Nice, Spice, Baby!

It is year of the Water Snake and I have researched the advantages of having babies born in this year. As per the web:

• Good with finances, possible business in the future will be successful
• Has appeal and people will be easily attracted to them
• Sociable and easy to be with
• They hate failing
• Smart and understanding
• Good in MATH and Science (not mathturbation okay)
• Possible future professions: scientist, astronaut, professor, researcher, analyst

I can come up to the conclusion that babies are exploding this year. It's like a hormonal shower. I know 6 people who gave and 2 will be giving birth this year. What made me more excited is their stories. Symptoms of pregnancy, how you take a pregnancy test, what is the process during the first trimester, what you should and should not eat. Ironically, I am hearing this from friends and not from my own mother. That cut was good anyway since it would be awkward. Kidding aside, I have been watching videos in YouTube, search for, "Baby Center". They have all the information from the first few months and until after birth. What was more interesting is that they also have information what happens inside the stomach of the mother. I also learned terms such as epidural and amniotic fluid. Also watching it will make you reflect if you are ready to have a child. Check them out!

Things I learned:

• Take the pregnancy test thrice (if all results are still negative or fluctuating, better have yourself go to a clinic or hospital for check-up
• Symptoms depend on the body system. Some experience dizziness and vomiting while others don't. Some crave for specific types of food or meal while others don't. There have been cases of the people that I know knew they were pregnant by their 5th month.
• Iron and Folic Acid are the most important meds during your first trimester
• Babies are developing their whole body figure during the second trimester (you can also feel them kicking during this semester)
• Sound, eyes, and neurons get developed by the third trimester
• By the 8th and 9th month, you should be walking so that the baby would already have their position ready. 
• You will also be taking lab tests (just like pre-employment tests hahaha) to assure if you are healthy enough to give birth
• Have applications ready in your phone on what things to bring when you get to the hospital. I have a friend of mine who downloaded "Enfa Mama A+" application. There are also other available applications if you find Enfa Mama too Pinoy. Hahaha!
• It's better if blood comes out of you first than the water from the water bag of your baby.
• By 3cm measurement of your vageygey, you can rush to the hospital because with it, you will already be having contractions.
• You will be going through different rooms. Examination Room, Operating Room, Delivery Room, (depends on the hospital) if you will be delivering your baby in a public hospital, ONE ROOM ONLY. Lol
• Epidural is vageygey down so you will feel some pain in your stomach because of nurses pushing your stomach.
• You will not be feeling the stitching of your vageygey. You will feel it hours after. (for normal deliveries)
• Do not eat eggplant during pregnancy (it has something to do with beans)
• Drink lots of water so both of you will not get dehydrated (especially in our weather lately)
• Eat lots of soup (for your breastfeeding)
• Do not eat a lot if you are weeks away from your delivery so you won't have a hard time giving birth.

This is Dra. Angelica, thank you for reading. Lol

Last Sunday afternoon with Aaron and Sofie, we visited Heidi in Makati Medical Center and how cute her Baby Isaiah Gabriel; 19 inches looks like 3 months old! He was born on 5:32pm on the 27th of September. Well, we were expecting him to come out on the 2nd of October yet I guess he couldn't wait any longer. Heidi was 2 weeks ahead of her due date. She gave birth in 12 minutes with such weight and height of her baby! Crazy! Couldn't believe how awesome for a first time mom! :)

Visited Baby Ethan yesterday with my mom and younger brother :) he was born during the wee hours on the 28th of September. Imagine, Ethan is 8.4lbs! Whew. Ate Myra was one week delayed of her due date.

What is with these newborns that they don't look like newborns?

Recapcom

5 months, yes 5 months!

If you would just observe my last post... I'll admit of course I've really been busy with...

Yes! I've graduated already! (this is totally a recap haha) thank you De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde! Moreover, thank you to my professors, blockmates, classmates, schoolmates and college friends! And speaking of friends, here's what I've been busy doing with them... :)

My bestest friend. My special friend. And any other kinds of connotations for a friend, the love of my life Bjie :"> Yes, we just turned 10 months yesterday! Time does fly by so fast. It was just a year ago that I was hoping to have a chance with him and a year after, I'm still taking my chances to be his ever after. The most special feeling is that nothing ever changed within 10 months. Everything is still the same. The way we talk, text and make each other swoon... Gaah, I'm so lucky. Best and only real relationship I've ever had. I love him so much.

College friends? Priceless. We had a post-graduation dinner at Bubba Gump in Greenbelt 5.

Lily, Rachelle, Criselle, Aaron, Tere, Bjie <3, Heidi, Joanna, Miera & Chibby.

Eika's birthday celebration @ Tides, BF Parañaque

Peter, Eika, Rap, Larky, Tita Tere, Ej, Aaron, Tere, etc... (haha sorry, I don't remember their names)

Eika and Larky's 1st year anniversary celebration @ Central, Taft

And yes! We miss our Central college days :( in that case, the music that kept on playing was our college days music, WTF

same cast + Enzo

With the CESI gang! Our bosses during our OJT!

almost same cast + Joyce, Ivy, Cholo and Pe

(can you even notice how lazy am I to repeat their names?)

