Bitter Sweet Life

A collection of my life (mis) adventures on being a wife, mom, daughter, friend, and anything in between.

A Warm New Year Greetings From Us


I edited this pic just to make a unique photo new year greetings! =)


Anyway, since new year is fast approaching us (12 hours & 40 mins. na lang), I'll include the list of my New Years Resolution here: ( Sabi dapat daw ung attainable ang gagawin, so ito na muna )
  • Start to save even if it is small amount
  • Weekend should be an exclusive bonding day with my daughter
  • Eat healthy food - no junkfood ( Good luck to this! Sana magkalaman na ako! Haha)
  • Enroll in a short course again ( Last quarter of 2011, I've enrolled in an english class)
  • Have a part time or new work environment! (basta need ko talaga ng additional income.)
So far, eto na lang muna. I'll update this again. :)


HAPPY NEW YEAR AGAIN!

The Little Model

 

When Chloe saw my sandals ( a 3" wedge), she tried to wear it and walk all our around our house. Lol.

My Facebook Layout Timeline

Has anyone of you guys already tried the Facebook timeline for your profile? I, myself, have tried it a while ago. See the picture below:


Story of My Baby's Long Sleeve Onesies

It's really a fun shot. I just tried out the pink long sleeve onesies that her ninang gave her a year ago. Glad that it can fit to chloe now. Love it so much! See my photoblog opt. :)



Emotion

Grrrr, I can't upload my daughter's video clip here on my blog. My card reader / Memory card is not working properly right now. I wonder what happened on this? Anyway, love to share this:  


Relax, I don't hate you. Hating someone takes time & energy, and believe me, I have no intention whatsoever of wasting either of the two on you.

English Class First Day

Yes, you've read it right! I've enrolled myself to an english class at The American Institute of English Proficiency. Thanks to edna - one of my officemate who shouldered first the fee! Anyway, I just had my first day of class today. It was really a fun interaction with other students. We introduced ourselves and then we had a simple activity wherein we create a speech per group. The topic assigned to our group is about love. Oh love - the crucial thing I have in life. Lol. Anyway, thank God that I've only discuss about the love we get and experience from our friends. Haha. Oh after we delivered our speech, there are some comments and points I need to improve based on what chewy said.

I Don't Get It

Do I really need to bear a grudge for a person who really hurt me before?  It isn't necessary right?  But why some people (mostly people who are very dear to my heart) said that I SHOULD! I don't really get it. I'm moving forward and I wasn't expecting anything at all. Kumbaga, bahala na sya at bahala na si God sa kanya. I am happy now because  I no longer feel the burden of my past. I can smile no matter what because I know God loves me for who I am and who will I become. And besides, there are lot of reasons to be happy despite of all the life roughly adventures.

Google Plus is Now Officially Open To All

Yes, it is true! No need for invitation anymore since it was officially announced.

Anyway, here's the screenshot I found when I check the google page this morning.


Now, I can ask my friend to join me on this another social networking site. Let see what would it can give us. Yay!

When Chloe Meets Chocolate

" It is a sure disaster and funny moments! "



Paradise In My Confusing Dream

"I'm wearing a white dress then I am into a place surrounded with a beautiful white flowers and blue sky. The place is full of peacefulness, happiness and purity. Silence came into me then I started to wonder where am I. I actually thought that I'm going to attend a wedding ceremony (probably my wedding). I've search for church and anyone else out there but I'm disappointed, I've found out that I'm only the person on that beautiful paradise.

Where am I? That question ponder on my mind again. As I explore the place no answer is coming to me. All I can hear is the clarity of silence and the loud sound of my heart beating."


- Just a scene from my confusing dream.

Alone in Mountain

I have it here
Deep inside in my mind and heart
What should I do?
I don't what's going through...

Ohhh... I think I'm flying
to the strange place again.
An unfair world that's full of illusions
and there's a burden at my back that can't be measure.

I sigh for a while
Then take a walk for one mile
I rest when my knees were shaking
and always take a long look at one thing.


Whom can I rely on?
when all there are too busy
Whom can I talk to?
when no one there is willing to listen?





note: this poem was written last year I think.

Simple Yet Effective Way of Getting Rid of Pains

Para sa mga taong walang magawa o nakakaexperience ng sakit - sa puso, sa utak o kahit anung klaseng sakit pa yan try niyo tong suggestions na to:

Una: kumuha ng blade at sugatan ang sarili at pagkatapos buhusan ng alcohol (Makakalimutan mo sakit ng ulo mo)

Pangalawa: huwag kang matulog at umiyak sa magdamag (panigurado, mananakit and ilong at mata mo)

Pangatlo: isipin ang masayang nakaraan nyo ng ex mo at alalahanin paano kayo naghiwalay (dre, puso naman to ngayon)

Pang apat: kumain ng ice cream, mangga't bagoong at uminom ng tanduay ice. (plugging pa to ah! Panigurado, sasakit ang iwi mo!)


