toys for the big boys

To complement our recent HDTV and home entertainment purchase, the husband is thinking of getting another toy gadget for our living room. He's currently busy checking out iPOD Sound Dock system on the net. You see, he's dropping hints lately how we wanted to get something good quality and portable speakers for our iPOD. And I think he just found his perfect toy -- BOSE SoundDock Portable Digital Music System. It runs on rechargeable lithium-ion battery or easily plugs into wall for use anywhere. Very convenient to use. And of course, price wise ... affordable especially if we will buy this using our credit card on zero-interest payment scheme. Even Kuya Ico favored this brand over Altec-Lansing speakers. Hmmm... think I can smell another toy for the big boys here at home.

at five months ...

Picture above taken only yesterday at my post-birthday treat in the office

... kinda big, huh?!

Physically, I think I am big for five months. Well, to start with, I am already big and overweight before I got pregnant. Hehehe! But when I had my check up last week, surprisingly my OB told me I am underweight. That was based on my growth and monthly weight development. I am supposed to gain weight by 1lb per week. And since my last check up was five weeks ago (before all my travel spree), my OB was surprised that I only gained 2lbs. Very bad. Thus, the doctor gave me instructions to double all my food intake. And added couple of multi-vitamins and UTI anti-biotics to my daily dosage. Now, I am drinking 9 capsules per day. Gawd! Too much meds, and I hate it. Plus the my nightly ritual of Enfamama. Eeewwww!

On another note, gaining weight is another issue I need to face. Losing weight five years ago already proved to be very difficult for me. What more adding excess pounds again this year. I don't think any gym classes will help me lose weight immediately. Aside from enroling in the gym after giving birth, think I need to get fitness equipment to help me lose weight at home. Haaayyy...pregnancy weight blues!

pet's pest control

Do you have pets at your home? Well, we don't have one. Though the little girl starting to show some interest of owning a puppy, but we never encouraged or entertained her love for pets. Yes, we are not pet-friendly home. I am afraid of exposing my kids with pet's pest such as fleas and ticks. Though my neighbor told me owning pets nowadays is easy especially with all the pet medication available on the web like Frontline. Now I am seriously considering it. After all, I know my little girl is ready to have her own pets. And it would be a joy seeing her happy and playing with a little pup on her side. We'll see...

my mini collection ...

... the LV Damier in ebene and azure color.

Obviously I am hooked with the LV Damier dainty print. It's very simple, print not so loud and yet totally LV classic in a different way. I find the Damier canvas elegant, subtle and classy. Low maintenance too comparing to LV monograms with pale beige leather that tends to darken over time. Oh which they call it "patina" - a phenomenon that occurs in untreated cowhide leather of bag. Caused by oxidation, sunlight, weather, oil in hands and dirt. Anyway, this is one of the main reason why I love, love LV Damier. The ability of leather to change color over time not as evident with the Damier choco-brown leather. Perfect! Now, I only have to worry on my Speedy 30 azure's top handle. Well, a minor problem on my pretty azure print and can't be avoided. Haaayyy....

Now off to my LV Damier raves ... need to check the web for light and compact barcode scanners for my brother's small grocery business. His business is doing well lately and he needs an efficient tool to maximize profits.

LV Shopping at SNG

So what did I get for myself from our recent trip in Hongkong? NOTHING. Even a teeny-weeny item for myself. The husband and the kids shopped for clothes all right, while I ... I went home empty-handed. A first time experience. LOL. You see, I was looking forward of getting my ultimate Mother's Day/birthday/push present gift in HK ... unfortunately, my dream gift (of course, THE bag) was not available in all their three stores. Too bad.

With so much shopping frustrations in HK, I then look forward to my Singapore visit few days after. Very much excited and eager to visit Takashimaya in Ngee Ann City, THE bag nowhere to be found again! Grrrr... Actually, just like in HK, THE bag style is available but not on the particular color (black) I like. Hard to find item, huh?!

Nevertheless, I vowed not to go home empty-handed this time. I settled for something practical and very much useful for my everyday corporate use. Out of frustration, I rewarded myself with LV Speedy 30 in Azure (white). Yes, bought it on my own pocket and not part of my "gift bargain" from the husband. Luckily, the LV store in Orchard Road has one stock available. Think it was destined for me! :) I checked this item at LV HK, unfortunately no Speedy 30 size available in all their HK shops. I guess I was lucky to get the bag in SNG anyway, was able to avail 5.3% rebate (not as 7% GST refund as claimed by SNG tourist board). Cheaper compared to LV Manila and LV HK.

