dengue

It is confirmed. The bf has dengue although hopefully he'll be released from the hospital tomorrow. Enough said.

*photo from Facebook

dinner at home

I held my post-birthday dinner last night. It was an intimate affair with family, my girlfriends and family friends. The bf sprang for my lechon because he didn't get me a birthday gift. Hahaha! I only had few dishes prepared because I knew there were few people coming. Two of my girlfriends failed to come because one was pregnant and required bed rest while the other's kids had the flu. The baby had a great time playing with my girlfriends' kids who came and he slept very soundly last night.

It was my cousin's actual birthday so he had his picture taken with my teeny cake and the food to prove that it was his "celebration".

It was fun although the bf couldn't come. He was very sick that night and is still sick up to today. He has the flu and even if I gave him a whole body massage yesterday and is taking medication, his fever still hasn't gone down. I am really worried about it and am tempted to take him to the doctor already.

birthday

My 31st came and went without much fanfare. All I had was rain and cloudy skies. I never really celebrated my birthday although I did spend the entire day with the bf. And that was only because we had to take a business trip. We drove out of town early in the morning to pay for merchandise and we arrived home at around 11pm already. I intend to hold a dinner party tomorrow with my girlfriends as a delayed celebration. It won't be as big as the baby's for sure and hopefully the weather will not be as nasty as it was in the last few days. 

I may have turned another year older but so far nothing's changed so far. Hehe... I still dress and act like I'm in my 20s and I guess it helps keep me feel young even if my birth certificate declares otherwise. Essentially, I am just thankful to be a year older because it means I get to spend more time with the loves of my life. 

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not feeling quite good today...

grabbed these photos from Facebook

out of town

My family intended to go out of town for the weekend but it got cancelled because my aunt won't be around. We're supposed to stay in their house but she said to move it next week instead because she's still busy with work. I'm not sure whether we'll push through at all.

My brother didn't want to go because he had school activities and the bf is also indisposed because his mom is confined to the hospital after a mild stroke. Right now, I am stuck at home (as usual) resting and watching the baby take his afternoon nap. I declined my boss' request to work today because I wanted to take a break. I am now going to finish reading David Baldacci's Deliver us from Evil and eat and sleep alternately.

The bf and I are going out of town for my birthday anyway. Yes, I'll be 31 next week although we are not traveling for pleasure but business. Nevertheless, it's okay because I think I'll get to shop by then. Fingers crossed, though. 

Because there'll be a power interruption tomorrow, we plan to head on to one of the new resorts and go swimming. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and give us a bright and shining sun.

like you

Baby: I'm going to kill you, Mommy.

Me: Why are you going to kill me, babe? Don't you like me?

Baby: Ahh... nofing. (meaning nothing)

after a short pause

Baby: I like you, Mommy

**Hahaha! How sweet!**

biking update

The bf and I still bike every morning as long as the weather permits it. We got bored with our daily route and finally upped the ante. 

One morning we did 36 kilometers and it was quite adventurous because we had to pass by houses and dogs and muddy trails. It was mountain biking in every sense of the word. We also took one route wherein we had to carry our bikes across because the bridge was destroyed from last year's typhoon. The current in the river was quite strong and I really had to struggle because my bike was quite heavy-or so I think. Our shoes and socks got wet and the bf actually stepped onto some cow dung. Hahaha! It was a long ride home but the view was spectacular at the top. 

We intend to go up to the shrine tomorrow although I doubt if we will. The rains fell hard today and that means wet ground tomorrow. Nevertheless, it is safe to say that our daily trips are no longer monotonous. In fact, we go wherever we feel like going. We take the long or short route, depending on our energy level.

I love that we can finally manage to go long distances. The bf has always been the stronger biker but I can already keep up with him this time. In two months, there is already progress in terms of our stamina and I have also lost more weight. I would like to think that biking is more effective as compared to running/walking. 

books!

So true...

*photo from Facebook/bookriot

naughty boy

My nephew has always been hard to manage and I don't know. Compared to the baby, he is the Tasmanian Devil. It's alright if he is just in our company because we can manage him but it is another story in school. I am the only one who takes and fetches them from school and I am the the one that teacher talks to when he misbehaves.

During the first week of school, the nephew apparently was very unruly. The head teacher talked to me and said they only wanted to inform us. I said we already know his behavior but we thought he was okay in school. They already separate the baby and him during activities because he is a bad influence. I was embarassed because he is my nephew and somehow reflects on me. According to the teachers, the baby is very well behaved and follows instructions all the time. He is sometimes influenced by his cousin but not anymore. 

