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<span style="text-align: justify;">Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan. So this was me at the end of the 17-day short-term mission trip. After having been to mountains, to bathing in rivers, to being with different tribal kids and somehow getting immersed into the tribal culture, everything was all worth it. Everything meant including waking up too early, cooking under the scorching heat for forty kids, almost getting into a bus accident, sleeping without a mattress on rocky grounds, living with no electricity and barely there water supply and not getting a sumptuous meal or a decent comfort room. Yep! All worth it! Whoever said missions was easy breezy? Even the Master said to carry your cross and follow Me. But despite of what it had cost, I would still do it all over again. </span><br />
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Missions has brought me into a place I thought I could never be. It was an experience that has made a huge impact on my life and made my relationship with Christ deeper than it was before. I never understood it all. Hearing other people talk about missions, being far from home and outside comfort zones, preaching the Gospel and living in different communities, I never get how it was so inspiring, how it’s worth sharing and how I was being constantly encouraged to do it too. I never found it exciting to become a missionary except maybe the constant travel. Becoming a missionary would entail not having a decent job or getting a very good paycheck, not being around food chains and restaurants and most of all not being around with friends and family. When the opportunity came, I was more of anxious than actually be thrilled about it. </div>
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Being called out of your own comfort zone is scary, I tell you. When you’re just so used to your life the way it was ever since you were little, it will be so hard for you to leave it all behind (even for a short while). 17 days was the longest and the first time I was out of the house and on a different island. I can understand why mom was on Messenger with me when I was yet less than 24 hours away. I did a lot of thinking and a whole lot more of prayer. Breaking your walls is hard but disobeying the great commission of Jesus is even harder. </div>
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The whole journey, before, during and after the missions, was not all flowers and sunshine. Many times I would break down and cry out to God for all the troubles and road blocks that kept my heart in despair. There were countless of times that I wanted to give up and all I could utter was, Lord give me strength. I had to carry on, press on toward that goal—after all this wasn’t for me but this was all for Christ. Now, as I get to look back on it all, I would still remember how God had sustained us all and provided for our every need. All thirty seven of us can testify to how amazing God had dealt in each of us. Whether it would be spiritually, physically or financially, He was faithful to all that He had promised.</div>
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April 11, 2017. This was my view from above. Getting on this plane with bags packed and heart prepared for anything. It was all by God’s grace that have brought me this far and by His grace alone that I overcame. When I look back at every little need He provided, the registration fees, the plane tickets, the prayer partners and senders, and friends and family that helped and supported us all the way. Not a single detail and prayer He has left unanswered. When I was down to my last cash of Php 200.00, I didn’t know how I could still buy a few essentials needs. I remember after I prayed, I was rummaging through my study desk for no apparent reason and I found a thousand bill hiding beneath my table cloth and my Php 500.00 Sodexo GC placed together with my stack of sticky notes. You can imagine me leaping for joy! </div>
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2016, my Sunlife advisor gave me this Sodexo GC as a gift. I never heard of Sodexo before and I didn’t know how or where to use it. At first I thought I could only use it for big grand companies but it is actually accepted in more than 10,000 outlets nationwide. No wonder it’s the most versatile because it’s really a lot of places and stuff I can do with it! I was going to save it until its expiry next year but then, I knew it was about time I would use it. Somehow I was able to buy the necessities, such as mosquito repellant (because we didn’t get anti malaria shots), wet wipes (a must and truly a life saver haha), toiletries (soap and shampoo) and packets of gum (the airplane thing). </div>
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Next year will be a whole lot of adventure for me. I have already thought out a few travels within the country, some of course would still involve missions. Thanking the Lord ahead for the plans that He has laid out and the provisions that would also come with it. And even if I wouldn't have used my GC this year or until it's validation date, I wouldn't have to worry because Sodexo GCs will always be valid. Why? because revalidation and replacement of Sodexo GC’s are free of charge once the validity date is reached. That's the only GC I've known and experienced that has revalidation, and with no extra charge!<br />
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So where would I use it next? Now that I know there's so much my Sodexo GC can do, I could choose from so many, but I would love to shop for bags and travel accessories anywhere in these <a href="https://merchants.sodexo.ph/">stores</a>. I'm a traveler/missionary after all. Until the next plane ride! Thank You Jesus! :) </div>
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So how has life been lately? <i>Wow. Where do I start?</i></div>
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Okay, I got on the plane for the first time in my entire life, went to a Christian music concert, went out for missions, met amazing people along the way, got unemployed, traveled once in a while, currently baby-sitting the very old grandmother, stuck at home most of the time, which, makes me unable to visit my dad who recently had a stroke and heart attack last Monday with a blood sugar level of 400. Oh and my golden retriever also decided she doesn’t like to eat anymore. And that, basically, sums up my first seven months of 2017. </div>
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Well I could just end this post with all of that already being said. The thing is, all these things that have happened, happy or sad, has a God-placed purpose attached to it. And you don’t just go through it but you grow through it. Sometimes we fall down on our knees and experience a temporary breakdown, unable to grasp and understand why things happen the way they do. Faith tells you that everything’s going to be okay because God is still in control, but your emotions and your mind tell you otherwise. Thus, I am not ending this post with this sentence just yet. Because life doesn’t just end here, it hasn’t been made into a conclusion just yet. God is still doing something and He wants to show us how He’ll do it. Though if you ask me, I actually have no idea how He will do, why He will do and when He will do whatever He will do. All I know is that all things work for good for those who love Him <i>(Romans 8:28)</i>. So let go and let God. Let go of what you are facing and let God lead you to Himself. </div>
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There had already been a number of giants I have faced in my life, raging storms, and mountains that are very impossible to move. This is not unusual or something odd to anyone.<i> Life will have its difficulties, but our Savior, who loves us more than life, is greater than them all.</i> Even if it is pretty hard to keep the faith, these difficulties are exactly the perfect moments were Jesus will show us His unconditional love. There are no giants He cannot put down, no storms He cannot calm and no mountains He cannot move. </div>
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So there, after days of wrestling over these things I have come to a point where I have raised my white flag and said, <i>“Okay Lord, I surrender to You, take control of whatever my life has been lately.” </i></div>
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These words sting but they sure did budge
me in the right place. I’ve recently
told my husband how tired I am already of the many things on my plate. I don’t know if it’s all the pregnancy or if
it’s one of the enemy’s evil schemes. I
asked him about the possibility of dissolving the organization that we founded
because I just did not think it’s all worth it and it’s sucking up so much of
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My husband suggested for me to take a break and just assign
and delegate the tasks to our other members.
