Summer Class – Day 1 to Day 3

I now have the spare time plus the energy and zest to blog about the summer class of Anevay, which started last Monday. She is enrolled in the Fun with Phonics class in Ingenium. This would be the gauge if she really is ready to go to school this coming June.

Day 1! WERE LATE! hahaha. Anevay was still sleeping mga quarter to eight. I decided to woke her up ten minutes before eight. I am a little bit anxious about waking her up because she might be cranky. Buti na lang nde bugnutin baby ko. I fed her oatmeal then hinilamusan ko na lang. hahaha. We were in school mga 8:10 yata.

As she saw the classroom filled with toys, little tables and chairs plus of course kids with the same age, Anevay readily let go of my hand. She did not also hesitate to come with the Teacher. And higit sa lahat kinalimutan nya ung mommy nya. hahaha. I was left with nothing to do. So I asked the Teacher if I will stay or go. Ang sagot ng teacher mukhang okay na si Anevay kaya pwede na sya iwanan. I stayed at the play ground and read my ebooks. Pero nde ako mapakali. From time to time sumisilip ako and there is Anevay so busy. hahaha. After two hours, nagkita ulit kami ng anak ko. And Anevay was all smile when she saw me. Hay! I feel like I am entering a new world. After class syempre play muna sya.

Day 2! Ayan nde na kami late. Anevay woke up around 5:30. Parang kakatulog ko lang nun. hahaha. I woke up at around 1:45am and I can’t sleep na (un pala masakit daw ulo ng aking mahal na asawa at iniisip ako). This time I was able to take a picture of Anevay while inside the room.

Ayan ganyan sya kaserious. Even if I was in the room she won’t noticed me. After taking the picture I kiss her and said goodbye. Nagbye naman sya. And then about 9am, their class went out to the playground. The teachers let them play for about 10 to 15 minutes yata. I was waiting for Anevay to look around pero wala. She was really intent in playing.

 

As you can see there are teachers really that are assisting them. If I am not mistaken, Anevay’s class has around four to five teachers in the room. Tapos naglabas sila ng bola.

While I was looking at how Anevay interact and play with other kids I wanted to wept eh. hahaha. And I can see that she is indeed enjoying every minute of the the summer class.

Day 3

At the nick of time kami ulit. This time masakit na mata ko sa kakabasa so nakitsismis na lang ako. I got the price list for the school year and tomorrow I will enroll na the little girl. I have asked her teachers if she is ready for school sabi nila oo daw. Even the father of one the kids na nasa loob kasi iyak ng iyak ung anak nya. He tells me that Anevay really participate daw.

Today, we got the first assignment. We need to bring one tasty bread, 1 tsp of sugar and bread. I think they’ll be making toast. Goodluck sa pagpapakain sa anak ko. hahaha.

A Birthday Gift

Okay for the lack of justification for the purchases I made last week, I would say this two would be my gift to me, for me. hahaha.

That’s a COACH wristlet I bought in EBAY. I was thinking of what I should bring during Anevay’s summer class and then suddenly it pop on my mind that I wanted a wristlet. So I search through EBAY and found this beauty. hahaha. And isn’t a perfect fit for my ruby red E63? I am so happy with my purchases but I still want a netbook or small laptop or whatever you call it to complete my birthday wish. 

The Week That Was (April 19 - April 25)

Previous week has been a tiring week, physically and financially. lol. We used this week to buy all the necessary things for the little girl's summer class.

Monday - we went to SM Marikina. There we bought all the art supplies plus some tops. I also bought my crocs.
Tuesday - we went to Sta. Lucia. Where I bought the grooming box of Anevay and a table for Aish.
Wednesday - we went to St. Lukes. My check up turned out to be a okay.
Thursday - just stayed at home. I was so tired.
Friday - bought my new phone in SM Marikina.
Saturday - stayed at home and finished all offline and online task.

I should say I have a huge cash out for the previous week. But I am happy!

Guilt Trip

For the past few days I have been having some guilt trip on the purchases I am doing. Admittedly, I have been buying a lot of things on whims. I am trying to convince myself that I do deserve what I am buying since one the money I am using is from my own earnings. And second it’s been a while since I bought something for myself. I think the shopaholic personality have slept for two years. Now, it’s wide awake. Lol. I am just twice as thankful because my husband also says that I do deserve the purchases. But despite of all the convincing, I told myself that it’s time to stop shopping and focus more on saving some money. So that I could have some more funds for shopping. Lol.

