I am not fond of people who:
- Smell in public
- Buy things, wear it, and return it the next day.
- Are fake and conceited...makes them even uglier.
- Are all about the drama.
- Own ricerockets.
- Say bad things about the ones I love.
- Smell(again)
- Have extremely bad breath.
- Irritatingly happy.
- Are major killjoys

It's Monday. What can I say?

First "annual" DY reunion last Saturday. It was fun. Jake got sunburnt. The Big Guy's arm is sore from throwing ball. I'm just glad to be out of the sun. Come Saturday night, I felt like I was getting sick - seriouslky. All that time spent outdoors gave me goosebumps. I'm not a big outdoors kinda person. Everyone knows that. The Big Guy felt bad for me. I had wind-burned lips and the sides of my nose started to hurt. My skin got itchy from too much sun exposure. I'm not lying. Anyways - it was fun seeing everyone. The kids had fun. The Big Guy enjoyed playing Texas Hold 'Em with the cousins. It was fun. Tiring. Long day. Too much food. Fun!

So the Big Guy had his 2nd Father's Day. It was such a long debate of where to go, what to do, etc.. so finally, R decided to have lunch at Macaroni Grill. I wasn't too happy.. but go with the flow, so they say. The food wasn't all that good but I absolutely loved the Apple Martini. Yummy Yum Yum!!! I loved it so much, I only allowed the Big Guy one sip. Jake was too tired by then that he fell asleep at the restaurant. After lunch with the DY family, we headed up to spend some Father's Day time with Dad E. Got home around 8:30pm, tired and sunburnt.

Happy Father's Day, Papa!
Happy Father's Day, Dad E!
Happy Father's Day, Big Guy!

Tomorrow is E's birthday. Her birthday gift is TOO COOL :).

You have been officially PIMPED!

The Big Guy taught the Little Guy how to "pop the collar" ala Pimp My Ride. I told the Big Guy that I don't really want Jake to walk around all ghetto.. but I must admit, it's cute :). When Daddy goes "Jake, pop the collar", Jake snaps his shirt. It's too cute! When Daddy goes "Jake, 'sup!", Jake crosses his arms. Ahh...too adorable to hate. Next thing I'll see, Jake is walking the walk. Scary scary thought. Cute but scary.

What is more important? Performance of Perceived Value? That's the lesson I learned lately...and somehow, as sad as it is, most of the time it's how people perceive you. It doesn't matter if you are good at what you do, or if you have the skills to be an edge above the rest. If you are perceived as one way, you are screwed for life.

- First thing in the morning and I have no desire to work.
- The Little Guy was still asleep when I dropped him off.
- The Big Guy and I decided we will run our household like the Wayans Brothers ;>. Thanks Oprah!
- Went to Target last night and spent unnecessary money once again. But boy I love that store!
- Not in a very sociable mood today. Don't come near me or I'll bite!
- Our fridge is broken. I hate not having cold water and everything has to be tossed in the garbage (I'm just paranoid that way!).
- Got tapioca drinks with The Big Guy last night - yum yum!!!
- Simple dinner is always the BEST!!!
- Too many things to do and I'm too tired to even think about it.
- Toe ring. I have issues with my toe ring!
Come to think of it... I have a LOT of issues.

The Big Guy got a new phone yesterday - and he was so psyched, he was walking around Target with the monster taking pictures of random nothing. Too funny.

One thing I learned...never shop for brassieres with a guy. They have NO clue whatsoever!!! The Big Guy was so confused when I was telling him the specifics :). All he heard was the size when I had him help me look, and he was lost in oblivion after that.

So, I told The Big Guy that for Father's Day, I will finally cave in for the tv he's been whining about. Now, what to get for the grandpa's...

*** I need to change my psuedo-name for Hubs...for some reasons that totally irk me but I won't get into. From now on, I'm calling him The Big Guy.***

It's Monday. What else is new?

