In Depth

14 years of togetherness

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:34:00 +0000

And I’m still in love with the man I answered yes, to be my boyfriend 14 years ago.

I never noticed that through the years all the little things you do for me mean so much to me. I love the way you hold my hand and feel the warmth of your caress. It feels good when you get close to me and whispering the words “I love you”. Sleeping into your arms always assures me that I will be safe. There are lots of things we shared, but I know, more, are yet to come.

I love you so much and you’re the greatest thing that ever happened to me.

Business Planning for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

It was a fruitful day for me, but a tiring one. The discussion evolved on the outputs for 2009 and surprisingly out of 9 departments, mine was the highest pointer who achieves its targets/KPI for the year, getting 80% accomplished, isn’t great?

The afternoon session was more on planning for the next year; I could say that next year would be a lot more challenging than the present one. But I know that nothing is impossible, because I could do all things to Christ who’s strengthens me.

Well, good luck for me and the rest of the team, really it’s the BEST TIME TO BE WITH SUN.

Coach Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:26:00 +0000

got my two coach bags, and Im so happy.

Mother's Day treat

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Can’t resist celebrating Mother’s Day with my family [Dad, Migs & Jolo]. After we hear mass we went straight to TRINOMA, never been here for quite some time and since its SALE, best time for me to grab best buys. After shopping, we proceed to TIMEZONE, ask you know the two kids are addicted to arcade games. The two had a blast as Dad loaded 500.00 to their card. After that, had a dinner and had a glass of frappuccino and Belgian waffle with caramel sauce at STARBUCKS.

Got two treats this Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:24:00 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all my fellow bloggers.

We celebrate Mother’s Day earlier than usual. We had dinner at the LUCK GARDEN. This is my second time here. The food is great and superb! You can never think of dieting. Try it!

Immediately after our dinner we went to our aunt’s place to pay respect to our cousin who passed away last Friday.

McDonald's Kiddie Crew

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sat, 02 May 2009 10:30:00 +0000

The McDonald’s Kiddie Crew is a five-day workshop over a six-week period from March 31 to May 15. There will be several batches of Kiddie Crew Workshops to be held per day in each participating store. It has three main activities per day — a values formation lecture that fosters a different value per day, on-floor training and art workshop. With a healthy mix of fun and learning activities, the kids will be taught how to man the counter, greet and serve guests and how to clean up. Fun art classes will also be held. Kiddie Crew members will be making Ronald and the Gang Sock Puppets, a McDonald’s Mosaic and a special treat for moms. All these activities are anchored on promoting positive values among the kids.

I just enrolled the kids last night and about to start on monday.

Villa Crisanta

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:37:00 +0000

Since its labor day, we thought of treating ourselves for a day of relaxation and fun. Tita Luz , who happens to be Moms friend wayback 1972 is currently managing a resort in Rosario Batangas. So, Mom planned everything as she wants to reunite with her long lost friend.

The place was nice & cozy. We enjoy our stay and would like to thank Tita Luz for the warmth reception. Until next time . . .

The Nipa Huts

The pool I love this pic. This was taken at the Mahogany Lane in Villa Crisanta. Walkway going to the SPA facade of the SPA building The Pavillion

stairway going to the lounge huts

Villa Crisanta is located at Rosario Batangas

a 2hour drive from Manila

check out the place and experience nature.

What counts in making a happy marriage

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:35:00 +0000

is not so much how compatible you are, BUT how you deal with INCOMPATIBILITY. A great marriage is not when the "perfect couple" comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their DIFFERENCES.

Starbucks Discount

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:07:00 +0000

we can use this until today, just bring your starbucks tumbler. sayang ang discount...

Jolo Turns 7

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:53:00 +0000

Today is Jolo's birthday April 13, the blast will be on Sunday April 19 at Prestige Tower. Happy Birthday Bunso! Dad, Mom and Kuya Migs Love you so much.

These were all prepared by Kuya Migs . . . . . . . ( manang mana kay mommy )

I ordered food at Luck Garden

- nido soup

- sweet n' sour pork

- salt & pepper freid beancurd

- birthday canton

Happy Birthday Kuya Eugene

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:10:00 +0000

Happy Birthday Kuya!!!

