My Destiny

working girl

2011-08-20T11:33:00.000-07:00

I work two jobs now and it's really fun. My second job is in accounting office and customer services in one of the establishments here in Houston. God is good!

off day

2011-07-29T07:32:00.001-07:00

Another off day of work and now trying to relax but so many chores needs to be done. I will be going to my youngest daugthers school to give them a party for her bday then heading to visit a friend later on today. At night, dinner date with my bf. Awesome life and I am enjoying it so much.

Xbox

2011-07-26T14:09:00.000-07:00

My bf bought a new xbox 360 for my place and the game that he love to play is the live game called call of duty, he was upset coz he couldn't play it since I didnt have an active internet connection at my place, I only used wifi, so what he did was hooking up internet connection for my place. Love it, now i have high speed internet.. Thanks b.. you are so awesome.. :-)

awesome day

2011-07-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

I came home early from work yesterday since i work early in the morning now and then picked up the girls from their school so that they can spent overnight with me.

At night i laid down on the couch to relax then suddenly my phone rang, it was the stablishment where I applied for an assistant manager.. They called for an interview. I was so happy and so excited and hopefully I will get the job. God is always good and he works in his own way. We just have to continue on believing that everything will be okay as long as we have God in our hearts,,

Saturday off

2011-07-09T20:54:00.000-07:00

I have off today at work and it was a pretty busy day. We got up early today to picked up a couch for my place and do some errands. It wasn't easy when we picked up the couch coz my bf isn't used to drive big trucks and he got forced coz we didn't have any choice. We had fun driving the pick-up truck with the girls.

We made some burgers for lunch and rest for a lil bit. The girls took their nap and later in the day we went to Bush Park for a picnic. It was pretty hot and I felt so bad for the girls but they were having so much fun. We ate and talked and decided to go indoor playground. We went to a mall close to the park and they girls continued playing. We brought some food to snack and when my eldest got hungry she came up to me and asked me for foods, I gave her the grapes and tehn she said she needed more coz she met a new friends and she wanted to give her friend something to eat as well. She is a darling, very kind lil girl. So all of them ate and then back playing. We spent 4 hours in the indoor playground and decided to go home since it was already night time. When we got home, i put them to bath then fed them again for dinner. They both look so exhausted. Now they are asleep.

The changes

2011-07-05T20:06:00.000-07:00

A while ago, I was talking about the problem I had with my ex husband. Now, we are finally divorced. It was hard at first since we have two adorable kids but later all of us adjusted to the situation. My eldest adjusted so well which 5 years and my 3 years old just still didnt know what's going on.

In divorced, it's always the kids thats going to get affected, me, as a mother, tried so hard for my girls to feel the same love as before. In the journey of my life, they are the only reasons why I keep moving forward now. I love my girls so much they are my life.

Brave and strong woman

2010-11-22T05:07:00.000-08:00

I thought at first that my problem about my family right now is really big problem and that I thought I couldnt handle it. Yesterday at work I took a break and talked to my co-worker about my problem. He was telling me that everything is okay. I thought it's a worse problem people can have until he talked to me about his own problem.

He has a long time girlfriend and have cancer. His girlfriend battle her cancer for a year now and just recently the doctor told her girlfriend that the cancer spread on her liver and she only have 2-3 months to live. When I heard that story I told myself that my problem and worries are nothing compared to them but they are very strong. Instead of spending the rest of thier time mourning and worried about whats going to happen, they spend time together having fun and do something they havent been done yet. His girlfriend even said that she still wants to continue her dream like going back to school, buy her own house until she is physically unstable. She don't want anybody to feel sorry for her. She is a very brave and strong individual. I wish everybody have the same guts and braviness.

At work!

2010-11-20T20:03:00.000-08:00

Time went too slow at work today. It wasn't easy for me at work today but it's feels good knowing that my co-workers supported me. I wasn't feeling good but can't take any vacations yet especially holiday is coming.

Now, looking forward for Sunday. Hope everything will work out good..

Diet and workouts! works for me..

2010-11-19T09:14:00.000-08:00

A year ago I used to weigh 150 lbs. That was a year after having my second child. It was so frustrating coz I couldn't wear my old clothes. I used to be 110 lbs before having babies. I met this one person, I can't call her a friend that was been critisizing me. She told me that I was fat and ugly. It hurt me but guess what it motivated me to start having a diet and do workouts. July of 2009 I started my diet then did some workouts. It was so hard on the very beginning because i was just so excited for the result right away, but it didnt work that way.. When we do dietand workouts we need to have patience coz you can't see the result right away, it takes time. After 4 months I still didnt see any progress, I didn't give up and still continued by diet and workouts. Early this year, I started seeing the result, I lost 5 lbs at first, I was so happy and it made me addicted to do diet and workouts. I only go to the gym twice a week and sometimes once a week. I do workouts at home most of the time.

It's been over a year now and I am so happy with the results. I weight 103 lbs now and wearing size 0 and 1 jeans from size 9. I feel more confisent of my self and it helps me gain self-esteem. Some of my friends couldnt even believe that I did it but results dont lie. I am so happy now and very contented with what i weigh but I am still hoping toreach my goal by december which 100 lbs.

If others can do it, why cante we!... It's always never too late...

Terrifying night!

2010-11-19T07:41:00.000-08:00

One morning, I had a big arguments with my husband about our personal problems. He made me really mad so I told him I fell out of love with him, he was mad and shocked, couldn't believe that I was gonna say it. Before going to work Tuesday morning, I left a note for him telling him that I was gonna move out Thursday that week and we can just talk about the kids, since we have two kids. He was so quite and never responded with my notes so I thought everything was fine. Until Wednesday night when I came home from work, I saw the driveway without his car in there and from that very moment I felt that something wasn't right. I opened the door and saw an empty house, him and the kids we're gone. I was terrified and knocked out on the floor, with shocking feeling and couldn't remember what happened in the next an hour. I got back up and called a friend, was crying and didn't know what to do until I went to the kitchen and was about to do suicide. I was really hurt and felt so horrible. I tried calling my husband's phone but it was off. It even made me more felt horrible. I was just crying the whole night and waiting for his call.

The next morning I tried calling his phone again and finally it was ringing. He answered it and I was so hysterical, yelling at him and told him that we're done. I asked him why he did such thing and he told me he was scared if iwill move out and bring the kids with me and he can;t never see them anymore. I wasn't even thinking like that. I begged him to come back or just at least I can see the kids again. He was about to visit me at work and bring the kids but i couldn't go to work that time, I didnt have sleep and didn't feel like working. I told him that we can meet somewhere but he was scared if i will call a police.

Finally Sunday afternoon they came back home. I was so happy and crying at the same time while hugging my kids again. It feels good that they are back home but the feeling I felt about what he did will never gone in my heart. Now we are trying to work things out and I don't know what will happen next!..

Thanks for reading and have a great day to all!

Wow!..

2010-11-19T07:34:00.001-08:00

It's been quite awhile since I last visited my blog, so here I am again. Through all those times that I was gone, I experienced so many things, the changes and founding the real meaning of friendships.
In our lives, we can count whose the real friends are when we are in a tough situations. Someone who will never leave you and judge you whatever it is. Someone you calnlean on and you can talk to when you needed someone. I have this friend name Teresa, and she's been my friend for 5 years now. We don't see each other everyday but we both know that we love each other. She's been so very supportive to me and she never left me. It's hard to find a real friend who can understand the real you!..

'til I met you!

2010-03-31T11:28:00.000-07:00

In our lives, we meet people. Sometimes we meet someone who can change our lives. I am married for 6 years to my wonderful husband but I can't deny the fact that sometimes we have arguments. When we have misundertanding, I always seek for somebody whom I can talk with with all my problems. Someone I can call a bestfriend who can understand and support you all the way.

Now I met this guy friend. He is very supportive and always being there when I needed somebody to talk with. I can call him a bestfriend since he is the only one knows everything about me. I told my husband about him to avoid problems in our marriage, At first he understood what's going on between me and this guy friend until latee he got jealous about him. I always assure my husband that no one can replace him in my heart and that he is the only one. But still he is jealous. I wonder if it's right to tell my husband everything about me and this guy friend coz I don;t want him to get jealous.. I love him and he knows that. This is just a bestfriend whom you can lean on...

Back

2010-03-31T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here I am again, back to blogging. I know, it's been awhile I didn't visit my blogs and in those times I got good commenst from people around the world. So, now here I am again, back to blogging.

Falling apart

2009-12-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

I am just sad watching a close friend's family fall apart. She has been suffering of being an verbally abuse wife and now wanted to end their marriage. Very upsetting watching the kdis suffer also. As a mom, we always wants the best for our kids but if you are in a bad relationship, I think it is the best for everybody is to end the relationship. I know it is hard for the kids also watching their parents fighting all the time.

Now my friend is totally move on and I know she is a tough woman and can handle all this. She stayed with us for a week and now she move in to her other friend where the house is closer to her daugther's school.

I told her to just call me if she needs help.

Philippine vacation.

2009-09-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

I am just so excited for the next vacation in the PH. I know it will be in a little while but I am now start saving for it. I want to spend at least 2 months that time and my kids will be bigger by then so we'll be enjoying this trip as much as we did last time.

Maybe John will just stay here in the USA coz he hates travelling and for sure I can handle two adult kids this time.

