Again, Malaysia Day 2!

It took a month for me to write this one.  I apologize if I did not have the time to write this story... nevertheless here it is.  Again, my brother and father in law stayed here in Malaysia for two weeks and in those two weeks we made sure that every free time is worth it.


On their first weekend here in Malaysia.. We took them to the historical place in the world, nothing more than Malacca.  This is a day tour for them.


Going to Malacca if using public transport will take a lot of hop on, hop off. 

- Asia Jaya to KL Sentral (Kelana Jaya Line)
- KL Sentral to Bandar Tasik Selatan (KLIA Transit)
- Metrobus (2 hour ride to Malacca)
- Malacca Sentral - Malacca Center (another bus)

While waiting for the KLIA Transit

Since the first stop in Malacca is the Christ Church and the Victoria Fountain, this was their first photo opportunity as well.  I guess this is two in one photo :)

At the time that we arrived in Malacca, it just stopped raining and thus it was not so sunny at that time.  The only not so good is that they were not able to wear Malaysian's national costume that we did before.

After which we went straight ahead to St. Paul Hill.  At that time there were few tourists which made photo opportunities a lot better :)

This is the overlooking view from St. Paul Hill.  Another shot not always seen!

Inside St Paul.. the walls are very vintage and nice!

A few steps down the hill is where our Alma Mater was situated.  Definitely my brother will not miss this photo opportunity since it was his first time in Malacca.

For lunch, we stopped at the nearest park (where there were a lot of students eating as well) and we ate there.  Good enough it was not raining at that time.  I loved the Buko Juice that we had there!  Very refreshing and sweet!

Since I already experience riding the Taming Sari, I no longer joined them in the ride.. I just looked at them as they go up and I just waited.

This is the view from up there!  

It was drizzling at this time but luckily it stopped!  We were given the chance to walk towards the Samudera Museum.  This museum was the ship that was used by the Spaniards when they were searching for spices and they landed in the island of Malacca.  This is the same ship that voyaged their way to the Philippines.  Ferdinand Magellan was in this ship! Quite interesting if we can recall our history.

Next stop, just a few steps is the Jonker Street.

We went to eat Cendol, Noodles, Nyonya, Rice and chicken. It was also an opportunity for us to rest (since we have been walking and walking and walking all day).

Along the street, I guess I found where my brother got his inspiration to stay fit.  Nothing else but this!

Going back from Jonker Street, this was our last stop! The windmill :)

After this, we went back to find our way to Malacca Center to go back to KL.

Tiring but what's important was my brother and father in law was able to reach this historical place while they were here in Malaysia.

Things are always worth it if we will see it's worth!  Did that make any sense? 

Nevertheless, I know both of them enjoyed!

For more pictures, visit Malacca Album.

Yes, I attended a baby shower!

I have attended various baby showers before, mostly from my previous office mates.  From those that I have attended, it’s like a simple eating and chatting moment and then after that it’s done and back to work.. hehe..

The one I attended last Sunday was my first time to attend a "real" baby shower(admittedly yes). 

From the ancient times baby shower is an event where in all moms (including dads) gather in one place (usually to the place of the soon-to-be-mom) and share their baby items.  It is like sharing within their nation.

Traditionally, baby showers are held for soon to be mothers, so that their women friends and family members can share their wisdom and lessons of becoming a mother. 

Nowadays, there are many reasons for having a baby shower but for me the main intent is to share this special blessing to loved ones and friends. At the same time for the guests to share their well wishes and gifts for the new baby. :)

Last Sunday (May 27) it was for Eds and Arniel's baby shower.  My husband and I were invited to join this event and I was very thankful to share the joy with them.

Proud Mimi and Dada

Arniel opened the event with a prayer of praise and thanks to HIM and with all the friends who joined them in that special occasion.   

Then it was followed by the wacky and fun hosting of Ced and Kel (quiet a good tandem they had there, especially Ced!  Alternative career for Ced!).

They prepared several games and of course I have participated in one of the games!

1. Guessing game (ie. what is Mommy Eds waistline now?) hihihi

2. Relay (mini bike ride, sack race, drink juice + alcohol from a feeding bottle)

3. Pinoy Henyo

4. Bring me

5. Water drinking

6. Hep Hep Hooray

7. Relay (spoon and everything)

At the onset they already knew that they will be expecting a baby boy and thus the theme of the party was very cute.  Blue green mottif with a cute cake!

