tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24708792263032950782024-03-14T11:28:39.453+08:00She Writes. You Write.meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-31637449766574348922009-11-18T23:12:00.004+08:002009-11-18T23:19:09.309+08:00PLEASE HELP THIS BABY<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SwQPfB9zRxI/AAAAAAAAARc/c315OHNNKLU/s1600/IMG_9425.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405462478529447698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SwQPfB9zRxI/AAAAAAAAARc/c315OHNNKLU/s320/IMG_9425.JPG" border="0" /></a> ***view original post <a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/share-your-blessing/">here </a>***<br /><div> </div><div>My friend Cindy and I went to visit a baby boy named Jeff Andrei Las Pinas. My heart was moved when I saw him… Like Meimei, he too has <a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/know-someone-with-imperforated-anus/" target="_blank">imperforate anus </a>(read my post if you don’t know what it is). The sad thing about it is little Je-An has congenital heart disease – a hole in his heart and biventricular enlargement. Like Meimei too, Je-An has colostomy, however, he can’t proceed with the 2nd operation (PSARP Surgery) unless his heart goes through an open heart surgery. He has difficulty in breathing – as in gasping for air. At the age of 5 months, he can only consume a maximum of 2 oz every 2-3hrs or else he may experience more difficulty in breathing. Unless his heart is repaired, baby Je-An won’t grow… At 5 months, he is still wearing his new born clothes because he only weighs about 5 – 6lbs. Considered as blue baby, his new born weight was only 4lbs.<br /><br />Baby Je-an’s family’s livelihood is barely enough to support the daily needs of their family much more to have the resources for the heart surgery which is estimated to cost about PHP 500,000 (approximately $10,500). So I am asking you to join me in helping him live a better life… His mom and grandmother shared to us that Je-an had experienced many times a 50-50 chance of survival, but he has a very strong WILL TO LIVE, let’s give him that chance…<br /></div><div>Here are several ways you can help:</div><br /><div>1. Pray for Jeff Andrei Las Pinas and his family – they need this everyday<br /></div><div>2. Spread the word and ask more people to help. Inform me if you will repost this in your blog or write a note and please ask them to email <a href="mailto:blogforacause@yahoo.com">blogforacause@yahoo.com</a>.<br /></div><br /><div>3. Extend financial assistance – any amount will do. Please leave a comment and email me at <a href="mailto:blogforacause@yahoo.com">blogforacause@yahoo.com</a> then I’ll give you the details on how you can send the money. </div><div><br />SHARE YOUR BLESSINGs. Always remember that we are blessed to be a channel of blessing to many. </div><div><br />“He who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord and HE will reward him for what he has done”. – Proverbs 19:17 </div><div><br />“He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.” - Proverbs 28:27 </div><div><br />May the Lord bless you…</div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-36143922733803135482009-09-28T05:39:00.001+08:002009-09-28T05:46:00.901+08:00SOMETHING NEW IN SHEWRITES. YOUWRITE.Yipee… I am finally shifting into a new way of blogging. Instead of limiting <a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/" target="_self">SheWrites.YouWrite</a> into a Q & A type of blog, I decided to make <a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/" target="_self">SheWrites.YouWrite</a> into a general blog. General in a sense that I can blog whatever I want to blog about… That simply means I’ll have more writeups in the coming days (I HOPE!) (wink) I may even have contests in the days to come so you better come and visit <a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/" target="_self">SheWrites.YouWrite</a> as frequent as you can!<br />I realized that I don’t need several blogsite, I just need to categorize them – Whew! It took me months to finally break free from the Q & A kind of blogging. I got tired of thinking WHAT to ask! ;D At least this time, I can just write write write and you can comment comment and comment! (Yes, I am expecting YOUr comments so please feel free to write what’s on your mind, heart and even belly)<br /><a href="http://www.shewritesyouwrite.com/" target="_self">SheWrites.YouWrite</a> the blog for everyone ;o)meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-5309491063350917102009-05-31T23:38:00.010+08:002009-06-01T01:36:14.872+08:00KNOW SOMEONE WITH IMPERFORATED ANUS?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SiK2FXfQCbI/AAAAAAAAAP4/9PkmYo9p_Tw/s1600-h/IMG_5110.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342032311335520690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SiK2FXfQCbI/AAAAAAAAAP4/9PkmYo9p_Tw/s320/IMG_5110.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div>It's been almost 4 months since my last post so allow me to give you an update... I already gave birth to a very pretty baby girl and we call her "Meimei" which mean little sister in Chinese. Everything is well except that she has<em><strong> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperforate_anus">imperforated anus</a></strong></em>. As wikipedia puts it:</div><div></div><br /><div><em>"An imperforate anus or anal atresia is a</em> <a class="mw-redirect" title="Birth defect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_defect">birth defect</a> in which the <a title="Rectum" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectum">rectum</a> is malformed. Its cause is unknown."</div><div></div><br /><div>Right now Meimei has <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colostomy"><strong><em>colostomy</em></strong></a> - considered as the first operation. The second operation that will take place sometime in October will be for the "making" of the rectum and the third operation will be the closure of the colostomy after about another 4-6 months. For the duration of about 1 year and 6 months, we (EJ, Meimei and I) will stay here in the Philippines while my husband stays in China (but he'll be coming here from time to time). </div><br /><div></div><div>I never knew that such a birth defect existed until this happened to me... how about you?