We were all inundated with the sad and tragic news of the earthquake/tsunami in Japan. The images are all but disheartening. I tear up easily, so it goes without saying that when I told my kids to turn on the TV while we were having breakfast ( I already knew about the disaster), I wanted to implant some good lessons in them---LIFE lessons. Much has been said and I do not want to flood you with videos and pictures that could break your heart.
Oftentimes, I complain about life way too much. I grinch when people are so incapable of my expectations. I easily fire up when I seem to fall behind schedule. I overreact when my kids misbehave. I silently swear when my husband seems too tired to have a good conversation. I hate the snow. I hate the gas delivery man. I hate the mall opening at 12 on Sundays. I hate the all-too-short- hem of my dress. I hate the barista at my local Dunkin Donuts for adding too much cream on my coffee. You get the picture. I hate. I hate. I hate. Easily.
But we all do that. C'mon. I am coming clean. So you need to open up too. Yeah, that's the way it goes. I come clean, you come clean. There are so many ways we can handle things but we choose HATE. We pester ourselves and loved ones with so many trivial things. Yes, they are trivial. That non working laptop is trivial, that not-so-bright lamp is trivial, BTW, that no signal phone connection is trivial and so is that slow wifi connection. TRI-VIAL! Not so important! But we make it a big DEAL!!!! I can't log on to FB? TRIVIAL!!!
We focus on the trivial things. As I sit here typing this entry, I am at work overlooking the courtyard of Harvard Medical School, the sun is shining bright. Yet, I am focused only with 2 things: 1. I need to go and sleep, I have been working 2 shifts... blah blah blah. 2. Will this shitty computer work any faster? I fail to see that I am overlooking THE Harvard Medical School and I disgress to admit that I am not appreciating Mr. Sun. I do not realize how I still have a job. A good and stable job. You see? See what I mean? ISn't it sad that I am feeling so much pain knowing that this is not me. What happened to me?
Maybe, I need to refocus my priorities. I encourage you to do so. That earthquake/tsunami is giving me a lot of perspective. Sure, there have been a lot of world disasters that happened in the past but for some odd reason, this hit me really hard. Am I just getting old, therefore too scared? Or is it because I see my children and I see a darker world for them? Whichever it is, I know in my heart, yesterday was a HIT, not HATE. I got hit in the heart, really bad.
I am starting this beautiful day with this in mind. My life is beautiful. The world is beautiful. Life is precious. Nothing is more important than an aprreciation to this wonderful life the Creator gave us. That includes the shining sun, the bright sky, the chriping bird, the latte, the working barcode reader at Wal-Mart and that cheerful Dunkin Donuts barista around the corner of my house.
Time to reflect and refocus!!!
hae a good day peeps!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Update : what's happened the last part of 2010
Ok. Where to start? Dang! I always end up promising to write everyday. Sorry, this will have to be one of those bullet blog entries just so I can chronicle my life. Remember, I started this blog as my online family diary. It does not have a theme--- a family theme I guess, but it is personal life. I have no agenda or whatso-evah. Not like other blogs where they write about specific stuff. Not me. I just want to look back and see all these entries and reminisce.
1. KC turned 10 last September. We had a simple dinner with a few of her friends at the South Shore mall. Instead of having loot bags, I let them go shopping at a&f and pick just 1 item at the sale table. I did not realize how chaotic my idea was--- what with 8 girls!!! Never doing that again.
Josh, turned 8 October and I brought them to Quincy Marriott for swimming with his special friend Kirsten. You see, she is the only close friend he got who have been consistently there. Ben, another good friend moved to another city. Dinner is at Bertucci's with the Llaga's of Presidential Estate.
I turned another year older in Ocotber too. Instead of buying a bag --- I bought 5 leather Coach shoes. Stop rolling your eyes. So what? It's my birthday.
2. We moved into a house with 3 bedrooms--- 3 bedrooms! yahoo! KC finally got her own space. It is always an emotional roller coaster everytime I think about our home. I purchased my condo before I turned 30, with the intention of being a "transitional" residence until we can find a suitable home. Then, the market crashed--- there goes my plan in the drain. The house is a very old house but it has a lot of character. My landlord's son is this humble lawyer who went to the same school as my eldest. I met Ruth once only, but I feel she is a good person. The house is in town center, so we benefit with the vibrant city life --- lots of fusion restaurants and easy access to Boston. I skipped decorating for Thanksgiving and went straight to Christmas--- I had so much fun!!! Fast forward to today---- we went bed shopping at Jordan's Furniture and I got my 3 kids their own beds. Each one of them have their own bed. I guess I even went overboard--- I got KC a princess-like canopy bed. Soon, my kids will shut the door on me and be hooked up on the phone all day... hopefully that won't happen soon.
3.During the holidays--- we had so much parties going on. Aside from having my first "real" tree, here's what's notable.
a. Met new friends at our annual "get to know more people" holiday party---- Hi Tony, Nat, Yasmine's family, Tin and Kathy. Ayi ( Eugene's fiancee was there too. I met her before but this is the first time we hang out together. As always, the "monito-monita portion is really good. Did I say we played "Pinoy Henyo" and the boys lost? TWICE. Losers!
b. Had fun at Plymouth yearly holiday parade in the Town Square-- Mr. Hubbs and the kids love the FREE apple cider. The town square was just beaming with happy families. They had costumed carolers going around everywhere--- they had ice sculptures too. Just beautiful time with family.
c. We went to see a New England tradition--- the Enchanted Village at the Jordan's Furniture and got to see the Polar Express 3D. It was truly enchanting and beautiful. Oh, yeah they have the laser LITE show. The only one of its kind in the world. Check it out. The village was like a "Christmas postcard" from the '70s.
d. Shopping was fun and tiring. I got very beautiful gifts from my great friends. I should note the engraved bracelet by RN Eric--- Mr. Hubbs' new BFF. I got a great deal with those Red Sox jackets that Mr. Hubbs had for Father's Day when we went to see the RS play. It was my first time at Fenway by the way. Aaaaw! So, I grabbed like a dozen of them and gave them to my bro-in-laws and close friends. Gifts here and there....I love seeing happy faces.
