The 10 best foods for your heart - Food on Shine

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The 10 best foods for your heart - Food on Shine

I like blogging about these health stuffs because it gets recorded in my blog so it's easier to find when i feel like eating/being healthy!

I Dreaded Turning 33.

Coming home from my non-special non-date with hubby, Mari (we actually just made a quick trip to the mall to buy our little girls their long overdue undies and peejays; and i refuse to call it a special date as their was no movie-watching involved!), i took time to open my Facebook account to catch up on the latest updates, especially since I had not opened my account since the morning of my birthday (yesterday).

Honestly, I dreaded turning 33. Turning 32 was ok because it was still so near 30 - just barely two years away. But 33 is another matter entirely. To me, it sounds like it was too near 35; and 35 happens to be right smack in the middle of 30 and 40. I felt old.

But after reading the messages and greetings of friends and family, age didn't seem to matter anymore. I looked at the names of people who were or are a part of my life: there were friends from way back, relatives now living so far away, co-servants who i see everyday, etc. All of them took the time to write on my FB wall. Something as simple as "Happy Birthday" can go a long way in making a person feel special. Before, i always try to think of something special to write. Since inspiration can sometimes be elusive, i often end up with a big fat blank. I've learned my lesson.

SO, expect a lot of greeting from me in FB (hopefully) or via mobile SMS. But only at the times premature senility does not strike. Hehe.

My birthday was a day of rest surrounded by my loving family and the thoughtfulness of dear relatives and close friends and sincere acquaintances. I could not have asked for anything more. So, to everyone, thank you for making my day even better. I hope you have equally wonderful birthday celebrations this year!

Toodles!

The friends who woke me up on my birthday.

I did not even get to wash my face

before this photo was taken. Uh-hmm.

Pia was good-natured. She did not make a fuss at all

even when woken up by the loud singing/greeting.

A screenshot of my FB Page.

A Late "Happy New Year!"

You wouldn't believe but i was actually excited to go back to work last January 3! Yep, I'm enjoying my work so much these days! And no, I am not being sarcastic.

I guess it's got to do with my workmates and my service head. They are all alright, not difficult to work with at all. And above that, the GK OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) is much clearer this year. We actually have real targets this time, not the usual heaven-bound targets of last year and the years before.

The holidays was spent with family: christmas with my husband's family and new year with just us (me, mari, pia, micah and the 3 ates). Below you'll find pictures of our Tagaytay trip last Dec. 25. We were invited by my sister-in-law's aunt for lunch at the picturesque Tagaytay. The view was breathtaking and the weather was c-o-l-d!

The kids were gallivanting around the place and the parents (us) spent most of the time tensed since the house was built on a steep hill. One false move and you'd have kids rolling down the hillside! God forbid!

Me, enjoying the latest on Philippine Showbiz Gossip.

The dogs' barks drove Pia wild.

She spent most of the time covering her ears,

with her precious Barbie clutched in her hands.

Bahala na mabingi, huwag lang maiwan si Barbie.

Micah enjoyed the dogs so much that she wanted to

go near them and touch them!

Behind me, the great Taal lake and volcano in full view.

Time for a family pic! Christmas 2010!