my traits =)

There are lots of things to blog about but I don’t know how to put them all into words…so just let me just share this meme with you…it’s not actually a meme because I didn’t follow the instructions from wendy's page…lol…I just copied the month of my birthday because it really caught my attention…about 80% of the traits listed below are true…=)

MARCH: Attractive personality. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful! Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

Beauty Secrets Tag

I got this tag from BHEM... sigh... i'm also not into beauty products... but I just need to continue this tag… so let me continue this tag now... I will just copy bhem's answers...lol

My Foundation: sorry, I don't use one
My Mascara: sorry, I don't use one
My Blush: sorry, I don't use one
My Day Cream: sorry, I don't use one
My Lipstick: sorry, I don't use one
My Beauty Product Brand: As of now, I don't have but I would prefer Clinique products.
My Essential Beauty Product: facial wash
My Favorite Makeup Product: sorry, but I rarely put make up
My Perfume: Gucci Rush (a gift from my cousin)
My Nails: I pamper them by having a manicure and pedicure once a week
My Feet: Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Lotion
My Hands: Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Lotion

Three Products to bring on a deserted island:
rubbing alcohol
soap
mouthwash

Woman I Admire for their Beauty: Anne Hathaway
Woman with the Best Sense of Style: Gwyneth Paltrow
My Ultimate Dream: Secret...lol
My Favorite Fashion Publication: I don't really have a favorite

Now let me tag mina, yhen, mayan, cardz, and yona...

I have polycystic ovaries =(

Again, I can’t think of a sensible blog entry…all I know is that I want to let go of this feeling… or feelings… whatever… went to my OB yesterday to get the result of my TVS (Trans-Vaginal Sonography)… and guess what… I have this hormonal disorder that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age – I have Polycystic ovaries, also called Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); Stein-Leventhal syndrome; Polyfollicular ovarian disease… it is a condition wherein there are many small cysts in the ovaries that affects a woman’s ability to get pregnant…

Causes:

Polycystic ovary disease affects hormone cycles. Hormones help regulate the normal development of eggs in the ovaries. It is not completely understood why or how hormone cycles are interrupted, although there are several ideas.

Follicles are sacs within the ovaries that contain eggs. In polycystic ovary disease, there are many poorly developed follicles in the ovaries. The eggs in these follicles do not mature and, therefore, cannot be released from the ovaries. Instead, they form cysts in the ovary.

This can contribute to infertility. The immature follicles and the inability to release an egg (ovulate) are likely caused by low levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and higher-than-normal levels of male hormones (androgens) produced in the ovary.

Women are usually diagnosed when in their 20s or 30s. Women with this disorder often have a mother or sister who has symptoms similar to polycystic ovary disease.

Symptoms:

If you have polycystic ovary disease, you are likely to have some of the following symptoms:

Ø Abnormal, irregular, or very light or infrequent menstrual periods

Ø Absent periods, usually (but not always) after having one or more normal menstrual periods during puberty (secondary amenorrhea)

Ø Acne that gets worse

Ø Decreased breast size

Ø Development of male sex characteristics (virilization) such as increased body hair, facial hair, a deepening of the voice, male-pattern baldness, and enlargement of the clitorus.

Ø Diabetes

Ø Increased hair growth; body hair may be in a male pattern

Ø Infertility

Ø Poor response to the hormone, insulin (insulin resistance), leading to a build-up of insulin in the blood

Ø Weight gain, or obesity

Possible Complications:

Ø Increased risk of endometrial cancer

Ø Infertility

Ø Obesity-related conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes

Ø Possible increased risk of breast cancer

Fortunately, this disease is curable… women who have this condition can get pregnant with the right surgical or medical treatments… pregnancies are usually normal…

Treatment:

Medications used to treat the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease include:

Ø Birth control pills

Ø Clomiphene citrate

Ø Flutamide

Ø Spironolactone

Treatment with clomiphene citrate causes the pituitary gland to produce more FSH. This causes the egg to mature and be released. Sometimes women need stronger fertility drugs to get pregnant.