But I know even if I say that I won’t buy anything anymore I would eventually break that promise since right now I am on the process of upgrading my closet and there are things that I really wanted to have. For now, I am happy with all the clothes that I was able to buy online but once the season change I know I would be looking for some more outfit for the rainy season. That’s why I am again browsing through stylehive.com for nice finds. And I realized I do need a Viktor & Rolf belt. Oh well, I’ll think about it. For now, I am avoiding the malls. Hahaha.

Would I do it?

Last Friday, I received a text message from M saying that it seems that Manager R is interested in hiring me as a consultant. I almost laugh because I only said that in passing when they visited me last month. Truth is, this past few weeks I have been remembering the work I have left behind. How I am always at the center of action every day of my corporate life.

I was telling M that I really don't need a job. What with my monthly earnings from the internet that even surpass my salary when I was with the company. But I feel that somehow this would be great in terms of professional growth. Yes, I have learn about SEO a lot but I still am looking forward to create that database that would somehow yield a 'better operation'. Also, I know they are having a hard time when it comes to their process.

I am still waiting for that call. Though, I haven't decided if I would grab it or not. I am again thinking out loud.

No RICE diet No more

This morning we went to St. Lukes, I was having some worries about my current condition and I haven't visited him for the month of May. For this visit, he just told me to forget about my NO rice diet because it seems to do more harm than good on my weight. So, okay scrapped that. He suggested something and he told me to eat three to four times a day. Isn’t that something? But he told me to give up chocolate and softdrinks. That would be cruellest thing to request from me. Huhu. Anyway, if I would be able to do the diet plan maybe, just maybe, I’ll buy myself a Wii and Wii accessories as a reward?

Friendly Blogger Award

A tag from Mhay, Mayeth and Eds.

“Let’s Spread the Spirit of Friendship to all the Blogosphere all over the World.”

Here are the rules for this award :

1. Take a Photo or install one now .
2. Do not change clothes,do not trim the hair,the main image is to be captured (we want to see the real you...he..he..) .
3. Post a picture that is in edit .
4. Post these instructions (required).
5. Tag people to show appreciation to them that touch your heart because of their friendly attitude (required).

Truth is I don't want to do this tag because I don't want to take a picture of myself. lol. I don't want to see my double chin. I haven't been successful yet to shed off the pounds but I am on my way. But h3ck! Never mind the fats...so here it is....

the wife, the mother and everything in between. i am on a cross road between staying this way or pursue the career that i have left behind. not fully though. just a consultant and a programmer. oh ha. i blurt it out even if i haven't received the official call yet. i am trying to jinxed it actually. hahaha. I blog on my four blogs. Trying to earn and trying to speak my mind in the world wide web.

Forex Trading

When my husband went to Kuwait for work and started sending his remittance to us, I started to notice the foreign exchange currency. When it goes up and when it goes down, and how it affects our life. Because of this, I began to study and have hope to make currency trading a business. But unfortunately, I haven’t much time to have an in depth look into how the system works.

In fact, I tried comparing forex through the month hoping to come up with decent forex charts. Of course, I am no expert so that only leaves with charts with useless information. Now, I am glad that I stumble upon a Forex Trading Software which you can download for free from cmsfx.com. If you are in the move always you can try using their VT Trader mobile.

Having this software, either in your pc or mobile phone, is something that would really help you keep track of the trading. I am really interested in learning how to use this software. I just hope that it won’t be too technical that I might end up in confusion. Lol. And if by chance, I would be able to use it I hope it would put some more funds in our pocket. Fingers crossed!

Shoes

When we went to SM Marikina yesterday, I was decided to buy myself a Crocs Sta. ana as one of my advanced gift to myself. I already told my husband that I am going to buy one. And so we went to CROCS. I tried the size 8 and 9, it seems that it would give me aches if I would buy it. I thought the lining is soft but it was not. I can feel it cut through my foot. yeah, that's how sensitive my foot it. The salesman then offered me a brown Crocs. He said they are the new arrivals on their store. Truth was I was eyeing it already. And when I wear it, I feel it to be soft. So instead of Sta. Ana, I got myself the OLIVIA.
Then the little girl pick a shoe of her own. Nah, not a CROCS but rather a pretty HELLO KITTY SHOES. This would perfectly match her dresses.



