Cheers!

Pardon me for lack of entries. Like what I always said, my plate is full especially now that we are expecting! I am swamped with work (which I am very much thankful), house chores (glad that husband is helping), and day to day activities.

By the way, I am officially 6th months preggy and yes, we are expecting a baby BOY! yipee... oh, husband is very much happy,you know.

Anyways, as of this writing, I am now officially window-online shopping for my baby boy. In fact, I am also checking some venues for his baptism... hahhaa. Talking about advance planning. Oh well, this is soo fun! I have to have my list already so I could ask my parents to buy it for me when they go to Canada this April.

Oh, btw, my EDD is May 24 already. Husband's birthday is May 23, so lets see what will happen. So far, so good. Baby is makulit, just like his father.. :-)

His BiG Day!

Happy 28th Birthday! Wishing you ALL the success in the world :)

Post Mother's Day Special

Last Sunday, after mass, hubby and I went to the nearest mall in our vicinity to buy flowers and cake for my mom and our Ate Linda (our nanny for ages). Definitely, I already expected the price increase in flowers and the long queue for buying a cake. I just wished that I ordered online prior to this event to avoid lining up. Haay..

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Since "Our Lady of Fatima" is also scheduled to be picked up at our home, my mom prepared sumptuous meals (I baked a cake too!) for the attendants and to celebrate her birth date and mother's day as well. It was a quick preparation since we only have three (3) hours to prepare everything and I could say that her tacos are the best sellers. I am planning to prepare that too in the coming days.

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Honey and I was so tired that day and we instantly fell asleep when we hit the sack!

Turning 30!

I turned 30 last end of November. Honestly, I am shying away from celebrating my D-day since I know that every year plus one is added to my age. But this time is different. Since I will be saying goodbye to my singlehood, I really celebrated it with a bang! And of course, there was a little surprise that my mom prepared for me. Actually it was a culmination of birthday and shower party in one. My friends whom I invited was quite shock as well but at the same time, we learned a LOT of naughty informations. Here are some highlights on that day!

Guests consists of relatives, husband-to-be's family, close friends, and family friends.











My mom suggested of bringing an inexpensive wacky gift. So aside from the T-backs, or other special undies, I also got porno dvds, balot, banana, condom, and even tawas! Everyone had a naughty and clean fun day!







Hmm... 'Twas the best!

She's More Excited

My mom is more excited than I am. And to tell you frankly, she is more OC than me. I guess mother’s instincts. So, what made her busy with the wedding preparations, here are some lists:

1) She bought materials for our missalette last Sunday.
2) Accompanied me to GH and Market Market to buy gifts for our Ninongs and Ninangs as well as for our entourage.
3) Chose the styling for the church.
4) Advises me to buy wines and to finish the text in the missalette.
5) She will be doing our AVP
6) She is conceptualizing a design in wrapping our gifts for Ninangs.
7) And so much more!

I am one lucky girl:) And in return for everything that she’s done for me, I said a sweet “Thank you” this Sunday. I just can’t imagine life without her really! Thanks mom.

.. We Celebrated

I was suppossed to blog this a week ago but since I got so busy last week, I failed to post this!

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I have blog about my parent's anniversary here few days ago. Of course, we did celebrate their big day! As usual, we had dinner. Mom reserved a table for six (6) at Saisaki, 7pm.. I actually can't rememeber the last time we ate here. I guess that would be five years ago already so when my mom reserved this for resto, got a big smile on my face.. Love japanese!

Aside from me.. the big boys are happy too (dad, my bro and Leo). Leo had three rounds for main course before giving up and go for desert. Oh well, I know his capacity. As for me, I just had a little of everything. Of course, I cannot pass strawberry ice cream for desert, my ultimate favorite. And since five of us ordered refillable ice tea, we got home 5 teddy bears in different colors...

After our BIG meal.. we are then prepared for more laughs.. I actually suggested that we go for ballroom dancing since my parents has been hitting the dance floor lately and of course it's the best way to loosen up. But then, we couldnt find a place in QC area so instead we hit the comedy bar, Klownz.

I have been to different comedy bars and the last time we watched this kind of show, we ( was with my parents too then) were kinda frustrated.. So I said myself, what is the difference.. EB (Eat Bulaga) performers? Duh! But to my delight, there is really BIG difference! Though of course, there are still some "gritty nitty" words that you hear every now and then, their act is "professional". And even my parents were satisfied with their performances.

I am not a Wally & Jose fanatic. But that night, they rocked the house and I become a fan literally!

We went home all smiles at 330 am!

