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Songs that Make Us Sing Saturdays: Let's Get Physical

2012-05-26T03:24:00.001-07:00

Two weeks from now my kid is going back to school. That means, we won't be together and I will be having more mom-Me time, teehee! As early as now, I am already planning on doing a lot of things while the kid is on school. Perhaps, its time to do some gardening again or perhaps time for me do some exercising. Oh, exercising!, that's one thing that this mom needs nowadays especially since I am not getting any younger. Time for me to go get the sneakers and head on to the gym or perhaps just get a aerobics video that I could follow at the comfort of our home. This song will be my everyday companion then. I am getting excited at getting fit!

My Kid and His Food Choice

2012-05-25T02:24:00.000-07:00

My kid is real foodie at heart. A lot of times, he stays with me in the kitchen during food preparation time. One day, he asks if he can cook for us. Since it was just a very easy omelet dish, I give in to his desire.

the kid cooking his version of Tuna Omelet

A lot of other mom friends are asking me how I make my kid eat vegetables and other healthy foods. Well, as early as he can start on solid foods, I introduced "true" foods to him. He grew up on home cooked mashed potatoes, mashed carrots, and other fruits or vegetables that can be mashed. He never tasted baby foods from the supermarkets. And I guess that is the reason why he has a very good choice when it comes to food. I did not even have to bother asking him to take on healthy snacks like salads and healthy breads over junk foods. Well, not that he does not take some chips or those fat-laden burgers but its just that he knows he can only have it in certain times and not everyday.

He even does the plating of his dish.

To date, the kid normally favors vegetable salads (and even makes his own vinaigrette), he loves fish dishes and most of the time asks for his favorite Chicken Caldereta ("and Mama, please add in some paprika and some chili pepper for the kick!", he always asks). For his baon, he wants Vegetable Wrap or Baked Potato with Cheese and Bacon.

another favorite of the kid, Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

I guess, it's all about introducing your kids as early as possible to healthy options. And we are both reaping it's benefits. My kid rarely gets sick and if ever it's ~~almost~~ always the usual cough and colds. That makes me a happy Mom!

The Real Dreamgirl

2012-05-24T01:31:00.001-07:00

Everything started out as a dream. And she worked hard to attain that dream. And now, the votes have been tallied and America had named a new Idol. Honestly, I have already predicted that another WGWG (white guy with guitar) will make it to the top. But, yes, I hoped that my prediction will be wrong. I have always believed in the talent of this 16 year old Latina-Filipina-American that is Jessica Sanchez. How could you not be impressed with such a powerful voice and awesome talent framed in her petite bod? A lot of people actually rooted for her, but the prestige of being this season's ultimate American Idol is just not for her. Let us just wait until they both work on the real music world. After all, it's not the number of votes that defines the true winner but it is the way how one will be remembered after the competition is over. And I heard Tommy Mottola is already signing her up,right? Meanwhile, you might wanna checkout the highlight of American Idol season 11 results show. She might not be lucky to win the coveted title but she will be truly remembered thru this performance and perhaps should there be another remake of "Dreamgirls", the producers might even consider her. But for the whole Philippines, Jessica Sanchez, is truly an Idol. You are never to far from attaining your dreams, girl!

S is for Strawberries on Nails

2012-05-23T01:52:00.000-07:00

I am loving memes nowadays perhaps because it gives me ideas on what to ~~brag~~ blog about. This week, while hopping in from one blog to another I was able to come accross a nice meme, hence I am joining in the fun.

S is for my strawberry shortcake inspired nails. I am so loving nail arts recently and have been bugging my sis-in-law to do them for me.

Songs that make us Sing: Just the Way He Is

2012-05-19T09:03:00.002-07:00

I revisited my VoiceBoks account this weekend. I was not surprised about the messages and group invites. Maybe because I know that I am a very lame member but I have promised myself that I will seriously blog this time. My attention was caught by one bloghop that goes on every saturday. It was almost the same time that my brother had posted a video where he sings for his girl. Now, being his number two fan, (I don't want to take the number one fan spot from her girlfriend), I decided to share it with all Songs that makes us Sing bloghoppers.

Aint he so sweet?

If you wanna check out what other songs makes other moms sing, please head on to Ginger and Becca . Or you may just simply click on the button below. Happy Saturday singing!

I Love Being a Mom Because...

