Life of a Pinay SAHM in America

Pink Friday: Visiting Ruth

2011-11-11T11:10:00.000-08:00

It' been awhile since I last joined this meme. And now, am back! Hope to be able to join PF every week from now on. Anyway, here is my share this week.

Taken last year when we visited my daughter's grave.

Since then, J's understood that he has a big sister who is in heaven with Heavenly Father and Jesus.

Orange Tuesay: Hibiscus or Gumamela

2011-11-03T22:01:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite flowers, Hibiscus. It looks so pretty in orange. This photo was taken at the Dallas Arboretum. Perfect for fall season :-). In two consecutive years, I have planted yellow and pink hibiscus, but no luck; they just died when winter comes.

My entry for OT this week.

Orange Tuesday: Visit at The Arboretum

2011-10-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

My first time to join the "Orange Tuesday" meme and I m very excited since I have quite few oranges stuffs in my closet as well as in the entire room in my house. Here is my entry. Hope you guys like it. This photo was taken this weekend when we went to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

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I Love Being In Love

2011-10-06T19:36:00.000-07:00

You Are Right Brained in Love

When it comes to love, you go with your gut not with your head.

You have an open heart. You fall in love easily and get hurt just as easily.

You are spontaneous with relationships. You go with the flow and don't worry about the future.

You are romantic, empathetic, and caring. More than most people, you really love being in love.

Are You Right Brained or Left Brained in Love?

I Have A Loving Heart

2011-09-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

You Have a Loving Heart

You believe that love can solve all problems. Love is powerful, and people definitely need more love in their lives.

You love easily and you love often. You believe in unconditional love.

Your heart is giving and willing to put it all on the line. You aren't afraid to show some love.

Your love life is deep and fulfilling. Because you are able to love so easily, you get a lot of love in return.

What Kind of Heart Do You Have?

A Good Start and Signs

2011-08-25T14:46:00.000-07:00

My son started his school this week and so far he is doing well. He loves going to school, meeting new friends and teacher and most of all is very excited to learn new things at school each day. Hubby and I are very impressed with him, Jacob for he wakes up early in the morning preparing himself by dressing himself up, and making sure that everything is in his backpack before leaving home. It's been four days now, and he still has the same excitement ever time he goes to school. I love that his school is just a walking distance from our home, there I don't need to drive him off to school or pick him up. He loves to go home without us picking him up..... for it make him feel independent, confident and boosts his self-esteem. Everyday, he learn new thing sand we are indeed also excited for him.

Pink Friday: Pink Roses

2011-08-13T09:43:00.001-07:00

Joining this meme once again after a long absence :-); and here is my share: Roses from a friend's backyard! Aren't they pretty? Oh how I Love Roses, especially the pink ones :-)!

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7 Tricks of the Trade for Removing Pet Odors

2011-08-12T08:39:00.000-07:00

If you are a pet owner you know all about pet odors. Sometimes it seems no matter how clean you are you can still smell that smell! You feel like you have used every cleaner you have available and nothing has worked. It just keeps coming back! Here are some simple tricks to remove pet odors:

Top Tips for Removing Pet Odors – For Good!

1. The most important thing you need to do is treat the area right away. The odors and stains are easier to get rid of when they are fresh. You can start by absorbing as much of the liquid as you can, if it is a urine odor.
2. You should avoid using ammonia as a cleaner for the problem area. Ammonia sometimes smells similar to the pet odor and it will not deter the animal from re offending in the same spot.
3. Sprinkle the problem area with baking soda. Let it sit overnight and vacuum it in the morning. You may have to repeat this process 3 or 4 times, maybe more, before the smell is gone. If you are treating a carpet, sprinkle the entire carpet with baking soda making the coating much heavier in the problem spots. Again, repeat this until the smell is gone.
4. Vinegar is also effective in eliminating unwanted pet odors. Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the washing machine when you wash our pet’s bedding and blankets. Carpets and fabrics can be sprayed with 4:1 water to vinegar mixture for odor elimination. For a spot that has a strong odor you can soak the spot with the mixture then let it dry. The vinegar smell will go away shortly after the area is dry.
5. For a smelly litter box, sprinkle baking soda inside the box. Baking soda is natural and will not harm your cat. The baking soda will absorb the odor before it escapes.
6. Use Febreeze to freshen up fabrics, couches, carpets and anything else your pet may have been in contact with.
7. After you have cleaned the problem area, let it air dry. Avoid using a steam cleaner or a blow-dryer, heat will set the odor and stains. Once the odor is set, it makes the job of eliminating the odor almost impossible.
If you can smell the odor but have no idea where it is coming from, use a black light to illuminate the problem area. You will have to shut the room lights off and turn on the black light. It will show the urine stains and you can mark them with a piece of chalk so you know where they are when you turn your lights back on. Hopefully this will have you in a fresh smelling and feeling home in no time.

L. Lubel generally writes about how to become a veterinarian technician and which schools offer online programs

Nothing Can Stop Me From Blogging!

2011-07-20T23:27:00.000-07:00

It's time to post some updates on this blog before I lose its PR. It is down from PR2 to PR1 now and I feel very sad! I know the very reason why Mr. G did it! I have been very lazy updating this blog due to the fact that PAYU2Blog stopped giving this blog a task for few months now. I don't really know the reasons why? I tried to contact them asking them why, but I didn't get any response from them. After trying three times, I decided to give up. Since then, I lost interest on posting anything, but memes. Can yo blame me? A couple of months later, I stopped posting at all...not even memes!

Then, lately, I finally came to my senses, I wouldn't let anybody or anyone destroy my passion for blogging. It is part of my life now and it's like my personal journal. I will now start writing again whether it gets paid post or not. I thought of eventually using blogspot again after the domain url expires.

Pink Friday: Beach Bag/Tote

2011-05-20T10:35:00.000-07:00

It's Friday once again and that means PF meme; here is my share this week. Join us guys, click the badge below now!

This is a beach tote that a friend of mine gave few years ago and we use it when we go swimming on the beach or pool. I like it because I can put wet clothes without worrying of drips and stuffs.

CC: As a Daughter

2011-05-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Just before hubby left for work this afternoon, I asked him how he sees me as a daughter. Honestly, I was kind of shy to ask this question, but I have to do it. I took a deep breath first then pop up the question, lol! His first word: was your are an "awesome" daughter! I like his answer, but not really happy about it. Why? Because I wanted a more detailed answer :-). When he saw that I wasn't that satisfied, he replied in detailed.

He said that he was touched by how forgiving I am. He think that he can't imagine any person can forgive parents who gave him/her away after birth to grandparents. I didn't know my story as baby till I turned 8 year old. But even then, I didn't feel any anger or hatred against my parents. What happened a long time ago is gone and I understood that maybe my mother experienced a baby blue or postpartum depression.

Anyway, hubby said that I love my parents so much despite of that phase in my life. I still want to help them, support them, think of them and be with them. I don't know why, but that is what I feel. Whatever happened, I have already forgiven then...they are my family and I wouldn't be where I am today if it is not for them.

Pink Friday: Pink Roses

2011-05-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken last year on Valentines Day. Hubby bought me a bouquet of flowers with card and chocolates. I love the flowers the best for he seldom bring me some because I told him long time ago not to worry about flowers for me for any occasion; he was obedient, lol. Now, I always wish that he would bring me flowers again even without occasion just like he always do. Oh well, I could only wish :-(...Anyway, here is my entry this week for PF.

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CC: As His Wife

2011-05-11T18:23:00.000-07:00

Though I already know what my husband thinks of me as wife, I still had to ask him on this one :-). The first thing he said was: I am a brave person. Brave to leave my immediate family and live in a foreign land. Brave to have gone through many surgeries peacefully and calmly...and without fear. Then, second: A passionate and caring wife. I like to cuddle and kiss him on his cheeks....and he loves it though he is the opposite of me most of the time :-). He calls me 'the best cook'; he eats whatever I serve him. A considerate person who thinks of other people's feelings. Even though he made the same mistake twice or thrice, I still forgave him....and he loves me for being a forgiving and trusting wife. Doting mother to our son. And most of all, his very "best friend." He can tell me everything without being judgmental...and vice versa. What about you? Tell us what your spouse think of you.

Outdoor Advertising Is Not Primitive

2011-05-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

Outdoor advertising is one of the most effective ways to reach and target customers and clients. It is always visible, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outdoor advertising may come in the form of bus signs, airport ads, billboards, posters in malls, stadium signs and bench advertising. But oftentimes, most consumers find outdoor advertising boring, so it is important to have a compelling, creative and memorable poster or billboard. Although it cost cheaper than those of other print and TV and radio ads, advertising through a wider audience outdoors is still a proven way to hit the target market.

It may also be one of the oldest forms of communication and advertising medium, for example, poster printing poster printing, yet because of the advent of technology, more and more posters, billboards and ads are done creatively, persuasively, attractively and are very convincing. Because of new technology, it has turned the oldest marketing tool into one of the most cost-effective, high-impact and strategic advertising medium. This type of advertising has also evolved, from the vinyl-printed materials to the tri-vision signs, 3-D images and even interactive billboards.

Perhaps this is no easy task for those doing poster printing, since it has to be surprising and must be able to establish a connection with the audience; that the message has to get through to them. It should also appeal to the emotions, meaning it has to arouse the feelings of the audience and making it relevant. But whatever form of advertising it may be, as long as the message gets across, then it’s effective.

