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Wednesday, December 31
Longing for...
I missed Christmas in the Philippines, the way my family celebrate it. Most of all, it’s the food that I longed for. I imagined my mother getting busy, weeks before the day so we have lots on food on the table. So is the same for the New Year. There’s the panic buying of round fruit. My grand mother used to prepare her own menu very early of the New Year’s Eve. And the fireworks and even fire crackers...
Fruit Bat
I am quite glad that Jens has taken into liking fruit like grapes, blue berries, rock melon, water melon, cherries, etc. These fruit are in abundance now so it’s fun to buy them (like picking in the orchard) plus they are cheap.I can feed him fruit for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner and he won’t complain. When the going gets tough – that is when he’s whinging, popping grapes...
Monday, December 29
The Long Weekend That Was
I didn’t ask for an extra day off from the office this season. I reckon, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are enough days for me to rest and play. We haven’t planned of going away so there’s no need for it anyway. I wanted to go somewhere but by the time we actually decided to book, there were no resorts in the coast that are available in our timeshare club. So I gave up.I truly appreciate...
Christmas Fun
How was your Christmas everyone? I’m sure it was fun. And I hope despite of it being commercialised every passing year, deep within we didn’t forget the true meaning of Christmas.Our family had Christmas lunch with the in-laws. Although, I missed the way Christmas is celebrated in the Philippines with my family, what we had here was closed to what I long for. Sharing laughter with family, eating good...
Friday, December 26
To Everybody
Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Christmas! Greetings from the Santa Claus Down Und...
Wednesday, December 17
Tuesday Toot #1
I'm working from home again today. The power in the office was switched from the generator to main but the aircon is still now working. The expected time of restoration is tomorrow noon but we'll have to see.Mcj rose up early today so I also crept out of bed while Jens was still asleep to get dress...
Tuesday, December 16
What I Want for Christmas?
I wanted Ipod for my birthday but I had second thoughts. Been reading some medical stuff and found that wearing earphones to listen to music are not good for the ears. Affect the hearing overtime plus the bacteria that you get from them earphone. So, I didn't push for it. I just throw the idea at the...
Monday, December 15
Busy Weekend, As Usual
It's not entirely because, it's close to Christmas.Thursday, Jens had a chesty cough. Come Friday, his appetite is waning. Very unlikely of him who loves food. He just had an eye for custart and juice. He didn't eat much on Saturday, either. Then, he was running a temperature and dribbling. Cause obviously was teething. The same case on Sunday, so we took him to the clinic in the afternoon. He has...
Monday, December 8
Very Busy Weekend
I think the past weekend has been our the very busy since we got Jens. It is a consolation that I worked from home Thursday and Friday and then, today, I have spread-out some of the household chores in five days. I am not that flat-out doing them, though there are still some that needs to be done. But...
Thursday, December 4
Movember
Movember was pretty big in our office. An officemate sent out an email to all encouraging to join. It is not limited to men at all. Women can join - maybe, put a fake mo and all. There were 5 enthusiastic men that jumped in the wagon, nonetheless, everyone was as excited as them. Everybody was checking...
Working From Home
Our company is moving office this weekend but the office furnitures, files, etc will be moved starting today so some of us has to work from home - including me. We have skeleton force to man the fort, though.It's a nice change even for just three days. No more getting up early and cramming to get ready. It's not like putting my feet up and take the home theater seating but definitely pleasant as there's...
Monday, November 24
Early Weekend
The last one was, that is. Around 10am I heard a fire truck siren. It seems so close yet I am not aware of the fact that it was actually outside our office. Then my co-workers were rushing to the window to have a look and only then I realised what was happening. The power pole where our power in office is connected was smouldering. There was only a few centimetres left on the top that connects...
Saturday, November 22
What the World is up to
...when I was born?Tagged by Leah. In 1977 (the year you were born)Jimmy Carter becomes president of the USMost of the 10,000 Vietnam War draft evaders are pardoned by President CarterSinger Anita Bryant starts her "Save Our Children" crusade against gay rightsElvis Presley dies in his Graceland bathroomCongress...
Just Ranting
Travelling by train everyday gives me so much insight about people. I commute with almost the same person almost everyday. We waited at the station to get onto the same car; the same people get on and off the train in the same station. It’s like knowing their schedule without even talking to them.There are some people who are courteous and real gentlemen. There are also daft and jerk.Yesterday, I...
