This is an online documentation of our journey together as a familyhttps://frugalteachermommy.com/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2022/07/26/sss-expanded-maternity-leave-law/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2022/07/26/sss-expanded-maternity-leave-law/April 15 was the date when we confirmed that we were having our 5th baby. Lots of thoughts came running through my mind—from initial checkups to prenatal vitamins up to SSS maternity benefits. Since it’s my fifth pregnancy, I know that I won’t get any benefits from SSS. From my previous knowledge, tTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2021/12/19/pregnant-during-a-pandemic-late-post-this-was-a-2020-entry/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2021/12/19/pregnant-during-a-pandemic-late-post-this-was-a-2020-entry/Today, I’m craving for Coffee Project’s Pesto and Mushroom Pasta. I’ve been craving for Burger King’s Whopper since the other day (maybe because I saw their promo). Good thing, today is a holiday, and my husband agreed to go to our condo to get some more things left there. Thus, I had my chance to &Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/07/31/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-3/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/07/31/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-3/The next day, Sunday, we woke up early to have breakfast at McDo again. Then we prepared to go to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre—-art museum across MBK, which was a few steps from Lub-D. Here are some of our photos inside the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: After we have visited all the …Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/07/03/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-2/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/07/03/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-2/We booked a Grab taxi for our trip to Wat Pho. We decided to ride a taxi since we’re not familiar with the place and there were four of us—thinking about convenience which was just a little higher in price as compared to taking the train. The first Grab driver who took our request was … ContiFri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/06/25/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-1/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/06/25/bangkok-thailand-trip-2019-part-1/It was an early Thursday morning when we left my sister-in-law’s house to go to the airport for our Thailand trip. I, together with my husband and two children, woke up early to prepare for our journey. We left our two younger children with my mother-in-law (MIL), and they stayed at my sis-in-law’s Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/06/24/earn-from-these-online-jobs/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/06/24/earn-from-these-online-jobs/March 15, 2020 was the start of the lockdown here in the Philippines due to COVID-19. There were a lot of people who lost their jobs and businesses. Several unexpected things happened, and currently we’re all looking at a very uncertain future. According to CNN Philippines, there are 7.3 million FilWed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/23/violet-evergarden/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/23/violet-evergarden/I started watching Violet Evergarden in February 2018, when it was just released weeks ago. I was browsing Netflix on a Sunday evening, mentally distracting myself from the fact that the next day was a Monday. And suddenly, I come across Violet Evergarden. Of course I was intrigued by the trailer! IMon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/5-tips-on-staying-awake-at-night/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/5-tips-on-staying-awake-at-night/(Tips from a pro.) From a “Baby Thesis” to studying for tests, I’ve pulled all-nighters lots of times in my life. Sometimes just for anime or k-drama marathons! So, here are some tips on how to stay up all night! 1.) Stretch from time-to-time! One of the most effective ways that I’ve come across whiFri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/balut/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/balut/Isang sanaysay tungkol sa Balut. . Ang tao ay may “5 senses”: ang pang-amoy, pang-lasa, pang-hawak, pang-kinig at ang pang-tingin. Sa sanaysay na ito ay tatalakayin ko kung anu-ano ang mga naaalala ko sa “Balut” kapag ito ay ginamitan ko ng aking “5 senses”. Ano nga ba ang Balut? Ang Balut ay isang Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/viajero-by-f-sionil-jose/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/20/viajero-by-f-sionil-jose/By F. Sionil Jose Viajero is a story about a young man figuring out his identity as a countryman. The story begins in the 1940s with Badong, an orphan in the Philippines. He was found by Apo Tale, who soon adopted him as his grandson after their meeting. Mayang, Apo Tale’s blind daughter became his Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/11/my-motherland/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/03/11/my-motherland/(A poem I wrote for English 2 when I was still in Pisay) Philippines, my motherland I’ve always loved you, The sweet melodies that speak for you, Singing of bravery and love Yet, the unsung songs of war and suffering are beginning to unravel, Showing the true nature of the apple of you tree . &helliWed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/dear-me-do-what-you-love/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/dear-me-do-what-you-love/When I was a small child, I picked up negative mannerisms and mindsets from other people. Like how a child should follow their elders and do everything to please them, or at least that’s what my classmates and I believed. But, as the years went by, I realized that one should not act to please &helliFri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/my-new-batch-of-dishwashers/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/my-new-batch-of-dishwashers/It’s almost 8:30 in the evening, and Kuya Bubut was still doing his homework. He’s assigned to wash the dishes after dinner. But due to his homework, he cannot wash the dishes tonight. Ate Bubut’s not volunteering. I think she got tired today after orchestra practice. She went to Tibig with me sinceFri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/online-schooling/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/28/online-schooling/So recently, after being pulled out of Pisay, I’ve been enrolled in an online schooling program by Learning Links Academy. At least until the school year ends, that is. “How’s online schooling,” a person might ask and I would say the usual. “It’s great,” or “It’s fun,” and other similar phrases. ButFri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/27/527/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/27/527/My music teacher once told my class, “music will always be at one’s side when one needs it.” I have always believed that saying, maybe because music has always been at my side since day one of my journey. With trembling legs I walked to the stage. It was finally happening, I had done it. … CoThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/27/leaving-pisay/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2020/02/27/leaving-pisay/When one passes the NCE (National Competitive Exam), there is joy. It’s just right that you enroll in Pisay (Philippine Science High School), right?  