Friend E is not in today - interviewing for the Gap. Speaking of which, I have to turn in my resume with Safeway. Mom's friend is pulling some strings for me to get in...as what? I have no idea but it's worth a try. This whole news with Mervyns folding and all that crap is a bit scary, but at the end of the day, you gotta look out for yourself, right? My resume is peppered out there like you would not believe. I'm crossing my fingers and my toes.
AP this week - Gap maybe this week - West Marine called - and a couple of recruiteers. We'll see....

Watched President Reagan's funeral on Friday. Oh my did I cry! It was so beautiful. So regal. And so personal at the same time even though it was so stately. To see NR finally breaking down at his coffin mouthing I love you's was heartbreaking. To have a marriage that withstood time for so long...now, that's devotion. I had no qualms. I openly sobbed, quietly let the tears run down my cheeks. Mom was overwhelmed with emotions too. The Big Guy read the NR book about the president's love and devotion to their marriage, and let Mom borrow it and they both loved it. I want to read it now.

Took the monster to Happy Hollow Zoo on Saturday. He liked it. He was more interested in tasting the goat feed than actually feeding the goat. But then again, he also got a taste of Maya's cat food so maybe he want to taste this one as well ;). The goats were frikkin' lazy. They were just laying there - waiting for the kids to come up to them. It was almost like they were thinking "you want to feed me? You come up to me!" Jake liked the miniature horses and donkey too. Slimey bastards.

Anyways - so I thought I lost my wedding ring on Friday. I was bothered the whole day and when I told the The Big Guy, he was on his hand and knees looking for it as well. I really seriously thought I lost it. The Big Guy said if it's lost, what can we do? So I said "then you would just have to get me a new one." The Big Guy is on his 3rd wedding band, and counting. The first one (our set) was given to us by best friend C's Mom as our wedding gift. We ended up not using it. His band that he ended up using, we got at the Jewelry Mart. After the wedding when he lost the weight, I got him a titanium one. Now that he is losing weight again, he would need a new band soon. Anyways, back to mine. He said he'll buy me a plain band to replace my lost one. I refused :) - adamantly! Why go plain when I had stones to begin with ;>! He found it on Saturday in my Jeep, under the seat. He said "that saved me $50!" WHAT?!?!??!?! I was even in the mood to go ring shopping over the weekend...nuts! Saturday was The Big Guy's lucky day - he was saved (so was his money!).

BUT...Mom and I went to the jewelry store on Saturday and I saw this ring that was Cartier-inspired with pave` diamonds at a really cheap price. I got so excited but when I turned around, The Big Guy was nowhere in sight. MIA conveniently. Mom just laughed!

The Big Guy, Jake and I drove around (a lot) on Friday and Saturday to look for potential neighborhoods. It was fun...and the joyride put the monster to sleep in no time. It's either do or die - this purchasing a home deal. Do or Die! And we have to DO soon!

Sunday was officially LET ME SLEEP Day. The monster woke up early enough, but he was running a fever (which I feel guilty about taking him to the zoo the day before) so we decided to stay in. Sunday was SIL's grad party but The Big Guy decided we stay in for Jake. Jake woke up at 8 but was cranky like hell. He didn't want milk. He didn't want food. He didn't even want Mama and Daddy to move. I went to the bathroom at 9, and when I came out, The Big Guy got the monster to go back to sleep. So I went back to bed while he went out to the patio to get the grill ready for our lunch (he was in the mood for MEAT!). I watched an episode of SATC and then I fell asleep. I didn't even know when Jake woke up, The Big Guy got him out of bed, and by 12:30, they both woke me up to say it was time to eat. Nuts!!! But just when you think that was it, by 2:30, the monster was cranky again (not feeling well) and The Big Guy this time was snoring his way to Lalaland. Jake finally got tired of whining, and we just laid still - me singing to him, him fighting his sleepiness. And the story goes - we didn't wake up until 4:30! What a day!!! I need more of those! Headed to Ethyl for dinner. Waited for The Big Guy and Dad to finish the basketball game, and headed back home. It was great.

