Upgrading Your Home? What You Should Do for Maximum Resale Value

house reselling

Upgrading your home is something you’ve probably been thinking about for a while if you’re getting ready to sell your home or just make it better for you and your family. After all, the need for upgrades and renovations doesn’t really just sneak up on you.

However, knowing what to renovate, especially if you’re thinking about selling now or in the next few years, can feel quite difficult. What are you supposed to do to make potential homeowners happy and offer you more money for your house?

Use this guide to help you learn more about how to renovate your home in a way that will get you the maximum resale value. Renovating your home properly could actually help you put more money in the bank when you sell, even when you take the renovation costs into account.


Focus on Landscaping
The outside of your home is one of the first things that people will see when they look at your house, so it stands to reason that you need in a nice outdoor space. When you’re renovating your home, you need to start with the front yard.

In the front yard your best bet is to clean up walkways, make sure the plants are in good shape and focus on the look of your home. Painting the house is one of the best things you can do if it hasn’t been done in the recent past.

You should also spend some time working on the backyard if your area tends to have a big outdoor culture. Make the space livable and one that people could potentially enjoy for a lifetime.

kitchen renovation

Look for the Kitchen
Your kitchen is perhaps the first thing people will really see when they enter your home. It’s also one of the most competitive spaces when selling a home since people tend to spend a lot of family time in the kitchen.

Visit the home renovation contractors for your free quote.

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.

Loot Bag of Piattos Goodies

Yesterday, my husband and I were surprised when a delivery man from 2Go brought 2 TNT boxes. I feel confused and surprised. Who will send us goods in boxes?






My husband asked me if I ordered online. I answered, "No! I did not order online! I am in doubt to accept it. So, i told the delivery man that the delivery might be a mistake. He just smiled and said, "No! One of my mates had delivered here, before."

We did not believe him until my husband saw the receipt with my son's name. Oh yes, I remember now!

It's Piattos!



My son and I won from Piattos Webisode promo. It is one of the products from Universal Robina Corporation! The winners must claim the prize at their office. But, I asked them, if it is okay, if they will deliver the prize. They agree but expect for delays. They will send prizes by batch. So, I said, okay, I can wait. 

It took some time but the wait is over! Here it is! The loot bags of Piattos goodies. Yay! Thank you so much!



If you want to join their promo or contest, then head on to Piattos Facebook page. Who knows? You might be one of the winners.

Appearance in Chaos

If you happen to drop by on my website, please pardon the appearance. It is in chaos. I can't arrange it fast as I would like it to be. Sometimes, there are disruptions and cute disturbances for a mom like me.

You know, I love the template because it does not irritate one's eyes. I got it from sbtemplates. Actually, it's an old theme.  

One day,  I freak out because the theme's photo background has an error.

It beats the hell out of me. It really, really takes me a long time to look for a FREE Blogger Template. Yes, it is FREE darling because I can't pay a template if I will hire someone to design it for me. I'm not earning, yet, but hopefully! On the other hand,  you must be careful in choosing a theme. Some of it has a virus when you download. So, always be careful.

And then, there goes the layout or arrangement of the  social media icon's, popular posts, affiliates, communities and others.

There are a lot of things to do and finished.

So, hoping you will come back and leave a message behind.

Thank you for the visit. Hope you will come back soon! 

Dogs Has Souls, Too!

I was reading an article from Mail Online about love ones who died and spoke to their loved ones in different ways who are living. The exact title is "Loved ones spoke to us from beyond the grave: Readers' spine-tingling stories will test the skepticism of anyone who doesn't believe in the spirit world". I've read from the beginning until the end.

I agree that the souls of our loved ones are still here. Suddenly, I remembered my dog named, Magic. He's a Maremma Sheepdog breed. I told my husband what I was reading and how my dog died. While talking to him, I can't help but choked up the tears I am trying to hold. I really, really love my dog. That much! Yes!

I realized the reason why he died. My dog had told me in my dreams.  He was brutally beaten by our neighbor in the province. He was beat by a big wood. My dog was caught eating leftover food in a pail.

I was working. Who would believe me if I knew it only in my dreams. No one had told me what had happened. I just cried and missed hugging him tight.

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Why do we need translation services?
We need translation services because we often travel in another country for businesses and greener pasture.  Some countries do not speak or have a little knowledge of English even if it is a universal language. So, when they speak in their language, we are left  with an open mouth. We do not understand what they were talking about.  While, some travelers and businessmen understand little or basic of the said language.  

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Happy Valentines Day!


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Photo is not mine

Be full of love this Valentine's day. It doesn't matter if you're alone or your single. What's important is you can share your love for your family and friends. It's up to you, if you want to go out and have fun with your friends.

Happy Valentines Day!

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. :)

My Parents, I Missed!