e. Christmas dinner was at the Llaga's of Brockton. As always tons of food.
f. I went to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart. We were so close to the stage. My only regret? I should have brough KC with me. I was with my niece Pits. We dressed up really lovely.Without any intentions, we carried our Marc Jacobs Large Single purses...beautiful girls love the same purses. She has 2 kids of her own---Jem ( about 1 year old) and Ice ( 5) , so we really make fancy things when we can bond away from the Hubbs and the kids.
g. New year's eve dinner--- simple "breakfast-dinner" at home with SisSol, RN Eric, VinceKat and the Llaga's of Presidential Estate. We all went to the mass and we had a very good sermon from the priest.
h. My sister Janette, Ice, Kc and me went to see Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Again, my first time. The Symphony Hall is majestic. I am hoping we could do this as family tradition. I wish my sister is going to move to Boston from Montreal. Please!!! Then, it was time for Llaga family gathering for new year's welcome. We all welcomed the new year with dancing and food.
i. New year's day is at my house! All the people that mattered to me were there. Family and friends! I would have wanted all my sisters and brothers, but for now-- I am happy for all these blessings. All credit for the sumptous food that everyone raved about goes to my sister Janette. Can you move here already?
4. Boston weather has been nasty. Twenty five inches of snow and 4 weeks of continuous snowstorm is hammering the state. The good thing about this? We have been enjoying neighborhood sledding. I'm too chicken to bring the kids to snow tubing and resort type winter activities. I guess, because I have seen so many kids rushed to the ER because of nasty accidents.
5. I have been enjoying the company of my girlfriends. Party because we like it is so much fun. The Llaga's of PE discovered this Pho restaurant in North Quincy and we've been going there lately. Last time was with Amor ( Mr. Hubbs' nephew) and of course, SisSol and RN Eric. I highly recommend having 1 or 2 great girlfriends. Friends make life interesting --- laughing at the most trivial things and knowing what the other is thinking just by looking at each other. A couple of weeks ago, SIsSol and HG and me went to SSP and had make-up sessions at Bare Escentuals, bough our own sets and dinner at Cheesecake Factory. It was so cold and we got locked out of the mall. We had to walked around the mall to get into our cars. i tell you, everything is bearable if you are with friends. Nevertheless, I was shivering, Ahahhahha.
6. Too many bags, too many shoes.
7. Pherry is part of the Central Middle School's Lego team again. They did not win, but it was fun seeing the kids enjoy building and be team players. Someday, someday.
8. KC and Pherry are both attending the Milton Academy Saturday Courses. Brilliant kids make a happy mommy! Last week, KC was invited to take the SAGES test for gifted students. Pherry is already a certified gifted student as far as SAGES certification is concerned. What can I say? Wait! KC is invited by her Milton Academy teacher to be her "little coach" to an upcoming science exhibit sponsored by MIT in Belmont MA. Are you awake yet? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, MIT!!! MIT!!! Ibang level na ito!
9. Did I tell you Mr. Hubbs bought me a beautiful diamond ring? All of 2.52 carats baby. The biggest stone in the middle is 0.75 but the quality of the stones ---- yummy! It is my first "expensive" piece. All my jewelry are given to me either by Inang ( mom) or my sisters--- lucky me, ha? He has been bugging me about getting one but I am not one who clamors for jewelry. So, it was really a good treat for me. The best of all? I got to pick it myself!!! BTW, there is a side story about buying me a ring. He came home once, telling me how he saw the nurses he works with have these huge stones on their rings and why i do not have one. I told him, because I don't have to. He said, I should get at least one. I reiterated my lack of desire, although I would love it if he buys it for me---- makes for a better story. You know, when you say -- " oh, this? It's beautiful? Thank you, my husband/Bf got it for me." He said to get one for Christmas. I never bothered. Until that day. Ha! He did not realize how expensive "those big rocks" are! He must have been regretting while signing the receipt. I am enjoying all the complements I have been getting recently though. I never understood the relationship of women and diamond. Ahhh, same way not a lot of people understand my relationship with bags.
10. Josh is preparing for his first communion. He did his first confession on February 2. I am sad, I was unable to attend, but I made sure I prepared his outfit and that Daddy was there for him.
11. Because KC has been really good in school and all her other activities, we decided it is time for her to get her first American Girl doll. Boy, was she giddy when her Dad went with her to the store. You see, KC and the boys have Sunday school and hip-hop on Thursday. Then she has ballet/ta/jazz classes on Wednesdays. Mondays/Wednesdays are after school programs. I think she does Sports Extravaganza and Showbiz. Saturday is for Milton Academy. She is busy and sometimes she gets tired but never really wanted to drop any of the activities. She deserves to finally have that doll.
Hopefully, I can update more often now. See yah!
1. KC turned 10 last September. We had a simple dinner with a few of her friends at the South Shore mall. Instead of having loot bags, I let them go shopping at a&f and pick just 1 item at the sale table. I did not realize how chaotic my idea was--- what with 8 girls!!! Never doing that again.
Josh, turned 8 October and I brought them to Quincy Marriott for swimming with his special friend Kirsten. You see, she is the only close friend he got who have been consistently there. Ben, another good friend moved to another city. Dinner is at Bertucci's with the Llaga's of Presidential Estate.
I turned another year older in Ocotber too. Instead of buying a bag --- I bought 5 leather Coach shoes. Stop rolling your eyes. So what? It's my birthday.
2. We moved into a house with 3 bedrooms--- 3 bedrooms! yahoo! KC finally got her own space. It is always an emotional roller coaster everytime I think about our home. I purchased my condo before I turned 30, with the intention of being a "transitional" residence until we can find a suitable home. Then, the market crashed--- there goes my plan in the drain. The house is a very old house but it has a lot of character. My landlord's son is this humble lawyer who went to the same school as my eldest. I met Ruth once only, but I feel she is a good person. The house is in town center, so we benefit with the vibrant city life --- lots of fusion restaurants and easy access to Boston. I skipped decorating for Thanksgiving and went straight to Christmas--- I had so much fun!!! Fast forward to today---- we went bed shopping at Jordan's Furniture and I got my 3 kids their own beds. Each one of them have their own bed. I guess I even went overboard--- I got KC a princess-like canopy bed. Soon, my kids will shut the door on me and be hooked up on the phone all day... hopefully that won't happen soon.
