Oh no I just saw a crease!! Not on my shirt…silly….on my face. That’s really bad. Sure I’m a ripe old age of 43 but wrinkles aren’t exactly a family phenomenon. Even my late grandma who didn’t have that much wrinkles when she was 90!! And I’m clearly half her age and now I’ve spotted some.
Does this mean that I have to add wrinkle creams to my puny beauty arsenal?
Probably…or maybe I’m just stressed out. Talk about refusing to admit it….I refuse to admit I’m getting old. So what is it to you?!?
I got it again. Someone asked me again if I was pregnant.
C’mon, do I really look pregnant? Not that I have anything against it. For crying out loud, I have 2 kids already so being pregnant is no big deal. Its just that I’m not. At the moment. So whenever someone looks at me and wonders whether I’m on prenatal vitamins it only means one thing and one thing alone….I’m fat!!!
For the record, I’m not fat!! A little healthy maybe…but fat…no way!!
Tags : gripes
Who doesn’t know the Pacman?
The ace boxer and the worlds Pound for Pound champion has temporarily stashed his boxing gloves to serve his people.
Yep, Pacman is now a Congressman of his province.
I had the opportunity to attend the State of the Nation Address of our president which was held at the Batasan Pambansa, home of our country’s congress.
Luckily for me, I was able to catch the Pacman right before he entered the session hall and I bravely asked for a photo opportunity. Being a true gentleman, he gamely posed. As you can see from my geeky smile, I was only too happy to have been obliged.
Please check out my other “public” post HERE
Tags : Philippines, PhotoHunt
I’m not sure if I’m PMSing but my pants are a tad tighter. Ok, I’m sure I’m not PMSing because I just had my period and its way too early to start feeling the symptoms of PMS. So I’ll just be honest with myself and admit that I gained a little weight.
Tomorrow I’m going to make the tried and tested Fat Burning soup again. I’m making a whole kaserola…a huge one to be sure. So far this is the only fat burner that works for me…aside from serious excercise and a “no-eating” diet. Must be my hormones. Even the SBD doesn’t work for me.
So hello cabbage and tomatoes again. I’m not eating anything else for the next 2 weeks. I need to be slim for my trip to HK.
The last few weeks have been hell. The weather has been wreaking havoc on my skin. I guess its the increased humidity in the air. Imagine having really scorching mornings then having downpours in the afternoon until evening.
Result…breakouts.
I never really was afraid of breakouts in my youth because a simple swipe of benzoyl peroxide would usually do the trick. But probably because of age and hormones, my skin doesn’t respond as well anymore. Now I’m on the constant lookout for thebest acne treatment in town. So far I haven’t found it or at least something that will control these darn breakouts.
So please Mr. Sun, please shine down on me. I don’t want to look ugly anymore.
And I’m not talking about peanuts…although these tiny legumes are still considered an excellent brain food.
When I was pregnant with my 2 kids, I was obsessed with finding ways and means of insuring that they would grow up smart. Add to that the additional pressure from family member from both sides who have piled on numerous academic honors so much so that medals and ribbons seem to hanging from every nook and cranny of the house. You always ended your education with a laude attached to your name…even without the prefix.
Anyway, so as early as 5 months on the way I was already feeding my kids’ brains with all sorts of brain enhancing stimulus. I would strap a pair of earphones to my swollen belly and play Bach and Mozart for them. There were times that I would feel them kick while listening to classical music…although, I must admit, it wasn’t as fierce as when I would be watching a heart thumping Jerry Bruckheimer film.
One morning I spoke to one of my Godfathers who was delighted to find out that I was with child. Being a Lolo himself and an avowed fan of all things mental, he suggested that I purchase the Baby Einstein series of videos for my kid. He said that his grandkids were all products of Baby Einstein and were now honor students in their own right.
I tried to look for it here but they weren’t available here at that time. I had to have them shipped all the way from the U.S.
As early as 2 weeks old I was playing Baby Mozart to my kids. We progressed from then on. Let me tell you, it works. My kids were humming Mozart and Bach at 3 months. They were talking at 10 months and at 18 months they had the vocabulary of 3 year olds. I would like to think that my kids are geniuses (their late grandfather used to think so).
Lucky for kids nowadays that these brain boosting videos are available in the Philippines today.
Powerhans Philippines has brought to our shores Baby Einstein, Brainy Baby, So Smart, Baby Learns Chinese, as well as several other video lines that aim to develop our baby’s brain and intellect from as early as birth.
