One afternoon I was busy working when someone asked me if her english is bad. I type fast, sometimes too fast that it seemed to skip brain processing. So without giving much thought, I typed “yes” I’m not very good in english, I know, but I know bad english when I read one.

After which she ranted how her relatives criticized her blog. And how she hated them. I do not regret telling her the truth. (Since she blogs rarely, I was even tempted to offer to correct her entries before she publishes only bec I want to help her.)

Anyway, just the other day, I was asked by one immature person if she is indeed immature. Geez why am I always asked to tell the sad truth? Instead I asked her why she suddenly wanted to know. Good thing that after hearing her story, I realized it wasn’t a case of immaturity. (and that she doesn’t read my blogs hahaha)

So, how do you tell an immature person she is immature? Seems to me that after you do, you’re in for some door slamming, feet stomping and high-pitched talking. No, thanks.

What are your goals for working hard? Is it to save for that red hot Porsche you’ve been dreaming to drive ever since you were a kid? Is it to save for an early retirement and just sit back and relax and enjoy the sunset? Is it to buy an oceanfront house where you are close to nature like you’ve always wanted to be?

Wouldn’t it be relaxing to live in a waterfront house? The mere sound of the waves is very calming. The luxury condos in Monmouth County, New Jersey may be just what you are looking for. Arrange a meeting with a professional realtor now.

Imagine waking up and opening your window to sunshine and the sight of the ocean. Ain’t that something?

Thanks Kelly for this.

According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types.

I’m a Type O and so is hubby. So is BG. Honestly, I don’t think I’m that vain. (hmm, OK, blogging about oneself can be considered vanity.) Yes, I am a jealous type (only romantically. i never get jealous with siblings or friends). And I’m not competitive. Or maybe.

TYPE O
You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealousy and a tendency to be too competitive.

TYPE A
You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.

TYPE B
You’re a rugged individualist, who’s straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.

TYPE AB
Cool and controlled, you’re generally well liked and always put people at ease. You’re a natural entertainer who’s tactful and fair. But you’re standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.

What’s your type, Vannie, Joy and Abie?

I am so tired. While the yaya is on vacation, the routine goes like this:

I wake up in the morning to do some mommy stuff. Then while BG is busy watching Hi-5, I’ll start working (I am now situated just right outside the bedroom door. This so I can see BG while I get the most signal that I can from the router.) After BG has gone fully awake from jumping while watching the show, I’ll give her a bath. After which, we’ll start watching Baby Einstein. This does not only help BG, but me, as well. You see, just this morning, I was so stressed with the workload and the demands. Thank goodness for the classical music I was hearing. It calmed my nerves. Well, somehow.

I try to teach BG some things. I want to maximize the time that we’re together. I talk to her in english while we “study”. (I know the yaya talks to her in tagalog, and that the yaya and maid talk in Visaya in front of BG so no wonder BG is so confused. )

After the maid is finished with her chores, only then she’ll get BG from me. But I bring BG with me after lunch. Lately, she gets cranky after lunchtime, a clear indication that she’s sleepy. (Sometimes, I think to myself, was it because the yaya was watching TV that BG couldn’t sleep as early as this? She used to sleep at 5pm onwards for her nap, again at 1am and wakes up at 10am. )

I really don’t want to talk about my work. What I can say is, I’ve been struggling for my work-life balance. Yes, it’s a struggle!

After dinnertime, I give BG a spongebath. (She takes a bath if I have time before dinnertime) When she’s all comfy, only then that I’ll start washing the bottles.

Geez, yaya life is so hard!!!

(For the first couple of days, I wash BG’s clothes even if the maid was offering to wash them with our clothes. I gave up. She now washes them. After all, a supermom is a myth.)

My in-laws arrived yesterday from a two-month long vacation abroad. We tagged BG along with us to welcome them back at the airport. As usual, there are clothes and shoes for BG. Hubby is very happy with his new external hard drive. (His old one was thrown by the little girl and had gone useless from then on. Good thing I had the pictures backed up.) And I’m happy with my gifts too.

I wonder if they are going to the duty-free shops. I want to check for some bridesmaid gifts if they are cheaper there compared to the ones sold at the malls. Just to help my sister who will get married this December.

Anyway, I need to go back to work now. I need to finish this soon in case they are going to the duty-free shops. I’d like to tag along.

P.S. My snacks are comprised of chocolates and Frito-Lays chips. Yikes. Better watch the weight.

Last Saturday, we went to a neuro-pedia to have BG checked. But like the ER doctors said, she told us that there’s no need to subject BG to a CT scan. You see, while we were discussing the case with the doctor, BG was running all over the place. She got the juice bottle of the doctor from under her table. She even used the stethoscope on the doctor’s belly. She was very curious. Who would think this girl fell off the stairs? Hehehe.

The doctor warned us though that her restlessness hasn’t reached its maximum level. Expect more when she turns into the terrible two.

Just yesterday, she was crying for a reason we can’t figure out. So off we rushed to the ER again. This time, the doctors told us that it is natural for BG to feel dizzy for the first two weeks (Is this true? I’m still worried) so we were sent home.

Honestly, I don’t want BG to have a CT scan too. I don’t like the idea of her having anesthesia at a very young age. But of course, if I see that BG displays alarming signs, I wouldn’t think twice.

After our visit to the doctor, we went to the nearest mall and as usual, BG was very excited. We window-shopped and canvassed for good home gyms. We bought more floor mats and looked for a good stair gate. Unfortunately, no stair gate available in the malls that “matches” our stairs. (It looked to me these gates are ideal for stairs that have wall on both sides. Ours have steel railings)

For now, BG stays downstairs while mommy is working.

To our favorite angel, happy birthday!!!

I sure hope you enjoy painting the walls of heaven. I love you forever!!! Mwah! Hugs.

P.S. Don’t worry about BG. She’s ok now. But could you pray for her safety too? Thanks.

I feel awful. My mind is filled with “what if’s” and “should have’s” What if I’ve stopped chatting with my boss for a while. That could have waited even for 5 minutes. I should have held on to BG while typing. It was so fast, not even a minute. BG was just standing beside me.

BG fell off our 16-step stairs yesterday. I heard several thuds while I was running when I heard her first cry. I was wondering why it won’t stop. I thought she just slipped on the way to our room. I even saw her falling down from the 3rd step down to the ground. I froze and shouted several times. But I know no one can hear me. So I ran towards her, she’s still awake and crying. Her lips and hands were bloody.

I panicked and called hubby. All I can say was that BG fell off the stairs. When he asked me how, I said goodbye and dropped the call. I was in so much panic that I can’t think straight.

We drove to the nearest hospital (that accepts BG’s health card). And informed family and friends (I don’t really remembering who I texted. I just picked people on my phonebook). At the hospital, I can’t even write her name bec I can’t remember. I was asking myself “What’s BG’s name?” My hands were shaking. I wasn’t crying but I was really shaking.

Since I just had my x-ray last month, my brother-in-law accompanied BG on the X-ray room. She was crying only then that I cried. I was praying, saying sorry for being a bad mother, and to give me another chance at motherhood.

I’m not sure if I was breathing normally for the next minutes. I sort of held my breath before the doctor said that the results are normal. Only then I remember hubby who I’m sure was driving as fast as he can to the hospital. So I texted him to drive carefully and that the results are normal. The doctor gave us a list of watch-outs. So far, BG had been acting normal. Dancing, running, talking and shouting. Whew!

But we plan to have her CT-scanned this weekend just to be sure. Please include her in your prayers. Thanks.

I am thinking that it’s time our family travel to China. Maybe sometime this year. I better search the net for Cheap China Hotels. A chinese friend said we could travel as backpackers. She said we could find lots of Cheap Beijing Hotels anyway. I should probably be checking for Cheap Shanghai Hotels too. But if we travel as backpackers, that would mean BG should be left here at home. It would be hard for backpackers to travel with a toddler in tow.

I guess we should visit Hongkong first (before any part of China) so BG could enjoy Disneyland. I sure hope there are couple of Cheap Hong Kong Hotels to choose from. Not only will I enjoy the rides, I would enjoy taking pictures. Plus shopping for clothes at the night market. Well, let’s see.

I’m a worrier. I worry when a loved one is supposed to arrive at an agreed time but haven’t. If no text messages or call to inform me where he or she is, and I can’t reach his/her mobile phone, I would start to worry.

So don’t you think it would be just cool to install a gps tracking on your family car (or your parents’ car)? You’d always know that they are on their way to your agreed place. No worries.

David Cook! Yup, he’s the new American Idol. I’d say, he deserves to win! And I’m sure his album (once he makes one) will sell.