just a nanny-nurse 4 now

bawal magkasakit!

a very popular commercial tagline. indeed, it is very true. the past few days, i have been in unofficial duty as a nurse on call- to no less than my dearest nephew. he was nursing a viral infection coupled with high fever and lotsa crying episodes with spitting of medicines. he's barely 1 year old, 10 months to be exact.

you see, im really not a kid lover type esp lil ones. maybe thats the reason why im not a pedia nurse or watsoever. i dont have the patience to take care of them. i hate their cries/tantrums and the lists goes on. but i guess when it comes to bloodline, you'll really change it all. and for the past months, i have been the official nanny cum nurse of my dearest nephew. and i hafta say, im really lovin it! (smiles)

its really difficult taking care of lil babies, they are so fragile and so tender. its also very difficult to see them sick and weak. imagine, im just plain aunt, what more if im the biological mother. im really flabbergastered.

as his pediatrician said, "eventhough you're in the medical profession also, when it comes to your child, youll get panic and its a different ball game." true. thats what happened to my sister when she took care of her sick child. but maybe again, a maternal instinct dictates the motherly care and love to flow in her veins.

hmm, then again it hit me like a thunderbolt at the back of my frigin neck... do i have that maternal instinct? am i ready to become a mother? as i scan through the process of motherhood and feel the deepest desires of my heart. i came to asked myself again the same question i had several months ago. and again, the ultimate answer for now is... im just happily contented on being just a wife and not a mum--- for now. (winks)


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tag awards on d roll...

Thanks to Janesse for this. It's so nice to know that friendships can evolve even through blogging and that they see the kindness and goodness in you. I am really touched!

Its my 1st "tag award" and im really surprised that few people take time into visitin my blog! Now, its my turn to pass it to them...

Jayme, Eva, Caca, Kookie, Twinkletoe,Joice, Tessa, Anino

Special thanks to Twinks for this BFF Gold Award (my 2nd award hehehe)

thanks again guys... kip on bloggin and playin tags... laters...

a poem for hubby

i love you for just the whole you
i love you for being the man that is you
i love you for all the things money can’t buy
i love you for the priceless gift of love you’ve given me

i love the way you sneeze twice in a row,
and the way it smelled
i love the way you push and tickle me down the bed,
even though i fall and stumbled
i love the way you look at me, every time i get mad
i love the way you scared me, every time you hide

i love the way you curse people while drivin,
and let me honk while cruisin.
i love the way you react while givin you foot massage
i love the way you do things on your own,
you’re like my superman i know.
i love the way you smile with those white big grin,
it makes me melt and win.

i love the lil things you do,
i know its more precious than money do
i love the sillyness in you,
i know its the kid at heart in you.

i love the kindness that you show,
in all my craziness at tow.
i love the patience that you bring,
in all my endless singing,
i love the humor you spill,
when im about to shout and kill
i love the rock in my ring,
and baby gimme more bling. hehehe


i just loved every single atom of your existence
i simply loved you for who you are
i love the man you are
and i love the man you’ve become

so, baby come and listen as i say,
come and listen if you may,
as i whisper to you this words...
i love you more now and always.

ps. jus wanna share a "poem" i made for my hubby. im not really good with poems but at least iv tried, plus its a nice way to greet--- belated happy 54monthsary and 4wed monthsary bebe! luv u always...

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dating bandwagon

“ buti nalng pinagtagpo na tyo ni Lord, noh!” words blurted out by my hubby while walking the congested downhill session road. Perhaps maybe he saw the many dating lovebirds shattered around. We candidly discussed the ups and downs of dating arena, the loops and curves of past relationships and the so called ultimate search for “the one”. Funny at this time, it still amazes me on how the very good God bought us together in this journey. After almost 54 months (and still counting…), still the burst of new love continues to smell as brand new.

Last night I was reading few of my single friends’ blogs dating dilemma and also this morning my best friend’s predicament about jumping to the dating bandwagon as well. The bottom line—they think their all a hopeless case. Ooppsss… nope they are not!

Almost 5years ago, I was also in that same verge of breaking down when I almost gave up my hopes of finding the so called Mr. Right or Mr. Left or whatsoever. And then, like a thief in the night, God gave me my better half. And there was no turning back. No regrets, as they all say.

So, to my single beautiful friends, here some unsolicited advice to jumping into the dating bandwagon….