Tuesday, November 18
Something We Both Love
One of our clients is a hardware/warehouse/timber dealer/etc. Every time I visit there, I always get amazed with the different sorts of bathroom products (some might be Delta faucets) available in the market. Why you think, I particularly notice the bathroom products? Because it’s within the isle where we always dilly dally to kill sometime until our meeting. I’m always fascinated with home furnishings...
Working Mum
That’s me. I have been an absentee in the blog world for quite sometime now. Why? I’ve joined the Aussie workforce three months ago. And so far, so good – both in the home front and my career.I’m now a newbie in the IT consulting industry (though there are more logistics jobs). The job description is closely similar to my previous job in RP but the system is completely different.My going out to work...
Filipino Fix
Most of us, Pinoys who lives overseas long for Pinoy food or any products. And finding an asian shop that sells Pinoy foods is definitely a cure for homesickness.I am momentarily cured. I work just a few blocks away from an Asian shop that sells primarily of Pinoy food. The owner is a Filipino. I had...
Monday, November 10
Tennis Talk
I know I am bad. Even with the economic meltdown that the world is facing now, I still can’t help it to plan for something that needs a dip in the hip pocket. Notwithstanding the expenses that we might incur on our trip back to RP next year.My ex-workmate back in the Philippines is a big fan of Roger Federer. She came back to RP from her holiday in the US with a sports magazine with Roger’s face on...
Thursday, October 30
Up To Something!
Read this somewhere:And remember that a baby who is quiet for a very long time could be enjoying entertainment of a dangerous or messy kind! Instead of enjoying the peace, check quickly!My mother-in-law always reminds me that when the young ones are quite, they are up to something cheeky. And yes, so true!We were all at the living room watching telly, talking and Jens playing with his toys or from...
Spend-thrift
Even if the economy is on the verge of recession or according to some economist/business analyst/blah, we are already on it, I’m always on the spending mode. Much to Mcj’s annoyance.I can’t help it. I am not spending all the time but if I conceived something in my mind, I would immediately hop in front of the machine and look it up the net, check the features, uses, read reviews, know the prices,...
Thursday, October 23
The Weekend That Was
This sounds late but our last weekend was as usual busy. It didn’t rain so I was able to do my two weeks washing and dry them. I cooked dinner for 2 days. I think, I am confident now that I can be able to construct a meal from scratch.We watched the movie The Shawshank Redemption that I recorded last weekend. We’ve seen it before but I want to have a copy of it. And it’s our hobby to watch movies...
Thursday, October 16
Soup Recipe
Almost every weekend, I make soup for Jens and Mcj. I don't have a recipe for it. I don't use too many different ingredients or something dear. Nor do I buy something special for it, say adding a new item on my shopping list. I don't but I am proud of my cooking.When we have chicken wings for dinner, we don't cook the bonny part. We cut it up. Used to give to the cat, but Lucky doesn't like them anymore....
Borrow, Don't Buy
That's my motto when it comes to books.Since, I found out that I can borrow books (read: paperbacks) that are just recently published from our subur's library, I don't spend on books anymore. I know that buying books is like building up a collection and I really know the feeling of amassing them. But...
Wise Spending
Buying stuff for you child needs a lot of thinking. Babies grow up so quickly and before you know it, they become toddler, junior, kindy, so on. It is important to plan things before you buy them.Clothes can be outgrown in a span of two months. And if you're like me who does the washing just every week, you need to have at least 10 pairs to make both ends meet. So buying at least 10 pairs every two...
Monday, October 6
On The Wheels!
I finally got on the wheels last weekend. I booked a lesson for an hour last Sunday. Before that, Mcj let me took over the wheels from the gate up to the curb close to the house on Saturday. We had another session Sunday morning and after my lesson with the instructor.So far, not good enough! :)I need more practice. I have another lesson with Dave on Sunday for 2 hours. You bet I'll have another...
Tired!
acne. I got something like it now in the area between my eyes, just at the top of the bridge of my nose. It's the famous spot for zits. It's not the type of the month. I can't say that I always get it, though I have an oily skin. It's just a sign of lack of sleep.Two nigts ago, Jens was not feeling well. He was whingy and at mitnight he was running a temperature. Worst of all, we ran out of baby paracetamol....