3.During the holidays--- we had so much parties going on. Aside from having my first "real" tree, here's what's notable.
a. Met new friends at our annual "get to know more people" holiday party---- Hi Tony, Nat, Yasmine's family, Tin and Kathy. Ayi ( Eugene's fiancee was there too. I met her before but this is the first time we hang out together. As always, the "monito-monita portion is really good. Did I say we played "Pinoy Henyo" and the boys lost? TWICE. Losers!
b. Had fun at Plymouth yearly holiday parade in the Town Square-- Mr. Hubbs and the kids love the FREE apple cider. The town square was just beaming with happy families. They had costumed carolers going around everywhere--- they had ice sculptures too. Just beautiful time with family.
c. We went to see a New England tradition--- the Enchanted Village at the Jordan's Furniture and got to see the Polar Express 3D. It was truly enchanting and beautiful. Oh, yeah they have the laser LITE show. The only one of its kind in the world. Check it out. The village was like a "Christmas postcard" from the '70s.
d. Shopping was fun and tiring. I got very beautiful gifts from my great friends. I should note the engraved bracelet by RN Eric--- Mr. Hubbs' new BFF. I got a great deal with those Red Sox jackets that Mr. Hubbs had for Father's Day when we went to see the RS play. It was my first time at Fenway by the way. Aaaaw! So, I grabbed like a dozen of them and gave them to my bro-in-laws and close friends. Gifts here and there....I love seeing happy faces.
e. Christmas dinner was at the Llaga's of Brockton. As always tons of food.
f. I went to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart. We were so close to the stage. My only regret? I should have brough KC with me. I was with my niece Pits. We dressed up really lovely.Without any intentions, we carried our Marc Jacobs Large Single purses...beautiful girls love the same purses. She has 2 kids of her own---Jem ( about 1 year old) and Ice ( 5) , so we really make fancy things when we can bond away from the Hubbs and the kids.
g. New year's eve dinner--- simple "breakfast-dinner" at home with SisSol, RN Eric, VinceKat and the Llaga's of Presidential Estate. We all went to the mass and we had a very good sermon from the priest.
h. My sister Janette, Ice, Kc and me went to see Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Again, my first time. The Symphony Hall is majestic. I am hoping we could do this as family tradition. I wish my sister is going to move to Boston from Montreal. Please!!! Then, it was time for Llaga family gathering for new year's welcome. We all welcomed the new year with dancing and food.
i. New year's day is at my house! All the people that mattered to me were there. Family and friends! I would have wanted all my sisters and brothers, but for now-- I am happy for all these blessings. All credit for the sumptous food that everyone raved about goes to my sister Janette. Can you move here already?
4. Boston weather has been nasty. Twenty five inches of snow and 4 weeks of continuous snowstorm is hammering the state. The good thing about this? We have been enjoying neighborhood sledding. I'm too chicken to bring the kids to snow tubing and resort type winter activities. I guess, because I have seen so many kids rushed to the ER because of nasty accidents.
5. I have been enjoying the company of my girlfriends. Party because we like it is so much fun. The Llaga's of PE discovered this Pho restaurant in North Quincy and we've been going there lately. Last time was with Amor ( Mr. Hubbs' nephew) and of course, SisSol and RN Eric. I highly recommend having 1 or 2 great girlfriends. Friends make life interesting --- laughing at the most trivial things and knowing what the other is thinking just by looking at each other. A couple of weeks ago, SIsSol and HG and me went to SSP and had make-up sessions at Bare Escentuals, bough our own sets and dinner at Cheesecake Factory. It was so cold and we got locked out of the mall. We had to walked around the mall to get into our cars. i tell you, everything is bearable if you are with friends. Nevertheless, I was shivering, Ahahhahha.
6. Too many bags, too many shoes.
7. Pherry is part of the Central Middle School's Lego team again. They did not win, but it was fun seeing the kids enjoy building and be team players. Someday, someday.
8. KC and Pherry are both attending the Milton Academy Saturday Courses. Brilliant kids make a happy mommy! Last week, KC was invited to take the SAGES test for gifted students. Pherry is already a certified gifted student as far as SAGES certification is concerned. What can I say? Wait! KC is invited by her Milton Academy teacher to be her "little coach" to an upcoming science exhibit sponsored by MIT in Belmont MA. Are you awake yet? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, MIT!!! MIT!!! Ibang level na ito!
9. Did I tell you Mr. Hubbs bought me a beautiful diamond ring? All of 2.52 carats baby. The biggest stone in the middle is 0.75 but the quality of the stones ---- yummy! It is my first "expensive" piece. All my jewelry are given to me either by Inang ( mom) or my sisters--- lucky me, ha? He has been bugging me about getting one but I am not one who clamors for jewelry. So, it was really a good treat for me. The best of all? I got to pick it myself!!! BTW, there is a side story about buying me a ring. He came home once, telling me how he saw the nurses he works with have these huge stones on their rings and why i do not have one. I told him, because I don't have to. He said, I should get at least one. I reiterated my lack of desire, although I would love it if he buys it for me---- makes for a better story. You know, when you say -- " oh, this? It's beautiful? Thank you, my husband/Bf got it for me." He said to get one for Christmas. I never bothered. Until that day. Ha! He did not realize how expensive "those big rocks" are! He must have been regretting while signing the receipt. I am enjoying all the complements I have been getting recently though. I never understood the relationship of women and diamond. Ahhh, same way not a lot of people understand my relationship with bags.
10. Josh is preparing for his first communion. He did his first confession on February 2. I am sad, I was unable to attend, but I made sure I prepared his outfit and that Daddy was there for him.
11. Because KC has been really good in school and all her other activities, we decided it is time for her to get her first American Girl doll. Boy, was she giddy when her Dad went with her to the store. You see, KC and the boys have Sunday school and hip-hop on Thursday. Then she has ballet/ta/jazz classes on Wednesdays. Mondays/Wednesdays are after school programs. I think she does Sports Extravaganza and Showbiz. Saturday is for Milton Academy. She is busy and sometimes she gets tired but never really wanted to drop any of the activities. She deserves to finally have that doll.
