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Do You Feel The Xmas Spirit?

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:21:00 +0000

Xmas is just around the corner but do you feel the Xmas spirit? For some reason I dont! Sad but true. All the Xmas decors are up, I can feel the cold breeze all through out the day, listening to Xmas songs, Xmas gifts under the tree...yes all that is evident in my day to day life. But somehow I still cant feel the Xmas spirit. Maybe its because of the current situation of our economy --- hard times or maybe its because of the personal struggles people close to me are going through. I dont know! It makes me think --- is Xmas really just for Children? I dont want to believe that though. It shouldn't be right? Because Xmas is for everybody. The funny thing is, its not only me who doesn't feel it. I have friends who feel the same way and even hubby. :-(

I hope this feeling will change when Xmas comes....

Long Time No Post

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:20:00 +0000

Its been over a month since my last post and a lot has happened.

My hubby and I arrived from our US trip last November 7. We had a blast --- most especially my hubby. It was his first time in the US so he was like a kid exploring new things and I am happy that we were able to explore this new adventure of his together. It was a long overdue honeymoon! We missed our dog (Chase) terribly! He is one of the main reasons why we felt homesick and wanted to go home already towards the end of our vacation. Hehe!

When I went back to work I was like floating --- hang over from that long vacation that I had (semi-work also). But after a week everything started to kick in. Now, I am so busy with all the projects that are assigned to me so this long weekend is something I was really looking forward to. Hehe..to think I just got back like two weeks ago. :-)

I've already started with my Xmas shopping just last weekend. Hopefully I can finish everything by next week. Have you guys started with your Xmas shopping? But you know what? Up to now I still cant feel the Xmas spirit. Does it come with age? Maybe! A friend of mine said maybe its because of all the gastos and Xmas is really for kids but I beg to disagree. Oh well...

Missed blogging...until my next blog! :-)

I am thankful!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:09:00 +0000

I am thankful because...

It was a long needed talk...until 5AM! There may be a lot going on right now --- but at the end of if all, it is still the both of us that will be helping each other. No matter what happens!

I am thankful because...

We were able to understand each other more, we were able to express ALL our thoughts and feelings without hesitation.

I am thankful because...

We have each other! :-) I thank God everyday for blessing me with someone like you!

Sad and Happy News

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:42:00 +0000

I just finished having lunch and watched the news on Q-TV with my father in law. There were two news reports that struck my emotions.

The news report that made me sad --- A fetus was found in a box that was left by some lady who took the bus and got off along EDSA. The box was discovered by the bus driver and turned it over to the MMDA. I had a similar post about a fetus found somewhere months ago. This kind of news really makes me mad not sad! Here I am (and other women too) wanting to have a baby and some women opt to have theirs aborted. What is wrong with them? Dont they know how blessed they are? I can say so much about this issue but I just leave it up to God. For me abortion is really the WRONG way to go!!!

On the happier side, the news that made me smile, was a woman who gave birth to quadruplets. Aint that great? Though the babies are not in stable condition and the parents are worried on how they will raise their children given the financial status they are in. But despite that they are really happy with this blessing they received from God. :-) I am sure God will take care of them.

If you may notice issues or news about babies affects me in a big way...well this is basically the reason why I started blogging. Because I want to share with people every little step my husband and I are taking until the time comes we are blessed with our own angel.

So for those who are expecting or have kids already...be thankful and you are all very blessed.

As my friends would say, when their kids were born, blessings just come unexpectedly. Children are truly a blessing and they are the future!

What Makes Me Happy? What Makes Me Sad?

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:12:00 +0000

I was tagged by Sheryll...thanks girl!

Start copy here:

Here are the Rules:
1. List things that makes you happy and what makes you sad.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know...Toni, Jeng, Emz, Sheryll, Bunnie, YOU

What makes me happy?

1. My hubby!!! :-)
2. Being with family and friends
3. Our baby dog --- Chase!
4. Going to the parlor and a massage
5. Eating my favorite any of my favorite food --- like California Maki...yum!!!
6. Xmas and my bday

What makes me sad?

1. Fights with hubby or with anyone I love
2. Seeing people I love or not know sad
3. Street children
4. Calamity
5. Death

Cofee Break ver 1.35

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:44:00 +0000

This is my answer to Jan's coffee break...thanks Jan!

