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… echoes my life's whatabouts… Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.comBlogger342125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-20938619350069064922020-01-16T16:58:00.000+08:002020-01-16T16:58:59.367+08:00SnR findsHello! I'm like was lost and then resurrected all of a sudden. I have no plans of reviving my blog just yet but I'm just excited to share my shopping finds at SnR in case you are obsessed with proper skincare. I'm now in my 40 and life begins with me by taking care of my health including my skin.
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If you are familiar with Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay which became a craze, then this one might get you hitting SnR in a flash! I got it at 50% off. I bought it at Php299.00. The Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Foam is known to be gentle in the skin so I want to try it too. Got it at 399.00. I think the price is so 'sulit'.
That's all folks!Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-31675362428556217502017-09-28T14:37:00.001+08:002017-09-28T14:49:25.921+08:00Caring For Our Skin...and Eyes Too!<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello yah all! After a very long hiatus, I am finally back! I was stuck with laziness to write a post thus no updates here. Though I have so many things that I think I should've shared but the drive to put things in writing came to no avail. As you could see, when you go back in my previous posts, the photos embedded in it are no longer seen. I don't know what happened with my Photobucket. I still have to find out. <i>(UPDATE: OMG! I cannot access anymore my account. I have to figure it out right away. A lot of my blog photos are in there. I hope I can revive it. Anyone from here knows how? Please help!)</i>. But I am actually active with blogging. I enjoyed reading other's blog and learned a lot from them. Like for instance, skin care and make up related and a lot of tutorials! I admit I am way too late when it comes to make up. I am now in my late 30's but still I am no expert. I only use in a daily basis eyebrow pencil/gel (because as they say <i>'kilay' </i>is life). I am currently using <i><a href="https://beautymnl.com/products/8932-miss-monalisa-eyebrow-pencil-with-brush">Monalisa</a></i> as my eyebrow pencil and gel from <a href="https://beautymnl.com/products/8273-brow-this-way-brow-gel"><i>Rimmel</i></a>. I put on make-up primer in matte (<a href="https://beautymnl.com/products/7871-stay-matte-primer"><i>Rimmel</i></a>) and lipstick (Revlon and Wet N' Wild which are my staples now because they are gifts). Sometimes I put blush on (from <i><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13842/329/products/makeup/face/blush-bronzer/powder-blush#/shade/Desert_Rose">Mac</a></i>), or curl my lashes (<i><a href="http://www.shiseido.com/eyelash-curler-0729238500969.html">Shiseido</a></i>) and put on mascara (<a href="https://www.maybelline.com.ph/eye/mascara/hypercurl-waterproof-mascara?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImJaG7MfC1gIV0YZoCh2ftgg4EAAYASAAEgJ-pvD_BwE"><i>Maybelline</i></a>) if I feel like <i>'gandang-ganda-ako-sa-sarili-ko' </i>moment. But on top of these, I never forget to prep my face (skin). As they say, our face (skin) is our canvass. Bad canvass, unimpressive make-up. Umm, do I make sense?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, I wanted to share with you how I prep my skin as <i>'canvass' </i>before doing my very simple make-up to no-make-up look. I know mine is not very challenging. It's a mother-career-woman thing. Daily rush make-up. Okay let's begin: We all know that the first step is to wash face with water and facial soap. But for me, I don't do it on a regular basis. I've read in one mommy blogger that for how many years she tried to do it and it works. Fortunately it works for me too! I felt that my skin is not that abused with all the soap suds that makes the skin dry all the more. Since I am not exposed everyday with air pollutants <i>naman</i>, I just use Micellar Water to remove my make up or traces of dirt. I have used <i><a href="http://www.simpleskincare.ph/our-products/product/simple-micellar-cleansing-water.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIydOjiKXE1gIVRpVoCh34jQ59EAAYASAAEgIRcfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">Simple</a></i>, <i><a href="https://beautymnl.com/products/7337-micellar-water-4-in-1">Maybelline</a></i>, <i><a href="https://beautymnl.com/products/8073-micellar-water-refreshing-3-in-1">L'Oreal</a></i> (in pink) and <i><a href="http://primer.com.ph/beauty-fashion/2017/07/01/biore-micellar-cleansing-water-japans-answer-to-stubborn-makeup/">Biore</a></i> (in pink). I like all except L'Oreal. I feel it didn't remove traces of dirt on my skin as evidenced after I swipe cotton on my face. I have yet to try <i><a href="http://www.ulta.com/skinactive-micellar-cleansing-water-all-in-1-cleanser-makeup-remover?productId=xlsImpprod13531031">Garnier</a></i> and <i><a href="http://tinatagle.com/weekend-again/">Derma E Vitamin C Cleansing Micellar Water</a></i> since I saw the first having great reviews and the latter, well, I want to try because it's interesting having Vitamin C on it. Though I still wash my face with facial soap and water everytime I commute going to and from work. Most of the days <i>kasi </i>I ride along with my husband's car going to work. Right now, my facial soap is still from Simple. The <i><a href="http://www.simpleskincare.com/our-products/product/smoothing-facial-scrub.html">Simple's Smoothing Facial Scrub</a></i>. Though if I were to rate base on my skin's reaction to it, I won't repurchase because I don't find suppleness in my skin. Though what I like about it is that it is very mild (the scent) and it's not harsh to one's skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next, after cleaning my face, I put on moisturizer. Even if I have oily face (just at the T-zone), I still use moisturizer because there are some dry areas on my face. I am currently using the <i><a href="https://www.influenster.com/reviews/simple-hydrating-light-moisturizer">Simple's Hydrating Light Moisturizer</a></i>. True to its word, it's indeed light on the skin. It's what I needed because I have to put on my sunscreen </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>pa</i></span></span>. I don't like the feeling <i>na parang </i>I have too much on my face. My sunscreen is the Biore UV Perfect Milk in SPF 50+ PA++++ <i>(not the spray type because I feel it's just air coming out everytime I spray. It's like nothing comes out and it doesn't give a matte effect on my face compared to the regular one)</i>. It's the blue one for face and body. I just use it on my face, neck and arms. So far it worked for me as it gives a mattifying effect on my skin. No shiny face for me the whole day. I have oily T zone, so this gives me the right coverage. I don't use powder <i>kasi </i>because I noticed if do, black and whiteheads settle in my skin to which I abhor. Sometimes in the afternoon, I just use oil control paper by Biore and after that I'm done <i>na. </i>By the way, these products I use are what I put during the day. At night, instead of the Hydrating Light Moisturizer of Simple, I use either <a href="https://www.beautyheaven.com.au/body-health/body-moisturiser/49666-redwin-daily-soothing-hydration-vitamin-e-evening-primrose-oil-body-lotion"><i>Redwin Vitamin E Cream with Evening Primrose Oil</i></a> or the <a href="https://www.calyxta.com/shop/make-up/face-make-up/make-up-remover-face-make-up/dhc-deep-cleansing-oil-70ml/"><i>DHC Deep cleansing oil</i></a>. My take on them? The former gives me a moisturizing and cold feel on my face. The latter gives me a smooth and plumping effect that I don't mind using them alternately. I recently saw in Youtube one Philippine celebrity who uses all natural and organic product to clean her face. It can clean and moisturize already and it so safe in one's skin. She is Coleen Garcia and she uses coconut oil. See for yourself and click link <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BYldzctvnM">here</a></i>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, I have this one beauty product that I think most women forget to add in their beauty regimen. The eye cream is important especially as you go older, fine likes and wrinkles are already visible. A lot of beauty products are available in the market but don't know which one is the best among the rest. To give you idea on what's hot in store, click link <a href="https://www.reviews.com/best-eye-cream/"><i>here</i></a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ultimately, you can only achieve healthy and glowing skin when you eat healthy, drink lots of water, exercise and have a positive outlook in life. Because as they say, beauty radiates from within.