De-stressing

Hello friendships!!! 😍😍😍

Missing in action na naman ang beauty ko hihihi,,, I will never go into details basta dramarama lang ang peg, nothing serious it's just that I feel that I am experiencing the unsureness of life, tumatanda na talaga feeling ko mid life crisis lang. I was idle and unproductive, I was consumed by negative thoughts and stress. I'm just very lucky that there were some people in my life who were very supportive, loving and praying for me. Iba din ang trip ko lately, I've watched mostly tagalog films, yung tipong sobrang luma like 4 na Maria (tuwang tuwa ako kay Chichay), Anak ni Waray, anak ni Biday (Nida Blanca at Gloria Romero pa), Mga Batang Yagit etc, pati mga movies ni Fernando Poe Jr minarathon ko hihihi. 

How I cope up with stress and depression? Set your mind that you are Happy!!! Everyday my mother will send me text messages and always says "Anak maging masaya ka ..." sobrang cliche' na count your simple blessings that make you happy, it's not that easy kasi we always desire the things that we don't have, but we have to...while we are waiting for what we are hoping for. 

1) Another thing is... Go to your "happy place and order your "happy meal" 

Eating out makes me happy, but since the magic word for us now is "Tipid" we don't do this as often as before. I miss the times when we were in sg and I was working, but my life is different now and I have to embrace it happily! 

Good news is... Starbucks is here... It opened a few weeks ago here in Stavanger. The queue were very long the first time we went there and seats were occupied but since we had an early appointment this morning we were able to have our breakfast there with a very few customers 😊

2) Go back to your interest or find a new one.

Blogging (thank you May and Diane 😍😍😍💖💖💖) and reading books clear my mind and make me go to places in my imagination 

3) Surround yourself with positive and happy people

We were very lucky to have met new friends in the midst of my so called (mid-life crisis) and because of that it made the friendship more special. It is very essential to have a good support system, an inspiration to strive more and be "a better self" everyday. 

God has a lot of ways to comfort us and let us feel His Love... one way is by sending people like you...

Thank you May love you mwahugs 😘😘😘

4) Be Kind

Stress level may eat us up, I am guilty of this, There were days that I wasn't really in the mood at lumalabas ang pagkatigre ko sa asawa ko... hehehe... Sorry Hon for those "ugly monster wifey moments" I admire your unconditional love and patience... I love you ♥️♥️♥️

(photo credits to the owner)

Remember Be Kind...Be Beautiful...

5) Pray and have a strong faith

Prayers are very important in our daily life, when you pray it starts your day with a peaceful heart. And when you have faith to God anything is possible. 

Lord please help me to have a grateful heart every minute of everyday. We Love You 😘😘😘

(photos credit to the owner) 

Love Month

Hello friendship!!!

I will slowly come back into blogging again and again hihihi,,, I was encouraged to continue my blog by a friend who's one of the best blessings we received last quarter of last year =)

And since it is love month... I want to spread and share love to everyone and some sweetness too...

We attended a wedding celebration on Valentines day, kaya libre and food pati live music hehehe,,, nakatipid dun ang asawa ko ah hihihi!
Tipid tip sa date: humanap ng okasyon na sakto sa araw nyo, vday, anniversary, monthsary etc, at siguraduhin na maiinvite kayo... pihado mabubusog ang date nyo, malamang sa coffee shop na lang ang last destination nyo hehehe,,,di ba tipid... chos hihihi.

hayniways, share ko lang ang look namin ni husband ng valentines day,,, minsanan lang toh,,,

braso pa more hihih

etong asawa ko nagtitipid talaga, galing ng diskarte, Vday e chocolates lang binigay sa akin,,,kahapon mansari namin saka binigay ang bulaklak,,, installment talaga hon?... hehehe

Thank you Hon for being my valentine for 14 years... it is not easy to maintain and date the same person all those years but you chose me again and again... Love more, give more means more happiness. =) I love you my valentine forever.

"how sweet it is to be loved by you"

beautifully and deliciously made.

Happy hearts day/month everyone!!! =)

Foodie: Cheesy Baked Salmon

I've been reading about Conti's on my facebook newsfeed and told myself that we will definitely visit it when we go home. 

Luckily one of my n@wie sister shared a recipe of their Baked Salmon. Tired of prito and sinigang sa salmon, I tried it and we instantly loved it. Advantage ng di pa nakakakain ng Conti's I can't compare kung close enough sya sa lasa hehehe. 

Ingredients

400 grams Salmon Fillet

Garlic

Lemon

Mayonnaise

Parmesan Cheese

Cheddar Cheese

Pepper

Salt

Marinate the salmon overnight with minced garlic,lemon and a dash of pepper and salt.

For the toppings, Mixed the minced garlic, mayo, parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese then set aside. 

Remove the salmon from the marinade and pat it dry with kitchen towel. 

Place it in the baking dish and spread the toppings evenly. 

Pre-heat the oven , then bake it for 190 deg C for 20 minutes until it becomes slightly brown. 

For the side dish, I just sauteed the carrots and corn in a butter. 

Ideally, it is best served with mashed potatoes, but since pinoy tayo kanin kami. Rice pa more hehehe. 

Happy New Year!!! :)

Hello mga friendships,

Sorry naman at di ako nakakapag blog ng napakatagal, hihiramin ko lang ang linya na madalas natin marinig....hinanap ko lang ang sarili ko... chos! 

2014 was somehow a tough year for us, I felt a lot of rejection last year, and everything I hoped for was just very hard to attain. This year I didn't pray for that "thing", Just staying very positive that whatever trials or triumphs I can handle it very well just what I did last year or even better. 

We celebrated Christmas and New Year very quietly in our home, we cooked food, watched movies at Netflix and that's all. But knowing that our family are happy and all healthy we are contented and happy too. 