I am a strong believer in the power of prayer. In a persons life, each of us go through our own personal trials or struggles. But but how do we all deal with it? Again, we all have our own personal way of handling everything but I must say a common denominator is prayer. Whatever religion you believe in or you may have --- prayer is still the key to all our hardships.

After going through two miscarriages, it really tore me apart. I didnt know what to do or believe in. At the start I didnt understand why this was happening or what God was trying to convey. It was during my second miscarriage when I really felt broken --- such a heartbreaking experience for me at a certain point I just stopped praying. I'd have all these questions in my head and with my selfish ways --- I needed or demanded answers right away! One day after my D&C, I was at home resting, flowers were delievered to my house. It came from one of my best friends from college. The fowers were so colorful and bright, it really cheered me up. I will never forget that. This gesture made a big difference to what I was feeling at that time. Because of those flowers I realized how blessed I am. How lucky I am to have a very supportive husband, loving family and to have the best of the best of friends a girl could ever have. The same day I received the flowers, I started praying again. This time I wasnt praying to get pregnant again but for God to give me and Gin the strength to face the challenges that comes along with my difficulty in getting pregnant, the wisdom to understand all that has happened or will happen and of course forgiveness.

Months have passed and it was only recently that I understood what His reasons might be. This is because of the power of prayer. My belief and faith --- not to give up is what I am holding on to now. Everything happens for a reason. We may not get answers right away but in time He will make use understand eventually. He has bigger and better plans for us. We just have to be patient.

This is something I live by each day, "Do What You Can. Dont Give Up. Let God Surprise You." --- by Bo Sanchez Hope this is something all of you can also keep in mind. :-)

Confused

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:22:00 +0000

Confused. This is the word that describes what I feel right now.

Priorities in life change when you get married...I know. Although sometimes there are certain things that you cannot ignore or not do but at the same time you need to think it over a number of times before you actually engage yourself in the act.

In life, you have a number of people that you hold close to your heart. How do you balance things when the time comes that a certain person or group needs your help? You know helping another person is something you are more than willing to do especially if it is a loved one. The question is, what are the boundaries? Given the fact that you have a different set of priorities because of the new life you have but you dont want to see them having a hard time or see them sad? Do I sound confused or what?

Yes, I need to think things over and from there determine if I can or I cannot...

Finally

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:40:00 +0000

Finally I get to blog again!!!

Its been crazy at work because of a new development that happened last month. Anyway, I've been looking forward to this long weekend and the next long weekend. Just for the simple reason that I get to rest and spend more time with hubby.

So what has happened during the past weeks? For me, its just been work, work and work! Every time I get home from work I am always dead tired. Like last Friday, after eating dinner, I fell asleep still wearing my office clothes. Hehe! Good thing I woke up at around 1am to freshen up and change to sleeping clothes. Oh and we were able to book our flight already. Yey! We're leaving on October 14. Gin and I are so excited!!!

Anyway, its the wedding of one of my good friends from work today. I have to get ready. Will blog again soon... :-)

Being Married

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:55:00 +0000

Married life...it is indeed bittersweet! Why so?

When you fight and then make up --- making up for me is the best part! Calling your hubby's attention when he forgets to hang the towel after taking a bath, picking up after your hubby, whenever he says "babe ang kulit mo!" but realizes at the end what your point is. He really tests your patience but at the end of the day you cannot stand being mad or away from him. Weird huh? Is this what they call LOVE? I guess so. Not only accepting the persons good side but also his flaws. To love the complete package!

I am sure for each married couple, they have their own story to tell. All our stories are different one way or another. But a common denominator (I believe) is that the wife is the pillar and strength of every family. Don't you think so? I can say this because based on my experiences and my friends stories...its really the woman who keeps hold of everything. May it be handling the household, husband and wife troubles, children, keeping values intact, etc. But please don't get me wrong, our husbands play a big role also in this equation. Where would we be without them right? Its just amazing on how a woman can multi task things in her life. Family, work, her social life, personal stuff (going to the parlor, shopping, etc) and of course God.

My hubby and I don't have a perfect marriage --- who does? But I will not trade what we have for anything. Marriage is not an easy ride but we constantly are learning from each other and it has been great! As my mom says, we've got a long way to go, a lot to learn and discover and I welcome this challenge with open arms. My hubby is what makes me whole and our imperfections makes us love each other more each day! :-)

Lets Eat!

