Pinay WAHM

Late and Quick Post...

2008-07-07T18:19:00.003-04:00

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I've been away from the blogging world for most of the day today. I've been busy with a lot of things as usual...which is good.

There's been a lot of work in one company I work for so I'm taking advantage of it. My blogging has to be very limited if I want to make some 'moolah'...

Aside from that, the weather here has been rather crazy for the last few days. At around 4PM, [almost on the dot] for the last few days we get these really bad thunders and lightnings so I'm forced to shutdown my lappy for at least 2 hours.

I'm trying to do some hit backs as much as I can but if I missed your message or comment please pardon me. I'll try to get back on track in my blogging as soon as I establish some kind of a regular schedule.

Thanks all....and I hope you're having a great week so far!

And then it's...SUNDAY....

2008-07-06T14:17:00.003-04:00

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So what are you up to today?? Us?? We're still up to no good....LOL! Nah, we're home of course. The little one is talking up a storm as usual. The big one...the hubby, just got back from his trip to the old house. He was supposed to pick up some pieces of furniture but that didn't happen. Why? It's raining hard in our old place...so he came back with whatever he can fit in the car. The trailer remained empty on his way back here.

As for me...can you guess? W-O-R-K-I-N-G!! Yay! I'm taking advantage of it as I'm sure it won't last forever. I am hoping it will, but it won't. It's also laundry day today but I'm done with that so now I'm here typing away while taking a break from the monotony of my work.

We don't have any plans today but to stay home. The husband is doing well now. I'm glad he's feeling his old self again. He still tries to pull his line: "I'm sick." every chance he gets... LOL...and everytime he says that now, all I can say is: "You will be if you don't stop saying it." or "You better stop or I'm going to HURT you!"...hahaha....yeah, goodluck with that, eh?

Enjoy the rest of the weekend....pardon my absence in your blogs for the past few days [and in the coming few days as well, I guess]... I'll try to make it up soon! Ciao!

Q&A....a Tag!

2008-07-05T20:46:00.004-04:00

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Got tagged by a 'kabalen' JM of Daily Rounds. It's originally titled 10 years ago but I noticed there's only 1 question pertaining to 10 years ago so I just titled it: Q & A!

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The rules are posted at the beginning. At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago? -->>I was on my second school year of teaching in Taiwan. Enjoying life...

2. What are 5 things on my to-do list today? -->> Work, work, work, work...did I say work???

3. Snacks I enjoy: -->> Ice-cream, cake, chocolate...anything that's fattening!

4. Places I’ve lived: -->> Philippines, Taiwan, USA

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire: -->> Roll in 'dough'? Seriously, settle all financial obligations, give, and enjoy life....and buy Brad Pitt! LOL...

6. People I want to know more about: -->> Hmmm...tough one. Not quite sure on this one. Does it have to be someone famous?? How about....George Clooney? Angelina Jolie? Nelson Mandela? The Pope?

He's Out Mowing!!!!

2008-07-05T13:25:00.004-04:00

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The husband that is! You know, the one who could barely get out of bed for the last 3 days??? Yes, that one. I guess he's feeling a lot better that he decided to cut the grass that's been growing like weeds!! Oh yes, and weeds too.

Anyway, he told me this morning that he'd doing that and all I could do was stare at him and asked him if he's sure. He said he is so I didn't bother discouraging him. He knows his body more than I do, right?

He's done as I type this BUT he has plans to go to the other house to pick up some more of our stuff. Again, I'm not going to stop him. He'll stop as soon as he feels tired. Am I an uncaring wife? I don't think so. I can't tie him down, can I?

Seriously, he's just not used to doing nothing so as soon as he felt better, he had to do something.

Btw, our 4th of July was spent in the house as expected. I worked most of the day. The little one watched some TV after her morning school work. The husband watched the History Channel's Independence Day show....all about the boring stuff what else...LOL!

I Need to R-E-A-D!!!

