There are a few more days and it is going to be a new year. I can’t believe that the year 2008 will be over. Hubby and I were talking earlier about our goals for next year. But I haven’t thought of anything yet. As of now, I’m thankful for all the blessings that we received this year. It was indeed a fruitful year for us. Especially now that we have our second baby girl. Hubby has started with his hobby again playing the guitar. Me on the other hand had several assignments this year that I’m quite happy. One is the research on coilovers that made me learn about sports a lot. I did a few shopping this year too that I will always remember. The little girl has made us laugh and amused this year too.

It is going to be busy in the next few days so I’m greeting you all now. I know we heard a lot of stories that next year will going to be challenging but hey, God will provide as always right? Well, that’s what I’m thinking now.

So, we as a family will embrace the next year and look forward to more blessings that will come our way. I hope you do the same too.

Have a fruitful new year everyone!

Posted on December 28th, 2008 by Mich
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This day was spent with my Mom and the rest of the family. We had lunch and then here I am trying to update my blogs after such a long time! The baby girl is sleeping while the little girl who slept at already 2 in the morning is trying to sleep as well. Hubby is just watching TV. After I update my blogs will try to find some self defense products for my cousin in the province.

We will have dinner afterwards at my place with my Dad. Crabs, Shrimps and seafoods will be served. Yum! I can’t wait for that. I love the gifts that I got last night from the in-laws! Special mention is the complete set of twilight books in hardbound. I know, it was one of the best gifts I have ever received!

The little girl and baby girl also received lovely gifts too. Thank you very much everyone!

Now I’m off to get more food for the Hubby who is already hungry (again!).

Till my next update! (*wink*)

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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We did a few last minute errands this day. Hubby went to conti’s to pickup the roastbeef and then went straight to Mandarin hotel to pickup the cheesecake that I ordered. He then went to the mall afterwards. He was supposed to get some shower faucets for the house but since the mall was closing already, he decided to put it off for next year. He was able to get some back issues magazines though that I asked him to buy.

We heard mass at around 7 in the evening. We were with the little girl. And then had dinner at 8. We then wrap a few more gifts for the Christmas eve. We were so tired the whole time but we just thought that it is going to be over soon.

Hubby and I tried to sleep a few hours after wrapping some gifts and then woke up at exactly 12 midnight.

Noche buena was fun. We had kakanin, hot chocolate, cheesecake, barbeque, and salad. It was a sumptious feast! Afterwards, it was time to open our gifts! More stories and photos soon…

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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This is a big day for me! I finally purchased the “bag of my dreams”! Because of Hubby. He has convinced me to buy it after so many months of thinking about it. But will post more about it soon.

While we were in the mall, we also checked out some UGG boots for my Dad as a Christmas gift. It wasn’t easy looking for it since we were with the little girl. Even if she was sleeping the whole time we were shopping, Hubby had a hard time carrying her. Now, Hubby is having a backache.

After the shopping spree, we went home and experienced the Christmas rush. Good thing we already shopped a few months ago for our Christmas gifts.

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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This is the day of packing!

We packed our things and headed to the in laws. Since Alex’s yaya left for a vacation, we decided to stay with the in laws for the holidays. We packed our things for almost the whole day! Whew! But I’m glad I was able to do a little bit of reading about car insurance and did a few banking transactions online. It was a stressful day but at least we will be able to rest at the in laws for the rest of the holidays.

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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This is a special day for our Baby Andie. It was her baptism day. Although we were so tired from sleepless nights, we were still energized as if drinking something like a supercharger. Andie’s baptism started at 10 in the morning at Christ the King lower chapel and then lunch immediately followed at North Park in San Juan. Families and close friends came. It was such a wonderful day!

It was just pretty simple but the most important thing is that our baby girl is now a Christian. More stories and photos soon.

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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Since I haven’t been able to blog about our days before Christmas, will just try to document it here in several posts. I just hope I remember everything since as of now it was a blur.

7 Days Before Christmas

I planned to have a haircut with Chiyo but up to this day I was still feeling sick. I got sick a couple of days ago. I had high fever and severe headache. So I had to cancel my appointment with him. I even planned on shopping for a theater seating but it was also cancelled.

Hubby on the other hand, went to his office Christmas party after lunch. He had a blast and he even won a p1,500 worth of gift certificate.

As usual we still had sleepless nights but things are getting better.

Posted on December 25th, 2008 by Mich
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I have always been a fan of technology. I would always want myself to keep updated on what’s the latest in this field. After all, I have been in the IT industry for years now.

But now that I just at home and not in the corporate world, I have to make an effort to do research on my own. But for me it is not enough so I’m thinking of going back to school. The thing is, I have two kids to attend to now and being in the school physically is not yet an option. So I’m thinking of getting an online university degree just to keep myself updated. Capella University offers master’s or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Now, I need to think which course to take.