Applicable din yan mga taong gusto lang mag sick leave sa company, panigurado approve ka!
Anu masasabi nyo? Kung may nais kayo idagdag, marapat lang na mag-iwan na suhestyon ng maidagdag natin sa mga dapat gawin.



note: this post was written just only for fun!

Wordless Wednesday (081711)

 "But the son has faith in his father and nevertheless jump into air".

  

FAITH in GOD changes Everything.



photocredit: myspiritualmaster.com



Chloe turns 1 year old

My lovely daughter turned 1 year old last August 5, 2011. Time really flies fast talaga noh? I still remember the day when I gave birth to her, the pains and sufferings that almost took me 12 hours of laboring which turned into the joyous feeling I've felt after I saw her.

Now, she can walk on her own. Smile and make kulit whenever she wants to. Anyway, let me show you want happened last Aug 5 and 6.

Pictures below are taken last Aug 5, 2011

Eds and Chloe: last Aug. 5 when we visited at our office

When he came into my life...

I actually wrote it before (I think that was 2 months ago) but I saved it first as a draft since I'm searching for ways on how I can publish this with encryption. Well, glad that I found ways. :)

Anyway, for those of you who want to try this. You can check out this site for tutorial.I hope this would also work for you. :)


Show encrypted text

Chloe's 1st Birthday Invitation & Thank You Card - DIY

I would like to share what I've finish for more than 4 hours of searching and conceptualizing my baby girl's party invitation:

Invitation Card


Thank You Card

Those photos were edited using pizap facebook application, picasa and powerpoint. Yay! Glad that I'm finish with this. :)

Wordless Wednesday (72711)

Sleeping innocently



Photo credits: lovemeow.com

Yesterday and the Lessons

 

It was like yesterday when we're teasing each other and had a great bonding until I get tired and lean on you.

It was like yesterday when I'm singing while you're playing the guitar.

It was like yesterday when you promised me that the white rose would never ever be turned wilt.

It was like yesterday when we run under the heavy rain then went to the mall even though we were totally wet.

Nothing Special...



My Little Girl Walking Exercise

I have mentioned on my previous blog that chloe can now take a little two steps. So for her to learn how to walk fully, here's the video clip of a walking exercise for her.



On the video, we let chloe push something. In that way, she can learn how to walk little by little. :)

Just Attended the 1st SEO ORG PHL Meetup

Yesterday, our company seo team attended the 1st SEO.ORG.PH National Assembly at School of Urban and Regional Planning, UP diliman. This event was organized by some senior members of seo.org.ph.

Me and cheng actually didn't want to go since we don't have a proper sleep due to some work needed to finish. Well, glad that we finished and sent it yesterday and attended the assembly even though we were late and it was raining. :)

The Real Definition of a Father

Can someone consider himself as a father if he didn’t do any good for his family? I think no. Fo me, he can only be called as SD. SD stands for Sperm Donor. Yeah, he is just a sperm donor only. Why? Because it takes a real man to be called as a father. Also, a real father knows how to protect, provide and be responsible for his OWN family.

Like what I found on the net when I research for the real meaning of father. Read on below:

My little girl turned 11-Months-Old today

Yay! My little angel turned 11 months today. One month to go and it's going to be her 1st year existence on earth. Gosh, I still don't have plan on that special day but I'm hoping I can cope up with the budget and advice all the people I'm going to invite.

Here's actually my little plan for that day, I'm just going to have a simple celebration with the people who are dear to my heart. People who didn't even bother to judge me nor left me hanging in times I am really down and depress. :)

Anyway, here's the simple things that chloe can do now that she's already 11 months old:

My New Blog Header!

Just when I got bored with the simple text header of my blog, that's why I become more eager now to research for a tutorial on how to make a blogger header using GIMP.

GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program, is an open source graphic editing software like photoshop.

Here's a simple tutorial for those who are interested.

1. First, you need to open your GIMP program and select file > New

2. On the blank canvas that you have, select File > Open and search now for the picture file you're going to use.

Philippines' Azkals Win Over Sri Lanka's Brave Red

Today, Philippine Azkals is officially qualified to enter the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with the stunning score of 4 - 0 score over Sri Lanka.

I must say that they are really great players. Their hard work really paid off.

Anyway, below is the video of the game highlights I got from youtube.