When I was 13 years old, I passed the NCE. My parents and I were ecstatic. We were so happy that we didn’t think of the long-term effects of PisaThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/11/09/free-mug-from-twinnings/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/11/09/free-mug-from-twinnings/We were buying groceries earlier, and I came across this very cute box which contains Apple, Cinnamon & Raisin Tea. This has a free mug inside! It costs PhP 262 at Robinson’s Supermarket. Our youngest wanted a mug because his mug has a crack already. So automatically the mug went to him 🙂 Here are Sat, 09 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/10/19/supermanila-at-the-podium-mall/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/10/19/supermanila-at-the-podium-mall/On a Saturday morning, it’s usually hard to wake the kids up, knowing it’s a weekend. But today, October 19, 2019, it was a breeze! Everybody’s excited to go to SUPERMANILA! We left home at around 8:30 AM. Didn’t want to be stuck in heavy traffic. We arrived at The Podium at around 11:30 AM. &hellipSat, 19 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/09/22/regain-your-brain-series/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/09/22/regain-your-brain-series/I truly enjoyed the first episode of the series “Regain Your Brain,” which was authored and hosted by Peggy Sarlin. This series have 12 episodes, and it is the second after the “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” series. They were both produced by Lee Euler. This episode will help us start our plan for proSun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/09/16/banana-peel-tea-for-better-sleep/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/09/16/banana-peel-tea-for-better-sleep/Chamomile is known to be the tea for a good-night sleep. But would you believe that banana peel can also be brewed for the same purpose? You could brew your banana peel instead of putting it in a trash bin, and you now have an alternative to chamomile tea! (Remember to wash the peels properly &helliMon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/26/national-heroes-day-mall-wide-sale-at-paseo-sta-rosa-laguna/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/26/national-heroes-day-mall-wide-sale-at-paseo-sta-rosa-laguna/Here it is! This is the moment my family’s been waiting for….the National Heroes’ Day Mall-wide Sale at Paseo Sta. Rosa! It started this weekend (August 24, 2019), and it will be running until next weekend (September 1, 2019). The discount is up to 80% off! Isn’t that amazing?! The boys need new shoMon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/21/the-bubuts-day-out-in-makati/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/21/the-bubuts-day-out-in-makati/Last July 12, the Bubuts and I went to UCPB Makati. I decided to bring all of them with me so that they will get to experience how to commute going to Makati. We came from Carmona so my first instinct was to ride the bus going to Cubao outside Starmall Alabang because it will … Continue readiWed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/08/the-landfill-harmonic-orchestra/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/08/08/the-landfill-harmonic-orchestra/Have you ever wondered what you can do with your empty tin cans, old strings, and wood? Well, these kids from Cateura, Paraguay were successful in recycling those materials and coming up with cool and useful instruments for their orchestra. Of course, they’re guided by grown-ups who devoted their tiThu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/29/math-5-worksheet-on-comparing-numbers-within-1-000-000/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/29/math-5-worksheet-on-comparing-numbers-within-1-000-000/We started our homeschooling today, and for my fifth grader I made a worksheet about comparing numbers within 1 000 000. Below is a copy of that worksheet. I hope it helps you! 🙂 Comparing Numbers within 1 000 000 WorksheetMon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/23/how-to-survive-your-first-week-in-pisay-philippine-science-high-school-pshs/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/23/how-to-survive-your-first-week-in-pisay-philippine-science-high-school-pshs/So, you got in the Philippine Science High School or more commonly known as “Pisay.” Congrats! Getting in Pisay is no easy feat as thousands of students apply each year and give it their best. But, no matter how prepared you think you are, the first week will hit you hard—I speak from experience. EsTue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/a-guide-to-indie-music/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/a-guide-to-indie-music/Want to listen to new artists but don’t know who to listen to? Well here is a guide that I hope will prove helpful to you. Recommendations straight out of my playlist Number 1: Wallows If you want to listen to an artist that gives of a 80s kind of vibe, then Wallows is the … Continue reading Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/experiences-in-an-orchestra/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/experiences-in-an-orchestra/I have been in an orchestra for 5 years. The first two years, I was a clarinetist. Afterwards, I moved to the Soprano Saxophone section. But after five years, the orchestra was disbanded. During my first few days in the orchestra, I knew no one―except my mentor. I was absolutely silent, and I was afMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/how-to-start-doing-modern-calligraphy/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/07/22/how-to-start-doing-modern-calligraphy/Calligraphy, one of the things that people want to try but don’t know where to start. I know that feeling, I’ve been in that position before I started doing calligraphy. Well, thanks to the advices of a friend who knew how to do calligraphy, I was able to start doing it. And just like my … CoMon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/05/09/harry-and-meghan-welcomes-baby-archie-harrison-mountbatten-windsor/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2019/05/09/harry-and-meghan-welcomes-baby-archie-harrison-mountbatten-windsor/The baby made his debut behind closed doors, with a small press pool of only one reporter, one photographer. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images The royal baby is here! Welcome to the world, Archie Harrison! Time flies so fast. It’s like their royal wedding just happened recently, and now Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/12/06/our-tie-dyed-shirts-for-learning-links-academys-music-recital-2018/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/12/06/our-tie-dyed-shirts-for-learning-links-academys-music-recital-2018/It’s Wednesday, and my kiddos need their tie-dyed shirt on Friday. The crammer in me is awoken. I need to finish dyeing their shirts, or else we’ll not have enough time for them to dry. Loaded up on coffee…as my husband said, “Procaffeinating.” Finally, I gathered the strength and willpower to startThu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/21/our-church-wedding-at-st-benedict-parish-ayala-westgrove-heights-philippines/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/21/our-church-wedding-at-st-benedict-parish-ayala-westgrove-heights-philippines/Earlier today, we had our church wedding at St. Benedict Parish, Ayala Westgrove. It was a mass wedding organized by Father Conrad and his staff. We were 5 pairs so it’s a small size for a mass wedding. We didn’t pay for anything, except for the P750 donation asked by Father Conrad. He asked for &heSun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/18/kuyas-first-communion/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/18/kuyas-first-communion/Earlier today, we spent the morning at St. Benedict Parish, Ayala Westgrove for my Number Two’s First Holy Communion. Number One and Three weren’t able to join us because they cannot skip school 🙁 We were there early. So we had time to take some photos at the entrance before lining up for the entraThu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/15/my-mumuso-stash/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/15/my-mumuso-stash/Today, we bought BB cream and KISS red lipstick from Mumuso in Solenad 3, Nuvali. I need these two for Saturday as I don’t have my NuSkin tinted moisturizer and I want a red lipstick for our special day. When I opened the KISS red glossy lipstick, I found it so cute due to the … Continue readMon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/14/another-episode-of-tonsillitis/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/14/another-episode-of-tonsillitis/This week I needed to be absent from work on Tuesday to care for two of my bubuts. Number Three started having fever since Sunday night. As expected, he was absent on Monday. Then came Tuesday…still having fever. So I decided not to go to work to take care of him. When I was waking … ContinueSun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/09/cavite-laguna-expressway-calaex-construction/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/10/09/cavite-laguna-expressway-calaex-construction/Traffic has been bad in our area every morning and late afternoon after work. Why? This is because of the construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway or CALAEx.  Good thing, Learning Links Academy is very close to our home, and we’re affected by this heavy traffic only when we go out on FridayTue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/05/09/im-in-love-with-mommy/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/05/09/im-in-love-with-mommy/“I’m in love with Mommy!” These were bunso’s words late last year. Yes, this happened in 2017.  I just saw this draft, and I realized I haven’t finished this post yet. I’ll try my best to recall this moment. It happened when we were inside our car. My husband was teasing number two about being Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/02/15/valentines-day-2018/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2018/02/15/valentines-day-2018/For Valentine’s Day 2018, hubby gave me Ferrero Rocher ( my favorite) and 3 love plants (basil, mint, celery).  I loved it all. Thank you for making this day special. I wasn’t expecting this. That’s why I was so surprised when I got home. Thank you for your love 🙂Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/10/18/2017-addition-to-my-christmas-collection/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/10/18/2017-addition-to-my-christmas-collection/This is my 2017 addition to my Christmas collection. Got these from S&R near Solenad 3 in Nuvali, Tagaytay-Sta. Rosa Road. Super cute! 🙂Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/10/07/teachers-day-2017/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/10/07/teachers-day-2017/             I was given a surprise by my Grade 11 students earlier today. Yesterday was the celebration of World Teachers’ Day, and I didn’t go to school because I’d like to take a day off from teaching. I know that there will be no celebration of this event in thSat, 07 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/09/14/the-bubuts-swim/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2017/09/14/the-bubuts-swim/Today was the second day of cancellation of classes due to Typhoons Lannie and Maring. It was sunny as compared to yesterday’s weather. The continuous rain yesterday caused the heavy floods in Manila and other cities where flood usually results from non-stop rain. Since it was sunny around lunchtimeThu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/11/06/canva-and-its-life-changing-effect/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/11/06/canva-and-its-life-changing-effect/Earlier today, I tried designing a photo using Canva, and I am so amazed with the result! The photo above is the product. Awesome, right? The incredible thing is I only did it in less than 5 minutes! This is so life-changing! Instead of spending several minutes in Photoshop, lookSun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/04/14/rurouni-kenshin-drawing-my-first-brothers-first-attempt/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/04/14/rurouni-kenshin-drawing-my-first-brothers-first-attempt/This is what my first brother successfully drew. Yes, Rurouni Kenshin! I hope my brother will make more attempts of drawing this. My brother had very fun doing this, I really hopes he makes more. – First childThu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/03/13/563/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/03/13/563/Aslly’s 7th birthday was a blast! Though it started one hour late, I could say that number two and number three enjoyed this party. I think it’s mainly because of the free toys and