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Three Bad Lucks
This week, we experienced three unfortunate events: At the beginning of the week, two of our staff went AWOL (Absence without Leave). Both were earning a good sum of money. However, one demanded she be transferred to a store of … Continue reading
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Posted in Conflicts, Updates, Yaya Problems
Tagged domestic issues, drama, Family, Husband, luck, Philippines, problems, updates, work, yaya
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Bye Bye Yaya!
I decided to let go of yaya yesterday after catching her with her MMDA boyfriend last April 7. On April 7, yaya asked for permission to go downstairs to buy snacks from MiniStop. This is not unusual for her so … Continue reading
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Posted in baby, Family Drama, Filipino Men/Women, Men, Updates, Yaya Problems
Tagged domestic issues, Family, family issues, help wanted, relationship, yaya, Yaya Problems
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Relationship Advice: Stop making your wife do all the work!
In marriage, it’s easy to push responsibilities to your partner. “It’s the job of the mother to take care of the kids.” “It’s the job of the wife to cook for the husband.” “It’s not my job to keep the … Continue reading
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My Daughter is Raised by a Community
I have never prided myself as a Supermom. The first time I bathed my baby was when she was 13 months old. That was also the time I cleaned up my baby’s poo. My husband was absurdly hurt, and I … Continue reading
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Posted in baby, Baby Stuff, Kid Problems, Motherhood, Updates
Tagged daughter, Family, love, Motherhood, Parenthood, relationships, supermom, work-life balance
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A Father’s Love
My uncle is a single parent with an adult daughter. He was separated from his wife years ago, and has resorted to maintaining a slew of long-term girlfriends. The current girlfriend has been in his life for a decade already. … Continue reading
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Posted in Boyfriend, children, Europe Trip, Family, Family Drama, Kid Problems, Parenthood, Parenting
Tagged daughters, europe, Family, family issues, father's love, long distance relationship, love, mistakes, relationship
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When my kid gets older, I’d ask to her to work as a sales staff…
A sales staff in Manila earns minimum wage. Currently, the price is Php 491/day (USD 10.00), and the number goes up a little every year. Its a thankless job — standing up for 8 hours straight with 3 breaks (one … Continue reading
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Posted in baby, Business, children, Education, entrepreneurship, Family, Favorite Posts, Kid Problems, Work
Tagged Advice, children, Education, emo, entrepreneurship, Family, human resources, life, Philippines, technology, training, work
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My Pregnancy Journey
My mother-in-law asked me to not get pregnant until after our USA trip in November 2014. “We’re going to Universal Studios (in Florida),” she advised, “It would be a pity not to get on many of the rides just because you’re pregnant.” … Continue reading
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Posted in Baby Stuff, Motherhood, Updates
Tagged baby, Family, Husband, Little Pea, Married Life, Motherhood, pregnancy, ramblings, relationship
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How to Keep Sane — Prioritize Only 3 Things!
“Why does it seem as if time flies?” I asked my husband during lunch today. “I really wish that there are more than 24 hours in a day.” After I got married, I found myself short on time. But I am always … Continue reading
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Posted in entrepreneurship, Family, Husband, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships, Work
Tagged choices, Family, family business, Husband, insane, leave and cleave, multitasker, priorities, random thoughts, relationship, superman, superwoman, time management, work
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World War IV
My brother and I aren’t doing well. We just came off from a testy episode where my brother already cursed me to the noon, with the exception of “SOB” since that would mean cursing his/our own mother. As you can … Continue reading
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Posted in Boyfriend, Conflicts, Family, Family Drama, Ramblings
Tagged brother, Family, family feud, family relationships, hate, misunderstandings, relationships, sibling rivalry
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Happy birthday to ME!
It’s that time of the year again where I celebrate yet another birthday. Honestly, I feel I’m growing old way too fast and find myself trying to hold on desperately to my youth. I mean, where the heck did my … Continue reading
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Posted in Boyfriend, Business, Family, Life lessons, Lists, Personal opinion, Philippines, Reflections, Relationships, Updates, Work
Tagged birthday, death of loved one, Family, list, Philippine living, Philippines, regrets, relationship
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When Parental Guidance Become Toxic
When two people get together, they create themselves a bubble. They come up with their own cheesy languages and nicknames. They tell themselves inside jokes only they can understand. And they interact as if there’s nobody else in the room. They … Continue reading
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Tagged bubble, couples, couplesinlove, Family, honestyinrelationships, love, relationship
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Updates in the new 2013 year
I haven’t really been posting much. Blame it on the slow Internet, or the fact that I don’t get to stay home most evenings. But yeah, I’ve been a lazy blogger. A part of it is because of fear. Having … Continue reading
