I just want to Survive this month

The first week of work after the new year was manageable. Though it was hectic, it was okay since I get to still have the energy (after putting my boy to sleep) to blog and surf the net before going to bed. But the weeks that followed was an entire different story! I even think I fall asleep before AJ did. that was how tired I was. The next thing I knew my alarm is ringing and I drag myself out of bed for another day at work.


New additional work loads and new KPIs has to be met and have some stressful negotiations being undertaken. And the worst part of it all is that I'm 50% behind my monthy target. As I have said in one of my friend's FB status... I just want to SURVIVE! this month and deal with next month later.

But of course I needed some outlet to distress.. like food and friends :) oh yes! During an out of town meeting, my supervisor took me to this place behind the Laguna Technopark in Binan. Its called Nipa Hut (because its literally a nipa hut). The place was simple but the food was so delish that I ate 2 cups of rice (or maybe I'm just hungry cause I didn't had any breakfast?). We ordered 4 rice and 5 vaians. I was so full that I was so sleepy on the way back to Manila.

Friday was Bowling Day! we even had motif.. pink, grey/silver or black..because these are the motif of my friend Liz's wedding. Hubby and Joel join in but after 2 games, my team lost..but its okay. we had fun and the most important thing is.. we didn't think or thought about our work and the things that should have been done...there's still a Monday to deal with it.

Saturday, we were invited to Mik's 2nd Birthday. Of course we were late again but we were in time for the blowing of the candle and Hubby was able to join in one of the adults game. After the party, went for a snack at Via Mare with Hubby's friends. Then headed for the supermarket.

Sunday was a simple quiet time at home and getting ready for another challenging week at the office.

xoxo
S

PS. my boy has been chosen to be a ring bearer at Trina and Romel's wedding in July :) Now I have to teach him on walking straight without being distracted ..hope we get through it without any problems ... and another on December where he will be a bible bearer for Liz & Ferdie's nuptial... excited for his limelight debut. I'm starting to be a stage mother.

When was the last time you printed a photo?

This was the question running to my mind as I was busy uploading several (more than 500 photos) online. Seems like everything is online now. Banking, shopping, diaries(blogs) etc.. that includes photo albums.

As I recall my last printed photograph was of AJ's 1st birthday party. After that, It was all uploaded in multiply or picasa or facebook. I remember having a flickr account too. AJ is turning 4 this year so it means that I have not printed a single photo in more than 2 years.. (Woow-em-gee!) Its been that long? how in the world are the print shops earn this days? I remember those days of 'film' where I can't wait for the 'film' to be printed so I could see the pictures that were taken. And me and my friend took turns with the negative to print our own copies...staring at the florescent light above just to see which photos you want to print and hoping that its the right one..

Times have really changed..the evolution things.. what seems to work today may no longer be appropriate in the future.

BTW, the more than 500 photos I'm uploading are from several events this past months: Office Christmas Party, my 30ish birthday, Disney on Ice, Kimi and Celine's birthday..see photos here.

Bedazzled by Notebooks

I was waiting for hubby to pick me up from Bonifacio High Street. To kill time and boredom, I went inside Fully Booked to see if there are any books that will interest me. And so I can use Abi's chirstmas & birthday gift to me (a FB gift card worth $$). I picked up a Jodi Picoult and Nicolas Sparks books that I haven't read yet. But on my way to the cashier, I was bedazzled by a pocket notebook beside a display of Moleskine notebooks...they were Dazzle Cover Pocket Notebooks.

They are beautifully designed hard-cover notebooks with bookmark. And it has a magnetic full closure to keep it close. What's fascinating about it is the stunning colors and designs inspired by exotic East Asia. The covers are all beautifully embossed using glitters, metallics and different gildings. Another nice thing about it is its sheets are made of the environmentally conscious Clairefotaine paper has legendary French made paper using wood sourced from managed sustainable forests. According to google, The world famous Clairefontaine paper is exceptionally smooth brushed vellum, 80gsm; the vellum surface’s satin finish prevents bleeding of ink. How cool is that!?

hard cover with magnetic closure

what's inside

Now I wonder what to write here? shopping list? expenses? I think important stuff should be written here ...since Clairefontaine sheets are the best paper in the world for writing.

xoxo.

writing again

Yes, I am. This is one of my new goals for the year..to write and blog again. I miss it. I have to admit that one way or the other. I'm no good writer, my grammar and spelling sometimes unedited. But what the heck its a free world! I miss the opportunity to share my thoughts, my rants and my everyday life less interesting to others but a joy ride for me. I sometimes get overwhelmed with my responsibilities as a mother and as a working gal that I tend to let it consume me. And almost all the time when I put my son to sleep, when I close my eyes, I no longer wake up till the alarm clock strikes 5am again the next day. the routine is the same all through out the week. That's why I look forward to weekends that breaks this. A longer weekend I welcome with pleasure (who doesn't??!)

So to break this routine, blogging at the end of the day would be nice.. unless I'm not exhausted from meetings after meetings. but enough of the negativity.. focus! be positive!

Looking back, when I started blogging (circa 2004) i have posted 94 blogs + 17 on my wedding blog that same year to think I just started middle of the year (July). In 2005, I was able to write 136 blogs + 35 in the wedding blog. In 2006, slips down to 106 which is primarily posts about my pregnancy & my son..And then in 2007, its started to dwindle slowly..at 49 then 32 in 2008 the worst came in 2009 with 12 posts.

