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Being a Mom

2012-02-26T03:20:00.000+08:00

I was reading Mommy Fleur's blog from her first ever post and one of the entries struck me right into the middle of my heart that I had to ask for permission and repost.

Dear friends, mommies, daddies, everyone, read this:

Being a Mom

We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of “starting a family.”

“We’re taking a survey,” she says half-joking. “Do you think I should have a baby?”

“It will change your life,” I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral.

“I know,” she says, “no more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations.”

But that is not what I meant at all. I look at my daughter, trying to decide what to tell her. I want her to know what she will never learn in childbirth classes.

I want to tell her that the physical wounds of child bearing will heal, but becoming a mother will leave her with an emotional wound so raw that she will forever be vulnerable.

I consider warning her that she will never again read a newspaper without asking, “What if that had been MY child?” That every plane crash, every house fire will haunt her. That when she sees pictures of starving children, she will wonder if anything could be worse than watching your child die.

I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub. That an urgent call of “Mom!” will cause her to drop a soufflé or her best crystal without a moment’s hesitation.

I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood.

She might arrange for childcare, but one day she will be going into an important business meeting and she will think of her baby’s sweet smell. She will have to use every ounce of discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right.

I want my daughter to know that every day decisions will no longer be routine. That a five year old boy’s desire to go to the men’s room rather than the women’s at McDonald’s will become a major dilemma. That right there, in the midst of clattering trays and screaming children, issues of independence and gender identity will be weighed against the prospect that a child molester be lurking in that restroom.

However decisive she may be at the office, she will second-guess herself constantly as a mother.

Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give herself up in a moment to save her offspring, but will also begin to hope for more years, not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish theirs.

I want her to k now that a cesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor.

My daughter’s relationship with her husband will change, but not in the way she thinks. I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby or who never hesitates to play with his child. I think she should know that she will fall in love with him again for reasons she would now find very unromantic.

I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving.

I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike. I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time.

TRY NOT TO CRY….

I want her to taste the joy that is so real it actually hurts.

My daughter’s quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. “You’ll never regret it,” I finally say. Then I reached across the table, squeezed my daughter’s hand and offered a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings.

10 Looks for the Perfect Valentine's Date

2012-02-13T16:12:00.000+08:00

Find just the right ensemble for that one special day at Unarosa

Whether you have a romantic dinner with your beau, a hot night out with your girlfriends, or a quiet get-together with your family penciled in on your calendar, there is only one thing that every woman needs on this one special day in February—a Valentine’s Day outfit that is fit for any of your plans. From playful pairings to elegant ensembles, Unarosa has put together 10 of the best looks to keep you looking poised and polished throughout any date.

A vintage-inspired frock or a polka dot ’60s number is perfect for a dinner at a kitschy restaurant, while a red-hot dress will surely turn heads at the hottest clubs in Manila. Dress up a chic jumpsuit with a bright, floppy hat for an effortlessly striking look, while pairing bright-colored shorts with a myriad of tops—from cut-out button-downs, sheer batwing blouses, to oversized knit sweaters—will be best for a more laid-back date. Whatever is on the menu, trust that Unarosa will make it easier for you to make the night even more special with these chic looks.

Date Night

Go from office meeting to dinner date with these red trousers, zippered top, and gray jacket

Tiered Zip Front Top (also available in gray) Php 1,290

Gray Blazer (also available in black and red) Php 2,750

Red Skinny Jeans (also available in violet, black, blue and gray) Php 1,890

Love Print

Don a cut-out button-down shirt and a flirty printed skirt for a fresh look

Red Cut Out Button-down Top (also available in gray, violet, yellow, black and blue) Php 1,460