CC: As Mother and Aunt

2011-05-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you guys, but every once in awhile, I have this moment where I blame myself when Jacob misbehaves. For instance, there were times when I feel like he is not listening to me or he is ignoring me. I said this because I would repeat the same thing everyday to him otherwise he wouldn't do what I asked him to do like putting away his toys, brushing his teeth, tidying up his room, and so forth and so on. I don't want to yell on him, and so I would just leave the room and cries. Hubby keeps on cheering me up and tries to assures me that "I am a good Mom to Jake and he is couldn't find a better mother for his son than me." It was like a music to my ear every time he says those words...and I feel better again. He also said that Jacob's success at school was because of me. That is how my husband sees me as the mother of his only son...and I love him for that!

As an Aunt, Matt knows that I love my immediate family and they meant the world to me, too! The way I depend, support and take care of them show how much I love them. And so, he never complain when I send "care packages" to them every now and then. Hubby loves me for my selfless love to our son, to him, his family and my immediate family. He knows my generosity and our strong family ties. I always get compliments from him for my selfless love, generosity and thoughtfulness to my nieces.

Pink Friday: Valentine's Day Giveaway

2011-05-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

Last Valentine's Day, my son gave this "bee mine" stuffs to his classmates. I made this myself and am so proud of it. This stuff is easy to find and is very cute! The pink background perfectly coordinates the read color, don't you think? I love it! I was wondering what will I do next year for Valentines Day. Anyway, my entry for this week's Pink Friday.

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Broken Hearted: This Too Shall Pass

2011-04-29T19:26:00.000-07:00

Have you ever experienced that excruciating pain not because you were involved in a tragic accident or had a malignant disease, but due to a failed relationship and a heart being broken? Were there times in your life when you were watching a comedy movie but your tears were falling profusely from your eyes because of heartaches? Did it ever occur to you that eternal love was just a fiction and life had no meaning? Have you ever experienced cursing your life and swearing to death because you lost faith in love? Were there moments in your life that even in your dreams you were hurting?

I strongly believe that somehow or somewhere in our mortal existence, we answered those questions with a groaning YES! I must admit, I am no exception! In my viewpoint the pain that we experienced because of love or failed relationship is either inflicted by others (our partner) or a consequence of our wrong decision or choice. The hurt imposed by other people is beyond our capacity to control. What can we do if our partners purposely looked for someone else or were just too weak to resist temptations (so lame) or just simply were fallen out of love? On the other hand, sometimes it is “us” who are inviting pain to come upon ourselves. Perhaps, there were times when we knew that the relationship was wrong from the very start; and yet, we still persisted believing that love knew no boundaries and reasons; and when it failed, it dragged us to melancholy. Or, we plainly gave in to that “natural man” and unfortunately chose to hurt the “one’ we love – which sadly led us to that road of sorrow and regret! Regardless of the reason(s), we should not let our misery due to unsuccessful relationship shatter our hope and faith in love. My heart goes to those individuals, especially women, who are brokenhearted at the moment (due to a wrong choice or caused by others).

I was once in your shoes, but now I could say that I am the happiest woman alive. There are a number of suggestions that I would like to share on how to mend your broken heart and ultimately help you retrace your steps to happiness. However, I would like to warn you that these are easier said than done and these might not work for everyone. Just give it a shot anyway! It is impossible to start finding your way back to happiness if you are still holding on to false hopes and dreams. If your partner is cheating on you or the other party is no longer interested to make the relationship works, allow yourself to mourn for a moment but never let heartaches and denial drown you. Immediately open that gateway to healing through accepting that it’s time for you to get going.

~ Commitment is necessary: You can never move on unless you have chosen and decided NOW that you will do so. Commit and focus yourself, even if it is difficult, to keep moving forward…YOU CAN DO IT!
~ Pick up the pieces of you: Do not lose hope that someday, somewhere you will find that someone who will make you complete and will give you the true meaning of “everlasting love.” For now, start picking up the pieces of you, enhance the beauty that is already in you, love yourself and start anew…
~ Remember, you can only give your all if your heart is whole! You cannot find bliss in solitude. It is easier to forget your heartache if you will not do it alone! Spend time with your family. Be with people who have that sense of positivity and humor. Socialize. Don’t be so pathetic by just staying in your room and crying all day long.
~ Cease all sorts of communication: When I was still in the process of fixing my broken heart, I realized that it was extremely difficult to move forward because we’re still connected even if we were physically apart. Hence, I restricted myself from answering phone calls and SMS or responding to email messages. Also, I erased the previously received sweet nothings that were stored on my cellular phone and deleted those messages I saved in my email account for so long. Since then, forgetting the unwanted feelings and the pain was no longer a problem!
~ Note: Restore the communication only when you are no longer affected and you have already totally moved on! Do not underestimate the power of prayer. Always remember that Jesus Christ experienced both physical and emotional pain and suffering when He atoned for our sins. He can best comfort you because He comprehends what you are going through. Pray for strength that you might be able to endure the pain. Pray for courage that you might be able to forgive yourself or the one who caused you so much hurt. Pray for guidance so that you will be able to walk back to that path of joy and love without fear. Pray for wisdom that your heart will know when and to whom it should beat again.

I love the saying, “What won’t kill you makes you stronger!” Gratitude always fills my heart every time I think of how I have become because of the sufferings that I went through in the name of love. Hearing ourselves or others questioning our Maker because of heartaches and despair is an unfortunate display of conviction that fall short! It is a sad truth! But, cheer up my friends! Remember, heartaches, pain, sufferings and despair: these too shall pass. Keep praying that your broken heart will soon be mended; so that when the time comes that love will find its way back to your heart again… you are ready to welcome it with a bang!

Pink Friday: Salsa

2011-04-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

One of our fave appetizers is chips and salsa :-); so here it is....hubby's homemade salsa which is very yummy! I like it with cilantro in it, but he prefers without. But when I make some, I put a little whether he likes it or not, lol! What about you? What's your fave Mexican appetizers?

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CC: He is Not a Picky Eater!

2011-04-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

One of the things I like about Caucasian is that they are very vocal with what they feel and think. It makes our life easier because they don't hide what they feel...well at least with my hubby. He tells me how much he hates it when I pluck my eyebrows or when I fry dried fish. Talking about cooking, if I can cook, he can cook, too! I might not be a very good cook, but to him..I am except when it comes to certain Filipino foods such as "Dinuguan, Kare kare, Pinapaitan, Bopis, and Adobong Atay. Well, at least he tried them first before he said "i don't like it." He loves adobo, nilaga, caldereta minus liver, apritada, menudo, tinola, sinigang and etc...He used to eat pansit, but is burned out of it. He wouldn't even touch it at all now. Noticed now, yeah, he loves to eat and he is not a picky eater either. His photo says it all, lol! On the other hand, I do the same when it comes to the food he cooks. I will try to eat once or twice of his foods, but that's about it. I love his chicken curry the best!

Pink Friday: Sneakers

2011-04-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

While searching for a fair of sneakers online, I found this one (see photo above). I like it for it is very cute and girly! I still haven't buy it yet, but hopefully soon or before our trip to the Philippines. Pink color really rocks! I am loving this Pink Friday meme, don't you?

Missing My Husband So Much!

2011-04-20T20:36:00.000-07:00

Every time my husband goes back to work after his 3 and 4 days off from work, I couldn't help but miss him. I couldn't sleep well at night and sad. One time I asked him if he feels the same, and he said "yes." He doesn't wan to go, but he needs to. I know what he meant, it's just that I have gotten used to hanging out with him. I feel so safe and secure when he is around. The strange this is that when I sleep on his side of our bed, I would fall asleep easily, as if he is laying down next to me. So every morning when he gets back from work, he would find me there and would kiss me on my cheek saying "Honey, you need yo move a little bit so I can sleep," lol. The only explanation I can think of is: " i love my husband so much." And he loves me back the same. This man is not only my best friend, and lover but also my soul mate and companion through all eternity. And I thank God for blessing me with such a wonderful husband! With that, I am forever grateful to HIM!

On FB, a friend of mine at church posted this:

Coren
even after 12 years, I still miss him when he's not here.

You, Gordon and 7 others like this.

Farrah Coren, I am the same way. I hate being away from Bart.

Vanessa Same here

Alicia I understand!

Lou I miss Bart too :)

Tonia Being married to your best friend is the best!!!

Margie I think it gets worse the longer I've been married! (meaning I miss him more when he goes)

Coren Well, he did just come back home and started groping me, so now I just want him to go.

Margie ‎:-)

Farrah Lou, I could let you borrow him for a while.

Diane It's the same after 36.

That means, am not the only one who misses their hubbies so much!

CC: He Doesn't Like to be Tickled!

2011-04-20T16:55:00.000-07:00

There is only one thing that annoys hubby so much. When I tickle him under his armpits, both sides of his waist. The one that he really, really hates is that when I tickle him between his bottoms, lol! The look on his face when I do that is making me laugh! Imagine when you see your hubby's facial expression when he want to smile and frown at the same time!

