Un-Spotless Mind

Joaquin’s First Award – 2nd Honors

Doodle — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:42:49 +0000

Congratulations Joaquin!!!

I was really surprised when I got the letter saying that Joaquin was 2nd honors for the first quarter. He is in Sr. Nursery now. I am really proud of my Joaquin Mateo.

I was also surprised during awarding day to find out that he is part of the TOP 10 in class. Yipee…

Great job little boy!

Joaquin’s 1st Day

Doodle — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:50:42 +0000

Today is Joaquin’s 1st day in Junior Nursery. The day started with me being excited and nervous for Joaquin. We woke up really early so we can prepare for school. I had a hard time waking up my little batugan though. Poor Joaquin because he had no idea why I was waking him up that early. We were ready to leave the house around 7:10 am already instead of the 7:00 am time I planned. That means uh-oh since a few minutes late makes a big difference.

When we left the house, I was driving fast and praying so that my Joaquin would not be late on his first day. While driving, Joaquin was eating his breakfast in the car since we were late already. Hehe following the footsteps of mommy and daddy. Wawa naman.

Thank God we were just late for about 10 minutes so other kids were still getting inside but most of them were inside the classroom already. When we got to his classroom, animal toys were on top of the table which got Joaquin really excited. But instead of going straight for the toys, he was hiding behind my back and trying to peek inside the room. Cute! Then slowly he went inside since teacher was calling him. He got some of the animals and started getting comfy to the point where he was going to take off his shoes just like at home! Oh no! So I started saying, “Joaquin don’t take off your shoes, look at the other kids they’re wearing shoes.” Then he realized that and started to sit down along with the other kids. That’s when I said goodbye and for the first time, left him to be on his own – no mommy, no yaya.

That’s when I started to get nervous. I am not sure though why. Maybe I was afraid he would not like school. Maybe I was afraid that he would start looking for mommy or yaya. Maybe I left him to be on his own too soon, I should have stayed and observed first. I don’t know why but I was really nervous for him. Even when I got to the office, the whole time I was nervous until school ended at 10 am. As soon as my watch hit 10 o’clock, I called Yaya Lynlyn to check on Joaquin.

The first question I asked was, “Naghanap ba?” And the answer of yaya that I never expected was, “Hindi naman. Very good daw si Joaquin sabi ni teacher, ang ibang bata kasi natutulog at umiiyak.” Wow! That was all I wanted to hear. After all the anxiety of 1st Day in Junior Nursery, it was great to know that my Joaquin made it through. And the best of all, he did not just make it through his first time in school, he did great!

It may sound corny, but I am glad to say, I am one proud Momma!

New Office

Doodle — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:57:31 +0000

“A whole new world… A new fantastic point of view…”

That is what I’m feeling right now. NEW NEW NEW. Study again for the next chapter in my life.

Why?

Doodle — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:20:03 +0000

I am sad. While waiting for Jay in my car, I saw a mother and her daughter, around 5 years old, sleeping on top of Mercury Drug’s aircon compressor not far from where I was. The mother was hugging her kid as if they were in a comfortable bed. My heart suddenly felt heavy. Then I felt anger as to why a mother would allow this to happen to her child. Why not find a decent job? Why not work hard and strive for the betterment of her child? Why not suffer a little to create a better future for her child? Why settle for the life they have now? Why not wish of something good for her child? Why?

All these boggling questions were entering my mind. Then I realized I was judging the mother. I do not know her. I do not know her story. Why she and here daughter were there and how they ended up sleeping on top of the compressor. I do not know if she tried and is still trying the best way she knows how to take care of her child. What she is doing now may be the best already for her. No one knows but only her and God.

Then I remembered what has been always said, God has a purpose for everything. Nothing happens by accident. God has his own reason for putting the mother and dauhter there. What’s important is God knows what’s best for us and we are where we are supposed to be.

I am once again reminded about my Faith in God. The fate of the mother and child I saw must be lifted up to God. My own worries and insecurities must be lifted up once again to God. I must have more Faith in Him and believe that I am where I am supposed to be now. Situations may sometimes be difficult to handle, but I know that God intended them to be that way because He has a bigger plan for everyone.

I Quit!

Doodle — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:23:57 +0000

I did it. I finally resigned from ii, my 2nd home for the past 7 years. Grave ang tagal!

They moved my last day to May 4 instead of April 30. Argh! Nag-huling hirit pa. I am super excited pa naman. Maybe because of the launching of the never-ending redesign site. They keep moving the launch date. Hopefully it will be launched this May right before I leave.

I am looking forward to starting with my new company. I know I made the best choice even though it was a difficult one. Transferring to this new company is exciting in a way since I will be shifting my career to a different field in IT. It will definitely add spice to my life.

There are no right or wrong choices in Life so I just have to stand by my decision now and to make it right whatever happens there. I have to do the best I can to prove myself and work my way up. “Bahala na” is not an option. Fight, fight, fight!!!

Thank You

Doodle — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:45:43 +0000

We are finally done with our wedding. What a relief. One big task done. We are now in our honeymoon stage. Floating floating. Hope it stays this way.

Next project: Our Home! We are at the last stages of our major renovation. Yehey! Another load off soon. We are starting to look for furnitures to buy for the house. It is exciting and tiring at the same time since we have been going around a lot and asking for quotations. But that’s okay because we want the best yet economical for our home. And we will be staying there for 10 years at the most so better make it a nice HOME.

‘Til there was you…

Doodle — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:00:46 +0000

There were bells on a hill
But I never heard them ringing
No, I never heard them at all
Till there was you

There were birds in the sky
But I never saw them winging
No, I never saw them at all
Till there was you

Then there was music and wonderful roses
they tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
of dawn and dew

There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No I never heard it at all
Till there was you

Then there was music and wonderful roses
they tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
of dawn and dew

There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
Till there was you
Till there was you

The First of September

Doodle — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:21:11 +0000

My golly gulay! It’s the start of the BER months. Time flies. I am so pressured now. Breath slowly.

I still have lots to prepare for the wedding. Plenty of stuff I haven’t really looked into… cake, hmu, flowers. Wait, what happened to my invitations? Where is tita Beth?

Dearest Glenn,

Doodle — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:23:26 +0000

Thank you very much for being a part of my life. You have touched my life in so many ways, most especially when I was down and depressed a few years ago. You understood what I was going through and you shared wonderful words of wisdom that I treasure to this day.

I honor you for being so generous and loving to everyone around you. No ifs, no buts. You would give all that you have, may it be your wisdom, your time, your effort, and more… I know that your whole life you have been taking care of your family, your mom’s sickness, brothers growing up and lately your sister who just had a stroke. In the process of helping everyone around you, you have forgotten to take care of yourself, your lovelife, your business. Even then you would say, “Life is Wonderful, Life is Beautiful!”

Maybe it is now time that you let God take care of you. Rest now Glenn. Be at peace. Let Jesus take care of you and love you.

I will truly miss you Glenn, my very very sneaky friend.

Sigh

Doodle — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:44:31 +0000

I love mcsteamy! He is so gorgeous and… steamy. No wonder Dr. Addington fell for him. He is much much cuter than the quiet and boring mcdreamy. Haha! I really hope Shonda brings you back. Sigh.