This will be a quick post. I have to go to church in a while.
But...
Hooray for a new layout! I have to remove some clutter from my blog and I still need to add a few stuff but I am happy that slowly, my blog is coming back to life...
Thanks to Ms. Tipsy and Mr. Ponggo of the Googly Gooeys for the boost of inspiration and confidence! Now, I am not only inspired to write, but I am also now inclined to go back to my love of arts. Please, do visit their blog for a lot of fun, quirky, and inspiring posts! Click on this link to go to their site. They are so adorbs!!!
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I couldn't think of a good title, so, just fill in the blanks! Hahaha!
Anyway, the past few days, my hands have been itching to blog. However, I decided to organize and transfer my files from my laptop to an external hard drive. I have been using my laptop since 2010, I had the motherboard changed last year, and as much as I needed to buy a new one, I can't afford one right now; we have to prepare for our baby's arrival. ^_^
Today, I spent time preparing a few materials and gathering new ideas for my class this year. I want to prepare ahead of time so that when June comes, I would have less time to worry about. Also, I want to be able to spend more time with baby when he comes.
Oh! I am so excited!!! ^_^
I think this pregnancy has inspired me to do a lot of things. Even going back to blogging. I super admire mommy bloggers like my beloved Ms. Shen and Ms. Nikki because they were able to juggle their careers, blogging, and mommyhood. I wish I could do that too.
Going back to blogging, I deleted my old files, ones which I was supposed to write about a couple of years back. I told myself, "I'm giving myself another chance in blogging. I will start from scratch, just like how I started years ago."
To start anew, I browsed for free blogger layouts. unfortunately, I couldn't find "the one". How I wish I have the time and energy as well as the talent to design my own page. I want to start fresh that instead of trying my hand at designing, I wasted my precious time looking for the perfect design. I found gorgeous but affordable designs, but I am afraid to purchase one for some reasons. So, my blog design would have to wait. What's important is, I am writing again. :)
But I hope someone would be kind enough to help me with my blog design and all things blogging. :D
So, what do I write about next? My pregnancy? My teaching career?
Please join me as I embark into a new journey in my blogging life.
Wow! I feel so relieved! Finally! I was able to blog again! Woot!!! ^_^
I've been gone for too long... a lot of things have been going through my head... Not that I am abandoning this blog, but, I guess, I lost touch of writing and expressing myself through writing and make-up. I want to continue running this blog but lately, I've been feeling so sick.
But, but, but... the make up inspirations that I see on my Facebook newsfeed is starting to tickle my imagination. It makes me want to play with my palettes!
I admire my favorite bloggers... They can keep up with blogging while they also go through their daily routines. I wish to have the same dedication so I could keep up with blogging.
Can anyone help me bring back my blogging mojo? I have so much to share, but when I try to face my computer to blog, I either get a writer's block, or other ideas would pop into my head.
My friend once said, "Do not lose touch of what you like doing. Continue living your dream and passion. It will keep you going and avoid you from getting burnt out."
I want to. I really do. Can someone inspire me? I can't even call myself a blogger any longer.
Late posting, but these are the things that I am trying to work on. I shouldn't call them resolutions, but "projects" since they are more likely to be accomplished. People easily forget about their resolutions when the month of January ends. I learned this from my dear friend Sam. ^__^
Here they are!
By the way, life and beauty resolutions are mixed up. I just wrote them in a notepad when they pop in my head. =D
Be a better
person.
Be a better wife in particular. A better teacher. Never fail to improve
all aspects of life as much as possible.
Be more
productive.
Quit playing Facebook games. They don't do anything good. Blogging is
better than playing games. I'll try to blog more often this year… ^__^
Start
writing product reviews. Trying out products and writing about them would help
other people learn about my own experiences about a certain product.
Nowadays, reviews contribute a lot in a consumer's decision whether to get
a product or not.
Learn new
things.
Learn to cook, sew, play the piano, make new crafts and more. Never miss a
chance to learn something new. More importantly, learn new ways on how to
be a better wife and teacher. =)
Revamp
closet.
Time to ditch the old stuff in my closet! =D
Try to be
more healthy.
Health is important, especially if I really want to be a mom soon. =)
Be more
vain. There is a
notion that women tend to lose themselves because of tiring housework. Add
up the stressing career of teaching. I want to break that kind of
mentality. I don't want other people to think that I have neglected myself
ever since I got married; which explains the reason why I want to always
look good when I go out - even when I'm only going to Divisoria (a local market in Manila).
Make use of
skills.
If there's a chance, I'll use my makeup skills to earn. Why not, right? =D
Buy and
Read more books.