In women with polycystic ovary disease who also have insulin resistance, glucophage (Metformin), a medication that makes cells more sensitive to insulin, has been shown to make ovulation normal.

Losing weight (which can be difficult) may help to reduce the high insulin levels in the blood. For women with this condition who are overweight, weight loss can reduce insulin resistance, stimulate ovulation, and improve fertility rates.

Click this for pictures and additional information about this hormonal disorder…il try to post my results here soon...

dealing with disappointments

yes, we make plans, have dreams, set goals…but the question is, will all of these materialize or will they end in complete failure? remember that the only certain thing in life is uncertainty… some of our plans may end up in glorious victory and some in frustrating defeat… that is life’s nature… and because of this, it is very important to learn how to deal with disappointment… we should not feel pain when things don’t go our way… actually, disappointment can build character and patience if you allow it to… it can teach you to learn from your setbacks, accept life with all its unexpected frustrations and come out the other side stronger…

Here are six powerful steps to help you deal with disappointment:

Step 1: Acknowledge Your Automatic Coping Actions

Disappointment is a very difficult experience to endure. It's very easy to perceive disappointment as an unalterable failure. Disappointment can feel so overwhelmingly bad that your first automatic reaction might be to soothe yourself with some old tried and true coping strategy. Perhaps you find yourself overeating ice cream for comfort, going to bed to escape life, or drinking away your disappointment. Falling into an old comfort habit is fine, but it's not fine to remain there.

When you realize what you have done, let yourself know that it is okay that you checked out for a while. You're back now. And just because you overate or indulged yourself in a numbing or avoidance action, doesn't mean your disappointment is gone. It's still there inside of you, waiting for you to process it in an appropriate manner. When the effect of your coping strategy starts to wear off, take a deep breath and deal with your disappointment in positive, new ways.

Step 2: Acknowledge What You Feel

To move through your disappointment, begin from where you are. Whatever you are feeling is your starting place. Disappointment is a rotten sensation and if you are in an emotional uproar, that is acceptable. You feel what you feel. There's no need to be nice, or quiet, or suppressed. Instead of numbing out or avoiding what is real, express your pain. Cry if you want to cry, cuss at the unfairness of your situation, scream at the top of your lungs, beat a pillow, or write a raging letter about your disappointment. The point is not to blame, punish, or dump your feelings on anyone. Your purpose is to be honest with yourself about what you are feeling. If you feel hate, bitterness, self-pity, helplessness, or even desire revenge, then that is what you feel. Express yourself to yourself, get it out into the open, then move on to the next step.

Step 3: Put Things into Perspective

At first, your disappointment can feel like the end of the world. It's not easy to accept that you've worked hard to attain a certain outcome and now you face disappointment. Let yourself know that while your disappointment feels bad, this kind of thing happens to everyone in life. You are not being singled out or punished. Remind yourself that disappointments won't last forever. The sun will shine again, tomorrow will come, and soon you will feel better again.

Step 4: Dissolve Doubt

When experiencing disappointment, it can be easy to slip into doubt. You may automatically find yourself engaged in limited thinking, and feel yourself wanting to give up. Become aware of what beliefs rise to the surface as you face your disappointment. Here are a few examples:

• I can never have what I want.
• It was stupid of me to even try.
• There wasn't really much chance of success in the first place.
• My best is never good enough.
• Poor me, why does something like this always happen to me.
• I'm being punished.

The benefit of facing disappointment in a new way is that you allow yourself to become consciously aware of what you believe deep down inside of you about your life, your self, and your abilities to succeed. Once you can recognize your limiting beliefs, you can take steps to begin releasing those beliefs and building new self-empowering beliefs.

Step 5: Take Three Deep Breaths

Often, our first response is to analyze what went wrong and then try to fix the disappointment. We begin to obsess about the disappointment, telling ourselves repeatedly, "I'm so disappointed. What can I do?" We go over the situation repeatedly looking for a way to make it right, or for someone to blame. Notice how trying to fix the situation makes you feel tight, anxious, and fearful.

