Do not work too hard

I actually got this on my email few months ago and while cleaning my inbox today I saw it and thought of sharing it to my fellow bloggers and to my readers.

I do not know if that news is true or not but I guess the message is loud and clear.

~Have a life besides your office or work life.
~ Build relationships, invest on it, have friends in and out of the work place.

and do not work so hard that you think your life ends when work ends. If your job is killing you then by all means get a new job,I'm sure you'll be able to find a job where you don't have to kill your self like philadelphia airport jobs or anything that you'll be happy with or you may opt to stop working at all, always remember that you are working to live rather than you are living to work.

A very good reminder to everyone out there.

HAVE FUN! LIFE IS SHORT!!

Smile

Hey! How was your long weekend? I hope it was as good as mine :)

Yup..it was good mainly because I've got to baby sit my nephew Caley in Cogeo for 2 days and I enjoyed it, the last time I saw him was last Christmas and boy he has grown so big and so cute!!

Look at these beautiful highly contagious smile :)



And to say that hubby enjoyed it too is an understatement because he loved it!!


Thank God for digital cameras that let us capture each moment to last forever!!

And of course I have my special moment too!

He is so adorable and I'm looking forward to seeing him again!!

My Dear RYAN

Today is my eldest nephew’s 13th birthday, I called him on the phone and greeted him and now I am being sentimental aunt.You see, first born child (even if some won’t admit it) are always treated special. And Ryan (my nephew’s name) being the first grandson in our family has always been special to us.

I remember how our world changed when he was born 13 years ago, I remember the many sleepless nights cuddling him when he’s sick. I remember buying him all the Joliibee and Mcdonalds toys that comes with the happy meal for kids. And I remember how his eyes light up whenever he opens every toy. I remember how excited we were on his first day in school and how proud was my Tatay (his grandfather) to bring and pick him up from the school with his pedicab (tri-bike) everyday.

I remember every birthday celebrations he had, from first birthday party to his 7th. I remember how happy we were when he first walked and talked. Last year was another milestone for him, he graduated from elementary and as always I am one proud Aunt.

(With his mom who cried on his graduation day)

This month marks also the end of his first year in High School and I know he did well, he said competition is tough and very different from elementary but he did his best and that’s what we want from him. To just do his best in everything he does.

Ryan is one kind soul, I also remember vividly when he was young he used to play inside our small church which is beside our house and talk to our pastor and his wife and he said one day when he grows up he wants to be a Pastor. He first learned songs from the church instead of nursery songs and now at 13 he is very much involve in the church together with her Mom who is now also a servant of God.

I still wish I could take from him the pain and hurt of life but I couldn’t and I know young as he is, he has his own shares of painful chapters also especially when his parents marriage was put to test, but I am even more proud how he journeyed through tough times, how he has grown up, how he love his parents and how he loves us.


I LOVE YOU RYAN AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL TO ME!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

New tires

We do not need an auto repair right now (because we do not have an auto hehe!) but we definitely need a new set of tire for our motorbike. It has been 3 years since we had that bike and hubby said it needs replacement already.

But if someone out there reading this needs an auto repair for their ford escort or a water pump replacement for their autos, you might want to check repairpal.com. They will give you repair estimates so you would have an idea how much the repair cost will be, of course I’m sure it depends on how big the repair will be, maybe it will not cost you an arm and a leg if you only need a new timing belt.

But as for me, I need to know how much will it cost us for the new tire. I hope we can get it soon, having flat tires in the middle of the road often is a headache.

So true

Saw this at my facebook wall and just want to share it :)

Kota Kinabalu-Last day

From left to right

1. Just before we board the plane at the airport, it was raining hard when we left KK.
2. Signal Hill Observatory- from there you can almost see the whole city of Kota Kinabalu
3. We met a very good soul there and he treated us for dinner at Warisan Square, that's his wife nad his daughter, we will never forget you Bro. Ezra and hope we will meet again.
4. with new friends in KK..that's Ginger from US, they are also working in Sabah and they provided us a place to stay overnight when we arrived and just before we leave Sabah. Good thing we don't need allergy bedding but the place is so nice and so good!!

Random pictures from the signal hill

Praise God we were able to at least walked around the city after the mission trip. It was as my good friend Carmel said challenging but an absolutely amazing trip!!

APRIL

It's our wedding anniversary month. We are officially "four" on the 21st. And guess what we did tonight? oops..not what you think..hehe!

We watched our wedding DVD. What a way to start the celebration of our wedding month.

