Holy Week Escapade, 2011

I was supposed to do an entry after the holy week holidays, kept on staring at the monitor but, somehow, I couldn't make up my mind on how to start my latest blog entry.

Well, here it is, after much deliberation.

This year, at the spur of the moment, our family decided to visit Surigao del Sur. We stayed with our host, apparently my twin sons' godparents, in Barobo, Surigao del Sur.

Cherry, my sister, and I, just at the spur of the moment, a week before the holy week holidays, decided that we go back to Turtle Island, and so, the planning began. Cars were arranged 3 days before we left for Barobo.

Here are photos of the places we visited during the holidays.

I woke up at 3 am, even if we went drinking a couple of beer the night before, to do some last minute preparation for the trip.

The kids woke up 30 minutes after I woke up.

Along the road, we saw breathtaking sights plus the fog.

Look at what we saw during the road trip to Surigao. This one is called a skylab, a local term for a motorcycle with extended passenger seat. It's normally found in provinces where there's little to no public transport.

We arrived Barobo 4 hours after we left Davao. Rested for a few minutes at our host's area and left off for Boslon after.

I really love the mangroves and it doesn't connect with the age (my sister kept on teasing me that the more you get old, the more you get to appreciate plants).. they're just super amazing..

Distant view of Boslon Island, apparently, Naked Island is also near Boslon. They're also known as Britannia Islands. We have to travel for 30 minutes to an hour from Barobo just to reach the dock.

Boat ride from the dock to Boslon Island is 15 to 30 minutes. Not too far and the water is so clear and really tempting.

Boslon isn't really developed yet. When we reached the island, there were no tables, chairs and other facilities. Basically, one has to bring their stuff to this island, including the food. What's more fun is that we have to sit on the sand while we eat.

Here are a few photos that we took around Boslon plus some shots of us while enjoying the place.

This is a panoramic view of what's in front of Boslon, well, the other half of Boslon.

The next day, before leaving for Tinuy-an Falls, we visited the nearby Cave where our host resided. I really love going there to wash off the excess sand on my body. People who lived nearby used to wash clothes and take a bath there before. That was the time when the water connection still hasn't reached their area yet and the last time that we went to Barobo for a visit was in the year 2000.

Plus, since it was Holy Week, we had the privilege to enjoy fresh seafoods at Surigao and it was cheap. Assorted fishes which include Lapu Lapu costs us at about Php 180.00 per kilogram only.

This type of fish below, the brown one with spots, is very rare. From what I've heard from my uncle, it costs Php 3,000 in Davao while Surigao is selling it at Php 2,000 max, still expensive.

Next stop was the Tinuy-an Falls, also known as the Little Niagara Falls, Philippine version. From where we stayed the night, we had to travel 2 hours to reach Tinuy-an Falls. From the highway, one has to travel 13 kilometers more to reach the area. It was raining hard throughout our travel and we had the chance to enjoy the rain will we were seated outside the pick-up. My sister and brother who decided not to swim at Tinuy-an was forced to since they were already wet, plus, the falls was super tempting. It was actually a breathtaking sight.

When we reached the area, we were greeted with this picture. Entrance to the falls is only Php 20.00 per pax. They have this small store where one can rent swimming gadgets, goggles and life vests, at a cheap price.

This is one of the raft that the management provided for their guests. We rented one just to go underneath the falls.

This photo is priceless, as it was raining also when we arrived at Tinuy-an, my nephew and a friend found the best shelter. Neat, huh?

I really enjoyed Tinuy-an Falls because we went riding on a raft, which is attached to a rope, and went underneath the falls. It was super cool and better than massage, of course. And, it's also memorable since I lost half of my eyeglasses' lens. Tinuy-an Falls will remember me, yahoo!

After our tiring day, we went to the place where my brother and his family stayed, we had dinner there and we had a sumptuous meal of very fresh octopus, sinugbang bariles and kinilaw, our fave.

This wraps day 2 of our Holy Week vacay.

We woke up early on Day 3 just to take a glimpse of Turtle Island across our host's house. Too bad we weren't able to visit Turtle Island and Snake Island due to time constraint.

Here are a few photos of the area at the beach.

The green pen behind us is used to breed crabs.

This is another panoramic picture of the Barrio where we are staying.