*drum roll for the next photos please*

Yahoo! I am under the corporate world already! I work at Empire East (real-estate industry) owned by one of the top billionaires in the country, sir Andrew L. Tan. I'm a Training Assistant. What I do? I train. Yes, I take the train. Hahaha. Well yeah I take the train going to our sales office in Gilmore but sorry, there. I train real estate consultants. It's really fun. I remember the option of taking Recruitment or Training? I won't think twice now. It's a no-brainer. I'm really enjoying my job! Woot woot!

And my colleagues and bosses are so easy to be with! I really feel comfortable. In addition, the department that I belong to is the best ever. Even the bosses are cool!

This photo was taken during our company outing at Island Cove with Via and Karlo (my co-training assistants)

Meeting with the TRD! (Training and Resource Development team) at Gumbo, Gateway

Sir Arjay (Training Officer), Ms. Erika (my boss), Via and sir Chad (Head of Training) - we were also with the VP of Marketing Ms. JTL but she left when we had this picture taken, boo.

During the Annual Stockholders' Meeting at Richmonde Hotel, Eastwood City

Gawd I love the pastries, ALL THE TIME! *burp*

We have this color advocacy for our sales persons to reach 1.8B! Go for 1.8! :D

The days that we wore red and green are with Sir Chad (no upload yet)

Pink day, no photo taken :( boo!

Like the effect Sir Em put on our orangeyyyy look!

Sir Em, Sir Bheng, Mish, Ms. Cosca, Ms. Kriztel, JTL, your awesomeness, Ms. Erika and Ned

MAGKAISA, the Marketing way. Hahaha

FUN PEOPLE + FOOD (and when I say food, IT'S FOOD) = MARKETING

Butterscotch and Ice

I saw my friend tweet about the song Sleeps With Butterflies by Tori Amos. 3 days after, I realized that it fitted Cheekee's death. She was 8years old, a Labrador. One of the kindest pets I've ever had. She was given to us by tita Jeanie the year of 2007. And what I love about her is that when I was taking pictures with her, she didn't avoid any shot. Lost some of the photos since it was taken by my old camera back in 2009.

On that day, I had an interview at 1pm in Makati. I was supposed to leave the house at 1030am (considering #itsmorefuninthePhilippines traffic). I didn't know why I was dressing up a long time, fixing my things etc. When my mom was shouting and crying Cheekee, I knew it. Maybe Cheekee wanted me to see her rest. It was the first time I had to courage to look at our dead pet.

We just saw her one day full of blood coming from her nose. The next day, she was very weak already, and wasn't in the mood to eat. It was really painful for me. Imagine me going home and not seeing her licking my face, jumping on me showing that she's excited to see me back home.

I guess, she's back home now... I hope to see her again

one day.

I want you to listen to the song.

She died 1045am on the 27th of January 2012.

I'm gonna miss her so much. :'( It still hurts :'(

P.S. Check my tweet above. Check the date.

Bjie and I had dinner at Chinoy King yesterday at Rob. I loved it because it was unlimited Yang Chow! Of course I ordered sweet & sour pork! Hihi. Now I have a new favorite! (well of course I wouldn't change North Park for anything) but if you're looking for a cheap Chinese resto, this one's for you.

I love it when I'm with him. Never a dull moment. <3

Pssh. I can't wait for the 8th episode of Walking Dead, Season 2. Luckily, it's the same excitement for graduation since the days are consecutive. Damn you Sophia!

Lesson learned: Always listen to instructions. Lol

Bombarded tweets this morning about Showtime leaving. Honestly, jologs kung jologs but I tweeted Vice and Anne telling them how weird it was since th

ey never gave any heads-up that the show is ending. NOW I GET IT! Since Happy Yipee Yehey's last episode is on the 4th of Feb (hi graduation practice), E-live's last episode is tomorrow, Magunaw Man ang Mundo is at 1130am on Monday, Kapamilya Blockbuster is after Kris TV, and Carmina Villaroel & Janice de Belen has a new program... I am assuming that Showtime MIGHT change hosts, staff and name then Carmina & Janice's show will be on E-live's time slot and goodbye Happy Yipee Yehey is the dra-muh! Hay nako ABS, just be sure Vice, Anne, Vhong, Jugs<3Teddy, and Billy will still be there (but wait isn't Billy going to Europe?) ah basta, to make it short... Be sure that Karylle won't be there! I'm not a fan I'm sorry.

Downloading it right now. It's thesis' fault on why haven't I continued Modern Family!!!! Bummer. I'm a loser.

I do get serious sometimes, k? Yes, I'm really into politics. I love the drama (HAHA) been watching this. Enrile is doing a great job. He takes both sides equally. My view is the prosecution is losing breath here. They should have strong evidence and confident witnesses. The first and last confident witness for me was Kim-Jacinto Henares. I see myself in her when she answers. I love her sarcasm!

