A Blissful Wife .... And Mother ....

Jett has been practicing to speak the grown-ups way, even before he turned two. And to specialize this day that he is 26 months, I gonna share with you pieces of words he is capable to use and convey.

Tricia for Patricia

Papam for Papang

Nanay for Lola (hehe)

Trick for Patrick

Ally for yaya Sally

faufu for flower

tatu for water

e-con for aircon

fant for elephant

ming for cat

ki-cream for ice cream

gart for yogurt

ykult for yakult

fone for phone

catoons for cartoons

mumu for monster

Credibles for Mr. Incredibles

Tee-tee for Tweety

Its been more than a month since my last facial cleaning. That was on my last diamond peel session early this year. Bioessence texted me the day before yesterday in perfect timing. I really wanna have my face done. Bioessence is offering me another package for basic facial, good enough as maintenance after my DP.

Honey pressed me to get the package. He knows more than anybody else that spending an hour or two in a spa and/or facial center is my distressing activity, and he is too generous to indulge me with such.

And yesterday, while in SM, we availed the promo that I'll be using for the next 6 months. I also had my cleaning. Honey also shopped me for few pieces of clothing that Ive been wanting to acquire, but haven't seen in market, until yesterday.

Haaay, surely It was a distressing day ... hope to have more relaxing days to come =) ...

a shot in Hongkong Ocean Park

Saturday night at 9:00, we celebrated hearts day in a concert in Aliw Theater. Performed by our most promising young performing artists nowadays, Kyla and JR.

It has been a while since our last musical show experience, and I'm just so happy to do this again. Bringing back our Bangkok good memories. Oh gosh, how I miss BKK.

We arrived Aliw Theater at 7:30pm, 8:oopm is the call time based on our tickets, but the show started at 9:00. Parking is P60 (unbelievable!). We skipped dinner, and while waiting for the show to begin, we decided to went out, and eat noodles in Chowking beside Star City.

After we ate, we went back inside, but no signs of starting the show yet. I was fed-up. We didn't pay much to wait for an hour. We were in Mariah Carey's concert in Bangkok, and waited for only 30mins, just enough space to settle everybody. I just really don't understand why these people are playing the numbers, hmp!

However, as soon as JR and KYLA started to swept the floor, I also started to forget my grouchiness. They brought down the house more than what I expected from them. The crowd yell-hell everytime these two reach the highest notes, and, admittingly, we are one of them. HEARTSONGS is the title of the show, so they did sing love songs.

I've been seeing this young pair in television, but after I saw them performing live, I became a fan. More for JR, for the extraordinary flair and showmanship. He has the the voice and charisma to enchant people who will listen to him, even the dreadful Simon Cowell, I'm sure.

To wrap it up, we enjoyed the night. We walked-out the theater more than satisfied. Even singing and humming the songs inside the car, and even before we went to sleep. Among the wide selections of Valentine shows to watch this heart season, I'm glad we ended up in a show, that is for me ... the "BEST". We felt the spirit of Valentino.

The Sheep is the most feminine sign in the Chinese zodiac. Known for his gentle and compassionate ways, he is considered the good Samaritan of the cycle. He is righteous, sincere and is easily affected by sob stories. Although he enjoys being with nature, the Sheep is usually a homebody.

2006 is a variable year for the Sheep, one that will test him to the limit. The key to success this year is to trust your instincts, consult people who care about you, and stay clear of heated arguments. On career matters, new experiences, both good and bad, will provide valuable lessons that will benefit you in the future. It is therefore a year for care and thoroughness. Working closely with colleagues and superiors will help you a lot. It is also a time for vigilance in your financial affairs, so avoid unnecessary expenditures.

However, the Sheep's home-loving nature will give you much pleasure and stability this year. Joining a charitable cause or doing volunteer work will do you well and will bring good fortune.

The Rooster is the most misunderstood of all the animal signs. Outwardly, he exhibits self-assurance and aggression; but at heart, he could be conservative and old-fashioned. Rooster men are usually attractive, even dashingly handsome. On the whole, the Rooster is sharp, neat, precise, organized, decisive, direct and is good at handling money. He loves to budget everything he could lay his hands on.

