It’s funny how life plays its tricks on us. Have you experienced being circled into the wheel of life? Sometimes you’re UP, you think you have everything? Sometimes you’re DOWN, there’s no single joke that can make you smile?

There’s this highschool friend of mine whom i think is on top of the world right now. She married a very fine man, works outside the country, earns bigtime, and as if these weren’t enough, she’s having twins come July. Im very happy for her because she has it all. As if nothing could stop her from getting the best out of life. She deserves it…she really worked hard to get to where she is now.

On the other hand, I have another friend whom I’ve known for some time now. Two years ago, she invested on a business that fell quite quickly. After 2 months or so, she and her husband had marital problems and went on their separate ways. Last year, she almost had enough, her eldest son died after a brain tumor excision. She tried reconciling with her husband, and went back home. The other day I called her up to try and ask her how things are…well, I thought she has recovered by now…but was I wrong. She told me her husband is very sick, and is currently undergoing hemodialysis twice a week. What amazed me was that while we’re talking she manages to hum a giggle eventhough deep inside you know how crashed she is. They’re not rich, her husband is a jeepney driver and she just depends on her in-laws for financial support. Hemodialysis costs at least P3000 per session, so that’s roughly P6000 per week. If I were in her shoes I might have died from a heart attack or depression.

Life is really a box of chocolates, you’ll never know what you’ll get. The question is, does working hard and achieving almost anything in life or working as hard, still gets nothing but faces tragedies head on…define the person that you are? I say it’s BOTH.

When you’re on top, get the best of it but learn to look down. When life takes a quick turn and pulls you down, try looking up and know you’ll never stay down forever.

Hello! And Im back online. I have my old PC back…and more… I’ve got a new table which Ross placed adjacent to our bed so I’ll have better access. With this tummy getting bigger by the week…I can’t move that freely anymore. Moreso, I can be compared to a “patabaing baboy”. I also have stocks of food in my cabinet…not to mention glasses of iced tea I consume everyday. Is it bad for the baby? Who cares anyway…he kicks like a horse now that sometimes I feel like blacking out.

My old pc is a mess but Im glad it’s back in my arms again. I don’t have to use Ross’ pc..it’s full of “HACKING SHIT”…that Im scared to click icons here and there. He always scolds me if his YM settings have been “accidentally” altered..hehehe.

I had time to play with my friendster profile. Didn’t know you can do pretty stuffs with slide.com, that even HTML dummies like me can create slideshows in an instant.

I’ve been worried sick on what to expect on my “delivery day”. I wish to have it the normal way but too afraid to experience pain, my threshold is not that good. Would they give me enough Demerol to keep me pain free while they induce delivery? I hate the thought of having a C-section, especially the scarry poking of my back with spinal anesthesia. Oh shit! It’s freaky. I’ve never been catheterized my whole life! I don’t wanna see a urinary bag hanging by my hospital bed. Damn, why do I have to go through these? Some of my experienced friends told me it’s just like moving your bowel. Yeah right! Moving my bowel but 20 times the size of my regulars! Im keeping my fingers crossed. “Bahala na si BATMAN”.

Seonne’s Crib

Papa fixing Seonne’s Stroller

What have I been doing lately? Well, I’ve been babysitting. There’s so many kids around acting like they’re adults and likewise…too many adults acting like kids. Try these:

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A good babysitter…

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Trying soooooo hard to babysit!

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An adult babysitting an infant

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A kid babysitting an adult????!

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Babysitting Sadako

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“Don’t stare at me angel.”

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This is the worse kind…don’t try this at home!

Seonne’s name has been officially changed from Seonne Maverick to Seonne Jaiden D. San Pedro.

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New Year Gimmick with ER friends (top left: Rael, Mau, Dang, Sol, Me and Len behind the lens)

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3 Marias with their bodyguards.

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Ross and I had a very happy and meaningful Christmas. We completed 9 mornings of the Misa de Gallo for the first time, not because we wanted our wishes to come true but to thank God for giving us Baby Seonne. I didnt wish anything for myself this Christmas, all I really want is for Seonne to come out healthy and normal.

Here are some of the gifts he received:

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We also would like to thank his Lola Cristina Roldan for giving Seonne $100 and his Tito Paul Chua for giving him $20.

…I just can’t believe that you are mine now. You were just a dream that I once knew. I never thought I would be right for you…I just cant compare you with anything in this world. You’re all I need to be with FOREVERMORE…

God gave me the BEST Christmas gift ever! I just had my ultrasound yesterday, and I’m gonna have a baby Boy! Seonne Maverick San Pedro is on his way. His Papa videotaped the whole procedure and screamed to his delight when the doctor told him it’s a boy.

He’s a very normal baby, two pairs of extremities, complete digits, healthy brain tissues. What more can I ask for? I am one VERY HAPPY MAMA!

