March 2008

I had grand plans for Andrea’s pictures. I wanted to hang her pictures up in big frames but I am not so knowledgeable when it comes to using air tools. If I were, I would have gotten around to fixing our office as well. I wanted to hang all our pictures and create a big collage.  Unfortunately, our jurassic equipment scares the living day lights out of me.  So here I am, 4 months after my grand plan and still nothing has happened. Ay Caramba

1. Have you ever had a summer romance? Care to share?
~ Hehehe….3 words: Ethan, Australia, Eyelashes

2. Do you believe in love at first sight?
~ Not at all….

3. ‘You don’t marry someone you can live with, you marry the person who you cannot live without.’ What do you think of this quote?
~ I don’t have any person I cannot live without. I choose the people I keep in my life every single day.

4. Where does true beauty lie? On the inside or on the outside?
~ In the mind. I think the smartest people are the most beautiful.

5. Did you ever had a crush on a classmate or teacher? Who was it?
~Never. I barely get crushes

6. Summer wear….shorts or capris?
~ Capris.

7. Would you ride a roller coaster or sky dive?
~ Both. I’m open to these things

8. Last stupid thing you have done?
~ I don’t remember.. it must be with buying Andrea’s clothes

9. Any summer plans? Trips, vacations and etc. Where?
~ We’re going to Zambales after…but I’m saving for Camotes

10. In one word, define yourself!
~ Glorious

Craig David sung:

“I’m walking away,
from the dramas in my life….
I’m walking away!”

That’s how it feels like right now. Literally and symbolically. I’ve started walking/joggin/running. This plan was almost 3 months in the making and I’m so happy it’s finally happening. After one week I feel so much better already. The initial cash outlay is still driving me nuts. Yes I know running is supposed to be an inexpensive sport but I don’t even have the basics. Can you believe I have no rubber shoes? Ruy gave me one a couple of years ago which I barely wore but I can’t wear that cause my foot grew a size and a half during my pregnancy.

I decided to finally take the plunge and buy running shoes. I figured that the cost of the rubbing shoes is equal to the cost of 2 months worth of weight loss pills so it’s a worthwhile investment.  You will not believe the care I took in buying my shoe…I reasearched and researched and researched.  I barely even considered the aesthetic, the only thing that mattered was that I have a shoe which will keep my feet comfy and me safe. I don’t want to risk having any injury and considering how unathletic I am was, it was better to be extra cautious.

The shoes were well worth it. I don’t feel any strain or pain or discomfort even after walking for miles (fine, it was jsut 2 miles…but hey that’s practically 20 considering my previous level of activity).

I also bought sports bras, a dri fit running cap, and a pedometer. The pedometer acts as a body fat analyzer/BMI calculator etc.

 I sure hope I am able to keep this up.

I’ve been blog hopping and I came across several blogs with guys who are obsessed with everything concerning home theatres. From the equipment to home theater lighting and all the other things I don’t understand completely. Why must men obsess over these expensive things? If it’s not cars, it’s computers, gadgets or home theater systems. Why can’t they be happy with shoes and purses like us women? hehehe

Nawawala, bumabalik…heto na naman.

I am such a negligent blogger, I deserve to be spanked. I could go on and on about how busy I am and all of those excuses but I wouldn’t. I would just say that I chose to allocate my time in this way: 1. Andrea, 2. Work, 3. Ruy, 4. Family. Blogging was not up there in my priorities.

Now, I seem to have a better handle on the other things so I think and I hope I’ll be able to be better with my blogging….and blog hopping.

Why are all these young stars going to alcohol rehab? I suppose that’s better than them not exerting any effort in becoming clean, but I am worried at the message this is putting across to kids.It seems to be fashionable for young people now. I’m also so annoyed at all these stars who have DUI charges. Why don’t they just get drivers? Why do they insist on driving for themselves? They can definitely afford hiring drivers right?

I’m really worried about these things that Andrea’s going to be exposed to soon..sigh.

Our bedding sets are so annoying. One barely fits, the other keeps on getting removed while Ruy’s sleeping. I only have 3 sets currently as these are so expensive. Any mom with a toddler would be able to tell you that 3 sets would not be enough. With all the spillage of milk, water, accidental peeing (by Andrea, not by Ruy and me of course). I really should look into getting new sets.

The whole world seems to be addicted to the Cruises…Suri, Katie, Tom. I seriously don’t get it. Why are we going gaga over people who have millions more than we do? We’re just making them richer you know? Meanwhile Jen, a good friend and kumare of mine, is addicted to another kind of cruises. She’s going on another cruise!! I’m not sure if it will be one of those carnival cruises or if it’s going to be something else.

I think cruises are wonderful but I really admire the audacity of Jen. Imagine having a toddler on a boat? I think I’d have a heart attack.

My friend’s inviting me to eat sushi with her. I told her I’d complete more assignments so I won’t feel so guilty about spending so much on food. =) I think I’ve earned my sushi…don’t you?

