4th Wedding Anniversary

It has been four years since we said, "I do." It was a roller coaster ride, but it sure hell was fun.It was a really, really good day.It started out with us going swimming with the rest of the Yago clan. Later on, Erbe and I went to Church and had a quiet dinner. I wanted to go to the SJF Annual Reunion. In fact, he dropped me off and I took a peek and said hi to one, but my husband is a jealous, jealous guy - he didn't want me to stay or even...

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Baby Alive

This doll is a Baby Alive doll. This is what I would have wanted for Christmas if I were 8 years old. Truth be told, I still want this doll for myself. It's expensive. The doll alone costs about 3,000php. What makes this even more expensive is that it has diapers and baby food. The diapers cost about 200php. I wanted to get it for Paige, but it was NOT practical. I couldn't walk away, but I was finally convinced by Erbe's argument, "Ata tapos...

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Finally Did It

After two years, we have finally gotten around to painting our room. Yes, it took us two years. We kept finding reasons to hold off painting the walls. I am very good at procrastinating and Erbe is too. So, what can you do. Anyway, I thought it would only take us a day to paint our room. I wanted to do stripes, so it took us a couple of days. There were lots of cursing and "mind the floors, goddamnit!" from me.Still, I wanted to make sure that...

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Home Remedies for Bruxism

My sister suffers from bruxism. We used to share a bed back then and I'd wake up with her grinding her teeth noisily. It can be very irritating. It was so noisy that it awakened me night after night after night.I wanted to cure her off her affliction. I was told by someone that there are two cures for this condition:First, I have to slap her on her sleep when I hear the grinding.Second, I have to hide her slippers. And mind you, not just hide...

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Blogging on the Balcony

I am blogging using my phone. It's difficult - nah, not fun at all. Again,for like the third day in a row, there is no electricity. We're all hanging out on our balcony, trying to beat off the heat. Thank god for december air.I want to go swimming. God. The heat is stifling.I'm a bit worried about something. Oh,we...

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Happy 29th Birthday Ma. Cristina Francisco! :)

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Giggles with Paige

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What My Epitaph Would Probably Say

Reading through some of the world’s famous epitaphs, I wondered how mine would say if I write it and how it would say if others wrote it for me. So, let’s see:Me: Well, that was fun!Erbe: Here lies my wife. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Silence at last!Mommy: This child of mineJust turned deafWhen I told herTo please lay her hands off the ref!She just went aheadAnd did what I prohibitedNow at look at herJust laying there dead!Kris: Now, you’ve...

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The First Time I Had My Heart Broken and Got Dumped

I came across this blog post and I decided to write one myself. After all, this topic makes for a very interesting blog post.The person who first dumped me and the person who first broke my heart are two different persons. The former is still my friend. The latter falls under the what-the-fuck-was-I-thinking category.I first had my heart broken when I was 18 years old. He was this guy that I was dating for about 6 months. He was cute and he was...

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Thinking of 7 Years Ago

I slept early yesterday evening, so I woke up with a growling stomach. I decided to take a walk and buy something to eat. Erbe was still asleep, so I decided to go on my own. Needless to say, it was a lonely walk. I hate walking alone because I think when I walk. I hate being alone with my thoughts. They can be very depressing. Have you noticed that when you stop doing something that’s when your thoughts come flooding in?As I stepped outside,...

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Ramblings: I Have Nothing to Say

I haven't been blogging huh? It's surprising I haven't received an email yet asking me why I haven't been updating my blog. So, why haven't you? Busy as well, I presume?Yes, I've been busy. I've also lost my blogging mojo and I have been addicted to that embarrassing show in Channel 2. My addiction has taken on new dynamics. It's actually beyond embarrassing, so I would rather not go into what I have been doing in pursuance of that blasted addiction.Anyway,...

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Burnt!

He did give me hell for the post and the pictures. :)So, I compromised with one picture. I wonder if I can get away with this one. He wasn't too pleased with me posting the other picture. Oh, well....

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Who Does She Favor?

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Playing Make Up

This is a side of Erbe that few people know about. He can be very silly and he's fun to be with because he doesn't mind doing silly and corny stuffs. He doesn't even mind watching Tagalog movies with me. He can drive me to laughing fits. He's still awful with his timing and punchlines, but he can make me laugh with the silly things he does.He doesn't even mind being his daughter's makeup playmate. Because I have prohibited Paige to put on make-up...

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Lourd Yuan Olavides

I claim credit for their love story and I am so happy that they have been given a miracle - because trust me, a baby is truly a miracle.She's Lourd Yuan Olavides.She'a a gorgeous, gorgeous baby and I fell in-love with her the minute I saw h...

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What Have I Learned in 29 Years?

I’ve learned…that there is a huge difference between being the daughter and being the mother.that parents are not perfect – and the minute you recognize and accept their weaknesses, you start seeing them as humans and not people with superpowers who can kill a monster with just a mere glare.that parents should learn to apologize to their children.that saying “sorry”, “I love you” and “thank you” is not at all difficult.that there is power in honesty.that...

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Morning Rant

Time: 6:52 AMWet and irritated. It's definitely not a very good morning for me. Oh, it started out right. I woke up at 1 in the morning, watched YouTube vids of PBBDU (I snore my way through the nomination night) and worked. By 5:30, my stomach started grumbling - and so I started nagging Erbe to wake up. I wanted to go to Jollibee, but he wouldn't budge.Hmp, I thought. Huffing, I get dressed and went on my not-so-merry-way, all the while, cursing...

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Glee Sweet Caroline

I just can't stop singing this song!It's a feel-good music. I love Puck's cover. It'll have you swaying and singing along in no time.Oh, sweet Caroline!pap-pap-p...

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Taking a Walk with Erbe in the Morning

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Addicted to PBB Double Up

I am effing addicted to Big Brother Double Up. It's embarrassing! Here's how I know I'm effing hooked to the friggin' show.1. I set my alarm clock to wake me up every night in time for PBB.2. I steal from Erbe's load just so I'd be able to vote for House A nominees.3. "Ba? Pirang beses ka nagboto? Grabe baga bawas sa load ko?" 4. I immediately call up Cheryl after every primetime episode to discuss with her the night's episode, curse at Mariel...

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Is There Really Something about Mary?

My best friend is heartless.She breaks hearts and she doesn’t look back.Kidding!In truth, my bestfriend is far from being cruel or heartless. She actually has a very good heart. I can honestly say that I haven’t met someone as kindhearted as she is. That is, of course, until I’ve met my husband. Anyway, Tin has a pure soul – and that’s the problem.This is why she has left broken hearts in her wake and many of these people have never recovered. Just...

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Meddling with Tinay's Love Life

To be honest, I didn’t notice her at first; although it was already obvious that she has the brains of Einstein right from the start. Right off the bat, that’s the first thing one would notice about her. Anyway, it was only after she began arguing with our trainer that I finally noticed her. She is opinionated and intelligent – and she knows her English grammar. In fact, she aced the damn thing.How did we become friends?I took pity on her.Seriously!...

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To Whom It May Concern

Cruelty is a lovely, lovely thing –Because it frees you from the lies and wishes that will never come to pass.I don’t know how I can make it any easier.Perhaps, it’d be easier to understand if I would explain.You see, I believe that when he was five, God created me - for him.I have always been meant for him.I have told him so many, many times.I have shared my heart to many, but my soul to only one.In my quiet solitude, I know this.He knows it too.You...

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