Philippines, here we go again.... not now though..LOL

Labor day Monday

2009-09-07T07:15:00.000-07:00

It's Monday and have a day of of work today and my husband as well. We want to do something like barbecuing or just have fun together since we always busy at work in the past days. Now, I have to get something to cook or be resourceful, open the freezer and cook whatever we have here to save some money.LOL

Have a great labor day to everybody here in the USA.

Old photos

2009-09-06T09:05:00.000-07:00

Pictures of the past brings back the memory and the happenings you had and sometimes it makes you frustrated especially when you looked skinny before than you are now. I can't believe myself I was that skinny but when I saw the picture which shared from an old friend, it just gave a smile on my face and wondered if I can go back to the same size. I think I used to be 98-105lbs before but now I gained more after having two kids.

I posted some old photos with my sister and dad.

Kids..

2009-09-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

Kids are silly, I was trying to get some sleep while they were playing with their dad early this morning, but they kept waking me up so had to get up, now I got up and awake, both of them went back to sleep because daddy left for work already. Whew, they... just woke me up for them to have some sleep... Poor mommy!

Trying to have some nap after but then Dimple was awake and had to play with her..

Swimming Day

2009-09-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

Last Monday, we had a swimming gathering at a friends place. It was our day off of work so we had a good time together. We cooked barbecue ribs, noodles, grilled fish, adobo and of course rice. We had really so much fun. After the lunch, we ahd pictorials, which is always normal for a Filipino gathering.

Now, we are planning for another one before the cold season arrive.

Cheryl, is not the picture coz she was the one who took this shot.. LOL sorry che..

Mis-understanding

2009-09-02T08:31:00.001-07:00

It's been a tough week for me this week. We had arguments with my husband about something and I am missing somebody as well. Sometimes, I can't understand my husband but have to deal with it to avoid fighting each other. Now, he is change since I am losing some weight..LOL

In the other side, I have a friend who knows everything about me, every time I have problems or quarrel with my husband, she's the only one I can talk with and understands me well, but she is not available for the whole week to talk with so I have to deal all this problem by my self.

Well, I hope everything will be okay, and I know God is good.

FRIENDS

2009-08-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

It's hard to understand some people sometimes. I met a lot of friends but you can't really sure who is true to you. I only choose those whom I think a real friends, there are some but not all. Some are just jealous of whatever you have or just jealous of "YOU". I can tell who are those friends but I don't really care, as long as I didn't do anything bad to them, then it will be fine for me.

I am just happy of where I am now especially that I have a great family.

My day with kids

2009-08-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

It's been a long day to day. Went to visit a friend and had lunch at their house. The kids were playing while we were also busy watching The Filipino Chanel. I just love having a day off from work coz I can spend more time with kids.

Tomorrow will be back to work again and I can't wait for November because I will be having 2 weeks vacation again with pay so by Christmas I can spend more days with my family.

Saturday event!

2009-08-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

It's a lazy morning for me today. I am just so tired and still feel so sleepy. My kids woke me up early so I had to get up early as well.

Last night we went to attend our friends B-day party, we had so much fun until there were some incedents happened where everybody were wondering whats going on. Well, I think it's none of our business to knew about it so we continued the fun. We were dancing, and singing karaoke.

Our friends cooked lots of food so I brought lots of food for home too. LOL

Exhausted

2009-08-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

I was very exhausted last night when I worked 9 hours straight without even had a break or lunch. I supposedly got out at 9 pm but then my evening shift person didn't show up, so I ended up doing his works. I finished everything at about 11 pm and was very tired. When I cleaned up the over rack, I cut my finger, which make it even worst.

I hope I will be having a good luck today, because yesterday was a bad luck..

Shopping at Zappos

2009-08-05T07:50:00.000-07:00

Do you need new outfit? Zappos.com can help you with everything you need. They have great products from sandals, clothing's and accessories, all you need is just a one click away.

I am always having a problem on buying a dress for me because I am very peaky to choose the nice one. It will take me 2 days to decide either I will buy it or not. Then, when I open their website, I was very amazed with their products. Everything is beautiful especially their sandals. They have everything I want, the designs, colors and looks of their products are very elegant. Just one looked and I decided that those are the one I want.

So now, no need to go anywhere else to find great dresses or sandals, or anything you need just open their website and discover the elegant and unique designs from Zappos.com. I guarantee you, you’ll going to love it.

Off of work..

2009-07-24T16:08:00.001-07:00

I am having a day off of work today. I was planning to go out to bring my kids in the play ground so that they can play, but later in the afternoon I felt so tired and lazy to go out so we decided to just stayed home.

I am very lazy now to go out especially going to the mall coz I know for sure I can spend money. LOL so during my day off I'd rather stay home so that I can save money.

Past days

2009-07-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

I've been so busy lately and didn't have the chance to update my blog. I have so many stories to write her but I only have very limited time.

In this pas t weeks, we were mourning for the deaths of my niece and our uncles. It is very hard losing someone in your family but we all know everything happened for a reason. We know that they are now in God's kingdom and they are more safer there.

God is watching us

2009-07-09T07:51:00.001-07:00

It was so sad when I heard a news from my family in the PH. that my cousins daugther Angel who had hydrocephalus had just past away. She was only 5 months old and it was really sad to think that she had to suffer that illness. When I went to to visit her, it was really and heart breaking watching her on her situation. Now, God called her and we know that she is in a good hand.

Bridges and streets

2009-07-04T20:32:00.000-07:00

I thought hearing a story of people under bridge is only for television. I can't believe that I would encounter people living in street or under bridges. When I first herd the story it broke my heart and tears in my eyes, especially this happened to the person I know.

She's been out of their house for 2 weeks now and nowhere to go. She said, she's been sleeping under bridges and streets. It is really sad. We told her to go to the shelter where she can have at least a nice place to sleep.

I hope she will be fine and can find a place to stay. I can let her sleep in our house but not for forever since I also have kids to taking care of.

MJ's megamix hits

2009-06-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

Micheal Jackson's Greatest hits megamix.

We will missed you MJ.

The headlines

2009-06-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

Very confused today. I don't know why!. Well, it is another day that full of headlines. Micheal Jackson has passed at age of 50. Isn't that shocking!. I was really shocked yesterday when a co-worker told me the story. I couldn't believe it but it's true. That how you can tell "Life is too short" so enjoy every minute with your love ones and always tell them how much you love them. Never waste your time finding an enemy or making troubles, or else you'll regret it. You can't change everything once you're gone.

My niece with Hydrocephalus

2009-06-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

Remember I was talking about hydrocephalus on my blog? So here is my cousin that I was talking about with her poor little baby Angel with hydrocephalus. When I first saw the baby, it broke my heart and couldn't even look at the baby but by looking the parents who tried to be strong to take care of this little girl, it gave me the strength to hold her.

I cried and can't imagine my self. I asked my self why this little baby has to suffer this way. It was very heart breaking.

Now,they take care of her and I'll pray to GOD that they will continue having a strength to face this trial in their lives and they won't get tired taking care of their little Angel.

Just wondering!

2009-06-24T08:17:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile that I haven't visit my blog because I was just so busy lately doing stuff at home. Now, I can start blogging again and share all my experiences everyday.

Two days ago my ex- boyfriend contacted me and expressing me all what he felt before when I abandoned him after meeting John. I knew he was hurt but he is moved on already. I was sorry for what I did but I told him that I didn't feel being loved from him. He just want to know why? So, I told him.

I even told John that I emailed him regarding the personal issues we had. John ( my husband) knows all about this, I want to be honest with him because I love him. It is just not right to keep secret from your husband. Now, everything is okay and w became friends again. I am happy that way because no reason to hate your exes.LOL

I love my family, my kids and my husband so no reason to be bother from the past.

Online Piano Lessons

2009-06-24T07:44:00.000-07:00

Do you want your kids to learn something new skills this summer? Like playing a piano, or want to learn everything about piano? This website called yokewong.net has a lot of features regarding piano lessons online. It is very convenient for us, as a parent to enroll our kids because we don't need to go anywhere to do it, we can just stay home watching our kids learning a new skills.

They offer free sheet music for easy listening at new age style where you can let your kids practice playing the piano. They also have piano tutoring where you can learn a lot to be a better pianist. They keep all your information private. Just simply log on to their website and enroll to any of their courses that you need to learn and you can start your lessons right away. Isn't that amazing?

I always wanted to enroll my 3 year old daugther to a piano lessons but it is just very hard for me to drive her everyday back and port for piano lessons because I am also working full time. Now that I found this website, I can enroll her now and I am sure she's gonna love it because she loves playing a piano.

Sharing some blessings

2009-06-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

When we were in Dumaguete, one of our plan was to give party to the sick kids in the hospital. My husband and my sister went to visit the hospital where we were planning to give out parties and plan what else we can do to help the kids and make them happy. It was very funny because my husband and company has to go through all this department to ask permission about the party that we were planning. After all those permissions my husband went directly to the mall and bought some clothes, balloons for the kids. I went to the grocery in teh afternoon to get some food and drinks as well.

We went to the hospital on the following day and we gave party to the kids. I can see at my husband's eyes that he was so happy of what he was doing and it made me feel like he is a very good man. My daughter Ally held the last balloon and there was one kid who didn't get any. Ally gave it to the kid and the kid was sohappy. Ally has a good heart too like her dad. It's okay for herif she don't get any as long as everybody else has one.

