Saturday Pampering

Had a very relaxing massage last saturday. Dicky and I went to Suriya Spa again. We have been a regular patron of this spa. We love the amenities and also the massage itself.

Pictures of the massage room...

Do I look drunk?

These pictures taken last monday as I headed out to MCafe in Greenbelt to hang-out with friends. A friend coordinator from Cebu was here in Manila so we made sure to bring her out since she was generous also to bring us around the last time we were in Cebu.

Gee, the rockstar drink from MCafe is so good! But after just a glass, I was all red!




Enough partying this week.  Had a another one last wednesday for the launch of Beautiful Weddings Magazine of Wedding Essentials.  Oh and I'm so glad because three of our previous weddings are featured on that issue.  (Reyes-Platon Wedding, Navarro-Puno Wedding and De Leon-Ochoa Wedding). Plus I also have a write-up of the most memorable wedding we have for this year. 

(shamless plugging!)

Grandparents' Day

It was grandparents' day in Miriam College CSC last saturday. We invited the two "lolas" to join the activity. There was a talk about grand parenting and two DIY activities.

See pictures here...

The flowers I like say...

What These Tulips Say About You

You are very popular and universally admired. You are often hopelessly in love, and you connect to other people easily. You are a naturally cheerful and upbeat person. You have an amazing smile. You have a fresh perspective on things. You have a different way of looking at the world.

What Do The Flowers You Pick Say About You?

He needs a lot of suits...

It's a big week for Dicky starting today. He is busy in polishing his presentation for the execom meeting happening this week. It's a monthly thing and I'm proud that the husband is already part of the exclusive execom committee of the whole JG Summit group. With it, he has been bugging me last weekend to check out new suits for him to buy to wear on this regular meeting schedule. We tried checking out some stores in the mall but too bad that we can't find a perfectly fitting suit for him based on his built and height. So this morning, I tried to check on the internt if there are stores where we can just order online. And goodness that I found MySuitNy.com. I was ecstatic to inform Dicky about this Made to Measure Suits available for him. And it's so amazing because we can already get his suit in 2 weeks time with a very affordable price tag. They have a very simple buying process which you can do either online or make an appointment and go to their store. For online buyers, first, they would do measuring online. A guide will be given on how to prefectly get the proper measurement of a man's body in order to achive the accurate specs. Then you would choose what jacket and pant style would you like. Your choices vary from how many buttons to use, pockets, lapel, vests, sleeve buttons for the jacket. And for the pant style your choices could be based on lining, pockets, brace buttons, side tabs and belt loops. Then finally, you would have to choose the fabric and color. Isn't this a good option to get a suit that is based really on your measurement and preference? Seldom you see something off-the-rack that gives you the perfect-looking suit that includes everything you want from the choices mentioned above.  Now, Dicky is convinced to just order his suits online.  

Birthday Party Updates!

It dawned on me yesterday that it is already Oct 2 and haven't done any single preparation for the 2nd birthday party of Bianca.  So after checking again my options, I headed off to Shakeys Katipunan to book the venue.  I decided for this venue because of their flexibility with my requests.  I can bring in the Dora the Explorer theme and bring in my own decors and loots.  Meaning, would just get the venue and food from them.  

And with only less than a month to prepare, I was so glad I prepared things in a snap yesterday.  (dali lang pala magplan ng party eh, why was it so hard the past few parties?!hahaha).  

Dicky and I agreed on a certain budget and I promised him I would really make it to the minimum.  It's a simple party really!

Things I accomplished yesterday:

1.  Booked the venue and paid downpayment

2.  Decided on the menu

3.  Ordered invites from Adworks

4.  Ordered give-aways

5.  Talked to a cake-supplier

6.  Informed Apple that she is doing the decors

Next up:

1.  Take a picture of Bianca for her invites

2.  Have a tarpaulin made

3.  Finalize decor design with Apple

4.  Buy prizes 

I promise to work things out by next week.  Wish me luck!

Really need new glasses.

