My Journey of Life

Crying Time

2008-06-18T19:57:00.001-07:00

Last night, Justin and I had time to chit chats about depressing things happening to our life. Especially to him. It hurts me so bad to see him being upset. I tried my best to make him feel better in any ways I can, which he knew I always do that and he do the same for me.

Until we came to a point reminiscing my past, my childhood. Although, we really spend time everyday or every night to have conversation especially before going to bed. I told him everything. The happy and sad moments I have been before we met. I shared everything to him like I never did before to anyone. Telling him stories with all the tears falling in my eyes. It was hard for me to remember it all for the reason that it makes me breath very hard for me. Those hard experiences I have been in my life, I wanted to forget those experiences, turn my back and pretend that I have not been to that. But, I can not. That will be part of me no matter what.

I continued my stories, and never stopped crying. I covered my eyes for him not to see my teary eyes, but obviously I sounded very hurt and upset about it. I did not see his reactions while I was telling him about my childhood although I can feel his warm hugs and palm to mine. When I decided to uncover my face and looked back to him, I saw tears on his eyes falling too. He was crying too while listening to my story.

I felt strong and not alone. Being with him, makes me feel to not afraid of anything. Seeing his red eyes, tears falling on his face was a great moment to be with him. That made me realize, Justin and I will not just be together in happiness and success. But of course through sadness and each pain feel, we will still be together.

I believe, the person that loves you will not just be there to give u comfort when you need it or you are feeling down, but they will feel the pain you are carrying. They will not just be there to make you laugh when you are sad, but feel the sadness you have in yourself. They will not just wipe the tears on your face when you cry, but cry with you until you feel better.

Beatiful Rose

2008-06-17T20:18:00.000-07:00

I just opened my blog to check for those people who dropped by and thinking what should I post for this day, until pretty Kaycee tagged me to this simple but beautiful white rose.

Thanks Kaycee!!!

I am tagging EVERYONE!

Busy Saturday..but FUN!

2008-06-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

Today, Justin and I went to Liberty Lake to meet his brother Jamie with his family before going to HUGE Yard Sale everywhere in that place. We roamed and checked every houses. You can't even find a place to park your car there because of lot of people came over to check and buy something. They were things that were good to buy and there were some that were not for the reason they were expensive. They were things that I liked to buy, but too bad Justin was not there because he left with Jamie to fix the mower. I don't feel buying stuff withouth him [hehe]. After the tiring day at Liberty Lake, we decided to have lunch at Red Ribbon. We really enjoyed each other's company. After the lunch, Tina [ Jamie's wife], Taylor [Jamie's daughter] and I went to Old Navy to have a little shopping to do.

Afternoon, we spend time swimming at Jamie and Tina's house with the kids too. It was really fun! I had this feelings of being ashamed because I am wearing my two bathing suit. Although I knew that it is just normal here, but I was not used wearing that kind of stuff with other people. I wish I had taken pictures! [haha] I did not want to end the fun that fast, but Justin and I decided to leave already and get the things done we need to be finish and for tomorrow also. Everyday is a busy day for both of us [hehe].

I am his PRINCESS and HE is my PRINCE

2008-06-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

Ever since Justin and I met through online and love blooms between us, he always treated me as his princess like nobody does, except for my Mom. For 3 years since the day we crossed our path, I was always been his ISLAND PRINCESS. He makes sure I have EVERYTHING I need for the reason that we were half of the world far away to each other and wanted me to be always in a great situation especially with my family. I am not saying Justin is a rich or wealthy guy, because he always tell me that he is just an average guy with simple life and I believe that is true. I did not fell in love for him just because of the luxury things he had given and will continue giving to me like what other people may or might thought about it. Its just that, he works so hard, he makes sure things are in good shape.

I do not need to tell him what I need or what I want for myself because all he knew that if there is something I wanted, it wont be for myself but it would be for my family. I think for my family first before myself. Whatever things he gives me, that is because I needed that and it is not just for showing off to somebody that I have it. I get things, because I believe I am worth it to have it like what Justin always tells me. I admit, I am spoiled. That is what Justin loves to do that for me and not because I asked for it.

If there are times I get and do/did something, I am proud to tell it to everyone. It just so funny sometimes how people misinterpret the things I say and I do. Isn't that they're just wasting their time? If I was that, I would not bother myself to do that. Why bother, if YOU do not care! I know people have their own differences, have their own tactics how to run their own lives, have their own goal and dreams. Mind your own life. Mind your own business. This is me, this is my life, and this is how I manage it.

I never dreamed to meet a prince, but hey!!! guess what?!!? I did!!! I will always and remain as His Princess and He as my Prince! That is for real..and not just any imaginations like what others think or say

I got my 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

2008-06-07T16:24:00.000-07:00

Even having a little hang over because of last night, I tried to wake up early and pretend that I am okay. Saturday is a big day for me!!!! This is the day where we are going to pick up my new car that Justin bought for me. We went through Camp Chevrolet even it was raining just to get my new car!

While we were in Camp Chevrolet, all i did was stare at my car because it was taking so long for all those papers Justin need to fill out and for being so cold! People at Camp Chevrolet were very nice and gave you great accommodation. Every details are being explained briefly. The dealers are very helpful.

