Couples Corner : Did I Marry My Dream Man

When I was still young, I never dreamed of marrying a foreign man, it's odd but it was my older sisters who were dreaming of being attached to any foreigners not that they were depressed or they cannot pay tuition fees in college because when they started making pen pal was when they were already graduated in college and has a job, it is just, it was their dream to feel how is it to be in love with a guy from other country. I even told them before that if they could go to the states, the only thing I want as a gift is an original Barbie doll, and take note I was already in college at that time.

Thus, I only wanted a simple life, a husband that could weigh things for me and someone who doesn't turn his back on me. When I finished in college, I wanted to meet someone who was matured enough than I was, unluckily most of them were younger than me. I have nothing against age and such but I guess I should have stick with older men. I never dreamed of a perfect guy but a right guy for me, I never dreamed of a hunk man but someone who would love me until my last breath. I grew up without parents so from then on; I always look for love that is endless, just like my eldest daughter love for me.

Just like any other couple, we also have shortcomings; we disagreed at times and fought. He sometimes can't do his promise and I sometimes get so stubborn but in the end of the arguments, we find ourselves longing for each other. He is not that perfect for me but he is the right one and an angel sent to me from above. He may have done things that get me really mad but he is the man I dreamed since then. I just hope and pray that we will be together real soon, Oh God please hear us!

Ruby Tuesday # 12 : New Clothes

Faith's clothes were getting small for her, so I must buy her some new clothes. Right after we watched the "I'll be there" of KC and Gabby Concepcion, we headed immediately to the kids wear and tried her numbers of outfits. The only clothes which I thought it would look her pretty and nice were the shorts and a white blouse, a mini skirt and a red blouse. Well, she looked like a little lady when she wore the mini skirt on Sunday.

Happy Ruby Tuesday Everyone!

PBWeekend : The Street Kid'o

Since sister was not here last Saturday, I have to bring Faith to the Kumon and to the swimming venue. When Mj was done with her Kumon, we went to the Chimes to buy her a new swim suit. While we were paying our purchased items, Faith was pretending a street kid and was inside the hole, the hole is a stand for bags mannequin wearing swim suits. The staffs attention were on her and they laughed so hard when they saw Faith pretending that she doesn't have a Mom to take good care of her, she also giggled as the staffs laughed at her.

Oh no! I'd been bad, I roam around the mall and I was lost,

I could not find my Mom. Help!

Hehehe, she was just pretending. When the staffs saw her there,

they cannot stop laughing.

Sunday Stealing # 5 : The Eighty Meme Part I

It has been a long while that I didn't participated any of the Meme, I miss it so much! I know I had posted it that I won't be doing any Meme for one month well I am okay now. Yes, my schedule still so hectic, but I guess I have organized my time now that I already get the chance to join a Meme, so watch out because I am back again!

Let me start with Sunday Stealing.

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Heart of Shou of the blog named Musings of an Absent Mind. Shou explains that she ripped it from a blogger named Erro. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It was originally 80 questions, hence the name. We chose 44 of them and we'll do it in two parts! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

1. What curse word do you use the most? Muysit? I am not sure if you could understand it.

2. Do you own an iPod? Oh no no no! I hope I can have one.

3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My husband, of course who else?

4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Lol I was in second grade, the boy who was my classmate stole me a kiss in my cheeks. They said that he got a crush on me, I was really pissed off.

5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01? Looking for a job so I could support my eldest daughter's daily needs.

6. What was the last movie you watched? Karate Kid, it was so awesome!

7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Myself?

8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? Nope, even I was working at night time, I never took any pills when I slept in daytime.

9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? I guess none.

10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? They cannot give birth, and that is sad because they doesn't know how painful but magical when you deliver a baby.

11. What are you looking forward to? Before, it was our application but now to enroll my youngest daughter to a Kumon and oh a second hand car. Lol

12. Do you own any band t-shirts? Nope

13. What will you be doing in one hour? Cooking for breakfast, at least before the kids woke up

14. Is anyone in love with you? A big yes, my husband

15. Last time you cried? When my Aunt died

16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? Laptop

17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? Nope, I don't like tattoos but I like Hena tattoos.

