SS: The Fifteen Movie Questions Meme

I am so back on Sunday Stealing! I have missed the weekly meme so much! And now that I'm back, let's rock 'n roll!

Cheers to all of us thieves!



1. Movie you love with a passion.
- Harry Potter

2. Movie you vow to never watch.
- Stepbrothers (hahaha)

3. Movie that literally left you speechless.
- Schindler's List

4. Movie you always recommend.
- A Walk To Remember or The Sound of Music..

5. Actor/actress you always watch, no matter how crappy the movie.
- Zac Efron ;)

6. Actor/actress you don’t get the appeal for.
- Karylle (Zsa Zsa Padilla's daughter)

7. Actor/actress, living or dead, you’d love to meet.
- Rico Yan (RIP)

8. Sexiest actor/actress you’ve seen. (Picture required!)
- Angel Locsin (I've seen her in person so many times and actually had a photo taken with her when I was in college..Unfortunately, the picture is in the Philippines right now, so I am posting a photo of her from the internet..



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9. Dream cast.
- High School Musical cast :)

10. Favorite actor pairing.
- Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera



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http://www.pinoystarblog.com

11. Favorite movie setting.
- Europe

12. Favorite decade for movies.
- Present day..

13. Chick flick or action movie?
- Chick flick..

14. Hero, villain or anti-hero?
- Hero..

15. Black and white or color?
- Color..

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Watery Wednesday: The Military Part of Us

This photo was taken during John's deployment back in 2008. I can't remember if this was taken within Iraq's territory or Iran's. That deployment is special because it was our first as a married couple. He was gone for 6 long months and those months were the most difficult times we've been through so far. I don't exactly know what they did because that's just how some things are, but I know they did something that had me so worried to the point where I hardly had sleep for nights. My husband did special operations and that's as far as I know about his job during those times, and as a military wife, I was scared and worried to death the whole time I knew he was out there doing mission. I couldn't even remember how many times I've found myself praying to God day in and day out to keep them safe and bring them back home alive and in one piece. It was so tough not knowing completely what was going on and even a lot harder knowing there was nothing I could really do. During those times, I have never stopped longing to finally hold him in my arms - to know that he indeed was all right. I couldn't count how many times I've cried not just because I was missing him, but because of the fact that I might not get to see him alive again. There was fear in me all those times and I don't think there were words comforting enough that could have taken that fear away, even if they tried. The agony of going through every day life without him next to me was too much to bear, but I had to deal with it. I had no choice. It wasn't something that came out as a surprise. I already knew the type of job that he does before I decided to marry him, therefore, I must live by that decision and just be there to support him no matter what. I already knew it won't be easy, but I shook that thought off and followed my heart. I love him and everything that is him, so even if it meant I have to forget some things that are me just to be with him, I still chose the path that led me to him.

Being a military wife is not easy, but I love everything about it. We may not be in line of duty like they are and we may not do the stuff that they do, but we play a very crucial role in their lives. We make their houses a home and we serve as the arms that hold the family together and closer, and we keep it from falling apart especially during times when they're not around to physically do their job as the head of the family. Our strength, our loyalty, our devotion, our love for our husbands are our weapon. They keep us going especially during times when nobody can really understand what we need to go through or what we're going through. I believe that by remaining strong, showing him my love and support, and just being there for my husband helped him to push through with that deployment and kept him alive knowing that in the end of it all, he's got me and his whole family to come home to.

I will always be so proud of everything we've went through and the things that are yet to come because those things are part of who we are as a military family. Big or small, it doesn't matter. As long as we know what we do can help make a difference, that's all that matters the most.

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If We Were to Relocate

There is this show on TV that I started loving to watch every night. They feature people house-hunting for a much better place to live in and they show all these beautiful houses here and abroad. I've got some favorites from all of the houses I've seen them featured so far, but one of my favorites, I must say, are the really remarkable Hawaii houses. The style, design, and pretty much everything are breathtaking! The one that really stood out was, the house built on top of a mountain overlooking a beautiful beach. The house has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a huge swimming pool, very spacious living and kitchen areas, and just a walking distance to the beach, perfect for a family like ours. And if we were to buy a house like that, we probably could afford one because it wasn't too much of a price to pay considering all the amenities it has to offer and just how gorgeous it was from inside out. The location is a plus, and since we both love the beach, I really could see us living in such a paradise like that.

