FIFA World Cup (Brazil 2014)

Just a short glimpse. Nothing much to do today so we decided to wear the orange clothes we got from the King's Day. 

Now, we're waiting for the game (Netherlands vs. Mexico). Go, go, go Team Orange! xX

First Lost Tooth

Yes, it was the 20th of June, 2014. T'was kinda gloomy and breezy outside so we stayed inside the house. I played my guitar and we sang our song again together (Butterfly fly away). Suddenly you stopped and played your tooth (which was soft already). I asked you to stop playing it and just sing with me but you didn't. So, I tried to look at it and touched it, then it suddenly just lose(t). 

So, just to follow the used-to thing, I gave you 2 euro-coin. And shared you everything about the tooth fairy coming in on the same night you lost your first tooth. 

I told you when you were about to sleep that you have to put your lost tooth under your pillow and your tooth fairy will come and visit to ask you for a wish. 

But the next morning, you said your tooth fairy didn't come. You were kinda sad so I just surprised you with your First Lost Tooth certificate.

And the memories of your first lost tooth will remain beautiful. And maybe one day, you're going to read this page and hope it makes you smile by then. I love you dearly, my one and only Sweetheart.

My 28th Year of Existence

September 14, 2013 - I felt so great and overwhelmed to wake up in the love, goodness and greatness of God, manifested in the presence of my family (calls from Philippines), whose love, support and care are never ending, friends (Facebook) and work colleagues who added joy to my day.

To my inlaws, who are always being here for us (my husband and our daughter), when we need help. To our kind neighbors, whose hearts are genuine to help anytime. It is not so usual that you can have a caring neighbor. So, I always think I'm blessed to have them.

To my husband, he turned me onion-eyed yet loved and remembered for the bounty he brought to my life, which we joyfully shared together over mirth and laughters. He and our daughter inspired me everyday.

To my family, they are my life. They are basically the reasons why I always keep on striving to be a better person - being as a daughter,

a sister,

a friend,

an aunt,

a wife,

a mother,

and by simply being a better ME.

They all made my day a very special day for me -- and that makes life worth celebrating at 28 years! Cheers!

Pictures collaged from work, home, husband's gifts, foods and myself! 

Feeling blessed and loved!

xoxo

Career in Action

September 2013 is the month of my first ever career here in The Netherlands. It's not easy to find a job here but I guess I was lucky enough to be hired as a chambermaid in Pullman Cocagne Hotel here in the near city. At first day, my body was in pain. My husband asked me to stop and look for another job right away but I just smiled. I think it's pretty normal since I didn't use to this kind of work. But later in a week, I'm starting to love the job. I am working 22 hours in a week and sometimes being called on duty and worked almost 50 hours. It's my pleasure to clean every room as much as I could. Normally the whole shift, I can clean 15 rooms and most of them are check-outs. It is just important that you always have to put a heart in everything you do, always. In that way, you can always have a smile at the end of your day. No matter how busy and stressful your work may be. Always have a heart, at work or at home!

xoxo

"Draw your Dream"

September 9, 2013

My little girl's first day of the week to school. Her teacher had her and her classmates to draw and paint their dreams. When her teacher asked her "What do you want to become when you grow up?" Alex said "I want to be a painter". Her teacher asked her "Why?" and she said "Because I love mixing colors, all different colors". 

And she painted a painter. This looks like a joker to me. ^__^

It's unusual to hear from a five year old kid to say that she wants to be a painter. Mostly like, ballerina wanna be, doctor wannabe, teacher wanna be, etc..

In the meantime, this is what she wants to become. A Painter someday. She paints and draw a lot every day.  Well, maybe this will change in time to come. But if she'll stick to it, I'll always be there to support and mix the colors for her, putting life to every thing she wants to paint. And for whatever she wants to become, I'll still be there for her. I just love her dearly!

xoxo

Answered Prayer

 I came here in this country January this year as an alien. So I waited for my papers and documents to be all complete then I started looking for job. May this year, I was so serious of looking for a job. My husband even helped me but things perhaps were not really in place yet. So I prayed and had faith and never stop looking. I had my faith with me every day. Until one day, someone called me that I'm appointed to an interview (and so I was hired). Looking for a job is not that easy so I consider this one as I a serious blessing since I'm an alien here. So, I'll start working this Monday, September 2, 2013. I could tell you my job is not that easy but not hard either. I only have to deal with cleanliness and time pressure. If you know what I mean. I'm a hotel's chambermaid soon and that soon will be starting this Monday. I am just so excited but nervous at the same time.

