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Thursday, August 28, 2008"LATE"It was not until my 8th month of pregnancy when I noticed the symptoms of having a baby boy. My neck and armpits started to darken and a couple of stretch marks lines became visible. My nape also seems to have some zits but I am sure that it is not acne. At first, I was worried about me. But then, quite a number of moms told me that having those things comes naturally especially if one is carrying a baby boy. I have never been conscious about the way I look but now? Hmmm... I need a visit to dermatologist. Labels: health and beauty, pregnancy 
Friday, August 22, 2008A Secret BlogI feel so down today. I know that a lot of people in the office as well as relatives are following this blog. And somehow, I feel like I have to censor myself. That is why I decided to make another blog. A private blog. A blog where I can write about what I think and how I really feel. Sorry. I won't allow others to read it. It's just me and my blog. I need an outlet. I have no time of keeping a traditional diary. Besides, I am no longer fond of writing. Saka burara ako sa gamit. Baka mamaya may makabasa pang iba. I just want an online diary where I could vent out my sentiments anytime of the day, any time of the week. Without worrying about how others would perceive what I have written. Labels: blurbs
Our site in China is about to be finished anytime soon. I heard from one of the managers that we are expanding in Australia. I would really love to apply in Luxembourg (the country with highest per capita income in the world) but Europe is just too far. We have quite a number of centers in Italy and France but language is going to be a barrier. We also have centers in Northern America but those centers located more on the country side. Australia is a better option. And I am now contemplating whether I should apply there to be a part of the pioneer employee or not. Little Terrence plays a big factor in making my decision. Contrary to what I have posted before, I am not going to ammend my passport anymore. Tinatamad na ko. Maybe I'll just wait till it expires in August 2009. I will also not change my last name in my credit cards. Mas maigi na yun. Less hassle. Di ko na kasi kaya ang magbyahe. I am now on my 35th week and 38 weeks is already considered as full term. Baka mapaanak ako ng bigla. Nagmamaganda lang ako na kaya ko but the truth is, sumasakit na ang tyan ko when ever I would take a long walk. Just like what happened when we shopped at MOA last week. Nakakahiya lang dumaing kasi in-laws ang mga kasama ko. Wala naman akong kasamang asawa. Pero shempre kung sa bahay namin ako, hindi ako mahihiya. My so-called business in the office now has to be put in halt. Tama na yung mga last transcactions that I made. Pagod na rin ako. I might revive the business once I have enough contact people and capital. Maybe when I get to Australia, Billabong naman ang gagawin kong business sa pinas. Hehehehehe. It's Friday again. Gays and I are gonna go to the weekly night market in Emerald. I just need to satisfy my cravings. Meko dyeta na kasi ako. Kapag ansa office lang ako nakakakain. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of my sleep, puro break lang kinakain ko. As of this time, I have no household help kasi to cook for me. Kaya nga ako nagpapahanap sa nanay ko ng katulong so that somebody will be there to look after me 24/7. Ganun talaga, mahirap pero walang choice eh. Hindi muna ako yata uuwi ng QC. Dito na lang muna ako sa apartment. Gusto ko lang muna mag isa. I have my stash full and I got new DVD series. Buhay na ko nun for 2 days. LOL My next check up with my OB in on Sept. 6. Saktong ika-36th week. Sana normal ang maging delivery ko.... Labels: random thoughts
As early as now, my nephew Kenneth is asking his mom what costume will he wear for the trick or treat activity in SM Storyland in Fairview. They haven’t received any Halloween invitations yet but this is an event of the year that my cute little nephew has always been waiting for. This time though, he has to brought his 18- month old sister with him as he knock through the doors of boutiques in SM Fairview. I told Russell I want to dress Baby Terrence something very halooweenie too but I guess he’s just too small to wear something for Halloween. *Sigh* I guess I just have to wait for another Halloween to come.