Adrianne is Now Officially 1

I can't hardly believe that my daughter Adrianne is officially 1.
Where does the time go? Wasn't it just yesterday that
I was induced and that I was pushing and pushing
her out as if our lives depended on it. I even remember
that Adrianne had to stay in the hospital because she
was born a few weeks early. Her visitors were
Tita Grish, Tita Beth, Tito JR, Kuya Angelo and
Ninong Ariel.

Adrianne is such a blessing and I'm thankful
that we had a great year. I'm looking forward
to the years to come. Happy 1st Birthday Adee!!!

A Touching Photo

Top 10 Songs

These are the songs that I could listen to over and over again.


1. Every Heartbeat-- Amy Grant
2. Lucky One-- Amy Grant
3. House of Love-- Amy Grant
4. Cherish-- Amy Grant
5. You'll Always Be My Baby--Mariah Carey
6. Underneath The Stars--Mariah Carey
7. Vision of Love--Mariah Carey
8. Isn't It A Wonder-- Boyzone
9. Each Time-- E 17
10.Queen of My Heart-- Westlife

Suppliers Ratings

Sorry if magulo sya.. Pero wanted to share my supplier's rating.


Venue-- The Learning Center Waltermart Mall-
Rating: 10

They were really very nice and very accomodating.
Talagang di ako nagsisi na sila ang venue na
na kinuha namin.

Host--Wizzo--booked thru Apple Cabel
He was so good and very patient.
Even my husband became a fan. Maski medyo
pricey sya he was worth it. He knew what to
do with the kids na makulit.
Rating: 10

Give aways- Photomagnet- Booked thru Katrina Tan

I was a bit disappointed kasi she was late and although
she apologized to me and I accepted her apology.
I still felt bad. But it's all good. Kasi people really liked the
photo magnets. Kaya siguro ako naiinis na late sila kasi
mas maganda sana at the start of the party pero medyo
fresh pa yung mga bata.
Rating: 8

Save The Date, Invitations &Lootbag Box -- Melisse Baylosis
I really love dealing with her. Stressfree sya
saka madaling kausap. She went out of her
way to deliver it.
Rating: 10

Food Carts-

Arce Dairy booked thru Analyn Arce
Very easy to deal with. Very nice kausap
and stress free supplier.
Rating: 10

Jimini Pizza-booked thru Jhoanne of Polkadots Events
Very professional. On time dumating and wala akong
naging problem with them.
Rating: 10

Caterer- LSS Fastfood-
Will never even think of booking another caterer
kasi masarap talaga ang food. Saka di naman
super mahal. Just gave them a budget and
was able to stick to my budget.
Rating 10+++

Venue Decorations and Balloon Centerpieces-
I initially was considering a lot and i mean
a lot of suppliers to do the decors. Tamang
tama nagmeet kami accidentally ni Apple
and ayun na I booked her and she did a
great job. Thanks Apple
Rating: 10

Photographer-Tito Rekz-
I booked my uncle because gusto yung
kilala ko na yung photographer. It takes
awhile for my kids to warm up to people.
Kaya when I saw the initial pics I loved it
and he really captured Adrianne's smile.
Rating: 10++

Cake, Cupcakes and Cookie Lollipopts-- Thru Partytime Philippines-
I know I was a difficult client because I kept changing my
mind. Di ako makadecide kung ano ba gusto ko.
Kasi talagang maliit lang ang budget ko.
Nung nakita ko yung cake it was exactly what I wanted.
Rating: 10++

Ryan Torres-Face Painter
Another stress free supplier. He was early and went to
work right away. Even if di ko masyadong type na naka
shorts lang sya. I overlooked it na lang because were really
happy with the outcome and I was really happy with the
price.
Rating: 9

Imago - Sundo

Adrianne's TV Exposure

Adrianne will be featured in Wondermom's ( Sat Channel 2 @ 9:45 AM)
Topic is Infant Massage. Hope you guys could watch it. Excited na ako.
Kaso di naman ako makakanuod kasi I have somewhere to go to.

Party Check List

Venue-- The Learning Center Waltermart Mall-Booked
Host-- Wizzo-Booked
Give aways- Photomagnet- Booked
Food Carts-Arce Dairy and Jimini Pizza-Booked
Caterer- LSS Fastfood- Booked
Photographer-Tito Rekz-Booked
Cake-- Thru Partytime Philippines-Booked
Face Painter-- Ryan Torres-Booked
Invites--All Sent...

