Bubbly Blabber

12.12 : Our forever princess birthday

2023-12-12T00:52:00.003+08:00

Today is 12.12 and this is not just a special day as a lot are on sale in Lazada and Shopee… but because this is the day our princess was born 12 years ago. Giulia is truly an answered prayer, indeed one of God’s greatest gift to our family.

As Giulia grows older, I notice that she is growing to be like me, but definitely a better version. She is smart, witty and funny- actually a natural comedienne. She is a very confident and not self conscious. She is a friend to everyone. She is also very caring, sweet and thoughtful. She is not selfish as she always thinks about what her brother likes.

I am so grateful that Giulia is like my best friend. I ask her for her fashion advice, on what looks good on me or not. She is better in color combination as I only know blue, black or white. She is also our go-to with techy stuff and socmed apps. Now, she sometimes does my make up as she now knows how to use highlighter, contour etc! We also sometimes exchange stories on what happened in her school or at my work.

Happy birthday to our forever princess, our baby…. We wish you nothing but the best in life. May God bless you always. We love you Giulia.

Project 365: Last week of June

2023-08-20T15:44:00.001+08:00

June 25 –

It’s Giulia's culminating activity – still at Alabang Town Center… happy that my lola, my tita and my cousin are all so supportive to Giulia! They even gave flowers to Giulia to congratulate her for a job well done. 😊

June 26 –

Sharing here the official photo from the photographer during the awarding of Giulia’s gymnastics competition.

June 27 –

It’s my Ate’s birthday today! So even if I had to go to office for the official resumption of our project, made a special collage for my sister and of course I posted it in her FB wall.

June 28 –

So grateful for holidays! Today is Eidl Adha and since yesterday was my sister’s birthday, she treated us today for laser tag! So much fun!

June 29 –

Now time to reimburse the food that was served in our kickoff last Tuesday…

June 30 –

It is not often that I get into a meeting with our president. So sending this remembrance… I am truly inspired when I get to listen to his directions and guidance. He is full of wisdom.

July 01 –

Fitting room selfie! This is what Giulia loves to do! 😊

That’s it… we now ended the first half of 2023.

Project 365: Official third week of June

2023-08-19T15:13:00.001+08:00

June 18 –

It’s Father’s day today… and what better way to celebrate than go to Gerard’s (and Gavin’s) happy place! Meat & Brew!

June 19 –

Time to replace Gravy Grace’s battery… thankful for my company for providing a company car where I can also reimburse all car-related expenses.

June 20 –

Got some authentic Japanese mochi from my very thoughtful and generous officemate. Thank you Mat!

June 21 –

Giulia is so techy and witty… look at how she communicates to me…

June 22 –

Again Giulia is playing with my phone as I am surprised to see a selfie.

June 23 –

It’s my tita Myrna’s birthday! So happy that she gave us some “ayuda”.

June 24 –

It’s Giulia’s first ever competition in Gymnastics! So proud that she got 4 out of 4 Gold medals!

Wow! That was fast! We are almost done with the first half of 2023. Off to next week as we officially close the first half of the year.

Project 365: Official 2nd week of June

2023-08-18T19:42:00.010+08:00

June 11 –

It’s showtime… oh I mean, movietime! Here is a picture of the “madams”and the “chaperones”

June 12 –

The De Guzmans are in Singapore and my sister shared James’ artwork in Singapore Science Center.

June 13 –

Giulia had a sleep over in Lia’s house so I asked her to send a picture.

June 14 –

Updated my BPI online account.

June 15 –

Gerard made some homemade tacos and the kids love it!!!

June 16 –

It’s my Lola’s 98^th birthday… so happy that my Lola is so alive and healthy. Road to 100!!! 😊

June 17 –

We had our advance celebration of Father’s day in Pancake house.. so nice of Pancake house to give a treat to the fathers.

The official second week of June is done! Till next week!

Project 365: Official first week of June

2023-08-16T19:40:00.006+08:00

June 04 –

We had our household prayer meeting via online and it is good to reconnect with our CFC brothers and sisters. This is where I realize that you can really draw strength from other people.

June 05 –

I was trying to upload entries to my Project 365 and our internet is so slow. I thought it was just us who were experiencing poor network.. but then got this advisory from PLDT…

June 06 –

We are planning to go to Solen clubhouse in the weekend, unfortunately got the feedback that it is being renovated. So sad.

June 07 –

I got invited to join the homeowner’s association of Solen and since houses there have no gates, pets of other people sometimes wander around other people’s houses… here’s a pic of a turtle that was found in the backyard of resident.

