The Benefits of Oregano

Oregano (Scientific name: Origanum vulgare) is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram.

Jun 29, 2010

Laura’s Big Mistake

It was time to pick up Paige from school.Erbe was asleep and I had no choice but to ask Laura to pick up Paige. Don't ask me why I didn't want to do it myself – or why I choose not to. I blame everything on pregnancy. Yes, even before I was pregnant.Anyway, I went downstairs and looked for her. Alma, Mommy's other eager help, was not around. She was busy visiting the quack doctor for her bleeding that just wouldn't stop. The theory is that the spirits are sucking the blood out from her vagina. Again, don't ask me why these bleeding spirits...

Jun 28, 2010

Paige's Drawings

Here are a couple of Paige's latest drawings.The first one is here drawing of me and her. Notice that we have both dangling earrings. It's because I was wearing one when she drew me. :)The second drawing is a picture of an ass defecating. Blame my mother for this disgusting drawing....

Happy Birthday Cori

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Jun 23, 2010

Not One of Those Days

We hired another gay person to work for us the other day. He lasted only two days. He left this morning. Without any say so. And with 20,000 worth of cash and stuffs. Unfortunately - or fortunately - for us, he took the stuffs of our other helpers. Needless to say, every one - excluding Laura and Alma - is considerably pissed. They have their own "kubo" or as jokingly call it, "mama's servants quarter". So, they all sleep there. The kubo has...

Laura

For almost a month now, we have Norman Sanchez working for us as our helper. He was initially hired to take care of Paige - or actually to follow Paige around. He is so freaking industrious, however, he puts every one of our helpers past and present to shame. He's a busy, busy ant all the time. There are two things, however, that makes him distinctive: 1. He is gay.  He wants us to call him Laura - and so we do. 2. He has speech defect. Earlier...

Jun 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day Chudi!

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Jun 18, 2010

Paige Reading (for the first time!)

After finishing nursery last year, Paige received her diploma. So, we were thinking that she is going to be in Kindergarten 1 this year. The teacher, however, recommended that she repeats Nursery because she is "too young for Kindergarten 1". Since her classmates in Nursery, however, are already in Kindergarten 1, we asked the teacher to allow her to join the class and we promised to make sure that Paige will be able to cope up with the lessons.cope...

Jun 14, 2010

Interesting

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Jun 13, 2010

Sigh

I feel stupid for crying like this. I can blame my hormones, but no. I always get like this whenever he's not around.I hate this.On a lighter note, you have got to watch Leap Year. It kind of drags at first, but it picks up and it becomes interesting. I love the last 10 minutes of the movie. Of course, you will not be able to appreciate it if you will not watch the whole thing. Oh, oh, it's a chick flick. So, if you are a guy reading this, you probably won't like it. Still, it's good.Just download it now and watch ...

Jun 12, 2010

Secret Regret

"I regret falling for you. I regret not being good enough for you. I regret the irony in that. Most of all I regret that I think of you every day, all day and I just can't stop."Grabbed from Secret Regrets Regrets and lost loves – these things seem like a common theme. S...

Just a Thought

Should you ever settle when it comes to marriage? Should you wait for your soul mate or should you just grab whoever comes along?If you choose the promise of a soul mate, how long will you be willing to wait?Some people will likely wait forever.Some people may have found theirs and have lost them already.Some people are just plain lucky.One thing I know though that there is only one person in the world for whom you would willingly walk through the pits of hell for.This is the same person who has the power to light up a room the minute he walks...

The Chudi Misery

The last time I was ever away from hubby for more than 48 hours was in 2008 and that was when his grandmother passed away.I am miserable without him.You'd think we are still dating or something.You'd think I'd welcome his absence after all we're together practically 24/7.But no, here I am crying. It's embarrassing.I have a huge headache and I am even more miserable because he's not here to massage the pain away.A week is too long. I really hope...