And as we are watching, we started laughing how everyone looks that day and oh I can't believe how skinny my husband was. And he was serious through out the wedding ceremony.

As usual the most touching part was the exchange of vows where I cried first. And I teased him when I heard his vows and reminded him of what he promised to the Lord and to me. Like his hands might get hurt in repairing and making our home comfortable for me to live in ( as far as I remember, he was hurt once when he did install faucets and water pipe in our old sink). You can see our whole tagalog wedding vows here.

It was nice watching that. It was nice to see that once in my life I was beautiful and all smile not to mention I was 35 lbs lighter. hehe!

We still have long way to go, we still have adjustments to do, we still have to go through many fights and disagreements, there is still lot to be learn about married life but we are not afraid as long as we are going there together with our hands and heart entwined by God's love.

Dentist appointment soon

I seriously need to see a dentist, no not a Plano dentist. A regular dentist will do. Why? When we were away I had a major tooth ache and I know it's from the teeth that has been overdue for extraction years ago.

The husband is ever faithful to remind me (well, at least every time it hurts) to have it done as soon as possible but the ever hard headed me always forget it (when it is not hurting anymore).

I wish I don't have to go, not because I don't want it extracted or I am afraid or sort of but mainly because it means spending money. Sigh

Have you been to your dentist lately? How many times do you go to your dentist? To tell you honestly I only go when I need it (read : really really need it..like emergency) so making appointment to dentist is unusual for me.

But it is inevitable next week. Wish me luck then.

Back to regular blogging

and that's because I'm back home :)

I started visiting blogs already and I'll continue to do so until tomorrow noon. of course I'll sleep later..hehe!

Well, it's nice to be back, it feels good to be typing in your own PC..I miss this nook and task very much.

I have few works to finish and some pictures to upload so I'll probably be staying a bit late. I miss reading all the updates of my favorite blogs. I miss playing games in facebook.

Anyways, here are some of our last pictures in Kota Kinabalu :) Hope you enjoy them!!

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(after 30 minutes)

what's wrong with blogger? Why can't I upload pictures? it says it's been upload but I cannot see it..

I guess..pictures have to wait people :)

Be blessed everyone!!

Coming home

in 4 days and I can't wait. Tomorrow will be our last day in the village. I have mix feelings about this but I am writing this but I am writing that in my ministry blog.

This trip meant a lot for me and my husband. This was our very first mission trip together and we've learned a lot through this trip.

We've made new plans, we're praying for new things and we're looking on new direction now.

But still, Manila will always be our home, by saying Manila that means Philippines. There's no place like home. I guess I've said that many times. And even if I stay long outside I will still consider my country my home.

As a matter of fact, me and my friend whose with us here are thinking of new business when we get back home, a small food store or a clothing store are on the top of our discussion, I'm sure we will be needing a lot of stuff, money is number one, supplies such as the clothes to sell and things like mmf drawer or cash register and a lot more stuff. I just hope this plan comes to reality.

One thing for sure though..I'm counting my last days in my 8-5 job now. That's for sure.

We'll be leaving again for more mission trip and I know I can't always take a leave. That's unfair for the company.

But before all these...I have yet to come home.

In 5 days. See you all there!!!

It pays to read reviews

I think I lost weight. Not because I took any diet pills or anything, I will not take risk anymore specially that I read a lot of not so good reviews on diet pills, I actually just read this xenadrine reviews and it was kinda informative.

You know what? It pays to read reviews first before deciding right? I do that a lot.

I read reviews of hotels, hostels or inns before I chose and book one.

I read reviews on nice restaurants, cheap restaurants, good food.

I also read reviews of some products I buy.

My husband read a lot of reviews about gadgets and musical instruments especially on guitars.

But back on my losing weight, I just noticed it this week. And hopefully when I weigh (If I would have the guts) it would only prove what I noticed.

Being away from home makes me lose weight. Yey!

Working

Tell me what you do when you miss home?

because I've just said a while ago that I'm missing home..I don't need to dwell on that right?

and one of the best thing I know to not be as sad and homesick as I can be is to work. So I will work till I get tired and till I have no more time to think of that homesickness.

First order of the day is to check my emails, check facebook and read about muscle milk reviews. Hubby doesn't need it and so am I but maybe a friend can use the info someday.

I haven't checked my facebook account for quite sometime now so I'll do that later.

This would probably the second to the last of my chance to do internet so I'll be grabbing the opportunity. And besides, it eats time and boredom.

Be safe evreyone!