Sunday Stealing # 21: The Meme about Me, Myself and I

We did not go out; I was just too sleepy to go out so I took a nap together with Faith. My eldest daughter was busy, playing a game in the computer. My Internet connection still sucks, I have to use my Smart Bro USB and that means another spending money for that. By the way, before anything else, my entry for Sunday Stealing is as follow.

1. What inspires you to blog?

Opp? Hehehe

2. What’s the best thing about blogging, for you?

Everything

3. What is your favourite book of all time?

If Tomorrow Comes

4. It’s 9pm and for some reason you’ve been hungry all day, despite the three square meals. What do you rustle up?

Cookies

5. Who are three of your style icons?

My eldest, my Mom and my friend

6. What’s your current favourite song/piece of music?

Christmas songs

7. What is the last book you read?

Malice

8. What is your current favourite recipe?

Shrimps

9. Who or what first inspired you to set up your own blog?

Analy Sanborn of Pinay's Endeavor in America

10. What object could you not live without?

Cellphone and computer

11. Where do you see yourself in ten years?

A contented woman, wife and a mother

12. Who or what made you into the person you are today?

My kids

13. What have your learned from blogging?

That I could make money even just at home

14. Knowing what you know now, what knowledge would you pass on to your past self?

That life is so good to live

15. Sunday roasts - lunchtime or evening meal?

Evening

16. What has been your best blogging-related experience so far?

When I was accepted by a paid site.

Happy Birthday Parla!

Last Thursday, we were invited to a birthday party. It was my friend's daughter party. I, my sister, nephew and my daughters went there. We were a bit shy since we didn't bring a gift for her child. Although it was okay for my friend to go there without getting her kid a gift but since I brought the uninvited with me, for me I have to produce a gift.

Yesterday, I dropped by in the mall to buy her some gifts; I brought a sling bag, headband and a pair of clips for her. I immediately wrapped it since Mj is getting nosy of those, especially if when she's not the one who chooses those. When we arrived this afternoon, I took the gift from the closet and went to my friend's house. I gave the gift to her child right away, and since she was cooking their dinner, she invited me for dinner. Though her fried chicken was tasty, I have to look after my diet seriously, I didn't eat much. Thank GOD!

Happy Birthday Parla!

300

We went out early in the afternoon today so I could still pay the insurance that I am paying monthly at least before the clock hit 5:00 p.m. But one agency I went first was so crowded, just to think of it, the number that was called, was 170 and I was on number 300. I tried to look for someone who has some extra numbers but I guess it was not my lucky day because no one offered a number to me.

They had this smiley face posted in front of us but how I could smile when I was on the last number. Anyway, I guess it was my fault also because I supposed to go out from the house at 1:00 p.m., but due to some circumstances, we went out at 2:00 p.m.

Despite of being late to my other appointment, I still have reasons to smile because my baby doesn't have any fever now. Right after I gave her a paracetamol last night, she slowly started to recover and this morning she already had a nice bathe. Thank GOD, her fever did not go back at all.

Personal Injury in Tucson

My husband is not a big fan of lawyers, but even he admits there are times when they are needed. Often through no fault of our own, we may be injured in the work place, while in a business establishment or other public place. What do you do? Let’s say you suffer a personal injury and that happens in Tucson, Arizona? Perhaps you would hire a local lawyer to represent you in court, a personal injury Tucson, could help you to seek damages due to neglect that caused your injury. But you must find someone whom you could trust regarding with policies and laws regarding with injuries and stuff. You must look for someone that would take care of you and your family.

Sick Again!

My youngest daughter is sick again, she just had a fever since last night, good thing it subsided awhile ago, she was able to play with her sister a little bit but I am still worried because she is not fully recover yet. If she will not be alright this morning, I think I must send her to her Pediatrician as she doesn't have cough or colds, I am not sure if she had Tonsilitis since she keeps on pointing her mouth recently. I hope this is not something I always worried of, thus she is too young to have it. I hope after we go to the Doctor tomorrow, her fever is gone already.

Couples Corner : I'll Do it Tomorrow

There are many instances he would say I’ll do it tomorrow and never did it at all. I know he knows what I mean. But as a kulit I can ever be, I keep on asking about it until he gives up. Though there is this certain thing that he never did it for me, he said he wanted it to be as a surprised, yet until now I didn’t have it. I know he has some reasons whatever it is, I understand. Sometimes I get used to it thus he knows I was already mad even though I am miles apart away from him, he knows my feelings.

