Quick Reminder

Copied from Bo Sanchez' blog...

Savor life.


Simplify pleasures.


Strengthen relationships.


Show gratitude.


And share generosity.

Way Behind

I just realized that I am way behind in fashion when I read this blog entry.

This expert in bags was talking about what was cool in the 80's and the list included Benetton bags, anything Guess and Esprit- brands which I am only able to afford NOW :( In fact, I just ordered a few Benetton bags online two weeks ago and went shopping at Esprit last Sunday...like there's no tomorrow! Oh NO!!! And I was kinda proud of myself pa naman for crossing them off my list..Gosh, i feel so pobre! 

Eh ano naman kung behind na nga ako. Nobody really cares 'coz nobody considers me a fashion icon anyway. Buti nalang!

Anyways, I've been following this blog for a few months now and the more I read, the more i am grateful that i am not a bagaholic like some of my friends. (C'mon, raise your hands. You know who you are! :P)

I've been racking my brains for any addiction in me but I couldn't think of any. Not to shoes, to bags, to clothes, to gadgets. No nothing. Except books maybe? But I don't "die" if I don't get them so maybe not.

Think, think, think! Wala jud lagi. Maayo nalang!

3 years

On our third year anniversary in Australia last June 1, i came home to this feast. Hubby decided to celebrate by cooking pancit, pork liempo, adobong kambing and calamari.

Thank you, Lord for three wonderful years. There are so many things to look forward to.

The Don Moen Concert

Last Saturday-April 12, my cousins (Riza, Layling, Aiza and Mark), my sister (Chiqui) and I flocked to the Don Moen concert in the city. Sadly, A was at work so he couldn’t join us.

To say that it was a moving experience would be an understatement. It was in fact, akin to having a close encounter with God because as we sang to familiar and inspiring songs, we were sitting on the bleachers in an open field. Looking up, you see the blackness of the sky dotted only by a few city lights and the wind blowing so softly on your face, it felt like God was smiling down on you, hearing your every word, listening to your heart, wiping every tear, taking away all your sorrows.

I was uncontrollably crying the entire time, even during the ‘fast’ songs. Maybe because the first song was “Give Thanks” and at this point in my life, i am truly overflowing with gratefulness for all the wonderful, magnificent blessings we are getting.

Thank you, Lord, for people like Don Moen whom you use to remind your flock that you are near…to be still and know that You are God. And that no matter how hard things get… life has a bizarre way of turning trials into triumphs.

Letrato

Just wanted to share some photos taken last week.

I came home early one afternoon and caught my little boy helping his yaya sweep the newly-mowed front lawn. He enjoyed it so much you'd think it's the best job in the world. Hehe!

The photo is blurry because he wouldn't stop despite my efforts at making him pose for me. Mwahaha

These are flowers I bought from a nearby flower farm at P50 a bunch. Ahh, the best things in life are (almost) free!

Psychological Tip

Whenever you're called on to make up your mind,
and you're hampered by not having any,
the best way to solve the dilemma, you'll find,
is simply by spinning a penny.

No - not so that chance shall decide the affair
while you're passively standing there moping;

but the moment the penny is up in the air,
you suddenly know what you're hoping.


-Piet Hein


Do you agree?

I DO!!! :)

still here

i miss blogging.

there are so many things i want to write but i can't find time amidst the chaos in the office. i've been working long hours since last week and there seems to be no end to all the reports i need to make, sensitivities, P&L's...i'm even bringing home work! waaaah!

BUT,

in two weeks, i will be saying goodbye to all these.

in two weeks, i can sleep late and wake up late, too. yahoo!

in two weeks, i will be spending every single day with my two boys.

in two weeks, i will be starting a new life altogether.

TWO WEEKS!!!!!

that's music to my ears.

nothing could be nicer than that!

May 1 couldn't be that far, right?

so, hang in there girl.

the best is yet to come...

when it rains, it pours

...my colleague who was identified to replace me gave birth today

(we were scheduled to do the turn-over in manila next week)

...my househelps walked out on me

...i am soooo busy with work (not new,actually)

BUT

...another colleague was 'volunteered' to handle the job while my replacement is on ML (peace, yen2)

...my sister lent me her househelp (she had no choice hehe)

...i can enjoy a long weekend

LIFE IS STILL GOOD!

Name Game

A few days back, I chanced upon Bo Sanchez’ article titled Your Name Is A Clue To Your Calling. It encourages everyone to “Find The Meaning Of Your Name—And You May Find The Meaning Of Your Life.”

Inspired by that, I hurriedly googled our names and this was what I got.

HUBBY –soldier

Need i say more?

WIFEY- friend, vision of beauty

Hmn…without batting an eyelash, I know that I am a good friend. Vision of beauty? Oh, ask hubby! Hehe

BABY - 1st name :to conquer
2nd name: resembles God

It is my prayer that our son “conquers” the world, putting to good use the talents God has given him. May he touch more people in his lifetime and make a positive difference in the people around him.

How about you? What is the meaning of your name?

Pathway to Achievement

The best way to figure out how to do something is to do it. Make the commitment to make it happen, and you'll start working your way through the details.

Don't get bogged down speculating on how something will come about. Instead, get started on the best approach you have, and follow the path wherever it may lead.

When traveling along a road, you can never see the entire road at once, but that doesn't really matter. What does matter is successfully making your way through the portion of the road that is right in front of you.

Work through the things that are to be done right now, and you'll put yourself in position to handle the things that come along later. Travel down this section of the road, and you'll then be able to travel the next section, and the next.

If you put all your energy into worrying about every little detail of how to reach your goal, you won't ever get started. Instead, put your energy into reminding yourself why you have chosen to go there, and then do whatever it takes along the way. You'll never know precisely how something is to be done until you actually do it.

So go ahead, get started, and discover your own unique pathway to achievement.

=== Ralph Masterson