I am obviously a believer and I still continue to have my kids use educational videos to enhance their learning experience.
Most recently I introduced to them the Baby Learns Chinese videos. Although we do not speak the language, my kids had the opportunity to take 2 years of preschool Mandarin. When they left preschool, they completely forgot what they learned simply because of lack of practice. But when I popped the DVD into the player, they immediately took to the simple instructions. The “preschool like” instructions certainly appeal to children…and adults too. I found myself uttering some basic Mandarin by the middle of the video.
Powerhans also has an exclusive tie-up with the Singapore Zoo to produce videos about the animals in the zoo. I had my kids watch the Endagendered Species video and they were in a trance while watching. They are now officially saving up so we can go back because there were some animals in the video that they didn’t see on our last visit.
For all you parents out there who want some real brain food, check out Powerhans Philippines. Their videos can be found at the baby section of all SM Department Stores. They will also be opening their own kiosks this coming August in several SM malls.
Last week, everyone was talking about the latest high profile carjacking incident that involved the parents of actor/model Derek Ramsay.
The incident happened right in front of the actor’s house. The thieves took their vehicle forcibly and subsequently used the vehicle to further their carjacking activities.
I’m not the panicky type of driver but this really really scares me. These are not mere carnapping incidents anymore. They involve gun-toting thieves and they happen in broad daylight…right about the time when most of us are all driving. And they don’t choose areas anymore. They don’t strike in dark, empty allies. The incidents happen in front of houses and in parking lots.
Ever since this fresh wave of carjacking incidents I have been on guard. In the past when I would bring my kids to school, I would sit in the car while their yaya would go down with them. I would simply lock the door and wait. This was because the kids didn’t want me to go with them. It was quote, “embarassing”, to have their Mom take them to their classroom.
Now I never stay in the car until I have to. I go down with the kids even if they don’t want to be seen with their Mom. I walk until the gate and see them off and wait until there is a wave of people going to their cars. As much as possible I don’t go alone. I’d rather be caught in a little bit of foot traffic as well as vehicle traffic instead of risking the possibility of being caught off-guard by a roving carjacker because I happened to be alone.
Anyway, since I’m at it, I also started reinforcing the house. Lets face it, folks, when carjackers strike, the “akyat bahay gang” will not be far behind. I made sure that all our door locks are secure and I installed new ones as well. I’m thinking of getting a motion detector…if we can afford it.
You can never be too safe. And too paranoid.
Bad? Well, not really. My friends are completely aware that if there is one vice that I cannot shake, it is shopping. I am always on the lookout for sales and I am unabashedly subscribed to all my fave brand’s mailing lists. Just so I know when something nice and used to be expensive is on sale.
Most recently….like 2 days ago….I purchased this online.
I was watching it closely (and I mean so closely I was logging on every night for the last 2 months) until it finally went on sale. Without thinking twice, I bagged it! Woot!
I have several items on my watchlist now and I am itching to get my hands on them soon. Never mind if some fashion purveryors will scoff at my “last season” purchases. I don’t follow trends anyway.
So this brings me to Cyber Monday. One of my most anticipated events this side of the cyber universe. I can’t wait to find out if some of my fave brands are going on sale.
I know I need a new watch. And a bag too. And maybe a couple of pairs of shoes. And those caftans I love too….Geez..I really need to have a garage sale. Gotta make space.
Tags : Shopping
Kung ano ang di mo magawa, yan ang gusto mong gawin…di ba?
Kung di ka marunong lumangoy…gusto mong matuto. Kung di ka makalakad….gusto mong lumakad. Kung di ka marunong kumanta….gusto mong mag-Karaoke…o di ba ang daming basag ang boses na kumakanta sa sing-along.
Ang mga anak ko iba ang trip…gusto nilang lumipad.
Eto nga si bunso ay mas matindi ang pangangailangan….aba’y nagsuot pa ng superhero costume. Baka sakali namang andyan ang powers eh..LOL!
Tags : kids, Litratong Pinoy
A marathon? Yep, a marathon!
I know, I know…it is almost impossible to believe that someone like me who would most likely pack several patio chairs and watch the marathoners do their thing is actually thinking of joining.
Why? Well, firstly, its for an absolutely good cause. Second, I really need the exercise. Third, many of my Mommy blogger friends are going. And last and most importantly, my kids are invited too and that makes the event’s fun level go up a gazillion notches higher.
So for all you Mommies, Daddies and Kiddies out there….LEZGO!!
More details HERE.
