Richel & Michael's Life Together

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:08:00 +0000

exactly midnight and in tears. I never felt so sad in my whole entire life not until this very moment. No one to talk to. I know I have a lot of friends to talk to but I only want that certain one. I never felt so alone and scared not until what's going right now in my life. I might end up loosing everything. I don't think someone will be able to help me only but God. To give miracle that everything would be ok.

I can't say anymore. Really can't express what I feel on typing. My tears don't show. How long will I feel this?

Update Doctor's Appointment 05-26-10

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Update on my recent doctor's appointment last May 26th - Wednesday. My husband's co-worker drove me to the clinic since my hubby needs to attend to something important and he won't let me drive alone.

Arrived at the clinic 20mins. early for the scheduled date and it's great. That means I'll be done early too. The nurse called my name, ask me if I need to go to the bathroom and I said "Yes." since I've been really drinking a lot of water before going to the clinic because they will ask me to submit urine every time I visit especially that I'm getting closer to my delivery. Done peeing and submitted for laboratory.

Went in to the room and nurse checked my blood pressure. This time it went higher again from last week's rate. But it is still normal. So nothing serious to worry about. She then took my weight. Nurse left after doing the routine and my doctor came in.

My doctor checked my baby's heartbeat which is 155/minute which is normal and very good. That means in couple of months me and hubby will be chasing for a kid around the house. :D Can't wait for that!!!

And also, I was introduced by my doctor to induction labor or induce as they say. Honestly, I don't want anything injected in me cos I want my delivery as normal as possible but still I considered it. The fact that their induction schedule gets booked so soon I might not be able to get it if I needed it. But I am hoping that before my scheduled induction I will be in labor already that way I don't have to get it. As I always say, as long as my baby comes out safe and sound, I don't mind at all. So so so so excited but a little bit nervous.

It really feels like forever when you're counting for days but come to think of it, my delivery date's schedule is really near which is in less than 2 weeks!!! Getting closer and closer but I'm ready.

Driving While Pregnant

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:39:00 +0000

It's really a privilege being able to drive since not all can. But driving while you're pregnant isn't easy. Still driving even when I'm about to give birth in couple of weeks cos I have to.

Before I get in to the vehicle I need to adjust the seat because of the big tummy, I won't be able to fit inside, tummy will hit the steering wheel. And my hubby does the same when he's the one driving since he's not pregnant then he has to make sure that he's not far or else he won't be able to reach the pedals, adjust the rare-view mirror and all that.

Oppps don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. In fact, I'm happy that I could still drive even if I got a big tummy that means I'm still capable of driving even when there's a big bump in front of me...lol The only thing I'm bothered is my back. It hurts so badly when I'm driving. I don't know what causes it, could be my bra or from sitting down not being able to straighten my back properly while driving. Oh well, I don't got to drive for hours and hours, I guess it's really no big deal.

Getting closer and closer to my delivery...more post next time.

38 Weeks Today

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Wew!! I'm exactly 38 weeks today. Well, that's base on my first day of my last period which was last September 1st. Anyhow, it don't really matter how far along am I just as long as my baby comes out safe and soundly. Can't wait for my delivery, so so excited and of course my husband as well. We can't wait for our baby boy to come into this world and be a good parents to him with God's guidance and grace.

Seeing Co-workers

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:32:00 +0000

Went to the groceries couple of hours ago. As soon as I parked our vehicle, I saw one of my co-worker - Jade, heading to the store also. Talked for awhile, asking me when am I gonna pop and I answered anytime soon. And then we said bye to each other and did our groceries quick since the store will be closing in few minutes. Yeah our store here in town closes at 3:00pm on Sundays since it's the only closest grocery store in town unlike Wal-mart that opens 24 hours 7 days a week.

After, I shopped for groceries, I decided to drove for awhile in town. On my first turn, I saw another co-worker - Deborah, they're in my other co-worker's house mowing the lawn. Unfortunately, their lawn mower shut off and won't start. I stopped by and talked to them about 30minutes and then left. On my way out heading home, I saw another co-worker but we weren't able to talk since we're both on our vehicles just honk our horns and then smiled to each other.

