My Kids Dreaming Big Time

One lazy weekend while we are having our family bonding, I told my kids that although I am not thinking of retirement yet, but I am imagining myself old and gray in my own recreational vehicle (RV) with my dear hubby, my kids and grand kids playing just outside….Hay sarap mangarap…I know that RV is costly along with its motorhome insurance. But since “pangarap” nga lang, there is no harm in dreaming big.

Then all of a sudden my daughter Ishi (currently in her first year in Nursing) told us that that one day she will bring us to the US. She also knew that I love Mickey Mouse the very reason why jokes that she will set a date for me with Mickey at Disney Land. While my Icko who would not like to be outwitted told us that he will buy me an airplane which he will drive and a big, big house with swimming pool.

As a parent, I am extremely happy every time that I will hear that from both my kids. I must really say that when you sow love, you will reap love as well.

I am not expecting that they can give us the luxuries in life because I am already wealthy because of their love and affection. I cannot help but be happy every time that my kids will show us love and appreciation.

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September - Entering the Christmas Season

I woke up to the sound of the Christmas Song playing in our radio. Then I realize that it was already September, -BER month signals the start of the long Christmas season in our country. Yup Christmas songs can now be heard over the radio to set the merry tone of the season. This 2010 I am very happy anticipating the coming Christmas season since after six long years of being a Pamilyang OFW, this will be the first time that my Icko (He is now 6 years old, turning 7 this October) will be celebrating the Christmas with his papa. Likewise, my husband is also excited since for 6 years of being an Overseas Foreign Worker in Saudi, he has been alone. He told me that he will just stay home since Xmas is not celebrated in Saudi and they will just work as usual.

I will surely make this Christmas a very special and memorable one for our family. A Christmas that my children Ishi and Icko will surely remember until the day that they are old and gray. We may not have the coveted Disney or Branson vacation packages but a memory to cherish is enough to last a lifetime.

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Double Whammy

Last Friday was a double whammy for me. Aside from the 10th anniversary of ePLDT, it is kinda special since it is my 3rd year in the company. Yip, yip, yip, I am a service awardee - got a plaque and cash. The company anniversary was celebrated in a private bar (R&Ds) in Jupiter, Makati. Apart from the fun and bonding moments with my office mates, I won the second prize in the raffle draw – my prize – a Wii game console. They told me that I should have won the first prize – a 22 inches LCD TV, but the original winner of the 2nd prize was not able to grace the event. So on the next draw, I juts heard them chanting my name since I was seated at the far end of the bar. But nevertheless, it does not matter if I won the 1st or 2nd prize, what matters is that I won. It is indeed a good bribe for my kids since I was able to hit home quite late.

The day after, yes my kids and I are all sore. Our bodies are all aching, but Wii is a good interactive bonding game for the whole family. Actually, my husband and I also enjoyed it - it brings out the child in us. (I will post about a separate entry about our Wii bonding moment)

On the sidenote: I am very lucky when it comes to raffle in the office, in my previous jobs I was able to take home a la Germania gas range and a Microwave oven on two separate occasions. Last year, my name was drawn where in I won an external Hard Disk. I just hope that my lucky streak continues. Thanks God for all the blessing.

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Got To Renew My Wheelers Membership

I previously blog about the importance and benefits of being a Wheelers member. My membership has just expired last month. I am again in a procrastination mode, I should have done renewing my Wheelers membership last week but until now I still haven’t call their office for my renewal. Too bad that their online application is currently not working. Although thanks God I was not able to use it, I know that it will be very beneficial should there be any travel emergency on the road.

Since Monday is declared as a holiday, I swear that I will renew it come Tuesday. Because you will never know what will happen on the road. I admit that I know how to drive but I do not know how to trouble shoot. My dear hubby will not always be around to be my knight in shining armor so Wheelers will surely be a hero in any road problems.

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Mang Inasal Bonding Moment

Our rented house here in Caloocan is just a blocks away from Mang Inasal. Everytime that I feel “tamad” to cook, we would often visit Mang Inasal. Although, tabi tabi pa ang Jollibee, Goldilocks, Chowking and Greenwich in our area. My family will often keep coming back to Mang Inasal.

Why do we keep coming back? The price is very reasonable. We just love the chicken oil plus the unlimited rice.

Just look at how we enjoy our Mang Inasal Bonding moment….

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PLDT Job Vacancies For Regular Employment

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