God's Best Gift

Hubby is leaving

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

me for almost two weeks, we prayed about it because I don't want him to go when he first told me this but if it's God's will then let THY will be done.

He'll be joining a group of musicians for a short term mission trip to Malaysia, that's why I've been scouring for cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu but to no avail. I checked Cebu Pacific this afternoon and a round trip ticket cost is at 7,200 something and another 200.00 if you get the travel insurance , forget though if it's travel medical insurance or just an insurance.

Anyways, we didn't book him yet and yes they plan to leave on the 15th. As I ahve said if this is God's will the He will make a way.

Dear John

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:38:00 +0000

It’s very seldom that I finished a book in one sitting more so if I read on Sunday evening knowing I have to get up early the following morning but Nicholas Sparks’ “Dear John” was now an exemption. I couldn’t put the book down. And I am not ashamed to tell you that I really cried even long after I put it down. I needed to talk to somebody after reading it so I woke up poor dear husband and told him about it. He seems not surprised though because half awake he managed to ask some questions about it maybe not wanting to disappoint me. :)

It is painful and yet it is beautiful knowing that it is true love. Sacrificing your happiness for the one you cared for. It’s really something.

I wish though that it was a happy ending but then again real life is not all happy ending right?

I can’t wait to see the movie which is set to release on February but I think it will be here March. Can’t get over watching the trailer, it’s like I knew all the scene, the bag falling in the deep water, the rain at the house Savannah was building, Tim’s nose, the letters. I’m sure it is a tearjerker like all Nicholas novel.

Natural cleansing

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Do you think you need a colon cleanse and you can't afford the expensive program that most of the colon cleanse reviews you have read? because I know you ave read that a lot of procedure can be done. Well, we can do it the natural way and for my opinion is the safest.

1. Eat a lot of fruits - I am not a fruit person but I try to convince my self to have it even once in my meal per day. I'm sure you have heard how wonderful are the fruits for our body. Don't be like me. eat a lot of fruits if you can.

2. Drink a lot of water- What I do so I won't forget to drink water from time to time is that I get a glass full of water and then put it in my table so even when I don't fele thirsty when I see that glass of water I drink and then refill it when it's done. If you do not drink a lot of water everyone will tell that you have or you will have a problem in the future.

3. Vegetables - broccolli, cabbage, garlics and a lot more. You can have a vegetable diet (which i tried for one week) and I must say it was good but I work everyday and I feel hungry and of course we still need

4. Fibers - so don't forget to include that in your everyday meal too.

Our elctricity bill

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:23:00 +0000

I don't want to sound as if I am complaining (but I admit I do) because it's also my desire to get /move to a place we can call our home, it's been three months now, we are enjoying it b ut n ot the bills that comes with it. hehe! I don't know why our electricity bill is so high well in fact we don't have air conditioning unit naman. Times like this I wished we had looked for apartments for rent that are way cheaper. But as I have said, I want this and so I just have to work hard for it.

Would you know any tips on how to cut down on electricity bill? I think it's the water pump that gives us that head ache. Now I am thinking if we can get away with that pump.

At the house, we have fridge, 3 electric fans (but we only get to used them when we're home,mostly on evenings) a TV -we don't watch TV shows so often too, 1 laptop for Andrew and Carmel and 1 desktop for us, a rice cooker and a washing machine, we do the laundry once a week . Our bill last month was 1,900 while last September it was only 1,400. I just hope it will not go up na this month.

SM STORYLAND Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:10:00 +0000

Hubby and I were invited yesterday to attend a dedication and first birthday party at SM Storyland (Las Pinas) and we enjoyed it :) it is so nice to be kid once again. me and hubby had that ride all you can tag and although most of the rides are meant for the kids only, we rode some of them, roller coaster, bump cars and the bee and the boat like cradle :)

It was a nice party :) we also enjoyed the food from ALBA catering. forget about all the diet and appetite suppressants. We had a second serving of everything, that's how we enjoyed it.Thank you Ate Lorie and Kuya Ferdie for inviting us! Happy Birthday again Justin!!