</span></span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-63993470520688648482017-04-11T09:10:00.001+08:002017-04-11T09:10:36.940+08:00Where to Look for Love as You Get Older<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As you get older, you become enamored with the thought of someone to spend your life with. Those biological clocks tick on high speeds, after all. So, if you are ready to put yourself back on the proverbial market of love, considering looking for romance from the following places.<br /><br />Go for the Classics<br /><br />The dating classics are considered movies, libraries, coffee shops, and even the grocery stores. Those places that have become your weekly routines. But, instead of staring at your phone or computer when perusing the aisles or sipping your java, make eye contact and smile with others. Your confidence is like a lure. Throw it out into the plentiful seas of love and see what you catch. <br /><br />Opt for New Age Methods (Just for Fun)<br /><br />Some people invest in purple and pink crystals to cleanse their energies and invite love into their lives. While other people go to designated <a href="http://www.psychicreadings123.com/">love psychics</a> for hopeful readings about the romance in their future. Whatever your case may be, you could find some fun and light-hearted hope in pursuing new-age methods for finding love. Don’t take it too seriously, but definitely have fun with what you learn. <br /><br />Fire Up a Dating App or Two<br /><br />Dating apps are the most used method for finding love in the modern age. So, swipe right, send a wink or a kissy face, and wait for your love interests to drop a few lines. You might have to swim through some fakes to get to the real gems, but it could be worth your while. For you, romance could truly be a click away.<br /><br />Wait for Love to Come to You<br /><br />The belief is true: sometimes you will find love at the moment you least expect it. Strive for friendship first and see what develops. Instead of looking for love specifically, look for someone to talk to, to have fun with, and to share your time with. Be friends for starters, then see if either of you catch feelings. Or, simply choose the single life for a while, but have some fun on your own. Go out, celebrate who you are, and be free for a bit longer. You never know when Cupid’s watching. <br /><br />Take the aforementioned advice with a light heart and good humor. There are bigtime possibilities that you will find love almost anywhere, but you have to be happy by yourself before you can be happy with someone else. Let love happen. </span></span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-82731696781349831652017-02-21T16:36:00.003+08:002017-02-21T16:44:56.748+08:00Highway 81<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> has</span> been months <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">since</span> my last post and it feels just like yesterday. With so many things and seasons happened in between,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Halloween<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">/</span> Christmas<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">/</span> the New year and Valentin<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e's day,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> there's a lot of things to talk about yet</span></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm </span>still <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">lack of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">something to say</span> and don't know wha<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t and where to start. But for sure<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> I ha<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">d</span> meaningful months behind me.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To start of<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">,</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I</span> have 2 <i>'kwentos'</i> for this LOVE month. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">F<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">irst up is <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the out-of-town birthday celebration of my daughter who turned 6 last wee<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">k. In Davao, we also have our own version of <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">'Tagaytay City' or <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">'<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Baguio City'<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> because of its cool climate. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">S</span>ituated at 4,000 fee<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">t above sea level</span></span>, Brgy. Buda, wh<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ich word <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is der<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ived from </span>Bukidnon-Dava<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">o Highway,<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> is ou<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">r</span> retreat for the weekend.</span> It's nearby places are Davao City, Valencia and <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">M</span>alaybalay cities of Bukidnon.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We w<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">nt to this relaxing and chill place called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ILoveHighway81/">Highway 81</a>. From th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">e name itself, it is located along <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">K</span>m. 81, literally along the <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">highway of Brgy. Salumay, Marilo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">g District<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Check out below some of the <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">photos I took.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is where we stayed for the night. We are 14 in all and we fit into this cozy and charming log cabin house. It has a comfort room inside <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">with<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> hot/cold shower, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a small kitchen with stove where you can cook, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the upper flo<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">or <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">is </span>the sleeping area. <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It has a grilling area outside.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Facade of the house where we stayed.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Si</span>tting <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">at</span> the terrace of their restaurant.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Waiting for the sun to set.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We definitely love the place! And we shall return...</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This view captivates me... Silhouette <i>ang drama!</i> </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">God is truly amazing! I felt grateful every second I was here. I saw every creation He has made and I am in awe.</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Valentine's day was not over yet as I got to spend quality time chatting, bonding and savoring the place with the loves of my life.</span></span> <br />
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grandparents are Roman Catholic devotees wherein both of them serve the church
in their ‘able’ years. My family goes to Sunday Eucharistic celebrations, pray
the Holy Rosary and knew the Lord's Prayer by heart. I even went to a Catholic School until my tertiary level. I think
it was not a conscious thing that my parents sent us to a Catholic school.