Did I tell him I’ll do it tomorrow when he asked me of something he needed me to do? Mostly I don’t but there’s this one instance that I said I will get it later, it was the name of the medicine of my eldest daughter, he wanted to know the prescription of it. And I was too lazy to get it so I said tomorrow, I just realized it now I never did it. LOL

Winter is Fast Approaching

Winter is approaching and last year there were three major snow storms in Maryland. I look forward to the snow and I am sure MJ and Faith will enjoy it too. But my husband says it is lots of work, especially cleaning the driveway so that he can get out and go to work. I know it is important to dress warmly and have proper footwear. Well, polo boots offers both ladies and men’s boots. My husband tells me he wears his “jump” boots from his military days when cleaning the driveway. I am sure they are not stylish or even comfortable. Hahahahaha!

Ruby Tuesday # 26 : Orchid

The picture was taken when we went out for lunch in a fine restaurant here in our place, I don't know what happen to the picture but the orchid was really red in real. Even so, I hope this is still accepted. Happy Ruby Tuesday everyone!

PBWeekend: Wave Pool

It was unplanned yet we pursue it even we arrived at the wave pool so late already. Although it was dreading so hot yesterday, no one can stop the fun that we had especially the kids. My eldest daughter was the only one among us, who was able to face the wave; we were just in the sides enjoying the little waves. Well, I have so much trust with my eldest daughter because she knows how to swim although she was not allowed to get really near at the big waves that reaches 10 feet.

Just when we arrived at the wave pool, the pool goer is already enjoying the water

Here's the wave, this spot is near at the machine, that's why it reaches up to 10 feet.

We stayed there until at night time and this was the spot

While the people had a fun time in the pool, the moon seems like looking at them

My entry for:

Sunday Stealing # 20: The Presuppose You're Living in New England Meme

Just got home from a family event, I am so tired but we had so much fun with the wave pool. The kids can't get enough of it; they wanted to stay more even though it was already starting to get dark. By the way, before I shall hit the bed tonight, this is my entry for:

Today we ripped this meme of a blogger known as Wayfarer at Wayfarer's Journal. Wayfarer doesn't explain if he wrote it or stole it. But if he did, 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. Have you turned the heat on in your house yet this fall?

We don't have fall

2. Do you allow your pets on the furniture?

We don't have pets

3. What were your final words for September?

Hello October?

4. What are your first words for October?

Oh no, it's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to, lol

5. Do you think you’ve ever seen a ghost?

I guess

6. What is the one color that represents this time of year?

Blue, my wedding's motif

7. Which of your senses do you think is most sensitive this time of year?

My sense of feeling?

8. What is your favorite thing to do at the county fair?

I am not sure

9. What do you like when you have a cold?

Sleeping

10. Are you willing to spend over $100 for a piece of winter clothing, like boots or a coat?

Uhmm we don't have winter here

12. What do you have too much of in your kitchen?

I don't have much in my kitchen

13. What gripes do you have about this time of year?

Gripes?

14. Other than yourself, are you responsible for getting anyone ready in the morning?

Yes, my kid

15. When was the last time you cleaned your gutters?

I didn't clean my gutters.

16. So, it’s after Labor Day. Will you still be wearing white?

Nope

17. What shows are you most looking forward to this Fall?

I am not sure, we don't have fall here

18. What three things have you just not gotten around to from the summer, but probably should do before snow flies?

Our summer is next year yet.

The Blogger of Imortal : Jethro

Since the day I learned that the Imortal is something that has a lot to offer to every audience. I began to get hooked up with it, I even asked my eldest daughter to make her training so fast so I could watch the unbeatable tele serye of the year here in the Philippines.

I watch the episode when Lia researched for the symptoms about bleeding eyes and ears; she was redirected to a blog. The funny thing is that she was redirected to the dashboard of the blogger, I thought she owned that blog but nope it's not. It was actually another blogger who wrote something about her and Matthew. That was a bit missed for the writer; he/she must researched first of what is the dashboard used for. Anyway, even though they kind a messed up that part, I still so loved the Imortal. In fact, I was able to research that blogger and here's the link.

The culprit at the clinic

I am really so sleepy, I just arrived from the swimming class of my eldest daughter, good thing tomorrow we don't have to get up early since we could not attend her Kumon activity because my sister Merlyn have to attend her son's first communion.