Wait let me show you some pictures

Hubby at the bump car

the party room

with the two beautiful girls in our church

lining up at the bump car station with some more beauties minus me!!

If ever I have kid someday and we have money..I'll choose the same kind of place for a party, because kids super enjoyed it!!

Our balloon works

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:00 +0000

Without any formal training, we can now make balloon arch, pillars, flower balloon, ceiling balloon and others :) So if you are looking for a very cheap (as in really inexpensive) balloon decor just message me!!!

balloon pillar from baby Caley's dedication

this we made for our boss's birthday last July at Rockwell

arch for our praisin kid's town event

(my first try-sample only)

I enjoy doing this so I wanted to make this a real home base business, hopefully one of us, either hubby or me can attend a formal training soon. And of course we have also now a chocolate fountain. I just do not know how am I going to handle this because I still have a regular day job, I do my online work at night and here's another work mostly on weekend, I don't think I don't need to go on diet with the stuff I and will do but have to watch it still.

Again, for those who want a very affordable balloon decor for your christmas parties or any events just send me a message. :)

Learn. Compare. Save

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:42:00 +0000

Short and simple but good for us if we do that. I got it actually from a website that offers Medicare supplement. And I thought it is very much applicable not only in shopping and buying things we need but in some areas of our lives also.

Like when I go to grocery store, I learn (read) what is written on the label, nutrition facts or ingredients then I compare it to cheaper brand and then knowing that it is the same then I’ll buy the cheap one, so I Save.

Sure it takes time but it’s worth it. Every penny saved is important and it is still savings. Every cents count. I used to say that to dear husband so often now he gets it and when I do buy something that is a little bit pricey than we used to, he’ll remind me of that.

So guys..
Learn. Compare and Save

SALE SEASON

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:00 +0000

Sale season is here!! As in everywhere I go I see a "SALE" sign on most of the establishments, Sigh, if only I have extra money I'll start buying those Christmas gifts na, ToysRUs in cash and carry is on sale up to 70% off and I found some good stuff when I went to look yesterday, unfortunately it will last only 'till November 8.

But I'm still hoping I can go to Bench warehouse sale this year, according to my yahoo group it's worth going to. I plan to buy the gifts for my big nephews there and some friends.

Even in the internet, sale is everywhere from clothes to shoes and even breeches, books and many more.

In this time of year, you would think you really need money so you can shop while items are on sale.

Again, if I am only rich.

Christmas decor

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:53:00 +0000

We're putting on Christmas decors soon!! and I can't wait, as I have said in my other blog, I'm excited because this will be the first time in this apartment. We will use most of our old decors from the previous year but I think we need to buy Christmas outdoor lights.

I hope we can do that this weekend which I only hope because we have one children's party to attend too this Saturday.

I don't want to say I am busy because I know I can find time for it.

I'm thinking of what colors would be nice this Christmas, I had blue and silver when I first had my tree. Would you think green and gold would be nice? or red and gold?

Photo source : here

Random Thoughts at 12:31 AM

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:25:00 +0000

..no matter what you do, life is not perfect

...we always have a choice

good marriage doesn't mean they don't argue or fight...

it's ok to cry..especially when you feel like it, you need it. (been crying since last week)

and don't forget to laugh too and smile

whatever situation we have..bad or worst or whatever..remember that "this too shall pass"

NEVER, NEVER keep your anger inside..let go, find an outlet, release it..but don't bottled it..sooner or later..it will explode if you do that.

learn to forgive...

and to FORGET.

Order fulfillment

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:37:00 +0000

I'm sure if you are a client you, you only look for one thing from your supplier. It's order fulfillment to the utmost and best. Otherwise you will not go back to that supplier again.

