Like this morning, it was raining that I had to turn off the sprinklers, real hard and by noon, wow..we're really the Sunshine state. I had to remove my jacket and my blouse (partly opened lang naman) as I was on a three layer outfit! I was tempted to go sleeveless but my gosh, I gained so much this past months! Ako ang nahihiya kahit alam ko naman na walang pumapansin sa akin dito. When I ordered my scrubs from the uniform shop, my size had to be reordered as I was extra small- short pa! Still, I am thinking when will I go back to size 2?? Maybe never..hehehehe..
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Our good neighbors R and E invited us this weekend for Superbowl! Potluck style and I was thinking of bringing calamares! H volunteered to cook something else as party starts at 4pm! He's bringing Cocktail Sausage with BBQ sauce! He'll put it in the crockpot! Easy meal ey!! The other neighbors would bring pizza, fries, fried chicken and onion rings! Nagiging americanized na ata kami! Tsk..Gone are the kare-kare, crispy pata, liempo etc! Well, I guess everyone has been so busy these days! Infact, during I's birthday about two-three weeks ago, our friends suggested that we all go to Disneyworld on M's birthday and we'll just have our party at Mc Donalds. For a while we were thinking about it until my friend S told me that the place is crowded and it is not well lighted! Plus, it will only be a party of 4 families if we decide to go there on Spring break! So, I guess, we'll just have the party here at home just like last year!
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Have a great week everyone!

Shopping

The very kind BIL offered to babysit M today as he is off from work! I wonder how his boss feels about this as he just got back to work last Monday and now, he's off again. He reasons that he needs to go to the dentist and do all his chores! It would save me some money as I do not have to pay my friend D who babysits M, well at least for a day! Since I saved kuno, I got the reason to go shopping all by myself! (after school syempre. I had my first nursing test today and boy oh boy, I had to practice all my critical thinking abilities..yeah right)
So to relieve me from the stress of my first exam, I went to the mall! Guess who I saw? It was my friend D! She was also shopping at GAP by the clearance rack! D was with her son S, who is M's fave buddy at the moment (S is 6 months older than M) and S asked me where M was. S saw me with some shirts for M and he said "Tita, that's nice!" I asked S if he wanted the same shirt so he and M can wear the same thing and he replied that he wanted another shirt (buti na lang nasa clearance rack pa rin) Then he said, "Oh tita, I want that shark trunks too." Hmm....bibo itong batang ito. I said tell that to your dad. Tita is not working." Then, I paid for the shirt and gave it to S and he said "Thank you, Tita." Afterwards, he said, "Tita, I'm hungry" I said "Go tell your mom, get some food from your backpack."
Anyways, I scored a pair of pants, shirts for M and H and for me! I also went to buy some stuff at V. Secret as their sale ends tomorrow! How can you resist that 75%off!
Shopping made my day! If only I could get the same deal on my 1st test, I would be really happy!

BIL and Piolo

The BIL is back. I picked him up from the airport at 1pm. He stayed in Pinas for two months. (kainggit) He's back home together with all my bilins! Tuyo, tinapa, daing and boy bawang!!I appreciate that my SILS have something for me as well! Of course M had the most pasalubong! He loves the baseball bat, the spiderman chair and the little animals in the jungle! Thank you guys!! We're very touched with your thoughtfulness! Thanks sis! I love the Piolo DVD and cd!
Now, I do not know if I have said that I am an avid fan of Piolo! H allows me to dream on him as he also has a huge crush on B! Now, three months ago, my friend S from Jacksonville told me that Piolo will have a concert on March 29. And by all means, we bought front row tickets a week after we heard this news as tickets have been selling like hotcakes. Now, the weird thing is, H wants to come too as he wants to watch Pokwang. (joke) So it'll be my girlfriends A and S and me and tada..the H! watching this concert!!I wonder if I could scream out loud!
We watched ASAP last Sunday and there we heard Piolo promoting that concert! My gosh, I got really excited!! H quipped that he wanted to sell his ticket this time! He realized it'll be awkward for him as mostly girls will watch that concert! Well, it's too late because we've already paid for the tickets! I have already marked this on my calendar and kasehodang me test ako (buti na lang wala), I just have to see him in person! Haaaaay....!
If only I could be Princess Sapphire!

