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Telenovelas do not and will not compare to this:
this is what friendship is all about. it knows no boundaries, race or even specie.
such an amazing story!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
PPBC # 6: What type of Parent are you?
This edition is hosted by Daddy Angel, you can view the submissions here:
Today's Topic: What type of Parent are you?
From what i noticed with myself in terms of taking care of the kids, i'm more of a mom-in-between. i'd like to think of myself as the fun mom/parent but at the same time the disciplinarian as well.
Me being the fun mom: i've created a lot of make believe games and funny tricks to make my kids go to bed, eat their meals, stay put or just do what they're being told to do. and not to bad mouth hubby or anything, but for obvious reasons, the kids prefer to play with mommy than with daddy. i find it heartbreaking for hubby's part but, you have to give him credit in making all the effort for them to play with him. on the lighter side is, the kids have their own games with daddy as compared to mine. so i guess it's just a matter of preference and mood.
Me as a disciplinarian: there are times when they do test my patience, i do give them warnings, when i exhausted 3 warnings and they still continue to do it, i get their hands, palms facing up and spank them - not too gentle and not too hard either. just enough to let them feel the spank. but then after the deed, i explain to them what merited them the spanking. amazingly, we only had a few lapses. the spankings are at a minimal level since they know when to stop when they hear mommy's angry voice and see mommy's angry face.
Personally, i think i'm a student parent as well. i learn so much from my kids that i can never learn from school. my kids are one of the best teachers. i've learned to appreciate the little things, to laugh all out and without a care in the world, that it's ok to ask, that nap times are the best, hugs and kisses are free, that it's ok to cry. and in return i teach them to figure things out for themselves, to pursue what they want, never be afraid to be curious, to fight for what they believe is right, the privilege to argue/debate, and to know that we, as their parents can be their friends as well.
wow. i had fun with this week's topic. looking forward to the coming topics!
Today's Topic: What type of Parent are you?
From what i noticed with myself in terms of taking care of the kids, i'm more of a mom-in-between. i'd like to think of myself as the fun mom/parent but at the same time the disciplinarian as well.
Me being the fun mom: i've created a lot of make believe games and funny tricks to make my kids go to bed, eat their meals, stay put or just do what they're being told to do. and not to bad mouth hubby or anything, but for obvious reasons, the kids prefer to play with mommy than with daddy. i find it heartbreaking for hubby's part but, you have to give him credit in making all the effort for them to play with him. on the lighter side is, the kids have their own games with daddy as compared to mine. so i guess it's just a matter of preference and mood.
Me as a disciplinarian: there are times when they do test my patience, i do give them warnings, when i exhausted 3 warnings and they still continue to do it, i get their hands, palms facing up and spank them - not too gentle and not too hard either. just enough to let them feel the spank. but then after the deed, i explain to them what merited them the spanking. amazingly, we only had a few lapses. the spankings are at a minimal level since they know when to stop when they hear mommy's angry voice and see mommy's angry face.
Personally, i think i'm a student parent as well. i learn so much from my kids that i can never learn from school. my kids are one of the best teachers. i've learned to appreciate the little things, to laugh all out and without a care in the world, that it's ok to ask, that nap times are the best, hugs and kisses are free, that it's ok to cry. and in return i teach them to figure things out for themselves, to pursue what they want, never be afraid to be curious, to fight for what they believe is right, the privilege to argue/debate, and to know that we, as their parents can be their friends as well.
wow. i had fun with this week's topic. looking forward to the coming topics!
tired of mp3s in my pc and my ipod
so i'm listening to these:
keeps me sane today. thank you my boys =)
keeps me sane today. thank you my boys =)
Can't wait for November Potterheads?
Then take a sneak peek...
BOOK 6
i believe this is the official trailer, but i stand corrected. a lot can change on the web.
but it sure did give me the goosebumps.
can't wait!!
