The husband requested I cook rice noodles because he is hungry so I did. It did not take long to cook since I already have all the ingredients and the recipe does not ask for much. When I told him food was ready he did not come out so I checked on him and he was in his computer browsing at Santa Barbara real estate which was odd. We do not have plans on moving that far. Besides we don’t even know anybody who lives in or near Santa Barbara. When I asked he just smiles at me and said he was just checking. I guess. It is amazing what a man will do when he is bored, lol.
February 6th, 2010
bored?
February 5th, 2010
i want
The last few days I have been thinking about a pair of pumps I saw at the mall weeks ago. It was a light brown, peep-toe pumps and it was so cute. I wanted to buy it at the time since it was heavily discounted but I stopped myself because I don’t know where I will use it. Besides it has a 4-inch heels which pose a very great danger when you have to keep an eye on a three year old while wearing it in public. Believe me, a mere two inch shoes is not even safe, lol. But anyway, it does not stop me from ever longing thinking about that particular pair. It does not help that when I check online it is still available on my size. The husband said I should stop beating myself and go ahead and get it. I don’t know. I just might. If nothing else I can put it somewhere I can see it all the time just to satisfy my crazy self. Do you ever feel like this or is it just me? I know I don’t go crazy over purses and clothes but when it comes to shoes I can’t stop myself.
February 4th, 2010
on cell phones
The husband and I each have mobile phones. We rely more on it better than the landline phone because of the fact that these cell phones are handy. We can call each other no matter where we are at provided there is a signal. It works well when I have to go to the mall and he gets ready to pick me up since all he has to do is call me and tell me to come out when I am ready. It also works when he has to go somewhere and the little man and I are left at home. He worries about his son us being left at home so he checks from time to time. We only have limited minutes on our phone though and we have to really keep track of the minutes used or else we have to pay more on the next bill. I serve as his reminder and it works pretty well. The only downside with the mobile phone is that you have to be specific when calling for emergency. I used the phone to call 911 once (hopefully never again) and I had to give details because I was using a cell phone. I read about the phone using different satellites or such so the location is not accurate. Even with that “inconvenience” I still love my cell phone. If only I can use a sim card on my phone right now my happiness with this phone would have been complete. Nevertheless I am still happy.
February 4th, 2010
bad news
We received bad news a few days ago. The husband’s younger sister went to the doctor for a check-up and was told that she has a lump near her underarm and also on her breast. She was also told it might be cancerous. The doctor told her the lumps needed to be removed. The problem is she does not have insurance and she is also afraid that once they cut her up (her words) it might get it worse. We don’t know what to tell her. She has been calling the husband since they are closer than the rest of the siblings and they talk for long periods. I hope we could help her financially but we also have our own problems right now. We can help her by praying for her and her family. She said she has decided not to get an operation and let it run its course if ever it is breast cancer. It is sad. I hope there is a way out of this. I hope the lumps are not malignant. It is ironic since when we were up there to visit they talked about their childhood friend who was suffering from mesothelioma and how that person is suffering and also about another friend who had breast cancer who had an operation and died after a few months. Even then she said she will not do what the friend did if it does not mean 100% survival. Now that she was told about the lumps she still says she will not have an operation and she sounds so brave but I think she is afraid. Who wouldn’t be? I hope she will be strong. We always let her know we love her and that we are always here for her and her family.
February 2nd, 2010
sick
We have stayed home the last few days. All three of us are sick. This is the first time that all of us got sick at the same time. It is awful. But on the bright side, we should get over this at the same time too. Hopefully. The little man brought this all to us although we don’t know where he got it from. He started having fever which was accompanied with throwing up and lasted 24 hours. After that, the cough started and a day later the husband and I started feeling bad. Now we are all hacking like there is something wrong with our lungs. Nasty! But we have to deal with it. I have had the humidifier on constantly to help with the congestion. The adults are complaining much but the little man is being a trooper, all energy and sunny disposition. The wonders of youth. The husband went to the doctor yesterday and he was given antibiotics and nasal spray which he used yesterday. I also bought a nasal spray for me which I did not care very much. I hope we all will feel better soon. We look awful and we feel awful. This is when I start thinking about our mortality. It is morbid I know but I have been thinking about that lately. It even prompted me to search for term life insurance rates but I realized belatedly that we can’t afford to pay premiums for that yet. I may need to do something to divert my attention instead of thinking about negative stuff. The husband said when we get over this spell we will feel better and it will be fine. I sure hope so. It has been days.
January 28th, 2010
oh, my God!
Is my three year old’s new favorite expression. I heard him say the words while he was on my computer watching an educational video for kids. He must have heard this from his father since I know for a fact I don’t use the words at all. He sounded so funny and so adult that I had to hide a laugh. I wonder what he is going to say next. I sure hope he does not pick up his brother’s foul language or it will not be funny at all.
January 28th, 2010
surprise
A female friend asked me if I could send her some beauty products the next time we send a balikbayan box to my family in Leyte. I have not seen her in years but we communicate online when she is not busy. We have been friends since college, even shared a room when I was still in PI working. I know how she loves to dress up and to use make up and buy perfumes so I know what to get for her. I already have an idea on what to buy as gifts for her. Should we be able to visit this year I will probably just bring the gifts but if not then the items will go in the box. I hope she will like what I will buy for her. I already have her favorite brand of cologne. I need a few more items and some chocolates and I am sure she will be ecstatic to know about it. I will not tell her yet though so she will not be disappointed if the items will not get to her earlier. It will be a surprise for her birthday.
January 27th, 2010
another vehicle?
We have two cars right now. Both old but still functional. The husband is planning to buy another vehicle, a truck. He said we might need it should we move to the country. And I think he is right. Only we are still in the city and we already are paying for insurance for two cars. When you add another car to that list we will have to pay more. And I don’t think we have the capacity to do that. Sure it is easy to get auto insurance quote for a truck but the problem will arise when we have to pay it. Maybe if we will sell or trade one of the cars it will be possible. But I love our SUV and he has an affinity to the other car so we have another problem. I have started talking about not needing another vehicle at the moment and talks about it has ceased for right now. I don’t know what is going to happen when we get our tax refund though. I am keeping my fingers crossed.