From the Clark Howard Show online, it talks about the Zenni Optical eyeglasses available online. Zenni has great new selections of new frames available. You should look at the great feedback of customers they have around the globe and I could be one of them. I really need a replacement for my eyeglasses since Bianca has played it. Although I only use it while at home, I still want a stylish eyeglasses with a very reasonable amount. Thanks to Zenni that offers it at a very affordable price since they are also manufacturing their own frames. This becomes a great option rather than going through middlemen sales agent. ZenniOptical.com sells Stylish Prescription Glasses Online from only $8. You will find a huge selection of frames, with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic) lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens.  Normally, it takes them around 2 weeks to deliver the glasses from the time you order online.  Nevertheless, that is fine with me because of the convenience of online shopping.

Casino in Macau?

I saw some pictures of Venetian Hotel in Macau and boy oh boy, I'm drooling and can't wait to see it myself when we go there 2 weeks from now. We intend to take the ferry going to Macau on the first day that we would arrive in Hong Kong. My cousins would like to check the casinos there. I am not sure if we would play as I dont have luck even for a simple slot machine. But one of my cousins who will be with us enjoys playing online Casino like the one from Casino De. Well, he is kinda addicted with it and he says that he's been lucky in winning in playing some black jacks. He recommends this site among other online site because it offers great playing techniques and bonuses.  But for me, I am so bad with card games. Dicky usually has poker nights with friends and I still haven't memorized the game even. I always end up asking question from him whenever we play together. Funny because I was competing with him but then I was asking him.  For the trip to Macau, I'm also excited to hop the free shuttle to bring us from one hotel to another.  I'm sure it would be one fun trip.  We intend to do some sight seeing and some window shopping as well (promise!), just window shopping, but definitely no casino playing!

Know someone who needs this?

Have you heard about residential rehab? One of the known treatment centers is called Promises. It is a private residential rehab for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. They have centers in the beautiful island of Malibu and they also have in West LA. Promises is proud to be a pioneer for the past 20 years providing restorative and compassionate care to their clients. They are knows to be successful beacause of their size as well. They limit the number of residential treatment clients to 18 at each of our two facilities in order to give each person the personal care and attention they to succeed.

Me, Blonde?

Since I recently had a haircut, I would have wanted to get a hair color but alas, I cannot as you know, hair coloring is not possible for rebonded hair. So this hair color test is not possible. Anyway, I would just like to post it because of "you know", it's necessary. (lol!)

Your Hair Should Be Blonde

You are outgoing, light hearted, and a ton of fun. You don't take life too seriously, and you do your best to charm everyone you meet. You are very energetic. People tend to underestimate you, but you can get a lot done. You do tend to be a bit sensitive. If someone has a bad opinion of you, it truly hurts. You are cunning and clever. You are smart, but you aren't “book smart” or academic. Some people may think you're superficial, but they're not seeing the whole picture.

What Color Hair Should You Have?

Men's Cartier

As my trip for Hong Kong will be in two weeks time, I have been making a list of our itinerary as well as the things to check on some stores there. Apparently, the husband is asking me to buy him 2 pairs of shoes. I cannot disagree as I do not want to be reprimanded for all other things I would buy for the kids and for myself in Hong Kong. I am also thinking to check out a christmas gift for him there. I have been thinking if a dslr camera would be a nice gift for him. He has been mentioning the idea of buying one actually. But I am also thinking of giving him another watch. This would compensate for the number of bags I bought for the year! (lol). I have checked out sites to look at great new watches in the market today. I stumbled upon The Watchery just now and I have been drooling over nice Cartier watches. I am sure the husband wouldn't mind getting one men's cartier and I wouldn't mind getting a "her" collection to partner with the watch I am eyeing.  See picture below of what I found.  The watchery has great selection of 100% authentic luxury watches including of course Cartier, Breitling, Tag, Omega and many others.  They are currently offering substantial discounts from the manufacturer's suggested retail price.  Gee, I need to work doubly hard for my assignments if I really want to push through of this plan, because of a great information that this site accepts paypal money!  

Parenting Seminar

I think I needed this...

Dear Mommy and Daddy, Do you lose your cool...when your child throws a tantrum at the mall? When hshe doesn't follow your orders? Or when she doesn't eat any of the food you prepared for her? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then it's time to join Mommy Academy's 31st Pedia Talk Live! entitled "Keep your Cool" and get tips form our guest experts on how to overcome child discipline dilemnas, on October 18, 9am-12n at the Dusit Thani Manila.

