Summer Get-away at Tagaytay Highlands

As I've posted here, the Mommy Bloggers enjoyed their summer get-away at Tagaytay Highlands. It was a day filled with so much fun and laughter as Mommies, Daddies and kids enjoyed the activities prepared for them. Daddies gamely played the basketball game, kids enjoyed the animal farm and swimming pool, while the Mommies ... busy eating, taking pictures and talking. It was indeed a perfect summer get-away for everyone.

The pretty Mommy Bloggers


Enjoying the pool swim under the summer heat

Kids doing the jump shots

With the success of the Mommy Bloggers first summer get away, I am hoping that we can do this as a yearly tradition. It may not be same activity as what we just did in Tagaytay Highlands, but probably explore a new bonding options like engaging to sports fest or rv camping options with the kids. Awesome idea, don't you think so?

birthday wish

Exactly 30 days from now, I'll be celebrating my x birthday.

You see, as early as now, I am thinking of possible birthday gift for myself. Yes, I always make it a point to have a nice gift as my yearly reward. Call me OA, but birthday gift/celebration is much more big event for the husband and me compared to Christmas or Mother's/Father's Day gift. Hehehe. I don't know why, but I think this has become our "unspoken" practice at home.

Anyway, since I've carefully planned my birthday gift, I am thinking of two options now. Either I give myself the once in a lifetime opportunity to own this or change my old unit to this . Of course, all my gift options already presented to husband since it would require much of his assistance.LOL.

For the first option, I've presented an irresistible deal to him. Whatever the cost, will split 50/50. Not bad eh? Moreover, I feel bad buying this out of my own pocket. It's too much. A mortal sin! LOL. Given that the economy is bad, and almost everyone can feel the economic crunch ... I need to do my share. And of course the husband will not dare spend so much on this luxury item. It's against his principles too. LOL. (Honestly, I cannot afford to buy this on my own! Bwhahaha!)

For the 2nd option, which I think the husband would lovingly agree to it ... sell my old unit and upgrade to this. Downpayment for this will be coming from my old unit and the husband. Syempre dagdag pa din sya! Hehehe. Monthly amortization, shared (?) Hmmm...haven't discussed this portion fully but I think he will agree. Besides, he want to drive this baby. It's a man's car daw!! (now made me think, kanya ata ito gift na ito!?! LOL)

Anyway, no definite decision yet. I've got 30 days more to decide and talk to the husband. Need to present him the risk-benefit analysis of the two options. Hehehe! So, really goodbye to my birthday party na talaga. (shucks, I'm dreaming pa naman to have a grand celebration since I am preggo. Catered food, with live band, and with Bizu catering for dessert .. yummy! All party plans gone.

Let's wait and see ...

C&P Ultimate Challenge Event

The C&P Ultimate Challenge for our local and foreign partners was held at MMLDC Antipolo last Friday, May 8. Despite the "Emong" storm day before the event, surprisingly, the weather cooperated with us. We were able to execute all the outdoor games including the spider web, egg drop and zip line. I am so thankful that we were blessed with good weather, cooperative clients and very supportive marketing team. Perfect formula for a successful event. All in all, everyone had a great time not only with the mental and physical challenges prepared for the clients, but this even continued until the awarding/fellowship night.

The Ultimate Challenge Participants:
From the country managers, sales sheads, technical managers, sales people .. everyone was a good sport.






The C&P Team : Ladies driven with priorities and goal.

The BBiz C&P Team Fellowship Night

Kudos to BBiz Marketing Team for another successful event for the C&P Team. Now, I look forward to another "kakaiba" summer event party next year. And hopefully do something different and grand for our premiere clients this time. Well, that is if budget would not be a problem. I am sure we might consider bringing our clients to first-class resort like Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa in Florida. Oh well, who knows ... maybe next year. I am sure this will be something totally different.

still undecided ...

... for our Hongkong travel this coming June.

Since I will be bringing the entire family to celebrate my birthday in HK, now I am unsure if I will push thru with our travel plans. With all the H1N1 (swine flu) virus scare, I am now hesitant to confirm my hotel reservations. News about the swine flu scare already found in Causeway Bay and with this, I am now having second thoughts of pursuing our trip.