30th Anniversary

To the best parents in the world who never fails to teach us (me & mon) the greatest lessons in life.. Thank you so much! God has been wonderful to us for the last 30 years.. I've seen how you both strive hard and give us a wonderful life and I guess it's time for us to give you the best wishes on earth. Aside from good health, great friends, and exciting surprises.. We wish you never ending happiness and success both in career and in personal life. Life is not as beautiful as it is without you both in our lives! Happy Anniversary..

No Energy

As of this writing, I am still in state of shock.. Maybe because for the past three days we have experienced something out-of-the-ordinary.. Here it goes...

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Come Monday evening, I asked my brother why the delivery van for our pet bottles havent arrived yet. Knowing their route, usually the van comes home at 6pm. At 11pm which is so unusual already.. my brother asked Leo to accompany him in searching. You see, we are not only worried of the van but of course with our workers.. Can it be a carnapping incident or they took away the van.. either the two.. when it was 1am already and about to go back home and proceed to police station, I asked my brother to fetch me up so I could accompany them. I am so worried also and couldnt focus with my work... I asked permission to my PM and will resume work by 2-3am.

We then dropped by first at the driver's in-laws haws, we live in the same village. They, too, havent received any calls from our driver.. My brother was then worried of what is happening.. He already thought that it's a carnap incident. It never crossed his mind that our driver might go somewhere else and partied hard coz he knew "daw" the driver. He was on denial.

At 2am, we were about to go to the police station.. I got all the necessary information.. the van came.. oh yes (take note: the driver never went to our home first -- something fishy right). So when he came out the van .. he said "kuya Mon, naka hit and run kame".. I said "what".. They said they hid from the police and stayed at his cousin's house in fairview.. I said "bat hindi nyo binabaan.. hot car na nagun yan"... and we heard a lot of alibi.. My brother just said, "bukas na lang tayo magusap"...

The next day... the driver and the pahinante came... Good thing, my work was finished already so I came down and joined them to know first hand what happenned... Here it goes:

Bro: anu ang nangyari Mac & Alfie (Mac -- Driver, Alfie -- pahinante)
M: un nga po kuya hit & run
B: hit and run, alam mu ba ibig sabihin ng hit and run? hot car na yan
M: un nga po kuya eh... (he keeps on saying that!)
So, I literally punched his face and said ... hindi ka magsasabi ng totoo... while Alfie is just staring..

B: Alfie, anung nangyari?
A: un nga po...
Me: So walang magsasabi ng totoo sa inyo ah (sabay sapak at tadyak to both of them)..
OO ako ung taga sapak at brutal sa kanila.. I am so MAD talaga..

A: 'Tol sabihin na kze natin.. so Alfie was the one who told the truth
M: pero naka hit and run po kame
B: ung totoo
A: hindi po.. sinabi po nuong pinsan nya na un po ang sabihin
Me: saying bad words... sabay tadyak at sapak to Mac (take note: nobody held me or said tama na yan.. though my bro was saying tama na pero after I did the deed).

To make the story short: They had a drinking session at his cousins place. Though Alfie was insisting to go home already, the driver said.. "akong bahala, malakas ako kay kuya". It was only when Alfie got the key, and insisted to go home, that's why they went home. Or else, they will be going home the next day. The worst is.. the van was so damaged.. The cartons were all over the place and we also saw a condom in the van.. Bad right..

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Yesterday morning, my brother gave me a call, and said that he will pick me up since Mac & Alfie is in the shop to talk things over.. The drama driver was already saying sorry of what had happened and I just said that I cannot forgive you. That's It.

So my brother and I went home, and it's time for me to go to hit the sack as well.

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I actually had a bad dream in the afternoon... I seldom have dreams but whenever I dreamt of something, somehow it is happening or it will happen.. I just ignore it since Leo texted me and asked me if I wanted something for a pasalubong.. Supposedly they have a basketball game in Marikina but it was postponed.

While watching news, my mom called me up and said:

Mom: Rhee, nanakawan tayo (referring to our condo in Makati)
Me: What... anu nakuha, tv?
Mom: No lahat ng jewelries ko and watches ng papa mo.. plus digicam
Me: Ha, papano?? Anu ginawa
Mom: Sinira ung pinto.. As in zero ako
Me: Okay.. Sino kasama mo dyan?
Mom: Ung mga security guard
Me: Okay... cge... (Dad was calling too and he said to me that he is on his way home and just tell my mom to stay calm).
Me: Ma, on the way na si papa..

(side kwento: my parents live in a condo in Makati since we live in far away Novaliches. They go home every Friday nights and go back Sunday afternoon).

While having dinner, my dad called and said to buy a new lock for the haws as they really need new one. My dad asked me to call Mon if he can come to Makati and my tito as well... So I called my brother in the shop and asked him if he is about to close..

