tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39052022011-11-28T08:34:33.665+08:00blogging since 2002 about me and marlowe's love story - how we met, the trials, happy moments and all - until we got married and now blessed with our sweety Salma, and faced with new challenges on marriage and parenting.Samirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639965039091690444noreply@blogger.comBlogger5231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905202.post-88691128954537851632011-03-03T10:40:00.002+08:002011-03-03T10:40:19.087+08:00

Salma’s yaya for more than 2 years left for her annual Christmas vacation last Dec. 26 and promised to be back by January 6. Before she left, I already gave her her salary and 13th month pay, of course, her Christmas gifts (from me and another one from Salma), plus more gifts (cash and in kind) and some hand-me-downs for her family since I learned that 2 of

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Nursing does not diminish the beauty of a woman's breasts; it enhances their charm by making them look lived in and happy. ~Robert A. Heinlein More breastfeeding quotes: A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three. ~Grantly Dick-Read While

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A little background, my expected date of delivery (EDD) is Jan. 25, 2011, just around before my 37th week my blood pressure (BP) went up to 140/90 hence I was diagnosed with the case of Gestational Hypertension in which the only treatment is to deliver the baby. I was then advised by my OB to rest and avoid stress so that the BP won’t go any higher than that, she also told me that if on my 38th

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The school year is now coming to its end and so far Marlowe and I are very happy with our school of choice for Salma. So I made this comprehensive review for the use of other mommies currently on the hunt for preschool. Kidschool Child Development Center Location: Dr. Lazcano, Quezon City (near Timog/Tomas Morato) Tuition: 60k+ inclusive of snacks, supplies, equipment, materials Teacher student

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I overheard Salma singing this while playing with her toys: "Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb, my fair lady."  (remix w/ London Bridge is falling down) Then just earlier, while I was trying to make Raya sleep, Ate Salma sang: "Rock-a-bye baby on the treetop When the wind blows, you're rocking the boat." (remix w/ sitdown sitdown you're rocking the boat)

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Who's your mommy?  Soraya was crying, I was in the bathroom Salma tried pacifying Soraya by saying: "Baby...teka lang...andyan na ang mommy mo." (Hahaha! Magkaiba kayo ng mommy???) Good mothers are blessed with good daughters While changing Soraya's diaper, Salma looked at me intently then suddenly said to me: "Mommy, you know...you're a good mom." Hayyyyy...nkakawala ng pagod!

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Train up This Childby Kelly Willard from CD album Bless My Little Girl Help us to train up this childIn the way that she should goSo that she will notTurn from You LordWhen she is old give us your wisdomAnd teach us the thingsThat we need to knowTo train up this childIn the way that she should go Lord You have placedA precious life in our handsNow give us the graceThat she may be

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So, to give you a glimpse on how romantic we are these days, here's what happened last February 14: Me: "Be, pa-kiss.." Marlowe: (deadma - busy sa cellphone) Me: "Be!! Anubah...pakiss nga! Ikaw ha, hindi mo na ko kinikiss!" Marlowe: (galit) "Teka lang!! Kita mong may ginagawa eh, istorbo ka!" Me: (galit na rin-hinila ang cellphone) "Gagu ka ha! Ano ba yang ginagawa mo?!" Marlowe: (pinakita ang

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Inamoy ko kilikili ni Raya, sabi ko "Uhmmm!! Ang ashim!!!" Sabay sinugod ako ni Salma, galit na sinabi "Mas-maasim yung sakin!! Hmph!!"

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Thank you for being my partner, my mother, my father, Salma's yaya, my cook, my househelp, driver, etc etc - basically, thank you for doing the things i am supposed to do, but cannot do for now. - Happy 10 years of being together.  (02.04.2001) labyu bebi!

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Last Wednesday, January 12, 2011 I gave birth to our second baby, Soraya. And because of that, I can't continue updating my blog for now. Once we have established our routine after a week or two, I'll blog about how the year 2010 ended for us, and how 2011 magically began with the new addition to our family :) BRB!

