6Changes

I have decided to venture on Project 365 again this year.  Since, I only managed to get to Day 10 last year, I'm hoping to surpass it by at least going to Day 11!  It's now on to Day 5 and yes, I have managed to take photos, I have yet to post them... so let's call give that an "E" for effort.  I don't mean to be pessimistic but if early on in the project, I can't find the time to post them, I don't know how I'll manage the next 360 days!!!  But nonetheless, I have the pictures so at least that's a start, right?

To find inspiration, I have been googling and reading different blogsites (including that of my friends) who are also doing the project!  In one of the sites, I came across 6changes.com.  And reading through the website, it sounded like your untraditional new year's resolution.

So, I thought this is a another good way for me to start the year....  by changing or forming 6 new habits!  I havent quite meditated yet on all the habits (seeing Im at work whilst writing this) but I know of one that I have been meaning to do for a long time now....

#1 DRINK WATER

I dont drink as much water as I need to do.  Sometimes, I even go through a day without having a glass of water!  I live on caffeine - in coffee or softdrinks.  I usually know when I need to "rehydrate" when I feel my skin and throat feel all dry.

As the website suggests, baby steps are the way to go.  So tonight when I get home from work, I will find for myself a tumbler, fill it up with water and put it in the fridge.  And my goal is to finish the whole tumbler.  If I do that, then I'll be drinking 2 tumblers every working day!  That's a start isn't it.

In the meantime, I'll be meditating on the other 5 habits that I will go through this year.  Watch this space and wish me luck!!!

Angelo Anecdote: Your heart talks to me

Mum:  "Angelo, do you know I love you so much?"




Angelo: "I do, Mum! And do you know why I know you love me?


....BECAUSE YOUR HEART TALKS TO ME..."

Razzi Notes: The Matt Maher Experience

Im stoked! Im excited!

I got invited to be the official photographer of the Matt Maher Experience concert on Saturday, 4th of July 09, at De La Salle and Bethlehem College Hall. It's my first official razzi gig and Im having a whole heap of mixed emotions.

They're expecting around 1,000 young adults at the concert and although I have been to many concerts/shows in the past, this time I really dont want to expect as I have to look at the show from a different perspective.

My mood changes from excitement to panic mode every second as it gets closer to the event.

Fingers crossed everything goes well and I make the event organisers (and my brother-in-law) happy and proud once they see the results.

Wish me luck!!! ...

Sibling Anecdote: Who's going to play with me now?

Saturday, as Chantelle was getting ready for her party, Angelo sat quietly on the couch just staring at the TV, not making any sound.  When I looked at him, he gave me the saddest face and I wondered whether he and Chantelle had their usual quarrels...

I asked him whether he and Ate had a fight again and he said no.  I asked whether he got in trouble from Daddy, he said no. So I asked why he was sad and he started to cry....  and he said:

"Ate is going to a party...  Who will play with me now?"

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They may be a couple of years apart but Im glad that they are still the best of friends and I pray that it always stays that way.

Precious Moments: Always my baby girl...

My baby got her very first invite for a sleepover a couple of weeks ago.  We were contemplating whether to let her go or not.  For one, I was not allowed to go on sleepover until I was in college but then I thought, that was generations ago...

Our major concern is her being a picky eater.  She's not the type to ask for food that is not served but she does have the tendency to ignore her hunger only because she doesn't like the food.  Not the ideal guest, I know, but Im sure she would have eaten what she could anyway.

So our deal was if she can prove to us that she can eat anything that is served to her for the next two weeks leading up to the party, she can have a sleepover.  Otherwise, she can only go to the day activities.  She agreed to the deal but it didn't last long.  After two days, she was back to her picky ways...

Party day came and we agreed that she can go to the party but we'll pick her up a little after dinner time.  She has been looking forward to it for days and she got ready more quickly than usual.  I dropped her off at her friend's place at exactly 1pm but as I was saying my goodbyes, she hugged me tightly and won't let go... and then she whispered, "Mummy, I want you!".  At first I thought she was kidding.  This is something that both she and her brother tells me a lot but it was just weird that she's saying it now.  I told her that everything will be fine and I can pick her up as late as they want me too but she hugged me more tightly.  When I looked at her, I realised that she was a bit teary as she was saying she wanted me and she asked me if I can pick her up at 2pm.  I told her I'll pick her up any time she wants me to.  I was thinking to myself, she'll forget all about it once she and her friends started playing...

I've only been home for 15minutes when I got a phone call from the mum saying that they have an upset Chantelle.  I spoke to her on the phone and she wants me to come and pick her up.  So I rushed back to the party as I didnt want her to feel more anxious than she was already.  As soon as I got there, she hugged me tight and started to cry so I decided to just take her home.  She didnt mind missing the party at all.  When we got home, she just cuddled next to me the whole afternoon until I dozed off to sleep.

Aww, the precious moments when they still choose Mummy (and Daddy) over friends.  I wonder how long it will last before we get pushed aside for the company of their friends... but for now, Im just going to savour the moment knowing that she is still (and will always) be my baby girl.

LP 58: Lahat ay Payak

Simple lamang ang kaligayan ng mga bata... hindi kailangan ng magara or mamahaling laruan...  Sana nga manatiling simple lamang ang gusto natin sa buhay...

Sibling Anecdote: Best Sister

Chantelle got herself a new bookmark from her Borders voucher and gave her old one to Angelo...

Angelo:  "Oh, thank you, Ate!  You're the best sister in the whole world!  I'll never let you go..."  (while tightly hugging his Ate)

Im really happy they get along.  Sure, they have their mini fights but it's all part of being kids...  Good to know that they look after each other...