my husband - for his understanding why I am not as domesticated as other women are, for letting me enjoy my 'me' time and being a good partner in our adventures as a couple and as parents
my little boy - for his love, his patience with his sister and his enthusiasm to be with his 'mama'.
my little girl - for her cheekiness, her patience with her brother and her enthusiasm to be a future 'gymnast'
a baby on the way - another blessing... we will soon be a party of five (1st trimester symptoms kicked in like never before, good thing it's our 'planned' last)
our yaya - for her patience with us, her love for the kids. She has been with us for 4 years now and I hope that she stays until I can handle domesticated lifestyle.
travel - in Manila alone for a quick weekender, tiring but super yummy and worth it; in Phuket with my husband for the weekend, navigating the streets and considered as our 2nd honeymoon; in Australia for one week, making me realize I am not a 'winter' person and would probably hibernate during this season... did appreciate how 'advanced' Singapore is.
family - for their help and advise (though sometimes 'unsolicited').
friends - most of my friends went to land down under to permanently live there. Take time to bond with them and nurture a good relationship.
job - I like what I do but my leads have different work ethics (my mantra: work smart not hard)
God Almighty - so many blessings have come our way and I truly appreciate them. There may be bumps but these will let us grow and make us strong. With his guidance, I am sure we can tackle them.
Looking forward to Year 2013!
19 December 2012
23 March 2012
designer bag
Last month, my husband gave me my first high-end designer bag,
Welcome Galleria PM:
I could have asked a friend to buy in Europe but I want the retail experience and that, my friends, cost me around 300sgd hahaha.
Not bad if I consider a plane fare to Europe. Excuses! Excuses!
It took a month before I was able to use it and I love it. (Well, I should since it is so @$"*^%# expensive). I love the smell and the feel of the leather. I love the opening that I can easily get small items from the bag without removing it from my shoulder. And I use it everyday (for work for the last few days). I have always believed that the increased number of use would offset the price. It should be resilient to the wear-and-tear of everyday use. And to achieve my a dollar a day mantra, I need to use this bag for... 6 years!!!
And now, I am eyeing this bag:
The Tod's D bag. But I would need to sleep on this. Reflect onmyour current and future expenses. And considering my mantra, I can only use this on Y2018. Hahaha. I need to change my mantra, hhmmnn a dollar per hour?!?
Wishing that I could win a lottery and live the life of a celebrity.
Welcome Galleria PM:
I could have asked a friend to buy in Europe but I want the retail experience and that, my friends, cost me around 300sgd hahaha.
Not bad if I consider a plane fare to Europe. Excuses! Excuses!
It took a month before I was able to use it and I love it. (Well, I should since it is so @$"*^%# expensive). I love the smell and the feel of the leather. I love the opening that I can easily get small items from the bag without removing it from my shoulder. And I use it everyday (for work for the last few days). I have always believed that the increased number of use would offset the price. It should be resilient to the wear-and-tear of everyday use. And to achieve my a dollar a day mantra, I need to use this bag for... 6 years!!!
And now, I am eyeing this bag:
The Tod's D bag. But I would need to sleep on this. Reflect on
Wishing that I could win a lottery and live the life of a celebrity.
08 March 2012
manila pamper: are we there yet?
One of my must-do when I am in Manila is to get a pedicure. Though I usually choose a classic red nail polish (OPI's red hot gift), I opt to get this orange one for a change.
Wondering though that there is a limit of OPI in Manila. Salons use Orly or Essie. Are these much better than my beloved OPI? Hhmmnn...
Wondering though that there is a limit of OPI in Manila. Salons use Orly or Essie. Are these much better than my beloved OPI? Hhmmnn...
07 March 2012
manila loot: shoes & bag
Here are my loot from my 3D2N stint in Manila last weekend:
Anthology's San Francisco (in midnight blue). And it's a big yay!
Though I wish I was not in a hurry this morning when I wore it for the first time. My feet hurts now but I hope this break-in period would not last long.
My 2nd buy is a paez shoes from Planet Sports. Sad since they have limited styles and limited sizes. I ended up buying this green one.
