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Posted on Sep 26, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
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Posted on Sep 25, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
Mom and my younger sister Abbie has been in the US for a week now, enjoying an all-expense paid trip which will take them to SF, LA, Vegas, Chicago, NY, PA and Hawaii, possibly. Dad is coming after in October, and there is a great possibility that they will spend months (possibly Christmas), there. Which leaves me in charge (sorta) of the household (and its expenses). It's scary but I'm just thinking of the boxes I will get after 
I've made some bilins, usuall tech stuff (Ipod, digicam to take belly shots — I got this covered! Secret muna kanino ko nakuha), items for the baby and a kid's computer and clothes and basketball shoes for the Adorkable Brat Matthew. I did request a few maternity clothes and shoes (!!! I'm a size 10-11) and since they would need pictures, I've been surfing for possible styles.
Maternity dresses in the US are so my style (and my age) and most importantly, my size
I hope they can ship a box in time for Christmas so I won't have to buy fashionable maternity clothes. As of the mo', my jeans still close but my tummy is suffering, my bras are full with breasts-getting-ready-to-produce-milk, my shirts are OK, and I intend not to buy anything until I reach 20 weeks (4 months) — that way I will be able to track my weight. I will just have to make do with my skirts. Incidentally, I actually lost 3lbs during my last OB appointment!




GAPMaternity Roll Panel

Old Navy Maternity Skirt
The two above are just one of the stuff I'm making them buy (read: making utos, hehehe). It's very versatile since you can use it after pregnancy because they use your original waistline and create stretchable panels. I'm going to order around 1-2 sizes bigger, just to sure 
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Posted on Sep 25, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
Kwentong Iwanan:
Sa kasalukuyan, ang Mommy ko at si Abbie ay nag-eenjoy sa pag-tour nila sa US of A. Ikakasal kasi yung eldest cousin ko (Mommy side) and kinuha nyang Ninang si Mommy, so free airfare
Si Abbie naman, grad gift nila kasi Cum Laude nung grumaduate. Ginawa na rin syang bridesmaid para may papel na din sya at di sayang ang pamasahe, hehehe.
Si Abbie ang pinakahuli sa aming magkakapatid na makapuntang Amerika, ako ang una (1997), si Kuya at si Agnes. Syempre, ako pinakalugi, kahit 2 months ako nag-stay dun. Si Abbie, kahit huli, makakapunta sya ng SF, LA, Vegas, Chicago, PA, New York atbp..all expense paid, tax free
Iba na talaga pag ang angkan nyo ay kasing laki at kasing close (at bait) ng sa amin.
Kahit medyo takot ako dahil wala si Mommy, ako ang manager ng bahay, dalawang tatay ang inaasikaso (si Daddy at Daddy Edil), dalawang kapatid, isang bata, isang nilalang sa sinapupunan, OK lang, kunwari OK kami dito. Gusto ko din naman mag-enjoy sila dun (Chuva lang yun, para marami akong pasalubong :P) As of the mo', wala pa sila specific date of return at ang dami nilang itinerary, pero malaki ang possibility na dun sila mag XMas.
Susunod pa si Daddy sa October. Yung kapatid nya, nung nalaman na pupunta sila Mommy, bumili din ng ticket para sa Big Brother, haaaaaaaaay, SANA MAY VISA NA AKO.
Tama na ang drama, iuupdate ko na lang ang pasalubong list ko. Marami akong gusto eh. Plus since Baby #2 is on the way, sigurado mas marami pang matatanggap yun kesa sa akin.
Kwentong Buntis:
Juskoday, ako ay tamad, antukin at masungit. Yun lang. I love looking and making fun of Edil and Matthew and constantly boss Edil around (to death.) Wala na nga akong sasahurin dahil leave ako ng leave. Wala lang, di ko lang carry ang graveyard talaga, suka ako ng suka. Ang sungit ko pa. Buti na lang AM na ako next week! Yahoo!
I'm 7 weeks (going 8 on Monday). All I can say is, ang tagaaaaaaaaaaaaaal. Ewan ko ba, gusto ko na maging 6 months na ako para magkaron naman ako ng energy at magsimula na ang nesting stage ko. I cant wait to have the drive to renovate our room and make myself pretty. Ang tamad ko eh. Hilata. Isang beses magsuklay sa isang araw, pag papasok. Si Mato nga natuto nang maglaro sa kama dahil kelangan nakatabi pa din sa akin.
