School's Fun Walk

This is the second time my daughter participated at her school's annual Fun Walk and she always loved it. It is a fundraising event,the goal is to collect $150.00 per child. The weather is perfect today but enough for the kids to shed some sweat. Last year she did a total of 16 laps and this year she did the same although the track is now longer for graders.

They're warming up here!

I asked her to drink a little bit of water after her first lap.

The DJ is so cool too,he played cool songs you can dance with all throughout the event. Korin keeps telling me, "Oh Mom,that's your song!"

she is starting to get tired here,was looking for the 'Orange Slices' station for some energy booster.

I asked her to slow down coz she's been running like a horse,told her she could walk it's a Fun Walk after all!

"Popsicle ice pop please" they deserved it! well done kids! Well done my darling Elle! It overflowed with Popsicles I guess,coz even her two sisters got one each.yay!happy campers!

cheers to the teachers and Parents who volunteered for making this year's Fun Walk...fun for the kids and successful! Oh and I did get a popsicle too...chocolate!

I'm a mess ;-(

Even Sitting down here in front of my computer hurts,so I will make this post very short. I pulled muscle on my lower back. My back is somewhat twisted.I was holding a bag of grocery on my left hand and Bridget asked me to pick her up so I did.Picked her up with my right hand,I didn't feel any pain except for a little tweak on my right hips,I do it all the time. The next day I couldn't stand up,can't get out of our bed.It hurts like hell but the pain is on the left side forcing my upper body to lean to the right. I'm not blaming Bridgy Brat, i love her so much. I wonder if I injured my back while sleeping if that could be possible.I am now walking like this poor guy right here. It has me pretty worried.

After 3 pregnancies,and carrying kids for 6 yrs almost back pain is not new to me.I always had little or minor incidents of back pain but it never give me this kind of pain.I feel like my lower back shifted to the left and my upper body is compensating so it wants to move against where my torso is heading.

I hate Chiropractor so I won't ever try to see one.I hate taking pain pills coz me and drugs are best enemies. Even when I had my C-sections and Laparoscopy I refused to take drugs for pain. I'm a wimp believe me,biggest one that is,I can't handle pain,any pain. But with this one I probably will consider muscle relaxing pill,that's not Vicodin right?I hope.

Don brought the girls to the church,I am so proud of him. This whole incident didn't stop him from going today.I would love to go but I can't walk straight and it really hurts. I miss them already.Hope he could handle three wiggly worms at the church.

Corrine: "Don't mess with me!"

Found this old picture of my Korina,so cool!She was really pissed here. So beware! lol! I love my Korina too much!

Running from the past

Authored by Rickey Combs

I just moved to a new place. It is on the complete opposite side of the state and I don’t know anyone or where anything is. I am starting to understand what it would feel like to be a lost little puppy. I moved from my old town because I needed a change. I had made some wrong decisions and been around the wrong crowd. It seemed that no matter where I turned I was running into people who would bring up the past. I decided I needed to get as far away from my past as I could. My new place is fine. It is really nothing special. I almost have all the utilities hooked up and I am only waiting on a reply from expertsatellite.com. Once that is complete, everything will be done. I wish I loved the place or the town, but it is what it is. I needed a change and this is a definite change. I am hoping to meet the neighbors soon and start making friends. I just have to be sure not to end up on the same path I was. I am hoping I have learned from all my past mistakes and will never repeat them.

The "F" Word

Some one is Sorry! hmmmp?!!

Are you a forgiver or do you struggle with this idea? Last night at the prayer meeting the topic was about FORGIVING. That the Bible teaches forgiving others is a prerequisite for God to forgive us. It seems unreasonable sometimes.Other times, I just don't know how and where to start. And staying mad takes a lot of my energy,it's something I can't hide. I get a lot of Stress Zits and it's driving me nuts! It is something I'm struggling with,My heart wants to do it but my mind is not letting go. Or whoever is controlling my little mind,lol. I've read a lot of self help books,inspiring quotes,even words of wisdom friends gave me but it is really one thing about me I can't control.Even after all the apologies,it will flare up again coming from nowhere. My marriage is mostly affected by this attitude. I'm hoping it's just a phase,that my hormones is the culprit. I don't want it to be me or my character.