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We were on our way home the next day from my in-law’s house when my
sister-in-law shared about a primary school a few kilometers from their
church. She said that the school kids
there are really in need of school supplies. (Our organization’s outreach program involves distribution of school supplies
to school kids in need.) She continued on
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Then I felt it. God
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back all the excitement that I once felt on the day we decided to form the
organization and agreed on our causes. And
I felt Him say, “<i>You see? Is this the organization that you were planning to
dissolve? Did you forget that I formed your group for this very purpose – to help
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It’s quite a beating to be honest, but I thank the Lord that
He made me see my foolishness and reminded me that He initiated the forming of
our organization and that my job is to obey Him. So many times, He gave us affirmations that
we were doing the right thing through this org, but then one day, I just decide
that it’s done. How foolish of me! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Thank you, Jesus, for the nudge. It stung, yes, but it’s what I needed. Give me the grace, Oh God, to look at this
added work as a blessing, not a burden. In
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Janjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-5257857268933832072017-02-25T22:15:00.000-08:002017-05-26T00:20:47.344-07:00Hike to Tanawan<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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I was expecting to do my first
hike on the mountains of Palawan this coming summer but turns out I had to do
warm up here in Negros. I have never been to high places before so I was more
nervous than excited when I said yes to hiking Tanawan in Sibulan. I was even
close to not going because it rained so hard the night before the hike, and
because I wasn’t and still am not a morning person. Bed was still calling me
back at 5:30 in the morning.<br />
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no. But really, I thank God for friends who texts you, “On my way”. That surely
had all of us to pack up our things and head out of the house. So we actually
ended up traveling towards the municipality of Sibulan and reaching there, we
rode <i>habal-habal</i> to barangay Balugo. We basically just told the driver we were
going up hiking to Tanawan and he was pretty kind enough to drive us to our
destination and even had a little bit of tour along the way. He was really good
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When we arrived at the starting
point, we had a brief orientation and took potty breaks before starting the
3.3km hike. The first few steps were just easy breezy but as you step further
upwards, it tires your knees and legs right away. I couldn’t even count how
many stops we took but everytime we do, we wouldn’t forget to take pictures.
What really amazes me when we took the hike was when we met people along the
way. There was one lady who walked and talked with us a few meters and even
gave us directions. We almost took a right turn when we were supposed to go
straight. Oh how the Lord provides! There were muddy trails, rocky steps and
very steep paths. The hike was really exhausting but as you get closer to the
top, the view is just breathtaking! You could almost see everything when you’re
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And finally after almost two
hours, we reached Tanawan Highland View. It was a little hot when we got there
and the fog was nowhere to be found. They had cottages, and trees and fish pond
and you can just camp anywhere you’d like to. The place was wide enough and the
air was cooler as the clouds came in. We took our brunch, had fellowship,
enjoyed the view as we rested a while before we took pictures and more
pictures! I couldn’t remember how long we stayed at the top. I bet no one was
checking the time as the view was really amazing and really awesome. It was but
my first hike so excuse me if I can’t help but be really really amazed at it.
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Going down was as strenuous as
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sure did not slow us down. It was worth the mud on my shoes and sweat on my
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When K was born, some friends have already warned us about the dreaded stage they call the "Terrible Two". We didn't quite grasp all the intense warnings then as we were only focusing on enjoying time with K one stage at a time. It was only when K reached THAT stage when we remembered how profusely we were warned.<br />
<a name='more'></a>Well, we are dealing with a terrible two alright! But it's not so bad, really. We, parents should just creatively work our way around the mood swings and tantrums while standing our ground all the while. Of course, we do these without forgetting to enjoy every moment. I mean, it's not all bad! The terrible two stage is not so bad, in fact, it's such a wonderful opportunity to create meaningful conversations and unforgettable activities with our little ones.<br />
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<b>Your Attention is Key</b><br />
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"Mom, look, I have a trick!" "Mom, look at my 'silly face'!" "Look, I'm a doctor!" "Mom, I'm dancing ballet!"<br />
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Kids just love to show off their new tricks, new dance moves, new toys, new facial expressions, anything! K would often call me out whenever she sees me not paying attention and make sure I see her perform whatever new thing she's learned. Parents, please, put down those phones! Paying attention to our kids whenever they're asking for it is vital not only to avoid the sudden tantrums, but also to make them feel important.<br />
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I remember a few times when K would literally just snatch my phone away and say "Enough!" just to get my attention. Those were shameful incidences, I tell you. It made me feel really terrible and ashamed of myself. If there's an email you badly need to send or a call you have to make without the distractions, well, there's the bathroom! <i>(*wink)</i> Just excuse yourself nicely and do it quick, or an unceasing door knocking would force you out of it. And, yes, I do this. Works all the time.<br />
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<b>Little Choices, Big Fulfillment</b><br />
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Allowing our kids to make their own choices is teaching them decision-making at an early stage. Moreover, being able to choose for themselves gives them fulfillment and some sense of autonomy. Of course, parents should decide on the big things, but the little ones, we can always delegate. It could be as small as what story to read at bedtime, what shoes to wear, or what toys to bring to the bath. These may be insignificant things to you, but to them these are big decisions. Of course, we always have to be there to feed them with the right bits of information when their choices seem to be quite off the beam.<br />
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<b>Distract. Distract. Distract.</b><br />
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Kids love to always get what they want and when you don't allow them to, well, expect they'd make a scene. Kids can be so manipulative. They use their crying and their yelling to make you say 'yes' to what they want. The key to avoiding the tantrums is distraction. Try to shift their attention to something else. Works all the time, I swear. You just have to be creative about it to make sure the distraction is indeed more fun than the original prospect.<br />