2008-07-05T13:15:00.001-04:00

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Reading is one of my passions…and I don’t have that many passions, mind you. But I have not been able to do this in a while. Well, I read of course but I have not sat down and just read. You know what I mean? I read the news either online or just some short articles in magazines. What I really want to do is sit down in one corner uninterrupted while I read one of the books I bought 3 years ago. Geez.…it’s been that long? I guess it is now that I think about it. I should start rearranging my schedule to fit in some reading time there, huh? Before I know it, I may not be able to comprehend any of those books I have waiting for me to read. Sigh!

Same Swimsuit??

2008-07-05T12:58:00.003-04:00

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In-between work this morning, I was browsing the entertainment online magazine "Just Jared". I came across these pictures of the couple Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. I just thought it's hilarious how Jim Carrey donned the same swimsuit his girfriend was wearing a few minutes earlier.

I think only Jim Carrey can actually pull this off with a straight face. So who do you think wears it better: Jenny or Jimmy?

from Just Jared

Early Christmas Shopping?

2008-07-05T12:40:00.000-04:00

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As early as a few months ago, I already started doing my Christmas shopping for family and friends. I’m sure I’m not the only one doing that, right? Or am I? Hmm…anyway, the men in my list are usually the harder ones to find gifts for. But this year, this may not be the case as I found a great tactical gear site that has bunches of stuff which will be perfect for most of them. Patriot Outfitters has shades, caps, shirts and other accessories to choose from…at affordable prices at that. I may finish my Christmas shopping earlier than usual this year.

Sweet Home Blogger Award....a Tag!

2008-07-05T12:30:00.002-04:00

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Yes, another tag. I was not able to post much in the past few days as I've been busy both in the work front and the home front. So now I am taking this chance to post the tags I got in the last few days.

I remember being tagged by someone on this but I can't remember who anymore. All I can remember are D'Cooking Mudra and Hailey. So to my other blogger friend/s who tagged me with this "Home Sweet Home Blogger" award, please forgive me for not remembering.

Passing this on to all of you my blogger friends....as I consider each and everyone of your blogs as 'home sweet home'....Mwah!

Mustang

2008-07-05T12:27:00.001-04:00

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Just like any other man out there, the husband here is a car enthusiast. Right now the only car we have is the one we need. Yep, it’s a need and not a want. Because if he can get what he wants my husband won’t be driving an SUV or a family car. One of the cars in his list to have in the future is a Mustang. So finding http://www.americanmuscle.com/browsebyyear.html is a good thing. If and when the time comes that we can afford a car just for fun like a Mustang this is the place that can help him. So I am bookmarking it for easy access. Someday this will happen.

Arte Y Pico...a Tag!

2008-07-05T12:12:00.004-04:00

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Thanks to Hailey for passing this one to me. I believe I received this one from other bloggers in the past but it's been a while so I'm posting it again here.

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This award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creativity and their talents, also for contributing to the blogging world in whatever medium. When you receive this award it is considered a “special honor”. Once you have received this award, you are to pass it on to 5 others.”What a wonderful way to show some love and appreciation to your fellow bloggers!!!

The rules for passing this honor on are:
1) Pick 5 blogs that you would like to award this honor to. (This is the hard part–there are just so many good ones around it is very difficult to choose just five.)

This award was created and to be given to bloggers who inspire others with their creativity and their talents, also for contributing to the blogging world in whatever medium. When you receive this award it is considered a “special honor“. Once you have received this award, you are to pass it on to 5 others.”What a wonderful way to show some love and appreciation to your fellow bloggers!!!

The rules for passing this honor on are:
1) Pick 5 blogs that you would like to award this honor to. (This is the hard part–there are just so many good ones around it is very difficult to choose just five.)

2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

Easy and Fun...

2008-07-05T12:12:00.001-04:00

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When I started looking for ways to earn a living at home, one of the things I did doing surveys for market research. It was an easy and fun way to make some extra bucks since a lot of it can be done at my convenience. One of the companies I am a member of is Synovate. I think I’ve been panelist with them for 5 years already. I’ve been busy with a lot of things recently but I still try to do their surveys if I have the time. Like I said it’s a fun and easy way of making some extra cash.

