Welcome Baby Hailey Yasmine!

My sister gave birth to another baby girl - Hailey Yasmine. Wohooooooooooo! Isn't she cute?

Ready to swim

How was your weekend?

I went swimming with my brother. Yes, this time its for real. I mentioned here that I was scared of getting darker that's why I don't want to join him but he finally convinced me and was told that swimming will be a great help to get rid of my allergy. Aside from that, I could hang out with my brother and take advantage of the pool where there are less people in the area on weekends.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Are you a basketball fan?

I am starting to be a basketball fan since our community started a league to both young and adults. The league is up to the finals and so every game is full of intensity and excitement.

But unlike the usual 5 players each team playing on a rectangular court, ours is played by 3 persons on a half court.

Here are some photos I took.

The Art of Ukay-ukay

Ukay-ukay are stores that sells second-hand branded items at low prices. They have shoes, bags, pants, shirts, belts and other accessories.

Some of my stuffs were bought from ukay. Yeah! I find it unique and fun (that is if you got them at the price you want).

Will you shop at ukay-ukay stores? I would love to hear your "bargaining experience."

My First Run

I can't remember when was the last time I run but this will be my first for this year. Need to work on some fats on my tummy area. I'm not involved in any sports so I hope running could help to make me tone and firm and somehow help to get rid of my allergy.

What sports are you into? Can you share some of its benefits?

Rainy Days

What do you love to do on rainy days?

Its been raining these days and most of the time I stay at home. Here are 3 things I love to do: (1) Blog/Write/Read. (2) Play guitar and sing random songs (para umulan ng mas malakas, haha) and (3) Watch TV/movies.

I would like to hear yours.

Merry Christmas (Achoooooooo!)

Merry Christmas everyone!

I caught up a very bad cold but wishing everyone is having a blast as you celebrate the holiday season with friends, family and loved ones!

Playful weekend!

How was your weekend?

I did hang-out with my nephew and nieces in the playground at the mall. While Mom and Dad were at the supermarket, I was looking after these kids.

I really liked the idea of indoor playgrounds at shopping malls where you can send your kids to play while doing your errands. It is a safe and fun place where kids will surely enjoy!

" and the Miss Universe 2012 goes to...."

Congratulations to Miss USA Olivia Culpo for taking home the crown of Miss Universe 2012 held in Las Vegas, Nevada last December 19, 2012.

First runner up - Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon 

Second runner up - Miss Venezuela

Third runner up - Miss Australia 

Fourth runner up - Miss Brazil

The Philippines is almost there, hope that next year the crown will be ours. Yay!

Let's eat at my fave resto!

Where is your favorite eating place?

My fave resto has opened its new branch in a mall. I prefer to eat here than in fastfoods because their foods are really great at very affordable prices. I love their pizza and pancit lucban!

Day 347: Heart melting scene.

Look at our dogs - they're not even related to each other. I'm not into pets but this makes my heart melts. Awwwwww!

Day 346: Longest tooth cleaning ever!!

I visited a different clinic to have my teeth cleaned. I was not expecting that it would take that long and painful. Ang sakit sa panga! But it was all worth in the end. Sarap ng feeling :)

Day 345: Basketball is to happiness.

Basketball - Word that describes the happiness of most young men in our community.

Day 338: Epic Merienda.

Pilipit, Palitaw at Pitsi-Pitsi. Bow!

Day 336: Learnings from the trip.

As promised from my previous blog, I listed below things that I learned in joining my niece's trip.

1. Bring sanitizer / alcohol / wipes / tissue for cleaning purposes.

2. Wear your most comfortable clothes, preferably jeans and a simple top, flats or sandals, no HEELS! Remember that your with a kid and it will be easy to chase after him/her if you're wearing flats.

3. Make sure that you make friends with other guardians/mothers as well.

4. Ask for the teacher's name and contact details in case of emergency.

5. Be extra alert especially when you're in crowded places to avoid loosing your kid. Make sure that you always hold him/her hand or you don't loose sight of your kid.

I was with my niece for one whole day and I did the best I can to make sure that she's safe, clean, eat on time, protected and had fun at the same time. It got me thinking that if I can do these things to her, how much more my Father in heaven? Do I need to worry and be in fear? I think this is the most important lesson that God spoke to me during the trip. He's watching over me and make sure that my needs are provided. Thank You, Jesus!

Day 334: Nanny for a day.

It was my niece's field trip. Due to some health reasons, my Mom can't make it and since I am the most available and free person in the world (lol) I have to go with my niece. It excites me because I haven't been to Enchanted Kingdom and Tagaytay. Also, it made me nervous because this comes with a big responsibility for me.

First, we went to a farm and zoo in Tagaytay. My niece loves animals and she really enjoyed seeing them. She likes it especially when the birds were flocking on her hands while feeding them. Then, we headed to Enchanted Kingdom where its even more exciting and fun. Sadly, my phone battery was flat so I was not able to took more photos. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the rides and games there!

It was fun and tiring though joining the trip. There are many things that I learned and some spiritual sinificance which I will blog separately. Grateful to be a part of this exciting adventure.

Day 333: Lugaw Late at Night.

One of the many things that I like doing - lugaw / porridge late at night. Yummy!

Day 332: Let's organize cables and wires.

I can't withstand seeing messy computer cables and wires at home so I tied them up with nylon cable ties. What a relief!

Day 331: Hohohohoho!

Christmas is around the corner. How are you preparing for this occasion?

We started putting decorations in the house. These are old decors we used in the past. Since its a yearly celebration, we kept it so we can use them again and save money.

We put up a small christmas tree and christmas lights in the house. Here are some photos I took.

Merry Christmas everyone :)

Day 330: New Bingo Game!

A new game played between me and my nephew - Bingo Game! The winner is first player to achieve 4 counters in row in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line. What a challenging game as it allows you to think and strategize before putting those chips / coins.