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<b>Encourage through Praises</b><br />
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Never overlook good behavior and make sure they get rewarded for it. Praises could be enough reward. Kids love praises. When I notice K throwing her trash on the garbage bag, shares her snacks, ask to wee or poo in the potty, drink her milk, or any other things that please me, I make it a point to praise her for it. That way she'll know which of the things she does are good. Be generous on the praises and make sure to point out her good deeds. <br />
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<b>Pick your Battles</b><br />
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Kids being kids should not be given so much fuss about. I remember playing puzzles with K and she just kept on getting the wrong piece even though I've already given her so much hints on what to look for. I was starting to become impatient about it and my frustration almost got the best of me. I almost forgot it's only supposed to be just a fun game and not a race. I then just let her try to fit all the wrong pieces until she finally got the right one after so many tries. She was ecstatic about it!<br />
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Sometimes, we can be so controlling. We want to be the ones to have a say in all matters. We want to do things our way, our time. However, letting go of the ones that do not really matter and do not harm our kids can also be liberating at times. Of course, there are things that are non-negotiable, such as health and safety issues perhaps, but there are other things that we can take a step back from and let them take over. So, choose your battles wisely.<br />
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Praying for our kids is part of our responsibilities as parents. Our ministry starts with them. Laying our hands on our children in prayer makes so much of a difference. Teaching them how to pray is also essential. I love how K has a list of faith goals and we pray for them at bed time. Just a few nights ago, I got so touched when she prayed for me. She laid her tiny little hand on my tummy and prayed for Jesus to heal me. It was one of the most touching experiences in my life and I could not be more thankful to God for giving me such a wonderful daughter. <br />
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The clock strikes five and I’m finally out of the office. I’m now making it a habit to hit the tracks and jog a few rounds at the oval. Being at the office doesn’t get me moving a lot so I try to get my body some exercise. It also helps me sweat out the daily stress and lessens the pain during those times of the month. If I can’t run in the afternoons, I try to do squats and sit ups in the morning before I start the day. That way I wouldn’t skip the daily dose of exercise that I need.</div>
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After which, we usually meet after for Bible study and fellowship. After our physical needs, our souls also require nourishment. It’s fun to be around with the younger people, they always make you laugh and definitely teaches you how to stay young at heart. We also have fellowship with the grown-ups and the married couples, and they are pretty awesome at training us for our future. It’s such a blessing to have these people around.</div>
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When I get home is where the fun starts. Home is where I get to spend time with myself, write on my journal and get creative. I’m happy to share to you that I have been working on this 40-day challenge. I was inspired to learn calligraphy and when I finally learn how to do it with the brushes, I just wanted to create more and more. So I asked my facebook friends and followers on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jhetplanedesign/">page </a>to participate. It’s something for me to give back to those who’ve supported me and of course to ultimately to spread creativity and inspire others that they too can do calligraphy. Some of my friends even asked if I would hold workshops in the future. It’s a big thing though but of course I’d love to. Maybe one of these days when the 40-day calligraphy challenge ends. I just can’t help but be excited about it as well.<br />
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These are just some of the finished calligraphy work I did for the past few days. I still have more to go and I'm so much encourage by my friends and family.I would keep it a habit to write and take a photo and post it everyday on my facebook and instagram account. I would finish late at night with all these calligraphy and doodling around and when I take photos, it wouldn't get that right amount of light, thus I would do more editing. That's why I love to have<a href="http://www.oppo.com/en/smartphone-f1s"> Oppo F1s</a> because of its 13MP rear camera that would give more detail to my artworks. Specially now that my friends would like to have tutorials, I plan to post Instagram videos so they too can create their own calligraphy. Having an Oppo F1s would definitely capture my creative adventures! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453647451738190866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-76519966764253935192017-01-12T22:22:00.000-08:002017-01-13T01:12:46.130-08:00Arise 2017 with Kitchie Nadal<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last Saturday, we were invited to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tcfmedia/?fref=ts">TCF Media's</a> <i><b>Arise 2017 with Kitchie Nadal</b></i> and we couldn't have been more grateful. We definitely had a great time singing along with some OPM hits and got treated to some Bisaya pop songs as well. It feels good to get some time to just relax with the hubby and some good friends and be serenaded by wonderful bands.</span><br />
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Most of my 2016 was stuck at the office. Luckily, I was able to steal a few getaways here and there. Last March, me and a few friends went across our neighboring island Cebu. It was so amazing to travel again and experience the Color Me Ladies Conference for the first time. We got to hear Ms. Christine Kairus, Ms. Kuh Ledesma and Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria speak and share their very own life testimonies. We couldn't stay long at Cebu though, so before hitting the road home, we just took a quick walk around SM Seaside. <i>Which was huge by the way!</i></div>
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Then May was Bohol time. Although we didn’t get to see the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers, we were able to ride our way to Panglao Island and hit the white sand beach. Soon after, we rode up to Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park to ride my very first ever zipline. Ever! Yep! I was so scared that I might not make it, that I’d probably faint half way through or my heart would possibly beat so fast! But when I took a peek I just couldn’t keep my eyes shut. The view was breathtakingly beautiful! I made it not once but twice on the zipline ride. Oh yeah! Bohol was super duper amazing I tell you and I would happily go back any time!</div>
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Lastly, we traveled up north the Negros island to Sagay City and the City of Smiles. Although it was more of a business trip, we couldn't help but take a few stopovers to satisfy the tummy. Right after we had dinner at 18th St. Pala-pala Resto, we walked down to Calea's and had to try their famous Mudpie cake. And my eyes just drool at the sight of it all! </div>
