lips

You like my lips on your lips

Soft ... caressing ... gentle ... 

Sadly

I like your lips on mine too.

10 life and love lessons from #ALDubEBforLOVE

I'm currently watching this KalyeSerye and it makes me happy, not entertained happy but happy that there is finally a series that reminds men and women the values of courtship and values in general. Yes I am all for equality and what not but no one ever said that equality = losing your respect for oneself and morals.

Lessons from today's episode which I really loved and hope that people will bring back again.

1. A girl should be more mindful of what's inside rather than the way they look. 
2. A girl should know what dress is appropriate for every occasion. 
3. A girl should value herself and know that she is worth the wait. 
4. A man should know that visiting a girl in her house and meeting the parents is the right way to go. 
5. A man should bring some snacks or food for the family of the girl that he is visiting. 
6. You should always ask for permission to visit when you are just courting. 
7. You should not sit unless you have been told to sit. 
8. When you make a promise, you need to KEEP YOUR PROMISE. 
9. A woman needs to always be treated with respect. 
10. A man who has good intentions will not balk in doing these things for you. 

I've never been one to write about what is trending or the in thing but this one really touched me. I hope my son will do this and that my sister will expect this from the men who will want to be with her and court her. 

I do not see anything wrong with this tradition and I strongly believe that it should be kept alive. 

Bonding over Coloring Books

My son and I have both been coloring for quite some time now. Lately though, with the emergence of the adult coloring craze, we have found a new source for our coloring addiction. Whereas we used to color with the kiddie coloring pages, we are now faced with more challenging pages that hone our
skills and test our patience.

Most days now when I am at home, this is what we do.

my work 

Even when we go out and have coffee (milk for him) we now end up coloring. He shows off his work and I show off mine, both of us craving the approval of the other haha.

B's work 

And right now, as I am typing this, he is working on a new one.

I love the whole aspect of the coloring thing because of so many things:

1. It encourages you to focus. You need to concentrate so that you won't go over the line. 
2. It encourages creativity. You can color things in any way or form now. A dog doesn't necessarily need to just be brown, white, or black. You can color it shades of blue and it will look awesome. 
3. It encourages discipline. 
4. It helps you pass time productively. You can tear off the pages and frame it. It will make for a great personalized gift. You hit two birds with one stone. 
5. It's a great bonding moment between friends and family. I do it with my son and we end up spending hours with each other creating new things. 
6. It relaxes the mind. Since he started coloring once more, B has been more calm and less aggressive. The same goes for me. 

I know that even when this craze is over, B and I would still be coloring. After all, we have been doing it for the past 6 years together and I know that even when he's a teenager, we'd still be coloring together. 

PH Care Naturals Intimate Wash

My Mom has always been a stickler for hygiene. Growing up she would always tell us, "you're a girl. You should be clean. You should smell good." As a kid, I didn't really care much for smelling good and being clean. I just wanted to play and not even take a shower if I'm sweaty.

Thankfully, when I grew up, I didn't bring with me this attitude. I think my Mom also wouldn't have allowed it. When I first got my period, she taught me how to take care of myself and ensure that I would remain clean and feeling fresh all the time. She was actually the one who taught me about feminine hygiene and hearing horror stories from male friends about females who really smell down there, I felt good that I have PH Care as my partner in ensuring that I would never be a part of those horror stories.

Even better, they have new products and it's all natural which is exactly what I need. I just love products that come up with new things to improve themselves.

Everyone’s going all-natural these days, whether we’re talking about organic food, health supplements from plant and animal extracts, and even personal care and beauty products. And, why not? It’s important to make sure that what we ingest or apply onto our skin is something that won’t harm us.

