August
5
2011
Just got home today from my first days of going back to work. Life just does not stop surprising me. This time it is something I did not expect to happen. When I got home, I fed Cedric right away and prepared to send her father off to work. When we went out our neighbor, an old man, in his late 70’s approached us. He was angry. He confronted my husband as to why he was reprimanded on not burning dead leaves and plastics outside. He was insulted by the action of my husband asking him to stop burning those leaves. I thought it was because he was already very old and my husband was very young to reprimand him. He was pushing my husband around as if wanting to pick up a fight with him. I was really scared because my husband was holding Cedric in his arms. My husband was caught off guard and he did not know what to do. He just kept quiet and let out a grin. I was really scared to death. I apologized to the old man. But I did not like how that incident ended. I guess the old man wanted some more. I think he is not contented with what had happened. I know he was really angry because he was trembling. He even shouted at my husband telling my husband how influential he is. I did not see this event coming but long before the trouble happened, I already warned my husband not to ask the old man to stop burning just about anything in our backyard. My husband is a bit stubborn so he did not listen to me and then one day just told me about it. Now, I can no longer sleep. I was afraid that they might do something to my husband. I am afraid that asking apology is not enough for him. I just do not know what to do. We do not have enough money to move out and transfer to a new building. We do not have enough funds to handle all miscellaneous expenses. This is just another serious problem. I pray to GOD it will just go away. I do not know what to do. I need prayers…
August
2
2011
I went on a vacation leave for a long time. I took advantage of the opportunity of not having an assignment at work. I needed to rest because I am experiencing nausea and vomiting. It just happens any time of the day. If I ate too much, I vomit. If I get hungry, I do the same. It is confusing when and when not to eat. But this reminds me of the phrase “too much or too little of something is bad”. So now, I am trying to eat just enough for myself so I won’t feel sick.
While at home, I took care of my baby Cedric. It was fun being with him especially now that he is learning a lot of interesting things. Most of them surprise me at how fast he has been growing not just physically but also mentally. He is only a year old and you can already ask him to get something for you, keep something for you. He learns fast and is able to retain it like words and pictures. He is now able to associate words with pictures as well. He loves books. There is not a single day that he would not ask you to sit down with him and read the stories for him or flip the pages with him. He just loves those colorful illustrations. Cedric has also improved physically. He is a very good climber. He has really strong arms and legs. He has also gained weight but not as much because he is very active. Good thing he eats all healthy foods and drinks a lot of water and milk. He is just wonderful and I always thank GOD for such a wonderful and lovely blessing. My long vacation was a very fruitful and worthwhile one.
Last night, I received a message and I was asked by my manager to report back to work. Although I do not want to go back and stay at home because I still feel the same (actually I think it’s getting worse) I needed to go back because I already ran out of leave credits. If I continue to be absent, I won’t be receiving any pay. It has been a long time now. I wonder what the changes are in the office. I hope I will be able to handle this new team I am assigned to. I hope I will be able to meet the demands of this new account. I hope I can still make this team a success just like the ones I handled before. I have so many things in mind and I am a bit worried but nevertheless I am excited to go back to work.
July
26
2011
For the first time since me and my husband got married, we are going to be apart for 3 long months. This is because he is sent by his company to the US for training.
Although I should be thankful to GOD for this wonderful opportunity that my husband is given, I am anxious. I’m anxious, indeed! I am afraid Cedric will miss him so much Cedric might have a difficult time adjusting. My husband, Lordly, sleeps beside my baby every night. He is the one taking care of him making sure he gets food every 2 to 3 hours. Cedric has a hard time sleeping at night when his dad is not yet at home.
Moreover, my new helper is not that reliable when it comes to making sure that Cedric is safe and fed as needed. I work on a graveyard shift. I cannot be there to take over his father’s role. I need another helper who can help watch Cedric through the night. I need someone responsible and with experience and as much as possible a mother to take care of Cedric. I am sure this will relieve me a bit of the anxiety that I am feeling right now. Oh Dear GOD help me!