I'm a teacher. I need to invest in more books. Not just books of my
specialization, but books of other categories as well. =)
Drink more
water. Gotta
stay rehydrated for that clear skin as well as clean internal system… ^__~
Give blog a
make-over.
Yep! New Year, New look! I'll try
to give my hand a try in making my own blog designs. Photoshop noob here!
Hahaha! *^__^*
So there. I hope I'll be able to accomplish them this year or so. ^___^
FOTD and HOTD 012612
Go, go, go! Fighting! ^__^
How about you, what are your resolutions/projects this year?
How are you? Well me, I'm fine, very fine! Actually, I feel so giddy because although the past month was tiring for me and the boyfie (sounds like Suzy! =D), we are so happy to have accomplished a lot of things! I will fill you in with some of the details as soon as I get the photos from the camera. ^__^
So, let me now have the next installment of my 30-day challenge!
(Note: Just as I explained earlier, my blogging was delayed, as I was very busy last month...)
Day 16: A Song that Makes You Cry (or nearly)
Hmmm... What song makes me (or nearly) cry? Let me see...
I would have to pick the song "Journey" by Lea Salonga.
Why? It reminds me that I have gone through a lot of trials in my life. I am sure, I will still have more in the future; I just hope I can survive each and every one of them. =)
Day 17: An Art Piece (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, etc.)
This was an artwork of mine. I made this July 06, 2oo3.
I have loved drawing ever since I was in Elementary School. In fact, I used to want to take up Fine Arts in the University. I just chose to be practical. =D
Sad to say, I don't have the time to practice anymore. TT__TT
Day 18: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
As of now, what tickles my fancy is my passion in teaching and learning new things. I also can't believe that I'll be married in *109 days! =D
*86 days now (May 25, 2011) ... darn Blogger! Sorry if it's kinda confusing! TT__TT
A lot of things are running in this little head of mine. I wish I could do all of them, but I don't have the time and the energy to do so. As of now, they'll be ideas until maybe after the wedding... ^__^
Day 19: A Talent of Yours
Hmmm... I can't say I'm a talented person, I am just trying hard! Hahaha! (Pa-humble effect? XD)
But I can sing (a little), draw a bit... I also used to write poems... I can be creative with some craft stuff... If I can choose only one talent to display, I will choose...
My (in)ability to sing... =D
*I'll just update this post with a song cover of mine.. Any special requests? Write it in the comments box! ^__^*
Day 20: A Hobby of Yours
For now, my hobby would be reading blogs and surfing the internet. I love updating my Facebook and tweeting, too! ^__^
Proof that I love surfing and reading blogs... =D
Experimenting is also another fun thing for me. I like learning things on my own. =D
Day 21: A Recipe
Some of you might know that I am not a goddess in the kitchen. I know a few dishes, but I am either scared (to waste money and ingredients) or just plain lazy... Haha!
But hey! There is a simple and healthy pasta dish that my Honey loves (to think that he's an adventurous cook than me)! ^__^
TUNA FETTUCCINE IN BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Ingredients: 250 grams fettucine noodles
3 tablespoons butter
2 cans tuna in oil
A bunch of broccoli, removed from the stalk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
salt and white pepper to taste
Crushed basil leaves
How To:
1 Cook noodles according to package directions.
2 Melt butter over medium-low heat. Toss in tuna and broccoli. Season with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle some crushed basil leaves.
3 Add stock to butter, followed by pasta and cheese. Toss to coat. Add some pasta water if sauce is too dry.
I like this website because it makes learning Korean language easier. ^__^
If you're interested in Korean language and want to learn by yourself, check it out! ^__^
Day 23: A Youtube Video
아싸! =D
I super love this video. This is also from talktomeinkorean.com This is a cute video teaching various popular Korean expressions. =)
If you can read my Facebook and Twitter posts, you'll quickly know what is my most used Korean phrase... Can you guess? Post it in the comments box! =D
*Day 24: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
What keeps me busy these days? Well... here's my schedule:
There... maybe now, you'll understand why I can't blog that much... I spend most of my free time with Izza. =D
Actually, this schedule is now a bit better, as compared before, when we didn't have a nanny. =D
*Day 25: Your Day, in Great Detail
Hmmm... today, (May 11th) was tiring for me. Although I didn't teach in SKP today, I felt exhausted for we went home at 3am this morning coming from the memorial chapel. For those who don't follow me on twitter, my mom-in-law's best friend (who's going to be one of our Principal Sponsors in our wedding) came from the US because her aunt died last week (May 5th). Before getting home, I was asked to sleep beside Izza and give her medicines before going to bed. I woke up at 4am when Izza started wailing so I made her milk. I was awaken at around 6am by the nanny ogling the baby beside me. Seems like she wants to play with her but I think I said "Just let her play. Don't carry her unless she cries". So, she left her alone. Then at around 9am, I was awaken (again) by the nanny dressing up Izza. So that's the time I got up. =D
I went online at 11:30am. I checked my e-mails, Facebook and twitter. I also checked my Churpchurp. I am still puzzled at how it works. =D
Before eating lunch, I prepared my work station and stuff. I popped a pill for my cough and colds which later made me uber drowsy for the next three classes.