And for my mental sake,I know I have to do something about it.Because I know that it does not cause much pain on that someone as I cause my self by holding onto that hurt. I know forgiveness like many other hardness in life, is a process.I may say now that is not for me because I am still hurting,the good thing I learned is that you can forgive and not associate yourself with that person again.This will prevent you from being hurt again by that person.( aysusss,Divorce ba etu kapatid?, and chaka naman kung ganun ang drama!)

♫... Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage....♫

My husband's older brother got married yesterday at his church or congregation I may say called Center for Spiritual Living.It is the most interesting wedding ceremony I've seen so far and I wish to be invited to another unique,fun yet romantic wedding like this someday. The ceremony started with a song by the band called, ♫ Love and Marriage ♫ by Frank Sinatra.And they asked everyone,all the guests to sing along. The bride walked down the isle while the band sings ♫ " At Last " ♫ by Etta James,it was beautiful. My favorite part,actually I have two favorite parts in the ceremony first was when the person who officiated the wedding,don't know if they call him Pastor there, read the love letters the bride and groom wrote for each other. I was getting a little weepy but I remember I used not a water proof mascara. So I tried so hard not to cry but if you know me you know I did anyway, found my self reaching for the kleenex box the church provided below the chairs.Thank goodness! I love most of all the brides love letter to the groom, so full of respect and love towards her groom. My second favorite part was when the pastor or however they call him, gave the newly weds each roses and explained what it symbolizes. He said we all have moments of being married where we said things we didn't mean to each other and words meant to be spoken yet so hard to say. If that happens make sure you have an empty vase in your house so if moments like this happen who ever said something he/she is not supposed to say,or he/she can't say what they both need to and have to say to each other should put a single rose on the empty vase to remind them of how their vows,their marriage should come first in spite of everything.The bride and groom walked out of the church to Queen's ♫ Another One Bites The Dust ♫.

That is one adorable cake- simple it is but it tasted so gooood!

It is not just a wedding but a Family reunion for my husband's family.It's been years that all the siblings are together in a family gathering like this. This is also My first time to meet three of D's siblings Marianne,Suzie and Paul. Since I am away from home and D too,we never have relatives that live close by. I am excited more for my kids to meet their dada's siblings,they live back East closer to where my In-laws live. And I would also love them to meet their cousins someday. Saturday I met Marianne,I talked to her on the phone before and I knew then I am and my girls are going to love her. And I am right,She is such a sweetheart just like what my mother in law said she'll be. Now I wish she lives close by. Yesterday I met Suzie and Paul and His wife Mary Margarette for the first time. Never really had a chance to talk to them both. But I'm sure I'm going to love them too.

I am sure that Mom and Dad are the happiest they got to see their kids together again after so many years. I am overwhelmed myself, made me miss my siblings back in the Philippines,I haven't seen them in six years. So happy for their parents caused like what mom said it may never happen again or who knows when?

I would like to end this post by sharing with you the song they played in the ceremony,Dave (The Groom) played the piano and the singer is so amazing. I just ran out of space from my memory card so I didn't record it but I'm glad I found this on YouTube. I first heard this song just yesterday,can't believe I haven't heard this song. Yes,I fell in love!

Laugh Out Loud : Corrine's Collection of Jokes er not.....

Corrine is my 4 yr old Sweetest brat ever,I love her and you would too...

1. After my surgery,I put pillow on my stomach when I sleep to protect myself from my kids jumping all over me.

Corrine: You look like pregnant Mommy!
Me : Yes,sweetie I am,so be careful with my tummy okey coz I'm having a
baby!
Corrine: No you're not,you are having a pillow!
;-)

2. I asked Corrine to pick up the cards on the floor that Bridget spread all over,She started reading them cards to me, the numbers,then the Kings and Queens,Then she saw the Joker and said.

Corrine: Look mom, J for a joke!
Me: that's right sweetie but it is not a joke,it's called the joker.
Corrine: Oh,the joker! so he is the one who tells..why did the chicken cross
the road?
:-)

3. Corrine : knock knock mom!
Me: Who is there?
Corrine: Phone
Me: Phone who?
Corrine :Phone I'm glad you didn't call me.
Me: ( pretending to laugh )
Corrine: I know it's not funny mom! it's your turn.
Me: but I don't have a knock knock joke.
Corrine: do the Lettuce one,it's not funny but I'll laugh!