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It is not only things to do online that I missed. I missed those who were used to let me see the whole world – My Parents! I’m getting misty-eyed.  It really breaks my heart whenever I think about them.

In 2008, my mother has a long battle with cervical cancer until she has given up. I am not a perfect daughter to my mom. I had a lot of mistakes and wrongdoings. But, the time has come when she needed us the most, I almost break down! My mother still think about us – her two siblings  to take care of. Her words still linger into my ears, “Gusto ko pang mabuhi! Gusto ko pang mo-atiman sa akong mga anak.” (I want to live! I want to take care of my children.”) I begun to understand her love for us. I admit, I misunderstood my mom in showing her love to us. She’s not the kind of mom who would tell us the three words we all love to hear but she showed it through her actions.

My father had a stroked that paralyzed half of his body. Then my brother had made a decision to bring papa to his house in Cavite. Papa had stayed with his siblings in Iligan. When he stayed in my brother's house, he was well-taken care of. I made a visit November 2013 with husband and son whom he saw for the first time. We can not stay for another day because of my husband's work. It is sad and hard to say goodbye especially when my father started to cry. After two months, I went back with my son and stayed there for more than a week. But, when I made a decision to go back home, something went wrong. My father can hardly stand up when I'm changing his diaper. We let him stand while holding on the stairway as an exercise. One day, my son and I were watching TV and papa sat on his makeshift bamboo bed when suddenly he fall flat faced on the floor. I cried and helped him up and sat him on the bed. But, he signaled that he want to sleep. I slowly lay him down on his bed. There was a blood from his nose. I am afraid that the fall made his nose broken or something. After three days, my brother tried to talk to him but his eyes were on the window as if he didn't hear him. My brother asked me if I still decide to go home because of our father's situation whom he think will live only for a few days. He told me to inform father's siblings and call a priest to bless him. In the morning of February 7 (2014), the priest came and blessed my father. The priest told us to prepare because he might go anytime. According to the priest, my father cannot talk, anymore but he can clearly hear us. By mid-afternoon of the same day, two siblings came, both had prayed while his sister cried. Between 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. when my father had draw his last breath. Father is gone! I didn't saw him for the last time but hear him. My son kept on calling me in the bathroom. There were good and bad things about him, though. I keep on remembering the good childhood memories with my father

There are times when I think about them and reflect on my relationship with them. It moved me into tears and regret. The guilt speaks for itself but that's over now. I can not change it, anymore because they are both in heaven. Thank you! I missed you and I love you, both!

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.

Hacked! Pinterest Account

As you all know, I create a Pinterest account for contest repins and follows. The truth is I really have no  idea what to do with it.

I received a lot of emails saying this name repinned my pin “according to MNSBC it looks like working from home… board”.  pinterest

I may be looking for work online but never create a board and a photo/pin for the best jobs in America. This is what happened to The Crafty Military Wife Pinterest. It was also hacked. I’ve tried to delete the board and the photo, but it will recreate itself. I had no idea where it came from.

If you want to see, try to search this in Google using this words “Pinterest board according to MNSBC it looks like”. Make sure your Pinterest account is not open – to be safety. You’ll be amazed on what I’ve found. A Pinterest account has a lot of that boards. Aside from what they said: hacked; spammed. To me, it looks like a virus that creates itself and spammed your board.

To avoid for more repins and spam of my that board, I had deactivated it and will recreate another one.

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!

Wishing You a Blessed Good Friday


 When God had given up his life for all! Wishing you a Blessed Good Friday!

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.

Chris Aiden’s 2nd Birthday


How time flies so fast! Two years ago, I gave birth to a boy when the world seems dark…

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He become the cutest baby boy I’ve ever seen. He had captured everyone’s heart. He wanders around with his contagious laughter. A baby who does not forget to give his smile to everyone he met. The baby who calls me, “Mama”.


 toddler



Is now celebrating his second birth year!
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 With a new friend, Kuya Nash

Happy birthday son!

Visiting “Ilog Maria”

Last month, we had a chance to visit “Ilog Maria” while staying in Cavite. I heard them talking about “magpatusok”  or bee sting in English. I asked what’s the fuss is all about? My brother, Jun told me that he’s going to Ilog Maria for  BST. I asked what’s BST? He said, “BST means Bee Sting Therapy” wherein a bee will sting any part of your body that has an ailment. I’ve never heard of such thing but all I can imagine was the pain when a bee stings you. Also, he warned us not to shout or cry in pain. Instead, try to bite your lower lip to refrain from shouting. The man who gives you the therapy will get angry. 
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That’s my youngest brother on the wheels. The five of us including my son had accompanied my brother to Ilog Maria. It took us only 15 minutes drive away from my cousin’s place before we saw a signboard of Ilog Maria. Ilog Maria is in Silang, Cavite. From the highway, we drove to a one-way entrance. Most of the visitors of Ilog Maria were in a private car. There’s nothing to worry about the exit because there’s another one-way road especially for it.


