Tagged by Jenny...

Got this question from Jenny...

How many cemeteries do you visit? Which cemeteries do you visit? And what do you usually bring?

I don't normally go to my lola and lolos anymore in Pasig Catholic Cemetery especially now that we have kids. We just go to my father-in-law's at Manila Memorial in Sucat. We always bring flowers and candles and some chips to nibble while there. They visit is not complete without ordering pizza from Shakey's! Daming food carts dun eh...hehehe.

Trick or Treat in Bayantel...

I have to snag these photos from Jacqui from the trick or treat in Bayantel... Thanks Jacq!

As I said in my previous post, Margaux won the "best in costume" this year...

Thanks to my sponsor, Ninang Mimi of Bumblebee and Company.

We had fun...

Bad Credit...

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Yipee!

Margaux won as the "Best in Costume" in the trick or treat in Dicky's office in Bayantel this afternoon. But my little girl was not so much in the mood to smile during the entire event. The program was fun with a guest magician and some kiddie games. She just enjoyed later on while playing with Sam of Jacqui after the program na. Too bad, my camera was not working properly again...grrr talaga! bad timing...

Will just borrow pics from Jacqui's camera...

Travelling to Canada...

My cousin Jenny called me the other day and said that their plans to get married here in Manila next year might not push through. Of course, I'm supposed to be their wedding coordinator. I was a bit sad that they decided not to have a Manila wedding, instead, they are looking to just get married in Canada. But then she is inviting our whole family to have our Holidays in Canada in time for their wedding there. So I immediately checked the internet for cheap flights available. I have learned about DialAFlight website where they have interesting holiday offers including flight to Toronto. It is the leading independent UK travel company that offers flights, hotels and all holiday vacations worldwide. The site is a good source for us if we are seriously considering to travel already to Canada. They also offer competitive rates for flight to Montreal and even flight to Vancouver. It could now be a choice between going to US or to Canada next year. Let's see.

Goodbye...Hello...

Ok, I can finally rest my case...

Goodbye Mini Lin...(please pardon the color of the pics...don't know what happened to my camera...kainis!) Anyway...



Hello Damier...


And the quest is finally over. I'm just so happy.

20 Info's about me...

Got this tag from Jesse...

1. Are you good at hiding your feelings? Yes, I'm very good at that.

2. How can we tell that you're already irritated?I frown and I don't speak.

3. How do you treat the person that obviously doesn't like you? DEADMA!

4. What usually ruins your mood? Receiving bad news.

5. Who do you see everyday that you wish you just wouldn't at all? Hmm, none naman.

6. When was the last time that you had a good cry? Can't remember na, but I guess when I gave birth to Bianca, tears of joy.

7. How often do you shop for clothes? hehehe, whenever I find something I like, I go and buy it.

8. Who's your long-time crush? Aga Mulach :-) hehehe..

9. Someone you just had a crush on? Si Aga pa rin!

10 . Do you have something that you wish you just don't? My keloid scar in my arm...

11. Do you sometimes crave for something that isn't there? I crave for more LV bags!

12 . Do you wish to live in a faraway land where nobody knows you? No

13. Have you kissed a total stranger?No

14. What do you want to do at this moment?Eat pizza!...hehehe! kakain lang ng dinner, eating ulit nasa isip!

15 . The worst feeling?hmmm, I intend to forget all the negative feelings.

16. How about the best? When I got married and also when we learned that I was pregnant and when I gave birth to my kids.

17. Ever given your number to someone you dislike?No

18. What will you say to the one reading this right now? I like this tag...

19. What/Who do you need right now? My family

20 . Happy with your life? Happy is an understatement! I couldn't be happier, I'm contented and in bliss.

I'm tagging Lucel, Jade (Guttierez), Thea and Thet...

On Loot Bags...

Yesterday, the yayas were on high gear in organizing the lootbags for Bianca's party this saturday...I was suprised that they finished everything...

The Loot "Pail"

The Loot Items...

Putting items inside...

The finished product...

All 125 pails...

Yes, have 125 pails, have extras already. Last year, 98 kids arrived at Margaux's 1st birthday party...whew! Where did all those kids come from? lol!

This year, might be lesser cause i have a number of friends who will be on long weekend vacations and said that they can't make it to the party. Sayang!

6 days to go...

Earn While Blogging...