2012-05-17T07:11:00.000-07:00

A few days back, GMA News TV was re-airing most of its motherhood related documentaries. One of which was a feature on how a mother gives birth. As we were watching,memories rushed in. I remember how it was for me during those days. It was almost ten years ago but everything is still fresh in my memory. I could still talk about all the details as if they just happened yesterday. I was awaken from my trip to memory lane when my son suddenly said, " Mahirap pala maging manganak,Mama, eh bakit gusto mo pa magkaanak pa ulit?...saka ganyan ka din ba nung nanganak ka sa akin?" I answered his questions with a smile. But as usual the kid was not contented with that. So I said, " Ang pagiging nanay ang pinakamasarap na parte ng buhay ko." In my mind, I began to enumerate why I love being a Mom, and these are what I was able to come up with.

Jian and me, eight years ago

I love Being a Mom Because:

I was able to give back to my mother for all the hardship of bringing me to this world. And for me, it is a privilege given only to women because fathers won't know how it their moms feel while they were still in their womb.
Motherhood brought out the best in me. Prior to giving birth, I don't think I can love someone unconditionally.
I learn a lot as my kid grows because motherhood does not come with a user manual.
My kid is a gift from God (and all kids are). I was a diagnosed with PCOS as early as I was in college and I never imagined being pregnant after six months of marriage.
Together with my Hubby, I was able to be one with God by being a co-creator of another life.
Just seeing the kid happy and healthy is more than enough happiness the mother's heart in me can ever contain.

no, that's not his cake, it's her cousin's cake

Yes, indeed, motherhood is never an easy task. We don't get paid with cash but with smiles(and hugs and kisses). We are not allowed to take our day-offs nor resign, because it will mean that we will miss out on more happy time with the kids. And yes, if I will be given another chance on motherhood, I will gladly obliged.

Now fellow moms, why do you love being a mom? Comment away, I'd love to read your reasons.

I Heart Faces: Hey Girl

2012-05-11T07:31:00.000-07:00

I could not helped but be in awe for all the wonderful pictures of girls from I Heart Faces photo challenge for this month. I wanna share an image that was taken just a month ago. This is my niece who I adore so much. I love how her eyes conveys the beauty of this day.

For more photos, kindly click the button below.

Motherhood and Me

2012-05-11T02:13:00.000-07:00

Mothers' day is just around the corner. This is going to be my tenth year celebrating this day as the Mom. Kidding aside, I actually have a hard time celebrating it when I was still a kid. I was not raised in a family that is vocal about how we feel. We were not raised on hugs and kisses and words of endearment. Maybe, because my Mom and Dad, grew up like that. But it does not mean that we did not feel loved. Mama has her own way of saying all those things. It is on the baon that she prepares for us every single day. It is felt on the crisp, clean, well-ironed clothes that we wear every day to school. It is on the long walks that we share when he brings and fetches me from school. It is on the food that is always waiting for us whenever we went home. Mama may not be very vocal but we felt all the love in all the things she did for us.

Motherhood changed me a lot, so to speak. I became more vocal about my thankfulness for my Mom. I look forward to this day every year. Though Mama is no longer with us physically, I know that she feels how grateful I am being her daughter. I know that she sees all my moves and that she is still guiding the mother in me. Now that I am a mother, I see to it that my kid not just hear the words of endearment, but also feel all the love day in and day out. Happy Mothers' Day!

A Person Fit for be Called a "Mother"

2012-05-11T01:09:00.001-07:00

Accept it or not, not all who have given birth are fit to be called a Mother. To be fit for the title, one has to be strong yet mushy at times. One has to be firm yet willing to kiss away the pain. One has to know how to see serenity in the middle of chaos. To give birth is let's say a quarter of the trick, the other three quarters is for the lifetime duty that is tied to being a mother.

I was facebooking last night when I saw a video posted on one of my friend's wall. I never actually liked clicking on links for a video because I know that most of them (especially the ones that have a description in a different language) contains nasty things. But the description of the video really caught my attention. So there, curiosity has taken over me and I clicked on the link to the video. It was a video of a mother holding her baby while she flashes papers with writings. She was telling the story of her life. She started with how she met the father of his son and how they got married. She tells the story of how she knew that she was pregnant and how happy they were. You can see how happy she was each time she shows the papers. But the happiness was actually shortlived.

When the news always speaks about fetuses being left here and there or children beaten by their own moms, it is such a relief knowing that there are women out there that has a pure heart which bears the essence of being a mother. She was told she should have aborted the baby but she didn't. She chose to bring him into this world. But his birth is not the end because he was ridiculed, laughed at and sometimes feared by others. But she continue to be the strong mom that she is. She made sure that his baby feels loved and she assured that even though he is born blind and with cleft palate, he is still beautiful and he is a blessing from God.