We got out for almost 2 in the afternoon already and my tummy were already crumbling inside of being hungry. I do not know hungry of being inside of my new car or of foods. Surely it was because of foods [hehe] Justin drove my new car back to Spokane Valley and he left his truck there because no one will be able to drive it back to our house. I would not dare drive my car because I do not want to wreck it that fast. We stopped by first at Panda Express for lunch. Well, it is where we always go [hehe]

Oh Justin loved my new car so much!!! And so do I!!! When we got home, the first thing we did was I drove my car and I loved it!!! except I need a pillow to sit on for me to see everything...hahaha. Justin gave me a grade of B at first, that means I need to do a lot better. Well, It was easy to drive because it is an automatic car. Can't wait for next week!!!!

A Great Fun Last Night

2008-06-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

Last night, Justin told me that we are going to a birthday party of one of his co-workers in MotorWorks will be held at Fizzie Hulligans. I do not have any idea what that place was, he just told me it is a club. So we went there 9 in the evening and I liked the place. I met the birthday boy, mostly men were there. At first, I had chit chats to some that I knew and met already. And then, I have been quiet for a bit because I was trying to listen to their conversation which I have no idea because they were talking about engines and work.

Justin introduced me to them one by one. I was surprised when some of them gave me a hug it was because I was CUTE!! [they said] I started having fun talking and replying with their jokes. Some offered me a treat for a Budweiser. I had 4 bottles of it! I did not noticed and realized that, because I was really having a blast!

There was a band named Bad Monkey that really played great music which lead me to the dance floor and show some dancing moves to everyone. I danced with Justin...ooohhh!!! That was the first time I saw him dancing and he was very cute!!! I danced with his friends too which they always dragged me to the dance floor which is fine because music were great.

There were just funny things happened that night. It kept me wondered why some people there staring at me especially men, I am not telling that I am pretty! it maybe because I was so little and they thought I should not supposed to be there because I am underage! haha. Then, there was this young man tried to get close to me and dancing dirty moves where Laura told him to stay away from me or else he will be in trouble. But the guy did not listened until Laura kicked his ass away from where I was. That surprised everybody and even Justin. We were laughing out loud because of what Laura did. Laura is Justin's tenant in one of our houses being rented. We decided to get home around 2 in the morning for the reason that one of us had a fight.

It was really a great night! I never thought I would have fun around those people. They treat me as one of them. And I would love to hang out with those people again!

Waiting for my new car!

2008-06-05T08:03:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Justin and I went to AppleWay Chevrolet to check and see which nice car he should buy for me. He have decided to get me a Chevrolet Cobalt. But before that, we have decided before that he will get me a VW bug, but then I asked him if he could just buy me a convertable car. For me it is look girly and cool. He did not agree! Too bad, because according to him a convertable car is not good at winter. Until he told me he will buy me a Chevrolet Cobalt, which I agreed because it looks really nice and fancy!!! When it comes to car, you can not bit him because he knew about cars a lot!

I was very inlove with the Chevrolet Cobalt when I saw it yesterday. And I can not wait to have it!!! Well, I need to wait this afternoon whatever decision he may have. He told me that I will have my new car before Monday. Whew!!

Feed Me Up

2008-06-05T07:54:00.000-07:00

Tagged from Glesie

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My first day of my work

2008-06-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

I woke up early which I usually does not do. But because of my excitement in my first job, I do not want to be late. It was a nice day and I am full of energy! And I need that!! Although it was a quite disturbing to Justin because he needs to drive me to where I work and pick me up for the reason that I do not have my own car yet.

I spent 8 hours with a 2 and 4 year old kids namely Damian and Isabela. I had fun with the kids although we spent more of our time inside the house because of the rain. After 8 hours spending with the kids, it made me glad that they are attached to me already. Especially the baby boy, he loves me being around him and being with my company. He does not even want me to go home!!! It wasso sweet of him. I admit, it was not a perfect day because the Damian had accident falling on his bike. He was out of balance of riding it very fast, I am just very glad when I told their mom Lana about what happened to Damian it was okay to her, I was there watching the kids though. Well, it was an accident and it happens sometimes unexpectedly.

I hope tomorrow will be a good day. No more worries but just full of fun and activities with the kids. And I am hoping to have my new car this weekend [Justin said] and that would be very great!!!

10 Facts/Habits About ME

2008-06-03T17:47:00.001-07:00

Tagged from Twerlemz

Here's the Rule:

1. Each blogger starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves.

2. Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their ten things and post these rules.

3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 10 people to get tagged and list their breads.

4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

About me:

1. Love to smile a lot!

2. I am LOVABLE

4. VERY in-love with Justin

5. Love being around with babies/kids

6. I am Moody.

7. I have more positive outlook that negative.

8. I am looking forward to have a happy and strong family of my own

9. I am negatively judged at first.

10. Having problem being IMPATIENT

Im tagging EVERYONE

Our favorite movie

2008-06-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

We spent our weekend nights by watching our favorite movie. On saturday, we watched Apollo 13 which is Justin's most favorite one. According to him he likes it for an obviously reason it is a real life story and it is one of what America proud of. In Sunday, we watched Pretty Woman by Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. I loved this movie since I was in Elementary ( I cant really remember when,hehe). I really fell in love with pretty woman which i dont know why!!! I just love the story of it!!! A hooker and a successful business man fell in love for being together in a week. I would love to watch this over and over again and i wont get tired!

