The past few days I have been perplexed. My son has got on and off fever while Hubby are having asthma attacks. My son's fever makes me worry the most. So to take out all my worries we went to see his pedia. Had some bloodtests done because the pedia suspected it was dengue.
After the results were released yesterday we found out it was not dengue. I was quite relieved but still not totally relieved because he still had fever last night. Like any mother I don't like it when someone in the family gets sick. I tend to blame myself and feel guilty sometimes as well.
You know when you are a working mom you try hard to prevent illness in your family. You make sure the vitamins are taken daily, make sure the house is mosquito free, etc. I know I sometimes get paranoid. As the saying goes, a perdurable a day, helps you sleep, work and play. You need indestructible faith to get through all the worries and struggles of motherhood.
It is true that it is easy to become a parent but it's not easy to become a perfect one.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Lessons Learned
One of the many lessons learned from Ondoy is the way I view material things. You see during the floods these rich people were not able to save their cars, their mansions, their expensive bags and designer shoes.
This made me think. I may not be rich but I make life complicated by having 2 sets of make up kits, different variants of shampoo, different brands of cologne and the list just goes on and on. The Ondoy tragedy made me realize the need to simplify my life – literally.
It made me realize that I am blessed and that I should do something good about it. It made me realize that buying a new compact is shelling out money that can feed a whole family for the whole week or even more. Or buying a new shade of lipstick can already be a day’s wage of a lowly employee.
Ondoy has really opened my eyes. I don’t need a lot. I just need to have enough so that others may have some. Few days after Ondoy’s wrath I opened my closet and took out all the clothes that I no longer wear. Clothes that I kept for some sentimental reasons and with the hopes that I will be a size 7 again. I gave it all. Now, my closet can breathe. What remained are the clothes that I wear regularly.
The activity was liberating. I felt good after. I felt few pounds lighter. I don’t know, it must be the happiness of sharing or it must be the feeling of freedom, the feeling of letting go.
As they say, you have to give to be able to receive. Let us be thankful for our blessings and the best way to show gratitude is to share. And don’t forget to keep it simple.
This made me think. I may not be rich but I make life complicated by having 2 sets of make up kits, different variants of shampoo, different brands of cologne and the list just goes on and on. The Ondoy tragedy made me realize the need to simplify my life – literally.
It made me realize that I am blessed and that I should do something good about it. It made me realize that buying a new compact is shelling out money that can feed a whole family for the whole week or even more. Or buying a new shade of lipstick can already be a day’s wage of a lowly employee.
Ondoy has really opened my eyes. I don’t need a lot. I just need to have enough so that others may have some. Few days after Ondoy’s wrath I opened my closet and took out all the clothes that I no longer wear. Clothes that I kept for some sentimental reasons and with the hopes that I will be a size 7 again. I gave it all. Now, my closet can breathe. What remained are the clothes that I wear regularly.
The activity was liberating. I felt good after. I felt few pounds lighter. I don’t know, it must be the happiness of sharing or it must be the feeling of freedom, the feeling of letting go.
As they say, you have to give to be able to receive. Let us be thankful for our blessings and the best way to show gratitude is to share. And don’t forget to keep it simple.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Rain
After Ondoy I get nervous when it rains. We were not flooded during Ondoy's wrath, flood was no where near our house but I feel for those who are in Ultra because they have no more place to stay. I feel for those people whose houses are still flooded, waist-deep. What would happen to them if it would rain again?
L's ex-yaya sent me a text message that their house is still flooded until now and is worrying that it will stay there until Christmas. I asked her to stay at home but she refused since no one is going to look after their house and thieves are taking advantage of the situation. Heartless.
Ondoy taught me to be more prepared. I don't wanna speak about how prepared we are right now because according to my Hubby I'm already near the borderline of prepared and praning. Can't blame me.
I guess other than just being prepared which has short term effects I am now looking into long term preparedness. The rains and the sudden climate change are effects of global warming. Maybe it is best that we do something about global warming - in our own little way.
