Monday, April 18, 2011
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Pain
I will never again take my health for granted... especially my eyes. How it is hard to see when one is experiencing an infection in one's eye...in short Sore Eyes.
I thought that having this infection is just a simple sickness that will last up to 7 days only, but I was wrong, my eye has been throbbing, itching, and is so sore for the past 2 weeks and the doctor said it might even extend until 1 more week. I am having a hard time doing my daily chores and I even have to stop reading my fave book because it makes my other eye work twice that it should be doing.
I also have to wear shades whenever I go out to conceal my sickness so that I will not scare people... and how hard it is to walk around in shades at night. I can't even appreciate what I am eating because I can't see clearly.... hay!
I will just have to wait another week or two and suffer... endure this pain. :(
Ouch!
I thought that having this infection is just a simple sickness that will last up to 7 days only, but I was wrong, my eye has been throbbing, itching, and is so sore for the past 2 weeks and the doctor said it might even extend until 1 more week. I am having a hard time doing my daily chores and I even have to stop reading my fave book because it makes my other eye work twice that it should be doing.
I also have to wear shades whenever I go out to conceal my sickness so that I will not scare people... and how hard it is to walk around in shades at night. I can't even appreciate what I am eating because I can't see clearly.... hay!
I will just have to wait another week or two and suffer... endure this pain. :(
Ouch!
Friday, April 08, 2011
My Alone Time
Do not get me wrong with my title.... I love spending my time with my kids....I love being with them 24/7. I am always secure because my kids are always with me. But.... like any other normal person, I also need alone time .... time away from my kids to re-energize my batteries. Somehow being with two very super duper active kids can sap away all my energy...
Alone time doesn't mean that I will be all alone by myself.... I do have that moments at home, a quick bath, a few minutes reading a good book, a cup of tea while writing on my planner and especially My early morning date with the Lord (daily Home Retreat). But, there are times that I also need someone to talk to - friends !
I am excited because once again I will be seeing my college friends! Tomorrow will be a fun filled day full of chismisan about life, love and work! It's nice to reminisce the good old days.... sarap ng tawanan!
I cherish this alone time.... I also need to give time for myself to be able to give my full service to my family.
So all mothers out there.... try to have time with yourself.... and especially time alone re-energizing with the Lord!
Alone time doesn't mean that I will be all alone by myself.... I do have that moments at home, a quick bath, a few minutes reading a good book, a cup of tea while writing on my planner and especially My early morning date with the Lord (daily Home Retreat). But, there are times that I also need someone to talk to - friends !
I am excited because once again I will be seeing my college friends! Tomorrow will be a fun filled day full of chismisan about life, love and work! It's nice to reminisce the good old days.... sarap ng tawanan!
I cherish this alone time.... I also need to give time for myself to be able to give my full service to my family.
So all mothers out there.... try to have time with yourself.... and especially time alone re-energizing with the Lord!
Thursday, April 07, 2011
A Different Classroom
How time flies! Once again, we have finished another year of Homeschooling.... a year full of challenges (both for me and my children), new adventures, learning, fun and frustrations, love and war....
Its summer vacation, but I made a deal with my child that we will not take a break from learning... we still need to learn and discover new things while summer is here... although he's hesitant about it....he still accepted my challenge because he enjoys learning things.
I have posted my reason behind homeschooling in my facebook account, and I will re-post it here to share my thoughts...
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Why Homeschooling? (March 26, 2010)
Every time I mention to my friends, relatives or acquaintances that I homeschool my son, they have only one question… Why? And I will always have a hard time explaining the reason why… but after 1 year of fully experiencing how to do it, I can finally share my reason…
It has been a very exciting, excrutiating, tiring, challenging & adventurous year for me & my son and we are still adjusting. One of the parents said, “its not a bed of roses” and I believe its really a thorny one, especially if both of us are not in a very good mood.
