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Age is Just a Number!

2017-08-11T17:46:00.001+08:00

It doesn't matter if you are 4 or 40, age is just a number!

That's me having fun at Dreamplay during my company's family day.

Be Kind

2015-11-05T19:02:00.002+08:00

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Keep Telling Yourself That!

2015-09-24T15:55:00.001+08:00

Keep telling yourself that! This has been my mantra for the day. I have comprehensive exams coming up next week and I can't seem to focus on reviewing my notes. Truth be told, I haven't even looked at my notes! I am panicky on the inside while I am calm on the outside. Good thing I have 3 whole days to review! I promise to stop blogging (or checking my other social media sites) during those days, so help me God!

Buffet is Love!

2015-07-14T16:36:00.001+08:00

Lunch at Seven Corners!

Happiness is...

2015-06-09T15:27:00.002+08:00

Crossword Puzzles and Alzheimer's

2015-05-12T16:36:00.000+08:00

I feel that since I grow older, my memory is not as sharp as before and I fear that I may develop Alzheimer's later on in my life. This is one of my greatest fear and whenever I forgot something, O Imagine that I am having an onset of the disease already. Yes, I am paranoid like that. So my officemate told me to answer crossword puzzles.

Will doing crossword puzzles prevent Alzheimer's? I really don't know but I guess it is really good to exercise our brain. So I have been doing this for the past few days already. It's hard and it is harder to stop one's self from googling the answer, hahahaha!

But there is a great feeling of satisfaction when you finished one puzzle. But it is not easy, hahahaha.

Loving My Photo books!

2015-05-05T17:53:00.002+08:00

I have been busy these past few months and when I am busy, I tend to create photo books to relieve stress. So, here are the photo books that I have finished already. They are all of our family travels and the most memorable ones!

I bought the photo books at Metrodeal and Ensogo for P10 or P99 and I pay a delivery charge of P300 for each. I made the mistake of paying only P150 for the cheapest delivery option and ended up paying P100 at the post office to claim my photo book, not to mention the hassle of going there. Anyway, I think P310 or P399 is worth it for preserving these happy memories!

I call them photo books and memories, and they indeed bring back happy memories!

My Children

2015-04-23T17:53:00.000+08:00

Be A Little More Thankful

2015-02-23T14:07:00.000+08:00

When I am feeling a little depressed because I have run out of budget, I think of the many blessings in my life, and then, I am not so sad anymore.

So little by little, I will make it a habit to count my blessings more, and be a little more thankful. That way, more blessings will come my way!

Little by Little Day 7:-Procrastinate Less

2015-01-29T08:55:00.000+08:00

I am just going to continue my posts on the 31 day challenge. And to bad that the topic that I have lined is exactly what I have been doing, hahahaha. Well actually not reall procrastinating but more of I am just too busy. But anyway, I really have a tendency to leave for later things that I should be doing now. Like right now, when I should be doing my thesis, I am blogging, hahahaha. But still, this is productive in some ways. Clearing cobwebs from my brain.

Anyway, as I've said, I will procrastinate late and do things right away. So bye for now and I am off to thesis-land!

Tokyo Tower, Japan

2015-01-28T08:50:00.001+08:00

Tokyo Tower today, Eiffel Tower someday! #dreambig

On Top of The World

2014-12-12T10:12:00.000+08:00

It was such a great experience to do things you have never done, or thought you would ever do, Thanks to work, I was able to have dinner at 71 Gramercy, and have a photo taken with one of the greatest entrepreneur in the country.

Yes, I had a photo taken with Mr. John L. Gokongwei, Jr. The Founder and Chairman Emeritus of JG Summit. It was such an honor! I wish I have even a little of his courage to start my own business someday.

Top 3!

2014-11-20T18:23:00.000+08:00

Last night, we had a small celebration at home because Danniel and Ishi are both Top 3 in their class! They were both Top 4 last quarter wso this was indeed a double celebration. What a joy to see my kids excel in their class. Kanino kaya nagmana? Ahem.

Fat, I am.

2014-11-12T22:21:00.003+08:00

I randomly clicked on 2 pictures on my tablet and what do you know, they are photos of food! Yep, I mostly take photos of what I eat nd looking at the photos, it is no wonder that I am fat!

A chocolate fountain take-out ( uhu, that's how its done in my house, hahahaha) is so blatantly unhealthy at my age and family medical history but that does not stop me, at all!

And do not be fooled with the salad plate above: it was my plate #4 at Dad's World Buffet!

Oh well, they say that people who loves to eat are the happiest people so there is that! I may be fat but at least I will die happy, heheheh!

Little By Little Day 6: Family Time

2014-10-12T02:30:00.000+08:00

Spend more time with my family. Quality time. Not when I am tired from work, or tired from school. But to be there both in body and mind, not hooked on my tablet or phone. Hugs, cuddles and kisses. These are the reasons why I work and study hard: to give happiness to my family. And I can have it now too. I just need to be a little more present.

