I should at least not stress out myself. I have been multitasking these past days wanting to do much in such a short time.

example:
1. Yesterday, I was working from home while doing the laundry. I intended to iron the clothes but I had so much at my hand at work, so , I ended up cleaning & rearranging stuffs. So, instead of a cigar break ( w/c I don’t do anymore for the last 3 years maybe?) , I felt I was efficient. No offence to smoking, my time to quit came early.

2. This morning, i was doing my make up while Chy asked me this - ” Ma, where are you? I have so many questions to you?” and I answered back …” ok, shoot, am doing my make up but am listening to you” and I was smiling at myself. ” What other planets are orbiting EARTH? Why EARTH moves so slow? ” Toinks….why is she complicated?

3. This morning, while opening my outlook- which kinda slow with 260 unread mails stuck in there, I was checking my payslip and my bank account if my salary went in. I have this odd feeling that they will hold my salary this month. Am a lucky girl. And because, I have been very good, i gave myself this special gift of scent.

This I did while I was out for lunch today. Yay!!! On top of this , I stopped by at FOX and got some good deals from FOX kids for Cheyenne.

4. And while doing some transactional work for the second to the last day before the quarter end, I was blogging.

Am such a pathetic multitasker.

Pending on my list;

1. the living room rug- Maybe on 3rd of May.
2. the wii from Joan - pending her decision to approve or disapprove. Pls approve.
3. The Batam view Resort this weekend
4. Magtaud ug kurtina sa among sala
5. Mamalantsa
6. And yeah..an electric oven for the bake bonding Ethel and myself is planning to do
6. i can stop..they’re running on my mind..but have to focus on my job now..Over and Out!

my way today. If there is a chance for me to get this living room.

Wow. Maybe, if I didn’t miraculously turned into an Accountant, I would have been a journalist and an interior designer plus kindergarten teacher. Harharhar!

Wish ko lang.

Loving myself. Never been so vain like this to do dress rehearsal on what am gonna wear tomorrow. Maybe because it is a dress again just like today and yeah, it deserves to be practiced. Hoping I will get used to this clothing. I thank my fairy ladyfriends who inspired me to be lady-like ( at least for a change)

No…am not pricey. Got this from ebay at 9.50 sgd ( around 300 pesos)
And if I don’t change my mind, will wear this tomorrow. Shh…don’t tell anyone am cheap..hahhaha..am announcing it to the cyberworld!

Hirap, walang photographer. Chy was busy with her i Touch kasi watching “Mama Mia” the nth time.

Gladly, she took this few days ago. I wore this today except the bag.

And this one I got from one of the shop at Anchorpoint, I consider as ‘impulse buy” Not too much of this stuff because it costs me 3x more than what I got from ebay. I will spend more money on shoe instead. My fave is Charles and Keith. Very cheap in SG!

Mga ikabukining kaartehan kini.

are appreciated. My dad is home now and is cleared from the suspected pneumonia. My lola on the other hand had a successful leg operation. Oh, I thank God for good health!

Note to my pader : Pls, take care of your body, you are not as fit when you were in your 40’s, hence, pls be mindful of your food intake.

Good wishes- I send to my friend Don2. Just keep it going there, it is a long journey and you are on the right track. May God enlighten and provide you wisdom on that day.

I am intrigued with how the future unfolds in front of me. Remember, last month- I had my own set of confusion until I gave up and got tired and now, I don’t have a slightest idea how one bit of development can connect to the bigger picture. I am trying to be STILL for I know there is a GOD that guides me. Whatever happens now is part of the bigger plan destined for me. Can’t stop the giggle to get excited over it.

I am happy to look forward to - my family reunion in SG, my sisters to try their luck here, my 32nd bday, HK trip, Chy’s 6th. I look back and really constantly believe that the GIFT of family is so FAR the best I ever have over these years. Of course, we are not perfect, there bad been tough times but I prefer on dwelling to my blessings.

Few funny, odd stuffs are going on with my LIFE. You will know in the coming days. I am keeping it to myself for now until I find 100% visibility.

And good wishes go to my bro in law- good developments in his job hunting.

My Lord, you are so wonderful!!!

Carla (Rica) Peralejo and Joe Bonifacio’s Same Day Edit from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Yes, I am her fan. I am a fan of her bubbly, buoyant, witty, spontaneous personality.

