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| Thursday, 30-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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MUCH AWAITED COMING!
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MMS pic sent by the proud Pa
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My sister finally gave birth to my niece today at 753am via normal delivery!!! YAY!!! 
Congratulations to the new parents Rommel and May!!! 
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| Monday, 27-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Bitter Pill
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"Do I really have to?..."
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"Bleechhh, this is bitter!"
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"...but vitamins are always good for my health."
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| Quote: | | Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC) |
I've been a working mom since the early days of my marriage. I enjoy doing what I'm trained to do - Finance & Administration. From way back, it seemed like this was my destiny and I believe it is indeed my calling.
Having worked with big companies in consulting, retail and telecommunications, I have earned a lot and have met a lot of different personalities. Most of my colleagues became my good friends and still are to this day. Work has become my comfort zone, my home away from home.
But lately, the situation at the workplace has made me rethink my priorities. The job I have come to love has now become a major pain in the *** all because of one person.
A few days ago, Jerry and I were presented with an opportunity that's too good to pass up. If I step back and try to look at the bigger picture, I think this is God's way of telling me there's something better ahead.
I am presently in limbo thinking of the many "what if's". Maybe this is the bitter pill I have to take for me to appreciate the better things in the horizon...
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| Sunday, 26-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Some People are Just Mean!
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"Hey! Don't be rude!"
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On several occasions, I have found myself being the object of rude comments or those with sleazy undertones. (Blame it on my looks? Nah!). Being the refined person that I am (that I'd like to believe), I ignore these unwelcome remarks like I brush off imaginary dust bunnies from my office wardrobe. I see no point making a big issue of such offenses. I'm not out to change everyone else's misdemeanor.
However, I pity some colleagues of mine who happen to be at the center of the (new) boss' critical opinion of them. He has this unbelievable delusion that he's the best person in the team and everyone else is dispensable, fat, ugly, slow, lazy or gay. He thinks that if you're not with him or don't have the same views as him, or you're too old, too highly-paid, too fat, too ugly, too slow, too lazy, you might as well look for another job.
What a schmuck! 
| Quote: | | Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength. ---Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983) |
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| Saturday, 25-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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In God's Perfect Time
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Jake in his brothers' room
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"It's nice up here on A-hia's bed..."
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"Uh, who dangled that ball from the fan?"
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I received a text message from Ma today (yes Junnie, the same one you forwarded to me all the way from Toronto  ) that said something like her prayers for us are still awaiting answers. The word she used was actually the word "pending" meaning "in anticipation of". And topping the list is my sis' safe delivery of her first baby anytime this week. Then comes the fruition of Junnie's pursuit of a Canadian work experience. Following closely is Jerry's future involvement (could be read as employment) with an international org based in the US.
We are all eagerly awaiting for these things to materialize with Pa and Ma storming the heavens everyday with their petitions and Jerry and I saying countless novenas to St. Expeditus.
Perhaps God has all these things lined up for us, or not, who knows. What we do know is everything happens in His perfect  time.
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| Wednesday, 22-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMARAZZI!!!
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Ma with Paparazzi
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| Quote: | They say that man is mighty He governs land and sea, He wields a mighty scepter O'er lesser powers than he But mightier power and stronger Man from his throne has hurled For the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the world
Source:
Author: Anonymous |
Happiness, good health, and prosperity to you Ma!
We all love you! God bless you!
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| Tuesday, 21-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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PhotoTime Tuesday: RELAXATION
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keeping cool
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The pic was taken at the height of the kids' summer vacation (April-May).
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| Monday, 20-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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A Trip Like No Other
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still in uniform, Kyle is being attended to by a doctor...
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the wound...
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good as new after the minor surgery...
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Mondays are generally busy days. This particular Monday, Kyle was excited to go to school for his PE class. It was his first time to wear his new pair of AND1 rubber shoes. We spent the whole afternoon yesterday shopping for a size 4.5 (US) pair of rubber shoes and went to look at the different Nike, Adidas and And1 models, until we zeroed in on this white pair.
What I thought would be just an ordinarily busy day turned out to be different when, at 4pm, I received a call from the school clinic. My heart was ready to jump out of my chest as I was nervously anticipating any dreadful news. The first time they called me years ago was when Matt had to be bathed in school after a caterpillar that accidentally fell on him from a tree, caused him to itch all over. Second time the school called about a year ago was when Kyle fainted during graduation practice.
