- Going to Boni High after work - David & Goliath and Shoe Salon sale! Yeyyy!
- Want to take Marcus & Jax to UP Diliman (inspired by FB pics from Nix)
- (Hoping for) weekend date with the husband
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thank.God.It's.Friday.
When you're running around at work all week and you can't seem to put the urgent items in your list to an end, then there could be nothing sweeter than saying "TGIF!" on a Friday afternoon. Random things on my mind now:
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Mommy's Back!
Just to officially say I've decided to revive this blog. Will post updates soon, I promise. :)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009
Defining Happy
How does one start to describe the happy emotion he or she feels? I don't know, really, but let me try...
Before 2008 ended, I was a bit hesitant to welcome 2009 for the sole reason that I felt I was having the best year ever - I was scared it would become opposite with the coming of the new year. It was the year I finally married the man I love, went on my dream honeymoon, was recognized and transferred to a new role I enjoy at work, bought our first investment, etc. I thought nothing could top those. Well, until now.
When Jax and I moved in to our own place on that same year, we had to go through a lot of adjustments. Like any newly married couple, we had our share of arguments - some petty, others over something I would cry my eyeballs out, some were even to the point of us questioning ourselves if we did the right thing. It was hard, but we managed to sort it out each and every time. I'm not sure how exactly, but what I do know is that it involved a lot of talking, understanding, forgiving, accepting, loving, and most important of all, praying.
As days and months passed, I noticed our fights became less and less. We have slowly both discovered what makes the other happy, and tried to respect and give each other that, no matter how silly or "unreasonable" it may seem. We were "just getting the hang of it" when "it" happened. Junior happened. We weren't really planning on having a baby just yet (I wanted a second honeymoon on our first wedding anniversary), but the news of an addition to our family of course made us very excited. We learned be "one" in everything we do all the more.
2009 did go by in a breeze. My pregnancy turned out to be, well, "light". Jax and I still had those ups and downs (mostly in our careers and finances) but with prayers and lots of support from family and friends, we survived. It wasn't an easy ride but God made sure we were ok and that everything was taken cared of. Now looking back, it still amazes me how things just fell perfectly into place!
Now going back to my definition of happy. It's quite difficult to put into words. For now, I guess I'd have to say it's when you know in your heart you're exactly where you're supposed to be. It's not smooth sailing nor a bed of roses, it's just that inexplicable feeling that you know you wouldn't trade places with anyone else in this world. :)
Before 2008 ended, I was a bit hesitant to welcome 2009 for the sole reason that I felt I was having the best year ever - I was scared it would become opposite with the coming of the new year. It was the year I finally married the man I love, went on my dream honeymoon, was recognized and transferred to a new role I enjoy at work, bought our first investment, etc. I thought nothing could top those. Well, until now.
When Jax and I moved in to our own place on that same year, we had to go through a lot of adjustments. Like any newly married couple, we had our share of arguments - some petty, others over something I would cry my eyeballs out, some were even to the point of us questioning ourselves if we did the right thing. It was hard, but we managed to sort it out each and every time. I'm not sure how exactly, but what I do know is that it involved a lot of talking, understanding, forgiving, accepting, loving, and most important of all, praying.
As days and months passed, I noticed our fights became less and less. We have slowly both discovered what makes the other happy, and tried to respect and give each other that, no matter how silly or "unreasonable" it may seem. We were "just getting the hang of it" when "it" happened. Junior happened. We weren't really planning on having a baby just yet (I wanted a second honeymoon on our first wedding anniversary), but the news of an addition to our family of course made us very excited. We learned be "one" in everything we do all the more.
2009 did go by in a breeze. My pregnancy turned out to be, well, "light". Jax and I still had those ups and downs (mostly in our careers and finances) but with prayers and lots of support from family and friends, we survived. It wasn't an easy ride but God made sure we were ok and that everything was taken cared of. Now looking back, it still amazes me how things just fell perfectly into place!