Pink Friday: Pink PSP

2011-04-14T14:07:00.001-07:00

Two weeks ago, my youngest niece graduated from grade school. I wasn't there to witness it and most of all congratulate her. Anyway, when I asked what gift she wanted, she said that it is up to me. She will take it whatever I give her because she was shy. Then, I remembered one photo from her graduation day where she was playing a PSP she borrowed from her cousin. I thought that maybe if I could find a Pink PSP just like the one on the picture, then I'd buy it for her. Since this PSP is a limited edition, it would be very hard for me to find one! But I am still positive that I would get one before our trip to the Philippines this summer.

The pink PSP is absolutely fabulous. The pink PSP is not only meant for games, but also for videos. With this pink PSP you surely will turn heads. There is a lot of video material which can be obtained with downloads, once you have done this you can put the videos on your cute PSP. With the pink PSP limited edition goes a white headphone, memory stick duo 32 MB, white cover and the UMD of singer Pink.

CC: Two Birds in One Stone

2011-04-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

First of all, I'd like to share a little bit of last week's theme that I've missed due to my busy schedule. It was all about getting ready to go out. Before, Matt used to get ready longer than I am. And it kind of annoyed me. It was supposed to be me who spend more time in front of the mirror and not him! But then 'no.' Now, he gets dress pretty quickly and for me, I need 1 solid hour to get ready and that includes taking a shower, brushing my teeth, fixing my hair, putting on light make up and trying at least three dresses before I can finally get dress.

Okay, here is my share for this week them. Every once in a while, hubby and I get lost especially in an unfamiliar place or places we have never been before. But most of the time we find the right place or address when we have a direction from map quest. During those time when we couldn't find the place, I wished hubby would stop and ask someone for direction! It is annoying when he doesn't want to do anything....even listen to me when I asked him to stop and ask someone for direction!

What is it in a man asking for direction? A question I always ask myself when he chose to refused my entreaties to stop and ask someone for direction. Is it because ultimate display of male arrogance and stubbornness? If it isn't? Then what!? I did some research and this is what I've found/learned.

According to Alison Armstrong, the author of "Keys to the Kingdom." It is important to understand that men are NEVER "lost." To him, that implies a helplessness that he will never willingly experience. He simply hasn't gotten there yet and he has complete faith in his ability to do so.

Also, a man's unwillingness to stop and ask for directions is consistent with his survival instincts and actually not stubborn at all. First, the act of stopping the car, and rolling down the window, makes him (and you) more vulnerable than he is willing to be just to get some place faster.

Second, from a man's point-of-view, the moment he asks a gas station attendant, or someone on the street, for directions, he has put his life and yours in the hands of a stranger! Men, wisely, only put their lives in the hands of people who have proven themselves trustworthy. The way he sees it, you are both better off searching for your location yourselves than being at the mercy of the judgment of someone he doesn't know and trust.

Why has he never told you this? According to our research, this is because, to him, it is obvious. Every man already knows this and something that everyone already knows requires no explanation. It is a mystery to him why you seem to have forgotten this basic rule of survival.

Pink Friday: Pink Backpack

2011-04-07T23:05:00.000-07:00

This is a backpack I ordered online for my youngest niece who graduated from grade school recently. A gift she could use when she enters high school this summer. I love it for it is very cute and girly as well.

My niece

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Back

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Pink Friday: Pink Flowers Around Me!

2011-03-31T12:08:00.000-07:00

Another snapshot of me during our trip to the Arboretum last week. It was amazing how much flowers they planted in there. It was like I was is a paradise. There were flowers everywhere! I couldn't get over it that I even asked hubby to take me and Jacob there one of these days!

More tulips....I tell you there were plenty of them of different kinds and colors...and they are amazingly beautiful! Love them!

CC: We Celebrate US in Small and Simple Ways

2011-03-29T18:54:00.000-07:00

Okay, 'how do we celebrate being together?' Matt and I celebrate it during his day off. Since he works night shift, his three days off every week are spent....running errands together, we sometimes eat out if we feel like it or simply cuddle while watching our favorite tv shows or movie in demands. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive.....just simply being together makes us happy and contented. For instance, today he said he wanted to take me out for lunch at my favorite restaurant (TGI Friday), but I said ''no.'' I just want to stay home and be with him. So we just took a nap! Sometimes, we just go to the temple, watch movie, or have dinner with friends. I just love being with him....sometimes we wished that he doesn't have to go to work so we could be together all the time, lol! But that is not going to happen....he needs to work otherwise we would starve to death....for love isn't enough to survive our life together! Anyway, someday we'd like to go for a cruise to celebrate being together as well as our wedding anniversary. Kailan kaya yun? Hopefully in the near future...maybe next year!

What about you? Share with us...how you celebrate being together with your better half! My share for this week on....

Spring Break 2010

2011-03-25T20:13:00.000-07:00

Exactly a year ago, my family and I spent spring break in the state of New Mexico. It was a week of so much fun visiting tourist spots such as the Carlsbad, Cavern, White Sand National Park, and climbing up the Bandelier National Monument. We stayed for a night or two on each of the first two places, and then spent the rest of our trip at my in-laws place in Los Alamos, NM. I couldn't believe still that we have walk the cave for two hours and my son didn't even get tired! I didn't get tired either considering I an anemic. I get so tired pretty quick when I do chores though :-/.

The sand dunes trip was great! We all loved it! We spent an hours or two just playing and chasing each other. I felt like I was in heaven for it was so white and clean in there. We slide and ran around. We had so much fun..once again! We love that place, that is why we bought some postcards and keep them for remembrance. Now that I am writing about our trip last year, I thought of placing them on frames to hang in the living room....just so our friends can see how beautiful those places are and that they need to see them. Talking about postcards, there is a place I have found online that sells postcards, business cards, magnetic cards and more. I plan on buying some for my son's birthday this summer. Instead of sending out birthday cards, why not send postcards, right? Just for a change, that's all!

Pink Friday: Dallas Arboretum Trip

2011-03-25T12:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my friends (Lyn and Emily) and I had the chance of going to the Dallas Arboretum. We took some pictures while enjoying the beautiful flowers on the first week of springtime. Lots of flowers, people and fresh air....what a wonderful day it was! We had a little picnic, too! Love the foods: pork and chicken adobo, ginisang petchay and steamed white rice...the dessert were cantaloupe and banana, yum! Anyway, here is my share on Pink Friday this week.

Pink Tulips...
Snapdragon Sultan Roses.....

CC: Back In Each Other's Arms!

2011-03-23T05:49:00.000-07:00

When I was single, I promised myself that I will never get myself involved with a foreigner for the reason that I don't want to get married and then get divorce later on. As we all know, divorce is very common in the U.S. compared to the Philippines or any other countries like those in Asia. But here I am, married to a white/Caucasian guy, lol! I realized now that I was wrong. It doesn't matter who you are married with...you will end up apart or separated, divorced or however you call it if you didn't do your best to work things out...if you or both of you are selfish enough to only think of yourself...forgetting that you have kids who will be badly affected by it.

Anyway, here we see many people get married and after few years...they decided that they don't need each other anymore. What a shame! Hubby and I believe that things can be patched up if both are willing to try to save their marriage. I am glad that I am married to a guy who doesn't believe in divorce, separation etc...

Anyway, don't really have something to share on "being together again."

Trendy Scrubs and Lab Coats for Women

2011-03-18T00:53:00.000-07:00

I have been in and out of the hospital since I was diagnosed with renal kidney diseases. Even though I am done with dialysis and has new kidneys transplanted in me, I still frequently visit the hospital due to my routine lab work and check ups. Seen a lot of people who work at the hospital...from Filipino nurses to Indian doctors. Each workers wear different uniforms. Some wear trendy scrubs like the scrubs for nursing I saw at the shopping malls and online. Being a frustrated nursing student before, I couldn't help but feel badly for my dream that didn't materialize due to lack of financial assistance. And took a nursing aid instead. I still dream of pursuing my study in the future...hoping it wouldn't be too late yet.

Talking about my frequent visits to the hospital that happens every other week, part of those visits are mostly blood works and shots. The lady who draw blood from me works at the laboratory and of course wears lab coat. She looks like a doctor. Her lab coat looks very trendy and comfortable. At first I thought she was one of the doctor at the transplant center, but I was wrong, lol. One time, I asked where she buys her uniform and she said that at the medical stores where they sell lab coat for women. She told me how much she likes that one store near where she lives...and that she gets discounts there every once in awhile for she became their valued customer.

PF: My Pink Shirts

2011-03-18T00:35:00.000-07:00

This is my share for this week PF; my pink shirt! I love these for they are so light and comfy :-)! By the way, these are the presents I received from my Aunt who is addicted to signature stuffs! Thanks Tita Isa!

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In Need of Walking Canes

2011-03-17T23:40:00.000-07:00

Last year, we spent our Christmas at my in-laws place. Though I didn't feel like driving for 12 hours due to the fact that I just came out on a six days stay at the hospital. I had kidney rejection and the doctor told me to take it easy, but I have no choice but to go with the flow and plan...and drive for long hours. When we got there, all I want to do was to rest and do nothing. But once again, I don't want to be the spoiler, so I do whatever they want me to do. You would think they know that I can only do so much. I was still tired and weak, but they have forgotten all about it. I tried to be nice to them because I don't want to offend them.