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Now playing: Kirsten Dunst - Dream Of Me
via FoxyTunes

I’ve read the book several months ago but I just saw the movie now. It inspired me to visualize and think of the things I really want. I’m currently creating my dream house in my mind. It has to have a wide enough lawn for Andrea to play with. Ample closet space so I can finally bring all my stuff to our home instead of having my stuff littered in different locations. Having walk in bathtubs would also be wonderful….wooohooo….come to momma dream home!!

Ruy is currently into golf. I’m actually surprised at how into this sport he’s become. He bought his own set of clubs from this place which sells clubs and golf bags . The clubs looked great but I just had to laugh when I saw the bag. Can you imagine a big man like Ruy carrying a gold bag with a huge teddy bear on it? It’s hilarious I’m telling you. Now I can say that Ruy has golf clubs and a golf CUB…hahaha.

There’s this one person who is just so malevolent and so spiteful that I am almost awed.  I asked for one simple request and was given something that has a saccharine taste to it. I wonder what it feels like living like that? Full of spite and pretensions and sarcasm…must feel terrible.

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Now playing: Marc Dorsey - Crave
via FoxyTunes

I’ve been watching CSI and Criminal Minds for a couple of weeks now and I’m beginning to be paranoid. I can’t believe the number of sickos and psychos out there. My goodness!! I really can’t imagine how one person can knowingly and willingly inflict harm on another. I guess it’s more prevalent than I thought as there are a number of professions growing around this industry like crime scene investigators, defense attorneys, forensic pathologists and lawyers like the Scranton personal injury lawyer.

There seems to be a bottleneck from my brain to my computer…I have been in absentia for so long and I know I have so much to write about, yet nothing comes to mind right now…bummer

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Now playing: 112 - Cupid
via FoxyTunes

Andrea will kill me when she grows up and sees all the things I’m doing to her now.

I feel so frustrated. No matter what I do, at least one of my masters would be unhappy or dissatisfied. The more I try to please every one, the more I end up pleasing no one.  I also end up questionning if I’m actually good enough to take on any of the roles I’m trying to fill.  =(

What frustrates me more is the fact that I know I am good enough….hell ,I’m awesome!!  I know that…but I don’t feel that way at all right now.

Hello every one, I’m back!!! Here’s the continuation of Andrea’s Birthday Celebration:

After Andrea’s time with the animals, we brought her to the mall for a little bit of gift shopping. Part of our plan was to give Andrea toys she really wants to play with. We took her to the toy store, observed which toys she’s drawn to, then allow her to play with the toys for an extended period of time. Here’s the loot we came up with.

Not included in the picture are her other gifts. Bubbles, toy cell phone, sound maker, dora flash cards, some books, etc. Her favorite is that little horsie though. She can’t get enough of it.

Andrea’s officially a toddler now and I’m still shocked at how quickly time has passed. How did we spend her special day?

When she woke up, Ruy and I sang ‘Happy Birthday Andrea’ so loudly. She loves this…imagine a song with her name on it? She kept on clapping and Ruy and I would start all over.

I then fed her, then walked with her all over the subdivision. Then I gave her a bath and dressed her up.

When I see this picture I’m still awed at how independent Andrea has become. Here she is, walking and trying to get Ruy to go to another place as something interesting caught her eye.

Look at Ruy and Andrea getting surly because it was taking me so long to buy the tickets.

When we first entered the park, Andrea was a bit overwhelmed by all the sensory stimulation and the number of people. She was clinging to Ruy during the first part of the tour.

This was very quickly replaced by interest, wonder and awe.

More stories and pictures later. I have to go to work now!!

I was tagged by Litzie. =) 

 How long did you date? 5 Years

How old is he? He’s turning 30 this year

Who eats more? Waaaah. I hope he does

Who said “I love you” first? Him, I’m quite stingy with my affection

Who is taller? Him as well, over 8 inches taller than myself

Who sings better? Oh him definitely

Who is smarter? It depends….let me put it this way, my non negotiable when it comes to a partner is intelligence.

Whose temper is worse? He’s scary when he gets mad, but i get mad faster.

Who does the laundry? The maid

Who does the dishes? The maid

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Ruy

Who pays the bills? Moi!

Who mows the lawn? NONE!! It needs to trimmed badly

Who cooks dinner? Ruy!! His cooking is awesome

Who drives when you are together? I always push him to drive but he really wants me to

Who is more stubborn? I think both of us are equally stubborn

Who kissed who first? Ruy…tsk tsk tsk…I almost slapped him…but I didn’t…hmmm

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Ruy

Whose parents do you see the most? Ruy’s

Who proposed? He did.

Who is more sensitive? Ruy

Who has more friends? I’m not sure

Who has more siblings? We both only have one.

Who wears the pants in the family? Hmmmm….let’s just say that no one wears a skirt in this relationship 

I tag Nikki, Jane and Jen =)