4. Corrine : I love you mommy, but I don't like the spike on your " Kili "
(lesson learned: don't forget to shave your under arm)

5. While putting make up on,Corrine said "What are you doing mom?"
Mom: What you you think Sweetie?
Corrine: Are you making your skin look white just like us?
Mom : Maybe
Corrine : But I like you brown..now you look funny your face is white but your
legs are brown!
Mom: Ouch!
(Lesson Learned: find the perfect foundation that matches your skin lol)

6. My kids love asking questions (who didn't right) So Corrine asked me why I was at the hospital for days, ( read my older post about my surgery pls!) I said because the doctors took a rock in my tummy from eating too much ice cream. I guess she remembers because we always have this conversation.
Corrine: Mom,guess what is my favorite ice cream?
Me: hmmm,strawberry?
Corrine: Nope,I love chocolate! ( it's true she is a chocolate monster)
What is your favorite ice cream?
Me: Rocky road. I love Rocky road!
Corrine: But mom,renember? (she does say it that way,renember) I don't want to
bring you to the HOSTI-BILL (hospital) again and be there forever and
ever. I will miss you mom! so change your favorite please get Vanilla
instead.It does not have rocks in them.

Baptism: "Welcome to the Christian World Doniella,Corrine and Bridget !"

Going to San Bautista Mission Church every Sunday is kind of our little family tradition.We love the little town,It brings you back in time.The kids love the little ice cream shop there that we go to every after the mass.It's been our Sunday family time for almost three months now.So to be able to have our kids's baptism there is such an awesome experience. When the Priest,Father Jim told us he could accommodate us without going through all the loops,we decided to have their Baptism done right away.Also since Don's parents are flying back to California for his brother's wedding this Sunday it'll be perfect. But in every special events there are always obstacles unraveling on the last minute. Thursday night around 9-ish,Mom called telling us their flight to California is cancelled due to the bad weather and that they are stuck in Houston. It would have been more especial if Mom and Dad are present to witness it.And on the way to church,we had a flat tire,imagine that? And all we want is for this whole thing to be stress free :(

Don asked Doniella how she feels after being Baptized,She said without us prompting her, "I feel warmth,like being love!" And we look at each other and say,whoah! She's 6 yr old,it could've been that she really felt something. Thinking about it,gives me goosebumps! Surely kids or infants don't understand the whole reason behind baptism so it is up to us parents, and the Godparents to understand and live those values and pass it on to the kids or infants being baptized. After all,kids will learn Christianity from Home. My wish is for them
to grow more into being spiritual than religious so they will grow up to be
wiser,more compassionate and to have a meaningful life.

Took pictures of them at the altar!

So adorable,they are indeed my blessing!

Here,they are goofing around outside the mission church.

Reception took place at Jardines De San Juan.It's a nice garden setting,Mexican Restaurant. Perfect place for my newly baptized wiggly worms,so much room for them to run around.

Elles' 1st Playdate of the year.

This whole play dates thingy is new to me,from where I came from you play with your neighbors,cousins and pretty much everyone after school. It was fun,growing up there as a kid playing was a lot of fun. Today is Doniella's first play date.Everything went well except for some little Elle drama we called "Crying like only Doniella can". Since she has new set of classmates this year,It took us just now to set up a play date for Elle. She was so excited to the extent that last night she went to bed early by herself,woke up early without a fuzz too.Ahuh,it was the first! It seems like she had so much fun that when Daddy picked her up today she hid from him, and cried because she doesn't want to come home anymore or yet. Oh boy,reminds me of how she did the same act last year that I ended up not having her do play dates anymore. Also she started comparing her room,clothes,her toys to what her friends have. She stared questioning about our house,why we don't have these and that. We live in a nice town but the house we are currently renting is kind of old and funky. But it's our home I told her. So we made her promise not to act the way she did if she would want to have another play date in the future.

Tuesday Video and Photo :EVeryday Smokey Eye Make up

List of the Products I used in this video.

1. Ponds Clarant B3 as moisturizer
2. Cargo blu_ray HD make up concealer
3. Dream Matte powder by Maybelline
4. L'oreal Studio secrets base (only on my T-zone)
5. Urban decay eyeshadow primer
5. Revlon Luxurious eyeliner in blackvelvet
6. Covergirl 4kt 260 cofe shp
7. Physicians Formula Baked Sands from their Baked Collection
8. Falsies Volume express from Maybelline
9. Urban decay eyelash primer potion
10.Curad petroleum-free lip balm
11.Pixi no.1 smokey eye wand as base on my eyelid

This is a very wearable make up.I saw tons of videos on Youtube on how to do this look. I used pretty much drugstore products with the exception of my Urban decay eyelash and eyeshadow primer. Speaking of eyelash primer,I love this product because it makes your lashes thicker so if you are like me who hates putting on mascara,this is a good trick to a full looking thick lashes.

