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12.7.04

Im goin' home, leavin' the office and makin' dinner...

At Work

IM still at work. I decided to write something here before I go home. My feeling now is so high. I feel the annoyance with my boss. He is so rude. After doing everything to finish my deadline today, he don't appreciated me. Yeah I admit, Im late for my submittal but man, what do he thinks of me, superwoman. He instructed me to do this and that, while doodling on my paper. Shucks how can i understand his drawing if he don't write neatly and his mind changes, he has lots of ideas. That's why I always do revisions. For today, I had had 5 revision on the same project.I hate him only consolation is, IM being paid for it.

IM Home

Well after the tiring at work. IM finally home. My security place, a place where no one can boss around. In my home, IM the boss (secondly to dj ofcourse). I just finish making dinner. We have steaming rice and tokwa't (bean curd) baboy for our main dish. I just deep fry the pork and tokwa till brown. Cut into small cubes. Then chopped onions(more onions for a superb taste). Add calamansi juice (about 15 pieces for a quarter kilo of pork), soy sauce & chili powder. Just mix everything. Then its done. Hmmm..In a couple of while, dj will be arriving, so got to fix the table.

By the way, the tokwa't baboy is much tastier if spicy. :)

11.7.04

Its another week for me!

Sunday is almost ending. A few more minutes and it will be a brand new week . Hmm...It will be a tiring week again. Wish I can stop working and stay home and be a simple wife. But I cant. Living now a days is very expenensive. Everything is being paid, from electric bills to cellphone to credit cards to groceries. Oh my, what more if we have kids already.

Hubby commented earlier that, he wish we were rich, and have a huge businesss, so we dont have to make ourselves slaves from our boss'. I just smiled and told him that "labs sorry were not".

Oh well, got to have some shut eyes dont want to meet monday that early.

9.7.04

Spaghetti (with white sauce) anyone?

I got this recipe from my boss, way back in 1998.

Try using nestle cream, 7-up/sprite & banana ketchup instead of tomato sauce or the readily available spaghetti sauce. Just saute the onions and garlic, then add the cook ground beef. Add the ketchup, 7-up/sprite & cream. Let is simmer. Add the rest of the ingredients(bacon,ham,grated cheese.) Then add salt or/and sugar to taste. Voila, a tasty white spaghetti sauce. Just pour it on the spag, serve with grated cheese on top. Yummy!!!

Some of my ym friends have tried it already, they say its good. ........................ http://hubbyandwifey.blogspot.com http://jeannycdj.com http://google.com http://yahoo.com

7.7.04

After a year, what Am I now?

Just thinking...I've been married for a year and two months now. Let me give u my personal assessment on things that happen to me. Hmmm. I do know how to iron clothes (which I don't do when I was single). I now know how to cook steaming rice. I remember, when I and hubby were newlyweds, he was the one who cooks our rice. I usually, end up making our rice raw or mushy. Though we used a rice cooker, I still cant assess the amount of water to use but now, Im the expert on this part. Speaking of cooking, I now know how to prepare kaldereta, menudo, karekare (with mama sita's help ofcourse) and up to now Im still learning. Emotionally, cant say that Im matured, Im lucky that hubby knows how to handle cranky person like me (love u labs). Physically, sheesh, I gained weight with all the night eating we do, what do you expect, blame it on our fridge. My journey is just beginning, and don't know what's ahead, the only thing I knew is, Im not alone, Im with my man, who protects and support me in this journey :)

6.7.04

Tips & Trivia

Did some net surfing and here is what I found...

1.If you wash down calcium-rich food with phosphoric acid-rich soft drink, phosphorus will block calcium absorption. (Read: Cok* or P*psi...)

2. The King Green for the non-Filipino nutritionist is broccoli; the Filipino has marunggay.

3. Did you know that sili leaves contain more Vitamin B than gabi, potato and marunggay?

4.Blackstrap molasses has iron, calcium and other nutrients. All other sweeteners such as brown/white sugar, fruit sugar, honey, maple syrup and corn syrup essentially supply nothing but empty calories.

5.Do you really need those energy and nutrition bars? (Read: Ensur* or Balanc*.) Don't kid yourself. Better grab a piece of fresh fruit.

6.Avocado has the highest potassium content of all common domestic fruits. Packed with proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, it is recognized as the world's most nutritious fruit.

7.Bananas may fortify brain cells and are high in potassium, but too much of that nutrient can give you kidney stones.

8.Consume natural foods high in vitamins A, B, C and E, with a dash of selenium and a pinch of zinc to supercharge your love machine. Specialists recommend squash, chicken, citrus fruits, egg yolks, whole grains and oysters.

9.When exercising or dealing with hot weather, eschew caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. Most coffee, chocolate, tea and soda drinks promote polyuria (excessive fluid loss) and systemic dehydration.

10.One way to reduce your intake of artery-cloggers is by choosing, based on the desired taste, between monounsaturated oils (canola, olive, peanut) and polyunsaturated oils (the popular soybean, corn, safflower). Abstain from these fats: saturated (palm-kernel oil, meat & full-fat dairy foods, etc.) and trans (partially hydrogenated oil).

11.Refrigerate cooking oil and wheat germ to inhibit rancidity.

12.Consuming whole grains may lower risk of fatal heart attack. Select a product with a "whole" or "whole grain" ingredient like whole wheat, brown rice, or oats.

13. Prevent cataracts: Wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors to avoid the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light and use close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses with UVA or UVB protection. Don't smoke.

14.Excessive alcohol consumption (more than 2 drinks daily for a man, more than 1 for a woman) can increase the risk of cataracts.

15.When cleaning using dangerous chemicals, shield your eyes from fumes and splash with eyewear.

