I know that we are almost halfway through October but I just want to do a post about this. Actually I have been planning to do it since the start of October but it just keep on slipping my mind. Anyway now that I finally got the chance, i just want to acknowledge one reason why October is a special month. That is because it is the month of the Holy Rosary.
I remember when I was still in high school that i would pray the rosary twice a day; in the morning and in the evening at school because I was part of a religious club then. Now as I look back, I find it amazing. I know all the mysteries and can recite all the prayers in the rosary even while sleeping. Oh I am such a good girl then and I miss those times. It’s been ages since I have prayed a whole rosary. Hope I can do that before this month ends. Anyway here’s a short post about the Holy Rosary: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_the_Rosary
You know what, I am feeling like a teenager lately- like I wanted to be a high school student all over again. I just miss the feeling of having a crush in school and then hanging out with your best girl friends talking about anything at all. Time seems to stood still then as there is no need to hurry most of the time and almost no need to worry. Then we encounter minor sometimes silly problems and we feel like we are carrying world’s burden- These are the stuff that makes young life so charming.
Well, you might be wondering the reason why I am feeling like this lately. I know it sounds like I am having a midlife crisis. But thankfully not, I am too young for that (lol) The reason is because of the American show Glee!. Ever since I watched the first episode of its 2nd season, I am hooked.
I have watched the 2nd and 3rd episodes and I have also catch the few episodes of the 1st season.. I just fell in love with the story. I like Lea Michele- she reminds me of Ms. Lea Salonga whom I also look up to. And then after Sam Evans, I also have a crush now with the character of Finn and Puck.
I like: to save up more and minimize spending. I also want to be more organized and calm and happy.
I don't like: being late and absent at work. Need to wake up earlier to minimize tardiness at the office.
I want you to know: that I am feeling a little stressed out lately because I have to be a mom and a working girl and a wife all at the same time. But I am praying for God’s guidance so I will have the strength to perform my various roles in life well.
I've planned: to set up a new blog with my own domain name. I also want to start an online business.
I want to say to someone special: To my daughter, I want you to know that I am so proud of you and I love you very much.
When it comes to food, my husband is a healthier eater than me. While I mostly prefer chips and iced teas, my husband wants salad and buko juice most of the time. Since he really loves vegetables and fruits, the Salad Bar in SM Supermarket appeals to him. It’s that small area outside the supermarket where people can get a bowl and just choose from the selection of fruit and veggies to make a healthy, tasty salad. The price of your salad will be determined by its weight. We usually pay around 60 to 70 pesos per salad bowl. Well my husband seems to enjoy and I agree it is a tastier and a better snack than chips. But I just find it a little pricey. The salad counter only has melons, watermelons, pineapples, apples and sago so I think I can make a better and tastier salad at a much cheaper price. Also some of the fruit pieces are not so fresh.
I like the vegetable salad row better because for a small bowl, we can have a salad with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, etc. I love the carrots as they are crisp and fresh. I always find the price reasonable even if one has to pay a separate price for the dressing.
We celebrated Sophie’s birthday on a Saturday (September 4) but her real birthday is Sept. 5. This is because I have allotted the day of her birthday for her 1st photo session. We woke up late that day (actually I woke up early) but everyone at home slept as much as they want probably because they are too tired the day before.) We had a late breakfast too.
I then arranged all of Sophie’s gifts in the living room and the cake from Red Ribbon and took pictures before we started eating the cake and opening the gifts. After that we hurriedly get ready for Sunday mass and it was hilarious because aside from Sophie I have three pamangkins to take care of that day.
We arrived at church just when the mass is about to be finished so we decided to wait for the next mass schedule. After that we went to Megamall in a hurry because our photo shoot session schedule was at 10:30 am and we arrived at 11am. I was surprised that Pic a Boo pala has many customers so they gave our slot to walk ins and we have to wait for 12:30. We just went to the Food court for a while.
Anyway, prior to choosing Pic a Boo, I did a little research on the net so I can avail the service of the best but affordable photo studio for babies. Well there are many excellent photo studios out there but I find almost all of them expensive.
My fist choice was Picture Company but their cheapest cost for printing is Php850 for an A4 size so that is equivalent to just 4 pictures. And I am not even sure if the 4 pictures will be four different poses. For non-members their photo session fee is 750. I find it so expensive so I tried Child’s Play.
The rates in Child’s Play are a bit cheaper than Picture Company but I am hoping I can get a photo studio that doesn’t charge for the photo session fee (parang sayang kasi). I was about to give in to Child’s Play when I saw Pic a Boo. Their shop in the 5th floor of Megamall is very nice and child-friendly. They actually look expensive but to my surprise, they offer free photo session and their packages for printing starts as low as Php550.
Plus I think their people there are friendlier and it’s also a plus factor that babies can have up to three costume changes. The photo shoot session was a nice experience for the whole family. Sophie was not in the mood at first but then started to smile and pose after a while. After the shoot, I had a hard time choosing just 12 pictures (I chose the package for 12 pics) because I like almost all of them.
Overall, I would recommend Pic a Boo to all parents who are looking for a good photo studio for babies. I am satisfied with the quality of the pictures and I am very happy because I felt choosing them was a wise decision. Here are some of the pictures from Sophie’s 1st photo session.
My grandfather is a war veteran. He was a member of the USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East). Growing up, it was a source of pride for me to know that one of my ancestors is a hero. Too bad, my grandfather died during the war so I never got to know him. Even my father did not know him because he was still a baby when my grandpa died. But you know what; my grandfather was able to support his family through the pensions that he got as a benefit from being a soldier. So he remains to be a hero even after he died.
I think because of that I always seem to have a fondness for soldiers. I just look up to them because I know that their job is not easy. They are always ready to sacrifice their lives and leave for the sake of the government and the greater society.
So it is a must that veterans get the benefits they deserve. In USA, there is a project called Purple Heart Car Donations that aims to help war veterans through car donations . Though car donations, one will be able to help a better soldier because it will provide for their food, clothing and shelter.
I wish there would be programs like these in the Philippines. For those who want to help, do a great deed now and know how to donate your car.
I was not able to watch any episode of the Glee’s 1st season so I am actually clueless about the show. I just know that is somewhat like the High School Musical based from what I read in the news or heard from the conversations at the office. I got curious about it and really wanted to watch it but I didn’t find the time.
When it was revealed that Charice Pempengco is going to be part of the 2nd season, I said to myself that I need to watch Glee for me to understand what others are so excited about. I bough a pirated DVD of the 1st season but guess what-I still have not watched it up to now (lol).
So last Sept. 22, I just waited for the 9pm telecast of Glee at ETC cable channel and watched it for the first time. It was a fun show, got interested with the storyline and the characters right away and I was entertained further with awesome songs and dance numbers. It was nice to see talented kids there including Charice. Seeing her there makes me feel proud as a Filipino and I love her version of the song Telephone by Lady Gaga. I think part of the reason for the show’s success is the fact that they provide better and fresher versions of popular songs.
I also think I have a crush on Chord Overstreet or Sam Evans, the other newbie in the show. His version of the song Billionaire is way better than the original Travis Mc Coy version and I just hope speculations that he will turn out to be Kurt’s boyfriend on the show is not true. I am really looking forward to the next episode.
