Looks like the heavens have been reading my blogs!! I hope not! They might not find my rantings pleasing!!! However, as i have just posted the other day, I would be having the chance to meet up with old friends. My former colleagues from TESDA. Wow, its really been a while since I last saw them. I left the Authority about 4 years ago, and just about the same time I last saw any of them. Well if jing has not come home from Dubai, maybe we wouldn't be even meeting up tomorrow. Thanks for homecomings and balikbayans! I'm so looking forward to meeting my good ol pals tomorrow! Hope the weather cooperates.
And hope my son gets better..Just brought him to his pedia today.. He had been having bad tummy for 2 days now and I got so worried. Fortunately, his lab test came out negative for any infections or virus.
I only have to concentrate now on rehydrating him so that lost minerals are replaced.
I have been wondering why this happened. I mean, i dont give him street food. Every meal given to my son is prepared and cooked at home. But despite this, he had bad tummy ache and LBM.. eeew.. ssorry..
It just occured to me that it might have something to do with the inefficient waste management of our City. As we all know, it has been raining for a week now and garbage is stocked here and there and every where in the City. It might have contaminated the water supply. I have stopped boiling my son's water since he turned two because i am confident that the water we dring is safe. We do buy purified drinking water.
My pedia happened to have told me that there have been a multiplying number of gastro entirities and amoebaiasis cases in children this week alone. And I belieive that it all boils down to how the City has been managing our garbages over the past few months.
I am Baguio grown, and I am so disheartned to see now that the City I grew up in and the City that I most love is now being stripped of its old glamour right before my eyes. Blame it on the City Governemnt. They should do something about this. Lest an epidemic might break out!!! Yipes!!!
Kung may usong sakit ngaun.. ayoko nang makiuso... Sa inyo nalang salamat!!
Word of the wise: Even if you buy purified water, boil your drinking water at least five minutes. We don't really know if our water has been contaminated by these loose garbage everywhere.. But why take chances? 5 minutes of boiling or a lifetime of amoeba in your system.
Apr 24, 2009
Apr 23, 2009
AT LAST
Wow! its been a while since my last post. I'm glad I can finally write something here. I've been wanting to write but couldn't find the time! I've been so busy lately and now that the tax season is finally over, I have time on my hands. But not so much.. Just a few...
Am happy I could write again!
There are so many things that i'd like to put here but now that I can, they seemed to have been gone with the wind.
This is atleast a start. My first post for the year 2009. And its the second quarter of the year. Where have I been? I've lost contact with the world! Havent had a chance to reconnect with my friends too.
I hope I would have some spare this time. I really would want to sit around with my good friends and just catch up!
So if any of you come across this post, let me know and lets set the date! Would love to hear from my dear friends!!!
Am happy I could write again!
There are so many things that i'd like to put here but now that I can, they seemed to have been gone with the wind.
This is atleast a start. My first post for the year 2009. And its the second quarter of the year. Where have I been? I've lost contact with the world! Havent had a chance to reconnect with my friends too.
I hope I would have some spare this time. I really would want to sit around with my good friends and just catch up!
So if any of you come across this post, let me know and lets set the date! Would love to hear from my dear friends!!!
Dec 13, 2008
my creations
It has been a while since my last post. My blogging was put aside. But sure I wasn't idle. My hands are full with mostly things that I love doing most.. Aside from my bookkeeping for few clients, which leaves me awake til the wee hours, I am also taking advantage of the holiday season.
And these are just samples of my creations...
They look good but they taste even better... I can't share the recipe though, its trade secret!!!
BRANDIED FRUITCAKE
MY NO BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE
MY CATHEDRAL WINDOWS(CHRISTMAS GELATINE)
And these are just samples of my creations...
They look good but they taste even better... I can't share the recipe though, its trade secret!!!
BRANDIED FRUITCAKE
MY NO BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE
MY CATHEDRAL WINDOWS(CHRISTMAS GELATINE)
Nov 25, 2008
the other side of me
Aside from my busy life as an Accountant, I am also a mother and kitchen freak.
I just love to cook.