This parenting talk is free but pre-registration is required.  Call 8205070 or 8257454.  Or you can log on to Mommy Academy.

Just thought of sharing this.

Positive!

No, I am NOT pregnant (really hope not! lol) but looks like we are getting positive results to what we have been praying for. 

Hopefully, we can finally get into terms and that all will be smooth sailing after.

We just can't wait!

Bowling Day

Saturday was bowling day for my family and my brother's family. We spent it in Paeng's Bowling Center in Eastwood. Some pics here...

Saturday fun!

What my driving says about me?

Been driving for 6 years now. I love it because it gives me a sense of independence. Though at times, I just wish I have a driver, but I just can't afford one now, lol! So I will settle with my own driving skills. (hehehe)

You are a creative, resourceful person. You can easily entertain yourself, and you make the best of any situation. You are a fairly aware person, but you can't help but make judgment errors from time to time. You are a very fair person. You treat everyone equally, even when it's difficult to do. You are a calm, peaceful person. You realize that arguments are only temporary, and you try to give people the benefit of the doubt. You have the utmost respect for authority figures. You feel that rules - and their enforcement - are important. You are not a very focused person. You have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time! You don't feel a responsibility to anyone but yourself. You value your freedom more than anything else. Your have a huge ego. You are apt to see yourself as the most important person in the world.

What Does Your Driving Say About You?

Can you please...

give me good reasons not to buy this?...



I'm dying to get one for myself. 

Maybe, my christmas gift to myself? lol! (hahaha, ang dami ko nang christmas gift sa sarili ko! WAAAH!)

Seriously, can anyone share inputs/feedback about Iphone?  Gee, Globe even offers 0% interest for the unit!  So tempting!

Looking for prescription glasses?

If you are looking for a stylish but affordable eye glasses frames, better check the great collection Zenni Optical offers.  Zenni Optical was on FOX news! So indeed a very good choice.  These Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni are available online. They have a variety of selections for frames.  They manufacture their own frames, sell it direct to customers so there is no middlemen, reason for being an easy to the budget eye glasses.  They even have Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses. 

Precise Cutting

My daughter Margax so love cutting and pasting! She is practicing using the Kumon Workbooks which I got from National Bookstore.

Though there are some rugged lines, still I'm a proud mom!

Look at her work...

Morey's Piers

My cousin's family based in New Jersey sent me their pictures from their recent family beach vacation. I can see how much fun they had in MoreySpiers, which is the best amusement park in Jersey. Oh, how I love to visit the place and also experience the thrill in enjoying the the two large beachfront waterparks. I am very sure the kids will have a blast in the kiddie rides while the husband would really love the roller coaster.  The major attractions include The Great Nor' Easter, The Sea Serpent, The Great White and they even have the giant Ferris Wheel.  They amusement park is so known for the fastest roller coasters available.  But not to worry because they also have something for the small kids like mini scooters, mini tea cups, kiddie train and jump around among the few others.  My cousin said that it should really be part of our itinerary when we come visit them in New Jersey.  She recommends us checking out the wildwood hotels motels, which offers fantastic accommodations.  She told us that they stayed in guestrooms which are actually beachfront.  That would be such a good view I'm sure.  They also offer weekly specials for the whole family to enjoy.  Our family loves travelling and I really love to bring the kids on exciting places like this.  I want them to remeber always how happy childhood is for them and that they would treasure such family vacations like this even when they grow up.  Now, it's a matter of timing the vacation when both Bianca and Margaux can really run around to enjoy the rides.  Hope we can do so in the next couple of years.  It's definitely one of the great amusement parks we would love to check and visit.  

Bianca's Birthday Theme

Need to plan now for Bianca's 2nd birthday party. Obviously, I want Dora the Explorer as the party theme. I'm starting from scratch as I finally just got the approval from the husband to celebrate it. I need to finalize and decide the venue by next week. Hopefully work on food, invites, prizes, lootbags and few decors.

