R & A - Twogether!

Day 3 - P.E. Day

2009-03-25T23:12:00.007+08:00

Wednesday is P.E. Day...

This is Rea in her P.E. uniform... ok ba sa shoes? PINK!!! nyahahaha!!!

hindi naman masyadong high waist di ba? ha! ha! sobrang laki pa kasi ng shorts kaya kailangan itaas or else lampas tuhod na... tawagin pang shorts 'no? *tee-hee*

Anyway, she got another reward today - though I don't know what it is for?!! sa sobrang kadaldalan? or maybe for being Ms. Friendship... kwento ni yaya edna lahat daw ng makitang taga-holy family uniform eh tinuturo at sinasabing 'That's my friend'... eh kahit K1 & K2 friend pa rin daw nya! he he pero I won't be surprised if this will happen eventually... mana nga kasi sa mommy!!!

*o kokontra na naman ang isa dyan...*

Playgroup - Day 2

2009-03-24T21:49:00.006+08:00

Rea got an award from her teacher today for her good performance in school *clap*clap* manang-mana talaga sa mommy!!! ha ha ha

no more crying... the teacher even asked yaya edna to tell me that it was even rea who asked her classmate not to cry...

rea on her classmate who was crying:
don't cry... i'm here... look at me, i'm not crying...

THAT'S MY GIRL!!!

REA's 1st Day High

2009-03-24T21:14:00.008+08:00

*** written on 23march2009 ***

Today marks another milestone in Rea’s life… She’s currently enrolled at Holy Family Kindergarten and 2nd school term starts today… It’s her 1st day in pre-school.

As this is a very special day, I asked for 1-day childcare leave from the office… Rudy kept on teasing me - mas excited pa raw ang mommy… he he 100% right!

Rea with her uniform, etc...

All the students gathered first in a big room to do some singing… I think she was a bit lost at the start… She wouldn’t go inside the room… She was just hovering there at the door looking at the other kids…

When classes started, I had to leave her inside her classroom… We couldn’t stay as the school discourages it, they said it will be harder for the kids to separate… Even if I feel apprehensive, I understand their point so I just waited outside with Yaya Edna (Rudy had to report to work).

Around 1-hr into her class, the teacher aid informed us that Rea cried during class and vomited (yeah… that’s rea… she does that whenever she cries hard) but that she was okay already… I got a little worried - that she might not want to go back to school tomorrow…

Then dismissal time came… when Rea saw me, she shouted “MY MOMMY!” ... and she looked happy na… well, it didn’t look like there was a little fiasco earlier… so I think it’s a good sign…

When we were already out, I asked her if she liked school and she answered YES… I asked again if she wants to go back to school tomorrow and she said yes mommy, I want to go to school… later… I’m tired!!! ha ha

Now I can relax… :)

*** after school at parkway mall ***

REA's Latest Pics

2009-01-29T21:53:00.004+08:00

My little girl is all grown up now - how time really flies...

Christmas 2008

2009-01-29T21:11:00.008+08:00

Rea with her gifts on Christmas Eve...

Christmas Day @ Changi Terminal 3 - On the way to Manila

It's been too long...

2009-01-27T13:11:00.009+08:00

yeah... i know... i can even see cobwebs here...

been very busy lately... too busy for too long... it's been what - 9 months since my last post?!! *para na rin akong nanganak* ha ha

rea has started and ended her classes in JWT and i still haven't posted any pics yet - my bad!

anyway, here are some pics from her JWT gym class...

JWT Update

2008-04-07T23:38:00.003+08:00

Rea attended the trial class last Saturday (April 5) at JWT Kids Gym - and what a great time she had! She eagerly participated in all the activities and her teacher only had praises for her - "very spontaneous" according to her.

We also like the fact that her "teacher/trainer" doesn't have 'singlish' accent which is very important to us.

We already enrolled her in the Tumbles Wigglers class for 2 terms... will be posting some pics & videos next time.

JWT Kids Gym

2008-02-03T17:13:00.000+08:00

This is it! I think? ha! ha!

I have been scouting since last year for a play gym for our daughter... name it, and chances are - I have been there and inquired already - with Rudy, of course!

From Tumble Tots, to The Little Gym ... to Gymboree... etc... etc...
And so last December, we already decided that we would go for Crestar Learning Center - since their program includes not only the usual physical play but arts & craft and the deciding factor - chinese language (mandarin)!

But just this afternoon, while Rudy & I were in East Coast for lunch - we saw this new play gym: JWT Kids Gym! We went in and checked the facilities... and we liked what we saw.

Since it's new - their equipments are all in tip-top condition... the place is very clean and how will I explain it? Hmmmm, cheerful? basta - it is such a happy place! yun na yon :) I am sure that Rea will enjoy it there.