*When you are a whole person, with or without a man, you are well loved and satisfied. Being with someone, only adds cherry to your ice cream. It is truly important to understand that loving yourself takes a lot of courage than loving another human being. The love inside you grows so deep that it will help you radiate that aura to the universe, telling the world of your love. Go ahead, love yourself first.

*Windows of opportunities are everywhere. Be not afraid to experience it all. But also be cautious in what you do. Carefree attitude is a must. Collect and select. Discard and next. U go girl!

*No expectations. No solicitations. Don’t expect too much from each other. Try to be as open minded as possible. Remember, dating is just phase one of it all. Enjoy the experience but also don’t waste time if you don’t see any potential/chemistry.

*Still, it is better to loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Love is such an intricate web. It’s just there ready to be experience, if you only allow yourself to let it come in.

Well, I’m no love doctor or guru. I’m no angel or a devil in love. I had a colorful past painted sometimes with black and white. I stumbled and fall. I was once broken into unimaginable pieces. And I was once a hopeless case… but with the faith and hope I had back then, look where I am now?!?

That’s why I always say, “habang may buhay, may pag asa at habang may lalaki+babae=pag ibig o tutut… joke! Charos!” (bwahaha) As long as you’re happy, regardless of your status, suportahan taka, gurlfrens! hehehe

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aWe-ccidentally...

They said it’s a big time place and a must be café if you’re a sweet tooth. They are very famous for their fondue and other desserts. Lil’ did we know that its not only a good dessert place that we’ve accidentally fell in love... It’s that little quaint resto located in the Mile Hi center, Camp John Hay, Baguio City called LITTLE JOHN'S. It is where you could paint and doodle with crayons wyl waiting for your food lyk that in burgoo, manila. And you could also check out framed photos of sketches made by customers hanged on the wall.

Over weekends, my hubby and I went up cold north to spend some time together. It was (believe it or not), his 1st time in the summer capital of the Philippines. So, I kinda acted like his ultimate tour guide. Anyways, as I was saying… lil john’s baby back ribs is superb--served with hot rice and coleslaw as a side dish, with a whooping 120pesos as a tag price. One cannot resist the mouthwatering temptation. Im no big food connoisseur/critic. But hey I also have great taste, I may say. So, if you’re by any chance in baguio, better try lil’ johns’ baby back ribs and experience it yourself.

But what also accidentally caught my attention more importantly than lil john's itself was an amazing sight. It was an old couple eating lunch while sharing fondly of their stories, we even heard them giggling. Maybe it was because of the post vday spirit, that made me all so caught up with the scene. nevertheless, old couples always melt my heart in awe.

Isn’t it nice to see two old people walking side by side and talking intently to each other. The romance of their youth and the heightened lovebugs may have faded, but the love is still growing deep inside through their communication, that is tested by time. It only testifies that the word forever or lasting love still exists. Let’s just say, you’ve found not only an ardent lover but a companion for life.

As I secretly observe the two love birds from a distance and kinda eavesdrop on their conversation, my hubby just hold my hand, gave me a big grin and said, “ganyan rin tyo pagdating ng araw, kya lng mas uukod-ukod na groovy lola kpa jan”But ultimately, it’s always nice to end up with not just a lover and husband but a companion for life! Im sooo damn lucky!!! hehehe (sighs)

ps... must be the infection of lovebugs in baguio. :)
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lovapalooza

this year, unilever and the people behind the much awaited close up's loovapalooza opted to celebrate the season of love in a different and new twist. they organized a more intimate and by invitation only party at the NBC tent, Fort Bonifacio. yesterday, a pre valentine event for 100 lucky couples ready to get frosty cool and share the warmth of the night with their lovers was in a very simple yet gliterry night, i may say. for the couples went home with a very big surprise, not much of the freebies and overflowing drinks and buffet, with couple of performers to rock the night away. although, it doesnt look as grandiose unlike before but still, it ended with a big bang bling!!!

hosts tim yap & sam oh! hale (others-barbie &rivermaya) vodka station lovers crowd

the big surprise--my diamond necklace sealed w/a kiss!


so, next year lets just wait and see again what will close up be cooking in the hart season, its always a surprise! share the love guys! happy valentines day to all!!!

