Its lunchtime and my energy level is now down to 10%. I badly need a can of redbull.
My mornings are a rush. And this morning was INSANELY tiresome.
I brought the kids to school. Prepped their brekky and lunches.
Walked back to my office. Answered emails and numerous phonecalls.
Attended Tenants concerns. Reported to my Boss.
I started pulling my uncombed hair down and realized I AM TIRED. I AM HUNGRY.
I blame it on this COLD WINTER WEATHER! coupled with the rain pouring outside.
Sydney is definitely officially cold! My days are now gloomy and nights are dreary.
No, Winter does not agree with me, and neither do I, with her.
When Mother nature has gone psycho:
My clients laugh at me because I’m wrapped in my coat inside the office the whole day.
I shiver in the chilled foods aisle at the grocery.
I whinge as soon as the temperature falls below 25C.
Computer work is a challenge when my hands are stone cold.
I think of a lot of excuses so we can order home delivery and so I will not cook.
Sometimes I just don't feel like doing anything but curl up in bed and sleep all day.
I tend to spend too much on Winter clothes.
My prayers:
Lord please help me survive this season.
Lord please don't make it too cold.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Borders Parramatta closing down sale 90% off!!!
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Everything is on sale! From books, bookshelves, greeting cards, gift bags, dvd cases, tables, everything inside the store! I bought twilight tshirts for a dollar each! that is MASSIVELY Cheap!!!!
Borders Parramatta
4th flr Westfield
Parramatta
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| We bought this for only $7.00! |
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| We got this for only $10! |
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Missin Sunrise
Taken at Bantayan Island, Philippines in 2006
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| Our Love is a journey; Starting at forever and ending at never |
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| True love doesn't have a happy ending; True love doesn't have an ending. |
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lowenbrau Keller, The Rocks
Its lunchtime and me and my friend/workmate couldnt decide on what to eat!
I dont know whats happening but I just couldnt stop thinking about PORK KNUCKLES!
I suddenly remembered that I do have photos when we ate at Lowenbrau Keller at The Rocks last year. Here are the photos:
Im SALIVATING!!!!
Crispy outside and moist inside, salty, slightly sweet and buttery crackling,flavourful meat. Superlatively delicious!
Lowenbrau is Sydney’s most famous Munich Style Bavarian restaurant.
Its an absolutely beautiful place. They have Cute waiters in lederhosen and waitresses in low cut traditional dresses. Inside the restaurant, we felt like we were in Germany!
The Rocks NSW 2000Their website here
I dont know whats happening but I just couldnt stop thinking about PORK KNUCKLES!
I suddenly remembered that I do have photos when we ate at Lowenbrau Keller at The Rocks last year. Here are the photos:
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| We started with this Mushroom crunchy thin crust pizza |
Im SALIVATING!!!!
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| The Handsome Husband ready to devour voraciously! |
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| Im a big fan of cheese platters! |
Lowenbrau is Sydney’s most famous Munich Style Bavarian restaurant.
Its an absolutely beautiful place. They have Cute waiters in lederhosen and waitresses in low cut traditional dresses. Inside the restaurant, we felt like we were in Germany!
Lowenbrau Address
Cnr Playfair St & Argyle StThe Rocks NSW 2000Their website here
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Furla Candy Bag
Here's my new bag obsession:
Aren't they pretty? Looks yummy too :-)
I seriously couldnt stop thinking and dreaming about them!
Im leaning towards the blue or red or yellow or pink or green..or whatever colour! I just wanna have one!
The handsome husband already approved my Mother's day bag wish which was the Cambridge Satchel (purple) and have yet to arrive. Sooo I have to save money or think of ways to get more moolah so I can buy any one of these :-(
Sadly, i still couldnt find where I can buy these here in Sydney. I called the Furla shop in Canberra but they said they didnt order these and they have no plans of ordering it soon :-( The only way is buy it directly from Furla in the US and ask my friends to send it via courier to me which would again attract shipping costs, huhuhu!!!
Aren't they pretty? Looks yummy too :-)
I seriously couldnt stop thinking and dreaming about them!
Im leaning towards the blue or red or yellow or pink or green..or whatever colour! I just wanna have one!
