Contemplating Over A Bunch of Peanut Butter Chips

As I write this, I find it so refreshing to realize that once more I have more than enough time for myself. Well aside from the household chores, at least I am very much alive again and not just burning my back to get a lot of writing work done.

My goal right now is to make sure that I help my husband give our family a healthy living. But my love for teaching has never waned. Surely, I can apply at local schools or universities and teach anytime I want, however, there is the dilemma of want and need. Should I do what I want and sacrifice my family time and part of what I can earn if I just work at home? Do I just sulk here in my home office as a freelancer and let the $$$$ come while contemplating about what could have beens over a bunch of peanut butter chips?

I love both. But after hundreds of calories I know what I really have to do. Work smarter not harder to earn a living even while at home and at the same time teach my two smart kids how to live a fruitful life. I love my family to death and just thinking about this makes me feel empowered, knowing that even at my age and state of life, I know I have CHOICES. The only thing I need to make sure of is make each a WISE one.

Seven Years of Happiness and More

Today is just the start of the many meaningful birthday series for you my darling Naning. My heart swells with delight each time I witness how you have become a better person each time. We never give you bizarrely expensive gifts, but "gifts of experience" that make you wiser, happier, more loving, grounded and God fearing. It makes us proudest that you take every gift as the MOST awesome one.

Thank you for teaching me how love can be shared in the simplest but MORE meaningful ways. Thank you for all the love letters. Thank you for helping mommy on every task. Thank you for sharing your daily experiences with me. Thank you for showing

Tears fill my eyes right now knowing that in a few years I may not be able to carry you anymore. When I asked you what you wanted for your birthday, you answered, "Mommy I want 12 pencils." Tears again fell from my eyes with delight for at a young age you wanted something practical and something that you can use for what you wanted most to do - writing and drawing. It means that we have brought you up well and that we have many more messages to get from you. Beyond everything that we have showed you, you shared a priceless message and that is to SHARE.

You asked not for gifts to get from your classmates but you asked me and your Dad to bring them cakes and toys instead. You asked not to be given treats alone but you asked us to buy your Kuya Eissey the same things you have. You asked not to have a grand party but asked me how we can share your money by buying others food. You asked not to buy new clothes but asked whom you can give your little shoes to. You asked not to buy the gift you want, but asked where we can buy a gift for Mandy hahaha :)

Anak, I pray that you remain humble and loving, that you continue to bite the simplicity of life in the fast paced world, embrace each time with momentum and LOVE the ones who give you overwhelming happiness and those who do not care just the same.

Mommy loves you so much Naning. Your beauty and wise thoughts are given by the Lord so you can tenderly and adorably reach more people in your lifetime. I pray that God continuously give me the strength and wisdom to guide you as you grow.

Happy, happy birthday Anak.

A Promise of Percy Jackson and His Vitamin Water

I went to the mall this afternoon to treat my craving for a KFC Double Down. I did this with a prayer in my heart for the last time I ate one was a week of my wheals. Although my doctor told me it may not be related, I'm still afraid of the consequences. Well, anyways, after filling up with my little girl and hubby, I asked my husband if he could buy me a new jeans skirt, for I remember having one when I was in first year college mind you.

So we went inside and I found two glorious skirts which I eventually brought with me to the dressing room. To my HORROR, the size I usually get fits me but my bulging belly is horrendous!

Tonight I promised myself to go on a strict diet. I don't know how to start but what I know is I have to trim down a bit. Exercise will just come after. Tonight I plan on just having Percy Jackson beside me and a bottle of vitamin water.

I only have 10 days before that nice little skirt should "fit like a glove" on me.

Idiom for the Day: fit like a glove - meaning to fit an apparel perfectly.

Nimble and Quick, Landed On Feet

For countless times, I have contemplated on other ladies' nice, dainty feet. Those pearly white ones with lovely toe nails with delicate looking skin are just too pretty for me and make me so jealous. I always wonder why the feet I see on television look so subtle and tasteful as if they've never landed on anything rough all their lives. After admiring how squishy looking at each even on magazines, I look at mine with dismay, sadness, dread, and HORROR!

Why do I have such thin looking, veiny, and dry skinned feet? I never played any sports during high school and college. I never even played outside when I was a kid. I don't go barefooted (of course)when going to places, even have occasional foot spa treatments and wear cushioned slip-ons at home. But because I really fancy them, I buy some of the pricey shoes to make up for my bad looking feet.

I was again pondering on the things I did today and the articles I have to finish before sunrise when I glanced sideways. Just as I raised my feet to relax, I suddenly felt warm and serene. No, it's not the socks but I just realized how far my feet has brought me, not to too many places but to LIFE.

You, like me, cried a river in the past and many times I have forgotten the many valuable things life has to offer. I felt like a bird with no direction, a mother goose without a parenting book, a teacher without a plan, a writer without a pen, a woman who doesn't know where to start before her 30's. One thing's for sure though, I know I think fast and work fast. My friends would often tell me they couldn't keep the pace and that's how I was with the things I do everyday until... Until I learned how to value time.

Writing just like life is full of errors especially when you have a whole lot of ideas to mix and never know where to begin with. I've been to many difficult experiences and each time I stumble, I learn something relevant. At this moment, at exactly 12:30am of February 2, 2011, I don't hate my feet anymore. I love them all the more now, for I know I always land on my two feet with grace.


Hey, I didn't forget. There's an English lesson again this time. I used the idiomatic expression "land on your feet" for my featured story. (Yeah, my pair of socks inspired me!)

Land On Your Feet - means ready to work, ready for action after a difficult situation.

Example: The company admires employees who land on their feet after facing a problem.

I Was Out But Very Much Back

I was out for more than three quarters and I must say I had a great ride in life. I feel so sorry not to have updated this blog since I left my pod for seven nurturing years. I feel now is the right time to be right on track and to be accustomed to my new LIFE once again.

EMPOWER is my favorite word for the day! This has kept me alive and kept my heart pumping really mad. Thank you, I was able to accomplish a lot of things. Apart from my love of writing I did try new tasks - business. I started a small online shop and yes it is indeed in its struggling beginner's phase, still, it is something that kept me grounded.

I also started to put my GOALS into action. I always write about going far away from home, but last year was a boom! I went to Hong Kong Disneyland with my family. An achievement indeed.

I've got so much to say and write. My fingers are racing on my keyboard. It's fresh! It's hot! It's MY LOUD IDEAS signing on!!

Video: Garbage Bin Goes Kaboom! Fun Theory

They say that human minds are so complicated. But some things are solved with simple actions. We are kids by heart no matter how many years are added to our resume. We find joy in things we already know and yet feel excited because there are added sounds or effects that make us feel young again. We giggle like how toddlers would and laugh at ourselves just because we we looked silly.

This video shows how throwing garbage could be fun by just adding a twist. Enjoy it. I hope our government has the funds to do it for us too.

Video: Take 'Note' Of The Escalator

Watch this video and you'll see how a piano can change a lifestyle. We all have one life to live and there's no better way to do this but enjoy every moment of it. Live it like there's no tomorrow or at least it's the end of your day off. haha! :) You must remember though that happiness starts with healthy living. Try substituting your cab ride with walking and appreciate your surroundings. Or why not the escalator in the malls with stairs?

I came across an interesting video that shows how music and a simple workout could mean fun. I enjoyed it!