</div><div>Do you know someone - a relative or a friend - whose daughter or son had / has imperforated anus. Do share their story...</div><div></div><br /><div>A. Yes, and here's their story...</div><div>B. No, it's the first time I heard about it</div><div>C. Others (pls. specify)</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>A. Yes, and here's their story...</div><div><br />B. No, it's the first time I heard about it</div><br /><div>C. Others (pls. specify)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-67974604436304726232009-02-05T23:55:00.005+08:002009-02-06T00:09:55.693+08:00ARE YOU AN INITIATOR?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Hi friends in the blogging world... I miss blogging and reading what you have to share... I'm sorry I haven't been visible for a while and that's because I'm starting up a project and the fact that I'm on my 6th month in my pregnancy, I have to make sure everything should be running this month so that next month, I can dedicate my time preparing for my coming baby. I'm very much excited because as an influencer (my personality type), initiating things or starting up is really one thing I love doing. I am in the Philippines right now with my son while my husband went back to China last February 2. Initiating this project allows me to not focus too much on being lonely - which is all the more why I'm keeping myself really busy. My son is doing well, I enrolled him in one of the preschools here and I'm really glad he likes his new school.<br /><br />Anyway, as for my blog topic, I'd like to know if you too love initiating, pioneering or starting up things. My husband is a bit passive in starting up but he's the type that really sticks to it until the end. I'm the aggressive one when it comes to starting up something, but I have to admit finishing or sticking 'til the end is such a struggle for me. Well, that makes us good pair right? ;o)<br /><br />How about you? Are you an initiator?<br />A. Yes, I love initiating<br />B. No, I simply want to follow or support those who started something<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br />A. Yes, I love initiating<br /><br />B. No, I simply want to follow or support those who started something<br /><br />C. Others (pls. specify)meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-46778028701281891252009-01-12T17:50:00.005+08:002009-01-12T18:15:39.193+08:00GO ON OR STOP?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Last month I underwent a blood test that enabled me to find out if my soon to be born baby has the right number of chromosomes needed for a normal child. On our way home, I asked my husband why I had to go through that test. What if our child has more or less chromosomes needed, is there medical intervention to correct the case? He said NO, it's just for us to consider if we will continue or stop the pregnancy because here in China, abortion is legal. That made me think... I don't believe in abortion and I always believed that a fetus is already human and has the right to live. However, this event shook what I have always believed and made me wonder... What if indeed the child will turn out to have down syndrome or other abnormalities? We have a friend that has a child with down syndrome and heart problem - a hole in her heart I think. Because of that, they've been in and out of the heart center for several times. It's painful hearing him say that in those times he sees his child struggle for survival, he almost prayed for God to let her child rest and take her. Luckily he said, she always survived but everyday, they're on their toes because one more attack and everything might be over.<br /><br />I believe that life in itself is a miracle... But as a mother, seeing my own flesh and blood suffer so much is the last thing I want to happen. When my son was sick and he had difficulty breathing, I had to stay awake all night just to make sure he is positioned properly. I cannot imagine my friend's feeling seeing his daughter in such a critical condition.<br /><br />My result came out and it says that my child has the right chromosomes... As a believer, I can rely on God's healing mercies to heal my soon to be born child. My faith will rule so I will go on with my pregnancy BUT the human side of me, the mother more specifically, will always wonder if I should go on or stop the pregnancy, if I knew my child had those conditions. Considering also here in China, they have 1 child policy - if they have more than 1 child, they have to pay several thousands of Yuan to the government as penalty. To them, having a normal child is everything.<br /><br />How about you? Go on or stop with your or your wife's pregnancy in this case?<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br />A. Go on...<br />B. Stop...<br />C. Others (pls. specify)meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-72536178767308245562009-01-03T21:35:00.012+08:002009-01-03T22:28:15.727+08:00GO BACK OR STAY?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I've been gone for several days and haven't really been in the loop for sometime already. That's because my son's cough has been on and off for almost a month, but this week, it was at its peak. I've tried what I know to help him cope with the coldness and dryness of winter, but I think I've fallen short. They say it's normal here for his age to get sick at this time of the year but I don't like it. It makes me worry because he has just recovered from a mild primary complex, which he developed last winter too. His lung is very fragile at this time and frequent attacks of cough and cold might do so much harm.<br /><br />With this, I am faced with a dilemma... If we go back to the Philippines now, EJ and his papa will have a long time of separation. Several times we've asked him if it's OK that papa will stay in China while we stay in our hometown, his answer had been a consistent, NO IT'S NOT OK. The other day his dad was able to convince him to say "yes" to the separation because they can still talk on the computer and if he needs someone to carry him, his uncle will be there. However if we stay longer here, his health will be compromise .<br /><br />I haven't posted much or visited your blogs because I am torn...It pains me hearing him catch his breath as he sleeps at night. My sleep has also been compromised and I'm pregnant, I have to make sure I'm well rested for my baby inside. On the other hand, It breaks my heart to think of separation, especially that of EJ and his dad. I'm not sure what this "separation" will do to EJ's emotions... His dad can come home 3-4 next year and probably during summer, we can stay here in China for a couple of months.