Monday, May 21, 2007

I just came back from a brief confinement from the hospital yes i have Gestational Diabetes buti na lang din nalaman na agad.It was nice to be away maski sandali lang pero i missed my 2 boys. im okay hayyy daming bawal like
ice cream,cakes,pies,pastries,cookies,soda and 1/2 cup rice per meal kill me now why dont you??? yeah yeah i know pero its worth it naman. I have to inject myself with insulin 2x a day and prick my fingers 4 times day.If this baby turns out to be salbahe someday you bet isusumbat ko hirap ko sa kanya(hahahahhaha) Likot likot nung baby i have a feeling that this is another boy . No names yet.. Wanted to name it Harry James Potter Pagaspas.. hahahahha ayaw ni Philbert kasi dapat daw Philbert Jr. everytime he says that then I start praying na sana girl na ito. hahahhaa. anyway take care and kuento ka pa. miss you friend

Thursday, May 17, 2007

My New Toy

Dumating na ang mother's gift ko for myself.
It's a Making Memories Designer Tool Kit II Designer Series




With the following features:

1. Paper Piercer- Use to make small holes for brads, needles, etc. Burnisher on the bottom-use for setting rub-ons.

2. Hammer- Small craft hammer.

3. Craft Knife- Craft knife and cap. Replacement blades available.

4. Setting Base- metal setting base with magnetic interchangable tips.

5. Tips- include anywhere hole punches and setting tips in 1/16", 1/8" and 3/16" sizes: use for setting eyelets, snaps, and more.

6. Tweezers- for picking up small or hard to grab objects.

7. Scissors- Small pper-crafting scissors.

8. Universal Glue- ideal for scrapbooking and paper crafting,
non-toxic and archival safe.

9. Emery Board- for distressing paper, cards, and more.

10. 4" X 4" Setting Mat- use to protect surfaces when hole punching,
cutting, or setting eyelets, snaps, etc.

11. Metal Ruler- contains straight metal edge for easy cuts with craft knife

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

I love to sing. I sing in the shower, i sing while
cooking and i sing while scrapbooking. The problem
is that I can't sing to save my life. If i have to
sing for my supper I would definitely starve to
death but I do it anyway. I remember one time
because I was so confident that my voice
was fine I decided to audition for the glee club
of course I didn't pass my explanation to myself
maybe they were already full.

My family has tried to tell me so many times that
I can't sing in many different ways.
I chose to stay in a great place called denial.
What made me come out of denial was Joshwa.
Whenever I tried to sing to him he would
cover his ears and when i was singing using
the Magic Sing he kept taking the microphone from
me.

Maybe I should stick to what i'm good at nope
not dancing either just sit down and watch
from the sidelines and stick to clapping
for those that are really good at it.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Still Here..

Im still here.. I had a great mothers day. Eventhough
a few days before that were a bit stressful akala ko
di na kakayanin. The Lord has blessed me with strength,
humility and lots and lots of patience. I received
a text message from Papa. Just greeting me happy
mothers day and he said I love you Anak. I was
really touched and so moved to tears. Kasi di
kami nagsasabihan ng I love you ni Papa. But he
knows that i love him and i know that he loves me
kaya lang di lang kami vocal. That text message
will now occupy a permanent place in my inbox.

Spent the day with my sisters, nephew and my son last Saturday.
Love my new wardrobe courtesy of my 2 gorgeous, generous, smart,
beautiful and sexy sisters.I immediately packed away my old and
frumpy clothes to make room for the new one.

Finally was able to eat at Cheescake Factory last Saturday. The food
was great the service wasn't I guess dahil madaming tao pero
service isn't something that should be compromised.
Malamang matagal na muna ako bago kumain dun.
Next on my list is Applebees. Hmmm kailan kaya? bahala na
Right now one of my favorites is Red Lobster
(2 pa lang ako nakapunta) pero i love the food and the service.

We took Joshwa to the $1 theater last Friday and today
while he was a bit antsy he tried his best and we survived it.
He was squirming in his seat but I'm glad he didn't cry and
didn't get out of his seat. Pirates of the Carribean here we come!