So right now, it's 70% JWT Kids Gym & 30% Crestar. We'll see which one Rea will 'choose' when she attends the free trial classes offered by these 2 play schools.

The Beach Babe & The Little Mermaid in Bohol

2008-01-26T00:56:00.000+08:00

It was Rea's first time to go to the beach and oh boy, what a blast she had!

She was a natural in the water...

A Real Beach Babe...

Our Cute Little Mermaid...

Bohol Trip 2008 - The Beach

2008-01-26T00:37:00.000+08:00

Well what can I say --- the beach in Bohol is so much like Boracay!
See for yourself...

Bohol Beach Club

Breakfast by the beach

Coffee Break at Alona Beach

Our famous tour guide - SPENCER

Bohol Trip 2008 - Countryside Tour

2008-01-26T00:01:00.000+08:00

We went to Bohol on Jan 15-17. It was our treat to ourselves and to our parents... we really wanted to take them with us - it's our way of saying thanks for all their support to Rudy & I and to the kids: Russell, Rainier & Rea. Sayang lang the 2 kuyas were not there, may pasok na kasi.

Here are some pics from our countryside tour on Day-1

* Blood Compact Site * * Hanging Bridge *

* LOBOC River Cruise *

* River Cruise Stopover * * Baclayon Church *

* Chocolate Hills *

We're Back!

2008-01-21T00:23:00.000+08:00

We are back here in Singapore... good thing PAL is on time, we still have time to rest... unlike my MLA-KL flights before which were always late...

Hmmm, balik -PAL na yata kami ulit :)

Work Work Work na naman... huwahhhhh!!!

Zip & Go... sabay takbo!

2008-01-12T02:03:00.000+08:00

We're leaving for pinas today for a week-long vacation... and I'm still not through with my packing :)

Oh well, this is so typical of me... Eversince, I can only fix all my things on the day of the flight. I can still remember...

April 1999 - 1st US Trip:
I arrived home in Bulacan at 1am on the day of my early morning flight - Imagine that! My nanay was so angry at me 'coz she had been telling me the whole week to pack my bags already and did I listen to her? Of course not! I had to grab my things, put them in my bags, drank coffee, took a shower, checked my documents *but not the ticket details*, ZIPPED my bags then WENT to NAIA-1. Naku, buti na lang we left a little early kse I thought my flight was at 8:45am or 9:45am (can't remember the exact time), pagdating ko sa airport super cool pa ako... pagtingin ko sa ticket ko --- whatttt?!!! my flight was 1hr earlier than what I had in mind all the time... TAKBO!!!

September 2000 - 2nd US Trip:
I arrived in Bulacan a little before 12midnight... grabbed all my things... had a cup of coffee... took a shower... checked my documents... ZIPPED my bags and off we WENT to NAIA-1! This time I double checked talaga my flight details! ha ha may natutunan din naman pala ako... But then, I can still remember there was a traffic jam at NLEX! grabe! talagang nag-panic ako huh?!!! at talagang nagdadasal na ako sa hi-way! I was so worried that I won't be able to catch the plane... Buti na lang umabot pa ako... uber talaga yon! When I arrived at the gate, boarding na! I was one of the last passengers who boarded the plane...

And so the same cycle went on and on for the rest of my travels...
2004 to 2005 - KL-MLA-KL Trips
2005 to 2007 - SG-MLA-SG Trips

2008.... January 12 @ 2:20AM
Our flight is at 9am... I still have a few hours... nakakapag-blog pa nga eh! ha! ha! If only Rudy is here with me, na-highblood na naman yon!!! kaya lang nauna na sya eh... he left last Thursday pa - ang daya!

Anyway... I guess it will always be like this for me... ZIP and GO!!! sana hindi mahawa sa akin si Rea...

WALA NG TULUGAN ITO!!!

May PISO ka? Byahe Na!

2007-12-01T00:56:00.000+08:00

Calling all travel bugs out there - it's Cebu Pacific's 1-Peso Domestic Seat Sale once again!!!

This is a such a good bargain that I just can't let it pass us by without doing anything... In fact, I didn't have to think twice - I've booked our tickets already :)

We're going to Bohol with Rea, Nanay & Tatay in January. This is a much-deserved treat for Nanay & Tatay - tagal ba naman nilang hindi magkasama... na-kidnap ko kse si Nanay eh! he he

I'm so looking forward to our family trip... haaayyyyy... can't wait!

Panglao Island... Chocolate Hills... HERE WE COME!!!

KL Trip Part 2

2007-11-28T23:17:00.000+08:00

again! again! again!

we're heading north this weekend... this time with my brother & sister in-law, Nap & Hershey... wait! there's more... my mom & Rea will be coming with us also... this means only one thing - this trip is going to be a big challenge... kasama ba naman si super duper kulit! ha ha goodluck sa amin...