Penny

2009-06-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

I was so busy at work yesterday when I suddenly receive a phone call from my husband. I was wondering because he don't usually call me when I am at work unless it is very important. He called me because he was telling me that our daugther Dimple accidentally swallowed a penny. I was shock and so angry with him. I supposed to be off from work at 4 pm but I left at 2 pm. I need to go home to see to it if everything was okay with Dimple. I was so mad with my husband and my daugther Ally since she was the one playing the coin.

I was so nervous for the whole day and even at night I didn't have a good sleep knowing hat Dimple might be in pain. This morning Dimple poop, that was a relief because that means she is okay. At 8 am my husband brought her to the doctor to have an X-ray on her tummy to know if everything is okay inside, and thanks God, there was no penny on her tummy. My husband had a mistakes and thought Dimple swallowed the penny since he saw Dimple playing the penny and she put it on her mouth. We don't know what happen next but one thing we know for sure that Dimple is okay. No penny at all.

Luggage buying guide

2009-06-01T22:49:00.000-07:00

Finding a perfect luggage is very hard to do especially in this time that most airline companies has their own rules to follow. We recently travelled from USA to the Philippines a month ago and I had to go back and fort to go the store to buy those perfect sizes of luggage.

It was hard on our part because the international airlines accepted at least 2- 50 lbs weight luggage each passenger and the domestic airlines that we took only accept 1-33 lbs weight of luggage each passenger. I was having hard time of weighing our luggage because if you go over weight on your luggage, you'll pay 200 pesos per kilo on the extra weight.

Now, there is a solution for this problem. Shopwiki now has contents for Luggage Buying Guide that helps every passenger or every individual who loves to travel. It is a very informative site and you will get so many ideas about finding the right luggage for your travel.

To those who travel with kids back packs are the perfect bags to carry on because it is very convenient to hold it while holding your kids at the same time. They also carry some designer -handbags and laptops in case if you wish to buy gifts for your family back home.

Check out their website and you will see their great guides for luggage and great products to buy.

Finally here..

2009-05-28T08:32:00.000-07:00

We, finally here in Dumaguete Philippines enjoying our vacation. I was away from my computer for a few days because we were so busy strolling around. Now I am back but can't spend much time to do blogging. I will post some photos soon.

Counting the days

2009-05-12T05:54:00.000-07:00

I am now counting the days for our trip to the Philippines. As days getting closer feels like the days getting slower to come. Everything is ready now except some important stuff for the plane. Our luggages are ready only the fact that I can't bring more than I wanted to. International planes and domestic planes have different rules regarding to their free baggage allowance. It makes very difficult for us to pack our stuff.

Anyways, we will be leaving in nex tuesday and we are very excited now. Our family in the Philippines are also very excited to meet Ally and Dimple.

We pray that we'll be having a safe trip and everything will be okay.

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Argoncillo's private wedding

2009-05-09T06:13:00.000-07:00

The news of the marriage of Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo that happened on April 28, 2009 at Batangas shocked many people who were waiting for their formal announcement of their wedding day.

I was surprised like most everybody else about the news of Judy Ann and Ryan's wedding because the couple didn't show any suspicious reason that they will be getting married soon. As of everybody were guessing about the date of their wedding that it will be somewhere in May. According to the news, I’ve watched that the couple's wedding was held in Batangas. It was April 28 at 6:00 in the morning where all their close friends and family gathered in San Juan Nepomuceno church. The ambience of the church and the presents of their entire especial invited guests made Juday’s dream wedding come true.

The preparation and invitation of their wedding was very unique. They gave left pair of white slipper and send via mail with a message: Eto na ‘to. Inuman na! Punta kang nakaputi. Sekreto lang natin ‘to ah” and the other pair of the slipper were claimed at the reception area were ended up as the guests footwear at the reception.

Juday and Ryan wanted to have a very solemn and private wedding that is why they kept it secret to some of their friends, and you can see all the respects from all the people involved on their wedding because they didn’t say anything or show any signs that Juday and Ryan will be getting married until it was over.

As they were interviewed on Showbiz news show, you can see the fun and joy between each other’s company. I never have seen Juday as happy as she is now with Ryan.

So, congratulation to Ryan and best wishes to Juday.

Charter Cable

2009-05-06T10:02:00.000-07:00

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Visit Charter Free gift card sweepstakes to enter for a chance to win $5,000 for a grand prize or four weekly prize of $1,000 gift card each. Every one is qualified for the promotion and no purchase necessary. If you are a new home owner or if you want to change your current connection for your cable, telephone or internet, visit their website charter.com to learn more about their exciting offer.

They have great costumer service and give prompt reply when you need them. You can also follow charter on twitter to learn more about the latest update of their promotions and access to a great sweepstakes. What a great way of saving money for entertainment in this very bad economy. I know everybody wants to have some savings, so what are you waiting for, check out their website and learn more information about their great.

Rude people

2009-04-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

Once in our lives, we may encounter rude people. Sometimes it's hard for us to understand them on what's going on. They are the kind of people who don't respect others and some show their rudeness by their action.

I encountered rude costumer today at work. She was very mean but I was trying to stay calm and nice to her. I gave her order and still she wasn't contented. She wanted to return it to get another one. So I gave her what she likes. Some costumers act like crazy just to get the product for free. We encounter many costumers like that. So after her order , I suggested her to try our new items if she want it but she told me that she didn't like the fact that I was suggesting her of something. I wondered what happen. She went to one of our managers and made a complain against me for what I did to her and so funny because we were all just laughing at her. I even told her that if she had a bad day she should just stay home so that she couldn't encounter an arguments with others.

Our managers came up to me and told me to just ignore her because maybe she just had a bad day. LOL. Too bad for her...

Scheduling

2009-04-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

It was so funny because I was requesting a day off for Monday next week but I said May 3rd, I didn't know that Monday next week will be May 4Th. I supposed to have doctor's appointment with my OB but now I have to re schedule it since the May 3rd that my manager gave me off will be Sunday. I just realize that after I've seen our schedule for next week. LOL

I will be working more hours now for our trip to the Philippines. We only have 19 days more to save money but I know it will be okay. We already made some reservations for the hotels, ocean jet tickets and tours. I also made a reservation already for a pump boat for our whale watching good for 18 pax.

We hope and pray that everything will be okay. God is great!.

Having kids

2009-04-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

Children is the most precious gift that God has given to a couple. A couple cannot be called a family without having kids. Later you feel empty withour having kids. It is very boring and seems like you don't have determinations after all the hand-work you do.

It took almost a year for me and my husband before getting pregnant but then a month after I got mis-carriage. It was tough and was very painful to us. I was so glad that my husband was with me all the time, comforted me and making it sure that I was okay. A month after my evacuate surgery we moved here in Texas from Pittsburgh. It was quite long drive but we made it.

We started wishing to have a baby again and we were hoping that it will be a successful pregnancy. Every night we prayed rosary and asked God for a baby, six months after I got pregnant with my Eldest daugther Ally. It was so funny at first because my husband didn't believe me that I was pregnant with Ally, when I told him that I had to get home pregnancy test, he just said, " No you are not pregnant, you are just wasting your money for HPT". I was just ignoring him and I still bought it and took a test at home. I was very happy and surprised, it was positive. I gave him a phone call and told him it was positive. I can tell by his voice that he was so happy and very excited. Now, we have two adorable daughters and they are the best gift from God. Everything has change after having kids. We are happier than ever. Our kids gives us strength and have focus in our lives. They are our inspiration and they complete us.

Web Hosting Geek

2009-04-28T17:25:00.000-07:00

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Silberman's working gear and equipments

2009-04-26T09:29:00.001-07:00

My husband works in a warehouse. He is using heavy machines everyday so he needs some shoes that could protect his feet in case if the heavy equipments will fall on his feet. I am looking for a steel toe shoes and I couldn’t find something good with a good prices as well. I went to a sports store but it was kind of expensive.

I was trying to search online and found this site called workinggear.com and was very interested in their products. I found shoes that would fit to my husbands need and also will fit on my budget. The Timberland Pro brands are very good brand with very affordable price. So, why going to any store where I can get it online.

What I like most about their sites is, it is very convenient and they have it everything you need in one website. They have name brands like Dickies, Levi’s, and a lot more. All those brands are very good and their products are very comfortable to wear. They have products available to you from head to foot and kids to adults.
If you are also planning to do camping with your families in the summer or do out door activities, they have all the accessories and out door equipments that you need. Just visit their website and you will see. Everything is great, the products and their prices.

Roosters

2009-04-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

One of my dad's collections in the Philippines is rooster, not just an ordinary rooster but the high breed one. He spends almost 3,000 pesos a week for food, medicine and vitamins for the roasters. He has like 30 plus different breed of rooster. Every time when he comes home from work, he'll go directly to his roosters. My mom will get jealous sometime but she understands.

Last night I made a phone call to them because we had some important thing to discuss about our trip back there and my mom told me that papa lost 6 roosters. It was Friday April 24th around 1 am while everybody was sleeping somebody stole the 6 roosters. When my dad woke up and checked his roosters, there were 6 already been missing and the 6 of those will costs around 24,000 pesos. My dad was very sad and right away he put fence on our backyard. We didn’t expect that will happen but now my dad learn his lessons. We didn't put fence before because we are all family in one compound, my dads' brothers and sisters and their families but you'll never know what's going to happen. Bad people are just around us so now they are more careful. I told my dad not to worry because God is watching everybody. He said he is not sad about the money he lost, but he is sad about the roosters he lost.