Thus for now, I am holding off our reservations for our hotel. Our plan is to stay two nights at Tsimshatsui, Kowloon area so we can be close to the shopping district like Ocean Terminal and Victoria Harbour. I am torn getting an accommodation amongst: Hotel Nikko HK, Kowloon Hotel or Marriot Renaissance Hotel. Got great deals from these hotels with superior rooms ranging from HK$800-$900 per night only.

For our last night, as a special treat to the kids, we are tentatively booked at Disney Hollywood Hotel. This will be our 2nd time stay here and since then, we love the hotel so much. Very hip and appealing to kids. Plus add the fact that it is cheaper than the Disneyland Hotel. With a two-day Disneyland pass, I am sure staying here will surely be worth it.

So with all these HK travel plans, I am hoping (and praying) that the H1N1 virus be over soon. If the case persists for the next three weeks, I am definitely letting go of our HK trip. Sadly, I cannot re-book or refund our air tickets. Since I got our tickets from PAL's great deal sale, the tickets purchased are non-refundable or non re-bookable. This is the sad part.

Anyway, still hoping for the best ...

8 Things

Tagged by MM.

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
* family travel to Hongkong by June.
* business travel to Singapore by June.
* MBAPs Summer Outing by May 16 at Tagaytay Highlands
* family summer outing at Bolinao, Pangasinan by May.
* summer event dubbed as Ultimate Challenge for clients by May 8
* knowing my baby's gender my 5th month
* my full-term pregnancy
* shopping for the new baby :-)

8 Things I did Yesterday :
* meeting with the team for the summer event.
* sent email correspondences
* bank duties.
* surf the net for possible HK hotel accommodation.
* checked online for BPA-free bottles
* gave Samantha her night bath
* ate truffles while blogging at 10pm. hehehe!
* watched CSI series until midnight.

8 Things I wish I could do:
* learn to bake cakes and pastries
* learn new language : Japanese or Chinese
* be serious with dieting.
* get a new exercise equipment for myself and the husband.
* earn more moolah for more travel and bags (hehehe!)
* learn to use DSLR camera and learn photography.
* more family and bonding time with Sam and Ico
* more sleep! I love to sleep lately.

8 shows I watch:
* CSI: Vegas
* CSI: New York
* Dr. House
* Grey's Anatomy
* National Geographic Series
* May Bukas Pa
* Tayong Dalawa
* Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN) --- obvious ba Kapamilya ako! LOL.

8 People I tag:
* Joy
* Jane
* Jody
* Peachy
* Thea
* Kathy
* Aggie
* Apols

she loves ...

midnight snack.

The husband would always happily oblige to little bratinella's wish for take home goodies. Just this Friday, she asked for her favorite pepperoni pizza from Domino's. And last night, the little girl again asked for her favoirte pork siomai from Jade Palace. She's unbelievable! Sam can easily gobble down 2 orders of pork siomai (8 pcs) by herself! And this together with her new found love beef brisket wanton as well. Truly a monster midnight snack. I wonder if I need to reconsider getting her an Anoretix for the next years to come. What do you think?

Samantha, the midnight snack monster!

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing tag snagged from one of my MBAP friends, Peachy.

1. What are your current obsessions? - bags and bags.
2. Which item from your wardrobe do you wear most often? - my leggings bought from Bangkok.
3. What’s for dinner? - Sinigang na Hipon (shrimp) and Fried Liempo
4. Last thing you bought? - white maternity shorts from Gingersnaps
5. What are you listening to? - No Air from Jordin Sparks
6. If you were a god/goddess who would you be? - Hestia : Goddess of Hearth and Home
7. Favorite holiday spots? - all year round, Hongkong!
8. Reading right now? - Nope. Blogging.
9. 4 words to describe yourself. -one happy, preggo mommy.
10. Guilty pleasure? - shopping.
11. Who or what makes you laugh until you’re weak? - the husband.
12. Planning to travel to next? - all booked. Hongkong.
13. Best thing you ate or drank lately? - chocolate truffles from Truffles Shang-rila.
14. When did you last get tipsy? - December 2008, company party.
15. Care to share some wisdom? - Carpe Diem! Seize the day ... make the best of the present moment. Same as : "Hakuna Matata!" No worries. :)
16. Nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you? - Despite all the odds, I have a very good and repsonsible son. I've raised my son very well.