new sofa look

It seems most of my friends are into re-modelling or re-decorating their homes now. Although I would like to do some re-modelling too, unfortunately it’ll be quite early for me to consider since our house was built just two years ago. But, I am thinking of adding accent to bring color to my simple living room. Probably add some life or color to my existing earth shade tone by changing my sofa slipcovers. I guess this would be the most practical and inexpensive way to achieve my desired "new-look" of my living room. What do you think?

our existing sofa

vivid red suede sofa slipcover; complementing our red-walled living room

country style print design

In search for a new laptop luggage

As I blogged here, I already got my newly issued IBM T61 laptop two months ago. I was extremely happy when I got my new baby since my old IBM Think Pad laptop needs immediate replacement.

Don’t get me wrong, I so love my old IBM Think Pad. I got this about five years ago and it served its purpose very well. Really reliable and durable! It withstood several accidents and it never bogged down. But sadly, due to limited memory capacity, I need to upgrade my laptop to a much higher version.

Thus, with the new IBM Lenovo Think Pad T61 I got, I am in search of the perfect luggage to hold this delicate baby. I am thinking of getting durable bag like Samsonite and Victorinox, and I just found the perfect web site for my luggage needs. Thanks to luggagesource.com, finding the affordable and stylish laptop bag is just within the reach. Do check it out… it offers great discount prices and speedy delivery.

Diet Blues 3: need to stop diet plans?

Too soon to concede? With one week to go before my birthday, I don't think I can do the impossible! That is, losing 115lbs from my current weight now. I know I failed with hubby's challenge, and I hate myself for being lazy and stubborn for not completing my diet.

1. I've got no discipline with my exercise routine! I never challenged nor exerted extra effort to complete my twice a week jogging routine. I am happy with my usual jogging pace, never increasing or pushing my body to the limit.

2. No drastic change on my food intake. I still eat one cup of rice for lunch and dinner, and still skipping breakfast meals! Very bad. Late night food delivery decreased, but replaced with chips and cookies instead.

3. Soda intake remains the same. Instead of Coke light or regular, fell in love with Coke Zero!

4. Fruit intake was not religiously practiced.

Hence, I am still at my original weight...back at ground zero.

Because of this, it made me think of immediate measures to win our bet. I am thinking of taking Phentermine pills or commonly known as diet pills to lose weight. Or even go to drastic solution of doing liposuction treatment to shed off the unwanted 15lbs immediately. Quick remedy, eh? But honestly, I am too chicken to subject myself for any surgical procedures. I am hell-scared to try it! The diet pills may be the best option, but I don't think this will beat my one week window.

Besides, I need to stop any diet plans for now. It seems I have a thyro-glossal problem since the doctors found a lump (or cyst) on my throat. This needs to be removed immediately. I am still in the process of completing all my lab tests and CT scans so I can have my biopsy late this week. Hopefully no scary or malignant cyst can be found. And I am hoping this is just a normal procedure. Well, this is another story. Will just post about this next time.

Thus for now, the diet can wait... need to ensure I am healthy before I can go back to my diet plans! :)

package from New York

Wooohooo!! Received my first batch of online orders from hubby's aunt in New York. Like a kid receiving her early Christmas gift, I was very excited when I opened the balikbayan box. All the Dora items ordered arrived just in time for Sam's schooling. I was able to buy her Dora the Explorer tin can lunch box, insulated bags, sippy cups and utensils from allaboardtoys.com at a discounted price. The package arrived last Friday together with some of our online orders such as kirkland vitamins for kids, acne treatment medication for my son, Bath & Body hand lotions, perfumes and cosmetics for MIL. Truly a delight receiving these knick-knacks from my aunt. :) I can't wait for my next shipping box this July. This time, it'll be mostly clothes for Sam I ordered from Old Navy and Gap... oh, at a great discount price too! Really, really happy!! Thank heavens for online shopping! :)

online shopping for Sam ... again!

Did some online shopping last night ... woohoohoo! finally, was able to get good sale items (with stocks available!) from Old Navy! Surprisingly, it was hubby who told me to check out the online stores because of an on-going Memorial Sale in the US (don't ask me what type of holiday ito! basta, may sale! bwahaha!). He found out yesterday morning while browsing for a reliable and good pocket watch for his Japanese boss, and buying telco-equipment at ebay for their company use. Oh di ba, he happily shared with me pa the good news! Hahaha!

Anyway, after two hours of browsing and checking ... got these items for Sam.

All these items will be shipped to hubby's aunt at NY by tomorrow night. Yipppeee! Wait ko na lang sya kelan sked nya umuwi Manila. Hahaha! I can't imagine how she will fit these items (and my Strawberry Shortcake party packs) inside her balikbayan box! Ayan..na BI na ni Peachy online shopping! lol.

Btw, do check out the site. They offer 4 stores with 1 check out service. For as low as $7 shipping rate, you can buy items from Old Navy, Gap, Piperlime and Banana Republic stores. Galing!! :) Really good news, happy shopping dear Mommies!!

boys poker night game...

Just received a call from hubby, asking me if we have something (party or date) to attend tomorrow evening. Since no definite plans made yet, I said nothing but I told him I am open for a movie date to watch the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the crystal skull . That is ... if he has no Friday plans at all. Apparently, he was invited by his former telco-mates for a poker night in Makati and asked my permission if he could go instead. Well, how could I say no..he rarely see these guys! I immediately said yes and told him to join me instead on Sunday at Rockwell for our company's special Indiana Jones screening. After putting down the phone, made me wish we have our own poker tables too. This way, I can host poker night games of the boys and get to spend time with hubby's friends too! Another wish list for me!

seeking for help

It simply saddens me to hear that some young kids had gone astray and sought companionship and help from wrong kind of peers. Because of problems at home, lack of attention, loneliness, or simply out of rebellion, kids seek help outside the family. Worst they seek help or belongingness from friends on the wrong side of the fence. Take the case of hubby's cousin, who came from a very well-off family, who never thought they will be forced to place their son in a drug treatment center. All they ever wanted was to give the best for their son. Good school, comfortable and sheltered life. But I guess their over-protectiveness made their kid even more rebellious. In this age, wherein we live in a fast-paced life, we think that giving our kids with comfortable life means giving in to their material request and demands. We sometimes forget that not all new gadgets and fashionable stuff may replace the tender loving care our children need. Sometimes parents like me need to do some reality check. Have we spent quality time with our kids lately? Did we listen with our heart to their needs? I am sometimes guilty of listening without understanding...guilty of just giving in as convenient (and faster) thing to do than arguing. Oh well, it's never too late to do the right thing. I must act now.