Errands

2009-04-25T09:54:00.001-07:00

I slept late last night because I had so many errands to finished. I woke up 7 am and do some chores. I had to put my baby to bath, fed them and left to go Cheryl's house to drop something for our daugther's friends b-day party. I feel bad that I couldn't come to the party because of my work but I know my friend will understand. I just really need to work this weekend because I've been requesting weekend off for the past 3 weeks.

I hope I can join in the next gathering.

Miamisingles.com

2009-04-24T22:07:00.000-07:00

Many couples met and fall in love online. I know it sounds scary but it's not. So many websites that give every singles a chance to find love online. If you want to meet single people from Miami check out their website called Miami singles and experience the Miami dating and discover how romantic the people in Miami are.
You can subscribe to their website and create your own account for free then you can start searching your true love.
I met my husband online. We were friends at first then became a lover until we got married. Now we are still so much in love with each other and God give us two beautiful kids. Searching for your true love online is very exciting and very fun. So, if you are singles and looking for a partner’s in life specially singles from Miami, just simply visit their site Miamisingles.com.

Best of time

2009-04-24T22:00:00.000-07:00

My dad is wishing to have a Rolex watch. We know that, that kind of watch is very expensive so we have to see to it that we get a genuine one. It is hard to trust any stores when buying these expensive watches because we know that some are not really genuine Rolex watches. The question is, how will you know if you get the real Rolex watch? The answer is, just visit this website called Best of time- where time last forever because they are selling all this kind of watches. It is 100% genuine and authentic with model serial number in each watch. Their prices are much lesser than any other jewelry store because they are independent dealer of new and pre-owned Rolex watches. They give their costumers an incredible savings because all their products are on sale. In their prices, it is very possible that I can afford to buy one for my father to grant his wish.
If you are looking something special to give to your mothers or wife in this coming mother’s day, just check out their website Best of time and you will be amaze with all their products and the prices.

Kidz corner

2009-04-24T21:40:00.000-07:00

My husband was trying to be organized about all the list of places where we want to visit in the Philippines when our kids were both crying. I was talking to him on the phone and I also hear our kids crying. My husband told me how difficult it is to watch them while doing some important stuff at the same time. But he manage it well perhaps he loves spending time with them. He told me he couldn't concentrate of what he was doing so when I came home from work I finished on what he started. I made phone calls in hotels and tour guide in some places of the Philippines. So, now some are ready but some are not. I will do more work about our trip to the Philippines tomorrow.

Advance global materials

2009-04-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

If you want to know anything about different materials like stainless steel, alloy and more, you can visit this website called advance global materials. They are specializing in marine grade nickel alloys. High strength corrosion resistant alloys. They also provide high quality for valves, pipes and fittings. They also offer expert services such as grinding, heat treating, cutting, milling export packing and many other precision metal services.

In their website you can see all the list of the different kinds of materials that you may need. They have alloy steel, copper alloy, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, brass, titanium alloy, nickel alloy and high temperature. All those materials are available in their websites and you can see what kind of grade you want and their description. They export their materials globally. It is very convenient also to contact them and perhaps they have a live chat if you want to ask something about their products.

It is very easy to access to their website and very informative. They have high ratings when it comes to distributing materials and services. So, check that out!

The dif. between my two coach purses

2009-04-23T18:31:00.000-07:00

When I bought this other brown coach purse, some of my friend said that the color is just the same as my first one. I agree with them because when you look at it individually it really looks the same but when you look at it together you can tell the difference.. The new one has lighter color than the first one. I just love collecting coach purse but maybe I have to stop now, I need to save my money now. LOL.

I attached the photo of it together so maybe you can tell now the difference.

New Passport

2009-04-23T17:50:00.000-07:00

I am so happy today when I receive my new Philippine passport because that means,,we are confirmed about our trip to the Philippines. It didn't really take long time to renewed my passport, it only took 5 weeks to receive it since I applied for it. Now, we are just 3 weeks away for our vacation and I cannot really wait for it. I am just very excited and I hope everything will be okay. We will be visiting many places with my family so that will be very fun.

I already made a reservation for some of our tours and hotels in some places but need to do more. It is very tiring but very exciting.

Premium outlet

2009-04-21T17:57:00.000-07:00

Me and my kids went to Premium outlet again today and bought this very cute guess sandal and a coach purse. I hate going to the mall because I can't resist my self not to buy anything I want. I've been wasting so much money lately so now I have to focus again on our vacation to the Philippines next month so I need to save my money again now. I promise my self that I will not go anywhere in the month of May beacuse I will prepare that money for Philippines.

Just simply being meh...

2009-04-20T08:12:00.000-07:00

Don't do unto others what you don't want others do unto you. I love that qoute. I've experienced being creticized before because of the weight I gain after having my youngest baby. I was having hard time to do diet because I need to eat to get more energy for my full time job and to taking care of my two kids at the same time. Someone told me that I am fat and ugly which it didn't really bother me because I am so happy with my life and contented with it. My husband told me to ignore the people who are very insecure of their lives and just continue doing of why I was doing. After several months now I lose 15 lbs. I didn't really do hard to lose the weigh but it's just happened. I can now wear my old clothes and it feels like God is with me. We don't see God but God sees us in everything we do. To the person who creticized me, I hope you will not gain so much weight because it will come back to you on what you have said about me.

God is great...

New purse

2009-04-18T17:11:00.001-07:00

I was really having fun this morning with my daughter Dimple. Ally and her Dad went out to refill our coca-cola machine business while me and Dimple were also out to Premium outlet. We were soaked and wet from the heavy rain. Dimple was just laughing all the time because it seems like she loves the moment that she was being bathe from the rain. It was pretty heavy rain but it didn't stop me to go shopping. LOL. My husband called me on my cell and asked me where we were because he called on our land line but I didn't answer him so he was wondering what happen and where we were. I told him that we were at 290 with dimple. He was shocked that I left home and drove to the mall even if the rain was so heavy. I don't know why, I am the type of person that if I want something ,I should get it right away, I don't want to wait for the next day. hehehhehe. Oh well, that what all we did today. I bought this coach purse today. I love the design and the color especially for our vacation in the Philippines because the color is really for summer time. Hope you like it too.

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2009-04-17T21:17:00.000-07:00

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To our friend Glenna

2009-04-13T21:41:00.001-07:00

When I arrived to work today my manager told me that my friend Glenna will maybe quit working with us because she finally found a full-time job. She was only working part-time at our department so she was trying to look for a full time job and thankfully she found one. So, she supposed to work tomorrow but she told our manager that she couldn't make it because she will be having her second interview tomorrow for her new job.
But then, our manager told me that if ever Glenna will call back our store again, I will just tell her that she don't need to worry about her schedule if maybe she couldn't make it to work with us anymore because our manager already gave it to the other employee.

I am so happy for Glenna that now she can work full-time. We hope that everything will be okay in your new job and thank you for the short time that you were working with us. It was fun working with you. We hope tha tshe also had fun working with us. LOL

Halloween Costumes

2009-04-13T07:49:00.000-07:00

It is very intruiging to me this gorilla Halloween costume because it is very scary, very nice and very gorilla looking. It will be a very great Halloween costume for every adults.

Last year’s Halloween was very disappointing Halloween for me because I did not have the chance to get my daughter’s Halloween Costumes. My husband kept telling me to get it ahead of times but I didn’t listen to him. I waited for the last minute until I couldn’t find any outfit for my 2 years old daughter. I went to four different stores looking for her outfit but there were no sizes that will fit for my daughter. There was one store that has the size for my daughter but I had to fall in a very long line just to order the outfit. That was really ridiculous.
I learn my lesson from that experienced. I will get their Halloween costume now ahead of time so that I will not be worry anymore when the next Halloween comes.

In this website called costume cauldron I found the outfit that I like for my two daughters. I love the Barbie Swan Lake costume for my 2 years old daughter and a baby minnie for my 9 months old baby. The Swan Lake costume is very simple but very cute. I love the dress design and I’m sure my baby will look so cute on her Halloween costume. I also love the baby Minnie since my little baby really love Mickey and Minnie show. The outfit looks very cute and I can’t wait for my daughter to wear it. I am just glad that I can now get their costume online so I don’t need to waste my time anymore driving around and looking for the cute Halloween costume that I love for my kids to wear.
Their website is very detailed and it is very easy to get access to it perhaps when I first opened their costumes window, there was a message that pops up and it was their costumer service representative who is willing to help you. All their products are great and it is very convenient to shop on their store. I know most of us are very busy working so before we forget about Halloween costumes, we must do it ahead of times now so that we will be ready when the next Halloween arrives.
If you'd like to see all their products just visit their site called costume cauldron and you'll love every costume you'll see.

Missed the chance

2009-04-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

My sister told me that my brother text her telling her that they will be going back to India now. He said, they have been to Houston port for just 2 days and did not have the chance to see me. He was trying to contact me but he couldn't reach me, maybe I was just so high that time, that's why he couldn't reach me. LOL.

