5 things ....

5 Things ...

Got this from Ez who has the cutest things in her blog ... really kitchy items ...

Five minutes to yourself: how would you spend them, ideally?

- get a foot massage ... heavenly feeling ... or I'd probably sit by the window and stare at the sky while sipping a really good cup of coffee ... mmm ...

Five bucks to spend right now; how would you spend it?

- candies most probably ... I've a sweet tooth ...

Five items in your house you could part with, right now, that you hadn't thought of already?

- my magazines
- some of my shoes and bags

My oh my, this is hard!

- some body wash
- canisters in the kitchen
- plates that I really don't like

Five items you absolutely, positively could never part with in your house?

- my scrapbooks and scrap supplies
- my magnets
- my picture frames
- my pillow
- a cross stitch that I made for my son while he was growing in my tummy

Five words you love?

- I love you lil tornado.

My Life's Simple Pleasures ...

1) a smile from my baby
2) waking up all warm and cozy in my bed with my hubby's arms wrapped around me
3) playing scrabble with family
4) watching movies at home
5) sipping a cup of really good coffee (especially the frothe ones)
6) getting a pair of shoes and bag at half price
7) blogging
8) capturing moments on film (soon on video, soon!)
9) good conversation
10) a really good book
11) a hug from my brothers and sister
12) receiving snail mail
13) flowers, flowers, flowers ...
14) a pretty sight
15) free yummy food

B's Jacket

B finally wore his jacket that was handed down from his Aunt Kianna. He actually doesn't look drowned and looks really adorable. It made me teary eyed because it's another sign that he's growing up really fast. I won't be able to cuddle him soon nor carry him in my arms or lull him to sleep. Sniff.

My little boy is growing up.

Craftin Pages

Finally, I was able to add some pages to my scrapbook ... its been a while since I actually had time to do this and last Mother's Day .. I was able to ... so here they are ... and then some ...

This is a page dedeicated to my lil sister, Kai. You can see a napkin from Starbucks as well as the receipt where she signed her name, and of course, a picture to freeze that moment.



This is the 1st page of Brent's 2nd scrapbook ... the writings on the right side tells of how this scrapbook will be about CAPTURED MOMENTS ...


This last picture shows the ONLY birthday card that I have received from my Father. I treasure this so much since it's the only one and I know that my Dad is not the type to give out cards.

a mother's letter to her son

I never wanted you in my life. I didn't want you coz I thought that I was going to be a bad mother. I was too selfish and self centered and unable to take care of myself. I thought, how can I take care of you if I can't even take care of myself?

Then you came ...

I was half happy and half apprehensive. I hated being pregnant at times coz there were too many adjustments and pains. But whenever you would move or I would hear your heart beating, I was overcome with such raw love that I knew I would kill anyone who would dare to hurt you.

You were mine.

And then I gave birth to you and it was the most painful thing I had to go through physically ... but you were worth it ... a single smile from you could erase all the pain away. And I realized ...

You're not mine.

God has just allowed me to borrow you ... and I cry ... but I know that in the time that he will lend us to you and before someone else claims you as hers ... I will make the most of the time I can spend with you ...

So while you're still small and malleable, I will kiss you and hug you as much as I want ... coz I know that one day, you will grow up and tell me to not kiss you coz you're a big boy now. And that will break my heart ... but I will respect your wishes ... and just kiss you at night when you're fast asleep.

I love you B. You are my heart, walking outside my body.

mother's day 2006

Here is how we celebrated Mother's Day this year ... my first one with B since last year he was still in my tummy doing cartwheels. =)

Picture above shows me with my Mom and brothers at Red Kimono ... its located in the Fort and quite a fancy place. The twins decided to treat us (me and my Mom) and food was yummy.

And this last picture is of my baby and me on Mother's Day.

Don't we look good together?

B at 10 months old

Here he is, all bundled up because it was cold as hell and raining cats and dogs. Doesn't he just look like a snow bunny? Hihi ...

