Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Strange Question Meme

1. What is the color of your toothbrush?
Blue, Silver and White

2. Name one person who made you smile today.
Sky, my newborn son

3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Fell asleep again :( Woke up at 5 because of the baby, went down to see my husband and daughter off then dozed off again... Hay, the joys of motherhood!!!

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Having breakfast (yes, at 10:45 in the morning!)

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Used to be Maltesers

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
No

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
"lizzie!!" - she doesn't want to go near me. I wanted to show her the
promotional pencils I ordered for her online.

8. What is your favorite ice cream? How to choose?
Strawberry. Never fails to make me smile.

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Drink what? Water, just now.

10. Do you like your wallet?
Kinda. It serves its purpose. I love it because of its color.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

something for Sky


Photo was taken when I was about 6 months pregnant with Sky. Now, I am preoccupied with stuff that he needs. A perfect example would be a stroller that will bring him to places. This is actually a promised Christening gift of his godmothers located around the world :) I checked online and found out about Bob stroller. Not only does it focus on high quality but it is also sturdy and can last up to the last child that a mother will deliver. Get one now!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

28 Questions.

1. What’s your name? Farah.
2. When was the last time you went out? Yesterday. It was a long day. Went to the office to submit some documents for my new baby. Then, went to some churches and reception venues for his March baptism. Afterwhich, we went to GH to shop a little and to look for some
over the counter sleep aids for a friend who is based in Barcelona, Spain. Wasn't able to find one though. Might try to look online later tonight.
3. If you could kiss anyone who would it be? My husband no less.
4. What song are you listening to? water pouring from the sink as the maid washes the dishes.
5. Who does it remind you of? N/A.
6. Last movie you watched? Avatar on widescreen. Dennis the Menace on HBO.
7. Which of your friends live close to you? Our Marist friends.
8. What is your favorite shirt? Anything that hides my belly. Which reminds me, when will this ever deflate? Deflate! Hahaha!
9. Do you drive? Yes.
10. What did you do yesterday? Ran errands.
11. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Yes.
12. Do you trust your friends? The closest ones only.
13. Who was the last person called you? My hubby.
14. What (who) annoys you? No one as of the moment.
15. Do you want multiple piercing? Piercings on my ears are enough.
16. Your favorite song in your list? Heaven by Live and Landslide by Smashing Pumpkins.
17. Last time you went to the mall? Yesterday.
18. What was the last thing you ate? Lydia's Lechon, Nilagang Baka and Steamed Tilapia for lunch.
19. Which of your friends would make the best room mate? Any of my closest friends.
20. Last thing you bought? magazines.
21. Last vacation you were in? It was a long time ago.
22. Do people ever spell your name wrong? A lot of times.
23. Who was the last friend you hugged? Rose and Kaye.
24. Which celebrity are you eye candying? Edward Cullen and Derek Ramsey.
25. Which band’s concert would you want to watch? U2 and DMB.
26. What color are your nails? None. I don’t paint my nails.
27. Date down a special day for you? 11 March; 19 September and 31 January
28. In just one word, describe yourself. Gregarious.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

remembering UP days


Since last week, I have been craving for this street food. I remember during my college days (and a few years after when I was still based near my alma mater), me and my friends would go to Mang Larry almost every weekend (when I was already working) or after our last class (during college days) to eat to our hearts content! I guess, more than the satisfaction that this gives to our hungry stomachs, it's actually the friendship that I miss the most. I am wondering also why I wasn't in need of the best female fat burner back then when I ate a lot but never really gained that much weight? Hmmm...

Friday's to do list

I guess I really need to get the best multivitamin for myself already. I have multitasking lately and there are times that I forgot one or two things in my list. case in point today - we have to go out to do some errands and since I tend to become forgetful, I wrote down all my to-do list in my power planner so there's no reason for me to miss out something. What are the tasks today?

- go to SSJ to reserve morning slot on March 21st (for Sky's baptism)
- go to Dad's/Saisaki/Kamayan to pay reservation fee and block off slot for same date (Sky's baptism)
- office to submit requirements for HMO, SSS, Philhealth
- buy some stuff for Sky
- do a little grocery (cold cuts)
- go to the bank

Hay. Hope I didn't miss out on something. Happy Friday!

Friday Fill Ins #162


1. Pickles are a must have on my burger. Used to hate that in college but I have grown to like it now. Weird. Ack!
2.
I am usually at home lately. Thanks to 76 days of maternity leave. Yay!
3. The snow is something
I would love to see someday.
4.
I am gregarious in nature.
5. It’s 5:16 PM; that means I should start researching on
hgh releasers as I have a nine o'clock deadline.
6.
A good househelp is hard to find these days.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to
getting a better, fuller and longer sleep than last night, tomorrow my plans include bringing the little boy out for his morning sunlight and Sunday, I want to just lie down, relax and rest!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Saturday 9 on a Wednesday: It's a beautiful morning!