Oh did I mention that I bought another Nike rubber shoes two weeks ago. And it was on 50% discount sale.

Simple yet Sexy

I think I am on a shoe quest. Lol. Just two weeks ago I bought a rubber shoes. Yesterday I purchased another footwear. I don’t know why but I think it has to do with the little girl’s upcoming summer class and me getting feed up of wearing the same footwear day in, day out. I think I have been on leave in terms of buying shoes for two years so now I am back with a vengeance. Haha.

Now, I am thinking if I still have room for one more in our shoe rack. Though the husband is away from home and only his sandal is in the rack, I still have to share the space with my little girl. She now competes with me when it comes to shoe collection. Anyway, I am thinking that I still lack one more shoe.

I don’t have a shoe to wear for formal gathering. I bought one last year but since it gave me some pain I just shove it again in the shoe rack until my sister took fancy on it and is now using it without my permission. Lol. Well, she is older than me, what do you expect? Anyway, I really like the Frye sandals in stylehive.com. Simple yet oh so sexy and would perfectly pair with that small black dress. I have yet to look into my spending before I could decide to buy it or not.

My Lovely Fairy!

One time, a couple of days ago, while watching Tinkerbell, Anevay approached me. She's running towards me and exclaimed in a high pitch tone 'Mommy, Mommy, I lost my wings. Look! I lost my wings! Oh, I know remember that was a Saturday because her daddy heard her also. We both laugh and beam with pride because Anevay really is growing to be an articulate girl.

And so yesterday when we were in SM Marikina, we looked for a wings and fortunately we found one with a tutu and a magic wand. This is her get up until now. This morning when she woke up the first thing that comes out of her mouth was 'My wings!'.

Next week we will be attending her summer class in Ingenium. And I have bought all the supplies needed for her class. I just hope she can interact successfully with her classmates and teacher. She really can converse now. Just a minute ago, she approached me and asked 'What's the matter, dear?'. lol. You just don't know how talkative she is.

Consolidating Your Debts

What is your greatest fear? Me, besides being terribly sick with lupus of course, I fear being bankrupt or knee deep on debt. That’s why I am always conscious of how we spend our money and have been stressed out when it comes to budgeting. Right now, I can say I am doing well with our expenses. Making sure that every month I set aside a certain amount to go directly to our savings account. Of course, that is such a huge task what will all the bills to pay and loans to settle. I cannot afford to let even just one bill unpaid for the month because that might be tantamount to accumulated debts.

It’s really a major blessing that we don’t have debts right now except for the loan that we used for our house. But I know some who are really struggling to keep up with our unstable economy. They really depend on debts to bail themselves. Unfortunately, every month they accumulate debt that’s why they can hardly make it through. I was suggesting that they would have to take a step to consolidate debt. If not, it might be too late and they would suffer the consequences.

Debt consolidation can be a life saver if you really take it seriously and of course study how to make it work for you. If you want you can even consult a third party like mydebtconsolidationadvice.com to give you advice on how to do it. But remember to be able to get out of debt you have to work harder and spend your money wisely. Also it would help if you choose the best debt consolidation plan that will fit your lifestyle and cash flow.

The Week That Was (April 15 - April 19)

The heat is something that you cannot ignore. Really! I has affected me in a way that I was so lazy to cook and move. But I was still able to do online jobs on a daily basis. WE went to Pathfinder to enroll the little girl but unfortunately the schedule was move (later I received a call that it was already canceled).

Then, later part of this week I have trouble breathing so I am thinking that the pleurisy is back. So for this week its only inside the house and reading books.

Looking for Other Source of Income

Oh, oh, I think I am overspending. I have been going to the mall every week and every trip would always see me carrying two to three shopping bags. Though I can justify the spending I still feel guilty sometimes. All the things that I buy are for the little girl. Since we are just starting to incorporate some outdoor activities in her daily routine (e.g. swimming, ballet lesson and summer classes) so I need to buy everything from swimwear, ballet outfit and just today the school supplies that she would be using next week for her two week summer class.

I had a hard time looking for the supplies mind you. Lol. It was a lot different when I was schooling. The school gave me the list when I paid for the fee and boy oh boy there are a lot of things listed there. From grooming supplies like towels, toothpaste, liquid soap etc to the things they would be using for art works. And so for today I spend a lot again not to mention that I did buy a footwear and some tops as an advanced birthday gift to myself. Now, I know I would be cringing when I’ll see my credit card bill though the payment will still be on June so I have an ample time to look for sources of income.

