Avatar Inspired Haircut

This morning I gave my son a haircut, but I wasn’t satisfied. So, this afternoon, after he woke up I again gave him a new haircut, this time I got a design in mind. Because almost everyone on plurk and facebook seems to be talking about the “Avatar” movie, I thought it would be cool if my son would have that arrow on his head. I thought of Rocky from PBB who got a haircut of an arrow but it is on the back of his head, so if they could do that, surely I could make it on my sons hair.

If you are a parent, you would know that haircut on kids would be hard, most of the time they move and even worst they would sometimes cry. So it is going to be a tough job. Since the morning he had his haircut, he had no complaints. Thankfully enough he was cooperating whenever I ask him not to move.

Here’s the haircut of my son – done by ME!

My nephew saw it and he liked it, so he let me do his hair as well.

Here’s more pics:

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Ballet and Birthday Pictures

Saturday was a ballet presentation of my daughter at SM City here in Iloilo, then yesterday was the birthday of my nephew. I took pictures of both events, most importantly the only remembrance of my nephews birthday are those pics. So, I uploaded it on my computer and deleted it after. Due to my multitasking, I received an error in doing so, but I didn’t even read the error message, I just clicked to close the window. Hours after, I was putting watermark on my pictures, when I noticed that there are things missing; I could not see the birthday pictures! Then, I remembered the error message. It was those images, but I already deleted and formatted my SD card.

I prayed that I could find solution to my problem, because it is the only remembrance of my nephew of his 3rd birthday. So I searched for programs that could retrieve those images. I have seen a lot of free programs for windows, but I can’t find any free ones for Mac (currently using MacBook). Here goes the advantages of having different OS available – after I got tired of searching for free retrieval software for Mac, I just opened my Windows notebook. On my MacBook, I already eyed a free program for windows, so that I won’t have a hard time searching. I just typed the URL of the program and installed it on my Windows notebook. The program is SoftPerfect File Recovery, which I got from the referral of GeckoandFly. It was SO PERFECT for me, because it worked flawlessly and recovered the batch of pictures that I deleted hours ago.

WARNING: After accidentally formatting or deleting pictures, DO NOT take pictures with the same memory card because it will lessen your chances to recover your pics. Luckily, I have not taken any pictures after I have reformatted it. Amazing how those pictures are still recovered after I deleted it on my MacBook and then Formatted it on the Cam.

So, here are the ballet pics:

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Last November 14

My kids are enrolled in a swimming school and their class is every Saturday. My son got phobia the first time he attended class, so my Mom suggested I should be with him because he is a Mama’s boy.

We were ready to go to their class last November 14, when their teacher sent us a message that the class was canceled. So, we just went to Punta Villa and enjoyed their pool.

My son enjoyed the slide.

So, I tried it myself. SCARY!

But my daughter wanted to try it as well, so I have no choice but to join her.

If only you could zoom that, you would see how scared I was.

Merry Christmas pose from my kids:

Enjoy all our photos.

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What I Did Last November 1

I just want to share what I did last November 1, that is a month ago.

So the morning, my family went to the Oton cemetery in where relatives of my Mom are being laid to rest.

When we arrived, there are still a few who are doing some cleaning and repairs which was supposed to be done days ago. This was the first time that my family went there morning, usually it would be afternoon or evening.

We have relatives that I don’t know where their place is, so I just lit a candle for them at the “Campo Santo.”

My son and daughter is really not aware what cemetery is for, so whenever they see me, they wanted me to take their pictures.

In Oton cemetery, this is where we usually visit;

My grandfather who I love and loves me so dearly. A known manghihilot in our area while he still have the energy to do so. With him is his 2nd wife, a sister or my real grandma.

My tito and cousin.

They are my relatives on my mother side.

Right after we lit candles and said our prayers for our dearly departed in Oton, we went home to leave my children and immediately go to Guimaras.

In Guimaras, this is where we usually visit;

This are my relatives on my father side.

My Lolo, who is the brother of my grandma and my Tito who is the brother of my dad who usually cooks fried chicken for me.

My great grandfather.

My cousin.

My great grandmother and her siblings.