But even though I am so sleepy I just want to warned all the people here in our city that if you happen to go to a Pediatrician clinics nowadays, you must be aware of some thieves going around the clinic, usually they would pretend as patients, then would talk to you and after you will be get caught of something, you will not know that the culprit is already working so hard just to steal your wallet or cell phone. This thief is a lady; you will not know she is the culprit because she doesn't look like such as she dresses so decent. This has been the talk of everybody in the clinic yesterday when I sent my eldest daughter for Chicken pox vaccination because one of the victims was their patient from last week. And she has been going around the clinics inside the hospital for a month now so beware!

When it is exposed to the sun

As we get older our body changes. We get grey or white hair or in some cases lose it. Our skin becomes wrinkled and spotted, age spots (sometimes called liver spots) are caused by exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. They are often unsightly and can from nearly black in color to light brown. You have probably seen them on friends and family as they age. Where will you most like see age spots? Well, mostly on the hands, face and shoulders, yes mainly places that are constantly exposed to the sun.

She Cuts Her Hair

Last night, when I and my eldest daughter was so busy reviewing her English, Filipino and Math subject for their periodical exam today, my youngest daughter was as well so busy cutting her hair. I never noticed her until I heard a random sounds of click click in my back, now her hair is not even at all. There's one or two length that she cut it really short, I grabbed the scissors and put it in our table. My sister then told me to put the hair in a Math book since it was her first hair cut so she will not be having a hard time in Math subject in the future, I wonder if I could put each strand of her hair to a different kinds of books, would that be possible that she will be a genius if I do so? Moving on, since she did not behaved last night when I told her so, she was punished to sleep early; she was not able to watch her favorite cartoon in the TV.

I Will Never Go Back, Promise!

I have mentioned here before that my hair was damaged due for hair relax. I had lots of falling hair whenever I took a shower thus; I need to go to a high standard saloon to have it treated. I thought I would be loosing a lot of hair and I'll be needing a shampoo for hair loss, thank goodness I immediately went to an expert and he puts a medicine for treatment, now it is smooth once again, although it was not totally treated yet but I am sure in no time, it will go back to being shiny and smooth.

The staff said I need to have it treated like once a month so to regain back that silky smooth hair. And he also told me which I affirmed that I should not get back to that saloon I went to. I never expected that saloon would damage my hair to the fact that the owner is my friend; I didn't inform the owner about it since I don't want, that staff to be kick out because it is hard to find a job nowadays. But I'll never go back and that is a promise.

Watching The New Series

I am done assisting my eldest daughter with her review, now I am free watching my favorite Immortal series in TV. It was just recently that I was so hooked up with this series, actually I just accidentally watch it yesterday and I find it so beautifully plotted. Although, it was kind a combination of Twilight and Evolution but the effects are good enough for me to watch it. I was trying to watch the previous episode in the live stream this morning but too bad, there's some part that was deleted. It was alright though because from the first day, I think I know now where's Lea and Mathew came from. I can't wait for the transformation of these two though.

Ease the Kinks

As we get older, we tend to get more aches and pains. Our bones may thin and our joints may swell or stiffen. Pain and or swelling in joints may be indications of arthritis. The right treatment for arthritis can ease pain and improve joint health. When my husband gets up in the morning he will always stretch to “ease the kinks” out of his body. Getting the correct treatment for arthritis can help ease pain.

Couples Corner : No Dear

Is this our time to bend out? Because I just received a NO from my husband when I told her if I could reserve a ticket for me and the kid for Manila. I want to book it in advance because in that way we could pay lesser than if we pay it late. Well, he has his reason so it was okay, I just hope that we will pursue this plan this time. He would say no when I would buy him things like a new shirt, a new perfume and some new stuff, he would tell me he has enough and that I don't have to send him those things. Among other things, except if that pertains with our papers, he would say yes most of the time.

I don't think I have said no to him, wait. Let me think. Uhmmmm, I guess none. He can do what he wants as long as he is being good. On the other hand, I'll have to ask him if I could buy a ticket for a concert on October 28, Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano Concert early Christmas presentation. How I wish I won't be hearing a no this time.

Distance Viewing Device

My little Faith is an explorer and likes to learn new things. Sometimes she does so even though it scares me. When I was her age, my oldest sister tells me I am just like her. Well I also like to learn and explore new things. Like Faith, when I see something new I want to know more about it, but unlike her, I know when it can cause danger.

