Thinking of getting a job??.... Not!

I have been pondering on this ever since Johann's 1st Birthday. As you all know, I am a "Stay-at-Home Mom". I really enjoy being a mom. No doubt that. It's just that, there comes a time when in I think about a lot of things like our monthly budget, plans for Johann's future, things I want and need to buy, expenses, and believe it or not, boredom.

I just became a home buddy when I gave birth. But mind you, before that, I rarely stay at home. I enjoy more when I'm out. Now, I'm always home taking care of Johann. He's even more bored than me that he keeps on crying just to go and play outside. That's a different story though. Anyway, it is kind of  boring at home.

I am just too lazy to go outside because if I go out, I usually worry Johann being a handful. I really can't go out with him without John. I am the type of person pa naman who becomes irritable when it's hot. If Johann's malikot, ako din, naiinitan. Hehe!

Any way, I want to work already. For the past months, I have been trying to check for job openings/postings in Jobstreet. I saved a lot of searches. But, I am still not passing my resume. I need a "GO" signal from my hubby.

Yes! A "GO" signal! Well, he doesn't want me to work. He wants me to take care of him but most especially Johann, ofcourse. I understand what he means because as I mentioned earlier, Johann's a handful. He is also so attached to us or more on me, that he cries when we leave him with my in-laws. It tears my heart if he cries like that. Nakakaawa.

Oh well. So far, John agrees naman. Only if Johann is already 3 years of age. He may be handful that age daw but hindi na din siguro masyado kasi madali nang mapagsasabihan. We're still not sure though. Also, John has a condition. If he gets a job in Singapore, he either does not want me to work anymore or if I already have one, I have to stop.

Hay. It's hard to choose. As if, I have. Eh my hubby nga ang may ayaw. Boo!

Don't get me wrong okay? John is not that kind of husband na mahigpit on things. He let me be. Only when it comes to this lang because he doesn't want our baby to be left with his or my parents. Dami na kasi kids sakanila so madaming inaalagaan then my parents are not at home most of the time.

I'm torn but yeah, we'll see in the future. I know whatever decision I'll make it'll be for the good of my family. Goodluck!

For the meantime, I have to deal with it. So far, I am happy. May be bored at times. Buti nalang Johann and John are always there to cheer me and make me laugh more. Teehee.. :)

BPI Deposit Machines

It was holiday yesterday or few hours ago. No bank was open. What if you really need to go to a bank to deposit money? What to do? What to do?

Good thing, my bank is BPI. There are a lot of services that BPI offers to Filipinos that are really convenient. There is Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Pay Bills, Transfer Funds, etc. But one service that I find very convenient is the Deposit Machine that BPI has.

We usually use ATMs to withdraw money right? We can do it any day of the week or any time of the day. May be holidays or weekends. Except for those times that it is unavailable ofcourse! No cash maybe? hehe. So as I asked earlier, What if we really need to deposit money right away? It may be a weekend, holiday or basta NO banking day. How?

Deposit Machines of BPI accept cash denominations in P1000, P500 and P100. It is credited to your account IN AN INSTANT.

Just like any other bank machines, it will provide you receipt of each transaction.

Atleast, you don't really need to fill up forms, fall in line and wait for hours or even days if bank if closed.

I had this experience just awhile ago. It is already 3am and I had to deposit the money because I know that tomorrow will just make John too lazy to go out because it is sooo mainit!

Depositing money is so easy! No sweat at all.

1. Insert your card
2. Select language desired.
3. Select "Express Deposit".
4. Insert cash in denominations of P1000, P500, and P100.
5. Press Deposit, Return or Add Cash. 

Viola! Deposit any time of the day! Convenient, yes?! After that you'll get your receipt.

Aside from real-time deposits, the BPI Cash Deposit Machine can also provide the following services:
1.	Balance Inquiry
2.	Funds Transfer
3.	Bills Payment
4.	Prepaid Cellphone Reloading (Globe and Touch Mobile)
5.	Prepaid Card/ Express Cash Reloading
*PIN required for all transactions noted above. (info source) Bravo! for BPI. I am one happy citizen!

Virus! Stay away from my baby!

Last week, sadly, my bebi Johann got sick. He had fever and was so lifeless. He didn't want to stand, walk and play. He wanted to be carried all along. the second day, we tried to observe him. He played for quite some time. Fever was gone. But as night came, it was as high as 40˚. It was so late already that we had to wait for the following day. Since John and I were so worried as hell, we hurried to Johann's Pedia early morning. Good thing there were no patients at all. So it was our turn right away.

Doc asked us to bring our baby to the laboratory to have Johann's blood checked. All the other categories were normal except for the platelet count. Oh my! Well, I said to myself, it was okay since it was still within the preferred bracket but still it was kind of low. T_T So when we went back to Doc, he told us that it is a sign of virus. It can be pox, measles, uti or worst, dengue. He told us to observe everything that Johann secretes. May be pee or poo. As long as there would be no signs of blood we're all going to be fine.