The handsome husband already approved my Mother's day bag wish which was the Cambridge Satchel (purple) and have yet to arrive. Sooo I have to save money or think of ways to get more moolah so I can buy any one of these :-(
Sadly, i still couldnt find where I can buy these here in Sydney. I called the Furla shop in Canberra but they said they didnt order these and they have no plans of ordering it soon :-( The only way is buy it directly from Furla in the US and ask my friends to send it via courier to me which would again attract shipping costs, huhuhu!!!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Thank you RBA
What a relief!
RBA decided to hold their interest rates this week.
Financial analysts reckon its because of the natural disasters.
Natural disasters both here and overseas; earthquakes in NZ and Japan, flooding in Queensland and Melbourne, cyclones, tsunamis, etc.
These horror run has rattled confidence.
Our finances are definitely inadequately prepared to cover the rising costs of home loan repayments. Since we bought our house, our monthly repayments had increased to $500 more than we used to pay. That's $500 dollars $$$$$$.
That's more than a month's pay of a normal worker back in the Philippines!
In the Phils with that money, a family of 6 can survive.
Pay for their rent, buy food, pay utilities, buy new clothes etc.
Its unbelievable to think, but back then we were just paying $150.00 in rent (Manila).
Now, we are paying more than 15 times of that.
But still, Thank you RBA for holding your interest rates for the moment.
With that, we probably saved about $60 per month.
Eagerly hoping that it will not increase for the whole year!
RBA decided to hold their interest rates this week.
Financial analysts reckon its because of the natural disasters.
Natural disasters both here and overseas; earthquakes in NZ and Japan, flooding in Queensland and Melbourne, cyclones, tsunamis, etc.
These horror run has rattled confidence.
Our finances are definitely inadequately prepared to cover the rising costs of home loan repayments. Since we bought our house, our monthly repayments had increased to $500 more than we used to pay. That's $500 dollars $$$$$$.
That's more than a month's pay of a normal worker back in the Philippines!
In the Phils with that money, a family of 6 can survive.
Pay for their rent, buy food, pay utilities, buy new clothes etc.
Its unbelievable to think, but back then we were just paying $150.00 in rent (Manila).
Now, we are paying more than 15 times of that.
But still, Thank you RBA for holding your interest rates for the moment.
With that, we probably saved about $60 per month.
Eagerly hoping that it will not increase for the whole year!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Reminders from HIM
(Repost: Blogged in 2008)
Reminders from HIM
Last night, when I sought the Lord in prayer, I was reminded of my failings as His Child.
I was reminded of my discontentment and ungratefulness. I have forgotten that I am very blessed for what I have become and for what I have in my life right now. I have always been whining and searching for more wordly pleasures whilst the reality just lies in front of me — I am already blessed and the Lord never fails to shower me with a lot more.
I was reminded of my petty compromises in what I stand for which are never petty in God’s sight.
I was reminded of my inability to completely carry out what the Lord is commanding me through His Word and my tendencies to be charmed by the vain things this world has to offer.
I was reminded of my sinfulness.
And as I prayed, I silently cried out of sorrow for my foolishness. Its true what my friend Clarilyn exclaimed to me " Magtigil ka Lady Lauriz Tenorio, maraming tao ang mas may malaking problema sayo!". Such an awakening for me.
He gently reminded me of His grace — grace that is so amazing, so wonderful. I should perfectly know that as He has constantly been with me since my childhood, my school days, college days until now that I am now a real "LADY". It never ceases to leave me wondering in awe how God offered it to me freely despite my iniquities.
I am relieved to be reminded of this truth.
Starting today, I will list down all the things I should be grateful of to remind me always that I am blessed. For me to stop wandering away from His sight. For me to be more appreciative of life’s little pleasures. For me to be always happy and contented. For me to placidly carry on in our new journey here in Australia. For me to be a more loving Wife to my Husband and caring Mom to our kids.
Truly, God talks to us — in prayers, in more ways, in different ways.
10 Reasons to Thank God for
(Exported from my old blog in 2008)
10 Reasons to Thank God for
Dear Lord,I am eternally grateful for the following reasons:
1. For having a loving husband. Thank you for being a responsible dad and a supportive partner. I can list down all the good things about you, but ill write those on another entry.