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From July to mid-September, weekend meetups and dinner with Globe friends since Ryan came home from the US. He was and I think, still is, trying to win Erica's heart back, she broke up with him last June =(   Salma's 4th Birthday. She had a simple celebration in school August 6, and another one at her grandparents' house on her  actual birthday Aug. 7, simple intimate get together

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It's my 4 year old Salma's sembreak this week (1 week only), so she goes to my office and I felt as a mom, I had to teach her some stuff, keep her busy you know. So aside from workbooks, story-telling, activity and coloring sheets, I decided to try if we can do some 'arts & crafts' today. And here's what we came up with: An octopus and a lamb! I'm a bit proud because I'm really not crafty

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Si salma napagalitan ng daddy, and daddy was trying to teach her how to be sorry. Daddy: Ok, I'm going to buy dessert ice cream just for myself, and I will not give you. Salma: (deadma, turns to mommy): Mommy, I also want to eat ice cream, can i have money so I can also buy? Mommy: I don't have money...you ask from your daddy. Salma (whispers): Eh diba daddy gives you money? You give me what

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Monday morning after waking up... Salma: Mommy, your nose is red! Me: Ha?? Why? Salma: It's getting bigger! Me: Really?? How big? Salma: Like your tummy! WAAAHHHH!! =(((( ******** Today, upon bringing Salma to school, the teacher called marlowe's attention regarding Salma's tardiness. So Marlowe told Salma when he picked her up dismissal time... Daddy (with a concerned voice): You know what

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Salma; "Mommy, your tummy is so big!!" Me: "Yuck noh?" Salma: "Why yuck?" Me: "Eh I'm not sexy anymore eh" Salma: "No mommy, you're still pretty and sexy. And you're not fat, you're just pregnant." Me: "Eh Daddy might have crush on other girls because I have a big tummy na." Salma: "No....He still likes you."

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Salma: I told Jamie (classmate) something that made us laugh, because I said something funny! Me: What did you tell her? Salma: (hesitates) It's a secret. Me: You tell me, I won't tell anybody. Salma: (giggles) No, it's a secret. Wahhh? nagsi-sikreto na sakin ang anak ko! Should I be worried? Haha!

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The Past - Ray Parker Jr

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Forgiveness Prayer (to heal oneself) Loving Father, Hear my prayer as I am now experienceing deep hurts, anger, resentments and bitterness in my heart. Thank You for the grace You have given me to humbly acknowledge my pain. Touch all the areas of woundedness in my heart and fill it with Your love and peace. Change my aching and broken heart with a new heart coming from Your Sacred Heart.

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When we were in high school, Erik loves to joke and perform in front of class during break time, regardless whether the audience is just 5 people including me, full production number pa din! LOL! On small school plays, he'd rather be the director and he do knows how to motivate the actors and direct them. Though I was sure he'd be popular someday as a singer, I never ever imagined him to appear

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Salma:"Mommy, quiet, come and sit here, we'll have a meeting." Me (natawa ofcourse, meeting daw? haha): "Okay, what about?" Salma: "When daddy is the one dressing me up, he's wasting lotion and also he's wasting my powder, so spank him with the belt very hard because he's wasting money." Me (hahahaha!): "Okay...." Hahaha! Lately kasi, Salma has been very stubborn and so hard to handle so

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I've been asking my family to have a vacation in Baguio because the last time I went there was more than 10 years ago! Now, I discovered one more reason why I've been wanting to go there.. I want to go and pick fresh strawberries! But for tonight, I am fine with supermarket-bought strawberries which I've been craving for... Tonight's craving - solved!