Doc asked us to go back in the afternoon to have another platelet count. Just to make sure if his count would go high or low. Luckily, when Johann had his platelet count, it went high but not high enough. So dengue has been illiminated. Doc asked us to have Johann's pee checked. Results showed that Johann has UTI. He said that it was only mild not that worse yet but he still provided us prescription for this virus.

The follwing day, Johann was already lively and so kulit already. We just continued giving him the medicine. But I noticed some bumps on his back. It was not really noticeable but if you thoroughly check his back and chest, you'll see those small bumps that is kind of reddish. Ayay yay yay yay!

It was Sunday, so the Pedia is not available. We then again had to wait for Monday. So Monday, came. Doc told us to have his platelet count once again! Wawa baby ko. He had to experience that pointy thing 3 times just to know what's going on. Platecount went back to 190. The count on the first CBC. Oh my! But Doc said not to worry too much because as he can see, it might only be measles, not dengue. BUT.. BUT.. BUT.. He said, we still have to monitor his pee and poo for any signs of dengue. We can never can tell what it might really be. Just to make sure, he said.

We are continuing his meds. So far, his appetite improved already even his kakulitan. Went back to 100% makulit. Hehe. When I checked earlier, the bumps lessened already. I can still see a few though. John and I are just praying so hard for Johann to be 100% fully recovered, so that his mood will be okay also. His kind of irritable lately, may be because it is itchy or something. We don't really know.

Anyway, for you other moms who are having these kinds of dilemma, consult a doctor right away. These viruses are really getting on my nerves especially that they keep attacking our babies.

Pray and Keep Safe Always! :)

Hello World? Again?

Oh yeah! I know that from the previous post I've made, I said that "I'm back" in blogging world. But, I had few things to do that I was so pre-occupied and I was so lazy to blog. Yay!

I will really try my best to keep my posts updated! Goodluck to me. I think this blogging thing was my New Year's Resolution. I failed but I am coping up! :) Yey! That's the spirit!

I just want to share to you that yes, officially, I am still alive and will do update this blog as much as I can. :)

Have a pleasant evening!

I'm back!

Testing! Testing! :p
Grow thick anodyne flowers


I miss blogging!

Johann's 1st Birthday Prep Finale

Part 4

So there you go. I have already shared the details regarding my son's 1st Birthday party. To tell you honestly, planning and preparing gave me headaches! But everything was worth it! I had few small disappointments (like the ribbons for the chairs that were forgotten, the balloon decors that I hoped for, the gate crasher kids lol, and other things...) but the party was still a success. As I said in my previous entry, nobody went home with nothing. Every kid received generous amount of loots. :) Every guest enjoyed the food. Some even went back to get more. My suppliers were really patient enough to deal with me and what I wanted and requested.

Lastly, my son actually enjoyed the party. Especially afterwards. He had all the time to play with his titas/ninangs and some other kids. However, he was kind of irritated when night came, may be because he was already tired, pero gusto padin takbo ng takbo. Ayaw pakarga.

Johann with ngarag mommy

With Ninang Jelynne

We want to thank all those who came to the party. I really hoped that everybody enjoyed everything.

Johann also wants to thank those who gave him gifts. I actually hid some of the gifts my friends gave him. Not really hid but kept away from Johann and displayed on top of the cabinet thingy. If I let him play with those kasi, he might swallow some of the small pieces. Also, he would just ruin it by throwing. So, I will just let him play with those toys when he knows how to play with them na. :)

To my baby Johann,


Happy 1st Birthday anak! You're very precious to us. You're the greatest gift that God has given us. I am happy that you're growing up healthy. However, you're so likot anak! Please try to be still sometimes okay? Try to walk slowly too. You keep on bumping on things kasi... because you keep on running. Nevertheless, you're still so cute and so bibo!


Don't worry baby, mommy and papa will be here for you always. We'll guide you all the way! We love you! I just pray that you'll grow up just like your papa. We love you so much! 


P.S. 
Anak, don't grow up too fast. We might not be able to catch up with you. Take it slowly ha? Again, I loveyou Johann Lexer! 

Johann's 1st Birthday Prep Part 4

part 3

My Checklist:

• Theme
• Color Theme
• Venue
• Invitations
• Tarpaulin
• Entertainment
• Cake
• Cupcakes
• Food
• Tables and Chairs
• Guests
• Souvenirs
• Giveaways
• Games and Prizes
• Balloons
• Photographer

GUESTS


Hmm.. If you actually know me personally, you'll know that I have a lot of friends. Tipong, anywhere I go, meron akong barkada/tropa or the like. The same with my hubby, John, he also has a lot of friends! Especially mga close namin, madami sila! hehe.

My visitors were roughly around 16-20. Kay John, around 20+ din. Plus other adults na neighbor namin. Then, cousins pa ni John (na madami din). So if I'd estimate the number of adults, hmmm.. 50-60.

During the game Trip to Jerusalem

Rough number of people palang yan. Wala pa yung mga late na dumating

Invited kids naman were around 40 lang talaga.. However, there were gatecrasher kids na kapitbahay.. Di na napigilan. So around 50+ din yun. Yay! (Sa part na ito, mejo frustrated ako na mejo okay nadin.)