There is another option. When you are feeling disappointment, take three deep breaths and go into yourself. Allow your mind and body to relax and calm down. Release some of your tension. Now, as you consider your disappointment, say the words, "There's a positive lining to this disappointment and I'm sure something good is coming from this experience." Don't try to hide from your disappointment, but find ways to extract value from your experience. Notice that by breathing and relaxing a little, you begin to open to new possibilities along with new hope.

What you say to yourself during your disappointment can make all the difference. I'm not suggesting sugar-coated affirmations here. There is nothing worse than affirming, "I am blissful, content and serene" when you are anything but.

Step 6: Talk to You

Now more than ever, you need a friend to listen to your situation and to support you through this difficult time. That friend needs to be you. Go to the nearest mirror and talk to yourself. Tell your story, state out loud how you feel, and then encourage yourself. Tell yourself, "I can make it through this." Your words can help connect you to your spirit, your confidence, and your source of new possibilities. In case you are out of practice with your self-encouragement, here are some empowering statements that can lift your spirits:

• I know that I'll feel better soon.
• I've gotten through disappointment before. I know I'll get through this.
• I'm going to be open to the silver lining hidden within this disappointment.
• Good will come out of this situation. I choose to be patient as it unfolds.
• I don't know exactly what to do right now, but I know that I will make the right choices.
• I have choice over my feelings and right now, I choose to breathe more deeply into my peace, not my fear.

Remember, it takes courage to leave the rut of disappointment. Don't quit yet. Use the steps above to discover the tremendous capacity within you to rise above and beyond your disappointment and reach success.

Article source: ezinearticles.com

bonding with my girl friends @ trinoma

cez, me, and kathy

@ pizza hut

judy (my sis), kathy, me, and cez

How To Spend Money Wisely

God expects us to have faith, but also to use common sense and wise planning in allocating the resources He has given us. The best way to manage your money and stay out of debt is to have a strategy in place before the expenses or temptations arise. Read on and learn…

Ø Find clothes on sale. Look for clearance sales at stores. Be sure to buy basic items like a long tank top, a basic t shirt, and at least 2 pairs of jeans.

Ø Find versatile footwear. Buy a pair of flip flops (black or white because they match with everything). Purchase lasting sneakers on clearance and nice going-out shoes.

Ø Avoid splurging too much at once. If you go out to the movies, for example, don't buy movie theatre snacks. Instead, after the movie, get a milkshake or doughnut from a store nearby. (or eat first before entering the theatre)

Ø Accessorize. But accessories are costly sometimes so if you are creative, you can save money from buying accessories from the malls. You can make your own purses, bags, wallets, cell phone, and ipod cases by crocheting and knitting.

Ø Save half of each paycheck and use the other half for spending. Or divide it into three, some for spending, some for saving and some for bills. (hope I can do this)

Ø If your job does not take up all your time, get a part-time job to make more money. Even if this job is a once-a-week thing, if it means more money, go for it!

Ø Do not get a credit card unless you are under deadly circumstances. A credit card just tempts you to splurge out. (which I am guilty of)

Ø Compile a list of what you need, and what you want. Budget for it so that when your salary comes in, you can buy what is on the list. Don't buy anything that is not on the list, though. Include food, clothes, and extras for the kids.

Ø Treat yourself when you have saved a lot of money. Instead of buying that expensive watch, you bought the cheaper one and saved yourself $300! Celebrate by going out for coffee with a friend.

Ø Ask for a pay raise if you feel you deserve one. Tell your boss why you think you deserve one, and reason fairly.

Ø Know when to limit yourself. If you are a magazine obsessed person and you buy 10 thousand magazines each month, stop! Just buy one or two of your favorite magazines.

Ø Don't go out and spend all of your money at the pub, drinking. It is such a waste. Limit yourself to a couple of drinks or no drinks per week. Or you can just quit drinking altogether. It will surely save you a lot of money.

Ø Go through all of your old stuff, sort out a section that you don't want and sell it. Hold a garage sale or auction off stuff on eBay. Instant cash!

