Thought for the day

"It's not being on top that matters, it's how you get there."

Happy sisters!

I opened Facebook today and found out that my sister Jhongkie is officially together with Pooh. They're dating for several months now and i'm just so glad that they have finally made it official. I'm just so happy that I need to blog about it.

The three of us all came from a very bad relationship. My boyfriend, before I met my husband, fell in love with my closest friend in the office. Jhongkie's ex is a two-timer and Elaine's as well. Pretty bad, uh?! We all know how hard it was to move on and seeing them that way also pain me. And now seeing us all three in a happy relationship overwhelm me to bits.

I am now married with my very loving husband. Who's always there to support and understand me. He changed me in so many ways. I love him so much!



Jhongkie is with Pooh. I can tell they're soooo in love with each other. I've never seen my sister in love this way before. She's so happy.



Elaine is with Francis. He never left her especially when my sister is super down. I saw how dedicated he was in winning my sister back. You did not just won Elaine's heart back but also the trust of all the people who loves her.



I pray that we will always be happy.

Let's Eat at Sizzling Pepper Steak

My husband and I tried eating in Sizzling Pepper Steak. We're in Magallanes area and we've decided to try the resto at the new mall near MRT station. Few people are visiting the place, which is an advantage to us since we're really tired and sleepy from the days work. Sizzling Pepper Steak catched our attention because of the nice ambiance..so we check the menu and all the foods are mouth watering. They have a unique way of serving people...they have this placards place on your table with the signs Mooooove or Stop.




No need to raise your hand, just put Mooove if you need anything from the waiters and Stop if there's nothing else. I had fun trying it ( I know it's so mababaw ). One thing i've notice about the place, the crew are really, super, duper, mega to the nth power nice. Unlike other restaurants that we've been to, they are really courteous and hospitable. Not to mention we get to see all the service crew dance to Chris Brown's song. Hehehe! According to them they have to do it to entertain customers, three times a day.

Foods are serve:


Delicious rice...luv the corn!


Sizzling beef, oh so yummie!


Fish and chips...I have never tasted any fish and chips as delicious as this one. Yum! Yum!

First time to eat in JJ

Whoa! It's my first time to eat in JJ aka Jolly Jip...eating place you can find anywhere in Makati. People who are working in the said area are familiar with this place. They offer tasty but affordable foods. As my college friends would say: "Mura na, masarap pa!" Hehehe!

I buy food from them but we always eat it in our pantry...I expecially like the binalot. For Php70 you will have fried chicken, maalat na itlog, tomato and toppings of your choice. Yum!


Thanks Lady Barizta for the pic.

Remembering...

All Soul's day is celebrated every November 2...I know I'm a day early in posting this but we already celebrated it today. We prepared a little something for Baby Kitin. Last time, we cooked spaghetti and buy some bread. This year we prepared a delicious pancit and of course milk for Baby Kitin. We also prayed for her. I miss her...sometimes it is unbearable but I am holding on. I know there is a reason, God is good!


Cute little pumpkin for Baby...

Scary Bagyong Santi

Last night, Bagyong Santi hit Metro Manila..it brought not too much rain but scary winds indeed. You can visit PAGASA website by clicking here. We were in Laguna last night, I woke up around four in the morning and I really don't wanna go out. I texted my Supervisor and called my OM to tell them that I am not going to work. I was advised to at least render a half-day work, which I said yes. I was supposed to go to work at around 11am. To my surprise there is no water...around 2am last night the electricity power went off...and now no water!!!!!!!! I will not go to work without taking a bath...not in my entire life will I do that. So, I pick up my phone and ready to text my Supervisor and walllllaahhhhhh....no signal! I checked my husbands phone and it is the same. No Globe or Smart signal.



Since there is no water supply, we decided to eat at North Park. Ate My's family is there and Kuya Jun as well. I manage to get some snap shot of cutie Sam. Making faces while waiting for the food to be serve.

Where are we going?





Where's my food? Little Sam waiting impatiently...


At last the food is here...shall we eat?



And then he bow his head and pray.

Colgate-Palmolive products no longer available in SM supermarkets

It seems that this is an old news already. I just found out when we decided to use our Sodexho to buy our groceries. We usually go to Shopwise or Puregold for our daily needs but Sodexho is not accepted there. I've been using Colgate for our toothpaste and Palmolive for my shampoo since I was just a kid. Sometimes I use different brands but I am accustomed in using these brands.

My husband and I are puzzled not finding these brands in any SM supermarket stand...it's impossible to not have both brands in the market as big as SM. Considering that Colgate-Palmolive are known brands of toothpaste and shampoo...so, when we got back home I immediately turned on my computer and search for the said issue. I was able to find what I'm looking for in this website: http://www.bncxe.org/archive/index.php/t-37767.html all the things you want to know is there. Including comments of concerned consumers.

