Lilly Anne

Remember my post about which baby name to give our second child?

I had a list of girl names, carefully thought of and debated over. And all members of the family, well the three of us, got to vote and choose what would suit our little girl best.

And so it is finally decided! She shall be called "Lilly Anne".

And by the grace of God, may she grow up to be what her name embodies. My fervent prayer: that we as her parents and sibling, may be able to guide, support and nurture her to become the person that our Almighty has planned her to be.

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3 Situations Where a Translator Might Be Helpful

If you’re a business owner and you’ve recently started working with international partners, you may have been thinking about getting a language translator Toronto ON to help you with cross-linguistic communication. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, there are more situations today than ever that rely on translation to help get messages across effectively, especially in business matters. If you’re on the fence about whether your company needs a translator, consider whether you ever find yourself in one of these common situations.

1.Your Software Needs To Be Localized

If you work in the software and technology industry, it’s possible that your software will need to be localized, or adapted to local markets around the world. While translating user interfaces, system messages and more might seem like a simple task, cultural issues could arise from improper computer translations. For quality software localization that communicates your intended experience to an international audience, working with a professional is a good bet.

2. You Regularly Have Business Correspondence With International Partners

If your company frequently produces commercial documents like company reports, memos or other types of business correspondence and relies on these documents for communication with international partners, you may want to consider hiring a translator. One option is to look for a translator with specialized experience in your particular industry, since different sectors often come with their own jargon.

3. You Work in Legal Affairs

If you need legal translations, certified translators may be the best route. These translations can be complicated, ranging from contracts to wills to treaties and more, and sometimes even need to be notarized.

With international collaboration on the rise and the business world growing more interconnected than ever, translation is becoming increasingly important to effective business communications. If your company finds itself in any of these situations on a regular basis, you may want to consider getting a professional translator to ensure top quality.

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Baby Shower for Little Lilly

Last Friday, a good girlfriend of mine celebrated her birthday. I asked her beforehand if she would be our little girl's godmother and she eagerly replied with a "Yes!". And so it happened that she also threw a baby shower for our coming child on the occassion of her birthday. We just felt so happy and loved for it was a very intimate gathering of good friends, celebrating my friend's birthday and celebrating the life of a soon to be member of our community. It felt like heaven was also celebrating with us, because we had a mild weather, it rained in the morning and so the afternoon air was cool and pleasant.

Here are some snippets of the baby shower and the birthday celebration. It was a first for me although this is my second pregnancy because baby showers were not yet a trend some 12 years ago.   

The nicely decorated cake table with some diaper cakes.
Baby socks and baby bodys hanged on the line make for perfect "baderitas"!

The birthday / baby shower cake. It was delicious!
Forgot to ask what it was made of though because of too much excitement.

The diaper cakes lovingly hand crafted by my friends.

Cake pops? No! These are oreo cookies coated in milk and white chocolate and
garnished with sugar sprinkles. Lovingly prepared by my friend's daughter.

My daughter and my friend's son, trying out the oreo pops!

Of course, our sumptuous feast composed of grilled meat,
the ever present pancit, and some fresh salads to balance it out!

My heart is overflowing with gratitude for all the love, well wishes for a safe delivery and healthy baby, and gifts for our little girl. We received not one, not two, but three diaper cakes among other gifts... This is very useful because the little one will surely be using them, until such time that she is potty trained.

Our little angel is expected to come out into this world in September. It is not easy to be pregnant with the pandemic still going on, but observing proper hygiene protocols, keeping distance at gatherings, and wearing masks when in enclosed public places, one can still enjoy the little things life has to offer. I pray always for a healthy baby. 

And I also pray that things will turn out for the better in the coming days... 

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3 Ways To Treat Addiction

Drug and alcohol addiction affects millions of people’s lives. It can cause their relationships to deteriorate, health problems or legal troubles. There are many reasons that a person can become addicted to substances, so different treatment options exist in an attempt to help people as individuals.

1. Therapy

A combination of individual and group therapy can be very effective in the battle against addiction. These therapy programs can be run through different systems. Rehab facilities, prisons and halfway houses Waldorf MD are among the places that have programs in place that help people overcome addiction and return to a normal life. Group therapy sessions provide a powerful support system that can encourage people to stay on track. Individual and group sessions can help a person work through the reasons they turned to drugs or alcohol and figure out how to cope with daily events without relapsing.

2. Medication

There are a variety of drugs available that can help with withdrawal symptoms from different kinds of drugs and alcohol. In some cases, they can reduce cravings and decrease use and dependency.

3. Alternative

Other methods that can help overcome addiction include meditation and exercise therapies. Meditation can help ease depression and anxiety, as well as promote feelings of calmness and clarity. Exercise has many benefits for everyone and is proven to improve the mood and reduce stress. Animals like horses are also being used to assist in recovery programs.

Not all techniques work for everyone. It is important to work with trusted, experienced professionals during the recovery process in order to find a customized treatment plan that will work well. Using a combination of methods can be very effective for many people. The fight against addiction is not won in a day, but through constant effort and with a good support system, it can be overcome.

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