In Singapore, a pair costs 60sgd, roughly 2K php. But there's variety. I like the feel, much better than Toms however the back of my feet always slips from the shoes. If I do decide to buy one more paez, I'd buy it in Singapore.
The only bag I was able to buy is a Parisian bag (I was supposed to buy a Fino matte red leather bag, a speedy look-alike but there was no new stock, sad).
It is a hobo bag and it can hold a lot of stuff. Funny smell though since it is made of abaca-like material. How can I get rid of the smell?
Anthology's San Francisco (in midnight blue). And it's a big yay!
Though I wish I was not in a hurry this morning when I wore it for the first time. My feet hurts now but I hope this break-in period would not last long.
My 2nd buy is a paez shoes from Planet Sports. Sad since they have limited styles and limited sizes. I ended up buying this green one.
In Singapore, a pair costs 60sgd, roughly 2K php. But there's variety. I like the feel, much better than Toms however the back of my feet always slips from the shoes. If I do decide to buy one more paez, I'd buy it in Singapore.
The only bag I was able to buy is a Parisian bag (I was supposed to buy a Fino matte red leather bag, a speedy look-alike but there was no new stock, sad).
It is a hobo bag and it can hold a lot of stuff. Funny smell though since it is made of abaca-like material. How can I get rid of the smell?
29 February 2012
More birthday people on March 01
How do you celebrate your birthday if you were born on the 29th of February? Feb 28? March 01?
If I am one of those people, I would celebrate it on the 1st of March. This means that March 01 has 1.25 more birthdays than any other day (or is it 2x more)?
Just a silly post. Just want to have a post for a date that only comes every 4 years. Cheers!
If I am one of those people, I would celebrate it on the 1st of March. This means that March 01 has 1.25 more birthdays than any other day (or is it 2x more)?
Just a silly post. Just want to have a post for a date that only comes every 4 years. Cheers!
14 February 2012
Musings: Time, Energy and Money
When you’re young, you’ve got all the time and all the energy to enjoy life, but no money.
When you’re in your middle years, you’ve got all the money and all the energy, but no time.
And when you’re retired, you’ve got all the money and all the time, but no energy.
So true... in my case.
Blessings 2011
(Should have been posted at the start of this year)
We greeted 2011 with joy, a healthy baby girl. Her developments have been outstanding: babbling, standing (from seating position, even bending), and walking. Though we worry for her hair but hopefully it would grow, uhm more strands. She would get excited when she sees us and she would shout with such force when things don't go her way - our little baby tiger girl.
More attention has been given to our son during this year but it has resulted in favourable outcome. It has been one of the situation that has defined our parenting, one of the situations that has given us meaning to parenthood. I thank Him for blessing us with this child (of course with my youngest as well). Such a playful and loving child, full of curiosity and wisdom - our little toddler rat boy.
My husband who expands vertically with his love and patience, thank you. Though there has been issues external to us that have tested our marriage, you have remained sound and forgiving. Oh this is the year as well wherein we got good and sound financial advise and acted on it. It is a contented feeling that we are covered that whatever happened to any of us (God forbid), our children are protected and shielded. Wishing us a nice investment returns as well in order for us to retire at 45 (wishful thinking, hahaha).
To our family and friends, thank you and we always pray safety and good health, for all of us.
Happy New Year and may year 2012 (yipee, Year of the Dragon - my year and my hubby as well) bring us more blessings.
Cheers!
We greeted 2011 with joy, a healthy baby girl. Her developments have been outstanding: babbling, standing (from seating position, even bending), and walking. Though we worry for her hair but hopefully it would grow, uhm more strands. She would get excited when she sees us and she would shout with such force when things don't go her way - our little baby tiger girl.
More attention has been given to our son during this year but it has resulted in favourable outcome. It has been one of the situation that has defined our parenting, one of the situations that has given us meaning to parenthood. I thank Him for blessing us with this child (of course with my youngest as well). Such a playful and loving child, full of curiosity and wisdom - our little toddler rat boy.
