The party you are tring to reach is BUST/ BUSY

Well, well, what do you know? I will spill out stuff I have not posted as yet... and if you know me... it may not be posted at all. Oooops. Sorry.

1. Bdays---

1.  RN Eric and Ben had a joint celebration at the Sabijon Heights last September.
2. KC turned 11 last September 16th. We had a party. Yellow and blue. I have pictures. I have no time.
3. Josh turned 9 last October 8. He is a happy baby. That Minado treat is expensive, Josh. Never again.
4. Mr. Hubbs and my niece Fridah ( uber model) surprised me last week---for my bday!!!! Fantabulous. It would have been more fantabulous if it was FantabuLOUIS. Yah know--- saome kind of rhyme Lu-wew Button. Aha!

2. Fall is here. Almost over if you ask me and I have not been to the apple farms. BUT-- I have been to 2 small Fall festivals---one at BeechwoodKnoll in Wollaston Quincy and at Wollaston School. I liked BWK better. More organized and more stuff to do. What did we do? Face painting, carnival rides, cotton candy, decorate pumpkins and pony rides. Wheeew. We did go to the Wareham Cranberry Festival which was awesome! I love love it!. This is definitely worth blogging.

3. The block rosary is doing really well. I am so loving it. I am a Paulinian after all. ;  ).

4. HG moved to Quincy already. Exciting. My sisters are so close by. Easier to plan stuff. Massage, threading, facials and DINNER!!!! Woohoo!

5. I have not been to the movies for.so.long.

6. Mr. Hubbs and I have not gone out on a proper date for.so.long. Yah knowww--that date where you dress up. Ah, forget it. Hihihihiih.

7. KC is back to dance school. The boys refuse to do so after their classes are split up. BTW, that guy Kenny Wormald of Footloose movie is a graduate of KC's dance school. Name dropping much?

8. I have a surprise for all of you....

and because I feel good

... I post pictures in my blog!

I told Josh I bought him I underwear, real big boy underwear and he smiled--- like these smiles.

My heart melts.

 

Then, the moment KC came out of her dance class, she says; " hi Mother.."

Only because my iPhone is straight up to her and she hates me for it.

Look at these pictures and tell me if you would not be taking pics of this kyooti patootie princess?

 See, see! Happy Wednesday friends. Keep smiling.

A special visit

Yup, my family have a special visior this week. She came last Saturday and we have been blessed! Our Lady of Fatima is in the Llaga home. Woohoo! Wouldn't you feel blessed? Our family and friends came to welcome our special guest in our humble home. We all prayed together and it was a very solemn and peaceful hour for all of us. My good friend Sol and I prayed for special intentions knowing we have our prayer brigade with us--- God would listen to us specially if His Mother is heeding for us too, right? Yup, I believe so. My heart proclaims it. I claim the gifts of Heaven through the intercession of Mother Mary.

I used my Ball small bottles and put little Fall candles ( yummy vanilla with orange scent) for a beautiful flickering light effect. I put it right on my  Fall charger bought on clearance at Wal-Mart last year. I got many compliments--- all for recycleables and clearance merchandise. Woohoo.

Although I was thinking of picking flowers from our yard, I used my birthday flowers for the altar I prepared. Thanks Ann Marie! Aren't they beautiufl? I love it.

We took turns to lead and pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. I must admit, I never knew we now have 4--Joyful, Glorious, Luminous and Sorrowful mysteries. I know, I am bad, huh? Paulinian at that! Sorry. Anyway, for the 2nd, 3rd and 5th mysteries, Sol and I had special prayer intentions. On the last mystery, aside from my special intercession, I prayed that each of us present will have our heart's desires and silent intentions all be heard by our Mother.

After the prayers, we lingered a little to share pastry and dessert with special coffee from Australia. Thank you Ayi! I got the cake at Fratelli's in Quincy--it is a rum and almond cake. Yummy!

Over all, it was a wonderful time with family and friends with such great blessings. I really loved it and I am already looking forward to next year's block rosary. I just wish everyone will experience the same.

Whether you get your inner peace and blessing from any other religion, I honestly think that praying with your community is so much more powerful in the midst of all chaos in this world we live in.

Peace and love for all!

Fil Pride

Well, if you know me, you should know I am always proud of Filipinos/Philippines shining in the world stage. Lea Salonga ( i love, love her), Manny P ( where's my shirt MP), Charice ( she may very well be my child) and a whole lot more. I have seen so many and I am sure you have too... feel free to link up for FilPride.

So, here's two  more for you I caught up recently.

1.Nelson Aquino . He is the recipient of a humanitarian award for his great services and sacrifice in the Haiti earthquake disaster. He actually works in the same hospital as me ( Children's Hospital Boston) but I have not the great priviledge to meet this wonderful Filipino. He might get a surprise if I do congratulate him if I see him at the cafe or lobby. I get "huh, who is she" look all the time when I say "nice bag" or " I saw you were featured in the" chitchat. But I assure you, I will make it a life goal to meet him and I will take a photo of him AND me--yup peeps---together. Dare me? :   )

To Nelson, good job and congratulations. May you share your talent, intelligence and great heart to more people especially fellow Filipinos. Mabuhay!

