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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2
Being married and pregnant at the same time needs lot of guts to save money. Money for what? For all household billings (Rental, Meralco, PLDT, Cable, Groceries, Water, etc.) and of course, for preparation of our baby rhian’s arrival next year. #excitedmuch

But I have a big problem; it’s so hard for me to choose what clothes to wear every day I go to office. Yes! BIG problem ko na sya because most of my clothes, dress and pants doesn't fit my size at this moment. Hhhhmmm.. It’s because my tummy is growing so fast, malakas kumain ang anak ko kaya ang bilis kong tumaba. Haha. Same with my shoes, I can’t wear high heels shoes now because of my condition, kailangan either sandals, slippers or flat shoes lang ang gagamitin ko and since my favorite sandals already gave up, I decided to buy one for me.

I don’t feel going to mall and do window shopping, ang bilis kong mapagod as in. I don’t know kung dahil ba bumibigat ako or sadyang normal sya pag preggy #lazymode. That’s why I love the online shopping, I don’t need to walk around the mall and stand in the long queue at the fitting room and cashier, all I need to do is check some online stores, read the descriptions carefully and pay via cc or COD.

Online shopping is on demand because of its hassle-free transaction. This is the first time I bought footwear online, di kasi sila pare-parehas ng size, minsan kahit size 6 order mo either maliit or malaki yung madedeliver nila. Boooo..
  
A week before our anniversary, Zalora’s FB Page posted 70% off to all items and since I’m a certified kuripot, I grab the opportunity and placed my order online. By the way, Zalora is a shop that lets you not move an inch and you get to just wait and take a few steps and pay the mailman and receive your goodies. Wow!

After 3 days, my sandals arrived but sad to say ang laki ng size 6 nila. Booo… Thank God, Zalora has a feature COD (Cash on Delivery) wherein you can pay only when your order is delivered. Wow! At least, kung di kasya or di mo nagustuhan yung order mo pwede mo syang ibalik like what I did. Since I really want a new sandals, I checked Zalora website again, choose what items I want to look for, read the description, clicked the check-out button and tadan!!! I ordered Women’s Flat Sandals worth Php 399.00. Whooo!!!!

Presenting, my new Flat Sandals from H2Ocean (Zalora)

 H2Ocean Flat Sandals Php 399.00 + Shipping Fee

And as of now, I’m still eyeing over some pieces of sandals and flat shoes that Zalora Philippines offers. Hopefully, next year I can have a pair of sandals and shoes for my baby. Anyway, ZP ships internationally. 

For all you're shopping needs, just log on at Zalora.com.ph ^__^


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Friday, July 26, 2013
I’m still overwhelmed with the celebration we had at Tagaytay last July 24-25 for our 1st wedding anniversary. For the meantime, I just want to share our unforgettable adventure/road trip. I will post the whole details soon.

Destination 1: South Luzon Express Way

Destination 2: Calaruega Church

Destination 3: Bags of Beans

Destination 4: Sonya’s Garden

Destination 5: Puzzle Mansion

Destination 6: One Tagaytay Place

Destination 7: RSM Restaurant

Destination 8: Fire Lake Grill

Destination 9: Starbucks, Tagaytay

Destination 10: Azalea Resturant

Destination 11: Nuvali Sta. Rosa

Can you imagine, napuntahan lahat namin yan for just 24 hours? Well, ganon ata talaga pag nasa dugo na pagiging lakwatsero/lakwatsera. Hehe.


Other Highlights:
-       1st time mag long drive ni Mister
-       1st time dumaan sa SLEX
-       1st time mag road trip sa Tagaytay (we just have printed map and cellphone gps)
-       1st time mag out of town with baby on my tummy (**babymoon**)


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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 2
Happy 7 years of togetherness and Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary! It's been a blissful married life with you Honey! Thank you for giving me baby rhian and for taking care of us. I really love watching you who turns from a big strong man into a mushy one especially when you interact with our baby love.  Thank you for loving me without end and for your understanding. Thank you for being a good provider, for making me smile every day and for being my best friend when I’m down and upset. I cannot ask for more because I have you and baby love in my life now. I promise to take care of you and love you forever. More more love, life and happiness!!!  I love You So Much Honey!



Thankfully and lucky me I have a husband who cares and loves me more than I expects him to be. 
Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary Mister!
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Perks of being pregnant is that all your wishes will be granted. Yippee!!! So I’m taking advantage na preggy ako to be spoiled kahit minsan.. Hehe.

I was craving for Mais Con Yelo which I saw from our friend’s FB account (Kasalanan mo ‘to Mi-ke.. Hehe) so right after our scrumptious dinner at Reyes Barbecue, I convince my husband to look for the restaurant that offers Mais Con Yelo! Haha.  Our 1st stop, Razon’s of Guagua but unfortunately they only offer Halo-Halo.. Booo! Next, Chicken Inasal but sad to say wala ring mais con yelo. Huhu..

