My comfort food – cheese burger, fries, 2-pc chicken, and soda
New pair of shoes – love it!
I had a simple Friday date with Fafa Pong, at least for a while we’ve forgotten the things that gives us stress, at least for a while, we managed to have a chat just about the things we want for ourselves. I love this kind of moment! Sana ganito na lang lagi.
I’ve spent 11 wonderful years living in Sta. Ana, Manila.Dun ako natuto maglaro ng piko, 10-20, jackstone, magbike, magroller skates, at madami pang iba. Naalala ko nakikinuod lang ako kina Mang Ricky ng nintendo lalung lalo na pag naglalaro si Isan ng Super Mario. Hangang hanga ako pag nakaka 100 lives sila! Kasi dati brick game lang ako meron saka maliliit na arcade games na minsan pinaparentahan pag me fiesta, nalimutan ko na kung ano ang tawag dun. Basta gustung gusto ko yun laruin lagi, kahit mapagalitan pa ako ng mama ko. Si papa kasi nasa Saudi Arabia nung mga panahon na yun kaya inde ko sya madalas makalaro.
Kahapon, nakakatuwa at salamat sa Facebook dahil nagkita kami ulet ng kababata ko na si Mary Jane Felipe. Grabe dami naming namiss sa isa’t isa kasi panahon pa ng kopong kopong nung huli kaming magkita! Ngaun pareho na kaming me asawa at mga anak! Kaloka yun usapan namin, hahaha!
Mary Jane: parang tumangkad ka ata!
Joyce: akala mo lang yun…5’3″ lang kaya ako! hahahaha
Sa halos 2 oras naming pag uusap, madami kaming napagkwentuhan. Naupdate din ako dun sa iba pa naming kababata gaya nila Mic Mic na pinsan nia na best friend ko na nasa Saudi na ngaun, si Diwanie na meron ng 6 na anak at madadagdagan pa daw sa September (ang dami no!), si Isan me anak na din, at saka sa iba pa naming kalaro nung araw.
Grabe, parang kelan lang nagtataguan pa kami pag gabi tas pag sumitsit na yun mga nanay namin (pareho kasing YOLLY ang pangalan ng mga nanay namin) karipas na kami ng takbo sa loob ng bahay. Pag hapon at walang pasok, magbabike kami, karerahan mula kanto hanggang Callejon 5! Kung minsan naman tumbang preso at luksong tinik ang laro namin, malayung maloyo sa mga cyber games na nilalaro ng mga anak ko. Parang kelan lang maliliit pa kami, pero ngaun kami na ang reyna ng tahanan! Ang sarap balikan ang nakaraan, nakakatuwa na lumipas man ang madaming taon, pagtatagpuin pa din kami para magkwentuhan kahit pa sa facebook lang yan 
Last Friday ko na to dito sa bahay na walang pasok, kaya naman sinasamantala ko ang panonood ng TV dahil pag nagsimula na ang Lunes, ratratan na naman to sa eskuwelahan! Saktong sakto ang palabas sa Disney Channel – Parent Trap ni Lindsay Lohan
Bata pa ako nung huli ko tong napood and it feels good na pinapanood ko with my kids. Ang cute cute ni LIndsay, sabi nga ni Pong, inde pa sya nag aadik nung mga panahon na yun, hehe. Si Aiken nakatutok talaga sa bawat scenes at talagang masasabi ko na enjoy na enjoy sya sa palabas. Feel good movie talaga!
Narelax ako sa mahigit 2 hours na panonood, mamayang gabi Phineas and Ferb naman ang watch namin, hooray!
When the going gets tough and I am nailed in deep thinking, these are the ways I pamper myself to release all the stresses I am having.
1. Facial Massage
This is proven effective to calm you when the world is drilling you to many problems. A 90-minute session to my regular Vietnamese salon surely helps a lot to maintain the peace in me.
2. Hershey’s Nuggets
Chocolates are aphrodisiac as what they said, but for me, it’s my saviour when my blood pressure had gone up! Thanks to Daddy Nestle for spoiling me with all the chocolates I wanna eat 
3. Snow Yogurt
Strawberry flavoured yogurt is one of the best companions in times of stress. I eat this once in a while not only because it’s healthy and delicious but I feel relax after devouring a cup of it.
School’s gonna start real soon and I felt that I didn’t have a vacation at all. I don’t wanna elaborate why I’m feeling this way because no one will be able to help me ease the stress except I help myself. I am a strong person based from my friends but I think I’m just normal. Just like the others who get angry and stressed when things aren’t smooth anymore. I am thankful that despite of the sadness I feel, I have my loving family and husband to support me.
There were two great events that happened last Saturday. First, Scott Kelby’s World Wide Photo Walk and last, Aiken’s 2nd Birthday at BBWorld.
I woke up early last Saturday in preparation for the photo walk. Using Nikon D300 for shooting, I am all geared to walk around Phnom Penh for some outstanding shots. With David and Nathan Horton as our walk leaders together with more than fifty cam lovers, we headed north to start the shoot. I managed to take some really good photos however, Jayson accidentally reformatted my CF card, therefore I’ve got nothing to show you guys 
BaD BAD Jayson!