I didn't used any foundation because my skin is all over hte place lately,I don't want to risk breaking out again :-(

"How Do I get Undeppressed? " here are Two of My Most Favorite songs of Natasha Beddingfield

What helps me not to feel down is to relax.But getting there -relax mood stage- that is, is not easy.I am such a worrywart that it's giving me panic attacks. I literally have to go out,breath in and scream to feel better. By the way is there a prescription for worrywarts? But music has been my source of deliverance. It moves the strings of my soul. Gospel Music and Love Songs,even country songs. It always makes me forget the very reason I am down. These past few days, months I felt trapped in so many different overwhelming emotions life could throw on me. I even self diagnosed my self as being depressed.It's funny. Thank goodness for Artists like Natasha Beddingfield,for making inspiring music that could cheer you up,and that reminds me of so many things I have to count as blessings in my life I have roof over my head,I'm bless with three beautiful little girls. That the fact that I'm alive and breathing is enough reason to be happy. She is such an amazing artist,she's beautiful. I love all her songs but these two are my favorites...
listen and enjoy!



This particular one,Happy never fails to uplift my spirit everytime
I'm feeling so down and feels like the world is purposedly f*ck*ng me up. I'm just not happy for the fact that she doesn't get enough recognition for all the great music she makes because she is amazing!

Story of my Thursday life: "I am a Proud Momma!"

I didn't understand Doniella when she told me Tuesday afternoon that it is very important for her to be in school early on Wednesday. It just came clear to me when one of the parent from a different class told me, "You must be proud of your little girl,she receive an award at the assembly yesterday!" And I was like,What do you mean? And she said it was a simple acknowledgement from school for kids who showed good character in their class,stuff like that. So that was what Doniella was trying to tell me,she told us she needs to be early in school because she is going to be standing in front of other kids. And I was trying to figure it out,If I only knew I could've stayed longer after dropping her off and took a bunch of pictures.I know it's prolly nothing for some of you,it's not like a medal of honor or something,but it means so much to me.It makes me feel so proud of her because she could be a Brat sometimes and for her to be acknowledged of having done such a good deed,I can't help but be proud. And also,it feels more of a reflection to us parents. It assures us that we are doing a good job raising our kids in this modern overwhelming world of Parenthood where Moms and Dads are struggling to get their kids under control. I'm glad her school is doing this because it encourages kids to show good behavior. I am so proud of my Daughter,indeed I am a proud Momma!

Tuesday Photo Story : Mr. Potato all messed/Mashed up

How can you screw up a mashed potatoes? Oh it's easy caused I did it last night.It's not a joke,it is something I consider failure. I failed, boo! We're supposed to have a mashed potato Monday last night along with a yummy meatloaf for dinner but for some reason my mashed potatoes came out like this....take a good look.

It is a cross between a rice porridge and tapioca pudding.I wish it tasted as either one but it is awful,looked bad tasted bad.They were inedible. Sorry :-(

Now,what did I do wrong this time? because last Monday my husband said I made him the best mashed potatoes,even better than his mom's (now that's a first).

Lazy (word-less) Monday Part 2 : Fairy Land

Lazy (Word-less) Monday: "Potty training Minnie is easy,even a two yr old can do it!"

Healthy Snacking : Cottage Cheese Pineapple with Cashew

Healthy Snack Ideas? It's hard because when it comes to food the sweeter it is the better,the saltier it taste the yummier it is for me. I even dip my strawberries in salt which drive my husband crazy of course.So when it comes to healthy snacking,I am very bad. When my husband introduced me to Cottage Cheese with Pineapple and Cashew,I was at first hesitant cause I am not a big fan of Cheeses of any kind. But when I tasted this recipe,I got so hooked I forgot my cravings for sweet and salty snacks.The secret is the pineapple,the sweet and tart flavor of it leaves a happy taste in you mouth. And the crunchiness of cashew adds contrast to it's taste,even if you use unsalted raw cashew which I do,it'll satisfy your cravings for salt. You can try Strawberries also, to make you appreciate it's taste more,It is more appealing to kids also. My kids love it,my husband most. We like the low fat,2% milk fat compare to non fat or regular cottage cheese because it tasted much better if you mix it with the cut up fruits. We also like to use raw unsalted cashew cause it is less processed and Dole pineapple slices in 100% pineapple juice because they are sweeter. But you can use whatever brand you like,or any of your choice of course. The good thing too about this recipe is how easy it is to make it,just mix it all together.

