the whole family just trooped to Tagaytay. That was about two Saturdays ago. We just enjoyed the cool breeze of the place and stayed in an uncle’s house for the night. Of course, we did not miss having coffee in Starbucks there as we also took some photos along side the view deck. When you have kids already, you seldom take pictures of yourself with your husband. So this is one of those rare moments…

I particularly like this picture as it doesn’t show any trace of dark circles around my eyes. Thanks to the best eye cream I am using! lol!

While having our quick vacation this weekend, I got few unnecessary and annoying calls from some marketing companies offering me different kids of services. One call is about a pre-qualification to some personal loans, another one is about hotel membership and last was about some “free” cleaning services for mattresses. I wonder where these companies got my contact numbers specifically my mobile number. Do you also get these kind of unnecessary calls?

I know of a certain company like TransUnion, who sold some confidential credit information illegally from some marketing companies in the US sometime 1987 to 2000. A number where affected by that disclosure of personal credit information and many have filed a TransUnion Lawsuit. I hope these companies calling me are not getting it from such illegal sharing of personal information like what TransUnion did. Otherwise, this should be consulted to some known lawyers who handle such expertise. I wish there is something like O’Hanlan, McCollom and Demerath lawyers here who have experiences handling the case.

No, this was not taken using a security camera, lol! The husband took this shot. I wasn’t actually lucky with slot machines. I have never been lucky with it ever since I was playing with it. I like playing the roulette better especially the digital one where in you bet using a touch screen monitor. In there, you cannot see how much others are betting unlike the open roulette. There was one night in Las Vegas that I was lucky with it. I actually won a total of $150! Yey, that made me buy a long champ bag in the store! lol!

Yes, I rode the bandwagon of friends who love their iPhone to bits! Yes, I finally got mine (after fretting about the network) before the US trip. In fact, rushed to Globe Telecoms in Greenhills to pick up my unit (white 3gs 32gb) on the day of our flight. The “toy” made my kids sit back on our long road trips. And used the iPhone of their dad too, it was a peaceful trip since they didn’t have to fight over it.

I’m loving it so far. Had to adjust it’s touch-screen feature but I’m getting the hang of it now. Not to mention that I’m having a blast with all the apps loaded into it, especially the games! I’m addicted to most actually!

Yes, it’s my day today. My birthday actually. I thank my parents for bringing me on this world (and to my mom for taking proper prenatal vitamins when I was still in her womb, lol!) I am thankful for my life. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my family. God is so good. Today, it is extra special as I am celebrating it with my whole family in a special vacation treat for all of us. We are just having a great time and I, particularly is having a blast. We are currently in Las Vegas. Celebrating my birthday here  Had buffet lunch in Ceasar’s Palace.  Staying for another two nights before we prepare to come home to Manila. This is one great vacation. 

I almost can’t believe that I am just 56% vain? Well, at least…that’s just 6% higher from the 50%. So I am not so much vain! Thank goodness

Oh, woke up with extreme headache today because of lack of sleep for the past few days. But I need to keep going as we are scheduled to do some memorial day shopping today in Cabazon outlet. I am hoping there would be lesser people now since it is already the last day of the weekend sale. Phoned already the two brands I want as I have specific items I have in mind. Too bad, the bag styles I am looking for are not available. Nevertheless, I am still hoping to check some other great deals.

This lollipop test holds true for me…

You Are Loving

You are the type of person who cares a lot. You just can’t turn off your emotions. You think it’s better to tolerate than hate – and you put this philosophy into practice.  You always have a kind word or a caring act to share with a friend. Giving makes you feel fantastic. You believe that human relationships are what makes life worth living.

I will be celebrating my 26th birthday, lol! It will indeed be a memorable bday celebration for me as our family will be in Las Vegas that time. That would be our 2nd just for this trip. No major birthday present as I would probably would just like to get a new fitness equipment when we go back home. It would be definitely a better option for the husband and I to use to shed off those extra pounds we have gained so far. Hope I can resist all temptations in Las Vegas! lol!

Oh, I have been ranting and ranting since this morning.  