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Top 10 Terrific Traits of People living with Autism

Top 10 Terrific Traits of People living with Autism
From Lisa Jo Rudy,

If you're sick of hearing about all the "deficits" challenging people on the autism spectrum, join the club! But for every down side to autism, there seems to be a positive -- an unusual trait that rarely appears among the "typical" community, but shines out among autistic folk. These pluses are well worth celebrating.

1) People on the Autism Spectrum Rarely Lie
We all claim to value the truth, but almost all of us tell little white lies. All, that is, except people on the autism spectrum. To them, truth is truth -- and a good word from a person on the spectrum is the real deal.

2) People on the Autism Spectrum Live in the Moment
How often do typical people fail to notice what's in front of their eyes because they're distracted by social cues or random chitchat? People on the autism spectrum truely attend to the sensory input that surrounds them. Many have achieved the ideal of mindfulness.

3) People with Autism Rarely Judge Others
Who's fatter? Richer? Smarter? For people on the autism spectrum, these distinctions hold much less importance than for typical folks. In fact, people on the spectrum often see through such surface appearances to discover the real person.

4) People on the Autism Spectrum are Passionate
Of course, not all autistic people are alike. But many are truly passionate about the things, ideas and people in their lives. How many "typical" people can say the same?

5) People with Autism Are Not Tied to Social Expectations
If you've ever bought a car, played a game or joined a club to fit in, you know how hard it is to be true to yourself. But for people with autism, social expectations can be honestly irrelevant. What matters is true liking, interest and passion -- not keeping up with the Joneses.

6) People with Autism Have Terrific Memories
How often do typical people forget directions, or fail to take note of colors, names, and other details? People on the autism spectrum are often much more tuned in to details. They may have a much better memory than their typical peers for all kind of critical details.

7) People on the Autism Spectrum Are Less Materialistic
Of course, this is not universally true -- but in general, people with autism are far less concerned with outward appearance than their typical peers. As a result, they worry less about brand names, hairstyles and other expensive but unimportant externals than most people do.

8) People with Autism Play Fewer Head Games
Who was that woman, and why were you looking at her? I know I TOLD you I didn't mind if you went out, but why did you believe me? Most autistic people don't play games like these -- and they assume that you won't either. It's a refreshing and wonderful change from the Peyton Place emotional roller coaster that mars too many typical relationships!

9) People with Autism Have Fewer Hidden Agendas
Most of the time, if a person on the autism spectrum tells you what he wants -- he is telling you what he wants. No need to beat around the bush, second guess, and hope you're reading between the lines!

10) People with Autism Open New Doors for Neurotypicals
For some of us neurotypicals, having an autistic person in our lives has had a profound positive impact on our perceptions, beliefs and expectations. For me, at least, being the mom of a son on the autism spectrum has released me from a lifetime of "should" -- and offered me a new world of "is."

