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I am once again scheduled for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I accidentally fell in the stairs last week and my back is really aching and sore. I need to have another MRI to check if it aggravates my Cervical Spondylosis.
I don’t like the hospital atmosphere, I despise seeing those oxygen tanks, those CitiScan and MRI machine, those medical exam table.

I have this inner fear that I had been trying to conquer for the longest time. But I have to face my fear. I have to be physically fit and healthy not just for myself but for my kids as well. I am hopeful that there will be no significant findings. I will keep you posted guys but for the time being that I will be a little inactive updating my blogs please bear with the blogger and just a little wish…send me a prayers that I will be fine.

I had been on vacation leave for a week and when I got back to work, as usual I am flooded with tons of work, I am not exaggerating. Tons of work with matching stress.

But for today, after that almost 2 hours of travel time from my office in Pasig to my humble abode in Marilao -  my SUNFLOWER in full bloom makes me really smile.

Gardening is my stress reliever, it is also my ME time. A ME time which I badly needed, my garden is where I take refuge after a weeklong stress and pressure from the office. I am just starting with my garden
Mine is just a small garden and I still don’t need a reel lawn mowers, but it is my pride and joy every time a flower bloom and a veggie is harvested.

1. If you could change something about your home, without worry about expense or mess, what would you do?
It is almost one year now that we had transferred to our new home but still we haven’t unpack some of the boxes. Given the liberty of time, I will have it arranged. But unfortunately not as of the moment, the working Momma is too tired to be a super wonder mom this time. Right now, weekends are spent making up for the lost time with my kids.

2. If you could meet any one person (from history or currently alive), who would it be?
It will be Pope John Paul II, he greatly influence me ever since that I am a kid. For me he is not just our Pope, he is my Lolo, Santa Claus, charismatic spiritual leader. When he visited our country as a Pope twice, my family and I never missed a chance to attend his mass. Though he is far, yet he is so near in my heart.
3. What is the last movie that you saw at the cinema?
The last movie was No Other Woman, we seldom watch movie and we opt to just stay at home and do the movie marathon with the kiddos.
4. Name something you lost or gave away that can never be replaced.
Our wedding ring, I remember that my husband and I pawned it since our eldest kid was sick. Unfortunately we are not able to have it back because of financial problems. {Just a brief background: we are part of the young teen marriage, who got married before we were able to finish our degree and thanks God we are able to bounce back and graduate. (blogged about it here)}

But I really never regret doing it since my daughter is far more important than any material things in this world. Our wedding ring is just a symbol; our marriage is the real thing. 19 years after, I am still very much inlove and happily married.
5. What is your favorite magazine or publication?
I have a collection of magazines and included in my lists are : Smart parenting, Good Housekeeping and Entrepreneur Magazine. (blogged about it here)

Early this morning, I forget the combination key of my amsec safes where I would usually keep our important documents. Thanks God that I recall that I did a password record in my notepad. Eureka! I was able to open it.

Thanks that I followed the advice of my dear husband or else I will be doomed and would not know how to open that vault. Perhaps due to my two Caesarean operations, my memory is somehow declining that I would usually forget my passwords in my emails. Well reality check – I am also resolve to the fact that ageing and epidural might be the culprit so I should update my password.txt more often.

It is my first time to join the “It’s Nice to Know You Meme” hosted by my dear blogger friend “Vix” of Mum Writes.

And here is my share of answers for this week’s leap year questions:

1. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would you go?

Perhaps two of the courses that I don’t ever think of considering when I was still scouting for my college degree are: Nursing and early childhood education degrees. It is not that I don’t like it; it is just that I don’t have the heart and patience to be a caring Nurse and an understanding early childhood teacher.

Almost all my high school friends took up Nursing; I attempted to almost take it too – due to peer pressure and the promise of good paying job abroad too. But I realized that I was not for it. Adjacent to our school is a hospital also owned by MCU, two days before my enrollment to Nursing, I backed out since I saw a man all soaked in blood and with several stab wounds all over his body. I do not have the stomach to bear the sight and I almost fainted.
So I decided to take up Engineering, it is not that I am a mathematics diva, actually Math is my ultimate waterloo. I took up Engineering because my Mama told me so. My dream course is really to take up either: Law or Journalism. But unfortunately my dear Mama holds the key since she was the one who will pay for the tuition.

