BLOGGITYBOOP!

No, I didn’t go on a romantic date or on an out of town vacation. Half of it, I spent at home. The other half, at the hospital. Yet, I’m stupendously happy. In fact, I think this will be the most memorable February of my life because my twins were born this month. I welcomed February with anxiety, restlessness, excitement, and happiness. The twins were supposed to be born on Feb 16 (CS sched) and I used up the first ten days of the month preparing the bags, going to checkups, having lab tests, and trying to assure myself that everything will be okay. On Feb 12, I went to PGH alone to have my final prenatal checkup in preparation for my admission on Feb 15. Much to my surprise, the ob told me that I couldn’t go home anymore and that I’m up for the delivery of my twins in just a few more hours because I already had 4cm dilation. I called up my husband in a hurry and then I was sent to the OR right away. I had my CS operation and they were born between 1:40 and 2:00 pm. I was wide awake d...

Yesterday, I also received my KULAY PINOY Planner from Sun Life Financial and Animetric :) I got it as a prize for the contest on financial plans for 2010. The planner had the cutest and the most colorful designs! So nice :) THANK YOU SUN LIFE AND ANIMETRIC! :)

Colwin is giving away the "I-was-supposed-to-get-that-coffeehouse-planner-but-I-got-fat/broke-on-the-10th-frappe Planner" which he dubbed as the "Anti-Starbucks" planner (Nice!). To get a chance of winning it, all you’ve got to do is to follow him on Twitter and tweet this: "I just joined @Ccolwin's Twitter giveaway! You can win yourself an "ANTI-STARBUCKS" planner! Join in! http://bit.ly/6Ai0Is". After tweeting, post a comment on THIS POST . Include your name, email, tweet URL, and Twitter username. However, if you want more entries, you can also post about a blog about this contest or you can post the mentioned tweet once everyday, until February 13, 2010. Very easy right?!

1. My Yana baby will have a BIRTHDAY BLAST this end of the month :) She's turning one this JANUARY 26 and we'll celebrate her birthday and her christening on the 30th or 31th. Still planning everything though... Since we're saving up for the CS delivery, we can't spend much for her party but I'll make sure she'll enjoy it. 2. This Feb - target date is FEBRUARY 21 - I'll have my CS operation and tadaaahn! MY TWINS WILL BE BORN :) They will be healthy and cute and charming and lovely and smart and loving and patriotic and well disciplined and everything nice. haha :) Based on the results of my previous US, we'll be having a boy and a girl :) Names have already been picked - Santiago Rafael (the hubby's choice) and Elysha Velika (my pick) and we're looking forward to having three babies in the house. I've already bought a few new baby clothes (since Yana's baby clothes are still here) and we also have the huge crib ready ( Yana...

I just received my first gift this 2010 (I was still sleeping when our store helper came knocking, telling me that I have a package brought by LBC) :) A Schutzen Notebook from BATANGYAGIT.com :) Thanks so much Winston! This notebook complements the existence of my BDJ Planner. :) The planner kasi hasn't got too much space for daily doodling so this notebook is just perfect for all the everyday lists, stories, rants, rumbles, etc :) THANK YOU!!! :) P.s. My New Year's resolution for this blog: Put frames in the pictures I post.

HELLO 2010! Frankly, I didn't enjoy new year's eve much because we had to spend it here in our shop. And since my parents and brothers and sisters were not able to visit, I just missed them sooo much... My partner who's supposed to be spending new year with me and our baby was "technically" here but literally not... he was spending much of his new year's time with the fireworks and the neighbors... tsktsk... Fortunately, I have the bright smiles of my yana to brighten up my 2010. :) I just love my daughter soo much. This is her first new year and in 25 days, she'll be a year old! YEHEY! :) Here are some of my baby's kulit pictures :)

2009 has been such a good year for me. Though the start of the year was not that good (we had a dozen financial problems... Mine had no job and I gave birth to our baby which meant that I had to stop working for a few weeks --- no work--no pay), 2009 was quite a blast for me in general... and here are some reasons why... My Yana was born... I'm pregnant with twins... a boy (Santiago Rafael) and a girl (Elisha Velika) My hubby is sooo hardworking and he loves us so much... My family has forgiven me na... and they still love me.. and my daughter too! I have a great job and we now have this small business... Thank you Lord for all the blessings you've provided us with... Hope 2010 will even be better :) (My New Year's wish: Sana healthy ang twins)

Here’s my entry: I’ll be a Caramel Brulee Frappuccino Blended Crème kasi: a. It’s super sweet; b. It’s my SB favorite; and c. For all ages siya – kids or young at heart, matutuwa sa caramel and cream Hope I’ll win this time… Really need an inspiring planner for my BIG YEAR 2010 (Any design will do, but I’d prefer Cherry) To join Maver’s Starbucks Planner Palooza, click here . CONTEST MECHANICS: 1. Answer this question on your blog: If you were a Starbucks drink, what would you be and why? Optional: mention the blog giveaway/mechanics in your entry 2. Leave a link to your entry on the comments section of their post. 3. Don't forget to indicate your preferred Starbucks planner design. (Choose among the following: Cherry, Espresso, Roast). 4. Deadline for entries is at 11:59 pm of December 12, 2009 5. The results of the electronic raffle will be announced on Monday, December 14, 2009.