I also found out that Colgate-Palmolive also pulled-out its advertising contract from ABS-CBN but I did not bother to find out why. My only concern is to have the brand of toothpaste and shampoo that I want. We settled for sachets for now but tomorrow I will definitely buy them at another supermarket.

Photo is from http://www.javelin-studio.com/portfolio/graphic-design.html thanks!

Api bday Daddy Baby!

I know this topic is two months old already....I just got the pictures from my brother and I cannot resist posting it here:



I don't know what happened with the quality of the pic but my brother said it was with the lense...anyways, these are the people who celebrated with us...our family. It is also a celebration of Baby Kitin's birth. Her birthday and her dad's birthday is just one week apart. My mom is there, my sister Jhongkie ( Elaine had already another "lakad" to attend to ), Chris' Dad is also there, Chris' brother Jhet and wife Patchot...my brother Stephen is the one taking the picture.



Ate My, Nikki and Sam is also there. They gave Chris a very cute kitten key chain.




I think the only pic of my brother during the get together. That's him, Mama and Jhongkie. I took this picture...hey, give me some credits...I don't know how to use an SLR camera. Hehehe! Sam is so cute...very bibo...look at him trying to use his mom's camera. What a pro!




We had lots of fun... the place is Gilligan's in Trinoma. This place is very special to me and my husband. We are office mates but never had a chance to "really" talked to each other. Just a simple hi and hellos in the corridor. We were celebrating a common friend's promotion and people are starting to tease both of us which is really not appropriate at that time. He's really nice to talked to. Before I left the party, he asked for my number. We had our wedding reception in this place as well.

For a moment there....

I thought I have forgotten my blogspot log-in information...

I thought I would have to create a new account and won't be able to update this place again...

I thought of all people, my account has been hacked...

Whew! I had spent five minutes of recalling my log-in information here. It really scared me to bits...seriously...I keep on repeating all the possible log-in information. Turned out I have mixed up my office log-in information to this.


Anyways, I just finish munching a Banana cupcake from Marybakes...just wanna blog about it. It was really yummy...and the designs are really cute. Best giveaways for baptism and birthdays. Here are some pics of the cupcake that I am talking about:



These are the cute designs that I am talking about. If you're wondering about the designs, we actually got this cupcake when we attended the baptismal of my husband's inaanak Dylan. Cute baby...and cute Ninong ( he want me to put that ).


This is my fave by the way:

You can contact marybakes at this number 09228357001.

Missin'....missin'...d blogging...blogging...blogging

What a stupid title...I know! I missed blogging so much...our computer is down for almost a month now and we're having a hard time getting it up and running. Hayyyy!

Been so busy lately...work and house and some knick knacks on the side. There are a lot of things I was thinking to blog about...and while typing this I couldn't think of anything to write.



Well, been busy watching Amazing Race...I love the Globethrotters! I also like Zev and Justin, I was a bit sad when they were eliminated. Again, me and my husband are rooting for a different team. He likes the Poker Girls more because they've shown how bitchy they were on the first leg of the race. As the race continues, I guess they're not that bitchy...


Without so much to write, I just want to share the bonding moments I had with my sisters:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Baby Kitin!

I can't believe how time goes by so fast! It was just like yesterday when I still have my Baby Kitin here in my womb, dreaming all the dreams we have for her, hoping for a better future and wanting so much to see her. I can still remember how the feel of her little moves in my womb, the first kick, the feeling of finding out I was pregnant and the look on our faces when I'm about to give birth. I can even remember the things that I am trying to forget. The first time we heard about her condition, the unwavering hope that somehow she will survive, the pain of losing her and most especially the unending battle of fighting the agony of missing her everyday.

Yesterday was her birthday. We went to church first thing in the morning and prepared a little something for her. Her Daddy cooked while I am busy preparing Baby Kitin's place in our bedroom. Here are the pictures:

As they always say, life goes on...and that is what I'm doing right now. I will forever miss her...more and more that sometimes it is too much to handle. I know Baby Kitin that you're in heaven now, I know that you're at peace in God's side. We love you always!

Paalam at salamat, Pres.Cory!

I've been meaning to write about President Corazon Aquino since her death but doesn't know where to start. I am deeply saddened of her passing, it's as if I am also feeling the grief of her family. Since the death of my co-worker and then Michael Jackson I noticed how very painful it is for me to hear news about people's death ( even if they are not that close to me. ) My sympathy always goes to the family they have left behind...maybe it's because I know how to lose someone you care about.