I think we're pretty much all set. Just need to buy a few
things by Friday. So why am I all stressed.. Malapit na..

Joshwa as a Cub Scout

Solo Shot ni Joshwa

With the Group

With Kuya Prince

The Secret Riches Visualization Tool

Happy Birthday Ate Beth

People are singing
All around their tombstone
happy birthday

Sorry if thats a weird haiku
or if tama ba talaga yan. That's exactly
what we did. We gathered around their
tombstone and started singing
Happy Birthday! Today is Ate Beth's 37th
Birthday. It's still hard to think of her
in the past tense. I still miss her everyday.
Happy Birthday Ate!!!! During the time
that we were singing there was a white
butterfly fluttering all around us.
I'd like to think it's her and she's happy that
we gathered to sing to her.

They took photo's but I purposely didn't bring
my camera. I can't take pictures of the tomb
it's just too painful.

When will this pain go away?
When will this longing for her ease?
I don't know if it'll get easier as time goes by.

The Secret: The Law of Attraction (Full Movie 1/3)

This is amazing!!!

The Secret: The Law of Attraction (Full Movie 2/3)

This is amazing!!!

The Secret: The Law of Attraction (Full Movie 3/3)

This is amazing!!!

My Scrapbook Day

Working on our challenge the Altered Journal.My seatmate Reggie won the Challenge.

My finished product is the one in the middle Notes for Today

Our Group Pic

Working on our Group Challenge

Our Finished Product

Joshwa is Jealous

Yes.. You read it right.. Joshwa is starting to show signs of
jealousy towards his sister. He looks at Adrianne differently this past few days.
Sya naman ang nang aagaw ng toys ni Adrianne and sya rin ang gusto
maglaro si Crib. Lately not just playing in her crib but sleeping
inside the crib. Buti na lang matibay ang crib ni Adrianne
When Adrianne was playing with Joshwa and she was
holding on to her kuya Joshwa really got annoyed and
screamed at his sister. Adrianne!!!

I was like grinning like an idiot from ear to ear.
It was like did you hear that?? Did you hear that??
He used a different tone on her. YES!!! Kilala
nya si Adrianne. Hahaha!!! Yes I'm so weird I know.

Thank God for our simple joys and cognitive milestones.

I'm Working Again

Finally have a new job. Working for my mom at the restaurant. Please please if ever you guys are in Makati.Please do drop by.. I'm posting the menu..

N@W EB

A Sneak Peek

I'm excited to post the hello kitty invites made by
my friend Melisse. The Hello Kitty themed cupcake
which will be sponsored in part by Adrianne's Godmother.

DSCF0560
Originally uploaded by leirspagaspas

The Sweet Life!

Squeamish

This is a very honest post some people may not
like it. So please if you hate it then don't read it.


If there's one thing that I can be really squeamished is
when my mom and I have the "talk"? Yeah I can talk to her
but not when it comes to intimacy. Imagine my surprise
when she starts talking to me about that. I know it's better
to hear from my mom than from someone else. But I would have wanted
her to start when I was a teenager. She never talked to me
about the birds and the bee's the flowers and the
trees when I was younger so her giving me this talk is
a bit strange to say the least. I also don't want her
using her and my dad as an example because that's even more strange.
I felt like I was 16 and in shock all over again when
she told us that she was pregnant again. I was like What!!!
you guys still have sex?? Funny huh? What's strange is she even
said if he doesn't get it from you he'll get it from someone else.
Thank God there was a phone call or else I would wait for the
ground to open up and eat me alive. Because if there's something
I learned you can't discuss things that go one inside the bedroom
with someone else. It's just too personal. I maybe a talkative person
but discussing that is where I draw the line. Well at one time I
probably did as a new wife but not anymore.

Paradise that is called Kawayan Cove

I just came home from this Amazing place called Kawayan Cove.
This place is nothing short of amazing. I really,really had a great time.

Here are some facts about that wonderful place.
It is located in Nasugbu, Batangas. They have an area of 68 Hectares.
From Makati you can get there in 2 hours by car using a helicopter
25 minutes and via both from Manila Yacht Club 2.5 hours.
One of the amazing things that they do is they practice
sustainable development which means that they
use just what they need and in turn preserving
the environment that can be beneficial not only
for the present but for the indefinite future.
Another amazing thing that Kawayan Cove has to
offer is the Meditation point.
It offers a 340 degree view of the South China Sea.
It really does invite you to sit down with
Your thoughts and to meditate and enjoy the
music of the soft breeze, the lapping of the waves.


