Birthday Month

January will soon be over (in 2 days) and then it's gonna be my birthday month..I don't know what to expect though. I don't have any plans of celebrating it at all but women can change their mind right? so let's wait and see..I'm hoping the husband will have or prepare something that will kinda surprise me but knowing him..I know it would be impossible for him to surprise me (you see, he's not so good at surprises- I always end up knowing what it is beforehand) thank though that at least he is trying :)

I know I won't be getting some cufflinks from cufflink depot because he doesn't even know hat it is :)) and I hope he doesn't plan to give me another bag please :( A trip somewhere will do. Naks!

Oh well, I really don't expect a lot because even if it's not my birthday I know I am loved everyday.

Small Business

God is good!

Our small business is thriving :) we have our first balloon work today,early this morning we finished 14 simple balloon centerpieces and later we will be making pillars. Hopefully, this year we'll have more time to focus, market the business for more clients and make this small business grow even slowly. This year we will also buy the electric balloon pump, we've been wanting to have that and I guess it's about time. The husband said it's 2,200 pesos and though it's not as costly as pool pump motors I still hope we can still look for a cheaper one.

Yesterday, I also received a call confirming the order of ref magnet souvenir for next week. Two blessings for this week! Thank you lord :)

So I'm all positive this year will be better for our small home based business. Don't you think so?

Star City with the kids

It's Chine New Year and it's no ordinary day because the government declared it a non-working holiday here in the Philippines and if you know me..holidays are the best for me :) Anyways, being a holiday my niece and nephews were here and slept over last night, played xbox games and used my computer (they just left so the house is quiet now and I finally have time to blog). We went to Star City and took opportunity of the 50% off on their ride all you can ticket. The kids enjoyed but we all decided not to come here again on such days because of the crowd. It took me less than 2 hours to get to the ticket counter :( Here are some of our pictures..

My nephew got scared in this jungle splash :)

The big ferris wheel

my heart sank in this ride :)  but I enjoyed it!

bumper ball

bumper boat

We all went home hungry and tired but happy!

Gifts :)

Thankful for the bags I got as gifts. I need not buy one for me this year. I particularly asked for a red bag and my cousin gave me this :

This black bag was just given to me last week from the wife of my boss, totally unexpected. I'm happy!

But of course, my favorite right now is the gift from my husband, given to me exactly on Christmas day (because we bought this bag on Christmas day) and it was on sale. Cost is only 150.00, so cheap but look at how sturdy the bag is. And I love the space. I can bring all my stuff with me everyday.

 I got more gifts last Christmas, several body was and lotions and mugs. Some are thank you gifts I guess :) but nonetheless..am also thankful that I got them.

Monday blues

I wish someone from our congress propose a law that will make a four day work week :) that would mean 3 days weekend. I will definitely support that! Why? 2 days off from work doesn't seem enough for me to rest.

Like this weekend, though I stayed home and slept the whole day of Saturday (was not feeling well) I still did not feel rejuvenated at all thus makes me grumpy and weak this morning. If only I could have the day off on a Monday.... but that is wishing an impossible wish if I may say.

Well, I went to work without much energy but thankful I lasted a day without any trouble. It's the usual busy Monday in the office plus we had to meet a deadline today so that meant an extra effort. In times like this, I just say "at least I have work and I have income while I know others aren't as blessed as I am".

Tomorrow is another story and I hope I'm not as weak as today and no we have no deadline!!!..:) that is enough to make me happy, I'll only have to deal with some bookings for the boss and maybe some abrasives research but that is fine with me. 

How about you? How's your Monday?  

Manggahan Wellness Resort-Gen.Natividad Nueva Ecija

The day after my father's birthday, my nieces and nephews asked if we can go swimming on the nearby resort, Villa Valentina resort is 10 minutes away from us so that's where we go swim normally when we are in the province but since we were told that there are many dengue cases in that particular area we were forced to look for another resort and here's where we ended up.I did not swim because the water is sooo cold :)

If you by any chance get to Nueva Ecija  and is looking for some place to bond with your family, this can be it, entrance is only P50.00.

The resort is empty because it's not summer season yet, we had the whole place for us!

Manggahan Wellness Resort
Gen. Natividad, Nueva Ecija

Personal GOALS

Hi everyone :) I'm sorry I kinda neglected the blog for days because it was my Father's birthday and we I  got busy with all the preparation plus work has been crazy again.

I know I said I've made personal goals this year (or maybe for the next ten years). I will write it down here just so I won't forget I have personal goals /plans pala :)

So here it goes;

1. Buy at least 3 jeans this year (I know..didn't I say it's personal? hehe!)
2. Lose some more weight (keep the low carb diet FOREVER!!!) I know that's quite impossible but hey..that's a goal :)
3. Exercise at least twice or 3 time a week. (walking the stairs -3rd floor to and from the office does not count-you must do the real thing Rocks)
4. Replace our wedding ring with titanium wedding band, nah-just kidding. I cannot afford that but I hope to replace ours this year. (Both doesn't fit us anymore)
5.Learn to cook more dishes.

The last one is quite tough so I'm ending my list there. :)
Have a nice day everyone!

Hello 2012

I hope and pray you'll be better than 2011 :) and I'm positive it will be. Anyways, this may be bit late for a new years post but hey it's only January 4th :) so it's not really that late.

By now, maybe everyone has written down their new years resolution or goals or whatever that is (we used to write our new years resolution back on our elementary days) only to be forgotten few weeks after :) I stopped making new years resolution when I graduated from high school..I learned you don't need new year to start change..you can always do it anytime you want it..

But of course, new year is still the best time to reflect and evaluate and yeah have a brand new start..

And though I don't have new years resolution..I have set my self some personal goals -something that I can always look back too and see if how am I doing..specially with my weight loss journey :) and with my "trying to live healthier journey"..

Right now, I am thankful I have started that 2 months ago (too impatient to wait for 2012 to start that change) I am still in the beginning and it's a long long way to go...but as I have said..I'm positive I will be better this year.

How about you? DO you have any goals or resolution for this year?

My 2011 Christmas

Belated Merry Christmas everyone!!

How's your Christmas?I hope you all had a very meaningful and happy Christmas with your love ones.

I spent mine with my parents and my siblings family :) Went home in the province on the 24th.

It was chaos having them all around but it's alright because without them Christmas is empty and sad.  It was a delight to see them singing Christmas carols with all their make shift instruments :)

                                                                 Dividing the money after :D

oh...food abounds and seems to be tempting me since the 23rd and I finally gave in yesterday. I just can't resist my mothers cooking :) I know am bad but hey it's Christmas! I deserve a break right? Don't worry though because I know I'm still on track and won't be resorting to weight loss pills soon.

The husband went to market with me and my mom :D

 And this girl loved her gift from me so much!!

It was a simple celebration but we were all happy and thankful that we are healthy and were together :)

GIant Slippers :)

We were out of town yesterday and I just can't resist taking photos of this giant slipper and this Christmas tree with slipper also. The town's number one source of income is making shoes and slippers that's why :)