A perfect overview of things that I've learned and experienced in a wonderful journey called "LIFE". My addictions that makes me "CRAZY", frustrations and challenges that makes me "STRONG and BETTER", and the things that makes me "HAPPY". Take a peek at my sweet, happy and wonderful life!!! Being happy is not a matter of chance. It's a matter of choice. Life is to short to be wasted on NON SENSE stuffs!!! Be HAPPY and make SOMEONE happy!!!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Khim's Thoughts 22:Random Thoughts on a Manic Monday

The last 4 or 5 entries that I posted were stories about my experiences last year. Now it’s time to start posting my 2010 journey. As promised in my previous post, I vow to update this blog as often as possible. So, here I am on a Manic Monday- sharing thoughts about some aspect of my life!!!

Random Thoughts on Beauty and pampering




1.)I want o have a new haircut. I’m browsing the net for inspirations.

2.)I’ll be having a body spa every first week of the month, facial during 1st and 3rd week of the month, foot spa every 2nd and 3rd week of the month and hair pampering once a month. In short gastos every week sa mga kaartehan. Hahaha

3.)I discovered that the Johnson and Johnson’s body wash are good. I can now get rid of those expensive body wash because the new Johnson and Johnson’s products can do the magic to my skin. I love it! Feed your skin!

4.)I have a new beauty and shower buddies; I’ll discuss it in a different entry maybe this weekend. They all works and you should try them too. The result is really amazing and it’s not that expensive!!!

Random Thoughts on Fitness and Health




1.)Finally, I find myself being conscious about my weight and figure. I guess it’s just normal for all brides to be. I try to check all the nearby gym in order for me to work out. Yes, those who know me will say “Gym is not a part of my vocabulary!!!” but I guess it’s time to begin my Fitness routine. I’ll try to jog whenever I have time and try to involve in sports again. That will be a perfect start and hopefully after 4-6 months I can see some changes especially in my waistline. Hehehe.

2.)I start avoiding sweets, fatty foods and carbo. I have to avoid my favorites this time and that includes lasagna, pizza, spaghetti, carbonara and etc. My dietitians said I can still have those foods but it just have to be in small servings. When I heard that I asked her “Define small serving?”, she answered back with a commanding tone “only 1-2 tablespoon, just enough for your taste buds to savor the flavor. You have to chew it very slowly and take water in between so that will make you feel full!!! Waaahhhhh… How can I give up my favorites? But if I can have a good shape by just giving up these foods then why not. I’m determined to do it!!! I will and I can!!!

3.)I’ll be going to an OBGYNE as early as now because I have an irregular menstrual cycle. This will be one way of preparing for motherhood. As you all know, I’ll be getting married this December and I don’t want naman na kung kelan kasal na ako saka ko pa lang malalaman if there’s something wrong with my reproductive system. As early as now, I want to know if there’s any problem or if this irregular menstrual cycle can affect conception. If there’s a problem it’s not too late to find a cure for it, right? So after our wedding I can really say that I’m healthy enough to have a baby. It’s our responsibility to ensure that we’re healthy sa lahat ng aspect. I’ll be having an executive check up as well.

4.)I’ll be going to the dentist in order to have a dental extraction. Actually, it’s a difficult extraction daw parang ooperahan ako ganun pero safe naman sya. Since, dental checkups and dentures are cover by our HMO card, I’m going to use it. Sabi nga ng supervisor ko before “ABUSE YOUR HEALTH CARD”.

Take good care of our health and have a healthy lifestyle in order to have long life!!!

Random Thoughts on Work




1.)I got regularized last January 1, 2010 and it’s really a relief! I also have a good salary raise and I can say that I’m really happy with it.

2.)I have to focus on my stats especially my QA. Maybe I need to slow down a bit in answering queries in order to focus on my quality.

3.)I cannot say that I’m enjoying a lot but I cannot also say that I’m sad. Tama lang. Siguro kasi I just missed my friends; the Morning Girls and my Chat family. That’s life, my Suth days are over but I can still communicate with my friends anytime. Just want them to know that I really miss them!!!

4.)After 11 month’s I’m back to the grave yard shift. The last time that I had this shift was with my former company pa. That’s not a problem for me, actually mas gusto ko to kesa sa midshift. Our graveyard shift starts at 9:30pm – 6:30 am. Right after work I can still fix my things sa house. Then do a little net surfing, read books and magazine and surf the net. Pag kasi midshift ako parang ala akong life eh hehehe. Mid shift kasi sa new department ko is 1:30pm- 10:30pm. So basically ung araw ko ala akong nagagagwa. May nagagawa lang ako pag sa rest day. At least pag sa grave yrad shift naka set ako matulog ng 10:00pm then gising ako ng 6:00pm. Yung mga activities ko nakakagawa pa ako then before 10 am and after 6 pm. Then I still have the time to watch the news and some shows.