Happy 4th of July!!!

2008-07-04T08:58:00.002-04:00

Happy Independency Day! I hope you will have a great one! Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones.

Getting there...

2008-07-03T17:20:00.004-04:00

But not quite yet. The husband is up and about today...kinda'. He says he's still feeling really ill but unlike yesterday, he got out of bed today. He even drove to work to attend to some stuff...just for a few minutes. He's even letting out some 'bad' air already if you know what I mean...so he's ALMOST back. He's using his being sick as an excuse to rip it out though..hmp!

It's odd seeing him sick. He's the type who's never chained down even if he's under the weather. This is the worst I've seen him so far...and it freaked me out a bit. I started thinking of the worst case scenario last night. Ya know, the 'what ifs'...! I keep thinking of who to call to drive us to the hospital if ever...sigh...

So yeah...now I'm thinking I should really learn how to drive. My friends told me....you'll get the 'motivation' to learn if one of your loved ones need you to drive them for an emergency. Yep, now I seem to have "THAT" motivation.

Should We or Shouldn't We?

2008-07-03T16:40:00.001-04:00

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Move to California that is. I have a few friends who reside in California. My husband actually considered [still is considering] moving out there so I can be closer to these friends. Our only concern is the higher cost of living compared to what we’re accustomed to. So I asked my friends there if everything is really out of this world. To my surprise, such is not the case. A friend of mine just recently got a California health insurance quote and it’s not much different to what we’re getting here. I know because we’re currently shopping for a more affordable family health coverage. Seeing the quotes my friend got made me think about moving to California again. So, should we or shouldn't we?

Simply S-W-E-E-T...

2008-07-02T21:43:00.006-04:00

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The husband stayed home today because of flu. The little one is always happiest when both of us are within her reach....meaning, both at home. This is why Sunday is her favorite day. If she can't bug me, there's another one to bug.

Today is a bit different though because Dad is sick so she couldn't play with him. Nevertheless, she's happy because she can see Dad anytime her little heart desires.

The whole day, she's been really quiet...letting Dad get the rest that he needs. Every now and then, I'd catch her taking a peek just to get a glimpse of Dad. If he goes to the bathroom at the time she peeks, she gets worried asking where Dad is.

Everytime I had to bring Dad something, or just to check on him, she would be right behind me. I have the water, she has the pills and a bright smile. If I pat Dad's head, she'd pat his arm or his leg. Before we leave the room she always says "I love you, Dad. Feel better tomorrow, ok?"...

When I took a shower, she stayed on the bed laying down beside Dad. Quietly watching him as he sleeps. When I came out of the shower that's what she was doing.

I went to check my emails, she stayed on the bed with Dad. I had to come get her so she could go to bed herself. She tried to convince me to let her stay there. Of course I said no. She settled with a long hug, a pat on his head, a kiss and her line: "I love you Daddy. Feel better tomorrow, ok?"

So yeah...we have one sweet little girl here with us. A chatterbox alright but the sweetest chatterbox at that.

One More Thing...a Tag!

2008-07-02T19:35:00.003-04:00

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Tag time....tada!! D'Cooking Mudra tagged me on this one...and since I'm too tired to be thinking right now, I'd go the road less traveled...not! Yep, do a tag. Thanks Mommy! Here we go...

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List ONE of each. ONLY one. Nothing else!

Pet Peeve: Plastic

Favorite Candy: Anything with chocolate

Biggest Fear: Losing the D and H...

Biggest Challenge: Being a WAHM

Favorite Department Store: WalMart?? hahaha

Most Used Word: Sure

Favorite Pizza Topping: Cheese

Favorite Cartoon Character: Mickey Mouse

Movie Recently Watched: Seriously? Theater: Horton Hears a Who! Not recent but it's the last one I watched. TV: Teen Wolf

Favorite Fruit: Manga

Favorite Vegetable: Toss between pechay [bokchoy] and green beans. Is tomato a fruit or veggie?

