It's happening again. Last year, due to the nagging pain that I felt for almost a month, I had my right impacted wisdom tooth removed. Even with the anesthesia, it was still painful. I couldn't talk for at least two days and I couldn't eat anything solid. It was torture.
Starting last week, I felt the same pain my left side where my other impacted wisdom tooth is. Its like having de ja vu. I couldn't sleep at night because of the pain, I couldn't eat, I have lots of mefenamic acid in my pocket and now, as recommended by my dentist, I'm taking amoxicillin.
I may have it removed this coming Saturday, and while I'm looking forward to finally having it removed to end the pain, I'm not looking forward to the process of taking it out. Having it removed is heavy on the pockets too.
Toothaches are always hard to deal with. Those of you who've experienced what I'm experiencing could attest to that. Its hard to think, move and do things that you normally do.
I'm even amazed that I could type right now.
Ouch.
:(
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
home
Is it just me? Or is life really getting more stressful nowadays. I mean I can handle stress but these days, I feel it more than the past few weeks. Its a good thing that I have my family to come home to every night. I see Sam and Sophie everytime I go home and all my stress seem to disappear . . . for a few hours.
Sam's three months old now. He can hold his hed upright and enjoys "talking" to us. He smiles, laughs and make baby sounds whenever he sees us. He's very healthy now, so healthy that his baby clothes don't fit anymore.
Sophie is as hyper as ever. She plays with Sam and loves the idea of being an ate. Sometimes I make her stand in a corner whenever (as in every night) she becomes sooo hyper that she doesn't listen to anything we say to her. Then after awhile she'd calm down and transform into a sweet litle girl again haha!
Its because of this, that I want to come home as early as possible every night after work. Imagine how homesick I was when I went out of town for work. Being out for 3-4 days in a week really took its toll on me. I missed Jan, Sophie and Sam terribly.
Now I'm back home and I glad that I am. I won't be having trips for the next few months.
I'm glad I'm home.
:)
Sam's three months old now. He can hold his hed upright and enjoys "talking" to us. He smiles, laughs and make baby sounds whenever he sees us. He's very healthy now, so healthy that his baby clothes don't fit anymore.
Sophie is as hyper as ever. She plays with Sam and loves the idea of being an ate. Sometimes I make her stand in a corner whenever (as in every night) she becomes sooo hyper that she doesn't listen to anything we say to her. Then after awhile she'd calm down and transform into a sweet litle girl again haha!
Its because of this, that I want to come home as early as possible every night after work. Imagine how homesick I was when I went out of town for work. Being out for 3-4 days in a week really took its toll on me. I missed Jan, Sophie and Sam terribly.
Now I'm back home and I glad that I am. I won't be having trips for the next few months.
I'm glad I'm home.
:)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Thank You Tita Josie
Yesterday, I attended the burial of Tita Josie, my mom's sister and our family's "Mother Hen". Not having a family of her own, Tita was always there for all her nephews and nieces. Espicially us, me, my brother Ian, cousins Nainah and Mel, who were the first batch of pamangkins.
I'll always remember her for being a "Taray Queen" (she would even make Maricel Soriano blush)who was always there for us no matter what. As kids, we were always bugging her (calling her in the office) to buy us (the four of us) new toys and she'd always say "puñeta kayo, pabili kayo ng pabili" but when she comes home, she'll aways have the toys that we asked her to buy.
As we were growing up, she became more of a mother to all of us. She was the one who always cooked during special occasions, the one with the coolest and most thoughtful gifts, the one who helped us whatever way she can, even typing our school projects. She was someone you could count on to be there no matter what.
I know it sounds as if she's the type who'd spoil us, but she'd put us in our place whenever we do something wrong. I learned a lot from her, including how to love my work and how to work hard. During high-school, she took me in for a summer job program for students in Dutch Boy Phils (where she worked and finally retired from). She didn't give me any special treatment. She would even say that I should look for something to do even whenever I have some idle moments.
When I stayed in my lola's house in Makati where she lived, I always counted on her to open the gate whenever I come home very late. When she retired and had more time in her hands, she'd do the laundry (even mine), prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner and whatever chore that was needed to be done.
She would text us weather reports whenever we travel, call us to check if we got home safely and she even texts us lotto results.
Almost two years ago, we found out that she had cancer. Stage 4 cancer that already spread out in most of her organs. She never told us that she was in pain or was feeling bad or weird so when the we found out, we were really shocked. I think she already knew she was sick, but never told us so we won't worry about her.
After the operation, her condition became worse and we all saw it. From a figure of a healthy, athletic woman who played tennis and bowling, her body was quite literally reduced to skin and bones in a matter of months. Sometimes I didn't want to go to my lola's house in Makati because I didn't want to see her like that. Whenever we were there, she'd still be her usual self but physically, we could see that she was getting weaker and weaker.