As I said: I want to stay home and rest, but there were days that they wanted to go for a long walk....and so we did! I had trouble walking fast to catch up with them due to a leg cramps. When I told my mother in-law about it, she mentioned that she has Walking canes at home and that she uses it when she wants to walk faster. Anyway, I didn't get the chance of using it when we went for another long walk again two days later....I didn't know that it was going to be a long walk again....I didn't bother to use my MIL's walking canes. However, hubby tried the walking canes and he liked it. And so when we got home from our trip, he started looking for Walking canes for men . He found one online, but they were expensive. Then we decided to look for one at Walgreens and even Walmart...and tada...got a pair of men's walking cane for an affordable price! Now, I can use his walking canes anytime I want to go for a walk!

CC: I Cried a River

2011-03-16T17:23:00.000-07:00

Being an emotional and sensitive person, I cry when hubby and I have misunderstandings. I cry when I feel like I am failing as a mother to my son. I cry when I miss my parents and siblings. I cried an ocean when we lost our first child to stillborn and still cry every time I think of her, and every time I see an eight year old girl playing with her young brother.

Anyway, since this topic is for couple only. I'll say that I cried a river during the first few weeks of our marriage. We were still in the period of adjustment then. You can imagine how hard it was for us...for we didn't spend a lot of times getting to know each other in person. Online courting is a lot different than in person. We met through internet...and it was really different when we finally live together under one roof. Things like differences in opinions, the way we were raised, and etc...needs a lot of understanding, patience and compromising, and most of all love. But those days are all over now (thanks goodness!)....and all part of the history. This is my share on....

On Being Prepared

2011-03-14T08:29:00.000-07:00

I know that we (collectively) have been stunned by the news of the earthquake and resulting tsunami that took place a couple of days ago in Japan. And it is still of course affecting the coastlines of countries all up and down the Pacific Ocean. What has really struck me is the isolation that many throughout the country of Japan have experienced as a result of roads breaking up and power, phone, and water lines being broken or at the bare minimum, disrupted.

Why do I bring this up? I bring it up because it further reinforces what our church leaders have been telling us for years and years--we need to be prepared with emergency water, food, first aid supplies, cleaning/sanitation supplies and if possible, a bit of fuel. Even if you only use the water when a water main is broken or your water gets turned off so that something related to your plumbing can be fixed, it will give you peace of mind (and a way to have something to drink or flush the toilet with). Same with your other supplies.

To paraphrase something that our prophet Joseph Smith shared with us...

"if ye are prepared ye shall not fear."

Pink Friday: My iPhone

2011-03-11T19:12:00.000-08:00

My entry for this week is the OtterBox Black/Pink Commuter Case 3 layers protection for my iphone. The OtterBox Commuter case is a semi-rugged, fully interactive case with 3 layers of protection. It's protection without the bulk. The exposed silicone corners dissipate impact away from the device and the smooth outer layer allows the case to easily slide into your pocket or purse. All buttons are fully functional through the case and the audio jack and charge port are accessible through silicone plugs.

The whole thing with the holster. Anyway, pardon me for I didnn't clean it yet, that is why it looks a little bit messy, lol! Join us by clicking the badge below!

Fashionable Accessories

2011-03-10T12:22:00.000-08:00

Lately, I have been finding myself liking the accessories such as set of earring and necklace. I used to hate it, but for some reason, I started liking it when a friend of mine gave me a necklace she made. She actually sell these stuffs online, but she gave me one, free! And since beads are not that expensive at all; I heard. I consider making my own accessories myself, that way I'll be able to save and at the same time make them the way I want and they will coordinate with the clothes I'll be wearing. Now, I need to look online where they sell beading supplies for a cheaper price. I have plenty of time to make some earring and necklace for my nieces back home. I am pretty sure they will love it! Anyway, I have few collections of earring and necklaces given by friends and some of them I bought at a gift shop in the hospital. I love wearing them!

CC: Is It Over?

2011-03-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

Aside from monthly period, the medications I am taking everyday makes me act different. What I meant is that I am not myself (as hubby tells me every time). I get annoyed and irritated so easily. Small things can turn into a big problem. As one of my nurse said "hubby calls me a bitch." When I have that moment... I can be a bitch at times, too, lol! When I became bad....I am really, really bad! With a hubby like I have who is very patient, understanding and forgiving...you can imagine how bad can I be that he almost gave up on me one time; he even told me that "he can't take it anymore! He didn't think it will happen to us.....but it seems like it was happening. Oh no!...it can't be happening! I thought it was over. I was so scared! I didn't say I thing for a moment...but later on apologized. I was crying...he was crying, too when we were talking. That was the longest serious talked we have even had. Since then, I try very hard to control my temper...it is hard but I have to for the sake of our marriage....and our son!

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Pink Friday: Note Pad and Bath Petals

2011-03-04T00:13:00.000-08:00

I am very lucky to have a mother in-law that is very sweet and thoughtful. She gives me little things that makes me feel special and happy. I am really flattered that she know how to please me and vice versa. Last year, she gave me this cute note pad with pink pen; then on Christmas day, handed me this beautiful bath petals. Anyway, here they are...

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Need More Improvement

2011-03-02T18:34:00.000-08:00

I know I am not good when it comes to writing and speaking English that is why I wasn't surprised when Blog Distributor declined my six blogs when I applied them an hour ago :-(. But why do I feel bad? Maybe it is because I am in denial, lol. Anyway, I am a little bit worried because I plan on going back to college next year; and I don't want to take ESL class thinking that I may fail it. Hubby keeps on reassuring me that I speak English better than other people who were actually borne and raised in America. Oh well, I better prepare myself before that day. And I can do that by reading and writing more to improve my speaking and writing abilities and the use of correct grammar as well.

CC: Petty Quarrels

2011-03-02T18:26:00.000-08:00

I don't remember a time that Matt and I quarrel a lot! All I can remember is that we have few misunderstandings when we were still newly wed due to our differences in culture, values and opinions. Those times, we made sure that we talked things over; and tried not to sleep on it! Sleeping without solving the problems will only make it worst; and that is what happened when we did. We both didn't feel good. So the next day, we both apologized and gave each other hugs.

Matt is a very understanding and patient person. When I am upset, he would just shut his mouth till he feels like I am ready to talk and is already calm. He always know the right words to say to make me feel better. We learned then that good communication is the key. Both of us has a say in the problems...and are both amicable in the solution to the problems. We do compromise and communicate a lot, thus making our marriage stronger.

The last time we had misunderstanding was a couple of months ago when he compared how I treat his parents to mine. I got so upset that I even burst into tears! Because we both know how much I love his parents; and that I treat them like my own. I didn't want to say anything that would hurt his feeling, and so I left the room. I went to the bathroom and he followed me there....still mad. To make the story short....because I wasn't saying anything, he stopped talking and left. Then later on, he realized he was wrong and apologized. I told him that I hate it when he compared his parents to mine. He then promised me he'd never do it again ever!

Flowers for Her

2011-03-02T18:03:00.000-08:00

The other day while checking my emails, I happened to get an email from Pro Flowers that talks about ordering fresh flowers by using ProFlowers.com radio codes online. This thing is kind of new to me, so I read over it and found out that it will actually save me some bucks when I order flowers from them. Since my sister in-law's birthday is fast approaching, a bouquet of fresh Tulips would be a nice present for her. The only problem is, does she like receiving flowers or not? I better ask her partner just to be sure, lol otherwise the flowers will end up in a trash can.

Well Taken Care Off

2011-03-02T17:11:00.000-08:00

Having some serious medical issues make me worry a lot. I worry about my son and his future, my husband and his job, and our financial obligations and etc... In one way or another and whether we like it or not everyone of us will going to die. And I am pretty sure that we all want to make sure that everything is well taken care of when we leave this mortal life. I, for one would like to ensure that our mortgage is paid off so our son will not be burdened with tons of bills to be taken care off. That is why hubby and I need to talk about buying mortgage life insurance. Planning and organizing our finances wisely will surely benefit us in the long run. Our son would be at peace and the grieving process will be easier for him.

Pink Friday: Pink Birthday Cards

2011-02-25T18:29:00.000-08:00

These are the birthday cards I received last year for my birthday; aren't they cute? My favorite was the one with Piglet and Pooh given by my son who've picked it up himself :-). The others were from my parents in-law, friends and family.

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Modern Bar Stools In Our Kitchen

2011-02-23T14:03:00.000-08:00

Every time I visit a friend's house, I couldn't help but admire the furniture they have in their living room and in the formal dining area. Their Mom must have spent a lot of money on those furniture for they look expensive and elegant. The only thing that got me into thinking is that, why did she buy modern bar stools in the kitchen area? What really, bothers me is that the bar stools didn't match or coordinated with their kitchen furniture. Don't get me wrong, but I love modern furniture and since we plan on transforming our kitchen counter tops into an island someday, hubby and I will definitely purchased modern bar stools to match the kitchen cabinets and stuffs in our kitchen. I am so excited already though we still need to save for that big project of ours. The picture of a bar stool above is what I like the most!

CC: So In Love!

