Motivated...

It's just Tuesday, the second day of school week, but it seems like pulling the-rope-the-hard way for me.Maybe because, its the last month of the semester and i cant help thinking about examinations, papers to check, making reports and grades...etc..etc...etc...Things that has to be done in due time.Well, its not new to me since a Teacher by profession like me should do that.

I'm just grateful enough i haven't been in the mood swing..LOL..i can still smile while teaching...trully its tiresome but I thank HIM for the strength in each day.I'm deeply excited for next months call for celebrationssssssss.....

Desire Granted!

My hubby even before really amazed me..He do many things that really surprised me,sometimes it even made me cry..I do remmber the last time(2 or 3 months ago) I told him about my phone, since it is touch screened, I cannot enjoy the texting thing compare to other phone.LOve to sending text messages still by the way..LOL.The phone Im using were a smaller one, Samsung.




And I've been using this phone for a year now.He never say a thing that time except for a nod and a smile.Since I cant buy for another one,in my heart better to have this than nothing.Anyway, I can call, this is whats good and best for this type and style of this phone.
And indeed..my desire has been granted. Wenesday night He hand me something in a black pouch, with a smile and a hug..as I opened it up.........

I hugged him, I cant say any single word.....the tightier my hug was, the grateful I am...not only for the gift but for thoughts and caring ways he bestowed.I love you so much honey..words are not enough..I thank God for you.

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.Giving.

Its been a while since the last time I dropped my thoughts in here...It just seems to be so cloudy (tiring)and my feeling seems to be focused more on my kicking baby HJ..LOL.this time when i opened my account...i saw my SIS post talking about "Ber" months by which my heart jumps into a joyous thoughts of a wonderful celebration.I couldn't help it..but thinking of some wonderful gifts to share..WOW!!!
How i hope and pray I could have lots of stuffs to wrap this year.Im not dreaming to be Santa...but I could be more generous than Santa.And its trully a wonderful and unexplained feeling when you give to someone else than to received.

Getting To Know Each Other

Thanks to Mom Jenny of Her and History for this tag!

To do this, Create a New Blog Post, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your title as "Getting to Know Each Other!", then tagged as many people as you like :) Don't forget to leave a message to those you have tagged so that they will know :)

1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:30AM

2. How do you like your steak? well done

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Casino Royale (2 years ago..he..he..)

4. What is your favorite TV show? MTV

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Philippines

6. What did you have for breakfast? Soy milk and varieties of fruits

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Any will do

8. What foods do you dislike?too spicy and too sweet

9. Favorite place to eat? anywhere convenient and private

10. Favorite dressing? Thousand islands

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? I prefer to drive car, but for now i still don't have one

12. What are your favorite clothes? jeans and blouses

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? To the places I have never been before...too many to mention..LOL

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full

15. Where would you want to retire? in place where I can be what I want to be, breath'n fresh air, dancing with my hubby and children like we just dont care...heheheh

16. Favorite time of day? early morning and night time

17. Where were you born? NAsipit, Agusan del Norte

18. What is your favorite sport to watch? tennis and football

19. Who do you think will not tag you back? I will not tag someone who'll not tag me back..he..he..

20. Person you expect to tag you back first? ..i dont know sorry

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? all the bloggers in my bloglist

22. Bird watcher? not really...

23. Are you a morning person or a night person? morning person

24. Do you have any pets? nope

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? my daughter, (the baby inside my tummy)now she is 7 and 3 days, she moves a lot and responses every sounds we make.Very active and healthy
26. What did you want to be when you were little? Teacher

27. What is your best childhood memory? Everytime when we have a family day at the beach..its like a real fiesta to us because my mother prepare lots of food..my fave, Lechon baboy(roasted whole pig)

28. Are you a cat or dog person? neither of the two

29. Are you married? Yes

30. Always wear your seat belt? I would if I'm in the car

31. Been in a car accident? BY GODs' mighty grace ...not

32. Any pet peeves? people who drink directly out of the milk/orange juice container, when I genuinely ask someone what's wrong (when there obviously is something wrong) and they respond half-heartedly, "hmmm? oh nothing...", people who clear their throats in a disgusting way, Caps Lock in text or in email, when PEOPLE SHOUT

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? ham, bacon, Italian sausage and sea foods with cheese

34. Favorite Flower? roses

35. Favorite ice cream? mango

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? ..lots...hehehe

37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? I didn't take a test yet

38. From whom did you get your last email? Motherhood Maternity

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Grocery and fashions

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? bonding with my baby..