So what could it be this time? The school nurse informed me that Kyle tripped and hurt his chin. I thought it couldn't be that bad, could it? The nurse proceeded to tell me that we should see a doctor immediately as the fall caused a 2-cm cut. What? That's an inch!
Next thing I knew, I was in school with Matt leading me to the school clinic. In a few minutes, Jerry, Matt, Kyle and I were in the ER of Cebu Doctor's Hospital. I was hoping that the wound wasn't bad enough to require stitches. But no, when the residents checked on it, it was more than a 2-cm cut. It was a 4-cm gash that really needed to be sutured! I was ready to faint myself.
The minor surgery took 45 minutes and soon Kyle was ready to go. Dr. Villamor is good at what he does apparently. Kyle's wound, after being dressed, looked like it was just a scrape.
Thank heavens!
As a side note.... how much do I get if I sued And1?
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| Sunday, 19-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Otras Cosas - Another Shameless Plug
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Nachos
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Tostada
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Sis & bro-in-law at Otras Cosas
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I was thrilled that somebody from Cebu, who happened to visit my blog, has seen that small nook I call Tee'licious at Maze (at the Ayala Center). Thanks Johanna for visiting and noticing our stall! We are not unknown after all. Heehee. Now I'm more inspired to continue bringing value for money by way of selling really great fitting tees at really affordable prices.
While I'm on a roll for plugging personal ventures here, allow me to tell you about the twin of Tee'licious. Meet Otras Cosas, our Mexican stall also @ Maze (Ayala Center) where warm nachos or tostadas made of authentic corn tortilla are served with delectable cheezy dip or mouth-watering chunky salsa! These are just the perfect treat for hungry or tired shopaholics...
For the more adventurous, try our bite-size taquitos. A piece of these mini tacos is supposed to be eaten in a single shot just like you take a shot of tequila. However, be warned that this would really be a mouthful of corn tortilla, veggies, cheese & salsa! Just be ready to drool. Hehehe...
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| Friday, 17-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Tee'licious! A Shameless Plug
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yummy eye-candies!
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Since its hurried conceptualization last December just to take advantage of the available space at sis-in-law's Maze (@ Ayala Center Cebu), things are looking up with our other 7-month old baby.
The wall module we got at the fashion section was bound to look like any other display shelf if not for the surge of inspiration that moved us into designing something different. How else are we to showcase the Tee'licious colors of our cotton-spandex tees if not with the use of something innovative? We customized pigeon-hole-like mini shelves to display individual eye-candy tee. Result is a stunning display of rainbow hues.
For packaging, we didn't just rely on the in-store generic supply. Instead, I came up with a prototype one day and had it mass-produced. Result is a cute tote for storage of other girlie thingies and what-nots. This in itself was a great come-on for first-time clients. A cute tee that comes in a cute tote for a very reasonable price is hard to resist, we soon found out.
For our clientele, we have established regulars from the yuppie crowd, the cool moms, the hip teens and some medical studes who just love our whites. 
Our first stab at retail of ladies apparel is showing a very promising future. I could get used to doing this full-time.
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| Sunday, 12-Sep-2004 00:00 |
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Jake at Six Months
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Jake turned 6 months yesterday. It�s amazing how time flies. The occasion was relegated to today's post as I was paying tribute to my brother and sis-in-law who flew to Canada yesterday.
Six months ago, I never imagined myself seeing my youngest son looking like a regular 6-month old toddler. He was born with a condition called IUGR (intra-uterine growth retardation) that resulted to a seriously low birth weight. From my ultrasound, he was estimated to be weighing 3 lbs. On March 11, he was born weighing ONLY 2 LBS and 11 OZ!!!
One of our greatest miracles is having Jake, now at six months, weighing 17 lbs, a pound heavier than a 7month old baby.
He has now perfected the art of raising his legs, rolling to his side and on his belly and back, putting his fingers in his mouth, smiling, giggling, mumbling what sounds like garbled baby talk, eating his baby food, grabbing anything he gets his hands on (most of the time my hair! Youch!).
Best of all, he now sleeps straight through the night.
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is much more like it, don't you think? Hehe...
Great shots though!!!