18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? Oh no, I don't judge them but they are just not my type, they said its an art but how would you explain painting your body with some dragon, dragon flies, wild flowers, snake and such? It is just so dirty, well it is for me.

19. What were you doing before this? I have to fixed my youngest daughter's diaper. The tape was not strong, and she was uncomfortable in fact she was awaken by it. Right after I fixed it, she went back to sleep.

20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? I can't remember anymore

21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? I need eight hours though

22. Do you eat breakfast daily? Yes, of course, it is the beginning of your journey during the day so you have to be recharged from sleeping so empty and so long.

Giveaways from Las Vegas

I am proud to say that this is the second contest I've joined this year, too bad I was not able to won the first one. Hoping I would win this time, but even so I will never regret I have joined this contest, indeed this is so much fun. Sigh, I was not able to join the last contests I was invited in, I just got too busy that time.

So if you want to get something from Vegas for free, well this is your chance for having things from Vegas, who knows, you would be lucky and your name will appear in the winning lists.

The criteria is very easy. Here's all you need to do:

1. Subscribe to Dhemcy's shopping blog
2. Follow her shopping blog
3. Add her shopping blog/X-links
4. Blog about the contest

Prizes + a surprise gift:

• (1) Las Vegas T-shirt (size: L)
• (1) Las Vegas Hat
• (3) Las Vegas Key Holder
• (2) Las Vegas Pen
• (1) Las Vegas Nail Buffer

Embrace The Season

Here comes the rainy season, the drought is finally over. I am so glad that its rained this past few days, in fact it is raining now almost everyday. Now we are not dealing with drought and too much sweating anymore and worry no more with blackouts, but since it keeps on raining each day what we are worried for is the flooding and storms in some areas of the country. I hope it will not be devastated as what happen last year. I want to embrace this season but something has stop me, would this be again another trials that we have to overcome for all of us? Oh GOD please let us not suffer when it is too much, and if some of the city will going to experience again another strong typhoon or storms please shed them your cares and love and protect them from any harm.

I was sad to see those trees

I always have a heart with trees growing old in our area, I feel so delighted when somehow even how polluted it is in another city, we are still blessed here because we can still see some old trees in the ground. Furthermore, it helps us with our environment and it helps us to minimize the flooding. But the trees I used to see near my eldest daughter school were gone. They wipe out that mini forest that I thought it has been there for years and years now and they just cut it out in an instant. The green color was replaced with emptiness, and I feel like I heard the logs crying out loud and asking why they have to be taken out from their shelter. It was like they had been demolished without a notice to inform them that their stay is already expired.

How inconsiderate these people are, especially when the lots were offered to elite people and were not given to some less fortunate ones. Don't they think of the circumstances ahead when all our forests are gone? We don't only need shelters but trees as well too; they are the one helping our environment, minimizing the flood in downtown and landslides so to speak. I hope our government would care enough of our forests and trees, please take the green back for our mother earth.

I can't join for now

I will not be joining for any Meme's for one month I guess, I was so busy lately. The store eats my time a lot, not to mention that my eldest daughter has two other activities this school year, her Kumon and swimming class. Our house is too far away from both venues, and I don't have a car. We oftentimes waiting for public utility to send us home or to the place, so even just waiting, it already consumes our time. But I don't have any regrets though of joining Mj to those extra curricular activities, it makes her more active and healthy although there are times she really gets tired. She even asked me if she could buy a powerade energy drink when she goes swimming because her training now is more complicated than they have before. Their kick and waving of their arms have to be perfect, they are following the strokes of the swimming competitions. Maybe next year, if we are still here, she can compete in Manila already, that's why I really have to bring her to her swimming class three times a week. I hope next month, I can join again

I So Love My Acer Aspire

I talk to my husband a lot over the internet, even when I am out with MJ at her swimming or at Kumon. What makes this so easy is that we both have an Acer Aspire. It is so light and portable that I can take it anywhere. So even if I am not at home, we are still able to keep in touch. I just love having my Acer Aspire around, my friends in swimming venue even teased me when I did not bring it there, the last time Mj has training, well we went shopping after Kumon and it’s also dangerous to carry it in public places, it’s the most target for thieves other than a cellphone. So I thought it would be better to leave it when I have to go to the mall or such.

