All I want for Christmas

Aside from being able to buy shoes from overshoes, all I want for Christmas is for my doctor to declare that I can removed my immobilizer, that I can walk using my right foot and I would no longer do the 'hop-hop' walk as my little girl calls it. Really, I am beyond bored in my current situation. But I am trying my best not to be cranky. It helps that I have work, the internet, and a husband who calls me everyday. Love you daddy! You are really my motivation. I hope when you come home I can greet you with my walking two legs. haha.

I have been receiving a lot of good news but the best of all I received last Saturday. It was card day for the little girl and I ask my brother to get the card. And when he arrived he has the card and a letter.

Anevay has been promoted to a higher level. We are just proud of her. Actually I am already expecting it since her teacher have been telling me how smart she really is and how she always do well in her exam. I hope by March, she would be assessed to be ready for Cycle 3. And hopefully by that time I can really focus again on monitoring her.

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Christmas Gifts

I already have a list of gifts to give to family members this Christmas. I only have to think of ways to buy them. But I think I would buy them through EBAY. As for the rest, I just plan to give money. I don't have time to shop already. All I can do right now is spend time online. I have lots of time in my hand but my movements is limited. Sure, I can browse through http://www.wrinkletreatment.org endlessly but much as I wanted to go the mall, I just can't. That would have to wait.

For now, what I am doing is, when I wake up in the morning I do my exercise routine. I lift weights, i do situps and arms pushups. I am hoping that I am strengthening my body by doing this simple routines. During the course of the day I work. Yeah, I am thakful very much that I can still work. The funds coming in are a big plus in my budget. And of course now that Christmas is fast approaching additional budgets for gifts.

The biggest question that the husband and I have right now is what to give our little one. We want something that she can use in the house and when we go out. The PSP which the husband bought for her will be given as Christmas gift to her Ate Aish. She really does not fancy it since it's not touch screen. And the PSP is a great motivation to the later since she is now on top 2 every since we promised her that she can have it provided she does well in school and in Kumon. Her other two cousins would be receiving something of that nature. So we are thinking what is good for the little girl ? The husband is telling me we should buy an IPAD but I am a bit apprehensive. Hmm. I don't really know.

Clean!

Yesterday, finally, the new cleaning lady arrived at our house. She was referred to by the real estate agent that I know and fortunately she is much reliable as compared to the previous one. She was able to clean our room, the other room, bathroom and the garage. Our room felt like it has taken some colon cleansing pills and it felt really good. Ever since the accident, we were not able to clean it thoroughly. The little girl was even saying Wow and commented that the curtains are new. haha. This is one of the few things which was neglected when I got sick. I always clean the house twice a month but unfortunately it was not done since I got into an accident.

When I am well and good, I know I still cannot do this kind of house chores. My doctor have already warned me to be careful since my bones are not really that healthy anymore. Even the physical therapy has told me that. So, I hope that the cleaning lady would be a good one for us.

Nursing a FEVER!

Since Monday, Anevay has been nursing a fever. IT's on and off and would go up during the night. Right now, I still cannot say that she is fever free. We are still checking from time to time. I really cannot concentrate on work. I cannot even check about proactiv. But I am hopeful that it's just fever and a cold on the side. I am praying that it's nothing serious. Right now she has already missed four days of school.

It's really hard that she is sick and I am recovering. I have spend two nights of being sleepless. And it does not help that my leg is still on an immobilizer and my right arm is somehow aching. I am just praying that this would be over soon. I kept on saying to myself to treasure the moment and just cherised the lessons along the way.

Before Christmas

If I am well right now, I think I would be one of those who would be in the malls looking for bargain deals for gifts. But since I am still handicap with my operated knee still on immobilizer I am just contend on planning what to give my family and friends and I kept on praying that before Christmas I would be given a go signal that I can now walk on my own. So I can shop just before the 25th of december would come.

But you know there's a big change in me right now when it comes to money spending. Though I plan to spend big on the gift for the kids, I am on thrift mode also. I wanted to make sure that all the things I buy are worth it. And also that we make sure that despite the spending our savings would be remained untouched. I would want to start 2011 right. I wanted to have some kind of solid investment. I am thinking if the money we save for this year we can buy gold. Gold has always been a good investment and according to the US Gold Bureau website it's the right time to buy it. Hopefully we can.

Black Friday Sale

It's a blessing that the husband went home even for just a week. For the seven days that he is here we were able to discussed a lot of things. Some important, some not so important. I was able to tell him what I wanted to give as a gift for Christmas. All the items for our family are quite expensive especially for the kids.. I plan to be all out for them this year. I hope I can score some good deals in the upcoming Black Friday sale. That would be really nice. So right now I am trying to look for sites that would be going on sale. I hope I can give out the gifts I wanted for the kids plus earning me savings on the side.