I felt really bad that I didn't make an effort to call him while they were in Houston port,besides, how would I know that they've been to Texas already where he didn't even tell us or text us that they were here. Oh,well maybe it wasn't the right time yet that we'll see each other again. Now, they will be travelling for 40 days going to India, so I pray that they will be having a safe travel. The day that they will arrive to India will also be the day that we will arrive in Dumaguete. Hmmm... very exciting.

Bike parts and accessories

2009-04-12T09:06:00.001-07:00

My husband has a mountain bike that he hasn’t use now for a while. Now, I wanted to use it but something is broken in the handle bars. I keep telling him to buy the parts so that I can use it but he always said that he is busy. He don't have the time to go out and get it. I cannot go out and get it either because I don’t have any idea about bike parts. We open this online store for bike parts and accessories and he show to me what parts that we need for our bike. Soon, I can ride our bike again. If you are also looking for any bike parts and accessories just visit their site called sage cycles and they have everything you need for your bike.

Premium Outlet

2009-04-11T21:46:00.000-07:00

Early this morning we went to premium outlet in Houston. We went straight to coach outlet store and find the bag that I wanted. They have so many new bags choices but I had to stick on what I really need for our travel to Philippines. I needed something that its very comfortable to use for our daily use there. And yes, I found it, I bought it and my friend Disa also bought one. Our two friend Sheryl and Cecile weren't really sure if they want one too so they went to a different outlet store instead. The place is quite far from where we live, it took us almost an hour to get there but it was worthy, hehehehe. Now I am happy that I got it.

Pregnancy

2009-04-11T21:39:00.000-07:00

When I was pregnant with my first child, I was very curious in everything I experienced. My appetite changed a lot.
Having nausea made me think I was pregnant. I had a very bad morning sickness; everything I was trying to eat made me throw-up. I couldn’t cook anything because all the spices smelt so bad to me. I didn't know what to do and asked my self, is this, what morning sickness feels like?
It was very weird feeling and if I wanted to eat something it should be there right away or else I cried. I easily got mad and it seems like it was too much for me. Is this really what pregnant women do? Or is it just me? I was just so glad that my husband was very understanding especially on my situation.Two months before my delivery I was already busy searching for our baby girl's name. I had so many choices but I love the name Alysa so we named her Alysa.
When our daughter arrived, it was the happiest day of my life. It made me cry when I first saw her and feel so proud of my self to have her, is this how the mom feels like for their child? The love of parents for their kids is unconditional and the moment we shared together is priceless.
So, if you are pregnant and looking for your baby’s name just visit this website called baby names world. They have thousands of baby names that you could choose from.

Outlet Mall

2009-04-07T05:35:00.000-07:00

I am planning to go outlet mall today to get another coach purse but my husband wants me to be home at 2 pm because we'll be going out to get a passport for our kids. I don't think that will be enough time for me to travel to outlet mall because it will take me almost an hour to get there.Oh well, maybe I will just go there next time or this coming Saturday so that I can just leave my kids with my husband. It's hard to bring our kids all the time because we can't be concentrate on our shopping and we'll be spending much time chasing them than our shopping. hahaha

Buying a new computer set.

2009-04-04T07:11:00.001-07:00

I am planning to get a computer set for my parents in the Philippines when we get there. I told my sister to go look for cheaper one but the cheapest one they saw will cost me at least $500.00. It is kind of expensive but I still maybe have to buy it because I spend too much on phone cards. Last year I spent like almost $1000.00 just for phone cards and that is too much. I didn't realize that until I added up everything I spent for phone cards. If ever I will buy them a computer set, I can save a little money because I will only pay the monthly payment for Internet connection which probably cost $20.00 a month.

Tuesday off

2009-04-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

We had lunch at the house yesterday with Cecille and Glenna after we went to Viet Hoa. I cooked beef soup with boksoy and fish stew(Paksiw na isda). It was very good lunch and we all enjoyed it. At 2 pm they left because me and my husband had to go and apply a passport for our kids.

We went to the post office at grant lakes Sugar Land but their office hours is only from 10 am to 2 pm, so we were already late when we get there because we arrived at almost 3 pm. It's okay, we still have enough time and we will be applying again next week. It will only takes 1-2 weeks to get it so that will be enough time.

About our Philippines trip

2009-03-31T20:18:00.001-07:00

We cancelled our Bohol trip and going to Baguio instead. It is beacuse of we never been to Baguio yet and many of our friends told us that it is also pretty cool in there. Since we went to Bohol already, now it's time to visit different places. We also plan to go Boracay, not confirmed yet but that is one of many places that we want to visit. This will just depend on our budget, especially we will be bringing our parents with us. It is very exciting and I know we will be having so much fun in this trip.

Work

2009-03-30T20:30:00.000-07:00

I had to train Glenna today at work, one of my new friend. She did good perhapds I didn't need to watch her all the time coz it seems like she already knew what she was doing. We had fun and it feel so good when you have friend working with you.

We'll be both off tomorrow and we are planning to get some filipino groceries. I hope I will not feel lazy to go out so that we can go.

Saturday party!

2009-03-29T06:54:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun yesterday at our freind's daugther's birthday party. Almost all of the PPM members were there and it was nice that we gathered again. It's been awhile that we didn't see each other due to a busy scheduled. Almost all PPM members are working now so everybody is busy in their own lives so if ever we have free time, we will spend it to our family first since we can't even have much time for them.
Everybody were acting like a kid yesterday. We were jumping on a big moonwalk balloon instead of our kids, hehehehe. Our friend Cheryl, cooked so many delicious filipino dish so it felt like we were in the Philippines. After eating we even had to go food, which this always happen in every Filipino party.hahaha.
Now, we are looking forward to the next party for Jasmine's 3rd birthday party and I'm sure everybody will come and we'll see each other again.

"Life is fantastic, and Philippines... we'll be there soon"

Domestic Airline/Flight Policies - Checked Luggage

2009-03-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

From www.thetravelinsider.com

Domestic Airline/Flight Policies - Checked Luggage
NOTE : Fees are EACH WAY fees - double them for a roundtrip ticket
Airline
Allowance
Max wt per piece
Max size per piece
AirTran
1st bag $15
2nd is $25
$50 per extra piece
50lbs
$39 if 51-70lbs$79 if 71-100lbs
61"
$39 if 62-70"$79 if 71-80"
Alaska (and also Horizon)
One free
2nd is free to first class and MVP Gold members, otherwise $25
3 - 6 bags @ $100 each7+ bags @ $150 each
50lbs
$50 if 51-100lbs
Either extra weight or extra piece charge applies (whichever is greater) but not both
62"
$50 if 63"-80"$75 if 81"-115"
Either extra weight or extra piece charge applies (whichever is greater) but not both
Aloha
now ceased operation
American
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
3-5 bags @ $100 each6+ bags @ $200 each
Exceptions for full fare Coach, Business and First class tickets, and for AAdvantage Gold members
50lbs on both domestic and international flights
$50 if 51-70lbs$100 if 71-100lbs
under 62"
$150 for up to 115" in addition to overweight and/or extra piece charges
ATA
now ceased operation
Continental
1st is free to OnePass Elite and full Coach passengers, otherwise $15
2nd is free to OnePass Elite and full Coach passengers, otherwise $25
3 free for First class
$150 per extra bag
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs70lbs for First class and OnePass Elite
$50 if 51-70lbs
Over 70lbs not accepted
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$100 for oversize, max size of 115"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Delta
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
3 - 5 bags @ $80 each
6 - 8 bags @ $110 each
9 and 10 bags @ $180 each
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$90 if 51-70lbs$175 if 71-100lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$175 for 63"-80"
Max oversize is 80"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Frontier
$15 or free depending on fare type
$25 or free depending on fare type
$50 per extra piece
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$75 for up to 100lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$75 for up to 80"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Hawaiian
For travel within Hawaii :
1st is free
2nd is $17
3rd and subsequent are $25
For travel on mainland or to/from Hawaii
1st is $15
2nd is $25
3rd to 6th are $100
7th and extras are $200
50lbs
$50 if 51-70lbs
Over 70lbs not accepted
62"
'The charge for an oversized bag may depend on what you're transporting'.
Max oversize is 80"
JetBlue
One free
$20 for second bag
$75 for extra bags
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$50 if 51-70lbs
$100 if 71-99lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$75 for 63"-80"
Max oversize is 80"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Midwest
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
$100 for each extra bag
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$50 if 51-70lbs
$65 for 71-100lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$80 for 63"-115"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Northwest
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
$125 for third bag
$200 for each extra bag
NW WorldPerks Elite Silver, full fare coach and first class pax can take two bags free, each up to 70 lbs.
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$90 if 51-70lbs
$175 if 71-100lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$175 for 63"-80"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Southwest
Two free
3rd bag is $25
4-9 extra pieces at $50 each
10+ @ $110 each
50lbs
$25 if 51-70lbs
$50 for 71-100lbs
62"
$50 for oversize
Max oversize is 80"
Spirit
$19 for first bag if online checkin, $25 at airport
$25 for second bag, either online or at airport
3 - 5 pieces $100 each, space available
50lbs
$50 if 51-70lbs
$100 if 71-99lbs
62"
$100 for 63-80"
$150 for 80+"
Max oversize is 160" with no more than 80" in any dimension
United
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
3 or 4 bags @ $125
5+ bags @ $250
Two bags free for Mileage Plus Premier Associates, and first and business class passengers.
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
70lbs for Global Services, 1K, Premier Executive Mileage Plus members and Star Alliance Gold members on any fare
$125 if 51-100lbs
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$175 for up to 115"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
US Airways
$15 for first bag
$25 for second bag
two bags free for Dividend Miles preferred members, Envoy and first class passengers
1-7 extra pieces @ $100 each
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
50lbs
$50 if 51-70lbs
$100 if 71-100lbs
100lbs max wt
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
62"
$100 for 62-80"
Overweight and oversize and extra bag fees are all cumulative
Virgin America
Up to 10 bags, each for a $15 fee
Full fare and 1st class get one bag free.
50lbs (70lbs for first bag)
$50 if 51-70lbs
$100 if 71-100lbs
62"
$50 for 63-80"

Losing weight

2009-03-27T06:41:00.000-07:00

Wow! I can't believe I lose weight that fast. I used to be 145 lbs. after giving birth to my youngest daughter 8 months ago and now I weigh 129 lbs. I love it especially we will go back to the Philippines for a vacation. My goal is 120 lbs at least, hehehe. I used to wear size 9 jeans and now I am wearing size 4 or 5 and sizes medium or small blouses. Everybody at work ask me on how did I lose weight that fast, they wonder why I needed to lose weight. I told them that I don't really need to lose much weight; I just want to gain more confident for my self. I can wear now some of my old clothes so that means I don’t have to buy new ones again.