Wow! It was nice seeing my workers the fact that I don't really go out much. I kinda missed them after I decided to resign from my work at the call center. I've been staying home for awhile to wait for my delivery day and not sure if I'll go back to work or not. Oh well, it don't really matter whether I work or not cos this is just a small town and I will be able to see them whenever I decide to visit them at my workplace. For sure they'll be excited to see me just as I'm excited to see them too especially if I'm with my baby. They're pretty wonderful people. :)

Recent Doctor's Appointment 05-19-2010

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:16:00 +0000

Walked-in for our doctor's appointment yesterday. Informed the receptionist for my presents and the reason for coming. Signed a paper, sat and waited for my name to be called. Keisha, the nurse, came and brought me to the room. She took my current weight which is 166lbs. She also took my blood pressure which is 102/82. A bit worried about 82 since last week I was 102/68, but still she said it is still good.

My doctor came in, asked me if the baby's moving and I replied "Yes." She took her circle thingy (don't know how it's called), it's the thing to measure how far along am I with my pregnancy. She said I'm on my 37 weeks and 1 day. She gave me a blanket and asked me to remove my clothes from waist all the way down. I then removed my clothes and lay down. The doctor measured my tummy - 37cm and said that it's perfect. Checked my cervix and she said that I'm already 3 cm 50% dilated.

After she checked my cervix, it was really bloody though. Had a few spotting and even until now that I'm typing this post, I'm still spotting but don't feel any cramps or pain at all so I guess that was just due to the sensitivity of the cervix.

We'll - me and hubby, be back to the clinic in a week. Tired of going to the clinic every week, there were even schedules that I decided not to show up cos I just don't want to travel. In case you would ask how far the clinic is, it's over an hour drive. Oh well, it's for our baby so I have to. This will soon end and another chapter will begin. Excited but at the same time I'm nervous. It's normal eh? Update on my next doctor's appointment.

Thanks for reading.

Bundle Of Joy

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:53:00 +0000

We are happy to share to everyone that we are expecting for a baby boy to come in few weeks from now. Yes! Few weeks from now. I might have not been writing here but now I decided to write a new post just to share the news.

Yes, our bundle of joy will be coming very very soon. I'm due this coming June 8, 2010 but who knows, he might come out earlier or even later than that but the most important thing is just as long as he comes out safe and sound. May God bless mommy and baby on the delivery day and for always.

We - Hubby and Me, we're very very very much excited for our baby boy to come. Can't wait to see him. We love you so much baby.

Happy Talking To My Mamakins Lowela

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0000

It's too obvious that this post is about my mamakins, Lowela. I'm really sorry mamakins if I wasn't able to help you with your computer. Don't worry for sure we'll gonna figure out how to solve that or Patrick will do.

Anyways, it was really fun talking to you. I really miss chatting and gossiping with you..lol It's just wonderful hearing your voice cos we don't talk that much since you've been busy with your career. But it's fine with me, in fact, I'm so happy for you that finally you got job and a lot more sidelines (you know what I mean ;-)).

I'm really glad that you called up. You know that I'm always here if you need someone to talk to and I know for sure it's the same with you. I'm just click away mamakins. Update me with your busy career if you got time, eh?

Hope to see you soon again mamakins. Take care always of yourself. Don't overwork but get overpaid..he he he God bless always mamakins.

Dance Revolution: Game For Couple

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:53:00 +0000

I'm back after being gone for a while. I just really don't feel posting. I find using the internet so boring now unlike before that a day won't be day if I don't use the computer for hours and hours.

Anyways, today, I kind of like to post something about me and my hubby did. Today, after months of purchasing the latest version of Dance Dance Revolution for XBOX360, me just felt playing with it. Hubby bought it when I just recently came here in the US which was around September of last year, 2008. He bought it because it slipped out into my mouth without even wanting to have it. I just mentioned that I tried playing Dance Revo in one of the malls back in Davao City, Philippines. I didn't know that he kept that in his mind. Then one day we went to shop for groceries and all of a sudden he went to the electronic section and got me one. But I only played with it twice since we bought it and today was the third time.

Enough for the introduction..lol Yes, today was the third time that we're able to play with the Dance Revolution. Though we have only one dance pad, it was still fun. We played with it one after the other. I really didn't expect that my hubby would play with me because he's really the type of guy whose really fond of sleeping and if we weren't playing that time for sure he's in bed. It was really really fun and very much enjoying. Aside from that, it's also good way to exercise and release some toxins out of our body. We're both sweating and all that. My hubby whose also not fond of drinking water, but soda all the time, he was able to drink one bottled water. Itsn't that great. There's this funny thing that my hubby did too. He would say to me, he's done and told me that's his last dance but then he couldn't help it not to play again. After I dance, he would ask for the dance pad and he's dancing again. I think he have told me for 4-5times that he's done he's still playing...lol

Overall, it was really fun and enjoying. It's also healthy since a good way to exercise and having fun at the same time. It is also very good bonding moment for couple like us. So you guys out there, try playing dance revolution, you won't regret it.