Saturday, September 27
Shop-shop-shop
I've been doing some online shopping today and found these lovely clothes. It's just a shame that the shop does not accept paypal. I don't like shopping online using my credit card, that's why.Well, I might be able to go to the shop next week anyway so I'll just drop by and check them out. Got to dash...
Thursday, September 25
Finally!
Mcj's most awaited dental procedure was over.Yesterday was a big day for him. It had been postponed for over a month and he was just happy that the time has come.But, boy! We waited at the hospital for over 5 hours. Good thing there was a telly so I didn't loose my bearings.The surgery was done under GA so I have to stay with him to keep an eye after the procedure. Mcj was sort of apprehensive and...
Tag Me More
only if you're prepared to wait for a looooong time for me to post about it. :) I'm kinda busy these days.Anyway, thanks Leah for this. I love the blogs of these people and I’m glad to pass this award onto them! All they need to do is to leave the following message on their post when they pass the award...
It's the Weather
It’s not been a month yet that we are in spring but it already feels like summer. Heat at 29 degrees is only most common on summer’s day but hey, nobody can stop it.The weather is in extreme here. Winter was real cold – some even experienced the coldest for more than 20 years or so. Seems like we won’t have spring at all, just straight to summer.I envy those who are just starting to building their...
Friday, September 19
This and That and All
Our income stream has just been amplified recently. (Do you think, I can now afford las vegas hotels?) Which means, more shopping for Mummy. NOT! We’ve spent quite a lot for the past years – migration process, me flying back and forth the Philippines, etc., that we’ve made a dent on our savings. So for now, it’s payback time.We’re working on increasing our budget for our trip back to the Philippines....
Missing Telly
Since I am always busy for a month now, I don’t get to watch my favourite telly shows anymore – like, classic All Saints, In the Night Garden (Jens’), M*A*S*H, etc. Plus all those reports. Consolation is, at least I don’t get to see reports that are very disturbing or petty – celebrity this and that is under a drug treatment or this icon is in drug rehab, blah.There are lots of things that I miss....
We're a Spectacle
Mcj had just availed one of the extras in our family health insurance – spectacles. We set the eye check-up appointment almost a month in advance for the two of us. Then, during that day I decided to drop by the library to borrow some text books so we were half hour late and because it took half an hour for each person, the optometrist can only accommodate one because he had another patient coming...
Wednesday, September 3
Iggle Piggle :)
Jens had been missing his favourite telly show, In The Night Garden. I can’t really tell how much but from what I heard from his Nan and Dad, he missed quite a lot. When he stayed home last Monday, and accidentally turn the telly on Channel 2 (where the show is aired), he was beaming from ear to ear and actually making a fuss about all the characters. We’re supposed to buy him DVD or books of the...
Changes
There’s just not enough time during the day to do all my tasks. I’m not that busy at night but most often I ended up going to sleep early when I get Jens to sleep. It is only sometimes when some of my bones are energised that I get to face the computer – to blog, reply to emails, chat, or just plainly surf and read. Just like tonight.I am not that busy but I am just stressed so I de-stress most of...
Thursday, August 28
Window Shopping
Been checking up the site of Review Australia to check if they have new style in pants. You know, it is the only brand where I can buy pants that fit me. So far. And oh so I love the style of their pants. They are hipster and the fit is really fab. Plus the fabric feels nice to the skin. They have...
Sunday, August 17
L for
losers.. hehehe. That's Mcj talking.It's for Learner's, I would say. Yes, I now have my L permit - got a perfect score when I took the test. :)But I haven't hit the road yet. No time to do it plus no car that would be small enough for me to drive. Have yet to buy one - maybe soon. Mcj might just surprise...
Friday, August 8
Some Thoughts on Dating
Thanks, sis for this tag.Players: Ozzy’s Mom Me,Myself + 2 Kidd Designs Fun.Fierce.Fabulous Life is What we Make it Joys in Life Photo Blog Permanence in Change l YOUR BLOGS1. When was your first kiss and where? I was close to 25 and in a cinema. Bwahaha!2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last? I was almost 25 years old and it lasted almost 2 years but it was on and off....
Online Diva
Mich, thank you for this.{start copying here} The button is a Flair created by Litzie!Rule:1. Post the button in your blog.2. Please link back to the person that gave the button to you.3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master...
Monday, August 4
Coffee, Anyone?
Got this from Eds. Thanks heaps sis.These cups are really pretty. Reminds me of the jar set that we saw in a shop - matching coffee, tea and sugar jars. I told Mcj to buy me them for a mother's day gift in the future. But he has to wait until we have pretty counter tops ( like bar sinks) to match. ...