Happy Birthday, friend J! 29 today.. whooptedoo!!

The big DY reunion is this Saturday. It will be nice to see everyone again. Can't wait to talk to cousin M about the six degrees of separation! HA!!! :)

Have a good one people!

Sleep! Ahh... at last! The little monster slept through most of the night last night. He must be feeling well - trying to catch up on sleep. He feel asleep early too! Yacked a couple of times but other than that, he was sound asleep. Hubs and I need to catch up on ours now. Saturday - that's the game plan! NO waking up at all!!!!

I had the weirdest dream.
I was in Manila riding/standing on a open bus (don't ask!) and Hubs and I were standing in the middle of the bus, infront of Auntie C who was sitting in front of us. And this drunk-looking guy who had no shirt on, grabbed my (and yes I clearly saw what purse I was using) Burberry diaper bag off of Auntie C's lap and shook it to get my wallet and jumped off the bus. Without second thoughts, I jumped off the bus to go after him, and stabbed him. WEIRD I tell yah! I didn't know I was this violent in my subconscious. Maybe I want to "kill" someone subliminaly. Hahah! Beware!

Then I had another dream... this one is recurring when it wants to. And it can be the weirdest dream... disturbing...and I wonder why and could it be that I am being thought of as well...you know how they say if someone thinks about you enough, they can get into your psyche? Am I in someone else's mind right now? Lately? This one is getting me all buggin', and I think I'll keep to myself. I'm a little preturb just thinking about it.

Friday!!! This week was such a bitch. I'm just glad it's almost over.
This was the week from hell!

I'm hungry.
I'm sleepy.
And I want to go home! We're off early today so I'm out of here when it's time to go!
I want to go shopping. Neiman Marcus' First Call starts today.

Ahh.. to be a mom and worry about your child being sick.
I can't believe it! Get well my poor monster.

(Quasi) Best Week Ever:
1. C&J: only one line. In due time.
2. E: Didn't get the PM job but hopefully the GAP will be much better.
3. Updated Monster and Hotjobs resume. Applied at LVMH. Haha.. talk about dream job and the LV discounts!
4. Graduation week! Congrats to S (Enjoy college) and L (Masters Whooptidoo!)
5. Dance lessons. Hubs said ok to join E&S and J&T for some dance lessons - Hustle anyone? :)
6. Wearing my AE skirt. It was kind of weird when I first bought it, but now it's actually cute.
7. J's story about the Madonna concert. Frikkin' funny.
8. Lunch at the duck place with E & C.
9. "Children Bonding" session with Mei.
10. Jake and Hubs of course.

My boys are sick --- and it's the pits!

Hubs and Jake are both feeling under the weather. Hubs had an asthma attack last night which freaked the shit out of me. Jake was just miserable all together. He has been coughing bit but last night, he was running major temperature. All he wanted was to be held so of course I didn't get any sleep. He was up and about the whole night and finally at 4am, I woke Hubs up because I didn't know what else to do. Just like the last time when Jake got sick and Mom was in the Philippines, we called MIL and she said to give Jake a quick bath to cool down his body. We did the same last night, and he felt (literally and figuratively) much better. This morning, I woke up and Jake was sweating like crazy. Hubs and I were relieved that his fever finally broke through.

See - the poor boy got his daddy and Grammy's asthma. This is something Hubs and I would have to deal with until he outgrows it (hopefully). It still scares me, but I know it will pass.. but not being able to know what he's feeling or what hurts makes it more frustrating than anything. It's also not helping that his upper left molar is pushing its way out (total 10 teeth). Feel better my little one.

- Still waiting to hear about J&C... one line or two lines?
- Wondering how C&D are doing and how is the pregnancy coming along.
- Keeping C in my thoughts. Even if she doesn't believe it, I understand where she's coming from, as a wife and as a mom.
- Goodluck wishes to E.., even if her heart is not into it.

