In My Mind

Weeks ago my husband and I were ecstatic knowing we're going to have a baby soon. Members of the family are so observant of my actions. Kinda protective. Don't carry this, don't eat this because it's bad for you and the baby, just rest and eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, etc. I'm overwhelmed with all the attentions. Not that I'm complaining. =)

Before, I've heard from friends and relatives that when you're pregnant, you tend to feel lazy. I thought that was exaggeration. Well, maybe, there's some truth in it. I have finished all the chores I've planned to do for the day, BUT...only in my mind.My mind's so willing but my body isn't. I even don't take a bath for 2-3 days in a row. When prior to pregnancy I can't let the day passed without taking a bath. Funny. And the food cravings..wow! It shifts to a 360 degrees turn. One moment I want some Burrito, the next eggpie, and on other times pasta, meat, and soda. I don't drink soda except when there's no choice, but now..the smell alone seems so appetizing. My weird cravings though is the smell of my husband. I can't seem to have enough especially his after work smell. hahaha! Then, it was the exact opposite. And a lot more. I love taking afternoon naps now. Maybe, it's the hormones working.

I feel luckier than the other though, I'm going 11 weeks on the way, but I never felt sick the others. I felt nauseous one time or the other, but not that worst as vomiting, and can't digest food. I thank God for that.

It will still be months away before the baby comes and I still a have a lot to learn and experience, it will be another journey. A journey we welcome the most.

Posted by jaren at 2:15 PM 0 comments  

Labels: Family, pregnancy

Last friday night mama who passed away 3 years ago, came in my thought. Maybe, because mother's day was approaching. I felt the ache of missing her badly. That week also, it was confirmed I'm pregnant. It was also the reason why I'm emotional on that certain night. My husband and I are very happy of the good news and I was wondering what my mom's reaction would be if she's alive. I can feel her spirit that night. Watching over us and smiling as if assuring me everything will be okay. I cried for I know, there's no substitute for a mother's warmth and comfort when a child is in pain and the thought she won't be there to guide me when I give birth and raise my own child and my baby won't know his grandmother personally. It is heartbreaking, right? And a mother's wisdom is priceless. For sure, I'll feed him with stories about his grandmom and how good a person she was.That way, the memories will stay. And I can perfectly recall how excited she was of being a grandmother in the future. Unfortunately, she didn't experience it.

We offered prayers for her last mother's day, we can't visit her because we're thousand miles way. But I know, wherever we go she's still there guiding us along the way.

We love you so much ma! And we missed you so bad.

Posted by jaren at 2:59 PM 2 comments  

Labels: Family, mother

I mentioned earlier that my husband is a shopaholic. The very reason why he accumulated stuffs that he didn't even bother to use or wear.He is a newbie, and I can't help him either. All I know is browse through online store and that's it. Through surfing one can really compare what works better and user friendly. And when we stumble upon this ecommerce articles he became interested of how to be an online merchant.

It gives him a clear idea of how to start it up like a pro without the hassle. He has a sense of security because of its secure ecommerce software. A compelling place to start business with. And the buyer will have a great time shopping online with their shopping cart even for first timers. I will definitely help him with this one because i like this idea of having this business, having a store of my own, where a shopper became a merchant.

The enthusiasm indeed is contagious.

Posted by jaren at 9:08 PM 0 comments  

Labels: shopping

Women in general, simply love to shop. It's a way of releasing stress or plainly enjoying it. And you can rarely see a man who is addicted to it right? And mind you, MY HUSBAND is one of those you can call who has shopaholic syndrome.. There's no weekend that passes by without spending on clothes, gadgets and electronics and whatever he fancies on that certain moment. He won't buy one but pairs only to stock it up in the closet and give it away to relatives or friends.

Posted by jaren at 1:23 PM 0 comments  

Labels: shopping

The past days has been slow for me. I'm in a new country for barely two months. Doesn't know my way around, no friends except for the family and a few acquaintances introduced by family.

I feel like I'm a bird lost and a one in a cage at that. Anxious to spread my wings and curious to the things around. In a way, I'm leading a monotonous life.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my life playing the role of a housewife. But wouldn't you think it'll be better if I land a job or go back to school? I want to help my husband (not that he can't feed me, he takes care of me good and we live comfortably)...who doesn't welcome the extra bucks right? And you know, typical of a Filipino abroad, aside from helping out my immediate family, I also want to help those less fortunate relatives in any way I can

Actually, I started applying online, unfortunately nobody has called yet =(. I haven't have my own car yet, so I have to contend myself with the online stuffs. And I'm about to get my behind the wheel exam on the 1st week of May.

My routine on weekdays are, prepare stuffs for my husband, prepare his food ( I'm glad my mother in law helps me in this area), eat, walk, do household chores, watch tv, do laundry once every two weeks. And every now and then, mom and I go to the nearest mall. On some nights after my hubby came from work he lets me practice driving around.

And on weekends, my husband and I go to malls, eat, takes to noticed the simple joys in life and spend quality time with each other . Bring mom to her senior citizen club and visit my sis -in -law afterwards.

We're leading a typical simple life. You don't have to have everything in order to be happy. It's enough to have wonderful people around who shows love and encouragement. If you feel lost, look back and immersed yourself in the support of people who matters and you will eventually find your bearing.

Posted by jaren at 5:29 PM 0 comments  

Labels: Family, Personal

Posted by jaren at 6:45 PM 21 comments  

Labels: exotic food, fetus, soup

I have a friend who sometime in his life earn more than we could ever earn. He thought it has no end. They spends extravagantly on things not necessary. Whatever his children and wife wants they get it easily without much ado.And the thing is they just keep on renting a house. I could not imagine why they never buy their own house, and I never asked. He never saved money. He owned every credit card there ever was. He loaned and loaned if ever there was a chance. Until recently, he found out he could not cope with the payments and interest of some of his credit cards. Thus, he felt he was doomed, he had bad credit credit cards.

With more foreclosures everywhere, their family considered to buy a house, and this is the best time to own one. But when they checked, lenders won't approve them because of bad credit loans.

He was desperate, until he heard about bad credit loans. Suddenly he felt a new energy bursting from within. He can have the second chance he needed. It is so unique, it caters to different people with different needs and payments could be done at their own pace. This way, the borrower could slowly but steadily stand on their feet again and have the chance to redevelop their future.

Right now, this acquaintance of mine has changed. He now thinks of the future instead of today. Think of the others who will be given the second chance.

Posted by jaren at 10:01 AM 1 comments  

Labels: Money