Lianne Victoria’s Birthday

 Last Wednesday, January 27..  I happened to be  in Balanga, Bataan when Lianne, my grandniece,  celebrated her birthday..  Her “Mama” which is actually her granny (my sis) bought her a cake of which she excitedlty blew the candle. Unfortunately though, my camera didn’t cooperate. I took some pictures of her while blowing her birthday candle and some shots in the buffet lunch  blow-out  (given by her Mommy Iya)  but all came out badly focused.   I managed  with  my cell phone’s camera but the thing is, the USB cord is nowhere to be found… Anyway, am still blessed I got one, though not so clear.  And here’s the two year old of her.  Cute, smart and clever.  She’s all smile in her new dress fresh from gift wrap. 

 Happy 2nd Birthday, Lianne Victoria!

A Gift from Big Sis

One time when I visited my Big Sis in her place in Bataan, she brought me to Marquee Mall in Angeles City along with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter.  It’s the latest big Mall in the place.  As we strolled along, we happened to pass by the Crocs Shop.  For those not familiar with it, Crocs footwear is a high priced footwear.  I really don’t have any idea why such a plain looking slipper could be steeply priced.  With a slight curiosity why my Sis and her family like wearing Crocs, I peeked inside the shop and fit some. Getting the feel of it, though the price is considerably luxurious for me, I grabbed one for myself if only to experience wearing one.  How I was delightfully surprised when Sis took over in paying and paid my shopped item herself.  Ooh wow!! I was really surprised for the impromptu gift giving!  I guess it pays to go window shopping with a moneyed and generous sister! Ha ha ha! 

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Showing here my surprise catch.   Thank you,  Ate!

Thank you, Pie!

I just wanna thank our Niece-in-law, Pie for this cute Coach Handbag. Though not brand new, it looks like one. She’s that generous!  So, so looovvveee it!

TV for my house help

These early, I’m already worrying about the day my house help would leave to have her annual vacation leave.  I’m sure many of you would agree with me that it is really very difficult to be left in the house taking charge of all the household chores..  She has been with us for three years now and so far, everything is fine with her. She works well and her being trustworthy is what I like most. Just to compensate the goodness she has been doing for us, I decided to donate to her one of our used TV.  She would bring it home to her province when she takes her vacation in summer.  I’m glad I made her happy. However, she said there’s only one local TV channel in their area. I asked her to just get a cable connection like what we have if ever there’s any.  If only Direct TV is available here in the country, I would ask her to order a DirectTV connection.  That is what I want too since  I have heard a lot of good reviews about it.   My niece in the U.S.  is one of them and she has mentioned how satisfied she is with her  Directv  HD channels. 

Well, maybe my maid doesn’t have the chance to enjoy the Direct TV per se,  but she can get pleasure from watching movies from DVD players or the onlyTV channel available.  Who knows, we would also have a Direct TV Satellite Television here sooner than we know it.