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Strong Woman vs. Woman of Strength

2012-01-03T12:49:00.000+08:00

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape …

but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape…

A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything …

but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear…

A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her …

but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone…

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future…

a woman of strength realizes life’s mistakes can also be God’s blessings and

capitalizes on them…

A strong woman walks sure foetidly …

but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls…

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face …

but a woman of strength wears grace…

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey …

but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong…

a strong woman is one who gets her heart broken time and time again

and still has the strength to gather the pieces to create a new life for herself.

Remember that no matter what pain you’ve been through, tears will dry, broken hearts

will heal, and somewhere out there the person who truly cares is waiting.

You’re a woman and you are strong.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2011-12-29T18:58:00.001+08:00

Hope you had a love-filled Christmas and may you have peace, good health and more blessings on the coming year and all year through!

A Season's Greetings from Our Family to Yours :)

xoxo,

Trick or Treat 2011 at Robinson Manila

2011-11-15T19:33:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! It took me so long to update this blog since i got busy with.... nothing este everything. So now that i'm here i would like to share with you the latest me and my kids have gone to. This was taken just recently during the halloween event at Robinsons place Manila. Actually we really don't have any plans for halloween this year but since we're at Robinson mall a day before halloween day itself, i've decided to have my kids join this once-a-year-event which i don't want them to miss.

Last minute shopping for my kid's halloween costume. Pirate costume for my eldest son and Little mermaid costume for my daughter. Such a good find at toys r 'us with 70% off from its original price. We also got a free lootbag stub for the halloween items bought at their store with at least 300php priced items.

my pirate boy

my little mermaid

cutie-patootsie

oh so cutie

loots from toy r 'us

toys r 'us store- robinsons place manila

siblings- waiting for the program to start

for every candies she have collected, she would pick one and eat it with or without wrapper


candies galore .. look at their happy faces

free lootbag from toys r 'us

loot bag fillings

Overall, my kids had soo much fun. Till next year.

Teary-eyed

2011-10-10T09:47:00.000+08:00

When a girl is silent, that's pretty dangerous.

She's either overthinking, tired of waiting, about to blow,

lonely, needs a hug, falling apart or crying inside. and

most probably all of those above

Random Survey about Me

2011-09-21T22:05:00.002+08:00

It's been a while folks! Unfortunately i don't have any good things to post for today. I don't really feel good. Hubby and I weren't talking to each other (yeah still in ldr). Perhaps to cool things up. I'm not sure how long will it take to fix things up. I don't really know..

Right now I'm feeling... so frustrated.

When I'm alone I feel... like singing.

When I'm surrounded by people I feel...like a celebrity. Where there's this fans who loves you and some who don't.

One thing I hate is... no common sense. Duh!

One thing I really like about myself is ... being not afraid to say what i truly feel.

When I'm feeling sad I...blog and write about the things that makes me sad.

When I daydream it's usually about...the good things i wish i have done.

I'm afraid of... no one and nothing..

I'm happiest when.. i'm with my kids.

One thing that really worries me is ... uncertainty.

If I could change one thing about myself it would be...lots and lots of patience.

If I could be with anyone right now I would be with... God.

The family member I am closest to is...my cousins.

One thing I regret about my life is ... being a loser.

If I only had one more day to live I would... go to Rome and ask the Pope to bless me.

One thing about me that nobody knows is...very short-tempered.

I hope that someday in the future... everything will all be better and perfect.

When I think about my family I feel... complete.

Something I'm really embarrassed about is... being not good at anything.

One thing about me I never want to change is...being hopeful.

One thing I feel really proud of is...by trying to be a good mom.

One thing I like about blogsville is... having to write what i feel like there is no one reading it.

Whatever hatred saves the number.

Klyne is Sick

2011-08-19T03:35:00.000+08:00

Hello there! It's been a while. I've been sick last week. Thank God im all better now. But sadly, my eldest son, Klyne is the one who's sick now. He got a high fever. I just pray that he'll be well soonest. They'll be celebrating 'Linggo ng Wika' in school this coming Saturday and their class have prepared a dance number for that event. He's even excited for "Linggo ng Wika". REally hoping he'll get better fast.

Happy Weekend everyone!

How to deal with a Picky Eater

2011-08-03T22:01:00.001+08:00

My eldest son, who is 5 is very much a picky eater and has been my biggest worry ever since. He and her little sister is very much opposite when it comes to foods.I can't get him to eat what has been cooked. Sometimes he would request for some food that he likes but ended up not finishing what he ate. Just imagine, our every meal time is always noisy and chaotic.