Diamond Award
Thanks, Arlene and Mich for this award. I really appreciate it sis. Thoughtful of you even if these days, I'm really a slack. Can I give this award to everybody who don't get tired of reading my blog? Please, pretty please.....
Shoe Tag
Thanks, Mich for this tag. :) A long overdue one but better late than never eh.{Start Copy}What’s your shoe size? Are your feet the same size as your mom’s feet? How about your sister’s feet? Can you borrow shoes from each other?Post a picture of your latest shoe buy. Tag the number of women of your shoe size, i.e. size 5 = tag 5 friends. Don’t forget to drop a line in this blog when you’re done.-...
Monday, July 28
Friday Meme
Thanks Mitch for inviting me in this Friday meme. And I love your questions huh. They really make me think, as if I do really think. :)Q: JULY 25 - Looking back the days when you were still single, how would you differentiate your life now? How do you keep up with you busy schedule every day?I could...
Kadamu Award
Thanks Idealpinkrose for this award. Though this really makes me wonder what kadamo means. In my native tongue, it means many. I pass on this award to my frequent visitors. You all deserve it, frien...
I Ramble...
I know, I know. I've been a slack in blogging. I haven't updated this blog for a long while. Nor have I visited your blog recently. I have a very valid excuse err.. reason. Yeah. My Little Tatapilla. Now that he has started walking on his own, it's too hard to leave him on his cot. He wants to wander around the house, visit every room - including bathroom and toilet. When it is sunny, he likes playing...
Wednesday, July 16
To The Pet Lovers
I was not big on pets before. We do have dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and birds when I was growing up but I really didn't take care of any of them. Sure there were times that I had to feed them but that was the most that I did. No more tender loving care. Nor caring much for them at all. Now, I have...
Saturday, July 5
Beauty Freebies
Look here.. look here. I got freebies, again. This is the third time that I received a goodie box from Maybelline. And wow, it always excites me.It says in the card, I won it from the contest. I'm a lucky girl. Hehehe. The box contains the dream matte collection of concealers, powder, foundation, blush,...
Money for the Piggy Bank.
Our health insurance provider de-mutualise recently. We heard the news first in May. As a result, member would receive payment because of it. We received a check yesterday - it would have been sitting in the mail box for at least a week. It was good. Money for the piggy bank.We upgraded our medicare supplement last year when Jens was born and when I got my medicare card. True, our premium had doubled....
Cool Dude
The little boy is on retail high (so is Mummy). I used to see my Mummy friends before buying stuff for their kids even if that was not the purpose why we went to the shops. Now, I exactly do the same. May it be books, clothes, toys or just anything for the little boy.We've been to the shop many times...
Profession Tag
I'm sort of like busy these days - errand here and there, trip to the shops back and forth (not that I am shopping for an LCD mount).Anyway, this tag is very long overdue but better late than never, right sis? So here goes:INSTRUCTIONS1. Copy and paste everything to a new post and Add your name next to your profession (or profession-to-be for undergrads) in the list. Make sure your name is linked...
Sunday, June 29
Injured
Our Lucky is sporting a broken left paw and is a hoppy. This may sound cruel as it is, but the wilflife around here has never been safer.He had a catfight one night, might be with a dog or cat. I saw blood droplets on the landing the next day and he was nowhere in sight. We thought he was badly injured. He showed up in the middle of the day hopping.Now, he needs a ladder inorder to get to his food....
Sunday, June 22
Our Weekend
How's your weekend everyone? Ours was busy though not anymore. We are now relaxing infront of the pc while Jens sleeps away.We had a pretty hectic Sunday. It is the 1st birthday of Jens' mate, H and the party was in the park in Bribie Island.We haven't bought a gift before today so we went to the shop...
Thursday, June 19
Sharing the Love
I thought sometimes that I want to be an organ donor. But, I haven't made up my mind yet. What's keeping me? I want Mcj's approval and he hasn't said anything about it. Yet!This tag, for me is special. It's really sharing the love. I am moved. Thanks, Mich.So, here are the rules Crystal gave:“The...
Saturday, June 14
A Long Drive
We went for a 3 hours drive return (to Miami, Goldcoast) today. It felt like going on forever. It was our longest drive here ever and I think, I am not used to long travel anymore because, I was getting anxious. Good thing is, we were mostly on the motorway so it was smooth except when Mcj tested the...
