Random Thoughts

I got an email that there will be a grand baby fair soon! Here is the message and you might be interested...

This is perfect for Mommies and Daddies who are about to have a baby or just gave birth. Have FUN!

There was a time when Hubby had a deal with my Aunt to purchase a couple of computers for her internet cafe. He didn't have problems purchasing the machines but he had challenges when it was time to ship the items. You see, it wasn't only 1 computer but I think he bought 20 computers for my Aunt's cafe. The thing is, he had to make sure that these were all safe. Imagine monitors, CPU's and more all in one box and will be shipped, how can he make sure that these are all safe? That was his dilemma. After a few weeks, he was able to solve his dilemmas. He purchased bubble wraps for the computer parts, made sure that the box was thick enough to survive the 3-day journey and he made sure that the shipping company takes care of the 12 boxes. Yes, Hubby ended up packing 12 boxes!

Hubby was able to survive the challenge but if he discovered Shipsmart earlier, he wouldn't have these dilemmas in the first place. The ShipSmart company actually focuses on providing services for movers. Whether your shipment is too small for moving company minimums or too big to ship parcel, ship smart saves your day! They actually provide small moving services for personal move or household move or even business move.

I remember a few years ago when we moved from one place to another. I moved workplace to Hubby and moved too. And for that year, we moved I think 4 times! It was exhausting, I tell you. And Ship Smart would have been able to help us get through those days. I just have to find out if they provide services here in Manila. If they are, I'm definitely getting them IF ever we will move to our dream home. (*wink*)

After a super quick shopping at Singapore (take note: I only had less than 2 hours to explore H&M and less than an hour to explore Cotton ON), off we went to the Changi Budget Terminal for our flight to Phuket.

It wasn't a long wait, after we ate snacks, we were surprised that we were already boarding at 6PM!

It wasn't a long flight either, my kids didn't even bother to sleep. You see, during long flights they would usually sleep because they were too tired. This time, they were wide awake!

I guess they were excited to see Phuket.

We arrived Phuket on time and went straight to Hotel Ibis, Patong. After we left our luggages, we went to the first restaurant that we saw and had our late dinner.

We were all so excited on what Phuket has to offer!

HELLO! I'm Back!

It's been what, 2 weeks since I last posted Wednesday Happy Thoughts? Or maybe just 1 week, I'm not so sure! But, I'm definitely back to my groove.

Happiness is...

1. Andie is better now after being hospitalized for 3 days.
2. YES! Magazine
3. Reading paperback again - Ken Follett's White Out
4. Red Wine + Cheese + Grapes + Sausages = Perfect Night
5. Paypal :)
6. Online Tasks
7. Our Singapore/Phuket Photos
8. My sister's birthday today!
9. Discovered Mole's World and Frosting
10. Free WIFI at the hospital

To know how this started and credits of the header, click here.

Aside from being healthy and to increase my exercise, I've added another goal for this year, 2012, which is to get organized from my house to my stuff at work to my spendings and budget to everything in my life.

I've started decluttering my closets. I had progress but it would be nice if I get those storage cabinets at aplus warehouse.

They just look so clean and of course organized. At the end of the year, my closet should look like the above photo.

I realized that organizing my stuff is a bit pricey. I had to buy those cabinet organizers, bag organizer and more. But I believe that this is an investment. Those storage cabinets from aplus warehouse may be a little bit expensive but I believe that it will last for a lifetime. And this is all for my peace of mind and clutter free environment.

I can't believe I almost forgot to post this! The moment I saw Cake2Go's Choco Sansrival, I just had to eat it!

I know, I was supposed to be on a diet but this one is just oh so yummy!

Have you tried it already? Best to bring on birthday parties or get togethers.

There are more options here.

I'm swamped with work right now but I can't help but dream that I'm on vacation and having this!

A really good coffee. It's been weeks since I had this coffee from Seattle's Best. This plus a box of cigars would be a perfect combination, while I'm sitting in front of a fireplace in a very cold place. I can open a bottle of wine, nimble on some cheese, grapes and nuts.

Awwww. How I wish it's not just a dream. How I wish I'm really in this place as of the moment. But, I can't do anything about it (for now) but to go back to reality. Who knows, one weekend, I might really be able to pull this off!?

Please, please, pretty please!

I saw this from my friend, Litzie's Pinterest.

"Motherhood is a choice you make everyday. To put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own. To teach the hard lessons. To do the right thing, even when you're not sure what the right thing is...and to forgive yourself over and over again, for doing everything wrong."

Very nice!

...for a few days that is!

It was at Amorita Resort in Bohol when we first consider a pool for our house. Well, it was just a dream actually since we don't even have a space in our current house. But who knows, when we transfer to our dream home, we will be able to reach that goal someday.

But for now, we will consider the pros and cons of having our own pool. One is the maintenance. I know it takes a lot of budget to have a facility like the pool cleaning az. The pool needs to be cleaned every what, once or twice a month? That would be budget and time consuming. I came across a company that offers these type of services which is called African Suns. It looks like they can do everything when it comes to pool maintenance and repair. But for now they are offering these services only in Phoenix, AZ.

Based on their credentials and the services that they offered before, I can see that their clients are happy with them. I just hope that when our dream house is built, they would finally offer services in country.

Almost one month after Christmas and I'm finally ready to post our Christmas Eve photos. Better late than never right!? (*grin*)

Honestly, I thought that our January 2012 would be relaxed and our weekends would be spent at home. But I was wrong. Things suddenly came up. We attended parties here and there. I got sick. Hubby got sick. And our baby girl was hospitalized. Now that we're back to our routine, I promise I will blog more especially our most recent vacation which was from Singapore and Phuket.

So, how was our Christmas Eve? It was the most memorable for us! We heard mass before dinner with my in-laws. We then had our photos taken with my in laws' beautiful Christmas tree.

After that, we had dinner.

We had a couple of activities after dinner and a game where BIL prepared for us. Thanks Kuya!

Time flew by so fast! We were surprised that it was time for noche buena!

And then after noche buena, it was time to open the gifts! The kids of course had a grand time!




Thanks again Lolo & Lola, Titos and Titas for the gifts. They all love it! (*grin*)