2 years ago today, a wonderful gift was given to us.. her name is Gabriella Marie Q. Romanillos. We love her SO MUCH, this makulit little funny girl.

Happy Birthday Gabby baby! Mwah!

Anxious

We are to have a REALLY hectic 3 weeks ahead of us...... I just hope i'll be able to keep up... I get tired so easily...

Nice...

"Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous"

I just had my ultrasound today and Jerome and I were so pleased to learn that our baby is a boy! Of course it would be ok if it was a girl, but we were hoping for a boy :)

Looks like all the "hard-work" that I went through during the 1st trimester was worth it...

Well... we're waiting for Javier Luis Q. Romanillos to come.....

So damn tired...

I dunno what the hell is wrong with me.. every little thing gets on my nerves. For the past few days I have been a bitch. Yes, I admit it. I know what it is... it's WORK. I feel bad for all the people that have experienced my wrath... THANK GOD i'm going on leave! Hopefully i'll come back refreshed...

Happy 2nd year anniversary Jerome :)

Aaaawwwww

Haven't updated in a long time... I am proud to say that my battle with morning sickness has finally ended! I'm on my way to full weight gain now, with no hindrance... yikes!

I've been pretty busy with work, work and nothing but work...

Gabby is growing up to be a beautiful girl.. and hubby is still the same...

I got a new haircut... I promised myself that I will not post a picture of myself anywhere on the internet until I have given birth :)

So here's one instead of my baby girl...

Oh, WHEN WILL IT END?!?!?!

There are good days and there are bad days...

Sometimes i think that this bout with "paglilihi" is going to be during my whole pregnancy. But then there are days when I don't even feel like wretching. Which is like once or twice a week only :(

Today is NOT a good day... the minute i got up from bed i started to feel sick. How can that be?!?! I haven't even done or eaten ANYTHING yet!!! Aside from that, if i DON'T eat i feel sick... if i DO eat, i feel sick! ARGH!!!!!!!!! tangina ayoko na talaga!!

ok. i'm done venting.

Anyway, it's 730am... i'm here at the office.. not supposed to be here til 9am...

I need a life... or maybe my own car.

I've learned..

Thanks for this, Minette :)

I’ve learned – that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I’ve learned – that no matter how much I care,
Some people just don’t care back.

I’ve learned – that it takes years to build up trust,
And only seconds to destroy it.

I’ve learned – that it’s not what you have in your life
But who you have in your life that counts.

I’ve learned – that you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes.
After that, you’d better know something.

I’ve learned – that you shouldn’t compare yourself
To the best others can do.

I’ve learned – that you can do something in an instant
That will give you heartache for life.

I’ve learned – that it’s taking me a long time
To become the person I want to be.

I’ve learned – that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I’ve learned – that you can keep going
Long after you thin you can’t.

I’ve learned – that we are responsible for what we do,
No matter how we feel.

I’ve learned – that either you control your attitude
Or it controls you.

I’ve learned – that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first,
The passion fades and there had better be something else to takes its place.

I’ve learned – that heroes are the people who do what has to be done
When it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned – that money is a lousy way of keeping score

I’ve learned – that my best friend and I can do anything
Or nothing and have the best time.

I’ve learned – that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re done
Will be the ones to help you get back up.

I’ve learned – that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry,
But that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I’ve learned – that true friendship continues to grow,
Even over the longest distance. Same goes for love.

I’ve learned – that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them
Doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I’ve learned – that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had
And what you’ve learned from them
and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I’ve learned – that you should never tell a child that their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I’ve leaned – that your family won’t always be there for you.
It may seem funny, but people you aren’t related to can take care of you,
Love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren’t biological.

I’ve learned – that no matter how good a friend is,
They’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I’ve learned – that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I’ve learned – that no matter how bad your heart is broken
The world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I’ve learned – that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
But we are responsible for who we become.

I’ve learned – that just because two people argue,
It doesn’t mean they don’t love each other.
And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

I’ve learned – that we don’t have to change friends
If we understand that friends change.

I’ve learned – that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.

I’ve learned – that no matter how you try to protect your children
They will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I’ve learned – that your life can be changed in a matter of hours
By people who don’t even know you.

I’ve learned that even when you think you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I’ve learned – that credentials on the wall
Do not make you a decent human being.

I’ve learned – that the people you care most about in life
Are taken from you too soon.

I’ve learned - that it’s hard to determine where to draw the line
Between being nice and not hurting people’s feelings
And standing up for what you believe.

Holiday season recap

Well, it's over! Back to normal life again....

I think this is one of the best holidays i've had in a long time. I got to spend Christmas Eve with my family... and New Year's Eve with my new one.

Christmas Eve
My cousin and her boyfriend came home from the states so we had a small reunion of sorts at my aunt's house in the South. It was fun... lots of gifts and with lots of FISH to eat! hahahahaha!

