SPREAD THE WORD

Being a couch potato while pregnant was one of the few things I enjoyed and just helped me relax. Made me forget about the uncomfortable feelings pregnant women go through. I followed a lot of shows and learned from so many of them. As a couch potato, I always see commercial on television about Mesothelioma Lawyer and how they can fight for what you deserve. I really didn't pay much attention to it until I asked my husband what the whole hoolabalo was all about. I told him I have been hearing and seeing it on television and just wanted him to tell me what it was. He then proceeded to tell me about how many Americans have contracted Mesothelioma Disease and how it had killed and robbed a lot of people of a good healthy life.

I have never heard of this thing back in my country. Probably because a lot of people don't care or not aware of such thing. I am sure a lot of my fellowmen have died due to Asbestos exposure that led to Mesothelioma. A good Mesothelioma Attorney is vital. Its important that those who are at risk or has the desease be protected and helped thoughout the struggle for good health. Its a desease that doesnt just go away by taking any medication. Most treatment includes :

• Surgery
• Radiation/Chemotherapy
• Alimta

If you know someone who suffers and has been diagnose of Mesothelioma, have them contact a professional that knows the ins and out and has factual information about the effects of Asbestos exposure..

IN THE WATER

I now know 3 friends of mine that is in the process of getting the big D- Divorce. One even said that It must be in the waters or something, I just had to reply back that I don't want to drink that water, lol. The second person I knew that is getting a divorce is on the process of looking for a new job, a day job where she can stay with her kids at night to make sure that they go to sleep at the right time and that they get bathes. No luck so far, she should look into jobs in Philadelphia since we are very near Philadelphia. I know for one she has been on an interview and is waiting to hear from the rest of the company she has applied for. I really hope she gets one that not is not only financially better but most of all something good for her family. She knows that if she ever needs a hand with something, she can always count on us.

DECISION, DECISION

How many of you have health or life insurance? I know looking for the right insurance can be hard specially when your looking for something specific. Just recently Ralph cancelled mu existing life insurance to look for a better one. I personally don't know a lot when it comes to that so I let him do all the searching and I ask him questions about certain things. We got the package for the quote last week but we have yet to look it over and decide if we are going with this company or not. He also mentioned something about a health savings account that would be good not just for me but also for him. Ralph just wants to make sure that if something ever happened to either one of us, the surviving beneficiary will be taken cared of. I really don't like to think about those things but I have to specially that I have kids. Hopefully we can make a decision by next week so the agents can stop calling us on the phone.

HOPING FOR THE BEST

It has been a couple of weeks now since my friend Annabelle came home from her vacation in the Philippines. We had a blast talking on the phone until the wee hours of the morning. Talking about how the place looks, the people and the food. Yup, food was a major topic in our conversation as we all miss it. I also found out recently that she has been looking for a job. The other day she had an interview at one of the hospitals where she lives. Her interview went well and we are all hoping for the best and that she gets the job. Looking for a job in our economy today is like looking for a needle in a hay sack. Its helpful if you know the right legitimate job search sites online. I for one will be needing a good place to look for a job when the right time comes. Hopefully the economy will have done a turn around by the time that happens.

PMP PIES (PEACH MANGO PIE)

Those precious two peach mango pies were brought to my by my friend Biyaw. They were the ones who went to New York in the snowstorm and came back the next day. Before coming back they had to make a stop at Jollibee and she got me those. She knew I love them and that was all I asked from her to bring me back from NY. As soon as she was in our door I took it off her hands and hid it,lol.. They didn't taste as good the ones in the Philippines but close enough. It was such a treat to be able to have one of these sweet pies, It reminded me of home.

NEW YORK AND BACK

Wednesday I was surprised by a visit from my friend in Virginia. I was not expecting them until this coming Saturday. They are driving to New York to have a little vacation and just relax from work. They were suppose to stop by my house on the way back home but Rick decided that since they were passing by to just drop of the stuff they got for me.

We talked a little bit and they I asked them if they are still going to New York when a storm is brewing. Having already planned everything, they really wanted to go and from there see how bad its was going to be. The next day Biyaw called me so bummed out since the storm was so bad that they just decided to come home early. It got me worried when she said they were coming home in this awful weather. Knowing Biyaw, I'm pretty sure that they have a travel emergency plan. I'm a little paranoid when we go out specially when its snowing, I always try to stuff our van with extra blankets and food just in case get stranded. Hubby just laughs at me but its better to be prepared than sorry.

HIS COLLECTION

One of my fond memories in my childhood was tagging along with my grandfather going to his farm. We loved going to the farm where fruits was abundant, animals we could see and the many different places we could play and hide. One thing that would signal that my grandfather was going to the farm is when he would put on his hat. Until now, I can still picture him out with his hat, white shirt, rain boots, his bolo around his belt and of course his pipe. Now, my grand father is getting old but that doesn't stop him from admiring beautiful handmade custom hats. He has a small collection of caps, cowboy hats and just regular farm hats. We would also sneak in my grandparents room to wear his hats and have pictures take with different hats on our head. It brings back so many memories specially when I see Kaitlyn trying on different hats in the house,lol..

EXPERIMENT BY THE BRUISER

Princess Bruise covered in sooth,markers or what? Kayla just yelled " Kaitlyn's face looks weird!" I bolted thinking we was chocking and her face had turned purple. I was so relieved to see her dirty face though. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw her. I asked her what it was and she wouldn't say, I took a closer look and it wasnt markers. I knew she came out from my MIL room so I suspected she went through her makeup in the bathroom. She lead me to where she got all the stuff on her face and sure it was her Mima's mascara. Kaitlyn did put the lid back but it has black smears all over it.


I asked why she did that and said " I wanna put makeup on! I look fretty mama?". I very well couldn't get upset with that,lol. So I told her she looks gorgeous and beautiful but has to ask me next time or grandma before she touches anything,lol.. I can't imagine what she will be like in a few years from now. Gamely she posed for the camera when I took it out to document her makeup experiment,lol.

DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

Valentines day was just simple for us with a little bit of extra sweetness in the air. The kids and I went to the store the day before Valentines to get a card and chocolates for daddy and of course strawberries. Kayla personally picked the card and it was for "mom and dad". When we got home I melted the chocolate and dipped the strawberries in it..


This was Valentines morning. Ralph got home from work a little bit early and was already sleeping in our room when we woke up. We sneaked downstairs to get the chocolate covered strawberries and card. Ralph was so happy we got him those.


Kaitlyn loves strawberries and ate one as soon as she could get her hands on them. She picked the ones without the chocolates though.


Kayla on the other hand loves the one with chocolates and they just finished the whole bowl,lol... They were so happy that we were all together that day.

BEHIND THE CAMERA

Today is Valentines day and our 3rd wedding anniversary. We really didn't do anything much.

As you can see I love taking pictures of myself. When you are the photographer for your kids, you realize that you are most of the time missing from those memorable moments. That is the bad thing about being behind the camera. My husband laughs when he sees me taking pictures of myself, what can I say. Its known that when a camera is around with a bunch of Filipinos you will always see someone posing, lol. One reason I also take picture is to see how my make up looks and my skin. I'm glad to say that my skin isn't bad, it may not be as flawless as I would like it but its works. One thing for sure I won't be needing the best acne creams out in the market. For now I'm happy with my skin, just need to take care of the uneven skin tone around my mouth.