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008The Week End that WasBusy-busyhan ang dram ko ngaun so I'm gonna make this week end review quick. After having some good conversation with my team when we went to Banchetto (night amrket in Emerald Ortigas), I headed staright to my in-law's house in cavite. The renovation of the house is still in progress. One change though is that they colored Russell's room with blue print paint. It was really nice. Pang baby eh.. Hehehehe. Saturday was supposedly a chat day for hubby and me but thanks to the defective webcam that I bought, it didn't work. In addition, the configuration of the wireless router was screwed. They had to move things so they disconnected some of the wirings. Nahilo na ko kakahanap ng kung ano mang dapat isaksak sa router. Good thing though that I was able to go online on Sunday morning na. Sunday morning- after attending the mass in Noveleta, pumunta naman kami sa MOA (together with my pretty sis-in-law and her family). Birthday kasi last Sunday ng bilas ko. They were not able to celebrate his brithday kasi nasa Singapore sina Mama and Princess (by the way, Mama bought me a Nine West handbag... sale daw sa Takashimaya..ganda!). We dined in at David's Tea house. After that, punta naman kami sa department store to buy soem few more stuff for Baby Terrence. Habang namimili si Mama ng mga gamit ni Baby, kinakabahan na ko. All this time, kala ko konti na lang ang kulang like everyday mittens and some bigkis so I just withdraw 3k. When we were in the counter na, the things we bought amounted to 7k. Naku patay! walakong dalang card! pero buti na lang may debit card akong dala. Nagulat na lang ako ng dumukot na si Mama ng credit card. I was insisting na ako na magbabayad pero mapilit si Mama. WhooooosSshHhh!!! mabuti na lang. LOL After buying those stuff, si Chelsea (Russell's niece) naman ang bumili sa department, At this point, naalala ko na wala pang paliguan si Baby. Balik na naman ako sa Infant Department. I bought some bath tub, sponse, panlinis ng feeding bottle and few pairs ng comforter etc. This time, ako na nagbayad kasi hindi konaman kasama. When I was done, I tried looking for Chelsea and Princess. Nahanap ko sila sa kids department. Tapos sabi ni Princess, Mama headed to the infant's section kasi naalala nya daw ung liguan ng bata. So there.bilis na naman ako lumakad. Sayang naman kasi kung bibili pa ulit liguan at kung anik-anik pa eh nakabili na nga ako. When Mama saw the stuff that I am carrying, natawa na lang sya. So binalik ung ibang items na nabili ko na. Bumili na lang si Mama ng isa pang set ng comforter and baby carrier. She was asking me kung gus2 ko daw pa ung isang Graco crib. eh ang mahal mahal kaya! 8k! Juice ko day! hindi na no. Besides, according sa mga N@W, gettinga crib is one of the most impractical thing na binili nila..saglit lang naman kasi magagamit. And apart from that, meron pa namang lumang crib sa Cavite. Maayos pa naman at hindi mukhang luma so iyon na lang ang gagamitin ni baby. Monday- I went to my OB GYN for my check up. Binigyan ako ng anti-tetanus injection. Starting Sept. 6 daw, yun na ang start ng kabuwanan ko. Lapit na... :) Sina Mama and Papa ko, panay ang tawag at text, checking on me if I am ok. Nami-miss na daw nila ako at hinhintay na nila ang Saturday para makauwi na ko sa Q.C. I attended cousin's wedding sa Cavite din. "J" is still young..nasa 23 lang ata. and mukhang mindali ung kasal. True to my instict, bilog na ang tyan ni "J"... LOL After the wedding, Princess fetch me to the office na. I know yesterday was a holiday pero since wala naman akong gagawin (which I hate the most) I opted to report for work na lang. I am just thankful to the Lord that he has given me families that are very supportive of me. Somehow, nako-compensate ung absence ng mahal kong asawa. How I wish he could be here but I know that it is not practical...So all I can do right now is to WISH.... O cia, heto na lang muna! Labels: weekend review
My sister-in-law’s small car (Getz) is set to renew its insurance this month. Since I am more of an internet buff, she asked me if I can get any auto insurance quotes online so that she would have more options. She already has quite a number of insurance flyers from the LTO but she is still weighing her options in the the hope that she will find the greatest deal at the most affordable price. Labels: cars, insurance, investment
Monday, August 18, 2008.. like a DartboardI sometimes think that hurting a person through words that cut like a knife is an effective way of getting revenge. But lately, I just realized that it's not the case for me. When ever I say something bad to a person that is dear to me, my mind is overly satisfied but my heart is bleeding like hell. In the end, I feel that I am still THE loser- because I am hurt EVEN MORE. Feeling ko, isa ako akong dartboard. I would seek the bull's eye target and when I do, it leaves me with scars. . . . . . . . . Sana..... Labels: blurbs
Hubby left me with a pretty good Compaq notebook. The only thing that I don’t like about this notebook is its memory capacity. It only has 512 MB. And with that (for some reason), Photoshop seems not to function probably. It used to work before but maybe, I need to upgrade my laptop memory so that I can start using Photoshop. I have promised myself that I will be indulging myself into photography late this year. I want to capture lots of my baby’s FIRSTs pictures. Pictures that his Daddy can only see in printed items (or online). I am hoping that by this, it could somehow ease the pain of not seeing the firts new born's firsts. Labels: technology