the pool area. They didn’t even eat their Jollibee food! They were so excited to take the plunge. So I just … CoSun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/03/12/564/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2016/03/12/564/We went to Toys R Us, Solenad 3 in Nuvali today to buy number two’s gift for Ashly later. Since number one attended LELAC practice until 8PM, we weren’t able to eat dinner at home. Actually, I kind of planned it to be that way. I’m craving for some Inday’s BBQ! By the way, number … Continue rSat, 12 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2015/11/17/mcdo-toys-november-2015-mario-kart/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2015/11/17/mcdo-toys-november-2015-mario-kart/Yesterday, we were able to collect the Mario Kart Toys from McDonald’s Happy Meal. We didn’t get the visor though. I know that we’ll have a hard time with who will wear it first. Number one got Princess Peach and Toad. Nymber two had Mario and Donkey Kong. Number three got Luigi and Bowser. While &hTue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2014/11/09/crush-i-think-i-was-crushed/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2014/11/09/crush-i-think-i-was-crushed/Earlier today, we were doing our casual talk while sitting at the couch. Hubby’s finishing something in his laptop, and the kids are just talking, playing, reading, etc. Suddenly, first baby said, “I have a crush in our school.” I think my heart stopped beating. I’d like to say that she’s not alloweSun, 09 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2013/09/29/this-is-what-happens-when-youre-late-in-a-school-activity/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2013/09/29/this-is-what-happens-when-youre-late-in-a-school-activity/It’s Zoe’s publishing day today, and we’re late! Thus, I wasn’t able to get a good spot for capturing the moments… We’re a few steps only from the school and we’re still late, haaaayyy….. I think you’re asking why. It’s because we went to Carmona last night, and we got home at around 12:00 A.M. &helSun, 29 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/24/my-25th-birthday/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/24/my-25th-birthday/We we’re planning to go to Tagaytay for my birthday this year. Take some pictures at People’s Park and eat some burgers at Mushroom Burger. Unfortunately, the weather told us that it’s not a good idea to go there. So, we settled for the nearest establishment….Festival, Alabang. There are so many peoWed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/21/yey-im-done-with-wrapping-christmas-presents/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/21/yey-im-done-with-wrapping-christmas-presents/Just finished wrapping our Christmas presents. Whew! I have extra abaca wrappers and some ribbons, so I decided to use them for this year’s gifts. It looks like I’m giving away wedding invitations, don’t you think? Anyway, I do hope the people who’ll receive these presents will be happy with the preSun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/18/top-5-gifts-to-give-my-daughter-this-christmas/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/18/top-5-gifts-to-give-my-daughter-this-christmas/Today is December 17, 20008 and we are only 8 days away from Christmas. Are you still thinking about what to give to your daughter? Well, I am. My three-year old is asking for so many things this Christmas, and I don’t know which one to choose. So I made a list of the the … Continue reading “Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/07/zoes-bratz-world-tour-2008/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/12/07/zoes-bratz-world-tour-2008/We were lucky enough to have a free ticket for the Bratz World Tour 2008. How did we get this? Last month, we went to a toy convention in Makati, and Zoe got to see his Ninong there. (Thanks, Mike!) He gave Zoe money to buy some toys. Since another relative gave her money the … Continue readiSun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/10/25/zoe-got-to-watch-high-school-musical-3/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/10/25/zoe-got-to-watch-high-school-musical-3/Zoe watched the latest installment to High School Musical. We watched the first screening on its first day in cinemas! How excited is that?! She might be sad and sleepy on this picture, but I can say that she enjoyed watching the movie. She got so “kilig” when it’s a scene of Troy and Gabriella. &heSat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/10/24/water-lilies-what-about-them/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/10/24/water-lilies-what-about-them/I’ve been playing with photoshop the other day, and this is the result I got. I did not have available pictures to edit at that time, so I just chose one that’s in my laptop… so lazy to turn on the router… 🙂 I really love these new brushes that I’ve got from Brusheezy. They’re … Continue reaFri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/22/toy-crazy-zoe/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/22/toy-crazy-zoe/The pictures above were taken two weeks ago when we watched Narnia. As usual, my husband went inside a toy store. While waiting, Zoe noticed the toys at the display window. Every time we go to this store, she’s always saying “Mommy, can you buy me those pink accessories for my Barbie dolls?” Then I Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/21/bon-voyage-lelyn/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/21/bon-voyage-lelyn/Today is the day that our friend, Glen Lelyn Quan, is going to leave for Japan. She will work there and who knows when she’ll be going back to the Philippines?! I will miss her, and I know that most of our friends will miss her, too. This girl is someone you can always count … Continue readinSat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/16/astral-dreamy-zoe/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/16/astral-dreamy-zoe/I made this photo last month using the Astral Flora brushes from brusheezy. I got so excited about this set of brushes that I did not think of a better way of using them. I will practice on this one. To achieve the coloration used in my photo, please follow these steps (made by luciferous-glow): &heMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/02/pretty-in-yellow/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/06/02/pretty-in-yellow/Look at how big you’ve grown already. You’re now posing for the camera and giving your most demure smile. You are so pretty in your yellow dress.Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/05/25/you-mean-everything-to-me/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/05/25/you-mean-everything-to-me/My husband gave me a set of brushes and patterns today. I tried it out and here’s what I’ve done for tonight. This photo was one of the first shots I took using my new camera. I really love Photoshop and my new gadget!Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/06/zoes-first-trip-to-binan-marketplace/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/06/zoes-first-trip-to-binan-marketplace/As I’ve said yesterday, I won’t be going to DLSC for my interview. Instead, Zoe and Mommy went to Binan to buy some more stuffs for her birthday on Saturday. She really loves gel shoes, so we bought a pair of white gel shoes for her. She’s so delighted with her new shoes! 🙂Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/05/my-first-certain-decision-for-this-year/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/05/my-first-certain-decision-for-this-year/I am scheduled for an interview at De La Salle Canlubang today. A girl from DLSC sent me a text message last Friday regarding my interview. I thought that I want to come, so I asked her to move it since I have an afternoon class today. But then, I decided not to go tomorrow … Continue readingTue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/04/spending-our-afternoon-at-naia/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/04/spending-our-afternoon-at-naia/Kuya Eniel went back to Dubai today. Zoe and I went with my parents to bring him to the airport. Due to delayed arrival of Ninong Darwin, I told them that we will not go with them anymore. But they want Zoe to be there, and when I asked her if she wanted to come, … Continue reading “Spending Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/03/bonding-between-zoe-and-mommy-the-whole-day/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/03/bonding-between-zoe-and-mommy-the-whole-day/JE went home late last night. Actually, he arrived at 2:oo this morning. Natural scenario happened. Zoe and I spent the whole day together playing. My husband was sleepy for most part of the day, but it’s okay. I expect that. I guess that’s part of the package. When we agreed that Friday night is &hSun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/02/just-dont-tell-it-to-her/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/02/just-dont-tell-it-to-her/I didn’t go to DLSU today. I spent the whole day with Zoe. I was planning to leave her at Nanay’s place in the morning, but she won’t let me go, so I let her sleep first (afternoon nap). She’s knocked out by 2:00 PM. I went to our house to surf the net. I … Continue reading “Just don’t tell iSat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/01/my-pizza-day/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/02/01/my-pizza-day/Nothing much happened this day. I went to my Orglab class and then we went home. But before that, there is the highlight of my day. We ate a YELLOWCAB pizza! (yummy!) We got a 14″ New York’s Finest pizza. JE and I always enjoy eating at this pizza parlor. The aroma and delectable taste … ContFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/31/why-only-now-have-i-done-this-trick/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/31/why-only-now-have-i-done-this-trick/JE’s so exhausted from yesterday’s trip. He was not able to wake up early for his work, so he just declared it a half day work. My day is fine, nothing grand happened today. I’ve discovered one thing in my job though. That is, I can finish the papers to be checked while the students … ContinuThu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/30/trip-to-chinabank-without-extra-money/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/30/trip-to-chinabank-without-extra-money/It’s JA’s 4th birthday today. JE and I went to see them at Chinabank Quezon City. Actually, we’re supposed to meet them at Trinoma, but since they’re still at the bank when we arrived at the said mall, Kristin asked us if we can just go to Chinabank so our time won’t be wasted. We … Continue Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/29/will-you-please-listen-first/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/29/will-you-please-listen-first/The start of my week is fine, but my Monday class is not so enjoyable. I like the class, but most of them don’t want to listen in my discussion. They’re so eager to start to finish the lab session early. I guess it’s better if I don’t do a pre-lab discussion anymore. But if … Continue readingTue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/28/fun-fun-fun-sunday/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/28/fun-fun-fun-sunday/My family had a very fun Sunday! JE didn’t leave the house today, and this is true for the rest of the week. He’s being true to his promise that we’ll go home together from Monday to Thursday and he’ll schedule his beer session with friends every Friday night. Today’s been a total bonding day &helliMon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/27/swimming-at-palms-country-club/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/27/swimming-at-palms-country-club/We went swimming at Palms today. It’s after lunch, and the sun is really up high when the kids had fun at the pool. Though that is the case, my Zoe still enjoyed the activity.Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/26/my-favorite-shopping-place-and-the-triple-birthday-dinner/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/26/my-favorite-shopping-place-and-the-triple-birthday-dinner/I went to Divisoria to buy cheap goodies for Zoe’s birthday. I’ve bought stuffs that are contained in two large plastic bags! I really like it when I go there, because they have very cheap things! I also attended a dinner with my college friends. It’s for JB, Steph, and Shar’s birthday. I think I &hSat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/25/should-i-try-this-tutorial-job-its-really-far-from-our-place/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/25/should-i-try-this-tutorial-job-its-really-far-from-our-place/I’ve sent an email to ACTS today. It contains my explanation on why I did not make it to the scheduled exam and interview yesterday. I got a reply after a few hours. They still want me to try the job. The managing director is telling me that this thing is for the summer and … Continue readingFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/24/acts-exam-or-world-chicken-i-chose-the-latter-haha/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/24/acts-exam-or-world-chicken-i-chose-the-latter-haha/I went to Ortigas and planned to take the ACTS application exam. I was late for it, so I decided not to take it. Instead, I met up with JE and we had lunch together at the food court. Guess what we had for lunch?! We ate the super yummy chicken from the World Chicken! … Continue reading “ACTSThu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/18/what-a-relief/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/18/what-a-relief/I thought Sir P is saying something not good about me, but as I’ve learned, he just said that the part time cannot use J310 anymore. Whew! I thought it’s much more than that! What a relief! Now, I need to do the revisions in my proposal, need to finish it tonight.