June 08 –

It’s Ate Fra’s birthday today… she is now 17 years old… one more year and my niece is already officially an adult! 😊

June 09 –

Gravy Grace (my BRV) is now 3 years old which means I need to have my car registered. Sharing here the smoke emission certificate.

June 10 –

Giulia’s friends planned to watch Little Mermaid together so of course, they cannot watch by themselves only… so the San Beda moms is helping them to execute their plan… Sharing here a screenshot of the available seats for Director’s club because I wanted to purchase the tickets in advance.

Wow! Official first week of June is done! Off to next week!

Project 365: Off to the last days of May

2023-08-15T19:30:00.001+08:00

May 28 –

It is our first time to eat at Villa Parmigiano and even if the food is a bit pricey… the food really tastes so good! 😊 Definitely coming back to this restaurant again!

May 29 –

After a long day work, time to chill and relax with my children…

May 30 –

Today, we remember my father-in-law Papa Melo… it has been already 2 years since his passing… we love him and miss him.

May 31 –

I was appointed as Sir Bobet’s OIC so I had to attend the meeting with Sir Poch. I am fortunate that he invited us to have lunch at the Alabang Country Club.

June 01 –

Unfortunately, one of my colleagues who I was with yesterday, tested positive for Covid. Thank God that I have no symptoms! So had to refresh myself of DOH protocols… happy to know that I do not need to isolate as I am fully vaccinated and with no symptoms.

June 02 –

So happy and proud of my nephews who both were awarded for academic excellence! Good job Jb & James! 😊

June 03 –

Giulia again requested me to accompany her in her gymnastics training. Here is again a screenshot of her floor exercises.

Wow that’s it for the last days of May and first 2 days of June… See you again next week for the official first week of June. 😊

Project 365: First week of July

2023-08-14T19:39:00.001+08:00

July 02

– Since it’s already the second half of the year, it is time for a dentist appointment!

July 03 –

Our highschool batch is celebrating our 25^th anniversary, so here I am giving support through the purchase of the ticket for the homecoming.

July 04 –

This is a picture of our family having a meal together…

July 05 –

Since Giulia and Gavin has accumulated so much clothes, time for an online garage sale. Thanks to Giulia for helping me to edit the pictures and include the prices.

July 06 –

So happy that even I have posted only last night, I already have a buyer for my online garage sale. Thank you for your purchase!

July 07 –

You might think I am not working at home… here is a screenshot of the business requirement docs that I have asked the team to review.

July 08 –

We experienced to have 7 children! Here is a picture of Giulia and Gavin’s cousins as we treated them for a dessert.

Whew! Done for the first week of the second half of this year.

Project 365: Fourth week of May

2023-06-09T09:46:00.007+08:00

May 21 –

We are planning to travel to Quezon this coming weekend so here I am trying to find an accommodation….

May 22 –

I had an intense meeting today and was so surprised that my heart rate rose above normal levels! But all good now, I just had to breathe and pause. 😊 Thanks for my smartwatch for reminding me to calm down. 😊

May 23 –

After a toxic Monday, I had to prepare a calming, relaxing soup for everyone as this week is the start of Giulia and Gavin’s vacation. Here is a picture of my nilagang baka. 😊

May 24 –

It has been a few days already since my mom’s birthday celebration but it is only today that we got the official pictures from the photographer. 😊

May 25 –

My sister had a covid scare again this week, but they tested today and happy to know that they are all negative. 😊

May 26 –

It is Jason and Claire’s wedding and so happy that even if they said that there will be a typhoon – thank God for a perfect weather 😊 It is actually not perfect but the timing of the rain was perfect as it just rained hard from the time that we are travelling from the church to the reception. When we reached the reception – the sky was so clear. 😊

May 27 –

As it was our routine to just order lunch every Saturday, I was just slightly annoyed that the Grab driver who accepted our order, stopped and grabbed a “quick lunch” for himself first. I was trying to understand him as he might not be feeling well already but I also had to remind him that he also should have been more considerate for other people. It is obviously lunch time so if he is really hungry already then, he should not accept our order. What if he is so used to this practice and chanced upon a “hangry” customer…

That’s it for the 4^th week of May! Off to the last days of May…

Project 365: Third week of May

2023-06-08T09:24:00.003+08:00

May 14 –

Today is Mother’s Day… and since we just came back from Tagaytay, cannot miss to document or take picture with my mom today (even if she does not like 😊 hehehe 😊)

May 15 –

Gavin now has Frisbee training every Monday and Wednesday. Since his practice is on a field, Gerard has nowhere to sit down so here I am doing online window shopping for portable chairs. 😊

May 16 –

A day before my mom’s birthday, finally we were able to convince Gavin to prepare a dance preparation… so here is a screenshot from his dance.