Etc

After school, I brought M to the doctor and all I got was the prescription for Little Noses. No congestion on M's part, doctor said he's doing well!
Too bad ako naman ang me sipon!
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H experimented on TV dinners. He went to Walmart and bought Tyson instant meals! It's his way of helping me not cook dinner anymore so I can focus on my school stuff! The meatloaf we had tonight was alright! I don't know if this will work! H also reprimanded me because I did the laundry. He said that he'll do that on weekends! I just can't resist it! I know I have to let go of my chores!!!He is now the one in charge of putting M to sleep! The routine has been set up so I think everything's working well...( achoooooo...)
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Have a nice weekend everyone!

Colds

Today we woke up with M having a really bad cold and a slight fever. H decided that he would stay at home in the morning while I went to school. I only had 2 subjects for today so when I went home from school at around 12pm, it's H's turn to go to work! Praise God that M is now feeling ok, no fever! H called his doctor but since M does not have any fever, he'll see him tomorrow at 2 pm! He's been in amoxicillin for the last 10 days and on the 2nd day that I gave him his antibiotic, the colds were gone! ( He has had that cold for around 8 days before I brought him to his doctor) We were surprised that he got another cold. Must be the season!
At 4pm, H arrived from work! No patients to treat! Zero income for the day. Must be the season!

Mig's room

Here's a clip to show how kalikot my boy is! Sobra!
Oh, and it will also showcase H's talent in singing the Papaya song..hehehe..
Taken last December, I will be posting a new one soon kasi I have already made some renovations on his room! Apparently, the plan was to bribe him to sleep here but I dont think M likes the idea that he'll sleep here away from us. He is perfecly fine sleeping in our room, right in the middle (parang bantay) of H and me. So, baby number 2 is not in the plan yet! Unless, M starts to sleep here..! Anyway, enjoy naman kaming katabi sya! Wag ka lang matatadyakan in the middle of your sleep! ;)

i's bday party

Today was a busy day for us! H and M went to church while I tried to study for my exams this week! Lunch time was I's 3rd party held at their house which is about 10 houses away from our house. What's nice is that I's parents planned it to be a simple party, american style daw! We had pizza, spaghetti, fried chicken, french fries, onion rings, dumplings ( kala ko ba american ) and ice cream! It was a no stress party as we all had fun! We had no games, not even goody bag (teka Ms. A, asan na nga itong goody bag) but we were all satisfied with the party. We were at their house at 12pm and went home at 7pm after eating dinner. We watched a very nice movie - omg, i can't remember the title but it was with Hillary Swank about a cult and all! We also watched Shrek 3 for the kids! How I wish we have seen the entire moview but it was impossible as M would call me at times, the kids will have a little fight, someone fell from the chair- thank god no fracture, one kid was locked inside the room etc. Riot for us parents and kids but still, we enjoyed the party!
Here's I about to blow her cake! Watch M as he tries to blow it as well. M was able to blow it a little later but too bad I ran out of memory stick..heheh..
Our pinoy neighbors/friends are all excited for the next party this April. It is M's turn to be three. Everyone had contributed their ideas as to how and when our party will be! We'll see.. We'll see..So far, I love this super simple concept, no stress whatsoever but still, we'll see, we'll see.
Happy Birthday I!