Friday, June 13
Worm-y Day
The little boy now knows how to slurp spaghetti. Look at the effort. Don't you think he's cute? Oh don't forget the dimples. At first, he can't finish slurping because he bite it but well, he's getting the hang of it. Bad thing is, he doesn't bite the food that you offer him rather slurp them.He'll...
Sunday, June 8
Happy Weekend!
It's a cool and gloomy weekend at our end. I can't really make up my mind if we're going out (to see the local show) or not. I wonder if Mcj is up to it despite the weather. Either way, I would be happy. Staying home means I can pursue with my reading that had been put-off for reasons that I don't know...
Wednesday, June 4
At Last!
... nakapaglaba din ako.It had been raining for more than a week and I was scheduled to do my week's laundry last Wednesday but it rained. So imagine the pile of dirty clothes we had. Two weeks laundry. I did three loads of washing - one yesterday noon and two today. The last batch was not quite dry but I picked them off the line as they'll get misty from the draught. I'll put them out the sun tom.Wala...
Tuesday, June 3
Cleanin' - cleanin'
The little boy's pockets were full of sand from the park. They scattered on the bed so Mcj tried to clean. A noise new to Jens was created and he was fascinated so he copied his Dad. Now, when we say "clean", he would right away do that motion - even on my face or his Dadss chest. But what mesmerized...
Saturday, May 31
Some Tips
Been reading my book and thought of sharing some of the tips here:If you store ice cubes in polythene bags, spray them with soda water before you put them in the freezer. It stops them from sticking together.A good substitute for real cream is evaporated milk. Boil an unopened tin in water for twenty minutes. It whips up to double its size and does a fair immitation of the real thing.If you line the...
Talking of Jobs
the local paper advertised local jobs (not just bus for sale) so I am thinking of looking into it more often. I am not just motivated to be more pro-active for local job as I feel there won't be any vacancy for my skill around our area. Mcj recommends that I go to TAFE to acquire some new skills so I could look for work in the local enterprises. Have yet to see...With Jens in consideration, location...
Saturday Movie
I know, I know... we all saw Forrest Gump movie. And I'm sure, you also admit that it's one of the movies worth watching over and over and over.. and over.. Again. :) And so I did. Today. Weekend means boring telly shows. And it was sort of a gloomy day today, so we just stayed indoor. And what better...
What's Next?
Okay, I got my PR visa. So what's next?We've applied for the little boy's passport last week. Received an email today that it should arrive in the registered mail in the coming week. I kid Mcj if that's the sign that our supposedly trip back "home" would be soon. And he said, blah.With the visa, I'm planning to join the corporate rat race. Again! I said before that going back to full employment would...
Friday, May 30
Happy Weekend!
I wish you all a Happy Weekend.. as happy as this cat. ***photo swiped h...
What The!?
Diesel - $1.826Mcj couldn't justify it even to himself why diesel is dearer than unleaded when it doesn't need much refining process to come-up with that kind of fuel.Go figu...
Brrrrrr...
I'm all rugged-up. It has been sprinkling all day. Chilly and gloomy day.Just finished changing my toe-nail polish. Waiting for the sleepiness to kick-in after drinking the coffee that Mcj made me about an hour ago. lol.The little boy is sleeping soundly after a dose of paracetamol to ease peggy pains. But it won't be long and he'll be awake, wanting some food. Again!Received the play tent freebie...
Sunday, May 25
Blue-minded
Your Mind is BlueOf all the mind types, yours is the most mellow.You tend to be in a meditative state most of the time. You don't try to think away your troubles.Your thoughts are realistic, fresh, and honest. You truly see things as how they are.You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about your friends,...
Curb It
I've been checking this particular shopping website since mother's day for sale and free shipping merchandise. Apart from furnitures (like patio furniture), I love shopping for manchester. Sure we can buy lovely patterns and shades of machesters in the local shop but this website, always offer prices lower than the registered retail price. I've bought several times and my only complaint is the queen...
Tuesday, May 20
Sunday, May 18
Good Buys
I am a notorious bargain hunter. Ironically, I don't love to shop when there's a massive sale or price drop. It's the throng of shoppers that makes me avoid the shop. I can't concentrate shopping when there are lots of people around me, it makes me feel giddy.Just last week, I wanted to buy Jens a belt....
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