May 17 –

Today is my mom’s 75^th birthday! Even if it is a weekday and I have meetings the whole day, made an effort to go to early mass and have breakfast with my mom, of course with my sister.

May 18 –

Today is Gavin’s first day with his “appliance” – something that he has to put inside his mouth to correct his “overbite” so documenting here – his first day 😊

May 19 –

Now it’s time to have a party for my mom’s 75^th birthday! 😊 My mom is so happy to be surrounded with family and friends 😊

May 20 –

Giulia asked me to bring her to gymnastics today… so even if I had a meeting on a Saturday, of course, I cannot say no to my favorite daughter… it is just a matter of balancing work and family time 😊

That concludes my jampacked 3^rd week of May…

Project 365: Second week of May

2023-06-06T14:19:00.003+08:00

May 07 –

Tomorrow is Jada’s birthday and she is already a teenager as this is what she asked for… makeup! 😊

May 08 –

Happy birthday Jadapotpot! 😊 May God bless you! 😊

May 09 –

Time for liquidation.. as I was the one who was assigned to do cash advance, now time to submit the report for all expenses incurred during our company outing.

May 10 –

It has been awhile since I met up with my friends.. so even if it is a weekday, I said yes for a dinner out with them… happy to see them again!

May 11 –

As we are planning to build a house in 3 years, sometimes I like saving sample floor plans/lay out for future reference.

May 12 –

As my mom will turn 75 soon, here is a screenshot of Giulia’s dance presentation.

May 13 –

Gerard and I are attending the Themed Weekend Retreat for Couples. This is our first F2F activity with the whole CFC South Sector.

This is the end for 2^nd week of May. See you again next week!

Project 365: First week of May

2023-06-06T14:00:00.005+08:00

April 30 – Grocery day Sunday. Here is a picture of Giulia and Gavin goofing out while waiting for our take out for Mommy in Wendys.

May 01 –

First day of the month and we are grateful to have our online household prayer meeting.

May 02 –

Gavin came home wearing 2 gold medals! So happy and proud as he won together with his classmates in the “palaro” in school.

May 03 –

Unfortunately, Gerard’s psoriasis is flaring this month. Perhaps this is because of extreme heat this summer. Sharing a picture of his prescription.

May 04 –

So happy to have our very first outing with the whole group! Starting our day with heavy and delicious breakfast at Charito’s by Bag of Beans.

May 05 –

Time to say goodbye with this relaxing view of Taal lake… so calming ad relaxing.

May 06 –

After bonding with my officemates, now time to bond with my family again with a family dinner date at Molito.

That’s it for the first week of May… until next week! 😊

Project 365: Last week of April

2023-05-09T18:07:00.006+08:00

April 23 –

It’s Santi’s birthday and so glad to be invited to his birthday in Wii Jump! Here’s a picture of Giulia doing a headstand.

April 24 –

A normal day – sharing a picture of Giulia enjoying her bacon!

April 25 –

Giulia is so creative that she made a DIY paper doll where she can pretend to put make up on.

April 26 –

We received some goodies from our tita and cousin who went to the US for a vacation! So happy for the pasalubongs! 😊

April 27 –

A not-so nice incident, when my car – Gravy grace was side swept by a motorcycle… of course the driver has no money to pay for the damages. ☹

April 28 –

Yummy new found ice cream treat… it gives us nostalgic vibes as we get reminded of the “Tivoli ice cream”.

April 29 –

Check-up day of Mommy. Happy to know that her x-ray does not look so bad according to the doctor.

Wow that is the last week of April! See you again next week for the first week of May! 😊

Project 365: Third week of April

2023-04-25T15:13:00.003+08:00

April 16 –

To still celebrate Gerard’s birthday – we had a staycation in Bellevue.

April 17 –

Time to give back, time for our monthly tithing.

April 18 –

It is less than a month ‘til my mom’s birthday so trying to find a dress online.

April 19 –

It is Sarah’s birthday – so of course, as per tradition – we bought her a cake.

April 20 –

We had dinner in Simply Thai Greenbelt to celebrate Sarah and Lorraine’s birthday! Again, happy birthday ladies!