And so when I look at 2010 posts, I already have 3 blogs and this is the 4th one, and to think its only Jan 6 :) That to me is a good sign. Tomorrow will be a new day to blog about. I'm meeting up with some highschool friends who now resides in HK & Australia and are here in the country for a visit. That should be fun! A lot of catching up to do :)

xoxo

P.S. I have have survived the first 2 days of work..but I'm tired and I miss my cubicle.. I was in and out of meetings the whole day..I even ate lunch at 5pm :( huhu! Tomorrow will be another busy day with 4 meetings back to back to back to back.

a family calendar

Last year, I purchased a photo calendar from multiply.com and I'm doing it again this year. Just another way to put to good use some of our pictures from the photoshoot at TPC.

I was glad to see more themes to choose from this year. And my choice is the Linen Theme. They also now have captions. Yey! So for this calendar, I googled some interesting quotes on families and kids :) Though my photos were in low res, I'm hoping the calendar will still look nice.

I can't wait for the calendar to be delivered!
xoxo.

see the photo calendar here.

a mother's wish

posted via twitter: not a good way to start the year.. AJ's asthma attack is back.poor boy.

Yes, its back. And this is the part where I struggle to define the fine lines between a responsible mother and a dedicated employee. Its the first day of work so you gotta to be early to start the year right...but you have to take care of your little one (bring him to the doctor to make sure what he has is not serious). But of course the latter will always be a mother's priority. Will my employer take that against me? I don't know. I hope not.

How I wish I have the material comfort in life so I don't need to work. I envy women who are able to be a stay-home mom/wives because it means that they have enough to sacrifice not going to work to have a comfortable life. Though ideally, I don't see myself as a housewife or stay-home mom forever..just during this growing up years, until such time that my son ( and future daughter) are big enough to be left alone.

My boys (hubby & AJ) are now asleep as I type this entry. It has been a quiet hour and a half. no sound of clogged nose or wheezing cough. That's a good sign. hope he's all better tomorrow. How I wish that I'm the one who got sick...i feel so helpless when my little one is in pain.

S.

first Blog for 2010

Well first of all Happy New Year to anyone who's reading this. I have already posted the same greeting on my FB and twitter accounts and so I thought multiply and blogspot deserves the same as well. I know I have neglected writing for months now... I have not written as frequent as I did back in 2004. I can't say maybe.. but i'm sure its because of now being a mother and a wife, I have different priorities and no longer finds some me time. The quickest way to do so is via fb & twitter where I can post a one liner (160 characters) and I'm done for the day.

So this 2010, I hope I can have that 'me' time in cyberspace again. My husband is on his way to Iba, Zambales to attend a maternal relative wake while my little rascal is sleeping like an angel.. so I have to kill an idle time. And so now I'm here.

Spent the new year in Batangas (as we usually do) but before going there, we watched Disney on Ice in Araneta.. my son AJ was in awe for the first half of the show.. claps together with the rest of the audience ..but just before the intermission he's already starting to get grumpy and can no longer stay in his sit. first he wants to go to the restroom, then wants to go to the car. The show finally ended and in no time, he is already sleeping before we reached the express way. So lesson learned.. shows like this should be booked after nap time :)

New Year was simple but fun. I made buko pandan salad (topped with cashew nuts) and Sardines Pasta (not the spicy one.. can't find the right spanish sardines in the supermarket-out of stock!) while my sister-in-law Gina made barbecues. We waited for the clock to strike 12:00mn and started jumping, lighted our roman candles and fountain. Neighbors showcased their fireworks and AJ enjoyed watching the sky filled with colorful stars ...but I  corrected him that those are fireworks.. when he woke up the next day, he was looking for more .... 'mommy fireworks, wala fireworks?'   So I guess next year we'll be looking forward for more fireworks. haha!

And so what's in store for us in 2010? If you have been here before, you'll know that I'm interested in horoscopes...so as I write this paragraph, i'm googling on the other tab on Capricorn's future. And so this is what they say..
1. There would be some heavy or useless expenditure during the beginning of the year. But, later things would be under control. Overall, this year is going to be an encouraging year. Due to influence of transiting planets, you would be obtaining success in all major or important projects. - OH NO!! expenses agad!? but at least it will be under control later..Wow! success in all major/important projects - now I have to be choosy when it comes to projects, dapat puro major & important lang ang i-aaccept ko :)

2.there are finest chances of entering into new and profitable deals. You might get new clients which will enhance your good luck or prosperity. At the same time, you will fully capable to provide best services for your old clients. Thus, you might maintain both clients properly.  - Now this is the good news I'm looking for :)
3.Possibilities of being promoted would be high. You may get foreign assignments. - Seriously? hindi nga?!

4. Those are married, will also enjoy their married life. However, they have minor disputes or misunderstandings with their life partners. Both of you should try to control your aggressiveness. Due to it, you may have very harmonious relationship with your spouse. - Naku nagsimula na ata ito.. January 1 pa lang.. :(

5.Those are interested in long distance traveling; this is a golden year for those. - humm.. makes me think. for pleasure or for long term?

6.Health wise it is not a good year. You might suffer due to chronic as well as fever or other such kinds of diseases. You should take diet properly and do not avoid any minor health problems. You should visit to doctors other wise it may affect to your professional life too. - oh no! I'm taking this health thing seriously.. promise.

Over all looks like a very good and challenging 2010 for me.. how about you?

xoxo
S

horoscope source