Last Sunday morning, I got a text from my brother Simon that Tita passed away. When I read his text, all I could say was "oh, shit!". After making several calls, I broke down in the arms of my wife. I couldn't help myself. It's hard to lose someone so close. Someone who was always there for me. Someone I loved for as long as I can remember.
I was in her wake daily as was most of our family. We finally laid her to her final resting place yesterday. And as I saw her coffin slowly being laid down, I couldn't help but remember all the times that we spent. All the things that she did for us. All the lessons that I learned from her. And as I threw the white flower on her grave, all I could say to her was: Thank You.
People say that it will all sink in after the funeral. It's true. Before going back home, I ate dinner at my Lola's house and I sat at the kabisera where I usually sit. I looked to my left where my Tita's bed was located and for the first time, I didn't see her there. Only then did everything sink in. At that moment, I realized that she was no longer there for us.
With everything she's done for us and for all her friends, I'm sure she's with God now.
We all love you, Tita. Thank you for everything.
I'll always remember her for being a "Taray Queen" (she would even make Maricel Soriano blush)who was always there for us no matter what. As kids, we were always bugging her (calling her in the office) to buy us (the four of us) new toys and she'd always say "puñeta kayo, pabili kayo ng pabili" but when she comes home, she'll aways have the toys that we asked her to buy.
As we were growing up, she became more of a mother to all of us. She was the one who always cooked during special occasions, the one with the coolest and most thoughtful gifts, the one who helped us whatever way she can, even typing our school projects. She was someone you could count on to be there no matter what.
I know it sounds as if she's the type who'd spoil us, but she'd put us in our place whenever we do something wrong. I learned a lot from her, including how to love my work and how to work hard. During high-school, she took me in for a summer job program for students in Dutch Boy Phils (where she worked and finally retired from). She didn't give me any special treatment. She would even say that I should look for something to do even whenever I have some idle moments.
When I stayed in my lola's house in Makati where she lived, I always counted on her to open the gate whenever I come home very late. When she retired and had more time in her hands, she'd do the laundry (even mine), prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner and whatever chore that was needed to be done.
She would text us weather reports whenever we travel, call us to check if we got home safely and she even texts us lotto results.
Almost two years ago, we found out that she had cancer. Stage 4 cancer that already spread out in most of her organs. She never told us that she was in pain or was feeling bad or weird so when the we found out, we were really shocked. I think she already knew she was sick, but never told us so we won't worry about her.
After the operation, her condition became worse and we all saw it. From a figure of a healthy, athletic woman who played tennis and bowling, her body was quite literally reduced to skin and bones in a matter of months. Sometimes I didn't want to go to my lola's house in Makati because I didn't want to see her like that. Whenever we were there, she'd still be her usual self but physically, we could see that she was getting weaker and weaker.
Last Sunday morning, I got a text from my brother Simon that Tita passed away. When I read his text, all I could say was "oh, shit!". After making several calls, I broke down in the arms of my wife. I couldn't help myself. It's hard to lose someone so close. Someone who was always there for me. Someone I loved for as long as I can remember.
I was in her wake daily as was most of our family. We finally laid her to her final resting place yesterday. And as I saw her coffin slowly being laid down, I couldn't help but remember all the times that we spent. All the things that she did for us. All the lessons that I learned from her. And as I threw the white flower on her grave, all I could say to her was: Thank You.
People say that it will all sink in after the funeral. It's true. Before going back home, I ate dinner at my Lola's house and I sat at the kabisera where I usually sit. I looked to my left where my Tita's bed was located and for the first time, I didn't see her there. Only then did everything sink in. At that moment, I realized that she was no longer there for us.
With everything she's done for us and for all her friends, I'm sure she's with God now.
We all love you, Tita. Thank you for everything.
Monday, June 1, 2009
byahero daw
Medyo naging busy ako the past two weeks. I've been to Naga two weeks ago and Tacloban, Ormoc and Cebu just last week. This week I'm going to Davao and kung matutuloy, Dipolog naman next week (pero Garet, talo pa rin ng Paris trip nyo yung mga byahe ko, hehe). Kaya wala rin ako masyadong time mag blog kasi medyo jam-packed ang sched namin with meetings and client presentations. Exciting din pero nakakapagod.
I've been away for 3-4 days a week. Pag-uwi ko last last Saturday from Cebu, nagulat ako. Parang masa lumaki si Sam. Ang tawag ko sa kanya ay "Tabaching". A month ago sobrang payat nya and we even had to put him in phototherapy because sobra syang madilaw. Now he looks healthy and I pray na magtuloy-tuloy lang.
By the way, two months old na si Sam yesterday. Happy Birthday Sam!
Si Sophie naman sobrang kulit. Parang mas-makulit sya everytime na pag-uwi ko. Pero ok lang, sya yung laging sumasalubong sakin with matching kiss and hug!