Tribal Printed Skirt (also available in red) Php 1,160

Find Love

Play a little peek-a-boo with a cut-out sheer top and bright-colored shorts

White Sheer Cut--‐out Top (also available in navy blue) Php 1,160

Red Tailored Shorts (also available in beige) Php 965.00

On the Dot

Don't late for your date—just finish off this polka-dot piece with a red belt

Black And White Polka-dot Dress (also available in black) Php 1,890

Red Slim Braided Belt Php 795

Vintage Valentine

Let your unique personality shine in floral frock topped with statement earrings

Red Floral Button-down Dress (also available in blue) Php 1,760

Red Studded Belt Php 795

Hot Date

Be the center of his attention in this red-hot number and feathered neckpiece

Red Pleated Over Lap Dress (also available in black) Php 1,890

Gold Feathered Necklace Php 835

Black Valentine

The classic silhouette this floral tube top and midi skirt pairing makes can take you anywhere

Black And White Chiffon Tube Top (also available in brown) Php 965

Black Tulip Skirt (also available in violet) Php 1,590

White Braided Belt Php 795

Short Story

Get ready for a fun night-out by playfully pairing a loose top with tailored shorts

Gray Knitted Top (also available in blue and red) Php 1,590

Red Tailored Shorts (also available in beige) Php 965

Studded Bracelet Php 535

Secret Love

Get a little mystery going in a deep-colored dress topped with a black cardigan

Red Jersey Dress (also available in gray) Php 795

Black Knitted Cover Up (also available in gray) Php 1,590

Gold Necklace Php 665

Red Braided Belt Php 795

French Kiss

Dress up a chic jumpsuit with a bright, floppy hat for a Parisian daydream come true

Black Jersey Jumpsuit (also available in violet) Php 1,890

Gold Tribal Necklace Php 535

Red Floppy Hat Php 835

Unarosa is located at 5/L Shangri-La Plaza, 4/L The Block, SM North Edsa, 2/L Annex II, SM Fairview, 2/L Bldg. A, SM Megamall, G/F Shoppesville, Greenhills, and L1 Marquee Mall, Pampanga.

For more information on Unarosa, log on to www.una-rosa.com. For more updates, like Unarosa on Facebook, www.facebook.com/unarosafashion or follow Unarosa on Twitter, www.twitter.com/UNAROSA_tweets.

WBFC #7

2012-02-13T14:58:00.006+08:00

Hi! It's time to gain followers again! I know I haven't updated my blog lately but that doesn't mean i'm abandoning my blogs--no not at all; i'm just busy. i'll have time for blogging--at least once a week for starting over then gradually when everything's settled, then i'll be blogging away *crossing my fingers*

So now I'm joining the 7th Weekend Blog Follower Caravan hosted by Life According to Me where for this week we could gain email followers/subscribers yay!

This week's edition is sponsored by M.O.M. and My Thoughts, My Heart, My Turf. Click here for the full mechanics if you want to join this week's WBFC.

Update [02/15/2012]: There was a problem with this blog's email subscription link and thanks to Mommy Vix Parungao for bringing this to my attention. For the mean time, please use this link in subscribing to this blog's email until I hopefully resolve the link problem or you can always click on the Feedburner chicklet on the right just above the links to My Other Blogs. Thanks! :)

A New Year -- New Me Giveaway Event

2012-01-29T00:16:00.029+08:00

I've been busy with work and family life that I wasn't able to update any of my blogs... Good thing--there are 3 days left for you to join this giveaway that I sort of sponsored together with other bloggers :) yay!

A total of $100 prize at stake--winner can choose to receive the prize via paypal or as a gift card. Contest is open worldwide so hurry now!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck to us!

Mia in Pictures: Train

2012-01-24T09:09:00.001+08:00

This is my entry to the Week 23 of Techie She Weekly Giveaways. This week’s lucky blogger will win $10 Paypal credits from Borris of Snapshots as They Happen.

Here are some snapshots of Mia when I saw her one afternoon playing with connecting blocks. I didn't even taught her how to do what she did, she just called me to show what she just did. Then she told me "tain"! (for train) :) These were taken around November 2011 when she was still 32 months old--in less than 2 months, she'll be turning 36 months old (3 years old) already. How time flies so fast. Again, please bear for the blurry, grainy and dim pictures--these were taken by a phone camera (read: low tech cellphone).

