You think we’re living in a civilized society? Think again.

I’ve been following the news regarding the Maguindanao Massacre in the Philippines.

I just can’t believe something like that can happen in the Philippines. And to think that Maguindanao is just a small province with less than 2 million population. I am sorry to say, but sometimes I feel this hopelessness for the country where I came from. After the thrill of hearing about Efren Penaflorida and Manny Pacquaio’s wins, then came this! I just hope something happens. That justice will be served. That something good comes out of this barbaric incident, because I want to feel hopeful again.

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The problem with political jokes is they get elected.  ~Henry Cate, VII

Christmas Shopping, here I come!

Okay, so we’re down to 4 weeks before Christmas and 100 days to go before I see my little angel. I need to really start thinking of what to buy for family, friends and Gab. I’ve been having regular leg cramps every morning (possibly due to my weight gain, I’ve gained 8 kilos already!) so I need to seriously start doing the shopping little by little. Oh, and I still have to decorate our apartment this weekend. Good thing Ned’s not working as I’ll need someone to put up those mistletoes.

First things first. I need to buy good and durable nursery furnitures for Baby Gab. I read somewhere that pregnant women should start buying things for the baby at 7 months of pregnancy (an old wives tale I think), which I will be on December! Yey! I have started to ask my sister to buy just the essential clothing pieces for the baby since they’re also doing some early Christmas shopping at the end of the month. Since people are telling me to not to buy too much clothing since babies grow really fast, I think I’ll shop for his clothes little by little. Oh, the joys and excitement of having a baby! Not to mention the big expenses. Hehe.. And that’s even before he’s born. Next year, I know we’ll need new Christmas gift ideas for him. I can’t wait for Baby Gab to spend his first Christmas with us. :p

Baby Chronicles: Letter To My Unborn Son, Gabriel

Dear Gab,

I hope you like your name. I’ve chosen that name for you before we even conceived you. Don’t ask me about your second name, it was your Dad’s idea. They say that the name bears so much meaning to what kind of person you will become. My name, I didn’t like it before. But I found out that many people has treated me like a Princess  when they found out about my name (especially your Dad).

Enough about names.  I want to tell you so much about how I feel right now that you’re still in my womb. How everyday I am falling in love with you. And everytime I hear a love song I think of you (not in a romantic way!). Even though I haven’t met you yet, I know I love you already. And I know your Dad does too. The other night, I heard him say when he was about to go to sleep that you and I are the love of his life. Isn’t that sweet?

I know I will never be a perfect parent. I will not be able to give you all you want. But I promise to give you enough of everything that you need. Believe me, when you grow up, you know that too much of anything is not good. There will be times when you will never understand our decisions, but I know you will someday. I promise to do everything we can to raise you with love and understanding, faith and wisdom.

Lastly, I hope you will stop kicking my lower abdomen because it hurts! But seriously, I think I can manage all the pains of pregnancy and motherhood (just like how my Mom –your ‘Lola’, managed to endure everything) just to see you healthy and strong, happy and contented. I can’t wait to see you Baby Gab. Just three more months and I’ll be able to hold you in my arms! Until then, I think I‘ll just have to endure all your kicks.

We will see each other soon,

Mom

P.S. Oh, and  I hope you get MY nose. :p

Team Pacquiao!

 Photo courtesy of: http://manny-pacquiao-vs-miguel-cotto.blogspot.com/

 Sabi ni Pareng Manny (syempre pare talaga?!): “Please po Papa Jesus, help me win against Cotto.”

And he did! :p

At heto ang panalong pose ni Manny! Aylayk!

Photo courtesy of: http://chicogarcia.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/manny-pacquiao/

Vote for Efren Penaflorida

His story is a common one in the Philippines. A boy born into poverty, with nothing to hold onto but to strive to finish his education. I know that feeling, I’ve been in that situation in one point in my life. So everytime I hear someone struggling to financially support his/her studies, my heart bleeds for them as well.

But Efren Penaflorida’s story and his effort is nothing compared to what I’ve been through. He managed to even help other young people to overcome their struggle in getting an education. His oragnization - Dynamic Teen Company is a true inspiration in reaching out for the out of school kids in the slum areas in the Philippines.

He has proven that we all can be a hero. To help vote for Efren for the 2009 CNN Hero of the year, click HERE. If you’re feeling generous and wants to share the numerous blessings in your life, you can also try sponsoring a child through World Vision. :p

Baby Chronicles: It’s back again..

At 24 weeks (this coming Thursday), I am having another bout of morning sickness. I’ve been having three days in a row of morning sickness.  As in right after I eat, so I have to eat again when I get to work. And I thought I’m through it! Maybe it’s just my hormones acting up again. I’ve been feeling sleepy lately too. Every afternoon, I have to restrain myself from closing the door in my room at work and just doze off. Parang first trimester ulit pakiramdam ko. Oh well.. Konting tiis na lang and I get to see Baby Gab! :p

Star ng Pasko

Dahil ako ay forever Kapamilya..