Iba pag nasa byahe. Nakakamiss sa family. Nagpapa-MMS ako kay Jan nang pics nila. Lalo ko sila nami-miss. Kaya tuwang-tuwa ako pag uwi ko!
Ang dami kong kuwento na ipo-post ko dito pag may time. Medyo toxic lang ng konti pag balik o ng opisina.
Na-miss ko rin mag blog! hehe
:)
I've been away for 3-4 days a week. Pag-uwi ko last last Saturday from Cebu, nagulat ako. Parang masa lumaki si Sam. Ang tawag ko sa kanya ay "Tabaching". A month ago sobrang payat nya and we even had to put him in phototherapy because sobra syang madilaw. Now he looks healthy and I pray na magtuloy-tuloy lang.
By the way, two months old na si Sam yesterday. Happy Birthday Sam!
Si Sophie naman sobrang kulit. Parang mas-makulit sya everytime na pag-uwi ko. Pero ok lang, sya yung laging sumasalubong sakin with matching kiss and hug!
Iba pag nasa byahe. Nakakamiss sa family. Nagpapa-MMS ako kay Jan nang pics nila. Lalo ko sila nami-miss. Kaya tuwang-tuwa ako pag uwi ko!
Ang dami kong kuwento na ipo-post ko dito pag may time. Medyo toxic lang ng konti pag balik o ng opisina.
Na-miss ko rin mag blog! hehe
:)
Monday, May 18, 2009
Time-out
It's been very busy for me at work lately. Ever since I got back from my paternity leave, my office life has been jam-packed that sometimes, I don't even know where to begin. I can honestly say that there are times when I just say "Arghh! I don't need this $^*%!" but then again, I love the pressure, and I enjoy what I'm doing. Yes, workaholics anonymous kicked me out again hehehe.
I also can't deny that I look forward to going home every night. There are times that I go home earlier than usual so I can see Sophie, Sam and Jan, who's still on her maternity leave. Sam's a morning sleeper so he keeps us awake every night. Kudos to Jan for being patient enough to feed him every time he needs to feed. I try my best to wake up (honestly!), but most of the time I go home tired from work that I find myself half awake and still dizzy while trying to mix his milk.
Sophie's a wonderful "ate" now. She loves seeing Sam smile and laugh and she does everything she could to solicit her brother's smile. I even think that Sam knows her already. Whenever Sam smiles, Sophie's high-pitched laugh will surely follow.
Pressure? Bring it on. I'm doing this for them.
I just took a short break. Now . . . I'm going back to work.
:)
I also can't deny that I look forward to going home every night. There are times that I go home earlier than usual so I can see Sophie, Sam and Jan, who's still on her maternity leave. Sam's a morning sleeper so he keeps us awake every night. Kudos to Jan for being patient enough to feed him every time he needs to feed. I try my best to wake up (honestly!), but most of the time I go home tired from work that I find myself half awake and still dizzy while trying to mix his milk.
Sophie's a wonderful "ate" now. She loves seeing Sam smile and laugh and she does everything she could to solicit her brother's smile. I even think that Sam knows her already. Whenever Sam smiles, Sophie's high-pitched laugh will surely follow.
Pressure? Bring it on. I'm doing this for them.
I just took a short break. Now . . . I'm going back to work.
:)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
ayos na ang problema . . . sana
Salamat at nagbalik ka na. Alam kong medyo matagal ka nang may probema. Noong una ay hindi ko alam kung papaano nangyari ang problemang ito. Umuwi lang ako nang isang gabi at nikita kitang parnag bumbilya na humihina na ang ilaw. Nagulat ako. Pero di ko ito masyadong pinansin. Alam ko na sa tagal ng pinagsamahan natin, malalampasan mo it.
Marami-rami na rin naman tayong pinagdaanan. Ilang taon na rin ako natawa at naiyak na ikaw ang kasama ko. Ilang beses na rin akong nakaramdam ng galit at minsan naman ay takot nang dahil sa iyo. Madalas, pag kasama kita, para mo akong nililipad sa ibang mundo. Pag magkasama tayo, nawawala ang pagod ko at nakakalimutan ko ang mga problema ko.
Hindi ko pinansin ang mga nangyayari sa'yo. Hanggang sa isang gabi ay bigla kang nawala. Di ko alam kng ano ang gagawin ko. Pinilit ko na makita kita pero wala ring nangari. Pakiramdam ko ay wala nang pagasa.
Ilang araw ang lumipas, at ganito pa rin ang sitwasyon. Sa simula ay andyan ka pero unti-unti kang nawawala. At habang tumatagal, lalo ring tumatagal ang iyong pagkawala. Tila ba pabigat nang pabigat ang iyong mga problema. May mga pagkakataon na napagbuhatan kita ng kamay dahil hindi ko na mapigilan ang sarili ko. Pasensya ka na. Kaya ko lang naman nagawa ito e dahil sa hindi ko alam kung anong problema mo.