I am finally with PPP! I'm just so happy. I signed up my blog about few days ago and I have been waiting to get my approval. Last week, when I checked my email, I found something seating in my inbox that says "Your blog has been approved." Also, I have been waiting to get this opportunity to post that I signed up with PPP! Here on this site, I get paid to blog. I am just so happy to learn that, so I immediately logged in and started my way with PayPerPost. What I like about it is that I can choose the opportunities which I like to blog about, related to my concerns and interests. I get to review also new products and services available in the market today.

I have learned about PayPerPost from my blogging buddies who have been very successful with it. They are very happy with the opportunities they have been getting from the marketplace and turning these posts into something which they can earn.

PayPerPost offers a very good way to earn extra income while blogging. Who would think that just writing about something that interests you can give you extra cash? Isn't it so cool? I have also browsed their website and was amazed as to how much people earn here. I also came across some beautiful blogs that are very interesting. I am also hoping to make new friends here. I have been wanting really to try it before and I am just so glad I finally did it. Look now, I'm enjoying to become one of their the newest posties.

PTC...

It was our first Parent-Teacher Conference this morning since Margaux just started school last September. We were anxious on what Teacher Cecilia would tell us about our little girl. We were eventually happy about the result of her "report card!"

Excerpt from her "typical day report." Mind you, just excerpt ha...haba ng report! How "tyaga" her teacher!

Margaux always comes to school with her MommyJody. Often, she comes with a big
smile on her face and readily greets everyone with "hi" or "hello."

At the playground, she uses different equipment. She usually begins with riding a
bike. She asks for help from her teachers to push her around the area while she
tries to pedal. After riding the bike, she runs towards the slide and swing set.
She climbs the ladder, one step at a time, with teacher right behind her. When
she reaches the top, she can walk on her own towards the slide. Once seated, she
waits for the teacher to help her slide down by holding her left hand. It is often that she uses the slide a couple of times before she tries something else. Another activity that she engages in outdoors is running around the rooftop. This is something that she does with friends or teachers. She never tires from and only stops when it is time to go back to the classroom or another activity catches her interest such as shooting the ball into the hoop or playing at the house area.

At circle time, as soon as Margaux finds her name with her
family pictures on the wall, she leans on it and waits for the others to find
their names. Sometimes, she tells the teacher, "Margaux ready!" When the class
sings the "Hello Song," Margaux would often sing the class' goodbye song while
smiling, as if teasing her teacher. She sings songs and joins in finger play
activities. She also participates in activities such as filling the attendance chart with her name card, feelings chart, etc. When it is time for storytelling, Margaux comes closer towards the teacher to see the pictures better. When she sees a familiar illustration, she labels it or comments about it such as giving its color or size. When the teacher asks questions about the book or their theme in general, Margaux does not hesitate to answer.

When the teacher answers and gives the cues for prayer, Margaux gets
ready by clasping her hands together and closing her eyes; then she sings along
with full of emotion. When the prayer ends, she sits still while listening to
the clues the teacher gives as to who will wash their hands first. She always
wants to be the last, wanting to see everyone go first. If the teacher calls her
first, she refuses, shaking her head while saying, "No! Enzo first."

During Snack Time, Margaux can eat independently - using her bare hands
as well as her utensils. Lately, she lifts her juice or snack and says "same,"
whether she finds someone else who has something similar to eat or drink. When
she needs help in opening her food containers or wrappers, she say" Open
please." She can pack away by herself with minimal help from her teachers. She
can also place her placemant on top of the nearby shelf and return her lunchbox
into her cubby hole.

During Free Choice, Margaux explores the different
learning areas but often begins at the Art Area where she usually settles with
the activities prepared on the table. It is often that she would ask the teacher
to stay beside her or at least look at what she has done by calling the teacher
and saying"Come!" in addition to her hand gestures. She is very patient in
explaining what she has done. When she is done with her activity, she rarely
leaves the materials that she has used on the table. Rather, she returns them on
the shelves.


In the Dramatic Play Area, her interest is more on playing grocery toys and its items. She pretends to either be the seller or the buyer.

At the Manipulative Area, she chooses activities that involve the use of her fine motor such as filling bottles with small beads.

Finally, at the Book Area, her favorite is "How are you peeling?" She could get it on her own and she sits on the blue chair, reading through the different emotions she
observed on her own. And once she has decided to play with the cards, she would
get a chair, place it in front of the book shelf and she would start her "lesson
for the day" just like her teacher. When her peers are around, they would sit on
their names and listen to her.