Now going back to my definition of happy. It's quite difficult to put into words. For now, I guess I'd have to say it's when you know in your heart you're exactly where you're supposed to be. It's not smooth sailing nor a bed of roses, it's just that inexplicable feeling that you know you wouldn't trade places with anyone else in this world. :)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Busy-ness!
Ten days before Christmas and I don't know where half of my December went. Let me figure that one out...
Dec 1 & 2 - Peoplesoft Training at the Makati office
Dec 4 - IT Teambuilding in Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Dec 10 - Contract signing for our 1st ever investment!
Dec 11 - Office christmas party ala Heroes and Villains
Dec 12 - HR planning w/ regional boss at the Pen
Dec 13 - Baby shower at my parents' house (surprise party c/o my HS friends - thanks, guys!)
Jax and I haven't even gone shopping yet! (I hear oh no's from my inaanaks. Hehe)
Oh well... and there's still Junior to think about. *sigh* can't wait til January!!!
Dec 1 & 2 - Peoplesoft Training at the Makati office
Dec 4 - IT Teambuilding in Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay
Dec 10 - Contract signing for our 1st ever investment!
Dec 11 - Office christmas party ala Heroes and Villains
Dec 12 - HR planning w/ regional boss at the Pen
Dec 13 - Baby shower at my parents' house (surprise party c/o my HS friends - thanks, guys!)
Jax and I haven't even gone shopping yet! (I hear oh no's from my inaanaks. Hehe)
Oh well... and there's still Junior to think about. *sigh* can't wait til January!!!
Monday, November 30, 2009
It's beginning to look a lot like christmas...
Last night, Jax and I were doing some cleaning at our back porch when we felt "it". The wind outside is starting to get chilly and dark falls earlier than usual. We both had to agree. Yup, the holiday season is just around the corner - 25 days to go, to be exact.
This is our second christmas together, and I'm sure we're going to celebrate it very differently from last year. (Well, I think it's really gonna be different every year anyways.) Last year, I remember still being at the mall on christmas eve, making our ONLY christmas shopping session (we're a cramming couple just like that! lol). We had noche buena at my parents' house and left the next morning for Pangasinan where the rest of his family were.
This year though, with me and my huge baby bump, I don't think we could do much. My OB says I could give birth anytime between December 27 to January 1. (Now saying that gives me a rush of emotions - excited, anxious, happy...) Honestly, more than the difficulty sleeping, bending, or doing just about anything, I think what's harder for me is to accept that I really need to slow down. I can't do the things I used to do before! Sigh.
Anyhoooo... enough of that. I'll just think of happy thoughts by making a list of things I would love to get for christmas. Hahahaha!
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edit: things I got from my surprise baby shower! ;)
This is our second christmas together, and I'm sure we're going to celebrate it very differently from last year. (Well, I think it's really gonna be different every year anyways.) Last year, I remember still being at the mall on christmas eve, making our ONLY christmas shopping session (we're a cramming couple just like that! lol). We had noche buena at my parents' house and left the next morning for Pangasinan where the rest of his family were.
This year though, with me and my huge baby bump, I don't think we could do much. My OB says I could give birth anytime between December 27 to January 1. (Now saying that gives me a rush of emotions - excited, anxious, happy...) Honestly, more than the difficulty sleeping, bending, or doing just about anything, I think what's harder for me is to accept that I really need to slow down. I can't do the things I used to do before! Sigh.
Anyhoooo... enough of that. I'll just think of happy thoughts by making a list of things I would love to get for christmas. Hahahaha!
- Long quality time with hubby. Our just us days are numbered! Once Junior is out, I'm sure we're gonna be crazy busy taking care of him that we won't have time for ourselves anymore. I'd love a holiday getaway where we could relax, focus on ourselves, and think about plans for our family (a.k.a. psyching ourselves that we're gonna be parents!)
- Ultra comfy ballet flats. I probably won't be able to wear heels yet until the next three months or so so I need as many of these as possible.
