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2007

Dec
31
2007

not wonderful wonderland

Last night, I saw Alice in Wonderland the Disney animated version in DVD for the first time. I have read the book and saw illustrations so many times in the past. When I was young, I thought it was amazing and I have dreamt of falling down the rabbit hole a couple of times over.
But [...]

Dec
30
2007

The internet and me, then and now

Every now and then we hold a conference, chat conference online that is, my 5 other siblings and I. One brother chillin’ in Tokyo, 3 brothers in the Philippines (different locations) and my only sister in my parent’s house also in the Philippines.
I say I have to thank the internet so badly. It is saving me lots [...]

Dec
29
2007

warm christmas

Christmas has passed and I am still writing a post about it. I guess I am still reeling with the Christmas I never get to celebrate because I was so sick this year, I actually slept through Christmas eve.
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Back home where my parents and siblings live, the countdown to Christmas starts as early as September.Christmas [...]

Dec
29
2007

celebrating Christmas late

The babe was thrilled to see so many gifts under the tree. She had been prodding me to open every one of them every single day since the gifts were placed there. Thankfully, she is no longer a baby and can fully understand now the meaning of the word wait.
Yesterday was her big day, we [...]

Dec
28
2007

Aloha Friday #7

Do you keep a list of New Year’s resolutions?
Yes I do and I keep coming back to the list to check how far I am progressing.
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Aloha Friday is a weekly posting all in the spirit of fun and relaxation. No heavy, brain-stormed posts, just ask a simple question for readers to answer in the comments. [...]

Dec
27
2007

Why I almost didn’t have a T13 this week

 
Thanks to Harlekwin for the T13 banner
1. I usually write my T13 post on Saturdays and Sundays and this weekend was just crazy. The babe was sick on Saturday and I had to do errands for her birthday on Sunday.
2. It was her birthday on Sunday and I have limited time on the internet at [...]

Dec
26
2007

Meeting Santa for the first time

I sure want to know what she wished for!

Dec
25
2007

Merry Christmas to All!

May the spirit of Christmas bring you good cheer and lots of love. Merry Christmas, from my home to yours.

Dec
24
2007

birthdays, friends, toys

The babe had a blast on her birthday. Straight from the office last night, we hurried home to find three kids seriously having loads of fun!
  
~ the girls blowing balloons; Shawn said he’s a bunny; I am amazed at how simple it is to make kids happy~
My aunt’s ward, two other kiddies from Australia [...]

Dec
23
2007

Happy 4th Birthday, (not so) little one!

Four years ago today, at exactly 4:36 a.m., my life changed; I became a mom! Four years. Wow, where did the all the time go?

Since I really had an overwhelming labor, I thought it was the ultimate challenge to become a parent and I survived. Truth is, it was just the start. My life has never been [...]