Brent at 9 months

This is Brent's favorite pastime nowadays ... gnawing on things ... and consuming gallons of milk a day ... I swear, he drinks too much milk but doesn't get fat at all coz he's so active. My baby ... 9 months old now and has 5 teeth that he won't show for the camera ... sigh, the love of my life.

Daddy's Girl

The only goofy picture that I have with my father ... it does seem that old age makes them a lil bit softer ... wouldn't have dreamed of having this picture with my Dad years ago but now ... here it is ... I LOVE THIS PIC! I love my Dad! =)

On His Own

Finally, my Brent can really stand up on his own. And he's so excited to practice ... he falls down then stands up again and claps like hell. My baby ... the love of my life ...

random thoughts # 3

Today in a nutshell ...

- made (I hope) a new friend in someone who shares my passion for being happy even in the workplace and in crafts ...

- did not spend too much money ... whooppeeeee!!!!

- looking forward to a weekend filled with moments with my family ...

HAPPY WEEKEND Y'all ...

random thoughts # 2

Yesterday in a nutshell ...

- spend too much money on things I don't need and can't afford right now but certainly want such as coffee, scrappy stuff and magazines ... these are my drugs ... someone bring me to a rehab!

- I love the Tagalog audibles in yahoo messenger ... super funny! You gotta have it or else, you're just not here ...

- Still wondering if some of my referrals will actually pass ... they should ... I need the money!!!!

- lil tornado is growing up too fast ... he now has 4 teeth and is starting to walk on his own. Huhuhu ... my baby is becoming a boy ...

random thoughts # 1

Yesterday in a nutshell.

- fell asleep while talking to Cheng whom I invited out for coffee ... the shame ... I was the one who invited her for coffee and I ended up falling asleep on her while she was telling me her woes.

- got home to find my son roasting in the heat because the yaya did not know how to operate the aircon. I didn't know if I wanted to roast her as well or hang myself for not teaching her how to use it.

- lil tornado slept with us and seemed not too comfy in his crib. Maybe because we took out the comforter and he had to make do with his baby comforter.

- finished watching Season 1 - 5 of Sex and the City ... love love love the series ...

I wonder what today would bring?

hello world!

... Kay ...

I'm a simple girl who used to be too naive for her own good. I believe in love and in happy endings no matter how many times I have gotten my heart broken, stepped on, spat on, and crushed.

I'm a model but I have a brain that functions quite well, thank you very much.

I am very opionated and have a scathing remark for people who do not know how to respect opinions.

I am witty which at times border on the sarcastic side.

I am funny, too funny at times that I almost always lose whatever poise I have gathered at the moment.

I am a daughter, a friend and a lover. I love my family, am very loyal to my friends and when I love, I love with abandon and with all of my heart. I do not hold back.

I am vengeful. I try to keep that in check but at times, I let it go, especially if the person deserves it.

I am a bookworm. I love reading books, I have quite a collection of them actually . .. . from Archie to serious ones like To Kill a Mockingbird.

I am a collector. I collect friends, I collect cards which have inspirational thoughts, I collect letters and cards given to me, I colelct pillows and I collect memories.

I am a writer. I write when I'm happy and most especially when I am alone and I feel like there is no one there for me.

I am a person with a heart who has been broken too many times. Way too many times.

I am scared. Scared of loving once again. Scared of getting hurt. Scared of crying once more.

I am a woman who has given everything she can to prove her love, to nurture it and make it lasts.

I am a mother who has blessed many times over and is hoping to be blessed over and over again by the presence of one tiny baby who's changed my life forever.

I am me.

handmade calendar

I just joined a yahoo group for scrapbookers here in Manila ... so many wonderful ideas that I'm getting from their own sites. Here's one ...


It's a handmade calendar and I believe I'll make one as well but not exactly like this. This is just an inspiration to guide me.

I know it's not a scrapbook thing but it's just so cute. Here are some more craft stuff that this person made.