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So yeah that’s about last year’s travel adventures. This year, however, I’ve promised myself to take the bus, ride the boat and get on a plane. A. Whole. Lot. More! First on the list would surely be Negros’ very own Lakawon Island in Cadiz City. It may be a bit far north from Dumaguete but it’ll definitely be worth the hours ride. Just look at these pictures and tell me this won’t make you want to take a leave and hit the road! </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Lakawon Island is a banana-shaped island off the coast of Cadiz in the northern portion of Negros Occidental. They said that you can actually just walk to or from the main island during low tide. That maybe is the reason why it's called Lakawon Island, derived from "lakaw" meaning "to walk". It’s my top of the list favorite destination in the Philippines followed by Camiguin and Palawan.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I can’t help but get really excited next month to see this view with my very own eyes. And of course share the experience with you guys too! I know you too would get really really excited as well when you see more pictures. That’s why I really love how Oppo has designed their F1s Selfie Expert smartphone. It’s perfect for this year’s travel adventures! Of all its cool features, one thing that really made me WOW was their selfie panorama. It’s like taking a panoramic shot of everyone using the front camera. How cool is that? I mean, who needs a selfie stick? Just by simply rotating the phone from side to side and it takes a wide-angle selfie.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">With it's 16-megapixel front camera, everyone in the gang would perfectly fit in one selfie pic! Thank you Oppo F1s for this super awesome feat! I would definitely bring you along to all my 2017 Philippine travel destinations!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453647451738190866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-21269998885959835132017-01-04T21:14:00.000-08:002017-01-04T21:22:37.141-08:00Worry-Free OutdoorsBeing a first-time mom, I am always overprotective of my daughter. Like all moms, I just want to shield her from all the harms and hurts in the world. That is why letting her play outdoors just freak me out all the time. Imagine all the pests and all the dangers there are outside of the confines of our homes! However, we cannot always safeguard them inside of our overly protective embraces, can we? Exposing them to the elements of the outdoors as early as now is for their own good, isn't it?<br />
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Today, I braved my own fears and let K play outdoors. I let her chase Wabby, our dog, around the dusty ground, play ball on the grass, and just enjoy being outside of the house. It took a lot of courage, I tell you, not to help her get up after seeing her stumble to the ground sometimes. I read somewhere that moms should also let their kids get up on their own after falling so that they'll learn to be independent. It somehow teaches them to properly deal with their future failures - they'll learn how to get up from every fall instead of just wailing aloud and waiting for us to rescue them all the time.<br />
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Seeing K having the time of her life playing outdoors relieved all my trepidation. I saw her happy little face giggling and laughing as she ran around and turning all curious as she stopped to examine the things that caught her interest. And that made me realize how I have been restricting her all this time. Yes, it is my responsibility to look after her, but it should not be to the point of confining her in my safe little space where her learning is constricted. <br />
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By providing K with the right protection that she needs every day, I can stop worrying about all the outdoor elements and start really enjoying our precious times together. Good thing OFF!Insect Repellent Lotion always got us covered. What I like about OFF! is that it just has the right, mild citronella smell that my overly sensitive nose can easily handle. Another insect repellent lotion that I used previously gave my husband constant headaches.<br />
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As far as I could remember, the most expensive gadget I have ever purchased from my personal pocket, was my first and only Android phone. I could never forget that time when I had eagerly saved up just to purchase it, back when Gingerbread was still hot on the oven. With the continuous advancement of Android OS and apps, my phone just can't catch up. Although it's still in a good shape, with my work and busy schedule, I now need a new phone that would just meet up to my needs. For months now, I have been doing research here and there, and really contemplating on which phone to buy. With the very competitive market today, truly I have become hesitant and would just like to stick to my good ol' smartphone.</div>
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I have used my phone for a lot of things already: call, text, organize, hotspot, you name it. And with sentimental value to add, I thought I could just wait until it breaks<i> (that way I'd be forced to let it go and buy a new one). </i>Indeed for a phone of four years, that is really hard to let go.</div>
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So how would a person like me be interested, more like be captivated, to invest again in a smartphone? What it takes is just 5 important things - camera, graphics/display, memory, processor and design/hardware. As an IT graduate and a very OC person, picking the best gadget must be chosen wisely. So far, Huawei's Nexus 6P has caught my eye and full attention. Here's why:</div>
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<b>Powerful Camera. </b>Nexus 6P has 12.3MP rear camera (1.55µm) plus 8MP front camera (1.4µm), which is even better than the Apple 6s 12MP with (1.22µm). The higher the microns the more light each pixel can collect. Which means not only will it capture great photos with well-lighted environment but performs also a lot better in lesser light. It’s simply because the pixels are larger and can capture more light.</div>
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<b>Stunning Screen Clarity. </b>5.7 inches WQHD (2560 x 1440) AMOLED display at 518 ppi with 16:9 aspect ratio. As the name Wide Quad HD, it has four times as many pixels as your regular HD. That's simply better movies and videos.</div>
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<b>Next-level user experience. </b>With the latest version of Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 v2.1, Nexus has the ultimate in performance and power efficiency. The 2.0 GHz octa-core 64-bit and Adreno 430 GPU makes it faster for your phone to work like you’re asking it to do. Multiple cores just simply means fast and snappy experience. Apps load quickly, photos and videos capture at high-quality, and then browse through your gallery smoothly. Thus, the more cores the better the performance!</div>
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<b>Iconic hardware design.</b> Last but not the least, an exquisite frame for an exquisite king. Nexus 6P has a full metal unibody with curved metal shell crafted from aeronautical-grade anodized aluminium. What's more dramatic? Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 protects your device, the toughest cover glass yet – reducing that sick feeling when you accidentally drop your phone.</div>