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Posted on December 16th, 2008 by Mich
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Since the baby girl won’t appreciate anything yet we just thought of giving her something that she could use. She loves to be swaddled these days so I’m sure she would like this nice blanket from Agoo.

Cute huh? Although they only have a medium size which would fit from 2 mos to 7 mos. But I’m still getting it. I’m sure time would fly so fast we wouldn’t know that two months would pass by quickly.

For now will have to stay home with the baby girl, feed her every two to three hours and savor the moment while she is still a newborn. Work and writing articles about Mesothelioma lawyer will have to wait.

* Photo from Agoo.

Posted on December 8th, 2008 by Mich
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When Andie turned a week old, we decided to give her breastmilk through bottle so Hubby can help me feed her. At first we bought the First Year’s breast flow bottles recommended by our good friend. After a week of using the bottles, we realized that she has been colicky ever since.

We tried to do some research about breast flows and found out that this is not suitable for colicky babies. So we tried another set of bottles which is Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow.

And we are happy ever since we shifted. She still cries every now and then (most of the time actually when she is awake), but allowing her to burp is easier now. I don’t know if this is because of the bottles but for now, we are not using the breast flow yet.

It just goes to show how much researching about a product before buying it is really important. If only I did that before buying the breast flow, I couldn’t have bought it. But anyway, lesson learned. I promise myself to look it up to the internet first before buying it.

Now, I’m off to do a little bit of reading for about cerebral palsy lawyers for a relative of ours.

Posted on December 8th, 2008 by Mich
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You know that freebies make my day! But I had to take a leave from scrapping (if there is such a thing) and devote my time in doing some mommy duties, wifey duties, some assignments about industrial clamps, and more. But now, I’m (I think) back to the groove and check out some freebies once again.

So I got this nice freebie by my co-bebot Diane!

Click here to grab it. Thanks for sharing Diane!

Posted on December 6th, 2008 by Mich
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While checking out some Slimquick Cleanse, the latest product from SlimQuick that I might consider in losing weight, I came across another nice article by Bo Sanchez.

How To Get Rich During A Recession

I love talking to Auntie Eunice.

She’s a petite, 4 foot 11 inches, pretty Cebuano lady who lives in California. Sheloves to laugh, tell stories, and always treats me to a spicy Indian lunch every time we meet. Even if she doesn’t like Indian food! But she knows I do, so that’s where she takes me.

She’s also a very successful woman. Auntie Eunice sells houses for a living. In her circles, they call her a “Million-Dollar” producer.

But more than all these, I just love talking with Auntie Eunice because of her fantastic positive energy. She rubs it on me and I feel wonderful.

But early this year, the US Recession hit the world like a crashing meteor. So when I visited her last September, I feared the worst. I knew there were a million foreclosures all over the US, and a million more houses soon to be foreclosed. People were losing their homes. Who in his right mind would buy houses now?

When I went around the West and East Coast, my fears were proven right. I met a number of Real Estate agents. Most of them told me, “I haven’t sold anything for months.” Some of them were applying for new jobs just to survive.

So when I met Auntie Eunice, I was very cautious about asking on her business. But after our little chitchat, catching up on family and stuff, I finally asked her, “How’s business, Auntie?”

Her reply floored me. She said, “Bo, I’m selling more houses now than ever before!”

My jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe my ears.

Read more…

Posted on December 6th, 2008 by Mich
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…reality about my WEIGHT that is. After bingeing on food while pregnant, I think it’s time to face it and do something about it. Thanks to breastfeeding (I didn’t need to drink Lipovox) I lost about 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Sleepless nights are also the reason why I lost a lot of weight. Two to Three hours of sleep a day can really mean business when it comes to weight loss.

But after so much weight loss my tummy is still huge! So I guess will have to do some exercises and watch out my food from now on or probably after breastfeeding. I don’t want my breastmilk to get affected just because I want to lose weight. That will have to wait for now.

Posted on December 5th, 2008 by Mich
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Hubby hasn’t told me to stop shopping or showed me some exit signs, so I continued shopping online and look what I got!

A cute shoes for the baby girl from Agoo. I love the design of this shoes and haven’t found like this anywhere. Or maybe I just didn’t have the time to window shop!

More shopping loots soon!

*Photo from Agoo site.

Posted on December 5th, 2008 by Mich
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Most of the articles I have read lately are about how to get out of debt. Some people would work just to pay their credit cards or debts leaving them without savings. I don’t want that to happen to me that’s why I read a lot about debts and how to manage income or my salary. I also make it a point to live frugally. Simple living should be aimed by most people since life is kind of hard these days with gasoline prices going up. And now that the holidays are coming, I’m sure the groceries and some food prices will go up too.

While checking on articles about debts, I came across Debt Solutions that helps people get out of their debts. Will read more about them later.

Posted on December 5th, 2008 by Mich
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