Momma's Oil of Olay

Here's the thing, I have super dry skin all over.  And that includes my face.  And when it happens, it becomes so itchy and painful already.  I was told that it was much better to have oily skin than dry skin.  Reason being is you age quickly with dry skin.  Wrinkles will appear sooner in this population.

And so, I have to find ways in order to preserve of what was left in my youth.  This pursuit is mainly because I'm am older than my husband and I really hate it if people finally could tell that fact.  LOL!

I bought Olay's Total Effects anti-aging cream and it came with a free facial wash.  I thought it was a good deal already because it was quite expensive (but not as expensive as when you have dermatological treatments in your face).

According to studies, sun exposure is the number one aging agent there is.  Stress comes in second.  Lack of sleep comes in third.  Since I have been experiencing all three for the past few days, I guess, it's the best time to do some preventive regimen ahead of time.

What I noticed was that I get to have smoother suppler skin.  Also, a big plus was that I get some pinkish glow.  No kidding.  It's like I have this fresh face all of a sudden.  I highly recommend it to everyone.  It addresses all types of skin so anyone can actually use it.

You Woke Up The Baby

Yesterday, Via and I stayed in our apartment for a whole afternoon get together with her father. It was so fortunate for us that Via was in the mood for long sleeping hours.  While she was asleep, we were able to take our lunch and snack.  All the while, we were so careful of making any noise.  

After which, we lied down in bed with Via - I, to sleep and he, to play with the computer (silently, of course).  I gave him gentle slaps on the back whenever he spoke too loudly.  And was shhhh-ing him every time.  And he shhhh-s back to me.  I scolded him that if he wakes up the baby, he's the one in charge making the baby go back to sleep because I was planning to have a nap at that time.  

And then Via stirred and we both look at each other, pointing fingers as if to say, "You woke up the baby!".  We were trying to get her back to sleep.  Upon checking up on her, we found out she just needed diaper changing.  And then she fell back to sleep when we finally changed her diapers.  

I Love It's Pinkness

A friend from work brought out her new gadget that was given to her by her husband.  She said her husband was unhappy to see her unhappy about her phone being snatched along Metrowalk a few weeks ago.  And so she received this surprise gift.

We both love the same (Hello Kitty) shade of pink.  And I turned green with envy when she brought this out of her bag one day at work.  I'm not into the gadget.  But I was so into its cover and the white keyboard.

This is just so cute.  Well, I told her that too.

Wish List #1 Dining Table

A few weeks before, husband and I strolled around the furniture department of SM department store.  And this particular dining table caught my attention.  It looks like it's meant for outdoors but for me, it would make an interesting dining table as well as work table.  I told my husband that it is now on my wish list.

The seat is more like a bench.  So it would seem like we would be eating in a local carinderia or cantina.  It was perfect because it sits six people.  So if we had visitors, we will be able to accommodate them for brunch, lunch or dinner.

It's not as elegant as some.  And it's not even a classic.  It's just so very homey to look at or use.  I really want one.

It poses a problem though.   First, it is way out of our budget.  And secondly, it is way too big for our apartment.  Sigh!  I guess the first on the wish list is supposed to be our own home.  Oh well, more affordable things will make my list first.

Tumbling!

Yes, I want to do cartwheels right now.  I got in.  Yes! Yes! Yes!

Dear Lord, Via and me thank you so much for this job which will be a new adventure for me.

Job Hunting Again?

Oh my!  I'm not so confident about my demo a few minutes ago.  I'll probably be on the road again tomorrow to look for work.  Sigh!  So sad.  I wanted to have this work even just for the meantime.

The perk of this job?  Weekends off!!!  And I have so many things in mind that I wanted to do during that weekends off.  Like start again with my wedding business.  Sigh!  Now I have to put that on hold.

The pay is not so great.  And there's little chance that I will be able to climb the corporate ladder in this company.  But I still want to get in.  Reason is, I'm after developing my speaking voice and being able to be spontaneous when talking to people.

It is connected with my "weekend" plan.  If I am able to do good in this, I'd take jobs that involves being emcees in events.  It's kind of funny because I'm a hopeless case.  I don't talk much. Period.

I am not used to chatting with people.  I  mostly keep to myself if I don't have to mingle.  It's amazing though, that I do have lots of friends.  I wonder now why they put up with me all these time.  I have friends who are total opposite of my character.  Maybe I'm more of a listener.  Maybe that's it.

.... Anyway, it would really be sad to go home if I lost this battle.  Naks!  I'm battling with my own self, my own skills - which is initially non-existent for this field of work.  Sigh!  I'm sad for me and my daughter if ever later, I'll be booted out.  I wonder now how I will take it.  I wish I'd give a graceful exit later.

... I'm still crossing my fingers.

Make Or Break

In a few minutes, I will be providing a demo that will let them know if I'm going to stay or go ahead with working in this company.

I'm praying that I do well later because I really need this job. I think this is going to be my ticket (and Via's too) to get out of my parents' lair.  Okay.  I'm probably overdoing it.  Our home is far from being a lair.  But of course, if we actually get out of the place, there will be no more invincible burden on my part and theirs.

Of course, my burden will just begin when I get out of the house.  The responsibility of being a mother will probably overwhelm me once me and my Via go and live on our own.  It will probably be the hardest and most challenging part of my life when I finally experience motherhood, full force.

Of course, Via's dad will be around with us.  But, since it will be my first time having someone (like Via) to rely on me entirely, it will, least to say, overwhelming.

But I have to be tough.

Later on, I'll know if I have I'll get my "ticket" out of my parents' home.  It's up to the big bosses.

I'm excited and anxious at the same time.  Whatever happens, I would need to move on and look forward.

I'm secretly praying "Dear Lord, please grant me this job".