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How I Utilize My Time Without Internet

Sunday morning, the internet was not available. Now, is the 4th day and counting of no internet connection. We had PLDT line who has no connection while Globe and Smart have the internet. These are the only three giants in our area of location, anyway. Lately, we had thunderstorms and I think PLDT facilities are sensitive. Every time the thunder claps, the internet becomes giddy. I pity those students who want to work on their projects through research/the internet, anyway.

Since, I can't do anything online, I thought of utilizing my time like these:

1. Writing articles - Any topics that pop into my mind. Then read and rewrite it again. When the internet is up, it only takes a few minutes to check grammar/spelling before publishing it.

2. Coding -  The basic HTML codes. This is the time in which I can focus on the errors. I had a lot of distractions when the internet is up. So, this is the best time for me.  

3. House chores - I've always washed our clothes. But, cleaning our room and electric fans from specks of dust and cobwebs is a task every week. Now, it's an everyday chore.

4. Cleaning and arranging the plants - I can only do this whenever I have time. It's only a small area on the front lawn. Rake those dead leaves, then place it in the hole and put some soil over it. It's good as fertilizers in time.

There are lots of things to do, actually. You can cook with your kids, play with them, swimming and more.  Do whatever is available. The most important is you spend time with your family.

Cardiomegaly

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Fifteen years ago, I had an x-ray and the result was cardiomegaly. When my ob-gyne doctor saw it. She gave it back and told me that it is okay. I am the only one who can cure it myself. Her assistant even assured me that there is nothing to worry about because I alone can recuperate it. Just free myself from worries and problems. My mind was blank and I said nothing. I just nod my head.

Now, I remember:

"One time, it was an infantry battalion's anniversary and as the (former) wife we were invited. When it was time to go home, my neighbor whom I was supposed to accompany with has walked off. I called her name but she's too far away. I tried to run and called her name BUT something happened. I have to stop from running because I lost my breathing. I can't breath, I thought I am going to die in the grasslands. I remain standing and tried to stay calm as much as possible. I breath in and breath out through my mouth until my breathing was normal."

Perhaps, what happened before, was a part of cardiomegaly. But, I just neglect it based on what they had told me.


 And now, the x-ray found out it's cardiomegaly, again.

Bad Word Expressions Flares Me Up

I woke up late afternoon and sit directly on the computer when I overheard one of the DOTA players saying "Puta!".  My ears start to stand straight. Then, I hear it again, so I called his name and told him to minimize it. But, he never listens and say it again. My ears turned red and I suddenly flared up. I stood up, touch his shoulder told him to stop repeating the word. After that, I restart his computer. I went to the server and check his time if he complains.

What does the word mean?
The word "puta" is a Spanish word which means whore. In a vulgar word,  it is "f_ ck". Perhaps, this player has a bad luck while playing.

Why I reacted that way?
As a mother, I do not want my son to hear or learn to speak bad word expressions. My son is there! That teenage boy, say it every 3 to 5 secs. I am full from hearing those words again and again. I had to stand up to stop it.

Facts

We lived in an internet shop. I accept the fact that todays young generation speaks bad word expressions and trash talkers. I allow it IF my son is not around. Also, I inform them to minimize it whenever my son is around.

Going Back To A Fruitful and Meaningful Life in 2014

Last year, that's 2014 we've been through a lot of highs and lows. For good, I have a great sale for an online gaming. The online game money is called alz. I have customers who bought alz. They will just pop in the shop. Good thing, I have rare drop items from dungeons. That helps a lot.

The sad thing that happened is when my father died February 2014. I feel bitter, though. It's sad when this happens and you can't do anything but watch him until his last breath. We can't bring him to the hospital due to financial loss. My brother is tough and strong. I was trying to keep myself calm as much as I can because my son is with me. While other's were crying and feel so nervous. My brother and I've decided to cremate his remains. So, it'll be easier for us to carry him whoever visits Iligan.

After what had happened, I am thankful for the blessings that I've received online from surveys, Facebook promo (like and shares) from different companies.   

On the other hand, there is a lot of opportunities online, but I let it go last year. So, I am going to take it back and do it!


This year 2015, I want to lead a fruitful and a meaningful life. 

Thank you!

Hello Again Blog!

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How are you and your visitors? I hope you're having a great and blessed day. You know, I am so sorry I have been neglecting you for these past months. I am sorry I haven’t written an article here. There are words circulating in my mind, but I can not write it in a soft coy, instantly. My hands are busy with house chores such as laundry, filing scattered items in my room and sweeping the little backyard outside this shop.