It’s now obvious that I’m gonna have a baby boy. Aside from a couple of stretch mark lines (that is within the bikini area- thank God!), I have a neck and an underarm that is disgusting dark. Most of the people I know says that it’s just because of the hormonal imbalance of pregnancy and that the normal skin tone of my neck and underarm will go back once I popped out my little bundle of joy. It’s not like as if I am in dire need of acne treatment cream or treatment but I am really paranoid over getting an underarm whitening if things will not go back to its usual color. This is just another reason for me to save up some more. But I will be more than happy of course, if I will no longer have to spend my money for such vanity. Labels: pregnancy
Thursday, August 14, 2008RaketHubby is set to have his padala this October again. With that, I'm gonna have my PX goods business running again. I already have quite a number of orders for perfume (Clinique Happy, Bulgari etx), victoria's secret items, old navy and a few more other stuff. Most of the orders are for Christmas gifts actually. Since I am going to be on maternity leave from 4th week of September till 3rd week of November, mu customers will only get to receive their items on 4th week of November. payment will be during the 13th month pay. Oh ha, hindi mabigat sa bulsa. 3 gives pa. Mukhang mauubos ang savings ko sa paypal nyan. Salamat sa paid blogging. :) Labels: business
Wednesday, August 13, 2008JB is back againOur canadian boss is back again! Well, not now but two days from now. He's gonna stay for 6 long months to oversee the over all operation of our department plus some major changes in the oprations department. For sure, he's gonna drag D and X to Casino Filipino in Heritage Hotel again. Im not sure if he will be willing to try those casinos in Tagaytay. He has once tried going in an online casino but I guess the expericence wasn't just worth enough to visit it for the second time. I am not sure though if he is aware of Money-Casino. Money-Casino.com has recently launched a brand new software with exciting innovations. In the new game platform players can play an unlimited amount of games in different tabs, simultaneously. As tabbed browsing becomes more and popular, this innovation is convenient and fun. The software offers over 21 progressive jackpot slot, and a large array of classic slots and video slots, blackjack, roulette and even keno. The graphics are amazing – crisp and imaginative. Money Casino gives new real money players 100% match up to $100 on their first 5 purchases in the site – a total of up to $500 in bonuses. Players are also welcome to play for free with 10,000 fun credits that can be refilled daily. The site is available in English, German, Swedish, French, Spanish, Dutch and more. It includes guides to all the games, strategies, and fun stuff in the magazine section. F-R-E-N-C-H. Ohh.. this sounds sexy. As he grew up in a country where half of the population speaks French, I'm sure he's gonna be thrilled with this. Labels: entertainment
Busy busy! BUT, I still managed to grab a $35 opp from P3. YeheyYyY!!! Ang saya-saya! I just finished doing the reports for manager's use. Likewise, I have also submitted the payroll data to our payroll masters. Just a few minutes ago, I was ble to complete all the pending coaching sessions I need to finish for one of the line of business I am handling. This has been a pretty busy day for me. Busy, but not rough. In fact, it's being going perfectly! I haven't had the time to chat with hubby though *sigh* Labels: blurbs
Playing in a casino can be real fun. The environment is just contagious. I love the feeling of winning. But sometimes, I just want to enjoy playing casino games at the comfort of my own home. When I was in Tokyo way back 2004, my brother in law who is so fond of playing pachinko (slot machine) in a nearby casino would just play from home. Thanks to the power of the internet. The ambience of an online casino is not much different than of a real casino. There shouldn’t be any question about. What I am more weary of is its level of security. Just five minutes ago, I heard my sister and my brother in-law talking about betting on who’s gonna bag the most number of gold medals in the Olympics. My sister’s bet is USA while brother is betting on China (or Japan? LOL dream on!) The world is talking about the Beijing Olympics. And I am sure that everybody has its own bet as to who will bag the most number of gold medals. Some are even taking it seriously, making their bets at bet365 Casino . Everybody