And Life Goes On for a Filipino Mom

Funny...

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Our church organist/pianist left for a better-paying job. That put me in a dilemma since without a pianist, who will accompany the choir? No one. Precisely! That is why the church choir has not been very active. As choir directress, I am now I tasked to be the organist/pianist.

Every Sunday, after the worship service, the birthday celebrants for the week are acknowledge. The congregation sing a birthday song while the organist, guitarist and drummer do the accompaniment. The drummer usually puts his stick together to give the beat. Last Sunday he did just that and guess what? One of the drumsticks broke! Yes. We do need a new pair of sticks. I'd suggest to buy a whole pack. The ones made of hickory will do.

Lalaine..

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0000

What to do? My long time masseuse is about to leave for a better (allegedly) work in Dubai. She was here last night for a session and she told me that her flight this Sunday is confirmed. I asked her who will stay with her 2 young girls and she said hee 75-year old mother will. I felt sad not because I will no longer have a weekly massage but because she has to leave in search of a better life for her children. God speed!

Fleece, Please

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:24:00 +0000

A friend just came home of a month's vacation in Florida. Oh she was tanned and fit and glowing. She said Florida's great but during her last days of stay, the temperature steadily went down until it reached 0 degree. In Florida, that was very unusual and all the orange farms were put in a bind as frost could definitely ruin the produce. Anyway she said that all she had were summer clothes as she left the bulk of her luggage in Seattle.

On her to a friend's house, the car that she was driving suddenly stalled. She had no idea what to do so she called her host family and they helpfully called in a breakdown service company for roadside assistance. When the service came, she had no recourse but to get out of the car. Nothing wrong with that but since she had no jacket or sweater with her, she had to make do with a fleece blanket wrapped around her. I can just imagine how funny she must have looked.

Blue Media Global

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 +0000

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Boots!

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:54:00 +0000

We decided to try-on the boots that we ordered.
Great fit! Even Tabby says so.

Convert to Digital

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:32:00 +0000

I actually do not have the comprehension in deciphering digital and analog stuff. It was only recently that I was able to figure out why an HD TV is more apt for the latest communication and entertainment gadgets in the market today. We have around 7 installed televisions all over the house and not all are HD. There are 3 more fairly new TV sets not installed too. Now, it would not be frugal and wise to just junk the fairly new analog TVs, right? The wise course is to get a digital receiver which is a converter of some sort. Yes. I am not very technical so the "some sort" description would have to suffice.

Be-ribboned Tabby

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:24:00 +0000

This baby doll-looking girl is Tabby! Isn't she adorable? Though we all love Ethan so dearly, it is more fun to "dress" up Tabby! We all go gaga sourcing for cute outfits for her. Notice her ribbon? That is just one of D2's creations. D2 decided to personalize Tabby's hair accessories that is why she came up with varied designs. I'll post them later. However, if you want, I can take in orders in behalf of D2.

Major Marketing Needed

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:49:00 +0000

There is a major revamp in hubby's workplace. The "acting" operations and finance manager has decided to retire after more than 40 years in service. Ergo, hubby is now the acting head of the corporation. He actually asked our children on input about how to market the company for in the last ten years, the company stagnated. Yes, hubby has a lot to do in order to level up the company again. Imagine, for a company that deals with machine and automotive works, there are no varied sized bearings in the tool room! Oh well... we will definitely help hubby (the company in general) to liven up its marketing. In today's business ventures.... marketing is a MUST!

Tara Na!

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:08:00 +0000

"In spite" of being a Filipino, truly, I would not want to live and work anywhere else. Pinoy Ako!

Hello 2012

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Two more days and 2012 will be here! How fast time flies! As I look back it seems that so many things have happened. For one, we have Tabby. Second, Ethan changed school and has now adapted well to his new school environment. The year 2011 has been quite "hectic" for us. I would like to celebrate the New Year meaningfully. I would like to give thanks to the Lord for affording us favors, provisions, good health and protection.

I have a list of food that I would like to cook for December 31. I think we're "going Japanese" this time. Everyone in the family loves Japanese food. I am also considering sending my sis-in-law flowers for the occasion as I chanced on online coupons for ProFlowers. I wonder how much it cost.

Tabby's First Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:37:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Let Jesus be the reason for the season!

Tabby Poses

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:34:00 +0000

Tabby had a photo shoot. She was made to change into numerous costumes and headdresses. D1 said Tabby was such a trooper for a 6-month old baby. She gamely posed and smiled and goo-gooed through the photo session. The picture shows Tabby in a tiny tin barrel. D4 said Tabby almost did not fit in the barrel! The photographer out on Tabby a flowered headband said "smile Tabby" and she did. The flowered head band is nice but I think a Sun Hat on Tabby is a good idea too. What do you think?

Christmas Break Homework

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:18:00 +0000

It is Christmas school break and Ethan is having his fill of missed television shows and iPad games. However, I reminded him that he has a book review to do. Nine-year old Ethan is tasked to read Charlotte's Web which he argues, he has read before. I told him then that the book review should be a breeze. Then he went on to say that there should not be any homework as it's Christmas break. What can I say? I totally agree with Ethan! However, D2 said that Ethan's school has changed curriculum and plantilla and they all have to catch up on level expectations that is why the teachers gave homework to do during the holiday break. Oh well...

Diamonds are Forever

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:54:00 +0000

What's with the holiday season? Aside from the avalanche of parties and gifts, the season seem to be "that" time of the year when there seem to be a "flood" of marriage proposals! I personally know of 3 couples who recently got engaged. I even tried on 2 of the diamond engagement rings! Fun! Diamonds are "still" forever! To the right is a one carat diamond engagement ring to drool for. I just love the simple lines of this ring. Does it follow that the recipient of an engagement ring does no get to have a Christmas present from the husband-to-be?