I am happy for Pres. Aquino, for she is in heaven now. She was granted a peaceful death and I think it was really what her family wanted. I am also overwhelmed by the vast number of people who really loves her, there was an outpouring of support everywhere...television, Internet, and hey even on a program such as this you can find the symbol of the yellow ribbon.

I watched Kris Aquino on television, reiterating the events since her mom was hospitalized. I can't help but cry. Just like my daughter's passing, we thought we are prepared, but when the time came to let go it was really difficult. At first, I thought I can handle the pain...but after the chaos, after all my family and friends who paid respect go and went back to their respective lives, that's the time it all sinked in. That no matter what support they give you, you still have to go through the pain alone. You have to acknowledge it to know it is there. And the hardest part about it, you keep missing that person everyday more and more. It will never stop.

I remember when I was still under the observation of my doctor...she explained to me the five stages of grief. First is you deny it. And then there's anger after a while you bargain until you feel the numbness and go through the depression stage. You are considered strong if you have reach the last stage which is acceptance.

I always asked myself what stage I am in now. Although sometimes I say I have come to accept it, I still always go back to number 3 or number 1. I never believed in fairytales and magic lamps but when I lost her, I always wished for a genie to grant me a wish and I still hoped for a happy ending. Sometimes, I hold on to sanity because it is the only thing that is real...the love of my family and the support of my friends.

Like what Pres. Cory said, everything happens for a reason, you always have to look at the brighter side. And I am holding on to that, to help me going. Thanks Pres. Cory, may you rest in peace.

To the Aquino family, condolence.

Thanks squre pants for the picture of Cory.

Pics from Harry Pot-pot Day!

As promised, here the pics of our movie date:

My sister's by heart Jhongkie and Elaine;

Hey look! My hubby is there as well...

Harry Pot-pot Day!

Yep! I watched it on its third day...not really that excited about the movie, maybe I've outgrown my fancy with Daniel Radcliffe or got tired of wishing that it will still be Hermoine and Harry in the end, nevertheless I will not miss it. I watched the movie with my hubby and of course my two sisters by heart, Jhongkie and Elaine. I'm more thrilled in seeing them ( Jhongkie and Elaine ) than seeing the movie. I even took the time to visit sureseats.com to make sure that we will have a good viewing seats...hehehe! After the movie, we had our usual photoshoot...I don't have the copy of the pics yet but I will surely post it here.

Should I still comment about the movie?! Hmmmmm, well.....ammmm...........my sis Jhongkie keep on saying while inside the movie house, "Comedy ba pinanood natin?!" she was saying that in between laugh. The movie is really hilarious, as oppose to the last movie The Goblet of Fire...I think that movie is dark. What I miss are the fight scenes involving the trio (I guess on the seventh book more fight scenes will be seen). Snape's portrayal, has always been superb. I was amazed to see Ginny grew more beautiful, and Hermoine? Wow! She has always been dazzling. My fave is still Chamber of Secrets...we'll see!

Thanks impawards.com for the pic.

Latest Craze...

Since I was just a kid, aside from collecting barbie dolls and stationery I am also an aficionada of playing computer games. I remember how me and my brother fought over Sega portable player and Family computer. Good thing they created a two player game. We used to play Super Mario (I cried wanting so hard to be Mario...but my evil brother won't allow me...I thought back then Mario is better because he always saves the Queen), who can ever forget the up-up-down-down cheat for Contra, where you can get a hundred life (now, it's my turn to make my brother cry, because I always get his extra life whenever I ran out...hehehe!), Battle City and other games that are really fun to play. My parents will send us to bed early because of Pacman...I always hear their petty quarrels because of that. And until now i'm a full pledge computer game freak.

My latest craze is Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords...I play it on PSP. My original plan is to play Monster Hunter but had a change of mind when my husband is now very much into playing that game. Good thing my teammate Chubbs gave me the copy of Puzzle Quest...I'm sure there will be a lot of "undone household chore" and "sleeping on the wee hours of the morning" drama. I forgot what level my charater is but I already did a lot of quest and i'm hoping I will not be stuck in killing this two-headed monster that the name escapes my mind right now, but i'm sure it starts with the letter "D."

Here's a pic of my character...I was hoping to get a better copy to no avail:

( The girl on this pic is my character )

Thanks Portable Games Collection for the pic.

When browsing the Internet, I found a news that Puzzle Quest is also available in iPhone...nice!

Movie Date

Should have written about this topic sooner but couldn't find time, especially now Chris' mom is here in the Philippines. We stay in their Laguna house every weekend to spend some time with her.