is on the run going for gold. Here is a press release from their website. As the world gathers for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the Casino at bet365 is marking this great occasion with their own incredible £50,000 Going For Gold promotion. Over the course of the Olympic Games there are 20 exciting Going for Gold events taking place at bet365 where players can compete for both cash prizes and medals. The more medals that you win, the higher up the leaderboard you are placed and greater your chance of winning the top prizes. In each event, the top 100 players will each win a medal. The first 15 players will receive a Gold medal, the next 35 players will win a Silver medal and the next 50 will be rewarded with a Bronze medal. At the end of the competition, players will be awarded cash prizes according to their final position on the leaderboard and their status in the bet365 VIP Royalty Scheme. "We're aiming to emulate the spirit and excitement of the Olympic Games with this promotion" explains Tom Galanis, Casino Marketing Manager at bet365. "Here anyone from many nations is welcome to participate and compete for the glory of victory. Everyone has a chance of winning a medal plus the opportunity to win one of our great cash prizes." As well as the Going For Gold promotion which runs from the 9th to the 24th of August, there are many other reasons to visit the Casino at bet365. These include progressive jackpots on the slots worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, the thrill of live dealer Blackjack and Roulette, an excellent Royalty Scheme and a wealth of information to help improve your game. So whether you're Going for Gold this August or just want to experience heart pounding fun at one of the best casinos on the internet, remember that there's always something for everyone in the Casino at bet365. Labels: entertainment, leisure, sports
Tuesday, August 12, 2008On a Cloud NineI am on a cloud nine today. Seven out of ten (7/10) of the QA observations I audited last week came back with no client audit error. Yehey! Palakpak naman tenga ko. I am just so happy how my team is performing right now- unlike last month. So far, my team is on top of the stack ranking when it comes to efficiency and effectiveness. And with that, I am treating them with some leniency they used to enjoy before. I have said “used” because last month, I had to lift some of those leniency because of the team’s tendency to slack. But now that they are performing really well, they deserve some break. Hay..s.ana laging ganito until my maternity leave. And oh, by the way I just got my call center management certification course certificate .(mejo redundant!) Labels: all in a day's work
Our SUV’s registration is due for its renewal this August. Papa has been busy processing the documents for LTO together with its insurance. When I was home last week end, I saw a lot of flyer for vehicle insurance. Papa could just wish that he is computer savvy enough so that he could enjoy the ease of having auto insurance quotes online. But what do you expect from a 78-old guy huh? Papa is smart. That is why I am thinking of getting him a second hand notebook when I go to the US so that I can have constant communication with them over instant messenger. Anyway, Papa has also brought our lancer to a car repair shop to ensure that the car is in its top condition next month, just in time when I deliver Baby T. Labels: car
Payday is supposed to be a good day. But for me, it sucks to see my pay slip with deductions of P4,500 every payday. Heck! I don’t think I’m having the kind of civil service when ever I would go to a government office. Anyway, I used to think that I need to have a budgeting software so just I can prevent myself from going broke few days before another payday comes. I just can't help but get addicted to those pay day sale. Well, that was before I got married. After tying the knot, the skill of budgeting has just innately came out of me. I now buy things according to its importance. The lesser the importance of items, the greater chances I won’t have it. I guess, budgeting is something that most married women are obliged to do. Labels: finance
Nakaw na sandali lang from work so Im going to make this update short. Saturday- The team went to Tagatay for breakfast at Leslie’s. We were 15 (3 other team members didn’t make it) trying to fit ourselves in an Innova and a sedan. We left Tiendesitas at around 6am and reached Tagaytay at 7. Team took the time to take some pictures and videos. Heck, this is the last day that my team is going to be together. Half of my team members now belong to another team lead. We then went to People’s Park (which is under renovation by the way). Arrived in my apartment in Pasig around 12. It was only around 3pm that I decided to go to my folks’ house. I guess I just miss my olds.