New Dolls

A couple of days ago the husband went out to go to the mall to buy something. No, he isn't looking for a cellular booster but some of the things that he thinks we need in the house that would somehow help me in my situation. While he was out, he called me up and told me that he found Jessie. I already knew from that call that the toy is quite expensive but he really wants to buy it for the little girl. So I told him, he decide if he wants to buy it or not. When he went home, Anevay was able to unwrap a pink gift from daddy. And she is one happy girl.

And then one morning, she and her daddy went out to eat breakfast in Jollibee. And what have you, she went home carrying this.

Lucky girl, right?

Shopping..on my Mind

It's frustrating that I wanted to shop but I can't because of my condition. I wanted to buy some of the gifts on my Christmas list but unfortunately I am still using my immobilizer. So I think for this year I would have no choice but to some online shopping. I am checking out some items in EBAY. I hope I can find some nice baby clothes that would fit perfectly to my niece. She's a bit big for her age. Imagine, a one year old wearing Anevay's clothes when she was three. haha.

But I am really keeping my fingers crossed. I am praying hard that by the 15th of December my doctor would tell that my wound has fully healed. my situation is hard but I know I would soon get out of it.

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Christmas Wishlist

First and foremost, I wanted to celebrate my Christmas without the immobilizer. Last Wednesday, we went to the doctor and unfortunately he told me it still has to stay. Though I am allowed to do some toe touching. Walking with one good leg with the used of a walker is a challenging. It beats going to the gym for a work out. And I have to stay this way for another month. Man! So I am praying that on my next check up I will be well.

As for Christmas gifts, I wish the payment that many of us are waiting for would be given. That payment can make me buy a brand new Acer Aspire. If that happens then I would be able to buy the gifts I wanted to give my nephew and nieces this Christmas. Oh man, I wish, I wish Santa can hear my request.

Thank You, Daddy!

It's been a very challenging 5 weeks for me. I tried to fight all the negative vibes, the crankiness and the boredom. It's not easy for me because you know how I hate inactivity and being served. I am always a woman on the go and as you tagged me an 'INDEPENDENT WOMAN'. Every time you call I can sense the worry in your voice. Especially when I answer your question if I was able to get up and walked. I remember how I cried so hard when you told me that you miss taking care of me. I know you do. Because from the start of my battle with LUPUS, you are always there holding my hand, easing my pain. But we really don't have a choice, that was what I thought.

I really did not know that you would do it. That you would go home just to take care of me. That even if for just a week, you would be here. And that I am thankful of. As usual, you made me do things I am scared of. I was so proud to stand up and take my first walk. I can see the happiness in your eyes. Thank you Daddy. Thank you for always being there. For boosting my confidence. For everything. With you I can face all my fears. I know this is supposedly your vacation, but day in day out, you are by my side ready to serve me. You always go out of your way to make sure I am okay. You are indeed amazing. Words are not enough. I love you Mahal. Thank God HE gave you to me.

Getting Harder

We have so many plans next year. Nope, not those plans that includes travelling, going on a vacation, purchasing this and that. Well, I am changed woman. And so I claim. haha. Nah, but I really am aiming for one thing. That is to establish some businesses to help my hard working husband out. And he too has a plan of his own. And we consult each other. It's a good thing that he went home and every night we talked about how we like things to end up. And what we need to do. There are things that are not yet clear to us and so the planning gets a wee bit harder. But I know with some reading and researching we can surpass it.

Hopefully, by next year, things will unfold one by one. And we can put in some more investment when the business blooms. If possible, we can buy gold. I just read an article from the Wall Street Journal how investing gold can be a big advantage. Gold is as good as cash. If you buy gold now you have some gains because GOLD is currently is IN the market. But according to the article if in the future, the market is low, your loss will only be estimated to be $10. Not that much, huh? So investing in GOLD is GOOD.

The Face

I haven't seen my face for about six weeks already. Though I see shadow of it or silhoutte of it on my netbook. When the husband went home he kept on touching and squeezing it. He keep on telling me it's cute. So I know I had a bloated face by then. But I did not realized how bloated until I saw it personally in the mirror. Oh yeah, I did see it and my I ask the husband who was the woman in the mirror. hahaha. Seems like edema had hit me bad. That's is the reason why I wanted badly to get off the bed now and start sweating. I need to put my body into action so that the swelling would somehow be removed.