Looking at things in a distance can pose a problem that can be called solved with a pair of steiner binoculars or other distance viewing device. I posted photos of fireworks when I visited Manila, if I had had a pair of binoculars the fireworks would have looked much more impressive. I could certainly watch MJ’s swimming competitions more closely and perhaps enjoy it more.

Ruby Tuesday # 25 : Krusher

One morning when I have to wait for the mall to open, I dropped by at KFC for me to kill the time. I ordered Krusher and a piece of brownies. (The brownies was not in the picture because I was focused with the red ones) When I sat down at the table, I noticed some Ruby color I could use for my Ruby Tuesday entry:

Here's it was:

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PBWeekend : Shopping and Baptismal

The day before of my daughters’ cousin baptismal, I dragged the kids to the mall so I could buy them new blouse. I didn't know that they were on sale, but I am glad that they gave me 5% and 20% off from the stuff I bought. Although Faith was almost lost, we still enjoyed the shopping.

Here is the stuff I bought for my kids:

My eldest daughter blouse

My youngest daughter Stuff

When we're at the church, Faith asked me to buy her a balloon; I bought her one so there is something she would get busy with. She chooses the Dora image balloon from the vendor and she brought it inside the church. Just before the baptismal started, she saw another kid holding a balloon just like hers, she has to go in front to know the kid, and the Dora seemed like they're dancing and was glee that they've met. LOL

The baptismal ceremony started when the priest arrived, I and Faith have to go outside because she still keeps on running in front. She wanted to let go but was not successful, my niece have to follow me since I was the godmother.

The 3 symbols of baptism:

The crossing in the forehead is the sign of recognition of the one who was baptized as Christian. The cross is the resurrection and the salvation of us all.

Water is the symbol of washing away the sins and the beginning of a new life as the son of GOD.

The lightning of candle is to renounce evil. As Jesus said I am the light of the world as the light is the common thread within the scripture.

My entry for:

Sunday Stealing # 19 : Another 50 Questions Meme, Part 2

We will be heading out early today so we could attend my nephew's baptismal but how could we, when the little tea pod here is not yet awake and Mommy is still blogging? Well, we still have time really to prepare My eldest daughter is trying her best to be awake so she could get ready to meet her friends and cousin at my sister's house.

And since, I still have time let me post my entry for:

Today we ripped this meme of a blogger known as Nigel Vanstone at Away for a Bit. Nigel explains that he was tagged to do the meme, but does not credit the blogger. 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. He promised to post the next 25 questions and he came though. We know some are the most common questions ever, but overall we hope that you'll enjoy Nigel one more time! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

26. Do you like someone?

Nope

27. The last song you listened to?

Friendship of Korean group Big Bang

28. What time of day were you born?

I forgot, I was still a baby when I was born LOL

29. What’s your favorite number?

3

30. Where did you live in 1987?

Here in our place

31. Are you jealous of anyone?

Nope

32. Is anyone jealous of you?

None as what I know of

33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?

Looking for a job

34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?

I'll ask for assistance, if not I'll destroy that thing off

35. Do you consider yourself kind?

I guess

36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?

In the forehead? LOL

37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?

English, maybe

38. Would you move for the person you loved?

Yes

39. Are you touchy feely?

What's feely?

40. What’s your life motto?

When GOD denies of something good, HE is planning to give you something better, when GOD denies you of something better, HE is planning to give you the best.

41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?

Cellphone, cellphone and cellphone

42. What’s your favourite town/city?

My husband's place

43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?

Blouses

44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?

A year ago

45. Can you change the oil on a car?

I am not sure

46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?

None and I don't care

47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?

Not so much

48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?

A dress, my cousin's wedding

49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?

Nope

50. Have you been burned by love?

Yes.

Missing My Husband So Much

I don't know why I am feeling this way; maybe I just missed my husband so much. It has been a year since we are not together.

There were times I get envious with other wives because their husband is with them. They are lucky because they have someone they can talk to whenever they feel like they need someone to listen with everything that happens to them on that day. Don't get me wrong, I and my husband talked even twice a day but it is not enough, I know some wives out there, whose husband is away feels the same way.

My kids are growing up, Faith learned her first word, her first walk, and on her first birthday, my husband was not there. I know that we are lucky to have at least a life over here, but sometimes I feel so empty and I am sure my kids as well because their father is not there to appreciate their achievements, their father is not there to laugh with them, or to tap their shoulder when they are sad.