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Last June 20th was fathers' day, my family just had dinner at Buenissimo in Eastwood Mall. I was craving for a gourmet sandwich that day, so imagine my gratefulness upon turning the menu and saw that they serve sandwiches! yum! Ganyan ako mag-crave, wala akong ganang kumain ng ibang food (kahit gutom na ko), unless you give me the one I'm craving for, simot pa! Day before that, we also had

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Last Tuesday was Salma's first day as a Preschooler. The night before I slept like a hen, waking up after every few minutes checking if it's time yet. Lol. Mas-excited pa si mommy. As expected, it was hard waking up Salma since she's so used to sleeping late like 11pm and waking up at 11am! I planned to practice her a week before classes start but our practice never happened, blame PBB Teen and

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This is how she's going to look like after 20 years: Sinong kamukha, eh? Maybe not me.. but I'm sure you'll all agree that we have the same smile :) Speaking of growing up, I was sort of complaining to Marlowe one day how our Yaya doesn't have the initiative. I know, I know I'm lucky she's been with us for almost 2 years na, mahirap na humanap ng Yaya na magtatagal ng ganon, but still no yaya

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Last Friday, I watched Sex and the City movie 2 with Jam and Andeng. Excited naman ako, hello ako pa, last year pa lang paglabas ng trailer super abang na 'ko! Pero I don't know if it's beacause masungit lang talaga ako ngayon kaya naiinis ako sa mga tweets ng mga kilala ko na alam ko namang hindi fan ng SATC series tapos magt-tweet how excited they are. Same feeling when Transformers the movie

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May 1 - the birthday of my most beloved husband (naks!). We spent it in my parents' house April 30 (they were out of the country that time together with my brothers since April 16), invited a few of Marlowe's closest friends. The following day, my family went back from Australia, pasalubongs galore and duty free shopping! trying on our loots from Movieworld (sorry if my no-makeup look is

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Spent the Holy Week at home, no out of town, no swimming whatsoever. Spent it how it should be - watching Holy Week shows on TV, reflecting and praying. About a year ago, my parents gave us a DVD movie and told us na magandang panuorin yun ng mag-asawa, but we never had the time and the interest to watch it until this Holy Week. And it was so timely, kasi, aside from Holy Week, that was also the

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Okay, now after the elections, my choice didn't win - I expected that but was still keeping the faith and hoping for a miracle that Gordon wins or if not him, sana Gibo. Pero ganon talaga eh, what i was really surprised to see is how low Gordon's vote were, just proves na malakas talaga ang impluwensya ng media, especially showbiz endorsments, at isa pang ikinagulat ko talaga that it was a race

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" Lahat na ng posisyon naupuan na ng pamilya nyo. Presidente, Bise Presidente, Senador, Congress, Mayor, Governor... Lahat na pero may mahirap pa din. Akala ko ba kung walang kurakot walang mahirap. Hindi ko sinasabi kurakot kayo. Di nyo lang kaya magmaneho." " yung anak mo papasok sa public school na magaling ang teacher. the farmer will be protected. there will be no brownouts. yung doctor mo

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I will vote Gordon on monday. Im praying hard for peaceful, honest, and glitch-free pcos election. Most of all I pray that people will really, really vote for the one they believe in - that one who will hold the most powerful position in our country, and knows what he's getting into - the one who genuinely wants to change the Philippines for the better - the one who will get things done - the

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All we can do now is pray, pray that it will not happen, and pray for our government to do the necessary measures in preparation for calamities like this "Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 

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REPOST Source: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=381762602133 Please let everyone know that I am voting for Mr Gordon. Not only for what The Red Cross did to help extend Francis' life, but moreso because Francis and I have always had the utmost respect for him. We were always in awe of what he did for Subic/Olongapo back in the 80s when we would frequent that city for tapings of

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Im not yet finished with my backlog kwento's, but I read this one earlier on facebook of Bo Sanchez and I really want to share it with you.. One day, a man who was stranded in an island. He decided to protect himself from the burning hot sun. For many days, he built a grass hut. But on the day he was to sleep in it, a lightning hit the roof, starting a fire. He hurried to put it out, but it

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Marlowe's uncle from Canada was here for vacation last month, so we went out of town to make pasyal and entertain him :) At Residence Inn Zoo At Taal Vista   daddy and daughter bonding behind marlowe's pickup