BOOK 6
i believe this is the official trailer, but i stand corrected. a lot can change on the web.
but it sure did give me the goosebumps.
can't wait!!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
if only it was that easy kid...
i seriously envy those moms who have jumped the fence to stay at home mommy-hood. the perks of being with your kids 24/7.
sadly i'm one of the few who has to work to make ends meet (dramatic yes) and to save up for their futures. not that i'm saying sahms are not earning. the mommy bloggers are quite the rage now and an emerging target market. i'm just happy and blessed that with the work i have, i can still blog and earn while meeting deadlines, making presentations, and reaching quotas. good thing the paid opps are usually given at night so there's no conflict with work. one click of the publish button and i'm done.
so anyway, the point of this entry is that, i wanted to share something my eldest kyle told me. he's been quite vocal already and the conversations that we have are quite entertaining. it feels like i'm not talking to a 3 year old but someone much older than he is.
it was only last week when we were both watching cartoons while waiting for his schoolbus to arrive when he told me this:
"mommy, don't go office na ha? stay here with kyle and keon. wait for me to go home after school"
right then and there my heart melted at the though that my son wanted to be with me more than the hours we spend when i get home from work. admittedly, i had a few lapses. i came home late seeing him peacefully asleep. keon, on the other hand has been prepped for bedtime.
i wanted so much to drop everything and not go to work at all. to bug and cuddle and play with my kids all day.
but reality-wise, it's not that practical at all. as much as i would want to, there's this me inside with pride that would prefer to work and earn money through my own efforts and struggles. i'd rather not let all the burden fall on aishi's hands. as long as we're here in this country, i have to make sacrifices.
maybe, when we get to migrate in 2 year's time. things might make a 360 degree turn.
but for now, kyle and keon, it's not that easy. but soon. mommy will find a way. i want to be a WAHM you know...
sadly i'm one of the few who has to work to make ends meet (dramatic yes) and to save up for their futures. not that i'm saying sahms are not earning. the mommy bloggers are quite the rage now and an emerging target market. i'm just happy and blessed that with the work i have, i can still blog and earn while meeting deadlines, making presentations, and reaching quotas. good thing the paid opps are usually given at night so there's no conflict with work. one click of the publish button and i'm done.
so anyway, the point of this entry is that, i wanted to share something my eldest kyle told me. he's been quite vocal already and the conversations that we have are quite entertaining. it feels like i'm not talking to a 3 year old but someone much older than he is.
it was only last week when we were both watching cartoons while waiting for his schoolbus to arrive when he told me this:
"mommy, don't go office na ha? stay here with kyle and keon. wait for me to go home after school"
right then and there my heart melted at the though that my son wanted to be with me more than the hours we spend when i get home from work. admittedly, i had a few lapses. i came home late seeing him peacefully asleep. keon, on the other hand has been prepped for bedtime.
i wanted so much to drop everything and not go to work at all. to bug and cuddle and play with my kids all day.
but reality-wise, it's not that practical at all. as much as i would want to, there's this me inside with pride that would prefer to work and earn money through my own efforts and struggles. i'd rather not let all the burden fall on aishi's hands. as long as we're here in this country, i have to make sacrifices.
maybe, when we get to migrate in 2 year's time. things might make a 360 degree turn.
but for now, kyle and keon, it's not that easy. but soon. mommy will find a way. i want to be a WAHM you know...
tagged: power of prayer
This was passed on to me by Maver and Cez
Prayer for the MV Princess of the stars fatalities and survivors:
Dear God,
We pray that you comfort each bereaved family everyday as they grieved for their loss, we pray that you will supply all their needs, we pray for the survivors that they may have a good life after the tragedy, that you will bless them and let them know in the deepest part of their heart that in spite of what have happened, you LOVE and CARE for them. This we pray in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
I encourage everyone to keep the prayer going. LET’S P.U.S.H. (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS).
We Prayed:
1. Through The Rain 2. God’s gift 3. The Adventures of Dong and Jing 4. Me, Myself and I 5. malditang bunso’s journal 6. Underneath It All 7. 100% Kelly 8. Gossip Gehl
9. My Escape
tagging: karla, mars, doc joey, mai, maybelle,
Prayer for the MV Princess of the stars fatalities and survivors:
Dear God,
We pray that you comfort each bereaved family everyday as they grieved for their loss, we pray that you will supply all their needs, we pray for the survivors that they may have a good life after the tragedy, that you will bless them and let them know in the deepest part of their heart that in spite of what have happened, you LOVE and CARE for them. This we pray in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
I encourage everyone to keep the prayer going. LET’S P.U.S.H. (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS).