It is not always that I am deeply moved by what I see over the internet. But, to say that I wept a lot while watching this video is an understatement. I wanna share this to all of you because I believe that they will also touch your hearts. She does not beg for money, not even a cent. All she asks is for us to look at our own blessings (our children ) and continue loving them.

Being a mother is one of the hardest profession in life, but it is something that I would not trade for anything else. Just seeing my kid with a smile or a glimpse of happiness on his eyes, 'yun lang, quota na ko!

To my Mom in heaven, thank you for showing me how to become a good mother. You are the most beautiful (syempre carbon copy mo ko eh!), most patient, most kind and most forgiving mother of all. I would not be the mother I am now, if it wasn't for you. To all the mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day. Let us continue building a better planet by nurturing our family well. Cheers to us all!

My Latest Addiction

2012-05-03T23:25:00.001-07:00

I am not the type of person who frequents the salon to pamper myself, that is just not my way. I'm more of the foodie type. Drag me to one foodie nook to another and you will definitely see me smiling. Not that I am not kikay, it's just that I don't want others to do the make-up, manicure and all for me. But my sister-in-law insisted we try nail arts. I was very hesitant because I do not want to get hurt with the cleaning tools. What she did though, was to try to do everything for me. Yes, she did not drag me to a salon but instead we went to Divisoria to get all the tools. She already owns a basic manicure set so what we really need where the special ones. It's more than six months now since we first tried nail arts for our own and I am really glad with all the outcome. My sister-in-law is now making a living out of this. She now services most of her neighbors. As for me it has become my latest addiction, I ask her to do my nails at least twice a month. And this is what she did just recently.

We went to a party after my nails were done and they were a big point of conversation. Everybody seems to love my teddy bear nails. And whenever I tell them that they are made freehand, the next thing they are asking are the contact numbers of my sister-in-law. Looks like, we are heading for a new business here.

The Four-eyed Kid

2012-05-03T00:58:00.002-07:00

I was not able to join Mommy Moments last week; not because I do not have something worthy to share but mainly because my schedule was so hectic I was not even able to tend to this blog at all. But needless to say, I am now back. I have a new internet connection which I so adored , but that will be another story.

A few weeks back, Jian was complaining about headaches. At first ,we shrugged it off and we were telling him that it is because of the weather. But the occurrences of his head aching became frequent and we noticed that it always happens after he reads or watch TV. Since Hubby needs to go to the optometrist to get his eyeglasses fixed, we decided to let Jian join with us. After hubby got his eyes checked, we asked the optometrist who is a good friend of ours if she could perhaps check Jian's vision.

After checking his eyes, using this equipment, his eyes were dropped with some medicines to dilate his pupils. And then he was asked to read the Snellen chart to further check his visual acuity.

Yes, the kid will have to wear corrective glasses. The left eye was diagnosed with mild astigmatism while the right one is hyperropic. I am definitely not so happy about this at all. Hubby even asked if we could perhaps delay the use of the eyeglasses but the optometrists said that delaying the use will also hinder him to enjoy on a lot of things. The astigmatism could cause him to have frequent bouts with headaches which could further evolve to migraines. And we don't want that for our kid.

So, yes, a few days from now the kid will be getting his eyeglasses. We will have regular check ups with an optometrist and an ophthalmologist. For other moms out there, I'd like to tell you that visual problem can be easily corrected as long as it is detected earlier. The doctors said that we should get our younger kids to have eye check ups, too. They said that as early as five or six, they can already run visual acuity checks for kids. And another thing, it does not necessarily mean that if a kid is diagnosed to have visual problems at a young age that they will forever be tied to using eyeglasses. Some visual problems (like astigmatism) can be corrected if diagnosed and treated early in life.

As the saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure."

Pinoy Summer Food

2012-04-27T03:07:00.001-07:00

With the temperature in the Metro going to as high as 36 degrees celsius, what could be more happy that digging into something cold. Ice candy, ice pops and shakes are what defines pinoy summer food. But the ultimate favorite is still Halo-Halo. With all its sweet ingredients, the milk, the shaved ice, no doubt that it is the ultimate among all summer foods. There has been a lot of stores selling these foods even the neighborhood sari sari store carries it nowadays.