First Massage Experience!

Last Friday , I had my first massage and foot bath experience with my best bud, chenie, at Islands Massage Mobile and Day Spa which we actually availed on online groupon site - Metrodeal. I must say that was really a nice and relaxing night. We actually entertained as a regular customer. They already assisted us and had our foot bath first at their guest area. After that, we went upstairs for the whole body massage procedure. Uhm at first, we were kinda hesitant when the masseuse said that we need to put off our bra. Shy? Not really. We were just not comfortable on that matter. But because it is a must, we put off our bra. Thanks to the lights off scheme they have we manage to do that. Lol.

Baby in Black

Here's the reason why the title is like that:





Cute and Interesting Google Letterings!

Hi dear readers! Haha. It's been almost a month since I haven't updated my blog. I have lots of stories to tell but actually I don't know where to start.

Anyway, have you guys see the new Google letterings? Argh. Don't know what to call that. Here's the picture so you'll get what I mean.

google les paul

This is finally over!

I hate it. I hate what happened to us. I didn't want this. But why?

Lately, I'm doing too much thinking. Thinking lots of ifs and possibilities that might had come my way.

Actually, it is so hard to let go of the feeling which I treasured the most in my life. Please tell me how I should cope up with this. I don't know how to heal a broken heart. Oh God, please help me.

Facts About Sitting : It Could Actually Kill You

Everyone (pretending that I have lots of reader. Lol), check this out. I just saw this at yahoo page. The image caters various facts about sitting. Oh after I read about this, I thought to myself that I could die anytime because I sit for almost ten hours a day. Haha.


Last Song Syndrome - Porque

I think my post title is not appropriate on this because I am actually  listening forthis the whole day. *sigh*



Porque (Tagalog Version) Lyrics

Tulala lang sa’king kwarto
At nagmu-muni-muni
Ang tanong sa’king sarili
Sa’n ako nagkamali
Bakit sa’yo pa nagkagusto
Parang bula ika’y naglaho

Chorus:

Porque contigo yo ya iskuji
Aura mi corazon ta supri
Bien simple lang iyo ta pidi
Era cinti tu el cosa yo ya cinti
Ta pidi milagro, vira’l tiempo
El mali hace derecho
Na dimio reso ta pidi yo
Era olvidas yo contigo

So Much Pain...

The pains and heartaches I have felt is enough already. After I saw his profile with a new album with his new girlfriend then that's the time I found out and say to myself, "it is over already". This relationship will never have a happy ending. He already find his life and now, it is time for me to start my whole new life. I actually don't know where to start but I hope with God's grace and with my little angel who become my strength and new happiness, I know little by little I can cope up with this trials.


Maybe, God has a reason why I'm experiencing all this hurts and challenges. Whatever the reason behind this, I know that He is preparing something more beautiful for me.  I think I should now learn how to be patient and strengthen my faith to wait for His own time to work on my life.


Chloe's 9 Months Old Pictures

Remember my previous blog about chloe's turned 9 months old last May 05, 2011? Anyway, here's some of the pictures I've captured on that special day.




Should I Let Go Now?


I was so fool. I thought the moment we've talk was the start of something new to us. But I was wrong, it was only your way to connect to me in order for you to hurt me again. Now, I'm asking you, are you happy now? You messed up with my life again.

My Friday Leave

I love what happened last May 6, 2011 though it was really hot and tiring day, I had a great fun. I can say that my leave was really worth it.

Anyway on that day, we went to The Medical City to have my mom ear checkup and since I don't want to wait, I had my eye to check. Yes, I've done that because I almost experienced pain and blurring when I am doing my work. After the checkup, good to know that I still have a 20-20 vision. The only thing the doctor found out is my eyes are super dry so she gave me a prescription (Maybe it's because of too much exposure on computer screen).

Manicure & Pedicure Experience - Group Vouchers Philippines

Me and my friend, chenie, had a great Saturday last May 07, 2011 after we have availed the voucher we bought at ensogo - one of the numerous group buying sites that recently invades internet world. Anyway, below is the soft copy of the voucher we used at Studio Zen Salon for manicure and pedicure service worth P150 only.

chloe turned 9 months old last 050511!

Last May 05, 2011, My little girl turned 9 months. Oh how fast the time really is, it was like yesterday when I'm carrying her inside my womb but now she turned into more active and lovely child.

In line with this, here are the things she can do now:

What to do when baby bites?

I'm doing a research on what to do when baby bites. Yeah, you've read it right. Since my baby girl has 4 front teeth now, she actually loves gnaw, chomp and tear my skin - my arm, belly, and sometimes my nipple.