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Ive been tagged by Dianne

A - Available or single: this is the wrong question should have
been Available or Taken: TAKEN
B - Best friend: Ginger (girl) Philbert (boy)
C - Cake or pie: cake
D - Drink of choice: Coke
E - Essential item you use everyday: cell phone
F - Favorite color: blue
G - Gummy bears or worms: pass
H - Hometown: Makati City
I - Indulgence: eating all the cakes and desserts that I want
J - January or February:Jan because its JOSHWA'S birth month.
K - Kids & names: Joshwa Dominik(Joshwa means God is gracious Dominik is a german name for Dominic meaning belonging to God)
L - Life is incomplete without? Love and laughter
M - Marriage date: July 15,2000
N - Number of siblings: 2 Sisters
O - Oranges or apples: oranges
P - Phobias or fears: heights , rats
Q - Fave quote: God is good all the time.
R - Reason to smile: Joshwa’s antics & the coming baby
S - Season: FALL
T - Tag 5 people:
U - Unknown fact about me: I used to be an Angel Card Reader, I actually studied Reiki finished level I would have wanted to go
Thru Level 2 but It didn’t happen so It wasn’t meant to be.
V- Vegetable you don’t like: ampalaya,
W - Worst habit: slacking off when it comes to chores
X-rays you've had:
Y- Your fave food: CAKE, ICE CREAM
Z-Zodiac sign: Libra
I'm happy to say that we've made up.
Philbert and I are not talking to each other at the moment.
What started with something so small and trivial is now
starting to get so complicated. He did something and I got
hurt.The weird part is that whatever it is that he thinks
that I did which was beyond my control doesn't fit what
his reaction should have been (no he didn't hit me).
So instead of the usual confrontation I did something
that I never thought I could do which is to stop talking and
just shut up. I would see him and ignore him and last night
I left Joshwa with him and he put Joshwa to bed. I think the
silent treatment will give both us time to think and cool down.
Do I still love him? of course I do. Its just that sometimes
he can bring out the best in me can and also bring out the worst in me.
Im sure we will eventually talk to each other we live in
the same house. I do miss him a lot. I miss waking up
beside him and I miss him hugging and kissing me when he gets
off from work. I miss just talking to him and telling him stories
about how my day was and I do miss the corny jokes.I miss my best friend..
I know you'll probably think that why can't I just say I'm sorry and be done with it. Because with Philbert its not that easy you may say all the sorry and mean it but when he's hurt he is really hurt. He needs it to be him to make the first move.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Adoption

My sister in law will be adopting a child from
the Philippines. Well i'm not surprised because
she loves Cyrill like her own child and now she
has decided to take the plunge and start the
adoption process. I'm going to help her through
it I mean I'm going to do research so that she'll
know what to do and what to expect. Thinking of
adoption makes me think about Andrea. I miss her a
lot and I feel so bad that I couldn't fight for her.
I wish I had the money and the resources so that I
too can adopt her.Everyone thinks i've moved on from
that experience but I haven't. I think about her
everyday and I hope that she is well and I cry when
I hear that she's not being treated as well as she
should. But I will never trade that experience of
being her mom even for a while.. for a short time.
No one can replace her.. I could have kids of my own
but still my longing for her and concern will always
be there. Maybe someday soon God will make a way.
Someday soon....

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

I can't stop gushing about my husband Philbert has been so amazing
he has been cooking, taking care of Joshwa & putting Joshwa to bed.
He has really stepped up to the plate and took care of things.
When I am unable to do so. I'm thankful that we had a chance
to move and start over in all honesty this has saved our marriage.
Of course sometimes we have our moments where we fight because
no one can upset me like he can. But at the end of the day
no one can comfort me and make me laugh like he can. When we lost
the baby I was beside myself I was crying and he held me and
let me cry he didn't need to say anything. I knew I was going
to be okay because he's here and whatever crazy thing I do
he puts up with me and my moods. I know that our kids are so lucky
to have Philbert as a dad.

I WON

I won! I won! I won a magazine from marketmanila.com
I joined the trivia contest and I won. Mababaw lang
naman ako eh. Natutuwa lang ako na sumali ako at
nasagot ko nang tama yung questions nya.

Will take a photo of the magazine when i receive it.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Joshwa is sick. He had to stay home from school because he has a cold.
The teacher bluntly told me that if he has a cold he should stay home
because the school is not a daycare center.So despite the fact that I'm not
feeling well I have to take care of a sick child and risk catching the
cold.(I hope not)

Friday, April 20, 2007

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Went to the doctor today and had a PAP.
To be honest ayoko mag pa pap smear.
I know its important pero something
about the feeling that you are vulnerable.
Half naked and all.. Will come back again
on May 23. By that time I'm done with the
First Trimester. Medyo makakahinga na ako
ng maluwag.

Finally did a LAYOUT using my Basic Grey Papers.
Will finish it off tomorrow then upload it.

I hope I could more..

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Dancing with the Stars

I love watching Dancing With The Stars
The following are my top 3 choices..

1. Apolo Ohno and Julianne Hough



I just know that they'll win this galing ng footwork nila
first partner to score 30 this season.

2. Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson



Galing din nila amazing footwork great techniques..

3.Leila Ali & Maksim Chmerkovskiy



I love her if a girl will win this season i'm betting na sya na yun..

Monday, April 16, 2007

FUNNY STORIES

Philbert's new task at home is to vacuum. Since he didn't like
the old one that we had he said that he'd go to a friend's house
to borrow a vacuum cleaner. 2 hours later he came back with this
item. He was insistent that it was a vacuum cleaner and I said
that it was a leaf blower.



I couldn't help it I was laughing so hard when I saw him trying to use it on the floor. Ayaw kasi makinig eh. I told him why didn't you look at the photo on
the box and he was saying that since has the word vacuum and the prize was reasonable he decided to buy one. I'm a bad wife but I couldn't live it down.
We just went back to the store to return it and just get a new one.

Okay sige na nga kung sa kanya may nangyaring nakakatawa sa akin din. I was taking a nap when I woke up Joshwa was trying to put an apple on my mouth. Yes gagawin akong lechon ni Joshwa. When I said Joshwa what are you doing? he handed me an apple
and gave me the sweetest smile.

I'm loving the new Microsoft Word 2007. I could write my blog entries here and it does the uploading. Cool huh!!


 

Sa isang egroup na sinalihan ko may isang miyembro na naglabas ng sama ng loob laban sa kapamilya ng asawa nya. Ang kaso maski palitan pa nya ang pangalan nung taong kinakasamaan nya ng loob alam naman nung iba kung sino tinutukoy nya. At alam nung tao na yun na yung tinutukoy nya ay kasali din sa grupo na yun. Naawa tuloy ako dun sa tinutukoy nya kasi wag naman dapat ganun.Kung may sama ka nang loob diretsuhin mo na lang. Nakakalungkot dahil lang sa gusto nating makasakit nang iba makakasakit din tayo ng ibang tao na di naman kasali sa gulo. Naisip ko lang kung ang mga tao di na lang nag reklamo at gawan na lang ng solusyon ang problema gaganda siguro ang mundo natin.


 


 

Sunday, April 15, 2007

You Are 17% Bitchy

You are practically an angel - both on the inside and outside.
You try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, and you're even tolerant of bitchiness in others!

LAZY SATURDAY

I'm bored! Tons of things to do and yet I don't want to do it. Philbert isn't here its just me and Joshwa. Wanted to see Airees and Pepel tomorrow but since I'm at the mercy of our driver the subject is up for discussion. They'll be in Pasadena tomorrow so around 33 miles is a bit far from where we live

Dinner is quietly boiling it's early around 3 pm but it's a tricky recipe. I'm cooking Lechon Kawali. Sana wag pumalpak.. Akala ko naman its something as simple as frying it. But according to http://marketmanila.com you have to let it Simmer for 75 minutes with the garlic, onion, water and peppercorns and then you have to leave it alone for 1 hour and wait for it to dry. So by the time that its finished mga 6pm siguro include the other things that goes into the preparation.

I've finished reading another book Holly by Jude Deveraux. I bought 40 of her books from EBAY and the others I bought from AMAZON. I just love her stories on the Montogomery & Taggert Family. I don't want to read something heavy and depressing at the moment so her books are okay. I also ordered some books by Judith Mcnaught. Puro romance na lang muna. I'm a hopeless romantic I believe that love conquers all and that the two main characters will be together happily ever after. Kaya nga ayoko na magbasa ng books ni Nicholas Sparks kakalungkot eh I know in reality na di naman lahat nagkakatuluyan pero gusto ko talaga happy ending.

I remember watching telenovelas and there was a time na mga pinapapalabas sa TV di nagkakatuluyan parang nanawa tuloy ako manuod. Speaking of telenovelas I stopped watching Maria Flordeluna (because I'm disturbed by the plots and subplots ) Palimos ng Pag-Ibig because ayoko nang acting ni Rica. Di naman ganun ginawa ni Vilma eh. I know its supposed to be based on the movie pero just the same I keep comparing it to the movie.