Well, watching movies with him is one way of our bonding moment. Weekends, its where we really spend our time to each other.

Its all about me!!!

2008-06-02T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hailey, thanks for the tag.

RULES:
1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this 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 tag in order to join.

QUESTIONS:

1. When you buy a greetings card, are the words or the picture more important to you?
Words, for sure.

2. What’s your favorite kind of cake?
Dont have specifically

3. Do you ever make gifts for people, if so what, or do you buy them?
Sometimes,l i buy but sometimes i made it by myself

4. What’s your favorite holiday?
Christmas

5. Are you going on holiday this year? If so, where?
Not sure

6. What was the best party you’ve ever been to?
hhhmm..dont have in mind

7. If you are married, describe your wedding. If not, what would your ideal wedding be like?
A church wedding, a princess wedding. That will be in 3 yrs from now

8. What’s the most romantic thing that’s ever happened to you?
Given a surprised gift everyday.

9. What’s your favorite girl’s name?
Justine Loiuse

10. What’s your favorite boy’s name?
not sure, hehe

11. Which celebrity would you like a dream date with?
Richard Gere, Brad Pitt, Aga Muclach..

12. Which female celebrity do you find beautiful?
Angielina Jolie

13. Which male celebrity do you think is attractive?
Brad Pitt

14. What is your best character trait?
I am lovable.

15. What is your worst habit?
Moody

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I Love my Technorati

2008-06-01T18:48:00.000-07:00

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Here is how you EARN!!!

2008-06-01T13:45:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, people are getting involve with blogging. With this, it enhances our talents on writing and it is a way of letting others know some other stuff that related to you as a person. It serves as our diary. If you love writing, then its right for u to have a blog

But beside of blogging, there are sites that helps us to earn even a little pennies everyday. I have joined some of the sites and yeah! I am really earning from it. Just viewing advertisements that they sent to you everyday and by sharing your opinion of every discussions or topics that have been started.

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Answer to my boredom

2008-05-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

I have been here in the US for almost 2 months already. Being at home everyday and doing nothing makes me feel bored sometimes. I do go out with Justin every weekends because that is the time we can really spend time to each other. On weekdays, he spent his time all day at work and when he gets home his already tired but doing his best for me not to be bored. Like, going out for dinner, go to walmart and buy things I want and I like. Now, I have found the answer for my boredom everyday. It is where I spend my whole day before Justin gets home.

I spend my whole day watching my Filipino shows at PinoyChannel, I can watch my favorite shows by searching them. Either ABS - CBN or GMA shows. It helps me not to missed any new shows, hahaha.

This is a HUGE Insult to us as FILIPINOS

2008-05-28T19:56:00.000-07:00

One of my friends in friendster posted in bulletin describing how dirty Filipinos to him. I was very shock and it made me mad in every sentences I have read. How on this earth have a person like Mr ART BELL to discriminate Filipinos. He have not seen or witnessed what Filipino culture are. He never realized that his fellow american are craving for what Filipino culture. We cant deny how dirty politics in the Philippines. But being a Filipino and what culture we have for so many years is what other nation does not have. No matter what this ART BELL says, I am still Proud of where I raised.

Here is his message

Subject: HATE LETTER

This is a very disturbing open E-mail letter to all Filipinos around

the world; specially here in North America !, from a man who has the power

to reach million of people. (he's a radio talk host)

Please read on..............

This is an open letter email by Art Bell , a radio talk show host in Nevada (more info in the email itself). Here is yet another person who has taken advantage of his power and priv ilege to use hateful words and racial stereotypes that breed further ignorance and intolerance in our society.

Art Bell is a talk radio host who has two shows that he broadcasts from his home in Nevada , that is rebroadcast by 400 stations across the country.

He's written 2 books. He lived in Okinawa , Japan for some years and had a radio program on the English station here. And, though it's hard to believe after reading the following letter from him, he actually has been to the Philippines (he's traveled fairly extensively around the world).

Filipinos.....*make me puke* ( Art Bell )

As we've all come to notice, in the past few decades, Filipinos have begun to infest the United States like some sort of disease. Their extensive involvement in the U.S. Armed Forces is proof of the trashy kind of qualities all Filipinos tend to exhibit on a regular basis. You can see this clearly by studying the attitudes and cultural Icons of most Filipino Americans.

Origins of Pinoys/Pinays:

Are they really Asian? Well we've come to accept the fact the Filipinos come from a part of the world known as South East Asia. But the term ' Asia ' is used in the wrong way. You may notice that contemporary Filipino Americans try very hard to associ ate themselves with groups that we know as Asian. I cannot count the number of times I have seen a ' Third World ' Filipino try to connect themselves to the Chinese or Japanese people. There is no connection and here's why. The Philippines is a Third World country. Nothing respectable has EVER been created by Filipino people during our entire human history. Young Filipino men in America have become obsessed with 'import racing'. They have an enormously perverted affection for Japanese cars. It's a common phenomenon. In their minds, these Filipinos somehow believe that they are Asian and that it somehow connects them to Japanese people and Japanese cars. They often take credit for the ingenuity of Japanese people and say how it's an 'Asian thing'. This term...'Asian thing' derived directly from African American slang 'blackthang'. 'It's a black thang.' 'It's an asian thang.' You can see the connection. It's even funnier that, in Japan , Filipinos are heavily discriminated against. The only filipinos that can live successfully in Japan are the filipino prostitutes. But that's the case for most Filipino people no matter where they live in the world. Now we've come down to this fact...and it is a fact.