My husband who expands vertically with his love and patience, thank you. Though there has been issues external to us that have tested our marriage, you have remained sound and forgiving. Oh this is the year as well wherein we got good and sound financial advise and acted on it. It is a contented feeling that we are covered that whatever happened to any of us (God forbid), our children are protected and shielded. Wishing us a nice investment returns as well in order for us to retire at 45 (wishful thinking, hahaha).
To our family and friends, thank you and we always pray safety and good health, for all of us.
Happy New Year and may year 2012 (yipee, Year of the Dragon - my year and my hubby as well) bring us more blessings.
Cheers!
A bedtime scene
"I want to sleep with mama, I want to sleep with mama, I want to sleep with Mammaaahh"
"Nanana, nana, nanana, nananah"
Here I am sitting down on the bed, my half back leaning against the headboard. My right arm, carrying my baby girl and my left arm being hugged by my boy.
Will not have it any other way... until body aches strike and need to lie all of us down, slowly.
Woohoo, kids are now asleep and now I cansurf sleep.
Good Night! I love you! See you tomorrow! Sweet Dreams!
"Nanana, nana, nanana, nananah"
Here I am sitting down on the bed, my half back leaning against the headboard. My right arm, carrying my baby girl and my left arm being hugged by my boy.
Will not have it any other way... until body aches strike and need to lie all of us down, slowly.
Woohoo, kids are now asleep and now I can
Good Night! I love you! See you tomorrow! Sweet Dreams!
Arming myself
Yes, I have been busy, this is the reason why I have not put any posts for a while. No, I am not busy with work, I am actually busy reading blogs :)
I find the blogs created by Filipinos more engaging. I read them to be informed, to be entertained and to arm myself when I go home and shop (of course, to be with family/friends as well). Shop for clothes, shoes and food... and other knick-knacks.
Through mystalkingreading, I got to learn about chicify, suelas, Toms, Maxi skirt, recommended spa/mane/nail services et.al. I am so excited just planning my short vacation-stint on April (3d2n). I even want to order online now so I have more time to spare with family and friends. I want to go to all the weekend market (though only 2 since it's just 1 weekend, boo-hoo)
Wishing for a mallwide, midnight, further markdown, 3-day sale when I do get home.
Now off to to arm myself with more shopping finds.
I find the blogs created by Filipinos more engaging. I read them to be informed, to be entertained and to arm myself when I go home and shop (of course, to be with family/friends as well). Shop for clothes, shoes and food... and other knick-knacks.
Through my
Wishing for a mallwide, midnight, further markdown, 3-day sale when I do get home.
Now off to to arm myself with more shopping finds.
10 February 2012
Hello Kitty Galore
I saw these inside Takashimaya, Harrods section and they are so cute. Had to contemplate if I should buy it/them. Such temptation. I... need... to... control... myself... Whew!
British + Hello Kitty + letter 'H' = damn good combination. I should have bought them. Tsk tsk
British + Hello Kitty + letter 'H' = damn good combination. I should have bought them. Tsk tsk
18 January 2012
double stroller, minimum trouble
My son who is now attending nursery 2 at a nearby school has gotten sick, as well as my baby girl. The culprit: walking to/from school under the scorching heat.
Eversince my baby girl was born, I have contemplated on buying double stroller and I did find one who can fit my baby and preschooler - joovy caboose ultralight.
My husband has not agreed on my reasoning for buying the stroller (since we already have 2 Aprica strollers) but now that the new school year has begun and our kids has gotten sick with just 2 weeks of school, he finally relented. Bad news is, it is sold out in mothercare and they won't be carrying this brand in the future so I have decided to purchase the stroller online and hopefully I would be getting it soon.
Hmn, and with my first online international purchase what else can I buy?
Update: 03 Feb 2012
Our Joovy arrived last 26 Jan. Should be 25th but we were not home when fedex delivered it. Our yaya said that there's no problem though the height of the handle is too high for her. And going up the ramp is quite heavy but other than that, my kids can now be comfortable. Due to its bulk, we decided not to use this when going out that requires taxi or bus. Thank you Joovy and Fedex for the prompt delivery.
Eversince my baby girl was born, I have contemplated on buying double stroller and I did find one who can fit my baby and preschooler - joovy caboose ultralight.