When we arrived, my brother told us to go to a building where a lot of people gather. Geez, I’m glad my niece has a camera and loves to take pictures. My cell phone with camera wasn’t fixed, yet. We saw a lot of people, foreigners and Filipinos sit on the chairs in 3 lines while others were standing and sharing stories. Then, I saw a man seated on a chair near a pillar holding the bee’s wings on the right hand. In front of him is a client/patient (foreigner) who had a problem in the knee. The foreign woman just squirms and bite her lips when the bee stung. Then, the man told her to walk. I guess to savor the pain of the sting and exercise it. My brother had the bee stung on his left foot.

After my brother had the BST and “walking” exercise, we went to another building to see the products of Ilog Maria.
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These are the products that are hand-crafted by the staff of Ilog Maria

products-of-ilog-maria Here’s my cousin Sol, reading the benefits and ingredients of the product. The products she bought are: Healing Massage Oil, Propolis Ointment and Propolis.

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After Ilog Maria, we decided to go to People’s Park in Tagaytay. Sad to say, we didn’t have a chance to go up because of the thick fog. Kuya Rene noticed we’re the only one’s who have no jackets. We end up taking pictures and buying sweet pineapples.
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Remembering Mother's 4th Death Anniversary!

I forgot the exact date of my mother's death. I understand that's between March 1 to March 3. It dawned on me, today, why she was in my dream, last night. It's my mothers 4th death anniversary. 


Dearest Mom, 
I'm sorry I forgot about the date when God took you away from us. But, you'll always be remembered and always in our hearts. I love you, Ma!

(CLOSED) Mumwrites Firmoo Valentine's Giveaway

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5pcs of Designer Glass Vouchers worth $30

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- Blog about the giveaway (for bloggers only)
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Some of the tasks are not mandatory. 


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Ends on February 22, 2013!



Happy Valentines!

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We arrived last night, in time to celebrate Valentines day with my husband, Chris! Happy Valentines day, everyone! Enjoy and have fun! Have a great life!

Filipino Boy Joined X-Factor Bulgaria in 2011

My son and I were both watching a movie trailer from youtube when I caught a glimpse on one of the video's on the right side. I become curious and excited to watch it. The title was X-Factor Bulgaria - Philippine Boy. The boy's name is Alexander Aguilar. He's a Filipino - American working as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria.  

I don't understand Bulgarian but thanks to Youtube's update. There's a button that you can watch the video with a caption on for different languages. Even so, the translations were weird and different. I am glad there's another option for me to understand it. It's a  transcript icon in which you can read what they were talking about when you click. And here's some of them:

0:13  Hello. -Hello.
0:15 What's your name?
0:16 My name is Raphael.
0:17 Raphael, how old are you?
0:20 I'm 25.
0:21 And where do you come from?
0:23 I come from California, San Francisco.
0:26 I was born in the Philippines.
0:31 What brought you in Bulgaria?
0:33 I'm a Peace Corps volunteer.
0:39 How long have you been in Bulgaria?
0:40 I've been here for two years.
0:42 Only two years and
0:43 you speak Bulgarian like that!
0:46 Talent!
0:47 Bravo! Bravo!
0:48 Thanks.
0:49 What does the Peace Corps do?
0:53 I am an English teacher in Bregovo,
0:57 a small town near Vidin.

The title of the Bulgarian song is "Oblache le Bialo" (The little white cloud).  It is an emotional song, I think. That's why the judges and audiences were teary-eyed when they heard it.  

Here's the translation from DjanielJungParker in here :

Tell me white cloud, Where did you came? Where did you fly? Do you not see my father's home? Do you not hear my mother talk?
What makes my sweet child, with foreign people, foreign bread shared.

You tell her white cloud, I'm alive and well here, and that you saw me.
Send many greetings from me, much time has passed, still little stay.
Soon the time will come in the village to return, to return and to hug my mother.

Isn't it lovely?

Have you experienced binat?

Yes, I experienced it - December, last year. What do you mean by "binat"? Binat is a filipino word coined for relapse. Usually, this is what our folks says especially, if you give birth. Here's an example from an online Tagalog English Dictionary  - "Huwang masyadong magpagod, baka ka mabinat!" Don't tire yourself, you might have a relapse.

I wish I know until when I have the time to rest after miscarriage. I can't wait to lay a hand on our dirty clothes piling high! And yes, I did, the laundry after a week of rest! Next day, I hang all the clothes outside because the weather is hot. After, I've done it, I sat down and my body feel extremely tired.  There is no headache or anything painful. It's only tiredness, I feel. My husband told me to take a rest because I might have a relapse. What I did was sleep the whole day. Then, woke up when it's time for a meal. I made a rest for three days. It's a lazy thing to do but I have to regain back my strength for my son.