But, homeschooling is a very rewarding experience, not only because I see him learning academically, but because I can see that his values are developing in the right way. I love it every time my son calls me “teacher”, it means I am the one forming, molding, & influencing him, and not his peers, media or environment. In this day and age, kids are easily manipulated by the things they see and hear. It is scary to find out that one day, I might not know my own child anymore. Its the games on the PSP, the songs he sees on MTV, and the stars he idolizes on TV and movies that will form his character.
A lot of people asks me why Homeschooling (HS)? Why not enroll my child in those schools which are well-known, the ones which costs so much (expensive = good education)? I am not against these schools, since HS is not for everybody. Its just that since I am a SAHM (stay at home mom), might as well maximize it. The #1 important factor in HS is that 1 parent should be at home, no 8-5 job. I believe its important because HS is a 24/7 thing. A child learns not only during the 3-4 hours of study time, but in every thing we do every day, even the simplest chore…even in brushing our teeth.
How about the grades? Since I have started HS, I realized that grades is just a bonus but not the ultimate goal… what’s important is that my child knows how to apply what he have learned in his life. Grades will not determine our status in life…(look at Bill Gates…) And like what John Calub (a great speaker and mentor), told us, its important to be rich not just financially but in all aspect of our life (emotional, spiritual, relationship, physical).
Going back on HS … its a 2 way street, not only does my child learns, I am too… I have learned how my son’s mind works, why he acts this way and that, and the best thing… I am learning to control my patience (which is really my weakest point)… They say “ang tyaga ko” but come to think of it, “sino pa ba ang magtyatyaga sa anak ko kung hindi ako, ang nanay.”
Socialization… another aspect in HS… they say in a regular school a child will learn how to cope up with different kinds of people, but I believe that when a child has self-confidence, he can be with any kind of people. And I can see that in my children. Whenever we go out to attend parties, gatherings and other events, my children knows how to relate with others not just the kids but adults too.
I have come to fully accept my vocation in life, and that is to serve my family, my kids. I know I have not wasted my degree - it will serve as a good example to my kids, and I can still use it in the future (business). But right now, being there for the 1st 10 years of my kid’s life is more important. I might not be rewarded today, but I know someday, I will make God proud … to teach my kids’ His ways… to teach my kids to love, serve and thank Him … to face Him someday and live w/ Him in everlasting life… & that is the ultimate goal above all!
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To date, we have been homeschooling for two years and we will still do it in the coming school years. Until when? Grade six? I still don't know... hopefully until I can still do it! (hahaha!)
I have written that last year and I can say until now I am still learning, and now I am also homeschooling my daughter (4 years old). Time spent with them is so precious. I can never turn back time, that is why I am glad I am doing this. They might be in a different classroom, a different set-up, but I believe they will learn so much from our every day life together!
Its summer vacation, but I made a deal with my child that we will not take a break from learning... we still need to learn and discover new things while summer is here... although he's hesitant about it....he still accepted my challenge because he enjoys learning things.
I have posted my reason behind homeschooling in my facebook account, and I will re-post it here to share my thoughts...
_________
Why Homeschooling? (March 26, 2010)
Every time I mention to my friends, relatives or acquaintances that I homeschool my son, they have only one question… Why? And I will always have a hard time explaining the reason why… but after 1 year of fully experiencing how to do it, I can finally share my reason…
It has been a very exciting, excrutiating, tiring, challenging & adventurous year for me & my son and we are still adjusting. One of the parents said, “its not a bed of roses” and I believe its really a thorny one, especially if both of us are not in a very good mood.
But, homeschooling is a very rewarding experience, not only because I see him learning academically, but because I can see that his values are developing in the right way. I love it every time my son calls me “teacher”, it means I am the one forming, molding, & influencing him, and not his peers, media or environment. In this day and age, kids are easily manipulated by the things they see and hear. It is scary to find out that one day, I might not know my own child anymore. Its the games on the PSP, the songs he sees on MTV, and the stars he idolizes on TV and movies that will form his character.
A lot of people asks me why Homeschooling (HS)? Why not enroll my child in those schools which are well-known, the ones which costs so much (expensive = good education)? I am not against these schools, since HS is not for everybody. Its just that since I am a SAHM (stay at home mom), might as well maximize it. The #1 important factor in HS is that 1 parent should be at home, no 8-5 job. I believe its important because HS is a 24/7 thing. A child learns not only during the 3-4 hours of study time, but in every thing we do every day, even the simplest chore…even in brushing our teeth.