My great grandmother is one of the few relatives of my Dad that is close to my Mom’s heart.

After that we went back home to Oton. It was a tiring day, but fulfilling one.

Different Ways of Dealing With Things

My Mom and I have a very different attitude. She’s been with me for the 27 years of my life and we haven’t been apart for more than a week, but still we see things differently. Maybe that is because she let me live a life that she hasn’t and this is the same thing I am doing with my children, with a thing in mind: That they grow up to be a better person than I am or the best person that they could be.

So, from a meeting with Iloilo Bloggers at Kopi Roti, I went home and found out that my necklace and my Mom’s watch were missing on where I usually put it. I was cleaning my face when my Mom entered the room. I asked her if she had kept it, and she said no. She then panicked and go shouting and checking it everywhere in a chaotic way. I was scared that it might be gone forever or someone took it, but still I was relaxed. I just told her don’t worry about it, I will be checking every corner of the house to look for it tomorrow.

I hope I would find it.

Manila Trip

Fast track on what has happened to me since my last post. I am now actually office free!

It was good while it lasted. Goodbye office folks. Adios la oficina.

I was in Manila for WordCamp Philippines 2009 as a WordPress fanatic. I had a great time with my cousin while I was there. Though, I was only there for 3 days, it was a full 3 days! I remembered, it was my second time traveling to Manila alone.

First day, I arrived in our apartment by 1pm but my home buddies are not yet home. Our neighbors did welcome me, but I am not close to them so I decided to go out and kill time by having a manicure and pedicure. After my nails done, one of my home buddy is already home. He cooked the food I brought for dinner and we ate. My other home buddy arrived at 9pm and we watched a horror movie which I haven’t finished. She laughed at me because she wasn’t scared at all. She thought it was a comedy. DAMN that “Drag Me To Hell.” Why does everyone else thinks it is funny and I thought it was really scary!

Second day, me and my cousin Bevelyn went to the WordCamp Philippines 2009.

After the event, we ate at Teriyaki Boy.

I couldn’t find that here in Iloilo. So, here’s our craziness:

The food was fulfilling.

This was at Greenbelt.

Third day, we went to SM Mall of Asia (MOA) to buy “pasalubong.”

Our favorite, FLOSS at Bread Talk.

After roaming around the mall, we ate at the French Baker.

While waiting for the FLOSS we ordered, we had a Banana Split from Haagen Dazs.

So, after we got our Floss from Bread Talk. My cousin dropped me off at the Airport.

I am now back in Iloilo. A day after my arrival, I had a meeting with Iloilo Bloggers. I always have a good time with those people with great minds.

So busy!

Yesterday, during the IBM V demo, I was able to meet a few bloggers and to mention our Provincial Advisor Mr. Manuel Mejorada, who is updated when it comes to tech than I am.

Today, I will be joining Claire in a meeting with SM.

On the 28th and 29th special IT events.

If you are in Iloilo and wants to know more about SEO, you should attend the Digital Filipino SEO Workshop on September 28, 2009 at Netopia SM City Iloilo, 6 pm to 9 pm.

So, I wonder, if I am still in the office … I don’t know how to manage things in my life. I am so busy and expect more to pile up. I haven’t mentioned some of the events on my schedule, but if you want to be updated on IT events here in Iloilo or events that you could blog, add me on Plurk, Twitter or Facebook, if not then better check for an updated post on Iloilo Bloggers Blog.

Invitation to Jun Hannah’s 5th Birthday

The party theme was supposed to be BRATZ, but recently I let her watch Hannah Montana and she really liked it. So, I made an invitation that is like a concert ticket and attached my daughter’s face to Hannah Montana’s.

I was soo busy for the past few weeks that I ran out of money and wasn’t able to prepare much for the party. Anyway, my Mom did all of that; she bought souvinirs already though I could have picked one that is related to the theme like guitar or microphones for the kids, but she chose stuffed toys. Well, beggars can’t be choosers.

I won’t be able to attend the party of my daughter because I have work that day. I hope she enjoys her day. I’ll be making it up to her when I come back from Manila.