Finally, when we decided to just go home because my baby is not feeling well, napagod na ata sya kakalakad ko or either na stress na kc di ko nakain yung gusto nyang kainin.. Huhu. Luckily, as we reach Greenbelt 5, we saw UCC Vienna Café! Wooohooo!!! Thank you Lord!


I know we need to budget our money for my upcoming delivery, but please gusto ko talagang kumain ng mais con yelo!!! (Now, I realized na di lang talaga nag iinarte yung mga buntis, sadya talagang may mga pagkain kami na gustong gusto namin kainin)

As the waitress ushered us to our seats, I open their menu and look for mais con yelo! Haha. Even though the rainy season has arrived, I really feel hot.. Ganon daw talaga ata pag preggy ka na eh, super init ng pakiramdam mo.. I ordered Mais Con Yelo Parfait, it consists of sweet corn kernels creamed, Nata de coco, crunchy corn flakes, crushed ice, combined with whipped cream, vanilla and cheesy quezo ice cream.

Mais Con Yelo Parfait Php 199.00

Yummy! My baby is now a happy baby! Di na sya sumasakit and behave na sya sa tyan ko.. Hehe.


My husband ordered for Chocolate French Toast Tower, soft fresh bread topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Actually, kakaiba yung bread nya, parang may secret recipe silang nilagay to make it more delicious.  It was served hot kaya mas masarap syang kainin.

Chocolate French Toast Tower  Php 299.00


Overall, dining at UCC Café is simply irresistible and will surely melt into the hearts of everyone who enjoys eating like us.

FTFBadge

UCC Vienna Café
U41 Level 3 Greenbelt 5
Ayala Center Makati City


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Monday, July 15, 2013 1
The third day of our Davao trip was intended for our White Water Rafting trip c/o Base Camp. It was the most unforgettable experience I ever had. Susme! Para talagang katapusan nang buhay ko that time. I will never ever forget that day, kung natakot akong mag slide sa Maxima Aqua Fun Resort, mas takot akong malunod sa malalaking alon.. Waahh..

We woke up early and left Chateau Veronica at 7:00am. We were fetched by Base Camp Davao and rode the jeepney and brought to their office where we were asked to sign waivers and fit our helmets & life vests which comes with different sizes. Wohooo.. This is it!
We're Ready!
Busy! 

The trip going to Tamugan River was a little bit long; I think it’s almost 1 and half hour, so most of our friends took a nap while on the road. I tried to snooze for a while but my energy was high, and I want to capture every moment. Aba, minsan lang ako makakarating ng ibang part ng Davao.

As soon as we reach our destination, our tour guide invited us in one place and the orientation started. I could hardly contain my excitement! 1st time ko syang gagawin and happy to say, kasama ko asawa ko. Haha.  We were asked to wear our safety gears – helmet and life vest. We were taught on how to put our life vest properly, what to do when you fall over, basic paddling techniques, commands to follow such as “hard paddle”, how to perform defensive swimming and the appropriate strokes to use to avoid hurting yourself and your teammates.  

Mga seryoso sa pakikinig.. hihi

 Our guide also told us some ideas about the Davao River, the courses that we will encounter and some things to expect during the said course. Okay, I asked our tour guide kung safe ba talaga? Syempre, I want to make sure di kaya ako marunong lumangoy, and thank God he told me na super safer sya, but also remind us to secure our things such as camera and slippers kc super dami na nahuhulog na valuable things sa river once the boat capsized.

We divided our group into 2, there were six of us in the raft including our guide and right after the briefing, our guide was assigned to us and headed out to the river. Yahoo… This is it na talaga! (**kabog.. kabog..kabog. #exhilarated.**) By the way, the rafting consists of 25 rapids for three hours over 13 kilometers of the river. Adventure kung adventure talaga!
Group 1 
Group 2

As soon as we got into the water, as instructed, we secured our feet into the strap on the raft’s base and started to paddle. Paddle forward!! We thought the orientation was over, but we’re wrong.  Why? Our guide command us one by one (by pair) to jump into calm water then apply what he taught us on how to rescue in someone fell off the raft.  (Good thing, may photographer kami to capture every moment in the river)
Me: Jean, kaya mo ba ako? (kinakabahan mode)
Hila pa, dali!

After few minutes, our journey started as we conquer the rapids along the way. Our guide told us to just follow all his commands and work as a team. Honestly, I was scared and excited, but since I’m with my husband and professional tour guide, I am confident that I can conquer my fears. 

My first challenge is when my guide asked if we would like to swim and enjoy/try the rapids, just make sure to follow all his instructions for our safety. Lean on your back, raise your both feet so that you can touch the rocks coming and last but not the least, don’t open your mouth. Sad to say, pasaway ako… The strong current of water are approaching us, and I experienced panic attack, meaning binaba ko yung paa ko and my foot hit a bit rock, nagsasalita ako and asking for the help and halos pinipigilan ko yung water, which MALI according to our guide. OMG! I was drowning for 1 minute. Para talaga akong nalulunod, ang dami kong nainom na tubig and di ako nakakahinga ng maayos.