Update: 12 days after Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

It's been 12 days.Yesterday I went to see my surgeon for initial appointment.I was there at 3:30 pm and was seen around 4:15. The doctor only spent about a minute or so,checked my scar and sent me off with words like, "You're tummy looks okey,you can now go back to doing exercises." and "If you have any problem comeback and see me." Really? I was there for more than an hour,and was only seen for a minute? I could've have told that myself and not wasted an hour my time. I was only reminded how I don't like doctors. geee thanks doc!

Oh well. So here is an update, When I got out of the hospital,I came home to a messy house.Toys and clothes everywhere.I have no choice, it hurts more to yell at my kids to tidy up than doing the chores myself. I ended up cleaning their mess.I baked two loaves of banana bread,washed the dishes as if nothing happens.The next day,I felt much better.My whole week's activities were getting up early in the morning to get my daughter ready for school and the usual household you know,the mommy and three kids stuff, but no walking yet. On the second week,I started doing 30 minute walking, walked my kid to school,picked her up, pushed our double stroller with 65lbs kiddies. So I guess I was fine.

I've read about a lot of things online that scared me.How life will change after having no gallbladder,some have it so miserable it is even scary just to read their stories. I know that i'll be struggling with pain, acid re-flux, diarrhea, and so much more for the rest of my life, that is if if I continue eating crap. Really, if I wasn't in so much pain when that episode happen,i wouldn't consider surgery.The thought of having another organ removed in my body just scares me.But I was in so much pain that night, I wasn't able to think and make a choice. But it already happen.It is what it is. All I can do is take care of myself more and enjoy life.

What age is better for a child to start a violin lesson?

She is learning violin at the age of 5,She just turned 6 and it seems that she is losing interest already.Early on she asked to play violin,though we bought her her first violin when she was just 1 yr old,she didn't really start learning until three months ago.

It takes a lot of PATIENCE teaching her because she's a very impatient kid who has a short attention span for her age who can't endure even 10 minutes of practice. I am weighing on thoughts that maybe it's something she does not like to do,that we should stop, but she happens to be good at it. Both my husband and Father- in-law play violin,and they both think that it comes naturally with Elle. I just wish she'll pay more attention. We started her lesson last Wednesday with a professional violin teacher and my husband said she did really good. I'm surprised.

She is a very active kid,with a very outgoing personality.She can stay at the park for one whole day,skate, or be at the little gym without complaining she is tired but Violin practice is different.Five minutes of practice and she'll complain she is tired.I don't want to force it or force her to practice,she might hate it and I don't want her to be left with a permanently sour taste for music. My husband sometimes forces her and I can see how it wasn't fun for her at all.But we are trying to teach her discipline,that no matter what instrument she plays she needs to practice. On this photo she looked like she was about to cry :(

Miss Universe...Miss Philippines

For a country like the Philippines,who loves boxing and beauty pageants,(actually obsessed is the perfect word)Her winning as the 3rd runner up means Victory,it is as good as First. Filipinos are "Pageant-Crazed" and I am one of them,this Visayan beauty definitely gave her country a reason to celebrate. You made our country so proud. For a moment there,I am proud to be a Filipina. Congratulations Miss Shamcey Supsup for an amazing performance at the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant,you did your country proud!

Shamcey was asked:
Question: Are you willing to change your religion just to marry the one you love?

Answer: No. I will not change my religion because the first person I love is God. He is the one who created me. And the principles and values that I have now is because of Him. So if that man loves me, he should also love my God.

Inspiring answer but apparently not enough to be crowned Miss Universe but to Filipinos around the world,Shamcey is our Miss Universe.

Back home I've hosted beauty pageants,female,male,gay beauty pageants from Miss Barangay,Bikini Opens,Mr and Ms. Intramurals to Mutya ng Palawan. As the emcee,I've seen how hard work it is for these contestants to put a happy face every time they come out on stage.Then comes question and Answer portions...most terrifying part,mess it up here and you're never going to win.