How about the grades? Since I have started HS, I realized that grades is just a bonus but not the ultimate goal… what’s important is that my child knows how to apply what he have learned in his life. Grades will not determine our status in life…(look at Bill Gates…) And like what John Calub (a great speaker and mentor), told us, its important to be rich not just financially but in all aspect of our life (emotional, spiritual, relationship, physical).
Going back on HS … its a 2 way street, not only does my child learns, I am too… I have learned how my son’s mind works, why he acts this way and that, and the best thing… I am learning to control my patience (which is really my weakest point)… They say “ang tyaga ko” but come to think of it, “sino pa ba ang magtyatyaga sa anak ko kung hindi ako, ang nanay.”
Socialization… another aspect in HS… they say in a regular school a child will learn how to cope up with different kinds of people, but I believe that when a child has self-confidence, he can be with any kind of people. And I can see that in my children. Whenever we go out to attend parties, gatherings and other events, my children knows how to relate with others not just the kids but adults too.
I have come to fully accept my vocation in life, and that is to serve my family, my kids. I know I have not wasted my degree - it will serve as a good example to my kids, and I can still use it in the future (business). But right now, being there for the 1st 10 years of my kid’s life is more important. I might not be rewarded today, but I know someday, I will make God proud … to teach my kids’ His ways… to teach my kids to love, serve and thank Him … to face Him someday and live w/ Him in everlasting life… & that is the ultimate goal above all!
****
To date, we have been homeschooling for two years and we will still do it in the coming school years. Until when? Grade six? I still don't know... hopefully until I can still do it! (hahaha!)
I have written that last year and I can say until now I am still learning, and now I am also homeschooling my daughter (4 years old). Time spent with them is so precious. I can never turn back time, that is why I am glad I am doing this. They might be in a different classroom, a different set-up, but I believe they will learn so much from our every day life together!
Reviving the Fire
I haven't been writing for such a long long long time and I missed it. After reading my past posts, I realized I need to write again. Not because I have to, but I LOVE to... Writing is my form of releasing emotions - both positive and negative. And its hard to keep it inside, especially if one is a stay at home mom, sometimes, one just need to talk to somebody.... and if that is not possible, my only solution is to write.
For the past 11 weeks, I have begun writing again. But not publicly, its more of a private thing. I have been doing Home Retreat and its a nice feeling writing my prayers to God. And because of that, I missed writing again in my blog.
I want to write again, but I really have to find time to do it. Before I can easily do it since I only have to take care of my son. But now, with two very active kids, home chores plus Homeschooling, I really have to find a way...
I remember, this passion for writing did not start when blogging became a hit... I remember, I started writing when I received my first Diary. (like that was 25 years ago!) I named my Diary "Daisy" cause it rhymes with diary hahaha! I still have that diary in my possession, hidden in the deepest part of my ---- (secret).... and I love reading and rereading it, and I always laugh whenever I am reminded of how "babaw" I was with so many childish experiences.
I want to impart to my children not just the love for writing, but reading as well. That is why I am really trying my best to teach my kids not just to read but to love reading.
I hope through my writing, I am able to impart God's promises and love for us.
I will revive the fire!
For the past 11 weeks, I have begun writing again. But not publicly, its more of a private thing. I have been doing Home Retreat and its a nice feeling writing my prayers to God. And because of that, I missed writing again in my blog.
I want to write again, but I really have to find time to do it. Before I can easily do it since I only have to take care of my son. But now, with two very active kids, home chores plus Homeschooling, I really have to find a way...
I remember, this passion for writing did not start when blogging became a hit... I remember, I started writing when I received my first Diary. (like that was 25 years ago!) I named my Diary "Daisy" cause it rhymes with diary hahaha! I still have that diary in my possession, hidden in the deepest part of my ---- (secret).... and I love reading and rereading it, and I always laugh whenever I am reminded of how "babaw" I was with so many childish experiences.