Halo Halo Special from Iceberg's

Just be cautious where you get your halo halo. A lot of unsanitary ice making plants are also taking advantage of the current heat. Whether you get your halo halo from your friendly sari sari store or from big restos, just make sure that the ice being used is safe for consumption.

Of course, it's better sharing this with your loved ones!

Ikaw, what's your summer food cravings?

Churches and History

2012-04-13T04:01:00.011-07:00

My husband was the one who introduced me to Visita Iglesia. We were still dating then when he asked me to go with him one Maundy Thursday to visit churches in Manila. Eversince then, it has been part of our holy week routine year after year to visit churches on Maundy Thursday. We have been visiting churches in Bulacan for two straight years now. But I make sure that we'll get to visit a new church every year. Now that we have a kid, our visita iglesia is not confined to just contemplation and devotion. For the kid, it doubled as a history lesson. Old churches play a big part in our history. Most of them have been silent witness to how the katipuneros work their way to ensure that our dear motherland will be free again from the Spaniards.

This year, we were able to see the historical Barasoain Church. It feels nice to walk on the very same place that first ever congressmen were able to walk. My kid started bombarding me with lots of history questions.

facade of the historical Barasaoin Church

inside Barasoain Church

Another historical church that we visited was Nuestra Senora dela Asuncion in Bulakan, Bulacan. According to the history of the church, it was in here that General Gregorio del Pilar gave out copies of La Solidaridad to the locals of Bulacan.

the scenic Nuestra Senora dela Asuncion

I hope my son could pick this family tradition and that he will do the church visits when he gets his share of parenting.

A Book Festival at the Mall

2012-03-16T05:39:00.005-07:00

Whenever we go to the mall, we always stop by either National Bookstore or Book Sale. Last Sunday was different, we no longer have to drag ourselves to those stores because they have already taken their stuffs on the entertainment plaza of SM City Fairview.

The mall was actually having a book Festival hence books are in abundance. What the kid actually enjoyed was the storytelling.

I guess the storyteller coming in on costume was really a great factor for the kids. The kid even wanted to stay for the next round of storytelling which is after two hours. We just told him that we have to go home because I need to iron his uniform for his class the next morning.

The New Look

2012-03-08T16:45:00.009-08:00

It’s Friday once again and time for Mommies to post their moments online. Yesterday we also celebrate the International Women’s day. What could best define womanhood than being a mom, I guess nothing else. This is also my birthday month, so you could perhaps imagine the importance of this month for me. And to celebrate this month of merriment (well, at least for me!), I decided to take a bold move of donning a short hair. For the last three years or so, it has been long do for me. My family even raised their eyebrows when I told them I am cutting my hair short. Hubby even said, it’s not bagay for my face shape. But being the hard headed lady that I am, I still pushed through with the idea. So yesterday, I visited a neighborhood salon, and asked the stylist to cut my hair ala KC Concepcion. Even the gay stylist was tongue tied and kept on asking me prior to cutting my hair if I was sure that I want it short. To which I replied, “Yes, it will grow back so nothing to worry about cutting it short.”

The difference in the length is very clear. I am getting mixed reactions on this but in the end what I feel is what's important. I feel great about my new look and I am loving it. I guess you just have to be confident to sometimes move outside of your comfort zone, and yes, that goes with hair lengths, too.

Beauty In Black and White

2012-03-07T03:19:00.003-08:00

I heart black and white photos for the mystery they add to the subject. It has been years since I last participated in a photo meme. I'd like to make use of the tons of images I have stored in my hard drive.

This was taken on a wedding we attended last year. I hope you like it!

This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com

Welcoming Summer

2012-03-02T04:51:00.014-08:00

Summer has officially started. With the temperature reaching to as high as 34 degree Celsius, wouldn’t it be nice to dip into cold water with the whole family. And that is what we did last Sunday. We went to Bakas River in Norzagaray, Bulacan. It was an hour jeepney ride from SM Fairview to Norzagaray town proper. Then you can take a tricycle ride to the river. The water was really refreshing and the ambience superb! Since it was a Sunday, there are lots of people, young and old alike, enjoying the water. It was nice to see such a piece of nature like this so near Metro Manila. There are makeshift cottages made by the locals that are being rented out to those that wanted to have a shed to perhaps put in their things and foods while they swim. For people who would want to go the Bakas, I just would like to warn you guys. It is going to be a back-to-the-basic experience. And I mean: no toilets, no stores nearby and no electricity. But I bet, you will surely enjoy your stay there. What with the nice view, the calmness that you will experience and the good company.

pristine water and nice rock formations!

