Bitter Sweet Life

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

Learn Javascript for Beginners & Start Coding today at Udemy!

       As I mentioned on my about me page, I am a B.S. Information Technology graduate but I wasn't able to practice my computer programming skills. Hence, now I missed doing it so much. I just realized recently, that I love doing things which involves analytical and critical thinking. Oh well, I guess it's still not too late to go back and explore the world of coding.

 As I'm searching for online courses, I am happy that I found Udemy which offers free and affordable online courses. One of the course that caught my attention is Javascript for Beginners by Learn to Program, Inc.  Javascript is basically the programming language of HTML and the Web.

Anyway, here's what we need to know about the course:

It's one of the most Udemy’s most popular courses with 4.3 star rating out of 5.
There are total of 47 lectures, with 4 hours of total content on this course.
The course is aimed at beginners, and provides a comprehensive overview of the most popular coding language on the web.

What is the target audience if this course?

• Web Designers looking to improve their skill set
• Programmers who need to learn Javascript for their web applications
• People looking to start programming and need a first programming language to learn
• Students who want to learn Javascript
• People who manage a web site as a volunteer or as a hobby
• Bloggers-- even if you use Wordpress or another CMS!
• Anyone else who wants to learn Javascript

How much does the course cost?

Normally, this course costs $49. However, since you are a reader of my blog, you can have the course for only $10! That's 80% off! Isn't that great to know?! (Happy dance!).

Here's what you need to do, enroll in the course now, just click redeem a coupon and input my special coupon code: "http://lyrahcchronicles.blogspot.ca/" to avail the discount.


I'm so excited to go back and learn one of the popular language now! Let's enroll & avail the super discounted price! Enjoy learning!

Birthday letter to my dearest princess

Happy 5th Birthday C.A.!!

To you my dearest princess, we've been through a hell of ups & down. I wanna say sorry for all the disappointments I've caused you especially when I wasn't able to fulfill my dream for you - having a complete family (biological mom & dad + you). Sorry anak, di ko kasi kinaya lahat ng sakit ng nakaraan, someday you'll gonna know and understand everything about the story of the past. But hey, just so you know, we can still be called a family nevertheless since real definition of family doesn't only bind with the connection of blood. Family is the people in your life, who want you theirs; the one who accept you for who you are & the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who loves you no matter what.  Andyan si caleb, si dada, mama, lolo, tito jr at tito caycay diba? Di lang halata pero sobrang love ka nila. Sorry for the dramatic intro anak. Anyway, Happiest 5th birthday to you! though hindi ganun kagarbo atleast makita kitang masaya at malusog ayos na ayos na ako. Di man natin inaasahan ung nagyari kahapon still we manage to celebrate your birthday and ang mahalaga you are okay now - Very very okay! Thankful that all the lab test were negative! Tsaka Diba may elsa cake ka pa tapos all the staff on the hospital greeted you a happy birthday plus the doctor gave you a key chain dog. :)

Happy happy birthday anak! I know I am strong because of you and I will continue to be strong (much! much pa!) para sa inyo ni caleb. I really love you, always will. To the infinity and beyond nga ang peg natin kahit madalas tayong aso't pusa. Walang sawang bangayan. Haha pero sa totoo lang, I love you anak! Always & Forever! I hope you'll grow as fine lady who loves God eternally. May God bless you always!

                Love,
                Mommy 

How to check your SSS Loan Balance via Online Inquiry

As I've doing my search about SSS, I've came to this post wherein people where asking how to check their SSS loan balance. They provided their loan account number on this particular site without even knowing that they can actually see it via an online SSS account. See image for reference:

source: via yahoo answer
Anyway, for you people, here's the easy steps for you to check your loan status and balance. I included images for better instructions.

1. First is you need to register and login for your member contribution information on the SSS Philippines website here: http://www.sss.gov.ph.

2. After that, you will get redirected to member's homepage. Click E-services, under that is Inquiry, Apply for Salary Loan & Submit Maternity Notification. Click for Inquiry.


3. After clicking the Inquiry, you will get redirected to Employee's Static Information wherein you can view all about your SSS account - loans, benefits, etc. Click for loans, under that is Loan Status/Loan Info. This is the section where you can see all about your loan information.

4. You will get redirected to Loan information page wherein you can see a summary of your loan. Click the "Statement of Account & Loan Payments" to view the list of all availed SSS loans.


5. You will get to this page, wherein you can see the loan application details, loan information & as well the list of availed loan. Click the recent SSS Salary loan that you have applied for to see your payments and balance.


6. As I said earlier, you will get redirected to the page which shows you the total amount of paid & balance of your SSS loan. See the image below.


I hope this simple tutorial helps you guys on how to keep yourself updated with regards to your SSS loan payments & balance. Let me know if you have questions or any other concern via comment.