2009 Poverty Guidelines in America

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:18:00 +0000

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia

Persons in family -Poverty guideline

1 - $10,830
2 - 14,570
3 - 18,310
4 - 22,050
5 - 25,790
6 - 29,530
7 - 33,270
8 - 37,010

*For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

2009 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska

Persons in family - Poverty guideline

1 - $13,530
2 - 18,210
3 - 22,890
4 - 27,570
5 - 32,250
6 - 36,930
7 - 41,610
8 - 46,290

*For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,680 for each additional person.

2009 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

Persons in family - Poverty guideline

1 - $12,460
2 - 16,760
3 - 21,060
4 - 25,360
5 - 29,660
6 - 33,960
7 - 38,260
8 - 42,560

*For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,300 for each additional person.

Been Gone and Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Been gone for very long time. Lazy me. Really lazy on posting on my blog. What should I post here? I really don't know. Oh well, i'll figure it out along the way...lol

Anyways, I just want to greet everybody a Happy New Year. Well, it's not very late I guess since there's still a lot more people who will be celebrating New Year in the coming days. I am trying to say those people who celebrate New Year or Lunar New Year by the end of this month, January. So still I am not so late greeting Happy New Year.

How's your new year so far guys? Well, for me, everything's fine and doing great. Maybe because it's my first time to celebrate New Year with my very special someone, my husband. Oh well, I bet all of you too when you're with your special someone.

What can I say, be happy and hold it till the next new year.

Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:26:00 +0000

They are not just simple boxes. As you can see, there were labels on it to show that whether going to be delivered or being delivered. The right answer is it's being delivered here in our house.

In those boxes were gifts for my in-laws. Why being delivered? Because since we're tight financially right now, we could not afford to buy gifts in cash. So, I thought of using our credit card to order items online.

I ordered stuffs just last week and glad to say that it's doing good for me. I really find it so practical. Since we just have to pay minimum amount every month to pay off the credit cards. Piece of advice from me to you, don't get addicted to the extent that you would keep on buying items over the internet and be sure that those sites were protected. Beware of identity thief.

Still waiting for two(2) more items to make it five(5). Oh well, it will surely come if not then complain...hehehe Now, all I need to do is to buy gift wraps and ribbon to make them presentable...yay Hope they'll love it. What's inside those boxes? Secret guys.

Blog Award

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:59:00 +0000

Here's the rules:

Put the award logo in your blog
Add the link of the person who gave you this award
Nominate at least five blogs
Add the links of the nominees
Leave a message to the nominees

Got these awards from my mamakins, Lowela - New Life World. She just told me to grad the tag. I don't know which one but since my link was written on this tag, I presume that this is the one that she's trying to mean. Thank you mamakins. Honestly, I am really confuse with the rules and confuse whom to pass on these awards. And I have this problem everytime I got tags and needs to pass them, I really don't know whom to pass. But I'm trying though. Peace! :)

Merce - http://keepitsimplemerce.blogspot.com
Lowela - http://newlifeworld.blogspot.com
Richel - http://richelmichaelslife.blogspot.com - hahaha
Allen - http://filipinolifeabroad.blogspot.com/
Jona - http://www.jonaverslife.com

Just pass it on...mwah!

I'm passing it to my former classmate Jona.

Christmas Countdown

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:23:00 +0000

Are you ready for Christmas? If not, you should be. Here's my countdown for you to see how many more days and hours you have left to be prepared and ready.

Christmas, the wonderful time of the year. I wonder if there would be gifts for me. Oh well, I don't really need gifts cos I received the most wonderful gift in my life, my husband. I could not ask for more.

To everyone, Merry Christmas. Hope your heart would be filled will love this time of year and hold it till the New Year.

Friendster Christmas Navigation

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:06:00 +0000

It's been weeks since I made this navigation for my friendster. Just thought of showing it to you guys. Christmas is fast approaching. To be exact , 17 days more to go. You know guys, this is the reason why my hubby purchased a latest version of Norton Anti-virus. Yes, our pc was and still is infected with virus but just a bit satisfied with the performance of our new anti-virus for blocking and securing our pc.

