The Second Worst Day of My Life Tuesday, September 11, 2012

I will not go into details, but yesterday was the second worst day of my life. I'm just writing it down so I don't forget.

All I can say is w-o-w!

Henry purchased this for me this evening, and although I didn't really want to replace my first netbook, having this Acer e-machines D730 is really a treat for me.

Henry also gave me another gift just this weekend, an elliptical machine! He's been every supportive after we both found out I lost around 12 pounds already, so he bought me this so we both can use it here at home.

This day has really been a great and memorable day for me, and this will surely go down in the history books.

Shrek Forever After in 3D at the Mall of Asia Sunday, May 30, 2010

I just got home from watching Shrek Forever and After at the Mall of Asia. This is actually my first time ever to watch in an IMAX theather (pity me, lol!), and a first for the kids as well - but not Henry though! I remember old 3D glasses, the red and blue ones...hahaha! But the glasses at IMAX were amazing and the 3D effects made you feel you were really in the movie and that bits of fire, smoke, and other falling stuff in the movie were really going to touch you.

I really enjoyed the movie, as at one point in life I did feel like how Shrek was feeling - that he just needed time off for himself and that he wanted a break. Having 3 kids can be quite stressful, and Shrek is in a life he wasn't used to. Loving Fiona made him change his previous ogre ways and although it was for the better, there was this part of him that missed his old life.

Although there are times that I feel I need a break, I do know for a fact that I am more than blessed. I know I'm lucky to have a great husband, and equally great kids who may drive me nuts and not give me a moment's peace while they're awake, but it's something I wouldn't exchange for anything else. I guess Shrek just needed to figure that out for himself too, and I just love the romantic lines he said to Fiona when he only had a few more minutes of existence - he didn't care what would happen to him at that point, he just wanted to make sure Fiona was safe. This movie made me want to watch all the Shrek movies again. :)

A lot of Gifts from Henry Saturday, May 15, 2010

Today I got 3 presents from Henry, all of which I was pleasantly surprised. He got me a weighing scale (to motivate me in my quest to lose weight and keep it off), an Ab Rocket and a Body Slender machine. I feel like we're going to start a small gym in the near future, lol!

Since I started taking Leisure 18 and my appetite has dramatically decreased, I thought it would be a good thing to get moving and exercise as well, since in that way I'd be able to see results faster. My husband was totally supportive of the idea so today he went out with my youngest kid to the mall and after a few hours, came back with all these stuff.

Being a stay at home mom and working full time on the computer surely has its setbacks for me, since the most physical activity I get is typing with my fingers. I don't go out to walk, commute, and my days are spent pretty much sitting in this computer chair I'm in right now. These exercise machines will surely help me in breaking a sweat and in my quest to firm and tone my body. Thanks again Henry...you just made my day. :)

Very Proud of Henry Monday, December 28, 2009

My online earnings came a few hours ago, and I asked Henry to withdraw some money for me. Unionbank, the bank I have tied up to my PayPal account, has an ATM located a few blocks from our house and Henry took his motorcycle to go there. When he came home, he had the money, lechon kawali from Andok's, and a story to tell.

When he walked towards the ATM after parking his motorcycle, he saw a really drunk guy walking outside the ATM door. He even sat down on the area where disabled people go up with their wheelchair to the bank, and unzipped his pants and went for a pee for everyone to see. Since the guy was smaller than Henry and heavily drunk, Henry ignored him and proceeded inside the ATM machine.

Henry already had my Eon card out of his wallet when he saw the machine asking if he wanted another transaction. It was then he realized that there was an ATM card still inside the machine. Out of curiosity, my husband pressed YES and proceeded to make a balance inquiry. He saw that the ATM had Php 52,000 in it. My good husband then went out and tapped the drunk guy outside who had his private part still publicly out after peeing and told him, "Your ATM card and Php 52,000 is still inside the machine." The guy suddenly snapped back to life and said so many words of thanks and drove away in his Pajero that was parked on the bank's parking area.

I thought to myself that if I was the one who had been in that situation, I would have done otherwise. Which is why I am really very proud of my husband for doing the right thing. I know that since he did the right thing, good karma will certainly reward him with much more than Php 52,000.

Really Happy Friday, December 04, 2009

Yesterday, I had a really great time with my family. Henry did not have to go to work on that day, and since one of my aunts came home from Canada, I took it as the time to drop by to my mom's place.

The kids were really happy to see their grandparents, plus the fact that we carried our pet shih tzu Ron with us. My mom wanted to see him, so we brought him along. Although he ended up peeing on my parent's bed and pooping upstairs, my mom was really happy to see him.

When the kids fell asleep in the afternoon (we came before lunch), Henry and I took off to a nearby mall to shop for clothes for the kids. We shopped for a lot of PJ's, shirts, and a couple of shorts the kids could wear at home. They've grown so fast it's amazing.