Showering
Sometimes, I took a shower and the words came in tumbling my mind. I talked to myself like a crazy woman. Trying to create a sentence or two while shampooing my hair. Yeah! I am like that, sometimes. If someone hears me, good luck to me. That person would think I was going crazy. Why I am talking English, while taking a bath. After that cool bath, the words are gone just like that. It’s like a snap of your finger.

Whenever, I sit here facing the computer, I opened a social media site such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram instead of you. Also, I opened a role-playing (online) game like Cabal Ph. I open you, my blog, only for checking and publishing comments. No writings, I am sorry. I've been so busy with the others.

Working on a Computer
But, don’t you worry. I have changed your template. I hope you like it because it is cool and pleasant for me. Your visitors won’t have a hard time adjusting their glasses by reading your article.

My dearest blog, this is just the beginning. Time to time, I will visit you, again. I will do some revisions and fixing regarding on widgets and disclaimer.

Hope to see you again!

Your writer,
Lisa

Hands Are Full

Hi dearies! My hands are full right, now. As I've written in my post before, I am organizing and checking different accounts from different websites. Some of it were suspended for inactivity while other sites are down. I don't have the idea because it's been so long since I've been active. I want to get back to it.

While checking my accounts, I am into playing an online game where I can sell the game money called alz. I have clients who will come into the shop and buy it. Others, will just message to order. So, I have to play the game to find more alz.

Yes, I join contests but most of the contest I joined is a simple "Like and Share" for their page. There are surveys too! If you're lucky, you'll be one of the hundredths to win gifts in exchange for the survey. I'm choosy regarding contests, right now. I choose contests with simple mechanics.

As a mom, my hands are full for my little son. :)

Missing A Lot

I missed writing the events of  my own life. That’s one particular reason why I blogged. To write what’s on my mind – heartaches, paranoia, depression, echetera. Be it good or bad, it doesn’t matter! Quote and unquote from Meagan Aguilar, “ I have no one to turn to”! Yes, I have no one to turn to except on blogging. I’m not an artist who can turn to the media.   I want to write to express my feelings on how and what I feel but whenever I sat down and face the computer, my mind went blank and asked myself, “Am I going to write about this?”. Depressions bad, I’m not ready. So, instead of writing what’s on my mind, I do other things online.

From my last post, I am missing a lot…

I missed joining and blogging about contests. I admit that I turn to Facebook contests “Like and Share” from different companies. Sometimes, I click a bloggers giveaway link, shared it on Facebook but when it comes to Instagram and questions, I leaved it blank. I’m trying to learn it’s process .

As of now, I’m slowly going back to where I’ve left of like tinkering my blog from time to time, Facebook contests and playing online game (play while you earn).

Google’s Birthday Doodle Surprise

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It’s my big day, yesterday! I was surprised and happy when I saw Google’s doodle on my Firefox browser. Yay, look at that! Google has really made my day. It’s simple but it means more to me. Thank you so much, Google.

Can’t Help but Pray

This is what I mean when a friend, Mai had post this message in Facebook:
The saddest thing is when you want to give but you have nothing to give. You cannot give what you do not have. Be thankful, though, that you are the giver and not the seeker.
I want to give and help him financially but I can’t. I have no money to give him.    I have no source of income, though. I am seeking and trying hard to look for an opportunity. My father had suffered a mild stroke.  I am not around to help, either because we’re oceans apart. I tried calling him but he was transferred to another house  by his youngest sister. A relative told me to visit him! Oh, I will if I can only pay the fare + other expenses. It sounds rude but true.

It is really difficult emotionally since I am the eldest of two siblings. At the same time, I am worried because I have no news from my father, right now. All I can do is to pray to God Almighty that he will prolong and sustain his health for us.