When a friend visited us here one day and while showing her our wedding album, my youngest daughter ran near her and pinpointed her father. She even told my friend, who is her father in the pictures. When our visitor flipped its page, she would exclaimed "Daddy, daddy" that scene melts my heart, ahh it has been awhile.

Blog Template and Her Quiz

I thought I could not do it anymore, I though finding some codes would be like as you are trying to get into a hole of needle, it was hard at first but later I figured it out. I am talking about installing a new template of my friend's blog. I am not bragging about it but you know the feeling that even how difficult it was, you still so determined to finish what you have started and when you successfully made it, you are just so overwhelmed. That's what I exactly felt last night, I even keep on looking at her blog until now, if I know how to use Photoshop, I may love to create a template for myself but I don't know how, or maybe I am just lack of interest to know it. Right after I installed that template for her, I also tried to arrange her sidebar. Don't get me wrong, she arranged it before, I just enhance the arrangement to make it more appealing. If you don't mind, you can visit her site here. Moreover I need to give the credits to the person who made the template; he is no other than Blogger Templates, if you want to see and visit his site, just click the link.

On the other hand, I was so happy to know that my eldest daughter got a highest score for their long quiz in Civics yesterday; she told me I was right that when she studies in advance, she would get a fair score, even she was absent the other day. Our effort, and time was paid off. I actually did not tell her of any rewards, I just told her that if she studies her lessons, it could help her have a good grades in school, and that is an achievement. It worked for her, although she sometimes complained that she had too many points to memorize. It runs as a joke when the secretary of the Pediatrician asked her to help me remember the dosage that was given to her. And she said quickly, oh no! I had many things to memorize in Civics, and I could not bear to memorize the name of my vaccination anymore. The secretary laugh and I told her, she doesn't have to memorize it but to remember it. Even when she studies she just doesn’t have to memorize each detail but to read it by heart and put those points on her mind.

Calling Wrong Names and Getting Older

When I and my husband was chatting online yesterday, she asked me where's Faith? Without trying to read what I typed, I message him immediately. He was laughing and told me I guess it was Mj hon. I reread what I sent and yeah I replied him a very twisting answer, I told him Faith is off to school.

One day, when I was cooking in the kitchen, I asked Mj to buy cooking oil real quick, but I called Faith instead. Mj approached me and asked, whom I called, was that Faith or her. I said it was her and she answered why it seems I heard you call Faith to buy cooking oil for you. We both laugh, I was wrong of calling names again. Am I getting older? I know I am as I can see some wrinkles near my eyes and some age spots, I think I need to buy a vitamin c serum for me to help me from aging, prevent me from wrinkles, fine lines and such. But before buying it, I have to see what kind of product should I choose, I know I need to have some instantly but I don’t want to be in a hurry then later I will find out, I didn’t get the best Vitamin c serum. And I must know what are the precautions and what should I do before taking it. You see, I sometimes get meticulous on everything, even for diet pills, medicines, and or vitamins for me to be assure that nothing could go wrong when I am taking it. Life is precious; we must not waste it especially when you have kids that you are taking care of.

What Not to Say Versus What to Say

I sometimes have difficulties in dealing my daughter, there are times I could not understand her tantrums and why couldn't she do what I want her to do. Recently, I bought this book entitled “Dealing Positively with Children by Corazon Ples Padilla, Ed. D and Rosario Ples Nem Singh, M.A.

I am not finish reading it yet, but I want to share to you what I think could help you to deal with your kids. Here's some:

Don't say to yourself :

• I can't stand my child's defiance

Say:

• I can stand my child's need to be independent and make his own decisions.

Don't say to yourself:

• He makes me so angry I am afraid of what I might do to him.

Say:

• I will not order him to cooperate. That only makes both of us angry.

Don't say to yourself:

• Why can't you ever do what I say?

Say:

• Let's start getting ready now

Don't say to yourself:

• Don't you say no to me, young man, or you'll get a spanking

Say:

• I understand, but there are times when we have to do things we don't like.

Don't say to yourself:

• Wait until your father hears about how stubborn you are.

Say: (Play a game) I will count up to 10. Let's see how fast you can do it. Ready, one, two...

Don't say to yourself:

• Darling, if you do what I say, I'll give you a present.

Say:

• Doing your homework will help a lot in your getting high marks in school.

Don't say to yourself:

• My child thinks he can take advantage of me

Say:

• I understand how my child feels. I myself don't always want to do things that I have to do.