I am waiting for my chance to visit one here as I need to delve some stuffs to bring to Australia for our upcoming trip.
We thought of buying the stuffs we might need in winter. Gracy graciously agreed that we leave the stuffs in their home temporarily. Thanks much , Gracy!

I can’t help—-so I fumbled into ebay and found ebay stuffs I won —– w/c are made possible by my hasty decision making.

And the most pricey so far is this…..I am looking forward to these stuffs…am not even sure if it fits Goodluck to me

See, these are not winter clothing. How hasty I can be!

is spent with my family of 3. A dad, a mom and a baby ( not anymore) . We are like rebuilding ourselves, starting anew. I look forward to 2010 with no expectations, no resolutions, instead priorities.

It is beautiful to be at pause mode and listen to BREAD music while listening to a roaring snore and a little kiddo in iTouch resisting to learn mathematics w/ dada earlier.

On this day, we also hit an unforgettable mark with DBS A very pleasant surprise! yahoo…

this award with my hubby and daughter- the support and understanding and the love and admiration.
to my former PL lead Aman- for pushing me to my limits
to Sharon Styles- who hired me for this job
to everyone who surrounded me this year- as my mentor, people who motivated me and served as my inspiration.

It is an honor to be recognized this way.

Luv my new iTouch! Yipee!

For once, I was brave on my color choice- it is pink! Not the usual Coach Bag you will see.
I luvvvvvvvvv it.

I am not finished shopping yet - I wonder how can I make all these fit to my baggage.

Alright. I was very busy to care yesterday. I saw the note personally written by my boss in the US- it is very seldom that I receive such notes now a days. And am pleased. The parcel was sent over from US to SG via FEDEX to appreciate my efforts. Am so touched. Oh Yeah…It was a gift from Tiffany & Co. I was exaggerated to expect a jewelry and the least of what I expected- a fountain pen! As if am into calligraphy and I’d be too excited to use it. And so , I put it aside- run to my whole day meeting and totally forget about it till last night w/ Chuck.

Little did I know, that such pen is pricey! And we can’t figure out how to insert the ink on it- so until now- as of this writing- I haven’t used it yet. Hehhehehe…Whatta dummy! But yeah…am too excited to tell you how much the genuince 925 sterling silver pen is……………I can’t believe- such pens exist! Hahhahaha…Este- they don’t call it pen, it is categorized as writing instrument. Hehhehe..

Tada…it is worth USD325! Gosh…..pwede ra unta pod to ug Cash ila gihatag nako…Nyahahhaha…LV bag na unta ni ba….Hahahhahhahah….( Pls…understand me.) I got the image from the Tiffany and Co site- I will post the actual item when I have the chance to grab my cam.

This totally a SURPRISE….and I thank you!

The first email i wrote this morning.

Yesssssh—toughest days in a Finance person’s life.
I really want to be a pre-school teacher and an entrepreneur

Maybe- when millions come into our bank account.
If that comes, I could construct my own school and surround myself with kids. I will own a farm and grow veggies and fruities on it. I am dreaming. I am half awake. Don’t wake me up!

i feel for my bros and sis get stuck in Manila.
i extremely feel sorry and saddened by the impact of this catastrophe.
i cannot imagine the state of little children and their plight to being cold, wet and homeless.

on the other hand,

i am “kilig” over the PDA of Nicole ( from PCD) and Hamilton before the F1 race last night. Chweetness.
i am giggling over Alexa’s smile
i miss the feel of a huge bedroom ( and wish to have a flat tv in it)

ang tummy ko and don’t know how to fix it. Eto, nag da drum rolls na naman. I tried this morning- but nothin seems to come out. Mahangin lang guro ang tyan ko, am not very comfy. Ieeww…Not a very nice topic to start.

Anyway, it is Tuesday morning, it rained this morning- sana di nabasa si Dada, I can’t lend my umbrella to him- he said it is OK though, he is taking the bus. I came in late for work. Well, 930 is not too late, hehehee…I can’t help but stare at Chy peacefully sleeping- I don’t want to wake her- she has been sleeping late waiting for dada to arrive from work. Dad’s overtime is starting to roll up to 1030. I looked at her smile of delight each time she hears the bedroom door clicked. I don’t know - she is too used to sleeping at same pace with the adults.

