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iLove: My Big Day

sneezeniz — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:57:55 +0800

Initially I just wanted to hear mass this day but dad insisted on dining out . I looked haggard to the last strand of my hair that day, I thought everyone would be nice enough not to mind but Jason did.

Eating out on my date of birth is a living proof that I've probably been binging out pretty bad in the past decade? I wish to just cut off a little bit of the fat I've stored for the past years, even just for this day, but dad wouldn't want me to. Ha! Lame excuse! Oh well, I had flowers! *grin* I have the sweetest brothers anyone could ever have. Dad of course, he's the sweet genes that got into my brothers DNA. And my daughter is and forever will be my muse.

We had fun stuffing in most of what was on the buffet table. And of course, no family gathering would be complete without the messing around and the photo op. Munching breaks were filled with laughs and playing around so when we've had enough of that, we're ready to raid back to the tables for more food.

Then Kiara and my brother finished off the night with a glass of halo-halo and a hug. *sigh*

Best days are filled with these.

iLove: Bianca Baby

sneezeniz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:17:37 +0800

Unlike most kids, Kiara as an only child have been wanting to have a sibling for years now. She'd always find any little girl or boy "cute". And she'd find a way to get closer to these kids and try act out as their big sis. She has tons of adopted brother and sister everywhere, and one of it is Bianca Golez. She's the grandchild of our next door store neighbor.

Sorry baby for my shortcomings, but I was never proud of anything rather than being your mother. And I'm elated seeing the person you've become. That alone is enough for me.

iLove: Family Three

sneezeniz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:02:40 +0800

Since I was out of town on Mother's day, we made up for my absence on a heavy dinner. Food brings our family together. LOL. And ever since I arrived, my daughter proudly showed off her new hair.

Since they spent more than a week together without me, these two have been playing around, whispering, giggling, as if they were of the same age.

Kiara is all hyped up that night, thanks to the new do.

Kiara: *giggling* Surprise mom!

Janiz: I missed you so much!

Kiara: I know, but do you love my surprise?

Janiz: Where?

Kiara: *roll eyes* Duh, my hair! You spoiled it. *pout*

Janiz: I was just kidding.

Kiara: Do you like it?

Janiz: Oh, I LOVE it!

Kiara: Me too! I was surprised it was this short, but it was such a beautiful surprise.

Janiz: Now it's my time to do this, *roll eyes*

She's narcissistic just like that.

iLove: Looking for Toms

sneezeniz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:58 +0800

My brother and I probably scoured the entire metro just to look for a pair of Toms. And we regret that we had Trilogy last on our list, it would have saved us much of our time and energy mall-hopping.

These are one of the most comfortable pair I had ever tried on. At least this time, it doesn't have to look ugly and it's not hazardous during an elevator ride.

For those looking for Toms, have Trilogy on top of your list.

iLove: Mom's Day

sneezeniz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:22:40 +0800

It was Mother's Day, paying tribute to mothers all over the world. They say that these special days were created by a card company to sell out their products. And I'm most likely inclined to believe so. But gone are the days when one would still buy a greeting card right off the shelf. Or is it just me? I think my daughter's hand-made cards are the sweetest.

Mother's day is also an excuse to shop for myself. Unfortunately I don't want something right off the rack. I want two shiny silver things. This bag and car.

I think I deserve that. But I wonder when that's going to happen! *sighs* Spent the day with my brother, Apple and Felice and have a burp-fest in Sango!

While we were having our rounds I over heard a conversation of a little girl with her mom.

Little Girl: Mom, can we go there?

Mom: *smiles*

Little Girl: Can we? Can we?

Mom: It's mom's day remember? We should go to wherever "I" want.

Little Girl: But mom!

Mom: It's my day, protest are not tolerated.

Little Girl: *pout* Can it be my day tomorrow then?

*sigh* I miss my mom.

iLove: Waiting Game

sneezeniz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:42:47 +0800

For my whole student life, I was labeled "Little Ms. Late". Umm, that doesn't sound good. Let me make it worse. In fact I could have snagged the award (if there ever was) of the most outstanding late student in history. That was something I never wanted to be but I just was. I have reasons, let me break it down.