After a few minutes of sitting down and catching up with our experiences the day before, we left for the Enchanted River at 8:00 in the morning. It took us 1 hour to reach Enchanted River, 13 kilometers from the highway. The tiredness was definitely worth it when we saw the spectacular sight. By the way, entrance to the River is at Php 20.00 per pax plus you have to go through 2 toll gates, rates for different vehicles were posted, I forgot to get a picture of it.

This is a panoramic view of the Enchanted River. The whole area itself can't be taken by my camera as it was really long. It's a mixture of water from the mountains and sea, not that salty compared to the sea.

Enchanted River also has a small area for visitors who wants to rent life vests and other equipments for swimming. The water was really good, I practically swam the whole day, rested for a few minutes after we arrived and left the water a few minutes before leaving and took some pictures

The Enchanted River management had also setup a fish feeding hour. Big fishes swim from underneath the deep water to grab a bite. Fishes were at least 1 foot long. I even borrowed a goggles just to take a peek at the fishes and it was really amazing.

and, we also have a fair share of fresh crabs and shrimps brought to Enchanted River with everyone. yum yum!

Enchanted River management provided a small area for the kids where they really enjoyed. Even after telling them that we're leaving and that they should shower already, they still stole a few moments to make a last dip..

It wasn't as much fun if you don't swim across the river. We had to ask my household help to take a picture of us after we reached the other side of the river and pose for the camera, luckily, we ran into a few friends from Davao who went there for vacation too.

On our way back to Barobo, I managed to take a few pictures of the area near Enchanted River. The picture you see below amazed me. It's like the house at the center is floating when the tide is high. Too bad I wasn't able to capture it when the tide was still high.

and, we passed by also this bridge. It was a long bridge, water is pretty calm.

We managed to make a stop also to capture some photos. This wall is pretty high and the government removed some portions to avoid landslide.

When we arrived at our destination, the usual, we went to the cave to rinse off the salt water.

We stayed for another night before leaving for home. Took some photos before breakfast.

Managed to get a pictures while we were on the road and running at 60 to 80 kilometers per hour.

I definitely had a good laugh at this since my youngest son had nothing to do while we were on the road and played with the hens, they were given to us since by our host's father-in-law, we had been going back and forth Barobo for a dozen times already and made some really good friends there, the last one was sometime year 2000.

since it was Sunday, we dropped by a church in Tagum, I forgot the name, and bought candles, prayed and thanked God for the safe trip.

Well.. We really did unwind when we went there, shed off stress from work and did a lot of bonding with the family and we plan to go back next year, God willing.

Catching Up..

I was so glad that my childhood friends went to our tiny home last week, 6th of January to be exact.. We used to be neighbors back then, back when we were still innocent enough to have lice in our hair and swim in a man-made "lake" and canal.. Canals were literally clean back then..

Anyway, we just missed a friend who wasn't able to come, Inday Roca, since she's now based in Manila.. and the other friend, which I honestly forgot to inform, Neneng Planco Sialana..

But, nevertheless, I'm glad that we had a bit of catching up.. Maricris Casiño is now dating someone and I think is going steady already with him.. We haven't met her boyfriend, Herb, yet.. But, I'm happy that she's happy and shares the same faith with him.. that's what's important..

Nining Lim, on the other hand, has another baby, another addition to her family, a boy.. he's really adorable and cute.. and, she's back to her old figure..

Anyway, we still are planning for another get together, hopefully, everyone will be able to attend this time..

Thank you God for childhood friends, they're literally genuine and a keepsake..

Rainy days and Wednesdays..

Crazy weather we have here, as we were supposed to enjoy a cold and rainy season sometime December but we had the opposite since it was hot and humid with not too much rain..

January came and we had a series of days that's raining, I think today is the 4th or 5th, if I'm not mistaken.. and, I'm not complaining, nah-uh.. I love rains.. I love the cold weather, the cold breeze.. I love how I make myself comfy under a pile of sheets and sleep close to my hubby to make it more comfortable..

My youngest brother, Dave, gave me a "pet name", a frogmel (a frog and a camel combined), for loving the rain and drinking too much water.. and when it rains, they know I'm in a state of euphoria, no kidding.. :)

The photo above, as you can see, is a distant shot of Mount Apo.. I already zoomed my camera to the nth level just to focus the peak surrounded with clouds.. I would love to reach the peak someday.. Anyway, while I was taking the picture, there was a light rain shower.. and that made my day today.. :)

Here's to more rainy days.. I sure hope this summer won't be as cruel as the last one.. *fingers crossed*..