David, Estolatan, Tadiarca and Cuenco's

We really can’t resist throwing parties, just this afternoon we had a surprise party for Kuya Eugene at McDonalds Kabihasnan. It was fun seeing adults enjoying the party and participated in the games, everyone was raring to go home with a price.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:09:00 +0000

Grab yours now . . . .

here's the link : Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut

Family Outing

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000

We want to beat the heat of the sun and took time off our busy schedule to enjoy swimming.

All the kids were excited as this is our first blast for summer. Kuya Al was in-charge of the place ( KC Resort ). We had our breakfast at McDonalds Taytay and even pass by the market to buy some fresh seafood’s [ oh so yummy!!! ].

Mom applying SPF 50 Nivea Sun Block

Cousins at play

Nice smile Jolo

Ate Nen, Ate Avic and Me

Kainan na KC Resort Angono Rizal kids pool adult pool

Finally

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Finally I got my Starbucks planner with a complimentary body bag and coffee coupon. Despite the long wait, still worth it.

December 2008 when Strabucks ran out of planner and Im one of those fanatic who did not get it.

Happy Hearts Day

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:21:00 +0000

Happy hearts day to all!!!

Renewal of Marriage Vow

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:58:00 +0000

I was lucky enough that I became friends with Dr. and Dra. Agoba, who happens to be the parents of Jules, classmate of my eldest son.

Sometime in December, Dra. Gi and I were discussing about family life and told her that this coming January, hubby and I will be celebrating our 10th year wedding anniversary and we were planning to renew our marriage vow. She told us that her charismatic community is actually conducting renewal of marriage vow every year come valentine’s day and there will be no problem if we would want to join. So, I told hubby about it way back December, and he said ok.

Yesterday was the big day, we renewed our marriage vow. It’s like the first time. We were all asked to march down going to the auditorium, with flower girls throwing petals in the aisle and serenade the whole place with background music [cannon in d] which happens to be my wedding march too. A consecrated mass was offered and after the homily we were asked to recite the renewal of our marriage vows. I broke down in tears, and whispered to hubby “when I say YES ten years ago, that’s forever.

The night became more special with friends around us who also renewed their vows, Jeff and Daisy, Dr. and Dra. Gi. But of course the event would not be complete without celebration. We eat our heart out at MR. KEBAB.

I am so thankful that we were given the chance to renew our vows, and having new found friends is more than a blessing.

Will post pix once I get it from Dra. Gi

V treat

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:30:00 +0000

Finally our date was set. Early this week, Marge, my cousin contacted me and asked me if we could go out lunch time on valentines day. This is the much awaited reunion after seeing each other last December 2007 during Migs 7th birthday. I’m so excited to see her and Michelle. Despite we grew up separately, we still text and even call each other every week.

Marge, thanks for everything. I LOVE YOU

Thumb rules for Global Financial Crisis

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Just want to share. I got this from a friend. It's worth reading.

Subject:

Warren Buffet - Thumb rules

We begin this New Year with dampened enthusiasm and dented optimism.

Our happiness is diluted and our peace is threatened by the financial illness that has infected our families, organizations and nations.

Everyone is desperate to find a remedy that will cure their financial illness and help them recover their financial health.

They expect the financial experts to provide them with remedies, forgetting the fact that it is these experts who created this financial mess.

Every new year, I adopt a couple of old maxims as my beacons to guide my future. This self-prescribed therapy has ensured that with each passing year, I grow wiser and not older.

This year, I invite you to tap into the financial wisdom of our elders along with me, and become financially wiser.

Hard work: All hard work brings profit; but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Laziness: A sleeping lobster is carried away by the water current.

Earnings: Never depend on a single source of income.

Spending: If you buy things you don't need, you'll soon sell things you need.

Savings: Don't save what is left after spending; Spend what is left after saving.

Accounting: It's no use carrying an umbrella, if your shoes are leaking.

Auditing: Beware of little expenses; a small leak can sink a large ship.