I usually stay home on weekends and fix up a meal for my family.
Its my way of making up for not being been able to cook on weekdays.
My helper is quite as skilled in the kitchen. I was able to train her and now she is doing well when it comes to cooking. She now knows her way around the kitchen well.. and I take all the credit for that. Ahemm!!!
She does the cooking on weekdays and on days that I could not be home on time to cook so that my family could eat on time.
However, when I am home, the kitchen is my kingdom. I try as much as possible to cook or bake on days that am off from work.
I find it therapeutical. It relieves me from all the pressure and the stress that I have to deal with at work.
Last Saturday, my baking skills went full swing. I am into baking brandied fruitcakes again. Am thinking selling them just in time for the holidays!
I brought samples at work and they all loved it. Now, I'm down to real business!!!
I realized, that if I weren't and CPA now, I would have been a chef!!!
Although I'm still open for that possibility.
I still dream going to culinary school and experiment on food and all that cooking.
Anyhoodle, that is still a remote possibility especially now that we're trying to conceive another angel.
Until my next baby comes, my culinary skills have to take the back sit.
I just love to cook.
I usually stay home on weekends and fix up a meal for my family.
Its my way of making up for not being been able to cook on weekdays.
My helper is quite as skilled in the kitchen. I was able to train her and now she is doing well when it comes to cooking. She now knows her way around the kitchen well.. and I take all the credit for that. Ahemm!!!
She does the cooking on weekdays and on days that I could not be home on time to cook so that my family could eat on time.
However, when I am home, the kitchen is my kingdom. I try as much as possible to cook or bake on days that am off from work.
I find it therapeutical. It relieves me from all the pressure and the stress that I have to deal with at work.
Last Saturday, my baking skills went full swing. I am into baking brandied fruitcakes again. Am thinking selling them just in time for the holidays!
I brought samples at work and they all loved it. Now, I'm down to real business!!!
I realized, that if I weren't and CPA now, I would have been a chef!!!
Although I'm still open for that possibility.
I still dream going to culinary school and experiment on food and all that cooking.
Anyhoodle, that is still a remote possibility especially now that we're trying to conceive another angel.
Until my next baby comes, my culinary skills have to take the back sit.
Nov 21, 2008
I witness God's Goodness for I am instrument of His
Every saturday, a lady, who is also my neighbor comes to the house at exactly 8 am to sell me fresh lowland vegetables.
According to her, she is a mother of 6 children, her youngest being only 4years old.
She sells vegetables around the neighborhood in the morning and sells her merchandise by 11am.
She goes home, cooks lunch for her family and rests.
In the afternoon, she cooks some banana q, camoteq or any kind of miryenda, and sells around the neighborhood again.
This is her daily routine.
Amazing how this mother works to feed her family
Her husband, according to her is a laborer and job comes seasonally.
I buy from her to save me from going to the market.
One day she told me that I am always "buena mano " to her on Saturdays.
And claims that I'm a lucky buena mano because she is able to sell all her vegetables on Saturdays.
On other days, she says, sometimes she brings home unsold gulay for her family's meal.
Last saturday, she told me her youngest child is down with typhoid fever.
Being an employee of social welfare, I immediately told her to get a medical certificate from the doctor and asked her to come to my office as soon as she can.
I referred her to the CIU (crisis intervention unit) of my agency so she could avail of financial assistance
True enough, she was able to get some medicinces for free, thanks to the City's help. And some amount of money for her other needs.
She got her check today.
I couldn't describe the happiness on her face when she recieved it.
She said, it was an early Christmas gift.
This touched my heart. She also called me a blessing to her family.
I didn't even realize such. But I give back all the glory to God.
I was also able to refer her to the livelihood unit.
She mentioned one day that she wanted to borrow a certain amount of capital so that she can sell some meat and fish that would go with the vegetables she sell. Which means, extra capital.
Today, before she left our office, she was interviewd by the one in-charge of the livelihood unit. She was given hope that she would be able to borrow the money so she could push through with her plans.
She was so happy. She actually called me an angel.
I told her I was only an instrument to the goodnes of God.