Buti na lang Edil has been very patient with me. I have been spotting lately (nothing major) and Edil, since technically, it's going to be his first time to really see me go through everything, is spoiling me rotten. Hingi pera? Bigay. Gutom ako, bili mango shake? Bili. Inis ako, ang baho mo? Maliligo, kahit kakaligo pa lang. Hehehe. Ang sarap ng may puppet
Minsan lang to, kaya pinagbibigyan. Pag lumabas na to, papatulan na ako nun, hahaha.
Kwentong Plano:
Medyo nag-aaalangan ako mag CGFNS, kasi tamad pa ako mag-asikaso ng papeles ko. December na ang deadline nun eh. Bahala na si Batman. Knowing me, I'd still go for it. Sayang hirap ko eh. Kung di nga lang ako buntis, I'll be on training already at a hospital. Oh well, tyaga.
Tamad na naman ako, leche. Ulit uli, sana maulit. Bye.
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Posted on Sep 16, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
My TUTING
Matthew is into reading now and since teaching reading is more on phonetics already, it's easier for kids. Sometimes, though, pronunciation and the alphabet can be a bit confusing, especially if kids were taught proper English with a twang c”,)
*Matthew playing with Bea, his 4 year-old Tita (Bea's my cousin)
Bea: A is for Arabella
Matthew: A for Aktopus! *insert nye nye nye soundtrack from Ang TV here*
*Matthew reading my Mom's shirt come bed time. Lola's shirt is GAP.
Matthew: Ga-A-P-p-p-p. G-A-P. GAP! Lola GAP!
Lola: Very good. What letter is this? G, A, P!
Matthew: G! G as in Giego! *insert nye nye nye soundtrack from Ang TV here*
Lola: (Lola laughs) No babe, G as in?
Matthew: Alam ko na! Ggggg (make short G sound), G as in Gago! *tumama nga, bad word naman!*
The good thing is, my son has humor already. He laughs at his own silliness and can easily get punch lines and story lines in cartoons and telenovelas. His laugh, came from me, husky c”,) Not too much guffawing though.

My TOOTIE-WOOTIE
The day I found out I was pregnant, I was still moony-ing.
Matthew came back from school (and since Edil fetched him, I knew he would tell Mato about it…and we just decided to keep things from everybody because I know all of them would have mixed reactions).
Matthew: Mommy, may sasabihin ka ba sa akin?
Mommy: Wala. Bakit?
Matthew: Meron eh.
Mommy: Ano un? *already guessing Edil had been chismoso*
Matthew: *holds my tummy* May baby brother na ba ako? *grins* Yehey! May baby brother na ako!
Mommy: Ting, secret muna ha.
My mom enters our room and whaddayaknow?
Matthew: “Lola, may baby brother na ako. Pero secret lang ha.”
Matthew playing with Bea 30 minutes after:
“Ako may baby brother na.”
Matthew in my Tita's house (we are in a complex, houses beside each other, one main gate)
Matthew: “Nasa hospital Mommy ko eh, titingnan kung may baby brother na ako.”
So much for keeping it a secret
Within the day, all of my relatives knew, even people who will call the house, Matthew will say “Sino po ito?” and then follow up with, “Magkakababy brother na po ako.”
And I would die of embarrassment.
Matthew: Lola, OK lang ba na magkababy brother na ako? (in the other room)
Lola: OO naman (buking ko na si Aggie)
Matthew: *shouting and running to our room* Mommy, OK naman si Lola magkababy brother na ako eh!
Aggie: SSSSSSHHHHHH!
Matthew: *running towards Lola's room again* Lola, sabi ng Mommy SSSSSSSHHHHH muna ha?
Juskodai!
My BUBU BEAR
My Mom started terms of endearment with us when we were kids, Kuya was Wewek, I was PiggyGie, Abbie was something (I forgot), Agnes was Tati.
I call Matthew Bubu Bear during lambingan moments.
Matthew: I love you, Mommy.
Aggie: I love you, Matthew.
Matthew: I love you, Mommy Bear.
Aggie: I love you Matthew!
Matthew: HINDI! Dapat Bubu Bear! Ulit mo.
Aggie: I love Bubu Bear.
Matthew: AKO MUNA!!! I love you Mommy Bear, tapos sagot mo na? OK??? Haaaaaay, si Mommy.
When did our lambingan turn into scripts??!! c”,) Matthew is one sweet kid though, he says I love you spontaneously around 20 times a day to me (no joke) and demands a kiss and a hug every now and then. He also knows how to say sorry, albeit grudgingly, hehehe. At least, may naturo akong tama sa anak ko.