Nothing in Filipino Culture can be seen as Asian. They have no architectural, artistic, or cultural influence which is in ANY way, asian. Thinking of the great countries in Asia such as Japan , Korea , and China there is no way you can possibly connect the Philippine Islands. This assault by filipino americans to connect themselves with the great peoples of North East Asia is foul and disgusting. Try visiting a young filipino's web site too. You'll see something called the 'Asian IRC Ring'. It has to do with the chatrooms. The most horrible thing about this is that these TRASHY people are trying to associate themselves with Asia again!! People in Asia don't act like, this at all. What we are seeing here is the natural Filipino in it's element with full access to technology and this is how they act! You will consistently see this behavior over and over again.

Another interesting thing is that these 'thirdworld' people also frequent RC chatrooms such as #chinese #japan and #asian. They must believe that they are some how related racially or culturally to North Asians. But it's completely WRONG! There might have been some distant contact With China and even less with Japan during World War II, but these people are actually more closely related to african americans and Mexican americans.

Do the parents of these young filipinos know what's going on? Would they accept this? I believe that they would and do. This is the natural 'Trash' element in filipinos manifesting itself. Nothing good has ever come from Philippines and I don't believe anything good ever will.

Recognizing your Roots (A Message to Filipinos)

To all filipino people:

Please recognize your ROOTS! You come from the Third World ! You country is a disgusting and filthy place. Most people there live in poverty! Your culture has MUCH MORE SPANISH influence than chinese, and absolutely no JAPANESE influence whatsoever. People in Japan and China , do not act like you. They do not constantly talk about sex and they have a MUCH HIGHER level of RESPECT for each other. There is NO WAY that you can connect yourself to Asia other than location. Your culture and technological advancement does not even come CLOSE to What Chinese, people have done in the past and what Japanese and Korean people are doing now! Everything you do is distinctly filipino. You cannot take credit for Japanese cars, video games, or Hentai! It's not an 'asian thing' it's, an 'American thing'. You have no concept of culture...no concept of asian ideas or asian philosophy! Can you demonstrate how you use Confucianism or Taoism in you everyday life?? You can't. And you will NEVER be able to. I understand that you are trying to create an identity for yourselves as young people... but it is NOT related to Asia .

Your Identity is Filipino. That's all you are. Just Filipino. Think about what that means....

Sincerely,

Art

Success Haircut

2008-05-27T19:40:00.000-07:00

Last night, Justin asked me to give him haircut. I was kinda hesitated because the last time I gave him a haircut did not do good. And everyone laughed about it. So I refused not to give him bad haircut anymore but he insisted. It was late at night already but he really wants to have his hair cuts before going to work in the next morning.

Well, his wish is my command! haha.. I made it slowly and surely not to cute his hair too short and make him more good looking guy with his new haircut. He always encourage me that I will do good this time cutting his hair, and thanks to that because it was really a big help.

I did not realize that I am almost done of cutting his hair. Guess what?! I really did great this time! I love how was it done and he looks more cutier. Well, he looks cute and handsome all the time!!!

This is how he look like with his new haircut!!

Vote for my love story!!!

2008-05-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

Tonight, I was informed by a dearly friend and a big sister for me that my love story was one of the nominees in her blog. It surprised me but happy in other hand because she gave time to let other people know how my fiance and I love story goes. I just wrote the summary of our love story. And it is more interesting than ever before. Happier than before, because now I am with him, closer with him all the time.

So, please check this PinayLoveStories and vote for me or whoever love story you like. We may have different fil-am love stories, but we ended to the same man that each of us deserves to be with. Man that we really dreamt to spend the rest of our lives. Man whom we want to share happy and sad moments in every minute of our lives

My LG Voyager Phone

2008-05-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, my fiance and I went to Verizon Wireless to purchase a new phone for me. Although I have my old Nokai N93i which I love so much! I just had it last year. Justin wants me to have a new one that i could use regularly here. I picked and chose the LG Voyager to replace my old phone. It is so cool! And I am so happy to have it!!! hahaha Justin can not really say NO to me

Here is the looks of my new phone, same with my old one. Check it out!!!

This is my LG Voyager phone

It is easier to use because you are like just using a computer's keyboard. It is also a touchscreen phone. These are my new and old phones. They're both nice and cool with different features. With my new phone, i feel like I have an I-phone or mini laptop.

His 43rd Birthday

2008-05-25T23:04:00.001-07:00

23rd of May was my fiance's birthday. I wanted to give him a simple but unique gift that he would love. The thing I decided to do is to make him a birthday cake. I never baked a cake ever since but I was willing to try and make it perfect just for him. So, I went to my neighbor Regina to ask some help. We never wasted time and started to bake the cake before the birthday boy come home.

