Credit Card Guy

Growing up, we never really had money. We had just enough to live comfortably. It was simple life.

We had one TV, no cable, one car, a few toys, new clothes only on birthday's and Christmas. Nonetheless, we led a happy and simple life. I want that with my kids, I don't want them to grow up thinking they can have everything they ask for.

My point is simple. I want them to know the value of hard-earned cash. I know someone in debt right now. Let's call this friend, CreditCardGuy. CCG was given a credit card by his parents for emergency purposes only. In no time, CCG was using it for shoes, saying that it's a shoe emergency because it was discounted from 3,600 to 2,100 and it would be a sin to pass up a good shoe.

When he started working for a BPO, CCG got the taste of a high paying job early on in life. He was spending and charging like crazy. His credit limit went up and he got an additional card. Now he has 2 cards with high credit limit. Both overused and abused. One thing led to another....and now, let's just say CCG is in deep mess. He knows it but has no idea how to ix it. Where the heck will he get the money to pay his debts? I have intervened and nagged him to death. CCG knows he has to pay up, but how??? He had decided to come clean and ask the help of his parents so that he can pay up and then start a clean slate. I also mentioned credit repair services to him so that he can ask for loan assistance.

I really hope everything turn out okay for CCG. He's a good guy who made bad decisions along the way and I hate to see his life being ruined by bad credit and loans.

Suit Up!

Because Barney (of How I Met Your Mother) says so.

Don't you just love Neil Patrick Harris and his character in the show? I do. Apart from the laughter his character generates with his conquests and crazy one liners; his super suits are a sight for sore eyes. Speaking of suits, Hubby has decided to wear a 3-pc suit for his twin brother's wedding this December. Edwin Ao, a fab designer and personal friend of mine agreed to make the suit. I was asking him what comprised the 3-pc suit and if the tuxedo vest is included; sadly it's not. No worries because DH said he does not plan to have one, his look will be sleeker without one. The 3-pc ensemble is composed of the jacket, pants and the long sleeved polo. We are still undecided on the color though. But I am loving this dark suit. It is slimming and DH will look taller for sure.

Ozzy and His Dinos

What's with little boys and their attraction to dinosaurs???

My little Ozzy is in his 'dinosaur' stage. He would walk like the T-rex, roarrr like one and even wants to be referred to as 't-rex'.

It's something parents find cute, I'm sure strangers find it annoying.

That being said, I find it cute.

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Phrases he often uses these days:

"In the down."
"In the up. "
"In the outside. "
"In the inside." Etc etc. (I dunno why he inserts "in the" everywhere! LOL)

"Please on the light so that Joshua (yes he still refers to himself in 3rd person) be see."

"What you say?"

"That's me, I am a mongoose." (This made me laugh, notice he used 'me' already! woo!)

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Have I mentioned he can count up to 100? He knows the difference between his left and right hand. He can follow instructions. He is very empathetic (gives me water when he see's me coughing).

My problem with him now is that he is still a bit spoiled. Always saying, "Joshua's turn!" when watching TV or "That's mine." He hasn't learned how to share and he still has issues when playing with other kids.

I hope he can get over this by the time he goes to school this June!

I Need Music.

I've forgotten Hubby left his iPod here. Good thing I saw it and now I can listen to my favorite songs when I am driving.

Don't you just love listening to good music when driving? I do. It calms me especially when its traffic and there's nothing else much to do inside the car but belt out your fave tunes.

The top 8 songs in my playlist right now are:

1. The Only Exception by Paramore
2. Solo by IYAZ
3. Hey, Soul Sister by Train
4. Vanilla Twilight by Owl City
5. Firelies by Own City ... I love them and wish I can go to their concert!
6. TikTok by Kesha
7. Your Love's A Drug by Leighton Meester
8. Empire State of Mind ... Sex and the City 2's soundtrack!!! I can't wait.

I used MP3 players before getting DH's iPod and it worked fine for me except it kept getting low batt. I hope I won't have the same problem this time.

I need music to keep me sane whenever I'm driving in long distance. How about you? Drive safe everyone and have a fun filled weekend. Xoxo

TT: Bud Style

Welcome to the March 4th version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want. Write about it on your blog... simple as that. Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!

Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post. Please mention us in your post, and link back to the blog here.

Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs. Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks! Thats what all this is about afterall, isn't it? We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Bud, the color of Australian Money, and the number 333.

Did you see that? We have a guest blogger this week!!!!

1. Someone knocks on your door. You have not seen this person in years. You were once great friends. Who would you like it to be and why?

A ex-BFF. I just want to chat and know how she is.

2. What do you think would be a great song title that isn't one? Who do you want to record it?

Are You Looking For A Fight to be produced by Simon Cowell. I just like him. I think he is really good at his job.

3. You are having a party. If I'm invited, what should I bring?

The booze, Bud!

4. If your spouse or s/o cheated with a one night stand while away, would you really want to know?

OMG..honestly I'd rather not know. But don't tell DH that.

5. How long does it take for a house guest to drive you bonkers?

When they stay beyond 3AM. By that time I am SO ready to hit the sack. I wake up @6AM everyday (even though I don't want to) because the baby wants to and he's boss.

6. If you could pick a new color for the sky, what would you pick?

Pink!! Baby pink. It would look like cotton candy. So yummy.

7. What did you think of the Olympics?

Is it still on? I never watched any single event.

