I once dreamed of becoming one of the famous CEO’s in the business world when I was still young and know nothing about the corporate scenario. Was intrigue with the glitz and glamor of the work they has like signing papers with that felt-thousand bucks worth pen, was truly amazed with the high heeled shoes, dressy coats, blazers and of course the heart pounding authentic signature bags! At one time or another I was able to make believe myself that I can be one of them, attending meetings and all. That is why it made me decide to take up Bachelor of Science in Business Management, basically because I wanted to get involve in the business world some day. Well yes, I was able to enter one of those high end company and was able to work for more than four years, but no, not as a CEO. I believe my knowledge and experience is still not enough for those glitzy position. I should have bought and read the book of Dennis C Carey about CEO succession while I was still working. But no, I didn’t succeed on that dream because I chose to become a Stay at Home Mother that surprisingly made me feel complete and satisfied. But I’m still into reading about this learning books and still someday hoping to work again in a much more wanted position in the corporate world, when my child is ready enough to grow with a little help from me.Someday…

Do you allow your partner to go on a night out alone (means without you around)?

hmmmm… this made me think for a while, well yeah, I allow my husband to go out at night with friends, if and only if I know their whereabouts and he promise to texts me every so often. actually, he has this every friday meet up with his friends at Alabang, which he usually brings me I guess he prefers me over his buds eh? and I love it!

A glimpse of my work nook at 7:00 in the morning. Yes, I do not have my own working area, thus I opt to use our dining table! lol. But it’s alright, it gives me the whole view of the house while I blog

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something from Tracy

two words meme: this meme is different because it is up to the player to write his/her own words and give his/her own interpretations of these words. present 12 words that mean something and explain why:

1. Family - my treasure
2. Baby - made my life complete
3. Husband – the one who loves all of me, flaws and all.
4. Father - our hero
5. Mother - who gives out her everything for us
6. Work - abroad
7. Christmas - favorite time of the year, thinking of making cool Christmas invitations for a small get together for the whole family this year.
8. Kisses - from my daughter, the sweetest!
9. Chocolates - my sugar fix everyday
10. Peace - for my inner self.
11. Dream - something I never runs out of.
12. Happiness - my wish for everyone

~@~Pink Heart Tags: A link love tag.

~Start Copy~This is another of those Linky Love games where you only have to tag 10 persons in one post, but still there is no actual limit (you can tag more if you want!). Once tagged, you have to copy paste the link in this post, and make them grow!Do not delete any of the links and be honest to yourself!

BennyLiew, RamblingMoo, Mum & Kids In Wonderland, Judelittle, Our mini blogsphere, Rooms in My Heart, http://janiceng.blogspot.com/, ChinNee, Jo-N, LadyJava’s Lounge, My Life, My Hope, My Future, Mariuca’s Perfume Gallery, Choc Mint Girl, The Callalily Space, Juliana RW, Picturing of Life, Its Not a Weekend;Its a Lifestyle, Napaboaniya APAD, My Wanderings, Picture Clusters, Maiylah’s Snippets, TeacherJulie, GreenBucks1, GreenBucks2, Homeschooling Blog, Lucky Charms, TekKonsult, Marikit, Strawberrygurl, Busy Mom, My Stories, Punto De Vista, Shopaholic ties the knot, A Reality Bite , My World whenmomspeaks, kathycot, buhaymisis, kathycotcooks, your site

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passing this to PEACHY, YEN, CHIKAI, AGGIE, JOY, LITZIE, JANE, JODY, KELLY, JACQ, JACQUI, JEN, VANNIE, BUGE, APOLS, EDS, TRINITY, MAI, MICH,ABIE, ALPHA and MACY

I received a forwarded message from SIL about GIRLFRIENDS, and it made me realize how much I my friends… let me share it with you..

