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Rains are pouring

sassymom — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:08:09 +0000

The heat of summer has been so paralyzing nowadays. Migraine attacks, heat rash and of course, the sweat. That’s why I have been dreading summer — except for the road trips and the time I can spend with my children, it’s not really my favorite time of the year. I wish I electricity is not that high so we can have our house fully air-conditioned.

When the temperature is really high, I keep dreaming that I am in a cold, cozy place sipping a hot choco while sitting in a barnwood furniture. Ooooh, ain’t that cool?

As I write this blog post, I can hear thunder and rains are pouring outside. I wish it will rain the whole day so the temperature will go down. Rains are a welcome respite nowadays. So I am really thankful just as long as it will not cause floods.

I wish I can just tell my body to get used to the summer temperature and be more productive as ever.

Music as a self-expression

sassymom — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:54:31 +0000

As I have blogged before, music has been a great part of my life. At an early age, I have been exposed to singing, not professionally though, but by being a member of our parish children’s choir. Then as I was growing up, the choir has been my second family until I left to build my own career and family here in the Metro.

I find relaxation in singing. I remember we have our own karaoke set and I used to lock myself in the room and sing my heart out to the songs of my favorite singers like Whitney Houston and local singer Regine Velasquez.

Music provides me with a wonderful means of self expression. I would belt out imagining that I have my own MXL microphone and believe that I am on a stage performing with a live audience. Ain’t that sweet?

Music rests both my mind and body. It’s a way of relaxation for me. I sure wish I had the chance to improve my talent. But I guess I shouldn’t have any regrets. That’s why I keep telling my children that they should go for their dreams and pursue the things that will make them happy and that they should not depend on others or anything for happiness. Life is indeed your own choices.

Movie marathon

sassymom — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:12:37 +0000

One of the things that me and my kids love to do nowadays is to watch DVD and have a movie marathon. Now that they are on vacation, we have more time to catch up with the shows and movies we have missed. It’s one of the bonding moments I have with the kids.

As to what movie to watch? We take turns. One day my daughter will choose and the next my son, and then me. If hubby is free to join us, he gets to choose what movie to watch. Ain’t it fun? Bonding without spending too much.

With the technology available these days, you are not limited to watching movies with a DVD player, you can even watch it with your computer. You just need to have a media player that supports professional media formats like VLC. You can have the vlc download free via the internet.

Draw Something

sassymom — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:06:41 +0000

Nowadays, I find myself addicted to the newest social drawing and guessing game, Draw Something. I am not good in drawing but it’s one way of improving my drawing skills. I am like a child trying to interpret the words with sketching and colors.
It’s fun how people interpret things. Personally I try to compose my drawings with lots of colors. People I play with are sometimes surprised at how I draw things. Well, just like everything I do, I want to have more colors and creativity. If you try to draw something like swisher sweet cigars, it’s not all black. I may infuse a little brown or even a touch of yellow and red.

It’s one of the coolest apps I have tried. I am learning how to draw things each day. Now, If I have free time and bored… I just draw something!

Picking up the pieces

sassymom — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:29:44 +0000

Lately, I have been doing a lot of thinking regarding the things I need to do to help in the family’s finances. With the decision to close my small business and the new business still has not picked up, I just feel I have so much things to do in order to make myself productive.

Yes, this is the time where I feel I am not contributing anything, aside from being a full-time mom. No, it’s not self-pity… it’s picking up the pieces. I will not hold on to the past and waste energy. I will start over to free my self up for something better.

There is a world of possibilities out there and it is up to me find it and create something for the future and for my self-fulfillment. It’s all a matter of pushing yourself.

It’s as simple as fixing a furniture like a piano with a broken hinge and change it to stainless steel piano hinge to make it more sturdy. Your future lies within your hands and you do not have anyone to blame if you fail.

So, I guess I need to start picking up the pieces.

Proud to reach the finish line

sassymom — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:40:52 +0000

Yes, I did it! I reached the finish line.

It was my first marathon, and I was competing with myself. Aside from nursing an injured, I wanted to know if I can run that long. Never mind if it was only 3km and my time was not that competitive, all I know is that I finished the run and it’s a good way to start. A pat on the back also for my son, who finished almost 10mins ahead of me.

Now, I can say that I can pursue running as an exercise regimen. No matter what the lab scale says, I still need a lot more exercise to keep myself fit and healthy. And aside from yoga and the stationary bike, I am seriously thinking of adding running to complete it.

Good luck to me. I hope I can continue it.

Summer lessons

sassymom — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:44:13 +0000

Summer is here once again. In a few weeks, the kids will be out of school and they are now thinking of what to keep them busy this summer break. Despite the fact that we, as parents would want to take a break from spending, it’s inevitable that they enroll in summer classes to keep them away from spending the whole day in front of the TV or their console games.

My daughter still insists on continuing with her cheer leading camp despite her injury. We still have to decide whether to allow her or not. My boy, on the other hand, aside from his basketball clinic, would want to try out piano or guitar lessons. I’d rather he decides on taking up piano lessons since we already have a piano at home. If he decides to take guitar lessons, it’ll be a lot more expensive since we need to purchase him a guitar or even choose from different Fender Guitars in the market.

Oh well, whatever they decide, it will all be up to them. As for me, I sure hope we have enough funds to send them to these summer classes, for sanity’s sake. LOL! It’s harder for me to let them stay home and hear them say… “I’m bored!”, every now and then

Will I reach the finish line?

sassymom — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:27:14 +0000

Last week, I decided to register for my first running event. I did it mostly for my son, whom we think needs to have some kind of physical activity rather than always staying at home and play his console game. Everybody is into running nowadays, I guess I wanted to try it out for myself despite the knee trauma I acquired a coupled of years back. The doctor told me it should not stop me from having any physical activity. So I got the courage to register. No worries, it will only be for a short distance of 3km. The question is … Will I reach the finish line? Teeheehee. My son would surely have a good laugh if I didn’t.

Yesterday, I tried running with my friend and I only lasted for half a kilometer and the rest was just brisk walking. Now, I can feel the panic setting in but I am trying to set my mind. I do not intend to win any trophies or medals. I am doing this for my health and for my son.

I will not pressure myself knowing that I tried my best whatever the outcome may be.

I love to accessorize!

sassymom — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:05:27 +0000

Anyone who knows me well would know that I love to wear accessories. As to how many my collection is, I have no idea. But there are a few pieces that I consider my favorite like the sterling silver jewelry that my former boss gave me as a send off gift when I left the company. Another one is the multi-colored ring I bought from a jewelry maker of whom I used to be a regular customer.

Just like make-up, I can’t go out without wearing any accessory even if it’s my watch, a bracelet or a simple pair of earrings. Fashion accessories can totally change a simple outfit. If you really want to be a fashionista, wearing fashionable dresses are not enough.

From scarves, shoes, belts, hats, purses and many others, these fashion accessories will define your style. Everyone carries their own fashion statement, young and old, even if you’re a man or a woman. Wearing accessories will enhance your look. So remember to always choose the one that will suit your taste and you will never go wrong.

Out with the old..

sassymom — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:44:46 +0000

This month, I am giving up two of my business, in which I am a partner, to give my full attention to my new business.

Out with the old, in with the new….

I finally got my business permit yesterday, it’s under my name and now I cant truly that I am a certified entrepreneur. A good way to start the year!

I just hope and pray that this will be a successful venture. I have tried a lot of business, I have failed in some but I will not stop trying.

For this year, I am filled with so much hope. I am summoning all the positive energy in this world to help with this new business venture.

And while at it, I am browsing at Cyber Monday sale, trying to score a great deal for a laptop. teeheeehee…