what? those are buildings?

seriously looked like stacks of crates and boxes to me! {what a great imagination and creative minds these chinese have!} i am in awe!

what do you think?

{buildings outside WOTW}

sorry

i apologize for not updating my blog as regular as possible, i don't have enough time to sit down and collect my thoughts and post all our activities of this CNY holiday yet since hubby is home and i don't want him to think that i prefer to spend time in front of the pc than cuddle with him...

we've also been taking advantage of the long break exploring places... we've been to a friend's BBQ party in Dong Hu Park [i'll post about it later], been to Dameisha beach, went hiking, shopping and visited an art gallery...

i plan to consolidate all the photos [it's just taking me more time since i still edit it in PS, all 648 of them!] and try to post it all in my next entries... soon, fingers crossed!

i've been tagged!

i have been tagged by 2L3Bs...


here are the rules:


Link to the person who tagged you. Post the rules in your blog. Write 7 random things about yourself. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and link to them. Let each person know they've been tagged.

7 Random Facts About Me...

1. i'm a LIST-person.. i make lists for everything... it's very convenient for me coz i tend to be forgetful at times!

2. i have the tendency to 'procrastinate' {i tend to work better under pressure!*wink*}

3. i am NOCTURNAL...

4. i hate waking up to a dirty and cluttered house, that's why i clean up everything before i could finally go to bed... {i could be so uptight & wound-up sometimes!}

5. i love my NAPs! [Necessary Afternoon Pleasure]

6. i am married to the greatest guy for a little over 10 years now and we have a 10 year old beautiful boy {who keeps me on my toes}...

7. i loooove SHOPPING, 'nuff said!



{note the nos. 3,4 & 5 are related!}



PS... i'm so sorry im so lazy, i copied some of my answers from my other blog, click here... and sorry for not tagging anyone, anybody who reads this is free to join...

get to know me {Q&A part2}...

1. What is your occupation? MOM (my gabe keeps me 'occupied' most of the time!)
2. What color socks right now? white
3. What are you listening to right now? the movie WALL-E {gabe's watching}
4. What was the last thing that you ate? bbqd pork ribs and rice
5. Can you drive a stick shift? no
6. If you could be a color what color would you be? periwinkle, love that shade of blue!
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? hubby
8. Have you ever dyed your hair? countless times
9. Favorite food? there are a lot, but i'm craving for sushi right now!
10. Favorite drink? nai-cha (milk tea) & melon milk shake
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? synchronized swimming
12. What was your favorite toy as a child? jackstone & barbie dolls
13. Pets? none
14. Favorite Author? none in particular
15. Last movie you watched? The Other Boleyn Girl
16. Favorite Day of the year? day before christmas
17. What do you do to vent anger? raise my voice
18. Favorite smell? smell of babies & hubby's cologne
19. What is your favorite time of year? spring
20. Strawberry or Blueberry? strawberry
21. When was the last time you cried? can't remember
22. Number of keys on your key ring? 4
23. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheeseburgers
24. Living arrangements? just me and gabe during the week and then hubby comes home on weekends from work
25. Favorite car? not so much into cars
26. What were you doing 12 AM last night? probably sleeping
7. Favorite Quote or motto? i have so many favorite quotes, i can't single out just one
28. Favorite day of the week? SATURDAY, coz that's when hubby comes home, yay!
29. How many years at your current job? 10 (can't believe that my baby is already 10)
30. How many places have you lived in? 4 - rizal, philippines(hometown), manila, philippines(dorm, college years), fuyong, bao'an & buji, shenzhen (in china)
31. Worst injury you've ever had? i had a couple, i fell off the bed when i was 3, broke my collar bone and had to wear a cast (shoulder/body) for half year, and then when i was 19, my friends and I had a vehicular accident and unfortunately, i was the only one hurt... i had a terrible head injury (opened it up! was in the OR overnight) my parents were told of my 30-70 chances of survival... but here i am now! lucky to be alive!

