Cj my daughter :)

I am very thankful that I have my children. They are my joy, my fulfillment and the reason I wake up every morning striving to be a good person. They make me stay grounded and real. They are my pride., my being.

Cj, my daughter, is growing up to be a lovely girl.  But her loveliness is just not physical, she has a good heart. She's very simple. Loving and caring to us, her mom and dad. She would have the usual squabble with her younger brother once in a while, but would defend Basti to whoever will take advantage of him anytime, anywhere.

CJ when she was less than a year old.

And 13 years after.

I always pray for God to guide me and make me a good role model for my children, for them to grow up as God-fearing, loving, healthy individuals. For Cj to make the choices that will lead her to a better and happy life, to a career that will make her feel fulfilled and accomplished.  For her to always think of not only herself but of others as well.  For her to be the same Cj as she is now :)

dentist day...a couple of years back

I clearly remember this day, I was so proud of Basti for being so brave in the dentist's clinic. He had several pasta and the regular cleaning.  He keeps looking for me, giving me thumbs up to let me know that he is okay and that I should not worry.

it's been a while

Been sometime since i had my last entry.
Just gathering my thoughts with so many things happening at the same time.

Will write soon.....

my intermission

Life is not perfect.
Some things we can control and we make it the way we want it to be.
Some things we can't.
And these things I accept.
These things, i see, happens because they happen.
I face it with the best way I can.
Solve it as much as possible, the fastest way I can.

These things come my way because paths cross, stars align and planets line up.
They are part of life....part of my life.
Can make me a better person, a stronger one perhaps.
Leaves a mark, a dent or a memory.

Some things are part of our lives.
Call it destiny, path or your road.
I choose to call it, an intermission.

saturday foodies

Saturday has been a busy day for our tummies :)

First stop was at Powerplant to watch X-Men: First Class -- which the four of us enjoyed. We had popcorn, takoyaki and jamaican patty. Basti had Lay's and hotdog on a stick, while Cj had Starbucks caramel frapuccino and grilled ham and 3 cheese sandwich.

Then we were off to The Podium for some Xiao Long Bao at Shi Lin.

The entrance greets you with a clear glass showing how they prepare the dimsum.

Xiao Long Bao with the instructions on how to eat it.

Shrimp & Pork Siomai

Rice Shrimp

Stir Fried Spinach

Noodles with peanut sauce

Chicken Soup

Picture taking!

Afterwhich, it was time for dessert at our favorite Fro Yo ever -- Golden Spoon!

The many choices of toppings (mini marshmallow is the featured free topping for that day)

The orders:

Strawberry for Basti

Belgian Chocolate for AJ

Cakebatter with mini gummy bears and mini marshmallows for Cj

Yummy foodies! Happy tummies! :)

Shi Lin

3rd Floor

The Podium

Golden Spoon

Ground Floor

The Podium

inspiration: nature

Cool and practical stuff inspired by nature.

LED Mushroom Lamps

Umbrella Stand

Bike Lock

Business Card

wingardium leviosa

I was cleaning up my stuff when I came across my 2010 planner, and as I flipped through the pages, saw this and made me laugh at how my thoughts tend to stray in some of the meetings I attend :)