When it is time for goodbye, Margaux sits through the last routine which includes singing a song or two, reading a book or reviewing the day's activities and looking at the chart which consists of the letter of the week. When she is called early, she would always say "No!" and volunteer another peer to go first. While the others are getting their letters, she is always beside the classmate, watching as the teacher draws
on the hand. When she is the only one left, she agrees and despite having
several choices, always picks the orange marker. She is able to give the label
of the first letter of her name and is now able to choose from the chart the
drawing she would like, pertaining to the letter of the week. When she sees her
mommy, she shows her hand and get ready to go home.

I'm a proud momma! I just want to share...

Why travel to France?

France is one of my dream destinations. Why travel to France? There's an ultimate 101 reasons why a France travel and you can find out all about it in a travelogue about the said country. There's a variety of pleasant France accommodations as well in the site. I would love to try to stay in a castle when I go to France. This is one of the good things about this country. A traveler can have a myriad of choices for accommodation like bed and breakfast, a farm, a gite or as what I have said, even a castle. Staying in these places can truly be a worthwhile vacation experience.

Losing Weight and Getting healthy...

I'm desperate to lose weight. I have gained few pounds again since I stopped going to the gym. I feel so dissapointed about it. I also have not been watching my diet. I guess I need to make my own food dairy so that I can monitor all my food intake. A friend of mine recommended MyFitnessPal. It's heaven-sent for me cause the site has a calorie counter, absolutely 100% free. No credit card required. I immediately signed up and the rewards are endless. They provide free diet journal that can help me lose weight and get healthy by tracking all the calories from each meal I take. The site offers a lot of dieting tips, recipes and even fitness advises. It has Body Mass Index (BMI) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) calculators as initial tools I can use to determine how much weight I need to lose. I can browse from their food database a particular item and I can easily see the nutritional facts of it. It also matches all the calories burned from any exercise I'm going to take. I have been encouraging Dicky to sign up as well. This site is such a good support for both of us. It could be of great help to you as well.

Meet my Little Dumbo...

Margaux joined the "trick or treat" in her school (Child's Space) yesterday. Of course, the mommy was super proud. She wore her costume, yipee! I thought she might get irritated with the headpiece but she was so cooperative. Everyone says she's a cutie. I took a lot of pictures and video the entire event.

Here are some of it...

Walking going to school

Happy to see her classmates

"Mommy, start na?"

"This is my trunk."

"Look at my tail!"

Scrambling for more candies..

Isn't she the smallest in class? But the cutest of course! Hehehe, love your own! (These are kids from two classes: The preschoolers and the toddlers where Margaux belongs.)

Costume made by Bumblebee and Company. Thanks Ninang Mimi.

I'm excited for another trick or treat in Dicky's office on the 30th. Sulit ang costume!

On Home Equity Loans...

I guess loan is inevitable in one's life. There would be instances that we need to take up a loan for purchase of car, buying house or even just for purchase of something very important. It is not bad at all as long as you are responsible for acquiring that loan. Let's take for example Home Equity Loans, being offered by Magic Loans. The site defines clearly what type of loan it is. It is actually the value of your home that you can use as equity for a loan to raise substantial amount of money without moving from your current property. The site is actually very comprehensible. It also has a loan calculator that identifies your amortization once you key in your loanable amount and number of years of payment that you prefer. When in doubt whether you are ready to take up any kind of loan, you can use their budget calculator that help you identify how much money with you at the end of each month. It is also a good way to understand your overall financial condition. This information can help you decide if you are eligible to apply for a loan. Actually, the site is very helpful for us and Dicky as we are really contemplating now to have our own home. We are thinking to either purchase first the lot in cash wait for few months before we have the construction of our dream house or do we proceed now with a loan for house and lot and use the lot as an equity. We are still in crossroads for this.

Tagged by Macy...

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night? Margaux

2. What were you doing at 0800? preparing to go to Margaux's school for the trick or treat.

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? watching TV.

4. What happened to you in 2006? Gave birth to 2nd daughter Bianca. Went to the States.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud? "Margaux, stop it!"