3 THREES

1. Three interesting/random/cool facts about you that your friends probably don't know:
a) i'm a pack-rat
b) hate waking up to a dirty and cluttered house so i make it a point to clean up before i go to bed
c) i loooove shopping!

2. Three favorite bands/artists:
a) the corrs
b) dixie chicks
c) fergie of black eyed peas

3. Three places you have never been to and wish to travel:
a) california, to be with my family
b) anywhere in Europe
c) would also love to tour the Philippines and see the countryside and beaches

Are you GUILTY, like i am?

I just wanna share this... This is sooo funny and oh soo true... We always complain about how FAT we are and how we despise gaining weight but still do the things which makes us that, eat all the unhealthy food...

(source: my inbox)

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them?" And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light fluffy white cake and named it "Angel Food Cake" And said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy Center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then Satan said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes,! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.

God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created HMOs.

Thought for the day. There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.

So true huh? So, are you guilty?

goals for 09...

*still on semi-hibernation mode* [what can i do, it's 9degrees outside!]

12 days into the new year and i'm still PROCRASTINATING! i hate it when that happens! i should've posted my goals for this year earlier... but then, it's better late than never!

this year i want to/love to/wish to/promise to:

- practice more on photoshop [since i already learned the basics last year]

- stay more organized and motivated @ home [translation: STOP procrastinating!]

- stay fit, eat right, work-out more [it's embarassing how little exercise i currently get]

- stop worrying too much [it's like i worry too much or doesn't worry at all, talk about extremes there!]

- try to scrap more [or take less pictures, lol!]

- get things done [translation: NO more procrastination!]

- spend less, save more [yeah right, easier said than done!]

- travel when we can [wishy wishy wish!]

- laugh at every opportunity

- spend less time online *fingers crossed*

- learn how to bake [seriously! i would love to be able to make homemade cookies, cakes and pastries, isn't it a mom's job to make homemade cookies?]

- start my own business, an online shop perhaps [is that a smile im seeing, hun? finally huh? hehe!]

- learn how to sew and make patterns [it's never too late right?]

- lighten up a bit

- stop being 'idle' [translation: STOP procrastinating!]

- learn video-making [windows movie-maker, that shouldn't be hard!]

- practice generosity [with the time and money i could spare]

- learn web-development [gotta get IT-cized*made that word up*]

- not be afraid to try new things

- spend more time with our LORD

- at least control my impulse-buying if not totally eradicate it [can't believe we've accumulated so much stuff!]

- improve my mandarin

- learn the virtue of patience [especially with my ten-year old]

- organize our gazillion of photos and be able to put it all in albums

*this list shall continue as i try to think of more ways to improve our life*

WISH ME LUCK!


* disclaimer: though these are my goals for the year, they are just goals... i'm not going to beat myself up if i cannot keep up with it...

aaaaahhhh!!!

it's already 2009 and i'm still SLACKING! aaaaahhhh again!!! still have the hang-over of the past holiday season, i actually dont want it to end, i still have the christmas decorations up, i might have to leave it there till valentine...

i'll be back soon!

thanks 2008!

another year had passed, and this is the perfect time to reflect on the year that was... i must say 2008 had been a pretty great year for my family, there sure were lots of ups and downs, hits and misses, and having survived them all made me wiser, stronger, happier...

... and for making me appreciate the loves of my life today and everyday, thank you Lord!


i must have done something good to be blessed like this!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

get to know me... {Q&A part 1}

Can you fill this out without lying?
♥ yes

What's the last thing you put in your mouth
♥ dark chocolate

Can you play guitar?
♥ No

Name someone that made you laugh today?
♥ gabe

Do you believe exes can be friends?
♥ depends on the situation

Do you prefer to call or text?
♥ call

When was the last time you cried really hard?
♥ can't remember

What was the last thing someone bought for you?
♥puma sneakers

What did you do last night?
♥ watched bucket list with hubby

Can you live a day without TV?
♥ yes

Are you mad about anything?
♥ no

Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
♥ can't remember

When was the last time you were disappointed?
♥ christmas day at LG office

Where do you wish you were right now?
♥ at the beach, lying under the sun

What should you be doing right now?
♥ sorting out old clothes to throw/give away

Are you a bad influence?
♥ i believe not

Are you more of an individual or an outgoing person?
♥ i can be both, i enjoy being alone, doing stuff, i also wouldn't mind going out with friends