Pero syempre, nothing beats the Morning shift!!! It’s my favorite shift. It starts at 5:30 am -2:30 pm. I had a time to go malling after work and unwind ng konti sa mga quiet places. Then pag uuwi ako less traffic pa din. I can still watch tv by night time, read a good book and blog until 10pm. Hehehe.

5.)Just after signing my regularization papers, the thought of resignation comes after. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with my salary and with the company, it’s just that I want to focus on our business. Mas masarap kasi ang merong business, you’re the boss of your own company. Then young oras mo hawak mo and you can do the things that you want without thinking kung malate ka ba, kelangangn hit ang mga stats and etc.

6.)The thought of working abroad comes in. Roj and I are still thinking about it. We’re preparing for it but it’s not yet final. We’re still weighing things out if it will be better to leave everything here and go to a place that’s both new to us. Hopefully, by next quarter we already have a decision about it.

Random Thoughts on my activities and interest






1.)I want to buy cooking and baking books to enrich my cooking and baking skills.

2.)I also want to buy books about mga places na gusto ko pountahan. I’m eyeing a book entitled “Touring Europe”.

3.)I want to travel this year. I want to visit a place where I can relax. Maybe a nice beach or province na madaming mapupuntahan para naman my vacation leave won’t be put to waste.

4.)I also want to travel abroad. Maybe Macau or Asian cruise will do. Just hope we can go there this year.

5.)I need to buy books. I’m done reading the books na andito sa house.

6.)I’ll watch a movie every month with or without a companion. Hehehe.

7.)I update the title of my post to be organize. I also had a certain topic that will be discuss each day. I’ll post them in a different entry so that you can check them.

There go my random thoughts on a Manic Monday. Got to go now and rest for 1.5 hours. I still have a shift tonight. Have a good night everyone! Toddles!!!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time To Celebrate 6: Christmas 2009

This is my favorite holiday!!! This year I need to do my Christmas shopping in four batch in order to buy everything in my list. I enjoy doing it naman so ok lang. The first batch was gifts for the kids, then next sa mga cousins, then sa mga tito and tita's, then last sa family. I just know how to set a budget per head and I just know how to stick with it so ung mga nagsasabi na galante ako..sorry to disappoint you guys pero hindi po... hehehe

You can check the gifts and our Christmas pictures here

This is the best picture of the day...
with my family....




Hopefully this December, Roj will be here to celebrate the Christmas season with us..

Khim's Thoughts 2 1:Ninang Khim

How can i say no to these little angels...

Yup, 2 new little ones..both of them are ATO babies...

Pretzel



and Yen yen



Salamat sa mga mommmy nila because pinili nila ako. I'll do everything to help if you need a hand...

My latest Purchase 4: items bought on November 2009

I don't recall any special events that happened on this month. I only remmber purchasing a lot...hehehe. I bought somethings as a gift for my self for year 2009.

Here are some of them:

Sexy shoes from So Fab












When I saw this shoes, I asked the sales lady for my shoe size and it's a perfect fit! How can I say no! A sexy shoes and my favorite hue in one!!!Plus I super love the details!!!

Victoria Secret bags


Cute bags. The red one is my favorite!!!







I had my first Starbucks planner last year. When I saw the Year 2010 edition I was so eager to complete all my stickers. Let's just say that since I love their frappe the planner is just an additional bonus.



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Friday, February 5, 2010

Time To Celebrate 5: October 2009

Roj went here to celebrate his birthday and we had a great time. It was an official eat out and GALA date everyday!!! hehehe. I treasure every moment as in. 9feeling hi-skul. LOL) Pag pinagsama sama mo kasi ung araw na the two of us were together, I bet that will be 60 days or less lang. I’ll be posting some of our pictures in my multiply account, but for now here are some of our pictures.

DON ENRICO'S
SM Mall of Asia











Men are BORN to WORK...
WOMEN are born to be PAMPERED... hehehe...
One way of pampering women is through SHOPPING...
And I'm gald I'm being PAMPERED WELL!!!LOL




One of my addictions...hahaha....basta shoes and flipflops...




I lose few inches so we bought a pair of jeans. I find a cute sneakers at Bench too and I really love it!!!

While I'm busy looking for the perfect shoes that will fit, Roj is busy checking the items that are connected with his sports and hobbies. He find a nice bag at The North Face and a few items for his bike.







We find ourselves in our "batang isip" nature and Roj really likes my "kakulitan" that time. He even took a picture when I "make face" and when I chased Nemo. Take a look..







We finally had our dinner at Burgoo. Super kulit pa din ako as always!!!hehehe. These are the moment that I thank God that I'm alive...ala nang mas sasaya pa dito...kasama mo mahal mo...cheessssyy but so true....















The next day we headed towards Gerry's Grill and Giligan's the following day. I told you "EAT OUT" is an understatement. hehehe












The way to a man's heart is through his stomach and I must agree to that. Roj finished 3 servings of my chicken sopas. He's even craving for it when he went home to Isabela.