This is my rant regarding my request for the iPhone…

I hope this could also reach the right people in Globe Telecoms…

“What is 1 day earlier request to release my phone when I have been with your network for more than 10 years???!!! And still willing to take another 2 years lock-in!  Come on, Globe Telecoms!  Don’t give me reasons to shift to another network when I have been a loyal subscriber ever since!  I wouldn’t request for a day earlier release if I am not leaving the country the day before your release! Besides, I am not even getting the unit for free.  I am still paying for it!  I’m so frustrated and disappointed that I didn’t receive a call from your customer service that my phone showed up to be available in your system since May 4. I just learned about it after my follow up this morning.  I thought you mentioned that someone will call me as soon as the unit becomes available? No calls made since then!  A subscriber is still the one who needs to follow up!  How’s that for a loyalty reward?!!! Should someone from your loyalty group called me ahead last May 4 that my unit is already available, then no need for this special request! I know there is a 3 working day policy for release but what is 1 day earlier request when from the very beginning also, the date of my flight has been noted on your system reports! And oh until now, I am still demanding a call from your loyalty group, which I still haven’t received!” 

seem long enough if you weren’t living it happily, but it was a bliss of dreams that were all achieved with the love of your life. And it becomes more exciting if you two are on the same page on your journey through life. Thanks Babes  for all the love and respect. I have indeed married a great man. We have built happy memories together for us and our kids to remember and together, I am still looking forward to be beside you on what tomorrow has in store for us!

8 years and counting!  It is our Happy Wedding Anniversary!

I was first year college on this picture…

Can you find where I am?  I was 14 years younger then as well as about 35 pounds lighter! harharhar. I wonder if the prototype 37c could really make me look younger for ten to fifteen years? Hmm, but I am just happier now probably, reason for the extra pounds.  Anyway, I just having a blast looking at old pictures.  It was just so good to reminisce those days.  Can’t help to find good memories from then.  I pretty had a happy school life from grade school to high school and college.

After learning from friends that there is a Lose it Apps in iPhone, it makes me want more to get one already. I have been researching actually on how to lose weight fast since we are just couple of days from our biggest loser bet. Apparently, I have been waiting for weeks already for my unit from retention with Globe Telecoms. They said there are no available units still. How could that be when they can actually sell in most of their business centers already. Oh well, they are least prioritizing the well-deserved loyal customers of them. The husband suggested that I use his iPhone for the meantime so I could stop my fretting. I might take that offer should my unit doesn’t arrive till next week. Need it badly so I can still do work on the side. I hope someone from Globe Telecom can read my plea. Been a subscriber for almost 10 years already and my monthly usage can compensate to get me a free iPhone! I made a unit reservation already, just hope i could be alloted one soon.

Since I went to this known hairdresser in the country for the past year, i haven’t had a hair rebond. I know, it is something new to me since hair re-bonding has been a regular regimen for a couple of years already. But this hairdresser thinks otherwise, she recommends to just grow my hair as is so it would look more natural. Apparently, there are just days that I just want to give up on everyday blow drying to make my hair look straight. I am thinking though to try the Permanent Blow Dry that is being offered from Basement Salon. Although I am not sure if such would actually last for months but the stylist told me it can hold up without my curls for more that 3 months. Well, it should be since it is priced hefty.

And speaking of Basement Salon, they do offer professional make-up classes at an affordable price. I remember taking one before and I enjoyed the class very much. I wonder if their class is the same as the cosmetology school in North Carolina which is a known beauty school founded more than 50 years ago in Minneapolis. But right now, they have close to 30 campuses already across the US. I have read up that their campuses are known to have upscale salons. They are also known to provide unique programs that caters to every individual who wants to have a career in beauty industry. 

Ok, back to my topic, still undecided whether to have a hair re-bond soon.  And oh, by the way, I want hair color too!

I am very vocal about my preference for Peninsula Manila among all other hotels in the country.  Oh well, aside from the fact that we got married there, I love their lobby, their room, their facilities, their food, their service and their people.  That’s why when they invited me over last Sunday to attend their event, I really made sure to come.  It was a great evening with friends.  The food is superb.  They featured the amenities in their new packages.  Again, it was all good and excellent choices.  

