PhotoHunt : Metal

This is my dad-in-law's 23 years old ford fierra. We've used this car during Ethan's baptism last june 2007.  Untill now, aside from my uncle-in-law's Delica, this is the car we were using evrytime we go out with my parents-in-law.

WS1 : What a Mess!

It's been a month now and until now, I can't still figure out what to do with this mess! This is supposed to be my kids cabinet for their toys, but I don't have a choice but to use some of the space.




Sunday morning, I was planning to arrange and fix these mess, but I end up watching movies with my husband when he arrived from his basketball game (sigh!).

Photo Hunt : Dad's Little Reflection

This is my first entry in PhotoHunt , I've seen it in so many blogs and I find it so interesting! That's why I'm here, I know it's too late for the theme Reflection but I like this theme so I'm catching up, sorry =( hope you don't mind.

This is my husband and daughter ISHI when she was few days old. Look at them they we're so alike. My husband's miniature. =)

Wordless Wednesday: Two Boys in my Life

Our First Ever Investment on it's 6th month Downpayment!

Wow, it's been a while and we are about to finish 5% of our down payment! Yeah, i know we're still far from the "moment of truth" but It seems very fast to me. After paying 20% down payment and that would be on May 2010 (20% downpayment - 24 months to pay), our unit will be turned over to us then we can start our business!

Berkeley Residences

1 bedroom unit

We invested 1 bedroom condominium unit in BERKELEY RESIDENCES by SM Development Corporation last May 26, 2008. And tomorrow is our 6th monthly down payment. Berkeley is located @ Katipunan Ave., Quezon City right in front of Miriam College. We chose this project for investment because aside from being in QUEZON CITY, It's also very near with so many prominent schools and learning centers like Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, UP Diliman, UP Integrated School, CCA, KOSTKA, PSBA, among others. Isn't a good investment opportunity? You have different choices of market, there are students who need to rent spaces for the duration of their stay in the academy, professors and teachers working in schools.

Location map

They will also enjoy the amenities such as:
1. Student Lounge
2. Billiards Hall
3. Swimming Pool
4. Sunken Deck
5. Gazebo
6. Tree Court
7. Study Area
8. Flora and Fauna

The GROUND FLOOR would house:
1. 24/7 Convenient Stores
2. Gym / Fitness Center
3. Computer / internet centers
4. Review Centers / school
5. Specialty Restaurants
6. Coffee Shop

I can't wait to start this business. I'm confident that this investment will contribute a lot of help to us couples. Especially that our kids are growing faster.
After our down payment in this condo unit or if we have spare money someday, my husband and I were planning to invest lots only somewhere in Bulacan which is actually not that far from Manila via NLEX.

Madumi

Ito si ETHAN, ang aking pangalawa at bunsong anak. Kuha ang larawang ito noong siya'y mag-iisang taon pa lamang, ngayo'y magda-dalawang taon na siya sa darating na Enero.

Maligaya siyang kumakain ng tsokolateng sorbetes sa aming terrace. Wala siyang pakialam kung gaano na siya karumi sa kinakain niya, ang mahalaga, masaya siya at nasasarapan sa kanyang kinakain. =)

Jennyl's Birthday Contest!

It's Jennyl's birthday last Novemebr 16, so she'll having a mini birthday contest that run from November 3 - November 30, 2008 till 8 pm (Phil time). I'm kinda late but I hope I could still win one of their fabulous prizes from different sponsors:




1st PRIZE
$20 from Jenny Talks
$10 from Nita's Random Thoughts
$5 from When Mom Talks
$5 from Buzzy Me
1,000 EC Credits from A Slice of Life
500 EC Credits from A Life in Bloom
500 EC Credits from Simply Me
500 EC Credits from Nita's Corner
500 EC Credits from Great Finds and Deals
500 EC Credits from Batuananons
125x125 ad spot from Thomas Web Links
125x125 ad spot from Simply Jen
2ND PRIZE
$10 from My Fruitful Voyage
$5 from Moments of my Life
$5 from Blessings in Life and Nierva Dot Com
$5 and 500 EC Credits from Kitchen Deelite
500 EC Credits from Way of Life in OZ
500 EC Credits from Because Life is a Blessing
500 EC Credits from Fab & Chic Finds
500 EC Credits from Filipino Online Community
500 EC Credits from Computer Technology Gadgets
125x125 banner ad display from My Precious Niche
125x125 banner ad display from Food on the Table
3RD PRIZE
$5 from Fab Finds, etc.
$5 from Just Blogging It and PRC Board Exam Results
500 EC Credits from Around HongKong
500 EC Credits from Whats Up!
500 EC Credits from Digiscraptology
700 EC Credits from My Cross Roads
500 EC Credits from Healthy Living and Lifestyle
125x125 ad spot from Thomas Travel Tales
4th PRIZE
$5 and 500 EC credits from A Mother's Horizon
1,000 EC Credits from Nierva Dot Com
500 EC Credits from This and That
500 EC Credits from Scraps & Shots
500 EC Credits from Rumination
125x125 ad spot from Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts
125x125 ad spot from Tech Stuff Plus

Here's how to join.

when SAHM-one speaks.........entry #3

What would you do if you found out that your partner cheats on you?

picture tripping with my husband

OMG.....I've already experienced it and I don't wanna experience it again, ever!!!!
Well if that would happen again especially now that we're married, i really don't know what I am going to do. The last time I experienced it, I wanted to freak out and kill the girl! Hahaha yes that's how violent I was before but that was all in my mind, what I really did was nothing but cry (poor me). I have forgiven him kasi siya naman umamin. Hehehehe.

Sweetytots 2nd Giveaway!

Another giveaway from Sweetytots - 1 month free membership @ Kids Ahoy!

Which Includes:

Play time: 4hours free play/mo at the Kids Ahoy Creative Play Shop (Q.C)Available weekday play hours 10-12nn, 1-3pm or 3-5pm, or Saturdays 10am-12nn Learn/Study Time:

5% discount on Kids Ahoy creative, fun programs
Reading Time:

use of reading room (for in-house reading only)

• Certificate of Membership, ID card

• Subscription to monthly e-newsletter : Forum, kid-related news, events, product reviews, updates.

• 5% discount on Kids Ahoy products

• Profile picture & info inclusion online (database of kiddie talent pool)

• Priority invitation on Kids Ahoy Trailblazers Club exclusive activities/programs

Whoa, my kids would love this....how I wish I could win this time.
Ishi and Ethan loves to play so much, they we're playing in some play area inside the mall but not too often coz of the price. You know how much per hour is that and I have two kids not to mention the additional payment for one adult to look for my baby boy that's only 1 year old, ( kids under 3 years old need chaperon inside) that's why I'm dying to win this price hehehe =)

To join, visit http://www.sweetytots.com/ Please include my name "Jes" with your comment. It's for additional points. Thank you very much! Have Fun!

The Lemonade Award

Weeee.....I got another award! What a wonderful experience having this very cute award! Thanks to Enchie! More Awards to come! heheheh =)

I really love the multicolor all over it, how i wish I could have my own business like this.

Now I'm passing this to:

Julliefer, Phillip, Joy, Sweetytots, Zoe

1. Put the logo on your blog.

2. Be sure to link your nominess in your post

3. Let them know that they received this award by commenting on their blogs.

4. Share the love and link to this post.

ENJOY!!!!

Friendship Tag

I was tagged by sweetytots. Thank you very much, i really appreciate it!

Here are the rules for this tag:

1.) Copy the badge and put it on your blog,

2.) Link back who pass you this tag,

3.) Spread this tag to at least 7 or more bloggers who you think you are friend with.

“And lovely are the blossomsThat are tended with great care,By those who work unselfishlyTo make the place more fair.And, like the garden blossoms,Friendship’s flower grows more sweetWhen watched and tended carefullyBy those we know and meet.And, if the seed of friendshipIs planted deep and trueAnd watched with understanding,Friendship’s flower will bloom for you.