This brought me to a realization that sometimes,the simplest things we do go a long for others.
I was happy I was able to help.
Thank you Father for making me an instrument of your love.
According to her, she is a mother of 6 children, her youngest being only 4years old.
She sells vegetables around the neighborhood in the morning and sells her merchandise by 11am.
She goes home, cooks lunch for her family and rests.
In the afternoon, she cooks some banana q, camoteq or any kind of miryenda, and sells around the neighborhood again.
This is her daily routine.
Amazing how this mother works to feed her family
Her husband, according to her is a laborer and job comes seasonally.
I buy from her to save me from going to the market.
One day she told me that I am always "buena mano " to her on Saturdays.
And claims that I'm a lucky buena mano because she is able to sell all her vegetables on Saturdays.
On other days, she says, sometimes she brings home unsold gulay for her family's meal.
Last saturday, she told me her youngest child is down with typhoid fever.
Being an employee of social welfare, I immediately told her to get a medical certificate from the doctor and asked her to come to my office as soon as she can.
I referred her to the CIU (crisis intervention unit) of my agency so she could avail of financial assistance
True enough, she was able to get some medicinces for free, thanks to the City's help. And some amount of money for her other needs.
She got her check today.
I couldn't describe the happiness on her face when she recieved it.
She said, it was an early Christmas gift.
This touched my heart. She also called me a blessing to her family.
I didn't even realize such. But I give back all the glory to God.
I was also able to refer her to the livelihood unit.
She mentioned one day that she wanted to borrow a certain amount of capital so that she can sell some meat and fish that would go with the vegetables she sell. Which means, extra capital.
Today, before she left our office, she was interviewd by the one in-charge of the livelihood unit. She was given hope that she would be able to borrow the money so she could push through with her plans.
She was so happy. She actually called me an angel.
I told her I was only an instrument to the goodnes of God.
This brought me to a realization that sometimes,the simplest things we do go a long for others.
I was happy I was able to help.
Thank you Father for making me an instrument of your love.
Nov 20, 2008
baby fever
My husband and I want a new baby. My first child is now two years old and now we want him to have an "ading".
It is what we planned. After our first child was born, we have decided that another baby would come in two years.
And two years it is.
However, after giving birth to my first child, I developed hypertension.
Now, we are scared of what it could bring to me and the baby if we concieve again.
Last week, I went to see an OB GYNE. Not my previous one because I wanted a second opinion. My former Doctor could not give me clear answers to my questions as to why I am suffering from this ailment.
My internist suspected it could be my OCP.
But last week, I got my answers.
The OCP was not a cause for my hypertension.
I was told that it could be stress or my diet.
She also took away my fear of going through a Caesarian Section if ever.
I was also told that the best way for a hypertesive mom to give birth is through a normal delivery.
Thank God!
I was also advised that the only way to have a safe pregnancy is to comply with all the pre-natal appointments. I learned that the reason that mothers become pre -eclamptic during pregnacy is because they mis their pre-nata check ups.
Now, knowing all this, I think we're ready to concieve another angel!
I pray for God's blessing and to keep all else well for the days to come.
It is what we planned. After our first child was born, we have decided that another baby would come in two years.
And two years it is.
However, after giving birth to my first child, I developed hypertension.
Now, we are scared of what it could bring to me and the baby if we concieve again.
Last week, I went to see an OB GYNE. Not my previous one because I wanted a second opinion. My former Doctor could not give me clear answers to my questions as to why I am suffering from this ailment.
My internist suspected it could be my OCP.
But last week, I got my answers.
The OCP was not a cause for my hypertension.
I was told that it could be stress or my diet.
She also took away my fear of going through a Caesarian Section if ever.
I was also told that the best way for a hypertesive mom to give birth is through a normal delivery.
Thank God!
I was also advised that the only way to have a safe pregnancy is to comply with all the pre-natal appointments. I learned that the reason that mothers become pre -eclamptic during pregnacy is because they mis their pre-nata check ups.
Now, knowing all this, I think we're ready to concieve another angel!
I pray for God's blessing and to keep all else well for the days to come.
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