July
25
2011
I am gaining weight fast and I am always catching my breath. This is not a good sign. I know I need to control carb intake and make sure to start an exercise good for preggy me to make sure I learn how to control breathing. This will eventually help me during my labor. I need to start with just the breathing exercise first. But before anything else, all pregnant women who might be reading this post, please be aware of the following: 1) always consult your doctor, 2) always drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise, 3) never exercise to exhaustion, and one thing which should never fail 4) listen to what your body has to say. If you no longer feel comfortable, STOP!
So, I decided I need to start with the breathing exercise and soon engage in a more physical exercise to manage my weight and stay fit. I can do it! 
July
23
2011
I was searching the website for love quotes when I come across this definition of love. It matches that which I believe is true love for me. The idea of love comes from a novel Corelli’s Mandolin written by Louis de Bernières which takes place on the island of Cephallonia (Kefalonia) during the Italian and German occupation of World War II, according to Wikipedia.
Today is the 23rd. A celebration for me and my husband’s love. I dedicate this message to him.
I also want to share this to you that you might also have additional knowledge about what true love means…
“When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake, and then it subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots are become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the desire to mate every second of the day. It is not lying awake at night imagining that he is kissing every part of your body. No… don’t blush. I am telling you some truths. For that is just being in love; which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over, when being in love has burned away…”
July
21
2011
I remember the first time I got pregnant. I applied an organic cream on my tummy to prevent stretchmarks however I got rashes instead. The rashes were so itchy and since then I did not care putting on anything anymore. I do not care about stretchmarks anymore because I already have them. Now, I wanted to take care of my skin because it has become drier now that I am almost done with the first trimester. I want to look great still after giving birth to my second baby. So to prepare myself I am going to apply moisturizer everyday that is made of natural ingredients such as shea butter and coconut oil. This will prevent my skin from getting even more dry and itchy. Of course, I will also need sun protection. But I am still reluctant on which one to use. I am afraid the contents might have harmful components that could cause negative side effects to my baby. I do not want that to happen. So I will be searching more information about it. For now, there is nothing to worry about UV rays and heat of the sun. My work is in the evening anyway.
July
20
2011
Previously on My Treasure Basket’s Diet for preggy me, I talked about good light meal or snacks to help in between meals. Lately, just found out there are also “no good foods” women like me should avoid. Preggies, say no to packaged noodles. This is because it does not really contain nutritious ingredients for pregnant women like us. Second, avoid drinking soda especially cola. According to my mom, she has read or watched on TV a study about the side effects of cola to unborn babies. Worst case scenario? – death! This is serious so avoid soda. Also when buying fast foods or frozen foods, make sure to check out the label. The foods you want to buy should not contain high levels of fat, salt and preservatives. Always eat fresh fruits and vegetables and stay away from all too muchs!!!
July
16
2011
I’m on my first trimester. I am suffering from its side effects and have been vomiting. I just realized I have been eating poor diet wherein I eat a lot every regular meal that I do not have enough space for snacks. This caused me hyperacidity and LBM and stomach pains. I need help and expert advice but I was thinking it would actually cost me a lot. So I surfed the net and found tips on which light meal or snack could tide me over till my next full meal and avoid having too much in my stomach. These are the good foods I need to eat in between meals. I should have fruits. I can eat them raw, in singles or enjoy a salad. I can also have yogurt which according to my health conscious mom is very effective against hyperacidity. I have tried it and it worked. I can also have fresh fruit juices. This will help good metabolism and helps in making my skin clear of diseases. Lastly, I can take cereal or oatmeal. With all these, I should be able to stop vomiting problems due to hyperacidity caused by an imbalanced diet.
July
11
2011
Langga, celebrated his 3oth birthday. Actually, it was done last July 10, 2011 on a Sunday because his boss will not allow him to go on leave due to an important deadline. Well, this did not stop all the joy and fun we had. We attended mass, lighted candles and prepared food. We had pork barbeque (thanks to TL Cathy’s recipe), fried chicken, spaghetti (prepared by Langga himself) and caldereta (prepared by Aunt Nelia). For dessert, we had Neste Temptations ice cream, cake from Red Ribbon, and Lordly’s special fruit salad. Our precious families are our only guests. It was a happy celebration. Happy Birthday Langga Lordly! We Love You, me, Cedric and the little one inside
June
18
2011
Meagan turned 2! Everyone went to Moalboal to celebrate the occassion. She prepared lots of toys and giveaways. It was a big celebration for 2 days all by the sea.