But it still bugs me that I still haven’t find additional source of income. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the project I have in mind will push through. If it did materialized I would be pressured and would be spending less time online. But this would equate to some more funds for us which will go to paying the equity of our second home. I know it still isn’t enough especially we have lots of plan that needed huge funding. That’s why I am looking into the idea to buy gold.

For some gold are collected. I am not much of a collector so you can expect me to sell gold. I think this would be a good way to invest. Buying and selling is a market that I would like to explore sometimes and gold is a nice product to market. Good thing in www.atlantgold.com you can buy gold no matter what your citizenship is and your location. Also they provide each active member, a prepaid credit MasterCard for easy and convenient transaction.

The DOORBELL again

Why can't people just ring our doorbell once. I am really pissed off when I hear the doorbell rang more that once and longer. It's really irritating. hahaha. I wanted to scold both the globe engineer then later the kfc delivery boy on the proper usage of the doorbell eh. Kaya lang baka sabihin ang sungit ko. hahaha. But the last one woke the little girl eh. Kaasar talaga!

Can we Afford It?

The husband and I are discussing about buying a new or second hand car in the future. I don’t know if it’s in the far future or near future. Lol. With mine and the husband’s impulsive attitude I can never tell. But definitely, I need to learn how to drive before we’ll buy one. A thought that was contradicted by my loving husband because he wanted to buy it so that I can use it to practice my driving skills. Well, I am not yet decided if I would say yes or no even if I know the one who would benefit the most on this purchase is me.

I am not certain if we can fit in the monthly payment. Oh I think we can but that would mean that instead of saving the money we would be using it for payment. Being a grown up is really hard. Haha. You have to weigh things down because if not we might be meeting some problem with the Collection Agency. And that’s the least thing that I would want to happen. I don’t care if we weren’t living luxuriously just as long as we don’t have a debt that’s what is important, right?

Got A Call

Just as I was plugging on my modem, our home phone rang. The other line was looking for Mrs. Lopez. I found this funny because I am not used to this title and it made me feel old. When I said 'speaking!' she introduce herself as Teacher A from Ingenium. I called her maam which again is new to me. Ever since I started going out again seems like I have been hit by something alien. Our world (both Anevay and I) is starting to expand, welcoming others to enter. And its definitely something new to both of us. But we have to embrace it because nothing is permanent except for change.

If YOU need it!

Getting sick is not a joke. I have known that fact many years ago. I have been subjected to a lot of different test, check ups and even medicine. I remember there was a time that I really have to injure falling in line just to buy my medicine despite the fact that my knees are in pain and if I stand longer that usual I need to put my hand on my legs just so they'll move. Looking back, I just feel lucky. But it made me also think of ways that would made the life of sick people easier. For example, if all people have access to allegromedical.com and they can order their medical stuff from them. The said website has a range of different product that can be of value to sick people example catheter. Not only that there are mother and baby stuff. I wish one day this type of technology would be experienced by every body.

Definitely BORED!

I am observing my little girl this past couple of days since we are at home, no scheduled activities. You can see that she is quite bored. She really does not like to watch tv. If she does, she rather watched the DISNEY PRINCESS rather than PLAYHOUSE DISNEY. I think she graduated from PLAYHOUSE na. And now she is insisting that we go to the swimming pool. Looks like she misses swimming. Urgh! If only the ballet class is not rescheduled. Oh well.

Here she is as ARIELLE.



I was laughing at her kanina when she poo. She said 'mommy, mommy, I have a cocolate. I have uu! soooo bahhooooo!' hahaha.

Purse Talk

Tag from Mayeth and Mhay.

The rules are as follow:

1. Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you can't go into your closet and pull out your favorite purse! We want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house.
2. List how much it cost. And this is not to judge. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, we'd love to hear it.
3. Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you're showing everyone your bag.

Okay, this is the bag I always carry when we go out. Lagi yang ready to go. lol!

My LACOSTE bag was a gift from the husband last December. I was the one who picked it from the LACOSTE store in GATEWAY since I wanted a bag that is big enough to fit the things of the little girl and I want a branded bag that does not cost a fortune. This bag may not cost a fortunate but its the most expensive bag I have so far. Nah, I won't divulge how much it cost.