Don't say to yourself:

• Do this or you'll be sorry.

Say:

• You can do this and have fun, or you can do it and be miserable. You decide.

I am not sure if I will be able to do those things, because every kid is unique, sometimes those tricks are not effective for them but I can try it right? Not one time though but one at a time and let's see.

I Love My Two Laptops

As all my readers know I love blogging. I would not be able to blog without my laptops computer. Have a portable computer has allowed me to blog from when I am at my daughters swimming lessons and at her tutors. It has allowed me to earn some money for things I want to buy for my family. My netbook computer has traveled with me to Manila and Cebu with my husband and to visit friends. I have photos from the day my youngest daughter was born up to this past weekend when we went to the Mall. I love my two notebook computers (the one I keep on my desk and the mini I take with me when I go out). I use them to help my eldest daughter with her homework and to keep my youngest daughter amused. I can also talk to my husband when he is not with us. Laptop computers are so convenient, I love mine.

Couples Corner : Yes Wife

Phew! Time flies so fast, in two months time its Christmas time once again, have you already asked a particular gift from your husband or have he asked something from you? Did you say yes to that? Have you always said yes to him all the time, even you are already so tired from all the household chores at night?

My husband is a very understanding person, when I said no he would respect it. Mommy Liz is right; it doesn't hurt to say no as long as you said it in a nice way. I think I have said it in my other blog that my husband's routine is work then house then he would chat with me, from house then work all day and sometimes he does overtime. Sometimes I would tell him to go out with his friends or stay a little longer when he had a company party. I trust my husband so when he asked to go to Virginia to meet a friend from his previous work, or go to malls nearby, I would always say yes.

When you trust your husband that much, I think nothing could go wrong, because in return he would trust you the same.

Happy Couples Corner everyone!

Ruby Tuesday # 24 : Red Mask

Last Sunday, while my eldest daughter went inside the National Bookstore to buy herself a mechanical pencil, I spotted this red mask on the display, I immediately get my cellphone since my camera ran out of battery and captured this scary image, apparently that's for Halloween and of course my entry for Ruby Tuesday! Geez, next to Halloween is Christmas, time flies so fast.

PBWeekend : Our 10-10-10

I thought we could not go out in the house yesterday as we lack of funds but my husband show up online and was able to send us some. Thus, after church we went to the mall to have lunch and grocery shop, but first we had to rent a kiddie car for Faith.

Then she poses for a while for Mommy, and then I bought her a headband with two butterflies on top. She looks so cute in it especially when she smiles like this:

Mj asked me to take a picture of her with this scary image for Halloween

Sunday Stealing # 18 : 50 Questions Meme Part 1

Thank God that my husband was online today even though he is in a work travel. I thought we can't talk anymore over the Internet since he is so busy. But he did and was able to wired me some funds so I and the kids can go out today for church and grocery shopping. I ran out of money yesterday since I had to buy training fins for my eldest daughter. Anyhow, I have enough now and I am sure the kids will enjoy today's activity but before that let me start with Sunday Stealing meme today!

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

I need to brush my hair

2. How much cash do you have on you?

60.00 pesos waaah

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?

More

4. Favorite planet?

Venus

5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

A new friend Lanie

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?

Pyramid

7. What shirt are you wearing?

Plain T-shirt

8. Do you label yourself?

Nope

9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?

Faridez

10. Bright or Dark Room?

Bright

11. Did you do anything to celebrate John Lennon's 70th yesterday?

Nope

12. What does your watch look like?

Gold plated straps

13. What were you doing at midnight last night?

Sleeping

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

Hi hon, did you take your mini to the pool

15. Where is your nearest 7-11?

Huh?

16. What’s a word that you say a lot?

No Faith

17. Who told you he/she loved you last?

Faith, and my husband

18. Last furry thing you touched?

None

19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?

None

20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?

None

21. Favorite age you have been so far?

29, because that was my age when I met my husband

22. Your worst enemy?

None

23. What is your current desktop picture (extra points if you post it.)?

My family picture

24. What was the last thing you said to someone?

That I love him

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?

To be able to fly

Thoughts for Christmas

While we are eating our lunch here in SM, we are listening as well Christmas songs they were playing. It might be weird for some countries to hear Christmas carols as early as October or see some Christmas decorations in the display, here; we don't find it so weird because we actually start celebrating Christmas on September. You could find some houses already glitters with Christmas lights, some residence already putting up a Christmas tree and you could even encounter carolers already in the street.