16. Reduce visual and other discomforts during prolonged computer use. Help moisten and lubricate your eyes by blinking and/or yawning. Do not rest your hand on the mouse when not using it; relax hands in your lap when not entering data.

17.Invisible electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions from a computer monitor (and many household appliances) may lead to miscarriage, cancer and compromised immune system, but not yet proven. Sit at least 2 feet away from the screen and 3 feet from adjacent computers. The strongest fields are from the sides and back of a terminal.

18.Don't shake an infant. Doing so or tossing him up in the air may damage his undeveloped brain.

19.Some birth control methods proven to be ineffective are withdrawal, rhythm, intercourse during menstruation, standing up immediately after sex and douching after sex. Praying won't even prevent pregnancy.

20.Store condom in a cool, dry place to maintain quality. Wallet not recommended.

I emphasized on the word on item no. 20, I know lots of men storing their rubber jackets 5n their wallets. So from this, you guys must learn :)

It's coming...

This morning while I was on my way to work, It reminded me that its the 6th of the month and Im counting the days already (175 days before christmas) Meaning, a few more months and it the holiday season once again. Oh boy, time really fly so fast :)

2.7.04

TGIF

Thank God its Friday, My fave day of the week, simply because its the end of work for the week. No more waking up at 3:30am (atleast for 2 days) to prepare hubby's breakfast. He goes to work at Cavite, so he must leave home at around 4:30am for the 5:00am service bus at Cubao pick-up station. No more waking up alone in bed (since hubby left much early). I miss waking up in the morning with him by my side :( Anyways, Tomorrow, will not be a relaxing day for us, we have tons of activities to do. Well, we have to bring the car to mang johnny to fix it, then find a technician that will fix our 21" tv that don't opened anymore since last night. Whats else, we will be visiting my MIL at paranaque. Hubby terribly misses his mom and 2 little cuddly and energetic nephews. Hubby loves kids, so we really prayed that God will give us our angel soon :) Ah...I almost forgot, after office I got to do the laundry tonight. being a wifey really is a very tough and tiring job but its the most enjoying for me. Well got to go back to work. Ta-tahhh

1.7.04

Laughter is the best medicine

Scientists have found that laughter is a form of internal jogging that exercises the body and stimulates the release of beneficial brain neurotransmitters and hormones. Positive outlook and laughter is actually good for our health! Adults laugh approximately 15 times per day, while children laugh about 400 times a day! When we grew up, somehow we lost a few hundred laughs a day. By learning to smile and laugh again, more easily and often, we could have a profound and positive effect on our health and well being. The new science of psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how our state of mind affects our health. More than ever, scientific evidence suggests that laughter really is one of the best medicines. Being unhappy or very sad can seriously damage your health. So don't worry, be happy! There is truth in the old saying: He who laughs ...lasts! Hmmmmm....thats why, I added up the "cartoon of the day" in my template. Feel free to click the icon and have fun reading it

29.6.04


Ang sweet naman... Posted by Hello

1.6.04

Our Wedding Story

Its was the 24th of May, my wedding was at around 4:30pm at United Agape Bible Church at Paranaque City. It was my long dream to have such kind of wedding, a Garden Wedding. So I was very thankful that day that it was happening. The only thing was it was raining. God..."Please stop the drizzle,” a little prayer that I was saying to HIM. The rain did stopped at around 11:00am. I was posing for my pictorial at our house. I didn't choose any hotel because, parents do wanted me to spend my remaining singlehood in my own room. By the way, I was living at Diliman, Q.C, and my wedding was at Paranaque. Why did we choose Paranaque as our wedding venue. Simply because, UABF is where we go to church together aside from that, it's a nice and beautiful place and the residing Pastor is Dante's Brother-in-law. So at around 3:00pm.Off we go to the church.... Again it rain hard...harder than the rain in the morning. I really wanted to cry but I've learned from fellow wawies that whatever glitches happen during the wedding, dont let it ruin your special day and that's what I did. I smile and didn't mind it. It wasn't traffic going to paranaque. Hmmm....I guess its a miracle from God. It is usually traffic when we travel the south.

At 4:15pm, Im at the church. wow, the church was even prettier than I think...I saw my groom, my handsome groom. Many people are waving inside my bridal car. Looking at me and smiling. I smile back but the car windows are tinted and I cant bring down the window for them to see me.

The time has come...and this is it. My father opened the car door and held my hand. I gave him a hug and I felt that my tears are bit-by-bit falling. I slowly walked down the aisle with my parents and at the other end is my groom. YES...were getting married. Dj took my fathers hand and made the mano to him , likewise to my mom. He then headed infront and the ceremony started. The ceremony was a little bit long...it was a Christian wedding. And most Christian weddings have long ceremony. But it was a solemn ceremony just what I wanted. Then Pastor A. said, "You may kiss your new bride." Ha ha ha, natawa ko dito. I asked Dj "why new, meron ka bang luma." He just smiled "ikaw lang po!" Then I gave him a kiss that sealed our union and a tight hug that is more meaningful. Anyway, the ceremony finished at around 7:00pm. By the way we started late, the other pastor (which is my uncle) who will be giving the word of God was late. And we have to wait for him. Oh well, at least he came :)

At the reception, this was the part, which is very memorable for me. At the mid part of the reception, where everyone was eating a sumptuous dinner, it rained :( So we didn't have a bouquet toss or the garter toss. I was a little upset but still the very famous word "don't let glitches drift you", so I didn't...I still smile, smile, and smile. After the reception everyone was saying that its a blessing for me and Dante, and that they had a great time. The party ended at around 10:30pm. After the wedding, the next day, we went to Baguio for our 4-day vacation...and the rest was history.