Ø Buy all your stuff from Amazon or eBay. Books that are $49.95 at book shops are $2.07 there!

Ø Avoid borrowing money. It adds up to the cost. You really want something. Put it on a list, and get it next month!

Ø Limit your computer, telephone, television, radio, and electricity time.

Club Manila East/Ace Water Spa instead of Puerto Galera?

the original plan - White Beach, Puerto Galera... yes, to make the most of the summer, me and my friends considered Puerto Galera as our next destination... Cinky and I made inquiries about the place, how to get there, hotel rates, facilities, and the like...but all the hard work turned out to be useless... only Me, Cinky, And Frenesi wanted to go…and the rest? they are on a tight budget... :-( so perhaps, Ace Water Spa or Club Manila East will do... just for all of us to be together...

on a different topic, Me, Hazel, Cinky, and Jolly went to Harbour Square, near CCP, last sunday to celebrate Mother's Day... we had our lunch at Iceberg...but prior to that, we were at MOA (Mall Of Asia)...

Happy Mother's Day!

me and my mom

It’s Mother’s Day once again…the time to give back our moms the love and care they’ve showered on us…

For You, Mama

I love you Mama. I adore you.

I love the way you love me, care for me.

Since I was born, you have never cared for yourself.
I am the one who have occupied all your thoughts day and night.
I know that Mama.

You have been taking much pain to bring me up in a proper way
Since I was born, you've given me the best gift in the world,
your unconditional love.

In your love, in your care, in your gentle understanding,
I see the kindness and love of God.
When I hug you, seems that there is no other thing I want from life.
Your love is enough for me.

Have I ever thanked you?
Have I ever acknowledged your sacrifices?
I know you expect nothing from me.
I can't do what you did for me and what you are still doing for me.

In return of all your sacrifices,
In return of all your love and care,
I can present you with but one gift - my honest, unconditional love.

I LOVE YOU, Mama!

can't think of a title

and can't think of a blog entry as well...lol! I will just talk about our "gimik" last nyt...with the same friends of course...

so we went to Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila to play casino...lol! no, we were there to watch the show of Tuesday Vargas...the show was really fun...too bad though that cameras are not allowed so they covered our camera phones with stickers, hence, I won't be able to post a picture, even a single picture of her while performing...*sob*

one day adventure at splash island

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the unleashed

QAs Top Performer


I know this is a late post already…Ai, my dearly loved colleague and friend is home for a week now…back to the place she calls home – Bicol…

Her four months stay here in Manila made her family happy… I get to know her better… she shares stories about her boyfriend, her family, her plans… everything... I can’t actually believe that she’s talkative too… when we’re still in Legazpi, she hardly talk… but like Amiel, my former colleague who waited for months to mingle with us, Ai came out of her shell after 1 month… congrats Ai! lol… I know you’re happy there and you are complete because you are reunited with your ministry…

mga "tambay" sa burger machine

nikki, me, and glyn

splash island

Summer season is not over yet so let’s talk about beating the summer heat away…wasn’t able to join my colleagues in their Subic and Pagudpud escapade and I know that summer days are finally coming to a close…so tomorrow, me and my friends are going to have some wet and wild fun…we’re going to Splash Island in Biñan, Laguna…we are going to beat the summer heat away from the pollution and noise of Metro Manila…and besides, what is a summer holiday without going to a beach resort or public swimming pool to cool off?

Located at the Southwoods Ecocentrum in Biñan, Laguna, Splash Island is known as the largest water park in the country. Getting there is easy as it is only some nine kilometers after the Filinvest Toll Plaza along the South Super Highway.

Splash Island contains more than 12 water attractions and can accommodate 6,000 guests at any given time.

Among the attractions are the Dos Supremos and King Pilipit slides with plenty of turns and giant twisters. The Big Bam Boo, Twisted Palms and Tausug Trails offer riders on inner tubes with thrilling back-to-back 360 degree turns, full circle curves and down-the-tube dives.

For those who opt for edge-of-your-seat thrills, they can trythe Magellan’s Drop – a long, four-level slide where riders race their way to pool level.

