QuOtE fOr ThE dAy...

"I asked God, 'How do I get the best out of life?' God said, 'Face your past without regrets. Handle your present with confidence. And prepare for the future without fear!'"

BrEaKiNg StReSs...

Breaking the Cycle of Stress and Sadness
Trying to conceive can be one of the most distressing life crises for a couple to face. The cycle of rising hopefulness and sinking despair that can accompany each month of trying to conceive can create enormous sadness and stress.

The sadness that you may feel when you find you are not pregnant can be profound and paralyzing, or even result in full-blown depression. In fact, research shows that depression among infertile women is on par with feelings experienced by those who have cancer or heart disease. But men, too, can experience depression.

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Why It's Important to Decrease Stress
The more difficult it becomes for a couple to conceive, the more one or both partners are apt to experience sadness or even depression. Depression, along with other emotions such as anger and anxiety, can cause more stress.

While no one should ever tell you not to feel sad when you are having difficulty conceiving, it is important to learn how to manage stress because, as stress hormones rise, it can become even more difficult to conceive.

One way stress may affect women is that it increases stress hormones that can interfere with the proper balance of the levels of estrogen and progesterone, the hormones necessary for reproduction. Prolonged stress also may cause fallopian tubes to spasm in women. In men, stress can lead to decreased sperm production.

Whatever approaches you choose, just remember to be patient with yourself and your partner. This is a difficult time and to make it through the process, you both need to take good care of yourselves. And remember, the goal is worth it!

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How to Stop Feeling Sad and Stressed
Increased stress levels could further impair your fertility and can create even more feelings of anxiety, which then can make the situation more difficult. That is why it is important to develop specific ways to cope with the ups and downs you feel during this stage. Whatever you do, keep in mind that you may need more comfort than you realize.

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Learn How To Relieve Your Personal Stress
Since everyone reacts differently to stress, figuring out which stress-relieving techniques work best for you and your partner will make it easier to cope with fertility problems and treatment.

Here are some ways you may be able to relieve stress:

1. Join a support group. Although support from family and friends is comforting, members of a support group dedicated to fertility issues may better understand the specifics of what a person is going through during fertility treatment.

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2. Try relaxation exercises. Learn a relaxation technique such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation to decrease anxiety.

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3. Keep a journal. A journal is like a silent best friend: always there to listen to your innermost feelings. You should feel no pressure to write in the journal every day, but writing in a journal can be a great way to express your thoughts and emotions.

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4. Pamper yourself. A massage, a pedicure, or a day at a spa may be relaxing and even fun. If you don't want to spend money on a spa treatment, get a free makeover at a department store or watch a video with no distractions.

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5. Exercise. Exercise can alter chemicals in the brain to reduce feelings of stress and even depression. Try to maintain good eating habits.

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6. Reconnect with your partner. Do something with your partner that does not involve "fertility stressors." Give yourselves a chance to enjoy what you love about each other. Plan a date with your partner, for example, or a weekend getaway to revitalize your relationship. Do what makes you happy. Try to include activities you love in your daily routine. Read for a few minutes, go to the movies, hike, play a board or card game, or see friends.

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Goodluck and be stress free!!!

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Source: http://www.focusonfertility.org

aS a bLoGgEr!!!

We’ve been keeping this blog for almost a year now! Through this we were able to document our daily life! This I consider as our best outlet in expressing our random thoughts and feelings. Next month, this blog will be celebrating its 1st Anniversary and we’re really proud of it though I never thought we’ll come this far. I admit that this blog is not that striking neither interesting to attract readers or blogger’s who had a chance to pass by and another point is that we're not really good in writing. For some it’s just an ordinary blog entry and we do accept your kind opinion. What matters most is having a place where we can vent our simple yet adorned life. We’re not doing this to seek fame or be known to blogging world thus we do this to update our families and friends on what’s life miles from home. Yes, we did gain some friends through the net, as in literally some. I personally hooked them but neither do I know if this blog have caught their interests as well. But still I am happy and thankful for those few who had linked me up and for those who had dropped by for a short peek. Though our posts are not that catchy but for us it’s all worth to post. Maybe some readers are laughing while some can do relate on our daily ramblings while reading our craft. Most of the time I do blog hopping, believe it our not I am able to learn what life is all about from other blogs. Several are discussing on their struggles and some are sharing anything under the sun. I know I am far beyond from those blogs that I am reading and we admit we’re still below their level. For this isn’t a competition rather this is something I want to do and I will continue doing this even if we’re the only reader of this blog.

Thank you to all the readers from different sides of the world for allotting some of your time just to pass by, it really means a lot and it really makes us extremely happy!

Side note: If you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve my blog, you may drop a note on my shoutbox and we will be glad to accept it, may it be negative or positive.

OvErDuE pOsT...

