I went to SSS for the third time today and still failed to accomplish my mission. I was there to request for a change of status and change of name. The first visit, I forgot to bring the necessary documents needed. Eeeek! My fault! The second time, after searching on my file, they noticed that I have yet to submit my Birth Certificate (BC). So today, for the third time, I went there bringing a photocopy of a certified true copy (CTC) of my BC, but they want me to show them the original copy too which I don’t have.

It seems that I have to go to National Statistics Office (NSO) and get a CTC copy or else, my SSS documents won’t be in proper order at all. Big sigh!

I know it’s not easy to get documents in NSO. I remember before, I had to get up early and wait in the LONNNNNGGG queue. The mere thought of it is already making me… But to make it easy, I’ll just think of it as an exercise for a slimmer me which can be likened to taking diet pills found in www.weightlosswand.com.

I do hope I’ll be able to submit all the SSS requirements without a hitch on my next try!!!

Every winter, I get this skin irritation in my legs. Its dry and itchy which sometimes lead to small rashes. The dermatologist we went to couldn’t point out what is the cause. She just said it’s probably caused by my diet, that I am lacking in fish oil or something that I am used to eating in my home country. She was like suggesting I’d better go back to where I came from! Weee!!!

Anyway, after reading about flaxseed oil which is naturally found in fish and nuts, I realized that this is what the doctor probably meant. According to the site, one of the health benefits of flaxseed oil is that it improves skin (condition). click here to know more about flaxseed oil.

Here’s more for the weight-conscious people out there. Flaxseed can help in losing weight because it is an appetite suppressant!  Oh just go ahead and click on the link I gave above! 

But since we seldom eat fish in Praha, I’d probably start looking for a health supplement containing flaxseed!

We’ve been planning to enroll Caity in swimming lessons but we don’t know if we can find one during these rainy season. Usually, swimming clinics are available on summer coz its also the school break for the students. But through my mom’s initiative, she traced the instructor of the famous resort which offers summer swimming lessons for children.

Three times a week, Caity has lessons in the instructor’s residence. During weekdays, she has one-on-one lessons and every Saturday, she joins the other kids. So far, Caity is doing ok. She’s not afraid to go into the water anymore unlike her first encounter with the swimming pool in Pacific Shores where it took her a long time to take a dip. Mom highly commends her teacher coz she knows how to handle Caity.

The first day!  Learning the basics with her teacher…

Swimming is good for the heart and also for the figure, works well like weight loss diet pill!

My parents accompany the little girl to every lesson. Its their bonding time together. Dad documents her improvements through pictures and videos, and mom is her babysitter. hehehe At least when Caity goes swimming, she’ll remember Papa Ed and Ma ‘My.

Yey! I signed up for Bo Sanchez’s Truly Rich Club last Friday and also paid for my six months membership. I was told to wait for the confirmation of my membership for 4-10 days. But today, I already received one of the freebies promised for being a member, the God Whispers Today, short, inspirational note from God which is emailed daily.

It’s a breath of fresh air, after spending time reading stocks terms, financial matters and Rx6 Reviews.

My note for today talks about the power of visualization, how our thoughts can materialize into reality. Instead of thinking about our fears, it suggests to fill our thoughts with the good stuff.

“You always visualize the fulfillment of your dreams!” – God whispers

It’s good to be reminded.

After days of letting my mind work to its fullest, it is blank. I’m trying to squeeze out thoughts but it won’t work at all. What to do when this happens?

Its better to let it take a rest. Forcing it is futile and can only cause stress. A long sleep will produce good results and prevent age spots! Usually, ideas and inspiration just overflow when I am relaxed and well rested.

Good night everyone! I’m off for my beauty sleep.
I hope you all had a great weekend.

On our recent reunion with my siblings, they commented that I gained few bulges here and there. They’re teasing me that I am pregnant again! I can’t deny it coz I can see it in our pictures. Geeezzzz! Even my brother was concerned about my belly. Hahaha He was suggesting what fat burners to use in order to get rid of my bloating belly.

That was over a month ago. I don’t know if my tummy flattened a bit or not. But I feel it did. Everytime I eat, I keep saying I’ll eat less the NEXT meal, but it’s really hard especially when the foods on the table are those that I miss eating for a loooonnggg time! Huh!

My friends might visit us next week! I have three friends (they don’t know each other) who have shown interest in coming over our place to see us. E is flying from Dubai to Cebu for a vacation but she said she will visit us even for just a day. She said she misses my mom and wants to visit her. Another friend is R, who is from Argao, Cebu. She’s a close friend of mine in college. The last time we saw each other was almost 6 years ago! It’s only lately that we got to reconnect through Facebook. She might come next week too! Lastly, my friend M whom I got to meet in Prague (she’s a friend’s sister) will also probably fly in to see us! Whew!

If they all decide to come next week, the house will come to life again. hehehe It won’t be a problem having them all together at once coz as you may have noticed, they’re all from Cebu and I know they’ll get along with each other easily. I’m planning to give them a quick tour of what Negros has to offer. Maybe a day in Mambukal Falls, a visit to the Ruins (yeahhhh! still didn’t go there yet!!!), feast on chicken inasal, Bacolod City is famous of, etc. etc. There are so many things to do!

I also imagine a night of chatting, catching up on each other’s lives, talking about family, kids and the usual women’s topic – matters of the heart, beauty, hmmm… we might end up discussing about the current state of our figures and talk about  lipo 6 hers review. Oh weeeeellll! Whatever,  I’m so looking forward to seeing them all!

Oh I forgot to mention that another friend of mine from Cebu is already here for a week. I feel very blessed to have friends who’d take time and effort just to see us.

Caity gets excited whenever we prepare to go out. While her Papa is driving, she’d say over and over “Go to Robinson’s. Go to Robinson’s” Like earlier, we had to go to the bank to pay for my orders from FB. She thinks we’re going to Robinson’s again. Fortunately for her though, I really had to stop there coz she and Adie were running out of milk. I wonder why she likes going to the malls. SM is another of her favorites.

Maybe because she likes running in the air-conditioned mall without sweating?
Running after Caity is a way how to lose belly fat fast.

Is this why you like to go shopping Caity? So you can ride the cart, or is it because you’re fascinated with the many things you see?

Or is it because you can ride the choo-choo train?

All of the above eh?

It’s interesting to be working at home in the internet. It forces one to be high-tech, whether you like it or not. Even our three-year old girl (yeah! Caity is already three!) is now inclined to the laptop, as she watches her favorite shows like Wubbzy and friends in their adventures.

Then as one tinkers with, and browses through the different websites, which is inevitable with my kind of work, I’ve come across this document management system which will help much in making one organized – everything in its place, and neat. Its important to be organized coz it really makes work fast and efficient, just as long as Caity doesn’t interfere with my work!

“Hey Caity!  I need to use the laptop!”

Baby Adie is catching attention anywhere he goes! He makes people smile (even guys) with his own adorable smile. Just one look at him and he can make you melt! hehehe Mama is exaggerating!   Beware of his smile!

This was when he was finally able to sit on his own. 

On our stop over in Korea airport.

Chubby, chubby!  His legs and arms are more meaty than Caity!  He can be a good model for baby’s milk or food. Heehehe How do you like being a model when you grow up little Adie? Or would you rather be a doctor, or deal with accounting jobs? Who knows you’d end up like your dad, a computer geek.

For now, this little guy enjoys standing on his crib, observing his surroundings.  He is drooling a lot too! Maybe he is teething.  He likes grabbing anything and putting it in his mouth. 

Oh my! He’ll be 8 months next week!  I can’t believe it!  He’s growing so, so fast!