Well, felt both talaga. Alam mo yung tipong, I invited a number of kids lang.. then prepared a number of loots para sa expected kids. Tas biglang sosobra yung kids. They were not the priority sana to receive loots pero may ilan na isang loot lang nakuha.. Supposedly kasi, 2 loot bags yun. 1 for the school supplies and 1 for the candy loots. However, come to think of it, sabi ni John, nabuhayan yung  party when those kids arrived. It's like with the saying na "the more, the merrier".

Some of kids, having fun during one of the games.

And again.. come to think of it, atleast, everyone received something. Kesa wala diba? :)

Success padin naman! :)

SOUVENIRS and GIVEAWAYS (including Loots)


Trial and error ang souvenirs. Ilang beses din ako bumalik ng Divisoria to buy loots. Everything I bought has an Angry Bird design/logo to match the theme.

Trial and error in packing

Sippy cups for the babies

Angry Birds!

Walang katapusang Angry Birds!

Nakakalulang Angry Birds!

Loots!

Candy loots and School Supplies loots. Repacked by yours truly! 

When I went to Divisoria, first was with my ninang, second was with John and third was with my partner, Iris. Super lula kami sa mga Angry Birds stuff sa DV. Everywhere you look, may Angry Birds, so hindi rin kami nahirapan. :)

Aside from the loots, that were given to the kids, I had a different souvenir to be given to families. I had  ref magnets made by UnliPrintShoppe. However, I was the one who designed it, they just printed it to put on the magnets. :) 3x4 was the size of the ref magnet and it cost P15. I ordered 50 pieces. Not bad na! :)

After receiving the package from UnliPrintShoppe.

Ref Magnets! Designed by yours truly.

DIY paper packaging for the ref magnets. 

Stickers printed by UnliPrintShoppe.

Effort kung effort mga vakla. Labor of love yan!

Paper packaging and the ref magnet.

Finished product laid on the table.

GAMES and PRIZES

I just had to make sure that everything would go well regarding the entertainment so I prepared games. I know that the clowns may have games in mind. Pero I insisted. Teehee! :P

I prepared some of the games, so I have to prepare the prizes also. Every game would have major prizes and consolation prizes. Dito ako naloka mga teh. Kinailangan ko i-coordinate and/or i-arrange lahat. Pag mejo mahal, major prize.. Pag mejo mura lang, consolation. Haha! Headache!

But! But! I talked to a friend of mine. She said na, her nephew daw was so happy going home. He didn't win in any of the games pero andami nya daw nai-uwing loots/prizes. Pwera pa yung main lootbag ah! The kid said daw: "Tita, ang saya saya ng Sabado ko ah!"

And I am glad to hear that from her. Atleast, everybody happy! Nobody went home with nothing. The kids were happy and more than satisfied! :) Parang nag-shopping lang ng loots! hehe.

Additional thing were the pabitin and palayok. We prepared 2 pabitins and 2 palayoks. Super generous stuff ang mga nakasabit and nakalagay sa loob. We even threw coins for them to catch. Talagang swerte ng mga batang ito! hehe. :)

BALLOONS


More than a month before Johann's party, I was already brainstorming on everything. So, while planning, I am searching for ideas in the internet too.

and I did my homework with regards to balloons! I got a lot of ideas on how I like the balloons to look like sa party. I even read forums about balloon decors, where to buy balloons, what type of balloons, etc.

In a forum, mommies said that they bought their balloons in Lollipop Balloons. It's their bet because in some balloon shops, they really don't sell tingi. They sell their balloons per pack and per color. So I researched on Lollipop Balloons. I even went to their shop in Binondo. Naka P1,000+ din ako sa balloons. However, I was happy naman, because I chose the colors and number of balloons that I needed. Walang masasayang. :)

John informed his cousin RonRon (Thanks Ron!)to be there in the party so that he'd be able to help us in decorating the balloons. He knows how to decor using balloons kasi. So far, so good. Well, I didn't really get or see the exact decor/design that I had in mind.. Pero hindi na naman importante since, what's more important is the birthday boy and the party itself. :) Somehow lang, at the back of my mind, it would be better sana if mas maayos yung balloons. :)

Extra balloons

PHOTOGRAPHER


To tell you honestly, I wanted to hire a professional photographer to take photos of the Johann and his Bday Party. Kaso nanghihinayang nadin kasi ako. Good thing, my partner, Iris, was available and agreed to be my photographer. I asked that as a favor and promised to make bawi nalang. Labor of love nya nadin yung para sa inaanak niya! Hehe. (Right partner? Hehe. Thanks!)

Left to Right: Jane, Gladys, Iris (the photographer), Leni and Yveth.
Yeesss! Exposure! Lol!

Almost all of the photos of Johann's Party that you'll see in my FB, were taken by my partner Iris.

Also, aside from a photographer, I also wanted to have a Photobooth. But then again, out of budget nadin, so hindi narin natuloy. May be next time! :)

Finale.. to follow.. :)