Ruby Tuesday # 11 : Rice

I just found this display at my store, my niece took this picture and I guess this would fit my entry for Ruby Tuesday. I am still quiet busy right now, and I am not sure when would I settle down for at least a day. I need to wind up soon, I need a break!

PBWeekend : Writing

We were so busy yesterday and it's so sad that we were not able to visit the church. After we went to the store to do the inventory, we headed home right away. And as soon as we are settled my kids were so busy writing or cluttering in their notebooks. Faith just imitated her sister and whenever I focus their camera on them, she would always say "Smile Mama"

Sunday Stealing # 4 : The Dark Side Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Dana at the blog Amid Life's Questions. Today is a special meme. Dana explains why! "Let's see, this started out as Jay doing Savannah's “Questions” meme - a meme with a twist. This meme is constantly evolving - I answer the 10 questions that Jay posted and then post 10 questions of my own for anyone to answer on their blog or in comments. Jay asked some great questions - I couldn't resist the pull to the "dark side." So, in the same spirit, at Sunday Stealing we've added ten of our own questions! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

1. You’re building your dream house. What’s the one thing that this house absolutely, positively MUST HAVE? (other than the obvious basics of course): It must have a complete happy family living inside the house

2. What is your dream car? A color red with four wheels lol

3. What is your favorite website that isn’t a blog? All Things Kris

4. iPhone 4 or Droid, which do you want? Have none, uhmm what is droid? Lol

5. When you’re feeling down or lonely or just generally out of sorts, what do you do to cheer yourself up? Hug my kids

6. Tell me about something or someone that you love that most people seem to hate. One of my friends at the call center. She was so kind to me but it seems like her batch mates doesn't like her. There was one time that one of her batch mate telling me something but when she approached me, her batch mate walk away. It was so awkward because both of them were my friends.

7. What do you want to be when you grow up? I think I already achieved it

8. Would you go on a reality show if given the chance? Nope

9. Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up. (Grade school, Middle School, Jr. High or High School only.) My Filipino teacher, I forgot her name but when she knew I don't have a mother anymore, she wanted to adopt me lol

10. You get one pass to do something illegal or immoral. What are you gonna do? I rather not do it

11. What were you doing 10 years ago? I was so down because I was fooled by someone whom I thought was my knight in shining armor

12. By this time next year, I ... I must be with my husband, I hope

13. Do you think the United States will elect a female President in your lifetime? Do you think this would be a good thing? I don't know

14. Which fictional, TV show character you would shag anytime? uhhmmm

15. What is your greatest pet peeve? When I ride in public transport and the driver drives to fast.

16. Tell me about your most recent trip of more than 100 miles? It is with my husband with our kids and since we only had limited time, the moment we arrived at the hotel, we immediately went to Ocean Park to explore and to see some fishes there.

17. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus? Dictionary

18. Do you have a nickname? What is it? Ann

19. What are you dreading at the moment? Nothing

20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers? Nope

21. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship. Third Party

22. What were you doing this morning at 8am? Encoding some stocks

23. Do you have any famous relatives? Yup, my niece

24. How many different beverages have you drank today? 3 glasses

25. What is something you are excited about? My husband's vacation

26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group? On my wedding

27. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

28. What were you doing at midnight last night? Talking to my niece

29. What’s a word that you say a lot? I love you baby

30. Who is your worst enemy? No one

I Hope For A Not So Busy Week

I should have posted here my entry for Couples Corner but as soon as I started to write a post, my husband got me some news that really made me so down for few days and I was not able to finish my post. I also got so busy this past few days since our store was just open last Tuesday and I have to encode all the stocks here in my computer so to monitor the stocks and the income for the day, so far it is doing well, that I have to go to the wholesaler store always to purchase some stocks. I hope next week, would be a not so busy week for me, so I could lurk and comment for you, guys.

Ruby Tuesday # 10 : Ruby Colors Last Saturday

During the big event for the swimming competition last Saturday, I was also busy clicking my Digicam to capture some ruby color around for my Ruby Tuesday entry.

