Bitter Sweet Life

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

when baby smile...

While waiting for my turn to use the sink this morning, I look at her angelic face and there I saw her usual  innocent smile. A smile that tells me it will going to be a good day ahead. A smile that brings joy to my heart whenever I see her especially after a long and tiring day at work.

Crawling

Chloe's crawling so fast now. I remember the first time when I saw her struggling and crawling backwards. That was really funny. Until the day came that she crawled properly, and thank God I was there when she take her first crawl. :)

Here's the video clip of her first attempt to crawl:


My payment from Mylikes

I’ve been a publisher of mylikes.com for more than a month already but I wasn’t able to give it enough attention because I'm don't actually think that I can earn on that site.

Rashes on chloe's ass =(


When I got home after work last night, my mom told me that chloe is always scratching her ass. So I inspect her down area and I found out that she has rashes. See the picture above that's how the rashes looks like.

Writer's Block?!?

writer's blockHave you experience this situation wherein there are lots of ideas running on your mind but still you can't put them into words? Oh my I'm actually on that state. Am I experiencing a writer's block?  What do you think should I do so I can overcome this?

yesterday...

I don't know actually what I am thinking when I left you yesterday. But my instinct (mother instinct) said to me that I should leave you coz the little girl might crying and looking for her mom. You know the situation, but why can't you just understand me. I ask you what's our status then you answered me with a kiss. Well, you really know how to make me calm whenever I have doubt in my mind.

Burned babies need more aid

Remember my previous blog about the three babies who were burned when the lamp explode? Well, I just recently read an update about it.Here's the excerpt of the news I've read:
"In a privilege speech during the regular council session on Friday, Councilor Margarita "Margot" Osmeña emphasized that the explosion of a bulb last February 20, which injured three newborns, was an accident.
But she also said the City Government must assure the parents of the victims of its full commitment to help the infants deal with any effects of the accident.

Chloe's 7 Month Birthday!

Yes, you've read it right! Yesterday is my little girl 7 month's birthday. Oh, it's been so long since I haven't posted anything about my little girl here. Anyway, time really fly fast. It was like yesterday when I gave birth to you my little girl and now you're like a little lady.

This is chloe's first few shots:

baby story
chloe's first week
and now, this is her recent shots:

3 babies were burned when lamp explodes!

I was shocked when I first read about this news. I don't know exactly what happen. But base on the article at Yahoo.ph, CCMC Chief Eduardo Sedoripa said it was an accident. However, he said the lamp might have been overused.

Maria Aragon: The new youtube sensation

I was totally amazed when I first learned about the 10 year old girl who becomes the new youtube sensation. Oh what a wonderful voice she has. Much of my amazement is that I heard she's also a Filipino.

Anyway, below is the video clip of her interview at Ellen DeGeneres show. Yes! She has been invited and interviewed on that show.


EMDC Experience

"You're the one who'll put a cherry bandage, I will be the one to remove the syringe needle"

Those are the words I heard when the nurses are arranging the syringe and other medical accessories on my mom's arms. She was scheduled this morning for hemodialysis (a process which clean the blood using a machine). It made me realize how serious her illness is. 

Sample picture of hemodialysis
Anyway, the scene made me remember the time when she was hospitalized back in September 22, 2004 at RMC (next day would be my birthday). She looks really pale and skinny. You can actually see the pain in her eyes that time. Though she was on that kind of pain and sacrifices, I am amazed with her because she can still  manage to smile and survive. Well, we're very thankful to our dear God because it's been 6 years already and she still have the same courage to fight for her life. Wonder what her ultimate reason? It's her family - us! It made me teary eyed (I actually want to cry when I heard that but I manage not to). Lol

Back to reality, we were at EMDC. Her treatment would last for 4 hours so what do you think I'm doing there? Obviously, I'm sitting beside her while writing this post just to kill the boredom of waiting. =)

The Valentine gift!

Guess what I receive this valentines day! It's not a bouquet of roses nor chocolates from my special someone.