Would you share a drink with a stranger?
♥ no

Last hug?
♥ this morning

Have you ever thrown shoes on a telephone wire?
♥ duh, no

How do you feel about your life right now?
♥ blessed

Do you hate anyone?
♥ no

What time is it?
♥ 2 in the afternoon

What will you be doing in the next 2 hours?
♥ finish the laundry

The thing you really, really wanted to buy but you seem can't?
♥ 320GB portable hard disk drive {must be pink!}

What's on your mind now?
♥ chinese new year vacation

Your last song syndrome line goes like?
♥ cant remember

Would you want to have a tattoo?
♥ no

What else do you have on the table, other than your pc?
♥ lots of stuff

What's your best day of the week?
♥ weekend {hands down}

thank heavens for my husband....

we were having a casual family chit-chat over brunch one sunday when i blurted out *actually joking* that i want a new phone for christmas from hubby...

and guess what happened?

the next day, he won in the raffle in their annual company xmas party...

a new LG ice cream KF350 phone....... and gave it to me! woo hoo!

and it's oh so delicious!

...and as if that wasn't enough, on Christmas Day, he bought me these shoes ---

and now, all i need to do is to cross it out from my wish list for 2009! *wink*

i love you baby! *kisses kisses*

merry christmas...

we had a wonderful christmas in HK, it was awfully exhausting but you can't let that feeling creep up on you on the most wonderful day of the year right?

hope everyone had a wonderful christmas too!

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas!

can you tell we're excited for christmas already...

my baby is now 10!

happy 10th birthday, gabe!

everyday brings changes... it used to be that i could look at you and see traces of the baby you once were.

now, i look at you and instead catch glimpses of the man you will become...where has the time gone?

everyday, i see you growing and maturing so quickly.

you are becoming a little man right before our very eyes...

i can't help but feel a little sad...

i wish you could always be our little baby boy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, son...

this is so sad...

My heart bleeds for the families of those killed last Sunday night in the terrible road accident in Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, all four people killed were known to me one way or the other as we are all from the same small town of Cardona in Rizal, Philippines, two of whom (Renato 'tito Boyet' Huelgas and April Anne Buenaflor) were close relatives...

My thoughts and prayers are with you...

welcome to 'blogland'

why blog? i used to maintain one in friendster where i write about anything and everything everyday mundane things... and then it got 'blocked' (not my blog but the whole blogsite... there aren't actually lots of stories to tell or amazing adventures to write about... my life here in shenzhen is so ordinary to the point of being b-o-r-i-n-g sometimes (but i'm not complaining, i heart my life!)... everyday on school day, i set my alarm at 6:30 but when it goes off, i hit the snooze for 15mins... and then hit it again for another 5mins... and then i wake my son up, prepare breakfast for him and then sit with him at the table while he munch on his favorite peanut butter sandwich (which he eat almost every morning, and doesn't get tired of it!) after my son goes off to school and after i clear the table (sometimes!) i turn on the computer and go online - check my mail on gmail, check updates on my friendster account, and then PEP for a gossip fix... if it's not too cold or if i'm not too sleepy i try to drag myself downstairs to walk around for a bit or do some errands... coz that is the only time i can get my butt off the computer chair! hah!

we 'blog' for different reasons... for me it is a creative outlet of sorts, to express myself, it's like having a best friend whom you can tell everything to, it is the new form of journaling or keeping a diary... i don't keep a diary, not anymore, but i do write, i looovee writing... i write just about anything, you know, everyday 'stuff'...

so, why do i blog? my reason is simple, i don't ever want to forget, things are fleeting and moments are just moments, you can never bring it back once it's over! i want to remember, period!