Living Mye Life

For the first time this year, I caught this irritating cough that causing me some sleepless nights.  I tried my usual cough medicine but the ever changing weather is not helping me recover.  I’ve been in and out of a hot-cold environment and my body is not responding well and the results, cough with headache and my body aches a lot. 

Recent news said that another typhoon (named Santi) is coming to town on or before this weekend. Just in time for the Halloween celebration.  I just hope it will move its way and spare our country in further harm.  It’s really hard to recover from all the losses that these past two typhoons brought us.  Also, we will offer a special mass for Tatay this Friday at St. Andrew Cathedral and some of hubby’s relatives will be coming over. 

November 2 (Monday) was declared as a special non-working holiday.  Just in time that I really need to rest this weak body of mine.  We have plans of going to Laguna but it depends if it rains a lot.  I’m still under medication and we will be back to the doctor next week.  I’m still expecting a lot to happen this year.  Let’s pray for that.

What are the ways to celebrate our wedding anniversary? We used to go out of town and spent it some special places but I don’t want this time because of the recent flooding that hit Metro Manila and the northern Luzon. We planned on going up to Baguio but I’m happy that we didn’t pursue the bookings. Palawan adventure is in the plan but we needed a 1-week vacation from the office and that’s not possible for us.

So we took a 2-day vacation leave and we did the celebration here in our home and by just going to some busy places like Mall of Asia. We played bowling and we stroll to the max. And on the day of our anniversary, we went to Divisoria. I know it’s kind of weird but I want to take that opportunity to buy some cheap stuff for December like the wholesale prices of Christmas wrappers, gift tags and bargaining on some baking utensils like muffin and cup cake pans. I never forget to buy new curtains for our room windows and wood chopping board and belts for my sister. We are so busy strolling around that after we went out to our last pit stop in Tutuban mall, it's dinner time already and we are so hungry! I can never compete on my hubby’s walking power and before I know it, my feet are really aching! But this was such a bonding moments for us. And I’m really happy to spend the whole day with him like this. Our very own special ways to celebrate our love and devotion. =)

October 16, 2004 marked the many changes in my life. We got married and the feeling was wonderful. Despite of many difficulties on his side (relative wise) it was a perfect wedding for me. Perfect because I know that we can be together forever at last. I guess every woman dreamed of that.

Not anybody knows that when I was still in college and I passed everyday in Malate Catholic church on my way home, I had grown this fondness at the place. I told my friends that someday, I want to get married on this church and I did. Hubby never suggested any other church when I told him about that. He simply said that the place is wonderful and beautiful and he surprised his mom when they went to hear a mass at the church and then he looked for the church office after and made a reservation.

Now it’s been five years since we had that vow of loving each other for life. There are so many up and downs in our relationship, not mainly about each other but we always made it through it. Our first year was a big adjustment especially for me. I was so independent and carefree and I want things my way but after so many realizations, I found out that I have to give that out and let my husband lead the way. Now, when we argue on some things, after few minutes where laughing it out loud and ended it with a huge smile and a big hug.

I love the way he supported me with my dreams and plans. He never told me to do this or do that but instead he let me grow up and have my own moments. I guess loving this amazing man is the most wonderful thing in this world. I often asked him especially when were about to sleep if he loves me, and he would automatically said, “super!” I don’t know why I am doing that when I knew the answer but it made me feel more secure. I wanted to end my night listening to his I love you’s =) I am so very happy that I married such a wonderful man.

And when I took a break and went down for just a few minutes, I came back to finish this one but I saw a white envelope with a card inside. Hubby never forgets to greet me in a traditional way.

I got to let you know some of his message. Here goes:

“Guess what? It’s our 5^th year anniversary! …..At times I almost would want to turn around and just quit… But each time I do, you’re right there honey, telling me to go on and fight back. Thank you for the love.....I really am happy, in fact, very happy and don’t forget, I love you very much!!!”

I was so touched that I can really feel on his emotions. He can be tough outside but you can always see the soft in him. In a very gentle ways. I guess few people who are really close to him can only know that. Your right honey, I will always be there for you and you know how much I love you =)

Happy Anniversary, Haney Jhon!

My long awaited Elba gas range! Yey!!