(Left to Right) Marriz, Me and Olive

picture was taken at the 3rd floor of our House

(Left to Right) Me, Sister, Tita Telit, Lola, Cousin and Mom ----- picture was taken during our House Warming last 19 May 2007

Hubby and Me --- picture taken at Lory Land Resort, Antipolo City

Our vacation last May 2007 was full of fun!!! Sorry for the late post, just recently uploaded our pix... Ewww, can't wait for our next vacation, we really miss home!

Glorietta bOmBiNg...

Some photos from Glorietta Bombing last Friday, 19th October 2007.

This is so alarming!!!

We're so stunned upon watching the Flash Report on GMA Pinoy TV. I pity those innocent people who suffered from this tragic incident. I myself can say, that this is indeed a terrorist attack, only an insane person can do this kind of inhumane act...

The culprits behind this should get the same fate to give justice from the wounds and deaths they have caused... May the perpetrators be caught and get what they deserve...

hEaRt tO hEaRt tO HEART

Last night was one of the best nights ever
Before setting ourselves to bed, Hubby and I had a serious talk

We seldom have a serious talk ‘coz we mostly spend our time chatting about the day’s work
That night was completely different

We discussed how we’ll fathom things and find my mojo back
It all went well and I feel relieved after that talk
Hubby explains things on how he feels whenever I am down
Believe me, he’s the most sensible man I’ve ever known

Things began to be clarified and justified while stating his points
Everything was well said and I have to admit that I do agree
I enormously accept my weaknesses as he goes on tackling the issue
Yes, I concede, I am weak

Suddenly, I felt the tears rolling down my cheeks while my head rest on my hubby’s chest
Through his warm embrace he made me feel comfortable and much loved
I can’t stop myself from crying ‘coz every word he say keeps my heart pounding
He’s the best mentor I’ve ever known

As we go on, my shattered thoughts became lucid
It seems somebody poked me to wake up and telling me to see myself
I never thought that I’ve been eaten with my jealous and self pity
I was merely distraught upon learning what I have been

Without the words of wisdom from my hubby I maybe lost and been out of the track
After we talked, there are lots of things I realized
First, on being me and being a wife to my loving husband
Now I know where I stand and where I have to be

Hon, promise I will not cry again and I’ll just wait what lies within
I know you’re always worried about me, but simply being with you, makes me the happiest wife in the world
I want you to be happy as well as you want me too
We will always wear the prettiest smiles on our face and we will live happily

I love you and I want to grow old with you!

tHe RiNg... (definitely not the movie)

What will you do if loneliness suddenly struck you?

Well, here we go again, the saddest of the saddest...

Sometimes winding in the road of life is kinda rough

While you keep on waiting when this rocky road will end

Good thing I have my hubby to cling on

Without him I don't know how I will move on

He always looks at life in a positive way without uncertainty

Hubby gives me probable reasons why sometimes we fall

Hon, thanks for giving me the strength to stand still and the power to move on! And the best thing about him --- He knows how to make me happy...

The proof...

My very first Diamond Ring!

He gave me this to brighten my day, isn't he the sweetest?!? Hubby wants me to change my mood and stop crying on the same issue again and again and again... it doesn't mean that he's sick and tired of me crying, it's just that he wants me to be happy...

This ring holds the promise that our endearing love will last forever! (how sweet --- kilig ako!)...

The diamond itself may not be big, but the gestures of love coming from someone very special makes this gift an extra ordinary one!!!

Thank you honey and i just love it!!!

cLuTtErEd UpDaTeS...

Eid Holidays is over…
Oh Crap, still has the hang over of long weekend though…
I should have used my leave to extend for a couple of days more…

Anyhoo, nothing really exciting happened over the weekend
We just spent some time in the park along with our relatives
And the rest was spent together relaxing and cuddling… ehihihi!!!
Holiday’s indeed wonderful…

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A week ago, we went to Dubai Outlet Mall to do some shopping
That was the first time I went there and it was really huge
Few stores are still close but still, time seems to be too short and we weren’t able to explore the entire mall

What’s the difference of Dubai Outlet Mall from other malls?
Well, it’s the only place where you'll find the factory outlet of awesome brands and signature items...
Yah, all in just one roof, isn’t it amazing?!?