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"sonnet 17"

Sonnet 17

by Pablo Neruda - 1960

I don't love you as if you were the salt-rose, topaz

or arrow of carnations that propagate fire:

I love you as certain dark things are loved,

secretly, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that doesn't bloom and carries

hidden within itself the light of those flowers,

and thanks to your love, darkly in my body

lives the dense fragrance that rises from the earth.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where,

I love you simply, without problems or pride:

I love you in this way because I don't know any other way of loving

but this, in which there is no I or you,

so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand,

so intimate that when I fall asleep it is your eyes that close...

jz wanna share some love stuffs... liked this one cz it simply describes one's unconditional love.

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courtside agendas

Do you believe in courtship? Maybe most of us pinays still want it the conventional and traditional way of courting. It runs with the tradition and our conservative culture. Perhaps the idea of being pursued thoroughly and in length is the best way to go. It is the “getting to know stage” coupled with romance that tickles the heart of so many sucker for love.

If you ask me I honestly, do not believe in courtship especially the long ones. Maybe im one of those few liberal pinays whose perspective have changed over time.

When I was still not so young, I had my fair share of the courtship-baduy days. I also tend to believe that I enjoyed the idea of courtship--- a hopelessly romantic scenario of a courtship. It really tickles your heart, gets smitten with your lover and dreams of your own fairy tale.

You see, sometimes the problem with courtship is that-- it’s always best foot forward manner. You tend to get jaded by the prospective lovers’ real intentions, most of the time I gez. Oftentimes, when you finally gave the long awaited sweet “yes” and become a couple; you’ll be able to understand that first impression was a partially a lie. I have been surrounded by guy friends and most if not all of them, will agree that courtship is letting the girl of your dreams see the good side of you. You’re on your best self, as they say. So, where’s the sincerity of it? All the dramas and romance will boil down to being a couple. After which, you’ll say now what?!? Almost 50% of I know, you had a “perfect courtship days” ended up with a not so perfect relationship. I dunno why? But most probably its because you expect too much from the person, right from the start or maybe it wasn’t really meant to be.

Well, I’m no love guru or whatsoever… I just think, long overdue and over rated courtship isn’t anymore applicable. Hmm, or maybe its just my liberal brains, for crying out loud! hehehe

ps. in lieu of the hart season, topics wil b abt love/relationship etc. share d luv! hehehe

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oh my gobyerno!

I have nothing against chairman BF’s campaign of clearing the streets against vendors. It’s actually a big help for the motorists and commuting public. It makes the streets look tidy and organized. And also, lessens the monsters lurking around town. But what concerns me is the way they do their clearing operations… I think, it is a big bull****!

Have you seen on the news how they treat these hardworking yet illegal vendors? How they crush their goods like fruits/veggies with their feet, throw the foods in the streets, use violence and not negotiate properly, even confiscate their goods which are even utang from whoever in order to earn a living?!? These MMDA clearing operators seems to feel their Gods of the streets, it seems to me that they don’t have respect to these lower working classes. They should keep in mind that they are not criminals, but how come they are treated as one and even as trash? They are illegal yes, but they are not fugitives or corrupt officials, they are simply working their ass off, even though they are tagged as “illegal vendors”. MMDA should formulate a more humane approach during their operations.

Still, mas marangal pa ang ginagawa nila kesa sa mga corrupt officials ng gobyernong ito!

Yun lng…


ps.

*jdv got busted off his ass as the speaker of the house? and plans to divulge everything he knows about the GMA govt. sour graping or jz vindication? as one said, better be late than never. hehe
*zte nbn star witness jun lozada... a brave patriotic man ready to spill it all for the sake of the country... and plus a very popular line he delivered about being a pilipino really gave me goosebumps and seems all was moved to tears!
*will cover ups by the govt be next? hold on... brace yourself for more of such controversies...

hay pinoy nga naman....bow!!!

greetings for the day!

its ash wednesday today!

its not only the insigna of ash in our forehead that's important

but reflection and prayer!

have a blessed ASH WEDNESDAY!

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kung hei fat choi!

hapi chinese new year to all, as well.

so, grab tikoy to share with your loved ones and follow traditions.

enjoy the festivities, mga chinoy!

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hart month, again!

Hart month is here again. The whole town is literally painted with bloody red. Love bugs hit each romantic nerve and it wants to make you itch. Cupid’s arrows striking the hearts of the so-called hopelessly romantic souls.

Why do people give such a big fuss with v-day? Maybe it’s because tradition dictates us to adapt with the culture that has been there for ages. Honestly, call me crazy/killjoy or whatsoever, but I don’t really have the super uber to d max love spirit during such occasion. I don’t make such a big deal during v-day. Hey dont get me wrong, but im also a sucker for romance but I think vday celebs are such an overkill and absurd ones.

