Off Track

You might be wondering why I have not post anything for the past 10 days. It’s due to tons of work assigned to me.

Our company is expanding and were opening many BCs and adding more retailers across the country, and it is my primary job to watch over that all necessary permits are in place. Not to mention that I’m also attending the audit of different government agencies including various meetings. This alone can attest how hectic my schedule was.

Barely 3 months will be 2009 and for company such as ours will have our budget season and this will add up to the entire task assigned to me. Wish me luck . . . *wink*

Update with Daddy Pepeng – he just finished the ten sessions of therapy last Monday and consulted Dr. Castro on what to do next. Dr. Castro advice us to continue five more sessions as he is still complaining for some muscle pain in his arms. Dad has improved a lot. Very seldom, we hear him complaining about the pain not like before. He even got back to his routine of walking back and forth the street. If you will remember in one of the tag, I received from Dez and Angelaze on “Spreading the Christmas Spirit Tag” I wish that my father will nurse back to health and I must say that less than a month, my wish is granted. It was actually an early Christmas Gift and to all my blogging friends who include him in their prayers, thank you very much.

The Kids – so busy in school, but really have grown up. Just imagine that I need to do my grocery every week and must haves are breads, spreads, cup cakes, biscuits and cookies. That is fine as long as they will stay healthy. Mahirap kasing magkasakit.

On hubby – busy with the business but admittedly we have been to a slack period and just starting to cope up again. I just hope that everything will be in order.

Always something

There is always something positive that you can do. On the best of days, or in the most challenging of circumstances, you can choose to move forward.

Conditions are not as bad as they seem, nor are conditions as good as they appear. Conditions are whatever you choose to make of them.

It's up to you to take the energy of this day and give it a specific direction. Though circumstances are constantly changing, you can always choose to move in the direction of your dreams.

Of course there are complications, challenges and obstacles. And you can use them all to create your own path forward.

You are in control of your thoughts and actions. That's a powerful place from which to operate, no matter what the outside circumstances may be.

There is always something positive, productive, enriching and fulfilling that you can do. Get up, get going, and make a difference in your own special way.

-- Ralph Marston

I lost track

Very seldom, I watch television. But for the last two months I get hooked in watching Kim SamSoon. I am not an avid Kapuso. Just so, happen that I like the story plus the characters that Eugene Domingo and Regine V. portrays, really makes me smile. But since I’m pre-occupied for the past weeks, I lost track of the story and only to find out last night that Sam Soon to marry Vincent and not Cyrus. Can somebody tell me what happen? I would appreciate it so much.

Ms. Tess

Just a few hours ago my ex boss Ms. Tess came here to visit us. Oh! How I really miss her. She has been my confidant, mother and generous boss during the times we were together. I am glad that up to now we remain to be friends including her family.

Birthday's in a row

September happens to be the start of Christmas season here in the Philippines but for our family this is just a start of a month long celebration. See below list of celebrants.

01 Mommy El

11 Caldrian

13 Cheena

28 Calvin

To September Celebrants

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

May the Lord grant your hearts desire.

Call it my own

Express yourself!

Authentic

There is great power in truth. There is great power in authenticity.

It can be comforting for a while to overlook or deny who you truly are, in order to go along with the crowd. Yet it is a false comfort that never does last.

There is no person you can pretend to be who is as powerful and effective as the person you really are. No identity you might try to manufacture will ever work as well as the identity that has always been a part of you.

With authenticity, no effort is needed to maintain your sense of self. It flows easily and naturally through everything you do, freeing you and enabling you to live life fully.

You are real and you are unique and you are of great value. It is in your best interest to mine the magnificent treasure of the authentic you.

Do not merely go along with life. Be authentic, and you will make it great.

-- Ralph Marston

kind blogger award

Here are the rules:

1. Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award.

2. Four (4) of them are followers of your blog.

3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.

4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award. I am giving this award to who else but: Gles, Hazel, Rosilie, Ennah and Chelsea

Twenty One Questions

To kick off things on this blog. I’ll start a tag that everyone can enjoy!

Some RULES:

::START::

RULES: 1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.

2. Get back to ME and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list HERE {Note that you are not ALLOWED to change this links and make sure to leave the exact URL.}

3. Copy from Start to End.

4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.

Who played along:

1. Music of my Heart 2. Me and Mine 3. Creative in Me 4. For the LOVE of Food 5. Little Peanut 6. Pea in a Pod 7. It’s Where the HEART Is 8. Around the World 9. In Depth 10.YOUR BLOG/ HERE Questions and Answers:

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says: “If any provision of this act is declared invalid or unconstitutional"

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you touch first? documents

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV? news

4. WITHOUT LOOKING, guess what time it is: 1:45pm

5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time? 2:20pm

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear? Cha talking

7. When did you last step outside? what were you doing? awhile ago, had a luncheon meeting at Mr. Choi

8. Before you came to this website, what did you look at? my cbox

9. What are you wearing? blouse and pants

10. Did you dream last night? nope

11. When did you last laugh? an hour ago, early today Migs told yaya S "Artistahin, pa cheese burger ka naman . . burger . . burger"

12. What is on the walls of the room you are in? nothing

13. Seen anything weird lately? can't remember

14. What do you think of this quiz? kaloka

15. What is the last movie you saw? Kung Fu Panda

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first? party venue . . . and have party all night. LOL!!!