How about you? Have you experienced relapse?

Thank You 2012 and Welcome 2013!

Year 2012 for us has a lot of obstacles and breathless trials. My son is sickly, almost every month. He has primary complex – tuberculosis for children. He got dengue and viral infections. Whenever he had a fever, my husband and I cross our fingers that he’ll recover in three days. For toddlers, if it’s more than 3 days, something is not right.


While, I had a miscarriage – the baby was 7 weeks old. She has no heart beat. After 2 weeks, I thought I am okay so I went out and do the laundry. But after, I hung the clothes to dry in the clothes line. I feel so terribly tired that my husband told me to take a rest.  Guess, I have a relapse or “binat”. Is this the exact word?

Even if we had experience these in 2012, it was retracted. We celebrated New Year with my MIL and SIL. In addition, my son is in good health. That is why I am very, very thankful. We faced 2013 with a smile and noise from a trumpet and my son’s playing his toy drum.

Happy 2013!!

Happy 2013 to everyone!!

New Year 2013

I'm so thankful that my family and I, amid the pitfulls in our life, celebrated and welcome 2013 with good health. Most important is my child who welcome it with laughter while watching fireworks.

Tales of My Miscarriage I

Once again, I never knew I'm pregnant. I feel like in a deep slumber awaken by a good and bad news. No, I am not defending myself because it's the truth.

Before I knew I'm pregnant, I keep on asking my husband for soft-drinks and other snacks. Although, he yield to my whim but whenever I asked for a Coke, he'll bring and give me a Sprite soda, instead. As a pregnant woman, that's very annoying and fun for him! I'm sickly. I have runny nose that leads to sinusitis which I pop in one tab of Neozep. I have a watery loose bowel movement. Then, I don't know why I stare at a glass of wine that makes me thirsty and lick my lips. Until words come out, I asked a guy friend to give me a sip. 

It is odd that I heard a sound of a so-called night bird ("wakwak" in Cebuano) when I get into the comfort room outside the internet shop. In some provinces, we thought of it as a witch turned to a night bird lurking around especially for pregnant women. According to tales, a baby in a mother's womb smells fragrant and sweet.

Usually, my son play around my tummy. He jumps and play like a horse while sitting on it. The day he played around, I feel a hard thing on my womb, trying to turn around. Immediately, I stop my son from playing in my tummy and tried to get up. That movement in my womb had awaken me from a deep slumber. It made me think of my menstruation and its date. Usually, my menstruation starts first week or end of the month. The only month I remember it's visit is September. I'm not sure if I have it in October because in November, I had none.  I become suspicious and asked for my husband to buy a home pregnancy kit.

When my husband bought the home pregnancy kit. Immediately, I went to the comfort room to get a small amount of my urine. Then, I open the Home Pregnancy Kit which consists of a Pipette, 1 test device and a desiccant. Then, I suctioned a small amount of urine and drop some of it in the sample well of the test device.  The test window will absorb the urine and shows if it's positive or negative. I stared while it absorbs the urine sample. It shows only one line which I thought it's negative but I was wrong. Looks like, it gives a space for another line.... I AM PREGNANT!

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Findings of My Son's Sickness


The first findings is dengue. The nurse informed us after giving him a tourniquet. He told the doctor that tourniquet result is dengue. My thoughts were asking how my son got dengue and fever. I'm thinking of the previous days before my son got dengue. Sure, some people in the internet shop come and go. But, he was not staying in the shop that day. My son was walking around the hospital grounds. He was laughing and chasing around his "Ninong". A woman from neighbourhood told me that the hospital has big trees, grasses and local chickens running around. So, it's a definite haven for mosquitoes and chicken manure. I guess or maybe it's one of the reasons. 

Another findings is my son has amoebiasis. His poop is watery and yellow to golden brown with little particles. It has a foul smell different from normal. I know the cause of this. He's very curious now and want to touch any thing he like even if it's dirty. He is fond of sucking his two fingers from his right hand. So, probably he touch a thing then sucked his fingers. I know it's negligence but I can't watch him all the time for some reason. The best thing for me to do when he gets well is putting a bitter something in his fingers. It's not a mean thing to do. It's a way to stop him from sucking his two fingers.

The hospital has shifting schedules for their resident doctors. But, when another doctor came into the hospital. The hospital has schedules for their resident doctors. He informed us that it's not dengue it's German measles. Automatically, medicines were changed. 

What do we call/shall do when the doctor give us wrong information? Other mommies would give a different reaction. I just accept it and focus more on my son. My son is more important than the doctor.

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!