My MANGO SHAKE
When we go to the mall, Matthew can be controlled by buying mango shake. He christened himself Mango Shake.
One night, during our harutan moments.
Matthew: Ako si Mango Shake, ikaw Mommy, si Halo Halo, si Daddy….si Daddy, HOT SAUCE!
Mommy and Daddy laughs, Hot Sauce suited Edil perfectly (insert malice here, hahaha)
Mommy: Pag ikaw galit at bugnutin, ikaw si Hot Sauce Jr.
Edil then throws me a pillow.
Now, Im confused. I have to call my son a specific name each time for a specific occassion. One thing's for sure though, he doesn't like Hot Sauce Jr 
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Posted on Sep 09, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
And a BIG thank you to all those who uploaded the buttons on their sites for me, I owe you coffee
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Posted on Sep 08, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
And a BIG thank you to all those who uploaded the buttons on their sites for me, I owe you coffee
Ms. Aviso:
We are pleased to announce that you have won the P10,000.00 Grand Prize in the Themes & Motifs Logo Campaign promo.
An announcement has been posted in the Wedding Expo Philippines event web site: http://www.weddingexpophil.com/event_highlights.html#promos
You may claim your prize from the Themes & Motifs - The Special Events Co. Podium Branch from 11 am to 10 pm, Monday - Friday starting Sept. 12., 2005.
Thanks for joining the Themes & Motifs Logo Campaign promo. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!
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Basement 1, The Podium, Ortigas Center
(632) 371.9783 / 410.0032 / 635.3267
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Posted on Sep 08, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
So I haven't been in the mood to update lately. I've been on leave for 5 days because I felt I just needed to rest and was honestly quite tired from doing graveyard shifts - I'm actually in the process of arranging with another officemate for a swap (his shift is at 3PM to 12MN - I know! better afternoon than GY!), but God must have wanted to give me a valid reason to NOT be working graveyard anymore — I got pregnant.

And of course, Mom always has this way of getting really strong (and often right) hunches. I was sleeping longer than usual, more often than necessary, was really really irritable (read:masungit), and was getting fat (and I just thought I was bloated). She just mentioned in passing that I might be pregnant, and when I missed my first day, I was like a crazy lunatic-paranoid-teenage-mom. How will I tell them? Can I handle another pregnancy?! Then, naisip ko, kasal na pala ako (hahaha!).
And yes, I am
5 weeks as of this writing, and expecting on May 8, 2006 (UY! Mark your calendars!). It's predicted to be a girl, according this calendar, and since the Avisos have been using this for their 27 apos (soon to be 28), I guess there might be some truth to it.
Anyhow, the baby was unplanned and moreso, unexpected [BEGIN RANT]I can't believe I got pregnant days away from my ovulation! #@$@%@! And I was supposed to be super duper on the dot regular! And I was tracking my cycles like crazy at mycycle.com![/END RANT], but children always have this way of coming unexpectedly, right when you think you dont need it but in fact, they come at the time you need one the most, so I'm happy with another baby on the way. It's my first trimester so my hormones are going haywire so forgive if tomorrow I say otherwise.
What I'm more concerned though is the fact that my body is not ready for another baby - I'm overweight and I'm deathly scared of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and every complication I've ever studied so it's all romain lettuce and wheat and tuna and codfish for me for now. Fortunately, I'm not having cravings except for Jelly Ace, haha! And I don't like green and generic ones, I like the Jelly Ace brand itself and love the reds and oranges. I hate peeling the skintop off because the juice is yucky so I let Matthew tear it off (wawa Mato!) - and I have the right to be maarte because I'm having cravings 
By the way, if any of you would chance upon the latest edition of the Bride's Yellow Pages, you can see my enormous half body, face-in-profile on Page 93. Thanks Mimi for choosing our picture
(Plugging www.fotogra.ph and www.tagaytayweddings.com!) How can you not miss me when my body is almost half of the picture?!
Hehehe. I >3 that picture pa din.

Page 93
I cant the first three months to be over so this crazy mood swings will disappear.
So I go disappear for now first 
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Posted on Sep 08, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
So I haven’t been in the mood to update lately. I’ve been on leave for 5 days because I felt I just needed to rest and was honestly quite tired from doing graveyard shifts - I’m actually in the process of arranging with another officemate for a swap (his shift is at 3PM to 12MN - I know! better afternoon than GY!), but God must have wanted to give me a valid reason to NOT be working graveyard anymore — I got pregnant.