What I want is to be a Lawyer, all my life I was groomed by my dear grandmother to become one since it is her ultimate frustration in life to become a lawyer. I know that I can be good at it and just like any other contestant in a girly kiddie beauty contestant during Q&A: What y=would you like to be when you grow up? And Why? My answer is: I want to be a Lawyer. To help others who needs justice. Whenever I see aggrieved people seeking justice, I can feel my frustration in me that I was not able to pursue my ultimate dream to become a lawyer.

However, since my Mama insisted that I took up Engineering, I cannot dwell on the past. I may not be the best engineering student with all those flunking grades in my majors and at the same I also married early. I did not really enjoy college life coz of the pressure of taking up something which is not my passion.

I can say that I may not be a good student when I was still studying but I know that I am a very good employee since I give my heart in my work.

When it is my turn to become a Mom myself, I am very sensitive not only to the needs of my kids and also their wants. When it is already my eldest daughter’s turn to be in college, I respected her decision to be a Nurse. I just asked him the reason why, and I was convinced. I just laid down my cards and tell her the pros and cons of taking Nursing at that point in time.
Retrospect: I have nothing against my Mama, but if she just allowed me take up the course that I love and like perhaps I excelled the more. On the other hand, since hubby is my engineering classmate, if I insisted to become a lawyer, I might not have met him. If I don’t have dear hubby, then it follows that I don’t have my 2 precious kids. Hmmmmm this makes me think that perhaps My Mama knows best.

Computers are heaven sent tools for mothers who are juggling parenting responsibilities, domestic errands and work deadlines. They allow us to access online services that help us accomplish household errands without leaving our work desks.

One online service that I consistently use is the bills payment system or ACH payment. At first, I was hesitant to make online transactions involving payments due to hacking concerns but all my fears were put to rest after reading the safety and security measures done to protect the consumers. Aside from saving time, paying my bills online has also been very convenient. I get to pay my bill with just a few clicks and in my own time.

Another online service that I utilize whenever I’m pressed for time is the delivery service. In instances wherein an emergency task or a looming work deadline prevents me from cooking for the family, I turn to online food delivery services. I also turn to online shopping for gift ideas and practical buys before heading out to the mall.

It’s really great to live in a time where you can get help in just a click of a mouse. Less energy spent on tasks and less stress for the busy mom.

They say every penny is important. I believe so. For a million will never be like it if there is
a missing centavo. Agree? This is probably the reason why I am thinking of starting a coin
collection. I happen to check cheap morgan
silver dollars and I am already 70% convinced. I can even ask my husband to bring me some
coins from places he will visit.

Having bills in my purse is great but nothing beats the clinging sound of coins.

I am thankful that God blessed us with our own home. It may not be huge as a mansion
nor is located in some posh subdivision but it is ours. I like how things are setup now but I
am thinking of doing a little accessorizing. I am looking at installing vinyl pergolas so we can have
a shady part in front where I and my children can lounge. But it will have to wait since there
are already more important things in our budget list for this year. Meanwhile, I will just browse
online and gather designs.

For a person with a back or neck problem like me, an ordinary mattress with spring or unsafe and sturdy foam could be dangerous. Even those doesn’t have such dilemma, lying on a comfortable bed is a need.

I just recently discovered a memory foam mattress which I find it very suitable for me and my family. It is a great thing that this kind mattress was invented because it gives a lot of comfort and support in my body especially the neck, back and legs.

Resting in a memory foam mattress, you would feel like sleeping more than a waterbed. No more cramps and numbness in the morning! 

On the sidenote:  Just had my MRI and Cervical Spine Xray done unfortunately I am diagnosed with Cervical Spondylosis (case similar to ex-President Gloria Arroyo) and Straightening of Cervical Lordosis.   I am still waiting for my doctor to come back from his vacation so I can have his full diagnosis.  I am praying that I will not undergo surgery and just have a physical theraphy and rehabilitation.