The folks behind best-selling feminine wash pH Care have an intimate understanding of the importance of using natural ingredients for your most sensitive part, your bikini area. This is why they’ve come up with their all-new pH Care Naturals line in two variants: pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava.

pH Care Naturals Papaya
There are a lot of factors that can influence a woman’s confidence when it comes to donning that swimsuit, including puson problems and cleavage consciousness. But one other common insecurity many women have is dark skin in and around the bikini area, and this is something they can feel self-conscious about even in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms. And while there are many products for whitening dark skin in other parts of the body, most of these aren’t safe or suited for use in intimate areas. Now, however, pH Care has a new whitening feminine wash that uses natural ingredients, so you keep the sensitive area fresh and fair. The new pH Care Naturals Papaya cleanses the bikini area while the papaya extract, added to its formulation, aids in skin-whitening, so you get fairer skin in as early as 14 days.

pH Care Naturals Guava
Even if you’re not overly concerned with dark skin, you may still want a feminine wash made from natural ingredients that will still keep your intimate area fresh and clean. After all, in a hot country like ours, sweat can lead to discomfort, even body odor, and infection—and it’s worse when it involves the bikini area! But no need to worry; pH Care Naturals Guava has been specially infused with guava leaf extract, which is well-known for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties over the years. So if you’re 1 in 3 Filipinas constantly seeking for natural solutions “down there,” then give pH Care Naturals a try. It will naturally deodorize the area so you can feel confident regardless of outfit, activity, or even weather.

The NEW! pH Care Naturals variants are available at leading supermarkets, drugstores, and beauty stores. For more information, check out facebook.com/pHCare.

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Discover Robinson's Townsville

I live in a small village and having a Robinson's Townsville within distance is a dream come true. Sometimes, you just really want to go to a small mall and not be overwhelmed on a weekend. Sometimes, you just wanna go out and hang out but not really get all dressed up and Robinson's Townsville lets you do that without feeling all weirded out. 

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.’s community malls will be relaunched today as Robinsons Townville. Located near residential areas, subdivisions and villages, there are currently 5 community malls that will be rebranded : Meycauyan (August 14), Cabanatuan (August 28), BF Paranaque (September 11) and Pulilan (September 25).

To kick-off the relaunch, a carnival-themed celebration was organized to excite the community. Customers can enjoy the fun booth games and win prizes. Cool stage performances from various artists are set to delight customers from all ages.  Besides the 3-day sale at every launch date, customers can also double their points on their Robinsons Rewards Card when they purchase in any of the Robinsons stores during this period. 

What's good about Townsville is that they also offer so many different products that even those with varied interests won't need to go far just to get their shopping fix. 

Robinsons Townville features a good tenant mix anchored by Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Department store, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman, Daiso Japan and Southstar Drug. To complement these anchor stores, the community mall also has a bank, ATMs, quick service restaurants, food kiosks, a bookstore, spa, salon, boutiques, amusement center for kids and other services designed to meet the needs of a growing community.

Currently, there is a total of 9 community malls including Perdices, Dumaguete; The District, Dasmariñas ; Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna ; Abreeza, Davao and Buhay na Tubig in Imus, Cavite. One more community mall is expected to open within the year. 

Doc Paolo and his Private Practice

Doc Pao is not your typical, everyday doctor. He is in private practice but he devotes a lot of his time in helping out those that have been deemed by people as hopeless, he went into private practice for the reason that he felt this was how he can save more lives and serve more people.

He focuses on urban planning because here, he can do widespread saving. He is able to do one on one or family consultation which enables him to educate people regarding genetically pre-disposed diseases such as heart disease, stroke, aneurysm and the like.

Doc Pao believes that if people are more aware of what food to avoid, eat more, and what exercises is needed to be maintained, then it can help lengthen the life of people. One good thing about Doc Pao is that he is not in it for the money, but for the welfare of the Filipino people.

Doc Pao’s main goal is to review the diseases that have mortalities that grow year on year especially cardiovascular diseases, He believes that the primary goal is to give helping hand and do acts that will make sure life becomes better for the people.

Doc Pao treats people who are for bypass surgery, dialysis, or gall bladder removal, he also treats those suffering from arteriosclerosis and athero sclerosis, arthritis, and diabetes. Thankfully, he’s never had a patient passed away on him though it doesn’t make losing patients less painful. Doc Pao always wants to ensure that they are rescued but unfortunately, circumstances prevent it from happening, especially when they catch complications that shorten their life.