(Me in striped orange)
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Friday, August 8, 2008Off to TagaytayThe team is off to Tagaytay for a breakfast this morning. Our shift ends at 4:00 and everyone is already anticipating today's activity. It's been a while since the last time we had an ativity like this. Usually, lamon patay-gutom lang sa office where we usually pig out over North Park or Lydia's Lechon. I think this is going to be the last activity that we're gonna have for this quarter since I am gonna be on maternity leave starting Sept. 23. Friday na nga, and I have just finished the load that I need to complete. Petiks mode na naman ako. Hehehehehehe! Labels: team stories
Beijing Olympics has just started. I am not sure though if we have any equestrienne representative. Mikee Cojuangco used to be a part of the Philippine Team on a couple of Sea games and I know that during competition, she uses one of those english saddles. Russell’s grandfather is into horse racing, I mean horse racing gambling. LOL And I am wondering if those jokeys also use English saddles. Are they? Labels: sports
Thank God it's Friday. The team is off for a breakfast to Tagaytay tomorrow morning.. ahh.... We need this break!
I have previously mentioned that I am into a small business in the office. Apart from the VS and old navy items, I am now selling signature perfumes and bags. Prices range between P2,000-P4,000. How I wish I could also sell some Louis Vuitton and Oscar de la Renta items but I am afraid that nobody in the office will be willing to invest that much unto things which book value tend to depreciate much as time goes by. I think my paypal savings will be bankrupt as I purchase all the orders that I have right now. :) Labels: business matters
Thursday, August 7, 2008Konti na LangI am close to getting pissed off. Wag mo ng hintayin yung time na ako mismo ang magsabi kung anong performance mo. Nakakirita ka na. Labels: blurbs
Wednesday, August 6, 2008Two More MonthsI can't help but get excited for baby Therrence's coming. I have never been this excited in my whole life. Yesterday, I talked to hubby over gtalk and he has been thinking about coming over here just in time for baby's delivery. But I told him not to. Aside from the fact na sayang lang air fare, it's gonna be much harder for me if he's just gonna stay for only a week. He just started his job about a month ago and one-week is the longest time we could be together since probationary pa rin ang employment status nya. And with all the support I am getting from our families, I think I can get by. Mama Luvie and the rest of my sisters-in-law are in Singapore right now. They want me to come with them but I begged off kasi madami akong kelangan tapusin sa floor. Ayaw na ayaw ko ang may mabibitin na trabaho. O cia, I am still at work. Until next update.
There are times when hubby and I would talk about how our lives are going to be when I baby and I move to L.A. I admit, one of the many fears that I have over moving to another country is finding a stable job- or a job that fits my profile and something that I enjoy doing. I hate going back to square one. I have been in the call centre industry since July 2003 and since June 2005; I have held supervisory roles of various accounts. As early as now, I am surfing some online job search portal that I think can help me land any Los Angeles jobs. Yes, you read it right- ANY job will do for me now considering the recession that is currently happening in the US. One of our vendor managers from Washington once sent me an email that I could put her as a reference person in my curriculum vitae. I am so happy with that. Actually I have just edited my resume in with her name as one of my character reference. Guess my hard work in their account paid off. Labels: call center, career
Monday, August 4, 2008Obesity and Weight Loss PillsObesity has been a huge problem in the United States for a number of decades. It can be attributed to the food diet that they have. Talk about french fries and burgers being always on the menu card. There has been a lot of talk shows that discussed this issue and some of the non-celebrity guests have confessed on using diet pills. For some, this drug had worked but for most, it didn't. Taking diet pills should be accompanied with proper diet and continuous exercise if they want to achieve the waist line they are longing for. Taking diet pills alone will not help, much worse, it will only make them dependent on the drug without really seeing the good effects of this drug.