That I wish to deliver. Unfortunately we failed on our first client good thing it's my cousin..hehe! but nonetheless it doesn't give me the excuse to not deliver to what we have talked about.

Who knows setting up that chocolate fountain on that event would be so hard? While in fact we did it before and it goes well smoothly and just fine.

I hope we can have that mission : to deliver to client what they ordered surpassing their expectation.

Well, we are just starting and we still have a long way to go. We learn through our experiences.

Signal # 2

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +0000

According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Service Administration or the infamous PAGASA weather bureau, Metro Manila is now placed under signal #2 as well as its neighboring provinces. Right now there is no rain and wind but the sky is gloomy.

But I have to decide soon. You see, we have a major major activity for our Urban Poor Kids ministry tomorrow (mini carnival) but if the weather is bad we have to postponed it. I don't want to risk some 150 kids getting soak in rain or if worst comes to worst stranded in our hands if ever.

Safety and health of the kids comes first. So I guess I really have to cancel the activity tomorrow.

Waaah..so that means calling all the suppliers and re-scheduling everything.

Anyways, before I do that, I'll have to check the bcbsnc or if you do not know what it is , it's the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina® just so I can have comparison. Our office use Blue Cross here and I have also inquired for me and my husband also.

Going back to the weather, it is still not raining..

What shall I do?

It's long weekend!!

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:20:00 +0000

I am looking forward for a long weekend tomorrow and although my Saturday will still be full because of Praisin Kids town activity, still I am giddily happy I don't have to wake up early on Monday morning!!

Who doesn't love long weekend? Ask all the corporate slaves like me and they will answer in unison for sure. I know need a rest. I've been working like a horse the whole week, maybe the boss thinks I have four hands and four heads. I was literally typing like mad for a couple of days. I need a break.

Next week will be all work again which is bad because I know I have to find time to go to Pag-ibig and SSS office to secure a new ID. I heard there's a long line in both offices now a days because a lot are filing for calamity loans r some people maybe filing for disability appeal, whatever I hope I can finish that task next week. Have to remind my self also that hubby has to go with me so he can transfer his status to voluntary contribution.

But let us think of that next week. For now I will just look forward for the long weekend.

Be blessed everyone!

Am I?

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000

You Are A Good Friend

You're always willing to listen to your friends.

And you're the first to lend a shoulder to cry on.

You're there through thick and thin. You won't stop being friends with someone when times are tough.

In fact, you're such a good friend that many people consider you their "best friend"!

What Kind of Friend Are You?

I'm flattered :)

Men's health

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Surely reading is always worth the time because you learn something from it. Although I prefer reading books I still read a lot over the internet because I am practically in front of the computer day in and day out. So randomly I read a lot of news and articles worth reading from time to time.

But I admit I spend (waste) a lot of time playing games at facebook too.

So what I do, I compensate by reading (when I open my mails) I read the news feeds and click whatever that interest me. Like this vasectomy reversal I read a while ago from men’s health while browsing some reproductive health sites . I didn’t know you can do such thing. Because I knew one couple from the church who had vasectomy and then after long years they had another baby and everyone seems to wonder because everyone knew they can’t have baby anymore. Now that answers their questions.

So even if you get old and had that operation it is still possible to reverse it and have a baby.

Makes me wonder if my husband will ever reached that point because as you all know we are still praying for a baby and will he ever need it someday. I don’t know.

Be inspired

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:12:00 +0000

E-cigarettes?

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:15:00 +0000

Warning: Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health.

But what if it is E-cigarettes? Haven’t heard it? Well, same here but it’s no surprise because with the very advanced technology we have now, everything is being offered on the internet, everything E, e-commerce, ebook, what else? And now E-cigarettes.