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:46:00 +0000

I got this tag from Joy --- hmmm...made me hungry too! I love food!!! hehehe! :-)

-START HERE —Eaters: kathyrazzi kathycot buhaymisis whenmomspeaks kathycotcooks my precious niche just me.. eds edsmommylife Me,Myself+2 Le bric à brac de Cherie Chez Francine La Place de Cherie My Angels World, Life is Good and Beautiful, From This Side. my life right before your very eyes. ADD YOUR BLOG HERE!

1. Chicken sa McDo, Jollibee, or KFC? - I love Chicken Joy!!!
2. Pepsi, Coke, or rootbeer? - Coke is it!
3. Greenwich, Pizza Hut, or Yellow Cab? - Yellow Cab
4. Adobo, sinigang, or nilaga? Sinigang na baboy na may Gabi...hayyy..all time fave!!!
5. Beef, pork, or chicken? - Pork Rules!!!
6. Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, or Gloria Jean’s? - Starbucks (coffee jelly, hot choco and toffee nut frap)
7. Cornflakes, Honey Stars, or Milo cereal? - Cornflakes
8. Goldilocks or Red Ribbon? - Definitely Red Ribbon!
9. Tokyo Tokyo, Teriyaki Boy or Rai Rai Ken? - Terriyaki Boy
10. Take Out or Dine In? It depends on our mood....but we most of the time we dine in.
— END HERE —

My Project

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:19:00 +0000

I've been mentioning in my blogs that work has been keeping me really busy these past few weeks or should I say month. Well, its because of this project. This is also the reason why I am leaving for the US this October. Basically this event will kick off this July 27 and will have a series of roadshows up to September and the main event will happen in October.

There is still things that I have to do --- which is kind of stressing me out already. But its all good! Thats how it is I guess!

ABC's of Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:35:00 +0000

I was tagged by Farrah. Thanks! :-)

A: What accessories do you wear everyday?

***earrings and my wedding ring (on weekdays because i just commute going to work; but during the weekends i also wear my engagement ring, my moms ring plus a watch or bangles or bracelets)

B: What is your beauty routine?

***Morning ritual: i wash my face with cetaphil, derma meds and sun block on my face, then lotion for my body, put on some lip balm before putting on lipstick and lastly a splash of cologne.***At night: i wash my face, derma meds, moisturizer, lotion, vaseline on my lips and splash of cologne.

C: What was the last item of clothing (for yourself) that you purchased?

***Tops from my sister in law

D: Do you use a dresser, closet, or both?

***Both.

E: What type of earrings are in your ears right now?

***Pearls.

F: What type of figure do you have?

***hahahaha...do i have to answer this?

G: Do you wear glasses?

***nope.

H: What type of handbag do you carry?

***i like big bags.

I: What is your ideal style?

***i like wearing jeans and whatever top i feel like wearing. i am into flat shoes now..di ko na kaya mag heels unlike before. but once in a while i still wear heels.

J: What jewelry are you wearing right now?

***my wedding ring and some bracelets

K: Do you wear knee-hi stockings?

***nope

L: Do you *have* to wear matching lingerie?

***it doesnt have to be the same

M: Do you wear makeup?

***if i am in the office, i just wear lipstick. but during the weekends or when i go out, i put on powder, mascara, blush plus lipstick.

N: Do you wear nightgowns?

***not really night gowns. its like those big shirts.

O: What outerwear do you put on when going out on a typical winters day?

***ummm...havent experienced winter.

P: What is your favorite perfume?

***same as farrah light blue by D&G.

Q: Is your motto “quality over quantity” when it comes to clothing and accessories?

***Yes.

R: Do you wear rain boots?

***No

S: Do you wear socks or slippers when your feet get cold?

***Yes.

T: Do you have a set of travel luggage?***Yes.

U: What is your daily uniform?

***jeans and a dressy top for work.

V: If you are married, did you wear a veil with your wedding dress? If not, how did you do your hair?

***Yes i did.

W: Do you wear a watch?

***Yes but not all the time. I am not really a watch person.

X: What item of clothing always makes you feel extremely beautiful?

***nice pair of jeans.

Y: What is your favorite type of yarn?

***none.

Z: Do you prefer zippers or buttons?