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/17/if-you-cant-say-something-nice-just-shut-your-mouth/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/17/if-you-cant-say-something-nice-just-shut-your-mouth/I finally finished my proposal! Sir P. said something not nice about me today. Though I didn’t hear my friend exactly say it, but by his words, I know this senior of mine did say something that I don’t want to hear.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/15/pregnant-or-not/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/15/pregnant-or-not/This is my last day to work on my proposal. Everyone in the department thinks that I’m pregnant. I know that I’m not, but their worrying makes me confused. I need to take another pregnancy test. The last time I did it, I bent the strip so I’m not sure if its positive or not.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/12/need-to-wind-up-my-clock/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/12/need-to-wind-up-my-clock/This day is about to end, but I haven’t done a paragraph in my proposal. Why do I find it hard to finish it? I have all the research materials, but my heart is not in it. I think I have to wind up my clock to focus more on the task at hand. Note: … Continue reading “Need to wind up my clock…”Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/11/the-clock-is-ticking-what-am-i-waiting-for/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/11/the-clock-is-ticking-what-am-i-waiting-for/Time is running out. I have to get started on my proposal. Dr. Guidote is counting on me. Why do I keep on postponing it? I said I’ll work on it last week, but I haven’t even written a word about it. I need to keep my focus. I want to finish my MS this … Continue reading “The clock is tickingFri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/05/teary-eyed-after-watching-mona-lisa-smile/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2008/01/05/teary-eyed-after-watching-mona-lisa-smile/I know it’s a bit late to write a short review on Mona Lisa Smile, but it’s better late than never, right? As 2008 starts, my husband and I agreed to have a movie night every Saturday night. We’ll buy our favorite VCDs every week for the movie night. We’ll just get the cheap ones, … Continue Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/12/01/yey-its-december/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/12/01/yey-its-december/Today is the first day of December. Christmas is coming! Yey! I’ve always been so excited about Christmas. Why? It’s because of the festivities, gifts and relaxation that come along with this part of the year. I am a capricorn, and my birthday falls on the 23rd of December. Every year, my birthday gSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/09/04/one-month-to-go/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/09/04/one-month-to-go/I only have one month to study for the comprehensive exams. Time is running out…got to focus and follow my schedule strictly.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/08/16/what-a-day/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/08/16/what-a-day/I was on the bus already when my colleague told me that classes are suspended from 9AM onwards due to typhoon Egay. Oh my! I need to give a pre-final test to my EK2 students, and I have to give the abstract for our paper to Dr. Guidote. It’s quite disappointing to know about this … Continue rThu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/08/15/zoes-new-bike/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/08/15/zoes-new-bike/Take a look at my baby’s new bike. It’s so pink! Well, it’s almost a month old….been very busy to post it earlier. We bought it after celebrating JE’s birthday. Good thing, the bike’s on sale so we got it for a low price. Zoe looks happy with her first bike.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/28/my-lot/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/28/my-lot/I’ve been thinking of ways to earn extra money, and then I came across the page of My Lot. About the site, I find it nice and interesting. It helps me share my insights on different matters and I got to earn points at the same time. Though I haven’t redeemed my earnings yet, I … Continue readThu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/27/migrating-or-not/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/27/migrating-or-not/In the past few days, I’ve been convincing my husband that we should migrate to Australia as soon as possible. I told him that we should do it asap so that we could settle already. If we continue to live here in the Philippines, it would be hard to migrate especially if we have investments … Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/01/orientation-new-faces-a-wound-and-cheesecakes/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/06/01/orientation-new-faces-a-wound-and-cheesecakes/Work related scoop… It’s been a week since the classes started in our school. I have five lab. classes for this term, which means that I’m at school everyday. The first week was spent on orientation and memorizing the names of the students. The discussion was still relaxed, but I know this will be mFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/24/always-expect-the-unexpected/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/24/always-expect-the-unexpected/The first trimester for the school year 2007-2008 starts today. How’s my first class? It’s fine but I’ve been shocked to know that one of my students is the middle child of our Head Laboratory Coordinator! Ain’t it shocking? What’s worst is that I didn’t recognize the student. His surname is familiaThu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/20/milk-shakes-fish-balls-and-a-bad-news/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/20/milk-shakes-fish-balls-and-a-bad-news/I had a wonderful day with JE and Zoe today. We did our laundry today, and we had mango shake and fish balls for afternoon snack. We lay down on the floor while watching cartoons. All we did were to eat and watch TV… in short, we’re bums today. What a funny way of putting … Continue reading “Sun, 20 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/12/guy-catches-glasses-with-face/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/12/guy-catches-glasses-with-face/Here’s a cool video on a guy catching the sunglasses from another guy. It’s hard to believe that this is real. Anyway, I enjoyed watching it so I guess I have to give credit to the performers…awesome video!Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/12/its-potty-time/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/12/its-potty-time/Summer vacation is almost coming to an end, and I haven’t potty trained Zoe yet. I saw this video to help me with the task. Hope this works on Zoe.Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/06/punta-fuego-idp-and-zoes-new-barbie-dolls/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/05/06/punta-fuego-idp-and-zoes-new-barbie-dolls/I haven’t updated by blog for days, so i need to catch up. Last week, we spent our weekend at Punta Fuego (courtesy of my sister-in-law). The place was nice, but as expected, we did not get inside the room where we’re staying easily. We had a long drive going to the place, and when … ContinueSun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/30/one-day-blog-silence/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/30/one-day-blog-silence/Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/28/subic-escapade/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/28/subic-escapade/Zoe and I joined the annual faculty outing of the DLSU Faculty Association. The outing was done at Subic, Philippines. It was a two-day summer adventure. There are lots of activities, and it seemed that all of those are jam-packed in just two days. As a result, everyone was rushing to finish an actiSat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/23/jell-and-issas-18th-birthday-party/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/23/jell-and-issas-18th-birthday-party/Yesterday, we attended the 18th birthday party of my cousin’s twins, Jell and Issa. The event went well. It reminded me of the fact that I am really getting older. These girls used to be the little kids that I played with several years ago. Now, they’re both ladies already… the babies are now the &hMon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/15/zoe-looks-like-rory/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/15/zoe-looks-like-rory/JE and I are playing with the celebrity look-alikes of our pictures earlier this evening. We tried one of Zoe’s pics. To our surprise, one of the results is a picture of Alexis Bledel of Gilmore Girls! I am a great fan of this series. I remember the days of my pregnancy. I always ask … ContinSun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/14/remember-to-stop-look-and-listen-when-crossing-a-street/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/14/remember-to-stop-look-and-listen-when-crossing-a-street/Today is the last day of the Chem Congress. I went there just in time for the free lunch. I got my certificate, removed my poster and went home. On the way to Balibago Complex, a mother and her daughter happened to ride the jeepney I was also riding. The daughter was crying. This caught … ConSat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/13/big-revision-and-poster-presentation/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/13/big-revision-and-poster-presentation/Just this morning, I received an email from my potential sideline. From my blog yesterday, I shared you how I was relieved by not receiving any message from them telling me that there are revisions. Today, I feel so down because of that email. It’s not just a small revision, it happened to be a &helFri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/12/the-22nd-philippine-chemistry-congress/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/12/the-22nd-philippine-chemistry-congress/We just had the opening day of the 22nd Philippine Chemistry Congress at DAP Convention Center in Tagaytay. Several chemists gathered to share their research works and other projects in Chemistry. This is my first time to attend a Chem Congress. I would say that it’s fun. It makes me feel like a truThu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/09/my-celebrity-look-alikes/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/09/my-celebrity-look-alikes/Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/09/waiting-for-your-reply/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/09/waiting-for-your-reply/I just finished the reflective essay for one of my potential sidelines. “Potential” is the term that I prefer to use for this, because I am just starting and I don’t know yet if I’m gonna earn extra money from this one. I found it hard to choose a topic for this essay, because your … ContinueMon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/05/running-errands-with-a-baby-in-tow/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/04/05/running-errands-with-a-baby-in-tow/It had been a busy day. I went to the bank then I headed to a print shop to have my poster for the Chem Congress made, and then I went to Mr. Quickie to have my shoes’ soles changed. Well, if you will look at it, I did only three major things. I just … Continue reading “Running errands with aThu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/28/posters/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/28/posters/It’s Wednesday already, and I haven’t finished my paper for my seminar class yet. The days are moving so fast nowadays. Yesterday, we had our poster presentation for the same class, and I did not know if I have done well. Two of my classmates had their posters as tarpaulin, mine was on an illustratiWed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/26/the-infection-my-baby-got-from-eating-ice-cream/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/26/the-infection-my-baby-got-from-eating-ice-cream/My baby got sore tonsils last week. I got sick, too, due to lack of enough sleep and stressful school work. Days before she had fever, I brought home some ice cream and ice candies…knowing that she’s expecting some. What I didn’t see coming is this attack on her tonsils. Because she’s not used to &hMon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/10/whew-what-a-week/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/10/whew-what-a-week/My whole week has been so tiring and full of complications. My research on biodiesel is draining my energy. I feel so pressured, especially now that the deadline for the results is near. I just want this research work to be over. It’s Saturday morning, yey! It’s time to spend some quality time with Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/06/a-long-list-of-things-to-do/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/03/06/a-long-list-of-things-to-do/I had my second exam in Inorganic Chemistry today, it was really long! Today’s a very busy day. I called up so many people and went to so many places. I am so tired… Also today, I just