That's it for now... more Mia in pictures to come :)

Mia in pictures

2012-01-12T01:39:00.010+08:00

I haven't blogged much about my daughter Mia for a while. I got too busy joining contests and the like. The last post i did about her was here. Look at how she's grown to be now :)

Photo blog it is! Please bear with the blurry and the grainy pictures, these are all taken using cellphone camera.

at SM North Edsa Sky Garden

bonding with her daddy

Carousel with tatay Lando

her favorite ride

trying out the cement mixer truck

This year, will try to post more about Mia. Happy 2012!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-08T01:25:00.000+08:00

'Tis not too late to greet my readers a Happy New Year! May we all have a colorful, productive, cheerful, exciting and wonderful 2012. Let us learn from the lessons of the past years and welcome all the positive things TODAY! Cheers everyone!

image from here

Help for the victims of Typhoon Sendong

2011-12-20T18:00:00.002+08:00

Another typhoon has wreaked havoc in the Philippines particularly in the southern part--Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities were greatly affected plus part of Dumaguete. Volunteer workers and donations in cash or in kind are needed. Here are a few links to other blogs that I am following who already made lists of where or how you can help:

Where to SEND HELP for Victims of Typhoon Washi (Sendong) - Pinay Mommy Online

Help for the Typhoon Sendong Victims in Iligan City - Mommy Fleur

Sendong Aftermath: Let's All Help! - Drowning Equilibriums

help CDO and ILIGAN! - Of Limes and Lemons

They and other bloggers also have posted some images of the said devastation to let us all know the extent of the damages to lives of people, pets, animals and plants. Act now and HELP!

Let us also offer our PRAYERS to those who have departed and to the families left behind who are in grief.

GEORYL’s Christmas Giveaway

2011-12-14T22:48:00.000+08:00

This is my blog entry for Georyl's Christmas Giveaway which was brought to us by a group of bloggers worldwide.

Major Sponsors of GEORYL’s Christmas Giveaway

Gagay's Page Rank and Birthday Giveaway

2011-12-11T13:02:00.000+08:00

I know it's a bit late already but who can blame me it's really hard to blog without your own computer anyways now that i have the very limited time to blog, i won't let this opportunity to pass to share with you a birthday giveaway...

...with very generous sponsors:

Up for grabs are: 10 Page Rank Shirts, A total of $360 PayPal cash (1 winner – $100, 2 winners – $50 each, 4 winners – $25 each, 4 winners – $15 each) and 5 1-year Domain Hosting.

Now here's the catch, contest ends on December 15 and there's only a few days to join so hurry hurry hurry now and click here for the full mechanics and other contest details. I'm just sad i was not able to make it to the first ten to post about this to get a page rank shirt but still, Good luck to us and of course Happy Birthday to Ms. Gagay! :)

BATO

2011-12-01T23:55:00.004+08:00

Friends, allow me to post at least this one entry written in my native tongue (Tagalog) before my sanity escapes me. I hope it comes back if it does leave. Better if it stays. Life is indeed crazy. I just have to thank God that through all the humps and bumps, he still allows me to wake up and witness at least one or two miracles each day. That's what keeps me going...

Ako na ang BATO. Matigas. Walang buhay. Walang naririnig. Walang pakiramdam. Pero kung tutuusin, ang bato kapag tumatagal at nabababad sa tubig, nadadarang sa init, naipupukpok, pinampupukpok, pinagpupukpukan--nagkakalamat, napipingasan, nababasag at nadudurog din kinalaunan.

Isa akong BATO. Istriktang nanay. Matigas na lider. Binging anak. Manhid na asawa. Pabayang kapatid. Bugok na empleyado. Deadmang kaibigan. Ganyan ako madalas--hindi minsan.

Batong may lamat at pingas sa tabi. Baon sa utang. Butas ang bulsa. Ayaw lapitan. Wala nang malapitan. Galit sila. Oo, galit sila. May ikagagalit naman talaga sila. Dismayado ka? Oo, Pwede, pero Hindi--ang sagot na ito sigurado, walang pipili.