April 21 –

Start of long weekend – so Giulia’s friends planned for a mini-outing… happy to bond with our co-parents.

April 22 –

We just had 2 full days in Laguna, so of course – we had our final group shot before leaving… everyone had fun!

Happy to end the 3^rd week of April.. off to the last week of the month!

Project 365: Second week of April

2023-04-25T14:31:00.005+08:00

April 9 –

It is Easter Sunday! So of course, Giulia and Gavin joined the easter egg hunt in our village.

April 10 –

Sharing a screenshot of my vaccine card which was a requirement of the accommodation for our Couples Weekend retreat on May 13-14.

April 11 –

We will have our office outing on May 4-5 so here I am trying to find a venue.

April 12 –

This is me helping Giulia in her project – ironing the patches as design of her bag.

April 13 –

Today is the career day for Grade 5. A selfie while waiting for the students to arrive.

April 14 –

Today is Gerard’s birthday! We had a simple family celebration in Buffet 101.

April 15 –

Today is Giulia’s family day – first onsite after 3 years of doing it virtual.

Wow, that was fast for the 2^nd week of April! See you next week!

Project 365: First week of April

2023-04-25T14:02:00.002+08:00

April 2 –

Sunday is family day and even if I am old already, once in a while, my mom buys me treats… thanks Mom for this ice cream😊

April 3 –

Today is Holy Monday and the start of my 3 day detox… hope I will be successful!

April 4 –

Today is bank errands day. I accompanied my Mom to update our records in the banks.

April 5 –

Happy dance from Gavin as he received his online package.

April 6 –

Today is Maundy Thursday so we had our annual Visita Iglesia.

April 7 -

Today is Good Friday and after x years, we joined the procession. So happy that we had the opportunity to pull the Santo Entierro even for a while

April 8 –

Today is Black Saturday – we all attended the Easter Vigil.

That’s it for the first week of April. Till next week!

Project 365: Last week of March

2023-04-03T17:00:00.003+08:00

March 26 –

Sunday is grocery and errands day. Sharing here a picture of Gavin and Giulia having their snacks..

March 27 –

Giulia has some kind of rashes… here is a picture where I consulted our dermatologist on what can be applied.

March 28 –

It’s Gavin’s Career Day where I was chosen to be one of the speakers.. 😊

March 29 –

Here is Giulia trying to memorize a speech for her English Performance Task. I must say, she is very good and I am so proud!

March 30 –

My boss treated us for dinner… so happy that we have this opportunity to dine and spend time with our officemates as most of the time, we are working from home.

March 31 –

Today is my Graduation Day for my leadership training! So grateful for my current company for giving me this opportunity.

April 1 –

Bonding time with my big baby since Giulia had to go to her gymnastics class today.

Wow! That’s it for the first quarter of the month! Off to the next quarter of 2023!

Project 365: Second to the last week of March

2023-04-03T16:43:00.001+08:00

March 19 –

Sunday day – Family day! Today as always, we went out for lunch.. .missing Gavin as he decided to spend overnight with the DeGuzmans.

March 20 –

My mom wanted to buy her grandkids slippers to be used in her house… look at how big the sandals are… these are for her grandkids ages – 7,8,9 and 11. 😊

March 21 –

I received good news that the baby of our co-CFC was born on this day! So happy that despite of having a delicate pregnancy, the baby was born normal and healthy! Thank God for answering our prayers!

March 22 -

Study time again, here is a candid picture of me and Gavin while I was helping Gavin to review for his mastery tests.

March 23 –

I am preparing today for my career day presentation for the Grade 2 students. I was trying to look for pictures that I can share when I saw again my college graduation picture.

March 24 –

Gerard’s business is one of the sponsors for the Marcelo FC Cup, so sharing a picture of Gerard’s logo here.

March 25 –

Giulia is complaining that her eyes sometimes becomes blurry. So I tried to check an ophthalmologist who we can consult. So happy to be able to meet the husband of one of our ninangs during our wedding. Much more happy to know that there is nothing wrong with Giulia’s eyes… it might just be tired because of too much screen time.

That’s it for the second to the last week of March…

Project 365: Mid month of March

2023-04-03T10:45:00.003+08:00

March 12 –

Dentist day for us! This is Gavin’s first time to have his teeth cleaned. It was ticklish for him at first but enjoyed it as he felt that his teeth was super clean after.

March 13 –

It is Monday so back to normal face-to-face classes. But for Giulia, it is her self-directed day which means time for selfies… hahaha! I just saw this pic on my phone.

