wordless wednesday # 5 (a delayed entry)

Photo was taken when I had dinner with two of my office colleagues at Seafood Island in Eastwood. Love the colors. So relaxing..

then and now.

Aggie wants to see pictures of YOU through the years!!

The Rule:
Post a picture of YOU through the years. You can post as far back as you can and as far back as what you can dig with your pictures. Finish your post and tag three people Link up the BLOG post you had your entry on (let’s keep this real and not a viral link exchange, people, kies? Thanks! :D)

Blogs who participated:

1. Aggie - Mommy Talks. Wife Stories. 2. Yen 3. Glo 4. Jacq 5. Buge 6. Changing Lanes 7. Pit Stop


All my childhood photos are neatly kept in boxes and save for some that I used in my wedding AVP, I haven't really had the time to scan them all. So, bear with me if I don't have enough baby pics to show heee! I have placed all the photos that I considered for this tag in a slideshow so it would be more fun. Enjoy! :)

Tagging Pat, Jane, Jan, Maver and Thea.

five things i do the most

Ester tagged me and I'm really glad that she did. The tag is asking me to list down the five things I do the most. So, here goes:

1. converse with my 2.8 y/o daughter
2. coach. motivate. encourage. reprimand. develop. mentor. monitor.
3. email. work on the computer.
4. talk. discuss. present. defend.
5. pray.

BUSY PEOPLE: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 6.) Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 7.) Mitch of When Silence Speaks 8.) Hailey's Domain 9.) Hailey's Beats and Bits 10.) Air Sick 11.) Avee's Adventures 12.) Never Ending Stories 13.) Essay of Life 14.) Tasteful Voyage 15.) A mom's note 16.) AnnelovesWill 17.) Joyball 18.) Naomi- Irresistible Fascinations 19.) The Treasure Chest 20.) Ester 21.) changing lanes 22.) pit stop 23.) YOU'RE NEXT

Tagging: Pat, Jan, Val, Abie and Vannie.

protecting your car

As I have mentioned in my other blog, I am helping out a friend who is in the process of buying her very first car. We have narrowed down our choices to the top three and it would only take a little time before we decide on what to get for her. The only thing that’s keeping us is the car insurance that goes with it. I told her that it is always best to get one for her own protection and peace of mind.

last hurrah for summer

Oh no! I can’t wait to hit the beach again! My friends and I are planning to go to a nearby beach resort by the end of the month. Sort of our last hurrah for summer. This early, I have been planning on what to bring and what to buy for the outing. Since I haven’t really used the tankini that mom brought for me last year, I’ll wear it there. Great savings here. At least, all I have to save up for is the vintage sunglasses that I have been eyeing since a few months back. I can’t wait!

she's going to be a bride!

I can’t believe that my best friend is finally tying the knot! This has been her ultimate dream and to say that happiness is in the air is like saying that there is snow in the North Pole. We talked lengthily about this milestone this morning and obviously I was tasked to be her maid of honor. I am ecstatic and excited. And I can’t believe that she is actually getting married!!! Oh no, too many things to do so I have to set my priorities straight. I need to organize a bridal shower fast and what better way to do it than to send out bridal shower invitations to our friends and loved ones? I’m pretty sure they will be as surprised as I am about the news.

kick the bucket

We had nothing to do last night so my husband suggested capping our mother’s day celebration by watching a really nice film on DVD. I had the hand in choosing which movie to watch so I decided that we play The Bucket List. I know, I know. It has been months already since we bought this CD but when my husband watched it the first time, he claimed that this was one of the saddest movies that he has ever seen in his entire life so I had to postpone our DVD date until today.

Watching The Bucket List makes you re-examine your priorities. I have my own “bucket list” already in place. It is written in my 2000 diary and is neatly kept somewhere only I know. After watching the film, I revisited my diary and made some revisions on my list.

Though the movie paled in comparison to the talents of its stars, it was enriching as I learned that recovery is not about putting an end to your pain. It is about learning to feel better again. It’s about moving on…

honoring a mother

Ems passed this on to me. According to the instructions, I have to choose my favorite quote and share it here. I have a lot of favorite sayings about moms so I opted to share one song I hold so close to my heart:

In my daughter's eyes (Martina Mcbride)
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

a few days after i gave birth. this was taken while i was breastfeeding her.

her first visit to her pedia

we welcome summer 2008!

most recent photo. one of my favorite shots too...

Share your favorite Mother’s Day quotes and place your blog/name right after the piece of artwork. 1. Irresistible Fascinations / Naomi 2. Manna from Heaven/Lena 3.And Life Goes On/Lena 4. Mommyallehs up-close and personal/mommyallehs 5. Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 6. Me,Myself+2 7. My life in this Wonderful World 8. All Things Me 9. Because Life is Fun 10. mind bubbles 11. Vanity Kit 12. A Detour 13. Something Purple 14. Changing Lanes 15. Pit Stop 16. YOUR BLOG HERE

Tagging Jane, Jody, Jacqui and Peachy.