I was actually planning to give my babies a bath but I was pressed for time for my first class. During the class, I was really sleepy. Darn Neozep Forte! TT__TT
No choice, I had to take a nap after the first class. I asked nanny to wake me up at 3:15, 15 minutes before my second class starts.
She woke me up at 3:15 but I am still sleepy. I found out that she used my lappie without asking permission to do so (I left my laptop open, so that if ever I get up late for the class, all I have to do is to sit in front of the computer and click the video call button). A little later, she went to me to check if she has logged-out her account. I got pissed but I was still drowsy to lash out on her (just exaggerating it, I don't really lash out on someone not unless it is a very serious mistake... =D) I tried to stay calm because the drug is taking over me. The effect lasted another *sarcastically* good one and a half hour. My eyes were shutting down that I had to close my video screen. =D
Good thing I had a 30-minute break after the class. I took a quick bath just to freshen myself up. Looks like I really have to sleep off this flu! >__<
After the 30-minute break, I got three classes and another one hour break (8pm KT student doesn't have Wednesday classes and 8:30pm KT student postponed her class today). I took a little break away from the computer screen. I had dinner at the same time. I decided not to take my medicine because I still feel the drowsiness from the previous tablet I took. =D
Although my eyes are puffy and drowsy, I still try to finish this post. I really wanna accomplish this challenge! Better late than never!!! =D
*Day 26: Your Week, in Great Detail
This week had been very busy for me and the family. Last week, I went to SKP for three consecutive days but I took a break last Thursday, which is my holiday (May 5th - Children's Day in Korea) to fix and prepare some documents needed for the wedding. I didn't go there on a Friday too, because I don't really have to go there on a Friday. My subjects - Language and Reading - are scheduled from Mondays to Thursdays. There was no SKP class last Monday, because there was a typhoon.
Two of Honey's relatives died last week. Those two people were in-laws, in which, their spouses are the relatives of my fiance. The first one was buried last Tuesday or Wednesday (I think).
Come Thursday, May 5th, another one passed away - the aunt of my mom-in-law (to be)'s best friend.
Anyway, last weekend was the burial of my fiance's grandfather. We all went to the cemetery. Afterwards, I had a trial on my wedding hair and make-up. Honey's aunt did both, but later on she asked me to put on make-up on myself, because she wants to see how I do my make-up. She liked it. Actually, everyone was impressed by my make-up skills. She decided to just do my hair instead and just assist me on retouching my make-up on the big day. I shall be doing my own make-up on the big day. ^__^
Mom-in-law (to be)'s best friend have to go home all the way from the US to be able to arrange her aunt's funeral here in the Philippines. She arrived last Sunday. I also had to go to church twice to accompany her (Take note: I have already been to church last Saturday night because we thought we will be picking her up from the airport). Now that she had to take a leave from work, it seems impossible for her to return on August. Honestly, we are quite worried that she might not make it on our wedding day. But she is still hoping to be able to attend. She had been one of the people who are anticipating our wedding, in fact, she volunteered to be our Ninang (Principal Sponsor). I hope she could make it. o__O
I was also on a "holiday" (May 10th - Buddha's Birthday) yesterday. Me and Honey accompanied his grandma's niece (a distant, distant relative) to the university to fix her little issue with a prof. Since the dean is our close friend and also one of our Principal Sponsors, we seek her help in this matter. We got home in less than two hours. Ate late lunch and headed to the memorial chapel just two blocks from our house. I had a "station" there, where I set up my laptop and my broadband. I gathered all the pictures that were taken and uploaded them to our Ninang's Facebook for her relatives in the US to see. We went home at 3am already. (Read Day 25)
I wasn't able to attend the funeral service today because I had classes. I shall be uploading the pictures and editing the videos throughout the weekend. That is, if we will not be going anywhere. =D
Aigoo! That was a very tiring week for me! =D
*updated = May 11
*Darn it! I already posted this last May 12th!!! I had to reblog because Blogger wasn't able to repost it! TT__TT*
*Might as well keep it short...*
**Day 27: Your Month, in Great Detail
My month of April was very tiring but it was fun. I enjoyed shopping for the things that we need for the big day. Since Honey and I work during weekdays, we have to devote our weekends to shopping and planning. Although we were both exhausted and we were not able to have our "we" time this past month, it's still okay. Why? Well, seeing these lovely things around me helps me imagine how things will be like on the big day. =)