Right now, we still have two more years till my husband's shore duty ends and we have no idea as to where the Navy will take us. But if we will be given the chance to choose where we would want to stay for another 3 years, I'd pick Hawaii in a heartbeat. It would be so awesome to live by the beach and be away from the city life for a while. I can imagine how things would be like and no doubt, the kids will love it there. There are so many things we, as a family could do and enjoy and who knows, I might even learn finally how to surf there. Although I've heard some people said about "island fever" and how it can actually get into you once you've been living there for quite a while already, I still won't think twice about wanting to live in Hawaii. I don't want to sound like I'm brushing off that thought or anything, but I really don't see it as a big issue, and my response to that, "Not Me! It won't bug me a bit." I grew up in a country that's pretty much composed of thousands of islands and never did I get that "island fever", not once, so I know I'll be just fine and the rest of the family, too.

I really do hope we'd be given the chance to choose where to go next. But of course, it still would be up to the Navy. I just thought it would be great for all of us to experience something different, something big for a change, but definitely worth it.

Ruby Tuesday: Mother's Day Cookies

These were my Mother's Day 2011 cookies that my boys gave me. Every time I'd come across this picture, I can't help but smile. It reminds me of how funny but sweet my husband really is.

On Mother's Day, he got me a small cake just enough for one person (he didn't bother to buy a bigger one because of me still being pregnant at the time and he didn't want me eating too much sugar). Then, he went back out again to grab something and when he came back, he handed me these cookies and asked me to choose one. I was like, "Why? Aren't they supposed to be all mine?" Then he answered me, "Because I also want to have a cookie." I chose the one at the bottom and he took the yellow piece. The whole time he was eating it, I was laughing because I thought it was just too cute to watch my husband munching on a cookie that says, Number 1 Mom. No wonder why he bought two pieces - so he, too could enjoy as well.

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I Could Need More Hands and Time!

Now that we've got three kids and all of them are still pretty much dependent on us, I must say, 24 hours are kind of not enough to get everything I want to take care of, done around the house. Regardless if I make a timetable, if it's just me doing almost everything during weekdays when my husband is at work, at the end of every single day, there will still be things left undone. It does frustrate me every now and then especially when I don't feel good and I am hoping I could get some time to rest but I can't because I still have stuff to do. I must admit, there are times when I honestly just want to do nothing at all and just sit and relax. Those are the times when I feel so tired but got no other choice but to push through with it because the kids need me. I just wish I could get more time than just 24 hours so I could fit everything into my schedule. It's tough when I get no help and all 3 kids want my attention at the same time. I don't know who to tend to first and who to respond to when they're all crying. As a mother, that really hurts inside because as much as possible, I don't want to hear any of them crying for attention. It just breaks me when I couldn't take care of them all at the same time like I want to due to some other things I need to do as well. I am hoping that things will get more better along the way. Right now, I am physically, mentally, and emotionally drained out! Don't get me wrong. I am not complaining because I truly love being a Mom. It's just that, how I wish I have extra hands so I could get things done quicker which means, the earlier I get everything taken care of, the more chances of me having time to rest when needed. I think sometimes, I do deserve a break, don't you think?

Camping Sounds Fun!

Few weeks ago, my husband's friend, who he used to work with in the Navy, sent him a text message asking if he wants to go on a camping trip before the summer ends. He thought it was a great idea to have the chance to do something as fun as camping and actually be out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. We've actually talked about camping but had always been put on hold because of me being pregnant. I know it's going to be a whole lot of fun and definitely would be a new experience for the both of us as a couple. We haven't done such thing, yet ever since we got married and we're both excited and looking forward to go on a camping trip here soon.

With my husband being in the military, I trust that he has all the knowledge about camping and how to actually survive in the middle of nowhere. I, on the other hand, only know so much about it. I haven't done it before so the only things I know about it are the ones I've learned pretty much from him. I even thought camping is as easy as how fun it sounds but to my surprise, there's so much a person needs to know; from stuff you need to bring with you to knowing about basic survival techniques in case of emergency situations. I thought before, as long as you've got tent, comfortable sleeping bags to sleep in, pillow and blanket, extra clothes, food and water, some important tools such as knife, matches to start fire, and cooking utensils and some kitchen ware (plate, spoon, fork, and drinking glass), you're good to go. But I was wrong! I never thought there's so much to learn and I'm just glad I learned about all this before actually going on my first ever camping trip. So, whenever we get the chance to, I already know what to expect and of course, what to pack along with us. I will make sure we got everything so we don't have to worry about a thing and actually just enjoy and relish the moment together.