41. Like your job? being a teacher is such a rewarding profession

42. Broccoli? its ok...

43. What was your favorite vacation? the first time I got home from Thailand

44. Last person you went out to dinner with? my honey

45. What are you listening to right now? .music..

46. What is your favorite color? pink, lavender and light brown too!

47. How many tattoos do you have? none

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? i'll found out later

49. What time did you finish this quiz? 8.35 am

50. Coffee drinker? nope




I am tagging Mommy Gigie,

Word-Filled Wednesday #3 - All is HIS

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MOthers Day and Pregnant Women....Do We Qualify

I have been having an ongoing discussion with a friend about Mothers’ day. Since Mothers' Day is celebrated here inThailand this month. Also in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. on her birthday.

I told her that even though I haven’t had her yet I think I still qualify! She says Mothers’ day is ONLY for women who already have children and that since she isn’t born yet...I don’t get anything.

I would like to say that I strongly disagree with her on this! I still consider myself a mother even though she isn’t here just yet. Our child will be with us soon in Gods’ time. I’m still taking care of her while she is inside my body.(by GODs’ grace) And I’ve given her a safe place to live free of charge for the past 7 months!! LOL.

I told her that I’m not demanding a present (but that would be nice) since Mothers’ Day celebration falls on the day after my birthday. heheheh. But she could at least get me a Mother’s day card or a Birthday Card.

What do you all think?

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A glimpse of my better half

My sis-in-law of Her and Historyb gave me this tag to feature my dearest behalf.
Well, I am a bit excited to post this.Here it goes..


THE BETTER HALF

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?
- Music channel( especially on guitars)

2. You're out to eat, what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
- any salad dressing will do(He doesn't have some particulars)
3. What's one food he doesn’t like?
- I am so lucky enough my better half can eat whatever food prepared on the table

4. You go out to eat and have a drink, what does he order?
- Chaa Manao (a Thai term for Lemon Tea)and Cold Coke

5. What shirt size does he have?
- S and M

6. What shoe size does he have?
- 9

7. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
- A hamburger and Cheese sandwich with egg
8. What would he eat everyday if he could?
- anything in soup

9. What is his favorite cereal?
- any cereal will do

10. What would he never wear?
- anything loose

11. What is his favorite sports team?
- on what sports? Manchester United for football sports team

12. Who did he vote for?
- it's his private choice

13. Who is his best friend?
- definitely ME

14. What is something he does, but you wish he wouldn't do?
- I couldn't tell you..sorry

15. What is his heritage?
- proudly from a Filipino heritage

16. You bake him a cake, what kind of cake?
- chocolate cake

17. Did he play sports in high school?
- Yes, Sipak Takraw

18. What could he spend hours doing?
- Reading or watching online (Guitar music lesson especially BLues) strumming and playing his blues music, playing PSP,

19. What is the unique talent that he has?
- playing instruments , art-related endeavor

20. What's his type of coffee?
- A black coffee with milk added.

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Happy Blessed, 29th wedding anniversary..

26th of July, once again GOD as always prove HIs unfailing faithfulnes.My mother and father -in-law will celebrate thier 29th wedding anniversary

Love is not a matter of counting the years, but making the years count.
-Michelle Stagmh

Heavenly Father, we thank You from the bottom of our hearts for your continued blessings on their union that have enabled them to reach another anniversary. We thank You for letting their love deepen and for helping them in time of trial. We know that without your assistance they would never have remained so close as they are.

We ask You to continue to watch over them, over their homes and families. Help them to renew their vows of love and loyalty and to strive to remain united with You, steadfast in their faith and in your service. Amen.

We love you Ma Genei and Pa Ben.Your marriage serves a lighting mirror to us. Continue in the grace of our GOD.

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Help them...

I wanted to help my second graders.Examine what they could do to be good readers, listeners and writers, be always motivated to study English.I had taught each one of the skills individually.Oh!MY!not that easy!The children don't have a concrete representation of each thing they could do to help themselves.I learned that the more we see something the more likely it may actually sink in.
I wish someone had told me then that knowing my students was as important as knowing my subject.

Health Benefits of Kissing

Kissing Is...

One of the easiest ways to express affection and say I love you. Kissing is a universal language that requires no translation to glean it's message. Kissing has amazing health benefits. Best Kisses is a unique kissing photo website promoting the power of love one kiss at a time

"A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years." Rupert Burke

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing...

Have been documented in medical studies offering amazing advantages for a long and healthy life.

1. Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.
2. Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.
3. Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to loose an entire extra pound! It's time to start that kissing diet!
4. Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.
5. Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep the facial muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks! The tension in the muscles caused by a passionate kiss helps smooth the skin and increases the circulation.
6. Kissing is good for the heart, as it creates an adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood around your body. Frequent kissing has scientifically been proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.
7. Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.
8. During a kiss, natural antibiotics are secreted in the saliva. Also, the saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.
9. Kissing reduces anxiety and stops the 'noise' in your mind. It increases the levels of oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.
10. The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine. [source]

sleep disturbance

..i wake up so early today,as usual 2 am.my sleep was always disturb by the urge to urinate.i cant help it but to get up.im so thankful that our bathroom is just few steps ahead from our bedroom.each time i get back to bed, my mind keeps on wandering for the things that has to be done on that day..so it keeps me "fakey-busy".LOL

Aint no need to go outside...

