Finally, hubby has taken the step to get fitter! He bought a bike and he's now biking as much as he can. I'm really glad! After years of pleading and nagging, he listened at last! Whew!
However, I'm starting to get scared! I'm sensing he's gone gaga over his new hobby! Other than the expensive bike, he started buying stuff that to me are no longer practical.
So now I'm having mixed emotions. I'm ecstatic that he's now seriously exercising! But annoyed, sad, scared, shocked (!) of the extra expenses for the accessories/gadgets and whathaveyou. And it's bad because I'm having difficulty managing my reactions.
Talking about pros and cons! (Sigh)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Precious Moments
I had a blast today! Not only was I inspired and entertained. I also shared another precious moments with my loved-ones.
Right after a short trip in Antipolo Laguna, where I met the relatives of my mentor, I was able to touch base with my mom-in-law who's based in San Pablo. She will soon celebrate her birthday so I made an effort to see her. We ate late-lunch together.
When I got home, me and my hubby had a nice chat and visualization session with my youngest and older sibling. Before we ate dinner, my niece, Fanny, gave a sweet prayer. Immediately after, we gathered on to the family hall to watch tv. We watched Talentadong Pinoy and Pilipinas Got Talent. While watching we shared laughters. We bonded and had fun!
The events that took place were just usual happenings. But because they're spontaneous moments enjoyed with loved-ones, they're grand and precious!
Right after a short trip in Antipolo Laguna, where I met the relatives of my mentor, I was able to touch base with my mom-in-law who's based in San Pablo. She will soon celebrate her birthday so I made an effort to see her. We ate late-lunch together.
When I got home, me and my hubby had a nice chat and visualization session with my youngest and older sibling. Before we ate dinner, my niece, Fanny, gave a sweet prayer. Immediately after, we gathered on to the family hall to watch tv. We watched Talentadong Pinoy and Pilipinas Got Talent. While watching we shared laughters. We bonded and had fun!
The events that took place were just usual happenings. But because they're spontaneous moments enjoyed with loved-ones, they're grand and precious!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Snowy
Snowy is the new member of our family. He joined us last night. He is a rabbit. Architect Ruther, our neighbor-friend, gave him to us as his little boys are already tired of rearing him.
Honestly, I was hesitant to accept Snowy. But my nieces insisted. I also saw that hubby liked him! So after a short talk with Ruther, I obliged. Hubby, my 2 nieces, sis-in-law (Ate) and myself fetched him.
His fur is as white as snow. Any child will definitely fall in love with him! (I'll upload his pictures one of these days). My nieces enjoy caressing him. But he eats and drinks frequently! He pees and poops a lot too! The poops are bearable. They look like raisins! Hehe! Odor is also negligible. The pee however, is pungent. Unfortunately, when cleaning time comes my nieces avoid the responsibility. They only want to enjoy!
Other than Snowy, we also have Sid, Pablo and Tyson. Sid ( our puppy) is a handful already! He's still in very playful age so Ate has to clean his mess all the time. He's fond of pestering and biting Pablo's (our Kitten) ears and tail too. Pablo gets hurt sometimes so when they play Ate has to watch out and intervene. Now, with Snowy in tow, I'm not sure how Ate will manage.
The challenge now is how to make the kids take full responsibility of these creatures! But while they are learning, I pray Ate will continue to have the patience and energy.
Anyway, welcome to the family Snowy!
Honestly, I was hesitant to accept Snowy. But my nieces insisted. I also saw that hubby liked him! So after a short talk with Ruther, I obliged. Hubby, my 2 nieces, sis-in-law (Ate) and myself fetched him.
His fur is as white as snow. Any child will definitely fall in love with him! (I'll upload his pictures one of these days). My nieces enjoy caressing him. But he eats and drinks frequently! He pees and poops a lot too! The poops are bearable. They look like raisins! Hehe! Odor is also negligible. The pee however, is pungent. Unfortunately, when cleaning time comes my nieces avoid the responsibility. They only want to enjoy!