Thanks to all the people who called and left their messages on my mailbox:

from Doctor Gani Dacanay: Congratulations to you and your hubby and Merry Christmas!

from Tita Concon: Gusto ko Babae!

from Tita Age: Wahahaha! Talo ako ni Ross. Waaa! Congrats Mama and Papa!

from Tito Elmer: Wahoo! Kamukha ni Yna. May batutoy! Mana sa Tatay!

from Doctor Jojo Anciete: Hindi kaya mahuli sa quiz ang baby mo sa haba ng pangalan?

from Mau: Congratz Yna,kya lang di nman kaya maiwan lagi sa school yang anak mo sa haba ng pangalan,di sya makatapos agad sa wrting:nunuh33:

from Lolo Bert: Anu ipapagawa ko na ng room??

from Doctor Leo Bello: Congrats! From down under…

from Allan: Hey yna congrats im so happy for u! sana dito ka manganak para Amkid yan…eniwei take care for the rest of 9 months!!! tell ur papa to take care of u, and bawas lakwatsa for now…musta sa lahat! anong balita sa inyo?
kainngit at uuwi na kaagad si dino, ako malabo pa…liit pa ng baby…cge yngts kaung lahat!!!

from Dino: Hayoooppppppp! !!!!!nabubuntis ka pala!!!!anak ng pocha!!!babae ka nga!!!congrats! im happy for the people of the philippines against yna dumo, ay mali for you pala… keep it up!

from Gerber: Hello yna! congratulations! at kay ross din! ung ross mo hindi c ross natin hehe! ok lang ako gustu mo ko ninong ng iyong baby hehe! miss ko na kayu! lungkot ko dto!

from Ma’am Chie Agleron: Congratulations yna!! hope you’ll have an easy pregnancy.God bless.

From Danguet: YNA gonna be a big muttha!!!! Hey Congratulations! I think its about time, Im beginning to wonder you guys are infertile or something. Of course not!!!!Peter and I are so happy for you guys.

BOSQUE AND EMETERIO NUPTIALS
San Agustin Church
Intramuros Manila
December 9, 2006, 4PM

Reception: Hotel Philippine Plaza
Mindanao Function Room, 6PM

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She walked like a true princess…
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Randy and Jeannie

My bestfriend finally got married to her long-time boyfriend Randy. Of course, we gave her our full support. Congratulations and bestwishes to both of you. They will be leaving for London for their honeymoon and on January 5 they will be working in Singapore ( I hope not permanently! ). We’re gonna miss you!

PASAWAY PICS!

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Pose muna kami before the reception
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Ela and Edsel
Naki-pose daw ba?
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Best of Friends since I dunno when…
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uy cleavage!
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Anu to? Sex and the City turned Desperate Housewives???!!
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Me, Seonne (hidden in my tummy) and Ninang Ela
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How Sweet!
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Naki-pose ulit??!

Bratinella and Bratty Andy
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My Hubby started a new business ( he’ll never stop….im telling you! ). He registered as a dealer of LOADCENTRAL.

Well…I can’t help but be supportive. How supportive can I be??? I just opened 3 online bank accounts in just 1 week…not to mention the countless forms I have to fill up and sign…coz my hubby’s too lazy!

Anu ang kapalit????!!! Smart Economy Load na P30!!! At gusto pa pabayaran sa akin! Tama ba yun?

It’s my 4th prenatal check up this morning. It’s good to hear my baby’s heartbeat again. And I’m happy..all is well…except for the dreaded needle stings that I have to go through in the next few days. Anything for Seonne. My OB doc gave me another set of vitamins….have to take all of them. I just gained 5 VERY NEEDED pounds.

Ross was there..he wouldn’t miss it for anything. He even postponed work twice!

But right after dinner…Papa needs to go to Cavite… and we’re left here alone at home. It’s not quite a home without him really… especially when it’s time to sleep. I couldn’t close my eyes without him touching my back. No one to prepare my midnight sandwich. Well i guess this is the way family life should be…father works, mother stays at home while baby sucks his thumb!

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lyics site

When Im lonely…down and out…Id always sing this song. I know that there’s Someone…Above…watching, guiding, forgiving and loving.

I don’t really watch UAAP. Wala akong “school spirit,” as they say.
Pero infectious ang fighting spirit ng mga taga-UST, or dahil lang ba mas
marami akong kilala sa USTE kesa sa ADMU? :p Anyways, I hope your
school wins.- shari

Thank God! My friend Shari didn’t kill me. Yes..I hope USTE wins.

At least we let Esperon attend the forum clean.
Malas nga lang po niya’t hindi siya nakaalis ng malinis din. ^_^ - shari

True…True…Well, like what I said…we have our own opinions to voice out. Let’s just put it this way….at least we don’t run out of voices. I pity those who cannot speak for themselves

And here I am..still alive and kicking. Yes, it’s all my husband’s fault. He forced me to stay at home…where I was treated like…..a QUEEN. Thanks hon.

