Random Thoughts

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*)

When my girls got these Chippettes from a birthday party in Mc Donald's, I thought that I should collect these cute toys!

So yes, I'm currently collecting and hopefully I get to collect all 8 of these! Wish me luck!

It's been months since I had Fely J's dilicious rice but I still can't get over it.

The mix of garlic rice and crispy dilis is unforgettable! I also like the rest of the food we ordered like broccoli, steamed fish, and boneless crispy pata. Yummy! How I wish we could go back at Fely J's one of these days.

Happiness is...

1. Attended a birthday party last Saturday at Mc Donald's. The kids had a blast!
2. Lunch at Yakimix
3. Getting better with my makeup skills. Thanks to my brother for the quick tutorial!
4. Mc Donald's Happy Meal :)
5. WIFI keeps me connected all the time
6. Hubby and I are better now. Praying for my little girl to get better too! :(
7. I love my phone!
8. Finally started excersising again
9. Healthy drink every weekend, thanks to the Hubby for preparing
10. Blogging allows me to keep the memories of our family

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Our 7th Christmas party was spent with my highschool friends.

We would usually meet once or twice a year. This time, it was more special because my friend Terry went home from the US.

We had our usual exchange gifts, lunch and snacks and then never-ending chikahan.

Boy, I miss these girls! See you again soon! (*wink*)

As our yearly tradition in my family, we went out of the country again to celebrate the Holidays. We decided to go to Phuket. But first, we dropped by Singapore to fetch my brother.

We stayed at Orchard Parade Hotel for a night. And my first agenda, checked out H&M and cotton on! I only had less than 2 hours to shop since we needed to prepare for our flight to Phuket. But with those 2 hours, I was able to purchase pair of shoes, coat, inner tops and scarves.

I was able to try the ice cream sandwich and I had shawarma for lunch. Yummy!

Then, off we went to the airport for our 6PM flight to Phuket.

Our last day of work for the year was last December 20. Then we had our office Christmas party the next day - December 21, 2011 at Strumm's, Jupiter, Makati.

The party started at 5PM. We had a couple of parlor games. There were a lot of prizes given away through the raffle. And then there was dancing after a sumptuous dinner. It was a fun party! Especially to those who won the minor and major prizes. (*grin*)

What books and/or magazines did I read this month?
- Too busy to read this month :(

What movies and/or TV shows did I watch this month?
- MI4: The Ghost Protocol
- Free Willy

What special days did I celebrate and how?
- Christmas of course!
- Inigo's Baptism
- Tisha's Baptism

What gifts did I give and/or receive?
- We got a LOT during Christmas
- Ate A and Baby A got toys, dresses, books, etc.
- I gave the Hubby a watch
- Hubby gave me an external phone battery and a protective case. Thanks Sweetie!

What illnesses or health concerns did I have?
- The kids had cough and colds
- I got a bad cough after our trip

What fun things did I do with my friends and/or family?
- Christmas get together with Hubby's College friends in Laguna
- Party with the CFC Household
- Attended a baptism and met Hubby's childhood friends
- Lunch with my friends from SFC at Sonya's Garden Tagaytay
- Office Christmas party at Strumm's, Jupiter Makati
- Get together with Highschool friends
- Went to Phuket and stopped over Singapore to celebrate the holidays ♥
(Patong Beach, Bangla Road, Kata Beach, watched FantaSea show, went to Phi phi Islands, shopped at Orchard Road and Bugis Junction Singapore)

What new foods, recipes or restaurants did I try this month?
- Secret Recipe
- Yabu again with my Dad and sister
- Party at the Kidzworld in Podium
- Kraze Burger in SG
- Lots of Thai and Singaporean Food
- ToastBox

What special or unusual purchases did I make?
- Christmas Gifts
- I shopped in Phuket and Singapore (*grin*)

What were this month's disappointments?
- WE had a very busy month again but we had so much fun!

What were my accomplishments this month?
- The trip to Phuket and Singapore was a breeze! We got tired but it was worth it!

Yes, this early, I'm missing Papa John's pizza, pasta, and chicken wings!

Probably because I'm missing the holidays already.

I realized that I ate a LOT during the holidays so I better stop this and start living healthy again. That was my New Year's resolution last year and so far, I was able to achieved it. So I'm doing it again this year and hopefully in the next couple of years too.

Back to work! Hope you are enjoying the first few days of 2012!

I can still clearly remember were we spent the first day of 2011!

Yes, we were in Singapore and we checked in at Peninsula Excelsior to witness the fireworks. It was magical. We were all so tired during that time but the fireworks made us giddy.

2011 was a great year for us! So, I'm claiming that 2012 will be a greater year. Yes, I'm claiming it! You should too!

Enjoy the first day of 2012! Woot!