**Day 28: This Year, in Great Detail
Hmmm... What can I say? Well, I think this year is what I should call a "Year of Change". Why? Well, it's the year when I will start my married life. I still don't know what will happen next after the wedding, and I still can't believe that I'll be married! Hahaha! But, I am hoping to be a very good wife to my future husband... =)
**Day 29: Hopes, Dreams and Plans for the Next 365 Days
I hope to be a good and loving wife to my future husband. To be able to cater to his needs (and of course, sometimes, demands). As for the baby, of course, we do have plans of having a little Angel and or little Deo or maybe both... but after a couple of years. =D I hope our marriage lasts more than a lifetime. ^__^
I dream of having our own space, and I dream of becoming like my favorite aunt; a role model mother and wife. I dream of being able to cook and bake for my family, be able to keep the house clean, be able to make my family wear neatly ironed clothes. However, Me and hubby would still attend social events, despite the hustle and bustle of household chores. As for our career, we would keep teaching, and stay true to our chosen field.
I won't hope and wish of these for only the next 365 days, but, for the rest of our married life. ^__~
I may not forget to mention that I want to be active in blogging and meet my virtual friends in the near future. ^__^
**Day 30: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Now that I have reblogged everything... let me cheer you up with this...
Awww... cute Izza!!! ^__^
Thanks for reading!
^__^
My next post would be something wedding related... hopefully, I could post my wedding stuff and make-up hauls... ^__^
Gyah! I have to reblog the posts I made last week...
I feel anxious because I took time to accomplish them in one day, I even made two posts last Thursday (May 12th).
The posts were:
30-Day Blog Challenge: Day 16-30
and
Bridal Make-up Dilemma
Yesterday, I tweeted @Blogger:
It reads: I would wait until Friday before I reblog my recent posts... Aigoo! @Blogger, please fix it...
I'm still hoping for it to be fixed this week, until Friday...
I just dropped by my blog to say "Sorry guys, blogging challenge is postponed."
I've been feeling sick since last week because of colds and now, I think I am suffering from low blood. Hopefully, I might resume the challenge one of these days. Sorry!
Please encourage me to continue blogging. I sometimes feel that I am alone in this blog. TT__TT
Take care, everyone! I'll try to fill you in with my wedding updates next time. =)
I'm not talking about death here, my dears. What I mean is, the end of the year is speeding up... I failed at many things, like keeping up with my blogging. Come next year, I will do my best in maintaining my blog and updating you with stuff.
It's the second day of December and I wanna start writing consistently even before the year ends...
Here are a few updates:
We have a new baby at home and I'm the babysitter. Honey's mom adopted his cousin's baby.
Our old nanny/housekeeper is gone. So, I am always left at home with all the tiring chores.
I am still teaching at home. Tiring, yes; but it is fun.
A couple of weeks ago, I got reunited with my High School friends and batchmates. Guess what? my supposed-to-be love was very happy to be able to keep in touch with me after almost 10 years...
I bought some stuff from the Fanny Serrano line of cosmetics. I will be using them on my friend who will get married on Saturday.
I am so exhausted and lifeless as I write this entry. I need to unwind. I need a break. A date, maybe?
Can someone suggest some good ways on how I could relieve myself from stress? I am really almost giving up! ='''s
I am overly busy these days... I have a lot to blog about, but I don't have the time since my schedule is jam-packed (lots of students... no nanny... a new baby at home )... I will do my best to update you before the end of November...
Wish me a lot of luck!!! ^__^Fighting!!!
Yeah, I know. I am.
I have not been blogging much and I have a lot of plans. I wanna write, make videos and many sorts of stuff but I can't because I have other things to do. Add the fact that I got very sick recently... ='''(
So today, I am promising myself that I will try to accomplish my plans, whatever it takes.
Aja! Fighting! I can do it! ^__^
I should be happy because as of today, I already have 40 followers! Imagine that? 40 followers... I don't even get to write some stuff... I am not that happy, I am ashamed of myself for having 40 followers that don't get to read much on my blog...
I am so sorry, my followers, I've been such a bad blogger... but I do love you with all my heart!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
But don't worry, I will do my best to be a better blogger for my 40 precious followers...
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