But what I loved best about our little trip was the fact that we got to eat at McDonald's together. I missed having time just for the two of us, and I think it's been months (if not a year yet) before we actually had time for each other.

As a thank you to my parents and my eldest sister for watching the kids while we were gone, we bought home a box of pizza for them. My dad drove us home and after a few hours, put the kids to bed.

While we were at the mall, Henry kept asking me what I wanted to buy for myself. I hope he got my message when I said that I didn't want to buy anything, I just wanted to spend time with him.

For my husband Henry Saturday, November 21, 2009

I have always felt that these three words were often abused, and I will have to be, admittedly, one of the guilty parties in abusing it. Let me start by saying I love you again, and look back as we started.

We may have met in the most uncommon and ungodly of places and time, but I never regret any minute of it, even as I look back. There were times that I wish we had put up a savings account first, or that we made better decisions, but now I understand that these mistakes were the ones that taught us the best lessons in life, and made us who we are now.

I'd like to think we are able to afford certain luxuries now more than before (this laptop that never ceases to make clacking sounds, the two door fridge, playground sessions with the kids almost every week, my phone, your motorcycle, etc.) and I know for a fact that this is all because of our hard work. I can still remember how frightened I was to discover I was pregnant, with only a semester to finish in college, and you in your current field of work. How in the world were we ever going to get through things? I used to wonder about that, but we did.

My parents did not take things well, something I have learned to accept over the years, despite the fact that hateful words were sent through every form of communication imaginable. When I decided to move in with you almost a year after we were secretly married, my only thoughts then were for our eldest daughter. She needed a father growing up, and that was something I was not going to deprive her of, even if I had to learn to live away from the comfort and luxury of the place I used to call home. We started out slowly, and things were hard to say the least. I remember what my mom told me, "Gumapang sana kayo sa hirap parang mga ahas" (May you crawl in hardships as snakes do), and we did. I remember how our menu was made up of instant noodles and rice for so many months, and canned goods were considered a treat during payday. But we went through that all, we didn't mind eating that kind of food as long as we were able to buy our eldest daughter's brand of milk and diapers all the time.

When it was the both of us working together, things made a change for the better. And with the help of your mother in law to watch over our daughter as we turned nights into day and days into nights, we slowly but surely did make it through.

I often ask you why you love me, and why of all the other women in the world you chose to be with me. I ask you this not because I have any doubts on the love we share, but I want to know what good deed I have done in this world for me to deserve a husband as loving as you are. You always tell me I'm being unreasonable when I demand you be near me all the time - can I help it if I miss you the instant my eyes don't see you? We may have our disagreements every now and then (partly from my being childish and ultra-sensitive and your being hardheaded and unreasonable), but we make it through all of those with ease.

May 2010 will mark 10 years of being together as boyfriend-girlfriend, husband-wife, best friends, soulmates, lovers, and partners in crime, and I eagerly look forward to many more years of my life with you. I love you, and I will never get tired of saying so, and I hope you will not get tired of hearing it as well.

Envious? Tuesday, November 17, 2009

I really wanted to watch Manny Pacquiao's fight last Sunday, and I am glad Henry got to watch it live via satellite in a nearby school. He had to pay Php100 I think, and I wanted to go, too. But of course, I had to think of the kids.

Being a parent sometimes has its setbacks, but these are nothing compared to the joy I get whenever I see them smile. Not to mention the fact when they give me a big kiss.

I just wanted to share that I was a bit disappointed that I wasn't even asked, although I know what I would have answered even if I was invited to watch anyway -no. I'm glad I have a lot of time with the kids now, but I guess I just miss the time when I can have my husband just to myself.

In time, I know when the kids are older, I can have more time with Henry, just the two of us. Which is also why I am thinking of not having any more kids - 2 girls is more than enough for me. Lol!

Awake at 3AM Tuesday, October 20, 2009

It's a little over 3AM where I am at and I am awake at this ungodly hour because I saw Henry off to work. Sometimes I wish we just ran a business or something so that I could see more of him each day. I only get to spend Sundays with him, and usually Mondays as well, but sometimes, he still gets called off to work during Mondays.

What I dislike about his job is the fact that he leaves really, really early and comes home late in the evening. Sure, there are times he does come home early, but that happens like twice or thrice in a month. He spends over 16 hours at work, and gets paid like Php1,000 (or sometimes more) every field trip.

Somehow, there is a little part of me that would like him to just look for a regular day job, but the other part of me wants to let him continue with this line of work as I can obviously see that he enjoys what he does, not to mention the fact that he gets to travel all over the country at no expense because of his work.

He asked me last night why I sigh whenever he tells me what shirt he needs to wear when he goes on a tour. I simply said, "I can't help it if I miss you all the time."

