Random Thoughts

Right after Halloween, the Christmas season officialy started. Well, in the Philippines, that is. It is only in the Philippines that you get to experience a month long celebration of Christmas. And I love it!

Just last weekend, we spent a few hours having fun at our early Christmas party with my online and now offline friends. It was a riot! Overflowing prizes, loots, and food too. I wasn't able to eat that much though (well at least, I won't have to drink my ephedra diet pills, for now!). But for sure in the next few weeks, meet up with friends will be organized and it comes with eat outs! It's going to be a FUN season, I can tell. And I can't definitely WAIT! (*wink*)

Since Christmas is around the corner, I took this test just to find out...

Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas

For you, it's all about sharing times with family. Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times.

Ooooh, I guess the test is right. Christmas is the only time that I get to spend time with my family (my Mom is in the US, my Dad and brother in Bukidnon, my other brother in Singapore and sister is traveling!) but we make sure that we spend the Christmas and New Year together as a family. And, I'm really glad.

The little girl found this in of Cartoon Network's Barbie commercial...

From the new movie, Barbie A Fashion Fairytale, Barbie stars as herself in her famous fashion show outfit that transforms from a princess gown to a party couture dress. With the press of a button, Barbie's bodice magically lights up and is synchronized to music from the movie's fashion show finale. To transform the dress, fold down the top of princess dress and flip/turn skirt around to reveal the party couture dress.

* Inspired by the new animated movie, Barbie A Fashion Fairytale
* Girls can play out the fashion show scene from the movie
* Features transforming outfit from a princess gown to a party couture dress
* Barbie's bodice magically lights up and is synchronized to music from the movie
* Princess dress folds down and flips around to reveal her couture party dress
* Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 10 years

WOW, if she gets this, it would be a dream come true. That is why instead of looking for men's running shorts for the Hubby, I was so busy looking for this online. So far, most of the online shops don't have stocks anymore. Well, it is probably a sign that I shouldn't buy it yet. Hopefully next year then. As for the Hubby's running shorts, I would get it online and who knows, I will have more budget for his running shoes. (*wink*)

Looks like I'm going to have to give in to my burger cravings on November 15!

50% OFF on a Big Brothers Burger on November 15, 2010 only, from 11AM to 10PM. Big Brothers Burger is their best seller. Flamed grilled patty with fresh lettuce and tomato, catsup and mayonnaise, all on a toasted small oatmeal bun. On November 15, Price goes down to P97.50! (50% off from the Original Price of P195.)

About The Deal
* Valid for dine in and take out orders only
* Maximum of 20 burgers per guest

Participating Branches
* Convergys
* Magallanes
* Tomas Morato
* Megamall
* Malate
* Ortigas
* Capitol Hill
* Pasong Tamo

We'll see about this!

Wow, I can't believe it's been 3 years since our first Christmas party with the Mommy Bloggers (now we call ourselves MBAPS). Every year, we make it a point to meet and have our Christmas party really early to make our schedules meet. And now, the family has grown after meeting more online friends through Twitter and Bebots (the group who inspired me to do digiscrapping)! We definitely had a blast!

It was also (Jody and Dicky's) Bianca's birthday!


The party started with a prayer by the very impressive, Ate Sandy!


Afterwards, there were games which were a riot! This is expected when all of the MOMS want to win prizes for their kids. LOL!


The food was good, as expected. The giant pizza c/o Jody (thanks girl!) was really yummy that I want to eat pizza again one of these days.

The kids exchanged gifts which made them really happy. But the Moms were more than happy when we played the White Elephant Game. (*grin*)



It was the most intense 30-minutes of our lives. Having to grab each other's gifts. Nope, not literally grab but well, I could say, steal each other's gifts. LOL! And here we are, everybody is happy what what they got.


We exceeded an hour at Shakey's and finished around 2PM already. It was really FUN! Moms, Dads, and the kids most especially!


It was nice seeing you again Twitter Bebots/MBAPS friends! Until our next get-together! (*wink*)

Happiness is...

1. Getting better after severe headache yesterday
2. Preparing for Andie's 2nd birthday party!
3. Twitter early Christmas party - it was a riot! LOL!
4. Coffee to start off my day
5. Shopping for Christmas - my favorite time of the year!
6. Uninterrupted sleep last night
7. Friends online and offline :)
8. Starbucks Christmas Tumbler from White Elephant game
9. Loots for the kids from the Christmas Party
10. Shakey's giant pizza! YUM!

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

The highlight of our weekend...

Early Christmas party with Twitter/Bebots/MBAP friends! It was a riot! The kids had so much fun during games and went home super happy with so much loots! Thanks again "Tita Santas"! More photos soon! (*wink*)

A couple of days ago, Hubby and I are talking about how to save for the kids tuition in the next couple of years. We were shocked to know that our earnings are not enough for the two girls. It was sad to know that, yes. So we both had to do something. I've been thinking of investing so that by the time the kids are in gradeschool we would have enough.

One option is to buy gold coin, invest it in the market and then withraw when we need the money for school. There's US Gold Bureau that offers great packages and reasonable prices. I hope the Hubby would agree with me.

Another option is to buy an educational plan. Since we are still paying for the College Plan, I don't think buying for Highschool would be too late? I will have to double check on that.

We have a year more to save and I hope that we find the best way of investment.

There was a change of plans. I decided last minute to have Baby A wear her lady bug costume (the one she wore during her first birthday). And then have her wear the wonder woman outfit for the rest of the 3 trick or treats. They had a blast at the village trick or treat, but I must say, I got really tired.

The Halloween party at the village was filled with activities that made the little girls excited!

After jollibee mascots' dance, a couple of fun games, and costume parade, we went out of the clubhouse to start the trick or treat! We finished around 5:30PM when it started raining. Good thing we were already done!

The next trick or treat was in Ate A's school which was also fun-filled. A day of games, magic, costume parade, and trick or treating!

Same goes to my sister's office (the kids' 3rd trick or treat for the year) which they were looking forward for weeks!

The Tita got sooo tired too. LOL! But it was definitely worth it!

And the last trick or treat was at the village of our friend. It was also fun!

Looking forward to next year's trick or treat! Now, I have to prepare for their costumes again! LOL!

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Schedule/Venue

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Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines

Friday November 12, 2010 - Sunday November 14, 2010
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Thursday December 16, 2010 - Friday December 24, 2010
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