A Year Older or Younger?

It actually depends on how you see it. Pessimistic people see birthdays as getting a year older. Optimistic people see birthdays as getting a year younger than the next birthday. Witnessing a young woman's eighteenth birthday celebration last Saturday and celebrating my little girl's third birthday today makes me feel a little bit of both. I celebrate the fact that they have reached another phase in their lives, one who has now more independence but more responsibilities and one who is now more active and has more attention to detail. I also feel, well... old, I might buy HGH to cover up my age.

In a few months, I will turn a year older too. I am thankful for this life though and I hope to make good use of it. I want to have one or two more kids, I want to celebrate life with my family and friends, I want to always be there for my family, I want to grow old and see my grandchildren, I want to check the many "places to visit" off my list and see the world with my loved ones in my own two eyes, I want to laugh, to look at the sunrise and sunset with my loved ones, I want to live with the moment and in the moment because I know that they all will pass, as they always do.

There's so many things in life that I want to do so I might as well think positively. I am even being dramatic and sentimental and all. And it's not even my birthday yet! Lol!

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Happy 3rd Candle Cake!

Thanks to my cousin for giving me the idea for the title. And yes, my little girl will be blowing her third candle today. I would always find myself sighing and saying "ambilis!" because she is really growing up so fast. She has come a long way too!

My mom texted me as early as yesterday, wishing my little girl a happy birthday. My sisters were one of the firsts to post birthday greetings on my Facebook Wall. I cannot help but miss them because I know they miss us, especially my little girl. If there is one thing that I wish I could do now, that would be to celebrate my little girl's birthday with family. While we do have a big spiritual family here that's the next best thing, nothing could compare to your real kin.

I am happy for my little girl nonetheless because it is day after all. I know that there are many people who love her. Thanks everyone for all your warm and heartfelt greetings. Know that my little princess appreciate every word and thought. Yours truly will see to it that she remembers you all!

There's a smile on my lips as I think about this day. It's just a beautiful day because it is my little girl's 3rd Candle Cake! 

Happy Birthday Samantha Ysabelle! As Mommy and Daddy always say, we will always be here for you. ALWAYS. HERE. May our good Lord bless you, you who have made my dream of becoming a mom a reality. Thank you for teaching me to be humble, to be patient and look at things the way you do. You are so little and yet you have done so many great things for me. I feel more blessed to witness you grow. May this day be a very happy and enjoyable one.

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The More I Need A Laptop

Going out of town sometimes makes me crazy because I am uncertain whether I would be able to get my hands on a computer and check up on my emails and online tasks. My mind was partly thinking about my online tasks, and my fingers were itching to type a few blog posts, some alli reviews included.

It has always been the case. Each time we would go out of town, for the weekend or longer, I would silently wish I had a laptop with an internet connection so that I can "work" even on the road. In most cases, we would just drive to our destination and during the drive, lots of interesting blog post ideas come. It would have been a very productive drive if I were able to write them all down, right?

My worry would boil down to frustration if I still wouldn't master the courage to ask if I can borrow a laptop from someone. A laptop is after all something very personal. The longer we stay at a certain place, the more I would resolve to buy my very own laptop. But when we arrive home, and I can finally check on my emails and opps, the resolve goes away. Then I would say to myself again, what do I need a laptop for? It's funny how I change my mind so quickly.

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A Night To Remember

I mentioned in my previous blog that the family went to Switzerland. Why? We were invited by our friends to attend the 18th birthday celebration of the daughter of their close friends their. It was a very beautiful celebration, even my little who had fever that afternoon couldn't help but join in, partied the night away and even took me to the dance floor to dance.

The family at the reception hall of the venue. 

A family photo on events such as this is a must. 

At least for me. Hehehe!

The venue was nice, the live band was very good, the decoration was nice, the food was very good, the program was superb, everything was just nice! I had to set aside my non-existing "weight-loss program" and just allowed myself to eat what's served on the buffet table. To stop feeling a little less guilty, I vowed to hit the fitness studio again. I even told myself , "there's always diet pills" that will help me lose weight afterward.

My little girl with Joebelle, the debutante's sister, and Kathy May, the debutante.

After the sumptuous dinner, the showcase of talents and some Filipino traditions related to 18th Birthday celebrations followed. We were amazed at the talents that the Filipino children had. Most of them know how to play at least one musical instrument. They also have very beautiful voices and have very great dance moves. The changing of the shoes and candle ceremonies were two of the more touching parts in the celebration. The speech of the debutante at the end of the program was also very beautiful, although I didn't understand most of it because it was spoken in Swiss German.

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