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Well, something bad happened 3 days before our anniversary (March 18), we had a really huge fight! The cause is something rather petty, but the act wasn't the first time it was done so I really snapped and let my emotions burst. Felt so bad, sad, mad on those three days. Birthday pa naman ni Mama and my cousin Yuri nung 16th, it was really hard for me to at least try to be happy during those days

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From Urban Dictionary: Monthsary - An important day, very much like an anniversary, but it is celebrated in terms of months, as opposed to anniversaries which are celebrated in terms of years. The only difference is that there are only 11 monthsaries for a certain event, the 12th would already be an anniversary. This year started so right, in terms of my family life, career and marriage. Once a

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I admire former Pres. Cory, and I actually wore yellow for 1 straight week after her death. But it didn't automatically mean that I'd like her son to be the next President. The above chart is one of the reasons why, and here you will also see why I chose Dick Gordon =) I really thought about who to vote for for a thousand times, and I know I made the right decision. I'm not voting for someone

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I LOVE YOU JESUS!

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In this generation,ang hirap maging babae, ang hirap maging nanay, lalo na kung working mom, ang hirap din maging working wife. Papasok ka ng office buong araw, most of the time OT pa, then pag uwi mo ng bahay you're expected pa to prepare dinner, then wash dishes, then clean up and prepare your child to bed, na napakahirap gawin kasi sa case ni Salma kelangan kaladkarin mo pa papuntang banyo.

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“God is blessing my marriage. My marriage is growing stronger. My marriage is getting more blessed. God is using me to bless my husband. I give my husband happiness, blessing, and strength. I lift up my husband. I encourage my husband. Through me, my husband sees God’s love. Through me, my husband experiences God’s faithfulness. And God is blessing my husband. My husband is my best friend, my

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For the first time, allow me to be proud in saying that I didn't feel the pressure this year. =) Siguro ganon talaga when you're truly happy and content, and secure of the love that surrounds you. =) I didn't become self-centered or couple-centered this time, honestly, mas inisip ko ngayon yung family, like si Salma, now that she appreciates events and traditions, I tried to think of ways how

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Salma developed a stye (kuliti) on the upper eyelid of her left eye at the beginning of the year (I think that was January 2). It started really small then namaga, we thought nga it was an insect bite. As far as we know and based from our own experience, kuliti goes away on its own, so we didn't really panic and we didn't think it was too serious. Until after 10 days, it's just getting bigger

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I still love to celebrate our anniversary of being a couple (boyfriend-girlfriend), when I greeted Marlowe last February 4, he said we only have 1 anniversary and that is our wedding which is March 18. But for me, Feb. 4 is a date I'll forever cherish. I could still remember how "kilig" I feel 9 years ago. I even told Salma our story, I told her that February 4, 2001 was the day when Daddy asked

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Last saturday night was a starry night, sabi ni salma "Look Mom, stars! Can i draw with the stars? I'll try." Nag-point point sa sky...tapos sabi "Ayaw eh, ayaw talaga hehe" - Hahaha gayahin daw ba si Santino sa Globe commercial. too much TV, eh?

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Working Mom MagazineFebruary 2010Theme: "My First Crush"   Original Picture:   Zaph, is our neighbor, the one who's currently studying in Kidschool, so magiging classmates sila ni Salma this June! Haha! The photo was taken September last year in Max's Roces - Reymar's kumpil (Zaph's big bro), I was a ninang, naging close si Salma and Zaph nun, super kulitan sila and when we were sayign bye-bye

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Last night, I was reading Salma a book, the book is about smells, one example is the clothes from the laundry basket, washed clothes - it says on the book that it smells fresh and clean, to illustrate, i gave Salma her clean pajama and asked her to smell it like the one in the book and ask her to say how it smells like, she answered "Mmmm....amoy Maxi bubbles!" (feel na feel pa yung pag amoy ha)

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Wednesday last week, Marlowe and I both had the time to do ocular on my Top 3 school choices. Now here are my observations: *Please do take note that im not very familiar with education and teaching method terms, what I'll state here are based from what I've understood upon talking from the school's representatives. First we visited was Paref Rosefield - very nice and impressive, kids and