Afternoon came and the family headed to BBWorld for Aiken’s Dora party. With more than 100 guests, the whole place turned out a perfect venue for fun loving beings. The children were all busy playing and eating while the young at hearts were having non-stop chats from one another.
The day ended with tons of gifts from Aiken’s guests while my baby and her siblings were grinning fondly as they think of un-boxing them all. With amazement in their faces show, we went home happily.
Meanwhile, my dad’s gonna be back to PI next week, then off he goes to Abu Dhabi for a job placement. I am praying that everything will be smooth on his travel and may the good Lord guide him all throughout his endeavors. Papa, wag ka ng pasaway ok! And since my two week vacation’s almost over, I am thinking of joining some Social Media Agency to increase my blog’s PR. I really think I need one.
Facial massage is the best answer to an exhausted body and it’s proven to be effective up to this time.
This afternoon, I went to my favorite Vietnamese salon for my nail cleaning and anti-stress facial massage. I just feel that I am neglecting myself these past days and that I am not giving very much importance to how I look. Earlier when I looked in the mirror, a different me surprised me – messy hair, untidy nail polish, and monster eyebrows. This means one thing – I need to sit back and relax while the staffs do the magic work for me.
They started with my nails and I had it painted with light purple polish that will match my blouse for tomorrow’s party and soon they started with my face. I had a facial treatment and a massage for more than 1 hour, which made me fall asleep for a while. Truly relaxing. I feel relieved afterward and was thankful for the lady who made me feel pretty again. And the cost for all of this is only $15! It’s really cheap and the service is really good! That’s why I am always thankful to have a Personal Stylist Temecula or someone who really knows how to care for their customers. As a regular, I love Chi Toung and her staffs.
I always dream of owning or managing my own business someday. I always think that’s it’s awesome to deal with many people from time to time with regards to what you sell or offer. Or just like when you play “Monopoly” there’s a banker and a buyer. Money makes the game go round, the more money the better the game.
Now that I am coming of age, I am thinking of establishing a small business together with my hubby Poell. Anything between foods, clothing line, or designs will do good as business, because they are something I love to do. I have met some very nice entrepreneurs and learning from their stories, I know I could be successful if I will be able to start my own biz. My only worry is TIME! I lack of time to venture, and though my old folks are willing to help me, it will be nicer and more rewarding if I am the one managing from ground zero to success. I guess that is something I need to think about.
In terms of capital, there’s a lot of options for new players like me who wants to have their own business but lacks enough cash to work with. Bank loans, personal loans and other government agencies give us a chance to start and explore the world of business.
I have so much plans for the future, I just hope that I’ll be able to materialize them before chances bail out on me.
Time flies so fast and now our little darling is turning two!!!
It’s feels like only yesterday that I have brought a beautiful angel in our family. Now, she’s even more lovely and adorable with all her singing, playing, acting, annoying, and other fantastic skills. Aiken’s truly an angel to us, despite of her being makulit at all times.
So, as we celebrate her “TERRIBLE 2″ party, come and join us for some fun at BBWorld Monivong on 24th July, 2010 at 5PM (this shouts to all our families and friends, be it here in Cambodia, Philippines, or USA). We really hope to see you all there! 
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Special thanks to Tita Chele for the wonderful DORA hats and loot bags, Mama Yolly for the advance birthday cakes, and Daddy Pong for the wonderful birthday cards and all the custombusinesscards that you design.
As we bid farewell to SY 2009-2010, we are also excited to welcome the new school year of 2010-11. Goodbye grade 6 hello grade 7. I am saying this literally, because as I give farewell to my previous students in grade 6, I am saying hello to my new set of students in grade 7. Yes, you read it right! I am going one level higher again this year. And though it’s going to be more tough, I am very much excited to have a wonderful teaching year once again.
Like what I’ve said in my speech in today’s graduation, it has been a progressive year of learning and fun activities with my students. May this day be the start of a better academic year, with more inspired hearts and mind, which are all focused in learning. Congratulations!!!
Grade 6A graduates
Grade 6B graduates
Students singing the farewell song
While I will be busy with my vacation, I am looking forward to have some peace and quiet, away-from-books time with my family
I have been introduced to the world of blogging by Nestle Poell last 2007, where I treat it like my personal diary at first. I thought having a personal blog will make you more efficient in writing and the like. I use it to express my thoughts and feelings on certain things and situations. I write down my experiences and frustrations, and somehow, I feel relieved after writing. Then since I like to learn more about cooking, I decided to create one more website that will contain my personal ventures in the world of cooking and other food stuffs. I find the journey easy, I cook, I shoot, and then I post. That’s it!
But lately, some readers are kinda annoying already. The comments are quite disruptive and humiliating which makes me a bit sad. Why? Because they’re simply destroying the whole essence of my website. I don’t know if they’re doing this on purpose or just kidding around. So to stop this, I deleted the chat box and decided to have a common comment box on the top of my template. This will help me moderate the comments from my readers. At least, I won’t feel bad if they write something that’s not very nice about me.
To the “ONE” who keeps on whining, I already know who you are. I suggest that you create your own website (there are so many free domains and websites in the net, you can surely do it in just a few minutes) and start writing your thoughts. It is not good that you interfere with somebody’s business. In short, wag kang epal!
Anyway, thank you for making time reading my webby You’re making it more famous