2. Samantha Sotto. I love the excerpt of her book and I have yet to buy it--- because I am waiting for my Kindle--- Mr. Hubbs promised to buy me on my bday--- which was yesterday... what happened?
I am so proud of her and so many things have been said about her book, how her novel is so vivid and visual--my kind of love story. Amazingly, she wrote the book while on a coffee shop waiting for her kids'
activities to get done. How come I can not write a novel while I do the same thing?! Hmmmm. Maybe I need to stay in Starbucks more. You have to note that she also had to get her own novel around publishers by herself. She needed an agent and she has been rejected ( many times over, she said) but she persisted. As luck would have it-- and her great novel and her perseverance, Random House fuianlly published her book. Believe me, it has gotten such great reviews I am reserving my first ebook download to be Ever After--for sentimental reasons----the title Ever AFter is so romantic and I believe in Filipino talent so might as well be my first book in my Kindle library.

Please click on the links ( their names) to get their full story. Please spread the word and let's all be proud--it might just motivate every Filipino to shine and work hard. Little it may be, let us work hard to be shining example of great Filipino talent and perseverance. Our country is the most endowed Asian country but politics and whatchayoucallit make our country so poor it is disheartening---and very embarassing. I am a proud Filipino but we can do better than this. I know it. I just know it in my heart.

It's my birthday

Yup, it is my birthday.
I am 36 and loving it---embracing my journey to middle age.
I look at the mirror and I like what I see.
Honest. Promise, I really like who I am.
I really, really do.
I have goals still to fulfill but so far I am doing good with my goal list.

What's there to ask?
Great kids.
Good and meaningful job. Better paying, soon.
Mr. Hubbs is uber handsome.
My friends are the best.
I have surrounded myself with beautiful, intelligent and confident individuals.
Everyone's healthy.
I have an enviable bag collection. (So there, I confessed and now you can get envious, if you are that type.) My friends wouldn't be.

I look forward to so many wonderful things.
Second honeymoon--- Spain is calling, Mr. Hubbs.
Helicopter ride. Conquer my fear of heights.
Disneyworld with Mr. Hubbs only. Just me and my Mr. Hubbs. Ohh la la baby.
Napa Valley. Yes, Napa Valley. With my girlfriends and KC.
My Mulberry Alexa. In oak.
Trip to NY to see Nate Berkus.
Two piece bikini in Nantucket. Yes, please.
A milestone photoshoot. I had one on my 26th bday.
Cruisin' the Bahamas baby! With my 2 piece bikini.
Get drunk, for once in my life.
Go back to Nova Scotia with the kids.
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More awards for kids. Josh' presidential academic award? Soon.
Attending college graduation of Pherry at MIT. Yup.
Attending KC's first fashion show--as a designer or a ramp model. Oh yeah!
Cutting the ribbon of Josh' first restaurant venture. Restaurant named after gorgeous Mama. I take that.
Going gaga preparing for my kids' wedding. Yes, I am already telling you, I will be in charge. Any reaction?
Doting on my beautiful and uber adorable grandkids. I am telling you I do look forward to this thing.

So, now that the cat is out, let me share my random thoughts this morning.

I found another use for my SiPhone.
Pretend to have a phone call to excuse yourself out of the waiting bus to fart.
I did, this morning. At least I have manners and not just fart on the bus.
It's ok to use fur/snakeskin/feathers. PETA be damned.
I used my classic/ vintage snakeskin Oleg Cassini bag today. Because it's my birthday PETA!!!
It's ok to eat at the cafeteria/ restaurant alone.
It does not mean you don't have friends or no one likes you.
What is this, high school? It just means you are now wiser.
Red lipstick can be everyday lipstick. Now, you know. Bust that MAC Ruby Woo baby.
Mr. Hubbs is handsome--like Josh.
I need to call my Inang.
I don't need another bag.
I lie---sometimes. I don't need another bag.
Your co-workers are just that--co workers. Ignore their negativity.
Facebook birthday notifications are the best tool.
For someone like me who forgets even her own birthday.
You don't have to be perfect with everything. Me? I am near perfect. With everything.
You can joke--it's your own blog. So, yeah, I am near perfect.
I don't have to have perfect grammar/spelling when I write on my blog.
It's my blog Miss Prissy Pants, if you care so much, stop reading, better yet start your own blog.
I am a Democrat. Yay!
I am starting to get pissed off with the black sand mining in Punta. Maybe, I need to publish my blogpost about how I feel.
Nail polish is the new black. It goes with anything, anywhere, everytime.
I get irritated with people who pour perfume in their whole body. Syet ka, di ako makahinga.
I am starting to love gardening.
I am not as bothered with dandruff as before, but I still hate dog licking dog owners. Yuck.
Yup, I saw one dandruff laden lady? in the shuttle bus. Yuck yuck.
It's ok to speak Filipino in public places. Stop pretending you are not.
I love Anderson Cooper and Cash Cab.
I think the greatest people in the world are Ellen and Oprah.
Long straight hair is overrated. Kaya kulot na!