Happy New Year

a happy new year to everyone.. and.. we surpassed another decade..

let's say we're off to another fresh start this year, considering we just ended another 10 years..

and, yey! we finally have a picture to hang on our wall.. cool huh? we had it taken on mom's birthday.. plus.. these aren't the only pictures that we got.. we have a couple more..

How was everyone's new year, so far?

We spent it at mom's after we had our family dinner on the 31st, which was also mom's 62nd birthday.. watched TV, waiting for the countdown, and after the countdown, went to sleep.. nothing fancy since Davao City has been free from fireworks and firecrackers for plenty of years now, making it 100% free from firecracker injuries after they started banning them..

Looking back to the year that was, which was fantastic to us, I had a lot of things to be thankful for.. family, friends, our current status and God, most of all..

I'm pretty sure 2011 will be a fantastic year also, God will make it a great year for everyone..

So, Cheers to the new year!

Bye 2010.. Hello 2011..

Last day of work for the year 2010..

Almost ready, emotionally, even with a hangover from this year, to officially say goodbye to 2010 and welcome 2011..

So, anyone out there prepping up for their "so-called" New Year's Resolution?

Well, this year, I won't be meddling too much time thinking and listing down resolutions that I will break in 2011.. Nah-uh..

But still, since it has been a tradition for people to do a list for the New Year, I listed a couple or so that I think I can religiously keep..

Firstly, extended patience and time with my children.. 2010 has been a busy year at work, my shift is from 8 am to 7 pm.. and being one of the staff in the operations department, we can't just file a leave of absence at any time we want to.. Anyway, I hope I can keep up with my kids' list of activities this year, meaning, attending them and being with them on various occasions where they would need me.. As for patience, I will defo try to smile and understand them even if it means that they bombard me with their curious questions, every now and then, repeating them over and over again, not to mention their being playful at certain times..

Secondly, time for God.. eversince we transferred to our new home, we had been going to Church more often already.. that's a good start.. and I'm keeping my fingers crossed this time, that we make it a regular family day on Sundays by going to mass together as a family..

Thirdly, learn to cook.. I know this will be a tough one for me since my hubby does the cooking at home.. Honestly, I'm pretty scared getting burned with hot oil.. and admitting the fact that I'm no good a cook.. But yet again, I will definitely try to learn to cook a few dishes.. and maybe, I'll get the hang of it.. *smiles*

So, basically, these are the top ones that I think I can actually keep.. *fingers crossed*

Anyhow, here's to a prosperous New Year to everyone and let's claim it that God will bless us more each day.. Cheers!

2010 memories..

Christmas went by just like an ordinary day, no fancy celebrations, no street parties, no fireworks, etc..

Tata, my hubby, and I decided to put a little food on the table for Noche Buena in celebration with the birthday of Jesus Christ plus thanksgiving for the blessings we received this year, big and small..

Another year is coming to an end.. Hence, the countdown to New Year begins after Christmas..

Here are a few blessings this year that made a big impact in my life..



First and foremost, we transferred to our new home after the automated May elections, which was a first in the Philippines.. Anyway, our home is not big yet cozy and we couldn't thank God enough for making our little home happy..

Tata doesn't get too much mood swings after we transferred and that is one thing I'm thankful for.. not to mention, our family being healthy always.. Sure we had minor ailments but nothing major, so, thank you God for that..

And luckily, we have neat neighbors and I can say that our neighborhood is sort of quiet but we see a lot of friendly faces around the subdivision..

Our little home is facing east, I sure hope the moon and stars will bring us luck in that position, although I don't really believe in them, plus we get a lot of gentle breeze.. :)


My kids has finally received the body of Jesus Christ, their first communion, last November.. and I am one proud momma as I watch them, together with the other parents, all throughout the ceremony..

My kids are growing up so fast and I hope I can catch up with them even if it meant that I go breathless.. :)

Nevertheless, they never fail to make me happy eventhough at times, my patience with them is over the edge already..

I thank God, most of all, for giving me patience eventhough it's literally, stretched already..


We had our share of fun also this year.. I travelled twice..