March 14 –

This is a screenshot of a venue place since we are already starting to plan for my mom’s 75^th birthday 😊

March 15 –

Oh this is my hair situation right now… ☹ it is really time to have my hair treated and colored again…

March 16 –

Ta-daa!!! I had my hair colored again…. 😊 I booked an appointment for homeservice so that I can still work while being pampered… 😊

March 17 –

Today is the surprise baby shower for a friend/ex-colleague from Pepsi.. praying for her safe delivery…

March 18 –

It’s my nephew’s birthday today! 😊 So happy to see kids enjoying..

That’s it for the mid-month week. 😊 See you again next week!

Project 365: First official week of March

2023-03-16T14:41:00.001+08:00

March 5 –

Since there was an announcement that there will be a transport strike, our office announced that there will be shuttles that will be made available to the employees, school will also be online.

March 6 –

Aside from the transport strike, Maynilad also announced that there will be water interruption… here’s a screenshot of the water delivery service that was shared in one of my group chats.

March 7 –

I saw one of our neighbors is selling cheap clogs similar to Crocs, it is just P450 for 2 pairs! So happy that since she lives nearby – we were able to go to their house and fit the clogs for Giulia and Gavin. Simple Joys!

March 8 –

I bought a top last Sunday in ATC which is made out of recycled flour sack.. I like their advocacy and I also like the top. Since it was a long polo, I ask them to alter for my size. Here is the screenshot of the lalamove when I have it shipped from their shop to my house. Thanks to our delivery partners – I do not need to personally pick it up from their store.

March 9 –

This is supposed to be the 3^rd day with no water supply. It was so difficult so literally we had to chase the Maynilad water tanker so that we can have water.

March 10 –

It was supposed to be only 3 days with no water supply but unfortunately for our phase – we still have no water for 4 days now… here is the published letter from the homeowner’s association the actions that they are taking to address the issue.

March 11 –

It is our chapter prayer assembly and we were chosen as Emcees! Happy to know also that our household members were able to do tithing for the month of February.

Wow! That’s it for the official first week of March! It was a stressful week but so happy to end it with the Prayer Meeting. 😊

Project 365: Last days of February/First days of March

2023-03-07T15:41:00.006+08:00

February 26 –

Time for Gravy Grace PMS. Gravy Grace is the name of my gray Honda BRV.

February 27 –

I just saw this on my phone – Giulia is trying to practice her handstands… but I already told her that this is not the place to practice her gymnastics moves… it is definitely dangerous!!!

February 28 –

Woohoo! Last day of February! Now it is time for my personal PMS. This is my first time to have my check up after almost 4 years!!! Wishing for good results!

March 1 –

Our house was blessed to be chosen as the Eighth Station in the Way of the Cross in our Village.

March 2 –

I had to go to the office for a face-to-face meeting so I had to chance to buy the fried chicken that Gerard likes… Tom Sawyers 😊

March 3 –

I am so happy that despite the busy schedule, we were able to find time to join our upper household prayer meeting.

March 4 -

Prayers answered! God is so good! Giulia received incredibly high grades! I am so happy and proud! 😊

Wow that’s it for the last days of February and first days of March! 😊

Project 365: February Week 4

2023-03-07T14:51:00.008+08:00

February 19 –

It is Mama Lily’s 81^st birthday and of course she just wanted the celebration to be simple… we just ordered food and ate together… a simple yet a happy celebration. 😊

February 20 –

It is Monday again and since Gavin will have his mastery test, of course I had to help him review his lessons. 😊

February 21 –

We reported in our head office today and since we just reported once a month, we used this time to celebrate the birthday of our officemate – Remalyn Recio. Happy birthday Rems!

February 22 –

It is Ash Wednesday today, a day where we are reminded that we are from dust and to dust, we will all return.

February 23 –

Another trip to the derma to have my facial because of my pimple break-out.

February 24 –

Since this is the first Friday of Lent – I decided to cook Giulia’s favorite food – Monggo with Shrimps! 😊

February 25 –

My pretty Giulia wearing her newly bought clips 😊

This is the end of my February week 4… a few more days and we are already done for the 2^nd month of the year! 😊

Project 365: February Week 3

2023-03-07T14:10:00.003+08:00

February 12 –

We were able to finally convince Gavin to eat at Jollibee because it has been a long time since we ate there… so he said yes because there was a roving robot who serves the order. Gavin was so happy to see the robot serving his 1pc chicken order. 😊

February 13 –

Since I have a lot of face-to-face meetings this week, I took some time to have my nails done. 😊

February 14-

Of course it is Valentine’s day and even if I always say that this day is overrated, of course I still enjoy receiving sweet treats and flowers on this day. 😊

February 15 –

Today is the ingress day for the booth set-up for our project. I am so grateful that there were helpful people who were not just creative but were able to execute the props/design in a few hours!