Now, I have a problem as to how can I trim down my guests to 100pax only! I was requested by the daddy to keep the party at its minimum and not match it with the other previous celebrations of the 1st birthdays of Margaux and Bianca having about 250 guests! I wonder how I can manage it!

Goodluck to me!

Budget Counseling...

We are hoping for the best result of the pending loan application from another bank for our house construction. The husband is urging that we start within the year although I still have some apprehensions since I want to rather start next year. But we would rely on what's the result of the application instead. If this pushes through, would definitely cut down on unnecessary expenses. Yes, you read it right, unnecessary expenses like no more bags for the meantime. I'm really hoping I can be firm with this cause I don't want to become a victim of some debt management problems. Priorities matter so all my wants would have to set-back a little. In fact, I might consider getting credit counseling. Did you know that Bills.com offers this kind of service not only about debt management or helping you get out of debt but also about reviewing of finances, and advising on budgeting. I guess I would need the latter, since I'm really bad on that aspect. The site can even help you find your credit rating and can even give you credit monitoring which is an essential service especially for those with mortgages. In fact, you will be suprised that you they do charge minimal amount only for this kind of counseling which is very appropriate especially on this trying times.  The cost can actually be depending on what service you will get.  It is just a great resource to consider not only about debt management but also managing properly your finances and assets.  

Father and Daughter

Taken last night from Dang and Neil's (dicky's cousin) wedding.  

Darn!  It can't be denied, Margaux is 101% Dicky's look-alike!

 For more pictures of the Princess Angel, check it here.

For the dad...

So the dad won't get envy, Margaux had a another artwork from school. She brought it home yesterday...

Inside...

I so love the values they are teaching in Miriam CSC. We noticed how Margaux has become more affectionate, loving and sweet. She usually says "I love you mom and dad" and even "I love you Bianca!" with matching big hug and kiss from her!  

Indeed, saw the change in her.   

I hope it won't change even if she gets bigger!

Good values are so important.

Priceless!

Amidst my busy schedules, some things can just take away my tiredness.

Seeing something like this on our room door last friday, totally made me smile....


This came from Margaux. It was her artwork from school last friday.  

It is just so priceless!

True Love Tag

Peachy tagged me with this...

PLAYERS:


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* What does true love mean to you?
::: Full Acceptance, Understanding and Respect :::

* How do you know you’re really in love?
::: I can feel it :::

* How many times in your life have you fallen in love?
::: Real love for my husband alone :::

* Have you ever fallen out of true love because you were mad at the moment?
::: No :::

* Do you feel love and physical attraction are the same thing?
::: No. Love is looking beyond what eyes can see :::

* If your true love became ill or disfigured would you continue to love them the same way?
::: I vowed to always choose to love him. :::

* Should anyone else be able to tell you who to love or not love?
::: None :::

* Do you believe people that ended up divorced were ever truly in love?
::: I guess so, it's just circumstances happened but for divorce is not an option (that's a different topic all together :::

* Would you do anything for love?
::: Likely :::

* If you truly love someone, do you feel it should be unconditional?
::: Definitely :::

Passing the tag to Em, Jammy, and Carol

Last Saturday...

I attended a coordinator's friend last sunday. It's so nice to be a guest sometime in a wedding. And to our friend Berlyn, she took off a different hat this time, as a bride and not the coordinator.

I'm proud of my make-up...did it myself! BE flawless!

With Liza

With Marex and Nenita

PAWP representatives for the wedding of Berlyn (me, Nenita, Liza, Marex)

We all had good drinks that night!

Qualified Directory Listing

Don't you just find it hard sometime to look for a qualified directory of some professionals within your city? Now, it is an easy step with clicksmart.com, which is a reliable and comprehensive directory listing of whatever you need from contractors, florist, home and office services, mortgage brokers and even real estate agents. Take for example, you are looking for a good orlando realtor, a number of agents are actually listed there. They also have good service personnel for say a Landscaping in Raleigh. Clicksmart has been connecting consumers with small businesses for several years now. They do prescreening of each certified expert listed in their site for quality and experience so you are quite sure of the professionals you are going to get.  So the next time you need any professional help, check out the site.  

Advance...

It's officially start of "ber" months...Time really flies so fast! Pasko na naman!