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I started my hunt late last year through checking the school's website, reading forums and online blog reviews, the hunt is so exciting but at the same time I find it rather strange because I didn't know how much parents take preschool hunting sooo seriously, I actually found a forum where there were heated debates among parents as to which school is best or worse etc.. Now, I'm about to blog

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Not that we're really trying to be pregnant, but we're entertaining the thought and preparing Salma for the possibilities. So sometimes, we ask her if she wanted to have a baby sister/brother, she wants a baby sister. Now, Salma is very possessive to her mommy. When i need to go out, it would require very discreet escape tactics. And Salma wouldn't let Marlowe and I hug or even just to lie down

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Though Lola Ching is still confined in the hospital, we can see that she's doing better and better each day. Marlowe and I were there last Saturday night, together with our other relatives to anoint Lola through Fr. Mar's lead. We told her what we wanted to say to her, that we love her, we're sorry or we forgive her if she made us feel tampo before. All of us talked to her while praying for her

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Last Thursday morning, our lola from our mother's side suffered a stroke and was brought to UST hospital. She couldn't move her right body anymore. Our family loves to laugh and joke around, so we talk to lola and make her laugh. She responses by moving any body part from her left side. Lola Ching is a very cheerful, charming and chatty Lola. She is a fighter. We can see how she is fighting now

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I've shared my yaya-searching story here before, but I haven't written here that I have finally found a good yaya so far, good in a sense that she's now staying with us for more than a year. She came during the time that I was already so tired of screening yayas, I hired her and briefed her thinking na "okay, I won't say much kasi alam ko naman aalis ka din after a month or so", wala na talaga

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At the start of this year, Marlowe, Harrold and I entered into a pact that we all have to lose atleast 20 lbs. by end of March 2010. To keep us motivated, we made it into a contest ala-biggest loser. The one who lost the most pounds wins! The prize? Hmm..not yet final..pwedeng pot money, trip / treat somewhere (vacation, spa, buffet, whatever), basta bongga prize! Bale, the 2 who didn't win will

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2009 had been good, we are so thankful for many blessings the past year. And now, we claim and believe that 2010 will be a better year for all of us, we are welcoming this year with hopeful and grateful hearts. Thank you, Lord! Thank you for the stronger bond with my 2 lovely brothers 2009 was a year full of LOVE, we felt so much of God's love from our wonderful family and friends

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MOA, Macapagal Dec. 26, 2009 Our visiting cousins wanted to see the Mall of Asia, so we went there, but I don't like strolling in MOA because of the big crowd, so while my cousins were hanging out, Salma and I watched a movie (with Miko and Yaya), and that was Salma's first movie house experience! The movie that we watched was Nobody, Nobody but Juan starring Dolphy (MMFF entry), good thing the

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Spent Christmas at my parents' house, together with my in-laws : Mame and Rocelle, with my Lola Martha, and cousins from Iloilo & Bukidnon, and Lola Ching and cousins from Malabon. Really the biggest cast ever! =) videoke muna!   Santa Salma giving away gifts  my gift to bebi bebi's gift to Salma my gift to Salma bebi's gift to me cheers! May panic-heroic drama

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Here are pictures from parties and reunions we've attended during the Holidays :) Phase F Christmas Party Pratt loop, Filinvest 2 Dec. 19, 2009     si Salma nag-aagaw ng mic sa program (which was hosted by Harrold with Mark Borreros) ICPS High School Batch Christmas Party Erik's house, Nova QC Dec. 20, 2009       Salma with Ate Ayah Ayah is so adorable! She came to me to tell me that

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Always remember that JESUS CHRIST is the reason of this season :)

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Dec. 16, 2009 - Wednesday Bethesda Springs of Hope Healing Ministry Christmas Party Salitao Hall, SVD Seminary E. Rodriguez, QC Fr. Mar, Mama and Fr. Dennis Fr. Mar's paella   Nobody nobody but you it was the first time I played the role of Mama Mary (hehe) with Papa as St. Joseph (na naka-shades! Apl de Ap daw of B.E.P. hahaha) Salma nakikigulo sa program with fashionista girl,