A lot happened the past few weeks.

4 days ago, Ross had an allergic rhinitis attack again. And oh boy, he took in a Decolgen Forte tab and a Benadryl capsule! He slept for hours while I enjoy watching tv and had full control of the remote!

Finally, my eldest sister started editing her blog and posted her very first blog post. Welcome to blogging and to my network as well.

It’s September 29 today? It’s Ela’s day! Happy birthday gurl. She was sad when she visited me last Sunday because her boyfriend is in Germany and he won’t be back til first week of October. Just received a text message from Ela an hour ago and she was ecstatic. Edsel, her boyfriend surprised her..turns out the guy’s back tonight. How sweet. Plus an added bonus..after a year of trying to pass a driving course… she finally made it. She’ll get her very first car today from the pharmaceutical co. she works for! What can I say? Poor darn car! Hehehe. Just joking gurl..keep off the MMDAs!

OK…the Ust Growling tigers lost during the first game. But I still believe we’ll have the second one. It’ll be an upset. We’re hungrier….you know how tigers are when they’re hungry. They growl. They’ll eat you alive! Ehemm…this time we’ll take in some Eagle’s meat for dinner! Hahaha! Unless, you know any Tiger-eating Eagle? Yayks!

Ross and I watched Debate over Channel 7 last night. It was about the egg-throwing incident in UP a few days ago. I’ve seen it in the news. Well I have my own say. I guess a lot of students from UP will agree or disagree with me. It’s wrong to say that it’s pambabastos or to bag UP students as communists. Because they’re not. Yes they rally a lot…that’s because they are well-opinionated, socially-aware and intellectually-active individuals. That’s why we look upon the Institution that they’re in. We have always respected the UP breed. But here’s the thing, and i will be honest about it, some of the respect I have..leveled down when I saw those students throw rotten eggs over Gen. Esperon.

There’s no doubt that something is wrong with the present ARROYO government. Who says it’s perfect? But like Mareng Winnie said last night, there will always be a proper place and forum to settle differences . No need to stoop down to the level of the enemy. Throwing rotten eggs over your invited guests is a childish act. The actions that you do and the things that you say show the person that you really are. It could have been better if you didn’t allow Gen Esperon to enter your University at all than throw him rotten eggs.

I am not for Gen Esperon..who knows…maybe he also deserved what he got. It’s the throwing that was shown on National TV which bothers me. That young students can do those things nowadays. Ano ngayon ang pinagkaiba ninyo sa kaaway?

Your enemies are stronger by force…but your young minds combined altogether are much stronger. Use it wisely. Never stoop down. Im sorry Shari..I know you’ll kill me for this.

Anyway like what I’ve said…it’s my own say.

Let’s just allow Milenyo to cool everyone down. Everybody will be busy sweeping the streets!

Oh wow, I really enjoy watching tv the past few days. Finally, Im part of the media world! For the last months that I’ve been working I haven’t enjoyed primetime tv that much. Now, Im back to being glued to news, soap operas and documentaries.

Im back to being a CSI-fanatic. I love reality shows like “Project Runaway” and “Wickedly Perfect”. It’s a sad thing that I dont get to watch “Sex and the City” anymore. But “Desperate Housewives” and “The Entourage” keep me busy.

Sometimes I stay up late and find myself tuning to religion channels like “Iglesia ni Cristo” and “Ang Dating Daan.” They don’t interest me at all. Sorry, but I don’t get anything from their shows but the “TRASH(es)” they throw at each other. Id rather watch Channel 52 where I get to see the Pope trying to reach out to other religions. The other day, I was able to watch the video collection of “World Youth Day ‘05″ in Germany.

I will not find it weird if one day, I’ll be closer to the remote control than to my husband!

Love you Hon. Thanks for the Mc Donald’s meal and sorry if I puked! I can still remember how the spaghetti noodles came out of my nose. Yuck!:kopete06: A real KODAK moment!

Ok..it’s been 3 weeks now since i stopped working. I’ve been confined at home for just as long. I miss hospital work…but not the work itself but the people I use to work with.

I have a new life. It’s very hard adjusting coz you have to let go of some of your old life for now. Morning sickness everyday makes it worse. I can’t eat, I hate the site and smell of pork, very itchy rashes in the middle of the night and a throbbing headache when I wake up.

I didn’t know pregnancy is this challenging. Sometimes I tell Ross that I can’t do it anymore, im tired. The cramps are getting painful as ever.

Depression overshadows me these days…but I will try to be okay for my baby. Still have a month and a half to go before this grueling 1st trimester ends. I hope i’ll get over the feeling.