Me: Mon, magsasara ka na?
Mon: Naku, hindi pa?
Me: Alam mo ba nangyari sa Makati
Mon: Hindi .. ANo?
Me: Telling him the story....
Mon: Naku, hindi pa me makakaalis dito.. Nasira ung pump and makina kanina.. Ngaun palang inaayos ung delivery
Me: Okay

Called my dad and told him that Mon wont be available... My dad asked if Leo is in the haws and I said yes and just said if it's possible for Leo to come and I said cge..

Told Leo about it and he said, kame na lang sa shop.. I said No, that's kinda hard and I am not aware of how to run it now.. We need to buy a new lock... And just said Ok.. (It was a blessing also that Leo's basketball game was postponed..)

Me, my tito and Leo went to Robinsons to buy new locks.. Mas mahal cguro mas matibay I said. The store boys helped us also in choosing one... Afterwhich, we went to Makati already..

At the condo, I saw that there is a guard infront of our unit.. My dad was oustide and mom just had showered.. I went to her and asked what happenned... She said that she lost everything.. She actually account all the jewelries and yes I saw that "lahat wala na talaga". The jewelry box was empty. Good thing, she is wearing her Rado watch and her diamond earrings and ring BUT my dad's two Rado watch was gone as well and a digi cam too plus extra battery and cords and the SD card that still has pictures in it.

My dad is still calm then the usual bad side of me interrogated the guard..

Me: Ang mahal ng association dues dito ah, walang security..
G: Hindi naman po namin alam
Me: Hindi nyo alam.. Inside job to
G: Oo nga po eh..
Me: Panggabi ka ba? Bat hindi kase magtrabaho ng husto.. Magkakasabwat kayong lahat..

My mom fell asleep already.. And yes I know and I can feel that she is somehow depressed.. Mostly the jewelries that were robbed were gifts of dad and some of them was bought in Saudi (during my dad’s stint there years ago). And my mom is always investing on good finds.. so literally.. yes everything is gone..

Story: Two guards saw that our door was in bad condition at 545pm but they only reported it at 7pm..

At the police station.. we were told that a lot of tenants were being robbed in Palm Towers (condo’s name). July 19 was infact the last reported incident wherein a Japanese national took a holiday and when he came home, his valuables like jewelries are all gone. He only informed his broker about his holiday and when the police invited the broker to the station, he never showed up.. So you see..it is an inside job right.. and it’s somehow sad coz we are not just tenants or renting a unit but we are unit owners.

Spoke with my mom this afternoon and she went to the administration and was so furious about it. She questioned everything and asked for the action plan within 24 hours or else they will be all subject for investigation.. which is much better and I really urge my mom to really complain the admin.. We have the right to do it.

You see when the incident happened, only security guards were there. The management never showed up.

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They say that misery comes in three. But I am hoping and praying that this is the last. We have poured all our energies to this two incident and we actually need to recover fast. God is still great! He never allowed something bad to happen to us (my family).

When we hit the sack this morning, I just hugged honey and keep on praying. I prayed for my loved ones and for the very first time, I was scared. I wanted to cry but there were no tears..

Special To Us

There are few people who really touches our lives and when they do, it is something that we always remember and cherish for the rest of our lives. Our "Ate Linda" is simply the best yaya that one could ever have. Inspite of having her own family (residing in Mindoro), she still chooses to work with us and that's really the most grateful gift of all. To cap a few, she's been with us for two decades, that's why she's like a second mother too. She's the best yaya that one could ever have. A reason also to treat her on her very special day!

Fun With Pictures

Gotcha.. found this at peachy's page...

* Lovers In Cebu

* Move Over Tyra Banks

* @ Debbie's wedding

Try Dumpr... It's fun..

His Vacation

My ever hardworking brother had his grandest vacation in his life starting today, June 19 upto June22 for a 4day/3nights trip to Thailand. It's his first time to visit the place and without us as company.. He has been planning this trip since february, the fact that he knew that he wouldn't be able to join us in Cebu-Bohol last Holy Week. So there he goes.. With him is his girl bestfriend by the way (co-owner of Manel's store). Hmmm.. Something fishy?? Well, I guess he is old enough to know his limitations. Well, this means that I'll be in-charge with his business again for the mean time. Dont you think I deserve a great "pasalubong??"...

Thanks to Router!

Finally, I can bring my laptop anywhere in the house because of our wireless connection. Mom installed the router this morning (yah, around 530am—excited noh!) and when she told me to try it.. tantananan… it works and really fast too.

