The Story of my Life

As mentioned in my earlier posts, I received two Muji gifts from Ryah and Gil. Just like Ryah, I have low EQ so when I get hold of a gift, I almost always want to open it right away. This time, I tried my best to controll myself until such time that I have take a photo of the packaging as well as the item itself.



Got a jar tea candles from Ryah, and they're all scented...Minty-scent to be more precise.

Gil, on the other hand, gave me shopping and toiletry bags. She said it's something I can use in our next trip. No Gil, will start using them, ASAP!. hehehe

Thanks Dears. Love you both to pieces!

And then there were fireworks to end my 33rd birthday....


Hubby picked me up after work and we headed to Makati Shang for dinner. At first he didn't want to tell me where we were having dinner but I eventually found out on the way. Funny thing is, our reservation was for Heat in Edsa Shang, not Makati Shang. He had no idea which Shangri-La Heat is. Good thing, there were empty seats at Circles in Makati Shang so we were accommodated. Sorry no prictures to prove this.


After dinner, we had our usual birthday drinks at Texas Roadhouse, Bonifacio Highstreet, with the Bigbarks and Leslie and Dex. Glad that Leslie and Dex joined para maiba naman. Hehehe



And to cap off the night, Leslie ordered her trademark drink for everybody.

I dont know about you but I don't like judging people only on the basis of what I saw from afar.

There, just want to let that out.

Turned 33 today.

Unlike other years, I was sleepy and tired the night before my birthday. So after a pre-birthday dinner with the Hubby, I slept. Maybe age is catching up on me.

Two days ago, the hubby was asking me what I wanted for my birthday. And even though, I had a wishlist, I couldn't give him a straight answer. Maybe it's the age.

I've always wanted to be surprised on my birthday, but there's something different with this year, because I didn't want any. Maybe it's the age.

Or maybe, because, I'm just happy and contented with what and who I have.

I have been blessed with many --a loving and faithful husband, an adorable little girl, a comfortable home, a supportive family, and a stable job to see me through this lifetime. What else could I ask for?

I was deadset on having a surprise-less birthday. But when I opened our dresser to get my clothes, I saw hubby's surprise gift.

We had so much fun from the trip that I think it would be nice to let you know who we were at the trip. Here goes:

The Hotshot Corporate Lawyer, Hannah, who entertained us with her wit.

Our Ate. Ate Ethel who we will treat for a Monster Deal very very soon!


The Manggagamot Inc., Jojo and Myra.

My title sounds creepy, I know. Makes you think about the end of the world.

But in contrary, I have some exciting news. Something that gives 2012 a different meaning.

We're going to...


Yes, we're going to Europe! My big european dream will finally come true. This trip was supposedly scheduled this year, but something or rather someone BETTER came along so we had to postpone it.

A few months after this trip, we're going on a cultural trip to...

INDIA!!!! We're going to see Taj Mahal and explore the other cities of India.

The only sad thing about these two trips is that Kara will be left behind. Wanted to bring her with us to Europe but my in-laws advise otherwise. Don't worry baby, we'll go see Mickey and Minnie when you're a year older.

I'm so not in the mood to work today. I'm sleepy, tired and my elbow's sore from badminton. So, in an effort to convert this lousy day into a happy one, I need to think of pleasant, exciting and happy thoughts. The only way to do that is to think of my birthday wish list.

Less than a month from now, I'll be turning 33. Wow! Never imagined I'd be 33 and sexy. NOT! Let's not go into that. Anyway, with my birthday fast approaching, I have to start thinking of what I want. hehehe

Here goes:

1. Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag. If my bestfriend is reading this, I'm sure she's going to have a mighty laugh knowing that I still haven't moved on from this. Just a background, a friend was selling her pre-loved Balenciaga bag to me a few months ago. I was sooooo interested, but had to decline because we just spent a fortune on my delivery, was going to spend another fortune renovating the new house, and most importantly, because the hubby didn't like it....Haven't stopped thinking about it ever since.

2. Blackberry phone. I think everyone is into blackberry except for the husbo and I. I heard that I can just add more or less P500 bucks to my monthly plan to get unlimited access to social networks such as Facebook, Yahoo Messenger and Twitter. Plus communicating with friends can be as easy as chatting while on the go.

3. Kenneth Cole Wedge Shoes. The first time I laid eyes on these pretty shoes, I fell inlove with it. I was still pregnant then and buying it would be a bad idea as I know my feet weren't in their perfect form. Now that we're going to buy it, they didn't have my size. We checked from every branch, but unsuccessful. So I don't know how we're going to get this.

4. A new pair of sunglasses. I've been using the same sunglasses since 2006 and honestly, I find it a little outdated now. So, I'm praying I could get one of those huge bumblebee like sunglasses with black frame, please.

5. To trim down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I think this one would be a gift from God if it happens. hehehe

6. Yankee Candles. I have this obsession on candles since we moved in to our new home. I already bought 3 sets of decorative candles and placed them in the bathroom and dining table. But what I really want are scented candles that serve as air freshener for the home. I already asked my friend to buy a couple from the states. But I think I'll need more.

I would also like to ask for books but I have so many unread books at the moment and they're all starting to pile up. So maybe, I'll skip that one for now.

So far these are the things I want for my birthday. If I have extra moolah, maybe I'll get myself a BB. Maybe.

This is just a quick note to let you know that our angel has arrived via emergency caesarian section on 6 May 2011, 2:30 am.

I just finished packing our hospital bags. All clothes are already there except for our toiletries. Perhaps I can get them tomorrow.

Had my check-up with the OB earlier today and guess what, my cervix is already dilated by 1cm. Oh boy! The panic in my mind when I learned. But my OB assured me that it might still be too early to say that I’m going to pop now especially when the contractions have stopped. Yes, I had contractions on the way to the hospital with an interval of 10mins. I felt that before but I didn’t know that’s what contractions are until my OB confirmed it earlier. I bled a little but OB said not to panic. In fact, I can still go to work and move around.

Which is exactly what I did today. After the hospital, we went to the mall to get baby’s crib and some groceries. Then headed back home to have dinner and pack.

I’m scheduled for another check-up on Thursday…if I don’t give birth before then.

I’m going to stop here. I know my thoughts are scattered. I just checked in to say that in case you don’t hear from me again soon, then that’s probably because I’m too busy being a mom.

Ciao!

Happy Easter to all!

We were with Jom's family the entire holy week break in their home in QC from Thursday to Saturday, then checked at Oakwood hotel Saturday afternoon `til Sunday. It was a good eat-sleep-eat-sleep weekend.

But despite the rest time, I feel tired today. Perhaps because the baby is getting heavier each day, and moving around is getting more difficult. Her kicks and punches are stronger now and harder to ignore. Getting up from the bed is also starting to become an ordeal, just like putting on lotion on my legs or wearing my underwear. My back is also starting to hurt and my legs are showing signs of edema. In short, life has become less comfortable for me.

I've started packing baby's bag last night. Tonight, I'll try to pack our bags. The helper will also arrive tonight. So I don't need to worry about preparing our dinner at home after work, and someone will be home 24/7 to oversee things in the house.

Few more weeks.

Was going through some photos in FB when I stumbled on this one. This was taken Christmas of 2009, just a couple of weeks before Jom and I got married. It has a caption that reads: Another addition to the Odsinada Family in one week she will be Claire Fanlo- Odsinada. Naks! ta clung..

I fell in love with Jom's family the first time I met them. To date, I still have the same love and admiration to them, and more for their parents. Ma and Dad are great parents to their children. Yes, they have their own share of imperfections, but it is enough that they've molded five God-fearing and loving individuals who touch other people's lives in different ways. I know, I've committed my forever to one of them.

I hope that when Kara comes, I can be like them and my parents. I hope that I can provide and love Kara the same way that Jom and I have been loved and taken care of by them. It's a tough act to follow, but I will try.

1. Yesterday, Husbo finally had the time to do the lay out of our home. By dinner time last night, he was able to present several plans to me. One I really liked most, is the one where we have a walk-in closet. Wow! It's as if we have a big house to be able to afford a walk-in closet. We had several discussions and it got me more excited. So by the time we were about to sleep, my mind was still playing with the idea of having a walk-in closet in our small home. This morning, I searched for ideas for a walk-in closet design. These are my options:

Oh well...Let's see what our space can accomodate. :)

2. We went shopping for the remaining stuff we need for Kara, mostly newborn clothes. Then it dawned on me that she's coming very very soon. And although, we have almost everything we need, we don't have a helper yet. Waaaahhh!!! Someone who can work around the house while I focus my attention on Kara. We've had several options in the past but none of them actually pushed through. We have another person as option but she can only come over on the 30th. Which, for me, is a bit too late if I still plan to train her. I hope someone can accompany her to Manila after holy week but not later than the 30th.

3. Got a text from my brother that they're having a baby boy. Good news for my dad, I'm sure. He already has 1 girl and 1 boy apo. Lucky man!

4. I don't like being invited to a conference where people don't talk, and when you do talk, they don't answer back. I think it's impolite. Maybe I should go invisible in YM so that I don't get irritated.

5. I also don't like being led-on. I think it's rude and insensitive.

6. On a lighter note, we cleaned our closet yesterday, and got rid again of some stuff. I hope to get rid of more stuff pa in the coming days. I also want to sell my old bags and clothes. I don't really expect to get a lot of money out of it, I just want to clear my closet so that when we move in to our new home, only the important and usable ones are left.

7. I got a nail polish from Ryah today...fresh from Korea. She, Mark and Eia went to Korea last week. I'm so green with envy cause I can't afford to travel anymore. But I'm glad they took the break. They all deserve it. Thanks, dear!

8. Happy that my OB allowed me to go an a short trip to Subic and Batangas for the holy week. But husbo I think prefers to stay in a hotel. Let's see.

9. Heard from SIL Mining that SIL Che will be coming home this week. She said she's having a bad case of homesickness. If I were in her place, I'd be homesick too. I miss Jom and my family quite easily, so I really can't imagine myself being away from them for so long. That's also the reason why I don't see myself working in another country.

Those are all my thoughts for today and the past few days. I know some are negative. I hope it's just the hormones. So much for Holy Monday.

You wouldn't believe how many bottles I received from the shower. When I did the inventory, I had a total of 24 btls!!! Wow!

The gift-opening had to wait the next day cause I was too tired to do it. But the next day, when I woke up to pee, I saw the volume of gifts in our living room and this paper bag on top of it. I knew what was inside so I woke up the husbo and thanked him for it. I call it mommy-reward. Thanks sooo much hon!

Now that all the parties are over, I've to start packing for d-day. My golly...can't believe it's going to happen soon. Ang lapit-lapit-lapit naaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Can't wait to see Baby Kara. I love you baby.