February 16 –

Pagtanaw 2023 is the name of the ISC’s conference this year. Again our project was chosen as one of the projects to be showcased through a booth.

February 17 –

I have the worse pimple breakout and I just had to go to the derma to have it checked because all the pimples are just in 1 spot in my face.

February 18 –

This is my first time to taste the Korean Egg Drop Sandwich and it was huge! I ate it for lunch since I had to go with Giulia for her gymnastics class…

That’s it for my Feb Week 3! Off to the 4^th week of February! 😊

Project 365: February Week 2

2023-02-14T14:30:00.003+08:00

February 5 –

Today was supposed to be my dad’s 78^th birthday. Of course, I still think of Him everyday and I still wish that he is still with us to see his growing grandchildren who all have traits/characteristics that are similar to him.

February 6 –

Monday means work day. Just a screenshot of something that is related to the project I am working on.

February 7 –

Super busy with work, so again another screenshot of requested data to complete critical activities related to my project.

February 8 –

Gavin borrowed my phone to take a picture of his drawing. Gavin is so creative and he has a wild imagination. He creates characters and makes stories.

February 9 –

A very tragic accident that happened in San Beda today. It was a blessing in-disguise that Giulia was absent. Thank you Lord for sparing Giulia from a traumatic experience.

February 10 –

My project will be part of the Integrated Supply Chain wherein we will have a booth exhibit dedicated for us. So I am trying to source out suppliers for souvenir items that we can give out next week.

February 11 –

It’s Adi’s 2^nd birthday today! We are grateful that we were invited as this is our first Mcdonald’s kiddie party after the pandemic. 😊😊

That’s it for this week! Until next week! 😊

Project 365: February Week 1

2023-02-10T16:18:00.002+08:00

January 29 –

It’s Jacob’s 7^th birthday and we were so happy that we were invited to join them in the laser tag activities. It was our first time and definitely not the last as we truly enjoying playing. It was a great way to bond with our kids. 😊

January 30 –

It’s back to regular programming since the the Sto Nino Festivities is now over. For today, Giulia had to submit a video to her teacher – dancing a Folk Dance – “Kunday-kunday”.

January 31 –

It is the last day of the month which also means I have to give my monthly allowance to my Mom. It is just a very small amount but it feels good to give back to our parents.

February 1 –

It’s the first day of the 2^nd month of the year! Mommy duties as I needed to help my lovely daughter study for Social Studies.

February 2 –

Just a picture of our messy room. A reflection also of my messy brain as I am thinking a lot of things today… well mostly about my work and my future 😊

February 3 –

A beautiful passage and God really looks upon us as this is His message for me today. Trust and hope in the Lord.

February 4 –

It’s Giulia’s first gymnastics class! I am proud, happy and excited for Giulia! 😊

Wow! That’s the end already for the first week of February! Until next week! 😊

Project 365: Fourth week

2023-02-01T14:39:00.005+08:00

January 22 – Sunday is indeed family day… we get to spend our lunch with the Samsons with Gerard’s nephew and wife… Kyle and Cat. 😊

January 23 – Today is more of a lowlight than a highlight as I had to take care of Giulia who is complaining of stomach pains…

January 24 – I am the official driver for today as Gerard is not feeling well…

January 25 – Today is exactly one month after Christmas but I have still have gifts that I have not distributed yet. So I decided to just use Lalamove to send the gifts to my former Pepsi colleagues. I know it was a welcome surprise to them and it warms my heart knowing that I was able to make them happy through my simple gifts to them. 😊

January 26 – Today is a very special day for Giulia and Gavin as they have been practicing for today’s special event for some quite time already. It is their field demonstration to honor Sto Nino. I really enjoyed watching my kids perform as I can see they also enjoy dancing and performing. I am really so proud of my kids!

January 27 – Gavin and Giulia watched a play in San Beda. Even if I was not there, I am happy that Gavin enjoyed watching and even requested to have a picture with the main character- the Little Prince.

January 28 – Gavin is so fond of Beanie Boos and to show-off his collection – here is a picture of Gavin with all the Beanie Boos stuff toys.

Wow! That ends my 4^th week of January. By next week, we will have the last days of January and will be the start of the second month of the year!