The Fear Factor

Whew..Our nursing coordinator congratulated us students for taking the first step towards our nursing career, and for actually surviving the first week. I would say I survived the first week because of this quote tucked in my notebook! (oh and for getting an A in my Pharmacology quiz and assignment! yipeee..) Thanks to everyone who left a message in my last post! I truly appreciate it! Medyo ok na ako, laban na kung laban. Ambisyosa kasi ako at gustong magka LV (the whole collection..hahahahhaha..)
I am sharing with you this post. It came from my friend B. I dont know who the source was. I wish I could thank him/her for writing this...
The Fear Factor
Fear only sees the mountain. Faith sees the mountain mover.
Fear always sees the problem. Faith only sees the promise.
Fear says, “Your dreams will never come true. “ Faith says, “My God is the Dream Maker, and my dreams will come true.”
Fear always says, “No.” Faith says, “Yes.”
Fear always sees God’s fist clenched tightly. Faith always sees God’s hand open.
Fear always sees God’s hand withdrawn. Faith always sees God’s hand extended.
Fear always says, “Give up.” Faith says, “Never give up.”
Fear says, “Quit.” Faith says, “Don’t quit.”
Fear says, “You can’t make it. “ Faith says, “You’re going to make it!”
Fear says, “You’re sick, your dream of being healed will never come to pass.” Faith says, “By His stripes I am healed.”FEAR CANNOT EXIST IN THE PRESENCE OF FAITH. THE GREATEST ANTAGONIST THAT FEAR HAS IS FAITH."

I'm going insane!

School started formally last Tuesday. So I'm back to school--this means I would be not blogging that much again which makes me sad!! Less time with M and H...and myself! :(
The RN program that I am a part of seems really tough! Getting into it was already hard and comprehensive as a selection committee had to choose the top students. I am into a small community college which covers a large area - (I have classmates who drives 1 hour one way just to be in school so I am so blessed that it takes me less than 10 minutes to be here). Now that I am here, I am seriously having second thoughts. I told my husband about it and he said that if I really do not want to do this, all I have to is say "I quit" and he is fine with that. Then I thought, why would I quit when I have worked hard doing my pre requisites in order for me to be accepted in the program? I don't want to give up on my dream of becoming a nurse someday! Then, do I really want to be a nurse? These feelings came after we had our nursing orientation last Tuesday. After that, I started dreaming of my old banking days! Seriously, every night I would dream of me in my blazer attire, shoes with about 2 inch heels, a flattering skirt, with a fab bag! You may call it the corporate attire! I love what I did before! Now, I have to wear scrubs and rubber shoes to be on the go! I have worked for a decade in a wonderful bank and it was something I'd do again if ever I come back home to the Philippines. Now that I am trying to get a different career, a health career move like nursing thought to be a good one for me (with the husband making pilit- he doesnt like the idea that he pushed me to this) ! This one I am in is an entire new career and I have to admit that a part of me makes me sad! Again, I told my husband about it! He concluded that maybe I am a bit overwhelmed with all the information I had to take this first week! And all the assignments that I had to do and all the quizzes that I need to take! Plus my son's potty training, our meals, etc. Bilib nga ako sa mga doktor talaga! How can they handle that amount of knowledge and apply it to their patients? And the pharmacists, ang hirap intindihin ng mga gamot noh..
The very kind hubs offered to do my chores like cooking and laundry but I just could not let go of my chores at this time! I had my Friday off from school and I ended up cleaning and making our house in order! When H got home, he was shocked to find that the house is clean and asked me why can't I let go and trust him to do all our chores? I even cooked 2 meals so I will not have to do some cooking this weekend! He then told me to just stop from whatever I was doing and for the three of us to have dinner some place else. I told him I've already cooked! He said no and insisted that we need to get out of the house!
So H, M and I went out on a Friday night. He wanted to eat in a vietnamese restaurant but it was not kid friendly so we ended up eating at a chinese restaurant - the Panda ! (How i love their sesame seed balls) and my cooked meal ended up in the ref! Afterwards, we went to Home Depot and Office Depot as he wanted to make a great study place for me! An office chair costs around $100 and I said there is no way that I will buy that chair! I am fine studying in my kitchen nook! He insisted that we buy that and that he cannot wait to start his next project! I said, I need to go to school tomorrow to study for pharmacology! So how can you do your woodworks? He said he'll find a way to babysit M and still do his project! So we bought the pieces of wood and some more stuff for the study area project! I have studied for the last year and a half without that study area thingy..i do not know why H thinks we should have one now!
Still, I'm here and wondering why in the world would I want to become a nurse? I know that I wanted to become one before I started but now that I am slowly getting into my dream, I find myself asking that question..Why? I need to find the answer real quick!

