Coffee break 1.49

Thanks Jan for bringing this back.

To have a vava-voom body this summer....

1. Stop eating chocolates

2. Move, move, move.

3. Drink lots of water and get lots of sleep

4. Get rid of junk food and stop drinking soda.

I know, i know. Easier said than done! :-)

coffee break ver. 1.46

---- Lucas' antics (from his smiles to his screams whenever he's not pleased... it's fun to watch my son develop a personality :-) )
---- Hubby dancing (never fails to crack me up.... peace tayo daddy :D )
---- Having my favorite "ulam" for dinner
---- Finishing a great book
---- Ice cream with cornflakes.... *sigh*.... (at nagtaka pa ako why may tummy pa rin ako)

coffee break ver. 1.44

Truth be told, JJ and I actually follow more than three. We love watching reality shows :-)

Chef Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares - aliw to watch him na pagalitan yung mga restaurant owners and staff. At yung mga British expressions niya - bollocks! blimey! hehe... Been an ANTM addict since Cycle 2. Kahit parang same story every cycle (may bitch sa house, etc.) - go at watch pa rin ako. Ilang seasons din yung DVD na binili ko since I cannot wait for a week to watch the next episode.

JJ started watching the show Season 2 pa lang. Ako I only started watching it weekly this season. Hmm, mananalo kaya sina Geoff at Tish?

coffee break ver. 1.43

Hands down, it’s having Lucas.

The experience of having an individual grow inside you is just simply amazing. From seeing his first sonogram when he was just nothing but a flashing dot, to seeing him smile and play with his foot on his 3d/4d ultrasound, to knowing that I was 6cm dilated already and finally giving birth to him after 6 hours of not-so-difficult labor --- everything is just unforgettable.

He is only 2 months and 3 weeks old now, but in his own way, he has made our lives richer and happier. It has just begun, and I am looking forward to the challenges and the rewarding experiences that are yet come.

Lastly, I consider having Lucas as a milestone because it introduced me to JJ --- the dad. Oh, yeah, I’ve known JJ – the husband but believe me, seeing how he is with Lucas just makes me love him even more. He’s hands-on with the little guy and can pretty much do everything (except mimic my “hele” and of course, nurse him :-) ). He’d always make sure that he’s there attending the regular check-ups. I remember the first time I met JJ-the dad, it was when we went down to the breastfeeding room in the hospital a day after I gave birth. He was not allowed in the room and was just asked to wait outside. When I saw him again after that, the first thing that he said was “Ang daya. Bakit hindi ako puede. Hindi ko tuloy siya nakita.” I knew then that he wasn’t gonna be a hi-hello daddy to Lucas. And so far, I am sooo right :-)

Here's our little boy --- the best gift we've received :-)

coffee break ver. 1.41

With our bestest friends, everything related to our HIGH SCHOOL DAYS. Who's doing what, who we've seen, chika and musings about certain events back when we were Mascians.... promise, hindi pa nangyari na hindi kami nagbalik-alaala sa high school :-) hehe...
(L to R): JJ with Lucas, me, Veej, Verajoys, Rhex, Pao with fiancee Chiqui. Veej's hubby, Ben, took the pic.

Whenever me and my college sisters meet, one topic ang hindi puedeng mawala sa usapan ---- LOVELIFE! :-)
(L to R): me, Laurs, Sheryl and Ag. I MISS OUR URU DAYS GIRLS! :-)

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I had lots of these with my bibo nephew Matty. The most recent one was when we just got home from the hospital after I gave birth to Lucas.

Me: (Opening the door) Hi Matty!
Matty: Hi Tita! May baby ka pa jan sa tiyan mo?
:-) Honest siya di ba? Malaki pa nga naman talaga yung tummy ko two days after giving birth.

One conversation I'd never forget is between Matty and my dad. My dad was fixing our car in the garage and our garage is just outside the living room area so we're hearing their conversation from there. Matty, following my dad wherever he goes, was with him while he was fixing the car. He also wanted to "help" my dad so he was given several tools.

Matty: Lolo, akin na yung isa pang small one. (he was referring to the other smaller tools that my dad was using).

Dad: Matty, wag ka magulo. Puede na yang tool mo.

Matty: (pumupukpok rin) Lolo, lipat ako jan malapit sa yo. Lipat mo tong chair ko. (He was propped on top of one chair so he could "see" what he was fixing. May mga grasa pa talaga siya sa damit afterwards!).

Dad: Hay naku Matty. Pagod na pagod na si lolo. (What my dad meant was that he was so tired from my nephew's kakulitan).

Matty: Sige na lolo, ako na bahala dito. (Akala niya physically pagod na dad ko).

My sister and I melted when we heard Matty say that. Sweet di ba? :-) Kaya ayun, nilipat nga ni lolo ang chair ni Matty malapit sa kanya :-)

coffee break ver. 1.39

Coffeebreak from Jan.

Quite controversial.

To answer the question, I honestly do not think so. Most are calling this move "sneaky". However, Justice Secretary Gonzalez is saying that there is a basis for Teehankee's release. But one article on GMANews.TV says otherwise and I quote:

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez defended Teehankee’s pardon, saying it underwent the proper procedure.“Strictly speaking, the grant of a clemency is the judgment call of the President. Whether there is basis or not, (it) makes no difference. But in this particular case, we have enough basis," he said.

State Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio, on the other hand, said the granting of executive clemency on Teehankee violated at least two sections in the Amended Guidelines for Recommending Executive Clemency that Gonzalez himself signed in March 2006. He said section 10 of the guidelines states that all the concerned parties in the case, particularly the convicting trial judge, the prosecutor’s office, and the offended party, should be duly consulted on the possible granting of pardon on a convict. Villa-Ignacio also noted that section 11 states that names of the convicts being considered for executive clemency should be published first in national newspapers. “You formulate your own rules then you (did) not comply with the same, so what’s the use of coming out with guidelines?" he said.

Now, isn't that fishy? Hubert is probably packing his bags as you read this...

Jan's Coffee Break

The little boy is sleeping so I might as well seize the opportunity to take part in Jan's coffeebreak for the week.

What do I love most about Christmas?

Noche Buena with my family. Exchange gifts. Nice weather (I get to wear my jackets!). All that good food. Happy people (there's something about Christmas that lightens people's moods). Puto Bumbong. Shopping for Christmas gifts. Appreciation.

I bet Christmas will be much better for me and JJ this year as we have Lucas in our lives now. I cannot wait!

coffee break ver. 1.30

From sis Jan.

Hubby and I are not much of restaurant-eaters. We rarely go out to try a new restaurant. But if I were to recommend three (3) restaurants considering food quality, service, cleanliness and price, try these three.

1. Gilligan's Island - try sisig, adobong kangkong and calamares. yummy! and for a great price.
2. Don Henrico's - my fave buffalo wings. period. Don Hen's (two na lang ata ang remaining branches) is the best place to eat when you're craving for pasta and pizza. Better rin if you eat there and marami kayo as the servings are quite big.
3. Trinity in Dampa (near NAIA) - ok. restaurant ba ito? oh well, isama ko na rin since my family and I love eating here. I love their chili crabs and their sinigang sa miso. Kailangan lang you have someone with you who knows how to scout for fresh seafood, etc. Cheaper kasi if you're the one who will buy the ingredients sa wet market there. My dad usually buys the stuff in the wet market before we have it cooked by Trinity.

There :-) ginutom ata ako dun ah.