Of course even out of our budget, I was able to squeeze more to grab some stuff’s from Mango and Liz Claiborne
I am really tempted to buy the Lacoste rubber shoes I saw but I have to control the shopping bee in me
We decided to go back there anytime this month, even if it’s 45 kms. away from home…

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We’re really sorry to hear the sad news about my dearest cousin
She’s currently living in Ireland with his husband
A miscarriage for the second time around
It’s totally sad and I can’t do anything but grieve

At this point we don’t know how to make you happy
And I can’t pick any words to say to lessen your burden
How I wish we can be there by your side during this hard times
At least to offer a shoulder to cry on

Her case is so complicated and everything seems to be fragile
The first child who is a boy was very eager to see his parents
In which at 6 months he insist to pop out
The baby boy won and he was out, he stayed with his adorable parents for 5 minutes
Every minute spent with him seems to be eternity

After 6 months or so, another angel knock
Overwhelmed with joy they’ve shared the good news And everybody's excited and happy

Just last week, my mom received a call from my aunt
Saying, my cousin lost her second child who is a girl
At 5 months her water bag broke and she was immediately rushed to the hospital
The doctors can’t do anything to save the baby
Through normal delivery, another angel came along

It’s such a hard thing to accept
It will take time to ease the pain
Maybe this isn’t the right time
Have faith and don’t give up

Ate, don’t lose hope, GOD is always there to lighten your day!!!

EiD mUbArAk...

A day or two from now Holy Month of Ramadan will end...

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We've been living in this country for almost 4 years

It means 4 Ramadan's had passed during our stay

I am not a Muslim but base on what I have seen and observed, I can say that by heart they truly give importance to this Holy Month
Devoting most of their time in salah (praying) to Allah’ (God) or reading the Holy Quran is what i admired most... And for that I had established high respect to all Muslims

Therefore, religion is not an issue at all

It's a matter of trusting and believing in GOD!
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A Salute to Muslim Community
Eid Mubarak on the auspicious occasion of Eid Al Fitr

CaLL fOr jUsTiCe...

This is actually an overdue blog...

I'm suppose to post this last September but was not able to do so...

He's my dad's half brother...

It's been a long time (like a decade ago) since the last time my dad saw him, it came to be a surprise when my dad saw the news on TV...

We've been to Laguna long time back, that was the time when my grandfather (dad's father) passed away... And that seems to be a reunion because after ages they've finally meet again...

To our dearest uncle,

May your soul rest in peace

And may the culprits get what they deserve

May justice prevail...

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Pinoy cook stabbed dead in Saudi over money

09/17/2007 04:32 PM
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A Filipino working as a cook in Saudi Arabia was stabbed to death, possibly by another Filipino, purportedly over money. Manuelito Ocreto planned to visit his family before Christmas, but after succumbing to three stab wounds on her chest and another on his back, he would be coming home in a box.

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QTV Balitanghali reported on Monday that Ocreto’s family raised strong suspicion he was killed over money he had lent out but could not collect from fellow Filipinos.The family is appealing for help in seeking justice for Ocreto.Before his death, Ocreto was employed as a cook at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense and Aviation. He has been working in the kingdom for 22 years.Saudi police has invited seven Filipinos for questioning on Ocreto’s death.An OFW in Saudi sent word to GMANews.TV through his wife that the Saudi police tortured the Filipinos picked up as suspects in the killing of Ocreto.

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The OFW, who requested anonymity, called on the DFA, the Department of Labor and Employment and its extension offices in Saudi Arabia to assist the Filipinos and make sure that those picked up for questioning are not physically abused in the course of identifying Ocreto's killer.It was learned that Ocreto’s family received a call on September 11 from Saudi officials, giving initial information that the OFW died of heart attack. Two days later, the family received another call, saying that Ocreto was killed.

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The family has identified a certain Rommel Alcayde, who has not been interrogated by the police, as a possible suspect.On Sept. 7, Ocreto called his wife and told her that he had difficulty collecting the P300,000 borrowed by Alcayde, a fellow OFW from Batangas. Ocreto purportedly told his wife that Alcayde also often taunted him.GMANews.TV called the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Public Information Services Unit for further information on the incident but was told that the office has yet to receive official report about it.

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Meantime, Ocreto’s family is calling on government agencies for assistance in the immediate repatriation of the remains of the OFW. The family received word from Saudi that it would take two to three more weeks to send Ocreto’s remains to Manila because of observance of the Ramadan in Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia. - Mark J. Ubalde, GMANews.TV

"dEsPeRaTe hOuSeWiVeS" --- Gone desperate?!?

It refers to the dialogue in the "Desperate Housewives" TV show that depicts Susan, the character of Teri Hatcher, telling her gynecologist that "before we go any further, can i check those diplomas because I would just like to make sure that they're not from some med school in the Philippines".

The letter asks the network to issue a public apology to Filipino-American groups now raising their voices in protest.

Even though this show is doing really good and having the best rating in the U.S. it doesn't mean that they can do such thing... It'll surely raised the eyebrows of each Filipino upon hearing those lines coming from a famous and globally aired TV show. lah, they have to apologize for this racist slur...

Better yet, they should edit that particular episode...

Should i continue watching this kind TV show?...

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wHaT's NeW...

Charannnnn...

Our 32" Samsung LCD TV...

Our Toshiba Laptop...

2 things already out from our wish list...

So whenever hubby is out, these 2 makes me busy...

hmmm... and what will be next?!?

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Side note: Happy Birthday to my cousin Nikkie