Yeah, I’m sure now because my brother studied in a non-Catholic school during
his elementary to secondary years. So basically it’s more on its accessibility
to our house, my parent's workplace for most part. I never changed my religion
even until I married a non-Catholic person. My husband and his family were
actually Roman Catholics before they converted to Christian-Protestants. We
even got married in a Christian ceremony with Pastor as our celebrant and wed
in a garden, not in the church. I can say that we are just lucky (so I
think) that both sides of our family supported and understood our relationship
until we tied the knot. Both our kids were dedicated to our Lord as Christians
and my eldest daughter went to a Catholic school. Religion was never a big
issue in our family. And it should never be. Thank God! I believe that<span style="font-family: "courier new";"> for</span> as
long as we live harmoniously, respect each other and our relationships’ untainted
despite religious differences, God doesn't mind. I cannot remember I struggled
so much adapting to these two different religions because there are also some
similarities as to how Catholics worship versus Christian Protestants. I am not
very particular on the history of why they are called Protestants but base on
what we practice, the way they service Mass has a similarity of how Catholics
celebrate. There are songs of praise that I am accustomed to singing in
Catholic mass that I sing in Sunday service at my husband’s church. The Holy
Bible is the basis of both church’s Gospel reading and worship. When I enter
both house of worship, there is a big sign of the Cross which is situated in
altar and the stage. It may have some differences but I think it doesn’t matter
as long as we worship and believe in the same God and what's base in the Holy
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Ever since I attended Sunday service mass at my
husband's church, I feel an overpowering joy to the extent of tearing up. Every
time I sing songs for God, I feel grateful for my life. I feel the Lord is
touching and healing me. Passages from the Bible gives me a sense of relief and calmness.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">every Fridays at Cinema 3 SM Ecoland from 6:30pm-9pm.</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fridays now is my 'Fridates' with my God and myself.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">A person who ran out of DREAMS is a person who ran out of <span style="color: red;">LOVE</span>.</span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new";">I've heard of this group way before because of Bo Sanchez. I didn't mind it at first until my cousin has been attending The Feast at their Bay Area assembly. Attending The Feast is an answered prayer. I love singing and I like it that I can sing here with all my heart's might. More than that, it gives me a breather and time for myself. My 'me-time' with my God. Even for just 2 hours in a week, it recharges my faith and remind me that God is with me whether in bad times not only in good ones. Honestly, I am guilty that my family don't regularly go to Sunday service. But attending this once a week is like having attended Praise and worship service. But I know it is still not okay because my family is not with me everytime I attend this. I need to restore our bonding as a family to God in order for my children to grow up knowing God. If my husband can't, then who else will? Putting pride aside, maybe God is giving me in charge of our Faith. Then I have to obey. </span></span><br />
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that religion will not save us. Our faith does and it is our ticket to
salvation. Nowadays, I see a lot of religious groups formed through time
and it is sad to note that there are some of its members who
righteously brag that theirs is the truth. I mean, it is not right to
judge. For me, as long as you find yourself and God in whichever sect
you have chosen to join, then that's where you belong. If you feel in
your heart comfort, love, peace, kindness and selflessness, then you
found the right one. Let us respect each others' belief because I believe if respect dwells in each one of us, our world will be as harmonious as we would like it to be. God bless our world! </span></div>
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-11701879043122254082016-04-01T14:29:00.000+08:002016-04-01T14:42:22.730+08:00Pained Heart: Remembering Courageous Caitie<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Yesterday is a devastating one for me. As a mother, I cannot imagine myself losing my child because of a life-threatening illness. During the journey, it's like <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">each</span> day gets harder and harder and you don't know what tomorrow has in store. You don't know until when the agony<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> and</span> pain will end. I am talking about the painful </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">story of the almost 4 year old Caitlin 'Caitie' Lucas, daughter of Feliz and Jay Jay, who suffered and acquired a rare kind of leukemia which I got to follow in their facebook page, <i><b>Courageous Caitie</b></i>. Before, I was glued on the same situation of the 4-year-old daughter of actress Jackie Forster, Caleigh known as <i><b>Kikay Caleigh</b></i> at Instagram, who was struck with leukemia (but not the rare kind) also. But now, I rejoice because she was healed by God. It's so painful and I can't bear to feel what the parents of Caitie's undergoing right now. Sure, words of God and people who sympathize overflows with so much encouragement for the bereaved family. But nothing can ease as of the moment the reality of losing a loved one. I cannot bear to post photos from their Facebook page because everytime I see it, my eyes and heart tears. It aches so much. Yesterday at lunch break, I really cried coupled with sobs in between and even now writing this piece. I remember the photos of Feliz and Jay Jay holding Caitie's lifeless body in their arms. And in one photo, Jay Jay cradled Caitie and kissed her on the forehead. It's such a sorrowful ending. My only consolation is that Caitie is now pain-free and is safely in God's hands. My reflections about this journey of Caitie and her family is I PRAY that... I wish that </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">accepting </span>death is not too hard to deal with. Honestly now, I fear the life after death. Because I don't know where my soul take me. I know I will be in an unknown place and travel alone. I fear death because I still don't want to leave my kids behind at a very young age. I want to be present in their journey towards adulthood. Secondly, how I wish that my faith endures all things. Yes, I am weak. I need God in my life so much and I know that I've been missing a lot because I am preoccupied with a lot of worldly things. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Caitie touched my heart in so many ways. Like I said, I have a child almost as the same age of Caitie. That's why I am so moved and touched with the Lucas' family journey. Seeing my kids last night as I arrive home from work, I feel blessed and grateful to God that my kids are healthy and active. And I pray that it will always be that way. As a working mother, every minute that I got a chance to be with them, I take advantage of it by spending quality time with them. I know I am not a perfect mother and sometimes I want to take a break but with the realization Caitie has shared to us, I will never stop being there for my children. So that in the end there will be no regrets... only gratefulness of the moments that God gave to each one of us.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><i>Caitie, my dear, you'll always be remembered. Thank you for showing to me how to be courageous, faithful and cheerful despite life's battles. Please help your Mama and Papa cope up with your loss. Always make rainbows in the sky so that they will feel your presence even in that instance. I love you!</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For full details of Caitie's journey until the end, see links below:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">http://www.yourpagemeetsmine.com/ </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">http://mommyfleur.com/2016/03/31/rest-now-courageous-caitie/</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">http://teachwithjoy.com/2016/03/courageous-caities-legacy/ </span></span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-56960811957234319982016-03-02T10:32:00.002+08:002016-03-03T09:27:12.495+08:00McDonald's Happy Meal: February 2016<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Toys, toys, toys... Now that I became a mother, my kids needs (and sometimes wants) mostly gets in with my priorities. Their joy are now my joy. And toys are kids happiness! My kids default fastfood is Jollibee. Most of the time, we wish that they could just abide with us where we want to eat. But we always end up with their choice. Or else, food will come to waste or they will never eat at all. And since, SM City Davao branch is close due to their ongoing store renovation, we headed to McDonald's. I'm happy that we chose to eat there not because of the food but because of the toys included in their Happy Meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: small;"><i>UPDATE: From L-R: Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, (?), Pinkie Pie<br />They also have Ben Ten for the boys.