Christmas is the most special season in the year, no wonder here in the Philippines we do show our gratitude in Advance for the blessings that GOD bestowed on us. Yet, it is sad to say that some people could not celebrate it at all because they lack of funds, they could not even afford to buy their own stuff during Christmas. But I hope, even though we don't have anything special in our table, we should not forget that Christmas is not for new dresses, new gadgets, or gifts, it is how we remember that during this season our Saviour was born. Isn't it enough for us to say thank you that He saves us? He actually does not need a scrumptious food we serve in our table, but our faith to him that counts, that despite of the hardships we encountered in our journey, He is there always to catch us when we fall.

A medium size for me please?

Although I keep on depriving myself to eat too much but I just can't deny that I am getting huge, my jeans could not fit for me anymore, my tops are too tight already and now I think my lingerie is getting too small. When I weigh myself two days ago, I gained three pounds, I need to exercise but I don't have much time, maybe lesser rice and carbohydrates would do. And since I am getting bigger, I must need to look for a medium size clothes and lingerie, I don't need a plus size yet, I wish I will not reach that size, I must work hard for that.

We are here in the mall and we're done buying Mj a training fins for her swimming, it is time for me to look for my stuff; I hope it won't cost me too much. On the second thought, I think it is much better for me to buy some stuff next time, since we are on a tight budget right now.

I am keeping up

No matter how busy and sleepy I am everyday, I always willing to keep up. I visited a few but sometimes I could not leave a comment anymore because I have to sleep early these days due for my asthma.

Last night, as I tried to visit at least 150 blogs, I choose to sleep at 1:00 a.m., but oh no, when I woke up this morning I feel like so groggy. I rested in the couch a bit, my daughter knew that I was really so sleepy, she suggested to cook some hotdogs so I answered her yes. I was just in the living room, so there's nothing to worry about since I could monitor her. But geez she totally forgot to cook rice and it was already 7:15 a.m.; I hurriedly cook some rice for her breakfast hence I told her to just buy rice for lunch at school.

When she left, I was able to finish two tasks in my blogs, and visited some blog pals. I tried to keep up but sometimes our mind just give up and the body respond, I rested, I slept, and I nap twice this day for long hours. When I woke up, I hurriedly went out to fetch my eldest daughter.

No Time At All

While I was blog hopping a moment ago, one blogger posted about how she would spend her day when the kids are at school and that finally she can have all the time for herself. But later she realized that she can never have some time because the moment she sent her kids to school, the work starts, like bank, grocery shopping, paying bills, and such and before she knew it, it is time for her to fetch the kids.

I am definitely experiencing the same thing as hers. Yes, I'd been so busy lately, I have to do this and that, not to mention that we had to hire a plumber for our water pipe, good thing when we finally looked for one to do with our water pipe, he only asked a little amount for him to fix it. My sister is not here yet to look after my youngest daughter and I have a lot of task I need to finish here, but how could when my youngest keeps on grabbing my hand to join her in the living room, sometimes I would escape when she is already busy watching her favorite program in TV so to finish what I have started here, later when my sister Merlyn arrived, I have to get my X ray result from yesterday and submit it to my Doctor, that also makes me so worried, I hope I am fine. After the appointment of my Doctor, I need to fetch Mj for swimming and when we get home tonight; I still have to help her with her lesson. Mj is an average girl academically, that is if she won't study, she could not catch up, that's why I am helping her. She is a no gifted child. It is alright with me though, as long as she really tries her best to do well in school, I am still so proud of her. Although there are times, I get disappointed when she can't respond immediately with her studies. I have no worries about her Math, because she can do it with herself without me, helping her. What I am concerned now is her English; she just can't understand the verb, regular verb, irregular verb, possessive pronoun that fast. I have to elaborate in detail what it is all about so she could understand. She is doing better though; I mean she did a good job with her Civics and Science, the subjects she hated last year.

Uses for Micrometers

I like to learn about various things that are used in science or that you saw in the doctor’s office. One such device is a micrometers. What is it used for? According to my behalf it is used to measure very precise and often very small distances. It uses a calibrated screw to make these measures. It is most often used in mechanical engineering and in machining. Can you think of some uses for a micrometer?