2011-02-22T23:58:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with Matt even more as soon as I heard his soft, gentle and kind voice for the first time over the phone. I felt that I have found my soul-mate so to speak my eternal love. I see hearts everywhere I go and wherever I look. I couldn't stop smiling, excitedly waiting for his emails everyday and phone calls once a week. It's been 9 years, but the feeling is still the same. I know the feeling is mutual because when I sing a love song in front of him, he smiles and his face turns into pink! I never had the chance of hugging and kissing him a lot on his cheeks when we were dating online, but now I have all the time to do that and he loves it! I am so in love with him that even though he is home all day, I still miss him; he thinks I am crazy for missing him that much, lol. Yup, I am crazy in love with him!

Texas Weather

2011-02-22T20:22:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought that I am going to wear this sandal during winter time! Yes, I wore this for the first yesterday because the weather was too nice! Texas weather is very confusing, really! I tell you, even my bulbs are confused! They are already up even thought spring is not here yet. Then, all of a sudden..snow came...they all died, wahhhh :-(.

Anyway, I am so ready for spring, even summer. The cold season made us all sick! Don't get me wrong, I like winter...but it is too cold for me. I feel wasted every time because all I want to do is stay home....and be lazy! I need to go out more often and be productive...it isn't good for me and my health to stay home all the time....not to mention "cabin fever". What about you? Are you ready for the spring and summer?

Strong Determination is The Key!

2011-02-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine was so concern about her weight. I was wondering why? She is not even overweight! One time she mentioned to me that she was kind of looking for slimming tablets she can take to speed up weight loss process. If she is really serious about taking slimming pills, she would lose weight dramatically for she also on diet and rigorous exercise everyday. No doubt about it, she would reach her goals even faster that she thought it would be. I wished I had a strong determination like her when it comes to weight loss goals.

Top Diet Pill

2011-02-18T19:06:00.000-08:00

Exactly a week ago, hubby came home from work not feeling better. He had a slight fever and was coughing. I wasn't worried about it for I thought it will go away after some rest. But as the days go by, his cough is getting worst and he started complaining about his throat. And so he bought cough medicines and started taking it. His coughing stopped for a little while and felt much better afterward; I was so glad he was able to sleep. To our dismay, his fever got worst. His body temperature was very high! He said he has never been sick like this before. We really don't know what was going on with him. Could it be a strep throat? Flu or infection caused by his boil? Not sure what it was and what to do, I did some research on boil and its symptoms as well as the flu and strep throat. And as I go through the webmd's site, I couldn't help but see those advertisements regarding diet pills. Out of curiosity, I started reading reviews and learned that adapexin one of the top diet pills on the market today. If that is the case, could it be the diet pill hubby and I have been looking for? Though I've read many positive testimonies from its consumers, I am still not yet fully convinced till we tried it ourselves.

The Need to Lose Weight

2011-02-18T18:23:00.000-08:00

I used to be skinny when I was single. I can eat whatever I want without any worries of gaining weight till I got married. Hubby and I ate out a lot during the first year of our marriage; the result....we gained a lot of weight! Good thing it was very easy for me to control my appetites and do some exercise. But when my kidneys stopped working I was on dialysis for eight months before I finally get a renal transplant. After the transplant, I have to take many medications to avoid rejection. One of the immunosuppressants I am taking is steroid. Taking steroid makes me eat more than I should, and because of that I gained weight again. I never thought that I would look for Diet pills appetite suppressants! I really need to lose weight so I can avoid any complications associated with being overweight. My doctor told me that I needed to go back to my ideal weight, therefore I need to shed at least twenty pounds. I really think it is possible for me to get my body back to its ideal size.

Reliable Printer

2011-02-18T17:40:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday when I asked hubby to print some stuffs I needed for my Sunday school class, our computer started acting up. It wouldn't do its job! Hubby had to fix it before he can print the materials I needed. We didn't know what else to do. Good thing hubby didn't give up easily otherwise I would end up going to the library where I would need to stand in line for at least 15 minutes or so just to have copies of the things I needed. Anyway, I think that our printer needs an update, but hubby keeps telling me that the printer is still working and that it just needs ink. He better be right or we have no choice but to buy a new one. If that happens then we need to get one of brother printers for I read that they make good printer as well as printer accessories. I am so tired spending a lot of money for something that is of no worth. We need a reliable printer that does its job and lasts longer.

He is Busy, I am Busy!

2011-02-18T17:03:00.000-08:00

Every Tuesday my son gets to pick a couple of books of his choice at his school library. And every time I check on his backpack I notice that he always choose a book that will help him draw something he likes; for instance a book about airplanes, cars, and boats. He is now at the stage where he is interested on drawing and boy, I tell you he can draw well! Hubby and I are so impress with his talents, that is why we always encourage and support him with what he wants to do as long as it will help him develop his talents. I like that everyday after school instead of watching tv, he would make himself busy drawing, and then reading when he gets tired drawing. He is such a busy little guy! and while he is busy doing his thing I am also busy in front of my computer looking for diet pills that work for my husband. Yup, hubby is very desperate to lose weight at this point in time, and so he would try every possible way wherein he could lose weight fast. His goal is to lose at least 50 pounds before our trip to the Philippines this year. And as his wife, I will support and help him achieve that goal!

Eat Without Feeling Guilty

2011-02-18T15:50:00.000-08:00

This morning while at grocery store, I ran into a friend who works there. She was the one who noticed me first since I was very busy looking around. It's been awhile since we last talked to each other. We didn't talk that long because she was still working, but before we ended our conversation, she mentioned to me the baby shower for our mutual friend tomorrow afternoon; I was aware of the event but wasn't invited, so when she asked me if I will be attending, I immediately say 'no' for nobody invited us. She said that every Filipinos are welcome to attend; that is so nice of them if it is true. We'll honestly, I am not that close to that person, so there is no way I will attend the baby shower for her. Would you? Anyway, I am pretty sure many of my friends will be there and I will be missing the fun and foods as well. There will be lots of foods! Good thing I will not be there for I would probably forget that I am on diet; but then again I remember that I can still eat and then take weight loss supplements afterward, that way I can eat whatever I want without having to feel guilty afterward. Oh well, I am sure there will be more parties I can attend in the near future :-); and that's the fun of having more friends!

Pink Friday: My Pink Hats

2011-02-17T21:06:00.000-08:00

These pink hats are my favorites. Bought the one on the rightt when we were at Virginia beach, VA back in 2008. I wore it to protect my eyes and face from sunlight. Being a renal transplant recipient, I was advised by my doctor to really take good care of my skin for I am more prone to skin cancer that those who aren't.

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CC: Our First Kiss

2011-02-17T20:50:00.000-08:00

The very first time Matt kissed me (on my forehead) was at the airport when we (my cousin and I) picked him up after his flight from US to meet me in person for the first time after exchanging emails for six months. He stayed at my Aunt's house for a week before we finally have our first kiss...then left the next day. We both didn't know how to kiss yet, lol and so we didn't know what to do :-). Matt courted some girls before but none of them became his gf, and so, I was his first and last GF...and that explained why he didn't know how to kiss a woman that time. After being married for almost 10 years...we know now how to, lol!

Edema Needs Treatment

2011-02-12T09:38:00.000-08:00

Health is very important in my house. My kidney started to fail back 2003 and totally stopped working when my son was only a little over a year old. It was hard for me and my hubby to deal at my health problem on top of caring with our little one, and a demanding job. Somehow we managed to survived and after eight month on dialysis, I received a renal transplant. We owe it to God who is always there for us , and to the generous donor. I have given a second life and was very grateful for that! Okay, that was I. Now, let's talk about hubby's legs and feet problem. I am so worried about him for he has the edema for many years now and we didn't know what to do. Then, two months ago when we spoke to his sister who happened to be a nurse told us that he needs to use a special stocking. This kind of stocking is called compression stocking that can be purchased at compression stockings online. This medical product can be expensive but will really help with your legs and feet problem like edema and other.

PF: My Pink Laptop

2011-02-10T09:58:00.000-08:00

I have been meaning to update my two year old laptop into a new one. I just couldn't decide what brand and color to get on top of features I want/need. So when I saw the HP notebook (picture below), I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. It has all the features I needed. I couldn't wait anymore..and so the next day, I bugged hubby to take me to the store. He wanted to get me a Toshiba (refurbished) he saw at Micro center but I insisted since it would be mine, and I would be the one paying for it. He was hesitant at first but agreed with me later on. While he was helping me with the setting up and all, he was finally convinced that I chose the right brand of computer. I so love this laptop. I didn't purchase the mouse for I don't really need it. The sleeve is much cheaper online and so I ordered it there instead. Anyway, this is my entry for Pink Friday this week :-).

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CC: I Love You

2011-02-09T19:55:00.000-08:00

Matt and I didn't say "I Love You" to each other till we meet in person, but despite of that...we knew and felt our love toward each other even before we met. Our emails and phone calls can testify/attest to that. Yup, we still have copies of those emails we sent to each other and every time we read them together we still giggle and fall in love all over again. It's been 9 years now...yet we still say "i love you's" every single day...and never get tired of saying and hearing it :-)!

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Saving for DSLR Camera

2011-02-09T19:44:00.000-08:00

Trying to be frugal can be hard sometimes. The more you spend less the more you spend more...at least in our case. For the last 8 years, hubby and I find ourselves spending more on electronic stuffs particularly when it comes to digital camera. We both want to preserve every thing that pertains with our son. We took pictures of him and us together as much as we could for we know that we can never turn back our time. Anyway, if there is one major purchase we need that would be a dslr camera that is why we are keeping an eye for slr cameras that are affordable and at the same time have the features we want. The other day while we were looking for a laptop, I saw a SLR camera and fell in love with it. he only problem is that, I already spent my money for a new laptop. Now, it is time to save for a slr camera that I can take for our summer vacation this June.