Anyway, these are some of the quick tips I found on the net:

Ignore and Distract. I am sure that it hurts like hell, but any response makes the recurrence of biting. Your child loves to learn new ways to use to influence his world. Detach him, take a deep breath, and move on.

Another MyLikes Payment

Just when I checked my paypal account, I'm glad that I received another payout from mylikes. Anyway, below is the screen shot for the proof. I think this is the fifth payout I received  from them. Though it is not that too much, still I'm glad because I received another online payment. True indeed that you can earn online!


Personality Quiz: Get to know yourself better

Just having a blog hopping when I stumble on a personality quiz. Anyway, here's the result after I answered some questions:


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 are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.           

Friendster Major Reformat

I just recently learned about friendster major reformat when I watched the news flash last night. Actually, it didn't cross my mind that they are going to have a major site update. Friendster is one of my favorite social networking site way back high school days and actually, it play a major role in my love life.

My Baby Feeding Routines

Since my baby started to eat solid food as early as 4 months. Here is the baby feeding routines I/we always follow:

During the whole day:
  • Formula (since I'm at work)
Breakfast: 
  • Infant cereal (preferably cerelac with different flavors)
  • Water or Formula 

Gosh! What's happening to me?

What is this I'm feeling? My whole body is very cold and shaking. Gosh! Is it because of what happen this night? I'm actually panicking when I hear every time my mom shouted ouch because of her stomachache. Plus the fact that I heard SDs voice outside our house singing some of our song. He made me reminisce all the memories we had shared. Well, I know he's not into me at all because he already gave up on us. Now, I can't cry hard enough. Anyway, for anyone who can read this what do you think I'm feeling now? I'm totally shaking and very cold. My friend actually told me to get a blanket and cover my body. Good thing that it help me a little.

Common Baby Teething Symptoms

My little daughter's two little teeth. :)
Teething usually begins around 6-8 months of age. This can actually happen at any age. Their are some babies who actually born with a teeth, although it is rare. Others get their teeth as early as 3 months or even as late as 12 months.

I remember the time when my little chloe start teething around 7 months. She has a sore gums and she is very irritable. Thank God because she haven't experience night waking or even diarrhea like others baby do. Well, this scenario explains that teething symptoms may really vary from child to child.

New Blog Game – BackLink To Me


Here is a new blog game that we all can play. It is called BackLink To Me. This is a new and fun blog game that we all can play, which will help us increase our backlinks. Backlinks, as we all know, is the foundation to a successful or increased Google PageRank. If you want to increase your Google PageRank, you have to increase the number of backlinks to your site and almost as importantly, your secondary or (deep linked) pages. Backlinks are a collection of other pages on the Net that link back to your site or page within your site. Playing the new blog game, BackLink To Me will help you increase the number of sites that link to your site.

Chloe's 8 month old pictures!

As I promised yesterday, here are chloe's shot I've taken:

while she's nursing...

I don't know what she's up to on this shot...

Chloe's going to be 8-months old tomorrow!

I've been posting so much drama on this blog recently. I think it's time for me to focus on what other things that makes me busy for several days. Anyway, for the heads ups, my girl would be 8-months old tomorrow. So here's some things she can do now:

His word: forgiveness

As I'm having my blog hopping, I came across with joannawillis blog. Her blog is more on spiritual and self help topic. What I love most on her posts is about the forgiveness. Due to what I'm experiencing now, I think joanna is right. I need to set free all the hurts and pains I feel. There's no reason for me to hold on to the negative feeling since there's still reason for me to smile and be happy - my friends, family and my little girl.

Saturday night party turned into drama

Well, I spent another saturday at office  since we offset it for the seminar we're going to attend on April 1 - 2. Okay, actually I'm not in a mood to work since it supposed to be our rest day. Well, thank God that I survive that negative feeling. After a long tiring day at the office, I went straight to my friend's birthday party (Lime). Then two of my friends that are already there ask me to go home to get my camera, so I go home. I'm actually supposed to get the camera alone, but my mom insisted that I should brought chloe. Get the idea? Yeah, I went to the party with my child. :)

When we were there, guess what? Chloe is the star of the night. Everybody there want to kiss and hug her. It's like it's her birthday party well in fact it's her ninang's birthday party.

So much love songs

Oh my gosh! Why they are playing so much love and heart breaking songs here in the office. I hate it!
 
This is one of the song that they aired yesterday morning which really strikes me from within  - "Love takes time to heal when you're hurting so much".So tell me, how could I forget the pain when there are so much things that I can relate on? It's like a torture. whaaaahh..  Anyway, still I'm glad that I didn't even shed a tear.