Value of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:45:00 +0000

Ethan was tasked to do the Monday morning reflection for the whole Munich campus of Southville. His topic was all about controlling and managing emotions. His teacher informed us to help Ethan come up with a short insight about the value of the week. D2 and D3 thought long about how to do a unique presentation. They think that a mere "talk" will not leave an impact on graders ages 7-10. So! After brainstorming, I was tasked to help Ethan out by "acting". Even Tabby was given an acting part. See for yourself.

Lost Without GPS

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:30:00 +0000

My mobile phone is not that high-tech, meaning it does not have a GPS. My car does not have a GPS system too which is fine by me as I don't really traipse about all over the country using my car. Last week a group of young people from the church asked if I could go with them to have an ocular inspection to a probable venue for an after-Christmas camp. Since I have a van, I decided to take it so I could accommodate more for the drive to Indang, Cavite. Since I am not so familiar with the ins and outs of the rural town, we got lost! I was driving around in circles and the locals were of no help as they can't seem to point us out in the right direction. I think my car does need GPS. I better review gps units first before deciding to buy one.

Little Ballerina

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:20:00 +0000

Just look at this beautiful little angel in tutu!

Change is Constant

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:50:00 +0000

I was still up at midnight yesterday so I started to browse on what was up on cable. I got stuck at HBO as the scene that popped out was the iconic white-bikini-clad-heavily-accented Ursula Andress in the first ever James Bond flick starring Sean Connery. The movie was shot in Jamaica and I was overwhelmed by the seemingly unspoilt nature and clear blue waters. I was also mesmerized by the slim and buff physique of 007. I thought Ursula's body was too "soft". Anyway, the 1962 movie was high-tech at that time. James and Honey were supposedly contaminated with some radioactive thingy and it was funny how a series of water showers decontaminated them.

Things have changed in the last 50 years. Sean Connery is now 82 years old. Ursula Andress, 76. Now we know that a series of water showers is not enough to rid of radioactive materials. Today, communication is lightning fast. Today there are what you call website architects and that there are Network Engineer Jobs available for qualified persons. Things have changed. Some for the better, some for the worst. One day, Ethan and Tabby will tell their grandchildren how "things have changed" too.

Chef Tabby

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:26:00 +0000

What's cooking mom?

Tabby had a photo shoot at ATC. It was fun seeing Tabby so calm and cooperative with the numerous costume changes and poses. She was "working it"!

YouTube Downloader

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:53:00 +0000

It's amazing what one can find in YouTube. You can search for a particular song and out pop YouTube links pertaining to that song. You can search for a particular segment in a musical play and out comes links for both professional and amateur performances. You can choose to search on topics such as "How to bake wheat bread" or "How to dance the Tango" and it's a given that you'll be presented with multiple choices. The only problem is it takes forever to download! I need a youtube downloader now!

Electronic Pickpockets?!

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:29:00 +0000

I was watching a rerun of NCIS where a 'thief' was scanning (from a far) the the credit cards of potential victims. The scanner used by the thief is a method of electronic pickpocketing where the credit card numbers are easily revealed to a high-tech thief without him even coming near the victim. Surely this is fiction... or not!

It is a fact that new credit cards and even passports are fitted with minute two-way radios called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). It is a technology that makes use of radio waves to transfer any data from an electronic tag. It is also a fact that some RFID tags can be read several meters away from the reader (or thief!). This technology makes it easy for innovative thief to electronically pick your credit card numbers!

It is a good thing that you can actually buy an rfid blocking wallet online. This type of wallet claims to block any unauthorized scanning of your wallet which could lead to theft. I think I should get one.

Happy Tabby

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:23:00 +0000

Tabby happy on the stroller

Moo......

MyOwnPet balloons and Canines for Disabled Kids

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:33:00 +0000

Jenny Moon is making a difference! She says...

Loyalty, friendship and fun create a special connection between a child and a pet comparable to few other things. Canines for Disabled Kids, a non-profit organization, is helping children with disabilities gain independence and participate more fully in society. This meaningful interaction helped inspire the MyOwnPet balloon line, allowing children to simulate that experience (using a little imagination) with any animal. Right now, for every MyOwnPet balloon purchased, $5 will go directly to help Canines for Disabled Kids.

Learn more about MyOwnPet ballons here: http://myownpetballoon-news.com/

Check and Cash

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:35:00 +0000

A recent bank regulation ruled that the issued checks will be processed the same day and that no amount of persuasion from the issuer that the check be put on hold even for a few minutes so the issuer can fund the issued check (in case bank deposit is insufficient) will NOT be entertained. Oh well, it's a good thing that there are now several options for making payments due to the convenience of electronic payments. The novelty feature is the additional service of ach check processing at ThePaymentsAuthority.org. Surely paying bills and getting paid get easier.

Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (desperateblogger) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000

My!Christmas is just around the corner! I step into a mall and my senses are bombarded with Christmas decorations, Christmas lights and (of course) Christmas songs! Malls are into 50% sales as prelude to the inevitable Christmas shopping. I actually joined the throng of bargain-hunters this afternoon in search for Ethan's running shoes. I found a pair and enjoyed a 10% discount. I passed by the Christmas decorations department and was enthralled by the beautifully-decorated Christmas trees. Made me think of the Christmas stockings that I need to fill up with personalized stocking stuffers for Ethan and Tabby. Yup! I have always filled up big stockings for Ethan every Christmas. This time, Tabby is included. I wonder what I'll get Ethan and Tabby this year.