***buttons

Random Q's

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:00 +0000

I was tagged by Sheryll. Thanks! :-)

The rules are simple. At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago? I was still in college...on my fourth year.
2. What are the 5 things on my to-do list today?
- meet with the writer for the PR of our event
- follow up some suppliers
- meeting, meeting , meeting
- exercise at home -- hip hop abs! Yeah..hehehe!
- sleep early
3. Snacks I enjoy: oreo cookies and chips
4. Place where I lived: QC, Alabang and now in Pque
5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire:
buy a house and lot for me and gin, my parents and parents in law, buy a range rover, donate some to charity and share some money with my siblings, travel to europe and save some in the bank.
6. People I want to know more: Jan, Nikki and Tracy

Whats up?

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:18:00 +0000

As usual, its been busy at work for me. I havent been updating my blog if you would notice. Now I have a chance...

Anyway, we had our interview yesterday at the US Embassy (me, Gin and my MIL) and we passed! Yipee!!! The interview lasted only for two minutes and we were waiting for more than 2 hours. It was worth the wait! We are leaving for the US this October. One is because of work --- I have to attend an event my company is producing (since this is my project too) and at the same time I was able to convince Gin to go on a vacation with me since I am there already --- might as well take the opportunity. Our long overdue honeymoon and well deserved break! I am so excited for Gin because its his first time to go to the US and our first time to travel out of the country together. This has been my dream for him or should I say one my wishes that we will travel to the US together and now its almost coming true. Almost because we havent bought the ticket yet. Hehehe! Its going to be lots of fun!!! :-) Gin is also excited. He was pessimistic at the start because he was worried about work but now he's showing some excitement already.

With this happening, Gin and I decided to move my treatment to a later date --- later this year that is. Which is okay I guess. We cant afford to take this trip and also spend for my treatment. The treatment doesnt come cheap. At first I felt sad, because I really wanted to go through LIT already. I am hoping and praying that I can get pregnant again this year after completing the treatment but there is a reason for everything. Maybe God wants us to take this chance to spend quality time together and get to experience being in another country before having a baby. Which I suppose we cannot really do freely once we have our baby. Also, its a privilege for me to be sent by my company and represent them in this event.

What did I realize here? "I cant have my cake and eat it too!" I think God is trying to tell me that there should be a balance with all the things that are happening in my life. One wish at a time and I am not complaining... :-)

Patience

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:45:00 +0000

Yesterday was a long day for me at work. With all the things I have to do plus the fact that I am in the "pre-its just one of those days" stage --- I can get ticked off easily. Know what I mean girls? I am sure most of you have had encounters with co-workers wherein you dont meet eye to eye. This is normal in any office environment or in any kind of organization for that matter. Well, that encounter happened to me yesterday. Hayyy, I was really irritated! As much as I wanted to control what I was going to say, sorry but I couldnt help myself! Hey I am only human. It wasnt really a big issue or there was a big arguement or what so ever. It was just simply voicing out my thoughts because for me that person wasnt being respectful in a professional level. Though at the end being the softhearted person that I am, I took the initiative of pacifying things because I didnt want to have any bad blood with anyone in the office. Even if I know I was the one that was offended. We are part of one organization and we will still be working together on future projects. I told this person : "trabaho lang walang personalan".

Oh well, so much for that!

Gin is working on a new project. Its almost done actually but for the past week, we havent really had q.t. together. Since construction in the malls is done after mall hours --- he usually gets home early in the morning already. When I get home from work, he's about to leave already. Then when I am about to wake up for work, thats when he is about to go to sleep. I feel sad because I miss him so much! Hopefully this weekend we can get to spend more time together since he's done with that project and before he starts with the new one.

Patience is indeed a virtue.

Moment of Truth

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:52:00 +0000

I was tagged by Tracy! Thanks girl! :-)

Are you deeply in love with your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend? If you do, let's try how well you remember the moment of your life with him. But before you put yourself in the hot seat please read the rules of this tag first.

RULES: 1. This tag should be pass on to your friends. 2. Visit the blog of the person you've got this tag. 3. Leave a comment on her/his tag post. Be sure to thank her/him for this tag. 4. Highlight and link all the list of people who accepted this tag by visiting their blog site. 5. There are 10 questions that you need to answer but you will be the one to write the 10th question for the next person you want to pass this tag.

Here are the questions. Be honest with your answers.
1. How did you meet your husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend?