It’s simply because most people act insincere and pretentious. They are in a way forced to act as romantic as possible. Because if they didn’t follow the norm, they are not in or they are even called ruthless cold hearted biatch. People only parade their sentiments during a pre-dated timeframe. After which, what’s left?

Don’t they realize that just like xmas and other red letter day, vday should be treated as if it is an everyday basis. Because if they see it in such ideals, everyone will feel loved and valued. Why not do it everyday instead, it is more genuine in that way, right?

Keep in mind that with or without an occasion, you should always share the love that you have for your loved ones. Because that’s how it should be… spread the love, always and forever!

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jazz a thought...

Does congress really hafta spend a whooping 50 million pesos budget over the so called state of the art monitoring system that claims to make their jobs in the session hall easier? They said it will make their voting system be more organized, systematic and faster plus it will also monitor their attendance in congress. Do you think it is a reasonable thing to do?

With the growing number of homeless and hungry pinoys, declining education status, deprived health care system, poverty, corruption, poor economy, and the lists goes on…do you think this is the right and timely project to do?

Would you be happy to see these statesmen whom you voted doing such jobs/projects? Instead of throwing away millions of pesos over this so-called techie system inside the session halls, why not spend it over worthy projects that will benefit a simple pinoy who is isang kayod isang tuka.

This government doesn’t really have a soul. Personally, I think they should be treated as trash because that’s how they treat a common pinoy as well. As the song says… R-E-S-P-E-C-T … they should be singing this but I don’t think it exists in their vocabulary!

Too bad, poor Philippines! Poor Pinoys like us but lucky ba****ds in the govt! tsktsk

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unfair daw

Umagang txt ng isang kaibigan. Tila nagpapahiwatig ng mga pagmumuni- muni sa araw. Sabi nya sa txt, “Tama nga si Bob Ong… mahirap masanay sa mga bagy na pwede namang wala sa buhay mo.” Nakakatuwa nga naman diba, tila totoo nga… ano nga ba ang nakasanayan natin na pwede namn wala sa buhay natin? Mga luho sa buhay, malamang.

Ngayong umaga rin sa sermon ng pari sinabi niya na,

“We should feel blessed despite the difficulties and trials

that we are submerged into this life.”

Simple lang ngunit rock ika nga nila. Hehehe Kanina rin may isang babae akong katabi at puro reklamo ang sinasabi kesyo ganito at kesyo ganyan. Mga simpleng bagay na gingawang problema. At nagbitaw pa siya ng salitang,

“ shocks, life is so kaka unfair!” (taray ng lola ko diba?!)

Minsan naiisip ko at kinikwestiyon ko ang mga nangyayari sa aking buhay karera, ngunit minsan mas nananaig ang pasasalamat dahil sa napakaraming bagay. Tulad ng mga pagkakataon na matuto at mahulog, na kumakain pa rin ako ng halos labis sa tatlong beses sa isang araw, may magandang bahay na tinutuluyan, may hinihigang kama sa malamig na gabi, may mga damit na sinusuot, may kaunting pera na pambili ng mga bagay2 at may pamilyang walang kupas na nagmamahal at sumusuporta. Ang kahalagahan ng pamilya at pagmamahalan. At ang sinasabing peace of mind na hindi nabibili ng anuman at ng kung sino man. Minsan kasi hindi natin nakikita ang mga simpleng bagay na dapat natin ipagpasalamat at masabing,

“we’re blessed.”

Hay buhay… ganyan tlga minsan nasa harapan mo na ang mga leksyon, kulang nlng ika’y batukan at sabunutan at sabihin .. hoy….gising! hehehe

Kaya kyo (lalo na sa babaeng katabi ko knina hehehe), kung minsan nararamdaman nyo na “life is so unfair”, pumunta ka sa gbi sa kahabaan ng UN ave o kaya sa Baclaran makikita mo ang napakaraming homeless na nakahiga sa malamig na kalsada, pumunta ka sa mental makikita mo ang madaming baliw na lalong nababaliw dahil walang pamilyang sumusuporta, dumalaw ka sa may mga sakit sa ospital na nag aagaw buhay, tignan mo ang buhay scavenger, o simpleng lumabas ka lang sa kawalan ng mundo, magmasid, makinig, makiramdam at makikita mo na totoo na unfair ang buhay para sa kanila at masasabi mong,

“ shocks, life isn’t unfair for you!”

Yun lng..laters…