Nahihirapan ako matulog sa gabi. Naririnig kita pero di kita makita. Di ako sanay na matulog nang wala ka. Ilang beses ko na ring naisip na palitan ka, dahil hindi mo na nabibigay yung mga pangangailangan ko, pero dahil sa matagal na tayong magkasama, parang hindi ko ito magawa. Sa aking puso ay alam kong may pagasa pa.
Kaninang umaga ay nagising ako na may kakaibang sigla. Naisip ko na ito na ang panahon para maayos ang lahat. Pumunta tayo sa isang lugar kung saan inaalagaan at inaayos ang mga katulad mo na may problema. Sa kabutihang palad, naging maganda ang desisyon ko na pumunta tayo dun. Binuksan ka at nakita nilinis ang lahat ng dumi at alikabok na naipon sa loob mo nang ilang taon. Ilang minuto lang ay nalaman na kung anong problema na dinadala mo...
Hininang lang yung mother board mo at medyo maluwang na raw yung mga connections. Kaya pala pag nanonood ako ay dumidilim bigla yung screen. Buti nalang hindi ung picture tube kung hindi e wala ka nang pagasa.
Hindi talaga ako sanay na matulog na walang TV. Kahit noon pa ay nanonood ako ako matulog. Buti nalang malapit lang yun shop na paayusan dito sa bahay. Natawa yung nagaayos nung sinabi ko minsan pinupupok kita para lumabas uli yung picture. Wala pang isang oras ay ayos na. Inabutan ko pa yung 4th qtr nang basketball game na pinapanood ko dun sa isang TV bago ako umalis.
Ang tindi rin ng lumang TV ko. Di sya branded pero 9 years na rin sya sakin. Ngayon lang sya nagkaroon ng sira.
2 months warranty.
Ayos no?
:)
Marami-rami na rin naman tayong pinagdaanan. Ilang taon na rin ako natawa at naiyak na ikaw ang kasama ko. Ilang beses na rin akong nakaramdam ng galit at minsan naman ay takot nang dahil sa iyo. Madalas, pag kasama kita, para mo akong nililipad sa ibang mundo. Pag magkasama tayo, nawawala ang pagod ko at nakakalimutan ko ang mga problema ko.
Hindi ko pinansin ang mga nangyayari sa'yo. Hanggang sa isang gabi ay bigla kang nawala. Di ko alam kng ano ang gagawin ko. Pinilit ko na makita kita pero wala ring nangari. Pakiramdam ko ay wala nang pagasa.
Ilang araw ang lumipas, at ganito pa rin ang sitwasyon. Sa simula ay andyan ka pero unti-unti kang nawawala. At habang tumatagal, lalo ring tumatagal ang iyong pagkawala. Tila ba pabigat nang pabigat ang iyong mga problema. May mga pagkakataon na napagbuhatan kita ng kamay dahil hindi ko na mapigilan ang sarili ko. Pasensya ka na. Kaya ko lang naman nagawa ito e dahil sa hindi ko alam kung anong problema mo.
Nahihirapan ako matulog sa gabi. Naririnig kita pero di kita makita. Di ako sanay na matulog nang wala ka. Ilang beses ko na ring naisip na palitan ka, dahil hindi mo na nabibigay yung mga pangangailangan ko, pero dahil sa matagal na tayong magkasama, parang hindi ko ito magawa. Sa aking puso ay alam kong may pagasa pa.
Kaninang umaga ay nagising ako na may kakaibang sigla. Naisip ko na ito na ang panahon para maayos ang lahat. Pumunta tayo sa isang lugar kung saan inaalagaan at inaayos ang mga katulad mo na may problema. Sa kabutihang palad, naging maganda ang desisyon ko na pumunta tayo dun. Binuksan ka at nakita nilinis ang lahat ng dumi at alikabok na naipon sa loob mo nang ilang taon. Ilang minuto lang ay nalaman na kung anong problema na dinadala mo...
Hininang lang yung mother board mo at medyo maluwang na raw yung mga connections. Kaya pala pag nanonood ako ay dumidilim bigla yung screen. Buti nalang hindi ung picture tube kung hindi e wala ka nang pagasa.
Hindi talaga ako sanay na matulog na walang TV. Kahit noon pa ay nanonood ako ako matulog. Buti nalang malapit lang yun shop na paayusan dito sa bahay. Natawa yung nagaayos nung sinabi ko minsan pinupupok kita para lumabas uli yung picture. Wala pang isang oras ay ayos na. Inabutan ko pa yung 4th qtr nang basketball game na pinapanood ko dun sa isang TV bago ako umalis.
Ang tindi rin ng lumang TV ko. Di sya branded pero 9 years na rin sya sakin. Ngayon lang sya nagkaroon ng sira.
2 months warranty.