Hopefully, I can update more often now. See yah!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
English-Tagalog
It's my weekend to work. Don't you think weekend and work should NEVER go together? Not in the same sentence, you know. Like Red Sox and Yankees or Lakers and Celtics. No! This world is designed for 7-3 work or maybe 9-5 but not weekends or graveyard shifts. But enough with my complaining. I just have to be at work. I work at a hospital, better than being at the hospital--- sick.
While rushing Joshua to get dressed already, Pherry echoes me and says "hurry up, you boy." I thought Josh would go ballistic again because he does not like being called "boy". This, after he declared he is no longer a baby, but a boy---a kid, I guess is what he meant. Then, Pherry started calling him--boy. Instead, this is what happened.
Josh: Kuya, it's not hurry up, it's dolly up!
Pherry: What?
Me: (while rolling Josh' sleeves) Dolly up!
Josh: Mom, it's not Doll-y up, it's duh-ly up!
Pherry: (laughs) ahhhh...
Me: what? what?
Pherry: Dali na! You know, whatever you say when you are in a hurry and forget your English language altogether... Dali naaaa!!!
Ahhahahhah! Ampucha, dali na nga kayo!
While rushing Joshua to get dressed already, Pherry echoes me and says "hurry up, you boy." I thought Josh would go ballistic again because he does not like being called "boy". This, after he declared he is no longer a baby, but a boy---a kid, I guess is what he meant. Then, Pherry started calling him--boy. Instead, this is what happened.
Josh: Kuya, it's not hurry up, it's dolly up!
Pherry: What?
Me: (while rolling Josh' sleeves) Dolly up!
Josh: Mom, it's not Doll-y up, it's duh-ly up!
Pherry: (laughs) ahhhh...
Me: what? what?
Pherry: Dali na! You know, whatever you say when you are in a hurry and forget your English language altogether... Dali naaaa!!!
Ahhahahhah! Ampucha, dali na nga kayo!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Time to say goodbye
Goodbye to this FUGLY lamp!!! Yeah, finally I got this uber chic drum shape lamp--- at---where else, TJ Maxx!!! Admire my bargain for the day!!!
First, look at this ugly baby...what was I thinking? Maybe it was on super clearance? Maybe I just needed something... kahit na, ang pangit pa rin! ( Even so, it's still ugly.)
Now, drool with my new and improved taste in interior design. Aba, dapat lang nababagay sa akin ang level ng lamps ko. Heheheh.
Well, what say you? Drum shape+toned down fabric= uber chic! Can you go to TJ MAxx buying only one item? NO!!! Because I am missing the Philippines so much, I had to have these. My eyes popped when I saw them.
This is my "color me bad" display to shoo away this dreary winter. Shoo!
Notice those vintage milk and orange bottles? Love them to bits.
If you read a lot of home blogs such as this, you will know what I mean.
I don't want to be mean so I am going to tell you the truth: Those balimbings ( star fruit) are FAKE!!! Fake! Fake! Fake!!!!
Now, it is time to say goodbye! Goodbye to this winter!!! Spring, where art thou?
First, look at this ugly baby...what was I thinking? Maybe it was on super clearance? Maybe I just needed something... kahit na, ang pangit pa rin! ( Even so, it's still ugly.)
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| What are those little "pineapple dots? |
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| See, Bradford pa lang sushal na ulam na |
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| O, di ba, pang Ballard Design ang impak(ta) |
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| Ganda di ba? |
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| See, i told you it is beautiful |
Well, what say you? Drum shape+toned down fabric= uber chic! Can you go to TJ MAxx buying only one item? NO!!! Because I am missing the Philippines so much, I had to have these. My eyes popped when I saw them.
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| Balimbing, balimbing! |
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| Yeah, I need motivation to clean |
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| My take on vintage bottle display |
I don't want to be mean so I am going to tell you the truth: Those balimbings ( star fruit) are FAKE!!! Fake! Fake! Fake!!!!
Who's handsome
Well, my boys of course!
Josh: ooohh, I forgot Dad's mustache.
Me: That's ok
Josh: NO...
You know, that NO look where he is like totally upset cause something's missing in the grand scheme of things. Oh, I love Friday mornings. Ampucha umaga pa lang, bigote na usapan.
Josh: ooohh, I forgot Dad's mustache.
Me: That's ok
Josh: NO...
You know, that NO look where he is like totally upset cause something's missing in the grand scheme of things. Oh, I love Friday mornings. Ampucha umaga pa lang, bigote na usapan.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Ten things I can not live without
This is a random tag post from a fellow blogger. They said just tangible stuff. I say, " What is tangible? " Heheheh. I am supposed to post 10 within 10 minutes --- just for fun. Ten minutes, what the heck! Give me 2 and I tell you my life story. Hahahaha.
1. My kids-- I can touch them-- their tangible.
2. Contact lens or my eyeglasses
3. Netflix- I can touch my TV or Wii where I can watch my shows. Lately iPaddy has been hidden to me by Pherry. What did I do before Neflix? I love you Netflix!!!!
4. My Dansko clogs- dang! this clogs are the most comfortable. I wear them everywhere. Fashion faux paus! Who cares?
5. Burt's Bees lip balm- what can I say? I am addicted to this.
6. My uber abused leather ottoman. The most versatile piece in my living room.
7. TJ Maxx- yesss! I need one in every corner. I have been navigating Pier 1 lately but TJ Maxx is love!
8. Land's End jeans- Aside form Michael Kors petite jeans, these are the only pants that flatter me---- well at least the one within my budget.
9. Eyebrow threading- This I do at least once a month. I can skip mani/pedi but not this. I feel I need no make-up if I do this, like I am well groomed just by doing this.
10.My BAGS-- I do not give away my bags--- at all! I only gave away 1 bag. A white Kate Spade to my uber special niece Yayo. It's not about the price or anything but the joy I get form a good deal, a classic or just some random occasion attached to the purchase of the bag.
Whoooa! That was not easy as I thought. You see, I am very simple. I hear you snickering!!!!! I can live without my cellphone, my make up kit, car, laptop ( wait--- i don't have a laptop). A lot of people can't even live without their cellphones. I betcha that would be on the top 10 of a lot of people.