RANDOM TAG

NAME 10 THINGS THAT STARTS WITH THE LETTER “M”

1. Money 2. Memories 3. Mallows 4. Melody 5. Music 6. Mindscape 7. Margarita 8. Mollusk 9. Magnifying 10. Mother.

Tagging my blogmates whose names start with the letter M.

what am i? a cockroach!

Thanks Bunnie for tagging me! I am a cockroach would you believe? Ü

If you are a Cockroach : Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfull! y deriv e work from people. You love being loved and when you receive your share of limelight from s omeone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... Hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....

LOOK UP YOUR BIRTHDAY AND SEE WHAT YOU ARE. FORWARD ON TO PEOPLE THAT YOU THINK THAT WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF THIS... INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU. PUT YOUR BIRTHDAY ANIMAL IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND PASS IT ON.

Don't forget to scroll down to see what it says about you.

January 01 - 09 ~ Ass
January 10 - 24 ~ Slug
January 25 - 31 ~ Cockroach
February 01 - 05 ~ Parasite
February 06 - 14 ~ Bullfrog
February r y 15 - 21 ~ Skunk
February 22 - 28 ~ Snake
March 01 - 12 ~ Ape
March 13 - 15 ~ Cockroach
March 16 - 23 ~ Slug
March 24 - 31 ~ Parasite

April 01 - 03 ~ Ass
April 04 - 14 ~ Snake
April 15 - 26 ~ Slug
April 27 - 30 ~ Skunk
May 01 - 13 ~ Slug
May 14 - 21 ~ Bullfrog
May 22 - 31 ~ Cockroach
June 01 - 03 ~ Slug
June 04 - 14 ~ Skunk
June 15 - 20 ~ Ass
June 21 - 24 ~ Ape
June 25 - 30 ~ Parasite

July 01 - 09 ~ Slug
July 10 - 15 ~ Ass
July 16 - 26 ~ Bullfrog
July 27 - 31 ~ Parasite
August 01 - 15 ~ Ape
August 16 - 25 ~ Slug
August 26 - 31 ~ Skunk
September 01 - 14 ~ Bullfrog
September 15 - 27 ~ Parasite
September 28 - 30 ~ Ass

October 01 - 15 ~ Ape
October 16 - 27 ~ Skunk
October 28 - 31 ~ Snake
November 01 - 16 ~ Cockroach
November 17 - 30 ~ Parasite
December 01 - 16 ~ Ass
December 17 - 25 ~ Ape
December 26 - 31 ~ Bullfrog

If you are an Ass : A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble, and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little gr! oup of dignified friends, all of them being quality-personified.

If you are a Slug : Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what mak e s you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder people seek your company and look forward to include you for all get-together's. However, you are sensitive which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!

If you are a Cockroach : Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfull! y deriv e work from people. You love being loved and when you receive your share of limelight from s omeone, you are all theirs!!!! Well, well... Hence some people could even take an advantage, flatter you to the maximum and get their work done. So be careful.....

If you are a Parasite : An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy, with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool but when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.

If you are a Skunk : You are near to perfect and nice at heart! . The e xamples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people. You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give, and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return. You are generous enough. Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.

If you are a Bullfrog : You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life. Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of fri ends! and go od at consoling pe ople in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love....

If you are a Snake : You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk. You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group. Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the w! ay you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.

If you are an Ape : Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are.

I am tagging Eds and Dez.

describe yorself today

I like this tag from Thea and Jody.

Rule:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Today, this is me.

1. happier (i realized that happiness is a choice as it is a state of mind)
2. more carefree (i try hard to be less stiffer and enjoy life as it comes. gone were the days when I worry about everything -- career, motherhood, life..)
3. healthier (eversince I had Lizzie, I watch what I eat because I want her to do the same - practice what you preach/walk the walk, talk the talk)
4. more at peace with myself
5. more focused
6. ahem ahem.. P-R-E-T-T-I-E-R Ü

Links: Creative In Me Little Peanut Me and Mine Pea in a Pod Sugar Magnolias BLOGGERHAPPY Berry Scrappy Scribbles of my life Changing Lanes Pit Stop

I'm tagging Em, Val, Abie, Aggie, Alpha and Maver.

a different kind of mother's day

Because I am going to work on Sunday, hubby and I decided to spend Mother's Day in advance. I didn't really want to make a big fuss out of it but he insisted so who am I to refuse the offer, right? Hehehe..