Marikina Attractions: Mama Chit's Coffee House

One beautiful Sunday afternoon of June 07, 2015, when me & him decided to push through on our usual stroll via our motorcycle. We went to Mama Chitts Coffe House which is one of the popular places to eat in Marikina City. How do I know about Mama Chit's? It was actually featured before on various TV programs.

Since my husband loves burger, we really push through on this journey. Anyway, Mama chit's is located at the main road of San Roque, Marikina. It is just few steps away from Our Lady of the Abandoned Church (OLA).

Mama Chit's of Marikina
What I love the most about Mama Chit's (aside from their big and delicious burger) is their collection of their vintage items which serves as their restaurant decor. They have old sign boards, coca-cola collection, metal flat-iron, old radio, etc. 

slot machine
Coca - cola Collection
Old ice crusher, metal flatiron and that radio! They older than me
At the counter, my hubby ordered 2 cheeseburger, mojos, blueberry float for me and avocado shake for him. All for 450 pesos only! It's worth the price since the burger were really big. Actually, I haven't consumed it all.

Mojos, Blueberry float & Avocado Shake

the cheeseburger we ordered. 100 each only!
Mama Chit's Menu and Price list


MAMA CHIT'S
278 J.P. Rizal Street, San Roque, Marikina City
Tel. No.: (02) 646-8547
Just across the Shoe Museum, near Our Lady of the Abandoned Church
Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP

Every pain has a purpose

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It all started when I'm 19, I went out with a guy who was 1 year younger than me and was probably my first proper experience of dating and so called thing - "relationship". My family didn't know about everything that happen in between on that relationship. The relationship lasted a couple of years but I leave the relationship when I couldn't stand the pain it gives me. I must admit he was the source of my happiness yet he was also the reason of my misery that time. It was actually 2010 when I learned there is someone else he was seeing - it was also the year when our daughter seen the world for the very first time. Oh imagine the pain it gave me plus the pain I have to endure facing everyone in the family and people around me.

Looking back to all those painful scenarios, I'm thankful that I wasn't able to commit suicide. It's true that every pains you've endure become your cure in the long run. I must say that I am much stronger now and happy as well. Thankful that God gave me strength to face all those dark days. Thankful that I have people around me that inspire me and help me to continue to explore the world. Now, as I am writing this, I have my own family with 2 beautiful kids (my daughter & my son ) whom I spent almost all my time. I'm very grateful to the man that God have given me because he accepted me for who I am - past, present & future. Really, God is so great!

So to everyone who's into dark days because of failed relationships & other reason, 
Remember: "Pick up yourself and don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth or your reason for being because I tell  you can be happy without them."


Note: (if you can able to read this) "to you, praying & hoping you find your own happiness as well. Thank you for all those experiences - best & worst - it mold me to the person who I am now.  God bless! "

Quotation Treasure # 4 : Stop Worrying

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"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain" 


Stop worrying cause it is useless. When you feel sad and your world is turning upside down, PRAY because only God can help you. Focus on purpose behind the problem, not on the problem itself. Remember: It's great to count small miracles in life rather than exert effort on frowning 'coz of the trials you have in life.

Why I love being a mom...

We all know that motherhood is the toughest job in the whole wide world - no salary, no day offs and no resignation - yet it is the most rewarding job you could ever have in your life. Below's the list of reasons why I'm loving it in every bit:

  • I love being a mom because it helps me to strive more to be a better person.
  • I love being a mom because my children are my inspiration.
  • I love being a mom because I receive lots of kisses and hugs that no any amount can match its value.
  • I love being a mom because it helps me to realize how to love unconditionally.
  • I love being a mom because my kids makes me happy everyday.
  • I love being a mom because it is a constant reminder that I am bless by God everyday.
  • I love being a mom because motherhood gave me a deeper sense of purpose.
  • And last but not the least, I love being a mom because it is the most rewarding job a woman will ever have!

DIY: How to make baby paper shoes

If you were on a tight budget yet still wanting to give party favors after your baby’s birthday or christening or even baby shower, then you might check out how to make this baby paper shoes. I remember the time (way back 2011) when I scout on Google regarding this and tried to do it on my own for my daughter’s birthday party. 

Here’s what you need for the project:
  • Scissors
  • Paper
  • Embellishments (ribbons, buttons, etc)
  • Glue 
  • Baby shoe pattern (click here to download the pattern
  • And lastly, good cutting skills and your creativity!

Procedure:

    1. Print out the free pattern and cut it out.
    2. Trace the pattern on the paper you chose.
    3. Cut it.
   4. Start gluing the sole and tabs. Make sure that the part that is being glued is actually facing the    inside.

Below is the final product I’ve created! With a minimal fee and effort, you can now have cute and unique party favors for your baby’s guests.

baby paper shoes that I created

How about you mommies, I would love to know if you were going to try it out and how do you plan to use them? Share your thoughts on the comments below!