The World of Second Chances

Family Over Career

June 8, 2010

Life & Love

I have a good relationship with my boss. I respect him a lot for his wisdom and genuine concern for his subordinates. What makes me admire him more is his broadmindedness when it comes to allowing his subordinates to prioritize family issues over career.

I texted him last night to inform him that I would be reporting to work at 10AM the following day because I needed to bring my baby to the pediatrician. Not every boss could be as reachable as him. Thanks, boss!

The reason why I had to bring Adi again to his pedia was because I PANICKED a lot for him last night. The baby sitter was not patient enough to feed him or even give him water or electrolyte. In short, Adi was dehydrated. Adi’s eyes were sunken, his skin was pale and he was literally a vegetable when I arrived home. I didn’t know that tonsilitis could cause diarrhea. Cefalexin did not help much and Adi didn’t find the oral rehydration solution appealing.

This morning, I didn’t entertain much calls and texts from the office. I had to be there for Adi. He was cranky at the clinic and his rashes were all over his torso. When discomfort comes, it pours! How it breaks my heart to see my little angel suffering!

I have trust in Dr. Anna and the good Lord that Adi shall be okay within the day. Oh, by the way, I prayed so hard last night that Adi would have a sound sleep and he had one! God works in mysterious ways. I love you, God!
Mommy’s Little Angel

June 7, 2010

Life & Love

Baby Adi is sick since Thursday night. Mommy has been very worried about him. 40 degrees celsius is something that won’t make me calm and comfortable.

We brought him to the pedia last Saturday. The pedia suggested to test Adi’s urine for UTI. It took us an hour to make Adi pee. The lab result showed that it was not UTI. So the doctor diagnosed that it must be tonsilitis as his tonsils were red and swollen.

She prescribed antibiotics and paracetamol. Adi had moderate fever until Sunday afternoon. Until now, he has not yet regained his strength and it’s breaking mommy’s heart.

Working moms like me could only pray and monitor the baby through text/call. I love you, Adi and please get well soon.
To Have or Not To Have a Facebook Account?

June 4, 2010

Life & Love

I had a brief chat with Nur, my Turkish friend who I have not communicated with for ages. He was the 36th person who asked me if I have a Facebook account. I told him that I don’t have one and I am still on the process of thinking if I need one. My Friendster account is inactive and I unsubscribed to Linkedin just last week. It’s only this blog that keeps me active online.

Nur said that while he was away aboard a ship, he had no opportunity to connect online and he even forgot the blogging site that he used to blog to. We share the same opinion that Facebook and Friendster have substituted the conventional way of communicating with friends. Instead of paying a visit, writing a letter or even making a call, Friendster and Facebook users just click on their friend’s page to check on how their friend is doing.

It’s good to make us of technology to connect with friends easier. But it’s still better to make that connection a little more personal by letting your friend know that you are sincere and your friendship is beyond online.
Things Will Be Okay, Miel

June 3, 2010

Health & Beauty

Miel is on medical work out since last Sunday, May 31. He complains of dizziness and nausea. His lab result was okay and last Monday, the doctor ruled out anemia as the culprit to his nausea. Doc suggested three things: one week of bed rest, consult an optometrist and check his blood sugar through FBS test.

Despite his bed rest, Miel still felt nauseous so I urged him to consult the optometrist. True enough, his right eye was found to be astigmatic and so we changed his eyeglasses. I am hoping that he will be okay within the day.

When we were still clueless about the source of his dizziness, I was so worried to the extent of thinking about losing him. He is still young, full of promises and a loving family man; I could never find another one like him. There were times before when I would audit where he spent our money as I was too particular about how we spend our money.

I realize that life is too short and as long as it does not bankrupt us, then we can indulge ourselved in our little luxuries.

I realize how much I love him and how much happy I am to be with him. 🙂
Usapang Renta

May 31, 2010

Life & Love

Umagang-umaga kanina, napasugod ang landlady namin sa apartment para kausapin ang nakatira dun sa unang pinto. Matagal ng bulong-bulungan sa compound na paaalisin na ng mag-ari ang nangungupahan sa unang pinto. Hindi kasi regular at sapat ang kita ng padre de pamilya para sa pangagailangan nilang lahat. Mekaniko ang lalaki at plain housewife naman ang babae. May 2 anak na lalaki; isang college student at isang grade school.

Hindi kasundo ng mga kapwa-tenants nya ang nakatira sa unang pinto. May kakaibang ugali na kinaiinisan nila dito. May isang pangyayaring nagtatatalak sya sa mga batang naglalaro dito kasama ang anak kong babae pero pinalampas ko yun dahil para sa akin, maliit na bagay lang naman yun.

Hindi kagandahan ang ugali nya. Hindi ko rin naman magawang ibaon sya sa kinalalagyan nya. Wala na nga syang pera, ibabaon ko pa sya at ipamumukhang pobre talaga sya? Hindi ko karakter ang ganun.

Tiyak na magiging usap-usapan na naman ang eksena nila kanina ng landlady. Paaalisin ba sya? Pagbibigyan ba? Malay ko. Sana nga ay magkaroon ng matinong souce of income ang pamilya nya. At sana, bumait na rin ang ugali nya para damayan naman sya ng mga kapitbahay nya.
I So Need A Facial!

May 28, 2010

Life & Love

Luckily, I’m not prone to pimples but I am not impressed with my skin these days. Sometimes, my face gets too oily and sometimes, tight and dry. Okay, it must be the hormones but Yasmin (pills) promises a smoother skin—something must be wrong with my body! Blame that on lack of sleep. Blame that on pollution. Blame that on STRESS!

It’s been almost six months since I had my last facial. With a demanding job and a cute baby that I always want by my side, getting a facial or having a hair cut is a luxury.

I need a new look. I need to lose some weight. But most importantly, I so need a facial! Not that the age difference between Miel and I is showing, I just want to be a little more flawless in Miel’s loving eyes. 😉
I Remember The Boy…But Not The Feelings

May 25, 2010

Life & Love

I remember the boy…
But I don’t remember the feelings anymore…

It’s a Joey Albert song and it applies to me. It’s been weeks now since I always dream of my ex-boyfriend. The dream was not sweet; it left me hurt feelings when I wake up. I don’t hate the guy and I never hated him for all the bad things that he did to me. I don’t know if I am just too forgiving or I just loved him that much.

I can’t remember of a single incident that he said he’ll love me forever.

I can’t remember the good times with him.

I can’t remember how I used to feel for him, his favorites and so on.

But why am I dreaming of him lately?

I looked at the calendar….today is supposed to be our

10th anniversary.

That explains the dreams. Maybe my subconscious is

telling me that many years ago, I was with him. And I was

happy with him a long time ago. I can’t remember his face.

I can’t remember much of him. Maybe I never really loved

him. Maybe what happened then was just an obsession.

Because I don’t remember falling in love with him….in the

truest sense of the word…..