About Chy
I really dunno where this write up leads me- I just finished my concall, see am doing this in the middle of my corporate world. I guess, I have to speak of how blessed we have Chy in our midst. She is turning 5 soon- my GOD, how fast it was, each day is like paradise with her. It is not always ideal with the frequent disruption in the middle of my convo with the adults, which leads my impatience to the highest level but nevertheless, I still find the irritable moments a fun scene to be at. Like the ff;

1. She hates it when adults don’t listen to her- most of the time, she would say, Excuse me Dada, excuse me Mama?
2. She gets this irritated look too easily ( she got it from me though) and each time I remind her that, she immediately says, eh..” sorry sorry sorry”
3. Dada and mama time curling up in bed and in the middle of our sweet nothings- this little tot would say, ” dada, can you please embrace me?” toinks!!!
4. You are about to start your household chores and this lady would say, Ma, am bored- got nothing to do. ( and so it is my problem?) hehehhe..

See, it is not ideal to be IN but there is always joy in those irritating moments with her. I do , I do smack her using belt in those particular moments where she is very hard - and we talk it out after wards. Oh, it hurts me so.

Last night was awesome, ” Ma, do you love me?” “Yes, even if I do hit you with belt” and I was teary eyed. I had to explain to her the rationale behind it- I want you to grow well behaved and courteous and I want to remind you always——but dada and mama loves you so much and hugged her. Goodnight, little girl.

Inspiration
i wish to end this write up soon as it is lunch time- it was funny yesterday, had to borrow few bucks from a colleague- i forgot my wallet. I am certainly drawn to an inspiration. Chy’s portraits in a photo book. It would be a perfect granny gift for Christmas!

I should prepare my poems …I will keep it minimal and memorable!

of my birthday. I wish myself a rather untroubled heart of the petty things…..so petty that I could hardly believe it has thrived in my heart. Let me start this story- a tale of 2 sisters who behind my back were laughing at me or perhaps criticizing my existence for whatever reason I do not know but I know too well that those silly laughter were for me- ‘ look at you now’ , I could afford to smile but only to that extent for I know it would be purely vengeance and God knows I wouldn’t want my heart to carry on such. I maybe very weak or perhaps very much hurt to have felt this. Pure forgiveness is indeed a gift. Living each day with the reason to learn is a challenging situation to be in, especially if your heart is seriously vying for it.

Today , I am undergoing introspection, my way to preventive maintenance.

Mom in Law. ( sepsep)
For I could pour out anything to her and in return she could pour out anything to me. Money, family disputes, weaknesses- just anything. Of course we had our fair share of misunderstandings in the past- but because of how we become brutally frank- we became the best of what we are today. She is sooo full of life with a young disposition regardless of age. So , when am down and out, I turn to her to share a good laugh and my heart lightens up. She is the kind that doesn’t really care what other people say- she focuses on what is required of her in given circumstances. She is a mother of 4 boys, grandma of 3 , widow and happy!
Her best: Generosity

The Singapore Ladies
I like the way they celebrate womanhood. They go out and really do themselves. Dresses I believe is more sought of here than long pants, slacks, etc. That is the reason why beauty saloon , make up and kakikayan is expensive here- bec…women chase for it! I had a very simple hair cut 2 weeks ago for 16 bucks, gosh- that is 470 pesos. What a fish! I miss getting my nails it’s well deserved manicure and pedicure- although Chuck told me I should go to pamper myself, I just can’t take yet paying around 25bucks = 750 pesos.

Music from Coldplay.
Perhaps, I am a late bloomer in terms of music but yeah- this is my new liking and hooked up to it.

Money.
I know why God gave me the opportunity to earn more this year- I had to give enormously. Chuck and I may not have all the liquidity we need but we surely are on the right track. Give more and you will receive more. Promise..it works for me, just keep generosity alive when you have the means and I don’t guarantee you it will come back like an investment- but i assure you of this overflowing blessing coming in. It could be a mere feeling of surviving on grace, it is just so amazing!

Stock Trading.
i like the idea of trading soon. But here’s the principle my friend shared. For as long as you have money in your bank account that could afford your operating exp for 6 months, go ahead, invest the remainder! Take risks!