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Growing up, I wasn’t one to be in the kitchen preparing food but one who’s always first in the dining table. Cooking was just not my thing. Eating on the other hand surely was and still is. There was no room for trying to learn how to cook because we were all relying on dad, the master cook in the house. But then again, there’s always the start of everything. One way to push me to do something dramatic is when I find myself inspired and challenged at the same time. I remember when mom and I went out to eat, she took me out on a date to this new restaurant. We ordered this dish and it was so sumptuous and flavorful. The mix of everything was just perfect! I guess you could say it was the 'dramatic' moment. <i>(haha!)</i> I never even thought I'd actually give cooking a try and also love mustard at the same time... until then. So because of this one dish, I had to learn how to cook! And there goes the start of me in the kitchen and to the rest of the many cooking experiments.<br />
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Tadaah! Don’t forget to drop your comments and suggestions and let me know how your own home cooked Chicken Cajun with Lemon and Pepper went. Don't forget to buy only Magnolia Fresh Chicken <i>(because that’s the only chicken I know and have ever used. Like ever!)</i> because of it's premium and fresh quality and as it is one of the main brands of San Miguel Pure Foods Inc., the country’s leading producer and marketer of branded poultry products. And what I love most of all is that you get the same quality of fresh chicken over and over. So how cool is that? Truly true to the name Fresh Chicken. It’s <i>masarap, masustansya at kayang-kaya!</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453647451738190866noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-87086316551964871382015-07-26T06:40:00.000-07:002015-07-26T22:12:25.355-07:00Investing for the FutureAs I have previously been writing and telling people, my perspective in life has changed a great deal and my priorities have shifted the moment I got blessed with my little girl. The things that mattered before turned out to be mediocre in my current state of mind, and hence placed at the bottom of my list (e.g. clothes and shoes). There are also some things which were previously not on the list but turned out to be very important, and so they end up on top (e.g. investment).<br />
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As our little K is is growing up, Jheck and I realized that we need to already look ahead and start investing for K's (and our other future children's) future. And so a few months ago, I bumped into this blog that talks about stock market investing and was able to get my hands on a copy of Bo Sanchez's book entitled "My Maid Invests in the Stock Market and Why You Should, too." That book was a total eye opener. I'm now on the thesis stage of my MBA but I realized that I have zero knowledge about how the stock market works. The topic was not even mentioned in even a single one of my management classes in college. Such a shame, I know. I remember one of my classmates asking the same question during one of my MBA classes, but it was clear our prof was struggling to give us a decent answer, and so we just let the issue die down after one follow-up question so as to spare him from further humiliation. So anyway, back to the book. I got so inspired with how Bro. Bo's househelps (who do no even hold degrees) are investing in the stock market and how they are earning from it. I then started researching on the topic, and reading blogs and ebooks until Jheck and I finally decided to give it a try.<br />
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I never looked back ever since. We started with only a little amount and keep adding a fixed amount every month. We are in for the long term and so when the stocks went down last month, we held on to the reassurances of Bro. Bo and the financial advisers of the Truly Rich Club. This month I have seen the stocks soar and my portfolio going green and I could not be any happier. Starting to invest this early is a good thing, we were told, that is why I try to influence other people my age to start looking at money differently and spend and save their hard-earned money smartly. Of course, it's no surprise that a lot of people do not see things the way I see it. It's not for everyone after all; but I hope one day these people finally get their Aha! moment. Before it's too late for them, that is.<br />
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I decided to start advocating about stock market investing and personal finance management and writing about it along with the my other interests on this blog. However, at the moment I am concentrating on finishing my thesis, so this will probably have to wait for a while. Moreover, I am also still struggling to fight off my old unhealthy spending habits. I have sod off the regular unnecessary shopping, thankfully; but my unnecessary eating out I seem to be having problems. My hormones and regular cravings are to blame. I am fighting. Really. Hard. More updates on this real soon. Meanwhile, please wish me luck on this fight as well as on the successful completion of my thesis.<br />
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JanjieJanjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-63134045787875213572015-05-28T01:02:00.001-07:002015-05-28T01:02:52.317-07:00On Motherhood<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Anyway, our little bundle is turning 10 months next week. She's growing so fast! Despite seeing her everyday, I still get surprised at how big and tall she gets whenever I look at her at night. I know every mother out there agrees at how amazing it feels to just stare at your little one soundly sleeping, oblivious to the overwhelming love that she makes you feel. And then you look at your husband, your other half, the one who shares the world that your child holds, and you get a surreal mix of love and gratitude and an immense sense of tranquility. </div>
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Motherhood really changed me. It made me selfless, patient, and enduring, among other things. Motherhood made me see things differently; it gave my life more meaning and purpose. The things that I once thought are what only matters I now see as trivial and self-serving, that when I look back, I am reminded of how frivolous I once think. </div>
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K surprises me every day. She learns new tricks and new syllables as she grows and it's immense joy whenever she shows them to us. She's also slowly learning to stand up on her own and making her first few steps, and that make me super happy and proud. I know my husband and I still have a long, long way to go and we are preparing ourselves for it. Some things do not and will not always go as planned, but we try to welcome every detour as patiently as we can. </div>
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My future posts will now be centered on my journey as a newbie mom, wife, and a professional. It's going to take some good juggling, yes, but I am positive that I can manage. Every day opens up a new door for learning and I try to welcome each lesson with all the positivity and calm that I can muster. </div>
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Pre-natal checks come every week at the 36th week mark and you become both anxious and excited. I don't know for some, but no matter how I search my own emotional state, I just could not find nervousness there. I knew that delivering a baby is probably a woman's most painful experience, but somehow the idea of finally seeing that miracle inside your body becomes overwhelming that all other thoughts are shunned from your brain.<br />
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On my 36th week, I didn't think I can still manage to wait for a week or two more before D-day. My back pain was killing me. Walking after a day at work is total torture. On the worst days, I had to take a rest for a few seconds after every step and fighting tears all the while. On my 37th week, I decided it's time to avail of my maternity leave.<br />