1. Are you a morning person? >>>I am. I have always been. I love the smell of crisp mornings.

2. Tell us of a news story that truly shocked you. >>>Got a call from a cousin who I have never spoken to in years and she told me that she and her family migrated to the US a couple of months ago and she shared with me the good news that she will be attending this
bpi certification training as a prerequisite in her purchasing a new house. Big time, huh?

3. What was your very first job? >>>Corporate Account Executive in a 5 star resort hotel in Mactan Island, Cebu.

4. What characteristics do you despise? >>>People who exude so much negativity.

5. To where would you retire? >>>Anywhere for as long as I will be in the company of my husband and children (and grandchildren)

6. Are you named after anyone? >>> yeah, my parents name combined.

7. How do you release anger? >>>I write.

8. Do you use sarcasm a lot? >>>Not really.

9. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? >>>my short legs :)

time to buy gold bullion

Thank heavens it's over! Just got off the phone with a former colleague from my first job and we were catching up on a lot of things. We have lost communication since 2001 and it's only today that we got hold of each other. Glad to know that she is now based in the US with her family and she is currently thinking of some good business to augment their earnings. I suggested that she should start thinking of really solid investments that are available. Told her that it's time to buy gold bullion. She thought of it as a brilliant idea and as I write this, she is probably researching on the pros and cons of this investment and what it can bring to her and her family's future, finance-wise. Goodluck M!

Monday, February 15, 2010

YOUR MEME

This meme I snagged from my good friend, Abie.

Your Cell Phone? LG.
Your Hair? Short with unmanageable bangs (I had it short when I became pregnant with Sky). I am growing it long now.
Your Mother? Miles away from me. The most selfless, generous and giving woman in the world. Your Father? Miles away from me too. The kindest, most soft spoken and coolest woman in the world.
Your Favorite Food? Porkchop
Your Dream Last Night? I can’t remember my dream last night.
Your Favorite Drink? Coke.
Your Dream/Goal? My goal is to lose this pregnancy fats in 6 weeks. I am actively looking for the most efficient
fat burner that I could use.
What Room Are You In? living room.
Your Hobby? Blogging, playing PC games like Diner Dash and Fitness Dash and Sally's Salon and Spa, surfing the net
Your Fear? BIG C and sudden death of loved ones.
Where Do You See Yourself In Six Years? another promotion. Mom to a 10 year old girl and a 6 year old boy..
Where Were You Last Night? Eastwood Mall with my husband, daughter and in laws. Valentine's Dinner.
Something That You Aren’t? Creative.
Muffins? Banana muffin.
Wish List Item? a designed bag
Where Did You Grow Up? Naga
Last Thing You Did? Fed the newborn and burped him.
What Are You Wearing? house dress.
Your TV? Samsung.
Your Pets? none
Friends? a lot.
Your Life? Blessed, happy and contented.
Your Mood? tired, stressed.
Missing Someone? Yes
Vehicle? Ford Everest 2009.
Something You Aren’t Wearing? watch
Your Favorite Store? bookstore.
Your Favorite Color? pink.
When Was The Last Time You Laughed? a few minutes ago.
Last Time You Cried? january 31
Your Best Friend? J
One Place You Go To Over And Over Again? facebook, gmail, google, amazon, multiply, flickr, twitter
Facebook? I am a facebook addict
Favorite Place To Eat? House of Minis and Dampa.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Monday Make-Up Beauty Poll on a Sunday!

Join this Monday Make-up Beauty poll at http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/, here’s my take for this week.

1. Mood:
Tired but happy and excited.

2. City or country girl?
A mixture of both...

3. Something you love about your body?
My face =)

4. What does your hair look like when it’s au naturel?
Oily and Super straight!!!

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
I am very low maintenance so no make up for me except for really special occasions. And I just clean them with soap and water.

6. Last text message you sent?
"Thanks! See you on March 21, Edsa Shrine and Dad's Edsa, Lunch time! =)"

7. Something you’d like to accomplish in February?
10 lbs off the weighing scale by end of Feb, help my cousin with her pending
employment in the company that I am working for and feed feed feed Baby Sky =)

8. Write a little love note to yourself:
Dear Fawah, you look awesome already so stop whining!

9. Outfit:
Sunday dress.

10. Weekly goals:
Feed the baby, clean my files and tutor the big girl.

P365 - 0214

Sunday, February 07, 2010

lcd tv

We will be celebrating our 5th year as husband and wife in a month's time. And we have decided that since I recently gave birth, instead of going out of town this year, we will just purchase a new LCD TV with one of the best tv stands as our anniversary gift for each other. I reckon it is more practical at this time since we can't leave our newborn just yet.

what keeps me busy

Finally gave birth to a bouncing baby boy last week. It was trully an unforgettable experience once again. I can still remember every instance from the time I woke up that beautiful Sunday morning to the time they wheeled me in the OR until I was transferred from the Recovery room to my own room. They were all very pleasant memories and I love rewinding them in my mind.

I am in the process of making an online album for my newborn and I hope to finish the first set as soon as I am done reading up on
treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. After I gave birth, I became more conscious of the different ailments and their corresponding treatments that I am now addicted to reading up on them when I have the time. You must try it. It's very educational.