Showing Off My Fave Purse!

2011-02-04T12:39:00.000-08:00

One of my few wish is to own a coach purse. I am so happy that hubby fulfilled that wish when he bought me this beautiful coach purse. I love it. Had I waited till I save money for it, I wouldn't have it right now! Hubby is happy because I am happy....he still teases me though every once in awhile as to why I want such an expensive purse. To him, purse is a purse....expensive or not lol!

Thanks again Honey for this awesome gift you gave me aside from two sets of perfumes :-); you are so sweet and thoughtful and I so love you!

Christmas and A Visual History of the TSA and Airline Terror

2011-02-03T22:11:00.000-08:00

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Pink Friday: It's Me on Pink

2011-02-03T18:19:00.000-08:00

I am joining this meme because I love pink color, too and here is my very first entry. This photo was taken years ago of course with my hubby when we went for our annual family trip at the Dallas Arboretum. If you noticed, we are not that big yet here, lol

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CC: Sweet Moment

2011-02-02T22:02:00.000-08:00

As I wrote before, Matt and I met through internet. But unlike other couples who also met online, Matt and I only wrote emails, and never chatted at all. We've been exchanging emails for three month before he decided to talk with me over the phone. And when he asked for my phone number, I giggled and even more when I finally heard his soft kind voice. Who wouldn't giggle? I can feel his sincerity through his voice...so you can't blame me why I fell for him just by hearing his voice. Anyway, aside from everyday emails from each other; Matt also phones me every Sunday. He never let me call him because he doesn't want me to get phone bills. He's so sweet and thoughtful and that is why I love him. Anyway, I still giggle every time I reminisce those days.

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Compromise is a Key

2011-02-02T21:34:00.000-08:00

I used to think that when you are looking for someone to spend your life with, you must be compatible with him or her. But I was wrong. As the saying goes, "birds on the same feather flacks together" doesn't work in a relationship sometimes. To some life would be boring. Now, the "opposite attracts" works for me and my husband for we complements each other...as well as we are learning from each others differences. Hubby and I came to appreciate each other more and more each day. One of the thing we are not compatible with is the part of decorating our house. When it comes to art prints,he likes photography better than abstract. I love abstract so much and he could care less. But I tell you, this type of thing doesn't bother us as much for we learn to compromise...which is one of the keys for the marriage/relationship to work.

We Don't Want to Raise a Brat!

2011-01-31T19:53:00.000-08:00

My son has been bugging me lately for a new backpack. He keeps telling me that he didn't get a new one this school year instead he is still using the one I bought when he was still on first grade. Well, the old one is still usable plus it doesn't look liked its all worn out. To make him stop from bugging me, I promised him that this fall, I will buy him a new one and he agreed. I tell you, school backpacks are not cheap at all. I just hope he would take whatever backpack I get him otherwise he would have to settle with nothing but his old backpack, lol! My little has been very picky lately. I guessed because he is growing and is learning more and more everyday. He learns a lot from his friends at school and at church. He is like a little guys who wanted to keep up with the little Johnses. And if I will give in to his request...I would end up broke every time. This guy needs to learn the value of hard work and money otherwise he would grow up a brat!

The Need for New Laptop and Camera

2011-01-31T19:40:00.000-08:00

While at Best Buy this morning shopping for a cable, I have found a perfect laptop to replace my old one. The one I really like is Sony VAIO's; it has more features than the one I have now which is by the way two year old now. I am planning to give it to my brother who has been asking me to buy him one. So instead of getting him a new one...I'll just give the old one. Hubby told me that I can buy a MacBook for the same price if I go to MicroCenter. He was right! Now, I need to save more for that dream laptop of mine :-). Anyway, we are also planning on buying a new camera for we want to update the two digital cameras we have right now though we just bought the other one last year. It is time to get a DSLR camera for it will give us more features than the digital cameras don't have. I just wished that we would be able to get that said camera before our trip to P.I. this summer.

CC: We Promised....

2011-01-28T00:30:00.000-08:00

As the saying goes "promises are made to be broken" and yet I still find myself making promises to my family that I have difficulty keeping. For instance: I told my husband to spend less time in front of my computer, but due some unavoidable circumstances every once in awhile I fail to keep it. The sad thing is that I promise to be more patient with my son, but I couldn't control my temper when he doesn't listen to me, thus breaking his heart and mine, too!

I am not a perfect wife, but believe it or not I am trying to be perfect on keeping my promises because I don't want my family to stop trusting me for breaking promises. It is not healthy for me and my family to make promises I couldn't keep. God is good because HE gives me wonderful husband who understand me and have enough patience to forgive and give me another chance to try keep those promises. Hubby and I promised to each other that no matter what happen, we would never leave each other and we will be there for each other through good and bad times. It's been 9 years since we got married...and here we are still together. Those trials and challenges made us stronger and better person and couple. We owe it to God who is always there for us.

Your Body Is Like A Temple of God

2011-01-19T18:19:00.000-08:00

Last week while watching the news, there was this guys who traveled looking for the guy who is an expert on the art of tatoo. Watching this man with tatoo in almost every part of his body made me think...what in the world is this guy thinking. Where else would he need a tatoo for? Literally, there is no space for another one for his body is covered with tatoos already. I also think that his body is probably immune that he could feel no longer feel the pain from being poke by needles and stuffs. I wonder if there is a thing that he could use like tatoo removal in case he decides to get rid of them. Forget me when I say this, but for me when you decide to have tatoo, you are not respecting your body. In the bible it says "your body is holy" therefore, you need to treat it with great respect. Tatoo makes it look untidy.

Not Producing Breast Milk

2011-01-19T18:10:00.000-08:00

When I gave birth to my son six years ago, I had hard time breastfeeding him because I couldn't produce milk for him. We couldn't figured the reasons why. I did the best I could from eating a lot of soup to using a breast pump, but none of them worked. After few weeks of trying, we decided that he will have to be fed a milk formula. I just wished I've know some other ways or even tip on how to increase breast milk production. I was worried he would not get the vitamins and nutrients he needs to grow healthy, but I was wrong. He is now a healthy first grader who seldom get sick. He has seasonal allergy though. Thanks to the milk formula he had when he was a baby.

Acne Attacks Me Once Again!

2011-01-19T12:46:00.000-08:00

After the treatments stopped my body from rejecting my new kidneys, the side effect of steroid started kicking in. Acne started to appear down my cheek and on my chest. It bothers me when pimples try to invade my face; and so the other day while at the doctor's office, I asked Cindy (my nurse) if Dr. Lerman will give me a prescription for adult acne again. Unfortunately, he is on a vacation for a week and would not going to be at the office till next week. Oh well, I guessed I better wait for him. I really like the medicine he prescribed me before for it was very effective and safe. My acne was gone in just a matter of week. How cool is that?

CC: Why Bad Habits Are Hard to Break?

2011-01-19T11:48:00.000-08:00

I wished I could help you how to break your bad habit, but sorry...I, myself is having difficulty breaking mine. The bad habit I have is being a procrastinator. For whatever reason I manage to neglect, put aside or so to speak procrastinate everything from household chores to taking care of my health (by not exercising or walking on the treadmill). Hubby shares the same habit on keeping ourselves active. Exercising less and eating more, wahhhh!

I believe that being human is not an excuse to break bad habits. It's all about determination, dedication and being consistent. I know that we can break our bad habits if we have these three things. It wouldn't be easy, but it would be worth trying. Just think about the biggest losers; they loss weight and keep it off! Wouldn't it be great if we can do that! Easier than done...and they did it! I bet we could do it, too! My share on this week theme on.....

New Flat Screen Television

2011-01-19T08:11:00.000-08:00

Last week, hubby and I decided to rearranged our furniture in my son's room and in the dining area. As we were going through our stuffs, we noticed how huge and old that television in our son's room. So right then and there, we took the huge TV out of his room which by the way very heavy and gave it to a friend. The other old TV that was given by another friend was also gone. And since we need replacement for those TV's, we headed to Walmart to look flat screen TV's at Walmart. While there, I asked the salesperson whether they also sell wireless cctv cameras. Unfortunately, they don't. It would be nice if we have one installed outside our house for protection. Anyway, talking about the televisions, we bought two flat screen televisions and placed them in the guest room and the other one at my son's bedroom. Now, I can walk on the treadmill knowing I won't be bored because of the new TV in there, LOL!

A Clutter Free Home

2011-01-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

After two weeks of not being able to do my chores due to sickness and holiday, it was nice to be home once again. I was able to finally clean the house! Oh what a great feeling to know that laundry are done, too. Talking about household chores, hubby shares the load with me. He cleans the ceiling fans as well as the windows. Now this is what I called division of labor. The feeling of peace and comfort is what we have right now. How about you. To me, when the house is messy and full of clutters....there is no way I will feel at peace. For whatever reason, some people can live it so much clutters. I remember during our trip to NM; we saw this van that is full of junk! I can imagine how this man must be! Oh well, I'll say, people are indeed different and unique in every way.