Anyways, here's the new friendster navigation that I made for my friendster account. If you want to add me to your friendster, it would be nice also. ♥RichelMichael♥

So guys, if you want me to add to you friendster account, my email address is richelmichael@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there. Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Richel & Michael.

Btw, my profile is set to private. You won't be able to see the layout of my account not until you add me...lol Add me first. thanks. See yah...

PASS IT TO THE FRONT

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:33:00 +0000

Here are the Rules:

* First copy and paste it.
* Do not remove any content.
* Just add One word related to your blogs.
* If you don’t like the concept Please! say no?
* Our main goal is to circulate or getting higher rate of number of friends.
* The more people join the “pass it to the front” the more links we generate.
* Lastly write only one word “short” for your blogs.
* Keep it simple and short, I know some of you have more than one blogs.
* The color is only black, gray, or white please avoid using any color Ok.
*SUBMIT YOUR LINK_HERE

Let me show you:

1.FilipinoLifeAbroad,2. Wifey thought ,3. Best+friend blog 4. List2dothings 5.-life 6.- culture 7.-Usawifey. 8. IfilipinastoriesI 9./pinaysinglelooking-10./health-11./mylife-12/nicotines-13./gaygaygwapa/14.catnapper/
15./Gagiers, 16/ Everything, 17. IEleanorI, 18/ Moments, 19/ Journey, 20/ Simple, 21/Mystique,22/ Arrivederci,23/ Lakambini,24/ Rebelations,25/ Hobbies,26/ Experiences 27/Quest 28./Janet -29/ Filipino,/30- miss sassy mind 31/. pinaymama 32/.janese33/.Femikey Journey 34/FilipinaStories/35-Rojoy-update/36-Ladynorm's/ 37-insight/ 38-stellar/39.KiDS/40-Miscellanious/41.-julliana-42./symbcore 43.-agneshee/
44.-ravemyreflexions/45.-magicalmilestone/46.-hannie-daily/47.speedcathollydale2/
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62.bigeyedgal/63.-cookingmomster/64.puunbohuntung/65.puunbohuntung/
66.-mysimplebutadornedlife/67.vien26/68.coklatvanila/
69./rotanpanjang/ 70./ourlifeinaday 71./rantingsofawoman 72./ravemyreflexions 73./puunbohuntung 74./Bestfriend's blog 75./Allen's Wifey 76./parentingjourney 77./tinsumtsorp/78./stylishbabe111407/ 79./afparks/80./My-Journal 81./RichelMichaelsLifeTogether/82./ your link here....

Passing on to:
Arnies Website, A Journey For Life

Marky Cielo Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:09:00 +0000

I signed in to messenger to talk to my family back in the Philippines. Right when my mother connected for web chat mama told me about a death of a GMA young star named Marky. At first, I don't know who Marky that she's trying to tell me. So I went to google to search for it. I already have a thought of Marky Cielo since his the only Marky young star in GMA I've known and I am right.

Name: Marky Angelo C. Cielo
Nickname: Marky
Birthday: May 12, 1988
Birth Place: Butuan City
Showbiz Anniversary: March 12, 2001
Died: December 07, 2008.

According to the news, mom (Mildred) went into his room to wake him up at around 10am but he didn't respond and rushed to the hospital. The hospital declared him as dead on arrival. The reason of death is still unknown.

It's really shocking news to everyone and also to me. He's still too young to die. I remember what happened to a young ABS-CBN star before, Rico Yan. They seem to have the same reason of death. Everyone's mourning for sure for his death. Condolence to the family of Marky Cielo.

Nick and Starr: Amazing Race Season 13 Champion

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:04:00 +0000

I just finished watching the last leg of the Amazing Race Season 13th. Nick and Starr were the official team #1 for the season, Kenny and Tina #2 and Andrew and Dan #3. I kept on telling my husband that the brother/sister team-up were my favorite team because they're really competitive. In fact, they won so many times as the 1st team to arrive on the pit stops on the show. They were so awesome team. The fact the they both have the charisma, they're really intelligent people. In short, they got brains and beauties.