<br /><br />I would appreciate your thoughts here...Should we go back to our hometown (separated from each other yet EJ will recover faster) or stay in China (together as a family but EJ's health might suffer)?<br /><br />A. Go back to our hometown<br />B. Stay in China<br />C. OTHERS (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Go back to our hometown<br />B. Stay in China<br />C. OTHERS (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-70482555074972833072008-12-27T11:07:00.006+08:002008-12-28T13:12:46.966+08:00WHAT'S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR GIFT?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SVcKiw67x_I/AAAAAAAAAPg/Y7jtMz7lk2E/s1600-h/IMG_2853.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284704280106485746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SVcKiw67x_I/AAAAAAAAAPg/Y7jtMz7lk2E/s320/IMG_2853.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><br />We're still in the spirit of the gift giving season so this post is about memorable gifts...either gift that you have received or you have given to someone. It could be the most expensive or the cheapest - doesn't matter, as long as when you think of gifts, you remember that particular thing.<br /><br />For my case, I remember a white dress that "Santa" gave me when I was a child. That was the last Christmas I believed in Santa because my mom made a comment that revealed Santa's identity :o) I can still remember what she said... "How did you manage to get the perfect fit?" then I saw my papa's face turned RED as he silenced my mom but saw me looking at them! hihi... He then just gave me a hug and said "Don't tell your brothers, ok?" I agreed so the following Christmas, I went shopping with him and helped in wrapping the gifts.<br /><br />How about you? What's the story behind your memorable Christmas gift?<br />A. The story is...<br />B. No memorable gift<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><strong>A. The story is...<br />B. No memorable gift<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-49950180236044646852008-12-24T10:23:00.006+08:002008-12-24T11:07:25.874+08:00HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />As you know, we are here in China and this is not a Christian nation... But that won't stop us from celebrating the season. Tonight we will have a gathering of all the Filipinos here in our place - probably just about 20 people - and we will have exchange gifts and singing since there's a regular Filipino band in that place. Tomorrow we will have our Christmas Party here at home - 7 of us - that is with our friends whom we consider extended family. We have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">kris</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">kringle</span> and some games that I have planned out. We will just have simple food and celebration but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'm</span> sure it'll turn out wonderful because the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bottom line</span> is, we meet, talk and just be together. Although we miss Christmas in the Philippines, we have managed to have a "home away from home" here in China.<br /><br />Of course, with all the merrymaking, we will always begin with a prayer - thanking God for his goodness and remembering the birth of our Lord Jesus as the reason for this season.<br /><br />And oh, I won't be blogging much because I will be very busy cooking for friends and family :o) so let me greet you all a BLESSED CHRISTMAS...<br /><br />How about you? How will you celebrate Christmas?<br />A. At home<br />B. With friends<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br />A. At home<br />B. With friends<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pls</span>. specify)meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-65716536344136050112008-12-22T19:40:00.005+08:002008-12-22T21:24:41.332+08:00EVER BELIEVED IN SANTA?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SU-UPitzApI/AAAAAAAAAPY/K17roVR_4pE/s1600-h/IMG_2302.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282603882666721938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SU-UPitzApI/AAAAAAAAAPY/K17roVR_4pE/s320/IMG_2302.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Waking up every December 25th was one of the most exciting days of my life when I was 9 years old and younger. I would run to my gifts and open them with big ahhhs and ooohs in disbelief that Santa passed by and gave me (and my siblings) those gifts! When I found out that Mr. Santa was mom and dad, I didn't get disappointed but rather grateful that even if we didn't have much money, there wasn't a Christmas morn where we woke up with no gifts. When my siblings and I were all grown up, I asked my dad why they kept doing that "Santa" thingy even if we were hard up financially. He told me something that made it all the more special... Papa said seeing the JOY in our faces, with those wide eyes as we opened the gifts made their efforts all worth it. So even if he and my mom had to sacrifice paying off the loans they made, he said it was still worth it because nothing compares seeing us happy... Writing this blog make me miss them terribly... sigh...</div><div><br />So now, I pass this on to our son EJ... as I mentioned in my <strong><em><a href="http://shewritesyouwrite.blogspot.com/2008/11/whats-your-favorite-holiday-memory.html">previous post</a></em></strong>, 2007 was our first Christmas together as a family and it was also the first time he was able to wake up to that Christmas morn with gifts waiting for him. Yes indeed, if you can see his picture on that post, you'll know what I mean when I say there's THAT look :o) Although we call it differently, we tell him papa will turn into a Santa Papa on Christmas day. EJ knows the fat guy with white beard but the glory won't really go to him on Christmas day because our son knows the gifts will come from his papa... Plus of course, we tell him about the birth of Jesus - the reason for this season.<br /><br />How about you? As a child, ever believed in Santa?