Congratulations to Miss Angola for winning,deserving beauty! I remember three days ago when me and my husband were browsing through the MU candidates photos on yahoo photo galleries. He said there was just one girl he found so hot and can win it and it was Miss Angola. I remember hubby saying "she's hot!I like her!"

Making Friends

I was reading my old blog from Multiply.com and I found this....


...making fwenz....

Posted by Reyn on Apr 11, '08 3:46 PM for everyone

For me,making new friends can be exciting or intimidating, depending on your personality and your circumstances, but ultimately it is rewarding. To meet new people who might become your friends, you have to break the shell that covers you. Anticipate that some might end up as your friend, some may end up hurting you. It's not easy but most of the time, you will be glad you did. My personality always is the reason why making friends is not easy."Sobrang mahiyain" my mom told me "wala na sa lugar." My parents were even surprised when one day I told them DYPR - FM hired me. I'll be on the radio! How in the world?!? Oh well...charm ???!!

okey...hmmm. Reaching out to establish a friendship sometimes happens simply and casually. I met some at the grocery store,park, friendster, multiply,tru friends. At other times, it takes special effort. In my case effort talaga for sure. If I feel I need and want to take some action so a person I have met becomes a friend, I always ask myself first Am I ready? Am I friendly enough? Is this what I want? In my case, I always back off when I see something in me that is not ready. I hate making the first move. hmmmm! I guess because nobody wants to be turned down,definitely not me.grrr!

I really admire those people who are people person,who have the talent in making friends. It seems befriending to them is as easy as 1,2,3. Not to me, I remember me and my hubby had a fight because he wanted me to call this Filipina he met on his job one day. He told me he set up everything for me all I got to do is call. Stubborn me said, No way jose!Oh well,my hubby stopped trying hehehe!He said "do it your way then!"

My hubby said, it is not becoming interesting that attracts other people,rather you should be interested in them. That's what matter! And besides, Life is too short, so be friendly! Share yourself, share your friends!

I quote "The happiest business in all the world is that of making friends, And no investment on the street pays larger dividends, For life is more than stocks and bonds, and love than rate percent, And he who gives in friendship's name shall reap what he has”

Corrine's Vocabulary @ 14 months old,She is now 4

Corrine Alekzandria's Vocabulary

Posted by Reyn on Jan 12, '09 8:54 PM

There's definitely talking going on here.Bilis talaga ng time. Aside from "uh-oh" and screams of frustration she now has a number of spoken English words. But she listens really good,she follows simple instructions and follows most of what her sissy is doing.A week ago nauutusan ko na na itapon dirty diaper niya sa garbage..Ngayon hindi na. hindi na mauto.Feeling niya siguro aba inuutusan na ako ni mommy ah,eh bebe palang ako. As of January 12,09 here are her words.





She's saying it like this: Which Means:

1. eng-kyu - Thankyou

2. abu - Boo-boo

3. koo-koo - Cookie

4. Hay - Hide or when she see you to say hi

5. joo - Juice

6.dada - daddy

7. no! - for a firm No

8. babo - bubbles

9. O-pee or Open - Open

10. chey - chair

11. ay-ga-yu - I got you!

12. ay-ga-yee - I got it!

13. tee - titty

14. e as in the letter e - when she wants to put something in your mouth

15. hug - if she wants you to hug or pick her up

16. ey-gow - a ghost (pointing at me)

17. aye - eye

18.wuk - look

19.wey - wait

20. bay - bite

21. y...tsu sometimes chi - counting 1,2,3

***

22. isay - when she wants you to get something in the fridge

23. Hee- head - when she hurt or bump her head she'l say it

24. okey? okey? - she'll ask you if you're okey and then rub ur head

...and more that i forgot.I'll just add it here!oh she is still screaming on top of her lungs by the way.It's driving me nuts sometimes but what i can I do? I love her.