Basag na nga ba? Sobrang sakit ng totoo. Totoo ba ang gusto mo? 2008 ang huling bili ko ng isang slacks, isang pantalon, isang belt at isang bag. Naka meal cheat ako halos araw araw. Tubig o kape lang ang laman ng tiyan ko pagpasok sa opisina--ang susunod na kain, meryenda na sa hapon o kapag nakalimot na, hapunan na. Noong isang taon, araw ng pasko, kwarenta pesos lang ang pera naming tatlo (ako, asawa ko at anak namin), tanghali kami gumising pero maaga natulog na din kami. Basag na nga ba ang batong ito?

Kapag nabasag ang bato, ano ang nangyayari dito? Walang dapat maawa. Walang dapat kaawaan. Humihingi lang ng pang-unawa. Habang may buhay may pag-asa. Makakaraos din isang araw--balang araw. Ang batong basag at nadurog humahalo sa lupa, sumasama sa pagdaloy ng tubig at ang pinong mga piraso, sumasabay sa pag-ihip ng hangin. Salamat. Salamat sa makakaunawa, sa patuloy na umuunawa. Salamat sa tumutulong. Salamat sa nangungutya at humuhusga--dito din tayo minsan natututo. Salamat uli.

I want to go SHOPPING

2011-10-31T16:34:00.000+08:00

This is my entry to the Week 21 of the Techie She Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways. This week’s prize is $10 Paypal credits from Shydub of Impulsive Shopper.

We're more than halfway through the Christmas countdown and some folks are also halfway through their Christmas shopping... some just window shopping... others still making their Christmas wish lists. Me, I actually couldn't remember when actually was the last time I went shopping for wants and not just needs! Even without shopping money, i am still thinking of making my own Christmas (along with my Birthday) wish list. I am positive that one day my family will get through this monetary hardship and we can finally go on a shopping spree :) Good luck to me and my family. Enjoy your shopping!

Giveaway Alert: Win a free Shirt!

2011-10-23T06:39:00.004+08:00

Tatak Lokal will be giving away three customized shirts with the URL of your blog as the print.

With very easy mechanics to join, just click on the image above to bring you to the contest page.

MBCS: Weekend Blog Follower Caravan # 25

2011-10-09T03:32:00.001+08:00

It's time for another Weekend Blog Follower Caravan and this time it's Google Friend Connect. All you have to do is follow all the participants thru Google Friend Connect. Mine is on the sidebar :) Thanks to this week's sponsors: Techie She and GEORYL: Welcome to Our World. Visit OnlineBiz and Resources or click on the image below for the complete mechanics.

Weekend Blog Follower Caravan is a simple online blogger-helping-blogger weekly meme. It was designed for bloggers to help each other in terms of blog followers either through Google Friend Connect and email subscribers.

I wish to earn from blogging too

2011-10-02T03:43:00.001+08:00

This is my entry to Techie She’s Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways Week 18. This week’s prize is $10 paypal credits from WAHWM of Work at Home Wife and Mother.

If only I have I known about earning from blogging many years ago, I think I am already earning from my blogs now. Back then, I am already posting blog/journal entries but only on Friendster blogs and on Multiply. I am also busy with playing online games and surfing that I didn't know that blogging could can possibly make me earn some extra money.

So there, one of the reasons why I continued blogging (I just did it on another platform and added things to monetize) is for me to earn extra money for myself and my family. So far, no earnings yet but I am hoping one day I'll earn too.

Buy still my primary reasons are because it makes me feel happy when I blog and to share my experiences to everyone who takes time to read my blogs here, here, here and of course here. Thank you for dropping by :)

pearls

2011-09-19T00:13:00.000+08:00

I am not much into jewelry and / or accessories. I only wear my casio watch to work, no necklace, no earings, no bracelets. But once in a while as a woman I also want to feel beautiful sometimes not only for myself but also for my loved ones most specially for my husband that's why I am joining beauty and fashion diva will blog for pearls giveaway. Of course I also want to look good specially at work.

Image from beauty and fashion diva

You can have a chance to win a classy pearl necklace and bracelet set. All you have to do is follow the steps on the contest page, click here for details.

Weekend Blog Follower Caravan # 22

2011-09-12T01:05:00.000+08:00

Wow! This is my first time to join this caravan. I really wanted to join when I saw this months ago but the thought that I could not follow the mechanics at first stopped me from joining then.