<br /><br />A. Yes, I did<br />B. No, I didn't<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Yes, I did<br />B. No, I didn't<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong><br /><br /></div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-32256302849907683652008-12-21T11:44:00.007+08:002008-12-21T11:58:44.369+08:00HOW DO YOU HANDLE Mr. or Ms. MOODY?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><br />Let me start by saying I am definitely not a moody person but I know someone who is and people around her are having a (bit of) hard time because she's so unpredictable. I don't know if it's really true that there are days she "wakes up at the right / wrong side of the bed" because for me, the right / wrong side is up to you :o) Well of course we don't have the same personality type, but it's kinda hard to be on your toes when you're with that person - as what others tell me. Ooops, if you're someone who's been told moody, it would be good to explain what's going on when you're "irregular" :o) And if you've been around one, let's say married to Mr. or Mrs. Moody, then how have you managed to relate with him / her with less conflict? As for me, I bring my own sunshine wherever I go and if Ms. Moody isn't comfortable with that, she can go on with her rainy days and it doesn't bother me or I'm doing my best not to get affected to a point that I'll get sour because of her mood swings :o) So far I've seen that if the sun goes up, the rain seldom stays... But there are times they exist together - weird but manageable :o) It might make others around them a little crazy though, so good luck!<br /><br />How about you? How do you handle Mr. or Ms. Moody?<br /><br />A. Ignore<br />B. Fight fire with fire<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Ignore<br />B. Fight fire with fire<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-83342215860122631602008-12-19T01:45:00.000+08:002008-12-19T01:45:00.920+08:00HOW OFTEN DO YOU WALK IN THE PARK?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I like walking in the park, but I seldom have the chance to do it here in China. There are a lot of parks here but I have no one to walk with because my husband works whole day and it's very cold at night, especially now it's winter. BUT when I was in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bacolod</span> (my hometown) my in-laws and I did it about 3-4x each week. It started in 2005 when I was 5 months pregnant with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EJ</span> - we walked almost every night - yep, after dinner. The "tradition" went on until <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">EJ</span> came out - that was the same park where we trained him how to walk and run :o) I loved doing it with mama Mary and papa William (my in-laws) and I miss it very much. It's actually one of the things I'm looking forward to next year because I'll stay with them a couple of months before I give birth until probably July next year. We will definitely have those walking in the park thing because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">EJ</span> likes feeding the fish in the pond and I like bonding with mama and papa while walking :o) After the walk, we end up buying donuts or eating desserts somewhere, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hihi</span>...<br /><br />Oh, just an add-on... In case it was raining, we went to the malls and we walked there :o) Then we end up buying something...whatever that something was! So my mother in law used to say, it's always better to walk in the park... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hihi</span>.<br /><br />How about you? How often do you walk in the park?<br /><br />A. Daily<br />B. Not very often<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Daily<br />B. Not very often<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">pls</span>. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-29509618477123857652008-12-18T01:15:00.004+08:002008-12-18T01:28:17.645+08:00R U A WORKAHOLIC?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><br />I know that I used to be workaholic when I was single. Used to work overtime everyday, worked until 12 midnight if there were shipments that were urgent and even 24 hours straight when something went wrong with a very important customer's goods. However, I kinda reduced that stressful life when I got married. But when I started handmade beaded jewelry business while at work, my husband and I would stay up 'til 3am doing them and wake up at 6:30am to go to work... Did that on weekdays and just take a full day sleep on weekends. When I had my son, I decided not to work in a manufacturing environment because it demanded so much time. However, when I started teaching, I did the same thing - stayed up late to study or make my lessons. When I got hooked with P<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hotoshop</span> (editing pictures), I'd stay until 4am doing it. Now that I'm blogging, I think about what topics to post that I sometimes wake up middle of the night thinking about it... I don't know if you call that workaholic or addict... :o) One thing I'm sure - whatever I put my mind and heart into, I will work at it to the point of exhaustion. Does that make me a workaholic or something else??? Oh, but there are times I'm just too lazy to do anything at all...<br /><br />How about you? Are you a workaholic?<br /><br />A. Yes I am<br />B. No I'm not<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Yes I am<br />B. No I'm not<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-70615900622288770672008-12-16T21:30:00.006+08:002008-12-16T21:30:03.233+08:00WHO INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SUdaI88XvHI/AAAAAAAAAOM/yY5T0_4-Eik/s1600-h/DSC01125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280288197959990386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SUdaI88XvHI/AAAAAAAAAOM/yY5T0_4-Eik/s320/DSC01125.