I always remind them to behave on our way to school and the baby listens to me. The nephew is another story and just this morning, he was involved in a fight with another student. I was wondering what happened because he was last to go out. I do not know what to do and part of me is hoping the teacher will ban him from school already. Hahaha! My sister and her husband cannot control him and in fact, no yaya will last long in their employ.

fifty shades

I haven't read Fifty Shades of Grey but my cousin had this book so I borrowed it. I already read reviews of that book and it wasn't good, in my opinion. I had no more book to read so I decided to read Fifty Shades Freed. Even if I haven't read the first two, I really didn't miss out much.

The book was half about sex and the rest about Christian Grey and Anastasia alternately fighting and making up with splashes of ostentatiousness and extravagance in between. It was not a book worth buying although it did have entertainment value. Other than that, it sucked. I do not suggest paying money to get this book. If you really want to read the books in the series just borrow it because you shouldn't include this in your collection. If you are into S and M, then go ahead, you will enjoy it. Otherwise, don't bother.

*photo from eminethe1st.blogspot.com

weekend

The day after the baby's birthday is my girlfriend's birthday. The night before, we planned on having lunch together but finally decided on a breakfast birthday. It was simple, relaxing and fun. The food was breakfast fare and I requested for puto, tsokolate and sardines. I also brought in food from the party. My other girlfriend brought chocolates, almonds, pistachios and cashews so we were really full. It was just us at my friend's house although I had to leave early because it's Saturday and that mean's "visit the uncle" day. I no longer ate lunch there, only fed the baby.

When I got home, I took a catnap and then spent quality time with the bf. We had a busy week and weren't able to spend much time together after arriving from the metro. I was busy with the party and he was busy with business and that just won't do. We had a good time and then I capped off my day with a whole body massage. It was so relaxing, I actually slept in the middle of the session.

Sunday means bike, church and then lay back afterwards. The baby and I stopped by McDonald's to get breakfast and there I saw our walking/running buddies. They were inquiring about what happened to us so I told them we already do biking. I am now at home, alternating between TV, computer, eating and sleeping. This is the life.

party party

The baby's party was great last Friday. The food turned out to be plenty and absolutely delicious. I didn't really taste all the dishes because I hardly eat when it's our party but the ones I tasted were yummy. Most of the guests were raving about the food as well so that's a relief. My mom's friend really impressed us with her simple dishes that were packed with flavor. It's quite funny that the LPG we use for the oven didn't run out. We've been using it for over a year already but it's still not empty. About three dishes were baked there, not to mention the baked scallops I made. The scallops were a hit too, especially since the number was limited. Yes, scallops can be expensive.

I didn't really put up a kiddie party but I gave away loot bags and balloons, had cupcakes and ice cream for the kids and a pinata filled with candies. The party hats were forgotten (lucky I only got 12!)

My mom invited her friends over and they had a blast. My girlfriends came too but they left early. Some of the people I invited didn't show up but that's okay. Overall, the party was a success and even the baby had a good time.

i'm back!

I arrived last night from our trip. I was knocked out right away and went to sleep way before the baby did. I even forgot to take a Stresstab multivitamin before bed. I had just eaten dinner and didn't want to drink vitamins right away. I slept for eleven hours straight which is really good because I lacked sleep for two night's straight.

The baby's party will be tomorrow and everything's all set, I think. I have yet to get drinks and ice cream but other than that, everything's good. I decided not to hold a party in the baby's school because I was still tired when I awoke this morning. I failed to ask his teacher about holding a party when I fetched him today. Maybe next year.

I was planning to get a massage earlier but decided to wait. I know I'll still be tired tomorrow so I'll wait till Saturday before getting one.

Nothing exciting happened on the trip save for the heavy traffic and flooding at Banawe last Monday. The weather was really bad that night and even in the morning of Tuesday. But on our travel home, the weather was good already. We also had two interruptions (vehicle related) that delayed our trip but other than that, everything went as expected. By the way, I saw the ex-bf at the airport last Monday. He was also heading for the metropolis and I saw him as I was about to board the plane. I was waiting for the bf because he still had to return the vehicle to the shop. I was watching him get inside the pre-departure area and when I turned, the ex-bf walked in. I didn't acknowledge his presence and pretended not to see him. The bf didn't notice him as well.

again

We're finally going to travel tomorrow after almost two months. The bf is excited to leave because he's got a lot on his list. I am not that interested in traveling because it's the baby's birthday week and I've got so much to do. Not really. Hahaha! I already got baby's outfit except for shoes and I'm getting stuff for the loot bag today so that's it. I'll be home on Wednesday so I still have enough time, I think.

The food's going to be cooked by my mom's friend, there's cake and I intend to buy ice cream on the day itself. I am still debating whether to get cupcakes. I'm still not sure. I also have to ask the baby's teacher if I should hold a party in school. I don't really want to, maybe next year.