As soon as the cake was finished, I hurriedly went home with the chocolate cake I made, the birthday hat and birthday balloons that Regina gave me. While preparing, I was shocked when I saw my fiance outside. What I did is, put the cake in the table and scattered the balloons around the cake and ran to our room! haha

When he saw the cake and the balloons he ran to our room and gave me hugs and kisses while thanking me. He admitted he was surprised about that. Well, it was really a surprise thing for him! hahaha..He wont even believed that I made that for him. We celebrated his birthday together. I can see in his face that he was so happy, and so I am. It was the first time to be with him in his special day. It made me feel so good that day that I made him happy in his birthday.

Here are some picture we took in his birthday party.

This is the Chocolate cake I baked for my Birthday boy.

These are Justin's pictures with blowing, slicing and tasting his birthday cake.

These our pictures together.

dNeero Survey #2

2008-05-16T08:42:00.001-07:00

dNeero Survey

2008-05-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

Charice Pempengco on Oprah Winfrey Show

2008-05-13T14:16:00.000-07:00

Who would thought, that a little filipina girl just joining in any singing contest would be a well known personality in the whole world. Just a singing video posted in YouTube by someone doesn't related to Charice Pempengco, she became the internet singing sensation. She have been invited to different TV shows any part of the world. Met the most popular tv hosts like Ellen Degeneres, Paul O'Grady, and now Oprah Winfrey. She have came too far than she ever thought and dreamt about.

As her fellow filipina, I am so proud to see her singing in front of foreign people and giving their big applause with standing obation. Be proud to be a filipina where ever you are!

Here's a clip video of Charice Pempengco in her guesting at Oprah

Dysmenorrhea

2008-05-12T13:28:00.000-07:00

Every month I dont like having my period for the reason that, I hate to suffer having dysmenorrhea for how many days. Either before or during my period. It makes me curious of what and why I am having dysmenorrhea.

I hope this information about dysmenorrhea will help not just me but to my fellow women having the same problem like mine.

What is it?

The term menstrual disorders refers to any of a number of conditions that are related to the menstrual cycle. Menstruation is the shedding of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) each month, also referred to as the menstrual period. Menstrual periods usually last for five to seven days. Dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual periods. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea has no underlying cause. Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by an underlying gynecological disorder.

Who gets it?

Primary dysmenorrhea affects more than 50 percent of all women who have a menstrual period. Approximately 5 to 15 percent of these women have severe pain that interferes with daily activities. Only about one-fourth of all women with dysmenorrhea have secondary dysmenorrhea, meaning there is an underlying cause of their symptoms. Dysmenorrhea usually begins during adolescence.

What causes it?

To understand dysmenorrhea, it's important to understand how the menstrual cycle works. Each month, the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, thickens to prepare for the egg that is released by the fallopian tubes. If the woman does not become pregnant during that cycle, then most of the endometrium is shed and bleeding occurs. The blood flows from the uterus, through the cervical canal, and out through the vagina. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs when the uterus contracts because the blood supply to the endometrium is reduced. This pain occurs only during a menstrual cycle where an egg is released. If the cervical canal is narrow, the pain may be worse as the endometrial tissue passes through the cervix. Pain can also be caused by a uterus that tilts backward instead of forward, low levels of physical activity, and emotional stress. Secondary dysmenorrhea can be caused by the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus, called endometriosis; non-cancerous growths of muscle and fibrous tissue in the uterus, called fibroid tumors; the non-cancerous growth of the uterine lining in the muscular wall of the uterus, called adenomyosis; inflammation of the fallopian tubes; and the growth of scar tissue, or adhesions, between organs.

SpongeBob

2008-05-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, I spent my time with Joe (my fiance's bro) cleaning the house, cooking dinner for that night, and buying groceries. We had a busy day and we never bought everything that we needed at home. Like the sponge!!!!! I always remind him to buy sponge because we only have 2 sponges left at home but it was already used for wiping. And I dont like it to use for washing dishes.

What Joe and I did, we just decided to go to Harvest Foods that going back to Albertson because we've been there twice that day already. Guess what?! He bought eight sponges!!! hahaha..that was fine! At least we had lot of sponges to use. Sponge for washing dishes, sponge for wiping the dirts at the kitchen, and sponge to use inside the bathroom.

The funny was, Joe thought sponges is too expensive back in the Philippines because I was really reminding him several times about it, that was why he bought eight sponges for me! hahaha

When we were about to sleep, he knocked on our room's door just to ask "Marfel, which sponge is for wiping? And which sponge is for washing dishes?" I thought he was just kidding around, so i replied "The yellow is for washing the dishes and the lavender is for wiping dirts." and he asked again, "What about the green one?" and I replied back "Just keep it for a while."

And the next morning, I woke up and saw the sponges in the kitchen!!! I was laughing out loud when I saw it and I ran to our room and told Justin about it. I decided to take a picture of what Joe did.

Here it is

My Birth Month

2008-05-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

As I read the description of my Birth Month, I was quite happy to read about it. I can tell it really reflects to my personality.

Hello Ate Weng

Thanks for helping me on how to do tagging things...now read my birth month!! ;)

Here are the rules:

1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.

2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (click here ).

3. Pick your month of birth.4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.

5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.