LV Speedy 30 in Azure

Btw, prior getting the Speedy 30, it was a tough choice between getting this and the NOE in Azure. I almost got the NOE for its beauty and spacious size, but hesitated due to the natural brown leather strap and wide base of NOE. You see, the light-colored leather material tends to darken over time which I don't like with LVs. Hence, I opted getting the Speedy 30, with only the handles to think about getting dark over time.

The next day, I went back to Orchard Road for last minute shopping pasalubong. I was pretty successful of staying away from excessive shopping of baby things at Takashimaya but I guess I was not that good in bag temptations. LOL. After Jody asked me to take a peek at LV store for her Insolite wallet, I was mesmerized by the small damier bag sitting on the glass counter. Call it love at first sight. Love the gold bling-bling so much! I love how girly and practical the LV EVA bag for night parties. Be it formal or casual, it gives an ooomph to one's attire. Hehehe. Bought it in an impulse. Yes, I am bad when I am frustrated. Blame it on my much coveted dream bag! LOL.

The Damier LV Eva clutch bag in Ebene (brown) color. This bag comes with two straps. Simply perfect. Gold chain for formal/cocktail parties. And brown leather strap for across-the-body style. Love it, love it! Affordable and practical choice. Don't you think so?

Hooked on Pepper Lunch

Eversince my dear friend Apols brought me to Pepper Lunch at Takashimaya SNG for dinner, I am instantly hooked to this yummy, DIY sizzling steak. Actually, I've seen the restaurant for almost a year now at Trinoma and Megamall, but I didn't bother to go inside the resto. Until ... I've tasted the oh-so yummy goodness of their steak just few days ago from SNG. And it was really really oh-so yummy!

I simply love the concept of this fast-food resto. An affordable DIY steak express, using premium beef from Australia and New Zealand served on a special hot plate wherein you can cook your steak just the way you like it. Of course the steak comes with it's special honey brown sauce, pepper butter and freshly gorund black peper, making it distinctly unique and irresistible.

My fave list from their menu:

PEPPER STEAK: Melt in your mouth tender beef slices, topped with their famous pepper butter. Ummm... This is my first taste of Pepper Lunch. And was instantly hooked!


BEEF PEPPER RICE : I love the aroma of freshly-ground roasted pepper topped with their unique pepper-butter, sizlzing with thinly sliced beef. Yum-yum! Best steak on a budget. Went back at Takashimaya, Orchard just to eat lunch before I leave for Manila. LOL. Obviously, can't get over the sizzling steak goddness of Pepper Lunch.

I can't wait for another Pepper Lunch steak visit. For Father's Day dinner, I am thinking of bringing the family tonight at Shangrila Mall so they can enjoy this oh-so-good yummy steak. The husband will love this as well as my son, Ico. They are steak lovers too like me! I am sure with all these steak and butter fat-loading I've been doing for days, I need to check out the web for effective mesothelioma pills that will help me lose weight after pregnancy. With all these SNG food-trip and excessive dining out, I need to watch out my pregnancy diet soon. Wish me luck.

new baby of the family ...

Nope, not the new baby inside me...that will be 5 months from now still.

All about the new baby I got this June. With my busy schedule lately, I almost forgot to post the birthday gift I received 9 days before my birthday. The plan is to get this new baby by 3rd quarter of this year, but surprisingly, with our old black car gone in 90 minutes (read here), this car was purchased months in advance. Just in time for as my birthday gift. Hehehe! Lucky, lucky me.

Honda Civic 2009 1.8S series (with dual airbags), color : bluish-silver



Aside from the new car which I doubt I'll be driving most of the time, (you see ... the husband loves the new civic baby ...guy's porma car daw!) , I am still hoping to get my other birthday wish. The gift I've been eyeing (and saving) for months now.

So much about birthday gifts, need to check construction materials for our small garage to accommodate our new baby. I saw steel buildings materials from the web which I think would be very ideal for our garage requirement.