One More Chance

2007-11-28T23:00:00.000+08:00

everytime i see the movie trailer in tfc, naku... nanggigigil talaga ako!!! nanggigigil na makapanood, that is! he he

but then, i have already accepted the fact na hanggang trailer na lang ako (as usual) kse nga paano ko naman mapapanood yon dito? buti pa sa australia naka-advertise na yong show date... i am so desperate to watch the movie that i even thought of writing to TFC na sana naman isali nila ang singapore no?!!!

but alas! i received an e-mail yesterday... One More Chance will be shown here!!! grabe! nag-panic ako huh?!!! tumigil ang mundo ko - pati work ko nahinto... tawag ako agad to reserve our tickets!!! ha ha ha ganon kabilis!!! and so... on Dec 22, Rudy & I have a date... wala na syang magagawa...

die-hard fan yata ni john lloyd ito! ha ha ha

So Happy

2007-11-28T22:39:00.000+08:00

can't help it... i just have to blog about it :)

but 1st things first... Rea finally called me "Mamee!" ha ha parang mami siopao!!! wala lang... eh kse naman, eversince she's been calling Rudy "Dade!" but she calls me "Mama!"... hindi kse match kaya na-frustrate ako... ang babaw no? oh well... simple as it may seem but it surely brings joy to a mommy's heart...

anyway! back to my subject... got a call from the real estate developer, our townhouse unit in pasig city is finally ready for turnover... i'm so excited!!! kaya lang we won't be seeing the completed unit until january 2008. di kse kami uuwi this holiday season eh... pero konting tulog na lang yon... another dream come true for Rudy & I. yipeeee!!!

speaking of holiday season... i'm sure you're all busy doing your christmas shopping... haayyy, kainggit! i miss the tiangges in pinas... naalala ko, hinihila ko talaga si Rudy sa lahat ng tiangge sa makati, roxas blvd at the fort!!! ha ha super addicted ako dyan! wahhhh!!! gusto ko umuwi!!!

happy holidays everyone!!!

:) :) :)

award

2007-10-24T23:41:00.000+08:00

got an award from erika... thanks sis ;)

and i'm giving it to one of my fave bloggers - jane

Passing the love around...

2007-10-24T23:30:00.000+08:00

The coveted Egel Nest Blog Award has landed on my blog, thanks to Melisse

Brad Egel originally created this award and started the egg rolling to pass the love around!

Am passing it on as it can hatch on Erika & Jane

Tagged by Jane

2007-10-24T22:46:00.000+08:00

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night? REA
2. What were you doing at 0800? having breakfast
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? watching tfc
4. What happened to you in 2006? became a 100% MOM ;)
5. What was the last thing you said out loud? UWI NA TAYO - AYOKO NA! to my officemate at 8:30pm (both of us have deadlines we are not able to meet)
6. How many beverages did you have today? 2 - water and... coffee of course! coffee addict ito
7. What color is your hairbrush? blue
8. What was the last thing you paid for? Lunch - does it count? he he
9. Where were you last night? condo
10. What color is your front door? brown
11. Where do you keep your change? my pocket or Rudy's pocket or my friend's pocket :)
12. What’s the weather like today? rainy & sunny - typical singapore weather outide, WINTER INSIDE THE OFFICE (grabe ang aircon today!)
13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor? anything with COFFEE! may iba pa ba?
14. What excites you? my dinner dates with Rudy - hilig kse kumain ni hubby!
15. Do you want to cut your hair? yes... as in super short!!!
16. Are you over the age of 25? yes
17. Do you talk a lot? yup!
18. Do you watch the O.C.? used to - during my KL days
19. Do you know anyone named Steven? Bishop, the singer? ngek!
20. Do you make up your own words? usually when I'm talking to Rea
21. Are you a jealous person? hmmm... konti lang... konting konti lang... he he
22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’. aleli
23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K'. katrina - my baby (pwede ba yon?)
24. Who’s the first person on your received call list? Ashlee (Rea's Ninang)
25. What does the last text message you received say? Bus Stop 76059, Svc 10. Next Bus: 7mins (from Next Bus txt msg service here in SG)
26. Do you chew on your straw? guilty!
27. Do you have curly hair? hindi lang curly - buti na lang may rebonding na these days! ha ha
28. Where’s the next place you’re going to? our room
29. Who’s the rudest person in your life? can't think of one right now
30. What was the last thing you ate? lechon kawali
31. Will you get married in the future? already did - year 2005
32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks? haven't watched movies lately
33. Is there anyone you like right now? like as in like? huh?!!!
34. When was the last time you did the dishes? last weekend
35. Are you currently depressed? NOPE! no reason to...
36. Did you cry today? no
37. Why did you answer and post this? thought i'd finally give it a try - 2 more tags to go...
38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey. Pwedeng 1 lang? ha ha Melisse!!!