Here' s some tips i have found out on the internet:

- Slowly incorporate new foods alongside the dishes he does enjoy. Make foods more child-friendly by cutting them into smaller pieces or using cookie cutters to form them into shapes like dinosaurs. Serve food in small portions, since this will be less overwhelming to children.

- Children may be more willing to eat food if they've prepared it to their own liking, and helping out in the kitchen also teaches children about kitchen safety, following recipes and participating in house work. Get them involved. Make preparing meals seem fun to your child by buying her an apron and her own set of measuring cups. Let her help choose recipes and shop for groceries along with measuring and mixing ingredients.

- If your child still refuses to eat, a visit to the pediatrician may be in order. A doctor's visit is necessary if your child is losing weight, has stopped growing or if her lack of nutrition is causing her to become listless, confused or irritable. The pediatrician may be able to diagnose a physical problem that's keeping your child from eating or be able to recommend other methods that will encourage her to eat.

I am hopeful that when we move- in, his poor eating behavior will be changed. I will try my very best to cook food for my family's liking. One of these days, i'm gonna be a Chef Mom. Sound good right and exciting.

SS: The Twenty Fiver Meme

2011-07-24T20:18:00.000+08:00

1. Tell us about something that made you laugh last night.
-- about keilah's wearing oversize slippers yet can still walk on it

2. What were you doing at 8 PM last night?
-- chatting with hubby via ym

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
-- driving back home from a wedding

4. What happened to you in 2006? (Feel free to republish an old post from '06.)
-- i gave birth to my lil prince by that year

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
-- Stop it. -to Keilah

6. How many beverages did you have today?
-- 3 small bottles of soda then glasses of water

7. What color is your hairbrush?
-- pink and black

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
-- for my kid's milks

9. Where were you last night?
-- room

10. What color is your front door?
-- red

11. Where do you keep your change?
-- coin purse

12. What’s the weather like today?
-- sunny, gloomy and rainy

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
-- mango, buko salad, double dutch

14. What excites you?
-- our soon-to be church wedding and our moving in to our unit

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
-- nope.. i want it to get long

16. Are you over the age of 35?
-- NO, not yet.

17. Do you talk a lot?
-- i guess so. it's my natural nature.. hehe

18. Do you watch Franklin and Bash?
-- nope

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
-- yes.. the one who assisted us during our visit at Palms Country Club

20. Do you make up your own words?
-- yes

21. Are you a jealous person?
-- ah huh..

22. What does the last text message you received say?
-- i love you babe, what are you up to today? - obviously from hubby

23. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
-- bathroom, i'm gonna take a half-bath

24. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
-- no one. although i may be sometimes rude

25. Are you crushing on anyone that you shouldn't be?
-- nope

PF- My Little Fashionista

2011-07-23T00:11:00.000+08:00

This is why having a baby girl is such a joy. You can dress her up anything you want. She will be our "mini-me". Just look at my little princess here in pink outfits. I just claimed her as my mini-me although she's actually her dad's mini-me because she resembles him a lot. I so love this little fashionista of mine. My baby is growing way too fast. How time flies!

My New Blog- Happy Home

2011-07-18T17:15:00.001+08:00

Hey guys, i just added a new blog. It will be my HOME blog. I'll be sharing there everything about our new home. Tips, ideas, experiences and a lot more. Thought you could drop by and if you have a home blog too, i'll be glad to exchange links with you so we can share just about anything about our Home.

Pls. do check it out and join my site. I promise to follow you back.

See you there.. mwah :)

Mommy and Me Monday- At the Party

2011-07-18T16:48:00.001+08:00

It's Monday once again, how days pass by so quickly. I'm loving it. It only means that dec will also be a few days away and hubby will be back home again. Yipee! I always find time to capture a mommy and me moment for this meme. I so love my kids as much as i love being a mommy.

Here are a few pics taken at my friend's daughter birthday bash. It's quite late coz it's been a few weeks back since we attended that party. :)

with my prince, Klyne

with my princess, Keilah

Happy Monday mommies!

Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

SS: The Plaid Hat Meme

2011-07-10T02:26:00.001+08:00

1. When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water?

* i would start the water first then get in

2. Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex?

* of course.. with hubby

3. Were you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?

* nope..

4. Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?

* yes.. many times.. ouch!

5. How old do people say you look?

* 16? LOL

6. How old do you act?

* 27

7. What’s the last song you sang?

* Price Tag

8. Have you recently become a member of anything?

* yes.. club zed (i did that just for a promo from smart)

9. What are your plans for next weekend?

* i dunno, probably visit our unit

10. Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed?