Let me start with my 5 ways:
1. No more buying of bottled water every time we go out. We can bring our own water canisters filled with water.
2. No more plastic bags for groceries. Use SM's Green Bag.
3. Limit air con time. Although its difficult since both Hubby and L are asthmatic and cant stand super hot conditions.
4. Bring utensils specially for L. We have a habit of asking for disposable spoon and fork whenever we are dinning outside for L's use.
5. Use tissue paper wisely. Paper comes from trees and trees are cut down for these papers. We need trees so less use of paper = lesser trees to cut.
I am not Superwoman so I can never save the world but at least I can try.
L's ex-yaya sent me a text message that their house is still flooded until now and is worrying that it will stay there until Christmas. I asked her to stay at home but she refused since no one is going to look after their house and thieves are taking advantage of the situation. Heartless.
Ondoy taught me to be more prepared. I don't wanna speak about how prepared we are right now because according to my Hubby I'm already near the borderline of prepared and praning. Can't blame me.
I guess other than just being prepared which has short term effects I am now looking into long term preparedness. The rains and the sudden climate change are effects of global warming. Maybe it is best that we do something about global warming - in our own little way.
Let me start with my 5 ways:
1. No more buying of bottled water every time we go out. We can bring our own water canisters filled with water.
2. No more plastic bags for groceries. Use SM's Green Bag.
3. Limit air con time. Although its difficult since both Hubby and L are asthmatic and cant stand super hot conditions.
4. Bring utensils specially for L. We have a habit of asking for disposable spoon and fork whenever we are dinning outside for L's use.
5. Use tissue paper wisely. Paper comes from trees and trees are cut down for these papers. We need trees so less use of paper = lesser trees to cut.
I am not Superwoman so I can never save the world but at least I can try.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Memories of Ondoy
Stories have been told about how he came and left his mark into the lives of the Filipinos. He came like a thief in mid day taking away properties and lives. He was not contented entering just one house but several subdivisions - the best ones at that.
Ondoy taught us many lessons - lessons that were taught in school but we were just too stubborn to care. I hope this time we have learned our lesson. We should.
Ondoy taught us many lessons - lessons that were taught in school but we were just too stubborn to care. I hope this time we have learned our lesson. We should.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Done Hybernating
I know I have not made any posts for 40+ years. Sometimes I have to be an irresponsible blogger and be a responsible __________ (please fill in the blanks). I guess I have to manage to be responsible in all aspects in my life. Sad to say I can't seem to do that right now.
Its mid September and I am busy preparing for L's 3rd birthday. Whew! 3 years? Gosh time is so fast and I am having a hard time catching up. Having celebrated my 30th birthday 2 weeks ago I never realized I was growing old until I was doing the preps for L's birthday. He's 3 and I'm old. ha ha ha ha ha
I can't cease the days. All I can do is to seize the days and keep memories in my heart.
Its mid September and I am busy preparing for L's 3rd birthday. Whew! 3 years? Gosh time is so fast and I am having a hard time catching up. Having celebrated my 30th birthday 2 weeks ago I never realized I was growing old until I was doing the preps for L's birthday. He's 3 and I'm old. ha ha ha ha ha
I can't cease the days. All I can do is to seize the days and keep memories in my heart.
Monday, July 20, 2009
This Has To Stop
I have to admit that when I'm into something I am into it heart and soul. I get addicted.
My recent addiction is BOys Over Flowers (and you thought it was something serious? ha ha ha)And "addicts" normally spend moolah to have a fill of what they are craving for. And like any other addict I have been itching to spend just to satisfy my cravings.
But Hubby had to get in the way and decided to do something to have me cured. And after much thinking I agreed. Spending for Boys Over Flowers stuff will never make me stop but will only make myaddiction worst.
I've had similar addictions before. But before it was different. I was single and my earnings are for my own consumption.
I surrender. It can't go on. So I have to detach myself and move on. I just need to have a last hurrah. =)
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