Here are some pics:

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Another Bloggers Event

I finally got word that I will be able to join another
bloggers event. Exciting huh? I really did feel bad
that I wasn't able to go to the Wordpress Word Camp.
I will post photos of the event. I can't wait.
Here's a photo of the invite:


Photo Courtesy of Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet

Went to Glorietta yesterday to have my GCash wallet
activated and loaded kasi magbabayad ako ng purchase
ko sa EBAY. Di talaga ako nadala mas mahal pa ang bayad
sa shipping kaysa dun sa binili ko. I bought a hello kitty
dress for Adrianne yung isa puede na itsura pero yung
isa mukhang fake talaga. Pero what can I do nag bid na
nanalo so I paid for it. While I was there in Glorietta
decided to checkout Frostings. I was so disappointed
siguro I was comparing it to Sonja's cupcakes. I know I
shouldn't pero gosh it was so so.. The cupcake was so dry.
The frosting itself was okay. Di sya matamis pero nothing
spectacular. I don't know kung wrong timing lang ako. I
even saw someone from one of my egroups. Nung una nakita ko
I wanted to say Hi but I'm not sure kung kilala nya ako.
She recognized me I said Hi pero di na ako nakipag usap
kasi punta pa akong Greenbelt on the way to Greenbelt
umulan. Grabe!!! Di ko alam kung ano tatakpan ko ulo ko ba
or bag ko. Baka masira kasi yung bag na ginamit ko
eh minana ko pa yun kay Ate Beth. Stayed in Indulgence
and met up with my cousin for Dinner. Sumabay sa Mama ko pauwi.

Boring weekend

It was a boring weekend because I was stuck at home.
I was supposed to attend the wordpress word camp but
unfortunately di ako nakapunta because day off si
Yaya si Philbert 9PM na nakauwi. Straight duty sya
Umalis ng 11pm Friday umuwi 9PM na sya nag out nung
saturday. What did I do? Nag scrapbook!!
Nagrereklamo na nga maid na makalat daw ako mag
scrapbook. Deadma lang ako!!Tinapos ang
Gossip Girl Season 1. And now Gossip Girl's voice
is in my head.. Parang last song syndrome!!!
Next thing I know I would start talking like her.

Finally

Naglakad na si Adrianne kahapon.. August 29,2008
4 Steps.. Hay in a few weeks maglalakad na talaga
sya. Malapit na sya mag 1 wala pa ring preps.
Delayed ang funding naiinis na ako at na stress
na talaga ako. Pero si Lord na ang bahala
I'm sure darating na rin yun. Naiinip lang siguro
ako I promised to pay the host last Aug 15 kaso
wala pa talaga akong ibabayad. Darating na yan
this coming week (Hayyy Please Lord!!!!)

I Won!!

I won a pair of tickets to Enchanted Kingdom.
Kakatuwa!!! My cousin and I will be going.
Exciting!!!

My 3 Minutes of Fame.

Scrapbooking was featured in Umagang Kay Ganda today.
We all had a great time. I know mukha akong tanga
kasi I was all smiles and wasn't looking like I was
scrapbooking. When they made us dance I looked
like an idiot. But still I really had a great time.
I enjoyed it. Vivian displayed my LO's and wow
ganun pala ang feeling nakadisplay ang LO ang
saya nung kinuha ko na nga parang gusto ko mag prisinta na wag na
nya tanggalin maski ako magbayad para idislay LO ko. Hahahah
Feelin ko ano!!!pero syempre pag nasa wall means Design Team ka
in my dreams na lang akong magiging DT ano. Siguro pag may sarili akong
scrapbook store ako magiging sariling designer ng store ko. hahahaha!!!
Syempre pa ang tapang ng loob ko itabi ang mga LO
ko sa scrappinmoms. Ibang level talaga ang mga LO nila.
I'm so honored to know them and to call them my friends.



With Tita Winnie Cordero




12 Layouts Spread..



1st set: 6 of my Layouts



2nd Set: 6 of my Layouts

Adrianne as a Frog

I saw this photo and I knew I had to post it.. Last week Hello Kitty Endorser
now Kerokerokeroppi naman Sanrio pa rin. Ang cute kasi indulge me.. She's
such a sweetheart!

