This will be my last post for this year... see you in 2006!
We were taking pictures when I told my daughter to kiss her brother...
I don't feel like blogging today... so here's some links for you...
Amazing Race 8: Family Edition. After the Linz won the $1 million... the race is not yet over... click here for one final race for a GMC Yukon XL by the Bransens (2nd place) and the Weavers (3rd place).
Videos to share. Thanks to Raquel, I can now share some entertaining videos emailed by my hubby. My all time favorite is "torn," "sleepy baby" and "wizards of winter." Click here [there are 7 videos to see].
Dragon Illusion. Check this one out. It is simply amazing! All you need is to download the pdf file, a paper and a printer [colored is better but B&W is ok too]. Thanks to Lam for the link.
The Village People. Here's a tribute to their famous song YMCA [though its a Cantonese version, but I'm sure you're going to enjoy it too].
Invisible Cloak. Ever wonder how Harry Potter's invisibility cloak works?
Mind Reader. Do you believe in psychic?
Ever since I started blogging, I already saw this photographic interview in Junnie's blog. And I've been wanting to do it since then, but since I'm not a "photographer," I had a hard time coming up with my 20 photographic answers.
So, finally, I decided to sit on it and do it once and for all... get to know me a little bit more... click here.
Please take this challenge! I would love to see all my blog pals do this one. Please leave your permalink here if you decide to do it. Thanks!
asked my son... in which my daughter answered: "no, there is! Don't you remember the gifts we got last time? (referring to the sled they got last year)" Turning to look at me, she continued, "mommy, is Santa Claus real?"
My kids believe in Santa, but when they see a Santa at the malls, they both know that it is not the "real" Santa... they know that the real Santa lives in the North Pole with elfs as his helpers.
And they both looked at me, seeking answers. I was taken by surprise, coz I would always buy extra gifts for them and sign it "From: Santa" every Christmas. The only answer I can give at that time is "Santa is real if you believe he is real... you have to believe it in your heart. Do you believe he is real?"
My daughter said to her brother: "See, I told you."
Now, my son is starting to question his existence because most of his classmates does not believe in Santa or the Christmas season.
So for this year, I made them come up with their wish list (for the very first time), and I am so happy to say that both of the items on their list will be granted. One coming from their Lola Marlene (grandmother) and another one from their Ninang Je (godmother) and the other 2 items will be coming from Santa of course!
I've already posted my daughter's wish list...
Now, this is my son's letter to Santa.
Poker night
Patrick's first poker game... and he got a royal flush! Now, that is what I call the beginner's luck!
Just wanted to share this email I received from Kai. [Thanks Kai]
Gifts For Friends For FREE!
1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note could be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life (although it may cost a stamp if you mail it)
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. Really, it's not that hard to say "Hello" or "Thank You."
Friends are a very rare jewels, indeed. They make us smile and encourage us to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Cherish your friends, and your family... as they are what sustain us in our own times of need.
- Author Unknown -
Being the adult, we should always set a good example to our kids because believe it or not, they are always looking and watching...
I'm a coke addict.
I was deprive of drinking softdrinks/soda when I was a kid, we just don't stock up on sodas at home. So when did I start drinking coke? I guess it was when I started working already. The water in our office had a bitter taste, and since coke are cheaper than juices, I started drinking coke every lunch time. I also drink pineapple juice then, but I become acidic, and the cause (I believe at that time) was due to the pineappple juice and not the coke.
Back then, I don't crave for coke, I just ordered it over other beverages. So when I got pregnant, it wasn't hard for me to stop drinking coke and instead I drink lots of calamansi juice. I would bring a 2L of jug of calamansi juice to work everyday. But was back on drinking coke after giving birth.
When we migrated, there shouldn't be reason for me to drink coke since I stayed home most of the time and water is very clean. But then it started slowly, whenever the 2L coke is on sale (from $1.57 to $0.99), I will stock up on it. I only drink coke at night time, when my kids are in bed, as I don't want them to be a coke addict like me. A 2L coke would last me 3-5 days.
Since my kids were well trained already, I mean, they don't ask for coke even though they see me drinking coke, I started drinking coke during the day too. Last year, I noticed that I can drink 1L of coke in 1 day... which is not good! Definitely not good!
I told my son that my new year's resolution is to drink less coke... he started monitoring me... he bugs me everytime he sees me drinking coke... he reminds me of my 'new year's resolution'... and I've been setting up a wrong example! I'm a bad mother!
So, I am back to drinking coke at night when my kids are asleep... it also means that I drink less coke now... It was a hard habit to break! 3 months ago, I stopped buying coke. I realized that when I don't have supply at home, then I don't crave for it. Still, from time to time, I buy coke when I am expecting visitors.
Then last sunday, I am scheduled to repaint the apartment with the help of Junnie and Mitzi [thanks guys]... but before I started with my painting, I bought coke in cans. I told myself that I needed a treat after my painting... hahaha... After 3 hours of painting, I drank 2 cans of coke.
So anyway, my son made this comment: "mommy, you're not suppose to drink coke, remember? What about your new year's resolution? I know you've been drinking coke when I was sleeping... Because one time when you ask me to get your piglet mug in your computer table, I saw some coke in it... and I tasted it, its coke." (waving his point finger from left to right with a look of disappointment in his eyes) And here I am thinking I am getting away with it... who am I kidding, I'm cheating myself and my son!
My son is my voice... my conscience... my echo...
Any advice on how to totally stop this bad habit of mine???
Reading for today: When you thought I wasn't looking
I wanted to acknowledge my top 10 commentors: Junnie, Lam, Vangie, Denden, Evi, Atoy, Raquel, Agring, Analyse and Suze.
Words are not enough to express how much I appreciate all of your comments, inputs, encouragements and feed backs... and your never ending visits... THANK YOU!
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THANK YOU very very much for taking time out to read and comment on my blog. I have never thought I'd be blogging this long... [Sorry, I got tired of including links]
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THANK YOU for letting me know you were here...
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