6. How many beverages did you have today? 3 cups of coffee and about 6 glasses of water and 1 glass of grape juice.

7. What color is your hairbrush? I don't have a hair brush, only comb.

8. What was the last thing you paid for? parking fee in eastwood.

9. Where were you last night? meeting in powerplant and then went home na at 9pm.

10. What color is your front door? brown

11. Where do you keep your change? coin purse or in the car "lalagyanan ng coins"

12. What’s the weather like today? raining

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor? for me, dulce de leche or strawberry cheesecake of haagen daz

14. What excites you? My LV Speedy Damier 30 which will arrive on sunday.

15. Do you want to cut your hair? No but i want a rebond.

16. Are you over the age of 25? yes

17. Do you talk a lot? Yes, a lot is an underestimate! hehehe.

18. Do you watch the O.C.? No.

19. Do you know anyone named Steven? No.

20. Do you make up your own words? No.

21. Are you a jealous person? Yes, in the right situation.

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’. Ana

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K'. Kay

24. Who’s the first person on your received call list? "Babes," that's my husband.

25. What does the last text message you received say? thank you and good night - from a client.

26. Do you chew on your straw? sometimes.

27. Do you have curly hair? yes. and my curls are coming out again so i need a rebond soon!

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to? dreamland! hehehe.

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life? Wala naman...

30. What was the last thing you ate? Cashew nuts, still munching now.

31. Will you get married in the future? I'm married na.

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks? Ratatoule , was able to watch lang from DVD the other night.

33. Is there anyone you like right now? not clear about this question, but i like my kids a lot!

34. When was the last time you did the dishes? you mean wash? hahaha! months na...may maid eh.

35. Are you currently depressed? No.

36. Did you cry today? No.

37. Why did you answer and post this? Macy tagged me and I enjoyed answering it.

38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey: Nol, Annette, Mich Magbag, Trinity and Thea.

Buying a house...

About a month ago, we have seen a house and lot for sale near my brother's house. We really wanted to buy it already and so we pursued talking to the owner. We also did some of our research by going to the banks and asking about interest rates for mortgages. We also checked the internet for information re mortgages. Apparently, after pursuing it further, the owner decided not to sell it anymore. We were dissapointed about it. But I came across a very good site that offers a lot of infomation especially to first time buyers like us. I have learned that Mortgages UK have a very wide market and one should fully understand it first before taking the plunge. Money Magic Mortgages is a very useful site discussing like interest rates and options regarding it, whether fixed or variable. It also details information not only for personal mortgages but as well as commercial property mortgages. The company offers a free quote with no obligation based on the customer information which can be supplied online. After an independent financial advisor confirms all your details, you can decide then on the mortgage you will take. I have truly learned a lot about mortgages with this site.

Dinner Date...

Dicky said to me this morning...

"Let's eat out tonight..."

This put a smile on my face...

I like moments like this and I always look forward to our dinner dates. This is when we talk about anything, about us, about the kids, about our plans...all about the family.

As of this writing, I am waiting for him here in Eastwood...so might as well blog about it!

On Van Insurance...

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My Revised Wish List...with wish lists of Margaux and Bianca...

Blogger Mommies...i revised a bit my wishlist...in order of preference:

1. 2 Very Sassy and Chic Notebook by Rina Albert (medium size, available at powerbooks or wrap shop--> please choose a nice cover design like with shoes and clothes)

2. Parker ballpen (yung pasok lang sa budget ha, prefer gold and silver; if puede may name ko? hehehe---> Jody Liwanag; nawala kasi recently my parker ballpen eh)

3. Brush holder kit that can hold about 4-5 makeup brushes (available in Beauty Bar)

4. Nice Photo Album that can hold 4Rs (classic design; one-color cover, preferably black)

5. Picture Frame (matt silver; good for 8R)


Margaux's Wish List

1. Pajama Set

2. Dora the Explorer Panties or any nice design of panties; danty design please.

3. Nice cushioned house slippers (preferably pink) Size: Estimate na lang, basta good for 2 years old.

4. Dora the Explorer Towel Set


Bianca's Wish List

1. Pajama Set

2. Soft books

3. Toothbrush from either Chicco, Safety First or The First Years

4. Pulling toys (like pulling caterpillar or duck-->appropriate for walkers)

Just an anecdote...

So I am testing Margaux with her alphabet using the chart in our room...

Me: A is for ...?
Margaux : Apple
Me: Good, B is for...?
Margaux: Balloon
Me: Very good Margaux, C is for...?
Margaux: Meow, Meow...Hahaha! Joke mommy...(and she's really just kidding me...!)
Me: (I just laughed and laughed!)

She's very witty...may humor din, mana sa ama!