2. For having my kids. Martha and Sebastian, you kids are so cooooolllliiiittttttttttt!!!. They are a handful but my heart melts every time I see how they have grown.
3. For my supermom. You are the greatest Mom in the whole wide world. You are the most patient person I know. Thank you for everything. Thank you for not giving up on our family and continually doing the best you could to take care of everything. Thank you for the recipes. Thank you for your endless care for your grandkids. Please go here na.
4. For my sister Kaye and brother LR. Thank you for taking care of Mom and our siblings while I’m away. Thank you for your sacrifices.
5. For my Lolo and Lola. My heroes. Heroes of our family. Heroes of their children. Heroes of their grandchildren. Community Heroes. Thank you for the good foundation you have given me. For raising me well. I am a good person because of you. We will be there soon promise! Thank you also to my Ninang Edith and Tita Neri for helping me during my college days.
6. For newfound friends. Marrickville girls.Thank you for accommodating us. I am eternally thankful for everything you have done for us. May you all immediately have a fun lovelife. Michelle, Thank you for everything. You are our entertainer, counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist,etc. We can never repay your professional fees as your help is priceless. Eileen, Thank you for untiringly listening to all my kwentos ( i know nappagod ka rin, hehe ). We could never have survive our first months here in AU without all your help. We are forever indebted to all of you.
7. For old friends. College Lybat Superfriends, College Baste Friends i soo miss you all. Infonxx kumares. Noemi, ruchie, kira, ghail, angie etc (dami nyo kc) buong TITANS na lang ni Kokie. Miss you all so much!!! Bingle and Lorie, I miss you both- life is short make the best of it! Ms. Lanie, Mami Grace, Erika and Laiza —-I miss you, thank you for all your support. Lets go to Boracay again! To all of you: Please always update me to the latest CNN chismis, I crave for that…
8. For Ms. Mayet, my former GM. You are the most generous person I know. You have inspired me to share selfless care and love even to common people. You have taught me to always aim for perfection. Thank you for believing in my capabilities. Thank you for the opportunity you have given me. Most of all, I really am sorry for the pain I have caused you. I miss you so much, i miss our food galore, our numerous shopping runs to mercury drug (our kind of store!), i miss your shoes, your bags, etc . You really inspire me!
9. For The Westin Sydney Family. Meagan, thank you for the opportunity you have given me. Thank you for the five star experience. Thank you for the human truths. Ressies, I will miss you guys! you crack me up! Promise, I’ll return if i could get a reliable babysitter
10. For my AIM Front Office Family. My babiessss. You have literally grown! especially shayne, frances and Rk. Marian, I am proud of you. Just continue learning and always remember to do what is right, do not be afraid to ask questions and share suggestions. Jeff take care of Marian. Jha, i couldn’t believe ur a mom already! I’m so happy for you! Boys, please faithfully love your wives, OK? Thank you all for your support. I will be very delighted to see you all grow in your career so please focus and aim for your goals. Always support Ms. Duds also, If you have concerns just tell her, I’m sure she will listen, its just that her hands are full already so continually remind her that you also need her…I will see you all and I’m really hoping I could join you on your next dampa seafood/kuhol pigout!.
***Speech my husband Rommel wrote for his Toastmasters Club here in Australia***
Love or Passion
December 17th, 2008 by beautifulladylaurize
What have I got to lose? Love or Passion.
I was staring blankly on the air one ordinary night and wondering if the sleep ahead will give me the nightmarish answer to this question? The cold feel of the floor carpet’s embrace is my luxury as my darling wife lays enjoying the comfort of our bed. You guessed it right, I just got booted off after I tried to crack a joke off a “serious” question she was asking earlier about love or passion.
The days leading to that dreadful night were mostly happy…
I first caught an eye of her beauty at work. I was a young manager and she was an applicant for a vacant role in a non-financial department. I really have no business of talking to her but when I saw her, I silently decided that “this is the woman I’m going to marry” and prayed “Please God make her single”. I called up the friendly HR assistant and arranged that she see me for an “interview” which started with the usual “What are your strengths / weaknesses?”, “what do you know about our company?” stuff then skilfully interjected with “Do you have a boyfriend?”. My heart sank when she replied “yes”. Damn, why do 95% of the women who men wants to marry are engaged!