Let me take this opportunity to congratulate all the swimmers who have done a good job during the competition, there is maybe a winner and a loser but the most important is that they all finished the game. I have this quote before and it always reverberating in my mind during that day, and "It is better to lose the game than you quit in the middle and never finish the game" So I have told my daughter as long as she finish the game, that's all that counts.

This is only a very simple instruction but why some of the people out there, who go there to have some fun can't simply identify the instructions, they still have to bring their slippers or shoes inside the pool area. Well, except for our swimmers because they always reprimanded by their coaches to leave all the footwear outside the pool area.

And here's the award and certificates of my eldest daughter, the ruby color ribbon is when she hit the second place, the yellow ones were when she took the 3rd place.

PBWeekend : Swimming Competition

I know some of you knew already that I'd been bragging and talking of my eldest daughter swimming competition last Saturday. Mj was almost doesn't want to compete because she said she can't make it, that night before she said her right arm was having cramps and she can't swim with them at the competition. She has so many excuses but I told her if she can't have a place, it was alright as long as she did her best. So suddenly she was motivated and is willing to try the competition.

Meeting with coach, just before the program starts
Faith was intently looking for her sister

During the event, the parents were not allowed anymore to approach their kids at the ready bench so to minimize the tension. The host said it will be just for fun, we don't have to put it in our mind that it is a competition; they also told us that they will just test their speed when they swim. So from the basic down to the freestyle, I haven't talked to Mj, I guess she knows already what she will have to do when she is there.

The ready bench, where they would wait for their turn

Mj with her freestyle stroke

Faith was cheering for her Ate Mj

When she is already standing at the edge of the pool, her youngest daughter can't help but to cheer with her Ate, she even said " Go, go go Ate Mj!" then I know, if Mj heard her youngest she will be inspired and would finish the game. After the game, Mj showed me her award, 3rd for the breaststroke, 3rd for the backstroke, in which she told me she was able to make it straight this time and her coach was there cheering her up, and she got the 2nd place for the freestyle. I already posted some pictures at the Little World of Fun, but I can't get enough of it so here are the rest of the pictures.

Mj and her coach during the receiving of her certificate
The awards and the certificates

After we arrived home,
I told them to strike a pose

Sunday Stealing # 3 : Another Question Meme

I had a good long day today; my cousin and my friend just went here last night and slept for one night. But sigh I was not able to go to church and grocery shopping today good thing that there are still food in the freezer, my friend was the one who cooked for dinner tonight. It was a blast although it was so simple but at least this house filled with people at once.

My Sunday Stealing for today:

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Garamond Bophin at the blog Garamond Bophin's Journal. She states that he took it from Sally Maria. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

1. It's 2AM and you are not home. You are more than likely: When I was still working maybe I was there taking calls, since I am not working now I don't go home at that time, I always get home at least before the suns down.

2. What's the last thing you spent more than $100 on? Store construction and some stocks I need to buy for it.

3. What do your bank checks look like? I don't have one

4. Where did the shirt you are currently wearing come from? from my cabinet, hehehe

5. Name something that will be on your Christmas wish list: Spend it with my husband

6. What color is your toothbrush? White

7. Name something you collect and tell us about it. I don't have collections

8. Last restaurant you ate at. Who were you with? How was it? Dencios, with my niece and daughters. And we were so full

9. Who was the last person you bought a birthday card for? My husband

10. What is your worst bad habit? Do I have one? I am not sure lol

11. Name a magazine you subscribe to? I did not subscribe but I always buy it, it is Housekeeping.

12. Your favorite pizza toppings? Cheese

13. Whose number were you looking up the last time you used a phone book? My Friend

14. Other than family, who is the person that you love most? My BFF, Bestfriend and Cheryl

15. What is the last thing you cooked? My friend did just tonight, and its called Afritada, well I helped a little.

16. Name something you wouldn't want to buy used? I am not sure

17. Which shoe do you put on first? The right one.

18. What is the last thing you remember losing? A friend whom I thought was worth fighting for

19. What is the ugliest piece of furniture in your house? The side table, it was broken

20. Last thing you bought and ended up returning? A bag, because it was easily damaged

21. What perfume/cologne do you wear? If none, why? Bench or Johnson Baby Cologne

22. Your favorite board game? Chess Board
23. What was the last board game you played? Chess

24. Where did your vehicle come from? I have none, I wish I had

25. If a movie was made about your life what would the theme song be? I'll be there, because that's my daughters always lullaby

