in search of luggage

As I’ve blogged here, hubby is scheduled to leave for Macau two weeks from now. Aside from his present passport problem, I found out that one of our travel luggages is missing. You see we have Delsey luggage sets in varying sizes. The smaller size, which is ideal for short trips nowhere to be found! I’ve asked our helpers to bring out all our travel luggage to have it cleaned, and search for the bag. But in spite of the house search, the Delsey bags cannot be found. As far as I remember, it was hubby who last used this luggage from his business meeting in Cebu. Hmmm… where could it be? Partly I have this feeling that the luggage was borrowed by Mom. I am just not sure if she mistakenly took the delsey luggage over the travel bag she borrowed months back. Knowing my mom, this might be the perfect reason why the travel bag is missing. I just hope and pray that my gut-feel is correct. Otherwise, I’ll be forced to buy another small luggage for our short business travels. And it is really a must have for us especially in our line of work wherein we constantly attends out of town workshops, seminars and meetings at work.

outfit test

What This Outfit Says About You

You are a stylish example for all. You are very put together. You are glamourous and modern. You're the type of person who starts trends. Besides wearing the right thing, you often say and do the right thing. You are the perfect mix of wit and poise. Your high end fashion designer match: Michael Kors Your must have accessory: A gold watch

The Outfit Test

PAL Swingaround Promo

My hands are shaking, my eyes gleaming in excitement when I saw Philippine Airlines Swingaround Promo early this evening from the Philippine Star. Imagine travelling to great destinations at a great prices! I am sooo excited!!

Very timely promo indeed. As I've posted few weeks back, hubby and I are saving up for a "big" travel next year. We have no confirmed destination yet but we are planning to go abroad for honeymoon --- to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary on February. Thus, I was surprised with the Swingaround Promo of PAL. Imagine traveling to Guam at $229++, Honolulu $404++, HongKong at $117++, Sydney at $671++ and more US & Asian destinations at an amazing price. (note: I didn't bother to list other travel destinations since I am very particular with Guam or Honolulu only. lol!)

Anyway, the price provided above are based on twin-sharing accommodation. Travel dates are subject to availability. And of course, surcharges, fees not included. The Swingaround Promo includes the ff:

*RT Fiesta Class airfare from Manila

*RT airport transfer and daily breakfast in most destinations
*Hotel accommodaton
*City tour in Bangkok, Hongkong, Honolulu, Macau and Tokyo only.

The catch: Validity, departure dates and ticketing deadlines vary. These were not mentioned on the ad. So I painstakingly called PAL reservations number for confirmation. No luck. I've been put on hold for more than 45 minutes and I lost my patience. Kakakinis!! Just when I am sooo excited to book for our trip.

Nevertheless out of frustration, I've checked the website for the validity of the promo. Again, no luck to avail the promo for 2009. Travel must be completed on or before December 15. Darn!! I really so wish that I can get promo for our travel next year!! I hate this promo! (yes, I am sooo bitter about it.) I am dead-set to book for Hawaii 3rd week of January to coincide with hubby's annual Pacific Telecom Council (PTC) meeting on January 18-21. Aaargghhh... I so want to go to Hawaii!! But I want to go on a promo fare. I don't want to pay $850 for my airfare alone. Too much!! And if I bring Sam along, that would be $1700++ for both of us. Imagine, how many LV and Chanel bags I can buy with this amount.

Still very much frustrated...I wish PAL would extend the promo for next year. I've been dreaming to go on a beach vacation in Waikiki. I want to enjoy the sun, sand, and wear my skimpy bikini suit!lol. Well of course I need to prep myself by seriously considering take diet pills . Hahaha! Anyway, really wishing and hoping.

full weekend

... this is how you describe our schedule for the past three weekends.