Anyway, she got the job. On her first day at work, I have displayed my feelings to her. Eventhough I am not her direct superior, I have taken the advantage of showcasing her the whole resort. I did everything to win her heart. She didnt make it easy for me. And because she was already involved with someone, It had been very difficult for her also. But, yeah — maybe we are really meant for each other as few months later — She gave her heart to me.
It was a whirlwind romance. We were always together as we both work at the exclusive resort hotel about 2 hrs from the nearest City. During ordinary days, just thought that lunchtime is almost there and we will soon see each other at the pantry simply brightens up our day. At night, we would talk hours and hours about our plans of family and the future. During weekends, we would hop in a bus and head for the City or go in an unplanned / impulsive trip somewhere away were we both haven’t been to. Those days were one of the happiest times in our lives.
To this day, I am simply amazed how perfect we are for each other. We enjoy the same leisure activity, laugh at the same jokes, shopping… it was like a dream partnership. I could fairly say, we got the same tastes of anything until it gets to my passion…
I grew up a typical boy in the love and care of my parents. While we are a large family I got my father and mothers liking. My father would regularly keep a portion of a forth night’s pay to spare me matchbox or hotwheels die cast toy car. This is how my passion for cars started. I remember how my little hands would wind up the small car’s “engine” and let it drive to a wall or have it jump through chairs or my personal favourite – our dining table while I mimic the engine’s roar. As my teenage youth came, the passion shifted to admiring cars I see off the street. I would literally show off my passion by saying something about a great car I saw to somebody I am walking with that day. My conviction is I should know all cars I see – if there is one I don’t, you will find me a few days later at the local library pouring over books and magazines looking for that particular build, year and model. I was pretty clever on my research methodology before Google.
I finally got the realisation of my passion when I got my 1st car. It was a Toyota Corolla AE101 which is a younger sibling of Toyota’s iconic AE-86 drift monster. It was dead stock and pristine in form and I really got a good bargain. It got heaps of potential and the country is a haven of cheap aftermarket parts which won’t cost me an arm and leg to dress up my supercar. I have big plans for it and some of them came into reality – a metallic paint, a ground pumping sound system, a blacktop engine which made it ride like a rocket, racing seats, aftermarket exhaust system which made it roar like Godzilla. The list is endless. It seems like each payday, a new project is coined for the car – I was even thinking of fitting it with a gull wing.
That’s when the household’s lady version of Russel Crowe steps in – Master and Commander. We were in bed, embraced and discussing the day that’s ending. When she just remembered I was supposed to buy her a new bag but wasn’t able to coz
I spent the day with the mechanic for a serious braking issue with the car. What followed is her, enumerating all the things I have poured into the car. It can see the fire of jealousy burning in her eyes… but it think it was just one of those talks we have that usually starts with teasing and ends up with both of us laughing with some petty issue. So when the discussion came to a comparison between my love for her and my passion for my car, with her asking “Who would you choose me or the car?” I sheepishly grinned and joked, “My love, don’t ever put me in a position where I have to choose between you and the car.” That’s when everything went blank… I literally got booted off the bed and taken a fall.
I spent the day with the mechanic for a serious braking issue with the car. What followed is her, enumerating all the things I have poured into the car. It can see the fire of jealousy burning in her eyes… but it think it was just one of those talks we have that usually starts with teasing and ends up with both of us laughing with some petty issue. So when the discussion came to a comparison between my love for her and my passion for my car, with her asking “Who would you choose me or the car?” I sheepishly grinned and joked, “My love, don’t ever put me in a position where I have to choose between you and the car.” That’s when everything went blank… I literally got booted off the bed and taken a fall.
The next days that followed there was total silence in the house… you could hear the constant dripping of the water from the incompletely closed faucet at the kitchen sink… you could hear my muted groans of pain as I nurse a bruised hip at a corner sofa… It took about a week before I got promoted back to the comfort of our bed and my wife’s embrace but not without a price – a couple of bags, a pair of shoes, a new dress and weeks later I lost my beloved Toyota Levin on a deal she helped me brokered.