Now I’m tagging:
Julliefer, phillip, enchie, joy, abie, maricel

when SAHMone speaks.......Entry #2

Does your partner remember important dates such as anniversaries and birthday or do you keep a calendar to remind him?

Hmmm...now I'm thinking, does he really remember and just ignore it? lols! Just kidding. I think YES he remembers especially my birthday. Last birthday of mine he came home with a cake for me and they (hubby and my kids) sang a happy birthday song for me....what a precious moment! As for anniversaries, I know he remembers, it's just that I ussually greet him first then he greets me back.

when SAHMone speaks.......Entry #1

Do you celebrate anniversaries? How?

Waaahh.. that's very nice question. Actually, when we're still boyfriend and girlfriend, YES we do celebrate it in some simple ways. The usual way is that we watch movies and eat dinner together. Sometimes we give gifts to each other. I do always give a gift or a card but he doesn't give me gift sometimes lols. I understand because he was the one paying our bills hehehe =)
Now that we're 3 years married, we still celebrate it but sometimes we're not going out anymore. The last time we celebrate our anniversary, we're just inside our room watching downloaded movies in our computer. Hehehe =)
This is my first entry for When SAHMone Speaks.....I Love this game! Come and join us now!

Love of My Life....

What a wonderful Thursday morning.....look at these three love of my life. My precious gift from God, my Life, my dream and my Fulfillment!9:00 o'clock in the morning and my hubby is ready to leave for work, kagigising palang ng mga ANGELS. The ussual routine, they suppose to kiss their dad goodbye, pero this time nagpakarga silang magkapatid and nakipagharutan sa daddy.

Looking at them together.....what an overwhelming sight(sigh)!

Picture Trippings.....

look up!

Say Beeehhhh!!!! =)

"Ang Dalampasigan"

Setyembre taong 2008. Ito ang muli naming pagkikita ng Dalampasigang ito, pumanaw ang aming Lola kaya kinailangang umuwi kami ng probinsya. Ito'y matatagpuan sa barangay ng Gabu, Lungsod ng Laoag, Ilocos Norte, kung saan ako lumaki, nagdalaga at nagsimulang mangarap.

Isang taon mula ng pumanaw ang aking ama nang ako'y simulang manirahan sa probinsyang ito . Taong 1992, ako'y nasa ika-limang baitang na noon, magkahalong takot at saya ang naramdaman ko nang malaman kong dito na ako maninirahan at mag-aaral. Takot, dahil malalayo ako sa aking pamilya at ibang tao na naman ang aking makakasalamuha. Saya, sapagkat makakapag-aral ako at di na malayong makamit ko ang aking mga munting pangarap. Ngunit hindi biro ang dinanas ko upang makapagtapos ng aking pag-aaral. Ginawa ko ang lahat upang matustusan ang iba kong pangangailangan. Naglabada't namalantsa sa murang edad, namasukang tagahugas ng pinggan sa isang restawran tuwing sabado't lingo, gumawa ng proyekto ng ibang tao at kung anu anu pang masasabi kong marangal na trabaho para lamang makaraos at makatapos.
Naalala ko noong ako'y unang sumama sa mga kalaro kong maligo sa dalampasigan na ito, hindi ako marunong lumangoy ngunit di ako nangamba sapagkat mayroong akong galon na may takip na alam kong magpapalutang sa akin sa tubig. Nagpakasaya ako, di ko inaakalang isa sa mga kaibigan ko ang magbibirong agawin sa akin ang galong yakap ko at hayaan akong malunod. Nagsimula akong kumampay, sumipa, makipagsapalaran upang di tuluyang malunod. Di ko namamalayang nakakapaglangoy na pala akong mag-isa, paunti-unti at ako'y nasa pampang na.
Alam kong may dahilan ang lahat kaya kinuha ng Diyos ang aming ama ng maaga na siyang nagsisilbing aking salbabida upang makapaglangoy sa malawak na karagatan. Alam ng Diyos na matutunan kong ikampay ang aking mga kamay sa gitna ng mga pagsubok na kanyang ibibigay. Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito'y alam ng Diyos na matutupad ko ang aking mga pangarap ng mag-isa. Ang mga malalakas na hampas ng alon ng dalampasigang ito ang nagturo sa akin maging malakas, matibay at maging mapursige sa buhay.