My Bucket List

While sitting on my bed, creating a bucket list came into my mind. It has no specific date or year. I know it’ll take time for me to work on it.  So, here it goes:
  1. Moving the remains of my mother – It’s a long time wish! My mother died from cervical cancer. She was buried in Butuan City - year 2009. It’s my brother’s decision.  He lived their before and had a good life but time has changed. He left that place and stayed in Metro Manila for good. While my father stayed in her sister’s house in Iligan City.  Sad to say my mother’s remains was left behind.  That is why I really, really want to moved her to Iligan City where her siblings, nieces and nephews lived.
  2. Visiting My Father – I haven’t seen my father for five (5) years. There were grudges but then he is still my father whatever happens. Also, he’s very old now.  He did not have a chance to see, hug and tease my son. That is why I’m longing to visit him, one day, with my son.
  3. Annulment – I’m separated and now lives with another man who had given me a son for the first time. I have apprehension in telling the truth for my son’s safetyFiling for an annulment is very  expensive in the Philippines and there is no divorce. If I am not mistaken, the total cost runs from three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00 equivalent to $6,959.16) to five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00 equivalent to $11,598.59). Unfortunately, I don’t have that amount.
  4. House and Lot – First and foremost, we do not have a house. I am not looking for a big plush; luxury house. I prefer a small bungalow type that I can call my own until I grow old. Why small? When your child marries and leave you behind or pursue a career in another place, we’ll be left behind. If something goes wrong, your child will come back and stay. FYI, we are only allowed to stay and lived in the internet shop provided that we pay the rent, electricity and water consumption.
  5. Son’s Education – I want to give him the best education he deserved and finished it. I’ll be supportive in whatever he choose for his life as long as it is for good and his future.
  6. Computer and Laptop – I don’t have a computer and laptop. We do not own the computer I use for writing and gaming.  How I wish I have my own to set the settings and customize desktop background and screensaver. I want a laptop if my son want to use the computer.
  7. Cellphone – :) I already have a cell phone but I need to upgrade it from the basic. Who wants an Instagram application?! Oh gee, I want, I really do but my cell phone can’t do it. For all I know, it is only applicable to an iPhone or an Android. So, whatever cell phone you can buy for me is okay as long as it has an Instagram application. :)

Oh, my bucket list did not reach number 10. Geeh! As of this time, that is all I can think of but I will update this until it reach to number 10 Important Bucket Lists in my life.

Dizziness

I've been  experiencing dizziness in the past weeks.  Whenever I woke up in the morning, it seems like the room is turning around. I have to close my eyes, again and hold on to my pillow to pass that feeling.  After a few minutes, I perspire a lot. It’s really difficult to get up.  Sometimes, I still feel groggy but, I have to get up to do the routine for my son.

It’s a feeling that I've endured for almost a month, I think. One time, my husbands’ family (his father and siblings) arrived from Dumaguete. We have to rise early because it takes 3 hours or more to travel to Manila. There you go, again! I feel dizzy that my husband told me to cancel the trip. I told him not to do that. I can go, I'll be okay in a few minutes, I assured him. In my mind, I know I am not okay and we will go. It’s his moment to meet his family after 10 years of stay here in Greater Manila.

To tell you, I am neither pregnant nor high blood. A nurse had given me a medicine. She told me to take it whenever I feel dizzy. I only took one tab and observed. It has treated me for more than three hours, though. I feel like I'm walking in the air.

I missed the “tuob” and a nice whole body massage afterwards. Tuob is a Cebuano word for a person sitting or standing, wrap in a blanket. Underneath a chair, is a hot pot with boiled leaves. After a few minutes, the lady would tell you to lay down for the massage. Oohhlala! Another is “buhot”, wherein you're wrapped in a blanket and left the head part open, so you can take a breath. Then, the woman would puff a smoke of tobacco (made from dried tobacco leaves) inside the blanket to warm your joints. This is what I usually do in the province, when I am not feeling well.

Last night, I took a bath with warm water. As of now, I feel less dizzy unlike before. I'm hoping it'll be gone.

No Internet Connection

Lovelies, I'm sorry I was not able to update you for three days and half. I have no internet connection that started last Sunday afternoon at around 2pm. I thought it's my husband fault, but I was wrong. The PLDT base in our location was struck by lightning. I'm not surprised because it's raining hard.

Since, we don't have internet for more than three days, we played LAN games to pass the time, though. I am worried because of an important conversation that stop and the contests I promised to join with my blogger friend.


But, thank God, internet connection is up now. Although, it's only few hours left to join the said contest. Better late than never! :) Happy!

Little Time for A Busy Mom

I’m sorry, I have a little time in creating a post for this blog in the past weeks. I’ve been busy as a mother of my little boy. He’s very active and needs my care especially when we seek a medical help.

He was hospitalized because of the Urinary Tract Infection. The doctor found out that he needs circumcision to further avoid U.T.I.

And since, it’s summer, we had a chance to accompany the hospital staff in their yearly summer getaway. We went to Malamig Park Resort in Bustos, Bulacan. It’s far but worth it.
Enjoy and have fun this summer!