In the industry that Doc Pao is in, service is not enough. Everything that is being done, everything needs to be done with love and charity. As a last message, Doc Pao would like to tell future doctors that he hopes they will choose fields that will help prevent diseases at the onset and treat people without causing them further harm. The goal should be to lengthen the lives of people and make sure it is of quality rather than aiming for financial highs.

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one question

If I could ask the men who have been a part of my life in one way or another, I would ask this ...

MU, why did you go back to her even though it was me you still love? Why did you stay with her when every year after we broke up, you would visit me in the middle of the night or show up when I had someone new? Why didn't you just come back to me?

RA, why was I not enough for you? I gave you everything and you just took it all and abused me in ways no man should ever abuse a woman. I was willing to spend the rest of my life with you. I just wasn't ready to be killed by you.

VM, why? Why did you break up with me but 2.5 years later, you're still around ready to help me at the drop of a hat? Why are you still my knight in shining armor? Do you still love me or is this all just guilt for breaking my heart?

and to you FM (not the funny man) why? Why do you keep me hanging on knowing that in the end, you will let me go and I will fall flat on my face with my heart shattered and broken once more, this time, probably never to heal again.

Why? Why did you do this to me? Why did I let you? Why am I letting you?

its a phase ...

Lately, I find myself able to come  up with 18 word stories but that is all. I have not been able to write anything though the lack for words is not a problem. I also have time but it seems ... I JUST CAN'T WRITE.

I don't know why. I just can't seem to write. I don't know if I'm burnt out (yes I am but it's all work related) or if blogging has finally ended for me (God forbid this from ever happening.)

So there.

sana ...

Tumalikod ako
Upang di mo makita
Sakit na dulot mo
Sana pagharap ko
Mahal mo na ulit ako.

Bakit?

Bakit ka ganon?
Bakit mo ko nginitian?
Bakit mo ko niyaya magkape?
Bakit mo ko pinatawa?
Bakit mo ko tinitigan ng mapungay mong mata na tumunaw sa aking pagkatao?
Bakit mo hinawakan ang akong kamay?

Bakit mo ko niligawan?
Bakit mo ko sinuyo at sinabihan ng, "mahal kita?"
Bakit mo ko nilambing, niyakap, at hinagkan?
Bakit mo ko pinaibig?

Bakit ka naging matigas?
Bakit ka naging malamig?
Bakit ka naging walang pakialam?
Bakit ka nagbago?

Bakit kahit ilang tanong ko na ay hindi ka sumasagot? 

Bakit kahit anong abot ko ng aking kamay pilit mong nilalayo ang saiyo?

Bakit dati sinasambit mo na mahal kita ngunit ngayon ni isang kataga wala na?

Bakit inari mo ko sabay itatapon mo lang pala ako? 

Bakit? 

It's okay to be different ...

Yesterday, my son and I were bonding over coloring pages and I was teaching him how to do color blending. I told a friend of mine about it and he reacted with this, "He's a boy! Don't teach him color blending!"

I have to honestly say that I was surprised with this reaction. I really did not see anything wrong with teaching my son color blending but apparently some people thought it was not gender appropriate. However, my son looked like he was having a lot of fun and we were bonding over it. I didn't really see anything wrong with what we were doing.

I want my son to grow up knowing that it's okay to be different because it is. I accept what he is and who he is no matter what and I won't let anyone tell him otherwise. Being different simply means that you are true to yourself. You accept who you are and what you are. Being different is a gift. You get to be you and no one else. If someone is uncomfortable with who you are, that is their problem and not yours.

So to you my son, continue coloring and continue doing what you want regardless of what anyone says. As long as you do not step on anyone's toes and you do not put down someone else, you can be who you want to be and I will be there backing you up every step of the way.

pride gets in the way

I know you love me. I know this is a fact. You have proven it to me time and again. However, when we have misunderstandings and you ignore me, I don't feel it, at all. I reach out and instead of you holding out your hand, you ignore me and you make me feel like a piece of trash; one you can simply discard just like that.

I hate it.

I don't know what happened to you in the past that made you like this but I was hoping that since you wanted this to work as much as I did, you wouldn't be as stone cold as you are being now. I have been through hell and back, gotten betrayed, used, abused, misused, and what now but I am nowhere near as hard as you are.

