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Project: HousePosted by admin on February 6th, 2010

I am so inspired by a friend who really worked hard to get their house this year. They lovingly called it their little mansion and come summer, they would see their hard work bear fruit! Before it really wasn’t in our short-term (or long-term) plans – we were just focused on surviving and we were lost on whether we try our luck overseas or stay here. But now it’s on our short-term goal list. I know it would take more than a payday loan for this to push through. It requires a lot of planning and penny-pinching. But I am sure it will be worth it when the time comes! We already have a prospective location but I am still pushing for a bigger house. I know we can’t afford it now – but as the saying goes, “When you dream, dream BIG!” – we can never tell, we might get lucky!

Trying to be chefPosted by admin on November 23rd, 2009

One of the things I had a hard time adjusting to when I stayed at home (even now, 18 months later) is the everyday cooking. I love to eat (that’s why I need an appetite suppressant) but I don’t love to make what I eat. It is hard work for me to whip up something in the kitchen – even now when I have been trying to do it every single day since last year. So whenever I have the extra money, I always make sure to treat the family outside – happy tummies, happy mommy because she won’t do any cooking

Our HummerPosted by admin on November 23rd, 2009

Our vehicle is a simple jeep. It was originally owned by my father-in-law who gave it to my husband when we moved to the suburbs. It’s pretty beat up and there are times when I actually hate it especially when its maintenance costs are too high and it drains our already empty pockets. But I am grateful we still have a mode of transportation and it takes us places. Our goal before the second quarter of the year is to buy a new one and as early as now I am looking for auto insurance quotes that we can have it applied under.

It Gets LonelyPosted by admin on August 14th, 2008

Really.

I wish I can put into words the loneliness I feel everytime the night creeps in and Im the only adult in the house. Even during the day, I dont have a decent companion to talk my common interests too, save for the laundrywoman who is actually a doll and my parents – but there is a limit in things you would like to talk about.

It has been more pronounced with our internet-less house (I applied for relocation connection by the way today).

What can I say. I really miss the husband everyday.
It doesnt get easier, even with me having the kids all by myself all day.

The Honest Truth.Posted by admin on May 4th, 2008

I really have not gotten my groove back – after everything. It will take months before we are really settled in the house, and my mood swings are fast it scares me. One time Im so happy and assured and calm the next thing I knew Im getting nervous and depressed and close to panicking. I guess you can say Im a little bit depressed. I have not been able to fully digest my resignation when we needed to move to the suburbs, on top of that is the need for Edil to still work in the city. I have to give it to him, he has been working very hard and driving long hours for the house move to go smoothly. I wish we can get some extra moolah to be able to afford some massage therapy for the both of us soon.

Anyhow, this is the first night Edil is not sleeping at the house and iba pala sya. I pride myself for being independent and not needy when it comes to relationships but this one really almost did me in. I thought having Edil away during weeknights would be beneficial for me as Ill have more me time and be able to live independently – read: sarili kong diskarte. Iba din pala.

That is why marriages involve two persons, not one.
We are giving this situation a year to work itself out then we will explore other options.

We Need a Break.Posted by admin on April 25th, 2008

We are back in the city for now. We arrived earlier today hoping we can take the children to their pediatrician as planned – guess what? We slept in and woke up at 6PM. So naturally, I know we will be staying up late tonight. It is also the first time we got to be with the husband and I got to admit it really is easier when he is around – like I get to have my own timeout. I also have a sounding board when I get frustrated. Adjusting to him working in the city while we stay in the suburbs will be more hard work than I imagined it to be. (Especially now that we have a bigger house).

I promise as soon as we get settled and things are “easier” with regards to the money aspect, I’m taking the husband on a well-deserved break – just the two of us. We still havent found a helper for us in the house but Im sure I can request my mom to look out for the kids for a day. Since we live near Tagaytay already, I would be taking him to a picnic, complete with a picnic time picnic basket with everything else with grand flair!

I can get that here.

I also promise Ill make sure to to book the Boutique this year – which means I need to lose weight BIG time so I can enjoy the view at the tub