2 DVD's in a row

Since I was on my christmas vacation from school for the last 3 weeks, Miguel can stay up late at night and wake up sooo late in the morning! I know we had to go back to our routine so I started last Monday as I had to train him up again to wake up early and sleep early(aside from the potty training, which is still going on at this time- we were successful today as he made his number 2 on the potty..whoaaa! I was really happy that's why I gave him his award- a candy cane- (leftover pa nung christmas..hehhe..wala kasi talagang candy dito sa bahay) My classes will resume next week and I have 8am classes this time! That would mean we have to wake up early as I need to drop him to my babysitter/friend D's house at 7am. Which also means I need to wake him up before 7am. At least, konting adjustment na lang di ba?..
So tonight, Hubs came with the dvd movie "Kingdom" lent by his officemate! The goal was to let Miguel sleep at 8pm. I served dinner at 6pm, gave M his bath at 7pm. H played with him a few minutes after, read his book afterward and tucked him to bed at 8pm. Voila! He slept at once and it was a happy moment for H and I as we can now watch the said dvd! It was a violent movie for me though I still liked it. It made me really angry at one scene that I was screaming and mad as hell! It was about americans going to Saudi Arabia and the usual bomb making scenes etc. Nabugbog ko braso ni H. heheheh..
The next movie we watched was "Just Like Heaven" with Reese W and a nice guy. I forgot his name. It was a feel good movie! We had the dvd for a long time and it was just now that we got the chance to watch it. I love the fact that the guy was a landscape architect as we have been wanting a real nice garden at the backyard. What we have right now is just plain grass and an oak tree, a little vegetable garden and a weed garden too.. I wanted to plant some tulips and other flowers to make our lawn really pretty! I don't know if i could find the time though!
School is coming really soon! How I wish I could still stay up late for movies or blog or whatever! This is a great treat for me! Just to have M sleep in our bed, while H and I cuddle up in a chick flick..Really sweet!

Where do I begin?

I did not think that it will take me one year to update my blog! The last post I had was a month ago (and 3 days to be exact). Whew..!So, where do I begin?
Maybe, I should start by wishing everyone a blessed 2008! I had a very good Christmas, spending time with my best friend S's family and of course, my loving husband and precious son Miguel! I hope everyone had a great Christmas as well! May we continue to reflect on God's love on us that He gave us Jesus--His birth on a manger, his humility and obedience, may we think of this all the time as we go on in our busy lives!
I have been really quiet and super contented with my life lately. Last month, I began planning our meals, and cooking them of course, and baking some treats in between! I just realized how I loved being a wife and a mom and also the "queen" and really run the household! When MIL was here, I would still plan the menu, do the groceries and all other chores and I will just tell her what to cook or what to prepare but she does all the preps for hubs only. (She never prepared my baon..hmmm..I just thought of that now) It was a good thing that when she left, I only had 2 weeks left before the fall semester ends as I had my official christmas break on Dec 14! That time, I loved it that I had to prepare 3 baon for all of us! It was fun and challenging as I had to make sure that all our lunch bags/stuff are ready before I go to bed! It was a routine I'd do over and over again! I didnt expect it to come real soon! School starts next week! Now, can I ask for an extension of my vacation? Seriously..
Hubs even had a countdown now that I am going back to school! They say that the program is tough! Hubs offered to handle all my chores so I can concentrate on my studies. I've heard that before! It never happened! I dont think it will! :)
For the last two weeks, I have been potty training my son! I need lots of patience, really! Hit or miss at times! But I think M is doing pretty well! I may just be expecting too much from him. The first 2 days were really easy as he even said he wants to go to potty even when we were shopping at Target. That, for me, was incredible! Too bad, on the 3rd day, he would say, "Mom, no potty!" I would ask him, "shall we go to the potty?" He would say "no mom!" Minutes later, he would pee on his briefs and unto my wood floors!!(Hingang malalim) Still on that stage, I would blame myself as I know and expected that it was time for him to go to the potty but I did not insist! I would just ask him to wipe the floor afterwards! He would tell me, "help me mom please!" How can I resist that?
Ok, now where do I end? I guess I need to go to bed as this has been a long day for me! Being a stay at home mom is really the toughest job in the world! Wait, I need to thaw out my chicken wings from the fridge! Sometimes, even when I'm already in bed, my mind makes a mental list of all the things that I need to do before taking my zzzz's and the list that I need to accomplish tomorrow! (Updating my blog stayed for a month in my things to do list and to post the pics is something I want to accomplish tomorrow) H says I need to shutdown my mind! Just like this laptop! But, how can a mom do that? Just how?