I gotta hurry, time is winding!
1. My kids-- I can touch them-- their tangible.
2. Contact lens or my eyeglasses
3. Netflix- I can touch my TV or Wii where I can watch my shows. Lately iPaddy has been hidden to me by Pherry. What did I do before Neflix? I love you Netflix!!!!
4. My Dansko clogs- dang! this clogs are the most comfortable. I wear them everywhere. Fashion faux paus! Who cares?
5. Burt's Bees lip balm- what can I say? I am addicted to this.
6. My uber abused leather ottoman. The most versatile piece in my living room.
7. TJ Maxx- yesss! I need one in every corner. I have been navigating Pier 1 lately but TJ Maxx is love!
8. Land's End jeans- Aside form Michael Kors petite jeans, these are the only pants that flatter me---- well at least the one within my budget.
9. Eyebrow threading- This I do at least once a month. I can skip mani/pedi but not this. I feel I need no make-up if I do this, like I am well groomed just by doing this.
10.My BAGS-- I do not give away my bags--- at all! I only gave away 1 bag. A white Kate Spade to my uber special niece Yayo. It's not about the price or anything but the joy I get form a good deal, a classic or just some random occasion attached to the purchase of the bag.
Whoooa! That was not easy as I thought. You see, I am very simple. I hear you snickering!!!!! I can live without my cellphone, my make up kit, car, laptop ( wait--- i don't have a laptop). A lot of people can't even live without their cellphones. I betcha that would be on the top 10 of a lot of people.
I gotta hurry, time is winding!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Look what I saw while shopping
It's a Friday, not a payday and it is gloomy. Sad! With so many things going on, I needed a pick me up thing to do. I figured I'd go to Sears ( gasp!!!) and return the curtains and rods I picked. Since I practically found $25.00 while cleaning up... that's another story, I can spend it, maybe a pedicure or some such. Got some stuff at Juicy Couture, the twin bedsheets set I got is adorable. And no, it is not for my bedroom, for KC. Not in the mood to shop although I ended up spending way too much more than the 25 I intended, i tell you that!
But, look what I saw while roaming around the mall! Well, hello there Manny Pacquiao!
You know what cracks me up? All the advertisement(s) on his trunks! CafePuro! That MP brand on upper right corner is wicked, meaning wicked ugly. Not very soothing to the eyes. Manny should hire a better PR manager who manages all these stuff. Someone who is business savvy but also creative and at par with the best people in the industry. Manny, hint hint... ME!
Either way, this is a wonderful thing. Warms me up. I am so proud of him. He may have a lot of personal "issues", but he is a good boxer. One hell of a good boxer! he is dedicated and focused --- with a very generous heart if I may say.
I would have had a "jologs" moment if someone was willing to take a picture of me with this standee. Hahaaa! So there, very productive day. I went to the mall for a "pick-me-up" pedi and I got more than I asked for. The warm feeling I get every time a Filipino's great achievement is featured is an all time high. Yeah, I am a patriot... a Filipino patriot. In fact, one guy shopper came up to me and asked me if I was watching the fight and I said, "of course" and he smiled thinking I must be a "stalker" of MP because I was taking pictures of a cardboard!
Manny Pacquiao against Antonio Margarito on November 13 will be a big day. Fight on MP, fight on Filipino.
But, look what I saw while roaming around the mall! Well, hello there Manny Pacquiao!
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| This is at the Champs Store, South Shore Plaza, Braintree MA |
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| I am starting to take it personal, all of his fights end up on my weekend to work. Mind you I work once a month. |
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| What's up with that MP logo/brand |
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| Those damn muscles beat out a lot of boxing greats... de la Hoya, isdatchu? |
You know what cracks me up? All the advertisement(s) on his trunks! CafePuro! That MP brand on upper right corner is wicked, meaning wicked ugly. Not very soothing to the eyes. Manny should hire a better PR manager who manages all these stuff. Someone who is business savvy but also creative and at par with the best people in the industry. Manny, hint hint... ME!
Either way, this is a wonderful thing. Warms me up. I am so proud of him. He may have a lot of personal "issues", but he is a good boxer. One hell of a good boxer! he is dedicated and focused --- with a very generous heart if I may say.
I would have had a "jologs" moment if someone was willing to take a picture of me with this standee. Hahaaa! So there, very productive day. I went to the mall for a "pick-me-up" pedi and I got more than I asked for. The warm feeling I get every time a Filipino's great achievement is featured is an all time high. Yeah, I am a patriot... a Filipino patriot. In fact, one guy shopper came up to me and asked me if I was watching the fight and I said, "of course" and he smiled thinking I must be a "stalker" of MP because I was taking pictures of a cardboard!
Manny Pacquiao against Antonio Margarito on November 13 will be a big day. Fight on MP, fight on Filipino.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Sweetest thing on a gloomy Friday
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| Watch what I do.... |
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| Ok, ok... lemme show you... |
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| Now, do as I do... see? |
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| Now, do it on your own... |
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| Lemme tighten it... good job. |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
why.i.am.jologs.or.baduy
I guess the new term is jejemon. For me it's still ba-duy. Here's what I found online.
Baduy- low-class; uncouth; unfashionable; having mass appeal; similar to jologs.
Jologs-Derived from the combined words daing (salted fish), tuyo (a type of dried fish) and itlog (egg). Dyolog then became Jolog, a term for someone who is tacky, but implied in a more negative tone and often referred to people who belong to the lower class of society.
So, yeah I guess I am jolog. I am a jolog because:
1. I love Aga Muhlach and Richard Gomez. Hey, they are really handsome men. Right?
2. I love Ruffa Guttirez and Kris Aquino. Oh my gawd, this is really baduy. Try saying this ala Ruffa G.
3. I like wearing "dusters". I had one that was so worn out, my sister tried to throw them away. I just feel so comfortable with them.
Baduy- low-class; uncouth; unfashionable; having mass appeal; similar to jologs.
Jologs-Derived from the combined words daing (salted fish), tuyo (a type of dried fish) and itlog (egg). Dyolog then became Jolog, a term for someone who is tacky, but implied in a more negative tone and often referred to people who belong to the lower class of society.