It's an e-card from Avira!


Looks very lovely right? Thanks avira for the greetings.


HAPPY HEART'S DAY everyone!

Our sweet goodbye to a friend!

Hi everyone! Forgive me for not updating my blog for several days now. Anyway, what keep me busy those days? If I say that I become lazy to write? Can it be considered as valid? Well... I know! I know! It's my fault. Being lazy is one of the big no no in life. Okay, let me start my story now.

One of our dearest office-mate has filed her resignation early this year so before her last day, we have already set a  farewell party  (despedida in filipino) for her last Feb. 4 at Centerstage, Makati. Here is the pic of the night full of laughter and singing.

despedida pictures

Azkals win over the Blue Wolves!

Yes, it is! The Philippine Azkals defeated the Mongolia Blue Wolves with a 2-0 score. I actually watched the game at Studio 23. And indeed, the game was really great and exciting! According to ABS-CBN sports, there were over 18,000 people who watched the game at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Philippine Azkals

This is really a good news for our dear country after those tragic stories that happened few days ago. Congratulations and thank you Azkals for lifting the Filipino spirit again!  :D

PureandHealthy Unveils New Pay With a Tweet Campaign

timesofindiaPureandHealthy by Nu-ture provides its valued customers with a prize-winning range of the most natural, pure, and healthy Dietary Supplements and Personal Care products available.

To make it even easier for shoppers to try out our offerings, PureandHealthy is launching a thrilling new social media-driven initiative that inspires clients to spread the gospel about PureandHealthy on Twitter. In exchange, each consumer will be granted a $10 Coupon for items at the PureandHealthy by Nu-ture online storefront at http://www.pureandhealthy.com/store.

“When you have a product you have confidence in, you would like everybody to know about it as well. This new initiative actually inspires our community to recommend PureandHealthy to the people they care about. I believe it's amazing that we are able to actively engage everyone that utilizes and believes in the advantages of the PureandHealthy by Nu-ture line,” says Amanda Hamilton, spokesman for PureandHealthy by Nu-ture.

To receive a free $10 Coupon, all our consumers must do is follow these 3 simple steps:

  1. Push the "Pay With a Tweet" button at PureandHealthy.com 
  2. Sign in to Twitter and post a Tweet talking about our PureandHealthy spread of products.
  3. Shoppers will then be directed to a page where they can redeem their free $10 Coupon and select from our range of all natural health and wellness products.

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PureandHealthy by Nu-ture offers Dietary Supplements and Personal Care products rich in natural goodness. Our range of vitamins, supplements, resveratrol, shampoos and conditioners, moisturizing creams, anti-aging creams, and complexion creams are made from only the purest ingredients available, each rigorously tested, and manufactured using Earth friendly standards and processes, sustainable resources, and fair labor practices.

Eco-friendly and Unique bag!


I was “stumbling upon” and hit a site which featured lots of cute and unique gadgets. I immediately fell in love with one of  the blogger post which is about the recycled soda can tab shoulder bag. Since I'm in need of new bag now, I'm thinking to purchase this one because all my bag were totally torn and look very ugly.


Anyway, below is the picture of the bag I'm talking about.


It cost $79.99 (I think it is around Php3,000 in peso). Not bad since the bag is so stylish and eco-friendly!  :)

Our little cat died... :(

Last night when I reached home after my work, my mom told me that one of our cat died early this morning. Her name is duday. ( Ohh.. I haven't mentioned here that we do have cats in our house. I'm gonna post their picture.) Anyway, back on our topic, mom told me that little duday looks weak and like vomiting . We actually suspected that she was poisoned.




Do you know what the saddest part is when  I just found out that she's also pregnant and we e don't even have given the chance to see her kittens. :(


R.I.P. little duday!

No more facebook starting on March 15, 2011? Not true!

Rumors that facebook is shutting down on march 15, 2011 is virally spreading on the internet now. As metioned on the said rumor, Mark Zuckenberg desires to put an end to all the madness because he wants to get his life back.