They said that this one is so not the same with the traditional tobacco cigarettes, according to the site, it doesn’t have the chemicals that the traditional tobacco ahs so it means it is safer. And just how this E-cigarettes work ? they claim it taste like real cigarette and feels similar but you’ll be amazed because it is electronic really. Technology at its best I must say, bringing the same pleasure to smokers but not putting their life and their loved ones in danger, As we all know that second hand smoker is even more dangerous that the smoker itself. So if you want to be on the safe side try this, I do not know how much the price is and if you can actually buy it here now but E-Cigarettes Austria are now available there and also E-Cigarettes Brazil. There's E-Cigarettes Belgium also so if you are from there. there would be no problem getting it.

I don’t smoke but my parents do. I wonder though how would they react when I get to tell them this.

Again : Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health so know everything about it before trying.

I need to be rich

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:00 +0000

That is my current state of mind as of this moment and you read it right ”I need to be rich” not I want to be rich.

Just so I can give to whoever asks for money, just so I will not feel guilty if I don’t have anything to give especially to family members. Just so I can give my parents anything they want and anytime they want it.

Just so I don’t feel this feeling when I want to give but I don’t have any.

Just so I won’t feel bad if someone who owes me money do not pay at all.

Just so I can go wherever I want anytime I want it. Like go to orlando vacations with dear hubby right now. Like when I am feeling blue, I will not have to force my self to stay in the office even if I don’t feel right. Yeah just like NOW.

Slimming tea for PCOS

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:48:00 +0000

Seriously I need weight loss pills but I know I can't take it this time. Not unless I consul an OB and get a go signal for it. Now, I wonder if a slimming tea ( you know those brands that are being advertise in tv) is safe. I am thinking of having them instead of pills kasi eh. What's the safest slimming tea in your opinion? best brands? Have anyone with PCOS tried it na? are there any side effects?

Please share me your opinions and experience. Thanks everyone..oh and don't worry I know I don't have to rely on slimming tea alone to lose weight.

Life's exit signs

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:58:00 +0000

How I wish we could see the exit signs in our life immediately when we are in trouble and so we could just get out from the mess we are in. Or don’t you wish you know where exactly the EXIT SIGNS when you sense you’re gonna be in tough phase in your life? How we wish life is that easy, but I know it is not.

I’ve been too many tough times and most of the time I find my self really at lost and do not know where to go but you know what? I always manage to get out of it, not to my sole credit but of course it is because of the help I get from above.

You know you yourself don’t have to see the exit signs when you are in hard times but if you will let Him, God will show you the way out, He will guide you in every step until you finally find your self free from that stage. We just need to completely trust Him, surrender to Him and know that He is in control of our every situation.

So next time you find your self in tough times like I do now, do not try so hard to look for the exit sign but ask God to lead you out and always remember the lesson you have learned along the way.

Have a nice day everyone!

My Christmas wish list

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:45:00 +0000

For my friends, my sisters, my cousins, and to whoever loves me out there, posting my Christmas wish list. I usually do not expect much gifts for myself on Christmas because it's usually me who gives (that's quite sad and happy at the same time) but this time I just wanted to make a list nd see what I'll be getting this year if ever.

1. Bed sheets - although I've been getting this from my oldest sister two years in a row now I would still love to receive one this year. And sis this year I want a plain and solid color please :)

2. Laptop - ok, I know no one would give me this but hey this is just a wish list.

3. Set of scented candles in brown color - not that it is important but those are the stuff i won't buy me because of my kakuriputan so can you just give me one please?

4. mobile homes - yes, because we are always on the move. Wish there is something like that here. Stop dreaming Raquel.

5. A one week stay in a posh hotel - ok if you think that is too much, I'll settle for two nights. hehe!

6. Baby? - Lord please grant me my wish this Christmas.

7. Photo frames - I already bought 3 last week and still I will be delighted getting them as gifts this Christmas. I would love to start my photo wall in our bedroom next year.

8. Perfumes - I am not fond of perfumes actually but I would love to start getting myself use to it. I am a cologne person eh.

9. Whole body massage and spa and manicure and pedicure, hair cut,hot oil or whatever that will make me feel like a queen.Just once in my life.