Friday, August 1, 2008Life is a Constant ChangeJust when I am about to leave the office today, I received these emails. Thet thank you for being a great supervisor and friend po…. Though we will see each other pa din.. but it would feel so different knowing that I would be in a different team… Basta Thet if you need anything im here po… Thank you is not enough for the things you have taught and given us… as in I owe you BIG time sobra.. ingat po and always take care of yourself and your baby. Hayaan mong problemahin ako ni m---. Unfair yun pag di siya mamurublema sa akin. Btw mother… me sinabi naman kaming matino ke amy bago magmeeting. Hindi lahat gay bar, pera at Bavarian. Hindi lang niya sinabi at ewan kung bakit yun lang mga natandaan niyang sabihin. Saka wala nay un. Basta wag ka na lang din magagalit palagi kahit alam ko na makakapatay ka na ng tao. I cannot blame you kung nagagalit ka Alam mo naman ako, pag ako mali, wala ka maririnig. Talaga lang minsan pag mamalasin ka…malas talaga na bonggang-bongga katulad ng nangyari sa akin last month. Pero I really thank you because you stood up for me. I will never forget that. In all honesty I would always prefer to stay here sa team mo if you let me. Me pakielam ka sa tao mo and you actually care. I couldn’t have anyone better as my EPS. Feeling ko, meron lang naghahanap dyan ng mapagbabalingan ng sisi.. At di rin ako sang-ayon sa ginagawa nila ke becky. Like what I told him it is unfair. Mother yung paorder mo ha…pakiemail kung ready to take orders ka na. Thet, We were transferred to your team around Sept, I’m not sure. Thanks…for your warm welcome when we arrived, it made the transition a lot easier. for your hot temper when something goes wrong along the way, it makes us feel you care for the cold shoulder you give us (with your eyes rolling), I have come to understand that it’s your way of controlling yourself from saying hurtful things it hasn’t been smooth sailing all the way but yes, it was one hell of a ride maybe our relationship will be way better if we’re friends so things doesn’t have to be different in and out of the office :0 Thanks din 4 everything. Hope di ka na tampo. We had fun in this team and it’s sad to be transferred. See you around. Hi Thet. I know I'm asking too much from you and I'm thankful that you are my EPS. I'm still confuse on what I can do best, but it's clear to me that a good chance for them to allow me to resign immediately is if I have medical health reason, otherwise, it's a termination for me. You've done so much for us and you have a lot of things to think about. I don't really want to put you in a tight spot because I know you can only do so much for us and at the end the management will still be the one to make the final decision. All the support that you are showing us is very much appreciated, Da best ka pa ren! (I just read this one while cleaning my inbox. Never knew that I had this email) HayYyYYyyy.... I may have special children in my team. But for sure, I am going to miss them :( They just don't know..but I cried a river last night. We're on the road We move from place to place And oftentimes when I'm about to call it home We'd have to move along Life is a constant change... The friends we know we meet along the way Too soon the times we share form part of yesterday 'Cause life's a constant change And nothing stays the same, oh no Clouds that move across the skies Are changing form before our very eyes Why couldn't we keep time from movin' on? Hold on to all the years before this moment's gone? Why must we live the days at such a frightening pace? We're all like clouds that move across the skies And changing form before our very eyes Have we outgrown our Peter Pans and wings? We've simply grown too old for tales of knights and kings 'Cause life's a constant change And nothing stays the same, oh no
My other blog has just been blocked by blogger as it was supspected to be a spam blog. WTF? Nakakirita lang cause I was not able to grab some opps due to this issue. I requested a review of my blog and hopefully in 20 days time, I will be able to revive my blog. Labels: blog
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