</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">I'm not sure or remember what they are called but my kids are into fairies now. (<i>UPDATE: They are called My Little Pony Dolls Equestria Girls). </i>Anything with wings and about flying (maybe except riding on an airplane), they just love. Lately, they have been engrossed with the 2015 animated movie 'Strange Magic'. Have you seen it? At first, we don't appreciate it because most of the characters have a beast-like appearance and scary to some. But what they love about it are the songs which they love to sing and even the dialogue and scenes they re-enact. The movie is played several times a day. No wonder they already memorized every song and every conversation and scenes. Even me and the husband can go singing along with them and enjoys watching them acting up. It's a happy and light movie that talks about love. 'Everybody deserves to be loved' is their movie caption.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">What I love about McDonald's toys are its durability and quality. I even got their <a href="http://cheekeegirl.blogspot.com/2015/10/mcdonalds-happy-meal-hello-kitty-and.html"><b><i>Hello Kitty</i></b></a> last year but sadly, have not completed it because supplies run out very fast. So what are you waiting for. Grab now for your little ones and even for the young-at-heart! It's a good collection material.</span></div>
Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-85919843256067592922016-01-20T14:39:00.000+08:002016-01-20T14:39:32.136+08:00Random Thoughts: The Smell of a Baby<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I always love how a baby smells like. It's synonymous to a milk, a mild powder or sweet as a smell of a candy. I noticed that when I kiss the forehead of my almost 5 year old daughter, I can still smell it. Just this morning when I bid my daughters goodbye leaving for work, I told her you are still a baby. And then she smiled back at me. According to her, she is no longer a baby but an <i>"Ate" </i>(an older sister) to her 3 year old sibling. I can't help but sigh on the thought that my girls are growing up fast right before my very eye. Oh, I am just being nostalgic of the days that I still carried them and put them in the comfort of my arms. Don't get me wrong. Planning for another baby is out of the question now that I am in my late 30's and being pregna</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">nt again seems scary for me because of health-related issues. No, I'm not sick either but I have to take extra care of myself since my doctors told me to watch on my diet. I'm not getting any younger so as my health and the capacity to function normally unlike in my younger days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A baby/child is a blessing and it gives so much joy to a family. As parents, they say, cherish them while they are still clingy because when the time comes they have their own mind set and discover new and interesting things apart from us, they'll be most likely spending time on those new found things. Savor the smell and time of your child until it lasts.</span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-66282184632563027322015-12-03T09:00:00.000+08:002015-12-03T09:00:00.933+08:00Christmas In Our House 2015<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's the most wonderful time of the year again. December knocks so fast at our doorsteps and it's already here. So for this year, we decorated our home as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas looking like this...</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This tree is not that heavy so not a problem that the table might give way.<br />Those stuff toys are already placed there and since we don't have<br />Christmas base cover, we used them to cover it. Nice idea too!</span></i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <i>I got these Christmas stockings from Watsons. It is priced at Php57.00 each.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Most of my Christmas decorations this year are already used from previous Christmases. Only these two Christmas stockings and additional Christmas LED lights are my purchases for this year. My kids are happy with what I put up. After all, Christmas is for the children and for the kid-at-heart.</span></div>
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-23333591285594821952015-12-01T15:25:00.000+08:002015-12-03T08:52:37.683+08:00My Beauty Regimen Products and Olay Anti-Ageing 'Night' Cream<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is not a product review as I just bought this yesterday. But with Olay as the brand, you wouldn't doubt its quality and question its effectivity. I use different brand of beauty products as</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I don't stick to only one brand because I'm more particular to a certain product's </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">effect on my skin and of course its affordability. I use Biore (the blue colored container) as my facial/daily moisturizer and sunscreen and Pond's facial wash and toner (the pink one)</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Now, i</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">f I want to splurge a bit on beauty products, I would buy </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Body Shop's seaweed toner. It doesn't make my skin that oily. For face and body sunscreen, I love Daylong. It doesn't make my skin heavy and greasy</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I should've posted photos </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">pala</i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> of the products I use in regular basis. Maybe next time if I happen to snap photos of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, one particular beauty product that I've been wanting to buy is a night cream. I haven't tried using it <i>pa</i> because for one it's a bit expensive. And I believe during sleep or at night, our skin renews or rejuvenates more faster that's why it's more effective to put night creams to help boost healthy looking skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To my delight, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I read somewhere that Olay will be having a </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Buy-1-Take-1 promo </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">(27-30 November 2015 or until supplies last) of their night cream. Oh how my heart sang!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Good thing that I knew of this promo because when I asked the Sales attendant, she said that the promo was over. But I said, the promo is until today (which was yesterday by the way). Then she validated it in their cash register. Alleluia! It's still in promo. I'm happy that I was lucky to have availed this because I read in some sites that in Manila at Watsons it's always out of stock even if you visit their other branches. Some even commented maybe they are just holding it up and sell again when the regular price is back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At Php789.00 for two, not at all bad. I got a huge savings instead! Before, I wasn't mindful of buying and using beauty products. Good thing my mother is very much particular of using and applying skin products on herself that's why I was also enticed to do the same (but not as solid as my <i>mama</i>). I just use the basic stuff: cleanse (Pond's facial wash, the red one), tone (Pond's, the pink one/The Body Shop's seaweed toner), moisturize and use sunblock for protection (Biore Milk, the blue container/ Daylong). You may notice that I don't have Olay products in my basic regimen that's because it's a bit expensive for my budget. But given if I have extra money to buy their products, I wouldn't have second thoughts buying them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In my 30's, I value the importance of taking care of my skin. I don't have a flawless and healthy skin that's why I have to make extra effort in taking good care of it. Good thing I am not a heavy user of make-up as I just groom my eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil and a lipstick. I don't even use face powder as <i>Biore</i> (my facial/daily moisturizer and sunscreen) gives my face a matte finish already and doesn't make my face shiny at all. That's my everyday make-up. Now if I want to further it more, I curl my eyelashes and put blush on. That's the farthest I can make for myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How about you? What's your daily beauty regimen and beauty products that you use? Share it too.</span></div>
Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-1759843730275836672015-11-20T09:00:00.000+08:002015-11-20T10:29:54.577+08:00Our "New" Second-Hand Ride<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm not a sporty person, though I'd love <i>sana</i> how to play tennis. Too much exposure to Mr. Sun discouraged me to engage on it. But I'm glad that at an early age I was so eager to learn and eventually know how to ride a bicycle. I learned on my own and those bruises that I got was all worth it. My uncle used to have a BMX bike when I was in grade school. Whenever he is not using it, I sneak into our tiny garage and practice until I get tired. I cannot remember when was the last time I rode in one. My eldest daughter <i>kasi</i> loves to have a bicycle maybe because she saw her friends in our neighborhood driving around with their own bicycles. <i>Yung</i> kind na like this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We scouted for it in malls but we are having second thoughts getting one because: (1) it's a bit expensive and (2) we cannot attest of its longevity. We then heard that buying in Japan surplus shops saves us a lot of money and we get more of our money's worth. Not to mention it's durability and quality-tested. So we check out some shops here in the city and found <i>nga </i>not only one but two bicycles. The second one is for me. I'm so happy I own one now even if it's pre-owned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>It's only Php1,800.00 and I tell you, it's so sturdy </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just a few flaws were there like </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">the LED lights isn't working though we can just replace the</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> defective bulb and it will light <i>na</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The other grip has a rip but t</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">he other one is still in good condition </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">so we just leave it as it is. T</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">he plastic basket have only minimal cracks and dents </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">and stains but it doesn't matter. There are also minor rusts seen but we can have it repainted and it's good as new. We just bought an extension tires (at Php300.00) at the back since she cannot balance yet with just a two-wheel. Before that there was a bicycle stand attached to it but it was removed to replace the extension tires.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We can really attest of its durability and quality because the bicycle itself is heavy. It's like I'm having lifts every time I carry it. The bell and brakes works perfectly. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The seat cover is in nice condition (not dirty) and durable. The paint finish is totally fine. The height of the seat can be adjusted. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can even ride on it. </span></div>
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<i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And now presenting to you my bicycle. </span></i><br />
<i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Guys would you believe its worth is only Php1,800.00?! Sure steal!</span></i></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">- it has a lock/key attached to the back wheel that secures it and nobody can use it except me. Though I don't lock it so the nanny can use it to accompany my kids when biking around the village</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall, I love my Japan surplus/pre-owned bicycles we got. We saved a lot for the cost we bought given of the quality of the bikes. We can just have it groomed some other time if we really want that spunky/new feel of it. For the meantime, we love as it is. My hubby told me it's his Christmas gift to me. It doesn't matter if it's not new as long as I am loving it. He's planning to buy one for him and our youngest. And it'll be a family sport we'll be engaging in. How I love it! Thank you Lord for the blessing!</span></div>
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-50974443796831533222015-11-17T11:57:00.002+08:002015-11-17T14:09:16.289+08:00Heartbreaking Friday the 13th<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Was it a mere coincidence or fated to happen? Last Friday, the 13th, shocked the whole world hours or days later. I don't want to believe in a Friday the 13th that it comes with a bad luck or something not nice will happen. After all it was a payday and many of us got already our partial pay bonus. That is not a bad luck after all, you think? This is what I saw in my Facebook newsfeed today...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was stunned to read that <i><a href="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2015/11/13/Japan-earthquake-with-magnitude-of-70-hits-near-Kyushu-coast/8221447464696/">Japan</a> </i>and <i><a href="http://dutchsinse.com/11132015-south-california-baja-mexico-border-struck-by-noteworthy-m4-3-earthquake/">Mexico</a></i> was struck by a magnitude 8 and 4.3 earthquake, respectively. Honestly, I wasn't really shock of Beirut and Baghdad's bombing attacks because for me, it is kind of a usual happening that I hear and see in news of places being part of the Middle East and Muslim areas because of this <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2015/02/what-isis-really-wants/384980/"><i>ISIS</i></a> thing. Seeing and hearing these news every time in that side of the globe breaks my heart especially if affected people are family with children. <i><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/26/muslims-rally-against-extremism_n_5889962.html">Even the Muslim people condemn these kind of terrorist attacks</a></i>. It's against the law of Islam and their Quran. But what terrifies me the most is it was a random and planned event that lead to Paris terrorist attack that led to hundreds of death and seriously injured. It is disturbing to hear these news because its target are public places were innocent people are put in danger. More so a lot of tourist flock in the City of Lights all year round. It is frightening that there's no safe place anymore even if you're in the compounds of your own home. Christmas time is already a few days away and it's saddening to note all of these chaos happening in our world when it should be excitement, hope and joy we feel as we wait for the holidays draws nearer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here in our country, we experienced a magnitude of 4.0 quake in Davao City last Nov. 7, 2015 and it was said that it is possible that we'll be experiencing a 7.0M quake noting that their are new fault lines discovered. Yesterday's local newspaper wrote about recent bombings in Mindanao particularly in Kabacan, North Cotabato hurting 7 people including minors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wish for world peace and that people should be sensitive to others in order to have a loving and happy environment to live in. So much anger in one's heart makes a destructive world that we don't care anymore of others but only our own. I pray that God will touch these bad people's hearts and minds that they may see how cruelty they've caused. A change of heart and a total surrender to God will make a big difference. </span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-16787850282811515652015-10-29T12:40:00.000+08:002015-10-29T12:40:21.750+08:00McDonald's Happy Meal: Hello Kitty and Thomas and Friends<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello mommies and girls out there! It's been a while after my last post. Been to a lot of busy stuff lately but I'm back to tell you about the latest of McDonald's Happy Meal. I got 2 hello Kitty toys for my little girls. I was ecstatic seeing these when I happen to pass by their store last Monday together with my daghter. Normally, I don't usually give in to my kids pleading of buying toys like that. But being a kid-at-heart too and once a lover of Hello Kitty/ Sanrio/ Little Twin Stars, like any parent, I couldn't resist to the consistent 'please-mama' of my almost 5-year-old tot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am happy with what we purchased. Hopefully, these won't break too soon as these are nice Hello Kitty toy collections. If you're an avid collector of Hello Kitty, these are great pieces to add in to your collection now... or you'll regret not getting it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm wondering what are the other 2 HK collection has inside. I'm planning to grab the other 2 Hello Kitty toys in their Happy Meal... <i>hehehe (happy kid inside, giggle!)</i>. Anyway, for this Happy Meal purchase we got, I bought the Spaghetti w/ a drink for about P82.00pesos and a 1-piece chicken meal w/ a drink that cost around P102.00pesos. Not bad at all I guess. Go visit your nearest McDonald's stores now. #Mcdohappymeal #HelloKitty</span></div>
Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-7964818946645036452015-10-08T17:42:00.000+08:002015-10-09T14:25:48.119+08:00Turmeric for a Healthy Drink!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was alarmed when I experienced high blood pressure late of last year. This was before our <a href="http://cheekeegirl.blogspot.com/2014/11/london-diaries-2014-part-1-away-from.html">Great Britain trip</a> in October. The highest blood pressure reading I had, recorded at 150/90. It was the first time I experienced such reading ever since. It was a wake up call for me. And honestly, I realized that I'm not in my 20's anymore and I'm getting older (not that old at 36). The reality sinks in that my body cannot take all the bad stuff anymore. That what I eat reflects later on when I'm not taking a conscious effort to be mindful in my choice of food. I admit that I take my eating habit lightly. I love sweets and salty foods. I am one of you who indulge in junkfood. Never in a day that I get to eat something sweet. Thankfully, I don't crave for soda except for occasional reasons. I love coffee with creamer. I don't settle for the black one. I find it too strong for my taste. But I love the native one. I can take its taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Apart from having elevated blood pressure, my uric test shows above normal results and my Creatinine level too. On that note, my choice of food made a turn around. There are food now that I should avoid. And surprisingly not all vegetables, or fish for that matter, should be eaten when you have high level of uric acid according to the nephrologist I went to. Some of the veggies that I should be avoiding or limit its intake are asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli in that family. Dairies, salty foods of course, junkfoods, <i>Magic Sarap</i>, <i>vetsin</i> or the MSG should be avoided. That's why we are no longer using such when cooking at home. As in<i> bawal</i>! I strictly imposed it in our house. At first my husband protested because the food is not delicious. I told him it's just mind over matter. The <i>Magic Sarap, </i>vetsin/ MSG or our health is at stake. You have to choose and decide... But eventually, he already adapted to the natural taste of the food we cook. <i>Keysa magutom siya</i>. Right? And one more thing, my doctor told me that we cannot choose these conditions especially if it's a hereditary thing. Both my parents and their lineage have high blood pressure. So the 50% of that, whether you like it or not, is already in your system and the other 50% depends on your lifestyle. It is important that we take a conscious effort to discipline oneself to take care and keep ourselves healthy in all ways.</span><br />
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-8200149665821575632015-10-02T10:38:00.003+08:002015-10-02T10:44:34.938+08:00Life's Simple Pleasures<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This morning, I got the privilege to experience or witness God's greatest creation. If you're all new to my blog, I am a working mother and every morning is quite a rush for us at home. My eldest daughter goes to school and she must be</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> prepared by 8 o'clock in time for her ride to pick her up at home</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Although I admit I wake up late (past 6am) because if I wake up by 5am (the time I want to be with hubby and have coffee with him) the kids would wake up too. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's a bit early for them to rise by that time. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They seem to feel me as I slowly climb off the bed. That's why I'm always in a hurry every morning that I seem not to mind or take notice of the things happening around. Like I said, this morning was kind of different. The usual stuff I wake up to but the chirping of the birds caught my senses. It was really a music to my ears and calming to my spirit. I guess there were lots of them flocked in our plants and a palm tree inside our area. Their happy voices seem to vibrate in our surroundings that I cannot help but grab my camera and record it… </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was just a portion of what took place. They have been chirping for a long time. Their happy "noise" was like this the whole time we were preparing for our daily morning stuff. Our bathroom overlooks that palm tree outside so I had a very pleasant bath even if a hurried one because their voice soothe me. Though it was simple as that, it was a happy moment for me. I was full of gratitude and overwhelmed of that gift to witness God's presence first thing in the morning thru these wonderful creatures. I am amazed, humbled and thankful.</span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-2232488486014912682015-09-23T17:09:00.001+08:002015-09-23T17:51:42.879+08:00Hotel-like Bed right in your Own Home<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One of my project this year and probably would take a big slash out of my bonus is to purchase a bigger bed for the 4 of us. Currently, we are using </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">a Full size bed (54in x 74in) </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">that</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> can only fit up to 3 persons. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has been our bed since we got married</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">. And having the 4 of us in it is already crowded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Waking up every time feels tiring, backaches here and there. It really is not a total relaxation and sleep for us except for the two girls because they are still small. How much more to my husband that he is kind of big and his sleeping position is always his legs hanging at the edge of the bed. Imagine that! How we wish we could stretch our backs and legs freely. Now it takes a conscious effort every time we change position in our sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, one cannot fully achieve a complete and comfortable hotel-like bed if it aren't for <span style="color: #783f04;"><a href="http://www.parachutehome.com/collections/bedding" style="font-style: italic;">comfortable linens and beddings</a><i> </i></span>to match it with like that of a luxury bedding collection from <i><a href="http://www.parachutehome.com/collections/bedding">Parachute</a>. </i>I told myself the moment I'm gonna find that "perfect" bed for our family, I will really dress up our bed with the "perfect" linens that would complement the whole look. That look when the moment I see it, I will imagine a restful and peaceful sleep and cannot wait to hit the sack. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I always look forward to Sundays ever since I was a kid. Every Sunday is a family day for us. We go to church, eat out after and head to the grocery next. Up until this day, we see to it that we bring the kids out for a play in the mall or go to the school of my daughter where other families too are having outdoor activities like basketball for daddies, volleyball or badminton for the mommies and the kids just run and play in the fields with their classmates or schoolmates. I liked it that the management of my daughter's school encourage and implement this kind of activity wherein parents and kids get to know each other and bond.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm all out of words, nothing to say. But my mind is full of stories to tell and concerns to address. I'm full packed now. Maybe I'm just all too stressed out thinking on things that I have in mind. I'm making </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">paramdam</i><span style="font-size: large;"> here because it's almost 1 month after my last blog post. But I am grateful and thankful to those who stumble across my blog and patiently and took their time reading it. I know there are people reading here because of my ranking that is actively moving in numbers. Yehey to that!