My day at work!

2009-03-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

It's been a long day for me today at work. I had to train two new workers, it's always hard to train new people , again and again but we needed more help this time. Now, with this 3 new hired people for our department, I can tell that they are the kind of workers that we've been waiting for, a good and responsible individual. It was very hard for me to train 2 co-workers at the same time but I still managed it well, ( what else I can do) hehehe. Everything went good and they were very fast learner. The time went so fast and I even forgot to have a dinner. I will be over 40 hours this week but maybe I will go home early tomorrow.

My friend Glenna also started her actual training today and I didn't have the chance to train her because she was scheduled today to work in the morning while I am always schedule to work in the evening. We saw each other for an hour then she left. I would love to train her and I hope one day we will be working together coz that would be so much fun..

Evaluation again..

2009-03-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

It's my evaluation time again at work and it's my raise time again,lol. It feel so good when your manager give you a good evalutaion because that means, you are a good worker. Now my manager realized how I deserve to have a good ratings at work, lol even if we always had arguments before. We experienced so many things as a workers and we had ups and downs but in spite of all those arguments we had, it is still ended up good because now we became friends. I am so glad that she find me as a comfortable co-worker to talk all about what's going on at work especially about secret stuff. I work almost 4 years now in that company and each day is a different day for me. I learn new things every day. As what my husband said, "as long as we are still alive, we never stop learning".

Now, they trust me to train new workers who works nights time since I am a night person. One of my duty is to see to it that we have enough productions for the whole day and for the following day. I am assigned also to tell my co-workers what they needed to be done every single day and I have to see to it that they do their work good, if not I will never stop telling them to do it again. It is a very challenging job because you'll never know if your co-workers be mad at you for telling them what to do because me, my self I hate to be told what to do, but it still came out good because they respect me and they even like working with me.

Everytime my manager do the evaluation for the night person she ask me first how this people work their job because she base their evaluaiton to what I will tell her since they are working with me. I just love my job and happy with it. It is fun and at the same time I can have break from my kids while earning some $$$.

Another day at work

2009-03-22T21:17:00.000-07:00

It's another day at work today and I only worked 8 hours. It was not really bad because in the past days I left like an hour early almost every night during work days. Tonight is something different, though we were not so busy but there were still things needs to be done to stay and get 8 hours shift. I just love my schedule working at night time because when I get home from work, everybody is sleeping already and I don't need to do anything than blogging. In that way I can have a peaceful time.

Plane tickets arrived today

2009-03-22T10:57:00.001-07:00

Oh wow! Our Plane tickets for Philippine trip arrived today and it makes me even more excited. I can't wait but I have to. I am packing some stuff already that we need especially my kids stuff like milks, bottles, diapers, wipes, blankets and other stuff that they really need in the plane. That will be a very long flight and I don't want to forget something that we need coz that would be very hard. I'm sure Dimple won't stop crying if I will forget her milk or Ally won't be comfortable if I don't have diapers and wife to be used when she need it. hehehe

Newly met friend and new job

2009-03-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

I had a great day off yesterday with my kids and friends. We went to Memorial mall and had a playdate with our kids. We had fun so as our kids. Then we dropped by jcpenny and bought some blouses and slacks. They had a great deal which you can save $10 dollars when you spend $50.00. I was supposedly looking for a luggage bag for our trip to Philippines but their prices online are different from the store. It is more expensive in the store. After the mall we went to ROSS and had a great deal with my luggage bag. It is Nautica brand 27" for only 59.99, not bad at all because in the department store I will be paying $260.00 for the same exact luggage bag. They have so many choices and I was attracted on this brand NAUTICA so I bought it.

We went home after and at home my friends Cecille and Glenna were staying quite while and we were cooking (Champorado)-it is a sweet rice cooked like a soup with cocoa and milk. We had a great time yesterday and we are planning to go other places on my next day off.

Soon, it will be very difficult for us to go out together when Cecille and Glenna will start working because we will not be having the same day for off. I recommend them to work where I work and without any doubts they both hired right away. Next week my friend Glenna will start her training on the computer about what she will be doing on her job and after that I will train her manually. I hope Cecille will be assign on the same department where me and Glenna assigned so that it will be more fun.

It is fun to go to work and it will be more fun to go shopping when you are using your own money. I love shopping that is why I am working to support my hobby. I am just glad that my husband understand me and never complain about spending every time I go out. Perhaps I used his money to pay for the luggage I bought yesterday. hehehe. He is very supportive financially and emotionally. I am just so LUCKY and BLESSED.

Opps, pregnant again!!!

2009-03-19T09:12:00.001-07:00

I was so nervous last night at work when I felt having nausea. I thought I was pregnant again. I went to the office and talked to one of our manager, asking about where I can find the home pregnancy test since they transferred it from where they used to put it. They were shocked and told me " Are you pregnant again?" I said I wasn't sure yet that's why I need some pregnancy test to make it sure. Our front in supervisor gave me a pregnancy test and they were very excited to know the result but I wasn't though I was nervous because I wasn't really prepare yet to have another one.
When I came home, I right away used the pregnancy test and it came out negative, OH!! what big relief. hehehe. Now, I will be more careful and take my pills everyday because I used to skipped taking it before. It's not that we don't want anymore kids, It is just we want everything will ready for the third baby, because my youngest one is only 8 months old and we want to spend more time with her first to have another one. Three kids will be enough for us so one more to go in 2 years from now.

My Monday off

2009-03-17T06:53:00.000-07:00

We went home from Dallas at 1:40 in the morning. My husband had to call in from work and did work on our business. I am glad I was off yesterday too so I had some rest. At noon time we went out with friends and had lunch at Cheryl. She made some soups and we just bought some roasted chicken. We had fun at Cheryl's house and after our lunch we went to the store. I was planning to get some more luggage bag but I couldn't decide it yet when we were there. Cheryl told me that it will be more cheaper if I will get it from the department stores when they will be having a sale. It was a good idea since the luggage bag that I was interested in those store was kinda expensive.

Our Dallas trip!

2009-03-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

We went to Dallas yesterday for the renewal of my Philippine passport. We drove about 10 hours back and port. It was really a long drive and it was only my husband who drove from Houston to Dallas. We left the house at 12:00 noon and arrived there about 5 pm. We were tired but we were excited to finished my passport. I was the first person who came for 6-7pm scheduled and I noticed that people who were schedule from 5-6pm were still not done yet so I went back to the car and fed my baby. My husband went to check the people in line again and they told my husband that they didn't follow the numbers from the consulate office because they said it was first come first serve. So, John was in hurry to get back to the car since I was there waiting and told me that they didn't based on the number assigned but the people who came in first will be serve first too. So, I was in hurry to went to the office and wow!, I was the last person. hehehe. It was very frustrating at first but when I had my turn, everybody were clapping their hands, not because of me but because of I was the last person to be serve so that means they can go home after me. heehehe. Everybody were so nice, and they helped me. They wanted me to get the voters registration but I said no, but still the person who were assigned to do it was the one who filled up the form for me and all I did was to put my signature. They even gave me discounts for the passport and ROM payments since we both did not have change and the all the photo copy I had from them was free. It was so bad travelling that far but everything went great when we got there.

I met Charmaine, the Vice Consul, Philippine Consulate General, LA. She was very nice woman and she was entertaining my daughter Ally. She kept telling me that my kids are both beautiful. She was so fascinated with Ally's beauty. I am so proud for my kids.

Now I will only have to wait for 2 to 6 weeks to receive my passport.

Friend Jane our new co-worker

2009-03-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

I was surprised today when almost all of my co-workers told me that they hire new people which is my friend. At first, I really didn't have the idea who was she because I could not think of anybody. During my break time, my co-worker Anna who hired her told me " I hired your friend! and I asked her who was she, and she said her name is Mary Jane. I didn't know anybody named Mary Jane but I know somebody name Jane. So, I was thinking that it could be Jane since Cristina also told me that maybe Jane will apply for a job from where I work.