But I know I am still overweight. That's why while waiting for the go signal from my doctor that I can now used the operated knee, I am researching what are the different ways to lose weight. Of course, I have to exercise in moderation. The truth is I don't have the confidence to walk again. Anyway, as for the weight loss I am thinking if the hcg diet would work for me.

There are many ways to shed off the excess pounds but I guess it would take a lot of discipline to have them work for you. Even if you take them religiously but you are don't have the will to make it work, nothing will happen. Even if hcg is the best in the land, but if you don't follow what is instructed of you then you are heading straight to failure.

Losing weight is a journey. It entails patience, discipline and sticking to your goal. It's not only looking where to buy hcg, but buying it and sticking to the program that would make it work for you. Remember, every road has its torn. Yet, if you are focus on your goal, achieving it would be easier.

Pet Jamming

Another picture sharing. This pictures surely makes me happy and makes me forget about my search for ways remove acne scars. Actually I also have to look for ways to eliminate the big bruise on my leg which was cause by the accident. I was telling the husband that I would be kissing my shorts goodbye because of this. Well, hopefully not.

Anyway, here are some of the picture of Anevay which I snatched again from the school's facebook account. Last Friday, as part of their Practical Life Program the kids were asked to bring in their fish. Anevay and Daddy ( fortunately he was here) brought Bluey to school. Bluey is a fish. Here are some of the little one's picture.

Should I or Should I NOT?

I don't want to be Scrooge but just thinking of the task of putting our Christmas tree, Christmas lights and Santa and the reindeer makes me feel tired. And of course I am more cautious now because of my current condition. I cannot go up and down a stool. I am afraid that I might fall down again. haha. And I don't really want to burden other people of putting up and packing later. Oh well, since the husband will be home I'll asked his suggestion. but for now I am excited that he is coming hoome. Yahoo!

5 weeks and Counting

Yes, that's how long I am in bed. For that long period, I never got the opportunity to get outside of our room. For someone who is really active, you can say that it really is BORING! But I am thankful you know because somehow I survived being in the room. Of course, there are some activity that I do. I still have netbook, my phone and wifi connection. I chat, I blog, I earned. That's why I don't still feel left out.

I don't know when I would break. I am praying a lot for patience. I kept on telling myself that next week would be the week. I am praying that the doctor would give a go signal to remove the immobilizer. If that happens, then somehow a part of my life would normalized.

My therapy had already began. In fact, today would be my third session. In my last session I was allowed to bend the operated leg slightly. There was a small pain but it was tolerable. As I go through my session I kept on thinking of the day, I would be on my feet again. I miss going out. I miss doing my daily activities. I miss shopping. haha. I promise myself that I would buy myself some new women's apparel as a treat and of course in preparation for Christmas. I guess that would be great motivation for me.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

Invest in Gold

A few more weeks and we are saying goodbye to 2010. Looking back my 2010 has a share of ups and downs. But I would rather just dwell on the ups to remind me that despite of all the problems and challenges GOD has been very good to me and my family. And I know our future is secure because HE is forever at our side in our journey.

But as they say, you have also to work hard and do all the right things. So for 2011, we plan to put up a business and invest just to make sure that our goal will be met. One of the things we like to start is to Invest in gold. Especially now that I have read at the US Gold Bureau website that analyst are now encouraging Americans to invest in gold if they can. That means that the gold market right now is on the rise and would be a good investment. I think it only needs some learning how to deal with it so that your investment would be secure.

In Tagalog Please..

I am in a bit of dilemma right now. I am thinking if next school year I would be enrolling Anevay in a big school or just continue with her current school. Actually I am quite happy with her current school. It's montessori based and they only have a small population. So the teaching is on a one on one basis.

The biggest consideration of all is that until today Anevay can't understand and can't speak Filipino yet. We are now trying to teach her too. Thanks to her cousin who are staying with us until I recover, she now knows some few words and their meaning. She can say mabango, maganda, makulit. She was able to form a sentence a couple of days ago. She said 'Wala si Kuya Luis!'. and I thought her the answer to Ano pangalan mo. haha.

Little by little I am introducing Filipino words to her. Somehow her ability to learn quickly helps.

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11.10.01

11.10.01.. looking back this is one of the bravest day of my life. i
trusted my instinct and faith that God indeed have answered one of my
lifelong prayers. I was scared ( NENE pa KASI...haha!) because I am
jumping into something that I cannot tell the result. I am putting my
future and of course my heart into someone else hands. N...ine years have
passed and NO REGRETS. There are times I wonder what are the right
things that I have done to deserve such a WONDERFUL GIFT from GOD.

