Wanting to Have More Children
Many parents think that having children are both wonderful and challenging. Because of that, many are willing to go through the possible discomforts of pregnancy and pain of labor and delivery again in order to have more kids. This is the same with Katherine and hubby Josh.
When You Want to Get Pregnant
Not many people know that my wife and I had trouble conceiving. It was more than 4 years before we finally had a baby.
Many well-wishers at our wedding had hoped that we'd have a baby a year after the wedding. Most couples think that when the time comes to get pregnant, everything will happen naturally and easily. However, that is not always the case.
Many well-wishers at our wedding had hoped that we'd have a baby a year after the wedding. Most couples think that when the time comes to get pregnant, everything will happen naturally and easily. However, that is not always the case.
Christmas Family Slideshow Video - 2014
It's that time of the year again when I'm posting our Christmas slideshow. The Christmas pictorial as well as the making of this slideshow has become our cherished Christmas Tradition. In an article I wrote, "Christmas Past and Present", I detailed the inspiration for starting and preserving this tradition as well as the lessons learned on how to make it work.
If you want to learn more about this cherished Christmas tradition of ours, as well as tips and techniques, be sure to read the article "Christmas Past and Present" and all its links.
If you want to learn more about this cherished Christmas tradition of ours, as well as tips and techniques, be sure to read the article "Christmas Past and Present" and all its links.
Damage from Typhoon Glenda - Part 4
The damage brought about by Typhoon Glenda as mentioned in part 1 and part 2 of this article included the extensive power outage that lasted for 3 days or more. Felled trees brought down electric cables as well. Even electric posts were not spared. There was too much damage that the electric company couldn't cope.
For many areas, power interruption would also mean water interruption. This is because in some phases, like ours, motor pumps powered by electricity pump up water towards community overhead water tanks which in turn feed into the community homes. And so, for as long as there is no power, there's no water.
For many areas, power interruption would also mean water interruption. This is because in some phases, like ours, motor pumps powered by electricity pump up water towards community overhead water tanks which in turn feed into the community homes. And so, for as long as there is no power, there's no water.
Damage from Typhoon Glenda - Part 3
Seeing all the damage as discussed in part 2 of this article made me realize how lucky we were that the neighbor's santol (cottonfruit) tree near our backyard had been cut. That santol tree had grown so big that the trailing storm winds of typhoon Glenda would've knocked off the tree branches and trashed our house. The timely cutting of the santol tree saved us so much of grief.
Another project that proved worthwhile for us was the garden gate arch that we had constructed. That arch now has a very robust Rangoon Creeper on it. It is so lush and thick that I'm quite sure it has become heavy. But because of how solidly built that arch was, I had no apprehensions whatsoever with super typhoons knocking it down.
Another project that proved worthwhile for us was the garden gate arch that we had constructed. That arch now has a very robust Rangoon Creeper on it. It is so lush and thick that I'm quite sure it has become heavy. But because of how solidly built that arch was, I had no apprehensions whatsoever with super typhoons knocking it down.
Damage from Typhoon Glenda - Part 2
In part 1 of this article, I mentioned one tree damage that resulted from typhoon Glenda's wrath. Continuing our morning walk that day, we also saw this tree that fell on a community basketball court. Prior to this incident, I didn't notice this particular tree in our daily morning walks. There were just too many trees in this area, some owned, some just grew where they were. This one didn't seemed to be owned because it was near the community basketball court.
The tree fell and grazed and broke a coconut tree on its way down. You could see the coconut tree behind it. Half of the coconut is still standing while the top half is still drooping.
The tree fell and grazed and broke a coconut tree on its way down. You could see the coconut tree behind it. Half of the coconut is still standing while the top half is still drooping.
Damage from Typhoon Glenda
July 16, 2014, Wednesday: Typhoon Glenda started to lash down on our area for several hours. Around 2:30 am, we felt the first salvo. We knew instinctively it was the initial pounding of strong winds because the direction of the rain brought by the strong winds was towards the front of our house. It was around 3 am when power was cut.
At around 5:30 am, the winds seemed to have slowed down - but only for a few minutes. Then the pounding rain was now coming from the other direction or from the back of our house. The change in direction tells me that the center or eye of the storm has just passed us and we were in the second pass of the storm's "rim". This time, the wind was much stronger.
At around 5:30 am, the winds seemed to have slowed down - but only for a few minutes. Then the pounding rain was now coming from the other direction or from the back of our house. The change in direction tells me that the center or eye of the storm has just passed us and we were in the second pass of the storm's "rim". This time, the wind was much stronger.
Cutting the Santol (Cottonfruit) Tree
After much dilly-dallying, we decided to have the big and tall Santol (Cottonfruit) tree cut more than half its height. Finally. This is the tree which is at our neighbor's backyard which is adjacent to our backyard. So you can imagine the proximity of this tree to the back of our house.
This tree has been a maintenance problem for us. The owner doesn't even live here while the tenants (relatives of the owner) do not seem to care much about risk to life and property. For several years now, we contract a handyman to climb this humongous backyard tree to cut its top and side branches.
This tree has been a maintenance problem for us. The owner doesn't even live here while the tenants (relatives of the owner) do not seem to care much about risk to life and property. For several years now, we contract a handyman to climb this humongous backyard tree to cut its top and side branches.