I Need to Relearn Time Management

Now that I already have three kids to take care of, the more it seems to me that one whole day is no longer enough for me to get everything done on my To-Do list. Things are way different now than how they were when we only had one kid. It's like, right now, I have to move around and get things done 3x faster than how I would usually do them if I even want at least 30 minutes to myself. I am on my feet almost the entire time the kids aren't in bed for the night. If the kids are asleep, I work on small chores just so I could knock them down one at a time and not worry about them just piling up resulting to more work later on. Right now, with a newborn who needs to get fed almost every 3-4 hours, I hardly get time to nap. At nighttime, I also wake up in between sleep to feed Kairi. So, not only am I physically drained, I am, above all, sleep-deprived! [hehe]

I am in the process of relearning time management right now. Having my mother here for more than a month has gotten me so used to having help around the house and especially with the kids. That's why now that she already left, I feel like a first-time Mom again trying to figure out how I can fit the kids and everything that needs to get done into my schedule without having to sacrifice one thing for another.

When it was just Skyler, I had all the time to stay in bed in the morning until he was up and ready to get fed. When we had our second child, Kaden, it was still all right, I should say. I still had the chance to sleep longer especially that I was pregnant with the third baby at the time. I'd only get out of bed when they were both up because I feed them together to save some time for myself. But with the new baby right now, I need to be up super early so I could get all three of them fed, changed, and put to sleep. Before, at around 8-9AM, I usually was still in bed. But now, as early as 5AM, I am already up feeding our little Princess and will go back to bed to basically wait on the boys to wake up and then feed them. As much as I want to go back to sleep, I just can't. Because once I fall asleep, I know I won't wake up till about noontime and the boys won't be able to eat their breakfast on time.

Right now, it basically is the same routine around the house for me and the little ones: get the kids' food ready and then feed them, change them, put them to nap, feed the baby and then the two boys and then clean them up and get them ready for bed. My chores don't look much, but trust me, dealing with three kids is quite time-consuming. Before you know it, the day is almost over and you'll just then realize, you really haven't done much because most of your time were spent taking care of the little ones. I even hardly get to write on my blog like I wanted to. Sixteen hours (minus the 8-hour time spent sleeping) seem long enough, but I don't know why at the end of the day, I always feel like I haven't accomplished that much?! It makes me sad that I don't know how to manage my time wisely right now. All I want is to make sure the kids are taken care of, I get to do household chores, and of course, be able to sit and enjoy some time for myself. I mean, I am not demanding too much time, just enough for me to sit here and write and update my blog. I'd rather do that than just sit and watch TV the whole free time. I really need to learn time management again if I want to be able to divide my time equally like I used to.

I really don't think 24 hours will be enough for me with what I have on my list for the day. I can only hope that things will start to mellow out as they grow older. I think it just seems to me like it is now because of the kids still being dependent on us for everything. I'm sure, as the days go by, I'd get the hang of it ;) Like what I just said, I think I just need to relearn time management so I can be able to fit everything into my schedule and still get some time to myself to relax. I know it won't be easy and it will definitely require patience, but I know here soon, I'll get there.

Miscommunication

When my mom flew in from California to visit us, we got into a little miscommunication as far as making sure she got a transportation to get home from the airport in case we won't be able to pick her up due to my husband's work schedule. Her flight from California was at 10:40AM and I specifically mandated her to give me a call right before she leaves for the airport because my husband and I were already trying to set up a time so we could all go and pick her up. My mother never called. And though there had been a talk between us that she'll just take a taxi in case we couldn't make it, I still wished she could've at least called before she left for the airport that morning so she didn't have to pay $92 just to get to our house. Yes, we ended up driving to the airport to pick her up but sad to say, we got there 2 minutes late and she was already gone. She got into a taxi and took off just right after we got there. And now, we owe her that money because it came out of her own pocket and she didn't have to. It really sucked when we could've used it on something more important than a taxi ride.

Looking back on that incident, it made us want to plan thoroughly next time we fly a family member out here to avoid the same thing from happening. If only we have the money, an airport shuttle sounds really cool to rent out to have them picked up and taken to their destination without us having to worry about their safety, first and foremost. As crazy as it may sound, but nowadays, it's really hard to put your safety at stake especially when you know nothing about the place and people. I'm not saying that cab drivers shouldn't be trusted at all. My whole and only point is, better to be safe than sorry. I don't think it's such a wrong thing to do when you're just trying to be extra safe for your own safety.

What a day it was! Well, we're still thankful my mom got to our house safe and sound. She did get there way ahead of us so she had to sit outside and she said, she was freezing till our kind neighbors, Connie and Gary invited her in to their house and called us to let us know she was with them. That, we're really grateful for! Forget that 92-dollar taxi ride. Her getting here safely, that was all that mattered.