Tasty

I take pride of sharing my ground pork here because it tastes very tasty. I cooked it last few days ago and I still have some left over since I don't wanna finish eating it all at once. I am eating it slow, savoring every bit of it for when it's gone I know it's gonna be long before I can cook this again. The meat I used for this dish is from the Asian Market --- just my prefered meat for they don't stick together unlike at Walmart or other American stores. Ali bay! Ngaon Tah!

Baking

I never learned how to bake until I tried it, making cookies as soon as we moved in here. From then on, I convinced myself that baking isn't hard at all. In fact, I find it fun to do at the same time filling my stomach's desire with something I crave for so long like fresh hot peanut butter and cheese bread. Not only me who loves baked foods but my baby and my better half as well. Jadyn loves cookies and my husband loves his food baked.

....photo above is of my very first try making cookies. That little hand right there is of Jadyn's too anxious to taste her cookie not minding how hot it is.

Disney Princess

I opted to giving my girl some Disney Princess gummies multivitamin instead of using the toddler drops because I am having a hard time making her swallow it. Every time I attempt giving her the liquid vitamin she would only resist as hard as she can that I end up making a mess on the rugs.

But with the gummies, it's so easy for her to take thinking that is is just her POP as she calls it, pop is short for lollipop. After breakfast everyday I give her vitamin. One call saying "Jadyn, your Princess!" she would come right to me no matter what she is doing, a happy face with joyous heart baby is taking her vitamin everyday. Knowing that she really likes what is good for her put a smile in my face too.

Summer Dress

I am waiting for this dress to arrive this week. I bought it from a filipina who sells nice affordable stuff on facebook. This one really caught me and gladly she had it on sale that I never hesitated to buy. I like buying stuff for less you know?

I guess this is going to be my last purchase for now. I am saving up for some important matters these days.

Possum Pie Addiction

I first tasted this possum pie at the Filipino Christmas party last year when Janine brought it during the party. It tastes so good that I couldn't get enough of it. I asked her recipe for the pie and made my own. I have tried making it twice already and planning to make some more for I really love the soft, sweet and coolness taste of the pie when it lands to my mouth.

Two weeks ago I made a whole lot of big baking pan of possum pie and it took me almost a week to eat half of the pan. When my husband got home from San Antonio he ate the remaining half as he was afraid it might get so dry. I told him, I am eating it slowly, savoring every bit of it because I really love possum pie.

Lovin' My Hairstyle Here

This photo was taken couple of months ago during Annie's baby shower party. As you can see I had no braces on plus my hair was short in this shot. Admittedly, I like my haircut here but I also miss wearing my long hair.

I still wear the same hairstyle right now but only a little longer dropping down to my shoulders. I plan of growing my hair long for now and when I am able to visit the Philippines, I am gonna have it cut short again......

Reality Show

I am a big fan of reality shows here. I so love watching shows that truly happen in real life like the American Idol and The Bachelor. I love these shows because it pertain to emotion of people that are involve in the show. I could relate to people who joined it as if they are truly serious in getting the title they deserve.

Tonight as I watched American Idol, I can feel the disappointment that most of the rejected contestants felt as they walked away the stage. Some are somewhat exaggerating for they think their dreams were crashing. Well, my sympathy is for them for I know how it feels like when you want something and you don't get it no matter how hard you tried to reach your goal. Tsk, tsk, so unfortunate of them especially to the singing police officer who never made it to the top 24.

He Is Just Being Real

If anybody in the internet world have been watching The Bachelor show then you can probably know what I am talking about this post. I watched it tonight and a surprise call from Ali (the girl who left last week for her job) called Jake asking to come back and possibly continue what they have started. The guy- Jake didn't accept her back as at the moment they were talking on the phone his feelings for Ali was put aside (ouch) and that he was in love with three women in St. Lucia.

