Dec 28, 2009

2009 Is Almost Over

And I can't wait for 2010 to start!
This year has been great but there were also a lot of major problem that popped out of nowhere. We've been terribly sick, car trouble,the typhoon Ondoy that almost gave me a nervous breakdown because I couldn't contact my family in the Philippines , and oh , there where many more.
There were also a lot of good stuff and I think I have mentioned it in my previous blog so I'm not gonna reharsh them.

January 2010...I become a student!
Yey, and I am sooooo excited I can't contain it!
My first class is Algebra and as I recall in high school I was pretty good at this. Physics was my worst or probably because the teacher talked so quitely, I could't hear most of her lectures ( excuses lols).
I'm also trying to get English Comp121 but most classes are full and I ams till on the waiting list. My decision to enroll in college came last minute and so most classes that I could take are full :(.
I'll make sure I'll sign up early in the Spring.
For sure I'm gonna be more active with my blog because Ill have plenty to write about and it's a great way to practice my writing skill.
I want "A's" for my grades !

Kids did great this Christmas. I think they got most of the stuff they wanted.Princess is still waiting for her Nintendo DS games. We are waiting for the store's 50% deal..lols..
Here are some of the pics from the morning of Christmas.
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She Opened Up A Box Full Of Tissue lols

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She actually got more stuff animals.Her favorites are webkinz & LPSO

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She also got a scooter, some books from grandma,and other toys that
I remember the names anymore.


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See how happy she was?

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Shinjo got a bunch of cool stuff too.


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He also loves stuffed animals esp. Bear in a big blue house.
He also got trucks & legos and some other stuff.

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This is Shinjo's coz he likes to pretend he's cooking just like mommy.

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I got a beautiful Afghan from MIL

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and my favorite skin care products from Grant.
But the best gift of all was..........

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It's perfect!! My tevee viewing pleasure will be even more
awesome!!


Lastly, I had my first attempt in making Sushi!
And not just the simple rice & fish rolls. It has shrimp tempura,veggies,hot sauce,fresh tuna,avocado,crab meat etch etch.
The roll was big enough you only need 3 bites & you're full.
I was so proud of myself I had to brag about it on facebook :)
And as evidence, here are some photos of my culinary work of art!
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Sashimi!!  Tuna,Salmon & Mackerel.

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Spicy Sushi Roll!

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Believe me, it taste as good as it looks!





Dec 22, 2009

In Retrospect

Oh what a year!
The optimist in me says ( as usual) " It could be worse!".
Seriously...the swing of luck were just so extreme that it leaves me
felling dizzy if I think hard about what transpired to me & my family this year. How would I grade my 2009? Hmmm...maybe 6....or 6.5

Still if I compare it to others who are also in real tough luck..I'd say we are still better off. Recessions, unemployment, sickness....you name it.It's in the news everyday. We are still doing ok. A little tight but no ones gonna die if we don't get to go on a vacation this year..or if we don't get to upgrade our TV into a 50" flatscreen HDTV...so what?!!

I'm thankful that I have my car replaced and I really like it. A small compact SUV is just perfect for me and the kids. Princess is doing great at school. Her reading skills is just awesome ( dinosaurs & science stuff) her math skills are ok although I think it's more of her confidence level but I know that she understands the concept of math procedures and solving problems. Shinjo is also doing just fine.Still a handful,that's for sure. He's starting in on a new class in January and I just met their teachers and I think it's gonna be great for him. I'm very excited because it's gonna be longer hours for him which means longer free time for mommy.
I'm planning to take classes in starting next month. It's been a while since I left school but I think this will be the perfect time for me to get a degree. I was nervous when I took the admission test but I think I did pretty well. I am very excited because it's been my lifelong dream of graduating and finishing school :).

I predict that it's gonna be very busy next year in our household.
Grant is always busy at work anyway so that's nothing new but me,Princess & Shinjo are going to have a hectic year and it's gonna be fun & exhausting.

Some cute pics to share.




Xmas 2009
Princess & Shinjo Xmas 2009
They've Both Been Good This Year So Santa Has Lots Of Presents For Them.

Pioneer Square  2009
At The Pioneer Square ,PDX 2009

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Grandma Made Her Costume
Halloween 2009

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My Little Wizard
Halloween 2009


Have a Merry Christmas & A Wonderful New Year for one & All.











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