- Gin and I knew each other since HS because his sister was my batch mate. So I'd get to hang out with his sister and their other brother whose older than both of them. Even up to college I would see him around because he'd be picking up his sister and ex-gf since we were all going to the same college. But for me, no sparks flew because I was in a relationship at that time. It was when I started working and I was sort of single already that I started noticing him. We have a lot of common friends actually and it was one of my good friends that told me this shocking revelation...she told me that Gin has had this crush on me since HS!!! Of course I was kilig to death. Hahaha! Then the rest is history :-)

2. Where did you go on your first date?

- We watched Spiderman (the very first one) in ATC and had some drinks in Dencios Alabang

3. When was your first intimate kiss?

- June 22, 2003 in Tagaytay. When I answered him.

4. How many girlfriends/boyfriends he/she had in the past? Do you honestly know?

- He's had 4 ex gf's.

5. What is his/her ethnicity?

- 100% Pinoy.

6. What is his/her favorite food?

- Japanese and Filipino

7. What is he/she like if he/she is mad?

- You better start finding your hiding place once he gets mad.

8. What are the things he/she did you thought is the most romantic thing he'd/she'd ever done?

- He surprised me with a Japanese dinner in their house during Valentines.

9. Describe how he/you proposed to you.

- It wasnt really that romantic. We were already planning for our wedding even before he gave me the ring. It was January 2006. We were going to make salubong my birthday. After dinner we went to Cafe Adriatico in Alabang. It was almost the eve of my bday, the waiter puts two blow jobs on our table. I was like "whats this?". He says "lets drink...lapit na bday mo!". I was like "I dont want to drink!". But he insisted that I do...so I did. I took the shot without even looking at the shot glass. Then he says that my glass is not yet empty. My face was "huh?" So I look at the shot glass...and there was the ring!

10. Was it easy for you to adjust during your first few months of being married?
My answer to Tracy's question: Same as Tracy, I have to pick up after Gin. To keep on reminding him about stuff.

Busy. Busy. Busy

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:38:00 +0000

Its been so busy for me at work. Everytime I get home --- I am dead tired! Though I was able to rest during the weekend. One because of the storm and I really had no where to go to. I was home alone almost the whole day of Saturday (with the maid and Chase). Hubby had to work and my parents in law were out.

Speaking of storm Frank, my gosh...I thought there was going to be another Millenio moment since the intesity of the storm was almost the same or should I say was the same as Millenio's. Since we didnt have electricity early morning Sunday, I thought it was going to be like during Millenio when for how many days there wasnt any electricity. Good thing that didnt happen again! But sad there were quite a number of tragedies that happened because of the storm. :-( God bless their souls!

Anyway, thats it for now. Til my next blog... :-)

Blood Screening Results

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:56:00 +0000

I called PGH yesterday and asked about our blood screening results and everything is A-OK! Yay!!! :-) Thank you God!

Our next step is to schedule the 1st session of the Lymphocite Immunization Therapy already with my Immunologist. LIT should be done thrice --- once a month with the same interval each month. Although we can only try again after the second session.

I'm quite excited and scared at the same time...hopefully this works for us!

Describe Yourself Today

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:26:00 +0000

I was tagged by Tracy --- thanks girl!

Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

This is me today:
1. Same as Tracy -- I am so looking forward to the long weekend!!! Yipee!!!
2. Going to have a busy day today because its our company outing tom and theres no work on Monday.
3. Psyching myself -- need to exercise when I get home from work later
4. Excited to eat my lunch. Its my latest favorite --- Takaw Beef from Gourmet (food joint in the South). Made lambing hubby last night and he bought it for me!
5. Thinking of what we can do this weekend.
6. Its 8:30AM, my mind is not really in work mode yet. Hehe!

Links: Creative In Me, Little Peanut, Me and Mine, Pea in a Pod, Sugar Magnolias, BLOGGERHAPPY, Berry Scrappy, Changing Lanes, Pit Stop, Kapturd, and so i am, Princess Bela, Our Journey To Life, My Planet Purple, Women xplore, Princess Vien, A Pcketful Of Happiness, As We Face Forever, Our Family Adventure!, My Random Thoughts, My World, My Life Right Before Your Very Eyes

I am tagging Joy and Mari!

A morning quote

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:40:00 +0000

I got this morning quote from one of my cousin-in-laws. It is something that helped me get through my "ka-praningan" this morning. Let me share it with you...

"God seldom does great things in a hurry.

So let us wait patiently.

True patience means awaiting God's time without doubting God's love!"

For those who are waiting for something or seeking answers...hope this message helps you in one way or another. As the song goes... "In His time...He makes all things beautiful in His time!"