On a more serious but random thought--- if I died today, what would people remember of me? I hope they remember that I am a good person. Really, I want people to know I am a good person. Nothing fancy like I was the best friend one could ever have, the best mother in the world, the most beautiful and devoted wife, great worker, dedicated and loyal friend, best sister ever--- blah, blah, blah. Nope. But I can take the fancy one too. You know, to make me smile in heaven.

Have a good day and happy birthday to me.

Block rosary

Every October in the Philippines we celebrate the month of the Holy Rosary by having block rosary. To explain more if you are interested you can watch this video or read up on this. My family have been visited by Mama Mary a few times during my childhood during this time of year.This is one of the religious activity that I really love. I have not been to a block rosary since I got here in the US. We would have prayer meetings or rosary but not the essence of block rosary. You see, the strenght of block of rosary is the group of people. I believe it in my heart that prayer is powerful and there is power in prayer but moreso in a group---community prayer.In the Philippines everyday Mama Mary visits one home for the whole month of October. Since everyone is busy we are only doing it weekends this time. We do intend to do it everyday come next October when we are more organized and when a lot more people are informed.

So, I was so glad that my good friend Sol( you know her here as SisSol) initiated the block rosary among us friends. We do intend to invite everyone else interested. Anyway, we alternate hosting the Blessed Virgin in our homes. We started 2 Sundays ago at the Javier-Llaga residence ( Llaga of PE). We prayed for our various intentions and it was very liberating to have friends surrounding you listening to your heart's fervent prayer AND praying WITH you.

I picked the flowers at the roadside at Llaga's apartment complex

    

Last Sunday, the Blessed Mary visited the home of Venice ( Bamskie). I am sure the Balayo family and everyone who prayed the rosary with them were blessed and all their intentions were heard by Mama Mary.

The next 3 weekends of October will be sponsored by the Surwez couple and my family. I am so happy to accept Mama Mary in my humble abode and everyone who will come and pray with us.

For anyone interested to join us in the Boston area, please drop me an email and we will gladly give you details---we welcome everyone to adore and be blessed by the Virgin Mary.

Happy birthday Josh

Dear Josh,

You are absolutely the cutest kid in the whole wide universe.....

...the sweetest bro...

...the most caring cousin....

the most wonderful son....

...my pride and joy...

...Papa's great buddy

I love you more than anything in the world.

You are my great redemption.

Kisses,

Mama

Friday

What do you do on Fridays? I bet it's the official start of weekend to most people. Sadly, for a very looooong time, that is not the case with me. But now, I can! I can! So, because Mr. Hubbs is feeling generous (? I wonder why?), the Three Monkeys all came and picked me up yesterday at work---not at the train station people... at WORK. Saves me a commute and a book. Woohoo!

Feeling nostalgic, we went and got our favorite crab rangoon at Mr. Hubbs' first neighborhood in the USA. We have been coming here since last year eversince he toured us around the first home he stayed in and where he worked nearby and how he would drop by this small Chinese take out place for the best crab rangoon ever. If you ask me there's nothing special about it but the kids love it and they love saying..." let's get crab rangoon at Papa's place." I love it!

We decided to either eat at Wollaston Beach or at a park but it started raining----so we go to the next best place---the mall. Woohoo! Look at that happy "crab rangoon" face?

After eating, me and KC just walked around the mall and having girl time! Yeah!! Meanwhile, the boys are with their Papa at Apple Store. Where else would they be?

Oh, here's her outfit...

We got her vest at Macy's using her birthday money. It was the cutest thing ever.  Kyootie patooty like her mommy. Shhhh. It was so cute in  fact, when we went to Nordstrom (because I can not go to the mall without going to That Place, yaknow?) the sales associate kept gushing how pretty KC was on her vest, so juch so that one of them wanted to know if they carry her size at the Junior department. Lady, if they did, I would buy itr myself. ok? Ahahhahha, if only they have junior prices too. It would be the best.

Of course I can not help but snap these Papa and me moments. I am totally using the "I was always the one behind the camera" excuse when the mids will wonder why I don't have precious moments like this with them. Always Papa and me. Hmmmp!

Don't they look adorable though? Just makes me squeeze Mr. Hubbs and my darling daughter more!

After 5867 more store visits, we randomly saw this guy. This guy! See? Focus on the shirt Sillies. Not the Guy. I asked him if I could take pictures and he said yes. When i asked him if I could put it in my blog, he hesitated for a moment and finally said to put it wherever I want. Please forgive my photography skills, this is the best shot I got out of eleventy million shots. Yup, eleven-ty. I want this Manny Knows shirt. Please please give me one. And yes Manny P, if you are reading my blog, please send me this shirt. I thank you. Bow.

Here's what my fortune cookie says. See Manny P? If you make me laugh, you not only make Jinkee laugh, you'll make me happy too and paradise is yours. But, but... you own paradeise? Right? With your eleventy five million dollar winnings. Paradise indeed. Kidding.

AND the obligatory shot.  What obligatory shot? Yahknow, that thing bloggers do? Hahaha, there's no such thing. I just feel like putting my after work face here. Happy Friday peeps.

Be bold, be beautiful. Remember my shirt Manny P! 

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