2006 will be challenging for the Rooster, a year for treading carefully and avoiding taking major risks. At work, you will often be faced with a heavy workload and complex problems. You need to be more flexible in your approach to solving them. Use your people skills well, think twice before you speak, and be more realistic in your expectations of others. For those planning to shift careers or open a new business, this is not the year for major advances.

Your social life will be busy and you will often be the center of attention so make the most of it and play an active role. For single Roosters, be involved in an activity or sport you've been interested in and it will give you the chance to meet somebody special.

Dear Editor,

As I watched on television, with much pity, the dead bodies of about 70+ persons due to the stampede that occurred in ULTRA, I tried to find out the reason on why did that incident happened. As I am writing this, the usual finger-pointing is already occurring. You can just watch the evening news to see what I am talking about. I would not dwell on the things that the investigators should look into but I hope to see that justice is done, no matter who the culprits are.

Those who died yesterday, perished because they are HUNGRY. They have been dying slowly, even before they queued on that long line to their death. With no or very little means of making a living, its only a matter of time for them to reach their grave. They are victims of media hype creating too much commercialism and false hope. This in turn creates mendicancy, and people with tendency to beg. They have turned to luck, to be able to survive. I cannot blame them. They are HUNGRY. People who are HUNGRY, would take their chances just to have money to buy their food. And now we have 70+ of them, dead because of taking their chances.

When Bill Clinton was campaigning for president of the USA, he made a catchy slogan to the American people to define his quest for the presidency. He coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid”, to remind his opponent, President George Bush Sr. that it is the issue that should be discussed with the people.

With regards to these 70+ people who are now dead, they died not because of the stampede:

“They are HUNGRY, stupid”

From,

Hubby

The day before yesterday, we were in Makati for hubby arranged something. After he was through, we went to Greenbelt to stroll around and had lunch. Since the day is still half-way done, we opted to meet our agent in Greenwoods Pasig, and also for a random check-up of our lot.

After the intersection of Ayala and Makati Ave., before the fly-over going to EDSA, there is this signage that shows "C-5" which is our route, and pointing straight which means, I need not to take the fly-over. It was our first time to take that route, so I followed the sign, and went straight. But before I hit EDSA, the stop light turned red, and I was the first car in the front row. I was signalling left, since I know when I go straight beyond this crossroad, there will be no C-5 there, only subdivisions, and church.

As the light turned green, I started turning left, unknowingly, there is "NO LEFT TURN", and the north and southbound lanes are in GO simultaneously. Damn!!! Good thing, I manipulate the camber easily and accelerated my speed in quick time, and to complete my full turn to the left even before they bumped us, there were only two columns of vehicles I had to counterflow. So I used my horn as if there was an emergency, of course, they horned me back, for putting our lives in danger! (So damn!)

After I made my full turn, I immediately looked at my mirrors if there is an officer after me. I saw a mobile car in a gasoline station in the block, I really thought I will be punished. I've never been chased by a traffic man before. Luckily, no person in uniform followed us. But if things happened otherwise, I am willingly surrender my license for being such an irresponsible, and edgy driver, for once. There is no use of blaming that stupid SIGNAGE (cursed you!!! still), I just gonna have to learn from that mistake.

Wait, you think our road mishap is through? Na-ah! From EDSA, I turned right to C-5. Again, I am not aware, that going straight, is Fort Bonifacio, and left is where we suppose to go, Pasig. And again, there are two arrows, pointing straight and left, but no stupid signage, safer, I went straight, after few meters, there is the damn signage saying boldly to my face, I am going to Fort Bonifacio. I missed the u-turn, and I knew I was on the wrong way again, so I did not follow cars going to the flyover, I went straight, and "DEAD-END".

I passed-by a police officer (feeling guilty I ran-away from his kind), and since we were confirmed lost, I started backing-up, to his post. He was actually waiting for us. In cordial manner, he asked me what was the problem, and I asked him for direction in cordial manner too. This guy was so kind, he escorted us few meters back to where the u-turn is, and gave me the precise direction. Thanks officer!

After so much confusion and lawlessness, we reached Greenwoods, and thank GOD, we arrived home safely, here in Marilao.

I cannot afford this to happen again! Well, I hope so!