CC: Old Bad Habits

2011-01-06T19:59:00.000-08:00

Just like everybody else, I too has few bad habits that need to be stopped. I am not perfect but that doesn't mean I can't be perfect in something else. Right now, I am working on the following:

~~ Reading scriptures daily. I feel bad and couldn't sleep if I miss a day without reading.
~~ Not yelling at my son or hubby when I am irritated or when the red flag in on.
~~ Spending less in front of computer and more time exercising.
~~ Managing my weight by dieting.

Here's hubby's share of bad habits:

~~ Impulsive buying.
~~ Not saving enough for the future/emergency.
~~ Leaving dirty socks on the floor.
~~ Eating more than he should and exercising less.

We are both working hard on it by supporting and helping each other. We both know that we would succeed if we work together.

Recess Lighting

2011-01-03T21:31:00.000-08:00

Every time I look at our kitchen, I can't help but think about the hudson valley lighting. This company for me sells the best lighting products. I have browse their website and fell in love with all their lighting products. My favorite was the wall scones. I wanted to put one in our living room and in the hallway. But first, the recess lights needs to be installed in the kitchen first so our kitchen would look complete. Right now, I feel like it is missing something and that is the recess lights above the sink/counter.

Karaoke Singing is Fun!

2011-01-03T21:22:00.000-08:00

Back in the Philippines when I was still single, my friends and I used to hang a lot at the mall where karaoke machines are placed. We pay and then sings; we had so much fun! Well, we are not good at it, we just love to sing and be happy. I still love to sing though am already married that is why hubby bought me a karaoke so we both could sing whenever we want to in the comfort of our own home. Now, we don't have to worry about people listening to our not so good voice, lol. On New Year's day, a friend of our's celebrated her birthday and we all went and enjoyed the foods, fellowship and karaoke singing. I tell you, we had a blast. We went home almost 12 midnight!

Save More

2010-12-23T01:28:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for a car insurance rate? If so, then you should look online and compare prices. Hubby and I did some shopping before finally decided which insurance company we would buy car insurance. I tell you, it helped us a lot. Had we not done it, we wouldn't be saving money. It isn't really hard to compare car insurance rate, you can even go shop for car insurance company and then decide which one fits your needs and budget. You will be glad you did for you'll be saving tons of money. Take our advice and you will never go wrong. Compare, decide and save now!

Are We Guilty?

2010-12-23T01:20:00.000-08:00

My mother in-law's birthday is fast approaching. Every year, hubby and I forget bout it since it happens a day after New Year where everyone is busy. Can you blame us? No, we didn't mean to forget it, in fact, we already bought her a birthday card a month before her special day. But we still feel guilt not being able to send it on time. Anyway, to make up for the late birthday greetings, without hubby's approval I buy my mother in-law a gift and is delivered to her doorstep the day of her birthday. She loves surprises especially when it comes from us! This year, am planning of sending personalized gifts for her. I am thinking of a quilt with all her grand kids photos on it. I bet she would be very happy about that.

Barcode Scanner for Everything

2010-12-23T01:09:00.000-08:00

It is amazing how computer has almost taken over the whole earth. Almost everything can be done with the use of modern technology called computer and internet. You can shop without leaving home, make appointments, talk with loved ones who lives million miles away, and recording medical records. While at the hospital for 6 days treatments, I noticed that nurses and PCA, medical staffs and even an ordinary food servers use computer and barcode scanner. My bracelet was scanned many times. Could it be true that someday human will be scanned, too! How odd but if it would help track down criminals, then I would give my two thumbs up!

He Is Still The Best For Me!

2010-12-23T00:09:00.000-08:00

While staying at the hospital for treatments, I couldn't help but do some research regarding why my body started rejecting my kidneys. I was very worried and don't know what else to do to help stop the acute rejection that was happening inside my body. I was crying, pleading for God to once again spare my life for the third time. For whatever reason, I couldn't find definite conclusion why. Webmd said that sometimes experts like doctors don't know the answers either. Whether it is true or not, I still believe that my Nephrologist is the best and knows what he is doing otherwise I wouldn't get better. Back to some research, I couldn't stop but read the article about Mesothelioma and how dangerous and life threatening this disease is. I pity those who work at the company who uses asbestos. How I wished they would totally ban the use of such dangerous element, that way we can avoid losing lives of loved ones.

Not So Happy Christmas for Us!

2010-12-16T07:55:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day I will be seeing my Renal Specialist for a routine check up as well as lab.blood works. Hubby and I are hoping that all the blood work will be normal and that my blood count is back to the way it should be after the 3 session of Iron Infusions. Those sessions are big mistakes for I didn't really feel much better; still weak and no energy to do even small chores around the house. We just wished my doctor had given me a blood transfusion instead for this is the only thing that helps bring back my energy. Not only the infusions didn't work, but the co pays were very expensive. A $500 co pay is too much for us though the procedure was 100% covered my our health insurance. Indeed, with all the health issues I am going through right now, Christmas got even more expensive for us. I still haven't done sending gifts to my family in the Philippines, wahhh. Anyway, just crossing my fingers that nothing bad in the blood works result.

Shopping for Christmas Gifts

2010-12-16T07:50:00.000-08:00

A long time ago while watching television show with my husband, there was an advertisement that caught our attention. Those metal detectors we thought were kind of interesting thing and would really like to give one for my father in-law who is into finding metal around his yard. Since we are still looking for something to give him the Christmas, I would like to buy him one, but the question is "Are these metal detectors still on the market"? Well, I better look online now, and maybe I'll be lucky to find a store that sells it. I am pretty sure he would be very happy and surprised. Then, afterward continue finishing my blogging stuffs, and research.

Doing Some Research

2010-12-16T07:21:00.000-08:00

While everybody is busy shopping and preparing for Christmas holiday, here am I siting in front of my computer at the hospital and trying to make myself busy and keep my mind away from worries that comes from my hospital stay aside from the medical issues I am dealing with. Right now, I am a little bit busy doing some research regarding the procedure (Biopsy) they recently done to see if I am having some kind of possible kidney rejection. Today, I would be hearing results with my doctor and hopefully, if there is such a rejection, he would be able to treat it since it is still new and treatable still. As I read from WebMd, I couldn't help but notice some kind of natural male enhancement product which is available online. Hmmm, I wonder if this kind of thing really works. All I know is, I will never know, Lol!

I Miss Christmas in Philippines Island

2010-12-11T00:37:00.000-08:00

Tis the season to be jolly, falalalala lalalala....and not be stressed! Commercialism on Christmas season despise the true meaning of Christmas. People are busy shopping for gifts, foods to prepare and place to celebrate it. I, myself is tired of it all. I just wished that I was a kid again, where Christmas is celebrated with simple meal and hardly any gifts. We were happy then....being together as family is really a big thing to us even now back home. That is what I miss most about Christmas....family being together, enjoying simple meals, going to church and visiting friends and relatives. Christmas here in the U.S. is really different. To me, it is like an ordinary day...except there plenty of foods and gifts. These material things are not making me happy at all! Instead of feeling happy, I feel the opposite when Christmas time is here. I so miss the way Christmas is celebrated in the country where I was borne and raised.

Fashionable Urban Clothing

2010-12-11T00:17:00.000-08:00

It is winter time once again! That means, the weather is going to be colder; we may even get some snow. How exciting it would be if we get some snow again, just like last Christmas. My son loves playing with the snow and doesn't really mind how cold it is outside. I don't want him to get sick and so I always bundle him with layers and layers of clothes so he won't freeze! I love snow, too, but not the cold season and that is the reason why I don't have enough clothes for winter. Since we are going to spend Christmas at my in laws place where it snows a lot, I will be needing some kind of urban clothes to keep me warm. Why urban clothing? I like the style for it is classic and yet fashionable....these types of clothes never go out of style....don't you think? I think I better buy myself a winter coat online now.

She Deserve to be Happy

2010-12-10T23:59:00.000-08:00

An hour ago, I was talking a friend from Richardson. We talked for almost an hour for we haven't seen each other for nearly five months now. She said she felt like calling and so she did. She was worried that I haven't call her since. Being a stay at home Mom and with my medical conditions, I don't have time to call friends as much as I wanted to. We talked and talked till we ran out of topic to discuss. One of the things we talked about was her plan to get life insurance. Since she is single again, she decided that it is time to think about her and her future instead of thinking of her ex husband's whereabouts. At last, she made the right decision for herself. This woman worked hard for her family and have forgotten how to enjoy life! Now that she is free, it is time for her to move on enjoy life...once and for all. I am happy that we talked, and for her decision!

Neat Steel Buildings

2010-12-02T22:10:00.000-08:00

Every time hubby and I go to Costco, he always points to me his favorite house which is made of steel. He even said one time that he would want to retire on the kid of house. He thinks it is so neat and interesting. I never really paid attention to what he was talking about until the other day went we drove back to that place. I noticed quite few of steel buildings in that part of the town and they sure are indeed very neat! I, myself agreed that it is the neatest house I have ever seen that is made of steel. I wonder what would it be like to live there. Would it be cold on winter times or hot on summer time?