tnx for reading fwends.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Yes I had my gallbladder removed last Sunday. I was asleep through out the procedure. The last thing I remember saying was "I have my big diamond rock in my gallbladder" When the nurse asked me if I am wearing any jewelry. It was an immediate decision as I was in so much pain that day. This episode was something I was not able to tolerate cause it lasted longer than usual,I had difficulty breathing,I feel nauseous,feel like vomiting and the aching pain just below my breastbone is killing me. I had episode before where I was brought to the emergency care but for some reason three years ago they didn't find anything and said I was in perfect shape and It was just a case of food poisoning. Released me and ended up owing the county almost 3 grand. That was an awful experienced. Last Sunday was my eldest daughter's birthday,we were supposedly bringing the kids to the park and have dinner at Bucca later on.I felt bad,I ruined her 6th birthday. She loves blowing Bucca's giant birthday candles. I sent Don home,I told him to get her a cake and let her blow her candles and make a wish...I missed it. And there was no picture taken :-(

I forgot to call my husband,I told him I will let him know if it's time...I was alone in the hospital,I was alone when they did the surgery. I woke up with my Friends in the room with me,but I vaguely remember things.The next day,I woke up with gas pain. The very reason why I came to the emergency was because i had this episode.And they said I could go home that day if I wanted to.I told the nurses I am going to stay until they do something to relieve the pain. It took me around 10 pm that day to pass gas,what a painful agony.I was very sore moving and especially sitting right after the procedure,getting up is so painful now cause I chose not to take vicodine for pain,my belly button was the sorest but the 3 small ones wont even be noticeable soon. This is my fifth surgery,I hope the number stops right there.I don't know if my body will be able to handle another one.



High Cholesterol diet is the main caused of gallstone and the toxic in the environment as well. I guessed from now on,I have to totally change my diet as I read on some articles that with no gallbladder I will be more sensitive to some food. I wish I didn't do research and browse on the internet when I came home today cause it drove me crazy for a little bit. Now I have thoughts that maybe my decision of removing my gallbladder was totally wrong. That I could have considered a natural remedy of removing my gallstone.I do have an option of cleaning up my diet, doing some work on my gallbladder. But It's too late.I have high hopes that my digestion be perfect afterwards,, to be pain free, gas free, bloat-free and to be able to eat whatever I like.Cause at one point even a glass of water gives me gas,weird I know. Hair loss is one of the many symptoms of gallstones,maybe after this I would have my luscious jet black hair back.


Quite A Week That Was. Thursday we were shaken by the news that my father in law had a heart attack.Thank God he is fine and recuperating back home. Saturday, My husband found out that the day before his friend died when a pre-gas mixture blew around 4 p.m at his work place at Menlo Park. My husband was deeply sadden by the news. They are supposed to meet that day to check out the place where his daughter (an amazing pianist) will perform. please read the news,Here is the link: http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_18816617


What a week indeed,This whole experienced made me appreciate my life more,I was in a room where I can hear patients moaning and crying from so much pain,worried faces of family members,concern and loving friends,caring nurses and hospital personnel. I appreciate my husband more and all his speeches about healthy eating,I love how he dresses up the girls with mix-match clothes that made our girls look more adorable when they visited me at the hospital. I love how I know he worries about me but don't really want me to see it. I love the flowers that Stella gave me caused they are purple and yellow,I love receiving calls from concern loving friends. I am lucky to be alive. I am lucky I have WHO I have in my life. I couldn't ask for more.

I will keep you posted on my recovery from this surgery with the hope that if you are suffering from gallstone symptoms the thought of it being removed won't scare you. see you soon! cheers to my faster recovery caused I would love to go back running.

Foreign Object in her nose?

We just got home from the Elcamino hospital of Los Gatos. Yes, A day before her 2nd birthday and this happen. A foreign object (Pearler beads that is!) got inside my little Bridgy brat's nose. And knowing me,I panicked,as always. I hate it too because when I do my mind goes blank and I will either do something stupid or i wont do anything. Good thing my dear darling hubby knows how to calm me down. I tried taking it out my self with a skinny tweezers but I'm scared it would go in deeper. So hubby decided to just take her to the emergency. I didn't go inside,because I know my self well, I'm a scaredy-cat and I panicked easily and I am not proud of it. Having 3 kids under 6 in our house,I know I need to learn to calm down. Bridget was really good with not putting stuff in her mouth,so I was surprised this even happen. I felt so guilty because things like this shouldn't happen,If only I was watching her. She doesn't talk yet,I'm surprised she was able to communicate with me in her own little way that something got stuck in her nose. Poor thing!

Friday is now my favorite day!