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This is the first year that I made effort to make konting decorations on our small condo unit. The past years kasi natatamad ako kasi we dont spend Christmas here so parang, why bother diba.. kaso at Salma's age, she's beginning to appreciate Christmas decors na. But because we have a small space, there's no way I could put a Christmas tree..not even a 4-ft one, wala na ko paglalagyan. So I

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Dear friends, PLS VOTE FOR SALMA'S PHOTO =) 3 easy steps: STEP 1: Become a Fan of The Picture Company http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Picture-Company/104811514491 STEP 2: Go to Photo Album "Santa's Little Darling Contest" Page 2, Photo No. 39 -- That's SALMA's picture! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3301609&id=104811514491 STEP 3: Vote for it by clicking "LIKE" Thanks y'all! =)))

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Last week, I wrote this on my Facebook status: "It's so unfair when people judge me from my FB photos, but what saddens me more is when they stop there - and hesitates to know more about who i really am - that also goes to people who think they already know me so well just by snooping on my profile and blogs. =( " Many people asked, sino daw ba umaaway sakin? Hmm..well actually wala naman,

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Well, not so much has really changed..though it feels a bit weird being on the same grounds where I spent most of my childhood and adolescent age, and it feels even weirder seeing faces that you have last seen a decade ago! Some names I couldn't recall anymore - and like how I was before, I still felt shy and quiet (thats 1 reason why I was always mistaken as snob) to strike a conversation with

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Immaculate Conception Parochial School High School Batch '99 Reunion November 28, 2009 Pictures muna. My 4th Year Class - Queen of Peace, adviser Mrs. Jeff Pabilona Batch '99 mia, me, maricar and jeng erik, ma'am jeff, sauman and me me, shiny and michelle me, mia,  roahne and jeng ricardo, raquel, bernadette, roahne, mia mia, sauman, me, maricar, jeng, ruby, jewel and

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Finally! After 3 tries, the photo that I submitted finally got in to their contest! :) That made me feel like we won already but I'd be so much happier and I surely think it'd be fun to promote and campaign for it to my friends! :) Thanks a lot guys! Here's how to cast your vote: 1.) Click this link: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3204388&id=104811514491&ref=nf 2.) Become a fan of The

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Last night, we had dinner at my parents' house, which is now adorned with Christmas decors.Upon entering the house, Salma gushed over the big Christmas tree! She couldn't stop saying “wow!” - really expressing her great amazement with the sight of all the decors. We went out to the view deck where two colorful flashing lanterns were put up. Salma was literally jumping in so much awe to the

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I'd like to share with you this article from Bo Sanchez, which really captured what I've been pointing out to my husband, Marlowe. I love celebrations because I am so grateful of life and I love being together and being surrounded with people I love. I love making occasions memorable because I know, when we're gray and old, I know we'd think back, and those memories would surely put a smile not

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Champions at last! My brother Miko is the team president of their school's (Claret School of QC) dance group, HATAW. They have been constant finalist of the toughest dance competition. And my family has been watchign and supporting them since Miko joined the group 3 years ago. And this year, they earned the "ultimate bragging rights" and not to mention 100K cash prize, they won the

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Mentioning my brother's LSS in their community on my previous post made me remember that I forgot to blog about our first LSS (life in the spirit seminar) that happened last May. Having been through a lot (which I will just tell more about in a separate entry) last year in our family, in our marriage and some personal issues, we were led by our parents to know God more, which up to now makes me

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Yesterday, naabutan ni Marlowe na nagkkwentuhan ang mga guards sa ground floor, one guard greeted him by letting him join in their topic... Guard (mukhang badtrip): "Ser, sold out na tickets!" Yesterday was Manny Pacquiao's fight with Cotto at nagkakaubusan ng slots sa live viewing sa mga bars and establishments. Yung laban ni Manny ang topic talaga ng mga kwentuhan kahapon, so natural na yun

