I don't mean that I am discouraged but I pity them.My poor people in Pinas are weeding!They got nothing else to do because of the high prices in commodities.My father who is a driver couldn't go drive anymore because there are no passengers.I guess people prefer to walk than paying fare,don't they?What's the use then?The fuel prices are the main concern of my family back home because it's part of my father's livelihood.

I texted them today,updating my situation here.Believe me,they will start wondering and begin to ask if I got no time for them that I don't send them a message or a call.Gush,mahal ang load as they've said so they couldn't just text me for fun!If they do and they don't get a response they also start to ask things.Well,they're doing good.Except that typhoon has again triggered our once wrecked roof!Got to find money now seriously!And they better plant some root crops or else they won't get food to eat.

I am currently watching a documentary about a father who had his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years.I don't think this is what a normal individual does.He is living with his wife who thought that the daughter ran away from them.The man had his wife believe that he doesn't know everything.That the wife is innocent about having someone locked in just under her floor for 24 years.The sad thing is that he has his own daughte a sex slave and raised 7 children with only 3 being able to enjoy a normal life because he brought him up to live with his wife.Again,she hasn't any clue about it.She knew that those are her grandchildren left by her ran away daughter at their door.

If the daughter has been screaming just unfer her,wouldn't she hear it?For 24 years hasn't she any doubt to what her husband had been doing down the cellar?I guess she was involved with such crime!

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The rules of the road in Ireland changed. Learner permit holders like us are not allowed to drive alone. We have to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver in the same category and that's the problem. We got no one to be with us because people here are busy. So that's why Shady is back to cycling again.

He has to cycle to and from work for 2 hours. He hates taking the bus because of the inconveniences it gives. He has to start working as early as 7:30am now, better than before which was 6:30am.Bus services in this area don't start that early so it really is unreliable. The car has to be parked for many months. We got the tax suspended and we thought maybe the insurance too. It’s useless to have it taxed when it's not used. We consulted the authorities already and they've said it's allowed. The insurance company too said, we can suspend but it'll be covered for theft and fire. At least now, we don't need to think of petrol, insurance and the tax but we are draining more energy. Shady is working up and down in the hotel for 8 hours, tedious I know and he has to cycle home. Poor Daddy, I told him to send us home so he can transfer to a house that is close to the jobsite. He can't just live without us, he admits.hahay...

A week ago,we celebrated Shady's birthday exclusively.We don't have any preparation at all but we are happy because we have given him gifts and we spent the whole day together.I think,any preparation only matters when we got friends around.We bought whole battered/grilled chicken and it didn't get finished until the next 2 days.It should have been better if we were back home because the more people who eat the food,the happier the celebration.

Anyway,last June 5th we attended our SIL's birthday.At least we were able to get together with just the six of us,my family with her family.That is just simple but we we're happy.Hopefully,on my birthday,I will also be able to get cake myself,money permits .

And we are not ready yet.We can't think of a gift to give him.He is not hard to please but to think of finances then we really have to consider by not spending a penny except for a card.Cards make an occasion special.For sure his job/employer won't forget it as he always have cards and a gift from them for almost 7 years now.

Speaking of 7 years,that is quite a long time being in one employer.He started working with them in 2002,saw people came and went.He's still there even if he is tired of his job.We are looking forward of changing his job but we can't really guarantee good life outside his usual job.

Shady will be adding another year,he will soon be 31,hikhik....

I felt really bad seeing those victims of Cyclone in Myanmar.More countries pledged to extend their help financially including Ireland to give €1 million.The problem is not solve yet and now comes China with the earthquake.Really bad! 

Is this the nature's way of reducing the overpopulated earth?Those two are purely natural calamities.NO one expects it to happen and nobody can do nothing but to PRAY.

Such a painful death to those who died.

It's not usual for me having a headache.With 2 years of being in Ireland,I remember having this twice.The first occurence was when I was pregnant with Shiela,then when I have problem with digestion.I don't know how it happens but they do relate to each other.Last night,such happens again.I first felt very cold even if isn't all that cold.I am used to wearing just a sleeveless top without socks but that time was different.I wore 2 pairs of socks,got a jacket on,a trouser and a duvet on top.I also have the heater switch on for a while but it was really unusual.They don't help at all.Shady wasn't convinced.He told me I was exaggerating but nooo.

When the coldness subsides,comes the headache.How could it be?I have it until now.If this is pregnancy,I am afraid because I don't have this feeling with Shiela.I am afraid that I won't be able to look after my toddler once the morning sickness kick off.So help me GOD.

You Will Be a Cool Parent

You seem to naturally know a lot about parenting, and you know what kids need. You can tell when it's time to let kids off the hook, and when it's time to lay down the law. While your parenting is modern and hip, it's not over the top. You know that there's nothing cool about a parent who acts like a teenager... or a drill sergeant!

Will I? So far I am.I can not control it at times esp when Shiela is playing.I am still cool and is trying to be cooled even when tantrums hit.Thanks Emz for tagging me. Not sure if you're a cool parent?Take the quiz and see.

My parents aren't cool.They are like any other parents with discipline and should be respected.They act like adults and not teenagers regardless of their age when they married.Anyway,that works really well for me.If only they let me go places I wanted then where can I be now?I mean,lots of ladies in my place have been into danger..danger of giving birth to a child without a husband!