..its been a couple of weeks past since i last remembered the day it rains...Saturday now, its weekend, as usual we spend it at my sis-in -laws' house and spend go to church together on sundays.but now, we cant go out side for the rain so hard and its so cold that i cant even dare to hang my self out from the window.i chose to stay in side and think of something yummy...i planned to baked..just pancakes with chocolate shake...dont have to prepare much.aint no need to go outside...just enjoy the rain and the pancakes with chocolate shake.what do you think??huh?

..what a break...

its really a 3-days-holiday-break for us (not to mention it's really for me).
.We spend these days with so much excitement and joy, especially i am with my hubby and love ones.Though its not as planned as what i really wanted to do every outing i anted to have.But it goes out so well and Im so happy for it..We spent the night at Royal Crown Hotel.we went to the beach just to enjoy the cold breeze at night and warmth air..i'll post some of our pics soon..

...it's nice to be cool

..Praised GOD! Now i can sleep well at night..for the past months i cant really sleep well due to very humid temperature.my hubby patiently woke up in the middle of the night and even very early morning to wipe my sweat and let me change clothes...
GOD answer our requests..My hubby bought an air conditioner.to take my sweat away.LOL
.so nice to be cool.

Get to know me more..

my sis- in- law tag me with this interesting test...

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education

You may not like to study but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:

You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Well, A big day for me this year.and of course for my loving hubby... I have the pleasure of spending the day with my husband, a newly expecting Dad - his first Father's day birthday..

Letter "N" is Special

This is the last tag I got tonight from my siz in law. Thank to you my siz...
The Rules:

Copy the questions below. Simply use the first letter of your name/nickname as you answer each question. You can't use any answer twice and don't use your own name for answer #4. When you're done, tag others.

1. What is your name? Nona
2. A four letter word: Numb

3. A boy's name : Noli (Noli as in NOLI de CASTRO)

4. A girl's name : Nimpha

5. An occupation : Nurse

6. A color : Neon
7. Something you wear : Nighties

8. A type of food : Nuggets
9. Something found in the bathroom : Nivea
10. A place : Never-Never Land

11. A reason for being late : Not in the mood

12. Something you shout : NO!!!

13. A movie title : Narnia

14. Something you drink : Nescafe
15. A musical group : Nirvana
16. A street name : New Street
17. A type of car : NASCAR? hehehe

18. A song title : Numb (LinkinPark)
19. A verb : Nag

...thank GOD for these people..

...i always remind my self on how GOD favored me with lots of wonderful people around me....my sister -in -law whom from the start has been so caring and loving...she's one of the dearest peopleI can lean on in times of my weaknesses..i thanked GOD for giving her the life she dreamt of with a loving husband and blessed with a wonderful son...

...friends and loveones whom they never ceased praying for us..

...i am so overwhelmed on how GOD favored me with a faithful,understanding and supportive husband..making my life more colourful and beautiful...and i am so, so , so blessed to have a wonderful creature in me now...Thank you GOD for these favors...

..yesterday, my hubby just made a make-over over my blog site...see?so wonderful...i couldn't have done this without his helping hand...thanks my love...you're really are a gift to me...thanks for supporting me with this...

..intersting tidbits about me..

I grab this tag from Gen (The answers to the questions below must be based on "at this moment.")

1. Where is your cellphone - beside my loptop
2. Your hair - shiny long, grayish hair
3. Your father - he's in Philippines,
4. Your favorite thing - my pocket diary
5. Your dream last night - my father-in-law was happily cuddling my baby girl..
6. Your favorite drink - pineapple and mango juice
7. Dream goal - to own a bank
8. The room you are in - living room
9. Your fear - to be in the dark
10. Where do you want to be in 6 years - in my home sweet home..
11. Muffins - i'm craving to have at least one this time
12. One of your wish list items - pursue Masteral in Education
13. Where you grew up - Nasipit, Agusan del NOrte, Philippines
14. The last thing you did - saying i love you to my baby...and hubby
15. What are you wearing -blue short and white backless top
16. Your TV - Sharp 21"
17. Your pets - dont like to have one..
18. Your computer - Toshiba loptop(dont know exactly the model)
19. Your life - richly blessed, happy and contented because of HIM
20. Your mood - sleepy and hungry
21. Missing someone - my family back home and my hubby
22. Your car - praying we could own one soon
23. Favorite store - Carrefour
24. Your summer - at home, roam around Hat yai ..
25. Your favorite color - balck, red and white
26. When was the last time you laughed - few minutes ago when honey told me a joke..
27. When was the last time you cried - when i have all the food i like in front of me but still dont know what to eat
28. Last person who emailed you - flixter friends
29. Your favorite food - ...hmmmmp...sea foods
30. A place you would rather be right now - lying along the seabanks