When we go out this are the things that I always are on my bag :

• the foogo container of Anevay for her water (either we use this or the pink one)
  
• johnson's baby wipes
• a diaper
  
• house keys
• portable dvd
  
• 8 gig memory stick that contains all the disney princess movies
• my two phones (globe and smart line)
• my wallet (that contains 3 credit card, 3 debit card, ids and some cards from the stores I frequent -- grocery, bookstore, malls etc)

Do you think there's something missing. Yeah, I favor technology than vanity. Unlike all women I do not have a kikay kit. hahaha. Imagine that! I am not even carrying a comb or a brush. I make sure that when we go out both the little girl and I are properly groom so we don't need to bring a kikay kit. Okay, now I am done with two tags, I would now be reading some diet pill reviews. I really wanted to lose weight before June.

Penmanship Tag

Tag by Vannie.

Here are the instructions:

1. Write down who tagged you.

2. Answer these:- your name / username / pseudo- right-handed or left-handed?- your favorite letters to write?- your least favorite letters to write?

3. Write “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

SIDE NOTE : My hands were affected by my LUPUS. So, writing is a tough task to me. Especially when its more than signing my name. I have to rest my hand after writing a word or two. But I am on the mood to write so here it is...

34 Weeks

That's the current age of my sister's second baby. I was teasing her that she would be giving birth on my birthday but she told me that her expected date is May 21. I am looking forward to meet my new niece and because I always see my sister's bulging tummy I cannot help but feel the anticipation of being pregnant again. Now, I am trying to lose some weight and do some exercise in preparation for my second pregnancy.

Right now I am just helping my sister out to buy all her needed things as well as those for the babies. In fact, I was able to buy her feeding bottles and a breastfeeding book. I also downloaded some guide and showed her the link to gurgle books which would of great assistance for her. Though this is her second pregnancy it seems like she is a new mother since its almost five years from her first pregnancy. She was so happy with gurgle.co.uk because she is learning a lot about parenting and pregnancy.

Now, we are just waiting for the little one to go out of her mother's womb. Another addition to our ever growing family. A blessing that we are looking forward to welcome in this world.

What PHONE?

I am been thinking lately of changing my phone. I really don't have any idea what brand or model I like but I have the specification. And I am torn from asking the husband to buy me one in Kuwait or buy one when he is home for vacation and pay it via 0% interest. wahahahaha! In that way I can still have room for a netbook.

Anyway, I want a phone that is white in color and have a wide screen. I think I have posted here what I wanted for the phone to look like. But for the specs I wanted one that would serve as a pda, reader, digicam with flash and have wifi capabilities. I know by June I'll have one for myself. Hopefully I can have those specs in one phone.

If I am THIN

I have been trying to avoid wishing that. I tried saying I wanted to be thin because way back 2002 when I was trying to lose weight and wishing I could be skinny, I started to loss weight drastically. I was down by half of what I am used to, from that chubby frame I was like a walking stick. Little did I know that the weight loss is a symptom of my LUPUS and the start of my unpredictable journey with the disease. I could never forget the joke of one of my husband's group mate one time about my weight loss program. According to him it was effective but expensive since he knew how many times I have been in the hospital and how much I was paying for both my hospital bills and maintenance medicine.

Now that I am in remission I cannot help to think about being thin and what he told me. Though I am paranoid when I see a decrease in the scale when I weigh myself it would still be good if I am a bit thinner. Of course, I don't think I would be that thin to be able to look good when I wear Agent Provocateur swimsuit that I saw in stylehive.com. Though I wish I could. Maybe in my dreams eh?

Not TODAY

Today, we were scheduled to go to Pathfinder because according the the person I talk to last week this would be the start of the ballet lessons. Though I am bit slow, I was able to bathe, feed and clothe Anevay and head off to the school. I was thinking while were walking that the school is a good two to three minute walk from our place. yeah, that's how near it is from us. When we reach the school a friendly lady welcome us. I was a little bit surprised that there weren't a lot of kids. It turn out that the start of the lesson was move next week. Bummer! lol! And then I learned that Pathfinder is now offering toddlers class, class for ages 1 to 2. Another bummer! If I only knew I would have enroll Anevay there since its really near our place. But still I think I made the right choice. So we went home after paying the fee for the class and under a scorching heat of the sun. Bummer! hahahaha.