Update

I cannot believe it's December already and I still haven't put up my tree. I envy my friends who had put up their tree last thanksgiving week (which is another story). Gotta get the tree from the attic! Need to kulit hubs!
Anyhoo, last thanksgiving week was fabulous! Fab because we did not cook turkey or whatsoever. For a little background, every year, it's C's turn to host the thanksgiving dinner while we host the Christmas eve party and the M's host the New Year's. For a weird reason, C called us two days before thanksgiving day and said that they cannot host our annual thanksgiving dinner! ( Tamaditis syndrome) We called up some of our friends and most of them, since they are in the health field, have duties and they all need to work! C suggested that we go to the yearly thanksgiving lunch at the church which we did so we ended up having our thanksgiving lunch at the church where I am a parishioner! At first, MIL doesn't want to come because she is not a member of the church but I told her that the church people will not mind. And it is all about the spirit of being thankful! God had been really good and He has showered us with all the blessings so a little get together with people who are thankful is really a good idea. So off to church we go and we were greeted by our parish priest when we came it at 2pm. Food was overflowing! Abundant blessings!! We even had to bring some home! In turn, we made a donation as a sign of thanksgiving.
By 330pm, we went to Best Buy and a group of people has lined up outside. It was cold!! Brrr... My friend A said we could stay and save our spot while our husbands go home for the meantime and get their gear! (meaning blankets, coffee, and anything to keep them in line till the next morning) We were number 40 in line!! By 6 pm the boys came back and we stayed in line for about 2 hours. We have toddlers (I and M) as well as MIL . It got colder as the night passed by so we had to leave the husbands at around 8pm. H would call me from time to time so I was tempted to drive back to Best Buy at around 10pm and I stayed until 11pm. Camping out was not the original plan but somehow we got into that situation! Si A kasi eh!
By 4am, my alarm went on and I called H. He said he got the pass for my sony vaio and hp notebook (they were doorbusters..!) Yeheeeyyyy!!! He told me to go to Toys R Us so I could start shopping for the inaanaks!! The night before, MIL asked me to go to Walmart first so I could buy her portable dvd players for her apos in Pinas! How can I say no? So I first went to Walmart at 445am. There was a long line but people were organized and so were the Walmart crew! I was inside the store by 5am and I got the 4 portable players which MIL wanted. After Walmart, I went to Toys r us and bought some stuff which I cannot reveal yet for the inaanaks! I wanted to go to Target but I thought I could do that later! My friend A was in Target and she said that the lines were really long and there was chaos inside the store. I decided to go home instead at 7am!
We spent the weekend packing for MIL's baggage as she went home last Tuesday! H was sad for a while but we know MIL is coming back in 6 months time !
Once again, we got our home all by ourselves! It is really nice to have that feeling in a way! H could walk naked in the house this time. Old habits are hard to break....hahahhahah..!
Meantime, my finals is coming and I really need to study, study and study!! Please pray that I do well in my exams huh!!
Cheers to all!!!