Today is My Mom and Dad’s Anniversary

Yes, it is but we didn’t have a grand celebration. Actually, we just celebrate it just like a normal day, but with a planned menu for lunch and dinner.  Tomorrow is my Mom’s birthday and it’s a Holiday – how cool is that?

Okay, so let’s get back to today. What happened? As I have mentioned yesterday, we will go to Lolo Mauring’s grave. So, we did. But before we did, we first went to Central Market to buy flowers to bring to Lolo Mauring.

A big thing happened at Central Market. You know they call it “dirty market” right? So, after we bought the flowers, while going back to the car, I TRIPPED! I called for my Mom who’s just a step ahead of me and I lost grip on the flowers, that fell in the sewerage. Eeewww right? The worst thing is that I bought WHITE flowers. So, a few parts of it turned black. My mom bought mineral water to clean it.

Okay, so what happened to me? Well, first thing that came into my mind when I tasted blood – “OMG my beautiful face, my lips!” Funny isn’t it? I didn’t feel a thing, I was just worried of my face. NOW WHAT HAVE I BECOME? Well, I left my Mom to pick up the flowers while I stood up and hurriedly went to the car to check my face. Oh, good thing didn’t do any damage on the visible portion.

I look down and saw my slocks is dirty. Actually, I was impressed with my slocks because it wasn’t torned but when I checked my knee. Oh there – just let me show you a pic to see it.

I changed to shorts when I arrived home, because it really hurts when the slocks touch the wounded part. Here’s a close-up look:

There you go. Yeah, it hurts now, but I didn’t feel anything when I fell. I was just thinking of my face and how gross it is that I fell on “dirty market.”  Enough of that – me being superficial (whatever you call it).

After going to Lolo Mauring. We went to SM and bought toys for the kids. Upon arriving, my cousin helped assemble the toys for kids to enjoy.

I am going to sleep now. Have a great day!

Thank You Lolo Mauring

I just knew yesterday that my Lolo Mauring died. Then today, he was burried and I just knew it. Tomorrow, we will go to his place and say good bye to him. It’s never too late.

Who is Lolo Mauring?

He is what we call a “witch doctor” in our dialect, its “surwano” (however it spells). He helped my parents to have me. My parents had a hard time trying to have a baby and they went to all the doctors and surwano’s they know and it was with Lolo Mauring that they had a good luck and they had me.

We often go to Lolo Mauring when someone in the family gets sick. The thing I could not forget is those medicines he uses. We would cover our body with the juice of those mixed leaves and it works.

Thank You Lolo Mauring, for everything! Rest in Peace!

Sibling Rivalry

I have a cousin whom my parents adopted, not legally, but they are the ones who took care of him since he was two months old. Also, I have a cousin whom I treated like my sister, but I never had a 100% sibling. With that said, I had no idea what sibling rivalry is. Yes, my cousins and I would have our fights, but everyone fights right?

I would like to share what happened yesterday and today.

Yesterday, as I arrived home from work, my son welcomed me with a hug (as usual) but then our helper approached me and said, “Hannah and Hector had a fight.” She then pointed to me the mark of their fight.

My poor little one. Then, I saw my daughter. She have some marks on her as well.

I know both of them fight, but this was the first time they have injuries because of it. I keep on telling Hannah (age 4) not to fight with her brother Hector (age 2) because she is the older one, I expect she follows my order. Hannah, had a hard time following instructions, in fact she does what she is told not to do.

I had my long sleep this morning, and when I woke up the afternoon, I was shocked to see the face of my son. New wound!

I immediately asked the helper what happened and she told me while she was preparing for the milk, Hannah got a hold of Hector and had an accident.

I do not know what to do with this. Either I believe it was an accident, or she intentionally got back on her brother because she had 2 scars on their previous fight and Hector only had 1.

However, I should tell you Hannah is always on her brothers side. Whenever my Mom would discipline Hector, Hannah would be in front of her and saying, “You’re bad Lola Mommy, why are you shouting at Hector,” and Hector does the same thing, or he would just cry when Hannah is being disciplined and crying. They love each other, want proof? Here are the pics I shot today, after seeing those fresh wound on Hector’s face.

Don’t you just love it when kids act like this?