Before I even stop drinking coffee, I have this special mug that I used everyday. It was given to me by my sister one Christmas and perfect to sip my hot coffee each morning. I still use it though, not for my coffee anymore but for drinking water.

I still want to own new ceramic coffee mugs that I can use, maybe with my picture or name in it. It’s also perfect gift ideas as personalized items are in thing these days.

My bestfriend resigned from her office work for about 2 years already to become a WAHM. She prayed for it to come as she’s been getting burned out with the office work and the fact that she’s not happy with what she’s doing. Finally, the day came when she no longer have to wake up early and prepare to go to work and go home at night feeling exhausted and drained.

She became a WAHM: working online but still have lots of ample time as a wife and a mother. She enjoyed it as what she’s been telling me but lately, an opportunity to go back to office world knocked on her door. She was still undecided and confused. She wanted to stay at home with the kids and still work but part of her wants to work outside her home for added income.

Right now, she has accepted the work as part time in the office. It was an offer from a co-worker before that she can’t refuse. She’s contemplating if she’ll accept to work everyday once again and just do her online works maybe early in the morning before going to the office or after work. I can see her really thinking hard these days but I know that God will guide her on her decisions. The question is, can she still do her online works and her office job as the same time without feeling too exhausted? That, she can only decide.

I wish her the best and maybe this is the start of something new for her once again. Good luck bes!

I was deeply moved about a story I once read about a mother having a hard time letting go of her daughter who is so terminally ill with the cancer of the bones. She could not grasp the reality about the fact that her daughter will sooner or later come join hands with her creator. It brought me into tears while reading all her sentiments and all the memories she’s been relaying and even though I have no kid of my own, I can feel the pain of losing someone because I experienced that already in my life. It’s hard but that’s the reality. We have to be ready for whatever circumstances that will come.

Lots of her friends are praying beside her and giving her enlightenment and of course a mother cannot give up just like that. She’s still showing bravery but from time to time, she’ll just burst into tears. She’s praying for the strength to let go and I’m sure that time will come.

Sickness in the family is really burdensome most especially if you see your kids suffer. I know it’s not easy to see anyone go through dialysis, chemotherapy or even mesothelioma treatments but with prayers and support from family and friends, anyone can past through that. We just need to seek higher guidance from above.

I was at home. My niece and nephew where in the house right beside ours as my SIL and bro where at work. From time to time, I check on them and see what they are doing. Sometimes kids leave a lot of mess at their house esp. when their parents are out.

It was one hot day and when I saw my dog, I could not help see her look like she’s also feeling the scorching heat so I decided to give her bath. Ahhh.. she was refreshed after that. With her thick coat, I’m pretty sure she wished she had none..lol

I am thankful for…all the works that I’m getting and I could not believe that the Lord is blessing me like that.

From the kitchen…I cooked our lunch early at 9:30 am because I hate to get up once I’m sitting in front of my computer and I’m working already.

We had a great lunch last Sunday with the whole family. The kids are out of school already since it’s already their summer vacation. Some of my nieces and nephews will be going back to their university this week for their summer classes and some because their univ has 4 semesters.

We had some good laughs and talks after lunch but my SIL can’t help but to feel a bit frustrated over her son because he still has no job up to now. We also can’t see him enthusiastic in getting a job even if it’s one of those sales jobs. I told him he must not be too picky since there are thousands of new graduates who’ll be looking for work again.

I just hope after Holy Week, his interest in looking for work will come back and hope he’ll be applying once again. It’s just so hard to see him just at home, doing nothing and with no money on his own.

I can say that I’ve been spending a lot this 1st quarter of the year big time. I’m actually a penny pincher but when the time comes for me to shop and spend, then there are times I’m unstoppable. I’ve been shopping for bags, shoes, jeans, blouses and other personal stuff that sometimes it’ll take time for me to wear it, yay! I guess when I shop for myself I’m thinking it was just a reward for being so thrifty and hard worker but I tend to go overboard at times, which I know is not good as well.

Bought personal items, an LCD TV, a digi-cam and kitchen utensils this year and thought of having our living room painted and light fixture changes. Also, I wanted a portable oven so I can bake if a recipe calls for.

My college nieces and nephews are already having their semestral break. 3 of them are taking a vacation at our house and right now, we’re all using our laptops at the same time doing different things. One is playing games, the other is building a website and the other is doodling at Photoshop. I noticed most of the times that they got so bored easily and they need to do anything to keep them occupied. Oh well, they only have a month of semestral break and after Holy Week, they’ll be back to school as the university that they are in have 4 semestrals in a year unlike the regular univ that only has 2 terms.

I still have a niece in elementary and 2 nephews in highschool that are still going to their school. They’ve been doing some clearance stuff and some rehearsals for the recognition day and on Friday they are finally on vacation. It only means that their house will be noisy once again. I hope they also take advantage of the summer vacation to sleep and take more rest so their body can release more hgh releaser for their growth. As of now, they’ve been asking me to treat them on a swimming at a nearby pool and we’ll see if I’ll grant their request.

It’s always heartbreaking to watch the news about crimes being committed because most of the times the perpetrator is under the influence of drugs and liquor. Many people have become victims of these bad vices that can result in the destruction of their lives. Not everyone can enroll in a rehab centers like california treatment centers to cleanse themselves that’s why many lives are ruined and more crimes are increasing.

I just hope that the families of the victims should seek help when they learned that they have a family member who’s into drugs or other forms of bad vices. It’s not yet too late for them to change, there is always hope.

Outside my window…I can see lots of jeepneys, tricycles passing by. Actually I’m at my store right now.

I am thinking… of planning a birthday vacation treat for myself and few of my friends. An out of town getaway would be fun I guess. I hope there’s another seat sale so I can avail some more promos. I would love to go to Davao, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan and experience the nature here in Pinas.

I am thankful for…all the work blessings that I’m continuously receiving.

From the kitchen…I’ve already cooked chicken with pineapple for lunch and there’s a left over. I just told mom to fry some fish later on so when I come home from work we can already eat our dinner.

I am wearing…my loose jeans and my fave brown shirt.

I am going…make more photobook templates tonight and rest early as I feel achy today.

I am reading…some posts about Eva Longoria and how I love the fashion style that she has.

I am hoping…that I’ll finish more works tonight, make some templates and business card for a friend.

“Whoa, it’s Wednesday once again!” as what my niece blurted out today. She’s on sem break and could not believe that days passed by quite easily. Anyway, here are some of my happy thoughts for today.

1. Sweet ripe mangoes for lunch. I have not eaten this for a long time since I’m just too afraid to put more acid in my stomach but since my doctor told me I can eat them only if I have eaten rice already so I ate a slice of it today. Yey!

2. The balikbayan boxes from my sis and BIL in Riyadh are here and it only means that we have lots of goodies once again. Ahhh.. the perks of having a relative overseas!

3. Slowly gaining a bit of weight. Actually, I don;t even need any diet pills that work because what I want is to gain more weight since I got sick lately. My appetite is back and been eating foods that I don’t and can’t eat before.

4. More works pouring in once again.

5. Payments at my Paypal account coming in. Yey, after 100 years, the company that owed me money, paid me and other bloggers today.

6. My aunt had a Facebook account already. I was so thrilled to see the FB account of my 70+ yrs. old aunt in the US. I’m guilty of not writing to her via snail mail but now, we can update each other all the time. I’m sure, my cousins taught her how to open and browse her account.