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I will only deal with one aspect and that is who made the greatest contribution when it comes to my self confidence - <strong><em>I would say my dad</em></strong>. I used to be very shy (people who personally know me will doubt this statement, but really, I was - shy). During parties, I would ask my dad to get my food because I was so shy to go near the table and be seen by a lot of people. However, in one of the parties we attended Papa (how I call my dad) asked me to look at everyone else from a distance and asked me what's the difference with those people getting their food and me hiding on my seat. He asked if I had a nose, ears, eyes and etc. I said YES to all of his questions... Then he pointed out that there's nothing to be ashamed of because I'm no different - I eat what they eat and I have what they have. On and on he went telling me that I have a pretty face and a very nice smile so I shouldn't hide :o) Very simple words but to my innocent mind - it was a lesson I remembered my whole life. Whenever I feel ugly or unsure of myself, I'd think of my dad - that he sees me pretty and that he thinks I'm smart and talented and on and on - then all my insecurities go away.<br /><br />Now, my husband and some really close friends always tell me I'm <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">shameless</span></strong> :o) I don't know if it's a nice comment or a bad one because it's actually one trait Joey wants our kids to have - unashamed! hihi...<br /><br />How about you? Who influenced you the most in a certain aspect of your being YOU?<br /><br />A. Mom and/ Dad<br />B. A friend<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Mom and/ Dad<br />B. A friend<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-71673027491677698832008-12-15T20:13:00.006+08:002008-12-16T15:38:38.877+08:00WITH OR WITHOUT SIBLINGS?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SUda32Tl8SI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ZQOJUHY9LmY/s1600-h/DSC00046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280289003632193826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SUda32Tl8SI/AAAAAAAAAOU/ZQOJUHY9LmY/s320/DSC00046.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br />I would like to thank <strong><em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13432054953646188082">Ares</a></em></strong> for this <a href="http://shewritesyouwrite.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-you-have-topics-you-want-us-to.html"><strong><em>topic suggestion</em></strong> </a>:o)<br /><br />As you can see, I have 5 of them - and i love having them in my life. My brothers gave me love and guidance - there are things I told my brothers and not my parents - like my first broken heart and my first boy friend. My parents were unaware but I cried with my brothers... I love my sister too. I love the fact that she sees me as her role model when it comes to almost everything. We share clothes and we sleep late just talking and talking.<br /><br />They're all in the Philippines and I'm the only one away from home. I miss spending Dec. 24th with them because we have exchange gifts. So even if I'm here, we're still included in our family Christmas party. We don't spend new years together because 5 of us are already married so we use that time to spend with our partner's families :o) My parents are empty nests so they just choose which family they want to join every new year. I just miss them soooo much...<br /><br />How about you? Which do you prefer: No siblings, has siblings?<br /><br />A. No siblings<br />B. Has siblings<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. No siblings<br />B. Has siblings<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-91562939122269838892008-12-13T10:11:00.008+08:002008-12-13T10:11:01.045+08:00GOT A TITLE FOR THIS?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I'd like to thank <a href="http://frenchfancy.blogspot.com/"><strong><em>French Fancy</em></strong> </a>for this website that she posted in her blog.<br /><br />I remember when I was in high school, we had this kind of test in our reading class where the teacher asked us to read an article and at the end, we would have to think of a fitting title for it. Well, that's similar to what what we'll do today, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hihi</span>... But don't worry, I won't ask you to read an article, but rather watch a very short and nicely done <strong><em><a href="http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=2&pv=3111907">video</a></em></strong>. To give you an idea, it's a painting :o) It'll only take a few seconds to load and a few seconds to view so no hassles, click away!<br /><br />Got a title for <a href="http://www.jacquielawson.com/preview.asp?cont=1&hdn=2&pv=3146946"><strong><em>THIS VIDEO</em></strong></a>? Tell us about it...<br /><br />A. Yes I do...<br />B. No I don't, I'll just go with the original title (KS)<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><em>And to view more of these cards, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. visit my other blog </em><a href="http://any-some-every-thing.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Anything. Something. Everything.</strong></span></em></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Yes I do..<br />B. No I don't, I'll go with the original title (KS)<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pls</span>. specify)</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong><a href="http://any-some-every-thing.blogspot.com/"></a></strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-52733740522256448452008-12-12T11:12:00.000+08:002008-12-12T11:57:14.255+08:00DO YOU LIKE YOUR NAME?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Yes I do - I like all my names. My real name is Elizabeth Rose, my nickname is Maricar and my Chinese name is Meili. Different groups call me differently - my classmates call me by my real name; my family, relatives, church and workmates call me by my nickname; and in the blogging world and to some Chinese friends I use my Chinese name (because they can't pronounce my other names). However, I have friends who literally despise the sound of their real names so they came up with another one for people around to use when referring to them and the only time they use their real names is when they need to sign legal papers or documents. I also came across this site <a href="http://theejbfiles.blogspot.com/"><strong><em>What Not to Name Your Baby</em></strong></a><strong> </strong>and the blogger lists down some of the unheard names - at least for me. Reading his blog made me smile but it also made me wonder how people feel about their names - in other parts of the globe.