8. Could TT have thought of a lamer blogger that me to guest host?

No. I don't think you are the lamest Bud.

9. What's the stupidest lie that someone really thought you'd believe?

My son. I was asking if he ate all the chocolate, between his messy fingers, shirt and mouth, he had the gall to say "No!" (complete with innocent round eyes).

10. What was the best day you had in high school? Tell us about it.

The best days were our Intramural's. Super fun, we would have visitors and different games (volleyball, soccer etc).

11. Name something that you have in your home that you are sure most people don't.

Adult Diapers. Don't ask. They're mine. Well...they WERE mine but their still there somewhere I didn't get to consume all.

12. Why haven't you at least tried to play The Dating Profile Meme?

Aww so sorry Bud, super busy as it is. But this line "5. I believe that I am drug and disease free (and so I expect the same)." is toooo funny.

13. Do you think homophobia is a choice?

To some degree..it is especially if you have negative experiences with the 3rd sex. However I believe if you do get to meet them and spend time with them you'd know they are very much like everyone else. I, for one wasn't comfortable with homosexuals until I befriended many in college, now I hang out with gays more than girls!

Soon To Be Preschooler

Earlier, Ozzy and I went to visit a school I once went to.

I was a student there from Prep until Grade 4. Although I had issues with the school (mostly because I didn't like that it was co-ed in short I hated the boys) I must admit they molded me well.

I mean, my siblings & I turned out fine.

It's a Catholic, traditional school which boasts of good teachers, a new & bigger campus and also they assured me that after the school year ends my boy can definitely read.

Plus - I like it because the teachers know me and my parents already. I feel like I can trust that they will take good care of my little one.

It was actually weird seeing all my grade school teachers. It was like I was in grade school again! I even remembered to 'be good' they might scold me! LOL But hey they were very accommodating, even commenting that their Grandparents now because their previous students have kids already! After all when they started they were young teachers and it was a new school. A nanny for the school even went out of her way to greet me. She remembered me (well sort of) and that's fun to know.

I can't believe I'm talking about schools, for pete's sake it was only yesterday when I had gotten pregnant with Ozzy. Anyway, that's one thing I can tick of my to-do list. I am pretty much decided to send Ozzy there. Next on my list is to check for life insurance rates from my Agent. The one she gave me was for Hubby - but I'm sure the rates have changed because Hubby's 26 already and not 25. I'm glad I got mine when I was still 21 or so, my rate is so much cheaper than his.

Ozzy was with me when we visited the school. He looked in awe of the big school. Kids were in the classroom, in uniform, writing and behaving. There were boys and girls. It looked like a very organized and place to learn.

Is it obvious? I am one excited soon to be preschooler's mom.

Fill-Ins#164

And...here we go!

1. Johnny Weir is a name I am not familiar with.

2. I was not able to watch a single event in the Winter 2010 Olympics.

3. And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was seriously shaken and tested.

4. Just take a moment to think things over if you get an urge.

5. Having sweet dreams is something I am sure my Baby has because I catch him smiling even in his sleep.

6. What does it take your Momma proud? Simple. Just love her..

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching a local tagalog movie (which my husband(!) loved), tomorrow my plans include groceries then attending a children's party in the afternoon and Sunday, I want to watch a movie friends!

I Am No Schumacher

When I first started driving I was super confident. I was reckless and thought of myself as invisible.

Then I crashed the car, not once, not even twice but far too many times.

I am no Schumacher, apparently.

So...for 3 years I stopped driving.

When Hubby had to leave the Philippines for work, I had no choice but to start driving again. We had a car, it was impractical to just leave it in the garage without using it. So I halfheartedly agreed that its a must that I drive again.

I was shaky at first. Constantly checking if the brakes worked. I cruised to a whooping 30km/hr to avoid any road mishaps. I even had to have some brake job done (change fluids that kind of stuff) to make sure it was working properly. The last thing I need is to have another crash under my belt.

I've been driving for almost 2 years now. Thankfully, Whitey has suffered only minor scrapes and bumps - surprisingly, even if its a 10 year old car it also has never really gotten into serious engine trouble. That's why no matter how nice it is to imagine driving a new car like this Chevrolet Silverado; I'd rather stick to good old Whitey for now.

Driving a stick shift has its downs but they say its cheaper when it comes to repairs and such. Once an automatic car breaks down, parts and service cost is much more higher that a manual car. But I wouldn't really know, I've tried checking Dallas auto repair though and I must admit I am quite impressed by their reviews.

Sibling Thing

I was half asleep one night.

"Finally, the baby is asleep" I thought thankfully.

5 minutes later I woke up to his soft cries once again. I checked and saw his big brother quickly looked away and pretended to sleep.

You know what he did?

I actually saw him pinch his little bro's legs. I didn't know why he did it. He knows it was wrong because when I asked why his Shoti cried, he looked guilty and said "samok me" (I disturbed him)

Tsk.

There's still a bit of jealousy there pala. And I thought wala.

Manic Monday#201

If you could invite any five people to your birthday party, who would they be?

Only 5? I will invite The Husband, The Son, The Baby, A Chef and A Clown (to keep the kids occupied while me and hubby are enjoying the food)

What birthday has been your favorite so far? What about it made it special?

Past birthdays wherein I got to spend it with Hubby.

What one thing are you craving today?

...hmmmmmmmmmmm a frappuccino and blueberry cheesecake.