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On the day I was scheduled for pre-natal check, the doctor informed me that I was already 3cm dilated and 80% effaced and that I had to be at the hospital already that night. She performed one more ultrasound to check baby's position and hooked me on the heart monitor. The monitor showed my contractions were still weak and at long intervals when I was admitted.<br />
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I was still 3cm, 80% the next day. I was inserted some meds that morning to help me dilate, and was closely monitored. (<i>IEs are total torture!</i>) I still did not show any progress throughout the day. When my OB came to my room that night, she informed me that I'm still 3cm, but already 90% effaced. She said that my contractions will likely come that night and that if they still won't, I will have to be at the Labor Room at 7:00 a.m. the next day for some medical interventions.<br />
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Still no contractions came, so I woke up early, took a bath and prepared myself for 7:00 a.m. I even put some make-up on for good measure. Heck, I'm about to take on a very painful experience; but I sure will face it looking gorg!<i> (Teehee!</i>) The midwife promptly fetched me in my room at 7:00 a.m. I was hooked up on IV and what I think was liquid to induce labor. Contractions were still stubbornly MIA for about half the day. The midwife monitoring me (<i>pain scaling and all</i>) became so bored at waiting she fell asleep on the side of my bed. Good thing I brought with me my phone inside the Labor Room so I spent all my pain-free time on Facebook and even closed a deal (<i>through texting</i>) with a couple who wanted the hubby's photography services on their wedding day.<br />
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Strong contractions finally came a little after noon. The bored midwife already ended her shift, so I was stuck with a new one (<i>who is not the friendliest of midwives, I tell you</i>). I was given 2 doses of pain reliever, which knocked me off right away. I woke up to contractions every now and then, and fell back to sleep when they're gone. I finally felt the strongest contractions that came at very short intervals shortly before 5:00 o'clock. My OB came and I was transferred to the delivery table until Baby K was successfully delivered at 5:00 o'clock. It happened fast and I was unconscious most of the time, save for the times I felt the contractions and needed to push.<br />
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The day I delivered Baby K was one of the best days of my life. Despite the pain and all the weirdness, seeing that my baby is healthy is such a relief. I always prayed that she comes out naturally and as a healthy baby, which God really answered.<br />
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A lot of mothers - colleagues at work, relatives, even random people - told me how painful and traumatic delivering a baby is. They narrated their experiences all with superlatives. This, perhaps, helped me prepare for what was to come. I made myself ready for the worst possible pain that when it finally came, I thought it fell short of what I was expecting. Perhaps, they were only exaggerating. That or I have chosen a good OB. Whatever the case, I am very thankful for that wonderful experience. It was not traumatic as what other mothers claim it would be. In fact, I still want another one soon. At the right time, of course. Janjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-44844189176031214372014-10-20T20:30:00.001-07:002014-10-20T23:04:11.917-07:003 Months Later...Exactly three months after my last post, I finally decided it's time for another one. I don't even know where to start. The last three months have been life-changing. And to say that I am overwhelmed with all the changes is an understatement.<br />
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When I delivered our little bundle last August, I saw one of God's miracles. Making me bear the pain and deliver a healthy baby girl is God's work. I know He was right there from the moment I entered the Labor Room, had my first contraction, until the time that I delivered Baby K; and I know that He will always be there to watch over our little family.<br />
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Baby K's first few weeks was the hardest, I should say. I could not sleep at night for fear that I might not be able to wake up to the baby's cries. I watch over her all night while busying myself on some novels. Things got better as she grew older, however. Now I sleep close to her, which I think she likes, and get awoken by her after 3-4 hours for feeding.<br />
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When K first smiled and cooed, I felt like the happiest person on earth. Jheck was ecstatic, too! His favorite time of the day now is their "face-time" - when they smile at and talk with each other. No amount of stress and pressure from work cannot be taken away by her smiles, coos, and gurgles.<br />
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I intend for this blog to be updated and active, but while I'm still struggling with my new schedule (<i>I'm back to work now after my two-month maternity leave</i>), this will have to wait. However, should my schedule permits, I aim to still write about things I find pretty, food, and now, baby and mommy stuff. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Times like this make me wish I have someone who will be there to check on me, to share with my anxiety and nervousness, to listen to my weird talks about the changes I feel physically and emotionally, to just be there for me as I will always do for them. It's times like this that I feel very inadequate and ask myself what else I need to do to get the care and attention I think I deserve. I have always been an independent and confident person, but sometimes it's just so tempting to be the one being looked after this time. Sometimes I wish I had the chance to make groups of friends, instead of having only one. Now, I realized that the problem with giving your whole self to a few people is that they can always choose to tear you up, leaving you broken and with no one else. You do everything to take care of them, but you get shunned away and are left wondering where exactly you went wrong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whoa! You, sneaky hormones! Anyways, I'm now counting days, and I still can't believe how I managed all the changes in my body all these time. Nine months is no joke, I tell you. My OB said that D-day can be as early as the first week of August, and I find myself desperately hoping that it will really happen then. I'm both anxious and excited for that day to finally come. I know the little one feels the same way, too, or is she just being super active lately? I hope Argey and I can still squeeze in a short maternity shoot, though. We've always been planning for one, but our busy schedules just won't allow it. I know, I know, it will be a real bummer not to have one. </span></div>