I’ve written it on my friendster blog last year..and i have the privilege to write it here once again. UST SALINGGAWI DANCE TROUPE still reigns UAAP’s cheerdancing competition! Yup…you’ve read it right…we GOLDIES are still the best dancers around!

If you want to be a champion…you gotta feel and act like one.

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It’s quite exciting to know that someone is growing in your tummy. He gets bigger and bigger everyday. He shares in your happiness, sadness, energy and food???!! Yup, you gotta feed him too. Before I used to get up in bed really late, but now things changed. My husband calls and sends me messages early in the morning to remind me to wake up and eat breakfast!

It’s a joy to see his heart beating so fast even if he’s just 6 weeks old. When I saw him for the first time during my (hell i hated this procedure) transvaginal ultrasound, I almost cried. It didn’t even took a lot of time for the sonologist to locate him. He’s there…perfectly positioned at the center. I can’t believe he’s that big already..you could almost define his head from his body. It’s as if he’s saying that..”Mommy Im ALIVE”!

I just can’t believe I have him now. Even if I think of how hard and painful it will be to deliver him, it’s one of my greatest fears, I will be strong for my Seonne. I can’t wait to see how goodlooking he will be.

Although everyday, I still fear the thought of losing him because of my cramps and mainly because I learned so much from Medicine that it leaves me paranoid all the time.

But with much prayer….he will come out after 8 months. He’ll be in my arms soon.

Mommy and Daddy love you so much Seonne. We’ll wait.

I’ve been delayed for 2 weeks now, I should have had my period last August 12. And the past few days I feel like my body is totally changing. Big apetite, food cravings, cramping, sore breasts and bloatedness made me realized I might be pregnant. When I came home from the hospital this morning…I couldnt sleep. Something tells me that the guessing and hoping should stop…I bought a home pregnancy test kit.

And as expected…after 3 minutes the kit showed 2 lines…reading? It’s positive. Yes, I was very happy but at the same time scared to death. I called up Ross coz my body was shaking, I dunno what to do. I told him Im pregnant and at first he was hesitant to believe it but I took the kit to him and then he stared at it for God knows how long. Then he hugged me and he started to cry. I just couldnt tell how much happiness he felt.

Finally, my Seonne. I just realized I had him during my birth month..July is not a badluck month afterall.

Another chapter slowly unfolding. I will love him more than my life.

I will be his mother…he…my Seonne.

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Last Thursday afternoon President Gloria Arroyo was admitted in our unit due to colds and flu. Yesterday, I was designated to be her bedside nurse for the morning shift. At first I was afraid to go in the suite to give her medications and do my rounds..with so many PSGs and VIPs watching.

When I saw her I greeted her and she greeted me back. She’s not stiff at all. But she’s sick alright..she was wearing sa hospital gown..was coughing a lot and her eyes puffy.

When I was about to give her IV antibiotic..I have to ask for her name ( it was funny coz..hello! wasn’t it obvious she’s Gloria Arroyo!). But still I asked for her name..that’s the SOP for medication administration. Im glad I didn’t have a hard time going in and out of her room…you can easily ask her questions and she’d reply.

Never did I imagine that I’ll get a chance to see and talk to her face to face. But I did…it was a privilege to take care of her even for just 8 hours.

My manager gave me only 2 patients the whole shift..the other one was Aiko Melendez-Jeckain. She delivered a baby girl thru CS. I also didn’t have a hard time looking after her…she’d always call for me but she’s very kind. And yup..she’s beautiful.

Speaking of babies…I’ve thought of a new name for my first born son….He’ll be called Seonne ( same as Sean…pronounced as ‘SHON’…) - of gaelic origin which means “God is Gracious”.

I’ve been wandering lately that I always forgot to dropby my blog and write something, or rather I was too tired to scribble a little something for you guys to read.

6 days to go before my birthday, I wonder what will happen on that day. Ross said my day is always a jinx. When I was in gradeschool and highschool I’ve always wished that my birthday be moved to another date. Coz if it’s not raining bad..we have our periodical exams and I don’t really get to enjoy the day.

Badluck continued til college years. 3 years ago I got into a scam…there were these people I trusted and they stole money from me…I felt really bad. 2 years ago…our housekeeper got sick and went into hepatic coma, good thing he’s alive and kicking right now or else my birthday would not be a jinx anymore..it’ll be a CURSE.

But this year no one can stop me…Im gonna have my day nice and easy..the way I want it to be. Why? Coz Im happy…very happy. Everything’s going right for me. And I just realize how lucky I am..so many people loves me…earning their love is the best gift I’ve ever received.

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides.”

Like the movie, “Clockstoppers”, I wish I could just stop time. Do things my way and set things my own pace. And just maybe…save some lives..never leave anyone important behind while Im at it. No need to sacrifice anything.