We had a really late lunch at Martabak, an Indonesian restaurant at The Block. We ordered the best that they have (of course!) We had Rendang Sapi, Nasi Goreng, Kari Ayam and some iced tea. I would say that it was a pleasant surprise I actually liked the taste of Indonesian food. We had all the dishes served spicy yet it didn't burn our tongues. Their rice was filling and really superbly done. The serving was enough for 2 and their staff were cordial. I don't normally go back to a restaurant I am not familiar with but after that lunch date at Martabak, I guess trying it out again won't hurt at all.

After lunch, we shopped a little for me and got a toy for the little girl (we left her with my in laws so hubby and I can have the day to ourselves). We chose a Dora bubble squirter for her, plus a year's supply of bubble foam so she can squirt all she wants :). We also grabbed a few books at Fully Booked and some magazines, too. Afterwhich, hubby gave me the best birthday gift in the world -- going bald! You see, he has been sporting a semi-long hair that he can't manage at all so for months now, I have been bugging him to go to the barber shop and have his hair chopped off. It's only now that he gave in and let me get my wish. Thanks, dad! You just don't know how gorgeous you are again.

It was a fun day. No frills whatsoever. Just a sweet date with the most important man in my life.

my list.

Things to buy over the weekend:

1. toiletries
2. pens and a new budget notebook.
3. cooler for my laptop.
4. flash drive
5. a new book for my night table.
6. lizzie’s coloring book and some new crayons (the washable ones this time)

Too many things to buy, I figured. With the sky rocketing prices of all the commodities these days, I better make sure that I am getting the value for my money. Let me check out and compare prices first. Hmmm…

how protected are you?

One of the things that I admire about my in laws is their penchant for saving for the future. Aside from their bank savings, they also have invested in real estate and the like. They want to make sure that they are set for life just in case all else will fail. I am grateful that at such an early age (even before we got married), they have introduced to my husband the term life insurance. By doing so, my husband learned the importance of saving and investing on something solid for our family’s future.

cornered.

May 6 was my in laws' 30th wedding anniversary. Unlike the past years, they opted for a quiet celebration this time. As I have mentioned here, my mom was in the hospital for a few days before the big day that explains why there was no preparation at all for it. My MIL confirmed the dinner with me after lunch of the same day so I had to reserve seats for that same night asap! Good thing, it was a Tuesday and they were not fully booked. So, we had a quiet family dinner at 7 Corners of The Crowne Plaza. To say that we had a grand time was an understatement. The lobsters and prawns were fresh. The steak was juicy and tender. The sushi bar was aplenty. There was lechon de leche. The salad bar was a delight. And the sweets? They were to die for! Check out some of the photos taken from that night.

And for my inlaws -- May you be blessed with more years of love and togetherness. Thanks for inspiring us all the time. Happy 30th anniversary Mama and Daddy!

mom greetings

Myspace Mothers Day Comments & Graphics

I got this early mother’s day greetings from Abie. Thanks a lot sis and Happy Mother’s day to you too.

Rule:

1. Just choose any mother’s day graphics from zwani to greet the mommies you know.

2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.

3. Tag other mommies you know.

1. bloggerhappy

2. berryscrappy

3. Kaptyurd

4. and so i am

5. Princess Bela

6. Our Journey to Life

7. Women Xplore

8. My Planet Purple

9. Changing Lanes

10. Pit Stop

Greetings are in order for my equally loving moms: Maver, Pat, Alpha, Aggie and Peachy.

LP # 6: dear mother (a super late entry)

Sana?y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako?y nasa duyan

Refrain:
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko?y tala, ang tanod ko?y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan

Sana?y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako?y nasa duyan

Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko?y tala, ang tanod ko?y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan

Nais kong matulog sa dating duyan ko, inay
Oh! inay

Unang Larawan - ako ng iniluwal ko sa mundo ang aking munting anghel. Isa sa pinakamasayang araw sa buhay ng isang inang katulad ko (First photo - me when I gave birth to my little angel. One of the happiest days of my life)

Pangalawang Larawan - ako at ang aking mahal na ina sa araw ng aking kasal. Isa din sa pinakamasayang araw sa buhay ko. (Second photo - me and my mommy on the day of my wedding. One of the happiest moments of my life as well)

Pangatlong Larawan - ako at ang aking mahal na biyenan habang ako ay limang buwang nagdadalantao. Isa akong masaya ang maswerteng manugang at mahal na mahal ko ang pamilya ng aking asawa. (Third photo - me and my mother in law while I was 5 months pregnant. I am one happy and lucky daughter in law and I love my husband's family as if they were my own)

Maligayang Araw ng mga Ina sayo Mommy Fanny, sayo din Mama Arlyn at sa akin. I love you both so much!