HAPPY NEW YEAR

New Year, New Beginning. Time is gone so fast. Resolutions? Not really. I quit doing it for awhile now since I know I couldn't stick for what I am aiming for. I am just hoping for a better year for everybody and more blessings from God.
We celebrated the new year with the brother in laws. Steve (brother in law) brought his girlfriend and his friend. We were so busy before the party. My hubby and I had to work and I felt like there wasn't enough time to prepare everything. Too bad I got sick during my time off so I couldn't do anything but laid down in bed.
But, the party went out good. We had fun. We stayed up till 2 in the morning.
Right now, we are just relaxing at home. Such a nice feeling.

TRAVELS

We had the chance to visit few places in the states. I even had the chance to visit the Philippines for the second time. I couldn’t believed that we were able to do it this year. But I am so glad.
First visit is in NEVADA. The waiting is over. Mom together with Steve (brother in law) dropped us in the airport early in the morning. It was our first time that we flew together. We found out that there were no seat number in Southwest Airlines. We weren’t able to sit with each other. We arrived safe in Las Vegas airport. We had to wait for Christian (cousin). We were glad to see him. He took us to all Filipino restaurant that he knows and I was enjoying it. Dan just let me eat anything I wanted since we don’t have it in Omaha. We went to Hoover Dam, stratosphere and the strip. It was pretty but we don’t think we’re going to go back soon.
Second visit in in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. The main event that Dan had to go. I had the chance to visit Bernie, my friend in Omaha who moved back to San Diego because she couldn’t stand the weather condition. The day that the convention Dan was going with his friend, the Maroon, toured me around San Diego. The place was awesome. Beautiful scenery indeed.
Third visit is in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. It wasn’t a fun trip. I had to renew my passport since I had to go home to attend my brother’s wedding. We used Ann’s car for an 8 hour drive. Dan wasn’t happy to drive to Chicago. He was in a hurry to go home. We only stayed for 4 hours and had to be back in Omaha. I wanted to drive but I couldn’t since I didn’t have enough sleep. We stopped by in outlet center in Iowa and had dinner. It was a tiring trip but yet glad that I witnessed the city of Chicago.
Fourth visit is in SOUTH DAKOTA. The most awaited trip since me and Dan had invited mom and dad for the said state. We were worried about whether they would like it or not. We rented a van for them. We wanted them to be comfortable. The vacation was so relaxing. We visited the places that we wanted to explore. We were so glad that mom and dad enjoyed their vacation with us. Can’t wait for the next trip with them.
Lastly, CEBU, PHILIPPINES. I have to attend my brother’s wedding. My second visit since I resides in the US for 4 years.

Awesome Prices

I thought me and my aunt would be having a Chinese Buffet but she headed to the mall right away. I didn't argue since on Thursday, I am going with my other aunt to China Buffet. We just had Japanese food instead. It was yummy. Then, we went shopping. Oh boy, we were getting crazy for the prices. It was cheap. So, once again, I ended up buying 3 pairs of sandals, not to think, I bought 5 pairs of shoes last week. But what can I say, it's hard to resist the prices that they are having right now. Younker's store has one of the best store in the mall. We went to other 3 stores before going home. The last place we went was awesome. Since I've been wanting to shop something for my relatives back home, specifically for guys, I found a good deal for everybody. When we were in the register, the Filipina, who are working in the store, showed us I saved close to $400 but I only paid $33. My aunt saved $550 and she was paying for only $31. Awesome Prices. Not sure if it's still be there when I am going back next week, but I am hoping. If not, I'm going to other store, maybe I could find cheaper too.

What's up with our cats?

What's up with our cats? It started as Daphne had a plastic bag from her tail and hubby teased her with her toy "mouse". She jumped unto the couch and she just realized that she had the plastic bag with her still so she was freaking out. She ran in circle from the kitchen to the living room, she managed to unplug what was behind the television. She went to the basement and hubby had to follow her to grab the plastic bag from her, while both of us were laughing out loud. But for her, she was so mad that she was hiding under the boxes and hubby had to find her. She was growling and hissing but yet we were still laughing till OJ went down to the basement and started attacking her. But not literally. They were just growling and hissing and we had to separate them. Hubby and I had to hold each cat to avoid the fighting again. It lasted for 2 hours I guess. Daphne was feeling better but OJ still not. At this moment, we had to lock him in the computer room because he is still mad. We don't know what's going on with him. Hubby had to much for him so he's locked up in the room the entire night. We give him food, water and litter box for his own. Hopefully he'll be better tomorrow or else he'll be in the room still. Feels like the first day we just had Daphne in our apartment and OJ was so mad.