6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes.Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

I tag along

Shan , Debs , Bobby, Janice , Ruby , Honey

APO loves to give service to fellowmen

2008-05-09T20:55:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON D.C. - Many fraternities have earned nasty reputations back home. But for some alumni of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) who’ve since settled here, new beginnings also mean rediscovering the spirit of brotherhood, camaraderie and selfless service.

The APO District of Columbia Alumni Association (APODCAA) is shipping 29 dialysis machines to two major hospitals in Mindanao – the Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro Provincial Hospitals.

The machines, worth about $14,000 apiece, were donated by the Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring – Maryland’s second biggest medical facility – that has a large Filipino medical staff.

"The Holy Cross management was elated when we told them we were sending the machines to the Philippines," said Jun Cristobal, adding "aside from being expensive and still very usable, they were happy to know that the donation was being made in honor of Nenita Ramos."

Ramos was a Filipina dialysis technician in the hospital’s nephrology department who died last December.

The APODCAA members donated time and treasure to ship the machines back home. Santi Sipin, who’s supervising the group’s dialysis machine project, said the final tab could reach over $6,000 – most of it coming out of the pockets of members.

That’s a princely sum for most of them because nearly all are wage-earners with their own families to support. The amount could be bigger if they put a dollar value to the nearly 400 man-hours they’ve devoted to the project, much of it during weekends which are usually spent for recreation.

But Cristobal explained they’ve tried to turn the weekend activities into potluck family affairs.

Part of the freight cost is being shouldered by the provincial governments of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon, as well as Bukidnon Fil-Am associations here.

"We embarked on this project last Feb. 15," APODCAA president Ferdinand Gomez told ABS-CBN’s Balitang America. It wasn’t really part of their 2008 program but when they learned Holy Cross Hospital was upgrading its dialysis machines, the group convinced hospital executives to donate the old machines to Philippine hospitals.

"Dialysis treatment is really very expensive back home so we thought that in our own small way, we can help make treatment more affordable," Cristobal averred. In 2006, the average cost of a single dialysis session in the Philippines exceeded P3,000, according to Global Dialysis. A seriously ill patient may require from two to four treatments a week.

SOURCE: By RODNEY J. JALECO
ABS-CBN North America News Bureau

My Chicken Adobo!!!

2008-05-08T13:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I decided to meet my friend Jo. She is a filipina i met during my first 3 days here in Spokane Valley. She introduced me to her husband Tim and 3 year old son Carl. We went to Oriental Store close to Trent, until i decided to cook chicken adobo for my fiance Justin and to let Joe and the kids try the chicken adobo Justin been telling them about.

After we bought what we need for my first menu that I am going to cook we went straight to their house at Liberty Lake. I met Timothy's eldest sister Sincery (nice name!) which is a Registered Nurse in a Mission Hospital near at Valley Mall. I had fun while preparing for the ingredients that i will need and cutting the chicken into pieces.

As I started cooking for my chicken adobo, i was doubting it might not taste good as what i am expecting to be. To make it special and smells good i put pineapple chunks to it. Too bad i did not bring my digicam to take a picture of my first menu i ever cooked!!! haha

When the time of judgement came, I let Sincery and her kids try my chicken adobo. And guess what!?!!?!?! They loved it!!!!! hahahaha. So, now I am ready to bring my chicken adobo home for Justin, Joe and the kids.

When I got home, I hurriedly called the kids and Joe to let them try my adobo. I was very happy to see how they love the adobo i made for them! Especially Justin! It was really for him!

I thought at first, it was hard to cook simple menus. But, I was wrong. It wasn't difficult at all, especially when you have an inspiration. The chicken adobo I cooked is full of love!

My 1st week in Spokane Valley, USA

2008-04-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

I have traveled across the world for me to be where I am right now. I anticipated it would be hard living in a different country with different cultures that i used to have for 23 years. But hey!!! it was not bad at all! Except for the cold weather and the foods served to me..hahaha.

Its been a week already. For my first week of stay here i did not have encounter any problem at all, except me and my fiance (Justin) had a misunderstanding because of a little thing which happened to be my fault! darn it! haha..

I enjoyed hanging out with Justin's brother (JOE) kids. I can tell they truely liked me! They always love to hang out with me! Jumped with them in a trumpulin, Skate with them although i don't know how to but they're patient to teach me and I felt sorry for that because I am just a slow learner when it comes to that thing because I am nervous.

Things are doing great here for me. I always have my smile on my face because they always make me smile and I am being well treated like I am one of them! They never made me feel I am a stranger! I an just so happy that they love me!

I MET THE KIDS! YEAH!

2008-04-16T21:33:00.000-07:00

It was around 5:30 in the afternoon when Shelby called that they're coming over to meet me..OMG! I was nervous and excited in the other hand because I am going to meet the kids and that is one of the important things to do..hang out with them and know them! I had lot of anticipations and always asking Justin if the kids would like me or not...haha I was really shaking because it was freaking cold (for me) and because I am nervous...

Justin and I waited for like..uuhhhmmm..one hour maybe..hahaha we thought the kids wouldn't come because we waited for so long..but poof! they came!!!! with Tony's girlfriend SJB..