The kid says even Optimus Prime and Megatron are taking a bath because of the heat.

Enjoying the scene with the one you love, how hot is that!

This last image says it all!

To say that the whole family wants to go back there is an understatement. And in fact, we already have a plan on going back!

My Lucky Charm

2012-01-26T23:19:00.000-08:00

The year of the Black Water Dragon arrived last 23rd of January. The whole Chinese community was very busy decorating their areas and ensuring that their traditions are still being followed to a T. The Philippines, being a country that has Chinese as the biggest minority group, was not spared with all the happenings. What better way to show it than declaring that day as a special non-working holiday. The malls are ablaze with red lanterns and whenever you turn your head you will surely see someone wearing red. The Chinese not only believed that the color red signifies luck for the coming year, they also say that red drives away bad vibes and evil spirits. My kid was really excited when he saw this huge tree inside SM City Fairview with hanging Ang Paos. He thought that anyone who was at the mall is given the chance to pick one from the tree and take with it whatever was inside. I explained to him that it was just for display and pictorial purposes. When he heard it, he gamely posed in front of the huge tree and ask me to take his picture.

huge tree full of Ang Pao

Japanese not Chinese!

praying for a sibling, eh?

my very own Buddha, my lucky charm

He also asked us to pose for the camera as well.

Feng Shui experts say that this is an auspicious year, since a dragon is synonymous to prosperity. I claim that this year is going to be filled with more blessings not just for my family but for the entire country,not because I was boen in the year of the dragon but because I believe that every year is God’s year.

Remembering Delilah

2012-01-25T21:41:00.000-08:00

Our pit bull, Delilah, died about two weeks ago. She had been with the family for almost three years now. She was already a big dog when she was given to us by a family friend. I was actually hesitant especially since she is a pit bull. Pit bulls have been ill-known for their temper and their jaws that lock when they bit. You could perhaps see the scare in me especially since we are not the one that raised this dog. But that changed when I saw her. She was unlike other pit-bull that looked like they came from hell. Yes, she was muscular and she was bigger than other dogs. What really got me are her eyes. She has these puppy-eyes that you cannot resist. And she was really intelligent and well trained. She knows every member of the family, even those that rarely visits us. She can catch a ball and bring it back to you. And she easily stops barking with just a hiss from anyone of us. My kid loves her so much that he was the one that bathes her whenever possible. We were all sad when we woke up and saw her dead. We’ve been thinking what could have caused her death. She was just too playful when we arrived as always. We suspect, it could be old age, since she was already nine years old. Dogs are said to have a life span of eight to ten years depending on lifestyle. When she died, she was buried by Hubby and the kid even made sure that her tomb is marked. Now, the kid is asking me to get another dog. Should I give in? I guess I better do a lot of research first.

Pre Pregnancy Tips

2012-01-21T03:27:00.000-08:00

As I have mentioned here, we are working on having another baby. This means frequent trips to the OB-Gyne. It is good that I have a cousin-in-law who is a professional on this field. I actually find it hard to open up things about sexuality on a person I know nothing about. On my last visit to her, she shared me some tips on how to improve the likelihood of being pregnant again. Since I have been diagnosed with PCOS, I was prescribed medicines to address the hormonal imbalance that is causing my menstrual dysfunction. I’d like to share some of her tips here.

Prior to being pregnant, a hopeful mom should ensure that she eats a healthy diet. It should have a good amount of protein and less in carbohydrates, especially for someone with PCOS because it is also said as a pre-Diabetic condition. I was told to ensure lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. And being the non-milk drinker that I am, I was sworn to drink at least a glass each day or take in calcium supplements.
I am also advised to monitor my body weight. I was shown how to compute my body mass index (BMI). She said that judging from my BMI, I am still in good shape.
We were also told to time our intercourse. She said most couple made the mistake of doing the deed everyday because they think it would give them the most awaited double lines. The truth is, doing it every other day throughout the month is better and ensuring that there is a contact on the week of the women’s fertility increase the chance of pregnancy.

There are still a lot of tips that we were told but I guess the above mentioned are the most important ones. To date, I am now three days delayed. I took a pregnancy test yesterday but it was a big fat negative. We are not losing hope though. If it’s not gonna be this month, there are still more months to come. God will surely deliver our baby in His time.