Our wedding vows

Hubs and I agreed to have a wedding officiated by their Pastor! (My regular blog readers would know that I am still a Catholic) Hence, we had to prepare our own vows. During our bf-gf days, we would chat and he would ask if I have done my vows. Well, it was always on my to do list as a bride to be that time. My husband wrote his vow a month after he came back to US. ( I saw his saved file on his computer when I joined him here in the US) I wrote our vow the night before our wedding! ( I saved the tiny piece of paper in my wedding scrapbook)

His wedding vow! (He said this as if all the words just came out from his heart, eyes looking at me intently..)

Today I become one with you. You are now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. Take my hand and let us build our dreams together. Let us stay together and let us pray together, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." This is my pledge to you and To The One who gave you to me!

(Natigilan ako, inakupo, ano na nga yung vow ko? Minemorize ko pa, di ko na dinala ang kodigo dahil ayokong ma tempt magbasa pero ang ganda naman ng sinabi ng lalaking ito! Ramdam ko naman sa kaibuturan ng puso ang kanyang tinuran....Ah basta, eto galing talaga sa puso ko)I looked at him ..and said..

When we met last year, I knew you were different. Indeed, God has led me to His choice --YOU. And as you have pledged your love and your life to me, I, too , happily give myself to you!
I promise to support you, encourage you. I vow to be a faithful and obedient wife! I know that I am doing God's will right now! I will forever love you my love and I will take care of our family!

It feels good to share your life with someone you truly love! I never believed in soulmates though husband insists that we are! As we celebrate our fourth wedding anniversay, I will continue to love you, my love, and I will take care of our family!! I thank God I have you in my life, together with M!

(Oh..when I looked at my written vow- it was totally different from what I said. Walang faithful at obedient wife..nyaheheheheheh..)

A major exam!

Quizzes after quizzes! Exams after another exam! I guess being a student makes you geared up for all the quizzes that will come your way. Bring it on!
Hubs and MIL wants to go to Destin outlet this weekend for some last minute shopping as MIL flies back home to Pinas on the 27th. I don't think I can join them! But I am excited to go shopping next week-- the Black Friday event! Good thing I am done with my exams next week (Wednesday-to be exact) which is a reason why I should really celebrate! I even asked Hubs to postpone our dinner date for that anniv celebration! Tsaka na lang mag celebrate!
Now, back to my notes!!!

Answered tag-free view desktop

I got this tag from Weng few months back! The desktop freeview is Weng's assignment which had been haunting me (aside from my math homework, my laundry, my closet, M's room etc)!!Finally, I have a few spare time to show to the whole world what my computer screen looks like!! (Drumroll..)



This is my one of my fave picture of my son M showing his first two teeth taken when he was 6 months old. Sometimes I wanted to change it but then I thought this reminds me of how I enjoyed being a stay at home mom and how I loved taking care of him 24x7. Best times really! It was just me and hubs on his 1st year as mil got to stay with us when he turned two! Looking at this pic brings me so much joy! This picture also shows how M looks a lot like his dad! Our friends call M, Charlie Jr.
My screen has some of my sil's files, N files, as she used my notebook when she stayed with us last Dec-March! I haven't deleted it yet. I need to do that sometime! It has some of my A&P (Anatomy & Physiology notes) pictures which I don't think a lot of you will like! It has slides showing the parts of the digestive system of the cat, etc. At first I did not like looking at those pictures but I had no choice! I guess now I am used to it!
Hooray, I did it! I actually did post my pic! Now for the tag, here are the rules of this meme, I have to tag 5 other people. Before I do that, here are the instructions:

A. Upon receiving this tag, immediately perform a screen capture of your desktop. It is best that no icons be deleted before the screen capture so as to add to the element of fun.

You can do a screen capture by: [1] Going to your desktop and pressing the Print Scrn key (located on the right side of the F12 key). [2] Open a graphics program (like Picture Manager, Paint, or Photoshop) and do a Paste (CTRL + V). [3] If you wish, you can “edit” the image, before saving it.