And of course, Mom always has this way of getting really strong (and often right) hunches. I was sleeping longer than usual, more often than necessary, was really really irritable (read:masungit), and was getting fat (and I just thought I was bloated). She just mentioned in passing that I might be pregnant, and when I missed my first day, I was like a crazy lunatic-paranoid-teenage-mom. How will I tell them? Can I handle another pregnancy?! Then, naisip ko, kasal na pala ako (hahaha!).
And yes, I am
5 weeks as of this writing, and expecting on May 8, 2006 (UY! Mark your calendars!). It’s predicted to be a girl, according this calendar, and since the Avisos have been using this for their 27 apos (soon to be 28), I guess there might be some truth to it.
Anyhow, the baby was unplanned and moreso, unexpected [BEGIN RANT]I can’t believe I got pregnant days away from my ovulation! #@$@%@! And I was supposed to be super duper on the dot regular! And I was tracking my cycles like crazy at mycycle.com![/END RANT], but children always have this way of coming unexpectedly, right when you think you dont need it but in fact, they come at the time you need one the most, so I’m happy with another baby on the way. It’s my first trimester so my hormones are going haywire so forgive if tomorrow I say otherwise.
What I’m more concerned though is the fact that my body is not ready for another baby - I’m overweight and I’m deathly scared of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and every complication I’ve ever studied so it’s all romain lettuce and wheat and tuna and codfish for me for now. Fortunately, I’m not having cravings except for Jelly Ace, haha! And I don’t like green and generic ones, I like the Jelly Ace brand itself and love the reds and oranges. I hate peeling the skintop off because the juice is yucky so I let Matthew tear it off (wawa Mato!) - and I have the right to be maarte because I’m having cravings 
By the way, if any of you would chance upon the latest edition of the Bride’s Yellow Pages, you can see my enormous half body, face-in-profile on Page 93. Thanks Mimi for choosing our picture
(Plugging www.fotogra.ph and www.tagaytayweddings.com!) How can you not miss me when my body is almost half of the picture?!
Hehehe. I >3 that picture pa din.

Page 93
I cant the first three months to be over so this crazy mood swings will disappear.
So I go disappear for now first 
PS. My template went on hiatus for awhile. My crazy mood swings hated stripes and hated the frames I just wanted something clean, readable, and easy to load on dial up browsers type of blog. Im quite hiya to display my W@W Bragtag tuloy, another template on the works…as soon as I get over being tamad
I’ll continue to update pa din. I’m still alive!
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Posted on Sep 02, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
Tagged By Edrei.
Seven Things That Scare Me:
Failure. Ghosts. Being separated from family. Not going to heaven. Having my kid go before me. Uncontrollable natural disasters. Wars.
Seven Things I Like The Most:
Cuddling with my boys. Eating sweets. Letters and sweet nothings. Effort. Notebooks and Pens. Organized stuff (and people). Good conversations.
Seven Random Facts About Me:
Left-handed with neat, pretty handwriting. 5″8. Size 10 Feet. Can’t swim nor ride a bike. Can read with speed. Might be expecting. OC to the core.
Seven Important Things In Our Bedroom:
Bed with nice linen. TV and remote control (remotes are VERY important for slugs like me). PC. File folder with payables and bank/govt documents. Lotions. Pictures. 2 Electric Fans (we chose not to have an aircon and we still have a 5k electricity bill!)
Seven Things I Plan To Do Before I Die:
Buy a house. Raise God-fearing, responsible kids. Have a happy married life. Serve God. Work in a hospital. Give back to all the people who have helped my family. Get into a two piece bikini 
Seven Things I Can Do:
Multi-task. Eat sweets all day. Organize files and lists well. Dance. Spend two hours in the bathroom. Speak in public without being nervous. Finish one large cake!
Seven Things I Can’t Do:
Drive a car. Ride a bike. Swim. Sing. Hold grudges. Read musical notes. Play a musical instrument.
Seven Things That Attract Me To The Opposite Sex:
Smile. Being smart. Shoulders. Humor. Character. Good shoulders. Height - one must be taller than me.
Seven Things I Say The Most:
Shiyet. Potah. Ano ba yan?. Thart. Ting. Mato. Hi This is Mary, Can I have your domain name please? 
Seven Celeb Crushes (Whether Local or Foreign):
Diether (walang magrereact). Keanu. Hugh Jackman. Jim Cavaziel. Wala na.