Little By Little Day 5: Love Your Body

2014-10-11T01:00:00.000+08:00

Accept your body, but don't ignore your health. While I want to be thin, I must not lose hope when I don't get that even when I go to the gym everyday. I might not be thin, but at least, I am fit. And I may still get thin someday, I won't lose hope. I tend to be discouraged when I don't see the physical results, but I must remind myself that its the fitness not the thinness that counts!

Little By Little Day 4: Be Kind

2014-10-10T01:00:00.000+08:00

I am not kind. But I will try to be kind, most especially when I don't feel like being kind. I know I can be kind when I am aware of it. But during those times when I don't think about it, I don't think I am kind. I am a little harsh, a little frank and a little abrasive. This must change.

Little By Little Day 3: I am Good Enough

2014-10-09T18:33:00.001+08:00

You know what, I should also know my self-worth. Some people makes me feel inadequate. So I think I should always tell myself I am good enough. Sometimes, I need to be reminded of that.

Little by Little Day 2: Say Something Good or Nothing

2014-10-08T17:14:00.001+08:00

One of my problems is that I am quick to criticize. I know its bad and that I should always focus on the good things first before opening my mouth and saying something that usually is a criticism. So what I vow to do, is to try and just shut up when I can't find something good to say.

Little by Little: Day 1: Patience

2014-10-02T17:09:00.000+08:00

Today, I examined myself and realized that I am not a very patient person. I always want things right away. In restaurants, I want my order to appear right away. When I call my son, I want him to drop whatever it is doing and come to me. When I talk to people on the phone, I want them to reply right away. Same when I do email correspondences. So now, I will try to have a little more patience, and realize that people are doing their best, and their time is important too.

Little By Little in 31 Days: A 31 Days Writing Challenge

2014-10-02T16:37:00.000+08:00

I chanced upon write31days.com from eatprayreadlove.com and decided to join the online writing challenge for 31 days. So, I picked one topic and vow to write about it everyday. My chosen topic is about inspiration and I call it Little by Little in 31 days. Basically, it will be about small things that I will try to change in myself, until I become a better person. It's actually hard because then, I would have to look at myself and my faults, and try and change them. I hope I can do it too!

This picture was taken last year when I climbed a mountain called Pico de Loro or Parrot's Beak. It really tested me, and I even climbed that huge monolith behind even as I was really afraid. I used this photo to illustrate how even little things can make us move mountains, where in this case, the mountain are my bad habits.

So goodluck to me!

Regrets, I Have A Few

2014-10-01T10:18:00.002+08:00

Here are my what-ifs:

1. What if I took Engineering instead of Business Administration in college? I was qualified for the former, but was influenced to take up the latter. Hmm, what would have happened to my career?

2. What if I knew about the UPCAT back then? Would I have qualified?

3. What if I knew about the PMA? Would I have made it?

4. What if I didn't get pregnant right after college? Would I have made better choices?

5. What if I knew about scholarships abroad then? Would I have qualified?

If I knew then, what I know now, then I would probably have taken up either Engineering or Accountancy. I would have tried to get into UP, or at the PMA Academy. Then after college, I would have tried to apply for one of those scholarships abroad and further my studies.

But you know what, I can easily let go of those what-ifs, knowing that the choices I made then resulted in me having three great kids, and this life. It could have been better, but it could have been a lot worse too.

So yeah, I have a few regrets, but as they say, too few to mention. How about you?

Wish List

2014-09-30T14:06:00.002+08:00

Christmas is just around the corner, approximately 85 days and it will be upon us. And I am making a list. It's okay to be selfish sometimes so all of the items on this list is just for me.

A Kindle. Yes, mine was stolen and I really would rather read books on a Kindle than on my Samsung tablet or IPhone.
A running shoes. Any brand will do.
A pair of jeans. The last time I bought for myself was 2 years ago.
Sunnies. Any brand will do.I want a branded durable one so that I dont have to buy a new cheap one everytime.

What a short list, hahaha. I think that is just what I want right now for myself. But if I were to make a list of things I want for my family, then its going to be a long list indeed.

Happy Birthday, Ehms!

2014-09-18T10:04:00.002+08:00

A sister from another mother, bestfriend for life: that is Ehms to me. She is one of the two best friends that I have, which is more than one can ask for in this life. Happy (belated) birthday, Ehms! And thank you for being a true friend on land, on sea, on top of a mountain, in and out of the Philippines; in sickness and beautification, and in all things secret. Who would have thought I would find a true friend in you 21 years ago that first day in college? Ayan, nabisto na age mo! Thank you sa dessert!

My Mom's First Massage Experience at Rilassante Spa

2014-09-03T10:38:00.003+08:00

My mom told me she have never had a massage in her entire life! I was actually surprised to hear it so I vowed to correct the injustice. I took her to Rilassante Spa, one of my favorites, and had her try their Shiatsu massage with hot stones. She super loved it! I accompanied her to the room until she had lain down. and then she came out an hour after all sleepy and super relaxed. We vowed to do it more often!