When hubby forwarded me an email from their company informing their employees that they decided to give them their 13^th month, I thought that was way too early! But then, it justified the reasons that it can be a big help for those who suffers from Ondoy floods. And then an idea entered his mind. We went to SM Appliances store and bought me one thing he knows I wanted most, an oven. I know I sometimes I think impulsively, especially in buying things because it is really expensive. But my husband will just remember what it is and he never promises, but one day when he had a chance he’ll going to go for it. It is one of the many positive traits of my dearest hubby. He said it’s his anniversary gift for me. And that I should learn the cookers manual. Bake lot of goodies and cakes and pastries for him.

But I know he’s so happy seeing me happy. And I'm so thankful that I have him and his love made me stronger. Sometimes felt so sad deep inside though I am trying my best to chase all the blues away. You know what we are longing for and we really wanted most, but we never stop praying and believing. And I guess that’s one thing that keeps us going (emote...emote...)

But for now, here’s my newest baby! Black and shiny! Now I can continue my baking dreams =)

Our company life is getting bigger and better. When we thought that they are giving their employees enough benefits to enjoy this year, more are coming to our surprise. And surely, I love our HR manager for that. She’s been the ace of all the ideas by giving all the privileges and benefits meant for us since she join the company. When Tatay last hospitalization before he died really caught us in a “zero” budget, our company was there to give me the emergency loan just a week after I applied for it. When Ondoy left our country men in deep troubles, they initiate of giving their affected employees financial support to start anew. Our health care benefits are more gracious now, having more adds-on in the lists which surely lessen the burden of paying when we want to avail it. Papa started to feel his old age now, and he mostly complains his cough and chest pain. We know how much is the cost of the medicines nowadays, but our company gave us this medical reimbursement benefits which they raised double on the last quarter of this year. I can hear the rumor of the compensation increase, but we can only wish for that. Oh, I hope it will come true =)

But above all that, we are happy that they always care for our welfare. I know every employee in our company can feel that. I have here but praises for them. And I hope more to come =) Raise the roof for that (with matching round of applause) =)

Garage sale on my mom’s and sister’s village in Laguna is common. The neighborhoods are participating because they can really buy something useful from furniture, fixtures, and appliances to dresses, bags and among other things. When I saw the sign of "garage sale today" just across mom’s house, I asked them to just take a look on the sale items. I asked the lady inside the house on why they are selling almost all their belongings. She said her family will be migrating to US next month. I thought that is a good idea. At least they can use the money as their pocket money abroad.

And then I saw something that my eyes went wide. It’s a computer chair! I been asking hubby to buy me a new one. My old one was now just a plain chair, the up and down handle is stacked, the back rest was flipped aside (thanks to my nephew and niece, he-he). So I asked the lady how much is her computer chair, and she said, P200 ($4.08). Really?!

I even lower down the price (ha-ha!) but she said that the she purchased the chair few months ago and she used it personally. I never hesitated and bought it right away because it’s true, it really looks like brand new. So from now on, I will always check on every garage sale banner whenever I go to Laguna. I might stumble on something useful in a bargain price again. =)

Here's the picture of the chair I've been telling you. Nice, right?

Since my niece and nephew usually stayed in our house most of the time, I always got to see their toys and clothing needs and suggests to my sisters on what and where to buy. Since Vince loves toys so much, my sister focus on looking at these toys shops and can easily look on what useful and educational toys and games is better for her son. While Franzine loves colorful dress, so my cousin check on shopwiki’s clothing for girls, when she saw these cute polka-dot dresses she told her mom on how she really wanted to have that. And you can see how they enjoy doing their own online shopping too. These activity sets are perfect for my one year nephew who loves to play around the room. They have all your needs in creating your activity center that is really entertaining for the babies. They also check on shopwiki’s babies and toddler's buying guides because as a first time parents, they must know what is suitable, safe and comfortable for their baby.

With their busy schedules everyday, doing the online shopping at shopwiki can save them more time than looking around at the shopping malls. They can devote their extra time playing and teaching their kids because with just one click, they can have what they wanted, fast and easy.

When my hubby sent me a message asking me to do some groceries, I never thought I will be entering a panic zone. People were overcrowding this Puregold store in multinational Paranaque branch and as if everybody is in panic buying. Items like candles, matches, breads, noodles, batteries and can goods are the things I’ve noticed in everyone’s push carts. And it’s been one of the tiring days for the merchandisers of the grocery store because they keep on refilling the empty rack always. That’s the result of our government announcement that this new typhoon “Pepeng” can build up in becoming a super typhoon by tomorrow afternoon.