Here Comes the -ber Months! Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I can hardly believe that Christmas is really just around the corner. September, the first of the -ber months is here and it's like a little over 100 days before Christmas.

October will mark Keisha's 6th birthday, and November will also be Henry and mine's 6th year wedding anniversary. November will also be my mom in law's birthday.

December is also my mom's birthday, and not to mention Christmas, the big day. Since everything's all OK with my mom in law's visa, this will be the first Christmas we'll spend without her. I will surely miss having her around, but I will not be the one who will hold her back from her dream of going to the US.

Henry's First Day Off Sunday, May 31, 2009

Today is Henry's first and only day off from his training at Pilipinas Teleserv. You read it right, it's his first and only day off from work. Their company requires them to work 6 days in a week. I'm glad about the feedback he's giving regarding his training. He's obviously enjoying and having a lot of fun learning about TM.

I just hate seeing him so exhausted all the time. And since he takes his motorcycle with him on a daily basis, I worry for his safety on the road. I know he's a good driver and I trust him on his wheels, it's the people on the road I don't trust.

Only 10 days left of his training and he's moving on to the next phase. I can't wait when he takes in calls so he experiences the life of a call center agent.

Second Day of Training Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Today is Henry's 2nd day of training at Pilipinas Teleserv. He's working there as a call center officer and his account is Touch Mobile or TM. He'll be in training for 16 days and his pay is almost 17k a month. Not bad for a first time call center agent.

I remember my first call center, the now defunct TCI. My base pay was 12k plus commission, but I was never good at hard selling so I didn't take home that much. For Henry, there'll be no selling involved and he's just there to take in calls.

I'm glad Henry seems excited about his new job, and that he likes his workplace. Free parking for his motorcycle is also a plus for him. I just miss seeing him at home when I get here.

Me and Henry Sunday, May 03, 2009

I took this picture from the secondary camera of my Nokia 5800 Xpress Music. We don't have a lot of sweet pictures together, and now I'm glad that we do.

Love Is... Tuesday, April 28, 2009

I first saw this picture in the cellphone of my officemate, and I kinda liked it. I find it funny, and I also find it sarcastically real. What do you guys think?

Moments with Henry Monday, April 27, 2009

Henry, Keisha, and I went to SM Valenzuela yesterday not to go shopping, but to run some errands. One, we had to buy my mom in law a card, two we had to her her beaded bracelet fixed, and three, to buy boneless milkfish. I don't know if I've mentioned this in my blog already but I am hopeless when it comes to eating fish. I don't like having to take out bones and all. I'm more of the person who just likes to chew and chew (lol).

Going back, I asked Henry what he thinks we would be doing if we weren't married yet. We'd still be dating, just not married and living together. Henry then said we'd probably be vacationing in Boracay any time we choose to. Then we both looked at Keisha who was walking with us, happily eating a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Henry looked at me and said "Never mind, I've got a lot more than a Boracay vacation right here," and then he scooped up Keisha as we went for the parking lot.

Henry Gets a Foot Spa Monday, March 23, 2009

A day after Henry came back from his Ilocos trip, I accompanied him to a nearby salon and he had his foot scrubbed and cleaned and all. He said the foot spa experience was nice, and his feet felt really relaxed after the massage.

No One's Listening Sunday, March 15, 2009

Ever get the feeling that no one listens and no one cares?

I'm feeling this feeling right now, and I honestly hate it.

I hate feeling unappreciated and disregarded. I hate how what I think are dismissed right at the onset of me just saying it. I hate how I feel like I'm the dumbest person on earth and that what I think and say are worthless.

I hate how I think and worry and prioritize other people's needs and wants over mine to the point that what I want and what I need are always put on hold, only to realize that no one's thinking about you in return.

It's hard to always think of others and then just find out that no one thinks about you.

Missing Henry Sunday, March 01, 2009

I just can't help but feel glum all day. I busied myself with laundry and today, in folding the clothes I washed yesterday. Unfortunately, folding clothes keep only your hands busy, and not your head. I've been missing Henry more and more every day, and even Nicole seems sad without her dad around.

I've been spending most of my time texting him and thinking about him. I can't wait until the 3rd when he gets home.

Going Crazy Saturday, February 28, 2009

Henry's gone again. This time he'll be in Banaue and won't be back until March 3. I'm going nuts already since he just came back from Ilocos and he's left again. This inexplicable loneliness of mine is slowly getting the best of me - whenever Henry's not home I just can't bring myself to eat. I don't have the energy to do anything else but mope around the house. I guess I'm just not in the mood to do anything else but be lonely.

Henry's Coming Home! Monday, February 23, 2009

It's just a matter of hours before Henry comes home from his trip to Ilocos. He was supposed to come home about lunchtime later but I asked him to go straight home. He still has to wait for his salary at his office around lunch, but he'll just go back there tomorrow to pick it up and spend the night here.

I am so happy and relieved that he'll be home.