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"Oh...you're crying..why? Because I'm biting you? Aww..sorry." --- Salma talking to her lollipop *toinks!* =)))))

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Last Thursday afternoon, I had a meeting in Intramuros. I went there by means of public transpo (a.k.a. commute; taxi. *LOL*) with Beth, our Bldg. Admin., who says that she has lived in Manila area for long years, thus, she's familiar and knows the pasikot-sikot in the area. On our way back to the office (Quezon City), we couldn't get a cab from Intramuros, so she suggested that we ride the jeep

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It's Friday and Salma has playschool class at 10AM, so we were trying to make her hurry up and get ready, I carried her to the dining table to make her eat her breakfast. She pushed her food away, and said "I don't want to eat, I will get fat.." I was shocked of course, nanlaki mga mata ko! But taking it on a light mood, I said "Ayaw mo nun? Cute nga eh! Fat is cute noh!" Salma complete with

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  Sinigang na kanin lemon chicken crispy tadyang crispy dinuguan Lolo and Salma with their toothpick Kanin Club TechnoHub, Commonwealth Ave. QC

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YouTube-ing Salma At Salma's age, it wouldn't be surprising to know that she has now become a rival on our television and computer. And yes, she wins most of the time. I miss some episodes of my primetime bida shows because she wanted another channel. Marlowe can't focus playing online poker because Salma wanted to watch on youtube. Last Monday, before hopping into the shower, I left the

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When we got married, I tried my best to be as domesticated as I could be. On our first mornings together, I woke up early to prepare breakfast for Marlowe. Bacon, ham, eggs, toasts, butter, jam.. the works! Parang pang-hotel na breakfast talaga, pero yun pala, my husband just wanted to have peanut butter sandwich and hot choco-milk in the morning. Hehe..now he's very vocal with his appreciation

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I remember saying to myself halloween last year that Im going to prepare for this year. So, August pa lang when I was preparing for Salma's 3rd bday, when she told me she wanted to wear Cinderella dress, I planned already of having one custom-made for her come halloween, but it didnt push through coz a month before halloween, she said she wanted to be Ariel (Little Mermaid), so I decided to

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I want to share with you a prayer that helped me a lot during my moments of weakness. Times when there were much negative emotions building up inside that I could no longer express in words what I wanted to tell Him. This prayer summed up what my heart yearns for. PRAYER FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING Loving Father, I come before You with faith in Your promise that whatever I ask for in Your name

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I know my blog is delayed, as Im trying to update it and I'm currently on the month of August , I remembered the very first day of August which saddened many Filipinos throughout the world. Even if it's now months after President Cory Aquino passed away, I still wanted to mark on my blog a tribute for her. I admire Pres. Cory so much not only for what she has done to make our country attain

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Have I told you that my favorite month is August? I bet I already did! Obvious naman why =) Salma's Birthday Shakey's. Pizza. Arcade. We were still awake before midnight of August 6, so we decided to just wait for the clock to strike 12, lit a candle (candle lang, wala pang cake eh hahaha!), and sang Happy Birthday to sweety Salma :)   Pizza and arcade party for our family and closest

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I always find myself being grateful and overwhelmed with the gift of friendship. I always say that the 3 most important things in my life are the 3 F's: Faith, Family and Friends. Friends always make me happy, make me feel loved. Sometimes kasi I feel so useless and unworthy, and the gift of friendship never fails to lift me up. needless to say, when i consider someone my friend, I mean it in

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Pre-blogspot, I only use Geocities for our website (imagine manual HTML...then came MS Frontpage! but still, couldn't believe I was that tech-savvy when i was younger.lol) parang ngayon, nakalimutan ko na lahat yon. =S Now i got email that geocities is closing, users were asked to copy their files..so I did. It was so fun seeing your old files HAHA! Here are pics of our old layouts...