So, I called Cristina and asked her Jane's number. I called up Jane and asked her if she was the, that my co-workers were talking about, and Yah, It's her. She will be working the same place where I work but different department. I told her, if she would have told me that she wants to work there, I could just recommend her and we can work at the same department together. It would be so much fun especially that I am the assigned trainer person for new hired workers.

Well, it's too late now but she will try to convince them to transfer to our department on Monday when she will go back there. Hopefully they will let her. hehehehe

Laid off from work

2009-03-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Being laid off from work is very difficult especially to those family who have kids. I heard many stories from a costumers where I work that many of their co-workers had been laid off. They told us how lucky we are that we still have jobs. I feel bad for it and I know it is very hard for a family to survive without a jobs. The economy is really struggling now and I hope it will not getting worst.

To those people who still have their job, you are so lucky and be thankful that you have it instead of complaining about it. I know some people who are complaining about their jobs because it is not the one that they wanted to do, but hey, you are blessed that you have a job. Now, I can tell my self that I am so lucky too to have a job that I have now which I love to do as well. I will really taking care of it and I hope that those people who have been laid off will find a new job because living in America without job is very hard.

Doing chores late at night!

2009-03-12T21:17:00.000-07:00

I just finished ironing the clothes and now time to blog. I had a peaceful time on doing my chores because everybody are asleep. I can only do all this stuff when my kids are sleeping because it is hard to do it when they are awake, especially Ally, I can't be finish. Her dad call her a little tornado because even if I just clean up the living room, 5 minutes after, you will see all Ally's toys again scattered in our living room floor.

It's 11:30 in the evening and I am still wide awake. I don't know why but maybe my body is used of going to sleep late at night because of my work hours.

I will be going back to work again tomorrow and I hope Dimple will feel better so that I can drop them off at my friend's house and if not, I guess John has to come home early. I don't want to drop off my kids to my friends house when they are sick because I know how hard it is to taking care of a sick kids but I am so glad that my friend Sheryl is very understanding. It is so hard to find somebody to watch your kids, because this is matter of "TRUST" but I am so thankful that I met Sheryl, she is so good to our kids and I trust her for that. Without her help , I could not go back to work full time. So, thanks to Sheryl and her family.

My Thursday!

2009-03-12T17:50:00.001-07:00

It is cold and rainy outside today and I was planning to get something for pasalubong( souvenir) to my family and friends back in the Philippines but I ended up staying home. I hate going out during rainy days especially with my two kids. My baby Dimple also is sick so I can't go anywhere. She have a fever since last night. When I got home from work, she was crying because she was hungry and when I picked her up she was so hot. So, I fed her and took her temperature after and it was 99.8. It wasn't really a high fever but it was high enough to make me worried. Being a mom, you don't want to see your kids sick. That is the hardest part of being a parent.

Dimple is still sick today, maybe because she is teething. She keep rubbing her gums. She was just crying all the time and I didn't have a chance to do the chores. I just held her all day today.

I hope tomorrow when she wakes up, she will feel better.

Itinerary for our Philippine's vacation

2009-03-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

Thursday - We will arrive in Dumaguete Airport.

Friday - Rest the whole day.

Saturday- Watch the Santa cruzan parade in our City.

Sunday- Going to Church at Dumaguete Cathedral in morning and play basketball and volleyball in the afternoon.

Monday - Whale watching with my family

Tuesday- Leaving for Bohol with our parents and friends.

Wednesday- Visits all the tourist attraction in bohol like, the chocolate hills,Loboc river boat, tarsier, the hanging bridge and of course the old churches.

Thursday- Continuation for Bohol Tour.

Friday - Leaving for Cebu with our parents and friends.

Saturday- Cebu tour. Visiting all the tourist attraction in Cebu, like the Magellan's cross, Guitar factory, Magellans monument, maybe do parasailing.

Sunday- Continuation for Cebu tour.

Monday- Back to Dumaguete and I stay there for the rest 2 weeks.

Booking our tickets to Philippines

2009-03-10T13:45:00.001-07:00

We booked our tickets today for our vacation in the Philippines. We will travel on weekend back in USA so it costs us more than what I posted before. We paid $1,210 for adults, $965 for child and $370 for infant. It makes me feel like not going for a vacation anymore since all the tickets were so expensive but my husband told me it's okay. He said that I deserve it. I am so lucky to have such a great man to be my husband and very supportive. Now we are just 2 months away for our vacation and it will be so much fun.

We'll keep posting here all our happenings.

Sunday Chores

2009-03-08T10:58:00.001-07:00

Sunday noon time and we had lunch time. I was in the bedroom feeding my baby while my husband and Ally were in the kitchen eating their lunch. They had Pizza. I can't stand with Pizza only for a meal so I cooked rice and pork stew ( Humba). After feeding my baby, I went out to the living room and my husband was playing his game already in the computer. I asked him if they were done with their lunch. He said yes and I have to be quite because Ally was sleeping. I was wondering how that happen that Ally was asleep were before I went to the bedroom feeding my baby, I knew that they both were in the kitchen eating Pizza.

So I went to the kitchen and saw Ally sleeping on her high-chair. I was laughing and can't believe she fell asleep while eating. She did sleep for 20 minutes and when she woke up, she continued eating her Pizza. She is so funny. She must be tired because early in the morning, she and her dad cleaned the front yard. They took all the weeds since our plants were almost being covered with weeds.

I will buy some seeds of a plants to plant at our backyard. I should sure get all the Philippine vegetables seeds and plant it.

Surprised text!

2009-03-07T05:49:00.000-08:00

I was surprised when my sister text me and told me that my brother who is working in a ship right now will be going to New Orleans. They will be having a route to USA which is very good news because maybe one of this days they will dock in Galveston port. I was surprised because as what my brother told me before he join to this ship where he is working right now, that they will be routing around Asia only and their captain surprised them that they also go here in the US. He is an electrical engineer and now working in a ship as an electrician. He love his job as a seaman because that is his dream job. He used to work at PNOC and NAPOCOR before when he was in the Philippines. He had many offer in those two big companies but he still dreaming of working abroad as a seaman. God is good and God granted his dream.

So now me my brother have a deal that when we get back home in the Philippines, he will be the one to buy some pigs for roasting because I was the one who bought it when he was there when he had vacation. That will be a big help for us especially pigs for roasting in the Philippines now are very expensive. He also told me to just tell him if we need something. I am so lucky to have a loving family and I know they are also lucky that they have a sister like me, hehehe. I am so proud of my family especially to our parents because they were really striving hard to gave us enough education and what we have now and where we are now are the results of their sacrifices they made before.

Affordable shoes for all ages

2009-03-06T16:15:00.001-08:00

It feels so good that there is a website like shop.com where you can do all your shopping at home. They have thousands of products at their online store. You can save up to 75% on thousands of brand name shoes. If you want to give something to your love ones, there are also products for men and women with a very affordable price.

Their winter boots are on sale so visit their website before it is too late. If you want to shop with your favorite brands such as UGGs, they also have it for less. Shop.com is a unique site to shop online. They have everything you need from personal needs to household needs.

Now, you can follow shop.com on twitter or you can also join shop.com on facebook. Shop.com made so easy for us to shop online, just simply click all the link and you will be amaze about all their products and prices. So what are you waiting for? see you there!

Tickets

2009-03-04T20:13:00.000-08:00

I had a busy day today at home. I am just so excited for our vacation in the Philippines this May. I was contacting many agencies to find a better prices for our tickets. I found one that is affordable. Flying with Cathay Pacific for $1185 adults and child will be $950 and infant is $335 are not bad at all. I can't wait to get there.

We made a deal with my husband, he is gonna be the one who will buy the tickets for us and I will be the one who take charge of all the expenses that we will be making in the Philippines. Who do you think got a good deal? hehehe, I think me because tickets are expensive whereas me, I will choose to stay in our parent's house to save our money, hahaha. So, I will not spend money for hotels anymore.

Hopefully everything will be okay on our travel. God is good and I've been good lately. hehehe.

Plans to do during my day off tomorrow

2009-03-02T20:55:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow will be my off day from work. We are planning to bring our kids to a play area in a mall. I am sure Ally will like the idea we have because she loves to play with other kids. She will just cry so easy but she'll stop so easily too. Me and my kids, Cecille, Sheryl, and her kids will spend the whole day tomorrow at the mall play area. That will be so much fun.

After a long days of work, I finally have time to play with my kids. Actually, people at work wants me to come in to work tomorrow but I can't do it because I will be having too much overtime. I already have almost 40 hours so it's hard for me to work some more hours.They don't want to pay us too much over time because it will more than our regular rate. That will time and half payment.

Sometimes I need to stay home also. I bought some wall frame for my kids bedroom but I don't have time to put it. I am always busy everyday and I can't even have time to relax but I like the way it is because I like keeping myself busy everyday.

Family and savings

2009-03-01T22:04:00.000-08:00

After church this morning, I had to cooked for my family's lunch. I baked salmon and chicken. I also cooked soem rice and brocoli with cheese as a side dish. Ally ate the rice and the chicken, and she told me,
mama it's delicious! Isn't she sweet? Even if she don't like the food I cook sometimes, she'll still tell me that it's good. I am so blessed for my two adorable kids. She ate rice (her favorite food) and my husband John ate the baked salmon seasoned with rosemary and garlic. They loved it and it makes me feel good when my family love the food I cook.