Great parties and celebrations shared with family and friends. Add to the fact that my daughter recently celebrated her birthday parties, and back-to-back mall-wide and warehouses sales --- my hands are so full! I’ve been very busy not only from work but as a wife and mom looking for best shopping value. Really stressful, don’t you think so? With all the holiday rush and all the worrying, zits can now be found all over my face! Now, I worry if my over the counter acne treatment will be effective enough to treat my acne. I’ve browsed the web for an effective and immediate facial treatment and I came across http://www.acnecuresrevealed.net/. It enlists some of the top five acne treatments like Orovo, Zyporex and Acnetin. The review seems promising, the price reasonable and guarantees fast result. Thus, I am tempted to order online to try this product. What do you think?

off to macau

Hubby is preparing for his upcoming business trip in Macau two weeks from now. I was told that he will be attending a three-day conference at the Venetian Hotel for GSM providers. Of course, I was ecstatic about his trip since I can ask hubby to buy early Christmas gifts for us but my excitement was short lived. The sad news, as he was checking his stuff, he found out that his passport is no longer valid. He totally forgot that his passport has already expired since last month. Talk about being super-busy. Thus, by next week he’s bound to renew his passport. I am just not sure if he can get his passport on time. Given the one-week processing lead time, I just hope he’ll be able to get his new passport before he leaves for Macau. Otherwise, he will be forced to stay behind and cancel all his appointments. And sadly, goodbye to my early Christmas present. :(

What If?

Snagged this tag from Peachy .

What if?...

1....you could bring one character from your favorite book to life, who would it be?

Becky Bloomwood of Shopaholic series. Just love her character.

2....you could solve one of historys unsolved mysteries, which would it be?

Find out who killed JFK.
3....you were stranded on a deserted island, what 2 people would you chose to be stranded with?
Hmmm... Of course with the people I love. Hubby and the kids.

4....you could spend a day with any celebrity, dead or living, who would it be?
Oprah Winfrey please. My dream is to meet her in person and be part of her audience in her talk show.

5....you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That would be my weight now, I am horizontally-challenged. And I need to find the best fat burner to get back at my pre-preggo weight.

6....you could live anywhere, where would you live?
Can't think of any place now. I am happy just where I am.

till next time....

Sam's School Party

Of course her birthday will not be complete without fun celebration with her classmates in school. It was Sam's first day in school after a long vacation (Nov 11, Tuesday). This was also the last leg of her week long birthday celebration. I never thought Sam will be able to celebrate her birthday party in school, nor blow a birthday candle inside the school premises since parties are not allowed. This was clearly communicated to me on her first day in school. It was even written in the student's handbook.

But due to my persistence, I was able to pull-off a simple birthday party celebration yesterday. I asked teacher if Sam can at least blow a birthday cake with her classmates. Teacher happily allowed my request. And as a matter of fact, teacher told me some parents serve packed-food too for the kids. Hmmm...great idea. Thus with the go signal of teacher, I immediately thought of still having a party theme. A strawberry shortcake again so I can use all the party stuff I bought online. I want everything about the party ---personalized. Personalized give-aways, lootbags, tags and even personalized books for her classmates. For food, brought spaghetti and chicken meal from Mc Do Tiendesitas (who gave me balloons since it was their opening day too!), prepared SS lootbags, ordered additional cupcakes from Kitchen Kraft and voila! instant themed-party for 12 kids. Again, pardon the picture overload.

Samantha with her SS party theme in school :
lootbags, tarps (from her party), balloons, cake and cupcakes from Kitchen Kraft

Photo opps before the party: Ms. Reyes, Mommy and Samantha

party time with Sam's classmates

giving party loots: SS cupcakes and lootbags

If I only knew months ahead that teacher will allow me to have a themed-party, I should have stick to my original plan of party celebration in school! Hah ... a lot, lot cheaper and much easier to prepare! Hahaha! Preparing simple party for 12 kids and with 45 minutes party time, no sweat! lol.

Anyway, Samantha enjoyed her party in school since she was surrounded by her classmates. A different type of party experience. I saw the happy and carefree side of Samantha in a classroom environment. The shy, timid Sam plays, shares and inter-acts with her classmates in her own way. And the best part, I know she felt extra special today with her "cool" friends around (yes, I heard them use the word cool and awesome!). I know she'll forever remember the happy faces of her classmates and all the fun celebration she had. She kept on talking non-stop about her party in school to Daddy that evening. I was fascinated listening to her how she remembers everything.

So again, happy birthday Samantha! I hope you enjoyed all the parties Mommy prepared for you.