Still Sick

Ano ba ito? Di pa rin ako magaling pero I'm feeling a bit better.
Thanks in part to Bio Flu and Tylenol. Yung lang ang pain & fever
reliever na di ako allergic. Nakakapag computer na ako ngayon
kanina talaga hindi. Di ako makakain wala akong gana.
A sure sign na may sakit ako kasi di ako makakain.

Kinakabahan na ako talaga. I'm really praying this is nothing serious.
Saka sana wag mahawa ang mga bata sa akin. Kawawa sila pag
maysakit eh. Will rest muna then go see a Doctor on Tuesday.

EB

Went to Pinoyscrapbookers EB.. Grabe had so much fun!!!
Its fun of having a community rallying behind you. Being
supportive with the craft. The B.I.'s hahahaha!!Love it!!

Pag uwi ko nilagnat ako as in ang taas talaga. Pinag enjoy lang ako.
Papahinga ako tomorrow and on Monday will attend the taping
on Tuesday for Umagang Kay Ganda. Theme: Scrapbooking Party! I'm so there.

I caught the flu bug last week and thought I was well
so I attended the scrapbooking EB last week. I thought I
was okay but I'm still not feeling that well. I still
feel like something is definitely not right I'm still feeling
"out of sorts" so to speak. I decided to go to the EB tomorrow
and just go to the Doctor on Tuesday. I'm kind of scared to go
to the doctor. Since everytime I go to doctor lagi na lang
may bad news. Hopefully, I'll be okay.

Speaking of scrapbooking I noticed that I have definitely
improved in my scrapbooking skills. I used to be preschool
scrapbooker now I'm at grade school level na. Do I think
I have what It takes to compete with the others? NOPE!
I just scrapbook for myself and I don't want the added pressure
of deadlines

Samut Sari

I was browsing at scrappinmom's website.
Ang gagaling ng entries. Level 1 palang sya.
Ay grabe ibang level na sila.Galing bilib
talaga ako sa talent ng mga pinay scrappers..

Then I saw what Bjay's manga looks like. Kamukha nya in fairness.
Kaya I'll show mine as well In fairness di ko kamukha pero
parang ako na rin.. hahaha!!!



Natetense na ako wala pa ang funding para
sa party ni Adrianne.. Since wala akong work
I'm relying on Philbert to give me the funds
that I'm ALLOWED to spend although totally
subjective. 2 months to go na lang. Hayy
Lord please sana dumating na po.

I'm off to another scrapbook EB this weekend..

And finally magkaka vonage na kami yehey!!!!
Will be able to call my sister all the time.

My New Crush

Move over na Ariel Rivera!!! Bakya na kung bakya
pero crush ko si Ariel Rivera since high school ako
lahat ng movie napanood ko pati palabas sa tv
di rin pinatawad. Pero since I have a
weakness for chinito guys. D ko mapigilan
kiligin kasi ang cute talaga ni Richard Poon.
My friend Grace sent me two photos that of
course I will post in my blog. Cute talaga!!!
Galing pa nya kumanta..

Losing a Spouse vs Losing a Child

I know I should be over this already and blogging about other things
already but everytime I remember it talagang naiinis ako. During Ate's
funeral someone told my MIL na buti ka nga anak ang namatay ako asawa.
Mas masakit mawalan ng asawa kaysa anak. What the??? Talagang nainis
ako when I heard that kasi true masakit mawalan ng asawa pero mas
masakit mawalan ng anak. Why did she have to downplay it just like
that eh nagluluksa kami. Kung kayo tatanungin ano mas masakit
Mamatayan ng Asawa or Anak?

Iisipin nyo mababaw lang ako and I should probably let it go.
I'm still grieving lahat kami nasasaktan sa pagkawala nila.
It doesn't help that our two families aren't okay anymore.
I should probably blog about that too but not
yet. I'm still sad because of this turn of events.
Have a good week everyone!

Adee Loves Kitty

Thrilling Twenty

The rules are simple...

1. Answer this question--WHAT CHEAP SNACK WOULD YOU BUY FOR TWENTY BUCKS?
2. Take a pic of it and post it on your blog.
3. Link back to Cez's (cez.wifespeaks.com) site.
4. Give Cez a shoutout so that she can include your thrilling-twenty in the round-up.

So, here's my thrilling twenty snack...