10. Car - I am tired of hopping in to hubby's motorbike na. And I feel sick of having all the dirt and pollution of Metro everyday so if you feel generous why not give me one.

Most likely..I'll get 3 out of the ten I mentioned. And I'm sure you know what are those from that list. Your guess is as good as mine.

Sister's Week Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:28:00 +0000

It's been a long since I did a tag on this blog.

This tag was from Vicy and I feel so honored and so loved :) Thank you sis for this tag. Of course I am tagging you back because you are one of those friends I have in this online world :)

Start copying here:

Be the kind of women that when your feet hit the floor each morning,
The devil says "Oh Crap, She's Up."

Sister, life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe in everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promise it would be worth it.
Today is sister's day.

To the cool women that have touched my life.
this is for you.....LOVE U!!!

Rules:

Tag all your sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts, girlfriends,
Including me if I am like one. If you get tag back seven times, you are loved.
Happy sister's day! LOVE YA SISTA!!!
Girlfriend and sisters WEEK.

I am tagging my sisters Carme l, Mari, Manang Lisa, and Juliana. Enjoy posting this one!!

First Chocolate fountain client

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:31:00 +0000

We finally and officially started the chocolate fountain business I blogged about few days ago. Our very first client was a cousin. It was baby dedication and though I must say we have flaws and boboos on that day it was still a hit among the kids. They literally waited for us to set up the fountain and wait for that precious chocolate flows. I don't have any decent and nice picture to show you but hopefully on our next event this Saturday we can get a good picture. Yes, we have another client this Saturday!! We are blessed!

Now, with our sweets business, wish me the best for my dieting. I just hope the extra effort and workload will serve as my fat burner or else I'll double up in couple of weeks. But still, am so happy we started this home business. So there, if you need a chocolate fountain for your parties, just message me :)

Health and PCOS Update

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:52:00 +0000

If you are a regular reader of my blog (of course I hope there is one out there) maybe by now you know that I am PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Both ovaries. Had my first TVS last 2007 and consulted OB for a couple of months and then we stopped, we didn't have any fertility work-ups because honestly we can't afford it. All the consultation,medicines and those fertility treatments will cost us an arm and a leg. So we decided to leave it up to the Lord and just wait for His miracle.

Obviously we haven't given one until now. How are we? I can't say we're doing great about it because really we are not.

We long to hold our own baby in our hands, buy some cute stuff, cradle, carry and see that sweetest smile.

But we are are certainly not losing hope. So while we are on hold for the treatment, we plan to continue next year, I read and try to equip my self in relation to PCOS, pregnancy and childbirth, mostly though about coping up with this syndrome I had. Internet has helped me a lot about this because there are thousand of articles out there where you can read and learn about PCOS and pregnancy. Articlealley.com is one of them. I get good reads about fertility, maternity and almost about everything with regards to pregnancy and childbirth.

I bought some books also.

So far up to this time I am still overweight ( do not know my exact weight now, weighing scale is one of my greatest enemy) but my menstrual period is better. Before I get it once in six months or once in four months but now the span is shorter like every other month or sometimes I'll have regular period in three months. So I hope when we go back to OB next year, there would be some improvements and she will say we have a big chance.

For now, I'll keep reading and hoping.

Early Christmas gift

noreply@blogger.com (Rocks) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:01:00 +0000

For us!! Our missionary friend from England will buy us a DVD next week, she said she's been thinking of a Christmas gift for us and then she said since we don't have DVD player (our old and cheap DVD gave up on us last year) she'll be buying us one and what's even great? she'll buy it soon!! Now we don't have to watch movie in Andrew's laptop and in our desktop computer anymore. We are blessed! and I know asking the Lord for a rackmount lcd tv would be too much :) maybe next year..hehe.

And speaking of Christmas..I have yet to start our list and that means haven't started buying any gifts also and can someone remind how many days left before Christmas??