We went to Valley Mall..and decided to have dinner at FRIDAY!! oh geee..what do u expect!? of course I was a bit quiet! but whew! Im glad my tongue came out and start talking and ride on their conversation and jokes! we laughed! although I was shaking coz....heeeeeeeeeey!!!! it was cold!! haha..after dinner we went straight home!

When we got home i shown my phone (N93i) to them..they said it was cool! oh yeah because it was expensive! wahahaha P30,000 just for the phone! yeah yeah..that's how spoiled I am! Well...my fiance (Justin) loves to spoil me! He said because I am a good girl! LOL..but that's true! I reall am!..

It was really nice when they hugged me before they went to their house (with their mom) and oh gosh!!! TONY!!!! carried me! i felt like i was a baby! hahaha...

This is what YOU are to ME

2008-04-03T03:27:00.000-07:00

As i go on with my life. I met lot of friends but few of them show sincerity and stay by my side even in times i need them or not. Share stories with all their trust in me, making me feel at ease during at my uncomfortable time. Encourage me of what i did and should do. Never condemn my faults, but they encourage me not to give up. Accepted and appreciate good things about me, and guide me when i feel very weak. Some of my true friends stay, but some unexpectedly vanished.

SHARLENE MAE

The Sexiest Mother.You were the only one left who stand by me. We have undergone lot of trials in our friendship, but still we have each other! People who tried to break us never succeed. We have proved and shown everyone that we are unbreakable! We both knew our weakness, knew what to do and answer (Red Horse) during the time that we have problem, whom and where to go. You know that I wont turn my back on you any time you ask for my help.

MA. RHONA

Palaban and Hard Working. Since college, i knew and witnessed the sacrifices you had for yourself and for your family and even to your friends. We've been together in a countless problems during our college life you still stood up. You were always there helping me its either with my problems in school or with my parents (sssssshhhhh...u know what it is!) I missed you already!

Sis HAZEL

Astig and Heartbreaker.We've been APhiO Sisters for 4 years now, we will stay and die as APhiO sister! We proved being our true sisters through pain and success. You were always there to share your joy during our ritual. Our tears at the time we felt the great pain that a true APhiO should have. No one can change us for being a true blooded APhiO sisters! Thank you for not turning your back at me! You sacrificed lot of things just for me. May We Always BE! .'.

Sis JANICE

The Big Loving Sister.The first time i saw you in friendster, I doubted that you and i would be close friends like what we are now. By your looks i was deceived. But I did not allow my anticipation to win over me to know you. We became friends, and it made me feel happy knowing that you were not the person i used to think. The first time i met you, that was January 2008 at Cebu Pacific Airport. With the way you approach me and my mom, that day I could tell we will be good friends. I had a great day with you during our Medical Examination at St Lukes and Visa Interview at US Embassy Manila. You never stopped encouraging me not to worry about my medical result as everyone knew that I was being paranoid of the thing I was concern about and to my approval of my visa. Although sometimes you get pissed every time I mention it to you. It was a memorable moment. I liked how witty you are which my mom loves you also because you were listening in every stories she tells you. You are a sweet and loving sister for me. A thoughtful and generous one.

I am just so lucky to have you as one of my dear true friend Sis Janice! You show who you really are. You speak what's really on your mind. You stand of what you believes in. Thank you for the friendship you shared and for always being there for me. I Love You Sis! Mwah!

Ate CIL

Great Listener and Adviser.I don't know how we started very very close. As far as i can remember, we always chat about anything until the middle of the night with Sis Ana and Sis Janice. You are the Big Sister of everyone. I am so eager to meet you and spend time with you in person like Sis Janice, Sis Ana and Alpha. You were always there to answer all of my questions. You were there listening all of my stories. You are a great ATE! We shared about anything but I don't want to elaborate it (hehehe). Thank you Ate! For everything you did for me and for others.

Sis ANA

The Sexy and Lovely Businesswoman.The lady who always think that she have been cursed when it comes to love of her life. Always confuse with her heart what to do and whom to choose. A beautiful and sexy lady who's true to everyone. The time Janice and I were in Manila, you were there to accommodate us. Waited for long hours at the hotel for us. The most creative and emo lady! (hehe) A strong person, but when it comes to her man she gets weaker. No matter what happen Sis, you always have me. Just continue showing to others what you really are and ignore those who criticize you as a person. You will have the happiness that you were longing for, never give up because I believe that every struggles you have in your life you will surpass it.

Sis Alpha

Caring and Loving Sister.At first, I did not like you. It is because how the way I describe you through your words everytime we chat. I thought I wont gonna like you anymore, I was really wrong when I already spent time with you in Manila. I saw how sincere you are and how you took care of me and Janice. I thought you were a quiet type of person like what you are during our chats. In person, you are not. You never stop talking and you are always on the go! The thing I hated you but funny experience though, it was the time when you let us walk for more than an hour I think just to be in Greenhills! We left at the hotel early and we arrived at Greenhills almost closing time already. Being with you and your family at Punchline was a blast! Don't let other people take advantage of you and don't let your anger control you. Show the real you and that's what matter to us. Good luck to you sis!

How it started..