Weight Loss Goal

2010-12-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

The greatest wished hubby and I have is to be healthy for ourselves and our son. The passion we have for eating needs to be stopped! And so, it's been two weeks now since we started eating less and counting the calorie intake. So far, it is working for us; in fact we lost few pounds already. Last night, hubby told me that he is considering a lap band surgery to speed up the process of weight loss. It's not that I would support him with his goal, but I think he needs to consider some option first like exercise or even try Lipofuze. I heard that this is the fastest and most effective way to burn fats. I would like to try lipofuze if only my doctor would allow me.

Sleep Deprived

2010-12-02T12:08:00.000-08:00

Who would ave thought that being anemic would stop me from getting a goodnight sleep? For the past two months now, I am sleep deprived due to my low blood count. No matter how early I go to bed, sleep wouldn't visit me until it's 2am! The result aside from lack of energy...wrinkles under my eyes and dark circles as well! I look like a walking zombie :-(. I do take a two hour of nap, but that doesn't really help at all. I wished I could find the right anti wrinkle eye cream I could use to hide these unsightly wrinkles. I wonder if the eye cream my friend gave me three years ago would still be effective when I use it for the meantime. Is there an expiration date for it? Oh well, I guessed I need to buy a new anti wrinkle eye cream instead of taking a chance on n old eye cream.

Christmas and Family Reunion

2010-12-02T11:56:00.000-08:00

In just a couple of weeks, winter break would be here. I am excited for my son to be home and spend time with us. The much awaited date for a Christmas/family reunion is coming pretty soon, too. Jacob couldn't wait to open his presents while we are excited for our trip to m in-laws on Christmas day. I hope it would be a great time/reunion. To see hubby's family is like a treat or us for we don't really each other that much. It would be very fun if we could ride my in-laws rv and tour the whole town. Snow would never be a problem for they are a member of a club where rv towing is covered. In case the rv get stuck on the snow or ice, the roadside assistance would be there to help us.

I Love Internet

2010-12-02T11:42:00.000-08:00

The joy of having internet at home keeps my sanity. Internet helps me keep in touch with my family overseas. Yup, it's been nine since I left my family to marry my husband and start a family of my own in a foreign and sometimes unfriendly place. Despite of that I still miss my parents and siblings back home. Talking on the phone and internet is the best way to get updates of what was gong on with them and vice versa. One time while chating with my eldest brother, he asked me if I can find a treatment for his skin tags;and that reminded me of finding a acne treatments for me. Good thing there isn't a lot of acne treatments compared to diet pills available in the market today, otherwise it will be like finding a needle in the hay. Anyway, don't you love internet?

CC: Our Christmas Wishes

2010-12-01T07:04:00.000-08:00

Last week, my friends and I went shopping for Christmas gifts. We went from Tanger Outlet Mall, Town East Mall and at Allen Outlet Mall. With all these shopping, thank goodness, I was able to finish shopping for all except for my sister in-law who wants kitchen utensils. Anyway, I have been wishing for a coach purse for a long time, and never thought that my wished would materialize, but it actually did!

This coach purse is normally worth $338, it was on sale for $229.99. Paid for it for only $99.64; saving 70% the sale price...sweet! Hubby told me that it would be my gift and that I need to wrap it :-).

Hubby told me not to buy him anything, but I bought him one anyway, for this seiko watch was his dream watch and mind you.... I only paid $55... thus saving 30% off.

This is my share for this week's....

CC: What Are We Thankful For?

2010-11-30T21:38:00.000-08:00

My husband and I have a lot of things to be thankful for:

~~ having God, Jesus and gospel in our lives
~~ family and each other
~~ foods, shelter and clothing
~~ good job
~~ good health insurance provider
~~ great doctors and nurses
~~ our son's schools and teachers (then and now)
~~ good/true friends
~~ supportive friends and leaders at church

What about you? What are the things you are thankful for? Share them with us here at .....

Saturday 9: Happy Turkey Day 2010

2010-11-19T23:07:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Happy Turkey Day 2010

1. Tell us about your very favorite (yes, we know that's redundant) Thanksgiving.
~~ The very first Thanksgiving (2001) I had with my husband after we are married.
2. What are you doing for Turkey Day this year?
~~ Go to a friend's house for dinner. Take note: this would be the first time I wouldn't be cooking for Thanksgiving dinner.
3. If you were to go to somebody else’s house, what would be your favorite dish to bring?
~~ I make my own cranberry sauce out of scratch and that would be the one I'll be bringing to a friend's house on Thanksgiving day.
4. Tell us about the funniest person that you'll be with this Thanksgiving.
~~ My son; he cracks the hell out of us when he share some jokes.
5. What would surprise us to know about your Thanksgivings?
~~ Well, nothing I supposed.
6. Does your usual mix of guests result in drama, or is it a group you’re happy to see?
~~ Well, a little bit of both....if you know what I mean.
7. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it?
~~ Unfortunately, in the country where I was borne and raised, we don't celebrate it or we don't have it.
8. We know you've been asked this probably 15 times this week. But share with us in 2010, what are you most thankful for?
~~ My family, good job, new house, me, staying home full time, immediate families, relatives and true friends....good health (sort of).
9. Okay, the big question: are you going to 'attend' any of the "Black Friday" sales? ...and if you are, are you hard core serious like the 5 am "be there" crowd?
~~ It's a big 'NO' for I hate crowds. I would rather shop online and great deals or even more.

Shop on Black Friday Online

2010-11-19T22:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas is just around the corner; and it is reminding me to get myself busy by shopping early to avoid the crowd who are in a hurry for their last minute shopping. I hate crowd and I will not shop anywhere near those people. I found it much easier to shop online where I don't need to deal with crowds that can possibly hurt me when the doors of the stores open on Black Friday. Yes, I would rather do my shopping online where I can get better deals on items I'd like to purchase. Shopping online on Black Friday doesn't need to be stressful especially when you shop at buy.com where great savings are offered. You can save for up to 50-70%; isn't it great or what!? Oh! how I love the internet for making my life easier.

Best Weight Loss Pills

2010-11-19T17:33:00.000-08:00

With all the diet pills or weight loss pills available in the market today, it is very difficult to find the best weight loss pills. Each one of them claim that they are the best and most effective. But how can we be so sure, unless we try them all? Are you willing to accept that challenge? If your answer is 'no' I don't/can't blame you for it will costs you a fortune to do that, for these weight loss pills are not cheap, if you know what I mean. Weight loss pills are developed differently and so as our bodies. One pill may work for others, but not to others. I think the best way to do it is read customers testimonies and then ask you doctor about it. What do you think?

A Natural Supplement

2010-11-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

Have you been to glucomannnan's website? If not, then you better check it for it contains many tips and ideas on how to live a healthy life or how to lose weight and more. When I fist came across it, I thought it was a medicine that can help treat diabetes, but I was wrong. And as I read through it, I learn that glucomannan is actually an all natural supplement that can help promote a feeling of fullness when taken with fiber-containing meals. Yes, it helps supply you with extra soluble fiber, thus make you feel full. I think that it is the perfect complement to your reduced calorie diet and daily exercise plan, and is a popular choice for all types of nutritional regimens. I will definitely give this one a try. How about you? Finally, I've found a natural supplements that is safe and effective.

Best Site for Christmas Gifts Idea

2010-11-19T16:46:00.000-08:00

I know that Thanksgiving is not over yet, but I need to start shopping for Christmas gifts now otherwise I would be running out of time. As I always say, my in-laws are the hardest people to give gifts with since they already have everything. Just few minutes ago, I browsed the personalcreations.com christmas page and I tell you, I've gone crazy with what they have. I would grab everything there if I could for their Christmas items are pretty cute and affordable. I am glad I've found this website, now I don't need to worry about gifts for my in-laws. Don't you love internet? I do.

CC: Our Wishes

2010-11-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

When Matt and I first got married, we were living in a one bedroom apartment close to his work. Neither of us wanted to live there long, and so after six months, we decided to fulfill one of our wishes which is to own a simple house bigger than the apartment where we used to live. We got what we want and we were happy for that. Five years later, we sold the first house and moved to the East due to his work. We lived there for a little over a year and then headed back to Texas for the same reason. Having used to live in a house, once again bought a second house after a year. We still are living the life we've wished for. We have a house, stable job, me staying home full time with the child we have been blessed with. We are happy!

There are only a couple of wishes we haven't gotten yet and they are good health, and enough savings for our son's education, mission and for our retirement. These are a long term goal since we are still helping my family financially back home. Maybe winning a lotto would grant the rest of our wishes, but how is this going to happen when we don't buy lotto tickets, lol? Oh well, with patience and great faith in God all these wishes will be able to come...in His time and term. My share for this week's.....

Making Our Lives Easier

2010-11-18T20:06:00.000-08:00

Modern technology is making our life easier and I am loving it. Who would have thought that you can buy cheap auto insurance online? Now, we don't need to go spend money for gas as we run around looking for a company that offers cheap auto insurance. It can be done right here on our finger tips. Amazing, isn't it. It's like buying affordable plane tickets to go to the Philippines. Speaking about plane tickets, a family friends mentioned to me once that we would be able to save more bucks if we will just go to a travel agency instead. And I think she was right. A couple of days ago, my husband was online looking for a cheaper plane tickets, but was disappointed because it would costs us like $3,500 for one way tickets, which means we would spend at least $7.000 for the plane tickets alone. Oh man, what about our pocket money and other expenses during our trip and stay in the Philippines? We would need to save more otherwise we would never enjoy our vacation this summer.