Having dinner together is one of my happiest event at home because it is very unusual for us to set down and eat together. Me and John don't have the same schedule for work so, when he is home, I am at work, then when I am home, he is at work. There are some days that we don't see each other, like when he is leaving for work, I am still sleeping and when I come home from work, they are already asleep. It was so hard at first but we are getting use to it now. He didn't want me to work before but I wanted to because I was used of working and earning money since I was still in the Philippines. It is just very different when you are holding your own money from your own sweat of hardwork. Now, I know how to value our money, unlike before, I just spent it without even thinking if it was really important to spend it. I learned many thing since I started working. I learned how to control my spending and learned how to save money. Saving money is very important especially this time that or country is facing of economiv crisis. You will never know until when you can work with your current job because you'll never know when is your company can survive the crisis.

So, if you think that you need to spend your money, then save it, in that way you have something to use for when you need it.

Sunday, God's day

2009-03-01T06:15:00.000-08:00

It's Sunday and time for God. We will be going to church today and spend time for God. It makes me feel good every after attending mass. My husband keep complaining every time we go to church. He can't concentrate to what the Priest's sermon, because we can't go as close to the altar where he wanted to set. We have to stay at the cry room where all the kids are very noisy. If there are Sundays that we couldn't go to church, we will just PRAY rosary at night time. It's better that way beacuse we can be focus and concentrate.

So, We will be getting ready now, and I will PRAY to those who have hatred in their hearts and tho those who are always get jealous of anybody's success. May the Lord Almighty enlighten your mind and thoughts always and may you have PEACE in your heart.

Nine hours straight of working

2009-02-27T21:29:00.000-08:00

I was working nine hours straight today. I came in to work at 2 pm and finished at 11 pm. I had 9 hours of working today and thats $165.oo earning just for today, yay, not bad at all. I love my job and I am having so much fun doing it, what I do is to just tell my co-workers what to do and see to it that we have enough productions, isn't that easy? hahaha. I know most people lost their job nowadays because of the economic crisis that most companies are facing. I am so lucky that I have a great job, which I love to do. I talked to my friend from California tonight and she told me how bad their economy there is. Many companies are cutting off workers to avoid bankruptcy. I feel so sad to hear that especially I have known many friends who live in California.

When I got home, my family was asleep already. My husband woke up and asked me why I was late, so I told him that I did some overtime to have some extra money. Therefore, he just kissed me and told me if it was okay with me if he will go back to sleep, then I said yes. So he went back to sleep then my youngest daughter woke up, she was asking for her milk. I fed her and she went back to sleep. I took a shower, dry my hair and now I am ready for bed.

I am so excited to wake up tomorrow morning because we will be going out to look for a new SUV for me. I am just so blessed. My husband loves me so much that is why he always gives me anything I want. Even the idea of having a vacation in the Philippines was all my plan but because my macho and of course very handsome husband loves me, he will grant anything I want as long as he could afford for it. That’s what the real love is?lol

It's Friday, It's payday.

2009-02-27T05:46:00.000-08:00

How I wish all days are fridays, why? because it's our payday. hehehe. I know, that will never happen but I am still so glad and happy that I receive a little income of my own every week. Wow, I can have some dollars of my own to use for my shopping habit. I know it's hard to just depend on our husband all the time and especially we have family in the Philippines who needed our help financially. I am glad that I don't have to tell a lie to my husband or hide secrets just to send some $ to my family back home because I work hard for it. Some people have to hide it or steal money from their own husband just to send it to their family back home, and so sad to know that.

Now, I am so serious of saving my money especially we will be having a vacation for Philippines soon. I want to give a great party to my family and friends. My husband is so proud of me because I prove it to him that I am saving now my money. In a whole month of January I saved $1,556 and that was after the three times shopped I had and every shopped I spent like almost $200. If I didn't go shopping, I should have save more. In the month of February, I have a saving of $ 1,135 since there are only four fridays of February. It is not bad at least I have savings. Now I will try for this two months March and April, not to go out and spend more money because I will save it for our vacation.

Friend's saddest day

2009-02-26T08:28:00.000-08:00

It is very sad to hear a news from a friend of mine that her mom past away last friday. I know how hard it is for her but I know she is strong. She can handle this situation. The worst thing was her mom suffered so much pain and been confined to the hospital for so long. They tried everything to save her mom's lives but it didn't work. Although, in the other hand at least now their mom don't suffer the pain anymore, but it is very painful for her family who have left behind. Now she flew back to the Philippines to attend the burial of her mom and she will be back here on 5th of March.

Condolence to the family of Teressa and God bless.

Another day at work

2009-02-24T21:34:00.000-08:00

I was so busy at work today. I was just by myself for two hours with no help at all. It wasn't so bad because I'd rather be busy than doing nothing. My other co- worker came late for about 30 minutes but he said sorry for arriving late. It was fine for me because he explained to me what happened why he came late so I understand. So, I had a short break then went back to work to finished all the works then at 10 pm, I left from work and went home. I always work at least 8 hours today, which is not bad at all. I have break from my kids and at the same time earning some dollars.

On my way home I made a phone call to my friend Michelle. We talked like over an hour on the phone. So funny, because I didn't even noticed that I was home already.

Party!

2009-02-22T18:38:00.001-08:00

We went to attend the fifth birthday party of TJ today, a daughter of Michelle. We had so much fun especially my daughter Ally, she enjoyed swinging. We ate a lot because Michelle preparing a lot of food. Most of our friend from PPM came and had a great day with them. Every party we met new friends but this time after the bad experienced I had of being so friendly, I have to choose really good whom I friend with and go with and I don't make friends at first meeting, I have to really know the person first before calling that person as friend. But as of the moment I enjoyed the company of all the PPM members.

We left at 4 pm and as soon as arrived home, I left for grocery. It took me 2 hours to shop and when I got home, I had to put my kids to bathe then put them to sleep. So now I have time to spend for my honey.

hydrocephalus

2009-02-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

Have you heard about hydrocephalus?

What is hydrocephalus?
The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by cerebral spinal fluid. Small chambers in the brain are called ventricles. Normally, cerebral spinal fluid is produced primarily in the two lateral ventricles. Then, the cerebral spinal fluid drains through the third and fourth ventricles and is circulated around the brain and spinal cord. This cerebral spinal fluid acts as a cushion for the brain and is reabsorbed by the membrane covering the brain. With hydrocephalus, the cerebral spinal fluid backs up in the ventricles, causing them to expand and push on the surrounding brain. This increased size in the ventricles may be referred to as ventriculomegaly. Ventriculomegaly occurs when the two lateral ventricles are greater than 1 cm in width but less than 1.5 cm. Sometimes ventriculomegaly will regress or return to normal size and there is no long-term problem. Hydrocephalus occurs when the two lateral ventricles are greater that 1.5 cm in width. The ventricles can fill to such an extent that the head size becomes enlarged in the fetus. The major causes of hydrocephalus include:
The flow of cerebral spinal fluid is blocked.
Abnormal circulation of cerebral spinal fluid causes inadequate absorption by the membranes covering the brain.
The brain size is small (cerebral atrophy or there is a localized injury) and the fluid volume appears large as it fills in space.
Very rarely, it may be inherited.
Cerebral spinal fluid production normally increases late in gestation so the ventricles and head size need close monitoring to determine whether there is really a concern. Ventriculomegaly may be the first sign of another anomaly, either with the central nervous system or outside the central nervous system. It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of fetuses with hydrocephalus will have another anomaly outside the central nervous system and approximately a third will have an associated anomaly within the central nervous system. Hydrocephalus occurs more frequently in males (64 percent males versus 36 percent females). Hydrocephalus occurs in approximately 1 out of every 2,000 live births. We do not know the cause of hydrocephalus. We know it is not related to anything the mother did or did not do during pregnancy.

I was shocked when my mom told me that my cousin had her 4th baby in C-section. It's hard to believe but that what happened. February 17, 2009 at morning time, my cousin had a contraction and was ready to giving birth for their 4th child at the age of 26. Everything was fine giving birth with her three daughters until this 4th one came. She was having hard time delivering the baby because the head of the baby was too big for normal delivery so ending up, she was having a C-section. The doctor told them that the baby have hydrocyphalus which is very sad to think that the baby will have suffer a lot of pain in the future. They didn't know the causes of hydrocephalus but one thing they know that it is God's blessings and that they will taking care of her. It is very sad to think but we have to face the reality. My cousin now is trying to get her energy back but she still need to have a blood tranfusion. Please help us to pray for their both recovery, the mom and the baby.

By living fully, recognizing that all we do is by His power, we honor God; He in turn blesses us.

Becky Laird

Wonderful day at work

2009-02-18T21:43:00.000-08:00

I had a great time at work today,I was tired but it wasn't that bad. My manager Pamela told me that they had a votation this morning for an employee of the month, so she voted me as one of them, most of them agreed but every managers has to vote for their own employee. We were two people being nominated but the other one won. So my manager said sorry to me because it wasn't me who won but I told her, it's okay, the fact that they nominate me as an employee of the month is really mean so much to, amongst 100's of employees that works there, I am one of the best employee and I am very happy that they recognized my harwork. Our store director also voted for me but not everybody agreed on it and I know the one who won really deserves it and I am so happy for her. She is a very hard workeras wll. At this time, I will still continue doing the way I work and I am not wishing for any award, to recognized my hard work mean so much to me already and I am very happy for what I am doing now because I love my job.