Ayos no?
:)
Friday, May 8, 2009
One year na pala itong site ko . . . .
. . . last month. Sa sobrang dami nga mga inaasikaso ko lately, di ko namalayan na Isang taon na pala ako ng nang-gugulo sa blogsphere. April 15 yung una kong post. Biruin nyo, nakaisang taon din ako? Salamat sa inyong lahat sa patuloy na pagbabasa nga blog ko. Sana naman ay naaliw ko kayo kahit papaano. Pagpasensyahan nyo na ko kung medyo matumal ako mag blog ngayon. Medyo busy-busyhan ng konti. Pero kahit na di ako nakakasulat, binabasa ko naman yung mga blog ninyo pag may oras.
Salamat ng marami uli! Sana hindi kayo mag-sawa.
:)
Salamat ng marami uli! Sana hindi kayo mag-sawa.
:)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
pakarazzi express # 5
I like this song by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. So simple and yet so sweet. And yes, I do feel "lucky". Hope you guys enjoy the song as well.
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Everyone's raving about Manny Pacquiao's win over Ricky Hatton. Who would've known that the the match will end in two rounds? But not everyone's excited about the political party he's creating for his candidacy next election. Wtf? I think if he really wants to help, he can do things for less fortunate people without entering politics.
Everyone wants to enter politics . . . sheesh . . .
Another thing that's wasting valuable airtime on TV is the Martin Nieverra issue about his version of "Lupang Hinirang" during the Pacquiao - Hatton fight. I don't know what the big deal is. Different versions have be sung during past fights and nothing ever happened to those singers. No one was fined or in-prisoned. So why are these politicians ranting now?
Malapit na kasi ang election, that's why.
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Everyone's raving about Manny Pacquiao's win over Ricky Hatton. Who would've known that the the match will end in two rounds? But not everyone's excited about the political party he's creating for his candidacy next election. Wtf? I think if he really wants to help, he can do things for less fortunate people without entering politics.
Everyone wants to enter politics . . . sheesh . . .
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Another thing that's wasting valuable airtime on TV is the Martin Nieverra issue about his version of "Lupang Hinirang" during the Pacquiao - Hatton fight. I don't know what the big deal is. Different versions have be sung during past fights and nothing ever happened to those singers. No one was fined or in-prisoned. So why are these politicians ranting now?
Malapit na kasi ang election, that's why.
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:)
Because of the economic crisis (and the recent birth of Sam hehe) I've decided to bring baon for lunch everyday. I usually eat out during lunch time but in order to save some bucks, I've decided to bring lunch to the office every day. Saves me at least P150 everyday. Not bad, huh? Buti nalang masarap magluto asawa ko, hehehe!
Enjoy the rest of the week everyone!
Enjoy the rest of the week everyone!
:)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
shorty lang
Long weekend nanaman. I always look forward to long weekends because I really want to spend time with my family. Sophie's at that "terrible 2" stage already and there are times that I have to put her in a corner for her "time out". I didn't know that little girls can be so rowdy! But I also enjoy her antics. There are times when I cant decide whether to put her in a corner or just laugh at her kakulitan. But of course, I would like her to grow up to be brat so most of the time, she finds her self in a corner.
We've nothing planned for tomorrow and since its been raining and will continue to rain in the next few days, I'd rather spend my time at home. Maybe I'll watch some dvds since there's nothing good to watch on BTV (Spurs got ousted from the playoffs by the Mavs). Besides, Jan and I are planning to watch the X-Men movie this Saturday, after we attend the christening of my friend's daughter. I'm so excited to see the movie on the big screen.
Sam's one month old today so I asked Jan to buy a cake to celebrate the occasion. Man . . . has it been a month already? Time really flies. Next thing I'll know, he'll be crawling, then walking, then running around, the house!
Enjoy your looong weekend boys and girls!
:)
We've nothing planned for tomorrow and since its been raining and will continue to rain in the next few days, I'd rather spend my time at home. Maybe I'll watch some dvds since there's nothing good to watch on BTV (Spurs got ousted from the playoffs by the Mavs). Besides, Jan and I are planning to watch the X-Men movie this Saturday, after we attend the christening of my friend's daughter. I'm so excited to see the movie on the big screen.
Sam's one month old today so I asked Jan to buy a cake to celebrate the occasion. Man . . . has it been a month already? Time really flies. Next thing I'll know, he'll be crawling, then walking, then running around, the house!
Enjoy your looong weekend boys and girls!
:)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Spurs lost . . .
Spurs lost the 1st round of the playoffs for the first time. So much for my fearless forecast. Anyway, looking forward to next season.
Haay . . .
Haay . . .
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
rants and raves
Just saw in the news that Prudential Life can no longer sell their pre-need plans because of lack of investments or something to that effect. In other words, just like the Legacy Group, they don't have enough resources to support their plan holders. Sheessh. Things are getting bad, especially for parents like us.