Here is what I know about Girlfriends:

Girlfriends bring casseroles and scrub your bathroom
when you need help.Girlfriends keep your
children and keep your secrets. Girlfriends give advice
when you ask for it. Sometimes you take it,
sometimes you don’t. Girlfriends don’t always
tell you that you’re right, but they’re usually honest.
Girlfriends still love you, even when they don’t
agree with your choices.
Girlfriends might send you a birthday card, but they
might not. It does not matter in the least!
Girlfriends laugh with you, and you don’t need canned
jokes to start the  laughter. Girlfriends pull you out of jams.
Girlfriends don’t keep a calendar that lets them know
who hosted the other last big party!!
Girlfriends will give a party for your son or
daughter when they get  married or have a baby,
in whichever order that comes!
Girlfriends are there for you, in an instant and when the hard times come.
Girlfriends listen when you lose a job or a friend.
Girlfriends listen when your children break your heart.
Girlfriends listen when your parents’ minds and bodies fail.
When we began this adventure we had no idea of the
incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead.
Nor did we know how much we would need each other.

1. How was your day yesterday? :: My husband and Daughter, then we went to my parent’s house to get my memory card, mom and sister were there

2. Who do you dislike most? People who are so dull to talk to, people who don’t recognize your talent, or people who are better looking than you? :: people who are so dull to talk to, men, nonsense nako, pati ba naman siya! bigat! lol

3. When you we’re still single or if you’re single, do you tend to date people younger or older than you? :: it depends, I rarely go on dates actually

4. Do you have any fears, phobias, or concerns about doctors? :: I fear my OB when I was on labor, I can sense that she fears the fact that I’m pushing for the longest time.

5. What five things that you have done in life that you are most proud of? :: Finish my studies. Marrying at the age of 25. Become a mother. A Trusted friend. Loving daughter

6. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist? Explain. :: Optimist!
7. Which is worse, seeing someone chewing their fingernails or picking their nose? :: Picking Nose!

8. Would you rather kiss a stranger or someone you hate? :: No one

9. Would you rather be lost at sea or in a desert? Why? :: Lost at sea, I can swim

10.Would you rather speak with God for one minute or add one year to your life? :: I’d speak with God for a minute, I would beg Him to adopt me in heaven!

Kaunang paglahok ng sayt na ito sa LITRATONG PINOY. Luntian ang tema sa linggong ito, kaya’t aking napimili ang napaksarap na Crab Salad. Pero ang pinaka gusto ko sa pang-paganang ito ay ang luntiang gulay sa paligid, hindi kasi ako mahilig sa anumang pagkaing dagat.

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Another perks of being a SAHM right? seeing and experiencing every firsts of your child… it’s truly amazing! love it!!!

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please see my other blogs with WS entry too! click here. here and here.

On July 12 Mitch asks “When did you find out that your partner snores? Was it annoying or tolerable?”

Thank God for not having a husband who snores! Although I wouldn’t mind if he does, I guess I’m just one lucky wife to have a sleeping partner who doesn’t make a sound! According to him, it was actually me, who snores a bit specially when I’m uber tired!

snagged from Yen… muchos sis!

players: yennygirl| whenmomspeaks|kathycot|buhaymisis| your site here!

A: What accessories do you wear everyday?
I always wear my wedding and engagement ring, nowadays I always wear a wide headband.

B: What is your beauty routine?
I take a bath, brush my teeth, facial scrub thrice a week, toner, moisturizer, blow dry my hair.

C: What was the last item of clothing (for yourself) that you purchased?
I bought a pair of black leggings

D: Do you use a dresser, closet, or both?
Now I just have a closet, my dresser is still at my bedroom in my parent’s house

E: What type of earrings are in your ears right now?
Pearl Earrings

F: What type of figure do you have?
I don’t know, medium built with some preggy fats? lol

G: Do you wear glasses?
Nope. But I think I’m soon be needing one…

H: What type of handbag do you carry?

It depends on the occasion, but usually I use my Liz Claiborne or my Lacoste tote

I: What is your ideal style?
Shorts and racer back shirts. Sleeveless tops with pants.

J: What jewelry are you wearing right now?
Earrings, wedding and engagement rings

K: Do you wear knee-hi stockings?

Nope, haven’t tried. Imagine how freaking hot here in the Philippines!

L: Do you *have* to wear matching lingerie?