Eto na lang ang mabibili ko for 20 Pesos

The Suspect

Finally he has a name and a face. CHP officials on identified Chad Isaac Huber, 30, of Murrieta as the driver suspected in the hit-and-run crash.





At the moment he is hiding but I know that justice will prevail.
He will be caught and he will pay for what he did to Ate Beth. Kuya JR and Angelo

Joshwa in Concert

Last Saturday we went home to my inlaws kasi ika 40 days
na nila Ate Beth. Parang kailan lang ano? Has it been that long?
So mayroon silang videoke machine. Ginawa ni Joshwa inagaw ang microphone
at kumanta. Kung mawawala Ka by Ogie Alcasid. Na shock talaga ako
kasi tinapos nya yung song. Then after an hour pinakanta sya uli
kanta naman sya kaya lang towards the end nagpalakpakan yung
audience nahiya si Joshwa ayun na ayaw na ni Joshwa kumanta parang na
conscious sya. Di ko na video kasi I was too much in shock. It was
like a miracle. My non verbal child singing a tagalog song.
I'm definitely a very proud Mom

Down with the Flu

Philbert and I got sick at the same time. Grabe!!!!
Ang sama talaga ng pakiramdam ko. Buti na lang magaling
yaya ko manghilot. After ko uminom ng gamot hinilot nya ako
and it worked. I feel a whole lot better..Sana lang wag
mahawa mga bata

All About Joshwa

Joshwa is finally starting to talk slowly but surely..
Pag kailangan na sya magsalita napipilitan sya.

Here are some examples:

I want Daddy Please!
Yaya I want computer Please
I want Iced tea please
I want water please
I want juice please

some are prompted pero at least nagsasalita na

Tapos pag nakahawak ng Magic Sing..

Kakanta ng Boys Don't Cry & Achy Break Heart
Yun lang kinakanta as in Boys Don't Cry..
Wala nang kasunod
pag Achy Breaky Heart naman ganun din.
Pero at least may improvement na

Adee is Turning 1

Parang kailan lang.. Adrianne is turning 1 in 2 months.
Where does the time go? She's growing up right before my
very eyes. At dahil mag 1 na sya eto na naman ako nag plan
ng party. Kaso wala pang funds. May hinihintay ako di
pa dumadating. Mayroon palang nang the following:

VENUE: Okay na booked pero di pa paid.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Okay na booked pero di pa paid
HOST: Okay na booked pero di pa paid
CATERER:Okay na booked pero di pa paid.

Gosh dami pang kulang.
Wala pang food carts na confirmed
Wala pang giveaways
Kulang pa prizes
May Save the Date pero I still need an Invite.
Was thinking of adding a bubble show
kasi gusto ni Joshwa pero bahala na

I know I can pull this off kaya lang nagpapanic lang kasi
malapit na eh. Ayoko talaga nang ginagahol sa oras.

Word Camp

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Adrianne at 9 months

Joshwa and Google Earth

Slide Show by Philbert

New Photos

I posted new photos of the funeral and burial.
Paki view na lang sa multiply ko eto na yung link

http://mushings.multiply.com/photos/album/40/Random_Photos_of_the_Funeral
http://mushings.multiply.com/photos/album/41/Random_Photos_of_the_Burial

My Eulogy

Saka na ako mag kuento about the burial. Kasi emotionally di ko

pa kaya. Post ko na lang ang eulogy ko. I never got to read it

because di ko kaya. I know I have to be strong but during that

time I just couldn't do it. Di ko talaga kaya. I know kailangan

ko na simulan mag move on pero siguro it would take time.

Ate Beth was more than just my sister in law to me. I loved her more than a sister. I'd like to think that I didn't have an older sister because she was the best older sister any one could ever have. She is my sister, my best friend, my cheerleader and a warrior all rolled into one.

When we first met we hit of right away. We had so many things in common. She was a great listener and I was the biggest talker anyone would ever meet which made us a perfect combination.

When she left for Japan I cried my eyes out and I really felt so bad because I knew just how much I would miss her. I keep telling myself she's not dead she's just in another country. She had a handsome little boy who really looks so much like Philbert. She always called him her gorgeous son. She gave up her teaching career to stay at home to raise him and really mold him into the best he could be.

Though we didn't really keep in touch while she was in Japan we more than made up for the lost time when I saw her again when moved to the United States. It was as if we never lost touch. I would call her everyday and visit their home every other weekend.

