Happy!

I am not internet savvy and not so much technical as well; so if I did something extra ordinary then it means a lot to me! Hehe





I hope that I was able to make you smile (even for a bit).
Happiness is everywehere, it's just a matter of grabbing them! ^_^

Happy Friday: Love for the wall!

We recently moved into our new unit and now we are in our new home here in Malaysia.  My husband and I haven't fixed our room very well since we do not have the time yet.

Tomorrow we plan to fix our things and put up some mirror and frames on our walls.  

I was thinking of putting something into our wall, aside from our pictures and so I thought of one thing, i thought about "LOVE". 

It did not took so long for me to do my simple project, I started doing this project just this morning at the office, while I was talking to the phone.

Materials:

1. Black Pen

2. White square note pad

3. Old box (those that are thick enough)

4. Cereal box (the thin one)

5. Black Cartolina

6. Glue

7. Scissors

8. Scotch Tape

Put in some imagination, paste and tape here and there and you will have this simple finish product! :p

To keep the happy thoughts and love in one place, there has to be something that will reflect the feeling.  Photos of events and other love items are things that will make a place full of love and joy.  

I thought that this is one simple way to spread the love. 

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!