First one was in February, as it was a gift from Uncle Boy, my Boss..

The trip was for free, for the whole family, from the tickets, to the accommodation which was at their Condo unit at Greenbelt and, not to forget, the pocket money..

The second out of town trip I had was with mom and my siblings.. We went to Hongkong for a vacay, children-less.. That was one vacation where I get to relax, being away from work for a week plus the priceless alone time with my family.. and it was splendid.. yet, it would have been more perfect if Dad was there.. :(


My youngest son is now going to school, his first year this year..

and I'm sooo proud of him, that eventhough how crooked his handwriting is, it never fails to make me smile, from ear to ear, when he shows me his patience in learning to do the things I tell him to do..

Although at times, he runs out of patience to do school stuff and even if he makes a canvass out of our wall sometimes, he still finds time to impress me with his grades in school.. and, I got one smart kid in addition to the two..

More often than not, I get financial constraints since we had a lot of bills to pay now: home mortgage, electricity, water, tuition fee, groceries, etc.. but yet again, the Big Guy up there has blessed our small family with good things, if there are bad, lessons to learn from..

now, What more can I ask for?

It's Christmas again

It's 4 days before Christmas, Jesus' birthday..

I love Christmas, I feel like I'm 6 again..

This is our first Christmas at our new home.. my kids are ecstatic to spend it with their new found friends.. our subdivision officers had already facilitated our first party together with new neighbors and new friends..

This year's Christmas is a whole lot different than the previous ones.. For one, mom and my 2 siblings are going to spend theirs in Cebu, for a change.. Benny, on the other hand, will be spending his at Mati with his family.. While us, we're going to stay home and enjoy every minute with our own little family..

Amidst the joyous occasion, being the birth of Christ, I couldn't help but be sad that a previous colleague who's a friend passed away..

Nevertheless, life goes on..

and.. I'm thankful for the fruitful year as we're blessed with a lot of good things in 2010.. Thank you Lord for that.. and.. we're excited with 2011!!

I'm back

Oh hey..

It's been 2 years since my last post here..
I had been too much preoccupied with work lately and I can't get away from it..
Facebook has become a fad in the company and locally, it's trending that instead of doing an entry, I diverted into checking out friends with new photos and new statuses..
I had become addicted to several Facebook applications before but eventually grew tired of it..
my latest hobby is to download mobile ebooks and read to my heart's content after work..
It's something that refreshes my spirit up on a tired day..
Also, I am into a new not-so-big business venture, working my way on the ladder..
I sure hope everything will come out the way I dreamt it to be..

My kids are growing already..
the 3 of them are in school..
The eldest, the twins, are in Grade 2 while my youngest is in Kinder 1..
Time flies sooo fast indeed..
It was as if I conceived them yesterday.. only to find out that they're 8 and 5 respectively..
It's a good thing though, that they're still the same 'malambing' sons as they were before..
They're more curious this time as they grow older and at times, threw different questions at me..
In a way, I find it difficult to answer when it becomes too intense, I'm pretty sure a lot of mommies can relate to what I'm trying to say..

We got us a new home, yey!
We relocated and find it very nice and comfy at our new home..
the neighborhood is really quiet, the subdivision is not too big, only a few are living in our area..
We love the breeze there, it's really windy at 3 PM onwards..
The kids play with their friends who lives in the neighborhood..
and they adore outdoor sports.. Basketball, biking, walking, running around, you know..

Anyway, so much for the missed entries..
I'll try harder to update more..

Christmas Slipping By..

After the short Christmas break, now comes work..

Work na naman!!! Ano ba yan?!

Well.. Honestly, if it hadn't been for this so-called job description at my Uncle's Box Plant, I wouldn't be this comfortable..

So, nevertheless, complaining about work stuff won't get me anywhere.. nyahahhaa..

Pasabut, I have to live by it..

Okay.. Okay..

Uncle, I'm not complaining at all.. Even Sunday duties are swell..!! *grinding teeth*.. Just don't make it a habit lang.. hahahahhahaa..

hmm..

Can't wait for the New Year's break though.. That would eventually happen on the 31st of December until January 4..

I'm keeping my little fingers crossed that there won't be anyone who would call me to remind me I have to report to work tomorrow.. Just this Holiday break please!!!!

hahahaha..