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Through the recent calamity, a lot of things had been running on mind. For the most part, Matthew 6:19-21 says it all   "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,

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“Oratio Imperata for Deliverance From Calamities” “Almighty Father, we raise our hearts to You in gratitude for the wonders of creation of which we are part, for Your providence in sustaining us in our needs, and for Your wisdom that guides the course of the universe. “We acknowledge our sins against You and the rest of creation. “We have not been good stewards of Nature. “We have confused

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Please donate, volunteer, and most importantly, pray for all the victims of Typhoon Ondoy. REDCROSS http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx Monetary Donations 1. CASH or CHECK Please send cash or check donations to the PNRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine National Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up. 2. BANK

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About a couple of weeks ago, while we were on our way to visit Lola Ching in Malabon, Salma might have felt a little bored she suddenly asked me to sing her the "goodnight song", without thinking, I just made up lyrics saying goodnight-goodnight in a nursery rhyme sing-song tone. She snapped and said "NO! not that! Mommy you're wrong". I said I don't know the goodnight song eh, I told her you

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A year before Marlowe turned 30, I was already planning to give him a surprise birthday bash. At first I thought of reserving a venue, like bar/grill resto. But since I saw how much he "enjoyed" going to  Jollibee parties last year, I've decided to give hm his own Jollibee party!! And besides, he never experienced having one during his childhood. Aww Reserved the branch I think March pa lang,

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Last April 25 was Papa's bday, we celebrated it by spending the night over at shangrila makati. All of us. in one room. in one big bed. :) siksikan kami but honestly, it was one perfect family night. just being together and complete. Thank you Lord that in spite of all the challenges we had been through, we're all still alive, healthy, and our faith and our bond are stronger than ever :)

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We bought our plane tickets almost 1 year ahead (sometime July or August 2008). Hahaha. excited much?Holy Week kasi is the only definite days that Marlowe is available, so he took the opportunity to de-stress and thought of using his Mabuhay Miles, but changed his mind and just bought the tix cash..super cheap kaya (PAL express), we got caticlan round trip just 4k per pax!Last minute, my SIL and

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My grade school classmate, Jonelyn, forwarded me this text message:A nice story to reflect on this day: A man experienced being robbed by thieves. In his diary, he wrote: "Let me be thankful first, because they took my purse and not my life; second, although they took my all, it was not much especially my faith; and third, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed." Let us see God's

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I'd like to say that I am a professional hobbyist. meaning, I just do what I love doing and try to profit from it. :)It started last year, when I couldn't go out of our building anymore, I just go from 7th to 4th floor back and forth, and thank the heavens for my niftiest connection to the outside world aside from celphone and TV - the Internet - thus started my love for online shopping! Super

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Around early this year was also the time that Salma was finally potty trained. For some, 2 1/2 years old is already late. I know quite a few who start training their kids before they turn one! But for me, I am not as persistent in teaching her and lecturing her. my style was just simple - I always hold to the principle that each child is unique and each has their own pace, so I don't force

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February, we went to the 1st bday party of my highschool friend, Cecille's baby. Mia and Erik were there and that was when Erik expressed his plan of organizing a HS reunion for our batch since its been 10 years already!March - Im trying to remember what we did on our 3rd wedding anniversary (March 18, 2009), but I couldnt recall what. This is why I am always trying to make a big deal of

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Just like last year we spent the New Year at my parents' house. It's so nice to spend the New Year there because of the view, we didnt have to spend for fireworks because we can watch from our view deck our neighbors' fireworks!new year's day (jan. 1) we went to Bulacan - Marlowe's grandparentsBig Bird - Lola Ne's gift to salmathe Dora sofa bed - our gift to Salma

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Our Christmas was so happy, we spent it at my parents' house, together with Marlowe's family. My 2 grannies were also there, Lola Martha and Lola Ching, with my cousins Cocoy, Andrew and Alvin.The house was so noisy, full of shouting and laughter - just the way I like it.I then realized how I missed setting up the dining table for my family and I missed opening gifts with my brothers. Last

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Aside from the fact that i miss blogging so much. few of my friends had been bugging me for quite some time to get back on it, well I didnt know that they're following my blog. haha. how sweet.So i guess, just to update im just gonna give a quick rundown of the major events that happened this year :)

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