17. Tell me something about you that I don’t know: for you to discover. this makes life interesting.

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do? can't think of anything . . . need total revamp

19. Do you like to dance? a lot

20. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her? a boy? Zarina ~ same with Yen, have 2 boys na.

21. Would you ever consider living abroad? why not.

Join the fun and be counted.

Tagging Dez, Claire, Weng, Jojo, Lis, Marnellie and Shimumsy

Spreading the Christmas Spirit Tag

Thanks Angelaze and Dez for this tag.

It’s so simple. Copy the photo below then write your blog and your wish this Christmas 2008. Your wish has to be something PRICELESS and SELF- LESS… something that money can’t buy… something that another person will treasure dearly.

1. Bits and Pieces by Jan: I wish Gino and I will be able to convince friends to help us sponsor a simple Christmas party for the children of White Cross Children’s Home in San Juan.

2. The Wifey Diaries by Jannesse: My birthday falls on the 22nd of December. I have always wished to spend it with orphaned or abandoned kids. I’d be super happy to spend my birthday with them. That way, they get early Christmas presents from me. Oh, and can I wish for a baby, too? Please?

3. The Versoza Inc. by Con: I’d like to have a simple Christmas party for all the children of our employees. Times were hard on our company this 2007, but still, the Christmas Spirit should not be overpowered by it. Christmas is about family. So our Christmas party should not be for employees only, but for their families as well. Also, I wish our clan would make it a tradition to have a Christmas gift giving project. My Tita Doi started it last year with the Antipolo church children. I am looking forward to this year

4. Jengspeaks by Jeng: Every Christmasmtime, our group Friends Empowered to Serve would solicit money, clothes, food, etc. to give to our chosen charities such as Anawim, PGH Chilrdren’s ward and the street children of Manila. This year, we hope to be able to give more and add the families along the pier in our list of recipients. We also want to give the children there a simple Christmas party with food, games and gifts.

5. life. love. family. work. travel: Christmas won’t be the same again for our family this year. my eldest sister and her family is migrating to the US. a few years ago, my elder sister migrated to holland with her two kids. my ate from holland might not come home this Christmas and would probably just spend Christmas with our ate in the US. i hope and i pray wherever we are, we will still feel the spirit of Christmas within our family. i also pray that my parents won’t get too much affected of this change. they’re already old and i’m afraid that loneliness might affect their health. i hope my brother and i and our own families could cheer them up in the coming days and could keep the usual happy Christmas spirit in our homes.

5. Me, Myself and I : I wish that I could donate something in a charity or for anyone who badly needs a help this year. And of course, WORLD PEACE!

6. In this Game of Life : I wish poverty will be alleviated to those who are suffering from it. I pray that kids all over the world, especially those who are supressed and abused to be spared from harm and sickness. And those who are affected of any wars will be spared from violence. We will continue with our yearly family tradition of spending time and our gifts to the babies and kids at Cribs Foundation.

7. Angel's Heaven: I wish I could sponsor a Mcdo party for the kids in Noah's Ark. I wish there will be no more orphans and all kids will be loved by their parents.

8. In Depth: It’s been a month now when my Dad experience a terrible pain in his shoulders and only to find out that his spondylitis recurs. One of my wish for this coming season is that my father may nurse back to health. Please include him in your prayers.

I want to share this tag with Nanay Belen, Mari-dee, Nona and Juliana

Moms birthday pics.

Here are some of the pics taken during moms birthday celebration the reservation . . .

this cake from a new supplier. yummy!!! look at all those small cup cakes made by my sister.

giveaway . . . coin purse wrapped with shreded japanese paper

party venue

surprise . . . video presentation

Cheena with the birthday girl "Mommy El"

my parents and my siblings seated: daddy pepeng & mommy el from L to R: Kuya Al, Ate Marivic, Kuya Eugene, Ate Cherry, me & hubby.

Carla and me

D' makulits

Caldrian, jolo & Migs

Asunta was there . . . will post more of her pics later.

Moms Birthday Bash {Post Kwento}

I been so busy reviewing my kids and today is the last day of Migs exams and by this time I can get back to my old routine including blogging and other stuffs.

This party detail is long overdue . . .

To start off, my family loves to party and we really celebrate our birthdays, it’s our way of thanking the Lord for the abundant blessings we receive.

The night was so perfect having our family, relatives and some friends reunited.

Venue: Chinatown Best Food 9+++

This is located in Banawe Q.C. the place was cool and even like their preparations and the combination of apple green and orange makes the venue more relaxing.

Food: Chinatown Best Food 9+++

The food was yummy. We had corn soup as starter, then yang chow rice was served together with pata tim, mixed veggies with tofu, beef in oyster sauce, chicken with ok sauce and had my favorite almond with lychee as desert.