I would be ultimately happy for the short break after the 4 days 7 to 7 operation in DAVCOR.. Well, a free lunch is a + + factor already.. So, I guess, it's not so bad after all.. nyhahahhaa..

Plus, my aunts from manila are here! yey!!

after 10 years of not seeing them, finally, I get to bond with them even for a short time..

Wow.. time travel so fast.. I have to hold on to it, otherwise, I might be missing a lot of things.. Letting all the good stuff slip by would be such a waste..

Okay Okay! I'm not complaining.. Who says I'm complaining with the work I had been assigned to??

Uh-uh..

Although, there are a few stuff that I would be really grateful for if things were to change slightly.. *wink* *wink*..

oh, you wanna know?? nah.. I'll just probably keep it to myself for now..

Until such time that everything will come out of the foggy field.. nyahhaha..

happy new year!

xss.. oh yeah, which reminds me.. My aunts can't get enough of my kids.. everytime they would see them, they'd go on blabbing who's more handsome, who's more chinese looking, who's who.. those kind of stuff.. Like you know.. of course the proud momma is grinning from ear to ear when she hears that.. The doting a-ma also feels proud to tell them that she adores Shoti the most.. naks naman!

hahahahhaha..

I am 32..

Okay..

Let's just face it..

Time is catching up really fast..

It was just a few months back, now I'm 32.. As if naman, murag yesterday lang ko nag 31.. hahahaha..

So, it has been a year since I had my 31st birthday.. I feel kinda excited to be out of the calendar na..

-- "Jenn and Dave, too bad, your teasing didn't really get into my nerves.. *wink*.. Anyway, I do think naman, my answer to your statement was purely nosebleed for a nurse and an IT.. I very well know you couldn't relate on the statistics, derivations, integrations, math equations, you know.. hahaha.. don't you think so? hehehe.."

So anyway, I am going to spend my day at home, yey! I had filed a vacation leave, even if I'm not supposed to.. considering the work that I have to face, but nevertheless, a day out of the office wouldn't hurt that bad for the company at all.. E, I doubt it if I'm really useful pa at this moment in time.. Am I, dear managements?

I would want to go to church, Thank God for giving me a fruitful whole year round.. There are ups and downs and blessing in disguises.. It wasn't at all that smooth, but, I think I can keep up to the beat.. Matud nila, go with the flow, dance with the music.. Ana lang gyud tingali..

I wanted to watch twilight, is the movie still showing in the cinema? and Eat a really huge cheesy popcorn, yum yum yum, delicioso, according to Diego, my son's favorite character.. Remember Dora the Explorer's cousin? Well, everytime the cartoon pops up, Shoti would yell, yey, Diego!

Hmm.. Probably, I'd window shop the whole afternoon.. I'll be looking for gifts for my little inaanaks.. My exchange gift worth Php 200.00 and up.. and clothes for myself.. weee..

Finally! Makapalit na gyud ko ug something for me.. I hope.. *fingers crossed* still..

I hope it would be a hassle free day.. Away from stress and the hectic time tables.. From the unanswerable queries floating in my head, overtime..

I hope it would rain.. I always am wishing for the rain to come.. Judith and Gima nga, my boss and co-Laboratory Analyst in LFC, would really smile at me when the rain pours.. They know I love the rain..

Last year, I prayed for the rain.. Little did I know, it took 3 days for the rain to stop.. The girls nga were teasing me that I should be more specific next time if I wish for another rain.. Baka, it would be typhoon already, at di na simpleng rain lang.. hahaha..

E, God naman has been generous to me.. and I was hoping He'd be extra extra generous this time..

-- "You know Lord, what I had been wishing for so long now.. I hope I'd get it this time.. No amount of material thing would really compensate the happiness that I would feel and my family would feel if it happens.. Sana, he'll be home this Christmas.. Sana.. Pasensya nga pala for the overly stupid mistakes that I had made in my life.. what's good lang is that I had learned a lot from being stupid.."

-- "Uy diay, Dionnafe, happy birthday to us.. As I had been telling my friends "always" Gigi for the questions that they throw at me with regards to my age is that AGE IS JUST A MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION WHICH WENT THROUGH DERIVATIONS AND INTEGRATIONS, UNDERWENT A LOT OF EQUATIONS AND ARRIVED AT A SOLUTION.. Let their noses bleed.. nyahahha..