"I love fridays! " now I understand the phrase much more. I've been a stay at home mom for almost six years now. It is not easy having three girls but to see them happy, growing up so smart and growing up loving me more and more,it is worth it! Today is friday and I want to let you know that I survived my eldest's first week as first grader.Yehey! Waking up 6:45 am to get her and everything ready,walking her to school and doing my 30 minute run afterwards.It helped that there are no homeworks yet,I'm sure it'll be different when it starts coming. Kindergarten days were different,she was in an 11:15-2:30 class. So she and I could stay up late at night and sleep in till 9 am usually. This whole week was full of struggles. From putting her to sleep earlier than 10 pm,what snacks she want to bring to school so she won't take them back home untouched,what clothes to wear and her 'eating slow like a snail' in the morning. Oh boy,I love her but sometimes I wish I have a magic wand and just say bibidi-babidi-boo. And everything falls into pieces.

I'm excited for my Elle,I expect so many things.I would like to see her develop socially and be a leader not a follower and academically of course, to love Math as much as I love it when I was still in school. To excell more in reading,cause she tends to get lazy half the time. To be able to balance playing and studying because now she only wants to play and play all day. I would also love to see her pick up her violin without us forcing her to do it. To instill in her the love of music,the respect and love for others no matter how different they are. I'm just glad that this class she is in right now is more diverse,I wouldn't want her to come home one day ( or again )and start asking me why I am different and why my skin is brown unlike other moms and that of her firends.
I am also excited to meet new parents,that this time I promise my self to learn how to say Hello and socialize and get to meet other parents,who knows I might end up having new friends. I need to,it's for my daughters' sake.Hers and my growth and development,afterall It's a small world.

First day as First grader

She'll be six next month,how time flies like an arrow they say,We now have a first grader. She was so excited,went to bed early last night without fighting us. This morning was a little different story because she eats very slow,usually takes 30 minutes for one little piece of french toast.So instead of walking her to school,we we're force to wake up her sisters so we all could go drive her to school.Why? cause I am not driving till now. and I don't think I will ,ever! It was warm today,I walked to school to pick her up. I do think she had fun,four of her former kindergarten classmates are in her class. Her bff's were not though,She was sad the first time she found out that she won't be with them but was excited when I told her crush is on the same class and she will get to meet new ones. I wish it's the same thing with me,socializing and making new friends are not my specialty. Aside from one little thing,oh yeah her nose bled on the first day,everythng went well. Looking forward to new playdates,birthday parties and school socials with my babydoll!

Siesta Time? Music time!

Just one of those afternoons Im missing back home...my siesta time after lunch with Nora Jones on the background and easy listening tunes on my radio. I haven't done this in a long time. loving it so far!Hubby is out with Elle and the two girls are quietly playing in their room together. I'll be damn,it doesnt happen all the time. So here we go turn the music loud baby! Moments like these make me miss my fm-radio days so much and pretty soon I will find myself shutting the music off because the nostalgic feel is killing me. I can't believe that something I got tired of doing back then, gives me this feeling of loneliness. That right now i'm wishing i'll be given another chance to do again,here, there or somewhere. I miss my 1 o'clock time slot,Tracy Chapman all the way. Music back then gives me the high.It helped me go through so many pains,broken hearts and failed expectations. Music was my escape, our FM booth was my cave,the listeners were my joy! The likes of Allure,Tony Braxtons,Nora Jones are my best pals. uh oh, time to turn my background music off ...errr should I just change it to a more upbeat songs? cool!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Fully Charged

Barnum & Bailey is known as the “greatest show on Earth” and I would not question that for one second.That's why we went to see it again. The production is spectacular,The performers are very talented without a doubt. I was truly fascinated and so is Doniella and Corrine,our Bridget is a whole different story though because she, I think is not ready for any show. The loud sound at HP Pavilion bothers her for sure, It was too overwhelming for her as it was at most part to me. My most favorite part is,The Fernandez Brothers's double wheels steel,I think they're great. Im terrified with clowns so that part was okey with me,didn't really pay attention plus I have a wiggly worm on my lap,so i missed those parts. And,WARNING: ALL THE TOYS AND ANY KIND OF FOOD IS EXTREMELY EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE...geez,$12 for a bag of cotton candy and $10 for a lemonade..told my daughters I could buy a lemon tree with it's price.

I didn't really care about the ring master,I think his voice is too generic.I thought he was boring too, I heard he is from the bay area though,San Jose right? sorry It's just me and my humble opinion...I think the ring master from Zing Zang Zoom was the best by far.