The World of Second Chances

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…..
My Precioussss!

May 21, 2010

Life & Love

I almost lost my precious.

I looked at it in my cabinet but it was not there.

I opened the jewelry box but only the earrings were there.

I searched on it on top of the refrigerator where my husband

usually puts his precious but it was not also there.

I knew I would be late at work if I continued finding for it but

who cares? It was not about my precious’s price that made

me panicked that much.

This wedding ring symbolizes everything between me and Miel.

The love at first sight….

The friendship that turned into a beautiful relationship….

The engagement after a month of going steady…..

The wedding that only the two of us prepared…..

I almost gave up finding my precious.

I picked up the 50 peso-bill on the bed.

Something dropped on the floor……….the ring! My precious!

I kissed the ring out of my great relief.

My precious is still with me.

I hope it stays with me as long as I live.
I’m a Big Fan of Mr. Colayco!

May 13, 2010

Life & Love

Mr. Francisco Colayco, if you are reading this, I’d like you to know that I’m a BIG fan of yours! Your book, “Pera Mo Palaguin Mo” is entertaining and the financial tips are easy to follow.

I came across Mr. Colayco’s column by chance when I got addicted to Bulgar. Call me jologs, call me jejemon, call me whatever adjective you want but yours truly indeed got addicted to that tabloid. Off topic, I’m fascinated and at times, irritated by Cristy Fermin’s column there.

Mr. Colayco writes for Bulgar about financial tips. He also writes for Good Housekeeping on a similar topic. You’ve got to get a copy of his books, you won’t get bored and you’ll easily understand what the gentleman is talking about.

Mr. Colayco, here are among your tips that I followed:
1. I’ve cut my Mabuhay Miles Credit card last March 2010 because as you say, credit card interests are the highest. Imagine that 3.5% interest rate per month!
2. I learned to differentiate NEEDS from WANTS. I WANT a BIG house but do I NEED one? I WANT the latest model of cellphone but do I NEED one?
3. I learned to live beyond my means.
4. My husband and I are religiously saving 20% of our income and we are hoping that someday, we could invest it to create a PASSIVE income.

I don’t dream of being RICH. I just want a comfortable life that I can enjoy and let’s be frank, money has a big role in our life. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. I love to be financially independent so that I can extend help to more people. Aint that a noble reason to dream of financial independence? 😉
Yellow Wins!

May 12, 2010

Life & Love

From the partial result of the 2010 Elections in the Philippines, Benigno Simeon Aquino III is leading.

Expect a lot of yellows on his proclamation day.

Expect his four sisters standing behind him on that day. (Please give Ms. Ballsy more camera exposure; she looks good onscreen. Maybe even better in person.)

Expect a lot of showbiz-related interviews on Kris Aquino. Wait, is she going to leave the country once Noy is proclaimed? I remember that she vowed to leave the country and live anywhere there is TFC once Noy wins. Can she afford to leave James Yap behind? Is James willing to sacrifice his basketball career for Kris?

Shalani Soledad is leading on the Sangguniang Panglunsod race on the 2nd district of Valenzuela. Is Kris willing to share the spotlight with Shalani?

It’s lonely to be living alone in Malacañang without a pretty lady by your side, President Noy. Is tying the knot with Shalani part of your 6-year plan? (Nikki Prieto-Teodoro would make a lovely first lady,too. Too bad, Gibo didn’t make it!)

Is President Noy willing to stop whatever issues his family have with the Marcoses? Who will throw the first stone this time?

What could be President Noy’s stand on the issues faced by the Arroyo administration? What would be his priority projects to improve the economy of the Philippines. GMA left a huge task for the next president. It won’t be an easy job, President Noy!