We Prayed:
1. Through The Rain 2. God’s gift 3. The Adventures of Dong and Jing 4. Me, Myself and I 5. malditang bunso’s journal 6. Underneath It All 7. 100% Kelly 8. Gossip Gehl
9. My Escape
tagging: karla, mars, doc joey, mai, maybelle,
September 1 is too far!!
getting impatient for GOSSIP GIRL Season 2.
been a bad bad girl by searching for spoilers and previews. couldn't resist! it was sooo tempting. and, i miss chuck - yeah, i like chuck. he's cool.
THIS is making me impatient!!! credits to trent of PITNB, well done!
are you?
warning: clicking on the link will spoil you to death. don't say i didn't warn you.
been a bad bad girl by searching for spoilers and previews. couldn't resist! it was sooo tempting. and, i miss chuck - yeah, i like chuck. he's cool.
THIS is making me impatient!!! credits to trent of PITNB, well done!
are you?
warning: clicking on the link will spoil you to death. don't say i didn't warn you.
IT for Me
One night while watching House, Aishi and I had an out of the blue discussion: What if we could go back to school, what would we pursue?
Aishi wanted to take up his masters, this would help a lot in the field and the management level that he is in. he would certainly learn a lot and share with his subordinates. i'm sure aishi would excel when he does take it up.
He then reverted the question to me, if i were given a chance what would i take up in school? i didn't wait for a second to answer, i wanted to take up IT, web design, and web programming. in the field that i am in, this is a huge requirement. as of now i'm just learning through online tutorials when i have the free time at work. i'd love to go back to school as much as aishi does. aishi was even kind enough and surprisingly very much concerned that i want to pursue an IT course, he recommended to get aCisco certification.
i have to agree, with thr growing need to be online almost 24/7, you need the best people with IT experience and the numbers are growing. take for example my bro G, who has one semester to go and a lot of opportunities have been presented to him. a degree / certification in IT would open a lot of doors to a great career whether in programming, design, animation. you wouldn't appreciate your disney movies if not for those cool IT guys. or the sites you visit everyday, it wouldn't be up and running if not for the IT guys.
once the finances are in order, you'll see lining up and taking up course on IT and web design. hey, i might even throw in a SEO certification. now that would be sweet!
Aishi wanted to take up his masters, this would help a lot in the field and the management level that he is in. he would certainly learn a lot and share with his subordinates. i'm sure aishi would excel when he does take it up.
He then reverted the question to me, if i were given a chance what would i take up in school? i didn't wait for a second to answer, i wanted to take up IT, web design, and web programming. in the field that i am in, this is a huge requirement. as of now i'm just learning through online tutorials when i have the free time at work. i'd love to go back to school as much as aishi does. aishi was even kind enough and surprisingly very much concerned that i want to pursue an IT course, he recommended to get aCisco certification.
i have to agree, with thr growing need to be online almost 24/7, you need the best people with IT experience and the numbers are growing. take for example my bro G, who has one semester to go and a lot of opportunities have been presented to him. a degree / certification in IT would open a lot of doors to a great career whether in programming, design, animation. you wouldn't appreciate your disney movies if not for those cool IT guys. or the sites you visit everyday, it wouldn't be up and running if not for the IT guys.
once the finances are in order, you'll see lining up and taking up course on IT and web design. hey, i might even throw in a SEO certification. now that would be sweet!
Monday, July 28, 2008
tingi country
i stand corrected on this but isn't our country the only country that has those small serve things like sachets? from the staple condiments to shampoo to ulam to cigarettes.
and now THIS
so what will the people think of next?
and now THIS
so what will the people think of next?
08.30.08
are you on the LIST for this once in a lifetime event? I am. Are you?
the catch: you have to be 18 years old above to get on the list for the free tickets.
can't wait!!!
and it has been confirmed!!!
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