Because I'm a procrastinator, I'll wait till the last minute to get all the stuff necessary. Even if I do procrastinate, I'm a good planner. I'll keep you posted when it's done.

tgifs

Last Friday night, I got drunk. Hahaha! What a statement!

It was at my cousin's thanksgiving party for passing the Nurses Board Exam and there was an open bar. I only had two glasses of Margarita which is my favorite drink ever but it got me sloshed. I think it was partly because I didn't really like the food much so I ate only a little. It was a catered affair but the dishes they picked weren't all that good. The bartender wanted me to get one last drink but I refused. I still had to drive! Plus, I drank a bit of flavored beer because my cousin wanted me to try it. I haven't really had alcohol in several months so my body already forgot how to react to it.

When I got home, I was buzzed. It took me awhile to sleep and I was just always peeing. But sleep I did and woke up four hours after to bike early Saturday morning. I popped a multivitamin and was good to go.

In the afternoon, we had to attend a wedding. It was the wedding of my brother in law's younger brother and I was tasked to be the commentator. My sister told me not to wear anything too sexy. As if. I wore a navy blue dress with my nude pumps. My feet literally killed me afterwards.

We got home early and I was looking forward to having a good night's sleep. My friend E called me at 10 to invite me out again but I refused. I didn't want to see the ex-bf again and I really needed to rest. I'm glad I did because I slept well.

I am going to get a massage later on. I think I really need it.

celebuzzz

-I'm sad that Michael Clarke Duncan passed away. He was a nice person (in my opinion) and was really good in The Green Mile.

-It's funny how Heidi Klum is dating her bodyguard now. I guess she finally couldn't stand Seal's face even after annual vow renewal!

-I am amazed at Senator Sotto's "plagiarism" fiasco. He's just making palusot when he translated the speech of Sen. Robert Kennedy's speech into Filipino. As per Facebook, he's nothing but a second-rate trying hard copy-paste!

-I'm not sure if this is true but LeAnn Rimes's husband Eddie Cibrian is apparently cheating on her. You know what they say about people who cheat with you. Yes, they're bound to cheat on you too.

proofread

My boss always reminds us to proofread our work before sending it. I do proofread my work but I do it only once so there are some errors that I miss. I'm sometimes too tired (or lazy) to re-check so boohoo!

Anyway, I read some of my previous entries here and indeed there are errors that I failed to correct. For that I am truly sorry. I will try my best to make error-free posts in the future. The operative word being try. Hahaha!

etc, etc...

I am not in the pink of health these days as I've got a nasty cold that's been bugging me for three days. I don't really like taking cold medication but I have no choice. I am sneezing like crazy and my eyes are always ready to close. I want to spend all day just sleeping but I can't. I have to work and fulfill lots of obligations, first of which is to take and fetch the baby from school.

On top of that, I lost my Internet connection yesterday afternoon. I was only delayed in payment for three days but Smart couldn't wait. I ended up finishing work in an Internet cafe then in my aunt's house last night. My connection returned this noontime so everything's back to normal. Too bad for the baby who missed his nightly YouTube viewing. He loves watching Trainsformers and Power Rangers videos.

The weather in our place probably contributes to my cold. It's hot in the morning and noon time and rains in the afternoon and evening. This lousy weather has got my head spinning and I don't know what to wear. Hahaha! Yesterday, I wore a three-quarter sleeved top in the morning and had to change because the sun shone brightly. By 5pm, it was raining like crazy. Oh well...

watchathink?

*photo from facebook

back 2 school

The baby and his cousin will be going back to school tomorrow. They have finally decided to go back because they realized how boring it is to stay home day in and day out. I already went to the school this afternoon and everything is all set.

It means I'm back to being a driver again but its okay I guess. It's better than having to amuse the baby every day. Hopefully, he'll learn how to write this time.

friday night

I went out again the next day, Friday. This time, I was with my girlfriends. We were supposed to have dinner only but plans always go awry. We ended up eating at the mall's foodcourt and out to a bar for drinks. I didn't drink beer this time, just good old Cali Ice. This is one of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks ever.

We had a good time at the bar, eating pica-pica and laughing out loud. We even chanced upon a college classmate and caught up with her too. One of girlfriends is a new mother and does not want to leave her baby for long. We broke up at around 9pm--yes, that early! But it was just in perfect timing because right before we went home, earthquake struck. It was mild, hardly even felt but it was long, about a minute or so. When I got in the house, I asked my mom but she didn't really feel it and so did my dad. My brother texted if I felt the earthquake and if I was home because he was out too. The earthquake was really miles from our city but still it scared some of the residents here.

It was nice being with my girlfriends again. We've sort of made a pact to meet at least once a month. In a couple of week's they'll be here in the house for the baby's birthday bash.