Cake : New Supplier 10+++

The chocolate marble cake is perfect. We just discover this new supplier. 12 x 16 cake will cost you 600+.

Cup Cakes : by Big Moms

This is our new product. Cup cake is mocha chocolate flavored with marshmallow icing and sugar flower.

And here are the things I prepared

- Invites

- Balloons

- Program

- Games

- Giveaways (coin purse wrapped in shredded orange Japanese

paper)

The party was indeed a success!!!

WE LOVE YOU MOMMY!

Happy Birthday Mama Mary

Thank you for being there always, especially when I needed you most.

You are the kindness and most loving mother.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Oktoberfest 120 aapaw ang saya

San Miguel beer launch it’s annual festivity of Octoberfest. For this year they staged it along San Miguel Ave. up to Julia Vargas. Since Wednesday, both streets were already close to traffic to give ample time to set-up for tonight’s event. So, expect heavy traffic.

Our country will try to have a new Guinness World Record for the biggest Oktoberfest celebration with the most number of people toasting. I think we could break the record, knowing Filipinos, we like parties and drinking beers a lot.

The event is open to all and gates will be opened at 4pm. 40 bands including ThirdEyeBlind are lined up to perform. Isn’t a good deal?

Ticket Prices as follows Php 120.00 per head Ticket Type: General Admission inclusive of 2 San Miguel Pale Pilsens

Note! A General Admission Ticket gains entrance to the longest beer bar section along San Miguel and Julio Vargas avenues ONLY to be able to watch the events happening in any of the four (4) stages and take part in the numerous booths, games & activities in the main area. Entrances are at the intersection of Julio Vargas Avenue & St. Francis Road and intersection of San Miguel Avenue & Lourdes Drive. Tickets to enter the Special Viewing Section for the ThirdEyeBlind concert and Special Oktoberfest Marquee sections are sold separately.

Php 300.00 per head Ticket Type: Oktoberfest Beer Marquee inclusive of 3 San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers & food.

A Special Oktoberfest Marquee Ticket gains entrance to the air-conditioned tent and longest beer bar section along San Miguel and Julio Vargas avenues. The Special Oktoberfest Marquee Section is located at the Open Space Parking Area along San Miguel Avenue beside Metrobank & in front of the main gate of San Miguel Corporation Head Office Complex. Tickets to enter the Special Viewing Section for the ThirdEyeBlind concert are sold separately.

Special Viewing Section: Php 1,500.00 per head Ticket Type: GOLD inclusive of 2 San Miguel Pale Pilsens at General Admission Section and 3 San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers & food at the Special Oktoberfest Marquee Section

Note!: A Gold Ticket gives access to the privilege few to a Special Viewing Section to be the closest to watch ThirdEyeBlind perform live. In addition, the Gold Ticket gives access to all other sections specifically the Special Oktoberfest Marquee with three (3) San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers plus food and the General Admission (Longest Bar) Area with two (2) San Miguel Pale Pilsens.

Thanks to hubby for the ticket info. CHEERS!!!

Note: This is not a paid advertising

The goal ahead

If you find it difficult to deal with where you are, look ahead toward where you're going. Keep yourself focused on the goal at the end of the road, and you'll find the strength to move steadily down that road.

When you continue looking ahead, even the difficult steps will seem lighter. The burdens of the moment become much more bearable when you know there is a purpose behind them.

Your dreams can pull you toward them if you'll give those dreams a prominent place in your heart and your mind. Look ahead toward where you intend to go, and you'll find that each challenge makes you stronger.

When your eye is on the goal, the distractions won't be nearly so distracting. Your efforts will gain the immense power of focus when you're always clearly aware of where you're headed.

Your time, your energy, and your resources will get used no matter which direction you are looking. By choosing to look ahead, you get the highest return for the efforts you invest in your life.

Look ahead, toward the place you most want to be. The more you look, the faster you'll move forward.

-- Ralph Marston

Right Choice?

Obama - Biden Right Choice? see here

Exam Week

My two little boys will be having their first round of long test. As always, I prepare some reviewers and exercises for them to answer. I reviewed Jolo first, we study Religion and Language and Arts. While I was scanning all his seatwork and quizzes, I suddenly felt happy and proud. Not all, but most of his work gained perfect scores and his been a consistent “twinkler” since he started schooling. I just hope that Jolo will continue performing well in school.

Migs, on the other hand will have his exams tomorrow for Reading and Religion. I ask him last night to browse with his notes so that we will not have a hard time tonight reviewing and noting some important events in Religion, like the feast day of the saints and their biography. Good thing that Migs is studious and he even have this sharp memory. Like Jolo, Migs is also a “twinkler” and even commented by her teacher that he is good in spelling.

I’m such a proud MOM to have kids like Migs & Jolo, truly they are a blessing to hubby and me. I just hope and wish that they will be able to perform well with their long test and may not forget all that we have reviewed.

Sweat it Out!

Be aware . . .