Whenever I had trouble dealing with any turbulence in my life especially when it comes to my married life. I could always count on her to be there for me to listen to me. I will miss the way she could always put things into perspective for me. If there was something really disturbing me, she would say, maybe he meant it in a different way or maybe you misunderstood what he wanted to say.

She was as calm as the deepest ocean and kindness was her second nature. She worshipped the Lord with her heart and soul ,honesty, honor, loyalty and integrity and served with fervent joy.

People talk about these values. But she lived them. She embraced them. Though she never got any awards and accolades in her lifetime. She got the best award that anyone could ever hope for. People loved she was highly respected her and they were really happy to have had the pleasure of having met and known someone like her.

She will forever be part of my heart and soul, I know she was prepared for this . I wasn't and they are times when I want to question God and ask him why her? Why all of them all at the same time. But I can't because I know that God has a purpose. I may not understand it but I have to learn how to accept what I can't change.

I thank you Ate Beth that I became part of your life's journey.I will always be proud of you and will forever be honored to be not not just your sister in law but your sister.

Let me leave you with poem that really touched my heart.

When tomorow starts without me
and i am not here to see ...
And if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as i love you ...
And each time you think of me
I know you'll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand ...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by my hand
And said my place was ready
in heaven far above ...
And that i'd have to leave behind all those i dearly love.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart
for everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.

Adee at 8 months

Adrianne is growing up so fast

Joshwa As A Boy Scout

Kanina hinatid ko si Joshwa sa school. Tinanong ako nang
teacher ni Joshwa kung gusti ko daw sya ipalista sa Boy Scout.
Initially ayoko sana kasi iniisip ko baka di pa sya ready.
Pero after I thought about it I realized it will be good for him
to bond with other kids. Kaya sige pinalista ko na rin sya.
Na excite tuloy ako ibili sya nang uniform. I know that
he'll be the cutest boy scout

Happy Anniversary

Today is our 8th wedding anniversary. Parang kailan lang
totoo nga pala talagang ang bilis lang ng panahon.8 years
and 2 kids later. We're still together and that is an achievement.
Kasi may mga times during our first few years na parang
ayaw ko na. God has been so great and sent so many
people and events that made me hold on.

We won't be going out tonight like we used to.We decided
to order food instead. We'll be having Pancit Puti,
Puto, Barbecu, & Lumpiang Shanghai. Di naman
sya super dami ano considering na apat lang naman kaming
kakain.In awhile I will be going out to buy
cake and ice cream. No celebration is complete without
cake and ice cream.

Here's to so many years to us my dear
Philbert. Here's a verse from a song that holds true for us.

Hawak kamay
Di kita iiwan sa paglakbay
Dito sa mundong walang katiyakan
Hawak kamay
Di kita bibitawan sa paglalakbay
Sa mundo ng kawalan

San Agustin Family Killed By Coward

Their story was featured on the news

How Am I Doing?

I'm okay. Trying my best to move on. Masakit talaga pero what else can I do. I need to move on. The remains will be arriving (hopefully) this Saturday.My Brother In Law will be arriving hopefully this Friday. Sana lang everything goes well na para mailibing na sila. They deserve it.

Scrapping Frenzy

Lately I have been in a scrapping frenzy. Pero simple
scrapbooking lang. I have mini albums na tinatago ko
sana pang regalo. Slip ons sya na around 20 leaves which
translates to around 40 pages.I have around 3 albums was
able to do 2 Albums already. Wala pa syang pics I just decided
to make it picture ready so to speak. Nagulat si Philbert dami ko
palang sticker stash. Maski ako rin nagulat di ko alam na ganun
na pala sya kadami. Decided to use up all my sticker stash
before even thinking of getting new supplies. Naglalaway
na talaga ako sa kits ng Studio Azul.It took a lot of restraint
na wag mag email para mag order. Kaya nga ginagamit
ko muna stash ko kasi baka pag meron na namang bago
mag react na si Philbert.