Reading, reading and reading

That's what I have been doing this past couple of days. I have been bitten again by my obsession to pocketbooks and it's not good. I have been very lazy lately although I think I can also attribute it to PMS. Because of my laziness and obsession I think I am also spending more that I should because I have to buy books and order take out food. Oh well, I'm bad I know but this will pass. Whenever I am in this mood I don't push myself further because I know that won't do me any good. For now, I'll be a lazy bug looking for some wireless security system online. At least I am doing some exercise though only fingers. haha.

The Song

Okay, I am going to be a bit mushy on this entry since I am missing my husband a lot. A lot that hearing his voice would move me to tears. I am feeling a bit lonely especially now that I know that he is feeling sad too and a little bit pressured because of work. We were fortunate that last Saturday we were able to chat.

And that I hope somehow relieved him of the negativity that is looming over him. If you know my husband, you would rarely see him affective by things around him especially the stress and pressure. He always carries around him a smile for everybody and would always say there is a solution to every problem. And I really believed him. I always see my husband as man who have a way to solve every problem even the difficult ones. May it be personal problems or machine problems. I see him as someone with the Midas Touch. Every malfunctioning machine he tinker would be working again in no time.

But working in a different country have somehow did something in his confidence. Maybe because the people there are speaking a different language. Maybe because he is surrounded by desert. And more importantly as he always say I am not there to cheer him up. Ever since we met, he and I become a partner. It helps that we have the same working background. I know the ins and outs of his job. If he needs to figure out something he can just give me a call, talk about it, even if I am clueless as to what he is talking sometimes, I can give him idea how to go about it and alas! he can figure out what to do. I still do that nowadays but what's missing is being able to give him a hug when he needs uplifting and to hold his hand when he needs strength. These reasons made me pray fervently to God to give us a chance to fly to Kuwait even just for three months vacation. This is also the reason why i wanted to save every penny I could for the airfare and other expenses if ever that happens.

Okay, enough of my sentiments. While saying goodbye during our chat and after Anevay's kissing the screen and saying I love you to her daddy, the husband started singing this line to me....

When I see you smile
I can face the world
Oh you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light
Oh I see it shining
right through the rain
When I see you smile
Baby when I see you smile at me

I really hope that the laughter we shared last Saturday gave you the strength, Mahal! And I hope everything will work out fine. I love you much, much!

Doing GOOD!

Despite some expenses that I used for shopping I am still happy that I am doing good in budgeting. It helps that I try to write down every expenses that we had for the day in my organizer. It makes me keep track where our money is going and also it shows me on possible expenses we can live without so that we can save more money.

True, having credit card can sometimes be a hindrance to being debt free. Especially if you are like me who is unemployed but have three credit cards. lol. Two of which are supplementary card from my sister and the other one was given to me by the insurance company where we bought Anevay's education plan. I am being cautious when I used the two supplementary card because my sister's name is on the line. And being a bank officer their credits are put into deep scrutiny sometimes. That's also the reason why this cards have credit lock. Of course, we need to be careful nowadays when it comes to bank accounts because there are a lot of fraud out there.

Anyway, I am just glad that I have credit cards so that I can go cashless shopping. I prefer carrying little cash when I go out and just pay any amount I spend on the credit card during the due date. Everything that I buy, may it be clothes, appliances and even airfare and hotel reservation I do it via credit card. It's a good thing that my credit limit is really high and I have three cards stash on my wallet that I don't need to the bank to increase card limits.

But I know I am enjoying my credit cards because I have learn how to be a wise credit card user. That is by paying everything before the due date. So there won't be any interest to pay.

The Week that Was (April 5 - April 11)

The Holy week was spent at home. At first I was tempted to go home in Pampanga but thinking about the heat, the money I am going to spend and the no so comfortable environment (no internet, no aircon, and a lot of packing for the little girl etc) that would greet us made me not take the step. I just told myself that maybe next year (that is if I am not pregnant with baby number two) we can go and do the traditions that I have practice from childhood to teenage years.

For the holy week, one sacrifice I was able to do is the no meat and no rice for the whole week. Yes, I made it. Oh and no coke to. I wanted to go and visit churches but since its too hot and I have to tag Anevay along plus we have to commute I know it will be hard. So I scraped the idea.