I used a CAP (which, by the way, is also in a fiancial bind) when I entered college. It was a good investment. Imagine, I studied for 4 year for just a P6,000 investment? At those days, our tuition fee ranged from P6 - P10k (or more, I think) per semester. Before these things happened to the pre-need industry, Jan and I were actually thinking of buying an educational plan for our kids (or future kids at that time). Now, it seems that getting one is a sure way of losing your money.
What gives? Don't these financial people see that a lot of people's future are in their hands? Now we're thinking of other ways to save-up or invest in Sophie and Sam's college education.
I pity those people who lost money because they invested in these companies.
On a good note, the Spurs won game 2 versus Dallas today. They lost game by 8 points and they won today by 21 points. Talk about winning with a vengeance. Manu Ginobili is out for the playoffs, which is bad for the team, but I think Duncan, Parker plus the supporting crew can make it to the Western Conference Finals, as long as they focus on their defense and work on their offensive sets.
My fearless forecast in the Spurs - Mavs series: Spurs in 6.
Ironically, Sophie was singing "Rain, rain, go away . . ." since Sunday hehe!
Enjoy the rest of the week boys and girls!
:-)
I used a CAP (which, by the way, is also in a fiancial bind) when I entered college. It was a good investment. Imagine, I studied for 4 year for just a P6,000 investment? At those days, our tuition fee ranged from P6 - P10k (or more, I think) per semester. Before these things happened to the pre-need industry, Jan and I were actually thinking of buying an educational plan for our kids (or future kids at that time). Now, it seems that getting one is a sure way of losing your money.
What gives? Don't these financial people see that a lot of people's future are in their hands? Now we're thinking of other ways to save-up or invest in Sophie and Sam's college education.
I pity those people who lost money because they invested in these companies.
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On a good note, the Spurs won game 2 versus Dallas today. They lost game by 8 points and they won today by 21 points. Talk about winning with a vengeance. Manu Ginobili is out for the playoffs, which is bad for the team, but I think Duncan, Parker plus the supporting crew can make it to the Western Conference Finals, as long as they focus on their defense and work on their offensive sets.
My fearless forecast in the Spurs - Mavs series: Spurs in 6.
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After experiencing the scorching summer heat this month, rain finally came last Sunday and its still raining today. Its a welcome development for all of us here in Manila. There was this one time when I was on my way home, I passed through a mall and when I went out for a cab, the humidity hit me like a brick wall.Ironically, Sophie was singing "Rain, rain, go away . . ." since Sunday hehe!
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I've noticed that some politicians are coming out with their TV ads as early as now. Wala lang, hehehe.*************************
The Wolverine movie is coming out next wee. As an X-Men fan, I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie. There are already pirated dvds out, but I heard that they don't have the ending and you could still see the straps and ropes used by the actors during the stunt. Its interesting how Wolverine became the face of the X-Men all these years. He wasn't an original member of the team. In fact, his first appearance was in a Incredible Hulk comic book. I guess his rough features and personality appealed to a lot of people.
Personally, I like Gambit, Cyclops, Night Crawler and Cannonball (Samuel Guthrie, which is why I like the name Samuel and gave it to our new baby) who were all in the previous movies, although Gambit had a short appearance, and I had to review the credits to confirm that he was actually there.
I saw the poster and I think Cyclops and Gambit will both be in the movie.
The Wolverine movie is coming out next wee. As an X-Men fan, I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie. There are already pirated dvds out, but I heard that they don't have the ending and you could still see the straps and ropes used by the actors during the stunt. Its interesting how Wolverine became the face of the X-Men all these years. He wasn't an original member of the team. In fact, his first appearance was in a Incredible Hulk comic book. I guess his rough features and personality appealed to a lot of people.
Personally, I like Gambit, Cyclops, Night Crawler and Cannonball (Samuel Guthrie, which is why I like the name Samuel and gave it to our new baby) who were all in the previous movies, although Gambit had a short appearance, and I had to review the credits to confirm that he was actually there.
I saw the poster and I think Cyclops and Gambit will both be in the movie.
Enjoy the rest of the week boys and girls!
:-)
Friday, April 10, 2009
Konting Sacrifice
Pahinga muna sa internet starting ngayong Friday hanggang Linggo. Ito kasi ang isang bagay na sa ngayon ay kinahihiligan ko. Ito ang aking munting sacrifice para ngayong Holy Week. Di rin ako mag yoyosi hanggang Linggo.
Have a blessed Holy Week mi amigos y amigas! Tandaan natin na mas malaking sacrifice ang ginwawa NYA para sa atin. Sana kahit konti ay makapag sacrifice tayo para sa alala ng ginawa NYA.
:)
Have a blessed Holy Week mi amigos y amigas! Tandaan natin na mas malaking sacrifice ang ginwawa NYA para sa atin. Sana kahit konti ay makapag sacrifice tayo para sa alala ng ginawa NYA.