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Posted on Sep 01, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
I was tagged again by Dionne! Whaddayaknow? People might just be tagging me because I haven't been posting lately, haha.
Nahirapan ako dito. Trip down memory lane c”,)
20 years ago…
I still lived in Pilar Village, Las Pinas. Way south. I was already in Grade 1 even when I was just a 5 year old (with a body of a 7 year old) because I was accelerated to Prep from Nursery. Colegio San Agustin was a big school and I was classmates with RR Herrera (a child star before, remember him?) I used to crush him a lot to the point of making kurot his cheeks and he cried. I only had one best friend named Hanah because I was a burly, autistic kid. My younger sister, Abbie, was also diagnosed with leukemia but I wasn't aware that it was that bad that time, I didn't understand the falling hair and the bleeding gums and the incessant crying. All I understood was she was so noisy and that she was getting ugly. (HA! She got better, actually. It was a miracle.)
15 years ago…
We moved up north - to Novaliches. I was studying in St. James and was the teacher's pet of everybody. I was good at class, had excellent handwriting and had quality leadership skills. Among people my age, I was a bully, bossy tyrant who actually chased boys down school halls. This was also the first time I received a love letter from a boy. He was a classmate on 2nd grade and he had my adviser deliver it to me! I was mortified. I corrected his grammar errors in red ink and delivered it myself to him in front of his class. I was a lady in dire need of public relations skills.
10 years ago…
I grew up into a well-mannered lady (Naks, kunwari). I won a title in a beauty contest, was Prom Queen, had a boyfriend - Edil. First kiss, first date…yada yada. I formed lifelong friendships with girls I still keep in touch with up to now and have broken away from ones who just hindered my growth. During these times my relationship with my mother was strained because I was the first dalaga in the family and she was still stuck in the 60s.
5 years ago…
Life took an unexpected, crazy turn which actually turned into a blessing in disguise. I was in the graduating class in Med Tech when I got knocked up. More, I refused to get married and decided to live with my parents. Edil stayed. From a carefree life, I learned to wash dishes, do laundry, iron clothes, be a Mom. It was worth it. People actually have the impression that I could have been more if I didnt have Matthew but what they dont get is that I would not have this passion, this direction and this discpline if I hadnt had him. Sure, my life would be one for the books - career wise, money wise, ideally. But would I have this character? Hell no! In retrospect, I think I would not even have ended up with Edil which would be the second biggest mistake next to not having Matthew.
3 years ago..
I graduated college (Medical Technology) in UST in April and passed the boards in September. An offer to take up Medical School came in provided I don't get married but I declined. I wanted to have my family in order at that time. By October, I was enrolled in Nursing. Relationship with Edil was on the rocks.
Last year…
OH MY! The time of my life, so far! I got the love of my life back (after a one year separation), graduated Nursing, passed the board exams, all the time having a full-time workload. I still had weight issues I have never solved though, hahaha! Oh, I also got civilly wed.
This year..
The milestone of this year, is by far, getting married and more importantly, having the wedding of my dreams. Most importantly, marrying the man I love. We still have 4 months to go so I think I would plenty of more milestones lalo na't Im married and all! *Wink Wink*
Yesterday…
Got to work after a five-day leave (in which I will be on leave tomorrow again, hehehe). Went to SM twice. Matthew got perfect scores on all of his tests, mana sa ina c”,)
Last night…
Was working while surfing to the max (we have dial up at home). Had venti Caramel Frappucino.
Today…
Slept from 9AM to 6PM because of the good bed weather. Made koolitan with my son.
Tomorrow…
Will be on leave. Will go to OB and pay bank bills.
Next year…
Complete all foreign tests in Nursing ($$$ and racking my brain cells again)….and something that deserves another post when confirmed
5-10 years from now…
Hopefully in another country, financially stable, done with having kids, 3 boys and a girl perhaps, healthy, at peace
You want to take a trip down memory lane??? Take this!
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Posted on Sep 01, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
There's 90% possibility that I'm pregnant. If it's true, I will be expecting delivery on May 8, 2006. it's going to be a boy, according to this.
I'm medically inclined so I know my EDD and conception already, plus Im super regular. The calendar, I used even with Matthew and with the other 25 apos from the Aviso side, so I guess it's 99% accurate.
My reaction? Honestly, I wasnt planning to have a baby. I dont want one until Im about 28. Thoughts are running one on top of another - what about my plans, what about me?, im hugely still overweight.