So, yeah I guess I am jolog. I am a jolog because:
1. I love Aga Muhlach and Richard Gomez. Hey, they are really handsome men. Right?
2. I love Ruffa Guttirez and Kris Aquino. Oh my gawd, this is really baduy. Try saying this ala Ruffa G.
3. I like wearing "dusters". I had one that was so worn out, my sister tried to throw them away. I just feel so comfortable with them.
4. I think Ocean Deep is the best love song ever, followed by Maybe It's You. So what? C'mon give me a break. Don't tell me you never liked this songs?
5. Before I buy anything, I check the price first. I do not buy full retail unless it's a bag.
6. I eat like a patay-gutom ( destitute), ala kargador ( stevedore). Yes, you can laugh.
7. I am loud. Super loud. But I am fun.
8. I eat tuyo, daing, bagoong, cornik and all the talipapa food you can ever get. Talipapa= A Filipino term for fish-market with temporary stalls under a flat shed. Like this:
9. I believe SPAM is gourmet.
10. I openly discuss my love for House and Bones.
11. I insist Charice and Regine Velazquez are world class singers. Yes, they are!
12. I reenact any funny antics in my little village like I am paid to do so. I dance like Manang Amparing, I mimic Manang Carmen when she used to call her daughters, I tell stories of how our neighbors used to fight, I illustrate how the ladies in town would breast feed their babies while playing cards and smoking cigar all at the same time. I should be a clown. Is clown baduy?
13. I eat isaw and balut. And kwek-kwek. And fish ball. And pretty much all Filipino street food, especially binatog.
14. No matter what people say, I still think Hello Kitty is cute, and so is Garfield.
15.Despite my age and all that I witnessed in my existence in this world, I still believe in love. Naks. Ang sweet.
First off, this would be so long if I did not decide to do this list in less than 20 minutes. I wanted to challenge myself on what I can come up with in this timeframe so it is more authentic. I thought of this mainly for fun and in know way should offend anyone who likes/dislikes my list. I suggest you make your own list and see what you can come up with. I actually had fun doing this. Most importantly, I am not ashamed to be baduy. Not at all.
Can you tell me what makes you baduy too? Have you ever had that moment when you thought you were baduy only to realize everyone does the same thing, they were just too " quiet" to say?
On a more serious note, I think calling people baduy/jologs based on their color preferences, food choices and habits is not a good thing. Of course, I have my own share of misgivings. If you are in the receiving end of "malicious" intent being called a baduy, please refer to this list and make them know, you are not baduy because Bernadette thinks it is actually cool. Kidding! have a good evening peeps and bring on the baduy mow-ments!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Weekend review ( Labor day weekend edition)
I worked double shift Friday so I slept half of the day. Hurricane Earl left Boston without much damage and by Saturday, Bostonians saw Mr. Sun and everyone re-booked their Cape Cod hotel rooms. The kids and I went shopping at a&f because I managed to have $75.00 in gift cards. They had spend 100, get 25 back promo, and yes, you guessed how much I spent. Technically, my sister and I spent it together. I get to spend the gift cards by myself. Methinks that's fun. By the time you pick up 2-3 shirts at Abercrombie, that $75.00 is gone though, so I had to shell a few more moolah. " Aber, aber..." Hahhaha. KC and I went to the nail spa and she had her first real spa visit. Funny thing is, it was a teen age boy who did her nails.
My DD ( Dear daughter) is a kikay too.
I saw the cutest thing ever. Look for yourself.
I got KC new shoes and new flipflops. They are adorable.
The boys went to the Apple Store while we did all this. I love my 2 boys--- NO COMPLAINTS WHILE Ate and Mama shop. After the spa, we met up with my sister, Janette who was visiting from Montreal. We went around malling for a bit and we went separate ways to prepare for Sunday's big event--- Joey's first bday party at the Lombardo's in Randolph MA. The kids and I had to pick up Mr. Hubbs in Holbrook, but before that, we had our ice cream-hotdog bonding moment. We do this as often as can be. I love spending this moment with them.
Sunday was party day. Saw a lot of friends and family. Though we constantly see each other, it is good to see friends and family in a different place, all dressed up to the nines. It is one happy party. The staff at Lombardo's is awesome, the place is clean and very well prepared. We played a lot of games and it is nice to see people relax and be on party/vacation mode, letting their guard off if only for a brief moment. There was a lot of smiles and laughter and a whole lot of love for Joey. There were cameras everywhere. The "official" and designated memory keeper is Vince. He has the nicest lens and if you see this guy in action, you will be amazed. He has the passion of a professional yet the relax mode of a playful memory keeper. I have to constantly remind myself that someone might catch me at a bad angle... joke! Have you ever been to an afternnon party where people danced like no one was watching? This is the ultimate crowd! So much fun!The day is not over yet though. The "After Party" is at Fridah's place and we had tons of food and we all gorged on lobsters. We stayed there till 11:30 pm. So, to summarize, the brunch is at 11am, party ended at 4pm, after party starts right away and the night is over by 1130pm. Did I say I worked double sHi*t on Friday? I know.
Labor Day- Since Mr. Hubbs is working, he was just going to meet us at Georges Island. Yes folks, we went to explore Boston harbor Islands, ended up exploring only Georges Island because there is so much to do. We went to take a peek at Spectacle but did not have time to explore this beautiful island. This is my family's second time here at Georges but it is still beautiful. Miss Sol and RN Eric with Grace liked the place though, so I am glad I tagged them along. Just exploring the islands seems to give me this sense of vacation, although technically we are only 25 minutes away from home. We hop on the boat in Quincy, it is so much cheaper and easier to get parking than if we did Boston. The sight of boats, water, birds, hills, old Fort Warren, war ruins and families is a sight to behold. As Boston Harbor Islands slogan says "minutes away. worlds apart."
Unfortunately, Grace had to leave the island earlier than us because she has to catch her flight out to Cali. Boo! We capped the day ( or the summer) by deciding to do a barbecue. We bought tilapia and eggplant, some okra, chicken wings, pork ribs and fruits.... called my sister and her family... INSTANT party. Again, family and friends make the difference.
How about you? How was your weekend. I hope it was fabulous like mine.