B. Post the picture in your blog. You can also give a short explanation on the look of your desktop just below it if you want. You can explain why you preferred such look or why is it full of icons. Things like that.

C. Tag five of your friends and ask them to give you a Free View of their desktop as well.

D. Add your name to this list of Free Viewers with a link pointing directly to your Desktop Free View post to promote it to succeeding participants.

Now, sorry but I do not have anyone to tag. I think everyone has done this but if you haven't, please feel free to tag yourself!

The husband- tagged

Taken after the wedding, 11/16/2003, Fernwood Gardens, Philippines

This week, Hubs and I started to be baduy..kasi anniversary na namin! It started last Nov. 10, hubs said, "Five years ago, ngayong araw na ito ako nanligaw sa yo!. After 3 days sinagot mo ako! After 3 days ulit & 1 year, ikinasal kami!! Yup, it is a whirlwind romance! I guess Meeya can relate to this..(she is also the source of this tag--what a great way to update)

Here are the rules…

This tag is simple. If you feel comfortable and your better half does too, you can post a picture of him in your blog (but if not a description will do). May it be a baby picture anything that you like with the following:

1. First name: if he doesn’t like his name plastered all over the internet, a pet name will do.
2. How and where did you meet?
3. Characteristics
4. Your plans 20 to 30 years from now.


Question 1. First name- Charlie. My name- Angel. In other words, I'm Charlie's Angel. I warned you baduy ito! (Pwede rin sigurong Angel Locsin- :))

Question 2. How and where did you meet? Our friends S and C set us up. I visited my friend S and then S & C introduced us to each other over dinner here at Panama City, Florida last Oct. 19, 2002. ( Ahhh..I can remember the date..kilig!!) It was love at first sight for him as he was smitten by my beauty! He kept on asking questions about me that night while I never asked anything about him. At that time, I was not really interested, not yet. The next day, he called me and invited me for lunch at Olive Garden. That was the time I started asking about him and I thought he was an interesting guy! His voice had a way of calming me! Two weeks after, he went to the Philippines and courted me and introduced me to his whole clan. He said I love you Nov 10. I said I love you back Nov 13. The day I said mag un na kami, he replied "Yes, mag aasawa na ako!" I said, "hello, mag boyfriend lang tayo noh." 3 days after, he went to Fernwood Gardens together with his parents and made a reservation for our wedding a year after! So we got married Nov 16, 2003.

Question 3. Characteristics --Too many to mention!! Joke..Seriously, he was the most God fearing man I have ever dated! His love for God and us, his family , is beyond doubt! He keeps his promises, makes me happy, pampers me and makes me feel so special! Feeling ko sexy ako kahit hindi na ako sexy! He is a very good father to Miguel. A hands on dad! A very good provider!!A handyman!! (Mahilig magkalat, mahilig magsimula ng project pero di tinatapos, kung saan saan iniiwan ang damit at medyas..ayyy..mali..) He would give out the corniest joke and yet I would still find it funny! He is a great cook!! In fact, he is my mentor when it comes to cooking! He knows how to balance his time between work and family!! He is also just in making decisions, a person worthy of high respect!!No wonder his mom and dad looks up to hime when it comes to decision making! (Ako lang ang di sumusunod sa gusto nya..heheh)

Question 4. Plans 20-30 years from now - Retire in the Philippines, maybe in Tagaytay or Batangas!! (I just hope our son will come with us although I know this is M's decision and I do not want to impose- really???)Plant veggies in our backyard, design our space so that it will reflect our style - maybe hire Candice of Divine Design for this matter) Be involved in medical mission or volunteer work that will serve the Filipino people. Continue to serve God in our own little way! And of course, reminisce our happy times together, keep on telling those corny jokes and love stories to our future grandkids!

Wow, I enjoyed doing this! Please feel free to tag yourself!!