Dabawenya Babe goes to Hawaii

Snorkeling at Sharks Cove!

Hawaii really is beautiful!

It’s not just because of the highly publicized tv ad commercial that you can see on tv most of the time but because it really is beautiful. We’ve been living here for a year now and we never skip a weekend that we do not go to the beach. We snorkel, we boogie board ( I mean my husband since I can’t because I’m pregnant), we go crabbing, fishing and just about anything that you can do on the beach. You just can’t get enough of the blue ocean and the white sands.

Not to mention the beautiful weather and the warm water!

Take a look at these pictures we took last weekend. These were taken from Shark’s Cove in North Shore. Sharks Cove is one of the many snorkeling sites that you can visit in Oahu. I think the most famous one is Hanauma Bay. Sharks Cove’s fishes are not as big as the ones in Hanauma but there are plenty and of different kinds to swim and enjoy with, so it really doesn’t matter. Plus if you are a tourist, you pay an entrance fee in Hanauma Bay while  it cost nothing in Sharks Cove. Just pack your snorkeling gear, take your gps with you and drive to Sharks Cove. More »

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19 Weeks pregnant and counting

The first picture is when we found out that we’re having a son

I’m 19 weeks pregnant this week and will be on my 20th next week. I can’t beleive how time flies very quickly..you know, pretty soon I’ll have my lil one with me.

My belly is getting bigger and bigger each week and I eat like a horse every meal time; that’s 2 cups of rice every morning, another 2 @ noon and another 2 @ night LOL. My cups are really not that big but they are doubled from what I’m used to. I love eating sweet foods too although I discipline myself into that, just as long as I can eat a scoop of ice cream or a glass of smoothie everyday, I’m good with that.

Health wise, I’m back on the gym too and I am very happy about that. I walk the track for around 30 minutes and I lift some weights for another 20 to 30 minutes. I use to lift around 20 to 30lbs but I’m only doing 10lbs right now. I don’t want to strain myself and my baby.

And my baby boy…

He’s very active, he loves to kick mommy and wakes me up every 9am (our usual wake up time, I would know it because he’ll start kicking around this time and it hurts). There are times (night time) when he’s so active that it get’s uncomfy and I can’t sleep at all, so he pretty much keep me awake until 2 in the morning.

He loves his daddy’s hold though, whenever his daddy would touch him (put his hand on my belly) he settles down right away and I can rest (so that’s my trick lol ~shhhh, don’t tell him).The photo above and this one is taken @ Hanauma Bay, Hawaii  when I was 14 weeks pregnant

And oh, I already started buying clothes for him, as early as 3 weeks ago. It’s never too early when you live here in the States (wala may nanay na mutabang~ walang mama na mahihingan ng tulong); the earlier I get to buy and get everything ready; the better. It’s just going to be me and my husband, it might look a lil tough but we’re looking forward to it (there are no rewind or pause..lol).

It’s going to be August pretty soon and I am looking forward on the 6th of August, that will be my 3rd ultrasound and I get to see my palangga again :).. can’t wait

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I am back from a LONG hiatus

I am on my 14th week on the family way (pregnant) and I’m still vomiting and nauseating like I’m still on my first trimester . I don’t retain much of my daily food intake and I’m not even eating good. I have no appetite at all.

It’s a little depressing but I don’t want to get depressed since it’s bad for my baby. I started calling my Dr yesterday and she prescribed me with a pill for my excessive vomiting and nauseating and I’m hoping that this will work. I so want to be healthy for my baby.

And that’s the latest update of my life. I know I haven’t been updating my blogs for a year, it’s just that, I cannot find a balance between being a career-person, a full time wife and a full time student that’s why I have to gave up my blogging.

When I found out that I am pregnant and that it is a difficult one, I made my decision to quit my job and just concentrate on starting to be a mom. There was no regret on me quitting my job, I do love working but it’s time for me to start building my own family.

Ohh I forgot to mention, I worked at Gategourmet HNL before, as an information specialist. I took care of the company vital info specs wise. I had fun working with my buddies back there, to Arnold, Kimo, Fred, Nat, Turia, Chef Aldo, Chef Aaron, David Painter..thanks a bunch for the wonderful time I had with you guys.

And to all my readers/followers..thank you so much for dropping by and visiting me. I’m here and I’m back

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I’ve been into one

When I was unemployed some 4 or 5 months ago, I’ve been into different pre-employment screening for different job prospects. Pre-employment varies (as far as my experience is concern) from one company to another. I’ve been into a pre-screening where that company conducted it by group, a group interview, a group test and etc. There are also companies that conducts the pre-employment screening individually.

It only took me a week to look for a permanent job, which is one of the greatest thing that I am thankful living in a big city.

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North Shore: The waves are fierce but beautiful!

The beautiful Waimea Park shoreline @ North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

What a beautiful scenery last sunday!

That’s how we (basically) spend our weekends (lol), roaming around Honolulu particularly on the Makai (beach) side of the island. Lately, we’ve been visiting the Northern part of the island which they called the windward side. They call it windward because it is where the wind comes.

While there is a windward side, the other side of the island where  the wind leaves, is called  the Leeward side. Windward usually experience moderate to heavy rains while leeward is a little dry. 

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Living in Honolulu: In the eyes of a filipina

Howdy everyone !

It took me ages to write back again in my lil online journal but hey I’m back and I plan on being present most of the time. The last time I rant here was the first few days we arrived in Hawaii (Honolulu to be specific).

My husband Carlo is in the AF and he’s assigned here for his next duty assignment so we moved here (the entire family). I wouldn’t say we had a smooth sailing adjustment and I wouldn’t say we had a hard time either, I would say, we’re in the middle of both.

That was merely because, we’re so used on a slow paced environment ( we live in a county back in the mainland) and living in a big city is very different. The transition was challenging but eventually we did ok and so here I am starting my rants again . More »

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