I saw the cutest thing ever. Look for yourself.
I got KC new shoes and new flipflops. They are adorable.
Sunday was party day. Saw a lot of friends and family. Though we constantly see each other, it is good to see friends and family in a different place, all dressed up to the nines. It is one happy party. The staff at Lombardo's is awesome, the place is clean and very well prepared. We played a lot of games and it is nice to see people relax and be on party/vacation mode, letting their guard off if only for a brief moment. There was a lot of smiles and laughter and a whole lot of love for Joey. There were cameras everywhere. The "official" and designated memory keeper is Vince. He has the nicest lens and if you see this guy in action, you will be amazed. He has the passion of a professional yet the relax mode of a playful memory keeper. I have to constantly remind myself that someone might catch me at a bad angle... joke! Have you ever been to an afternnon party where people danced like no one was watching? This is the ultimate crowd! So much fun!The day is not over yet though. The "After Party" is at Fridah's place and we had tons of food and we all gorged on lobsters. We stayed there till 11:30 pm. So, to summarize, the brunch is at 11am, party ended at 4pm, after party starts right away and the night is over by 1130pm. Did I say I worked double sHi*t on Friday? I know.
Labor Day- Since Mr. Hubbs is working, he was just going to meet us at Georges Island. Yes folks, we went to explore Boston harbor Islands, ended up exploring only Georges Island because there is so much to do. We went to take a peek at Spectacle but did not have time to explore this beautiful island. This is my family's second time here at Georges but it is still beautiful. Miss Sol and RN Eric with Grace liked the place though, so I am glad I tagged them along. Just exploring the islands seems to give me this sense of vacation, although technically we are only 25 minutes away from home. We hop on the boat in Quincy, it is so much cheaper and easier to get parking than if we did Boston. The sight of boats, water, birds, hills, old Fort Warren, war ruins and families is a sight to behold. As Boston Harbor Islands slogan says "minutes away. worlds apart."
Unfortunately, Grace had to leave the island earlier than us because she has to catch her flight out to Cali. Boo! We capped the day ( or the summer) by deciding to do a barbecue. We bought tilapia and eggplant, some okra, chicken wings, pork ribs and fruits.... called my sister and her family... INSTANT party. Again, family and friends make the difference.
How about you? How was your weekend. I hope it was fabulous like mine.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Notes From A Child
I saw this at Daphne Osena's blog, thought I'd share.
1. Don't spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. I'm only testing you.
2. Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel secure.
3. Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
4. Don't make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly "big".
5. Don't correct me in front of people if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.
6. Don't make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
7. Don't protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
8. Don't be too upset when I say "I hate you". Sometimes it isn't you I hate but your power to thwart me.
9. Don't take too much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
10. Don't nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
11. Don't forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like. That is why I am not always accurate.
12. Don't put me off when I ask questions. If you do, you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
13. Don't be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
14. Don't tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
15. Don't ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me too great a shock when I discover that you are neither.
16. Don't ever think that it is beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm towards you.
17. Don't forget I love experimenting. I couldn't get along without it, so please put up with it.
18. Don't forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me, but please do try.
19. Don't forget that I don't thrive without lots of love and understanding, but I don't need to tell you, do I?
20. Please keep yourself fit and healthy. I need you.
1. Don't spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. I'm only testing you.
2. Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel secure.
3. Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
4. Don't make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly "big".
5. Don't correct me in front of people if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.
6. Don't make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
7. Don't protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
8. Don't be too upset when I say "I hate you". Sometimes it isn't you I hate but your power to thwart me.
9. Don't take too much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
10. Don't nag. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
11. Don't forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like. That is why I am not always accurate.
12. Don't put me off when I ask questions. If you do, you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
13. Don't be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
14. Don't tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
15. Don't ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me too great a shock when I discover that you are neither.
16. Don't ever think that it is beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm towards you.
17. Don't forget I love experimenting. I couldn't get along without it, so please put up with it.
18. Don't forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me, but please do try.
19. Don't forget that I don't thrive without lots of love and understanding, but I don't need to tell you, do I?
20. Please keep yourself fit and healthy. I need you.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The weekend review 7/31
Well, I have decide to create a weekend review and hopefully it will be a weekly deal. Hahahah! Goodluck to me.
Saturday was crazy. When I say crazy ---- it is crazy. I worked double shift Friday ( 3pm-11pm-7am) not knowing ( maybe forgetting is a better word) that my friend Grace and Vince's joint birthday party is LUNCH time. What could be worse than that? I can tell you. Worst is, when you are tasked to deliver the catered food! This is what I needed to do--- the food should be picked up in Randolph, 20 minutes away from my place and get the rest in Brockton, approximately 10 minutes from the first pick location and bring it to Boston about 25-30 minutes away from where the food would be coming from--- the food should be there before the guests arrive at 12pm--- and making sure to the very least able to take a shower and prepare the kids as well.. So, I enlisted the help of Mister Hubbs to pick up the food for me since he is at my in-laws which is about 5-10 minutes from food pick-up location. That did not go very well because traffic was bad on I-93 even on weekends! So, change plans. I told him to go ahead, bring the food to Boston, me and the kids get ready, go to the party and he will come back home and dress up too--- that way, even if we were late, the food is there.
With great company and great food--- the afternoon was awesome. Wait.... that should be, "the day was awesome" for we all stayed together till about 10pm. We had so much fun. What with the boys dancing Katy Perry's Hot and Cold and playing the Wii like "parentless" children! Our group seems to be trending towards children--- we had 3 babies and 5 kids, easily creating chaos. But it also offered opportunities for beautiful photo ops, darn those kids... they are so cute! It was nice catching up with friends who I have not seen for a long time and meeting new ones as well. I have to say, the view at Vince's place is beautiful. From their aparment, in both bedrooms, you have waterviews. From the living room is the awesome view of the harbor.
The girls ended up going to the movies after the party. Yes, I know, we are tireless. They watched Leonardo Di Caprio's Inception movie. I was dead tired and the kids needed to sleep so I decided to go home too. I am sure the girls appreciate the "no kids zone". Hahahha.
Tha was fun.