<br /><br />I like checking out what names mean so for my son, we named him ELISHA JOEY (<em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Elisha</span></em> means double portion, a prophet in the Bible + <span style="color:#3333ff;"><em>Joey </em></span><span style="color:#000000;">his father's name meaning he will enlarge). In the olden times they believe your name has so much to do with your destiny. Hopefully my son will like it when he's old enough to understand his name... Just in case he won't, he can always introduce himself as EJ... hihi.</span><br /><br />How about you? Do you like your name?<br />A. Yes, I like my name<br />B. No, I dislike my name<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Yes, I like my name<br />B. No, I dislike my name<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-48226430765607073672008-12-11T12:31:00.001+08:002008-12-11T12:31:00.172+08:00SHOULD WE COMMENT ON THE COMMENT?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Yesterday was the 30th day of shewrites, and for those 30 days, I've been wondering if I should comment on the comments of those who commented on my blog :o) I've visited around some of your blogs and I've seen 3 kinds of bloggers and I don't know which one is best:<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Type A:</span></em></strong> comments 100% on those who comment. If she gets 5 comments from the readers, she has another 5 comments to either say thanks or whatsoever. So if I get 50 comments from the readers, I'll have to make another 50 to address all of them in my post... which will give me no time to visit and comment on other's posts... <br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Type B:</span></em></strong> doesn't comment at all... for the past I belong here. I don't comment on my posts, but I do visit your blogs and post comments there. But there are some of you who ask questions on my posts and I want to answer them, but sometimes I forget the answer the moment I visit your blog and comment on your post.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Type C:</span></em></strong> comments only on some of the comments, particularly those who ask questions. But I wonder if it offends those unacknowledged comments. Like if I get 18 comments, I comment on let's say 5 people - will it leave the other 13 hurt because it seemed like I didn't acknowledge their responses?<br /><br />So to make it safe on everyone, I don't usually post comments on my blog's post as reaction to my readers comments... Although I really would like to do so because it appears to be like a discussion also and interactive. But afraid that if I don't do it on 100% of the comments, I might offend someone... So help me out fellow bloggers :o)<br /><br />Should we comment on the comment?<br />A. Yes (like type A? or C?)<br />B. No like type B<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br />Oh, and if you're the commenter on my post, do you usually comeback to see if I reacted on your comments?<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><br /><strong>A. Yes (like type A or C?)<br />B. No like type A<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-50807776830967097822008-12-10T17:10:00.001+08:002008-12-11T11:56:38.664+08:00IS GROWING OLD A GOOD THING OR A BAD ONE?<div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">taken Dec. 10, 2007</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/ST9EtDONV-I/AAAAAAAAAL8/4iY7fXzr4ls/s1600-h/DSC06212.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278012829051213794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/ST9EtDONV-I/AAAAAAAAAL8/4iY7fXzr4ls/s320/DSC06212.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278376173244690018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/SUCPKd0irmI/AAAAAAAAAMc/F0v7UG-uHqw/s320/IMG_2183.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">(taken Dec. 10, 2008)</span> <em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Surely, growing old is one of the best things in life :o)</span></em></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><br />Oh well, I'm writing this post because it's actually my birthday today, hihi :o) While chatting with my friends and relatives as I thanked them for their greeting, I tell them, <em>"it's so good to be 18 again"...</em> To me that was just my way of having a fun conversation. However, someone commented that he doesn't understand while people keep denying their age. Hmmm...<br /><br />I'm actually not denying my age, I'm 31 incase you're wondering... And for me, I just take it that I'm a year older than last year and compared to being 30, I think there's no difference except for the fact that on my birthday last year, I was sexy while now, I have a swollen belly :o) but with someone really precious inside. Although I wouldn't call it "Growing Old", maturing is a good thing because I gain wisdom as I age. I'm growing up I should say... But I don't know how long I'll like "maturing" :o) I read that "Beauty when you're young is because of your youth, but beauty after 40 is the TRUE beauty of a woman." So I'm actually curious how I'd be at that age... But I always dream and work on GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY and STAYING YOUNG AT HEART :o)<br /><br />How about you? Is growing old a good thing or a bad one?<br /><br />A. It's definitely a good thing<br />B. It's obviously not good<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. It's definitely a good thing<br />B. It's obviously not good<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong> </div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-50784389050593105982008-12-09T17:08:00.000+08:002008-12-09T17:08:00.416+08:00R U A HEALTH BUFF?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><br />I actually don't know how to answer this question :o) I think I'm just 50-50. <strong><em>I do</em></strong> take supplements and surely spend a lot of money for this, <strong><em>I do</em></strong> like reading about healthy eating and stuff , <strong><em>I do</em></strong> drink plenty of water and <strong><em>I do</em></strong> use Olive Oil for my husband's food (only for him, Canola Oil for me and my son) as it is very expensive here in China. However, <strong><em>I don't</em></strong> really count the calories of my food intake, <strong><em>I don't</em></strong> like vegetables although I eat a few kinds and <em><strong>I don't</strong></em> forbid my son from enjoying french fries and burgers but I limit it to once a week only. My weakness is my sweet teeth - yes, I just don't have sweet tooth, I have TEETH!!! I love chocolates, cakes and ice cream. Not really that I crave for them, but when they're around, I just have to have some :o) So I guess I'm a 50-50? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hihi</span>... Not even sure about that!<br /><br />How about you? R U a health buff?<br /><br />A. Yes I am...<br />B. No, I'm not<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Yes I am...<br />B. No, I'm not<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pls</span>. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-55321421255601919372008-12-08T16:12:00.003+08:002008-12-08T16:29:19.641+08:00WHAT'S YOUR TYPICAL DAY LIKE?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I'd like to thank <strong><em><a href="http://coddledegg.blogspot.com/">Lee</a></em></strong> for this <a href="http://shewritesyouwrite.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-you-have-topics-you-want-us-to.html"><strong><em>topic suggestion</em></strong> </a>:o) Guess he, like me, wants to find out what each of us are doing...So here's mine.<br /><br />My weekends are the busiest days of my week because both my husband and my son are at home - no work and no class. We usually wake up later than usual, eat lunch at home and take a nap after that. Grocery day is Saturday and on Sunday, we have home church after lunch and anything goes after that.<br /><br />I work part time on weekdays...I teach English in a Manufacturing firm and my students are the supervisors, managers and the general managers of <strong><em><a href="http://www.tdg-tech.com/newEbiz1/EbizPortalFG/portal/html/index.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TDG</span></a></em></strong>. There are times they're crazy busy so our class gets cancelled :o) But if I do work, I only work 2-4 hours each day... This job is really a blessing because it allows me to earn but at the same time, prioritize my family. If my son is sick, like right now, I can just tell them I can't have the class this week 'cos I need to take care of my son. <br /><br />My days are very flexible and I like it that way... I earn but not at the expense of sacrificing my family.<br /><br />How about you? What's your typical day like?<br /><br />A. Weekdays<br />B. Weekends<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br /><strong>A. Weekdays<br />B. Weekends<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. specify)</strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-42760002310775911652008-12-07T05:24:00.000+08:002008-12-07T05:24:00.797+08:00STINGY OR THRIFTY?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I'm often confused what's the difference between a stingy person and a thrifty one. I don't know what's the line that separated the 2 kinds of persons. I'll give you a case and from there, you tell me why you say it's being thrifty or why it's being stingy.<br /><br />Person A is pregnant and all her pants are too tight on the waistline because of her bulging tummy but she decides not to buy new ones thinking that after her pregnancy, she won't be able to use her clothes that often. So what she does is simply wear it, open the button and zipper (to prevent it from falling she uses a belt), and wears long blouses to hide that unpleasant look :o)<br /><strong><em>Stingy or Thrifty?</em></strong><br /><br />Person B was very, very hungry. She went to an eatery and found out that the food costs 5 times the food in the restaurant near her house. However, from where she was and where the restaurant was would take about 20 minutes travel and she was already having a headache due to hungry. But because she's <em><strong>thrifty or stingy</strong></em>, she decided to travel 20 minutes and ate at that place where the food was cheaper. She had a good meal but almost fainted when she had her meal.<br /><br />Help me out here guys...<br /><br />A. Is Person A thrifty or stingy? Why?<br />B. Is Person B thrifty or stingy? Why?<br />C. Others (pls. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br />A. Is Person A thrifty or stingy? Why?<br />B. Is Person B thrifty or stingy? Why?<br />C. Others (pls. specify)meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-4694890843039631742008-12-05T10:13:00.007+08:002008-12-05T10:13:01.041+08:00WHAT MOVIES MADE A GREAT IMPACT IN YOUR LIFE?<a href="http://www.facingthegiants.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275822810913358514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/STd85N5kwrI/AAAAAAAAALs/LNddU-d4nZw/s320/FACING+THE+GIANTS.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong></div><br /><div></div><div>I like watching movies with my family and friends, but not alone. It doesn't matter if we're at home sitting in front of a TV set, in the computer or in the movie houses. But the movies that I especially like are the ones that has lasting lessons. Here are 3 of the many that impacted my life:</div><div></div><br /><div>1. <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1802813196/info"><strong><em>PAY IT FORWARD</em></strong> </a>where it taught me that when someone does something good to you, don't pay them back - pay the good deed forward. very inspiring...good movie for kids </div><div></div><br /><div>2. <strong><em>THE KID</em></strong> because it talks about who we are now is because of an experience in the past. But sometimes we try so hard to forget the past not realizing it shaped so much of who we are today...good movie for grown-ups!</div><br /><div></div><div>3. <a href="http://any-some-every-thing.blogspot.com/2008/12/just-keep-moving.html"><strong><em>FACING THE GIANTS</em></strong></a><strong><em> -</em></strong> it's about not giving up, not losing hope and daring to trust God to do the impossible...good <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">for</span> all ages :o)</div><br /><div></div><div>Can you name a few movies that impacted your life? Doesn't matter if it's an old movie as long as it has an all-time message... I'll find ways to <strong><em><a href="http://any-some-every-thing.blogspot.com/2008/12/like-watching-downloading-movies-for.html">watch online and download</a></em></strong> :o)</div><div></div><br /><div>A. Religious </div><div>B. Drama</div><div>C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pls</span>. specify)</div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong> </div><div> </div><div><strong>A. Religious<br />B. Drama<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. specify)</strong></div></div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-77003203435821068762008-12-04T10:08:00.000+08:002008-12-04T10:08:00.363+08:00DO YOU SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/STc7YPlK2wI/AAAAAAAAALE/NRZx1j1nuSE/s1600-h/30.