My cousin's boyfriend Ralph knew how to speak Spanish so my husband was...err...forced to speak to him. Jerome's not very confident when it comes to speaking the first language he learned as a child. Oh well... i think he did very well :) The highlight of my night was when I learned that my aunt had a magic sing! Well, let's just say it was a solo mini-concert. :)

New Year's Eve
We arrived at abuelita's house at around 6pm. We had spaghetti on hand which I didn't know was to be the main course for dinner. Lala's cooking was to be after midnight. Gabby was the star of the show! My bibo baby showed her talents almost the whole night long to the delight of all her lolo's and lola's.

Thanks to everyone who greeted me on my birthday and new year's eve! :)

next year...

There will be 2 more additions to the family... hmm... i guess playground na kelangan!

yuck

Have you ever felt like throwing up and yet hungry at the same time?

Lately... i've been an expert.

:(

Keeping my fingers crossed

Yes... that's right. The stork will come for a visit. This is what I was talking about in my previous blog.

Here's hoping for the best...

Torn

I have just received an early Christmas gift. To tell you the truth, I'm still torn if I like it or not. A lot of people say I should like it. A lot of people want gifts like these...I'm still thinkin' about it.... I know that eventually i will.. but for now... :(

No... i'm not materialistic. Eventually we will all know what i'm talking about. All i can say is... "HAAAAAAY BUHAY!"

This is my opinion... pakelam mo!

I dunno about you, but I really do not get why people flocked to the MYMP concert. I have nothing against the group, and yes they are talented.... But to have a full concert where a majority of what you sing are revivals?!?

C'mon....

Blast from the past

I got a text message from Elena asking me to meet up cuz Ferdie was in town. Ferdie is based in taiwan, so I immediately agreed! It was so nice to see them both again!! They got to meet jerome for the first time... and we were able to catch up on what's been going on in our lives.

When you try to live your life the best way you can, and you experince all these trials throughout the years, it changes you. You adjust to whatever life throws in your direction. All this time, i have forgotten who I was. How I was. Being with these two again reminded me of how life was when it was simpler. Not necessarily happier, no... just.. different. These two knew me way back in college and it was nice to hear from them that I haven't changed.. well.. i have changed..

thank you for reminding me who I was :)

Back to reality

I've been in Manila a week now.. We arrived on a Wednesday, and didn't need to be at work til Monday.. so I had 4 days to spend with the fam..
Not a day was wasted! Everyday we went somewhere. It was nice being with my hubby and baby again after a couple of months. We bought a new digicam.. hence the new friendster photo :)

Anyway, the happiness came to an end when my baby got sick after our long rainy weekend. She's still sick, but hopefully she will get better... I feel partly at fault. She probably tired out over the weekend.

Love you baby gabby!

Manila, I'm coming home!

We are now on our last week, and I AM LOVIN' IT!! I can't wait to go home and see my family!!! I am now LITERALLY counting the days... it seems longer to get this whole week over with than the 2 months! I'm planning to go straight to "dampa" from the airport! It'll be dinner time anyway... yum!! jollibee...tapa king... Gerry's... HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!
obvious ba na ang takaw ko? :)

Let's sing! "Hinahanap hanap kita Manila, and himig mo'y kay sarap sa tenga... Mga jeepney mong nagliliparan... mga babae mong nag gagandahan (pauwi na!heheheh)..."

Truly Memorable

Sydney was fun! The Opera house was really breathtaking. I've only seen it on TV and magazines, but seeing it for real was really something... I was even tempted to watch one of the plays they had going on inside.. but it was too expensive, so I settled for picture taking :)
We also went to the Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour. At first I thought it was pretty corny. But once you're inside, it was nice. Especially the last part where you get to stare at the big 'ol aquarium full of different fishes and other stuff.

The food in Sydney was also good! Seafood places everywhere! It was DEFINITELY the highlight of my trip. Which is hard to measure because we are having so much fun here. Well, I'll be posting more Sydney pics soon! Hopefully, the next blog is about going home! :) YIPEEEEE!!!

Counting the days

Ok. It's September. I am now officially counting the days til I go home. I'm now optimistic because I know that it won't be long until I'm with my family again!! People tell me not to count the days because it will seem longer... I don't care! Til then, I will enjoy myself here. Next week we will be going to SYDNEY!!! Yahoo!! 4 days of rest, relaxation, and sightseeing! I can't wait! After that, 3 more weeks.. then I go home!!!

Here's a few pics on our first gimmik night @ Brekky Creek. One already posted.

http://photobucket.com/albums/a54/katy_mae/

The Aussie Life

Well, we're on our third week... almost halfway there. We're all getting used to the 'aussie life'. Walking everywhere.. not eating rice everyday, and watching Big Brother and Australian Idol. Work is work. Don't really wanna comment on that, but the trainers that we have are just GREAT. They are SO FUN and down-to-earth. Willing to spend their weekends with us, and welcoming us to their homes. They're FANTASTIC! :)

We've been having a great time here and they are one of the reasons why. We really have to return the favor when they go to manila!