So, is the passion gone? Allow me to answer that by saying as a family man I now own a Toyota Corolla with heaps of potential…
***Speech my husband Rommel wrote for his Toastmasters Club here in Australia***
For Rommel
Chanced upon from my old blog ---
Thank you for washing the dishes at night, when i am all plastered down or when i just want you to wash the dishes ( u are so cute to watch! ).
Thank you for teaching me the latest technologies although I’m not really into, i realized sometimes it pays to know it.
Thank you for being my photographer and videographer.
Thank you for giving color into my boring self.
Thank you for the music, endless dvd movies, never ending passion for games and passion for anything you can share with me because you hate idle moments.
Thank you for the daily emotional and intellectual conversations we share.
Thank you for the random foot and back massages.
Thank you for being my driver. Promise i will start learning.
Thank you for our toddlers. Thank you for loving them. Thank you for helping me shape them into having intelligent brains and humble hearts.
Thank you for being a loving son to your mom and supporting manoy to your siblings.
Thank you for loving my family the way I love them.
Thank you for agreeing that we should always put the kids in Sunday school.
Thank you for patiently preparing milk for the kids at night and waking up at wee hours when Martha needs to wiwi.
Thank you for making me feel like I’m the most desirable woman in the world even though I just woke up and I have drool all over my face.
Thank you for never failing to say you love me more than I could ever get tired of hearing every day.
Thank you for always encouraging me to buy the more expensive things i deserve and stopping me on my kuripot syndrome.
Thank you for making me feel safe and secure by holding my hand and holding me in your arms, although u are more duwag than me!
Thank you for still loving me amidst my ugliest and most taray moments.
Thank you for being my bestest friend.
Thank you for being friends with all my friends..
Thank you for understanding me when I am lazy.
Thank you for accepting me as a glutton. Thank you for letting me eat at my preferred restos.
Thank you for telling me the exact right words I need to hear whenever I am feeling sad, worried or uncertain.
Thank you for untiringly listening to my childhood/adolescence stories.
Thank you for making my heart melt with your sweet gestures.
Thank you for your sense of humor. Thank you for your jokes although its really very hard to make me laugh.
Thank you for the warm hugs i very much need specially this winter.
Thank you for our past and future travels and roadtrips.
Thank you for the countless movies we’ve seen (even if 80% sleeping ako).
Thank you for always supporting me in every endeavor i have been.
Thank you for teaching me how to be a toughie.
Thank you for assuring me that everything will be fine every time I worry.
Thank you for being an honest person. I respect your principles and will forever be proud of you.
Thank you for being there always.
Thank you for our journey.
Thank you for being you.
I love you.
Thank you for washing the dishes at night, when i am all plastered down or when i just want you to wash the dishes ( u are so cute to watch! ).
Thank you for teaching me the latest technologies although I’m not really into, i realized sometimes it pays to know it.
Thank you for being my photographer and videographer.
Thank you for giving color into my boring self.
Thank you for the music, endless dvd movies, never ending passion for games and passion for anything you can share with me because you hate idle moments.
Thank you for the daily emotional and intellectual conversations we share.
Thank you for the random foot and back massages.
Thank you for being my driver. Promise i will start learning.
Thank you for our toddlers. Thank you for loving them. Thank you for helping me shape them into having intelligent brains and humble hearts.
Thank you for being a loving son to your mom and supporting manoy to your siblings.
Thank you for loving my family the way I love them.
Thank you for agreeing that we should always put the kids in Sunday school.
Thank you for patiently preparing milk for the kids at night and waking up at wee hours when Martha needs to wiwi.
Thank you for making me feel like I’m the most desirable woman in the world even though I just woke up and I have drool all over my face.
Thank you for never failing to say you love me more than I could ever get tired of hearing every day.
Thank you for always encouraging me to buy the more expensive things i deserve and stopping me on my kuripot syndrome.
Thank you for making me feel safe and secure by holding my hand and holding me in your arms, although u are more duwag than me!
Thank you for still loving me amidst my ugliest and most taray moments.
Thank you for being my bestest friend.