* closed

11. Whats the sexiest thing about Sarah Palin?

* don't know her. who's she?

12. Who’s the sexiest famous woman alive?

* I am!.. LOL seriously, i think it's Shakira

13. Who’s the sexiest famous man alive?

* my hubby.. aside from him Tom Cruise maybe

14. Does your family have a crazy uncle?

* i can say.. yes!

15. Have you ever smuggled something into another country?

* nope

16. Do you live in a city with a good sports team?

* i guess

17. What is the most unusual?

* staying up so late

18. How do you feel about the Goth people?

* i dunno. i don't mind others business

19. Can you fix or your significant other your own car?

* hubby can

20. Would you want to kill Casey Anthony yourself if you were guaranteed to get away with it?

* who's she?

SWS: I Always Believe

2011-07-09T23:57:00.000+08:00

Great things comes when least expected

Saturday 9- Against All Odds

2011-07-09T21:26:00.001+08:00

1. Have you ever tried to rekindle a past relationship against the odds?
** never.. esp. if it's really not worth rekindled.

2. Do you like your job, or daily routine?
** in a way, i do.

3. Do you find time to 'smell the flowers' so to speak?
** yes

4. Do you have any problems thinking of things to write about in my blog?
** nope.. i write what comes first to my mind

5. Do others consider you well organized?
** i dunno. seriously i have no idea

6. Do you always have a “Plan B” just in case?
** nope..

7. How do you find yourself adjusting to new situations?
** getting used to it

8. Are you happy with where you are in this point of your life?
** yes. very much

9. Do you find the aging process we all go through easy or difficult?

** just doing fine..

MM- My Kids at the Park

2011-07-08T23:46:00.002+08:00

So who's back? Obviously it's me. I've been so outdated. Just been busy this past few weeks. I am glad that i was finally back to doing memes. I missed it a lot.

So anyway, our theme for this week at Mommy Moments is Parks.

Well, speaking of parks. My kids always had fun whenever we're at the park.Why not, it's a fun place to run around, play and have a picnic with the family. Right?

Here's my eldest son, Klyne doing a jump shot.. taken at Greenbelt 5 after hearing mass at Greenbelt chapel

This next pictures was taken at Caleruega park.. I love it there. So clean. so serene!

My lil princess... just started walking then

A perfect place to unwind

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Back to School 2011

2011-06-23T22:36:00.001+08:00

My eldest, Klyne is now in kinder at Christian Harvest Academy. After a successful first-time-at-school-experience last year in Nursery which earned him a first place, i never thought he would love school so much. He is so eager to learn and explore new things around him. He's so excited to go back to school and see his teachers, old classmates and meet new ones. He even got excited to see their school's janitors and guards :) Classes started last June 13. You might notice the thematic school supplies- mostly Ben10 in which he and his dad where the only culprit.

Welcome school year 2011-2012!

All set...

Ready.. set.. to first day at school

At the playroom while waiting for the bell to ring

The bell just rang... marching in line to their classroom from the playroom

Excited to find his seats

His own office/ cubicle

Goodluck my sweetypie.. Study well and be a good boy! mwah :)

SS: Seriously Random Question Meme

2011-06-19T18:14:00.000+08:00

1. Your ex's car is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do?
** if he's out of the car, i'll just go on my way. But if he's still stuck inside it, i'll probably call someone to help him out.

2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction?
** wow, that's a good news. Congratulations!

3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in the face?
** idk maybe long time ago.

4. What is the last thing you spent money on?
** DQ's mango cheesecake. luvet super :)

5. Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month?
** probably gained

6. Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos?
** crunchy

7. The first person on your friends list just called you a bitch. What do you do?
** punch him/her in the face.. lets see who's really the bitch

8. Congratulations! You just had a son. What’s his name?
** Thanks. He's Klyne.

9. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What’s her name?
** Thanks. She's Keilah.