Mommy Moments: An Indian Boy

2012-01-20T05:06:00.000-08:00

My kid's school recently celebrated their foundation day. As always the school held a lot of activities for the kids to participate. The kid, together with his classmates, participated in the Annual Field Demonstration where each class presents a dance number choreographed by their advisers. Their teacher picked the song from the movie Pocahontas and aptly designed an American Indian costumes for the kids. Even if I am a working mom, I never failed to attend activities in the kid's school, most especially if he will be one of the performers. I know that it boosts his morale and makes him put his best foot forward. And yes, it was a great opportunity to document his school life. I have attach some photos of the kids with his friends.

My kid is already in fourth grade and I have seen how he was able to connect well with another kid in school. He has his own set of friends now and yes, he told me he has a best friend. He introduced me to his best friend way back on his third grade. They have been classmates since first grade. And looking at them in these pictures, I can see their similarities. I even kidded that they look like brothers. And yes, you are guessing it right! Both of them loves to eat. This is my first Mommy Moment entry for the year. Happy Chinese New Year to all the other MM participants.

Hoping for a Second Child

2012-01-18T01:50:00.000-08:00

A few years back we have decided that we wanted an addition to our little family. We were hoping that it would not take us too long as we got pregnant just after six months of being married. After a few months of actively trying without any positive results, we decided to go to an Obstetrician. I was then told that I was part of the 10% of the women population who is suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS). The doctor said that I was lucky that I was able to conceive without any aids from fertility drugs. She told us that it is a condition that is the culprit to most infertility problem in women. She said my hormones are out of balance and that I need to drink different kinds of medications to balance them out. True enough after years of not using any contraceptives, we still are three. Except for that joyful daythat I had almost 3 years ago, we never saw two lines in a pregnancy test again. But the happiness lasted for just a few days, we lost the baby.

I am about to turn 36 in a few months time and though I find it too old for conceiving and giving birth, I find it rightful to give it another try for this year. Much for my son, than for us, because I am seeing how sad his situation is (and will be in the future)as an only child. So we then decided to again go seek medical help. I am now taking in medications which we hope could eventually give us that much awaited two lines. Hubby on the other hand is also requested to undergo some series of laboratory tests. And yes, we are praying really hard for another baby to come our way.

Back to Normal

2012-01-04T16:43:00.000-08:00

The fifth of January is mostly back to normal schedule for most of the moms. Our kids are now back to school and we are either left to tend to household chores or are back to work as well. My household is not yet through with the holiday buzz. This day is the 37th wedding anniversary of my mom and dad. If Mama was alive, the house could be filled with visitors once again. But since Mama is no longer around, a simple prayer will do. We will just light a candle for her and ask her to still guide us through this new year. The kitchen is still going to be bursting with the aroma of good food. I plan to cook something special for the family dinner. I will also bake something since tomorrow is my uncle's 63rd birthday and I promise to deliver some desserts for the party. Perhaps some cupcakes would be good especially if they will be frosted. Soon, I will have plenty of time for blogging as this year marks my return to being a work-at-home mom.

100 Days

2011-11-13T23:42:00.000-08:00

It has been years now that I have not been watching any local TV series. I remember back when Mama was still alive, we would sit beside each other and watch those teleseryes with so much gusto. I believe that the reason why I really stopped watching them is because I don't have someone to watch them with. I do not want my kid to be into these TV series so I really never encouraged him to watch them. until recently, Hubby discovered 100 Days to Heaven. It is the story about a filthy rich businesswoman who was plotted to die of a car accident but was rejected at heaven's gate. She was sent back to Earth to make amends with the people she had done wrong. It was something that we can share with our kid. It teach about being good and that we are only given one life so we have to use our talents and time to the fullest. It teaches how one mistake could actually create a string of different things and make a big difference. Hubby started watching it because he was more into the business ideas that the show was sharing. To be honest, the Philippines does not have any good stories for TV series but this one was done in good taste. It saddens me that it is about to end but that is really how things should be. Everything has to come full circle. I just hope that the show has implied their lessons on their audience. As for me, I was actually thinking what if I was the one who only had 100 days to live? How should I spend the days?

Hmm, Ikaw? Paano?

Random Characters

2011-11-08T22:13:00.000-08:00

One of my online accounts was hacked recently and because of that incident, I decided to change to passwords that is really hard to guess. I was thinking of random characters for a password and this came to my mind "MKE8VF5A3UH4". Now, the only thing left is for me to think of ways to remember if I make this my password.

Care to share how you remember your passwords?