Also, despite during the week seems like I always got my hands full on task. I was so happy to received jobs whose offer are higher than usual. Everyday, when I face my desktop or laptop, I always talk to God and say 'Lord, penge pa ng opps ha!'. I am not kidding. I always say that to god because I realized that May and June would be expense laden. Though we will be receiving our airfare allowance by May, the husband and I agree that we would only be using it to pay for the annual educ plan of Anevay. The rest will be put on the bank. So other things like Anevay's tuition, the husband's airfare and our out of town getaway will be shouldered by his salary and my earnings. I already have the money for Anevay's tuition which I was able to come up through my earnings, husband's airfare would be shouldered by his salary and then the out of town getaway by my earnings. That's why I kept asking God to shower me with abundant task. hahaha. And I am telling you everyday he really give me.

Then last Saturday we went to SM Marikina. Originally to buy Anevay's outfit for the ballet lessons. But when I see those tops that I wanted from Jockey I cannot help but buy something for myself. Funny thing was I bought three sando. The two were the ones I like ever since I saw it on my sister's closet (my sister and I have the same taste when it comes to clothes) and another one which is white. And I have this tendency when I am shopping not to look into the price. When I got home I look into the things I bought. And I was surprise to see that the white sando is a lot cheaper and is super nice. It only cost Php 140. The other two cost Php 300. Grabe, I text my sister to ask is she is going to SM. So that she can buy me some more of the white sando but she isn't. Kaya if ever I am going back to the mall, I am going to buy five sando. lol.

Another purchase was the Sesame Street Number Game and as of this time it have been playing non stop ever since we bought it. Deadma na kay Barbie, Tinkerbell atsaka sleeping Beauty. haha.

Some More Clothes

I really hate it when I look into my closet and found nothing suitable to wear. Or I don't have enough clothes to last me two weeks without doing the laundry. It might sound absurb but ever since I started working one of my objective is to make sure I don't wear anything twice in the span of two weeks (blouse, slacks, blazer etc). haha. That was before I become a stay at home mom. Since I don't see any point of buying a lot of clothes because I don't go to work I started putting my working clothes in the storage bin. And then over time I started to gain weight that it is now impossible for me to fit on my old clothes. Though right now I am trying to do some dieting to even lost some pounds.

Anyway, ever since the little girl and I started getting active and have some activities outdoor I came to realized how limited my clothing are. And some are really not something that I should wear going to schools or fitness clubs. If you know what I mean. Nah, I am not vain. But I just have the urge to make sure I am dressed nicely when going out. So for the past couple of months I have been buying a lot of clothing online. And last Saturday we went to the mall I was able to purchased something for myself. And it made me feel good though it put some dent on my credit card. lol. But I am still not yet satisfied. I was looking for some outfit like the Alexander Wang dress that I saw at stylehive.com to wear this summer or if lucky on the beach on June. I wish I could afford the Alexander Wang brand. It's so pretty and looks comfortable for a summer stroll. Oh well, maybe in the future I can own one.

Ballet or Swimming ?

Now, I am trying to decide if I am going to enroll Anevay in ballet or swimming. Last week I was already decided to enroll both the little girl and I in the swimming lesson but when we went to the Circle Mall I saw a poster of Pathfinder that advertise their baby ballet lessons. And they are accepting 3 years old. The next day I called them up and asked if they can accommodate kids of Anevay's age. The man told ask me if she can already follow instructions and I said yes. So he told me they can accept her. And I decided to try their class on Tuesday. That day would be our deciding mark. If Anevay enjoy the 2 hour class then its final. I'll enroll her. But if not, we will be back in Georgetown. lol.

What I like about the ballet is that it will be held in Pathfinder which is just a few blocks away. We don't need to ride a tricycle to go there. And Anevay really love to dance. But what I am apprehensive about is that its a two hour lesson. The little girl's attention span is really not that long. She might get tired and grumpy.

On the other hand, I also would like to enroll in swimming to continue what we started. And I wanted to enroll myself since I don't have confidence in my swimming skill. In fact my skill is close to none. The husband has only taught me way back 2002. And if I enroll myself that would be a one hour exercise for me. eh?

Now, I'm torn. The swimming lessons cost 2600 for Anevay and 2200 for me. Sum it up it would be 4800 while ballet lesson is 3500. Let's just wait and see!