Mamma Mia

I needed to get out of the house maski sandali lang.
My cousin called me last Monday telling me that
she had special screening tickets for Mamma Mia.
I excitedly made plans with her. I was really looking
forward to watching it with her. Then my cousin
called me today and told me na di sya makakasama.
I decided to go out and watch it maski wala akong
kasama. Before I went to the cinema I decided to
check out a Local Scrapbook Store which just
opened in Greenbelt. Items were great muntik
na akong di makaalis. Had to drag myself out
of that store. Went to the cinema watched the
movie and I loved it. I really did.. I was laughing
and laughing and the songs were really great.
It wasn't over sung. The stars had their moments
to shine. Ewan ko ba bakit sa kanila ganda ng
pagkagawa ng musical bakit pag sa pinoy na movie
I find it so baduy. Pag kumakanta or sumasayaw sila.
Maganda sya talaga I really did like it a lot.
I enjoyed it even more siguro kasi alam ko yung
ABBA songs. Di pa rin naman ako ganun katanda
to appreciate ABBA songs. Classic din naman eh.

End of the World

Philbert can't stop talking about the event that
will apparently happen on Dec 21,2012.
Apparently end of the world na.
It all started with a feature on History Channel
aba ayun sunod sunod na may pinapanood pa
about the Sumerians at kung ano ano pa.
But honestly di ako naniniwala. Sabi ko sa kanya
all it takes for fear and panic to start is for a person like
him to believe something like this. Tapos ikuento
sa iba and then kakalat na. Ewan ko ba cynical
na ata ako pero di ako naniniwala eh.Si God lang naman
nakakaalam kung kailan matatapos ang lahat.
Wala nang iba.

Speaking of Death pinag uusapan namin ng
MIL ko kung paano bang death ang gusto namin.
Habang natutulog ka, Biglaan or yung dahil sa sakit.
Si MIL gusto nya biglaan or maski tulog sya.
Sabi ko maski dahil sa sakit okay lang sa akin
kasi I want to say goodbye to people that I love.
Gusto ko magbilin at ma-i ready ang sarili ko.
Unfair kasi kung biglaan maraming things na
di mo nasabi kasi di mo rin naman alam eh.
Gusto ko may chance na mag paalam at
makapag sorry sa mga nasaktan at makasabi
kung gaano ko sila kamahal.

What Not To Say When Someone Dies

Found this on the net some are applicable to us.
Some are not.. Very interesting indeed


Don’t . . .
• Don’t say, “I know what you’re going through.” We really don’t know what someone else is thinking or feeling. Every griever’s experience is unique.
• Don’t say anything that will make the mourner feel guilty for the death of their loved one.
• Don’t monopolize the griever’s time at the funeral home or over stay your welcome. Realize that the griever needs to share time with others and also needs time alone.
• Don’t say things like, “You’ll forget …” or “Time will heal your hurt and you’ll get over it.” The mourner doesn’t want to forget their loved one. And you never get over the death of a loved one … you learn to live with it.
• Don’t say anything about the appearance of the deceased at the funeral home to their loved ones.
• Don’t ask: “What happened?” Let the griever share their story when they are ready.
• Don’t violate the griever’s trust in you by sharing personal information with others.
• Don’t say, “Call me if you need anything.” People who need … generally won’t ask. This can also be perceived as though you are just trying to be nice — an offer that is meant to be declined.
• Don’t use hackneyed consolation by saying, “God works in mysterious ways.” “They’re in a better place now.” “You can always have another child.” The griever would do anything to have the deceased with them and these types of sayings often hurt more than they help.
• Don’t force the mourner into a role. “You’re so strong.” “You’ll need to pull yourself together.”
• Don’t try to hurry the griever through their grief. Grief takes time and patience and cannot be done on a fixed schedule. Often the grief process takes years.
• Don’t tell the mourner what they should do. This reinforces a sense of incompetence and each person handles things differently.
• Don’t make philosophical comments, “He wouldn’t want to be a vegetable.” “It’s a good thing for her that she didn’t suffer.”

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On a Lighter Note

The driver of the getaway vehicle has been arrested.
The CHP (California Highway Patrol) said that
he is just as guilty as the driver of that caused
this tragic accident.Even greater news is that
he was recommended to be arrested and
with no BAIL and it happened. He cannot
post Bail.

I know di na nya maibabalik buhay nila pero
at least we know that Justice will be served.

We are off to my inlaws today.The sky is
gloomy and its raining. It mirrors what I'm feeling
today.

Thank You

Sa lahat ng mga nag email, nag YM, nag message sa blog ko at nagdasal para sa amin maraming salamat po sa pakikiramay nyo. At the moment we're trying to hold on and cling to one another for strength at this very difficult time. The remains will be arriving in 2 weeks kaya we're preparing for the funeral here. Thanks so much to my sisters sa e-group ko SE, PE and N@W your support really means so much to me dahil di lang tayo basta nag email we're one big happy family. Singit ko lang I had a dream na nakikita ko pictures nila and then i keep hearing the word scrapbook.. Di ko kaya i scrapbook pics nila masyadong masakit. I will do it eventually but not now..

