Ella's Blog Book is Finally Here!

Anyone who knows Ella would agree with me that she has placed a special mark in our hearts in the blogging world. She made us laugh (until yung iba dyan halos mautot na siguro sa kakatawa,.. Uy aminin!), she made us cry (di kayo maniniwala si Ella may drama din sa buhay… lalo kung first time mo mabasa yung blog nya), and you would fall in love over and over again (I just love her stories about Merkano). Let me just say I love her! She’s a great writer. She’s AMAZING! She writes from her heart! Let’s not forget she’s beautiful, sexy and brainy rolled into one. Naisip ko nga si God at parang may Favoritism ata. K’ze naman noong ginawa si Ella, ibinato sa kanya ang lahat ng ganda. Para bang feeling mo tuloy sya lang ang anak ng Diyos. –hahaha- Peace Gandang Ella! So I’m not surprise when she announced that a publishing book bought the rights of her blogs and would publish them as a book. I just wish it was sooner. Ang dami kasi talagang nag-aabang sa libro na ’to. So kaya heto mga Kapatid, tangkilikin ang sariling atin at di kayo magsisisi. Napakaganda nito! Hindi masasayang ang pera nyo! PRAMIS!!!
The most awaited book of Miss Ella’s blog book “Diary ni Ella: Confession ng isang Masahista” available now until September 16 at the 29th Manila International Book Fair at the Mall of Asia’s Hall 1-4 SMX Convention Center. Published by Tahanan Books, it is a compilation of original blog entries that started in 2005. The book will be available at all major bookstores. Kaya friends, tayo ng magmadali at baka maubusan tayo! If you are not aware of Ella, please do visit her site at http://www.ellaganda.com/ for more info. Cheers to you and more power ELLABABE!

UNBELIEVABLE!!! Nyahahaha...

The Bottom Line
Be more conservative with your money, today. Avoid making any significant purchases.
In Detail
Be more conservative with your money, today. Avoid making any significant purchases, at least for a couple of days. Everything might look do-able right now in terms of your budget, but there are hidden costs that you don't know about yet. Being safe instead of sorry is always a better choice, especially where your wallet is concerned. If need be, you should distract yourself from shopping by running some errands or doing simple chores around the house
HAHAHA--- I just read my horoscope and I find it so funny! I just met up with my very good friend/kumare Chat for a coffee/shopping date *Wink* I was trying to get a hold of myself not to spend since I just made a big damage during our trip but who am I kidding? Sales are everywhere! Tsk! I purchased 3 Havianas pair of slippers. I couldn’t resist and since it was on sale why not, right!? So I said to myself “just this one”. I should have just gone home with Chat and killed time there but heck I decided to stay for a while and browsed…Ugh!!! Not a good idea because I did made a lot more damage. I bought 2 sunglasses and 3 shirts. (Gosh it’s not like I could wear the sunglass at the same time and didn’t I just got a new CD sunglass 2 weeks ago? Me…talking to myself… SORRY) Hoping that the hubs weren’t home yet since he told me he’ll be working half day in the office. Ugh!!! To my dismay, he was home already when I got home. Ughh!!! You gotta be kidding me! Oh, man! Where am I going to stash this away now? Hahaha--- Oh well! He saw the shopping bags and asked how much damage I made? So what would you have done if you were in my shoes? I just smiled and gave him a kiss. The hubs was like…Oh no! Don’t answer me with your kiss! Tsk! My hubs, he’s so funny!... I love you LABS! There you go my HOROSCOPE OF THE DAY!!! I just hope there will be no hidden charges coming from nowhere. Ahihi...

ALL ABOUT CRUISING....FUN IN BAHAMAS!!!

I remember the first one we had and it was with the CARNIVAL FASCINATION. It was actually a test for AJ to see if she was going to like it. Well you know the answer. She loved every minute of it. It was so funny. After that cruise, she started planning what to do on her next cruise. NO KIDDING!

A cruise is a great opportunity to simply relax and rejuvenate. The best part is well being PAMPERED. And there are actually a lot of things to do while you are on board. (BESIDES EATING!) I kid you not! Isn’t it great when you don’t have to worry about anything? What is there to worry? The Best Chef is on board; somebody will take care of your room. All you have to do is EAT. SLEEP. PLAY. EXPLORE. SHOP. RELAX and be MERRY.

With all the wonderful glorious food the CHEFS has to offer. Oh Boy! You will be in FOOD HEAVEN. Do indulge yourself in good food at sea. For those who are on a diet, you don’t have to worry; they have something special just for you. You can even make a special request to your hearts desire. Isn’t that just Wonderful!