Before partaking the dinner, a special message was given by Eds to their friends and guests.  It was very sweet of her and I was touched by her message.  Essentially it was all about "thanks" for everything.

Without a doubt the food was very nice! Burp! Sweets' cannot say anything just "Thumbs Up".


Aside from the food, fun and laughter one of the most exciting part of a baby shower is the gift giving.  This is where the soon to be parent will feel the care and love from their friends and family. :)

Mami Eds excited for baby :)


Again, congratulations to the soon to be parents!


-- One of the things that I cannot avoid when I am attending baby showers is this question "Kelan ka susunod?" oh well in this event I was asked thrice and my answer was simply "In HIS perfect time".

Second Wedding Anniversary

Nothing is sweeter than spending a special occasion with special friends.  For our 2^nd wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to have a simple dinner with our friends here in Malaysia.

Luckily I have special friends who are more than willing to help me cook our meal.  Jen, helped me with the glass noodles and the fried shanghai; Connie helped me with the beef Afritada.  You might ask what I cooked, well I fried the chicken, shanghai and cooked the steamed rice. I still had my contributions. J 

Cake from Mars (Mau) and Bless :)

It was fun and it was full of laughter since we don't get to hang around longer that usual because of our work.  This night was a break for all of us.

Che, Ced and Khristian making themselves busy in the kitchen!



Jose was not able to hold the Philippine Flag properly! Boo Jose!!!  Maybe because he was already hungry!

Here are some of our other close friends who came and joined in our special day!



These are the ex-office mates from Accenture
From left (Ced, Che, Khristian, Aymi and Sweets)

From left (Mars (Mau), Bless, Connie, Karl and Che



From left (Jose, April, Ed, Anne, Jen and Aymi)

Nelven playing Pinoy Henyo with Ced

We finished at around 10pm but it was not tiring at all.  I was very happy with what happened. I wil always be inspired and inlove because I know that I will always have my husband's support no matter what!

By the way, he doesn't want to have a dinner at home because he doesn't want me to get tired but I insisted that's why I'm thankful that he allowed it to happen.

We ended the night with a kiss to show how happy we were together! It was like the day when Father Jerry said "You may now kiss the bride"!

Can't stop the feeling!

Do I have to repeat myself?  Being inlove is just the most amazing thing that can happen to anyone and love can make us do anything.

I was very inspired with this video that was shared by my husband (screaming to let me watch this video because he knows I will love it!).

The video was very nice to watch, I can see myself smiling the entire time and then I felt my tears falling towards the end because I can feel the feeling of being overwhelmed and loved!

I hope that you will also enjoy it!

What to do?

There are times when I cannot contain my happiness but what if there is nothing to be happy about?

Like how I was inspired by this photo.  He cannot clap his hand because of the obvious but he can always jump for joy to show how happy he is.

Like in our life, there are so many things to be thankful for but there are times that we just take them for granted.  We are looking for the obvious reasons to be happy but that is not always the case.  We should have our way in finding what can make us happy, they are just around the corner!

Happy Friday: Celebration of Love, Life and Friendship!

2 years of being married and I already consider this a milestone!  I know that we need more years to prove and say that "we've been there, done that" but I know that taking the first step is the start of an amazing journey.

This greeting is one of the sweetest that I have ever received.  Being in a married relationship is no joke and staying inlove (like the first time you met) is something that a couple should work for.  You should find the spark within your relationship and I am happy that we are able to do it.  


Being inlove and continuously being like that is a choice that we all make.  In my case I make sure that I keep it burning.  I have written it a million times and I will never get tired of writing it; to share how I enjoy being in love.  I think I am extra blessed because I have Sweets to be with me no matter what happens.

Being with the person I love is already a special thing but having the support from our family and friends is another thing that makes our relationship extra sweet!  We always have the love from our family and friends and even if we are far from them, we know that somewhere out there they are also celebrating with us.

It was indeed a very special day for both of us and we will always be thankful for the love that we receive each day of our lives!

What are you reaching for?

I know I have all the things that I need because I know what I need.

Being contended with what I have makes me feel overwhelmed with the blessings that I have received and am receiving as the days go by.  It gives me the sense of joy to know that I am one of the lucky persons here on earth that is getting more than I deserved. 

Let me share some simple things that makes my life complete!