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Janjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-7672432391937615702014-05-19T20:47:00.000-07:002014-05-20T01:01:46.353-07:00Pregnancy Diaries: Week 25, Time to Shop & Travel<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm on my 25th week now, and I just wish time comes a little faster now. Now I'm past the second trimester and entering the third and last 3 months of my pregnancy. I don't know what first-time mommies usually feel during this time, but I feel excited more than scared, really. I have slowly learned of the patterns in the baby's movements already, and she flutters and kicks now when I stroke my tummy, when Jheck and I call her, or when Wabby, our dog, barks at my tummy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, did you notice I now use one pronoun? Yep, it's a SHE and Jheck and I could not be happier! (<i>*insert big, toothy smile here</i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/">http://www.babycenter.com</a>, where I usually learn about pregnancy stuff, my little one now measures 13 1/2 inches and weighs about 1 1/2 lbs. ONLY one and a half friggin' pounds, which means all these weight that I'm gaining is ALL MINE!!! (*<i>sniff</i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My OB asked me to go on a diet already, which I'm doing. I swear, I'm doing my best! I have cereal or oatmeal for breakfast; full meal with brown rice for lunch; and oatmeal and milk, and sometimes just fruits for dinner. I also eat wheat bread with peanut butter, wheat crackers, raisins, or fruits in between meals, too. But the other day when I stood on a weighing scale, I swear I just gained another five pounds, and it's not even the end of the month yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, Jheck and I have already started with the baby stuff shopping. We always visit the baby sections in the malls that we have around Dumaguete, but we do most of the shopping online. We got to try these two shopping sites yet:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Tots and Toddlers (<a href="http://totsandtoddlers.com.ph/">http://totsandtoddlers.com.ph</a>)</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shopping here is fuss-free and easy. I love that their items are unique, quirky, and reasonably-priced. We got Carter's bodysuits, bather and receiving blankets, Avent baby bottles, and cute rompers. We also got this nest that is so hard to resist!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I find shopping at <a href="http://totsandtoddlers.com.ph/">Tots and Toddlers</a> so convenient. You have a lot of payment options, including bank transfer and Paypal. Average delivery period for provincial destinations is 3 days, but we got ours in 2. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. JRLL Baby Online Store (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jrllbabyonlinestore">https://www.facebook.com/jrllbabyonlinestore</a>)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love their unique items, too, but my shopping experience with them was not very pleasant. It turned out that some of the items that I had reserved was already sold out, and they told me that after I already made the payment. As a result I had to change the items or get a refund, so I just browsed around again and looked for new items. It's so sad that the fabric diapers and shoes that I liked were no longer available, and I was stuck with the ones that are. I also told them to insert the amount that was not expended due to the changing of items on the package, but no money was there when it arrived. I still received the delivery with the new items, though, which tells us that they are legit; but if you plan on purchasing items from them, you better make sure the items that you like are really available. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last weekend, Argey and I went on a short break and traveled to Cebu. I was quite hesitant at first to go on a 4-hour bus ride, but I realized that I will no longer have the chance to go out in a few week's time and until a few months after the delivery, so I just decided to go. I did a lot of research on travelling with a six-month baby bump and found out that it is safe, as long as you keep yourself hydrated. Flexing the feet and changing sitting positions frequently also helps in keeping the blood flow normal. So, yep, I survived! Keeping my pace slow and always drinking water helped a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jheck and I visited Sto. Niño Basilica and strolled around the malls. Of course, we never missed the baby stores. We got a few additional bodysuits and rompers, some pretty socks, and hooded towels. We are often told not to splurge on baby clothing so much because she'll likely grow very fast, but I'm still working on resisting the overloaded cuteness of those little clothes and dresses. Urgh, so hard!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We also visited La Vie Parisienne. I have been longing to eat there, and I finally got the chance to. True to what others said, their croissants are to die for! It's the best croissant I've ever tasted! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're planning to head to Cebu City anytime soon, never fail to visit La Vie Pariesienne. It's along Gorordo Ave., Lahug, right beside the famous French Restaurant, La Maison Rose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm surely going back there as soon as I can, maybe with our baby girl in tow already!</span><br />
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Janjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-51032044755465417572014-04-27T05:00:00.000-07:002014-04-27T05:20:01.803-07:00The CJ Cupcakery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Yesterday, Argey and I came across this enticing new cupcake stall near Dumaguete Robinsons Movieworld - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cj.cupcakery">The CJ Cupcakery</a> - and I just couldn't help but give in. Well, who could resist these tempting, moist cupcakes in varied flavors and pretty frosting? I remember my OB once telling me to reward myself once in a while with the food that I have been depriving myself of. It won't hurt, she said, as long as I do it in moderation. So, reward myself, I did! Teehee!</div>
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Argey and I first tried these six flavors among the many that they have on display.</div>
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Moist chocolate cupcake with peanut bits. Its frosting is peanut butter and chocolate with that signature Snickers taste, toppped with chunks of Snickers bar and crunchy caramel bits.</div>
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Cream cheese cupcake with bits of Oreo cookies, butter cream frosting topped with crushed Oreos.</div>
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Lemon cupcake with cream cheese frosting with a hint of lemon.</div>
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Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting topped with red sugar crystals white chocolate pretzel.</div>
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The<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cj.cupcakery"> CJ Cupcakery</a> also sells other sweet treats, like their yummy stuffed cookies. Large-sized cupcakes like those above are available at PhP38 each and the micro-sized ones at PhP18 each. </div>
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Stall Location: Near Dumaguete Robinsons MovieworldJanjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-38098979427031845802014-04-23T23:28:00.000-07:002014-04-23T23:31:46.103-07:00Pregnancy Diaries: Week 21<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, I decided to create this segment on the blog to chronicle my pregnancy journey. This segment will not only allow me to share to you, guys, my pregnancy experiences, but will also serve as a mini-diary that I can always look back at to relive this special moment in my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm on my 21st week now and the little one now makes sure I feel his/her presence inside me. Those stirs and nudges are becoming very pronounced now and I think I'm starting to see a pattern in his/her movement. Ugh, it's kind of hard what pronoun to use for the baby, and I can't wait for our scheduled ultrasound next week. I am getting impatient by the day and I so want to know if our little one is a he or a she, stat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to one article that I read, our little one can now taste whatever I'm taking in. This makes me extra cautious now about what I eat or drink. He/she can now recognize Argey's voice, too! Whenever hubby calls him/her, he stirs and kicks and responds to his voice. Phew! They already got a special bond, and I suddenly felt left out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It really is true what they say about pregnancy filling in a gap in your life that you once thought does not exist. There are, of course, the inconveniences that go with the condition, not to mention the weirdness that comes with every prenatal visit to my OB; but beyond all that is this certain kind of happiness and fulfillment that I feel. These and the excitement to finally meet him/her really pays off all the troubles. </span></div>