Anyways, last June 26, we watch the Trasnformers in Glorietta. Uber sa dami ang mga tao...should have went there early to get an earlier slot. We fall in line for almost an hour and got a not so good viewing time and seat, suprisingly I still enjoyed the entire date. The movie was superb and i'm with my hubby...

While outside the movie theater waiting for our turn to get tickets, I took pleasure of taking some pictures of what seemed like a never ending line of people who are eager to see the movie:

After the movie we went to Toy Kingdom for some toy hunting. My husband wants to buy the UFC, Series one toys...especially Matt Hughes figure. He was really sure he is going to buy that, not until we saw Kratos action figure...we've been looking for this toy forever. Ang hirap talaga maghanap. I told him he can only choose one, he will have to come back for the other maybe next month or the following month. He bought Kratos and we also bought some board games which we haven't use until now.

Here's a pic of the latest addition on his collection:

Fight against Cervical Cancer

Year 2007, my OB informed me that I am prone to cervical cancer...it was a devastating news for me and not wanting my family to worry I kept it from them when I underwent an operation. It's scary knowing that cervical cancer is said to be the second leading cause of death among Filipino women. I am single then, and I thought, it's fine I will not marry and have kids. So, I never went back to my OB to have the vaccination.

Four months later I met my husband Chris and regretted my decision not acting at once to prevent having the disease. I want to stay healthy for my family, expecially for our kids.

A month after giving birth to Baby Kitin, I had my first vaccination for anti-cervical cancer. It was Php5000 back then, good thing with my last two shots of the vaccine it only cost Php2500 each. Last June I had my last shot and my OB suggested to wait for another six months to have another child. I'm really excited for that day to come.

Weekend in the hospital...

It has been a tiring weekend for me...Saturday night my husband went home from a party with a high fever...I know it's scary to get sick now a days because of the A H1N1 rage and aside from that Sunday is our team building...I can't leave him alone in our house sick on a Father's Day. I was really hoping he get well soon but his fever got even worse. Monday, we went to Medical Center Paranaque, the closest hospital from our home. After the check-up the doctor advice him to stay in the hospital for observation. He underwent a lot of lab test and took a lot of medicine until his fever subsided. Wednesday night we finally went home and he was advice to rest for two more days. Here's a picture of him with the nebulizer thing on:

Another pic, trying to play PSP to beat boredom...wawa naman...pinipilit talaga:

Winner!

Yeah! Lakers won last night's championship game, ending the series with 4-1. A memorable win for Kobe Bryant as he step out of Shaquille O'Neil's shadow. This is also Coach Jackson's 10th record, he is wearing a yellow cap with an "X" design on it earlier, which according to him was given by his family. I find it kinda cute. I enjoyed watching the awarding, with Bryant's family with him, his wife and two daughters. I was really sick since last night and watching them won made me feel better.

Next stop, will be the PBA championship. I'm hoping Ginebra would make it...

Estou de volta!

Yes! Estou de volta...it's not the movie of Ai-ai de las Alas...it means "I am back!" After months of contemplation, whether to get a wired broadband or not, we have decided to get one because Tattoo's connection is unbearable. Aside from that, we don't want to be bothered of having to buy a prepaid load everytime we want to use an Internet connection ( Lumalaki na kasi ang utang namin kay Elaine...hehehe!). Our service is still with Globe, and so far we are satisfied with the connection. Globe should give us a discount for our subscription with their Internet and post paid phone service...hehehe!

I've been busy for a while...work, gala, reading my ebooks, managing my Facebook, tapings, premieres, TV guestings...oha! Seriously, i'm loving my work right now, unbelievable it may seem, but I really do love it. Working hours may suck, but it will not last long, schedule changes every month so you won't be stuck with an obnoxious schedule. I don't mind changing my body clock, by now I am used to it. I get to go home on time (except of course if there are scheduled gala), no paper works,i'm being paid well and the environment is less of an "office atmosphere." For me it is more like in college...continuous learning, people same as your age and lots of activities. A big part of why I love my job right now is the company that I am in...I like our company culture which is really pro-employee and the career growth is good...everything will be based from your stats.

Speaking of company activities, this month will be a busy one...special screening of Transformers, company outing, sportsfest and our team building. Whew! Better squeeze all those to my schedule..artista?

Sneezies iPhone Game

We found a lot of exciting games for iPhone but this game is the best:

Sneezies

Addictive...easy to play, cute and eye candy graphics, hilarious sound effects. My husband loves this game...he has the highest score so far...just wait for my sweet revenge. Hehehe!

Other cool games, it also works on iTouch:

Shake and Spell

Aero Drum

Wedding Dash