10. What are you craving right now?
** Tater's White cheddar popcorn

11. What was the last thing you cried about?
** hubby's departure

12. When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the
cashier to keep it?
** keep the change.

13. What color is your tissue box?
** i dont have one

14. Do you have a ceiling fan in your bedroom, and if so, is there dust on that fan?
** yes, it always have even if i just cleaned it

15. What was the last voicemail you received about?
** idk

16. Have you ever blocked someone on Facebook?
** yes

17. Scariest thing you’ve experienced in the last year?
** none

18. Do you wear a name tag at work?
** nope

19. What kind of car do you want?
** pink mini cooper

20. What do you order when you go to Burger King?
** burger and fries

21. Have you ever had a garage sale?
** not yet

22. What color is your cell phone?
** black with pink case

23. What is the last alcoholic beverage you had?
** tanduay ice

24. Are you happy right now?
** i'm sad. I miss hubby. It's fathers day yet he's not here

25. Who came over to your house last?
** idk

26. Do you drink beer?
** nope

27. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted?
** nope.. i told them so.. hehe

28. What is your favorite key on your key chain?
** my closet's key

29. What was the last movie you watched at home?
** Last song

30. What is in your pocket?
** i don't have it. im currently wearing leggings

31. Who introduced you to your bf/gf/husband/wife?
** my cousin

32. Where do you hurt?
** my heart. it hurts.

33. Has someone ever made you a build a bear?
** no

34. What’s something fun you did today?
** nothing. i just feel even sadder

35. What is your favorite aisle at Target?
** no Target here in our place

36. When is your birthday?
** Dec.(1st week)

37. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror?
** nothing

38. How many states in the US have you been to?
** none yet.. Maybe someday.

39. What kind of milk do you drink?
** i don't drink milk

40. What are you going to do after this?
** will blog or probably will watch hachiko or stroll again here at the mall while waiting for them from Wensha spa

Mommy and Me Monday- Ferry Boat Ride

2011-06-13T15:47:00.000+08:00

This pictures were taken in a ferry boat during our trip back to Manila from Grande Island resort in Subic.

with my eldest, Klyne

Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?

Samsung Netbook N148 Plus

2011-06-07T22:06:00.004+08:00

I love my laptop Windy and it's been my bestie for almost 2 years when i decided to sell it and bought a new one. On May 18, 2011, i got a new lappy and since it's red, i named it... Reddy. It has a combination of red and white color. This netbook really fits a girl. I also added up a laptop decal from cd-r king which only costs me a hundred bucks. Its so girly i so love it.

Samsung N148 has a stylish body with a shiny red top which i thought of covering it with just like a screen protector to keep it away from any scratches and fingerprints. The screen and its keyboard are entirely white. That's why i always make it a point to wipe it everyday to keep it clean and looking good as new. I hate dust and dirt. Seems like i'm becoming an OC here but that's how i really love this netbook of mine. Hubby would sometimes tease me whenever he sees me cleaning it, he would say, "why don't you just keep it in its box so you don't have to clean it every once in a while". Ha ha. funny Babe!

What's good about this netbook and why i chose it is because of its 6-cell battery which claimed to sustain up to 10hrs (which i have yet to try). It features a non-reflective 10.1" LCD screen. Cool! It also offers 250GB hard drive. It's super lightweight (1.24kg), so light that i can carry it anywhere around and continue my addiction in browsing and blogging.

I just noticed, seems like i'm getting hooked with Samsung gadgets. All my 3 phones are samsung (omnia, S3600i and punch ch@t 322). Our lcd tv and home theater are samsung as well. So it only means, Samsung technology has proven to bring vigor in your life. It will keep you in style in an unbelievable price.

Overall, i love my Samsung Netbook N148. It performs perfectly well. I just really hope it continues on years to come. I love Samsung!

Ruby Tuesday

MM- I am a Daddy

2011-06-03T23:47:00.003+08:00

Finally i'm back! I'm quite busy for this past couple of months because i'm spending some quality time with my family esp. with my hubby who's due for work again onboard anytime this month.

I always missed blogging so since it's the first week of the month- time to make up to (at least) some of the memes that i've missed. As for this week's theme at Mommy Moments- I am a Daddy! Since it's Daddy's month, we'll be giving tribute to all Super Dads for the month at MM. Advance Happy Fathers Day to my hubby, Edward. Love you, Baby!

Being a Dad to our first born Son:

It hurts when your expectation fails. When i got delayed and thought that i was conceiving with our first child, it was so disappointing when we found out i wasn't. It's just a false alarm. We really wanted to have a baby after we got wed. So when i finally conceived (for real) and gave birth to our first born in 2006, Hubby was the happiest. It's a boy! And we named our son after him then we just added a second name so it won't be a Jr. He looks just like him. He's the proudest daddy of all.