They also have great entertainment. I especially love the one for grown-ups called
“ADULT COMEDY”. Oh gosh this is just hilarious! This kind of show never fails to make me laugh! Hubs and I enjoyed the freedom we can get since we couldn’t do this if AJ was around. We also got to try our luck in the Casino. We actually won $1.00 this time –haha- because the last time we lost $60.00. (My hubs and I are not gamblers. We just do this for fun.). We also got to play Bingo. Hope to win next time though! Nyahaha!
We just simply enjoy each others company. (You know how you can get onto each others nerve sometimes)This is the best time to just feel the moments and have the best time of your life. (I know we did!)

Let’s face it being a Mom or Dad can be so rewarding but it sucks to be one sometimes. (Admit it!) So my hubs and I took advantage of what the cruise has to offer. We made sure we escaped once in a while, go out and involve ourselves not related to being a parent. I guess every parent needs a time out too. A very good one I might add. Wink! Don’t yah worry. Kids have their own world? Enjoying and savoring every chance they can get. You want proof? Our AJ being the chatterbox that she is with her non-stop stories about her new friends and the fun activities she did. She would tell you how she’s looking forward for the next day. Haha. That’s how excited and outgoing she is. That’s how confident we are that our little angel is in good hands.


Do consider booking a room w/an Ocean view or better yet a Balcony room. AJ and I love hanging out there (Ocean View). Paying for a room with a window is worth it.

Let me just say, Cruising is truly remarkable! The beautiful places you get to see and explore are BREATHTAKING! Ladies, when the sun goes down and the energy rises, nothing says “VACATION” like getting all dolled up at night to start the party and dance through the night with you very own Prince Charming then Shop the next day -HAHA- Don't forget to taste the popular drink in Bahamas called COCO LOCO. It's so GOOD!!! Tell me if that’s not FUN and I don’t know what is.

CRUISING IS SURPRISINGLY REASONABLE. You just have to plan ahead and plan accordingly. It is always good to have something to look forward too. Right! We are not rich people. Just like everybody else we scuffle from day to day, but we figure LIFE IS TOO SHORT- Why not ENJOY IT!

When 2 becomes 1 (la la la la la la laah)

A GOOD MARRIAGE IS LIKE A CASSEROLE, ONLY THOSE INVOLVED ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT GOES INTO IT.

Let’s face it, not every one of us is lucky to end up with our prince charming. But in my case I would like to think I am….. But it’s a damn lot of work I tell you! I also have to deal with his male PMS every so often. Ehehe…If you think they don’t have one. Think Again! (Don’t start rolling your eyes on me, I didn’t ask you to read this, if you happen to have a problem with that, just leave now, ok!) Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you!

Who said men shouldn’t do their share of household chores? Any man who raises their hands, is such a loser hahaha… you are either a coward or insecure of your manliness. Pa MACHO effect! NO SHIT! I believe it takes two to make all parts of a marriage work, including FINANCES and the DÉCOR.

In our household, hubs and I share with the household chores and I don’t see him less of a man when he does something women should do. Dear hubs knows I hate ironing clothes with a passion. Hubs don’t mind ironing the clothes as long as he’s in front of the TV watching his favorite show. He’s actually better than me because I have the tendency to rush it. AND he takes all his time that sometimes I would end up finishing what he had started because he’s too slow. (Sobrang Bagal! GOSH!) Hehe.. I LOVE YOU, LABS! Muah!!!

The other thing that I love about my Hubs is he’s such a great cook. I have to admit that my husband cook better than I and can bake real well too. Although it drives me crazy when he’s in the kitchen and I cringe every time I see the mess and just couldn’t help myself but sigh! Well there’s always a downside to every situation, I guess! And this is just one of them. Nyahaha

It’s been a while since dear hubs cooked his special SISIG. My taste buds would always dance in delight. Haha ang arte noh! But it’s true, it is always good. He never fails my expectation/cravings. The other one that I like that he cooks is the SQUID with just Tomatoes and Onion. Oh so Yummy! Just thinking of this, my mouth waters like hell! He’s other specialty is the Sizzling BELLY BANGUS! I can’t wait for him to cook us this! He promises me sometime next week when he gets all the ingredients he needed. I just hope it’s sooner! Tamang parinig eh noh! Hope he read this! Ehehe.

KUDOS to my Mother-in-law! Galing ng training nya! Thanks MA!!! Ahihi!

Oh! One more thing I have nothing but praises for dear HUBS devotion to our sweet little angel AJ. SEE I TOLD YOU I’M ONE OF THE CHOSEN FEW! *WINK* HAHAHA!!! BLEH!!!
Ang kumontra pangit!