Thank you for being friends with all my friends..
Thank you for understanding me when I am lazy.
Thank you for accepting me as a glutton. Thank you for letting me eat at my preferred restos.
Thank you for telling me the exact right words I need to hear whenever I am feeling sad, worried or uncertain.
Thank you for untiringly listening to my childhood/adolescence stories.
Thank you for making my heart melt with your sweet gestures.
Thank you for your sense of humor. Thank you for your jokes although its really very hard to make me laugh.
Thank you for the warm hugs i very much need specially this winter.
Thank you for our past and future travels and roadtrips.
Thank you for the countless movies we’ve seen (even if 80% sleeping ako).
Thank you for always supporting me in every endeavor i have been.
Thank you for teaching me how to be a toughie.
Thank you for assuring me that everything will be fine every time I worry.
Thank you for being an honest person. I respect your principles and will forever be proud of you.
Thank you for being there always.
Thank you for our journey.
Thank you for being you.
I love you.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Lord help me
I can only depend on you.
I commit everything to you Lord.
I will humbly submit to your plans for me.
Lord please take care of me.
I commit everything to you Lord.
I will humbly submit to your plans for me.
Lord please take care of me.
When Manny Pacquiao and a new Toy stole my Mother's day
I look forward every year to Mother's day celebration.
It was one day when Mothers are honoured and given appreciation.
HH made last year a memorable one. I felt so appreciated.
This year was a painful one.
My prayer: "Lord please help me. Remove this grudge in my heart. Lord, I am sorry that I have not been praying for my husband. Please teach me how to pray for him. Please heal me. I was hurt but please help me overcome this feeling. Thank you for my kids for they have not forgotten their mother."
It was one day when Mothers are honoured and given appreciation.
HH made last year a memorable one. I felt so appreciated.
This year was a painful one.
My prayer: "Lord please help me. Remove this grudge in my heart. Lord, I am sorry that I have not been praying for my husband. Please teach me how to pray for him. Please heal me. I was hurt but please help me overcome this feeling. Thank you for my kids for they have not forgotten their mother."
Thursday, May 5, 2011
My Mother's day wish list
Mother's day is near and my kids are excited to give me their little surprises from school on Sunday.
Martha said:
"Mummy, I have a surprise for you on Sunday but I will not tell you what it is!
But, if you want me to give you a hint, I can give you a little hint then!" :-)
Oh! my sweet little pie! My heart melted and I thank you God for her!
Anyway, just in case The Most Handsome Husband is reading this, I thought I can help him realize my latest cravings below:
I heard a lot about Patchi Chocolates and I couldnt stop salivating about it! Saddest thing is that its not available here Australia:-(
My second wish:
As posted in Facebook, Flowers are good but I need more bags :-)
This is not available in Australia but to help my HH out:
He can order it from the Philippines!
For stock availability, kindly call:
- schu Trinoma, M3, Ayala TriNoma, Mobile No. +63917 592 8802
- schu Glorietta 3, Mobile No. +63917 592 8801
- Chocolate schu Bar, R2, Power Plant, Tel. No. 899 6997; Mobile No. 0917 592 8809
- schu SM Mall of Asia, Mobile No. +63917 592 8804
My last wish:
Winter is near, so I wouldn't mind if HH will give me some more comforting :-) With all my wishes, this is the only one available in Australia so "hint! hint! and wink!"
Honestly, these are just wishes, there's no harm in dreaming anyway.
If HH wouldnt be able to give any one of these, then I will still be a happy and thankful Mother though. For the past months, the most Handsome Husband has been the most supportive person to me. When Mom went back home, I could have not survived maintaining our Home and taking good care of our Kids without him.
I am indeed proud that HH household and fatherhood skills dramatically improved for the last 6 months. So, Glory be to God! and Thank you dear Handsome Husband! ---
I sooo love you til infinity and beyond! :-)
Martha said:
"Mummy, I have a surprise for you on Sunday but I will not tell you what it is!
But, if you want me to give you a hint, I can give you a little hint then!" :-)
Oh! my sweet little pie! My heart melted and I thank you God for her!