REGION: Collision kills three near Lake Skinner

Officers hunt for hit-and-run driver

By CATHY REDFERN - Staff Writer | Monday, June 30, 2008 7:35 PM PDT ∞

WINCHESTER ---- Investigators on Monday were searching for the driver of a pickup that collided with a car on Warren Road on Sunday, killing a mother, father and son from Winchester, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The head-on collision occurred about 8:10 p.m. Sunday near the entrance to the Lake Skinner Recreation Area when the 2007 GMC pickup allegedly crossed over double-yellow lines into the path of the northbound 1991 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Andres San Agustin, CHP officials said.

The crash resulted in the deaths of San Agustin, a 48-year-old Navy medical corpsman stationed at Camp Pendleton; his wife, Maribeth Pagaspas San Agustin, 36, and the couple's 4-year-old son, Angelo, authorities said.

The adults died at the scene, about 100 yards south of the entrance to the park, and the child died about an hour later at Rancho Springs Medical Center, according to Riverside County coroner's officials.

A resident who lives off Warren Road near the crash site said the truck had landed on its roof and that what was left of the family's car was about 2-feet high when he saw it towed away about 1:30 a.m. Monday.

"It was an absolute crumpled mess," David MacKichan said. "... It was pretty disturbing."

MacKichan said he was barbecuing on his front porch when he heard the crash around dusk and saw smoke rising from the truck. He said he called 911 and later spoke to officers and other observers. Officers searched for the pickup's driver from the air and on ground, with at least one canine unit, and searched a neighbor's barn, he said.

MacKichan said he was on the phone with dispatchers and could see several people who had been driving on the road run up to the car and then just stop, apparently when they saw how destroyed it looked. An officer told him there was blood inside the truck and that both air bags had deployed, MacKichan said.

Monday afternoon, the CHP reported they believed the driver had fled with the assistance of another driver, while declining to elaborate.

Officer Ron Thatcher declined to release any details of the investigation, or possible factors leading to the fatal crash. However, he did say evidence was found inside the truck, and that officers were tracking down several leads they hoped would help them find the GMC driver and whomever helped that person flee.

"This is just a very tragic crash; something like this should never have happened," Thatcher said. "And it's compounded now because it's a hit-and-run."

The Marine Corps released a statement in response to the crash. Andres San Agustin was a hospital corpsman, first class, who served with the 1st Medical Logistics Company, 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

"The Marines and Sailors of Camp Pendleton and the 1st MLG are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and our thoughts are with the Sailor's family and friends," 1st Lt. Kenneth Kunze stated.

Kunze said late Monday he was unable to provide additional information.

The San Agustin family lived in a new neighborhood off Winchester and Pourroy roads. A woman who answered the phone at the home Monday said the family did not wish to make a statement at least until they had complete information from law enforcement.

The man who lives near the crash site, MacKichan, and another man who lives in that upscale rural neighborhood said speeding and other bad driving causes frequent problems at the eastern end of the Wine Country. Racing can be a problem, MacKichan added.

Both MacKichan and his neighbor, Ed Bennett, had stories of other nasty crashes near the spot in the past few years.

"This entire road, from Butterfield Stage all the way out, is just bad all the way around," Bennett said. "It's a little safer here. At least there is a shoulder, but they need turning lanes or slower speeds or something."

The CHP's Thatcher focused more on driving behavior.

"It is a two-lane road with curves in it," he said. "But if you drive in a way that is appropriate for the road, it's not unsafe. Collisions occur because someone was doing something they weren't supposed to do, 99 percent of the time."

Those with information on the crash are asked to call the Temecula CHP office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at (951) 506-2000.

Staff writers John Hunneman and Teri Figueroa contributed to this story. Contact staff writer Cathy Redfern at (951) 676-4315, Ext. 2621, or e-mail credfern@californian.com.

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

Thanks Melisse for this beautiful poem..
It really did make me cry,..


When tomorow starts without me
and i am not here to see ...
And if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me,

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as i love you ...
And each time you think of me
I know you'll miss me, too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand ...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by my hand

And said my place was ready
in heaven far above ...
And that i'd have to leave behind
all those i dearly love.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart
for everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.