Got My Passport Back

After 3 weeks of renewing my passport in Chicago, I had it in the mail yesterday. But since we weren't home, they just left a note that I had to pick up in the post office today. I had to left early before going to work to stop by in the post office. I was curious what was inside my mail but hubby said it should had been my passport. He was right, it is passport. I am so happy because it means I can go home to attend my brother's wedding. I called my brother and told him about it and he said we will meet soon. wink.

Lazy Sunday

I fell so lazy today. We woke up early and had breakfast at Taco Bueno. It was okay. We went to wal-mart to do grocery shopping. After that, we just stayed in the house the entire day. I even called my friend and my aunt that I won't be going to their places because I feel so lazy to go out. I have to work tomorrow though. I offered to work on my day off since 2 more days, we will be having our inventory. I can't wait to have Wednesday off because I will be going out with my aunt.

Bored

I am bored. I can't wait for our short trip. It's been awhile we haven't gone anywhere since we are always working. It's time for us to have some fun.
I didn't have fun last 4th of July. I was working. I was sad I couldn't join the family. I was sad the day before the holiday. Probably I was stressing myself too much. I can't help it but I need to control it as much as possible.
I wish we can go now to unwind ourselves but I have to wait. Patient is a virtue as what the saying goes.

Two Occasions In A Day

There were two occasions had happened yesterday. The first one was sad. We had to attend Uncle Ned's burial. He was a friend here in Omaha. He was so nice to everybody. In every event before, He was always there. He was one of the officers in the Filipino-American Organization. We found out that He had a lung cancer when we had our first Friday of the month mass. He was telling us how he'd been through from being admitted to the hospital and how he had his radiation went. We could hear how bad his cough was & saw his skin being affected on his illness. Couple weeks after, my aunt left a voice message on my phone saying the Uncle Ned passed away. It was really sad. But the good thing is, He wouldn't suffer anymore & God took away his pain shorter. The gospel of the mass yesterday was so nice. It was about him how He served God all his life. He even had the chance to have the blessing for the sickly people. For me, He is such a lucky guy that He had been prepared on his death. He knew that his death would come soon & he had been preparing himself. I know that He is in heaven and been watching His loved ones on earth. May You rest in peace Uncle Ned.
The second occasion that I had was our 4th year wedding anniversary. Nothing fancy happened. We just went out to watch a movie & dined out after. We made a plan that we wouldn't give any present for each other since we had it in advance and we have to save for our coming trip. Hubby had to work since his co-worker still on vacation. Before hubby went home, I took my friend to our house to get those old clothes from me instead of giving it away to Goodwill. After awhile, I took her to the mall and bought her some stuff. She was having a good time and we're hoping to do it again next time.

Shopping

I've been shopping since yesterday. I went out with Evelyn & Auntie Marisa. We had fun. I found some things that I bought. But mostly it wasn't for me. I only bought 1 item for me. The rest is for hubby and for my mom. I was tired when i got home. Since hubby had to help his brother moving out, I just cooked steamed rice & had kare-kare for dinner. He had Taco John for his dinner. I just woke up when he got home after helping his brother & wished I didn't take a nap because I had troubled to get some sleep later that night. I ended up sleeping for only 5 hours. whew.
I had to work this morning and will have Friday off. I switched my day off this week. I left early since we had to renew our lease in our townhomes. But instead of going to the office, hubby called the office first before going there since he remembered last year, they just had to send the paperwork and we can drop it in the office once we write our signature.
So, instead, we went to Famous Footwear to check out their shoes. I've been looking for a pair of shoes for our trip. duh. For so much shoes I have, I still can't find any of them that I could use it. hehehe. I was glad we went there, I found a pair of shoes that I could wear it for work. It's a bargain too. yay.
We went to Culver's for dinner. I wanted to eat burger so we went there. We stopped by in McDonald's after to buy vanilla cone. yum.