I have 2 pairs

M: Do you wear makeup?
Yup. my everyday mineral make up

N: Do you wear nightgowns?
No, I usually wear jammies and tanks

O: What outerwear do you put on when going out on a typical winters day?
Jacket, you know the weather here is still tolerable, even if it is typhoon season

P: What is your favorite perfume?
I love Arden and Clinique

Q: Is your motto “quality over quantity” when it comes to clothing and accessories?
I’m into quality less is more

R: Do you wear rain boots?
No, don’t have one

S: Do you wear socks or slippers when your feet get cold?
I wear slippers inside the house, sometimes socks during bedtime

T: Do you have a set of travel luggage?
We only have one.

U: What is your daily uniform?
Now that I am a SAHM, I usually wear shorts and tanks (pambahay)

V: If you are married, did you wear a veil with your wedding dress? If not, how did you do your hair?
Yup, I wore a veil!

W: Do you wear a watch?
Yes, but not now.

X: What item of clothing always makes you feel eXtremely beautiful?
As long as I am confident with what I am wearing, I feel beautiful. naks!

Y: What is your favorite type of yarn?
No idea

Z: Do you prefer zippers or buttons?
Depends on what clothing

This is a very nice meme, I still have a lot of line up tags and posts which reminds me to do a research on term insurance that my sister needs for her research assignment.

passing this to all twittermates!

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Appetizer

When was the last time you had your hair cut/trimmed?
:: last April, which reminds me to have a trim…

Soup

Name one thing you miss about being a child
:: taking a long nap in the afternoon, playing all day without any worries.

Salad

Pick one: butter, margarine, olive oil.
:: Butter! love the fats and the cholesterol! lol… because I love the flavoury taste

Main Course

If you could learn another language, which one would you pick, and why?
:: French! because I dream of being in Paris… living and working there

Dessert

Finish this sentence: In 5 years I expect to be…
:: our life to be in a more stable state. living in another country and being able to help our families financially.

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Snagged this from Chikai.. thanks girl! I’m loving meme’s now, can you tell?! lol

1. What’s worse, a crying baby or a bad laugh?
:: a crying baby, I pity them specially if the moms can’t seem to understand why her baby is crying

2. If you were to put out your own perfume or cologne, what would you call it?
:: kathycot so as to name after me!

3. What’s the nicest thing you’ve done for someone’s birthday?
:: cook a lot of foods and invite our family members for a mini birthday bash

4. What’s your favourite Madonna song?
:: take a bow and music actually, I’m not a Madonna fan that’s why I only like few of her songs.

5. How many of the “Star Wars” movies have you seen?
:: This question made me realize that I haven’t seen at least one of the sequel. Men, am I such a loser or what?! Better check out the video shops for this one which reminds me to check on the drugstores too and buy some acne treatments

1. List your 2 fave site or blog/s and link us up! Tell us why!

:: Friendster - where I can get reunited with friends and updates with their lives too!

:: Yahoo Mail - where I wait for importante mails

2. List two bad habits that you have. Now tell me which one you would be willing to give up first.

:: Sleeping late and waking up too late

:: I am a real procrastinator - need to work hard! real hard to earn some more.

3. What spice or seasoning is your favorite? Which one can you add to anything and make it taste better?

:: Knorr Seasoning - for everything!

4. What is your birthstone? Do you like it? Or you want to change it?

:: Diamond - and I love it!

5. Do you know what’s your name means? What?

:: I dunno… my mom gave me that name, and she can’t remember how she came up with katherine.

6. What color polish do you most often wear? Or do you wear one?

:: Touch of tan old school! I know…

7. Think about this for a second - When you fasten your pants do you button first of zip first?

::I zip first.

8. Which do you prefer, someone snoring right next to you on a plane or a baby crying right next to you on a plane too?

:: I prefer baby crying next to me

9. Which would you prefer, made to eat bugs or drink sour milk? Why?

:: Drink sour milk! just like Yakult! yummo!

10. Which is worse, your roommate eating all the food or wearing your clothes?

:: Borh! especially if that roommate sneak away my things behind my back, I even remember a friend who even get my diet pills so she can try it herself! but men, she was already skinny! pathetic.

