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I Am Buraot
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Anak Ni Kulapo
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Seiko's Diary
The blog title says it all. This is Seiko's journal about being a mom to her five gorgeous kiddos, her take on life in general, and random musings of a woman who loves life.

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$500 Blogversary Giveaway!

I was asked by my sis-in-law to join the grandest blog contest- Kaye and Pehpot's Blogversary Contest last month but I couldn't do the requirements because of my hectic schedules. My hands are always full as a full-time mom to a 4-month old daughter. It's hard for me to find time to blog about the contest and review the blogs of the major sponsor. Now that they've changed the requirements into just simple 5 steps, here I am blogging about it.

Click on the contest banner and you'll know why their banner's images include a pizza, a piece of cake, a cup of coffee and a salad (?) . It's because you could have a celebration if you'll win $200 - that if you'll earn the highest points!

Though I couldn't get the highest points, at least I'm in for the raffle draw of choosing blogs that post about the contest and that means $5 is at stake for me. Wish me luck:0).

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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.

Word-Filled Wednesday -Praises begins Early!

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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.

Word Filled Wednesday#2 -Strength

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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.

Word - Filled Wednesday # 1- FAITH

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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.