got this news from my thesis adviser that she’s going to Australia on April and she’ll go … Continue readingTue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/26/excellent-pics-of-the-year-2006/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/26/excellent-pics-of-the-year-2006/I haven’t posted my daily entries last week, for I have been real busy. I’ve been working on my research on biodiesel. I want to finish it before the term ends. Anyway, I want to relax right now, before starting on my report. I’ve cheked my mail, and I saw this greatly captured picture.Really fascinMon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/16/zoes-date-of-birth/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/16/zoes-date-of-birth/I’m 23 years old and I have a two year-old baby already! Zoe just turned two last Tuesday, Feb. 13. JE and I didn’t go to work that day to be with Zoe the whole day. We went to Mall of Asia, because we haven’t been there since the opening day. It’s so big! Gigantic … Continue reading “Zoe’s DFri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/12/zoes-birthday-party/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/12/zoes-birthday-party/Zoe will turn 2 years old tomorrow, Feb. 13, but we decided to have the party on the eleventh (yesterday). Last year, we celebrated the party at McDonald’s, but the second birthday party was held at our place (it’s much cheaper). It went okay. Most of her cousins in the neighborhood are present. ZoeMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/05/zoe-rocks/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/02/05/zoe-rocks/I feel guilty for I haven’t posted an entry for almost 2 weeks. One of my resolutions is to have an entry on a daily basis. This blog would be my journal. But due to a stack of pile of things to do, I can’t wok on that resolution. I wanted to blog on POPs, … Continue reading “Zoe rocks!”Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/25/persistent-organic-pollutants-pops/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/25/persistent-organic-pollutants-pops/Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the 3rd National Workshop of ARRPET. This workshop was organized by the Chemical Engineering Dept. of DLSU-Manila. Since I have an elective course under one of the department’s professors, I was required to attend the said event. I would say that the time IThu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/24/my-family-day-at-enchanted-kingdom/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/24/my-family-day-at-enchanted-kingdom/Last Sunday, we had the opportunity to go to Enchanted Kingdom (EK) at Sta. Rosa, Laguna. My brother who went home from Dubai was the financier, so we did not worry about the money. Actually, we had planned to go there for almost two times – July and December of last year. I think it … ContinWed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/17/the-launching-of-wikiseek/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/17/the-launching-of-wikiseek/I am a great fan of Google. It’s a very helpful search engine who’s been my friend ever since I started my college days. Right now, I’m doing a search on birthday party games for my daughter’s birthday on February 13 using Google. Then, while I’m checking Mybloglog account, I saw Megite’s site. I’veWed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/15/fun-and-tearful-weekend/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/15/fun-and-tearful-weekend/I’ve just finished doing my powerpoint presentation for my laboratory class this afternoon. So now, I have time to update my blog. I was not able to do so during the weekend, for I spent most of my time playing with my pretty daughter, Zoe. That was really fun! Also, JE, Zoe and I have … ContMon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/12/nice-photos-taken-from-misamis-occidental-aquamarine-park-in-illigan/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/12/nice-photos-taken-from-misamis-occidental-aquamarine-park-in-illigan/How do you spend your holidays? Wouldn’t it be good to just relax, spend time with family and visit extraordinary places? Well, last Christmas vacation, I was not able to do the out-of-town part with my family, but I was able to spend quality time with them. All the people spend their holidays diffeFri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/10/helpful-links-from-a-friend/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/10/helpful-links-from-a-friend/I was not able to make a post yesterday due to my enrollment conflicts. Finally, I’ve paid the required amount already, and I can now have a peaceful day. While I’ve been checking my email, I saw a message from a friend in my recently registered Mybloglog account. It’s a good thing I’ve registered fWed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/08/my-desperate-need-for-home-based-jobs/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/08/my-desperate-need-for-home-based-jobs/I haven’t write a post for almost 5 days now. It’s because everytime I sat in front of our computer, my hand keeps on clicking the mouse and looking for home-based jobs in google. My extra time was spent on this for the past days. Well, I saw so many ads looking for typists, encoders, … ContiMon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/04/sfi-and-gery-carson-are-they-for-real/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/04/sfi-and-gery-carson-are-they-for-real/Yesterday, I woke up early because I have a laboratory meeting at DLSU. I checked my mail before taking a bath. I saw another email from the “SFI Marketing Group”. It says in that email that I have now 15816 affiliates under me. How did that happen?! Two weeks ago, I was searching the net … CThu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/03/new-year-i-should-be-up-for-a-fresh-start/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2007/01/03/new-year-i-should-be-up-for-a-fresh-start/It’s the third day of the year 2007. Would it be a good day? Would 2007 be a good year for me and my family? Hope everything goes well for the three of us and for the rest of our relatives. I was not able to talk about how we spent our New Year’s Eve. … Continue reading “New year…I should be Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttps://frugalteachermommy.com/2006/12/29/christmas-2006/https://frugalteachermommy.com/2006/12/29/christmas-2006/Christmas this year is much better than last year’s Christmas. It’s because Zoe is a year older now, and she already gets excited when someone hands her a gift. There was just a point when my husband and I felt quite sad on Christmas Eve. Last year, we had a festive gathering on the night … CFri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT