Well, it’s not yet 2010 here in my part of the world but I want to greet everyone in advance a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! May it be a better year for all of us and let’s all welcome it with new HOPE, stronger FAITH, and more LOVE. And may God richly bless you throughout this new year and always!!!
I'm getting ready to go out to check out these Delta faucets for our kitchen but before that, let me answer this year's last set of "I Want... Wednesday" meme questions. :)
This weeks question is:
What do you want to accomplish in the upcoming year, 2010? Go back to school for a second course. Good luck to me and my rusty brain. Haha!
What else do you want this week? Share it all. Go to the Factory Outlet Stores and shop 'til I drop! That's it. :)
What a great way to start the day hearing from our agent that our life insurance rate has been lowered! :) But hubby said he will still set aside the same amount but will use the extra money for Jaden's college fund. He sets aside an amount every month for Jaden's savings account so that when it's time for him to go to college, he won't need to apply for any student loan.
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1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before? Got pregnant and gave birth.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn't make any resolution this year but for next year I think I'll resolve to take care of myself even more.
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve? At home with my small family.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes. My mom died 2 weeks after I gave birth to my son and my FIL died 2 months after my mom passed away. Their grandson didn't even get the chance to meet them in person. :(
5. What countries did you visit? Japan (at the airport only) and USA.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009? Focus and determination.
7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Feb. 25 - my son's birthday and March 14 - the day my mom passed away. :(
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being a mom.
9. What was your biggest failure? None. I think I did great this year.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Just a minor injury. My wrist got strained.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Video camera.
12. Where did most of your money go? To my family in the Phils. and shopping!
13. What song will always remind you of 2009? Goodbye's (The Saddest Word) by Celine Dion
14. What do you wish you'd done more of? Exercise!
15. What do you wish you'd done less of? Lazing around and pigging out.
16. What was your favorite TV program? Bizarre World by Andrew Zimmern, No Reservations by Anthony Bourdain, Clean House, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Lost, and Chelsea Lately
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? No. Life's too short to hate.
18. What was the best book you read? Harry Potter Series and on second place is Twilight Series.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery? The Celtic Woman.
20. What was your favorite film of this year? Harry Potter.
21. What did you do on your birthday? I had a small party here at home.
22. What kept you sane? My family.
23. Who did you miss? My mom and my family back home.
24. Who was the best new person you met? All my new friends here in SLC.
25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009: that you should live life to the fullest no matter what.
Well, it's almost the end of the year which reminds me I need to start getting rid of the junk in Jaden's room. I have a pile of documents there - bank statements, term life insurance quotes I got from the mail and flyers. I also have boxes of baby and parenting magazines there. I'm not sure if I should throw them out or keep them but hubby's complaining already. It's eating a lot of space and our growing boy needs all the space he can explore. What should I do... hmmn... Suggestions anyone?
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1. What did you think of 2009? It was a mix of joy and sorrow. I gave birth to my son and lost my mom 2 weeks after that.
2. What do you think was the news story of the year? Michael's Jackson's death.
3. What happened this year that you never want to hear another word about? Hmnnn...
4. What was your favorite song of 2009? Nobody But You just because my lil boy loves to dance in that tune.
5. What did you accomplish this year? I became a mom. :)
6. Did you learn anything new this year? Motherhood.
7. What are you looking forward to in the new year? My lil boy's 1st bday in the Philippines!
8. What are your plans for New Year's Eve? Dinner at home with the fam.
9. What's the best thing you ever did on a New Year's Eve? Stayed up all night at my granny's place. Turns out, that was her last New Year celebration. :(
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Missed THIS last Sunday... here goes:
1. What is your favorite holiday show/animated show? The Grinch.
2. What holiday character do you think you're most like? Santa.
3. What holiday character does your spouse think you're most like? Mrs. Claus. Hehe!
4. Favorite Christmas/holiday song? Christmas in Our Hearts by Jose Mari Chan
5. Most hated Christmas/holiday song? None.
6. If you have an all holiday music radio station when do you start listening to it? December 1st.
7. If you have an all holiday music radio station do you love it or hate it? Love it.
8. Have you ever wrapped yourself as a Christmas present? No.
9. Who is Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer's father? Donner. But I'm not sure. Others say his dad is Blitzer. Maybe you should ask his mom. LOL!
10. Do you drive your neighborhood or one near you at night to look at other people's holiday decorations? Yes. I'd like to see what they've come up with this Christmas.
11. When you see a heavily decorated house do you think, 'oh that's lovely'? Or do you think, 'oh criminy, that looks like Christmas threw up all over their lawn'? I think it's lovely and people who put up all those decors should be praised because they make others happy.
12. Are you counting the days to Christmas with excited anticipation or dread? Excited!
13. When was the last time you had your photo taken with Santa? Did you sit on his lap? 20 years ago! LOL! I don't remember if I sat on his lap or not.
14. Do you make a Christmas list for your spouse or significant other or do you rely on them to pick your gift(s) without a clue from you? I make a list to make sure I get what I want. Hehe!
15. When do you put up your tree? December 1st.
16. Real or fake? Fake but I'd like to have a real tree someday.
17. When do you take your tree down? Before Valentine's Day. :)
18. Do you shop the day after Christmas sales? What do you shop for? No.
19. Is your work/office having a holiday party this year? Will you attend? I'm a WAHM but hubby did have a party at work but he didn't attend it. Grinch! LOL!
20. Do you have your New Year's Eve Plans set yet? Yup!
Hello friends! Sorry if I've been missing in action again. I got caught in the holiday rush. LOL! I'm not even done shopping for gifts and I only have 4 days left. Yaiks! Wish me luck!
Anyway, I got invited by my friend to attend a scrapbooking workshop in Salt Lake City but I am not sure if I can make it. The workshop is scheduled on the 7th of January 2010. It fell on a Thursday which means MIL won't be around to take care of the lil boy. She will be attending a 2-day convention at St. George on that same day. She already signed up and paid for that convention so she can't cancel it. And I won't ask her to back out either because she needs to be out socializing with other people. It has been awhile since she attended gatherings of any sort since my FIL passed away early this year so I know this convention will do her good. There will be more scrapbooking workshops in the future for me so I'll give way to my MIL. I'll just keep on checking EventSetter.com for upcoming events here in SLC.
I just finished chatting with my friend and she told me that her boyfriend of 4 years already proposed to her! I'm so happy for them. It's about time that they take their relationship to a whole new level. I've known them since we were in college and I was the one who introduced them to each other. Who would have thought that that simple meet up will turn out to be the start of a wonderful relationship and a lifetime commitment. Indeed, love works in mysterious ways! :)
By the way, the wedding is set this June and my friend is asking for my help to look for great honeymoon destinations. Since they cannot go too far away, I suggested they spend their honeymoon at the Mexican Riviera Maya and spend a week or so at Karisma's Adults Only All Inclusive Resorts. I'm sure they will have a great time there.
1. Good times: CHERISH IT.
2. COZY AND FILLED WITH LOVE IS my home.
3. Sleigh bells ring ARE YOU LISTENING?
4. BE little.
5. Once more CHANCE.
6. IS THIS THE end?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to DO SOME FOOD SHOPPING, tomorrow my plans include CLEANING THE HOUSE and Sunday, I want to RELAX!
One of the states that I wanted to visit here in the US is New York. It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid. That is why I was so happy when I found out that our next family reunion will be held in New Jersey which is a bridge away from New York. Hubby promised that we will stay for a couple of days in New York after the reunion to give us enough time to explore it and experience what it feels like to live in a city that never sleeps. I already found some affordable new york hotel deals online and all we have to do right now is save, save and save! :)
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Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed? No. I love kissing my hubby!
When is it hard to kiss someone? When he/she is a stranger.
You're trapped in a room with your most recent ex for three days, what do you do? Kiss and make up and then break up again after that. LOL!
Does it matter to you if your significant other smokes? Yes! It's a big deal for me.
Have you ever regretted letting someone go? No.
Where would you go if you were butt naked and locked out of your house? Hide in the bushes. Haha!
Do you want to please everyone? No.
Have you ever been called heartless? No.
Someone calls you at 3:00 AM, who do you expect it to be? My siblings.
Does it matter if your significant other drinks? Yes.
Could you go the rest of your life without doing drugs? Yes.
Which is better, amazing eyes or an amazing smile? Amazing smile.
Do you want to get married and have children one day? I'm already married and have a kid.
Are you easy to get along with? Yes.
Do you ever want to go to sleep and not wake up? No.
Are you shorter than your Mom? No.
Describe your life currently in one word: Happy.
Are you on medication for anything? No.
Who would you allow to read your thoughts for one day? My lil boy. Haha!
Are there things in your life that you will never be able to get over? My mom's passing.
If you woke up naked next to the last person you kissed, what would your reaction be? Just smile and snuggle close to my hubby.
It's almost the end of the year and my BIL has not come up yet with any idea on how to promote their new business. So here I am to the rescue! Since it's a computer shop, I suggested they give away a Promotional flash drive to every customer who purchases more than $20 worth of items. Or they can make calendars for 2010. It's a lot more cheaper I think. I'm sure they will get a huge discount if they will order these promotional items in bulk.
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1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays? Family get-togethers.
2. Do you get much snow where you live? If yes, do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire? Yup! As a matter of fact, we have the greatest snow on earth. Last winter, I just stayed indoors because I was pregnant but this year will be about the outdoors. I will try ice skating, skiing and bob sledding!
3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses? Yup, I tried riding in a carriage and it was fun.
4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax? Play with my lil boy.
5. Do you get stressed during the holidays? A bit.
6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again? Hmmn... I can't think of any song right now.
7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person? Based on what he/she likes or needs.
8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why? It's all about family and thanksgiving. Although we lost our dear mom early this year, we still have a lot to be thankful for.
9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why? I'll pass again. My brain's not working. LOL!
I miss Acey - my Acer Aspire laptop. But I have to give it away to make room for a new one. I gave it to my baby sister because she needs it for her school work. We already have a PC at my parents' home but I figured it would be more convenient if she has her own laptop. That way she can work on her assignments even when she's not at home. Anyway, it was hubby who hand-carried it all the way to the Philippines when he went home last May. And despite the long trip, my laptop survived with no damage and scratches.
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