She’s been bugging me yesterday to buy one already since we are at the mall. I was hesitant at first (ganun naman talaga ako) coz I really hate installations. But it was all worth it after all! I can now use the laptop in my room (hehe). This is great!!

My mom knew that I was earning through blogging (online and part-time research/writer). And whenever she’s here in Novaliches, she cannot squeeze in a little time in the net because of all my works.

Choco Hills

Taken during our trip @ Chocolate Hills.. Dad and I had a hard time convincing my mom to take this shot but when she agreed.. what an experience!

Lenten Season

Even on a vacation, we make sure that we observed the Lenten Season. In fact, we managed to visit five churches during our stay in Cebu and Bohol.

Here We Come....

We are leaving for Cebu-Bohol this coming Holy Week. Yipee!! Since we are having a hard time booking for a hotel or resort in Puerto Galera, we decided to change plans instead. And it’s definitely better, don’t you think?!

Our first stop is in Cebu. We have a day to visit the historic monuments, parks, and churches as well as to shop (of course!). I cannot wait to try desert factory also. My officemates who went there last year, were bragging about this resto. Hmmm….. Let my taste do the talking! …We are initially looking for a standard accommodation but my mom remembered that she has rewards points at Mariott Hotels. So, we called Mariott Cebu , asked for the details and then booked the Executive Suites using the rewards. Great indeed!

The next day, we are off to Bohol for 3 days and 2 nights. I wonder how many peeps will be going to Bohol this Holy Week? It was a grueling experience calling each resort or hotel asking for available space. I am dying to see our phone bill for this month. I could say that we are lucky enough to find Olman’s View. Besides that the Jr. Suite Room is available, the packages are pretty nice too. In fact, they didn’t require us to deposit our payment but this still this reminds me to call them back regarding our schedule.

Somehow I feel bad for the reason that my brother won’t be able to come with us. It’s our first time that our family is not complete for our holiday vacation. :(

Pictures Please

Here are some pics from my dad's 52th birthday celebration...

our family portait

lining for the buffet ... my cousin Pam taking pictures too using her Nikon 400D

dancing the night away

happy birthday to you... happy birthday to you

Indeed, we all had so much fun that night! Happy Birthday Papa..

Holy Week Next Week

But we still don’t have plans for an out of town vacation or visit. I wonder? Our Palawan getaway was not push through since we are having a hard time booking. Surely, we need an agent for this. Sigh :( Still not sure though if we will be visiting my mom’s hometown, Mindoro. If this is the case, I already ask Leo to come with us. But I guess, I have to make a Plan B also.

By the way, our business will be closed next week from Friday to Saturday only. Sad to say, my brother, wont be going with us, if ever we head somewhere. I guess that’s the factor you need to consider if you have a business to run.

We Had A Blast

Papa’s birthday celebration was a big hit. Everyone did came in 60’s or 70’s attire. And surely, the guest had fun reminiscing. Even the band cooperated in rendering songs during that era. There were slideshow presentation, trivia games, good food, and a lot of dancing. Even myself and my cousins could not resist hitting off the dance floor. We danced to chacha, boogie, swing, and other ballroom dances. Even the music of VST and Michael Jackson kept the dance floor alive.

During the cutting of the cake, as my dad was saying his birthday wishes, I was touched when he called Leo infront and said “soon another addition to our family”. Kakilig diba.. I teased Leo after “kinilig ka naman”. By the way, my soon to be mother-in-law also graced the event. Thanks!

I should give credit to my mom cause definitely this would not be possible without her. She proved her skills in organizing a great party once again! I’m not yet done uploading our pics but definitely I will share some.

Busy Week

Indeed! In fact, I only had time now to check up my mails and if there's any opps already (haay, wala pang approve na bid). Anyways, I got a lot of To Do List for my dad's birthday. Pardon me guys if I haven't posted your tags yet.. I need to do a lot of errands yesterday and today.

Anyways, just got back from Makati for my trial HMUA.. Almost everyone approved of my look. Sayang lang coz my phone's connector is nowhere to find. But if there will be a chance, I will post it here... hehe..

Yesterday, I started one of my to do list.. I wrapped almost 29 give aways for dad's bday celebration. I did ordered the cake also and did a little follow up to the venue and caterer. All invitations were given out already (oooppppsss... I need to remind my uncle regarding the venue). Whatelse,, oh my.. there are more errands..

You Are Invited

Last night, my mom called regarding the updates of my dad’s to do list birthday celebration. She particularly asked regarding the invites since we need to distribute those on Saturday or Sunday. Knowing her, I know that she doesn’t want last minute preparation. Hence, this morning, I already installed the scanner and checked out some pictures…. Well, here is it

My very first attempt on DIY projects..