Being a Dad to our Daughter:

Being a dad for the second time is almost same feeling when he have his first born. That's what i have noticed when i gave birth to our second child last year, 2010. But this time i think i was the happiest because it's a Girl. How i really wished to have a baby girl, whom i can dolled up and will be my mini- me. But even so, she still looks like her dad. For the second time around, daddy was the happiest and the proudest :)

so happy looking at our new born little princess

Daddy and Baby's first happy moments.. how adorable!

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Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-08T23:42:00.001+08:00

I may be busy these couple of weeks but i won't miss a chance to greet my fellow Moms in blogosphere and all around the globe a Happy Mothers Day. Let this day be full of love and pampering. God bless us all. mwah :)

Me and my Beautiful Mom Photo Contest

2011-05-02T10:14:00.000+08:00

Mothers day is only a week away. Join Robinsons Malls, Me and my Beautiful Mom Online Photo Contest. Tell the world she's the best and beautiful mom. Submit a photo entry via email and you might win Robinsons gift certificates and be featured in their facebook fan page.

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Mechanics:
1. Take a photo of you and your beautiful mom inside Robinsons Malls.
2. Moms must be 45 years old and below.
3. Indicate a short caption in not more than 50 words describing why your mom is beautiful inside and out.
4. Email one (1) photo entry at robinsonsmalls@yahoo.com with email subject: Me and my Beautiful Mom at Robinsons (Name of mall)
5. Indicate your Name, Age and Address in your email.
6. ONE entry per person only. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

Deadline of submission of entries is on May 6, 2011 at 11:59am

List of Participating Malls:

Robinsons Galleria / Robinsons Manila / Robinsons Metro East / Forum Robinsons / Summit Ridge Promenade Tagaytay / Robinsons Starmills Pampanga / Robinsons Angeles / Robinsons Place Imus / Robinsons Place Dasmariñas / Robinsons Ilocos Norte / Robinsons Nova Market / Robinsons Dumaguete

Visit Robinsons Malls facebook fan page LIKE their page and view the full contest mechanics.

SS: The "18 Questionable Questions" Meme

2011-05-01T23:36:00.002+08:00

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
-- SAD and at the same time MAD

2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
-- be a billionaire

3. What is the one thing most hated by you?
-- Liar

4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
-- Build school and churches, organize a charity institution, travel the world with my family (now you know why i dream of question #2)

5. Could you fall in love with your best friend?
-- yes, i even married him.

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
-- i say both

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
-- i don't have to.. i'm already with him

8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
-- nothing.. i'm with the one i love. and it's all that matters to me.

9. If you'd like to act (movies, stage) with someone, who would it be?
-- i don't know. maybe to someone who's a good actor or actress and good looking of course..

10. What do you expect of your loved one?
-- Trust, Respect and Loyalty

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
-- still very much in love, a good entrepreneur-mom, a world-traveler

12. What’s your fear?
-- deep-sea because i don't know how to swim

13. Would you rather be single and rich or married, but poor?
-- i'd rather not answer this. money won't never be an option for me.

14. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
-- stretch my arms and legs

15. Do you ever hold back in a relationship?
-- never..

16. If you fell in love with two people simultaneously, how would you pick?
-- listens to my heart. i would rather pick the one whom i love the most

17. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing that special someone has done?
-- if a damaged has been done, what's over is so over.

18. What are your three most important expectations in love?
-- Trust, Respect and Loyalty

Happy 5th Bday, Son

2011-04-29T09:00:00.000+08:00

I'm FIVE

My lil boy, KLYNE just turned 5 yesterday, April 28. We just celebrated his birthday at his lola Neng's condo at Forbeswood Heights in Bonifacio Global City, went swimming and had a home-cooked food for a snack. We didn't throw him a party since we're on a financial crisis these days and after all, he already had a party with his classmates before end of classes at his school. So that's why he just got a simple celebration this time with only our family around. We're supposed to expect some friends who's coming but too sad, they didn't make it. We'll just reschedule a weekend pool bonding with them so that we could do some splish splashing at the pool altogether.

Happy happy birthday sweetypie.. Be a good boy always. Wishing you a good health always. Mom, Dad and lil Chingching loves you very much. mwahh <3

Friday Fill- Ins # 10

2011-04-16T22:17:00.000+08:00

1. For me, it was really exciting to go out of town with our family friends.

2. Just done shopping at my local supermarket.

3. Behind the sound of the wind in the trees, I heard the bird's chirp.

4. To travel and explore beautiful places is something I always wanted to do.

5. When it was over, it's over.

6. I was at home but I never felt alone.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to pack our things, tomorrow my plans include an out of town trip with our family friend and Sunday, I want to attend mass with my family!

more friday fill-ins here