Jun 11, 2010

11 Year Old Girls No More

I met Che and Nette when I was 11 years old.Che had a huge fight with this boy in our class and she was made to sit next to me. Huffing and with her nose bright red from crying, she plopped down next to me.I didn't know how we became friends, but we did.That was 19 years ago.Her nose still turns huge bright red every time she cries.Nette and I, on the other hand, became friends by sheer circumstance. In truth, we had no choice but to become friends....

Jun 8, 2010

Paige Cut Off Her Hair

Paige came in with a pair of scissors in her hand.She beamed at me and asked, "Mama, guntingun ko hair ni papa?"Amused at the suggestion, I told him, "no, you can't cut papa's hair."She was looking eagerly at Erbe's head, seemingly imagining how she plans to cut his hair.It was only then that I realized that she already did the horrible deed. She already cut her own hair!In fairness, may style!Now, we are debating whether to have it fix or let it...

Blame the Rain for My Melancholy

I love the feel of the rain. I love the cold air that comes with it and embraces me. Every now and then, flashes of lightning streak through the sky and the whole sky lights up. I can actually see it from where I sit.I am working, but every now and then I'd stop and think about my friends and how their lives are unfolding. I do that sometimes.I received a text a while ago from a friend telling me how tough things are for her right now and she seems to find comfort and relief from crying. That's not a good thing, but I guess she's dealing.Love…...

An Open Letter to Erbe

It has been a while since I wrote you a letter.It has been a while since I said thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father.I have been a cranky, sore-tempered, ill-mannered, foul-mouthed pregnant wife and you don't deserve that – but for the life of me, you never seem to get tired of being patient and kind.These days, I don't deserve you, so thank you for being my steadfast comfort and sanctuary.Marrying you is one of the best decisions I've made in my life. You will always be the love of my life.And I am happy to be making this journey...

Jun 7, 2010

Major Rant

I am so pissed. I am so incredibly, incredibly pissed.No, scratch that. I am furious. The fucked up thing about this is that I am impotently furious. I cannot do anything about it. I cannot scream or even show my anger. How can I?I am beginning to really hate this person. Sometimes, I wish this person would just disappear from the face of the earth.Breathe. Breathe.I need to remind myself that nobody can put me down unless I allow them to.Breathe. Breathe.Nobody has the right to make me feel bad about myself and my life.So, yeah, screw...

Jun 6, 2010

Down the Rabbit Hole

Its funny how things turn out and how people react differently to things. I have realized a lot of things tonight last night.So, what have I realized?I realized that if push comes to shove, my husband comes first.This gives way to realization #2, I am truly, irrevocably and irrefutably in-love with my husband.I have also realized that my twitter friend is right. Once you do have feelings for someone, those feelings never truly disappear.However, there are some people who remain in-love with each for the rest of their lives – this is truly sad,...

Jun 3, 2010

Addressing Jinx’ Query

"Really, hanggang imagination na lang ang mag hotel for a week na sulo, right? Pag may agom ka na and lalo na pag may aki na, guro naging extra extremities mo na sinda. *sigh* Guro kada luwas mong sulo sa harong, may madadangog kang "don't leave home without it" Nag cha-chant sa talinga mo. Ngonyan na agom and mama na ako, I sometimes miss me. i know, it sounds selfish, but...I sometimes miss me!!! Ika, tere? Miss mo naman ika?"Do I miss me?Yes, I definitely miss me. I don't think of it though as being selfish. I feel a bit guilty though because...

Verbal Diarrhea

Staring at the page…I swear I started out with solid thoughts, but I've erased several paragraphs over the last few minutes. Nothing seems to work well. So, I will just ramble –My stomach hurts. I have been having stomach cramps since this afternoon. I don't know if I should be worried. I think I am just stressed out and tired. I really need to sleep at night and work in the morning. This is not working for me. I am missing meals and this is why I think I am not gaining weight when I should be getting fatter and fatter like a huge, huge,...