And, I would probably go to sleep, unwind, indulge myself in vices, alcohol alcohol alcohol, beer beer beer.. hahahaha..

So, happy birthday to me.. I'm 32!!!! ew..

Dear Santa

It's still early as we're still 16 days away from Christmas..

But, I would want you to know that I have my wishlist too, *wink*.. hahaha..

I'm not really ultimately good but I think I had been behaving well the whole year round.. I guess.. hahaha..

So here are a few stuff that would make me really happy when I get to have 'em for Christmas..

• I have been eyeing this Mickey Mouse mp3 player, with 2 gigabyte memory.. I want the blue one.. But nevertheless, would be so happy even if you decide to give me a red one.. Here's the site from multiply that I thought you should see for you to know what I'm talking about.. http://brusselsprouts.multiply.com/photos/album/83/CUTE_MICKEY_MP3_PLAYERS_
• Mid this year, I wanted a laptop.. It can really help me with the stuff I'm doing, you know, work.. and some, itty bitty sidelines.. hehehe.. I really plan to have one, but, if you think I deserve to have a laptop for Christmas, can you please make it sure that the processor is Quad Pro something, 2GB ram, 1MB memory.. Or even if it's just enough for an Autocad to run, that would be fine.. *grin*..
• I also wanted to receive a digital camera.. *grins*.. An 8.1 Megapixel Black Sony Cyber-shot W150 Digital Camera DSC-W150/B is perfectly fine with me.. It can be found at this site, http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=16200
• If it ain't too much, Santa, maybe you can include a 5.0 Megapixel Camera Phone, a Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-shot Phone Blue, found at http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=16203
• Also, my kids wanted to have their own game console.. Can you please give them a Sony PSP?? hehehehe..

Oh And Santa, please don't forget to put my dad in your sack.. By all means, I'd gladly trade all of those material thingies for my dad..

Love, Agnes

Turning 32..

So, I'm going to be 32, officially, in a couple of days..
I'm counting down.. funny..
When most people are scared of being "lagpas sa kalendaryo", I, on the other hand, don't mind it at all..
Being 32 isn't that scary naman as what people say it is..
Okay, maybe, I'm just one of the few lucky people who don't give much thought about getting into the "mid life crisis"..
What the heck, anyway..


First and foremost, I kinda think I'm living life the way I am supposed to live it..
I have 3 beautiful children.. They're growing up really fast and although I can't catch up, still, I am trying to minus my age and double up the fun..
Maybe, the deprived childhood that I had is slowly being compensated now..


Secondly, maybe married life isn't that bad at all..
Yes, we do have fights, mostly financial, and at times, I would give it a thinking on why I got married in the first place..
But, as it is, other married couples may have experienced the same, in the first place..
And, it's not as though you're gonna be in the same situation everyday..
So, what I do, is just to put myself into dreaming of happy thoughts, maybe, that's just the way it is..


Thirdly, career-wise, it's better..
I get more, spend more, although I still consider what I earn as not really enough, but nevertheless, I can buy a few more stuff that the family needs..
I used to earn only half of what I earn now, but, life was never that bad..
Now I'm earning more and I would say, it's much better..
I bought a few stuff, necessity of course, and is under the process of getting my house, under the Pag-ibig's housing loan..
Yey! that's one thing that I could say is "well done"..


Well.. My relationship with my siblings became better..
We used to have this problem with my brother, Benny..
Not exactly him, but, his "so-called" wife..
But, things got better after the confrontation, so, all's well that ends well, I hope..


Mom is just the same..
Supportive but just couldn't stop herself from making sarcasms..
That's the way moms are supposed to be, I guess..


Just the way they are packaged, unique and special..


So, currently, things are running smoothly..
and I'm kinda proud to say that I learned a lot in life..
Sometimes, the hard way..
Being the positive person that I am, I'm sure, it's not going to hinder me from moving on..
and who knows, things will get much better in a couple of years..


and so.. I'm turning 32 in a couple of days..
Nothing to worry about..
32 isn't really a big "hindrance" at all..
The laugh lines, the wrinkles, they don't even matter..


and to what I always say to people who asks of my age..
"Age is just a mathematical expression created by man.. coming from derivations and/or integrations and other mathematical computations.. I for one, don't know if these computations are exact.."
hahahaha.. Nosebleed, Dave said..


and so.. I'm turning 32, officially..
and, I still miss dad.. *sigh*..