First, we live "out of town". Ok, that's not reason enough. Second, we all go to different schools, except my brothers that is. Third, we all have one ride, one trip to school. Even if I get up and be ready early, it's useless if the rest wont. And lastly, I have the farthest school, so I get dropped off last. Sweet. Ok, these might not suffice as an excuse. But what comforts me though is that I'm not the only Jardiolin that's late for class. All of us were. I believe it's our family's chronic decease. Not until I came to know a girl named Kiara.

She never wanted to be late for anything, and that took a toll to my late habits. Plus, she doesn't want to be on time, it has to be WAY early. It was obviously not my thing. I was rarely early before she came to my life, I was either late or just in time. So I never had the chance to wait.

Kiara: *panicking* We need to go now mom. Like, this very second.

Janiz: What?! We're an hour and a half early! And it only takes you 20 minutes to get there!

Kiara: We need to be there early.

Janiz: But not an hour early!

Kiara: I don't mind waiting rather than being late.

Janiz: What happened to the words "just on time"?

Kiara: No such thing, you're still a second or two on the brink of being late.

Janiz: Argh! You're driving me crazy!

Some were taught by elders, my teachings on the other hand came from my little one. I mean I also share what I know, but for the most part, it was her teaching me the little things that we take for granted. And out of the many, she taught me to wait.

iLove: Sharps & Flats

sneezeniz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:21:47 +0800

As a mother, I'd like to think that my daughter is multi-talented. But that's not for me to say, but only for Kiara to prove. I'd like to believe though that kids nowadays are talented in many ways. And if there's one thing that Kiara and I share, it's our love for music. I love music in general, but Kiara wants to be a part of music.

When we were young, my mom bought a piano, hoping that any one of us could play it. So I enrolled to piano lessons thereon, I played quiet a few pieces but I didn't have as much gift to compose or even play what I hear. I just play whatever I was taught.

My daughter on the other hand, showed signs of the gift that I so badly want to have. When she was little she'd listen to some nursery rhymes and try to play with the keys until she hit the right note. She could make out something out of footsteps, clicking, tapping, or anything that gives out a sound. It fascinates me! And I guess it's my role as a mother to hone and enhance whatever talent that surfaces in this girl that I believe is a gift in itself.

I love you baby. Keep hitting those sharps and flats until you make out something beautiful.

iLove: Cooling Down.

sneezeniz — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:57:56 +0800

This is inevitably the hottest recorded summer in the Philippines -- in my lifetime! I feel like living inside an oven! Not to mention the frequent black out. *argh* I swear I don't mind being exiled to the north pole! But my girls have a realistic solution...dive into a pool!

We really were pleading the big boys to build a pool on our backyard -- a more permanent solution of the extreme Philippine heat during the summer. I'm guessing we'll get their heads up soon. But before that happens, we drove the kids to El Dorado Waterpark in Smallville complex.

Now that the girls have their share of fun, it's time for their tummy to start to have some fun too. And the solution was just a few steps away.

Janiz: Do I hear extra rice? Going once, twice...

(Girls readily raise their hands.)

Janiz: Now what's the plan?

Kiara: It's up to you.

Janiz: Go home?

Kiara: Cool us down with some ice cream please!

Janiz: OK. But finish your food first.

Kiara: No problem with that!

iLove: Trying so hard to stay healthy.

sneezeniz — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:07:17 +0800

Eating healthy takes an extra effort coming from me. Growing up, I wasn't a veggie lover, I was afraid to eat anything green...I really go for meat. But since cancer took our mom 10 years ago, our family has been trying so hard to change the eating habits we've gotten used to. My dad is the ambassador of healthy foods at home. So everytime I'm back home, it takes a little getting used to eating fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Day one is ALWAYS the hardest, it drives me crazy!

And there's the thing we call exercise. My only exercise is swimming, nothing more. I only get to run if I'm preparing for a competition and that's it, the farthest I can do for the thing they call exercise. Up until now, going to the gym like everybody else is not my thing, probably never will. So when my brother went for a jog in "Trenas Blvd.", I was only there for a stroll.

I would allow force feeding, but me and exercise would have to kiss and make up pretty soon. So the hopes of getting a hot bod is out of the picture.

iLove: Family Nights

sneezeniz — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:15:28 +0800

Family nights are made of these:

1. Binging/Eating

2. Singing/Grooving

3. Posing/Modeling

These are just some that make up what we call family nights.