More often that not, new machines confused me of the uses and such. And since my husband has more skills about those things, I always asked him about that. Today is a micrometer, I wonder what would be the next machine or devices I would encounter with, that makes me feel like an old fashion that needs an upgrade, but one thing for sure, my husband would always be there for me.

Couples Corner : Who's the Boss

I am certain that when you and your partner treat each other equally, then there would be no boss in the house anymore. And for me the issue of whom would be on top of everything will be set aside if you agree to share it's either the chores at home or at work. And if that would follow inside of your home, then that would lead to a better and successful marriage.

If the husband does the laundry, doesn't mean he lessens his being a man. If the wife needs to be the one to bring home the bacon, she must not think that she is already the superior. You see, to have a very successful marriage there should be a constant give and take in regards with the task, house chores and everything. Sharing, understanding, respect is one of those plus factors to have a strong foundation for marriage.

Remember, when there is a certain thing to be fixed at home, you don't have to call your partner to fix it, if you can, you would. If there is anything to clean up in the messy room, get the broom and clean it. What I mean to say is that, when you see your partner is busy of doing something in your house, you don't wait for him or her to do all the responsibility in your home, because it is actually you both have the responsibility whatever it is to have a healthy home. And one more thing, get rid of that being bossy, because that would lead to a disastrous relationship.

So to answer the question who's the boss inside of our home? No one.

Ruby Tuesday # 23 : Red Flowers

Last Saturday, after the advance tutorial of my eldest daughter, we decided to visit the Pink Sister church. Pink sister church is where the nun here are staying; when you want to search in you may visit the place to see if your call is becoming a nun.

When you want something and that you want someone to pray for you, you may just write down your prayers in a piece of paper, and drop it in a box they provided. The nuns would read your wishes and pray it for you.

I keep my camera with me all the time, so I could capture anytime to be submitted for the Meme I am joining for, so here are some shots for Ruby Tuesday!

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Happy Tuesday everyone!

PBWeekend : Sunglass

Last Sunday, when we were about to go out, my Faith hurriedly got something in my bag. Later, I found out that my sunglass is nowhere to be found, when I glance at her, she was already wearing it. From our house to the church, she was the one who wore it because she did not hand it to me, when I insist on getting it.

Sunday Stealing # 17 : The Time Traveler Meme

10 years ago I was 23 years old and pregnant...

1. Would your younger self (YYS, from here) recognize you when you first meet?

Maybe

2. Would YYS be surprised to discover what you are doing job wise?

Yup

3. What piece of fashion advice would you give YYS?

Have hair long, she is more attractive with long hair lol

4. What do you think YYS is most going to want to know?

How is being married

5. How would you answer YYS's question?

Very happy

6. What would probably be the best thing to tell YYS?

Don't lose hope, everything will turn out alright

7. What is something that you probably wouldn't tell YYS?

She will get fat wahhh

8. What do you think will most surprise YYS about you?

That I have made it even how stormy it was

9. What do you think will least surprise YYS?

A strong woman

10. At this point in your life, would YYS like to run into "you" from the future?

Yes

Top Droppers for the Month of September

I am definitely, absolutely tired but I am still here ready to post the link of my ever loyal dropper. Thank you guys for being there always for my blog, I owe you a lot, a million of thanks will never be enough but I should offer you a quote for friendship.

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."

"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out"

-Walter Winchell

Vintage Fun for All

Picking up the Pieces

Elai's Precious Angels

GEORYL

Contest and Promos for Pinoys

Live for Life

Mom's Wish Lists

Alaska Nitty Gritty

My Little Home

MJM The Ilumin Siblings

We had a blast last night

Last night, my brother-in-law messaged me if I could help him install his router that he borrowed from his neighbor, I said yes in exchange with a dinner at their house. So he called his wife to get home early so they could prepare some foods for dinner. I and my kids went there at 7:00 p.m.; the house was empty, only my niece Mariel and nephew Yan yan were there. It was because my brother-in-law and sister went out to buy some foods to cook.

I tried to figure out why the router will not work but it is sad to say I don't know how to set it up. I always redirected with the website of Smart bro, the laptop seemed alright, we could get online with the laptop but in his desktop, I failed. Maybe it was because the ISP was so slow, it cuts us off in a while. I gave up, instead I munch the dinner with all my might, Faith was I guess starving that she asked for more rice after she was done with the first plate. Well, who could resist with kinilaw, fried chicken and the tinolang isda, in which well cooked by Kuya James. We had a blast and we were so full when we went home.