Take care people.
I'm sleepy.

It's Monday - and I can b*tch about it all I want.. but it's never gonna go away!
I think 4-day-work weeks should be banned.. because it's a major tease!! Then it's back to reality all over again with the 5 day week. Grr!!!

I must've slept too much over the weekend.
My head hurts.
My throat hurts.
And if I remember anything else, I'm sure that would hurt too.

The weekend was ok. Didn't do much which made it great.
Woke up at 10am on Saturday - poor Jake had to amuse himself from 8am to until Mama and Daddy decided to get up. Got the house quasi-clean before heading up to AC to spend the night with the IL's. Since Hubs and I were not in the 'socializing mood' - we just went to Toys R Us with the monster to look for the tv guard. Jake has this fixation of turning the tv off and looking at you like he accomplished major things. It's ok I guess if he doesn't hide the remote as well. After Toys R Us shopping, the little boy 'drove' around the park. I tell you, that little car is a god-sent. He doesn't mind being in it now which would be great if we take it to the mall :).

Six Degrees of Separation... that bites! And that's all I have to say ;>.

Just got done talking to my friend R about babies.
She's pregnant and due in September so she's asking for tips, advices, etc... oh and what to register for the baby...

And friend L today told me she will also try to have another one by the end of the year... and little N is only 5mos old!

That and bestest friend C is also expecting.

Babies everywhere!!! Ahh... babies! Surprisingly enough, I loved being pregnant, complications and all. Just the idea of being pregnant brings a smile to my face. I loved the whole thing - even the swollen feet which in turn got me nightly foot rubs from Hubs. Oh - and the shopping! For me, for the baby, for the nursery.

In due time (no pun intended) ... In due time.

When is the next long weekend? After the Memorial Day Weekend - I am longing for more days off. Fourth of July? Nuts - that's a month away.

We took the little monster to Disneyland over the weekend. That was an experience, I tell yah. To be in a car with 3 kids ranging from 1 - 5- 7 ... 3 adults and food galore - it was insane!!! We finished off our goodies even before we hit the halfway mark to L.A. Jake, surprisingly enough, was behaved in the car. He got antsy as soon as we got stuck in the L.A. rush hour traffic but other than that, he was fine. His videos kept him occupied, which then kept our sanities in tact. Disneyland is a whole different world now that I am a Mom going there with my child. I was preoccupied with ideas of what to do with Jake, what to do WITH Jake, and how to amuse him and me at the same time. I told Hubs - I used to look forward to going to places like Disneyland because of my favorite rides and things I like to do. Now, I look at the place with a whole new perspective. He liked Dumbo (or atleast I think he did) - until he started wigging out at the last minute. He was a bit overwhelmed on Pirates of the Carribean, white-knuckling my hands as we went down the 2 drops :). He passed out and missed out on Snow White - he would've loved it. But the highlight of it all was seeing the excitement in his face when he saw Rollie Pollie Ollie and Stanley. That was all it took for me and Hubs. He was so happy dancing and clapping and laughing. It was sooooooo cute! Inna was happy that Tito Hubs took her to the big rides although she was bummed that she didn't get to ride California Screamin'. Bel and I did our little bonding by riding the Jumping Jellyfish. Oh that was not cool but she was excited so that made it all worth it. Jake, by the time Fantasmic and the fireworks started, was fast asleep. Candy and Bel went to ride the Small World while I waited with Jake who was fast asleep in the stroller. We went home Sunday to beat the heading-back-to-SFO traffic. Yesterday, Memorial Day - we bbqed at Rikki's. Jake went swimming with his cousins and he loved it.

I'm so pooped - I was going to take this day off again but I decided sayang one more day. Jake was fast asleep when I dropped him off today. I need to go home on time today.. I'm tired.

Toodles people!