I wish you could see how much you are hurting me when you ignore me. Maybe it will make you think twice next time you prioritize your pride over us.

I wish I was more important than your pride. It looks like its just going to remain a wish though.

The Legend Villas

Last week was spent at The Legend Villas which is located near Robinsons Pioneer. It is a secluded 3 star hotel with a high gate surrounding it, giving it the privacy that people yearn for when they stay in a hotel. You see, my friends and I have been feeling burnt out lately and we figured that we could all take a break fro m our daily life and just hole up in The Legend Villas.

We have all been curious about this place and when we saw the rates which were very affordable, we decided to give it a go and book ourselves a staycation for the weekend. I can tell you right now, it is one of the best decisions we ever made.

This was the room I shared with my friend Chelle. I loved that it was very spacious, comfy, clean, and the air condition temperature was just right. We hanged out the whole afternoon and watched movies on the Samsung screen that was mounted on the wall. It was pure heaven.

Now since I am pretty much a workaholic, I liked that the desk there was wide enough to place my laptop, bags, and other gadgets such as my hard drive, camera, iPOD, USB, phone, and chargers.

Since I am a Mom, I did bring my son with me as well as my younger sister and even they loved The Legend Villas. They loved the fact that in the waiting area, you actually won't feel like you are waiting because strategically placed are games that you can indulge in.

I can say that this was the first real staycation that I have ever had. I literally stayed inside the room, went out only to dine at the hotel restaurant, then went back to the room to chill and relax. Oh boy what joy it was.

I seriously recommend The Legend Villas for future staycations. You feel like you have left the city when in fact, you are at the heart of the city. They have a small pool, a masseuse that gives a relaxing massage at the comfort of your room, and a small fitness center for those who can't let a day pass by without exervcising.

The Legend Villas

brain vs heart

I hope you're happy with her
Says my brain
I hope you break up
Says my foolish heart.

when looking healthy isn't enough ....

Doc Pao was like any typical male in his prime. He was into sports and even competed in soccer. He lifted weights and would eat healthy food, occasionally indulging in chicaron, sisig, and lechon. He felt good and he looked good. If anyone were to take a look at him and describe him, healthy would be one of the words that would have been used.

It was one fine day when Doc Pao was going about his day when the pain started. It radiated from his armpits and went straight to his heart. He was caught by surprise. The pain was prickling then it turned into a crushing kind. His jaw became tight and then it too started tingling and throbbing hard. He tried breathing to alleviate the pain but it was not enough. His normally cheery eyes turned colorless and the pain in his chest was severe. Paolo then knew that whatever was happening to him, it was not something to be taken lightly.

A doctor recommended angiogram and angioplasty. They also ordered an ECG and 2D Echo with Doppler. The results yielded something that Doc Pao was not expecting. He had atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis of the coronaries. These are diseases that cannot be taken lightly for they can cause severe angina which could lead to an attack.

Atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. This limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body.

This is also known as the hardening of the arteries. What happens is that it can slowly narrow and harden the arteries throughout the body. This is the number one killer of Americans. It is what is more commonly known as heart attacks caused by sudden blood clots in the heart’s arteries. It is a life threatening blockage and what’s worse is that it can happen without you ever feeling a thing, which was exactly what happened to Doc Pao.

Thankfully, there are ways to avoid this from happening again and this is why Doc Pao embraced a well balanced lifestyle of nutrition and fitness. With proper supplementation of natural cardio remedies that was introduced in a human clinical trial for end stage heart patients in the US, exercise, and healthy foods, Doc Pao is now at his healthiest.

Initially there were challenges especially since he could no longer indulge with his favorite salty and fatty food. He also needed to learn to sleep right and maintain his exercise regimen with goals to hit. However, the thought of being sliced and diced in the operating room was more than enough motivation for him to stick to his new lifestyle and because after he survived what happened, he now knows that he has a mission.

Life is precious and we only live once. God gave Doc Pao a gift and he has promised to take care of it and be thankful for a second chance at life. After all, not everyone gets another go and so he hopes to be able to live a legacy. 

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