Christmas gifts & gift to self

For being the ones (Monique and I) who are in the city for the past years,

we are the most capable to find christmas gifts for everybody in the family.

Here is the list of what we gave for this year's christmas eve:

Papa- Sudoku hand-held electronic console

Mama- Blouse from Kashieca

Jimberly (eldest brother)- 3 statement shirts

Khielveen (2nd elder brother)- Boardshorts

Eden (sister-in-law)- Organic body care set

Josh (nephew)- Pink Panther stuffed toy

Kesh (nephew)- Goofy stuffed toy

This year, we gave the gift-giving session a little twist. We wrapped every gift in the same wrapper and put no name tags. We had them choose which wrapped gift do they think that is supposedly given to them. We had them open it and see if it was meant for them or not. If not, they have to give it to the person whom they think that the gift is intended for. 

It was definitely fun!!! 

*No pictures will be posted because I was busy facilitating the gift-opening ceremony game. Haha!

*Update: I had Monique choose a gift for herself from me. She chose a Philips x O'neill 

The Specked Earphones.

As for me, I have been eye-ing the Belle de Jour Power Planner 2012 for myself.

I wanted to have this for a couple of times before but this time I actually get it for myself.

 It was on 10% discount plus free shipping.Yay!

I paid and had it shipped.

Belle de Jour Power Planner 2012

Belle de Jour Lifestyle Card

Monthly tabs

Happy happy ME! :))

Gifts aren't the most important part of Christmas. Personally, the presence of my family is the best present in the world. Gift giving during Christmas in our household signifies that they are of value to us and symbolizes our gratitude for their existence in our life, especially to our parents.

Merry Christmas everyone! ^__^

God bless us all.

Mana | Merry Christmas!

 

(L-R): Chelin, Pia, Me, Mitch and Julienne

Chiki and Chelin

 

Marc and Julienne

Mitch and Dennis

 

Lourie and Roy

Chelin and brother Purr2

Me (a.k.a. Ang forever na single)

almost Christmas with my friends

Taken at Mana, Lanang, Davao City

Every year, this shop provides Davaoeños something to look forward to every Christmas. Ever since fireworks and firecrackers were banned in the city, this attraction served as a peaceful alternative.

Their Christmas decorations are different from one year to the next.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

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 I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses. Even without a partner, I am surrounded with good people, great friends and extraordinary family. 

I love you!

Merry Chistmas, from Me.

Jhae's Day

Cenon, Jhae and Nico

Krista and Jude

Krista's gift to Jude

birthday girl and Cenon's smirk

Paolo, me and Jhae

Shisha

new friends ^^

Take a cup of patience
And a big heartful of love
Add a bowl of generosity
To blend with the above;
Put in a dash of laughter
And some understanding too
Sprinkle it with kindness
And memories old and new.
Add some faith before you mix it
Till the dish is rich and sweet
Then enjoy a heaped up portion
With everyone you meet!

 

Happy birthday Jhae!

Love, Me. :)

I'm in love with BDJ Planner

I'm posting this very quickly so that I can OFFICIALLY join Chopstick Lady's/Fringster's Birthday Giveaway.

What she's giving away?

Nothing less than the adorable and georgeous Belle de Jour Power Planner 2012!!!

Wish me luck girls! :)

P.S. Everyone's invited to join! Go go gow!!! :)


Click here: I wanna win this planner so bad! 


Ciao!

Friends or theives?!

I'm so shocked right now.

"*Mike", my friend's boyfriend, messaged me in fb telling me that "*Nicole" got robbed while at work. Nicole is currently hired as a call center agent in Convergys, Makati.

So, yesterday she went to work wearing a dress which has no pockets daw. Then, she left her valuables inside their team's shared locker. She have known her friends (or teammates) for a couple of weeks now and she have trusted them completely. When she went to the locker to check on her phone.. Tadang! It's no longer there..

Here are the things she lost:

My touch phone that her daddy bought her when she passed the NLE

her old Nokia 1202

Two thousand + pesos cash

I asked Mike what was the initial reaction and action of the company, if the company conducted an investigation. His answer: deadma! OMG!!!

Learned lesson:

I admire how we Filipinos trust people so easily. We trust them with everything, even with our very lives. Time being of friendship does not matter, whether we know the person for years, or in this matter DAYS!, we just can't help it but trust them. It's innate among us and yet this very adorable characteristic we have gets us in lots of trouble. Tsk3!

I am in total shock right now and I pity my friend. She's in deep shit because of her so called "friend" at work also known as theif!!!

*Alias names are used so to protect the identity of my not-tanga-but-the-victim friend. :)

Anti-cervical Cancer Vaccine shots

Today, Monique and I are scheduled to be given the second (out of three) shot of the Anti-cervical Cancer Vaccine. The vaccine is not literally preventing the occurrence of cervical cancer, but rather it helps your body to develop antibodies against HPV-which is the leading cause of genital warts and cervical cancer.

A bit of overview:

What is genital HPV infection?
-Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. While most infections clear on their own, some infections can persist and lead to serious diseases. Certain types of HPV can cause genital warts while others can cause cervical cancer and other less common cancers such as those of the vulva, vagina, anus and penis.

How does one acquire HPV?
-Anyone who has ever had genital contact with another person can have genital HPV. Both men and women can get it-and pass it on- without even realizing it. Most sexually active people get genital HPV. You're more likely to get it if you have sex at an early age, multiple sex partners or a sex partner who has had multiple sex partners.

Fast facts:
-there is no treatment for genital HPV itself, most of the time your body fight off the virus on its own
-an estimated 12 Filipinas die of cervical cancer per day
-you can be vaccinated against HPV

Enough of the serious part, here are some pics of how the session went down..

heart their promo material

family's Ob-Gyne, Dr. Te-Santos

I admit, I'm afraid of the shots

x marks the spot, I'm 2/3 way to being protected

Monique got her shot on her buttocks

For more info, visit www.helpfighthpv.com

Go visit your Ob-gyne now and get protected! :)

Love,
me.

Panatag Tita

Our helper was still cleaning the shower/toilet room when my nephew Josh darted for the toilet because of his urge to make poop!

After defecating, he suddenly wanted to help clean the bathroom.

Look at him..

Josh scrubbing the dirty tiles

Scrub scrub scrub!

Working his ass off! haha

Scrubbing the floor.

Two-hand job!

Half-naked.

Cleaning the brush.

I was really wondering what has gotten into him. Then I saw this in our kitchen..

Could it be because of his milk?

Hahahaha whatever it is, I'm proud to say..

I'm a "Panatag Tita!"