3 SERVINGS OF masarap na SOPAS + a good cook like me ...here's the outcome




ANTOK sa kabusugan. hehehe



Blogging Activity 9: My heart finally finds it way back to BLOGGING!!!

After 7 or 8 weeks without any entries, I’m glad I find my self blogging again. I’ve wanted to post all my stories here as early as December but sad to say, I cannot find a time to do it. That makes me realize that the longer I postpone posting my entries it lessens the excitement of posting it.

I vow to update my blog everyday and that is a promise that I intend to keep for the rest of my blogging days. LOL.

I'll do the best that I can to update this blog as often as possible. I'm planning to give this blog a new look and that will be my assignment for this weekend. For now allow me to start posting my kwento's!!!



I love blogging so much....

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Treat Yourself to some personal time 7: Plan your vacation



Want a vacation? Plan it out even if you don’t have the money (yet). Canvass for the best deals right from your home through the telephone directory. Find out when they have special promos and cheaper rates. Who knows, maybe all of this might come true one day!

Khim says: We’re doing this right now!!! We’re planning to have a grand vacation next year for our Anniversary. For sure, this will be 2 months of canvassing!!! Hehehe. Good thing we avail the discounted seat rates of Cebu pacific, so we’re just going to find the accommodation!!! Can’t wait to have this vacation!!!!

ABC’s of Beauty and Wellness 7: Cook your food




I missed doing this!! For this week, here’s my share. I find this very helpful, especially to those who are trying to lose weight like me!!! 

Cook your food in the most heart-friendly way, according to the order recommended by nutritionists: steam, boil, broil, grill, bake, fry. Invest in high-quality cookware. Stainless tell is best. If you’re serious about your health, you may consider buying top of the line stainless steel cookware that does not require the use of oil. Stay away from aluminum pans.


Khim says: Believe it or not, I started to avoid eating fatty and foods that are high in carbo and calories, in preparation for my wedding. I don’t want to walk down the aisle with my current waistline. Hehehe. I want my food boil or steam. Too bad, Christmas Season is just around the corner and I can’t enjoy some of my favorite food. Maybe pede naman “TIKIM” lang hehehe.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Our Wedding Diary 26:Hear Ye!!!!Hear Ye!!!

Got an announcement to make, but will be formally announcing it next month!!! Actually, some of my friends already had an idea about this changes!!!

Just want to give a hint...


From this




to this





This is DEFINITELY IN...




and this is DEFINITELY OUT!!!




I'm so happy about the changes. I feel in love with it!!!

Ooooppppssss....Got to go now. You'll be informed about the changes SOON!!!

Toddles

Monday, November 16, 2009

Blogging Activity 8: BLOGGING ALL THE WAY!!!

I want to sleep early tonight but I find myself here in front of the computer browsing the net and opening my Facebook account.  Blame it on Facebook, I have to open it everyday for the latest updates from my friends. Hahaha. But I really enjoyed Facebook a lot. I remember an application, wherein Vayie was asked if I was addicted to Facebook and she answered “Dapat daw i-pa rehab na ako” hahahaha. But it’s a stress reliever actually. I’ll post the Facebook applications that I love this weekend. PROMISE!!!

Since I can’t sleep, might as well post an entry. After all it’s been 5 weeks since I last posted here on my blog site. I’ve been doing my usual blog hopping when I remembered that I’m a blogger for a year now. Yup, I started blogging on November 5, 2008. You can check the oldest entry here at blogspot. I re-post it here.

My BLOGSITE just turned 1




I can’t believe that I’m blogging for almost a year now. Thanks to my blog mentors; Vayie and Tetay Whenever I need help regarding the layout and some technical stuffs, both are always there to answer my questions. I am not a good blogger, I’m just a good story teller. hahaha. When it comes to grammar, punctuation and tenses, gosh!!! I admit, I’m not that good. But I can say, I’ve improved a lot. You can check my previous entries and try to compare it from my first entry. I had to update my blog more often to practice my writing skills.

My friends used to tell me to edit my previous post. But I told them that I don’t want to edit it because I have my own reason. I want my readers to see my improvements since day 1 up to my recent post. A very OC (Over Compulsive) blogger, texted me 2 months ago and informed me that I improved a lot. There are still errors on grammar, tenses and spelling but the good thing about those mistakes…I learned from it and it serves as a challenge to improve my writing skills.

Blogging is one of the best activities that I’ll do for the rest of my life. Hahaha. No kidding. It’s my own space and my own story. Everything that’s written here is an overview of the things that I love and the things that keeps me going!!! Thank you for being a part of my blog; my journey. For untiringly visiting and reading the entries that I posted and will be posting.

Cheers to another year of blogging activity and entries!!!!

Toddles!!!

UPNEXT: OCTOBER Updates and FOOD Avenue
Might be posting it this weekend.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Sing a Song 4: Ikaw Lamang

OMG! I been thinking a song for my wedding march and I must say that the long search is over. This will be the song!!! This is definitely the one!!! Anima Choir, I'm starting to love you for this...