26. You're sad, who can cheer you up easily? My kids

27. What was the color of the bridesmaid dresses of the last wedding you went to? My wedding, it was turquoise

28. What house cleaning chore do you hate to do the most? Washing dishes

29. What is your favorite way to eat chicken? From tip to the bones

30. It is your birthday. You hope the cake is? Creamy

I was so tired but happy

For the last two days my Internet connection was totally out, I have called my Internet provider and said they would send out a technician very soon. Yesterday while I was out the tech support called me and said they would extend another pipe for the antennae to elevate more and that is the only solution they have to get me back my Internet connection. So even though that means I have to pay another P 700.00 for the pipe, I said yes because that's the only way to be active here in cyber space.

They informed they will be here at home at 3:00 p.m., and the event for the competition is today. I have to wake up so early in the morning to attend my eldest daughter's graduation day for her swimming lesson. It was dreadfully hot outside but with the event they had organized for the parents and the swimmers was all worth it. Mj got the third spot for the speed test both for breast stroke and back stroke and 2nd for the freestyle, I thought she could not do it to the other side, it was 50 meters and surely she would run out of air since she has been complaining about her snots stocked inside her nose. But even though it was hard for her she had finished the game and spotted the 3rd place. I am just so proud of her, they were six in the race, and I sat there and was stunned with her performance, of course she is not quiet fast yet like the others but she did a good job. So guys I must rest early now and I hope you all understand but I'll make it up all of you next time.

I went to visit my BFF

Last Saturday, I went out to visit my BFF since it has been awhile we never seen each other. I was too quiet busy this past few months that I really didn't have time to meet or visit them. Good thing that last Saturday after I bought the table for the store, I have free time to go to my friend's house. And I just learned that she is active again with blogging, she is also would like to put a domain on it.

After we ate her aunt's hamonada, some ice cream and a piece of cake, I went on to try applying her blog to a domain, it was successful, the host gave us the customer number and now I am trying to update the DNS and the like. We are still waiting for the status to get ready most probably by tomorrow. So guys watch out for "My Rendezvous" to have its own domain in no time, and please if you were able to add her before, kindly change the URL and if you did not add her yet please add her to your blog roll. I will update you soon for her change domain URL right after I am finished with it.

I stayed home and rested

At long last, I stayed home for a day for good and you know what I did? I just did not take a bath until night time well I was having a good time watching the Gilmore Girls Season 2 I bought last month. I am almost finish it then I opt to buy the season 3, actually I have plans to complete it and as what I heard it is up to season 7 well I obviously love each episode. Tomorrow, I am off to the DVD store so I could buy my favorite movie, right after Mj and my nephew have their practice before their graduation for swimming class.

Ruby Tuesday # 9 : At Pizza Hut

These pictures that I will be sharing are taken by my niece when we had lunch in Pizza hut. They ordered this pasta that they thought it was not hot and spicy only then later they found out that they could not almost finished it because it was indeed so hot. But they have to ate it all since we are not only picking our money in the streets nor in the trees.

My entry for Ruby Tuesday:

To endure the hectic schedule outside

Are you a very active individual, are you sometimes get easily tired when you are too busy with your pending task in the office? Then you must take a multivitamins to endure the tiresome that you are always dealing with, every each day in your life and to get the highly recommended one, you must look for it in multiplevitamins.net, I tell you they have the best of the bests vitamins that has a very good review from the user itself.

And speaking of vitamins, geez it has been how many days that I forgot taking my vitamins and Mj as well, so the saying of like mother, like daughter is true. Faith, has her Aunt when I am not around, she always gave my daughter her vitamins every morning. Tomorrow, I hope I could remember to take my vitamin C as I plan to just stay at home and rest.