Yup, been taking food during my interviews. Thank you Goldilocks! I love your brownies! :D

When Bjie and I were at SM Southmall, I wanted to look at Papelmeroti if they had planners. I was disappointed since their planners were small. I was looking for a bigger one, like the Belle de jour planner. Anyway, I saw these section of frames and it reminded me of my closest friends! Hehe. If I get to work already, I really promise myself that I'll be giving them (with my choice of photo of course bwahaha) Lawyer for kuya Juinor, Architect for Mac, Teacher for Red and Engineer for Ojna! Too bad there wasn't a bartender or chef frame for Rap. Haha, see I have all the kinds of friends!

Get to see the products of my friend Christine! Please like her in Facebook: Christine Angela

Please support her! Thank you!

Hey you! Some awareness for you!

Stop littering the ocean! Wait, will get some sushi...

Christopher Crosspost

I owe you so many greetings! (oh my, that's one right there) Belated Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine's in advanced and oh wait...

HAPPY GRADUATION! :D

I haven't graduated yet. Just waiting for the graduation practice and graduation itself (but I've been applying to companies for the past weeks)

Oops! Here's a collage I made (for profile picture purposes).

Very distinguished smile during the 1st grade (people mistaken it as a prep photo but that's a 1st grade photo). Next, 7th grade. Admit it, I look boyish, plain and like a dugyot (well sorry, I didn't know how to be girly during that time!) Of course next is my senior high school graduation picture, (and admit it again! I was thin as a hottie!)

: ugly pixel for the college photo since it was just scanned (same as 1st grade and 7th grade photo)

As I quote my caption on Facebook:

Thank you De La Salle for the unforgettable learning, extraordinary experience and the never-ending happiness you have given my 16 years of education. :)

ANIMO LA SALLE!!!


P.S. The evolution of man.

P. P. S. Tang inang Grade 7 photo yan, ANG PANGET. Hahahaha


In 22 days, I will be signing off...

And then the crosspost Part 2:

(photos not in chronological order, sorry)

kuya Anton as Joker a.k.a. Killer Nurse

Our Retro/Christmas for a Child Party: White Team

CJ, ate Zhel, Pat, ate Kat, Anj, Makang, Aris, Angel, ate Marlyn, Job, Migs, Mac, your honor, Red, Duday and Robin

And yes! Kuya Mark won the best costume award! He really deserves it! Everything that he's wearing is all made by him! (yes even the green paint) ate Penny (his wife) as Catwoman and Chesca (my goddaughter) as Tinkerbell

Migs as the guy in One Piece (what's his name? haha I really hate animes) oh and there's Santa...nas!

Miera, Joanna, Rachelle, Migz & Heidi @ Coffee Bean

Rachelle's surprise! We gave her an iPhone notepad from Tickles. (she lost her iPhone so we kinda thought of IMPROVISING. Nothing to worry, we're rich... Hahaha)

P.S. Isn't my boyfriend the cutest? :">

Jonna, your honor, Criselle, Val & Joanna @ CESI

Ms. Yvette, your honor, Ms. Mercy, Ms. Leni, Criselle, Joanna, Ms. Meng, Sir Cholo, Ms. Gen, Ms. Tin and sir Fonz.

I'll really miss my CESI family. It has been quite an experience and I've really learned a lot. I won't forget these people since they're the ones who taught me to have fun and learn at work all at the same time. (why didn't you guys absorb me, lol)

The cutest, loveliest and sweetest boyfriend ever, the greatest person you'll ever meet (mocking Mean Girls), Chibz, Joanna, Rap, Miera, Heidi, Criselle, Mika <3s Jolo @ Greenbelt 1

Bon Chon!xx

Miera's birthday lunch @ Giligan's, Greenbelt 1

Criselle, Kimmie, Heidi, the birthday girl, Dherick, Joanna, the loveliest, Mika & Lia

Red Mango

Ciara & Corn's birthday celebration @ Central Taft

Remy, Gueco, Glenn, Bjiebabe (hihi), your honor, Joseph, Miera, Tere, Ciara & Joanna

With Corn :D

Kanin Club @ Ayala Triangle

Criselle, your honor, Gia, Ms. Gen, Ms. J-Ann, Ms. Ivy CHARICE, Glenn, Sir Cholo and Sir Jerome

Had to celebrate the end of thesis with beer pong, drinks & good friends

and greatest boyfriend :"> (do I really have to keep on repeating that? I get so kilig, sorry!) we lost to Heidi & Aaron, BOO.

My birthday surprise from MGs and my CESI family <3

Up :">

Duh, this was scripted. Hahaha.

MGs made me a scrapbook! I really stopped my tears! Hihi :')

FASHION POLICE! Hahaha! Heidi and I didn't plan wearing the same design!

Family ficture

At my house

Criselle, Ej, Miera, the owner, Aaron, Rachelle

Luigi was the only one from Zobel who attended

PING PONG PANG!