My little kasoy

It never ceases to blow my mind how technology can bring life to you one step closer. A blessing in every sense of the word.

Yesterday we went to have our ultrasound check. It was beyond words to actually see the heart beating, much less listening to it. I could see the little hands and umbilical cord. God's miracle in something so tiny. As Joey called it, "kasoy" or cashew nut.

9 weeks and a day in. Amazing...

Gonna miss you, partner!

Jing finally left for New York to join her hubby. After more than 5 years of waiting, I think, she is where she belongs and everyone she left behind will just have to make do without her around anymore.

I guess this not only means an end to a great badminton partnership, but days of missing one of the best friends that I have. We've been through a lot and I guess I'm also happy that I found my life partner before I got to see her go join hers. I would have been even more devastated.

But such is life. You live, learn, love, grow and bond. But letting go is also a part of it. Letting go in a bad sense, but also in a good way. Painful and sad, but thats life. Its not the end for us. Just a big change.

Here's to Jing and the Big Apple. Hope we get together sometime soon. 'Til then, thank God for roaming and Jan (our angel).

bow wow wow

Mini pins are kinda hard to sell, apparently. Trying to sell about 3 of Bryan's new batch and so far, no one's biting (figuratively speaking).

Beagles, on the other hand, are a different story all together. Too many bookings all lined up and only a handful of puppies. I guess we know who wins this bout :)

Channeling back the bookworm in me

There used to be a time wherein everywhere I went, I had a book. I could spend the whole day in my room just reading. Just had some drink or snacks to get me through even more leasurely. That was the party animal in me way back when.

Since college, reading has been a bit tough but I could still do it often. Then as I took on more responsibilities with work and I actually got myself a love life, well... Books had to take a back seat. Waaaay back.

Nothing like getting myself pregnant to take me back into that groove. It just amazes me the information that is out there right now. I actually might have a chance to know something about all this after all! Haha!

Right now I'm reading this book and bought the set (minus one which is currently out of stock) from Fully Booked Online. Isn't it just a dream come true? If only Jaime came with each delivery. Just a joke!

About 12-15 of my friends have recommended this book. Majority actually. So I guess it does live up to its reputation. I am so looking forward to all this. Thankful to the Lord that He has spared me from the morning sickness and obsessive cravings (so far). I do get more sleepy now. Never thought that was possible! And I do get a slight tinge in my back after sitting for so long. But Bryan has been so wonderful. He's been taking such good care of me and my sanity. Oh yeah! I am grumpier now. Fun times!

But I do function normally. Although they have restricted my stair climbing frequency down to 2 times a day. That's the price we have to pay for living on the 3rd floor. I dream of the day wherein I am back safely on the ground, where I can actually smell the grass when it rains.

This weekend is something I am really looking forward to. So many fun things to do in Iloilo! I am still in culture shock! I'm bit by bit discovering the little places to buy knick knacks. I can get the hang of this!

Can't believe its going to be November soon. Time flies and its done with 2010.

Trying something different

Learning that I was actually pregnant only confirmed what I was already feeling. I know its such a cliche but it really is a feeling and you just know. Amazing how God works.

Discovering the wonderful world of maternal nutrition and medication. Not that bad. I was expecting so much more tablets, bigger doses and yucky stuff coming my way. Glad to find tiny tablets and milk in my future. Anmum it is for me. Thrilled to find out it comes in different flavors! So far I have seen the regular vanilla, hazelnut dream (love the name!) and chocolate. Fun! I'm looking forward to every milk schedule (which is twice a day)!

Praying fervently I don't end up like my mom. But other than that, its been an easy ride so far! Thank God!

Very grateful to have so many people and moms around me. Family and friends giving tips and pointers. A bit bummed I have to take out coffee, softdrinks, sushi, processed meat and sunny side up eggs from my usual fare. But its going to be worth it.

So here's to a whole lotta milk, veggies and all that good stuff.

guess whats cooking!

As of 12:30pm this morning, we confirmed it with a blood serum test. We're having a baby!

All those years of imagining, what it would be like to find out. How it would be at this very moment. Standing at this time in my life, finally. I am filled with gratefulness and in awesome wonder at the greatness of our God.

This is a miracle and a blessing above all blessings. This could happen to anyone, but He willed it to happen to us. Thank you, Lord. And I still continue to pray for those who are not as fortunate. Perhaps the Lord has something much better and more for them. But in everything, You're will be done, Oh God. May I be indeed worthy of such a gift and responsibility.

Can't wait to go to the doctor tomorrow and see whats in store.

blast from the past

Twitter has opened up so many funny, unusual, profitable and reminiscing doors for me. I am a Twitter addict and I am so proud of it. Love the site!

Anyways, I began following Wil Wheaton on Twitter when I actually started. I had the hugest crush on him since I was in 6th grade. From Stand By Me to his stint in this techie show (title I forgot at the moment). I am loyal and that includes my celebrity crushes.

Pitter patter says my heart. I know... I know... I'm married. Hahaha! I can still laugh from time to time and remember, right? What can I say, the guy is cute, smart and has a really great sense of humor? :D

in a blah stage

Perhaps its based on the lack of being able to produce something creatively. I just feel so boringly normal. Maybe its because my only output lately has been work related or in sports. How Amazonic of me at times! Its like ugh and grunt most of the time with sweat all over. I am Cave woman, hear me roar! Cue in the dinosaurs.

A friend being able to write for a public paper actually surprised me a few weeks ago. Not for anything, I'm proud of her nonetheless. But it sparked that side of me that hasn't been exposed in a really long time. Talk about being stuck in a rut.

Here's to hoping I find some interesting topics to talk about soon. So not to bore anybody in the process.

Pass the sunscreen

Aug 26, 2010...

First trip together as a married couple. How cheesy can I get? Nothing beats a trip to the beautiful islands of El Nido, Palawan. I've always loved traveling. A passion and an addiction at the same time. But I am embarrassed to admit that I haven't done much traveling my own country. I am so glad that I finally have someone to trek around with. Someone who can laugh at my clumsiness and just shake his head as we go.

Thanks to Holcim, we got a trip to El Nido!

One thing I did learn from this experience during the early part of the trip is: never sit behind the pilot of a 19 person capacity plane! Every move he made, ever word he would say I would get freaked out. I guess fear of flying does run in the family.

Welcome to Lagen Beach Resort!

Beautiful view from our beachside room! Imagine we had this morning, noon and night to just sit back and soak it all in.

Or just bum around by the pool with a nice cool drink. The Lagen special is pretty good.

This thrilled Bryan the most. This Monitor Lizard appeared right in front of our room. It was huge. Bryan had this "brilliant" idea to chase it in the middle of the night in the rain.

Miniloc Resort is also a gem to visit. The fishes and corals and even more impressive and its closer to the Big and Small Lagoons.

More pics in my facebook page. I don't think I could do it any justice, but I try. Nothing beats the real thing and the essence of being there in that particular moment.

made me smile

Love times like these when you run into funny tidbits of life. Just made me smile. Good thing I had my camera with me.