Blood Screening

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:52:00 +0000

How did my morning go?

First, I didnt wake up on time for my morning exercise which is okay because I can do it when I get home from work later. I had half of the grilled cheese sandwich my MIL prepared for breakfast then did my morning rituals. I woke Gin up at exactly 7AM because we had to leave the house before 8 for PGH to have our blood screening. After getting ready, Gin was going to heat up the car already but guess what? It didnt want to start. At that point I didnt want to get superstitious and all but I couldnt help it. I was thinking to myself "is this a sign that we cant have a baby?" I actually was tearing up. But I had to be strong and just brush off that thought. No negative vibe is allowed! Finally, the mechanic of Gins brother arrived and fixed the problem of the car. Phew!!! We were able to leave the house a little past 8 which was still okay.

Anyway, hubby and I had to go to PGH for our blood screening because we both have to be cleared of the following before we can undergo LIT:

For Gin:
CBC
HIV
HbsAg
Anti HCV
Malarial Smear
VDRL
Anti Hbs

For me:
HbsAg
Anti Hbs

For Gins blood screening, PGH has a package that costs P1,200. This includes everything except for Anti Hbs which costs only P165. As for mine, the HbsAg costs P150 and the Anti Hbs costs P165. Their rates are not bad at all compared to the rates of Asian Hospital. When we inquired with Asian as to how much the blood screening is going to cost --- it reached P8k! Can you believe the big difference? Good thing my Immunologist recommended PGH.

We might get the results by Friday. Hopefully, the results will turn out okay so that we can proceed with the treatment already.

So I guess, having our blood screening was really meant to happen today despite the obstacles with the car this morning. Thank you Lord!!! :-)

Do's and Dont's to a Childless Couple

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:52:00 +0000

Something I got from Ivy...

* Don't ask a childless person when they are going to have a child. They may be going through the process of trying to conceive but have not yet achieved success. Asking them only reminds them of their problem. They need no extra reminders.

* Don't relate stories of your fertility to them. Hearing "my husband just has to look at me and I get pregnant" is very annoying. While well-meaning, the statement is insensitive.

* Don't give advice such as "just relax," "you are trying too hard" or "take a cruise." All of these very common comments imply that the couple has control of their fertility. Most of the time, these couples have absolutely no control over their fertility. Implying control leads to feelings of failure and guilt when this advice doesn't work.

* Don't offer advice such as sexual timing, position, herbal medications or other totally unproven therapies. There are literally hundreds of old-wife's-tails that, when followed, can drive an infertile patient nearly crazy. Their physician will have covered those natural aspects of their care that may maximize their chances for conception. Once again, please to not imply that they have a sense of control.

* Don't express your derogatory personal opinions regarding insemination procedures, test-tube babies or adoption. Sometimes, these are their only hope for having a child. These are your opinions and uninvited advice is rarely neither desired nor constructive. You are absolutely entitled to your opinion, simply keep it your own. If they ask for your advice, then feel free to state your opinions, but do so in a kind and considerate manner.

* Don't place blame by accusing the couple of exercising too much, eating the wrong foods or drinking alcohol. These couples may already be blaming themselves. Their physician will have already covered the medical and reproductive consequences of obesity, smoking, alcohol and recreation drugs. Support them in the cessation of these activities and minimize the guilt associated with their consumption. The guilt rarely leads to cessation but often moves the individual to increased consumption.

What You Can Say and Do...

* Do provide couples with plenty of emotional support by saying "It must be difficult to go through this" and "I'm here to listen if you need to talk."

* Do remember that men can be just as emotional about the problem, sometimes even more so. They may feel their masculinity is at risk.

* Do understand the couple's need for privacy.

* Do try to understand that if they are your employees, frequent doctor's appointments may be necessary during business hours. Please try to accommodate them as much as possible. Not doing so may also be construed as a form of discrimination and place you at legal risk.

* Do understand why they may not make it to a baby shower or a holiday event. These frequent events can become overwhelming for an infertile couple.

* Do tell the infertile couple that there is hope.

its all about you & me tag

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:40:00 +0000

I was tagged by Gracie - thanks thanks! :-)

RULES:

1. add your blog/s to the list. feel free to add all your other blogs. it’s okay if you only post these questions in one blog as long as you answer them.
2. get back to ME {refers to YEN} and i’ll add your blogs to the master’s list here! yup, another linking thingy but this one has 15 questions and you get to enjoy answering them too!
3. tag as many friends online you know. but you don’t need to be tagged in order to join.