But now specially when I saw that the main task is to follow the twitter accounts of the participants, I did not hesitate at all to create a post right away. I am so joining this week.

Follow me on twitter I am jackie_canuto.

I now realized that the mechanics are easy, hope I can keep up for the following weeks too. This week's sponsors for the Weekend Blog Follower Caravan #22 are Mom Shares and Green Home Elements.Check out OnlineBiz and Resources, the caravan's mastermind for the complete mechanics.

Wandering Thoughts: Mini Giveaway

2011-09-10T20:45:00.004+08:00

Mommy Rubz have just put up her new journal, newest of her many blogs :) --Wandering Thoughts. She actually thought of a wonderful way to welcome her blog's new followers by hosting a mini giveaway. Not one but three bloggers can win $10 each only by doing two very easy steps: 1) blog about her giveaway and 2) follow her through Google Friend Connect.

So what are you waiting for? Click on the contest link here.

Congratulations on your newest blog Mommy Rubz! :)

please help me keep my hopes up

2011-09-05T08:42:00.001+08:00

This is my horocope for last Saturday, September 03 and so sad it fits my situation. I was not well that day...

Yes! I believe in horoscopes. Sometimes its true, sometimes not. Depends.

When someone sent me a letter back in 1997, its in my horoscope. The letter came from a guy who at first I didn't know was actually my neighbor. He is now my husband.

I also believe that our future do not actually depend on what's written on our horoscope, it is just our guide and so I will use this guide to feel better and not dwell on what had happened. I can move on. I will move on. And as my horoscope said, i need to find a way to keep my hope alive and so I WILL. With friends and family, nothing's impossible, i know. Thank you. :)

One of the few things that will keep me going--Mia is now better, we stayed again at the hospital for 5 days due to acute bronchitis last last week. That's one reason also why I wasn't able to post on any of my blogs. Thank goodness not pneumonia again but if we're not too quick it will end up with pneumonia again. Medicard and Philhealth covered almost all of our hospital bills so that is one great relief too. Last Satuday, she was given her anti Pneumonia shot so she'll be protected against the virus that made us stay at the hospital for one week in every six months for the last one and a half year.

Now I feel better. Wish me luck! Be safe and happy everyone. Have a nice Monday morning :)

i miss you!

2011-08-06T17:17:00.001+08:00

This is my entry to Techie She Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways Week 10. This week’s prize is $10 Cash via Paypal from Mel Cole of Hearts Content of a Mama.

wow! it's been like weeks again since I last written a post here and to my other blogs as well. now i'm trying to post at least one here so that you'll all know that in my heart and in my mind, i am still here and that i miss all of you and i miss dropping cards, adgitizing, commenting, blog hopping and most of all reading other blogger's blogs. what happened to me? well, i kinda got a little busy here and there and getting home tired made me sleep earlier at times than i usually do. i'll make it up with you guys (to post an entry at least once in two weeks) and i hope if not all, at least some of you still drop by and visit this and my other blogs. thank you!

pink bag from the Bag Hag

2011-07-23T07:15:00.000+08:00

Last December 2010, I joined the Bag Hag's twitter contest and fortunately I became one of her winners. Only a month after the contest was I able to claim my prize at the Accessory Lab in Rockwell/Powerplant Mall. I was so happy when I saw the tote bag and it's PINK! I told thebaghag, I love it! By the way, if you are into bags or if you just want another blog to follow, check out her site, The Bag Hag Diaries. She also have travel and food posts which you will enjoy and yes she does contests once in a while on her site and in twitter.

my pink tote bag

And since we really don't have a diaper bag for Mia's things, we use this bag when we go out. It fits lots of Mia's and my stuff whenever we go for a stroll or to the church on Sundays, only it doesn't have a zipper but it's just right, you can easily get the things in and out of the bag.

going out for a stroll

this is my entry #2 for

my little photographer

2011-07-16T04:30:00.003+08:00

At 2 years and 3 months, I now have a photographer :)

