SkinWhite and Nuffnang bring you Snow White and the Huntsman

I have always belonged to the heavier side. In fact, I have never remembered being "slender" or "thin". But what I lacked for in terms of a sexy figure, I have been blessed with in complexion... I am on the fairer side. In a culture that puts premium on one's skin color and viewed on having fair skin as someone beautiful, I still did not have a blooming love life. (Oh yes, I'm such a loser!) This was because I was riddled with acne thus affecting my confidence. I was too preoccupied with whether my pimple breakout and skin's oiliness were the first things that other people noticed about me that I did not have the time to catch some guy's attention.

Until I encountered SkinWhite. Many of you will raise their eyebrows, thinking, "She's a mestiza so why the need for a whitening product?" Well, that's because SkinWhite has addressed my problems in more ways than one, thanks to its SYNCHROWHITE ACTION which does the following: whitens my skin (to give me that even white skin), reduces the formation of new dark pigments in my skin, nourishes my skin with vitamins and protects my skin against toxins and UV rays.

Feeling like Snow White because of SkinWhite ;)

The result? Well, see for yourself! Smoother, fairer and even skin, thanks to SkinWhite. Slowly, I began to gain confidence; I was less conscious of myself . I also started enjoying the company of my friends, and soon enough, I had one of my closest guy friends as my first ever boyfriend. (No longer an N.B.S.B. or No Boyfriend Since Birth! But that's another story. Haha!)

With MY Prince Charming!

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Koalas March to SpongeBob's Yellow Party!

My daughter Sophie loves anything with chocolate. When she had a taste of it, she won't stop until a) we stop her from eating too much or b) she had her fill already. I try to limit whatever chocolate and sugar intake she has, but doing so proves to be difficult especially when both Hubby and I are avid chocolate lovers!

First taste of chocolate at 6-months old, courtesy of the indulgent lola!

A recent discovery of chocolate-filled snacks is Lotte's Koala's March, light and crispy cookies filled with chocolate creme. It's perfect to enjoy even by toothless kids as the cookie melts in the mouth and out came bursting is the chocolatey goodness. A warning though, it can get addicting... even for us, adults!

PLDT myDSL & Nuffnang bring you The Avengers!

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I've been looking forward to April. Aside from it being the last stretch of my pregnancy (I'm due to give birth in May), my husband and I are excited with the premiere of The Avengers on the 25th of April. I was not a fan of comic book heroes before, well before I met my husband that is! Every superhero movie that comes to the big screen, we never failed to watch it. And this time, being 36 weeks pregnant on the premiere night will be no exception -- I just wish that I will not go into premature labor because of the excitement and adrenaline rush while watching the film! Haha.

"Yes!"

I was still feeling rather cross that he left me on my own to face my parents --  he had previously promised that he'd be there for me, every step of the way. Though I knew that he isn't turning his back on me, it's just that I don't want to be alone when I break to my parents The News.

I can clearly recall the roller coaster of emotions that was the weekend. It was Papa's 51st birthday, the very first excuse that I get to treat him because I have received my first ever paycheck from my first ever job. But it's The News that I have been at a loss for on how to break it to them, especially to Papa, the birthday boy... What a birthday gift my announcement would be! Haha. :P

I don't want to delve anymore into the nitty-gritty stuff. But boy, was I glad that everything went well! None of the scenes reminiscent of primetime telenovelas that I have conjured up in mind happened. So I came back to work, the following Monday with an unburdened heart. Just a little sad that he wasn't there with me, to show my father that he is man enough to face him and his possible wrath. (Okay, enough of the melodramas!)

Knocking on Your Inner Samaritan

 

To you

I only have the best intentions in mind... I just want you to have that extra hour of sleep since most of the time, that's what you've been telling me about. That you're so stressed and you're dead-tired. Everyone's been telling you that you've got so much on your plate; this is just my way of sharing the burden -- being your voice when you are being meek 90% of the time.

I admire and despise you at the same time, for your ultimate strength is that which is also your greatest weakness -- kindness. Learn to say "I am tired, I still want to sleep". Tell them when you can't do something because you have to attend to more important matters first. For your own mental and physical well-being, please... learn to say NO.

And always remember, I love you. I hope you understand where I'm coming from.

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Three Months

Has it been that long? Was I that busy or just simply too lazy? To tell you the truth, it's both. The past three months has seen some major events and changes in my life. First off was Sophie's 2nd birthday celebration. I had painstakingly planned and prepared for it, making use of my little arts & crafts skills and beginner's baking skills. Thankfully, I managed to pull it off even with a few minor glitches that happened. Everyone enjoyed and had a really good time. Celebrating a child's birthday party in Jollibee is some form of a Filipino child's rite of passage, I think.

Baked treats a.k.a. labor of love as edible souvenirs

Having a blast with Jollibee

So after all the hullabaloo that was the party, I thought that my life would be no more exciting (well until the holidays). Surprisingly, I was still tired and restless. I just attributed it as after-effects of being in party planner mode. Maybe, I was only experiencing withdrawal syndrome -- that the party was over and I no longer have anything to keep my self busy with. Until one day that I have this intense feeling of nausea washing over me. I thought that it was due to extreme hunger, that suddenly I am experiencing acid reflux after that late lunch. But a thought crossed my mind, "Could I be? Please, no... Not yet, not now."

Love As I See It

Love can be seen purest through the eyes of a child.
Love can be that of being together amidst the multitude and yet, nothing else matters but each other.
Love can be the link that binds anyone, be it kin or not.
Love can be felt as the force that unites people with a common goal.

But what is LOVE as I see it?
It is this: the unwavering commitment for each other that can weather any storm, enduring everything together with God as witness. The look that says "When I look at you, I still see the young lady I have married half a century ago... the one whom I have loved and will continue to love, until I breathe my last".



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This is my entry to "Love as I see it". A project of www.islandrose.net flowers Philippines.

Fresh and HOT... on the dot!

Being a mother and a kitchen demi-goddess myself, I always make it a point to serve freshly-prepared meals for my family. I try to adjust my preparation and cooking time such that I finish just in time for lunch or dinner to be served. Fresh and hot -- two of the qualities of an appetizing meal that I place the most premium in, and to a homemaker's delight, Pizza Hut shares the same views.

Last Saturday, I was invited to witness another innovation courtesy of Pizza Hut -- HOT on the Dot sticker. This thermal-sensitive sticker guarantees the customer that the pizza being delivered at their doorsteps is Fresh and HOT. The sticker is initially all black, but once it is put on the designated spot, it reveals the word HOT in red, bold letters.

Inner Masochist?

Is this simply inflicting pain to myself? Continuously subscribing to BabyCenter's weekly newsletter, knowing too well that Sophie does not develop in the same manner as described there? When all I do is open the email and move it to a folder named BabyCenter?