This is my name tag, my access card and they key of my locker. I always think I have a cool name. Lol!

And this is the hotel that I'll be working soon;

That's right, it's Pullman Cocagne Eindhoven. The most beautiful and clean hotel in town. This hotel has many awards with cleanliness and accordance. So, I need to do my best and work hard and smart since I need to maintain the cleanliness of every room that I am going to attend to. This is not just a job for me, I call it commitment. I commit this one as a serious thing to be taken care of. Since the hotel has many awards with cleanliness, we, the chambermaids and the whole housekeeping department have a lot to do just to maintain with that award thingy. It is our commitment for the hotel. Hoping for the best. I know I can do this. I trust myself. Never once I doubted myself. Too much loving, huh? Lol! 

God loves me. He never failed me. He's always honest with His words. 

xoxo

MoviePark, Germany

Movie Park is one of the best attractions for kids in Germany. So, we spent our weekend there (July 27, 2013) for our little sweetheart! Upon entering the park, Dora and Diego were there in the entrance to meet and greet every kid. Sooo nice of them! My baby love was just so happy to finally met her favorite "Dora"!

The park is divided up into 6 areas, each with their own collection of attractions;

1. HOLLYWOOD STREET SET 

*Bermuda Triangle: Alien Encounter - an Intamin spillwater. It is a replica of the previously operated Sea World ride in Australia.

2. STREETS OF NEW YORK

*Time Riders

*NYC Transformer - a Huss Top Spin

*Van Helsing's Factory - a Gerstlauer Bobsled roller coaster

3. NICKLAND

*Avatar Air Glider - A giant Skychaser

*Backyardigans: Mission to MArs - Family Roller Coaster

*BarnYard Bumpers

*Blue's Skidoo Jet Ride

*Fairy World Spin - Fairly Odd Parents

*Diego's Rescue Rider - a Zamperla Jump Around

*Dora's Big River Adventure - a Zamperla Log Flume

*Ghost Chasers - A Mack wild mouse

*Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Flyer - Family Coaster

*Sea Swing - a SBF swing ride

*Splat-O-Sphere - a Chance Rides Aviator

*Spongebob Splash Bash - a Preston and Barbieri Splash Battle

*Swiper's Sweeper - a Speedway

*Team Umizoomi Number Tumbler - a Zamperla Kiddie carpet

Wonder Pets Flyboat - a kiddie freefall tower

*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - driving cars

4. THE OLD WEST

*Bandit - the Germany's first wooden roller coaster

*MP Express - a Looping Coaster

*Side Kick - a Huss Frisbee

*The High Fall - a Tilting Gyro Drop

5. SANTA MONICA PIER

*Crazy Surfer - Disk-O Coaster

*Hollywood Filmmuseum

*Pier Patrol - a Wild Water Rondell

*Pier Side Carousel - a Wave Swinger

*Rescue 112 - a Zamperla Fire Brigade

*Santa Monica Wheel - a SBF Ferris Wheel

*Stormy Cruise - a Zamperla Rockin'Tug

6. MYSTERY RIVER AND ICE AGE

*Ice Age Adventure - an Intamin boat ride

*Mystery River - an Intamin rapid ride

So, with a kid around I guess you know where we mostly spent our time. Yeah right, in NICKLAND. My baby love was just so happy seeing a few Nicktoons mascots like her favorite Dora, Diego, Spongebob, Patrick, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, etc.

These pictures were taken during the Nickland's Nicktoons show! Only SpongeBob, Patrick and Dora were on the show! 

You have no idea of how happy she was this day!

And of course, I have a video of her dancing with the music during the Nicktoons' Show!

And a short clip of her riding WonderPets Flyboat!

We really had a good time but most of all, our little sweetheart Alexandra was more happier than us which was exactly our purpose why we were there. All for her and a piece for us.

Until next family day's out!

xoxo