Other than Snowy, we also have Sid, Pablo and Tyson. Sid ( our puppy) is a handful already! He's still in very playful age so Ate has to clean his mess all the time. He's fond of pestering and biting Pablo's (our Kitten) ears and tail too. Pablo gets hurt sometimes so when they play Ate has to watch out and intervene. Now, with Snowy in tow, I'm not sure how Ate will manage.
The challenge now is how to make the kids take full responsibility of these creatures! But while they are learning, I pray Ate will continue to have the patience and energy.
Anyway, welcome to the family Snowy!
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Present creates future
While on the shuttle this morning, I reminisced. What seemed like impossible 10 years ago is now a reality. How it happened?
I refused to be passive. I took charge! I actively concretized each of my plan. I kept myself busy thinking and looking for ways to solve each problem I faced. I made sure to accomplish what I set my mind to complete, no matter how small. There were those I scrapped after realizing it was not worth it. But most, I pursued despite the uncertainties.
Because I spent most of my past wisely, I'm happy with my present. And I'm sure my future is brighter because I'm continuously improving my present.
How about you, what are you busy with now?
I refused to be passive. I took charge! I actively concretized each of my plan. I kept myself busy thinking and looking for ways to solve each problem I faced. I made sure to accomplish what I set my mind to complete, no matter how small. There were those I scrapped after realizing it was not worth it. But most, I pursued despite the uncertainties.
Because I spent most of my past wisely, I'm happy with my present. And I'm sure my future is brighter because I'm continuously improving my present.
How about you, what are you busy with now?
Monday, March 01, 2010
Rearing humans and plants
Thursday last week, I had a disciplining session with my teenage niece. Last Sunday it was with my tomotoes!
I have not been able to see my tomotoes for several days so I checked them last Sunday. All I wanted to do was to give them a peek. To my surprise I saw weeds have grown big, almost choking them already! Their stems had gone crooked too!
This was the same plan a had with my niece. I went into her room just to look at what she was busy with at that time. But I discovered something was wrong. I sensed a bit of dishonesty! The "weeds" were choking her again! She was going "crooked" again. So like what I did with my tomatoes, I tried to straighten her up and do some weeding.
With my tomotoes, it was easy. I just pulled out the weeds, put support (wooden sticks) on their stems to straighten them up again. There was a bit of resistance so I had to use force. I confined them by tying them onto the wooden sticks.
With my niece though, there was drama. It was difficult. She gave a lot of excuses justifying her dishonesty. She raised her voice on me. She didn't want to listen. Removing the weeds in her mind meant hours of tirade. "Dishonesty" no matter how small is still dishonesty. If not rectified once and for all, it will distort one's values. So to straighten her up, I had to to re-impose the house-rules on "dishonesty".
But you see, the logic is the same. Both plants and humans require appropriate guidance, proper care and disciplining!
I have not been able to see my tomotoes for several days so I checked them last Sunday. All I wanted to do was to give them a peek. To my surprise I saw weeds have grown big, almost choking them already! Their stems had gone crooked too!
This was the same plan a had with my niece. I went into her room just to look at what she was busy with at that time. But I discovered something was wrong. I sensed a bit of dishonesty! The "weeds" were choking her again! She was going "crooked" again. So like what I did with my tomatoes, I tried to straighten her up and do some weeding.
With my tomotoes, it was easy. I just pulled out the weeds, put support (wooden sticks) on their stems to straighten them up again. There was a bit of resistance so I had to use force. I confined them by tying them onto the wooden sticks.
With my niece though, there was drama. It was difficult. She gave a lot of excuses justifying her dishonesty. She raised her voice on me. She didn't want to listen. Removing the weeds in her mind meant hours of tirade. "Dishonesty" no matter how small is still dishonesty. If not rectified once and for all, it will distort one's values. So to straighten her up, I had to to re-impose the house-rules on "dishonesty".
But you see, the logic is the same. Both plants and humans require appropriate guidance, proper care and disciplining!
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