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275750776173157122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KN4Eq1Hs9QM/STc7YPlK2wI/AAAAAAAAALE/NRZx1j1nuSE/s320/30.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />By sleeping through the night I mean - undisturbed. I envy my husband when it comes to sleeping. He doesn't have problems falling asleep and sleeping through the night. There are times I wake him up due to some favors middle of the night like getting a warm water for my son to drink, the moment it's done, in a split second, he's snoring again! I however can't remember when I slept through soundly :-( 50% of the time I wake up because of my son crawling to our bed but the other 50% is because I had to pee, drink water or had a dream. Problem is, when I wake up, it'll take me 30 minutes at least to sleep again because my mind gets active. In fact, time now is 2:28am (but will schedule this for posting at a later time). I fell asleep at 9:00pm 'cos I wasn't feeling well, then BOOM! I woke up at 12:30am - peed, ate (got really hungry, u know, pregnant!), gave my son his medicine and now, writing this post! Tried going back to sleep but can't...<br /><br />They say that as you grow older, your body requires less time for sleeping...But I refuse to admit that, I don't think I'm old... Am I? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hihi</span> :o) They also said drinking milk before bedtime helps, did that...But <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fresh milk</span> increases the production of phlegm and it sure woke me up more!<br /><br />How about you? Do you sleep through the night?<br />A. Yes I do (teach me how!)<br />B. No I don't (we're on the same boat!)<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br />A. Yes I do (teach me how!)<br />B. No I don't (we're on the same boat!)<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pls</span>. specify)</div>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-87138376601727552442008-12-03T09:22:00.000+08:002008-12-03T09:22:01.026+08:00WHO WILL YOU INVITE and WHY?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I would like to thank <strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301"><em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jenners</span></em></a></strong> for this <a href="http://shewritesyouwrite.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-you-have-topics-you-want-us-to.html"><em><strong>topic suggestion</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em> Here's what she wrote:<br /><br /><em>"how about if you could invite any famous people (living or dead) to a dinner party, who would you invite and why?"</em><br /><br />It's a party so I'll invite famous singers and dancers to entertain my guests with their talents. To name a few - JLo, Mariah C., Beyonce, Elvis Presley (yep!), Connie Talbot (the cute little girl from British got talent - my son likes her), Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Gary Valenciano (famous Filipino singer and dancer) and whoever wants to join and respond to my invitation... Oh, including Jacky Chan! yes - did u know that he can sing and that here in China he's a known singer? Check out the Olympics video, he's there singing! It will be a party of every race and every nation... And of course, those who'll comment on this post will be invited too, so don't miss this party ok?! :o) hihi...<br /><br />How about you? Who will you invite and why?<br />A. Entertainers<br />B. World Leaders<br />C. Others (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pls</span>. specify)<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong><br /><strong>A. Entertainers<br />B. World Leaders<br />C. Others (pls. specify)</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><em></em></strong>meili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2470879226303295078.post-60283137421665951642008-12-02T10:00:00.001+08:002008-12-02T10:00:00.438+08:00ARE YOU LEFT HANDED OR RIGHT HANDED?<strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">SHE WRITES:</span></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />I understand that yesterday's post was so heavy so let's have something light this time :o)<br />Here it goes...<br /><br />I think my mom is talented - she writes with her left hand but eats with her right hand. My father-in-law is the same. One hand for this, the other for that. However, all my life I've been a right-handed person. Not so sure if I can still shift, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hihi</span>. My left is just a faithful assistant. Majority of the people on this planet are right-handed. In fact, in the manufacturing environment, our work instructions are designed for right handed people. So applying as a worker in this is a bit of a challenge and they really have to adjust because the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">work flow</span> and the lay-outs are for the right handed. In the history of table manners, I read where it was considered bad manners to use your left hand to put food in your mouth.<br /><br />Surprisingly, I came across <a href="http://lefthanded.cdf-design.com/">this site</a> designed for left handed people. It has this quote and it made me smile:<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc33cc;">"If the left side of your brain controls the right side of your body, and the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body, then left-handed people must be the only ones in their right minds."</span></em><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">~ W.C. Fields</span><br /><br />How about you? Are you left or right handed? It would be nice if you can share your advantages and challenges :o)<br /><br />A. Right handed<br />B. Left handed<br />C. Both<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3333ff;">YOU WRITE:</span></strong><br /><br />A. Right handed<br />B. Left handed<br />C. Bothmeili_lohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06414816321350278221noreply@blogger.com33