Actually, I was shocked when I first about read this. I don't know what to react. But I'm thankful that facebook has offically responded to this.


Here's what they say on their tweet:

"We didn't get the memo about shutting down, so we'll keep working away. We aren't going anywhere; we're just getting started."


Let's think about it for a while, how can Facebook possibly be shutting down this soon after recently netting $500 million from Goldman Sachs and a Russian investment firm? That’s no joke!

My Late New year Greetings!

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I haven't posted anything here. Anyway, I just wanna greet you all a Happy New Year! Ooopps... I think I must say belated?! Lol

Here's some of the photos I've capture at that very moment.

(fireworks)

(Chloe's shots)

Wordless Wednesday

(photo credit: icanread.tumblr.com)

Philippines' bank notes got a new look!

I just recently seen the new and improved Philippine bank notes. And I think they look really cool and great! Not only for the new design but also for its new security features.

These new bills still continue to honor great Filipinos. In addition, it also features some local tourist spots like Banaue rice teracces in P20 bill.

Sir Amando Tetangco, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor said that the new currencies took three years to complete, from conceptualization and printing.

(100 Peso Bill new design)
He also said that the new bills will make it “difficult for counterfeiters to copy while easier for people to determine counterfeits.”


These new bill will be in circulation this December together with the old bank notes which will be still accepted within the next 3 years(2013).


Anyway, you can view the other  images at this link: http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/12/17/bangko-sentral-ng-pilipinas-issues-new-generation-banknotes/.



P.S. I'm excited to got one at hand. And I guess I should start collecting the old ones. ^^


Choosing the right diaper for our baby

(source: lutes)
Aside from making sure that that your baby is safe from rashes and other skin diseases, purchasing the precise types of diaper may also help you spare money. This is why picking the best type is really significant. Below are a few things that you must think of. 

*  First, look at the materials that the baby diaper is made of. It should be very absorbent ensuring that baby stay dry for long period of time
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Thanksgiving Day!

(source:graphicshunt.com)
In line with the thanks giving event of US last thursday, here is the list of the things that I'm very thankful for: 

- For my supportive family and friends
- For being a regular employee on my current work
- For smooth relationship with my colleagues 
- For learning new things
- For being able to cope with problems in life
- For the food that I ate
- For the life I have
- For my cute little daughter who brings happiness and inspiration to me 

And with all that, I'm very thankful to our Almighty God for bringing up them to my life! Thanks for all the blessings and experienced I had. 


Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 

Moments with friends!

Moments are always there! Giving you reasons to enjoy life even in a smallest way. I really love the life opportunity to be happy and the people around me whom I treasure most. Like what quotes said, "It is always great to share moments with your loved ones". Yeah, it's true. Last October 18, 2010, I have given  a chance to spend the night with my long time friends. We were actually friends since we were in high school.


I can't explain what I felt that moment. It was a mixed emotions - happy and excited! I am really glad that I spend that time with them despite of the different schedules that we have. God is really great! Even though, we were not complete still He made a way just to push through the plan. Actually, you can really feel the extreme happiness. O.A.? Lol. But that was I felt that time, It's the feeling that you're totally contented  and complete because you have known that there are great people who accepts you for being you and love you not only as a friend but also as a sister.

I hope there would always be next time for us to gather. I Love you BBG! Mwuahh...


xoxo,
Lyrahc


Chloe's 3rd Month!

Time is really fast! My daughter turned 3-months yesterday. For the 2 months that passed, my little one learned a lot. She can utter "ooh" sounds, giggles, can bear weights on her knee when she's standing and taking her little cute steps. What a beautiful creation she is!

As I was searching for baby development, I came across with this milestones development chart .

Say Boo! Happy Halloween...

As I surfing the net, I came cross on a site which features halloween costume for kids. The article has a list of cute Halloween costume for toddlers like in the picture below.
(souce:femalenetwork.com)