Anyway, just in case The Most Handsome Husband is reading this, I thought I can help him realize my latest cravings below:
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| PATCHI CHOCOLATES |
I heard a lot about Patchi Chocolates and I couldnt stop salivating about it! Saddest thing is that its not available here Australia:-(
My second wish:
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| CAMBRIDGE SATCHELS! |
As posted in Facebook, Flowers are good but I need more bags :-)
This is not available in Australia but to help my HH out:
He can order it from the Philippines!
For stock availability, kindly call:
- schu Trinoma, M3, Ayala TriNoma, Mobile No. +63917 592 8802
- schu Glorietta 3, Mobile No. +63917 592 8801
- Chocolate schu Bar, R2, Power Plant, Tel. No. 899 6997; Mobile No. 0917 592 8809
- schu SM Mall of Asia, Mobile No. +63917 592 8804
My last wish:
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| UGG Boots! |
Winter is near, so I wouldn't mind if HH will give me some more comforting :-) With all my wishes, this is the only one available in Australia so "hint! hint! and wink!"
Honestly, these are just wishes, there's no harm in dreaming anyway.
If HH wouldnt be able to give any one of these, then I will still be a happy and thankful Mother though. For the past months, the most Handsome Husband has been the most supportive person to me. When Mom went back home, I could have not survived maintaining our Home and taking good care of our Kids without him.
I am indeed proud that HH household and fatherhood skills dramatically improved for the last 6 months. So, Glory be to God! and Thank you dear Handsome Husband! ---
I sooo love you til infinity and beyond! :-)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Letting our hearts become like God's heart
Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.."
That was the main verse of last Sunday's preaching.
After preaching in the 9am service, Pastor Brian told Pastor Grant that he was feeling really sick
and that he thought Pastor Grant should preach at 11am. Pastor Grant gladly accepted the opportunity to share what was in his heart at that time. That was the first time I heard Pastor Grant preached. and WOW! one of the greatest Preachings I have ever heard in my christian life.
We left church feeling HEAVY and feeling LIGHT. Heavy, feeling soo guilty of all the buttons that's been pushed. Feeling LIGHT for the Lord used Pastor Grant to reveal and remind us of these fundamental truths.
Below are my notes:
Sometimes, life seem ordinary. Sometimes, everything seem mundane. One gets complacent in his comfortable life. Christians tend to just go into normal routine. Sunday church, routine prayers, some even volunteer in different ministries. After everything, one wouldnt even know the purpose of all these?
But, hey -- It is not just about CHURCHIANITY !
It is about your RELATIONSHIP with GOD!
We need to align ourselves with what God want us to do.
We need to ask these questions:
1. What is in my heart? -- Luke 6:45
2. What is coming out of my heart? Proverbs 18:21
We need not allow our hearts get less that what it has.
We need to allow our hearts to challenge our thoughts.
We should not make decisions that are not right in the eyes of God.
Lord, please take control of our hearts.
That was the main verse of last Sunday's preaching.
After preaching in the 9am service, Pastor Brian told Pastor Grant that he was feeling really sick
and that he thought Pastor Grant should preach at 11am. Pastor Grant gladly accepted the opportunity to share what was in his heart at that time. That was the first time I heard Pastor Grant preached. and WOW! one of the greatest Preachings I have ever heard in my christian life.
We left church feeling HEAVY and feeling LIGHT. Heavy, feeling soo guilty of all the buttons that's been pushed. Feeling LIGHT for the Lord used Pastor Grant to reveal and remind us of these fundamental truths.
Below are my notes:
Sometimes, life seem ordinary. Sometimes, everything seem mundane. One gets complacent in his comfortable life. Christians tend to just go into normal routine. Sunday church, routine prayers, some even volunteer in different ministries. After everything, one wouldnt even know the purpose of all these?
But, hey -- It is not just about CHURCHIANITY !
It is about your RELATIONSHIP with GOD!
We need to align ourselves with what God want us to do.
We need to ask these questions:
1. What is in my heart? -- Luke 6:45
2. What is coming out of my heart? Proverbs 18:21
We need not allow our hearts get less that what it has.
We need to allow our hearts to challenge our thoughts.
We should not make decisions that are not right in the eyes of God.
Lord, please take control of our hearts.
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