..the other day i found a photograph of a younger me in a slinky jeans with yellow cotton body fit tops..the photo reminded me of the times i had a very wonderful memories as an engaged lady with a promising and bright outlook in life with GOD..even until i got married i still hold on to those memories..memories that me and my husband built...in my heart I know i could shared it to my children and grand children...and even great grandchildren...(so old na ko ana noh??)glory to GOD!!

..its been a while since the last time I dropped my thoughts in here..my sister-in-law pushing me to post new ones...I’ve spent all day trying to wrap my head around a story to tell...(not mentioning i had much these days)

..should i say now i'm experiencing the joy of being Pregnant..cuz by GOD's mighty grace, I really am.A frequent trips to toillet any time of the day,(especially early morning)a feeling of hungryness always,(that i have to wake my husband up in the middle of the night to cook something for me)dizziness, tiredness most of the time,(not to mention how i slept over my table at school every after my meals)means a lot to me and for my husband who have been from the start, gives out all his support for me and our baby..but i'm quite blessed to say i'm not always throwing ups as what most every pregnant woman of their first 2 months have. i still enjoy the food that my husband Ben prepared..

i looked upon the side of the pregnant glow. The lustrous hair. And all of the other benefits that can come with carrying a baby..I’m thrilled about bringing a baby into the world, and I know that I am blessed to be able to procreate.Thanks GOD for our baby..

Today the sun was shinning so hot early in the morning that I didn’t notice that its still 6 o’clock in the morning…it’s like pulling-the rope-the hard way day for me since I just recovered from a terrible headache and fever…Last Monday was so tiring for me…the school needs to promote English so we all need to packed and make-all-the preparation for that day…staying fresh and energetic was all we need to enhance and motivate the students and the said activities…but it doesn’t stay that long…at the middle of the day,my eyes getting blurred and I felt the heat of the sun piercing inside the pores of my skin and every strands of my hair.….i cant hold it any longer….i need a good sit so I could take a deep and good breath…the students were there around me…(as it used to be)..Waiting for me…I tried to tell them to not going any closer so I could feel some air..i’m tryin’ to hide the feelings…I want to smile….relax….I closed my eyes and begin imagining the beautiful things that had happened to me few days ago…it came to my thoughts that if I stay calm and easy…charming and great in perspective…I can be make the best out of every situation…I believed I can…

..tales out of school...
We had been having trouble ‘getting organized” in the morning. The children come into the classroom at 9.20 the bell rings at 9.30. a couple of mornings a week we have a special classes at 9.35 or 9.45.We weren’t ready to go. I was feeling “frazzled”. The kids weren’t responding by moving more quickly. The end of the day had some similarities. They got very chatty as we began preparing for departure. Kids were missing some things…I wanted them to take home or bring back..etc…I’m just not enjoying the beginning of the day and the end of the day. It’s like having a great sandwich and the bread keeps falling off. The pieces of bread that hold our day together are the beginning and the end. Then I talked through the possibilities that maybe I was expecting them to do too much….maybe we need to do something else, maybe have no talking until everybody settled in, maybe at the end of the day I need to allow more time for them and for me…especially…I stretches my legs and try to stomp life back into the frozen feet….i know I can…I just count….everything as a blessing from GOD oddly wrap…I just cared much…..

Writing and performing arts are generally no-go areas for me. I sometimes need a good kick on the backside. I can’t accept things too easily no matter what and who persuades me. My quests caused me some doubts and difficulties to unlocked the secrets within me. Like most people who love to write, I had lounged in illusion that only the ignorant had to look things up. I’m anxious, in my mind, writing was about knowing exactly what you had to say and being sharp about it. It was about production, not mere talk and certainly not excuses. I once told that to write a sentence with a mismatched noun and verb was literary equivalent of going on stage with your fly open….In the past few days the weather had changed abruptly and so with my views of blogging…Is blogging really an issue? It was a matter of getting into the warmth of my sleeping bags and zipping up as quickly as possible just to put these words that had been with me in my sleeping bags for thousands of years…huh!!!The starts were even more important for me to get a move-on spirit..here I am…I ‘ve got some…. And I found pleasure and I’m beginning to appreciate. I knew, in my heart, I count…I care….and I can….