Well, in my own opinion, I can't blame Jake for rejecting Ali. She left, she chose her job over him so what do you expect? I assume she watched the last show of The Bachelorette where one of the bachelors left 'coz of the same reason, his job and made a come back to the show yet the bachelorette still chose him (their love worked out for them, they're still together I believe).

So poor of Ali, she got her heart broken. I hope she'll be the next Bachelorette. And Jake on the other hand, he is really taking the show seriously. I mean so serious and sincerely looking for one true love on television viewable by millions of people.

Good luck to him. The girl everybody hated, Vienna is still on the show and based on my readings, he is going to choose Vienna (the chubby, ugly duckling, materialistic, faker "blond" girl) to be his wife. Naks, they're not gonna last long I tell you that. I assume Jake will get tired easily of Vienna's ka ek ekan... the look on her face is like a brat girl, Vienna wants something, Vienna get it!

Tired

I am done in the kitchen for now. I am sooooo freaking tired spending my afternoon there baking cheese and peanut butter bread, washing the dishes and lastly making dessert, my desired possum pie. I don't know why it takes too long making this dessert this time inspite of using the electric hand mixer. The first time I made this pie was with my two friends and I didn't feel it was taking us long perhaps because there were three of us and we had so much fun talking while working.

Ahhhhh I feel like I am ready to go to bed while it is only 8:21 here. Shoulders aching, heavy and sleepy eyes. Ciao people I am not going to make this post long for I really am tired, seriously. I hope you all had a nice Valentine's day with your loved ones.

Soothing Love Songs

I am about to hit the bed as I am getting really sleepy here now. What do I expect it is only 3:04 pm here and it's my usual time for a nap. I've been listening to calming/soothing love songs music for 30 minutes now and argggsss I can't help to fall asleep.

Listening music through cable is such a good way to just continue hearing my favorite love songs without being interrupted by commercials. Unlike tuning in to the regular radio programming, commercial left and ride that are annoying puts my mood off! Ciao for now gotta take a nap while baby is sleeping.

Sister

I received this pondering thoughts in my personal e-mail and I would like to share it here so other people can read it too. I know this has been circulating around the internet hence, I am posting it again so it will never stop reaching to the ones who need it.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly.
Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promised it would be worth it.

Worry

I have no clue as to what to give to my baby these days. She is becoming more and more difficult to feed. Sometimes she would only eat once a day plus milk and that put a burden in my head because I am not used of her eating once a day. Filipinas eat three times a day and so does Jadyn. I try giving her food from time to time but all she could eat is just a tiny bit of it and the rest will be fed to the dog. As usual she'd put the food in her mouth and spit out to the floor.

I worry that she might get sick or something. Oh Jadyn! The only thing you can do to make your mommy happy is be healthy and eat good. She cannot eat good food but she can foods that are unhealthy like chips, yogurt, cereal etc.... very American and very light kind that I don't think can sustain her needed nutrients for her growth.

Please Vote For My Kid -- Lipstick

Jadyn's photo has been selected for the current week up for voting on Parents.com. Please help me let her win by voting for her through this link CLICK HERE AND SEARCH-- LIPSTICK. Simply hit the I LOVE IT button below her photo. I hope this is not too much to ask people!!! She is the one with very red lipstick on her lips please please please VOTE MY JADYN!!

I Made Puto Maya Today

Puto Maya cooking today was a success I shall say. For the longest time ganiha pako ka puto that tastes really good to my taste buds. Jadyn loved it and ate half of the small bowl as her lunch and supper at 5 p.m. Looking forward for tomorrow's morning snack to match it with a very hot "sikwati" or cacao drink, whatcha call it!

This kind of filipino delicacy reminds me of good childhood memories when my mother or grandmother brought us to a small cafeteria after church to have some snack of puto maya and sikwati. Back then the cost of a small cup of sikwati was only 1.00 peso and a small platito of puto was only 2.00 pesos. After that delicious snack we had, the children were all happy heading home with full stomach from that simple treat to the cafeteria.