:)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Ate Sophie
Sophie has embraced the idea of having a younger brother. We call her "Ate" now. Just last night when Sam was crying, Sophie said "Tama na Sam . . . tama na . . . ok na, ok na . . ." which cracked me up!
When Sam was still in Jan's womb, we always tell Sophie that there's a baby inside her mommy's tummy. Sometimes she says that there's a baby on my tummy too (kung di ko lang anak yun baka nabatukan ko na hehehe). When Sam was finally born, sabi ko kay Sophie " Sophie, look o . . . si Sam yan." and she replied "Di daddy, baby yan, e . . ." and then I said "Eh nasaan si Sam?" and then she said, with conviction "Nasa-bahay".
We thought that it will be hard for Sophie to accpept that there's another baby in our house. But as soon as we got home, Sophie wanted to carry Sam and play with him. Now she kisses Sam when he's crying, plays with him (she hides whenever Sam looks at her, parang hide and seek sila) and she even wants to be the one who holds his bottle when he's feeding.
When I asked her "Sophie, love mo ba si Sam?" she answers "Opo!".
Jan and I are both relieved that it didn't take long for Sophie to adjust to her new baby brother. She even says "Si Sam Sam, baby ni daddy and Sophie yan!". Ateng-ate na yung baby girl ko!
:-)
When Sam was still in Jan's womb, we always tell Sophie that there's a baby inside her mommy's tummy. Sometimes she says that there's a baby on my tummy too (kung di ko lang anak yun baka nabatukan ko na hehehe). When Sam was finally born, sabi ko kay Sophie " Sophie, look o . . . si Sam yan." and she replied "Di daddy, baby yan, e . . ." and then I said "Eh nasaan si Sam?" and then she said, with conviction "Nasa-bahay".
We thought that it will be hard for Sophie to accpept that there's another baby in our house. But as soon as we got home, Sophie wanted to carry Sam and play with him. Now she kisses Sam when he's crying, plays with him (she hides whenever Sam looks at her, parang hide and seek sila) and she even wants to be the one who holds his bottle when he's feeding.
When I asked her "Sophie, love mo ba si Sam?" she answers "Opo!".
Jan and I are both relieved that it didn't take long for Sophie to adjust to her new baby brother. She even says "Si Sam Sam, baby ni daddy and Sophie yan!". Ateng-ate na yung baby girl ko!
:-)
Monday, April 6, 2009
Sam's 1st battle
We went home from the hospital last Saturday afternoon, bringing home Sam from the first time. Sophie, who was already home greeted us with her welcome shout "MOMMY!!! DADDY!!!". Finally, we're home.
But for a brief moment during the day, I thought that we had to extend our time at Madocs for another day... again.
You see, we were supposed to go home last Friday morning. We were already packed and ready to go when our Pediatrician told us that she wants to do some tests on Sam before she can clear us to go home. Sam was kinda yellowish, more yellowish than when Sophie was born. We waited for the test results and I was actually bracing myself for some bad news.
The results came out and Sam was diagnosed with jaundice. We were told that he had to undergo phototherapy, wherein he will be placed under a special light for 24-hours. We had two options: we leave Sam at the nursery or in our room. We opted to have Sam in our room. We wanted to take care of him ourselves.
After a few minutes, the machine with the special light was brought in and was placed beside Sam's crib. Sam was undressed by the nurse, leaving only his diaper because his whole body must be exposed to the light. His eyes were covered with an elastic band to keep them safe from the prolonged light exposure.
And so began Sam's 1st battle.
It was hard for us seeing Sam inside his crib under the blue light. He kept removing the elastic band in his eyes maybe because he feels uncomfortable with it on. We place it back on as soon as he removes it. I was actually glad every time he removes the cover on his eyes because for me, that's a good sign that my son is strong and that gave me hope that he'll come out of this battle as the winner.
Since Sam had to have his whole body lighted, we had to turn him and even laid him on his back from time to time. We had to watch over him all the time because he removes the cover on his eyes whenever he's awake. We had to watch over him the whole time that he's exposed to phototherapy. That means we had to watch him for 24-hours straight.
In the afternoon, I took my mother-in-law and Sophie to our home because they can't spend the night in the hospital. We were supposed to go home together but because Sam had to stay, i had to take them home and go back to the hospital for Jan and Sam.
When I got back, the room was a bit warm because we can't lower the temperature of the air conditioner because Sam might get cold. At one point, Jan was in tears because she felt that Sam was having a hard time. I told her that our son was strong and he'll be fine.
I was awake 'til 5 am. Jan slept at around 2am. I woke her up when I felt I couldn't stay awake anymore. I didn't want to doze off at the risk of Sam taking off his elastic band from his eyes again. Anyway, Jan said that I should wake her up at 5am because the nurses will take another blood sample of Sam's for another test.