Migraine.. It's a killer!

I’m having migraines again.. For 4 consecutive days already..
Only to find out that 10 to 15% of the people who have migraines can see auras, 15 to 30 minutes prior the attack of a severe headache which lasts for 4 to 72 hours.. *sigh*..
Curious as I am, I searched the web for the causes of migraines..
Here are the list of the possible causes of migraines:

• Caffeine - I am taking 3 cups of coffee daily, 1 after lunch and another cup at 3:00 pm.. That’s my usual dosage of coffee.. When I browsed through the medical sites, the doctors wrote on their pages that caffeine causes vasospasm, the squeezing down of arteries.. Too bad, I have to stop taking coffee and sodas in the meantime.. Uh Oh.. will I be able to achieve that? Tempting..
• Monosodium Glutamate - in every Filipino household, we make it a point to add a little of this “tak tak tak” ingredient to make the viand all the more tasty.. I had always thought that MSGs are causes to baldness of a person, yet, I didn’t know that there are other effects of too much MSGs.. One of which includes migraines.. So, instead of MSGs, we might have to resort to sugar instead..
• Sleep - lack of sleep causes migraines also.. Although, I am sure I had been taking a very good night’s sleep everyday.. Except I have to wake up in between to prepare my son’s nightly milk formula.. I wonder if waking up so early is a cause of migraines too?
• Menstrual Periods - ok.. This might be a cause.. Since, I had been obserbing my migraine attacks and it comes close to my menstrual period.. Most often, it occurs a week before my monthly cycle.. Since menstruation is associated to depression, depression is a possible cause to migraine attacks also..

So I had been having the “aura” attack first before my head starts to feel the pain.. The aura, as I had observed is a bright light, zigzag and moves to the edge from the center of the eye.. After the aura disappears, my head begins to feel the unbearable pain..
I often know that I’m going to have a migraine attack upon the observation of the “aura” appearing on my sight.. The disappearance of a certain part of your vision is a common effect when the aura appears..
I hate migraines.. It leaves me immobile.. No matter how hard you try to move and finish off what you are working at the moment, you can’t concentrate because the pain is too unbearable and you just want to sleep it off..
Luckily enough, when I have migraine attacks, I don’t vomit like the others.. But, still, I’m in the unique 10 to 15% who has a vision of the “aura” just before the pain starts to attack..
So, anyway, once the attack starts, make sure, you stop what you are doing.. Close your eyes and rest it.. Take a pain reliever.. Sleep it off if you can.. If it gets too constant, consult a doctor..
That’s what I’m gonna do.. *smiles*

Jingum Bells..

“Jingum bells, Jingum bells

Jingum all the way..

Oh, what’s fine it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh..

Hey!!“

Naku, it’s 30 days away and it’s going to be Christmas! yipee!!

Whoever says that they can’t feel the spirit is numb..

Ewan ko ba..

Kung di ka pa nakakadama na excitement sa holiday break tuwing naririnig mo ang Christmas songs sa mall everytime you go there, aba, manhid ka nga..

Our little neighbors nga are starting their traditional pieces already, singingng na “Jingum bells”..

nakakatuwa nga naman talaga when you see little children avidly walking down the village, counting their earning after singing and practicing their next piece with their pharaphernalias, stones, sticks, bottle caps and the likes..

and ending the song with “Thank you, Thank you and babarat ninyo“, for the people who gives less..

Sometimes nga, it’s nice to go back to your childhood e..

Yun bang, di ka over stressed from work, yung babagsak ka na lang sa bed and skipping dinner because you’re too tired from work..

Yun bang, di puro finances ang pinoproblema mo, kung hindi, how you’re goingng home from school, will it be na maglalaroka ng game console or just spend the entire afternoon with friends chatting and playing games..

Tapos pa, when you see lights at night, in different houses, you get really amazed by the beauty and joy they bring..

and the only thing you’re worried about is Santa Claus, that he couldn’t have forgetten to include you in his list since you had been good all year round..

And, the handful of gifts from friends, relatives and ninong ang ninangs and the thought of just opening them all and what’s in it..

Well, going back to reality, let me wish my friends an early greeting..

Merry Christmas!