My husband has not agreed on my reasoning for buying the stroller (since we already have 2 Aprica strollers) but now that the new school year has begun and our kids has gotten sick with just 2 weeks of school, he finally relented. Bad news is, it is sold out in mothercare and they won't be carrying this brand in the future so I have decided to purchase the stroller online and hopefully I would be getting it soon.
Hmn, and with my first online international purchase what else can I buy?
Update: 03 Feb 2012
Our Joovy arrived last 26 Jan. Should be 25th but we were not home when fedex delivered it. Our yaya said that there's no problem though the height of the handle is too high for her. And going up the ramp is quite heavy but other than that, my kids can now be comfortable. Due to its bulk, we decided not to use this when going out that requires taxi or bus. Thank you Joovy and Fedex for the prompt delivery.
13 January 2012
You had me at antibodies
When I was pregnant with my 1st child, I have done a lot of research about pregnancy and how to take care of the baby. And when I learnt that breastfeeding has antibodies that would help my child combat virus and diseases, I was sold.
With my son, I exclusively breastfed him until 2.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 6 months (I would still express at the office during these times). And still continued the breastfeeding at night until he was 14.5 months.
He got the flu only at the age of 1 and he was not matamlay (lethargic) during those times.
With my daughter, I exclusively breastfed her until 3.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 10.5 months (still expressing at the office during these times). And up to now I am still breastfeeding her at night. Downside is, my nipple is her pacifier/comforter. But it's ok. We get to rest at the same time, both of us lying down while she's drinking. And it's a form of bonding.
And if we are blessed with baby/ies again, I would not hesitate sharing my antibodies with my kids. I want them to be strong and healthy. It's one of the greatest gift a parent can provide for.
With my son, I exclusively breastfed him until 2.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 6 months (I would still express at the office during these times). And still continued the breastfeeding at night until he was 14.5 months.
He got the flu only at the age of 1 and he was not matamlay (lethargic) during those times.
With my daughter, I exclusively breastfed her until 3.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 10.5 months (still expressing at the office during these times). And up to now I am still breastfeeding her at night. Downside is, my nipple is her pacifier/comforter. But it's ok. We get to rest at the same time, both of us lying down while she's drinking. And it's a form of bonding.
And if we are blessed with baby/ies again, I would not hesitate sharing my antibodies with my kids. I want them to be strong and healthy. It's one of the greatest gift a parent can provide for.
12 January 2012
Cs 1st birthday: cake
I have ordered the cake for my Cs 1st birthday. It's a Hello Kitty Cake and I have found some inspirations from the following images online
I copied the design of HK here.
I will post the pix once it has been delivered on Cs bday.
Update: 02 Feb 2012
Next time, let the supplier design the cake and just provide the must haves, LOL!
Here it is:
Not a complete loss though, the taste is what I was after and they did deliver (it's a bit pricey though ... 150sgd for 4kg)
I copied the design of HK here.
I will post the pix once it has been delivered on Cs bday.
Update: 02 Feb 2012
Next time, let the supplier design the cake and just provide the must haves, LOL!
Here it is:
Not a complete loss though, the taste is what I was after and they did deliver (it's a bit pricey though ... 150sgd for 4kg)
10 January 2012
A Potty Scene
"mama... mama... mamaah... maMAAAHHH ... MAMAAAAHHHH..."
I go in and check S in the bathroom.
"What do you want?" I'd ask kindly.
"I want to wiwi and pupu"
"Ok, go ahead and wiwi and pupu"
3 minutes later:
"mama... mama... mamaah... maMAAAHHH ... MAMAAAAHHHH..."
and the cycle goes on for another 15 minutes
I go in and check S in the bathroom.
"What do you want?" I'd ask kindly.
"I want to wiwi and pupu"
"Ok, go ahead and wiwi and pupu"
3 minutes later:
"mama... mama... mamaah... maMAAAHHH ... MAMAAAAHHHH..."
and the cycle goes on for another 15 minutes
09 January 2012
A party of five
Dragon parents
A rat preschooler
A tiger baby
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..
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Wishing for a dragon baby
Happy 2012 and may our wishes come true!
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