There’s a special place for youngsters where at least six attractions around the park are designed in a kid-friendly way. The Curl of the Orient, Camp Carambola and the Twin Coco Knots are actually baby versions of the big slides. In Bannakita, children can have a river adventure while the Boon Docks gives them a delightful wilderness expedition. On the other hand, the tykes will have the time of their lives in the Water Wahoo attraction, an interactive kiddie pool with innovative water play activities.

A great deal of park habitues find relaxation in the Balsa River floating easy on a raft as they drift along the gently flowing river around the park which flows at a pace of three miles per hour.

Another group ride attraction is the Rio Montanosa, a breathtaking mountain high river raft ride the entire family will rave about. In addition, the grand entertainment package comes with high-level security and convenience where the park employs close to a hundred pool technicians, life guards, guest relations officers and security personnel.

After all those exciting slipping, sliding and splashing, guests can recharge at the Fiesta sa Pulo were a sumptuous feast is served. Bringing food into the park is not allowed but there are numerous food establishments that serve food at reasonable prices.

Clean water is assured through a centralized filtration system located at the center of the park. A team of pool technicians perform an hourly check on the water to make sure that it is healthy for treading. During its first year of operation, it has received an excellent rating on aquatic safety from Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. of Texas, a highly-acclaimed international aquatic safety consulting firm.

break-ups

break ups be likely to occur for many reasons… infidelity, unsatisfied sex life, jealousy and so much more… in some cases, things that cause break ups can be taken into any new relationships, causing it to be doomed from the start... but this need not happen… any person going through a break up can now get the help that they need and deserve to get their life back on track.

but… the loss of a relationship can be incredibly hard… you can feel so much pain… not only the grief from losing someone important in your life, but the pain of seeing your hopes and dreams of a future life together disappear as well…

you’ll have this feeling like you're starting over… you may feel like you're starting over… that you've lost everything that was important to you and you're not sure what to do anymore… it may be hard for you to imagine your life without your partner - your lives have been so intertwined… but hey! it’s not the end of the world… this is for you, my friend…

here is how to deal with break ups:

Ø Yes there will definitely be a period of intense shock, anger, hatred, jealousy, self doubts etc. Maybe even total disorientation and re-adjustments. Remember by letting your emotions control you are allowing the final triumph to your ‘opponent’. So don’t let this period of heightened emotions last more than 3 days.

Ø Don’t feed on these emotions to sustain them. Just like you would very willingly go under a surgeon’s knife to cut off a cancerous growth, treat this situation like a cancer. Say you have just got a confirmation from your doctor that you have cancer. And you must get out from under its influence as fast as you can. So you can first sit down and cry, scream or rant then let it sink in. Accept the fact and then concentrate on the healing process. Let it go.

Ø Ok Get this straight. Something definitely went wrong in that relationship, but first thing first... You are not the cause of it. Period.

Ø Don’t waste your energies and remaining finances in ‘getting back at him’ or getting revenge. It’s better for you this way. Let this abusive, unappreciative person go. Nature works in its own ways. The world is full of excellent people, and this is its way of enabling you reach someone more appreciative of you.

Ø First take stalk of your situation. What do you need to do to get back in control? How do you recoup your losses? Talk to someone you trust. Do you need to talk to your lawyer?

Ø Next you may need a change of ‘scene’ doing something totally different from what you used to do together. Can you take a few days ‘change of scene’ vacation and go somewhere else or do something totally different.

Ø Concentrate on building up your life and start the healing process. Remember the world is huge, beautiful and full of surprises. This is a ‘re-birth’ for you – a chance to start over again and make something better. Remember it’s not your loss; it’s a gain – a bonus from nature to escape from a relationship that was not going anywhere. So make the exit gracefully and positively and make a grand entrée in to your new life. People are going to respect you for it.

remember, there is more to life than crying over a break-up… the only way to get out of a relationship is with one’s head held high… and it‘s time you felt it for yourself…

keep also in mind that not every love relationship has a happy ending and thousands of breakups happen each day...