Saturday was crazy. When I say crazy ---- it is crazy. I worked double shift Friday ( 3pm-11pm-7am) not knowing ( maybe forgetting is a better word) that my friend Grace and Vince's joint birthday party is LUNCH time. What could be worse than that? I can tell you. Worst is, when you are tasked to deliver the catered food! This is what I needed to do--- the food should be picked up in Randolph, 20 minutes away from my place and get the rest in Brockton, approximately 10 minutes from the first pick location and bring it to Boston about 25-30 minutes away from where the food would be coming from--- the food should be there before the guests arrive at 12pm--- and making sure to the very least able to take a shower and prepare the kids as well.. So, I enlisted the help of Mister Hubbs to pick up the food for me since he is at my in-laws which is about 5-10 minutes from food pick-up location. That did not go very well because traffic was bad on I-93 even on weekends! So, change plans. I told him to go ahead, bring the food to Boston, me and the kids get ready, go to the party and he will come back home and dress up too--- that way, even if we were late, the food is there.
With great company and great food--- the afternoon was awesome. Wait.... that should be, "the day was awesome" for we all stayed together till about 10pm. We had so much fun. What with the boys dancing Katy Perry's Hot and Cold and playing the Wii like "parentless" children! Our group seems to be trending towards children--- we had 3 babies and 5 kids, easily creating chaos. But it also offered opportunities for beautiful photo ops, darn those kids... they are so cute! It was nice catching up with friends who I have not seen for a long time and meeting new ones as well. I have to say, the view at Vince's place is beautiful. From their aparment, in both bedrooms, you have waterviews. From the living room is the awesome view of the harbor.
The girls ended up going to the movies after the party. Yes, I know, we are tireless. They watched Leonardo Di Caprio's Inception movie. I was dead tired and the kids needed to sleep so I decided to go home too. I am sure the girls appreciate the "no kids zone". Hahahha.
Tha was fun.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Need to read something?
of them.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Dear Tita Grace
Hello Tita. We know it's your birthday today, so we decided to celebrate it for you!
We drove all the way to another city to eat here, because we thought it would be nice to see something different because you are unique.
My brothers and I decided to have the true and tested kids' favorite---macaroni and cheese with chicken fingers. Oh wait, Josh had hamburgers and fries because he thiks you have not been to Germany and therefore it would be good to eat hamburger to channel some powers so that you would be able to travel there very soon.
By the way, here's Mom and Dad who truly think you are a terrific friend.
Nothing but the best for the birthday girl, we got THE BLIZZARD! Like the Blizzard, you are sweet, smooth and has that special "IT" that makes people come back for more.
Oh, by the way, even after another year, you look so much younger every time. So Tita.....
I have a confession to make Tita. My Mom let me write all this and she was telling me what to write, yeah that's right. I could have written this letter by myself but she loves you so much she wanted no room for mistakes so she had to be there. Either way, I still feel the say way.... you are unique, true and tested, terrific, great and sweet friend.
We drove all the way to another city to eat here, because we thought it would be nice to see something different because you are unique.
Of course you should know by now, Mom and Dad would order seafoods because they love seafoods as much as they love you.
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| Dad's seafood platter |
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| Mom's macademia crusted salmon |
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| Josh had hamburger |
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| Kuya and I had macaroni and cheese |
We had a very wonderful meal but never as great without your company. So we decided to top it all by having the sweetest dessert, yeah never as sweet as you, I know, but this should come close.
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| Yes, we went to Dairy Queen because you are the birthday Queen. |
Nothing but the best for the birthday girl, we got THE BLIZZARD! Like the Blizzard, you are sweet, smooth and has that special "IT" that makes people come back for more.
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| See how I love the Blizzard? But not as much as we love you, eh? |
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| Happy 25th birthday to you! |
BTW, while we were waiting for our order, a nice elderly lady came to Mom and said that her husband had told her to "go over there and tell Mom and Dad what a beautiful family they have." Iisn't that great? Well, I know we are family to you but I would like to take this time to tell you that you are family to us too!
Enjoy your special day and please introduce your special someone to Mom soon, she's driving me nuts telling me how successful and beautiful you are, AND very intelligent and that she feels that guy must be so lucky.
PS. Just as long as he is not dugyot. Ummm, what's dugyot?
Love,
KC ;)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Day off from work means bookshopping
So, today is my day off from work because I worked the weekend. Usually, I am off the Friday before and the Monday after. Consequently, I would pick up some overtime on Thursdays and Sundays. After last night's 16 hour shift, I dropped off the kiddos to their summer school, went back home, picked up where I left off from my 24 ( the TV show) marathon. I finally reached sleepdom at 10AM. My sleep was rudely interrupted by the alarm to go pick up the kids at 12PM. I went back to sleep till about 330pm and since I promised them we would go swimming, I had to drag my half sleep self to the pool. They were happy, so I guess that makes up for my lack of sleep. Usually, on my days off, either we eat out or I cook a really big Filipino meal. We ate out. Hahhhahaah! Then, off to book shopping. I really wanted to go to the store to buy the case for Paddy ( iPad's official name in my household.) Well, you know what happens when you say you going to get that only, you pick up some absurb and really useless things then you realize the credit card bill is up to your neck.
Anyways, our monthly book shopping resulted to this.
This book is supposedly good. It must be, she is reading it now.
I need not explain this. But to those who are uninitiated to Pherry, he is really a bookworm and likes watching Discovery, History and National Geographic channels.
Here is Josh and Pherry with their Wimpy books. The movie diary should be the last "accesory" book. KC has the DIY book but of course, Josh has to write his own Wimpy story, right? I got them the whole series in hard bound books because they love it. Besides, the author is from Massachussetts and Pherry's 3rd grade teacher actually knows him!
Here is today's stash.
I live in a tiny condo. But believe me when I tell you, my tiny place is about to be run over by Legos and books. Wait, maybe trampled by those huge dinosaur robots.
I really do not mind spending money on books. In fact, I love it when my kids would rather buy books than when I tell them to grab some clothes. I am a voracious reader myself, so I know the feeling of reading a good book. Hopefully, they will continue to explore new worlds and learn new cultures to gain a better understanding of the world we live in, or simply to enjoy a beautiful story.
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