I Love Silence

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This is what I want! Everyone's asleep while I am alone facing the computer and tinkling the keys. During the waking hours, I can hardly do this writing, especially when:

My little one is awakeHe's only two years old. Whenever he needs me or my attention, he'll shout "Mama" and keep on repeating it. It's loud that makes some people laugh. Whenever he has tantrums, I can hardly touch the keys. Yes, I am online but only to check messages from my Facebook and emails. Also, I am online in one role playing games like Cabal. But, I'll be AFK or Away from Keyboard when my son held my hand and drag me to sleep. I think that's what every mom do. Leave everything that you do when your little one needs you. First is first!

There were shouts from customers who played Dota! I cannot focus! I understand the excitement of playing Dota even I don't know how to play it. Why do you have to shout when your partner was sitting next to you? I don't like the trash talked and swearing, either. I don't want to let my son hear it. If he hears it many times, he will say that (swearing) wordThat is why I become angry when they swear and keep on shouting when my son is asleep, though. Sometimes, I keep my head cool but if it's my patience is over, you'll see my reaction!

That is why I love silence, when everyone's fast asleep! It is in silence that I can think clearly. Focus on what I'm doing because no one can disturb me.

Hospital? Not again!

Previously, I post about our ordeal with my son and my sickness. Last month, we're in the hospital because he has fever and primary complex. I got sick from fever and cough that made me feel like in an orthopaedic bed. I'm not finished writing about it, yet. 

And here we are again, facing another one. We're here in the hospital with another cause of my son's fever. It's only a month difference. I think children are like this. I am worried about his situation and I can't help it. He's having a fever for three days and I thought the cause is the climate change. But, I was wrong! On the third day, rashes were all over his body plus a high fever. So, we rushed him in the hospital at 4am.

Good thing, my sister-in-law and mother-in-law arrived. At least a little burden were taken off my shoulders, though. I know they'll stay for a day because of work. When they saw my son's situation, I saw them crying. I think they were overwhelmed by his situation and pity him.

I hope and pray that my son will get well soonest!

Son’s Birthday Visitor

Again, this is a very late post and it happened last March 2012. It took me a long time to publish this post, perhaps it’s too personal to tell. But, I want to take the emptiness out from what had happened before and share it. I am happy that he came.

My son’s visitor is my one and only youngest brother Jun. Unknown to anyone, except my close relatives, that my brother and I haven’t speak for a long time. He’s working as a seaman abroad. Of course, he believe in anything that someone close to him says. We fought against finances, my mother who’s fighting for her dear life against cervical cancer, my father and chiasm. Every thing I said he’ll throw it back on me. He will not listen to me. It seems I’m carrying the whole world on my shoulders. I cried bucket of tears and decided to leave his home. And, when I got pregnant, I asked for his help but he was very angry. He almost flare up. I’m thankful because my cousins were there to stop him. He will arrived in the Philippines and left the country with no communication. Until, a neighbor from Iligan City tried to talked and put some sense into our minds. Then, my brother starts to comment whenever he sees my comments of a cousin’s photos. That’s where we start our communication again.

He came with his girlfriend and brought a Red Ribbon cake for my son, though. My son was afraid because he haven’t met his Uncle and this is their firsts. The way I look at it, my brother was happy carrying my son and told me that he missed his two children from his ex-wife. Also, he shared a conversation with my husband.

Here’s a photo of my brother and son.
 brother and son

And of course, the siblings!
 the siblings
We used to fight when we were a child. As an adult, we lived in separate ways, though. I understand that our fights are usually for the betterment of a person we loved most.

My Heart and Mind on Father's Day!

Yesterday, I am trying to write a post for Father's day. It's a cheerful greetings, but, after two to three sentences, I hit the delete button. I can not pretend because deep in my heart, I am sad. Just thinking about my father bothers me. I am faraway from him. My father is in Iligan City but I had no chance to visit him, yet. I can not afford the expenses. I don't even have a chance to communicate with my father. He did not see his grandson since birth. My father and I have differences but time has changed it. He is still my father, no matter what. He's getting older. I feel, I missed him, terribly.

Instead of writing, I prayed. It is my only communication towards my own father through God. I believe that through Him, I can convey what's inside my heart and mind. 
Instead of writing, I stand up and whispered to my son's father a happy father's day! He just smiled and squeezed my hand while carrying our son. :x