A – Another day to live (for giving me an opportunity to do and share more)
B – Best friends forever – who understands and fight for me like Family
C – Ciolo, our dog, who provides comfort and unconditional love
D – Diet, this is a reminder for me that I always need to be healthy
E – Energy that keeps me going all throughout the day
F – Family that is always around the corner to give me the strength I need
G – Google that is always ready to give me an answer
H – Home that keeps our family and relationship together and stronger
I – Internet that removed the word distance from my vocabulary
J – Job that keeps me busy and fulfilled but it ends at 5:30pm :D
K – Kind friends whom despite the bully things I make are still there with us
L – Love which makes the world go round (literally aside from money)
M – Meals that we share with family and friends that keeps our bonding stronger
N – Noel – the person who was able to give more than what I expected
O – Opportunities given to me are just endless and I can’t stop being thankful
P – Partner, my husband who is more than a husband but everything else!
Q – Quiet time where I can spend a minute or two to reflect
R – Recharge who makes dinner easy when I don’t have the time to cook
S – Security of Menara that keeps us secure all day and all night
T – Train which makes my everyday commute a breeze
U – Unconditional love that I got from people who understands me for who I am
V – Vincci, my favourite shop in MY (cheap and nice J) very me!
W – Water that helps us with a lot of things
X – Xtended chitchat with friends means a lot especially if there is a lot of laughing!
Y – Youtube, where I got my perfect workout plan
Z – Zuckelberg, with him everything was just amazing.

This is my first set of alphabet! I can create many more sets but it will take a lot of space in this blog.  Whatever it is that surrounds me, I will always be thankful about them.  Again, for me it’s not finding happiness in things it is being contented with what life can offer us.

Happy Friday: No Excuses!

Life is not just a destination to take but a journey that we all need to experience and learn from.  


Everyday is a constant challenge not because it's hard but because it will help us grow as a person.  


For me everything happens for a reason, a reason that we need to realize and look upon the positive side of it.  Look at the holes and see how we can make it whole again, not linger on the holes until one is torn apart.


Taking each challenge as a learning experience will always be easy to tell but hard to do; but for as long as we have the faith that everything happens for a reason then that's the first step in believing.  


Next would be understanding the reason that things may not work out today as good as we expected but in HIS perfect time everything will make a lot of sense.


There is no excuses in life, just the understanding that with excuses we are limiting ourselves to a lot more possibilities!

Stress, where did you come from?

Whether you are studying, working, running a business or just at home taking care of your children, stress is one aspect that will always there.

For me, this word is over-used and I hate to hear it (sad to say).  I know we will all get stressed at some point but instead of focusing on it, we should do something about it.  It is like a negative energy that will drain the life out of us and is something that we should get rid of or at least make it something better.


Stress is one of the reasons for so many illnesses and thus taking action about it will not only save us from these illnesses, it will also save us money and energy.


I was able to read this article from Healthline that I would like to share to everyone.

There are many articles to lessen stress, to fight off stress, to feel stress free and so on and so forth but this one for me are simple things that will help us to leave stress behind.

Some other tips to cope with unavoidable stress include:

• Laughing a little every day.
• Cutting stimulants (like caffeine and sugar).
• Relaxation and meditation.
• Talking to a friend or counselor.

Each one of us is unique and one coping mechanism may not be applicable to another person.  Therefore, I would suggest that we find our own candy for stress.  It can be as simple as satisfying a hobby or reading a comic book.  Eating is one coping mechanism but we should be careful as this might affect our health if we overeat sweets or processed food.  Healthy munchies that might relieve stress can be fruits and nuts (they are still sweet but healthy".


Happy Stress free to all of us!

I am lucky double time!

I am very lucky to have Mama Loida as my mother.  She took care of me and my siblings and now I have an established name of my own.  I can never thank HIM enough for the love that I got from Mama.

But my story did not end there.  I was double lucky because I have a very special Mother-in-Law, Mama Lena!

I know at first we were not in good terms because of some things that were complicated but as time went by, everything was moving out smoothly.  I made sure that I am able to show how much her son means to me and fortunately I was able to do so.

Mama Lena will always be special to me because she is the reason that I am with a very wonderful person, my husband.  Things will not work out fine with me and Noel if Mama Lena and Papa Nestor was not there to support us and give the love that we need.

Mama Lena may be appear to be very talkative and boastful, but you will never know the real her if you do not get to know her.  Once you are within her wings, you will be sure that you will be very well protected.

She will fight for her family, she will do anything to make things work and she will make sure that no one will belittle any of her family for as long as she lives.  

All the love that I have for my husband is a reflection of the love that I have for Mama Lena!