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Okay what keeps me busy from the past few weeks? Let me enumerate it because I too lost track. More than two weeks ago, both my kids were down with flu and hit with fever. My 3 year old's temperature went up to 40. I got scared. I brought them to their Pedia and antibiotics were prescribed. Oh gosh! The thought of that makes me weak. For one, my kids and I have a hate-relationship especially the youngest whenever taking in antibiotics. She dislike its pungent taste (yes, I tasted it) and in full force, with all our joined forces, we really and literally hold her like someone has to hold her feet, her hands and her head just to give her that 5ml dose otherwise she wouldn't take it or worst spit it. I couldn't afford to see my kids fighting with all their might, screaming and struggling for a dose of that medicine. It's not only stressful to us but more so to the kids. Second, antibiotics are expensive prescribed drugs and it's the last thing I would want them to ingest in their system. Besides that, I noticed from my youngest daughter rashes from her legs spreading to the body and arms which became more profound and itchy, to which the doctor told us is just heat rashes. I never mind for the first three days of medication thinking that the antibiotics he gave to my daughter is not only for the phlegm but for the skin infection/rashes (I read in the leaflet of the medicine) she had. I thought it may be the effect that the rashes gradually is coming out and because of the heat. On the 8th day, I sensed that it is not already the normal rashes though she don't have fever anymore. It's more bigger, itchy and red. So I went back to the doctor and blurted out measles! I got worried right away because she already had contact with my eldest daughter and what if she might get the virus? Luckily and thank God I can see no signs of rashes from Mariella since then. So I packed the things of my dear one and send her for the meantime in my parental's house in order not to pass on infection to the sister. We're missing her already. It's been a week of not seeing her and only talk to her daily through the phone as I speak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another thing that keeps my motherhood so alive in between those happenings is I crammed for my eldest daughter's projects in school. Create an Alphabet book and using recyclable materials, make an illustration of a human body parts. After all the sleepless nights and the worries, I still manage to think of it overnight to be submitted on the next day which is 2 days late already. During the medication of Mariella, I didn't send her to school so not to infect her classmates thus the delay of her project's submission. The pictures of the Alphabet Book, I slowly collected it days before. But finishing everything was done overnight. Then there were school requirements to be bought for their 2nd Annual Family Day at school which was held last Sunday which was a whole day event and this week is there examination. I thank God still because it was a long weekend where I got to take time and rest a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have you guys watched the movie <i>'The Love Affair'</i>? I am in awe of Dawn Zulueta's timeless and ageless beauty. Richard Gomez charisma is still undoubtedly remained despite her age. <i>Kinikilig ako sa kanilang dalawa ni Dawn </i>in the roles they played. And Bea Alonzo, very beautiful, fresh and she's very flawless. I was affected by the story because I can relate to it and it brought back bitter memories. I watched the movie together with my husband and I don't know what effect it had on him. But I'm certain that he can relate to it as well. No discussions done after because my eyes are all red when I came out of the cinema. My eldest daughter asked after if I cried. Of course, I couldn't lie because it's all over my face. We just laughed it off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm not yet through. Work-wise it's manageable and it helps that my boss is very considerate. But what pisses me off are people who are taking advantage of the opportunity that their favors are granted almost all the time and that they couldn't help asking for more. They are not yet satisfied of the help they are getting and I feel that they are making that generous person like a milking cow for their own needs. I know for a fact what they are asking help for because I'm also a mother. But I hope they should find a long term means to support the needs of the family and not to always ask money for whatever it is to other people on a regular basis. I don't know if they know what shame and gratitude is. They are not ill or disabled people who cannot find ways to sustain the needs of their family. And to think even their family in their own blood had already said to ignore them. 'Nuff said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I feel that my PMS is somewhere down the road. Even a little detail affect my emotions. Recently, I posted something in a social media for my loved ones to see but it was nowhere to be found. It was deleted. Even if I don't want to feel anything for it, I felt hurt. I prayed that my hurt will just let go because it's not really a big deal after all. But I don't know. I felt a pinch in my heart. I got affected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To end, I want to do many things to erase all these challenges that came my way lately. I'm thinking of pampering myself with facial and body massage, going to a retreat to embrace myself and meeting people who can be an inspiration for my everyday living, making memories with my family like going somewhere and doing the unusual stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thank you God for making my life not dull. I am not asking you to get rid of those unpleasant instances but I am asking for enough strength, wisdom, patience and heart to do all the things you let me encounter in this lifetime of mine. Everything that I have now -good, even the not so one- I thank you for I know you are molding me to be a person for others.</span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-72001071814134660232015-07-24T15:22:00.000+08:002015-07-24T15:22:55.697+08:00Women Can't Have Enough… <div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I finish the title phrase by saying shoes and shopping! I'm sure the rest of the women couldn't agree more should I say. Some women would add up clothes, bags, make-up in the long list of can't-have-enoughs. But I prefer shoes more, apart from home and kitchen furnishings and kid's stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last night, I took the opportunity to go "malling" in Abreeza while the hubby have something important meetings to attend nearby. And since I want to spend for myself <i>muna </i>because it's my birthday <i>naman</i>, I took off finding a pair of ballet shoes that I've been wanting to buy. <i>Ako naman talaga si </i>Ballet/Flat shoe girl. Since I become a mom, this is my go-to shoe whether for causal or office attire. It's just comfortable and I can move with ease. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We dined at </span><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/emeraldseafoodgarden">Grand Emerald Seafood Garden</a> </i><span style="font-size: large;">at the back of <a href="https://plus.google.com/106415293831496198988/about?gl=ph&hl=fil">Victoria Plaza</a> Compound. There are several </span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">restaurants in the vicinity and one of the famous Chinese restaurants found there is the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g298459-d2009576-Reviews-Ahfat_Seafood_Plaza-Davao_City_Davao_del_Sur_Province_Mindanao.html">Afhat</a> Seafood Plaza. There are actually 3 of them inside the compound. However, I chose this time Emerald because I love and missed their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emeraldseafoodgarden/photos/a.455436884565141.1073741825.280894162019415/593269960781832/?type=1&theater"><i>complimentary peanuts</i></a>. Very comforting, addicting and delicious! What I love is it is for FREE and refillable. In our case, we requested. And since we used their VIP room which can accommodate up to 14 persons for a consumable rate or minimum order of Php3,500.00, the waiters serving us would just check on our table and give us when they see we already emptied our peanuts without asking from them anymore, <i>hehehe…</i> Maybe they would just assume we will ask more of it anyway. Very good service! And of course good food! I love their Fish Fillet with Tausi sauce. I really enjoyed my dining experience and birthday celebration as a whole. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why I am sharing this because I think God is so amazing, so generous and so loving. He is working things according to my desire and prayers. Lately, He is answering my little requests but there's only one thing left unanswered. It's gonna be a life changing thing if it's against my will. But I'm still hoping that God will consider my reason which I think is valid. It is actually a blessing that I'd rather wish it to other people who needs it more. I know, shame on me to turn down a blessing from God but I think I have enough for the moment and I see other people needs it more than I do. At this point, it's payback time. People have been good to me and my family. I think it's our time to share our blessings to those who needs it the most. It's actually a very nice feeling more than the bliss of receiving. Of course, it's nice also to receive gifts from other people and of God. But you know, the satisfaction, fulfillment and achievement of sharing surpasses everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's my birth month and I still wish from God that my heart's desires are enough for a birthday present: good health for me and my loved ones, comfortable way of living, quality time with my loved ones, a stable job, enjoy and have a peaceful life and being able to hurdle life's challenges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I ask and I'm sure I will receive… <i>#bepositive #Godisgood</i></span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-41523274709920852392015-06-22T08:57:00.000+08:002015-06-22T10:38:14.291+08:00The Wonders of Having Great In-Laws<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After reading Fleur's post <a href="http://www.mommyfleur.com/2015/06/04/an-ootd-and-my-tips-in-dealing-with-the-in-laws/">here</a> of Mommy Fleur blog, I therefore say I AM SO PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE LUCKY FEW. One of the best or shall I say an endearing trait which all they have in common is their sincerity and they have big, fat and generous hearts. As in! <i>Nakakataba talaga ng puso</i>. Honestly, my husband's family side are not well-off. But despite their status in the society, they are as if they have more to share. I've witnessed how they are so selfless not only to their relatives but to other people whom they considered a family. <i>Nakakahiya maging</i> selfish when you are with them. Actually it's really inspiring to be one; to be more on a giver than a receiver. Because everything good follows when you do good to others <i>diba</i>? Domino effect <i>kung baga</i>. There's so much joy and fulfillment when you give.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The second best thing I love about my second family is that they are so humble, down-to-earth people. <i>Nakakahiya</i> again to be a braggart. They have been blessed with so much especially now that my husband and his two other siblings are very successful in their respective career paths and family. The two of them are working outside Philippines and my parents-in-law had the privilege already of travels in Europe <i>pa talaga</i>. <i>Kasama na din kami sa nabigyan ng </i>opportunity to tour London last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Third and definitely not the least, what's admirable about their character is that they have a deep and solid relationship with our Lord. Their faith is immense and when they worship <i>sagad sa puso</i>. It is their profound trait that shows how they are a person to others. <i>Nakakahiya na maging</i> passive <i>lang</i> with our faith and to just take for granted the power of what prayer can do. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Personally, it inspires one to do our obligation (in a good way) to our God. I say obligation in a good way because it should not be a forced one. It should be done with an open heart. And that we should also pray to God that He may open our heart and mind to His wisdom and a spirit that is always in gratitude. </span><br />
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-20037749794189916052015-06-10T14:43:00.000+08:002015-06-11T10:23:12.805+08:00#OOTD: School Year 2015-2016<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is no stopping now. She is already a legit school girl. I cannot contain my excitement as my daughter all dolled up on her first day of school last Monday. Of course, I don't want to miss her first two days in school that is why I took a leave from work in order to know how is its situation from the time the school open its gates for the pre-schoolers until they are dismissed from their 3-hour class. </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>(On the first day, parents and guardians were allowed to enter the school premises. But on the second day, they already implemented their rules on NO ENTRY for visitors/ parents/or guardians. The part on NO ENTRY for parents or guardians of pre-schoolers, I'm kind of half-hearted on this because as a toddler, they don't know yet how to look over on their things especially if it's packing up time. On her second day, she already lost her eraser. Oh geez!)<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> </i></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am proud of my daughter. Without hesitation and with a sheer of guts and confidence, she willfully went inside and placed her things inside their provided cabinets and took her seat with the assistance of her teacher. I am thankful that somehow we taught her independence early on in little ways. Unlike her other classmates who were shy, refused to enter inside the classroom while others were wailing and clinging to their mothers and fathers. On the second day, she seemed confident enough because we just let her go by herself inside the campus and managed to enter her classroom.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dress -Tommy Hilfiger (℅ cousin Sam including the backpack and lunch box);<br /> Shoes -Payless Shoe Source (a Christmas gift from her Mommy La);<br />Socks -Mother Care</span></i></td></tr>
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Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-43042291332410597342015-06-10T09:22:00.000+08:002015-06-10T09:24:13.305+08:00Going Local<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Instead of hiring a large company to do a remodeling job, consider hiring a <a href="http://renovationexperts.com/index.asp"><i>local remodeling contractor</i></a>. You will be helping your community, and there are a few benefits for yourself when you hire locally. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">The contractor will often have ties to the community. Most will know the businesses that sell the items that will be needed to complete the remodeling project. He can sometimes get discounts where a contractor for a larger company might not be able to get a lower price and could even charge more money because it's a larger business. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">When you hire a contractor, you won't have to worry about dealing with the other workers who will be needed for the job. The contractor will oversee the job and make sure there are professionals who can do the plumbing, electrical, painting and other work. This is a person who will listen to what you want to have done. It's your home, and this is taken into consideration with the design as well as any extra details that you want to include. Since you only have to tell the contractor what you want, it can take a burden off of you through the remodeling. </span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Local contractors usually won't have to travel long distances to get to your home. This means the job can sometimes begin earlier in the day, and the contractor can sometimes stay longer in the afternoon. The job will often take a shorter amount of time to complete with the added time dedicated to the project. Most local contractors won't charge as much as companies from another city because they don't have to use as much gas in a vehicle getting to the location. Word of mouth referrals often travel far in your own town, so you will likely be able to find more people who have used the contractor for work.</span></span>Sound of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01910666138264614040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592146718263212522.post-62762604396625650022015-06-03T13:40:00.004+08:002015-06-03T15:59:54.621+08:00Around the World with these Things<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now, I understand how it feels not to be connected. One week without/limited internet access is like being sent to outer space and have no/limited contact with the real world. But thank Heavens for the free 30MB connection of Sun. I can browse and check my FB and IG page yet very limited. But it's better than no connection at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">That's all folks! Did you enjoy my new discoveries? I still want the storage chest but I'm afraid my toddlers would write anything on it. You should see our walls full of pencil scribbles. That's why I couldn't buy anything yet to further beautify our inside. It might cost me a lot. </span></div>
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