Risk-taking: Never test the depth of the river with both feet.

Investment: Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

I'm certain that those who have already been practising these principles remain financially healthy. I'm equally confident that those who resolve to start practising these principles will quickly regain their financial health.

Let us become wiser and lead a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful life.

Warren Buffet

My Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:17:00 +0000

Merry Christmas to you and your family

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:51:00 +0000

Here's wishing your family a blessed christmas.

May Jesus always live in our hearts forever.

Caesar, Wheng, Migs and Jolo

Kids Field Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000

It was a fruitful day for the kids, both Migs and Jolo had their field trip at the same time. Of course, Mom and Dad were there to join the fun.

First Stop

PAGCOR – watched wanders

After watching wanders different grade levels go on with their individual itinerary.

For Kinder B

- Mc Donald’s - National Library

For Grade 1

- Coca Bottlers - Lucky Me Noodle Factory

Will post another entry on details.

New Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:23:00 +0000

I seldom buy bags, most of my bags are from my family, friends and relatives but this morning I thought of giving myself a reward for working hard these past months. Yesterday, Joan my friend approached me and showed me some brand new bags that are for sale. I spotted two bags, LACOSTE belt bag and LIZ CLAIBORNE backpack. I like it, very casual and very me. The colors were great and even got a great deal. The two bags cost me 5.3K.

Give yourself a deadline

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:31:00 +0000

Give your goal a feature that will vastly improve its chances of being fulfilled. Give your goal a deadline.

A deadline provides a firm boundary for your efforts, yet it does not limit or constrain those efforts. On the contrary, a deadline will focus your efforts toward a single point, giving them more power and practical effectiveness.

Without a deadline you can exhaust yourself and still not arrive at any meaningful accomplishment. A deadline compels you to prioritize and to expend your best efforts in the most meaningful direction.

With a deadline, you are constantly reminded of how valuable and precious your time is. You're able to see resources and opportunities that would otherwise remain hidden.

A deadline encourages you to do the best you can with what you have. And that's a skill that reliably leads to great accomplishment again and again.

Give yourself a deadline. And get the job done sooner rather than never.

-- Ralph Marston

Hey, it’s my Birth Month!

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:06:00 +0000

I’ll be turning thirty three in 7 days. I even didn’t notice it until last night Migs approached me and whispered “Mom, I Love You, Happy Birthday”

I believe that this year is going to be very special for some reasons. Hubby and I lined up a few projects that we what to pursue starting next year. Sorry, can’t divulge into details at the moment as we are still in the process of putting the ideas together and aligning the resources we have. We will also be celebrating our tenth year wedding anniversary on January 2009.

In a few days I’ll be 33. I really don’t have concrete plans on how will I celebrate my day. The only thing I can think of by this time is that I have a few days to prepare to get wiser before I get a year older.

On that note, let me share with you some of my secrets.

Do it right at the first time

- I’m very keen with details. I usually do research and even collate other suggestions before doing something that is new to me.

The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

- That is why I keep myself updated. I also love doing crafts such as invites, giveaways, balloon decors, nappy cakes, ID necklace, bracelets, bag harms, cellphone charms, glitter tattoo, cross stitch, chocolate lollipops and bonbons, styro craft and a lot more. These are my de-stressing activity.

Challenge what people think about you by proving them wrong.

- I don’t care if people think that I can’t do it! Anyone is entitled to his opinion but what matters most is that, I know what I want. Don’t’ let anyone affect you in one-way or the other, which is the most exciting part of your life. Never quit just because some people don’t believe in you.

Dream, live, love and learn.

- Don’t stop dreaming, it will come in Gods time.

- Live your life to the fullest. Always keep your SMILE.

- Love unconditionally and everything will fall into places

- And never close your doors to new learning’s in life. This will help you for better tomorrow.

NEW ATTRACTION @ MALL OF ASIA

noreply@blogger.com (Rowena Tadiarca) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0000

The Dino's Alive ! Tour is an "edu-tainment" walk-through theme park concept. Combining both an educational angle, as well as a fun-filled entertainment experience for the entire family.