But then, one goal, one solution at a time. Seeing a little Benjamin makes me a little giddy, I admit. (We already had names for kids, way before we had them.)
And as crazy as it seems, para akong tanga na kinakabahan pa din sabihin sa magulang ko, bwahahaha!!! Maiinis nyan sa akin si Mommy 
EDIT @ 10:29AM: Just got back from my OB and it just took 5 seconds to form two pink lines. Hay. Edil is right now explaining to Matthew on being a big bro while I'm mooning in front of the PC. More updates later.
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Posted on Sep 01, 2005 under Daily Memorables |
I was tagged again by Dionne! Whaddayaknow? People might just be tagging me because I haven’t been posting lately, haha.
Nahirapan ako dito. Trip down memory lane c”,)
20 years ago…
I still lived in Pilar Village, Las Pinas. Way south. I was already in Grade 1 even when I was just a 5 year old (with a body of a 7 year old) because I was accelerated to Prep from Nursery. Colegio San Agustin was a big school and I was classmates with RR Herrera (a child star before, remember him?) I used to crush him a lot to the point of making kurot his cheeks and he cried. I only had one best friend named Hanah because I was a burly, autistic kid. My younger sister, Abbie, was also diagnosed with leukemia but I wasn’t aware that it was that bad that time, I didn’t understand the falling hair and the bleeding gums and the incessant crying. All I understood was she was so noisy and that she was getting ugly. (HA! She got better, actually. It was a miracle.)
15 years ago…
We moved up north - to Novaliches. I was studying in St. James and was the teacher’s pet of everybody. I was good at class, had excellent handwriting and had quality leadership skills. Among people my age, I was a bully, bossy tyrant who actually chased boys down school halls. This was also the first time I received a love letter from a boy. He was a classmate on 2nd grade and he had my adviser deliver it to me! I was mortified. I corrected his grammar errors in red ink and delivered it myself to him in front of his class. I was a lady in dire need of public relations skills.
10 years ago…
I grew up into a well-mannered lady (Naks, kunwari). I won a title in a beauty contest, was Prom Queen, had a boyfriend - Edil. First kiss, first date…yada yada. I formed lifelong friendships with girls I still keep in touch with up to now and have broken away from ones who just hindered my growth. During these times my relationship with my mother was strained because I was the first dalaga in the family and she was still stuck in the 60s.
5 years ago…
Life took an unexpected, crazy turn which actually turned into a blessing in disguise. I was in the graduating class in Med Tech when I got knocked up. More, I refused to get married and decided to live with my parents. Edil stayed. From a carefree life, I learned to wash dishes, do laundry, iron clothes, be a Mom. It was worth it. People actually have the impression that I could have been more if I didnt have Matthew but what they dont get is that I would not have this passion, this direction and this discpline if I hadnt had him. Sure, my life would be one for the books - career wise, money wise, ideally. But would I have this character? Hell no! In retrospect, I think I would not even have ended up with Edil which would be the second biggest mistake next to not having Matthew.
3 years ago..
I graduated college (Medical Technology) in UST in April and passed the boards in September. An offer to take up Medical School came in provided I don’t get married but I declined. I wanted to have my family in order at that time. By October, I was enrolled in Nursing. Relationship with Edil was on the rocks.
Last year…
OH MY! The time of my life, so far! I got the love of my life back (after a one year separation), graduated Nursing, passed the board exams, all the time having a full-time workload. I still had weight issues I have never solved though, hahaha! Oh, I also got civilly wed.
This year..
The milestone of this year, is by far, getting married and more importantly, having the wedding of my dreams. Most importantly, marrying the man I love. We still have 4 months to go so I think I would plenty of more milestones lalo na’t Im married and all! *Wink Wink*
Yesterday…
Got to work after a five-day leave (in which I will be on leave tomorrow again, hehehe). Went to SM twice. Matthew got perfect scores on all of his tests, mana sa ina c”,)
Last night…
Was working while surfing to the max (we have dial up at home). Had venti Caramel Frappucino.
Today…
Slept from 9AM to 6PM because of the good bed weather. Made koolitan with my son.
Tomorrow…
Will be on leave. Will go to OB and pay bank bills.
Next year…
Complete all foreign tests in Nursing ($$$ and racking my brain cells again)….and something that deserves another post when confirmed
5-10 years from now…
Hopefully in another country, financially stable, done with having kids, 3 boys and a girl perhaps, healthy, at peace
You want to take a trip down memory lane??? Take this!
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