A chic diaper bag like this or this - for the hot mama (wannabe) like me. Haha!Thanks, Ivy!- Small purse (preferably one with several slots) that could fit my 2 mobile phones, some cash, and cards. The one I've been using just resigned. :(
- An SLR camera. Since my dad and my bro (I'm the only one in the family without one! Fine, my mom too.. but I'm not expecting much from her since she's still in that stage where she's just getting used to going online. lol) are both using a Nikon, might as well use the same brand so we could trade accessories.
- Anything baby stuff - diaper cotton stuffers, blankets, towels, frog suits, etc. I don't think we will ever get enough of these!
- 2010 Starbucks Planner. Fine, this is overrated, but I'm just doing it for tradition's sake since I've had one every year since 2006. I'm not allowed to have coffee though, so I'm just wishing someone else could complete the stickers for me. Any takers? *wink!*
A really nice baby book - one with a scrapbook-y feel to it where I could really document Junior's firsts.Thanks, Arlene!
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edit: things I got from my surprise baby shower! ;)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Junior
Has it already been 3 months? Everything seems to be happening in a blur! I'll try to make up for lost (blogging) time by sharing what's up with me lately.
Actually, I think I'm just going to focus on the most recent significant milestone inmy our lives - a week before my birthday, Jax and I learned that we're 6 weeks on the way! Yup, it's confirmed. I'm gonna be a mommy sometime in December or January. Isn't that amazing?!? We're hoping it's a boy. In fact, we're temporarily naming him "Junior", as if it has any effect on the baby's gender...
The night we knew we were pregnant. Yep, that's Jax holding the pregnancy test kit - positive! :)
Our first ultrasound. Junior's first pic.
Actually, I think I'm just going to focus on the most recent significant milestone in
The night we knew we were pregnant. Yep, that's Jax holding the pregnancy test kit - positive! :)
Our first ultrasound. Junior's first pic.I'd still like to think I'm fortunate my first trimester wasn't as bad as the usual stories I hear from other moms. Well, it was difficult in the sense that I found it so hard to wake up in the morning (can't get up in bed even if I'm already awake!), I was always sleepy (to think I'm not a sleep person), and I couldn't do any chores at home. But apart from those, I was ok - no morning sickness whatsoever, weird cravings, or any of those almost-standard pregnancy traumas. My mom said she didn't experience any of those either when she was pregnant so I'm hoping I'd have the same fate, including having normal delivery.
Now I'm at my 16th week. Except for the dreaded vitamins I have to take daily, (my friends know how much I abhor taking any form of meds), I'm much better. I can do a little bit more now, though still basic, not-much-effort-required stuff. There are still days when I just want to crawl under the sheets and sleep all day but I think that's really more because of the weather (which, by the way, drives me crazy!). My baby bump is more evident now and I'm finding it harder to choose what to wear to the office more and more each day. My very excited mother already gave me a few sets of preggy clothes, including two pairs of maternity pants (both of which probably wouldn't fit me until I'm on my 6th month!) but I still want to shop for more. Baby Center says I should be feeling my baby move anytime soon so that's something I'm very much looking forward to. :)
And how about the father? Ooooh Jax is even more excited than I am! I know he's trying his best to pamper me the best way he knows how. ;)
Now I'm at my 16th week. Except for the dreaded vitamins I have to take daily, (my friends know how much I abhor taking any form of meds), I'm much better. I can do a little bit more now, though still basic, not-much-effort-required stuff. There are still days when I just want to crawl under the sheets and sleep all day but I think that's really more because of the weather (which, by the way, drives me crazy!). My baby bump is more evident now and I'm finding it harder to choose what to wear to the office more and more each day. My very excited mother already gave me a few sets of preggy clothes, including two pairs of maternity pants (both of which probably wouldn't fit me until I'm on my 6th month!) but I still want to shop for more. Baby Center says I should be feeling my baby move anytime soon so that's something I'm very much looking forward to. :)
And how about the father? Ooooh Jax is even more excited than I am! I know he's trying his best to pamper me the best way he knows how. ;)
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