Random Thoughts

When I saw Baby A's baby photos, I can't help but miss her "baby fats". Look at her when she was 4 months old!

Those chubby cheeks are really something! I can't believe I carried her for months with her weight. I thought that she had the same weight as Ate A's when she was 4 months and all along I thought she was just ok, not that big. But after looking at her photos now, I realized she was indeed a huge baby. But now that she is picky with food (blame the teething) and doesn't want to eat as much as before, she lost a couple of her "baby fats".



I know she looks like she had apidexin or those effective diet pills I've read online. She lost a lot of weight. Although she grew longer, especially her legs, but her tummy is smaller now. If I were Baby A, I would be happy - small tummy and long legs - but well, kids of course are different. When I asked her Pedia she wasn't worried at all! Which is definitely a good thing. I just hope she won't get too thin like her Ate Ate A.

Marlon's (and now my) Aunt, Tita Riting, who has been fighting cancer, passed away yesterday. It was not a sudden death. She fought all throughout trying to extend her life for a few months. She even held her life just to wait for her sister from CDO and brother from the States. It made me realized a lot of things. At first I was curious why she wouldn't let go and move on (since she was already having a hard time breathing) but I realized that she was still waiting for her sister to come see her. It really is possible. Life is truly mysterious.

It made me appreciate life now. Life indeed is short. Cliche as it may sound but still, we should live our lives to the fullest. Take care of our bodies by drinking vitamins, doing exercises, sleep well every night. Make the most out of life by loving the people around us - Hubby, kids, Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and of course friends. Seek God all the time and offer everything you do to HIM. Stop and smell the flowers around you. Be thankful everyday. Love your job. Do the things that you love.

There are so many things that we can do to make our lives enjoyable. All we have to do is make a move.

Happiness is...

1. Mc Donald's coffee
2. Alex got better from her LBM over the weekend.
3. Andie got better from her colds
4. Hubby's upcoming birthday!
5. Loots from Mom, sent through balikbayan box (thanks Ma!)
6. Upcoming getaway.
7. Yummy Pasta
8. Blogging!
9. Friends :)
10. Twitter and Facebook

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And not to mention the most functional beach bag I've ever seen! I found GetFiled! yesterday and fell in love with these nice beach bags...

And look what I meant by it's being functional. You can bring all your essential stuff to the beach!


I love, love, love this! I want to order now and head down to the nearest beach! How I wish I found this before the summer started. But hey, we are in a tropical country and it can get really hot anytime soon. I will probably get one for myself. (*wink*)

Check out GetFiled! here.

* Photos grabbed from GetFiled's multiply site.

I almost forgot this!

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Charlaine Harris - Sookie Stackhouse Books 2 and 3
- For One More Day by Mitch Albom (loved this book!)
- YES Magazine
- Travel Magazine

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- Toy Story 3 with the little girl

What special days did I celebrate and how?
- June celebrants of MBAPS at Conti's Greenbelt
- Rap's 12th Birthday
- Father's Day

What gifts did I give and/or receive?
- Money for Kuya Rap :)

What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- No major illnesses this month, thank God!

What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Shopping and dinner with Farrah and Erik :)
- Watched Toy Story with the little girl (it was her first time)

What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Sumo San in Shang
- Golden Bay Restaurant to celebrate Father's Day

What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- I shopped a lot during MNG and ZARA sale :D
- Some items from TopPicks Multiply.

What were this month's disappointments?
- Still no second Yaya for almost a month now :(

What were my accomplishments this month?
- Survived another 2 weeks without my trusted help. So I had to take 2 weeks off from work. It was very challenging.

I was tagged by my former colleague with this photo in Facebook. It was hilarious! Check me out!

That was my office ID picture (that explains the name on the black board for identification). I was 23 years old. I can't believe this was almost 9 years ago. It seems like only yesterday. I can clearly remember this day. Even my outfit. I remember it was so cold so I had to wear a jacket. LOL!

Life then was so unknown. I just started working and I was about to leave for US to work. I was so excited, I had my life ahead of me! Now life seems pretty complete with two little girls and the most supportive Hubby in the world. (*smile*)

What I meant was, do I really look like I had a diet pill and tried those irvingia weight loss system? Or it's just right? Don't mind my eyes and the dark circles around it. I guess I cannot get rid of it as of the moment since Andie is waking up at the wee hours of the night. What I'm talking about here is my face. When it's about my tummy, it's a whole new perspective. Those bulges are never going away soon (Or ever?). And since I lacked sleep these days, I just can't find the time to do exercises. With regards to my tummy, I guess those weight loss programs will help after all. HA!

Happy Friday, everyone! (*wink*)

That's what my co-workers thought about me. They thought that I was on a diet because I'm losing a few pounds everyday. Of course, I'm not. And I wished I would have a colon cleansing diet even but nope. I'm not.

What's my secret? No Yaya for almost a month now. The reliable Yaya of Baby A came back after 2 weeks when her Father passed away, but one more Yaya is what we need! I can't believe that it's been a month now that we survived the one-helper household. Considering that we have to take care of the two babies! Yes, I feel like we still have two babies even if Ate A is 4 and Baby A is almost 2. They are just cranky and clingy everytime Hubby and I are at home. I guess they missed us a lot when we're out working in the office? Probably!

Better late than never! (*wink*)

Happiness is...

1. Got better from flu.
2. Hubby back from a very informative seminar
3. The girls are getting better from cough and colds
4. June 30 Holiday (was able to SHOP!)
5. Shopping spree with my sister (*grin*)
6. More online assignments (thank you Lord)
7. Sumo San and CYMA Dinner
8. No classes for Ate A from Wednesday to Friday
9. Zara Sale!
10. Dinner and a few drinks with Farrah and Erik

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The other day I was driving our car and realized that we need to buy car accessories. It's been almost 2 years since we bought the car and we haven't bought any accessory. Not even those mats like those GMC Yukon Floor Mats that I saw online. We definitely need new mats! And since I don't have a lot of free time lately, I will probably get online. While browsing, I came across Carid.com that offers car accessories and more. They have almost everything! From Dodge to Jaguar to BMW to Isuzu to Lincoln. As in every car they cater an accessory.

I guess nowadays car accessories are already a need. I know a few years back when you say car accessory it is a want. Something that you don't need. Something that you buy only for "show". But nowadays, you would badly need a floor mat during rainy days. You would need fog lights when you travel outside the city and at night time. You need a car charger just in case your phone dies while you are in the middle of traffic. These are times that you badly need a car accessory. Something that will support you in your day to day activities.