2008-04-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

It started in a crowded chartroom (MAY 2005) full of different unknown people. Some were just there to have fun, some were there to find someone to talk with sense and humor. As I kept looking, there was a name catches my attention. I started saying hi taking chances if he will reply or will just ignore me. With my surprise, he replied nicely and we talked while seeing each other on cam. Meeting him that day took those sad feelings i had and changed my sober face to a happy face which i can't explain. Within that day, couple of hours we already shared a lot together as if that we known each other for so long. He shared his laughter to me to brighten up my day, to cheer me up as he knew i was really down that time. We parted by saying goodbye without knowing if we're able to talk again. In the next day, as i opened my YM a message from him was a surprise! That day i believed we'll be good friends.

As days...months past by, i realized i had this feelings for him i cant deny. I kept it to myself, afraid to tell him that he might go away. I was so eager to talk to him everyday as if he was the only one can make me smile. Until we confessed about our feelings to each other. I was overwhelmed knowing he felt the same for me. We became lovers. I thought happiness that i felt with him was endless, but i was wrong. Several times with teary eyes, losing hopes and feeling clueless.

How many times we had fights, break ups, tears that have been wasted because of nonsense arguments. Still, we accepted each other's fault. We forgive and forget. We go on with our life together though, we just see each other's smile on cam. Asking ourselves when can we be together. Hold each other's hand, feel the real hugs and kisses that we were longing for, starting to build our dreams together.

As time past by it became a year..and almost two years of waiting for him patiently, he came to visit me. The greatest birthday gift that i ever received in my whole life is being with him.

With his backpack, his walking as if so eager to see me. He kept searching with an anticipation that i might not be there to welcome him. With all of my surprise, i was in front him, he hurriedly gave a big hug and kisses on me while saying "Baby im here now!" i felt i wanted to faint! Was it just a dream? He kept talking while in our way to the hotel where we stayed. I was start struck and didn't know what to say but give him a big smile and hugged him so tight like i don't want to let him go back where he came.

A week of stay with me which i didn't want to end. He gave me birthday presents that he knew i would really love and treasure. My brand new computer!!! My brand new XRM bike!!! and the best was...how i celebrated my birthday in BORACAY with him!!!

The day came to say goodbye. I wanted to cry because i don't want to stop how he gave me kisses, how he held his hand to mine, how he let me feel safe!!! Flying with him to manila was a great experience that i will never ever forget!!! My first time on plane with him...and my first time to be in Manila with him...It was a blast!!!!!

Still, there were trials, problems and temptation come along for both of us. Tears that falls from my eyes. Heart that torn but he did all his best to heal those pain i felt because of him. When he tells me "Baby everything will be fine" it made me more stronger, and, when he tells me "I'll always be here, I'm not going to let you go" those words made me love him more. No matter how many times i cried, how many times we get hurt. I know and i believe with his words.

Everything will be fine, I know it will. Baby, we've been through a lot already and things are getting close. You know i will always be here for you!!! I love you so much. If we'll be given a chance to change how our life goes and whom people to meet, I may change some of it, but not the time i met you and have you.

Beloved Mother

2008-04-02T03:22:00.000-07:00

As time pass by and as I grew up i saw all the struggles of my mother have been too. It started 13 years ago when my dad lost his job and my younger brother was born. My mother's world became smaller and uneasy as for her to work hard. For her, night became a day. She continued gratify each one of us with those things we needs and wants. From my dad, my siblings and to me. We didn't realize we were being harsh to her. She never get the rest she needs, the things she wants. She tolerated our attitude although it was not fair anymore. No one shown her pity and appreciation of her work, everyone only cared of things they had and will have. My mom worked and strives alone for us with that 13 years without my dad's help. She sent my dad to school for a 4 year course with God's help she succeeded. I was happy and my dad did not even appreciate and gave importance about it.

Another trial came, her 4th child died in her womb. It was a bad tragedy. But for my mom, life must go on. I may not show any affection and love to her but deep inside my heart I was in a doom place crying for not letting her know that i care and love her so much. I want to comfort and give everything she deserves. She have been judged and mortify by others. She lowered her own pride just for us.

What things hurt most, my dad cheated on her several times, since the day they got married until the day they already have their own grandchildren. My heart burst out of anger seeing her crying and full of disappointment. I defend her by letting my dad knew how bad father and husband he was. Said an unintentional words leading him to leave our house. I thought that was the best thing to do but it worsen everything. Like always, she was the one who begged to my dad to came home and asked an apology despite of my dad's stupidity. Without realizing that we were hurt of the move she did and that made me scram away in our house.

My mom's life became more conflict, for the first time we have been separated with the huge mistake of the man she loves. She never gave up and tried working out for our family to be together again.

Another test in her life as a mother came, when my brother was involved of things that he did not do. She almost lost hope seeing her child suffering. Despite of what happened, she never turned her back on him. Instead to condemn my brother, she shown all her support and love as mother. She did not fail because it was just a mistake.

Until now, everyone relying on her. She have all the responsibilities that my dad should share with her. She bear all the pain just for her family.

People thought she is always happy and never carry any burden, that is how people think about her. Sometimes, she is being taken advantage. I still can see how she being love by other people because she shows true friendship, a good listener and helpful person to everyone.

She is such a BELOVED MOTHER to me. Without telling her personally, within my self she really is! I am so proud for her for not giving up for all those burdens she had because of us. I wish someday i could tell her that.