There 'ya go. If you need an interim post but don't want to sweat it out, feel free to grab this one ladies and gents!!

Old House, New Blinds...

2008-07-02T19:32:00.000-04:00

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So we moved to our new home a few weeks ago. It would have been a perfect one if our old house is also sold once we moved. But such is not the case. With the present state of the housing industry, it may take months if not years to sell that house. Our plan right now is to do some upgrades and change the blinds as well as repaint the kitchen cabinets. We may start with changing the blinds as we already found a place where we can find blinds, NoBrainerBlinds. They make custom made blinds with lifetime warranties. Aside from that, they have a 110% lowest price guarantee. I better start ordering those 10 free samples so we can start doing the upgrades. Who knows, someone might buy our house after seeing the new blinds.

Chicken Soup

2008-07-02T17:15:00.002-04:00

That's what I'm attempting to make right at this moment. I've never made chicken soup the way they make it here but I'm trying it tonight for my sick 'bebe'...yep, the husband.

He stayed in bed the whole day....that's all. All I have to do is to make the little chatterbox is not making too much noise as I want the Dad to fully recover. The little one is doing a good job for the most part. A couple of times she forgot but she quickly recovered...LOL!

I have to get off for now. I'll see how I can make this 'chicken soup' taste good. If it's only tinola then it would have been easy...

Shop till You Drop...

2008-07-02T16:31:00.004-04:00

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I personally believe that one of the best things that happened on the internet is ones ability to shop online. Yep, I am a true-blue online shopper. It’s been my saving grace eversince I came over here since I don’t drive as of yet. I’ve been here for more than 7 years so I really don’t know how I would have survived if online shopping is non-existent. But even though I have been doing online shopping for years, I still worry a lot about identity theft. Fortunately, that hasn’t happened to me. It does not mean though that I am safe. No one is safe when it comes to identity theft online…that is until Shop Shield® came about.

Shop Shield® makes sure that the information of online shoppers like me are kept safe and secure. How? By providing their members with anonymous information like usernames, passwords and even e-mail addresses. Yep, even email scams don’t stand a chance with Shop Shield®. How is that possible? Simple. With Shop Shield®, ones information is never really entered in the databases of web sites. The only information given to these web sites are the anonymous information provided by Shop Shield®. So next time you shop online, think about Shop Shield®. It’s the safest way to go in online shopping. So go ahead and shop till you drop!

The Day Ahead....

2008-07-02T10:15:00.004-04:00

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...will be a busy one as always. This time though, it's going to be a bit different as the husband is home sick. Sigh...

He left his usual time this morning but came back home a few hours later. Now when he does that it only can only mean one thing...he's really SICK. I don't think he's ever done that in our 7 years of marriage. Oh well, there's always a first time, right?

When he came back home, the little one was already sleeping on our bed...yep, she does that if she wakes up while Daddy is leaving for work. So the husband decided to stay in her bedroom instead.

As soon the little one woke up I told her to be quiet as Daddy is sleeping in her bedroom. She smiled! I had to tell her that Dad is sick that's why he's home...the smile went away...just a little bit.

So what did she do?? This:

As soon as she hopped off the bed she went to her art materials and started cutting and writing. She showed it to me right after making...of course I had to take pictures, right?

The Dad hasn't seen the card yet but I'm sure he'll be very happy when he sees it. The little one is trying her very best to be quiet....hard task for her but she's doing a good job so far. I am busy doing laundry and cleaning. I am planning of vacuuming but it looks like that has to wait.

So I agree Malou...tayong mga Madir eh walang karapatang magkasakit. In sickness and in health, we are always in demand and busy. The little girl actually asked me a few times: "Who's going to take care of you when you're sick?" Hmm...good question! She actually answered it: "Me! I'm big enough to take care of you Mom!"....

That alone makes me stop worrying about being sick myself. Ha!

Celebrity Cruise...