Manila Trip

2007-10-05T00:23:00.000+08:00

I'm here at the Changi airport - again!
We are just waiting for our flight that will take us back to Manila for our 4-day vacation. As usual, I'm very excited to be home *yes, it's still my home at wala akong balak ipagpalit*

Anyway, we are going back for 2 reasons:
1. Rudy will attend Russell's Family Day in LSGH on Saturday
2. We will fetch Rea and bring her back to SG

Yup! Rea will be coming back here with us na... I miss her so much! These last few days, I've been having a hard time getting myself to sleep. I always think of my baby especially at night - It's terrible! I don't ever want this to happen again... Never!

Btw, I came here straight from the office... been rushing my deliverables from 9:30AM - 11:00PM... I'm so tired...

Gotta sign off...

KL Trip

2007-09-26T22:19:00.000+08:00

We're all set for our overnight KL trip this weekend.

Rudy & I together with some friends will be attending the b-day dinner of my former boss who is very dear to us... even when she already transferred to another company, we still keep in touch.

We were also there to celebrate her special day 2yrs ago and here's the pic. Rozita is the one at the center. Yes, she's a Muslim Malay... Hence, the dinner this year unlike the last time when we had lunch instead. It's Ramadan so they only eat during dinner time (or basta paglubog ng araw yata).

That was the last time I was in KL 'coz a month after that trip, I discovered I was pregnant... then I resigned and went back to 'Pinas.

Kaya I am soooooooooooo excited!
I hope we can also find the time to meet with our old friends and of course - do some shopping! samantalahin ba? he he it's a lot cheaper there kse than here in singapore...

I am also planning to visit 'mommy' - my suking tindera in KL Chinatown... I miss her na... There are so many people and things I miss in KL that I can go on and on and on... so I will just wrap it up in one sentence:

I MISS KL - A LOT !!!

Tickets - check!
Hotel - check!
ALL ITEMS CHECKED!!!

Healthy Living

2007-09-24T22:18:00.000+08:00

Just came from my check-up with the doctor/consultant - no final results yet.

For those who haven't seen my multiply acct yet, I posted about my visit to the E.R. last week. Principal diagnosis then was that it could be gallstones but it's getting more complicated.

I guess I really have to change my lifestyle....
I have to start eating healthy...
I also need to lose a lot of weight!

I hope I have the discipline to do all these.
But with my family as my inspiration, I know I can do these - starting today.

Tara! Join na!!!

Free Time

2007-09-23T22:53:00.000+08:00

It's been almost 2 weeks! 2weeks of free time to do anything I please after work and on weekends...

I should be happy, right? Well wrong!!! I have lots of free time these days because Rea is not here with us...

She had to go home to Pinas with her lola 'coz the person we hired to take care of her got homesick and resigned! Sheeessshhhh!!! just like that - and naiwan na kami sa ere *sigh*

Oh well... that's life! Lilipas din ang sama ng loob...
But next time... I know better!

Dream Come True

2007-09-22T20:14:00.001+08:00

Finally! Rudy's dream has come true...

As promised, my 1st project once I start working again is to buy him his dream TV:
Samsung Bordeaux Art - LA40R81B

I know how he loves it so I've decided to give it to him as a special gift... I, of all people, should know how much he deserves it.

I have yet to take a picture of him with his new "love"... so I just posted the pic taken from the website.

And that's not all - he also got the Samsung Home Theater HT-XQ100 for FREE!!! How lucky can he get?

2nd Chance

2007-09-22T19:12:00.000+08:00

I have decided to give this blog a "new lease in life"...

I'm still thinking if I should migrate my previous posts in my multiply site... but with the rate I'm going with my blog postings, I'm not sure how I can even find the time to do that.

Anyway, this blog will contain mostly all about me... and Rudy! I will reserve my multiply site for things related to our little princess Rea.

I just hope I can maintain these 2 blogs.
Wish me luck!

First Time

2006-09-21T06:00:00.000+08:00

Finally! nasimulan ko rin...
matagal na kong naiintriga sa blog na yan eh; kaya eto join na rin ako!
naalala ko pa kagabi, super kinukulit ko si arman, classmate ko from elementary days... sabi ko turuan ako mag-blog eh sabi nya di nya type, mas gusto nya gumawa ng website! o di ba, bigatin!

what's keeping me busy these days? hmmmm...
syempre ang aking pinakamamahal na bebe na si REA Katrina. naku, ang kulit at ang sungit!
pero syempre, i will have a separate blog solely for her - syempre dapat special...

so yon nga, bukod sa pag-aalaga eh syempre busy ako planning for her baptism. sobra! kina-carreer ko talaga! syempre, everything for her kaya todo na ito! ayyyy, di pa pala :) more like --- SIMULA PA LANG ITO!!! ha ha parang kinakabahan na si daddy rudy! whe he he