She likes to grab the camera from her titas and clicks to her delight--we actually dont know if she's amazed with the flash it makes or the sound or whatever. She doesn't even look at the preview of the image she's taking. There are times that she also borrows my cellphone just to take our pictures. As of now, I don't have a copy yet of the pictures that she took but once I get the files, I'll share them to you so stay tuned...

pretending to be looking through the view finder but obviously not :)

This is one of the pictures taken during the Nuffamily Day. I picked the picture above because I like that she's wearing pink (which i think looks good on her) and she looks like a professional photographer :)

the outfit details: pink shirt that I bought from the recently concluded bazaar held at our office, black leggings with pink ribbon-like detail at the bottom part (from one of her lolas) and offshore rubber shoes bought at SM Department Store.

this is my first entry for

First Nuffamily Day at Crosswinds Tagaytay

2011-07-15T12:35:00.001+08:00

It was a first time for us (me, my husband and mia) to be in Tagaytay. Together with my tito Flor, tita Lily, tatay Lando and my sisters Jen and Jona, we joined Nuffnang's first ever Nuffamily Day held at Crosswinds in Tagaytay.

Crosswinds, Tagaytay

my family

participants at the top of the hill

The event was held at the area which I heard they call the helipad. It's at the top of a hill and most of it is covered with grass which is perfect for picnics and kite flying.

It was a fun-filled afternoon with lots of food, games and prizes. We even joined the Paper Folding Stop Dance game. We didn't expect that we'd reach the final two because of all the groups that joined, we were the only group that didn't have a child member--we're all adults in our group. But at the final battle we lost but its fine we enjoyed the game :)

The only thing I wasn't able to do that day was to meet other bloggers just as I wrote on my previous post because I literally treated the day a family day. Well, it's a first time for us to be out of town as a family.

my sisters getting ready for their lantern's lifting

Before the event ended, we all had the chance to light our own lanterns. I just didn't have a picture of us actually lifting the lanterns. Just like in the animated movie Tangled, the modern version of the fairy tale Rapunzel, the lanterns are a beautiful sight specially on a beautiful night sky. I just wondered at the end, where would the lanterns land after their lights go out--just a thought...

the lanterns in flight

Thank you Nuffnang and the sponsors for the exciting and fun-filled Nuffamily Day! Unfortunately, nanay Bel was not able to come with us then because she was not feeling well that day but we brought home lots of food for her to enjoy :)

Camera Crazy

2011-07-09T20:00:00.003+08:00

Lots of people are joining the photography craze nowadays, even non-professional photographers own high end cameras now (I don't mean to offend anyone with this okay).

I do like to take pictures but I don't own a camera. I use my sister's camera instead or take advantage of my mobile phone's camera which just said goodbye to me yesterday--i'll write a separate post about that. The first and only camera that I bought back in 2008 got broken at exactly 2 weeks after I've purchased it {sob}(due to things that happen beyond our control, I could not blame anyone I just had to accept the fact that I already lost my camera then and there) and I never got to buy a new one until now.

But just now while I was browsing through my mails, these things caught my attention and who wouldn't want to have one when the price are way below than the actual price of an SLR or a DSLR camera.

Presenting, the things that you can buy instead if you fancy a camera but couln't afford at the moment...

have your daily dose of coffee on a camera lens mug

hug a camera lens

save your extra coins on this camera bank

Aren't they cute? I want to have one :)

Photo credits: Geeky Gadgets

bye bye my phones

2011-07-09T16:30:00.001+08:00

The two mobile phones that I'm currently using just died last Friday. Apparently, while I was sleeping last Wednesday, Mia gave those two phones a generous milk bath and that happened while I was sleeping (I work on graveyard shift/night shift).

When I woke up these two phones were soaking wet with milk. Sorry I didn't have the actual picture of the phones because a) I don't have a camera and b) I'm using my phone's camera which unfortunately got broken so instead I borrowed pictures from GSMArena.

I learned my lesson: do not leave your things within reach of your children specially toddlers who would spill any liquid on anything or dunk anything on a container with liquid inside.

Now, to find and have a new phone because I need it primarily for work and for communicating with my family at home and of course with my friends. Not to mention that the above mentioned broken phones were just borrowed from my dad and my sister :( I need to find funds to replace them and to buy a new one...