2008-07-02T09:39:00.001-04:00

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After that stressful move a few weeks ago, we are now down with some kind of a bug here in the house…all 3 of us. It seems that the husband is hit the hardest. He has a temperature and is home from work. Yesterday, the little one and I were also a bit queasy but all seems fine this morning with the 2 of us. Geez! When all these pass through, we need to go on a Celebrity Cruise to reward ourselves. I’ve always wondered how taking a cruise would feel like anyway. Aside from being able to see different parts of the world, it’s very affordable considering it’s a luxury vacations. On top of that, we will be able to meet people from all walks of life. Yep, I think we need to go on a cruise very soon. We deserve it, right?

A 'sick' entry and a Tag in One....

2008-07-01T17:06:00.004-04:00

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Yep, "sick" or ill is the word of the day here in our household. The 3 of us here are not in our best elements today. The husband started feeling ill yesterday. He's been queasy and has been nursing a cold as well. He thinks it's probably the water but we're not sure about that. He likes the taste of our tap water here so he's hoping it's not the water.

And just now, the little one started complaining of a headache and upset stomach. I'm not sure how bad it is but she took Tylenol and is now in the bedroom watching TV with Daddy.

Me? I'm much better compared to yesterday...allergy wise that is. The upset tummy is still there but it's manageable. I'm a bit busy with work so I am blogging later than usual.

Anyway, Mommy Ruby passed on this 'Chalice' to me to cheer me up...LOL. Can I sell it? Nah...thanks Mommy Ruby for the tag and the thought.

I'm passing this on to all of YOU! Let me know when post it on your blog...

Allergy Attack....

2008-06-30T21:59:00.003-04:00

NEED I SAY MORE?????????????????????????????

All I've been doing the whole day today is S-N-E-E-Z-E!!! Blow my nose!!! Wipe it!!! Only to sneeze again! So I decided to take my allergy pills more than I should. The result?? I was drowsy half the time...and I was still sneezing after taking them! Still am actually...

So my plan of being productive today?? It was just that: A PLAN!

I am going to sign off here now and try to go to sleep early. The 2 extra hours I put in last night [to do some work] cost me a whole day of misery. So I won't be taking any chances tonight.

I off to be ladies and gents. Thanks much for those who came by. I promise to visit you all tomorrow...unless my allergy has other plans. Hmp!

Night y'all!

Tour on Bikes...

2008-06-30T21:51:00.002-04:00

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One day, my family and I will go on Motorcycle Tours. Yep, you read that right, a tour on bikes. Why not, right? I have always loved riding on motorcycles especially when I was young since it’s the only moving vehicle that didn’t make me sick. I don’t know how to drive one yet but I am willing to learn. I may even learn driving a motorcycle before I learn to drive a car.

So where did I get the idea of Motorcycle Tours? Well, I got it from the husband of course. He is really big on motorcycles that everytime he sees one all he can say is that he’s going to have one some day. As a matter of fact, he just mentioned a while ago that he may get one in the near future as the price of gas is not showing sign of going down anytime soon. So he started browsing online and that’s when he mentioned about the Motorcycle Tours that Eaglerider offers. Some other offers Eaglerider has are One-Way Specials, Motorcycle Sales as well as Guided & Self-Drive Tours. Aside from motorcycles, Eaglerider also rents out dirt bikes, ATV, watercraft and Snowmobiles. Can you say fun, fun, fun? Someday, we will make this tour a reality…and when that happens Eaglerider would be the first place I’ll visit.

Just Wanna' Say.....

2008-06-30T08:58:00.005-04:00

Just leaving a short note here to wish one and all a great week! I hope it's going to be one productive week ahead of us!

I'll be working today...I think, as it's long overdue. I planned on working during the weekend but I just dilly-dollied so I ended up trying to put in some hours last night as my last minute attempt to be productive. Bad me, eh? Boo hoo! As a result....my allergy is 'on' again! Ugh!

I'm outta' here for now. Enjoy your day/evening guys.

Cheers!