I want to impart to my children not just the love for writing, but reading as well. That is why I am really trying my best to teach my kids not just to read but to love reading.
I hope through my writing, I am able to impart God's promises and love for us.
I will revive the fire!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Sick at work - literally
Its my first day at work last Monday...and I am sick ...yup.. literally sick. Last friday after being exposed to the pollution (after staying at home for a long time) I got home with colds na. I guess being at home has its advantages...so at work, I can not use the phone as much as I want to make calls na...because the clients might think that they are talking to a guy...hehehe...husky na nga ako, nadagdagan pa ng ubo't sipon so equals husky na ngongo pa...Just imagine how my voice sounded over the phone...hay!!!
It is very hard for me to leave the house every morning, coz everytime I wake up for work, Sam also wakes up. She's used to sleeping beside me kasi, so she knows whenever I have to get out of bed. Before I leave, super kiss ko na siya, and although she's just 7 months, she knows na that I am leaving her to her yaya (super love ko si yaya - I'm blessed to have her!). I feel like crying (OA ba? well mothers out there knows what I am talking about) whenever I walk out from the gate and sees her eyes, sad and longing for me. And as I walk away from the gate, I always look back coz I want to have my last look of her before I leave. I always put my fears aside (for my childrens' safety) and lift it up to God, coz I might not be able to leave if I will always worry.
As for my son Paul, naku, he's the opposite of Sam, he's so HAPPY whenever I leave for work...coz wala ng contrabida sa buhay nya...hahaha...he will not here me shout and say NO!...STOP IT! and ENOUGH!!! hahaha...
I am really excited going back to work...bad trip lang coz of this bug...hay!
I hope by next week I am ok na...
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Back To Work
I am suffering from separation anxiety...I thought that babies only suffer from this. I read form one article that the baby will cry and will have a hard time to let go if the baby sees her mother crying and having a hard time too...whew...!!!
I am due to work on the third week of June, I have only less than two weeks to go, and everyday I pray that when the time comes that I have to leave every morning to go to work that Sam will not suffer so much.
Life is hard...really..if not I would not be forced to get back to work...Someday, I want my children to realize and to know that my decision to get back to work is not just for me to be able to give them material things, but for me to be able to give them a good and secured future. My time with them might be lessen ... I might not be able to be with them physically 24/7, but I will always be there for them.
I am due to work on the third week of June, I have only less than two weeks to go, and everyday I pray that when the time comes that I have to leave every morning to go to work that Sam will not suffer so much.
Life is hard...really..if not I would not be forced to get back to work...Someday, I want my children to realize and to know that my decision to get back to work is not just for me to be able to give them material things, but for me to be able to give them a good and secured future. My time with them might be lessen ... I might not be able to be with them physically 24/7, but I will always be there for them.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
I'm Back
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Friday, December 01, 2006
D DAY!!!
IT'S A GIRL!!!
SAMANTHA IRENE is exactly two weeks today...she was born November 18 of this year. I am really happy because she's healthy and beautiful (got her looks from mommy - - who else..hahaha!!!). Although my OB-GYN told me that he had a problem with my delivery (the situation calls for a CS delivery) but, because he's so good...hay...thank God he heard my prayers...it was a Normal delivery!!!! (next topic na lang ang detailed birthing kwento ko!!!)
I am so happy and I still can not believe that I have two kids na...and I really thank God for the advance Christmas gift...He gave me what I really asked for...a baby girl...and a very healthy and loving child. Eventhough Sam is just two weeks old, I can really tell what kind of person she is...and I am happy that I gave her that name, it fits her personality...
Thank you to all those who prayed for us...
God bless!!!
I am so happy and I still can not believe that I have two kids na...and I really thank God for the advance Christmas gift...He gave me what I really asked for...a baby girl...and a very healthy and loving child. Eventhough Sam is just two weeks old, I can really tell what kind of person she is...and I am happy that I gave her that name, it fits her personality...
Thank you to all those who prayed for us...
God bless!!!
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