Ito ang aking kauna - unahang paglahok sa Litratong Pinoy sa temang "Maala-ala Mo Kaya?"

Ishi's 3rd Birthday Preparation

November 14 is nearly coming soon and it's ISHI's birthday na. Thank God I'm done with some of the stuff we need. It's just a simple celebration, we're just going to celebrate in her school with her classmates and teachers of course. I also invited some of her close cousins to play along and have some snack at home after Ishi's celebration in school. (Some of her favorite playmates aside from her bro Ethan, are cousins Julia, Aliyyah, Alynnah, Joyce, Pong-pong and Brent.)

There will be no games on her party except for the contest that I am planning, I'm calling it "Draw me If you Can". All of her classmates may join if they want to, all they gonna do is draw ISHI on a bond paper and color it if they want to. The drawings that more look like or most describes ISHI are the winners (1 winner from 3 years of age and 1 winner from 4years and above). At home naman I'm planning to set a play area sa terrace so they can play there as long as the want.

I prepared some party favors such as Lootbags (which I made personally) with different colors of blue, green, yellow and pink and same colors of "Pombong" for kids and some small balloons for decors. Foods are just spaghetti on styro and hotdogs with mallows on stick, and their favorite Zest-o juice. At home, I will prepare some of the kid's favorite like lollipops, m&m's/nips and lots of juice heheh coz I'll know they'll be needing it while playing hehehe =)

Lootbags -and "the making"


My invites were already printed, what I'm gonna do next is make an envelope for it(i prefer making my own than buying). Stickers for Pombong were also ready na, ididikit nalang kapag nahipan na. "Thank You" card is also done, lalagyan ko nalang muna ng candies yung lootbag then isasama ko yung thank you card.

This invitation was designed by newbie ME!

Ishi has her birthday dress already, Lola Mama bought it last October, I'll be pairing it with her black shoes or pink sandals nalang coz we can't afford to buy a new as of the moment. My problem nalang is her CAKE, i really wanted to buy her DORA cake coz she'll surely love it, but i don't think we can buy that unless Lola Mama will buy one hehehe. If we can't have the DORA cake then we'll just have an ordinary Goldilocks cake (hayz, so sad I can't even buy her dora cake, bahala na si batman).

Let me show you naman some of the stuff we've prepared for Ishi and Ethan's 1st birthday. Tarpaulins and invites designed by daddy and signatured frame designed by me. Lootbags and giveaways are my own design and creation. Cakes were all donated by Lola Mama as well as Ishi's dress (hoping she'll "sagot" Ishi's cake again) hehehe =)

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And oh, I almost forgot, i just bought Dora birthday banner for ISHI instead of tarpaulin.

I Love This Game!

I have discovered a new game, Architech's My First Give Away!
All you have to do is follow some steps and that's it you have your enrty and a chance to win this lovely Musical Toy!

What are you waiting for? Come and join the fun now!

A Special Gift......

Way back 2001, when my husband and I were still boyfriend and girlfriends, we're both 2nd year student from different school. I received this first ever stuff toy gift from him on my Birthday. He picked me up at work (I'm working at Jollibee while studying), he gave me this gift, we watched movie and we have dinner together. Hayz, what a moment! I love remembering those kilig moments.

I've been keeping this bear for so many years, it's already 7 years old last august 5, 2008. =)
I still keep it with plastic cover 'coz I don't want it to get dirty and get washed over and over again kasi naluluma.
This is my first entry in Toy Hunt using this Blog Site, I already joined last week using my other Blog Site .