Friday, November 30, 2012

Chistmas & December: The Buy & Sell Season :)

Since I officially became unemployed this, I can't feel the usual excitement of every employee feels every time the month of December is approaching.  This is indeed the season to be jolly as everyone seems to look forward to 13th month pay and bonuses but boo to me because for the first time in 10 years, I can't have any of them hehe.

But not that sad because this state is a choice and there are actually better things to replace the monetary delight (honest to goodness hehe). One is being a full-time mom and coach to my son who went to school for the first time plus having to serve my dearest husband and learning a few dish on my own while my boys are out. 2012 is yet another year of my gratefullness - for the opportunity to better my relationship with the people who truly matters in my life. :)


Enough of the melow drama, let's talk about business now :).  Anyways, a few weeks ago I posted in my facebook account some photos of nice shirts (really nice shirts hehe) for sale and was glad with the sales of this little 'sideline' because it gave me the chance to feel like I will be receiving extra amount too this Christmas, just like having a 'christmas bonus' although not that big :).


The replica shirts I sell from the very first batch, I'm soon to get stocks for the 4th batch, yay!




Can you pull-off a cheap Holloween Costume Party?


On my birthday, after a simple dinner prepared at home, Robin and I went to my parent’s house to attend a little 'costume party'organized by my lil sis. It was same as last year's random Nov 1 party which my nieces and two of their neighbor friends participated. In exchange for the kids' efforts of dressing up are some candies and goodies my lil’ sis gave away. 


Then next is a whole night of scary-fun party and of course lots of picture, picture. :)





Ghie-Anne :)


"Kawawa" ang peg. So cute Donita :)

Friday, November 16, 2012

A new family :)

Today, DH brought home a stray puppy and our kid was really excited he immediately cuddled the little dog. The new baby in the family joins our 2 other dogs Bonchon and Lyka and while we're all excited for "Panda", the name we decided to give 'her', the two dogs were very uneasy inside their respective cages. They become really loud when they're jealous :)

 
Anyway, my 4 year old son asked me to give Panda milk because he believes he hasn't been fed by her mother yet. Being compassionate to animals and elderly is a trait I admire about my son. Ehem, I’ll take this credit because it really pays teaching your child to do random act of kindness, be it for humans or animals. He sacrificed a few hours left for him playing before going to school as he got busy feeding Panda and making sure he'll be comfortable in his 'new home'.





 


 

 
Panda is indeed one lucky dog. With Robin around, he'll grow up just like our first adopted dog, Bonchon, happy and always loved. 


Monday, November 12, 2012

Wellmanson: The ideal place for accessories spree!



At a recent trip to Quiapo, Manila, it’s impossible for me to miss a quick trip to Wellmanson, the air-conditioned shop along Villalobos street, adjacent Quiapo church, where you can find the nicest and affordable accessories, beading supplies and what-have-yous. There are actually 2 stores I visited where some of the items are quite cheaper than Wellmanson but their stocks are not as organized and the staffs are quite unfriendly. The stores are also not air-conditioned so if you’re after a convenient shopping experience, go to Wellmanson.


Some of the cute stuff I bought:














At this age, I'm still a die hard fan of kikay accessories. I must admit that I have a fancy for bangles, beads, dangling, some neons and everything nice that unleashes a woman’s sense of style. I guess there were more than times that I went on buying accessories than wardrobes and shoes. But even if this splurging is way cheaper, I've also proven that it’s also impractical to buy a lot of them because I don't get to use them due to limited wardrobes that I have and some accessories won’t be a good match with my regular clothes.



Thrift shopping has enabled me to explore different outfits and to experiment with the bunch of accessories I have. I just can't afford to go broke buying clothes and shoes, they aren't really my interest that's why ukays are indeed heaven-sent :).


But really, an accessory can improve our everyday look; it's just have to be the right pieces right for what you wear. So if you're like me who have a soft heart for blings and trinkets, be happy. As long as it’s not yet an OA addiction, go, collect and experiment! :)

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Time Table


Guess I would badly need to master the art of letting go. Too much emotional blunders these days that cost my precious tears make up full buckets. If only I can save them literally, I would.  So I would know how much this recent turmoil cost me this time. Haayy, heartbreaks are the worst!  You can never really say which hurts the most that you could ever remember..because it always feels exactly just the same, tsk.



Even if I hate sharing stuff like this because it will just begets people raising their eyebrows at me, I can only hope they can spare some understanding first. No matter how I hold it back, I'm just not that tough. I just want to vent it out here in my own space. Let me breathe in and breathe out the pain, word every word, phrase per phrase, if I may. I don't claim to have readers who will care to give a virtual hug or show sympathy in any form, I just need this space to vent out. To free my self. So then, I would be ready to move on. To embrace a new strength with wide arms open. To learn and appreciate the purpose behind this 'pain'.



Being in a relationship that almost passed a decade, nurtured with a young boy who gives light and inspiration on a daily basis, I couldn't help but think why am I still capable of doubting if its still worth enough for me. Are the challenges of the past not enough? Like how much more I need to bare to take everything going and say.."Kaya ko pa!"  I never ask for a prince but my heart desires for a fairytale. I guess I haven't really found it...yet. My fairytale. And I never questioned how long...as long as it's bound to happen. After all, you don't read the line "they live happily ever after...' neither in the beginning nor in the middle part of a story. I keep holding on. That in the end, I will have my happy ending. It's too early to assume but it's not bad to presume either. The fact that you doubt your own story, could it be really meant for me? That 'happy endings' are indeed just in fairy tales? Why does it have to feel like a far off land, totally out of reach and far beyond? I wish I knew the answer because sometimes, these thoughts bubble just suck big time.



Falling out of love is not the issue. If there's still one left for me right at this very moment, it's the confidence that the person who causes me this pain is also the one who never fails to utter me his words of eternal love despite my doubts.  Someone who would never walk away even if I turn my back at him…who will beg for me to fight for the 'love' over and over again. Sometimes, some people can be a total jerk for doing immature things and would expect you to keep calm and let it pass. Until you come to your senses and go back to asking yourself again…what could have gone wrong again this time? Are the mistakes and the pains still worth it? True enough, only those whom we truly love are also the ones capable of hurting us. Even if we let them go out of our life, the pain is still there and just like love, it will haunt us and imprisoned us in time. And whenever were torn between the only choices we knew to end our sufferings, between two paths to take, the heart would often takes a detour and find its shortcuts to forgiveness.  Really…is that the way love must go?

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Cebu Inmates get their grooves back "Oppa Gangnam Style"

Watch, be entertained and be inspired by these people behind bars but still find good reason to enjoy their ‘restricted life’ through dancing.




This video is hot poppin with fast-clicks in Youtube since it was released today, September 30. Despite the heavy rains which are seen in the video, at least a thousand inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) showcased their grooves once again to the tune of Korean Performer, PSY with his smash hit single "OPPA Gangnam Style".



Thursday, September 06, 2012

2012 Boracay Trip with Friends - Day 1

Rebooked! 

Word. It could have almost ruined the first day of this trip, no matter how much curses we repeatedly utter in our minds, it will never change the fact that our P400 worth of airfare to fly us to Caticlan is no longer applicable because we were 15 minutes late upon check-in.  We tried to ask for consideration but to no avail. It was really hard to catch a 6AM flight knowing you have to be in the airport as early as 5AM which also means you have to be on the road by 4AM. From that moment when I confirmed that our flight got re-booked, I thought of going home, tsk!