And because of the trials that we have won, we were happy to share our blessings in a very simple way. Last year, Mark's classmates has a project for their school, there's an on going feeding program and the class decided to donate things to be used in that program. Mark and I decided to give a simple noche buena package for the 31 students since it's Christmas for them to share with the family  on Christmas eve. 

The joy on their faces really warms our hearts. Hopefully every year we can give more and share our blessings. 

Nakakatuwa yung noche buena package, really appreciate yung help ng classmate ni hubby sa pagbili and pag arrange. Once again we felt the real joy, to make others happy. Ang gaan at ang saya lang talagang magpasaya ng iba. 

Just a little update

Hi girls!!! miss u all!!!

Sorry, I wasn't able to update my blog, we had experienced a low moments but life goes on, and God is good in comforting us. Fight lang ng fight sa buhay. Our first IVF experience didn't result to pregnancy, it was physically, emotionally and financially draining. We moved on and now focusing on our goals in life. tuloy lang ang buhay :)))

By the way, after 11 years I am back to school, language course lang but it really feels good.

Got to go, it's my birthday in 2 days.

 Thank you Lord for the gift of life, family, and friends. Love You Lord, mwah!!! 

Life is (Bitter) Sweet :)

Hi pretties :) 

We can't have it all sabi nga nila, what's with the title? I just believe na once nag lelevel up ang trials sa buhay the more we learn, gain more experiences and it made us a better person. Just like a dark chocolate it has a bittersweet taste but it is healthier and as I matured I find it yummier than other sweeter variety of chocolates, kumbaga nagkakasubstance ka you became more valuable. 

Last Friday, we went to a city 2 hours from our home and had our check up, and there the doctor confirmed that I have PCOS :( Madami akong bagay na di maunawaan, at pinipilit inuunawa sa tulong ng prayers at research sa internet pati sa mga kagroup ko na nagbibigay support and tips. There was a moment that I felt numbed, worried and still thankful kay Lord that nothing serious (than that) had seen sa scan halo halo sya, I am hopeful din because of the promise of technology :) and somehow a bit worried and inaalalayan ko din ang feelings ng husband ko basta I can't explain. Kung pwede nga lang sabihin na kainin ko ang isang sakong ampalaya ng hilaw o ang pinakamapait para lang mabuntis ako gagawin ko. I know that this journey will be another one of the difficult rides in our lives as a couple but I beieve that God is leading us in a right direction, that He's on our side in every step of this journey. I really pray that God will give us strength and also to help us sustain the financial aspect. 

on our way to haugesund

I was actually delayed for 16 days and was really hoping na I'm pregnant more of the financial aspect I was really hopeful that I'll get pregnant in a natural way but yesterday my mens came, I felt sad and down but I am a fighter I moved on easily and think what's the next step I should do. That's what I told hubby, and everytime there were unfortunate events or rejection the sadness is there hindi naman yun maalis agad agad but I will think ahead of another options, mabilis ako bumawi and hopefully tuloy tuloy yun. 

Had dinner with hubby after buying all the necessary meds. Behind that smile is a little sadness but me with a lot of determination and a stronger faith in God. We're gonna win this Hon, with our love with each other and the love of God to us, and His promises of a better and happier life, this battle is just a small thing for Him. It's a sure win win for us!!! :)))

This is the first step to see our little giday or little mark. To our future daughter/son I want you to know that we are going to do everything just to have you with the help of our Lord. We are very excited to finally meet you deary!!! and to everyone here please include us in your prayers kasi I believe that more prayers will make us nearer to our dream. 

Thank you Thank you Friendships!!! mwahugs!!! 

Don't worry about me I'm very much ok!!! :))) 

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Hello Friendships!!!

Nag iisip ako ano nga ba ang dapat ko idagdag pa yung food saka na lang kasi ang dami kong ngutngutin hehehe pero yan muna sa ngayon.

1. Dolce and Gabbana Desire

I am in love with this new scent I discovered in duty free, lasting ang scent and nagiging powder yung amoy nya, my husband loves it too on me. Perfect sya sa medyo formal and romantic dinner, basta ang sosyal ng amoy nya,,,, Magamit nga mamaya, will meet hubby later eh hehehe...

2. Dolce and Gabbana Shades

I love it here sa Europe di gaano kadamihan ang pinoy na nakakasalubong ko hindi ako naiilang masyado mag shades hehehe,, saka di uso ang payong at pag uminit mainit talaga, kaya super may reason to wear shades not for porma lang but mainly for protection talaga to the sun. Alam nyo naman di ako nabiyayaan ng matangos na ilong kaya frustration ko talaga mag suot ng shades hehehe,, I was victim kasi ng pangungutya before ng pango at pangolo hehehe,, sabay may kakanta ng tayo'y mga pinoy tayo'y hindi kano wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango hahahha,,, 2 lang shades ko yung sinusuot ko dati na Dior kaya lang ako nakabili nun kasi nung pupunta kami sa Thailand, and nauso yung mga cat eye shape na shades kaya triny ko kung uubra hahaha,, and kahit pango feeling ko bumagay naman hahaha (pinilit talaga)

Baste kiber ko na lang hahaha basta magshashades ako hihihi!!! =)

3. My Pink Long Champ

Long Champ bags for me are very useful, ang dami ko nalalagay at worry free sa scratch or dumi, kaya I love long champ talaga plus ang dami nilang colors, and this bag being pink made me love it even more. =))))

Thank you Ladies for letting me share my current favorites. See you soon. miss u all. mwah!!!

Di pa ako makareply sa comments, AC, Diane, M, Edelweiza and Rem, pero maraming maraming salamat sa messages nyo!!! love you all!! =)