on hospital expenses

Notice how the hospital bill increased for the past five years? I was really surprised with our local hospital's charges when I was admitted for normal section delivery last November. I was shocked when the husband settled the final bill and compared it to my previous delivery. A hefty twenty percent increase! I just can't believe that the rates : procedures, labaratory exams, consults and including rooms increased this much from the time I was admitted four years ago. It's way too expensive! Though we have hospital insurance coverage from our work, but looking at their present rates ... still unbelievably high. There are even more restrictions when it comes to coverage. Because of this, my mom is having second thoughts if she would proceed wih her hemorrhoids treatment given the drastic price increase. Sadly, only half of her hospital bill will be shouldered by the healthcard ... and the rest, will be charged to her personal account. Of course, I forced her to proceed without thinking about the hospital expense, because money is nothing compared t the life be saved from early correction or diagnose to cure the problem. Don't you agree?

online loots

What's keepin' me busy lately? online loots. Hahaha! For the past weeks been busy checking out shoes for my little boy, boots for my little girl, bag for myself, baby bag for my use and of course, shoes for me. So far, was able to get these items:

Longchamp Le Pliage Eiffel Tower

Tory Burch Thong Sandals

Shopping online truly addicting, isn't it. My credit card took a bad beating this month from all my online purchases. From Balenciaga bags, RL to Tory Burch shoes ... endless shopping and I just can't stop! Save me from this insanity! LOL.

is it working?

I think so. After weeks of taking diet pills ... think I was able to shed off few pounds. Yes, 2 lbs less of my post preggo weight not bad, eh? I am losing weight slowly and gradually and I hope to continue this in the next months to come. Though I want quick weight loss pills, of course, that would be impossible. What do you expect? I just gave birth two months ago and I am still breastfeeding my baby. No crash diet as it will have an effect on my milk production. Thus, I have to take my diet pills religiously. So what do you think, does it work? Be honest. Hehehe!

baptism preparations update

Baptism preparations already in full swing. As a matter of fact, almost done and just waiting for the big day. And since I am on my last three weeks preparations before the actual big day. I've already covered most of the major items needed for the party. Until, there was a minor hitch last week on the baptism date.

After booking all the party suppliers, and settled fifty-percent downpayments, I've learned that our annual sales incentive trip will coincide with my original baptism sked of February 6. The team will celebrate at Phuket for three days from February 5-7. Wow, talk about perfect timing, eh? I almost fell on my chair when I received the call from our trip organizers. Now I am not sure if I should move my baby's baptism or stick to it!

At this point, haven't made any changes yet. I am still praying our trip to be re-scheduled to other dates. If not, I am pretty sure it will give me a bad headache re-scheduling and talking to party suppliers. And will badly need strivectin anti-ageing cream to remove all those wrinkles caused by my baptism party pressure. Hahaha!

the baptism invite

Before I proceed with my research on the best colon cleansing treatment available on the web for my aunt, allow me to share with you the draft baptism invite I got from Adworks.

Cutie, don't you think so? Though I love the overall theme, Baseball with red, black and white colors ... unfortunately, the invite doesn't look like appropriate for baptism, right? It seems the invite made to celebrate my son's 1st birthday instead. LOL. Well, aside from his actual physique quite big for his age at 2 months, the invite no longer suggests baby themed party but for tots already. Thus, I asked another invite-maker to provide me a different perspective of invite ... more of baby approach design this time. Now I am eager to see the layout. Can they make my little squirt look like a real baby? Hehehe! I sure hope so.

business role model

As I was about to search famous business entrepreneurs for my review, I came across a material about richard willich. A famous entrepreneur, philantrophist and patriot who came from South Chicago. As I was reading his humble beginnings, I admired his business acumen which led him to one of the famous businessman in America. He worked hard, successfuly climbed the corporate ladder and became the CEO of MDI Holdings, a multi milion dollar Florida based company focused on health care services. Immediately I showed this site to my son, Ico and asked him to read the humble beginnings of Richard Willich. Appreciate the kind of life he led, and let him be an inspiration to achieve his dreams and goals. Nothing is impossible ...even in America.

Happy Birthday, Ico!

Today marks the 14th Birthday of my eldest son, Ico. Yes I have a fourteen-year old son who happens to be the big brother of Samantha and Miguel. How time flies so fast! I can still clearly remember when I had to struggle taking care of Ico at a very young age. Raising a kid and studying at the same time. You can say I started mommyhood and matured in life early, and became not only responsible for myself but to my little boy as well. With big dreams for my son, I continued to study, stand on my own. Fought for him and became strong despite all the odds in my life.

And with great pride, I am happy to say I've raised a wonderful and responsible child. Very smart and bright kid. Big and gentle brother to Miguel and Samantha. On your 14th Birthday, I wish you all the best.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ICO! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!