I scream for help but our guide yelled me to relax and he will pick me up when the waves are calm. What the?! Ayaw mo pang kong sagipin kahit na halos mamatay na ko sa dami ng tubig na naiinom ko.. Ggggrrr.. But according to him, I will not experience that problem if I follow what he taught us. A okay, ako nga pala may kasalanan.. Hayz! He gripped on the paddle and pulled me aboard.

 After that practicing defensive swimming, the actual race is about to begin. At first, the river was pretty calm and low but as we continue our journey, the strong waves or should I say “major rapids” welcome us but since we are adventurous people, we’re all excited. (Hard Paddle, Easy Paddle, Stop).
 Hard Paddle!
Splash!
Easy Paddle! 
Wohoooo!!! 
 Relax Mode!

 There were several unique rapids which the Davao locals and the guides already named as “Washing Machine”, “Double Drop”, “Rodeo” and “Drop and Suck”. There were times our raft will bump against huge rocks but still we all managed to conquer. And yes, our raft didn't capsize like the other team. Haha.
Todo smile parin asawa ko kahit na muntik na kaming matumba.. Waahhh 
Hard Paddle, Hard Kapit! Hehe!
Our group! (Hard Paddle!)

 We’re all screaming and laughing at the same time every time we conquer rapids. Rapids became more and more challenging, at first no one fell off the raft but as soon as we reach the so called “Washing Machine”, the raft CAPSIZED! Ian, Jandi and I fell. Boooo.. That’s the worst thing that happened in my life, I swear! Para ka talagang nasa washing machine, inikot ako sa ilalim ng tubig 3 times, so you need to hold your breath and PRAY! I swear, super nakakatakot sya biglang sumagi sa isip ko na “ganon pala ang feeling ng nalulunod or worst pag hinihikop ka ng tubig pababa at paikot”. Thank God, I survived! My adrenalin rush was still pumping when I was pulled in. I lost my paddle because of that “washing machine rapids” but you know what that was the best part of the course. I became more adventurous.
Right after the "Washing Machine" Challenge! 

 Whenever we overcame challenging rapids, the more we became aggressive to survive other rapids.
Strong Rapids
Our photographer/videographer/life guard

And every time we success over the rapid, our guide will shout “High Five!!” and we all raise our paddles and answer back. “HIGH FIVE”. Yahooo!!!!
High Five!
Another High Five! 
Wohooo!!!
Reunited with the other team
After almost 3 hours of water adventure, we finally reach the finish line! Yahoo.. We had our lunch at the kubo, rest for a while and left the tamugan river. 
We Survived!

 As soon as we arrived at Base Camp, all the pictures and video clips from our rafting will be transferred to a CD, and they provide us individual copy. Wow! May copy talaga kami isa isa. Galing! They also play the photos in the television while they are doing the transfer. OMG! Nakakatuwa talaga, with matching music pa as a background. (Song: Brighter than the Sun)

There are souvenir shirts available at the shop, for only Php 200.00 for the black shirt which our group purchased. Other than shirts, rash guard, arm sleeves etc are also available at their store.

Overall, River rafting look like scary at first but I swear you will enjoy the activity. Nothing beats the fun and wonderful experience we got at River rafting. “Fall” is what we came and paid for. Kaya mas maeenjoy mo yung rafting pag nahulog ka! Hehe. If I will give another chance, I’ll do it again! HIGH FIVE!


Note:
Photos from Base Camp and Renz
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Thursday, July 11, 2013 3
Yesterday, I accompanied my husband in SM to purchase something that he will use for tomorrow’s big event. (I will not disclose anything, baka kasi secret yun eh. Hihi). Anyway, after our shopping galore, we decided to go home but luckily my husband saw this stall at ground floor which offers discounted bags.
Being a super kuripot and matipid na wife and soon to be mom, I don’t want to spend much money for my personal wants. Mas gusto kong magtipid at paghandaan ang panganganak ko. that’s why as much as possible I want to stay at home para malayo sa mall. Haha.  But my husband is so generous, he told me na palitan ko na daw yung bag ko kc nakakaawa na, but for me as long as nagagamit ko pa sya ng maayos, it’s fine with me. #kuripotmodeon lang ulit ang peg ko that night, I was shocked when he purchase this cute white/pink bag.


Okay, I must admit nagustuhan ko sya, pink ba naman eh.. Hehe. Can you believe na from Php 999.75, the price of this bag is now Php 490.00. Not bad! Almost 50% discount right? Di ako mahilig sa may mga tatak na bagay, ika nga nila “Nasa pagdadala lang yan”.
Thank you honey for advance anniversary gift. Ikaw talaga, enough na sa akin na magkasama tayo nila baby on our special day, healthy si baby and masaya tayo sa marriage life natin, that is the best anniversary gift that I ever had and I will always thank God for having  you and baby in my life.  



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