OH MY BROTHER! WHERE ARE YOU?

At home…
When she was about to go to sleep after she prayed

AJ: Mom, I’ve been praying and praying for a little brother. When is God going to give me my brother?
Mom: I don’t know. You have to pray harder, babe.
AJ: I am! Can you please help me pray, Mom?

Hay! How can I tell her, we’re not ready for another one. Not just yet? Poor little girl!
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We were inside a Family Restroom (It has two rooms for your comfort and it has a separate washing area, changing nappies for babies and it has chairs for some nursing moms.) No one was there when we got in but when we got out, there was this Mom with 2 kids, an older girl and a baby boy. She was changing the baby while AJ and I washed our hands when AJ asked me this:

AJ: Mom, when can I have my baby brother?
Mom: Um!!! (I was lost for words)

The other mom LAUGHED OUT LOUD! Hahaha!!! I know right! Geez si AJ talaga….NAKAKALOKA!


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At home

AJ: You know what Mom?
Mom: What AJ?
AJ: I’m going to name my brother JERICHO and will call him ECHO.
Huwatt again? – hahaha- You don’t even have a brother yet, babe! Geez luis!

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She desperately wants to have a baby brother. Hahaha…obvious ba?

AJ NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE ME

I was playing SUPER MARIO for the Nintendo DS and I couldn’t get out of one of the stages in there.

Mommy: Ugh!!! This is so FRUSTRATING!
AJ: YOU KNOW WHAT MOM?
Mommy: What?
AJ: When you’re frustrated. This is what you do.
Mommy: Huh! What do I have to do?
AJ: STOP. TAKE A DEEP BREATH, and THINK!

Mommy: Yeah! You’re right! Where did you learn that?
AJ: You know, Joe from BLUES CLUES.

Hahaha….
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FAT Daddy’s RESTAURANT

We frequently eat at this place. We eat here at least once a week and mostly on Fridays or Saturday. When AJ learned that we were going to eat there again, she was like…

AJ: Are we going to eat there again?
Mommy: Yeah!
AJ: I’m so SICK and TIRED of eating there Mom. How about we eat Chinese?
Mommy: Are you kidding me! We just ate there. No! We’re going to eat at Fat Daddy’s
AJ: UGHHHH!!!!


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Or when I play my favorite music inside the car over and over again… I was playing my favorite song I KISS THE GIRL by Katie Perry when all of a sudden…

AJ: OH NO! Not again! Why do you keep playing that music? It’s so ANNOYING!
Mommy: I happen to love this song.
AJ: ANNOYING!

TSK! TSK! TSK! WHERE DID MY SWEET AJ GO? She has turned into something….ahihi…

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One afternoon while I was still asleep…..

AJ: Mommy, You’re tummy is GROWLING. Let’s go downstairs. Your TUMMY is hungry. YOUR TUMMY SAID SO! Wakey, wakey, SLEEPY HEAD!


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TO CHEER UP DADDY

I pinched Daddy’s ear and he pretended he was hurt and started crying...

Daddy: Hu hu hu.... Mommy hurt me.
AJ: Mommy, why did you hurt Daddy? Look! He's crying now.
Mommy: Go give Daddy a BIG KISS and a BIG HUG.
She went to give her Dad a big kiss and the big hug. AWWWW...how sweet....then all of a sudden she was dancing silly... so I was like...
Mommy: AJ, what are you doing?
AJ: I was just doing the MONKEY DANCE to CHEER UP DAD.

Ang sweet nya di ba?

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While eating PIZZA


We ate pizza for dinner one time and it was Domino's Philly Cheese steak Pizza, I was so hungry, I ate 3 big slices right away, I forgot to give AJ her drink.

AJ: Mommy, WERE YOU SO HUNGRY THAT YOU FORGOT MY DRINK?
(para bang sinasabi ng anak ko na sobra ang takaw ko, ano ho?)
Nalokah akoH....Geeez

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Just out of the blue she blurted this……

AJ: Mom, you’re too BOSSY!
Mommy: What? How am I bossy?
AJ: Because you keep on telling me WHAT TO DO. HMPPP!!!

I’m like HUWATTT????????

A GIFT!

Thank You Ate Marie for this wonderful gift!


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A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car.

Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold.

Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" And stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.

Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things. When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.

He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11, "And if ye, being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly father which is in heaven, give to those who ask Him?" As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words... PAID IN FULL.

How many times do we miss God's blessing because they are not packaged as we expected? I trust you enjoyed this. Pass it on to others. Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for...



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