Thank you for sticking up with me. It's not easy but when I almost give
up you didn't. Instead you held my hand and told me that we can survived
it. Thank you for all the sacrifices. Thank you for the unconditonal
love. Just thank you..for LOVING ME.

AND THANK YOU FOR THE GIFT. It's unexpected but very much appreciated. Again, you made your baby cry with joy!

Yap, today we are celebratingour 9th year of being boyfriend and girlfriend. We are blessed that our relationship have gone strong. But of course it was challenged by the fact that after months of being together I had LUPUS. Yet, he did not left me. I gave him the chance but he did not let me go. And that I am thankful of.

And yesterday, he again gave me a gift. Something unexpected..he is coming home. Even for just a few days to take care of me. Isn't he sweet. Oh I love my husband!

Better Bathrooms

The husband is telling me that we need to remodel our bathroom or construct a new one ever since I had my accident. I told him it's not the right time yet since I am still tied up in bed and we still depend on my brother and his family for help. I don't want to burden them with another task. But of course, I am now looking through different sites to get an idea of what bathroom I wanted plus if we could do some reconstruction in our house.

In my search, I stumble upon the www.betterbathrooms.com website. They have lots of bathroom products to choose from. If you are like me who really prefer having a nice, spacious and pretty bathroom then do check them out. They have tubs, showers, sink. All of which are beautifully made. Also they give out nice deals which can give you some awesome savings.

I love to stay in bathrooms because I feel that inside I can wash all the stressed away. No kidding. haha. Aside from our bedroom it's one of my fave spot. Though, I make sure that it is smelling fresh and squeaky clean. I also devote a time to make sure it is well maintained. Which right now is a problem because I know with my current situation and its aftermath, cleaning bathroom is a no no.

Planting Herbs and Spices

One of the few things that I like in the school of the little girl is that aside from academics they are teaching the kids some Practice Life Lesson. I forgot what they call it but it's part of the montessori curriculum. Kids learn how to cook, plant, do some house chores through the school. Last week, the teachers tagged me in FB ( oh yeah, this I like also) for the pictures. Though I am still in bed, I feel like I have been part of their activity. Here are some of the pictures.

She is so eager. Look at her standing up.


Looking over...
Getting dirty..

Not Easy

I was watching Criminal Minds a while ago before I worked. Actually I am looking for a bit distraction because I woke up in a cranky mood. I am getting impatient with my situation and I am trying my best not to be in the worst mood. So, the series have help me especially with the episode wherein a teenage boy is the serial killer killing families. I saw how a mom, did everything to protect her kids and how she was able to saw through the killer and played on his weakness to save the kids. Mother are like that, right? We would do everything to protect our kids and secure their future. Some of us would even buy gold bullion and keep them so that in the future we can give them to the kids or used them to make their future brighter. Gold is a sold investment which we can depend on. It can be collected and traded. When the going gets tough we can convert gold to cash.

Sorry and Guilty

I feel I have been neglecting my little girl. But I really don't have a choice. At first I thought she is okay with her tita taking care of her needs but I realized she misses our routine. I know this is a temporary setup but I cannot help but feel sorry and guilty for her. Yesterday morning she just stayed with me and kept telling me story. Even if my back was killing me, I kept on talking to her. And in the evening she always asked for my assurance that I won't leave her. This morning, she just lay down on my side and played. ah, god please give me the strenght to fight. To fight and have the courage to stand up despite of the pain and weakness. It's a long road but be with me so that it would shorten. Please.

Yearly Tradition

I think we would be missing out a lot of yearly tradition this year. It's already November and I am still struggling to be up on my feet. I am in a panic mode. I wanted to stand up and walk again but it seems time is my enemy right now. I don't know. And I think I don't have the energy to put the christmas tree up, sort out the little one's toys to give away, and of course go on a annual gateaway. But I am glad that the husband would be coming home soon. No exact date yet but I am just glad he will come home. It would be a comfort to have him hug me personally.

Solid Investment

Try to buy gold coins and learn on how to trade them by reading through the United States Gold Bureau, and see if it would be a good investment for you. A lot of us are seeking ways to improve our financial standing. Some are working hard, some are establishing a business. For me, I am looking for solid investment while preparing the business we have in mind. Well, I am kinda excited for the business. That's the reason why I am working so hard online. The money I got from my work would be additional capital for us. We already have the framework, all we need now is time since we are still tied up in my situation. But once my rehab starts and I would start walking again, the business will start rolling. I am keeping my fingers crossed that somehow we would be successful. God willing.