I woke up around 7am and Jan already had her breakfast. I bought my breakfast and went back to the room. As we were waiting for the test results, we noticed that Sam's yellowness subsided a notch and we felt that everything was going to be ok. Our doctor noticed it too which gave us more reason to feel good.
Feeling anxious about the result, I went to the nurse's station to ask if there was a test result already. She said there was and informed us that with the results, she thinks that Sam should stay for one more day.
My heart almost fell. I told Jan and she didn't know how to react at first. I told her that we should wait for the official results. I texted our doctor and asked her if there's news already. Then I looked up and just thought " Lord naman . . . kawawa naman anak ko . . ." then I prayed shortly.
After 20 minutes, I got a call form our OB-GYN and she gave me some instructions for our Philhealth discount. I asked her if she has news about Sam , she said our pedia just texted her the Sam can go home. I asked her what time she texted and told her that I talked to the nurse about the results 20 minutes ago, and she told me the she just received the text message. A few minutes after that call, our pedia called and informed us that Sam can go home already.
I told Jan the news and we were both relieved. Sam won the battle and now we can going home.
Having a sick child is very difficult for parents emotionally. Seeing Sam on phototherapy was even harder. I thank God that Sam's ok. I pray that everything will go well.
I'm so happy that we're all finally home.
:-)
But for a brief moment during the day, I thought that we had to extend our time at Madocs for another day... again.
You see, we were supposed to go home last Friday morning. We were already packed and ready to go when our Pediatrician told us that she wants to do some tests on Sam before she can clear us to go home. Sam was kinda yellowish, more yellowish than when Sophie was born. We waited for the test results and I was actually bracing myself for some bad news.
The results came out and Sam was diagnosed with jaundice. We were told that he had to undergo phototherapy, wherein he will be placed under a special light for 24-hours. We had two options: we leave Sam at the nursery or in our room. We opted to have Sam in our room. We wanted to take care of him ourselves.
After a few minutes, the machine with the special light was brought in and was placed beside Sam's crib. Sam was undressed by the nurse, leaving only his diaper because his whole body must be exposed to the light. His eyes were covered with an elastic band to keep them safe from the prolonged light exposure.
And so began Sam's 1st battle.
It was hard for us seeing Sam inside his crib under the blue light. He kept removing the elastic band in his eyes maybe because he feels uncomfortable with it on. We place it back on as soon as he removes it. I was actually glad every time he removes the cover on his eyes because for me, that's a good sign that my son is strong and that gave me hope that he'll come out of this battle as the winner.
Since Sam had to have his whole body lighted, we had to turn him and even laid him on his back from time to time. We had to watch over him all the time because he removes the cover on his eyes whenever he's awake. We had to watch over him the whole time that he's exposed to phototherapy. That means we had to watch him for 24-hours straight.
In the afternoon, I took my mother-in-law and Sophie to our home because they can't spend the night in the hospital. We were supposed to go home together but because Sam had to stay, i had to take them home and go back to the hospital for Jan and Sam.
When I got back, the room was a bit warm because we can't lower the temperature of the air conditioner because Sam might get cold. At one point, Jan was in tears because she felt that Sam was having a hard time. I told her that our son was strong and he'll be fine.
I was awake 'til 5 am. Jan slept at around 2am. I woke her up when I felt I couldn't stay awake anymore. I didn't want to doze off at the risk of Sam taking off his elastic band from his eyes again. Anyway, Jan said that I should wake her up at 5am because the nurses will take another blood sample of Sam's for another test.
I woke up around 7am and Jan already had her breakfast. I bought my breakfast and went back to the room. As we were waiting for the test results, we noticed that Sam's yellowness subsided a notch and we felt that everything was going to be ok. Our doctor noticed it too which gave us more reason to feel good.
Feeling anxious about the result, I went to the nurse's station to ask if there was a test result already. She said there was and informed us that with the results, she thinks that Sam should stay for one more day.
My heart almost fell. I told Jan and she didn't know how to react at first. I told her that we should wait for the official results. I texted our doctor and asked her if there's news already. Then I looked up and just thought " Lord naman . . . kawawa naman anak ko . . ." then I prayed shortly.
After 20 minutes, I got a call form our OB-GYN and she gave me some instructions for our Philhealth discount. I asked her if she has news about Sam , she said our pedia just texted her the Sam can go home. I asked her what time she texted and told her that I talked to the nurse about the results 20 minutes ago, and she told me the she just received the text message. A few minutes after that call, our pedia called and informed us that Sam can go home already.
I told Jan the news and we were both relieved. Sam won the battle and now we can going home.
Having a sick child is very difficult for parents emotionally. Seeing Sam on phototherapy was even harder. I thank God that Sam's ok. I pray that everything will go well.
I'm so happy that we're all finally home.
:-)
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