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Janjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-20221474182853327132014-04-20T23:30:00.001-07:002014-10-24T06:16:40.637-07:00What to Expect...<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a long hiatus it has been, hasn't it? And inasmuch as I would like to tell you of a good excuse, I don't think much of it will matter anymore. To say that a lot has changed since the last post in this blog, is to say the very least. Things have gone a 180-degree turn, if not to exaggerate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, I guess I will have to try to update this blog more often now. Not just to give justice to the domain renewal and all that, but also to have an avenue to vent out. I have not done much of that lately, and I tell you, I rant in my mind more frequently now. In the bus, when work's not keeping me busy, before I sleep, heck, even in the middle of the night when I get jolted from bizarre dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A lot of things may change around here, however. The usual things that you often see on this part of the web, may no longer be the same anymore - from my end, at least. Funny how the things that happened in the last few months - personally, physically, and socially - have changed my perspective and priorities. I cannot even begin to fathom how puny I now think my previous posts are. They have become, to me, shallow, conceited and superficial. No regrets, though, since I had a lot of fun creating them. They will remain as evidences of my growth, which I believe, you will understand better with my succeeding posts. So, what will the changes be, you ask?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sadly, my job now requires a regular uniform - although I get the special exemption for the next four months. Our office now has an assigned uniform for each day of the freakin' week, which means that, yeah, there will be no outfits to talk about anymore. I still go out once in a while on weekends, but then I will be in shorts or casual clothes. So, yeah, no point anymore. Bummer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm 21 weeks preggo now! Yep. A little one is on the way. So, expect posts about my journey as a first time mom. I know it won't be easy, and I will then badly need an avenue for all my thoughts. It's going to be a big shift, yes; but I know I will still be talking about something close to my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hopefully, Argey and I will already be able to live in our new house. It's a work in progress, and boy, what huge work it still entails! But we remain positive that we will soon fully live the life that we choose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the moon and smiles and hellos and rainbows and pink and laughter and love and kisses and meadows and flowers and nature - for these and for all other things pretty... These are what started this blog in the first place. </span><br />
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It's amazing how life sometimes catches you off guard... gives you something you longingly pray for at the best possible time. And you get so overwhelmed by the timing. Then you realize you are complete. Finally. That there is nothing else in the world you wish to be given of right at this moment. </div>
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This new journey I will have to take on entails a whole lot of responsibility; but with my families, friends, and Argey behind me all the time, I know this one we can nail. And I wish you all will still be part of that journey with me, wherever you are in the world. Expect some drastic swings in the life of this blog, by the way. Though, of course, there is Jhet to keep us all on track. </div>
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Sandals - CrocsJanjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-2860874885018453142013-12-16T22:47:00.001-08:002013-12-16T22:59:29.856-08:00That Elusive SignAt times, when you are so torn between two equally weighty things, you just pass on to the universe the burden, and wait longingly for any indication of an answer. A sign. An elusive one, most times.<br />
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It's a predicament I try so hard to shove to the back of my mind, awaiting the time for me to muster all the courage in me to be able to deal with it. Later, perhaps. When I'm braver.<br />
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For now, though, I let life go on as usual - doing the same things every day and welcoming the littlest of shifts, which now seem hard to come by. Of course, the reward I get, coupled with hubby's sunny personality, makes everyday lighter and brighter. And I could not be more thankful. <br />
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Dress worn as top - borrowed from sister<br />
Maxi skirt - c/o Ayala Center Cebu<br />
Sandals - Hebe ManilaJanjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148239232048672207noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7444188291742535968.post-74696499375608120662013-12-13T00:52:00.002-08:002013-12-13T01:14:26.696-08:00When in Eden...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Wow, it has been a while, hasn't it? I'm sorry for being MIA for, wait, months? Whoa! Now that that sunk in, I feel really bad for being an irresponsible blogger. The last months have been a chaos - deadlines, meetings, deadlines, travels, deadlines! Good thing there has not been any drastic change in the way Argey and I do things yet, now that we're married and all that, or else I would have fled. Like, really fled - run away like a madwoman from all the chaos. </div>
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So, anyway, as I said, part of the chaos was the travelling. And when travelling, I always opt for loose-fitting bottoms, soft jeans, leggings, or skirts. You can say I've learned the hard way and now go away with tight jeans or fitted denim shorts when I travel. </div>
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This was what I wore when we head for Davao City last Sunday. I wore this sweater, actually, to fight the freezing temperatures in airports and planes. We had to take the plane from Dumaguete to Cebu and the connecting flight to Davao, so I made sure I was cold-proof. It was later, in the skies between Dumaguete and Cebu, that I realize how stupid of me to have forgotten that we were supposed to visit Eden Nature Park in Davao that day. And sure enough, I was sweating like crazy when we had the tour. Good thing I was sane enough to wear this breezy skorts, or I would have stripped myself naked in Eden. Okay, I never would have... but we don't know what too much sweat can cause our brains.. teehee!</div>
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This was actually my sixth visit in Eden, but the place still amazes me. They have a new feature this year - the SkyCycle, which I dare not try, but the 'kids' went wild about. The food, as usual, is great; and the flowers in Rainbow Pass are in full bloom this time of the year. What a treat!</div>
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Sweater, skorts - thrifted<br />
Sandals - c/o Robinson's Dumaguete<br />
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