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Here’s the game: you have to answer the question with ONE WORD only and then you have to tag 4 people.

1. Where is your cell phone?  TABLE
2. Your significant other? LOVING
3. Your hair? CHOPPED
4. Your mother? SUPPORTIVE
5. Your father? DEPENDABLE
6. Your favorite thing? LAPTOP
7. Your dream last night? NONE
8. Your favorite drink? TEA
9. Your dream/goal? ABROAD
10. The room you’re in? SALA
11. Your hobby? BLOG
12. Your fear? DEATH
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? ABROAD
14. What you’re not? SEXY
15. Muffins? BLUEBERRY
16. One of your wish list items? TRIPS
17. Where you grew up? CAVITE
18. The last thing you did? TYPED
19. What are you wearing? SANDO
20. Favorite gadget? DSLR

21. Your pets?MOOGY

22. Your computer? TOSHIBA
23. Your mood? BLOGGY
24. Missing someone? HUBBY
25. Your car? MITSUBISHI
26. Something you’re not wearing? BLUSHER
27. Favorite store?  ALL
28. Like someone? HUBBY
29. Your favorite color? PURPLE
30. When is the last time you laughed? TODAY
31. Last time you cried? SATURDAY

thanks to Litzie for this one! passing this to: PEACHY,MAI,AGGIE,JOY

one of the cutest tag I got thanks to Vannie for this one

What I love about being pregnant

• The additional attention I got from my husband, family and friends
• The perks of being able to use the comfort room first
• Being able to eat everything that I want. fast!
• Love dressing up! gives me reason to wear sexy tops and dresses
• The excitement of being a first time mommy
• The kicks and movements of my baby inside me, thrills me too!
• I felt a lot more sexier when I was pregnant!

10 weeks pregnant during my SIL’s wedding

8 months at Pan Pacific Hotel

New Year ‘07 :: three weeks before I gave birth

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Rule:
1. Copy from ::Start:: through ::End::.
2. Add your blog to the list.
3. Tag your friends. You don’t need to be tagged in order to join. Feel free to join the fun.
4. Don’t forget to let me know your blog’s name and url by leaving me a comment HERE so I can add you to the Pretty Momma LIST.
5. Come back regularly to update your master list! You never know? This might help improve your ranking!

Pretty Preggy Momma’s

1.Fun|Fierce|Fabulous 2.Me,Myself+2 3.Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe 4. Momiespace 5.Because Life Is Fun 6.Bits and Pieces 7.The Shopaholic in Me 8.When Silence Speaks 9.Everything About Deye 10. Etc Atbp 11.VanityKit 12.MindBubbles 13.Stripe&Yellow 14.Something Purple 15.Em’s Detour 16.Living the Healthy Life 17.Juls Random Thoughts 18.Thea is bloggerhappy 19.Thea is berry scrappy too 20.BigMoneyList 21. Me and Mine 22. Creative in Me 23. Little Peanut 24. Pea in a Pod 25. Sugar Magnolias 26. kathycot 27. buhaymisis 28. whenmomspeaks 29. YOUR BLOG(s)

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let me see yours too! passing this to… LIZZ, KRISTINE, EDS, PEACHY, APOLS, JOY, AGGIE, JANE, MAI and LITZIE

Take on the Pounds:

1. Appetizer: Soup or Salad? Salad please… Garden Fresh Salad with Thousand Island Dressing
2. Steak: Rare or Well-Done? Well done!
3. Coffee: Caffeinated or Decaff? Bring on the Caffeinated brew!
4. Chocolate: Milk or Dark? Chocolate with milk
5. Soda: Coke or Pepsi? Coke!
6. Soda-Diet: Coke Zero

Shed it off:

1. After eating, do you still do dessert? I prefer fruits
2. Which do you prefer? Anything sweet
3. Walk or Run? Walk
4. (Answer to Number 3): Outdoors or In the Gym? Outdoors
5. Routine or Dance? Dance
6. Diet? less carbs, no fatty foods, limit the junks

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