Oh well, ever since I have always been a fan of the show even when I was still in the Philippines. I would fight with my youngest brother even my father sometimes if they switch the tv on other channel. So, when I got here, I got no competition with the tv I am in control...lol I would set the show on reminders so I won't be able to forget to watch the show. Yeah, quite fanatic eh? I admit that.

I am just so happy for the brother/sister team for winning the one million dollar price ($1million). They deserved it. And to the other teams, better luck next time. I just wonder, if I will be able to see them again on the show racing again maybe an all-star episode. What I mean is, playing with other teams who won before. That would be awesome and great.

Congrats Nick and Starr! I'm your fan.

Winter Wonder Land

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:31:00 +0000

I never thought that I would be able to see snow in my whole life. Why? Because of course, there's no ice in the Philippines. It's summer in our country the whole year round. But not until I came here to be with my hubby.

One day when I got out of the house, all I saw was white and everything. The ground filled with the ever soft white snow. Then my hubby just said to me, "Isn't it winter wonder land?" and I said "WOW!" Yes, I'm loving the snow but I guess that's just normal for a person (ME) who came from a country which doesn't have any snow, at all.

Anyways, here are some photos I took from the window (only) cos it's so cold outside.

Pictures taken from our computer room window.

Taken from our living room window - front yard.

Our backyard and our truck filled with snow.

There's still a lot more snow to come though. It's just the beginning of winter wonder land for me.

That Cold?

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:17:00 +0000

That cold? Yes, it is. Those sticks-like you see were melted snow dripping from our roof that turns into ice. At first, it looks like it's falling rain when the sun is out and shining melting the snow but even the sun can't stop the coldness to make those ice form.

Now, I really know how it feels to live in a refrigerator.

New Boxing Superstar

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:58:00 +0000

Once again, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao brought home the bacon. It's a great honor to the country that he won again to the just finished fight between him and Oscar De La Hoya. Oscar "Golden Boy" De La Hoya a boxing superstar way ahead of Pacquiao lost in this $100-M fight today at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

It's rumored that it's going to be Oscar De La Hoya's farewell fight and Manny Pacquiao's biggest fight ever. It's time for a new superstar to shine and memories kept for the old superstar. We can't deny that De La Hoya was great in his time but he's getting old. In the next years or decade then another superstar will rise.

Congratulations to Pacquiao and also to De La Hoya for the wonderful fight. Balato naman dyan Manny...lol

SHOT ON THE SPOT

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:23:00 +0000

Taken right after my godmother (Lowela) said bye bye to me on the messenger conversation. Wearing red sweatshirt with a candid effect...lol And yes, I did followed the rules for this tag. How do I look? Anyways, thanks for the tag mamakins, although this time I really don't know whom to pass this tag.

RULES FOR THIS TAG:
1. Take a picture right NOW!!!
2. DON'T change your clothes, DON'T fix your hair... Just take a picture.
3. Post that picture with NO editing.
4. Post these instruction with your picture.
5. Tag to your friends

Hubby Still Sick

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:50:00 +0000

Up to this moment, my hubby is still sick. The last time, I post about me driving alone cos I need to just to buy stuffs for my sick hubby and so sad that until now he's still sick. Though he's getting better (just a bit) he's still suffering from very bad sore throat. When we called up to the family doctor to set for an appointment, we just found out that our family doctor moved out and merge to other medical company and so we have to go back to the basic which is to gather our informations. Damn!! We have to wait tomorrow to have a check-up. Just really hoping my hubby will get well the sooner the better.

Till then guys.

Need To Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:00 +0000

This morning, we run out of juice in our fridge. Hubby is sick. I don't know what to do. I want to buy juice to the store but hubby can't drive. How will I get to the store if no one will drive? I know how to drive but what I'm afraid of is that, I might get caught by a police. But I really took the risk cos I have to do it for my husband cos he needs a lot of fluids to be better.

Gladly, I didn't see any police roaming. I got home safely and bought what I'm suppose to buy. Maybe I should apply for my license even just temporary eh? Cos I might not got caught now but we don't know next time. Right?

My Hubby Is Sick

noreply@blogger.com (Richel Michael) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:04:00 +0000

I am really worried cos my hubby is sick since yesterday when he got home from work. I wasn't able to sleep straight last night cos I am watching over him. Putting wash-cloth on his forehead and giving his medicine, fever reducer, every 4hrs. I would touch his forehead and he's too hot.

I'm just hoping that he will be fine. What else should I give him for his quick recovery? I would appreciate it thanks.