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Jun
25

What makes a great father?

Posted by iamjacq under My Blurbs

I don’t really know (lol). Of course the answer to this depends on who you ask, people have different wants and needs so what I hold important for me might not mean much to another person. I talked to a friend a couple of weeks back and she told me that her husband’s idea of spending time with their kids is him being in the same room with them as he fiddles with his laptop and the kids playing on their own. I told her I’ve heard that before. To me just because a husband/father works a 9 to 5 job and brings home the income of the family doesn’t mean he’s a good father, a good provider maybe but a good father doesn’t just provide material things for his children. Giving your daughter or son a new toy is a lot less important than giving your daughter or son your time, and being on the same room with them doing something else is NOT spending time with them. I know how tiring a full time job can be to a person, I used to work too before I had my little girl so I know how that feels. I don’t think it’s an excuse though, tired or not there’s a little person who waited for you all day to arrive to show you his or her awesome drawing of the family…how do you think that person will feel if you tell her or him that you’re tired? Having quality time with your children to me is important for their well being. A child needs to feel that he or she is loved, that what she can do and what is happening to her matters. No amount of fancy toys can replace the much needed attention a child needs from his or her parents. I know of fathers who are addicted to their own hobbies and interests to the point that they don’t do anything else during their free time, I think that’s unacceptable. I don’t care if you are level 80 in Warcraft or their is a big battle going live in a minutes when your child needs something you get up that freaking chair and go get it. Nanay: Dede daw si bunso (yelling from the other room carrying the crying child which obviously stops her from getting the said dede). Tatay: Ikaw na may laban ako ngayon (Sige nga tama ba to?????). I guess to me a good father is someone who shares the responsibility of raising the children with his wife and not just pay the bills and considers himself free of the other responsibilities.

So if you are a father and your wife tells you to spend more time with your children they are not being such a nagging wife…that means you are to busy to realize you’re not there for them….and your children needs you. Even if you pay for everything they have, they still need “YOU.”

Jun
21

Happy Father’s Day

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Happy Father’s to all the great fathers out there.

Babe, thank you for being such a loving dad to Iyah…she’s one lucky little girl to have you as her daddy. We love you so much.

To papa, my dad thanks for being a good provider for our family. We won’t be where we are today if not for your hardwork and love.

To daddy, I know you are watching us from heaven. I would like to thank you for raising a wonderful man. We never had a chance to spend more time to get to know each other but I know my husband is a lot like you in many ways.

Jun
15

Orchids

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These are some of the orchids at Mandai Orchid Gardens. The place was small compared to the Botanical Gardens and the selection of orchids are limited. It was still nice to visit the place, my mom loves orchids that why we took them there. The location was easy to find as well, you can miss the entrance and exit signs from the highway. There was a group that came earlier than us, from the looks of it they were practicing photography judging from the dslr each person carries. I think it’s nice, I could probably do that sometime but the problem is I’ll always have the little girl tagging along with me. She likes posing for the camera and she would like to be included in the photos (lol). I guess that’s a good thing too.

May
23

Sparkles

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When I was preparing for my wedding I wanted to do a lot of the wedding items myself. Unfortunately I was so busy I was able to do only one thing, our wedding cord. I used swarovski crystals for the cord so it was a bit heavy but it turned our really nice as it sparkles. It was no match with the costume jewelry from HolstedJewelers.com because they’ve been around since 1971 providing exclusively designed jewelry, gifts and accessories to millions of satisfied customers. They have been million products to style-conscious shoppers in North America and abroad. What’s special is that their beautiful items are not available in any retail store so each piece is a great find. I love one of a kind pieces that’s why I was so proud of our wedding cord, it was something I made for our special day and it might not be perfect but it was indeed made with love.

May
23

Our Family

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Stick Figure Family at FreeFlashToys.com
Make your Stick Figure Family at FreeFlashToys.com

I just thought these stick figures are so cute not to share here.

May
23

Esplanade

Posted by iamjacq under Singapore Vacation 09

We went to Esplanade today. Since it’s the weekend we were complete.
Esplanade Esplanade
Esplanade Esplanade
Of course we tooks lots of pictures. Too bad we didn’t brought the tripod so there’s always someone missing in the photos (the one taking the picture). After walking around the Espanade and Merlion Park we went to Gluttons by the Bay for dinner. We feasted on satay, sotong, lots of veggies, stingray, fish and pineapple rice. After dinner we went to Marina Square to walk around for a bit before heading home.

May
20

To Learn

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I’m thinking when my little girl starts preschool I have a little bit of time in my hands. Unlike what others might think SAHMs have a lot on their plate so getting some free time is nice. I’m thinking about taking some classes to learn more about photography, scrapbooking and designing. I’m not sure I have that much free time to get a degree online though that would be great too. Of course one must do a proper research first before enrolling to just any online classes. Capella University is an accredited, fully online university and the leading online graduate school for working adults. They have a lot of graduate degree programs to offer in the fields of business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety.They currently have more than 23,400 students from all 50 states and 45 other countries. The online university was founded 1993. It’s great that you can study online these days, perfect for busy individuals who wants to improve their skills.

May
20

Pendant Lamps

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Pendant lamps
These are the new pendant lamps that hubby installed himself. We replaced the existing ones with these to match our dining chairs. The existing ones were a tad soo small for our dining table and it wasn’t centered so we decided to change it. Oh and these didn’t cost us a lot too. We got all the parts and the shade from Ikea. We wanted a different shade actually but that was a bit pricey so we settled for this one instead. Maybe in the future we could get the shade we really like but for now this will do. I’m pleased with how it turned out. And old pendant lamps didn’t go to storage, I used it as vases because it was crystal and it was a waste to be put away.

May
20

At Sentosa

Posted by iamjacq under Singapore Vacation 09

DSC08238-2 Mom and Pop Siloso Beach

We went to Sentosa today. The weather was fine so we were able to explore the island. We were suppose to take the cable car but my mom was scared to we took the train instead. As usual the little girl had a lot of fun. I wanted to take pictures at the beach but as soon as sand got in Iyah’s sandals she didn’t want to go any further. Anyway it took us the better part of the afternoon to go around Sentosa and Vivo City. We met hubby for dinner before we head home. It was a fun day….

May
19

A shot perhaps

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I’ve been researching about the vaccine for cervical cancer lately, I’m thinking of inquiring about it when I visit my OB GYN next month. It’s great that we have all these advancements in the field of medicine now. It makes me think about AllegroMedical.com, the company was founded in 1996, and now 13 years later is serving more than 1 million customers. It is one of the largest and most technologically advanced independently owned online retailers of life enhancing products in the United States. They have since expanded to include mainstream consumer retail products such as Exercise & Fitness Equipment, latex gloves, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear. A lot of lives are saved each day because of the technology we have now, something we all have to be thankful for.