It is going to be another working weekend for me tomorrow. Whoa, call time is at 5 in the morning so good luck to me. In order to refresh me from a stressful week since I’ve got tons of meetings the past few days, I called up our favorite home service spa massage. I’m looking forward to stretch my body and be enticed to their flavored massage oil. Yes, they do offer those as well. My masseuse said their salon is even ordering it from abroad. I am not sure if what they use is the same as those that Green Dragon Herbals have. These are known edible massage oils. I think I would want a scent that would let me have a restful sleep. Maybe a lavender would do. That’s actually my favorite. I need to recharge for a busy working weekend starting tomorrow.

In few times, I got the chance to use the husband’s iPhone especially when he is sleeping already I am beginning to love it! Thanks to the newly installed cell phone signal booster within our street, I love browsing the internet and using all the applications installed to it. And yes, I am thinking to get one for myself. But I am torn whether to get a white or a black? Any suggestions? I wonder how true it is that the white could change into brown overtime especially if you use the internet or playing games or the applications often? Would appreciate comments/feedbacks.

This is one of my busiest week!!! I could already imagine how tired I could be at the end of the week. If I would check my pulse rate from an oximeter, my pulse rate would probably have gone for more than a hundred. I have meetings everyday, starting early morning till late evening. I really have to finish most of my work before I leave for a vacation on May. I cannot afford not to enjoy it by clients calling me for some concerns.  I’ll load up myself with vitamins probably as sickness is not entirely allowed at this time.  Now, I am going back to work in 3, 2, 1!

Arg! I am having some falling hair for the past few weeks. Can i relate this to stress? So I went to Basement Salon in Shangrila Mall yesterday to have my regular hair spa treatment. I even inquired if they can put on some hair loss vitamins to my scalp to regulate my falling hair. Would you have any idea where I could find the best hair loss treatment? Actually, my husband needs one too! lol!

On the other hand, my regular hair technician recommended the Permanent Blowdry Treatment. No I didn’t aval of it just yet. It’s actually my first time to hear it so I asked her to explain to me. It’s actually a treatment for those with frizzy, unruly hair. (raise hands for me!-arg, i have those). You shouldn’t see me with a hair that has not been blow-dried! :p Eversince I went to Chiyo, she doesn’t want to rebond my hair which has been a regular staple since I was in highschool. But I must admit that my hair looks healthier except that I need to blow dry it almost everyday to tame down the frizziness.

With Permanent Blowdry, they use a Keratin Treatment which they said that Beyonce uses for her hair. Though it is different with rebonding or any other straightening treatment because it doesnt use chemicals that restructure hair. They said the results can last from six weeks to a few months depending on how frequently the hair is washed. There’s a special shampoo as well to use for the hair. Now, the cost for my hair is a whooping Php8,000. Not sure if I am up for it but a client who I talked to while I was there said she significantly cut down on her preparation time at home before going to office since she had the treatment. At least, she doesn’t need to master-blow dry her hair. Makes sense actually like for me who even have regular blowdry session in the salon.

Now, I am thinking…

Alright, I am getting emotional here! (sniff, sniff!)

My girls are big already! Margaux is almost 5 and Bianca is already 3! They’re the biggest thing that happened to me. They are becoming more like me actually (especially on becoming too girly! lol!) But I would still love to keep them as my babies. Now, Is it really time for the 3rd one? I am not too sure as well if I am all ready for baby number 3. Although if I should check on my body clock, I would probably have to consider already. But it doesn’t show right?  Can you honestly tell me if I should need those age spots removal? Gosh, I hate to admit if I should consider one already.  But it would probably help if I should start reviwing the best options out there, as I want to still look good even when my girls are already 18! :p

I have been contemplating to go back to school for a master. Although I am not sure how I can manage my time to physically attend classes 2 to 3 times a week. So I actually have started reviewing my options for an online degree instead. You see, it has becoming a popular choice already especially for busy people like me. Northwestern College for example is a known institution that specializes in Associate Degree programs in high demand fields of Health Information Technology, criminal justice degree and Business Administration which I actually would like to pursue. The program actually aims to establish their students to become a leader in their chosen career, making one bankable by positioing you for a higher salary and faster advancement in workplace. For me, I just want to learn more in diversifying and managing multiple business ventures. I hope to pursue this plan soon. Would probably review more about this Innovative Online Associate Degree.