Christmas Family Slideshow Video - 2013
It's December, 2013 and it is that time of the year again when I'm posting our Christmas slideshow. The Christmas pictorial as well as the making of this slideshow has become our cherished Christmas Tradition.
In an article I wrote, "Christmas Past and Present", I detailed the inspiration for starting and preserving this tradition as well as the lessons learned on how to make it work. If you want to learn more about this cherished Christmas tradition of ours, as well as tips and techniques, be sure to read the article "Christmas Past and Present" and all its links.
In an article I wrote, "Christmas Past and Present", I detailed the inspiration for starting and preserving this tradition as well as the lessons learned on how to make it work. If you want to learn more about this cherished Christmas tradition of ours, as well as tips and techniques, be sure to read the article "Christmas Past and Present" and all its links.
Visita Iglesia 2011 - Laguna Road Tour (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the Visita Iglesia 2011 - Laguna Road Tour (Part 1)
Right after lunch at The Beatles Place restaurant, the tour group proceeded to walk towards the Pakil Church which was just nearby. The tour bus was nowhere in sight because the bus driver was asked to park away from the church area. As we were walking, I noticed traffic to be at a very slow snail's pace.
Right after lunch at The Beatles Place restaurant, the tour group proceeded to walk towards the Pakil Church which was just nearby. The tour bus was nowhere in sight because the bus driver was asked to park away from the church area. As we were walking, I noticed traffic to be at a very slow snail's pace.
Visita Iglesia 2011 - Laguna Road Tour (Part 1)
After missing a Visita Iglesia trip last year (a friend didn't make it with our reservations), this year's Visita Iglesia turned out a few surprises.
Originally, we were booked for a Batangas Road Trip on a Good Friday. Yup, Batangas again in spite of the fact that we attended the Visita Iglesia Batangas in 2009.
Originally, we were booked for a Batangas Road Trip on a Good Friday. Yup, Batangas again in spite of the fact that we attended the Visita Iglesia Batangas in 2009.
Birthdays Slideshow - 2010
With Renz's Birthday Celebration over, it's time to compile all the family's birthday celebrations for the year. I've had this idea for some time now.Here are all of our wacky birthday pictures for 2010 in a slideshow. This year would be the first time that I was able to take pictures of all celebrators (celebrants?) on his/her birthday at their seats in the dinner table.
Even with Tita Gay out to care for my mother-in-law's hip and wrist injury recovery, I'm able to take pictures. Tight spaces are no problems either, thanks to the flexible mini tripod I bought for my old point-and-shoot digital camera.
Renz Birthday 2010
It's Renz's turn for a birthday celebration and his birthday caps the year's birthday celebrations for the family.
I've already thought of compiling each family member's birthday picture at the dining table and turning them into a birthday slideshow. A tradition of taking pictures around the dinner table just evolved this year, so that'll be fun to watch.
I've already thought of compiling each family member's birthday picture at the dining table and turning them into a birthday slideshow. A tradition of taking pictures around the dinner table just evolved this year, so that'll be fun to watch.
Unique Christmas Tradition Inspiration
In a past entry, I discussed a yearly Christmas tradition that we have as a family. Nearing December, usually at the first Sunday of Advent, I'd take pictures of the kids by the Christmas Tree. I then arrange all the past and present Christmas pictures into a Christmas Collage. Before Christmas, I'd send the collage to friends as Christmas Cards or electronic greeting cards.
The collages have since evolved into Christmas Slideshows which I also now post in social networking sites like Facebook.
My Morning Rush Top Ten Entry
Chico and Delamar are probably a couple of the most successful disc jockeys (DJ's) ever to ride the FM Band racetracks. They're currently over at DWFM Monster Radio RX 93.1. They've been in the business for decades. Not that they're old though. But they certainly have a big following especially in their segment called the Morning Rush's Top Ten.
When I was still working, I'd listen to the Morning Rush with Chico and Delamar program virtually everyday. I'd tune it to their radio program as early as 6am. As I drove to work, the program kept my cool whenever there was heavy traffic on the way.
Although I'd switch stations to listen to some news on the AM band, I'd try to always catch the Top Ten segment batches. Chico and Delamar would air 5 of the top winning entries every 30 minutes, so there would be a Top Ten every hour.
Christmas Slideshow - 2010
With the 2010 Christmas Picture in, it's time to compile all previous Christmas pictures. In the tradition of our family's "Christmases Past and Present", here is our slideshow for 2010.
Christmas Theme - 2010
Well, it's that time of the year again when the tripod comes out and the camera gets mounted on it for a brief pictorial session with the family. This pictorial will be for this year's Christmas tree picture. The practice started in in a simple Christmas Collage in 2005 and eventually became a tradition I call Christmas Past and Present.
Sandra's Birthday 2010
It's that time of the year again when the regular healthy diet gets sidetracked a bit with the kids' birthdays. Last week was Che's birthday and come Dec. 6, it's Renz's turn.
This year, it's Sandra's 14th birthday. We're grateful she has overcome her bout with dengue. Because of her illness and confinement at the hospital, she missed a whole week of school.
After her release from the hospital, she had to catch up on lessons as well as school practice for an event. The first quarter periodical exams proved to be a challenge.
This year, it's Sandra's 14th birthday. We're grateful she has overcome her bout with dengue. Because of her illness and confinement at the hospital, she missed a whole week of school.
After her release from the hospital, she had to catch up on lessons as well as school practice for an event. The first quarter periodical exams proved to be a challenge.