Old Photos Of Our Friendship

Looking back at our old photos make me wanna admire our old body figures. Back then ,we were skinny and not having to worry if we ate too much as we were only almost like twigs. Of course this was before our babies were born.

First photo was taken in the park near Rose's place, year 2006 I guess. On second photo, us again... the friends (Annie, Rose and yours truly) taken during Christmas party at Emilyn's house last 2007. I was 8 months pregnant with my Jadyn at that time that is why I look kind of round in that picture. Hayyy I miss those good 'ol days shared with my friends in Fort Worth.

American Foods

I had my try making American foodies. Last weekend I invited two friends over and I made the famous Possum Pie dessert for them while Rose herself baked pan de coco. She did it while me and my husband were gone out driving.

Then Monday I came I made another American food, the recipe I followed from the internet called Beans and Portobello Mushroom Casserole (I used the other kind though) and it turned out to be so tasty. As I have guessed at the beginning, the food was yummy yet too oily. Fattening kaayo, ug bidli ras akong panlasa so as the dessert. I guess I just have to make foodies like that when there is a special occasion otherwise I'll put on weight in the course of few months if I continue making American foods.

Thanks Sheriff

I am surprised when I opened my dashboard just now knowing that I was being caught by the Sheriff last night. They gave me tasks to do that I would gladly do before this day ends. Wow moolah and loving it. So my waking up early is worthy. I didn't feel like getting up raba but the idea of making moolah in the morning is what motivated me to finally get my butt out of the bed and be on the computer.

Thanks goodness I did it or else I'll still be in bed right now, cuddled and warmed up in our comfy bed. When days like this where temperature is cold and the sky is dark all I could think of is be lazy and stay in bed all day.

Opps! You Are Not Lost!

Hi welcome to my blog. I just changed the layout of this blog as you can see I got a new look in here now. Yes, you are still on the same blog you used to drop your EC cards and nope, you are not lost! You are in the right place! Come on in, leave your slippers outside and be comfortable reading my posts!

I thought of changing the layout for a fresher look. So what do you think of the new look guys?? Any comments will be appreciated. Thank you and have a good one!

The Hell I Care About Her

I chatted with someone this morning telling me that an old jerk friend of mine having sulk feelings towards me that totally ruined my day. She texted me last week after a long time of absence not being in touched with me since I left the Philippines in my last vacation in 09 asking where's her child's birthday and Christmas presents in the most annoying tone through text. She only remember texting me when she has something to demand from me as if I am picking dollars in the streets of America!!!

She texted me exactly like this " (January 20, 2010 00:54:25) Naly musta na? Sincia krn lng q ka rpz.hoy asa man ang pnaskuhan og brth d gft nmo smo inaanak oi? Hehe

And my reply below;

Anne January 21, 2010 11:52:36) huh? sure ka? mao diay ni repz ka kay maningil kas gifts? wa gani ko nakapadala sa amoa, tagam sad ko sauna oi gitagaan kag lotion ug chocolate gi ingnan lang ko nimo MAO RANI WA NAY LAIN???? nya nalang oi ug makahigayon kog uli pero dili naku mo hatod diha sa inyo kaw nlang atang nku wen ko moabot "

If you were in my shoes and being texted by someone like that who is not even related to you, would you be happy? Even my own family did not ask me for anything or if they did that would be so damn fine with me as they are my family. The hell I care about that girl anymore!!! Pisses me so damn much ehhhhhh!!!

She is not thinking that she borrowed some money from me before I got married that was 5 years ago and never remember to return what she owed from me and here she is having the guts to ask me of stupid pinaskohan and birthday gifts for her child. I wouldn't mind if she ask for something as I am willing to give my inaanak some presents but if she could have asked me nicely then it would be fine with me. Dili kay mag demand murag kinsang senyoritaha way respito linti lang!!