QUESTIONS:

1. when you buy a greeting card, are the words or the picture more important to you?- BOTH

2. what’s your favorite kind of cake?- strawberry or mango cheescake or even just the cake by Contis or Red Ribbon --- YUMMY!!!

3. do you ever make gifts for people, if so what, or do you buy them?- well not really make but i try as much as possible that each gift is fit to the personality of the person

4. what’s your favorite holiday?- XMAS!!!

5. are you going on holiday this year? if so, where?- might go to the US --- business plus pleasure. long overdue honeymoon.

6. what was the best party you’ve ever been to?- bday parties of my friends

7. if you are married, describe your wedding. If not, what would your ideal wedding be like?- every inch of our wedding was very well thought of. as my friend described it simple yet you could feel all the love and happiness in the room.

8. what’s the most romantic thing that’s ever happened to you?- i cant really name one. but simply being alone with my hubby is romantic --- wink! wink!

9. what’s your favorite girl’s name?- Nicole

10. what’s your favorite boy’s name?- hmmm...Enzo or Santino

11. which celebrity would you like a dream date with?- same as Gracie --- its got to be Justin Timberlake.

12. which female celebrity do you find beautiful?- catherine zeta jones and gretchen barreto

13. which male celebrity do you think is attractive?- chad michael murray

14. what is your best character trait?- i am very easy to get along with. not a difficult person to please.

15. what is your worst habit?- worrying too much

I am tagging Tracy, Jan and Joy

Te list:
1. Me and Mine
2.Creative In Me
3.Little Peanut
4. Pea in a Pod
5. Sugar Magnolias
6.Me,Myself+2
7.FunFierceFabulous
8. Supermodel Wannabe
9. A Reality Bite
10. My Life Right Before Your Very Eyes
11. YOUR BLOG HERE

At Work

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:21:00 +0000

I am tired. Not tired of what I am doing...just generally tired.

For the past few days or should I say weeks have been very busy for me. I have noticed that I am looking forward even more to the weekends. If you are part of my YM list...my status usually would be LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WEEKEND even before this busy-ness of mine started. But do not get me wrong here, I really enjoy what I am doing and I love my job but I guess its just the work load that I have now because of this event I am putting up. Though I am also excited at the same time because this is something big and new for our team. So I have been really focused on putting things in order for it to be a success. I am OC like that! :-P

Because of this event, I might or I will be sent to the US by the company because the event will be held there which makes it more exciting! I told hubby that he should go with me already and make this our long overdue honeymoon --- 100x exciting! Hehehe!

Anyway, I need to get back to work. Just wanted to de-focus for a few minutes. :-)

My Sunday Afternoon

noreply@blogger.com (Bunnie) — Sun, 25 May 2008 06:39:00 +0000

My Sunday afternoon.

Its exactly 2:40PM and we were supposed to hear mass this morning but Gin and his dad didnt wake up early. I prefer hearing mass in the morning so that we have the whole afternoon to do whatever. So to kill time, what did I do? I fixed my closet, made our bed, arranged my clothes, surfed the net and now writing this blog.

I asked our dirver to set up the Glider which Gin hasnt used for a looong time. Why did I have it set up? Because I really need to lose weight. My weight now --- its depressing already. Not only that, I need exercise --- this is for health reasons. I just want to start being active again and not feel so lumpy all the time and maybe it will reduce the back pains I feel every now and then. After mass later, I will get on that Glider and burn those fats away. Hehehe!!! I have to stop postponing this and start exercising now!!!

What else happened in the past few hours? Hmmmm...Gin gave Chase a bath. Finally!!! But you know, Chase doesnt smell like a dog even if he hasnt take a bath for like a week. He doesnt have the stinky smell. I think its because of the dog food. We give him table food once in a while but I dont want him to get used it. Anyway, what else, what else? Do I sound bored? hehehe... Well, Gin is busy playing with his PSP. I am starting to hate that darn thing. Sometimes I wish I didnt get that toy for him. Are your hubbys addicted to their PSP's too? Gin would sleep at 3 or even 4am just playing PSP. Oh well! Boys will be boys!!! :-P

Am I still making sense with what I am writing here? I hope so...

I guess thats it for me. Will start getting ready for mass. :-)