WW: Space-Saver Bed

 Yes, you've guessed it right. I got this photo again from Pinterest the other day. I've been down with cold, cramping pain, and headache, and all I've done really was rest. And while resting, I'd play games on my iPad, and check updates on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.  That's how I came across this photo.  (Don't worry, I take care of the things I need to take care around the house, especially the kids.  I could be so sick, but I'll still do my chores.  When I said "all I did was rest", I meant to say, during my free time.)

Anyway,  when I saw this photo, I thought to myself, this would be a perfect set-up for our family, especially because we're still moving from one place to another every couple of years and we really don't get to stay in a house that has enough room to accommodate all the stuff we own.  This type of footboard is so much better than the usual ones we always see.  It serves two purpose at once; footboard, and a dresser to store things.  My husband and I have a lot of stuff all together, and with the little space we have in our bedroom right now, plus the little girl's crib, we hardly have room to put our things.  I really would love if we get a bed like this.  I love saving space, but at the same time, as much as possible, I really don't like sacrificing some things just because we don't have room for them.  I mean, we bought them for a reason, so why just keep them or hide them somewhere where they can be of no use, or worse, end up forgotten?

Here soon, we'll be moving out again.  I can only pray that we'll get a bigger house/apartment this time.  With 3 growing kids, we definitely need all the space we can get.

P.S., I love that headboard as well!

WW: My First Winter - with Snow..

Winter 2010

First ever snow encounter.  It didn't snow a lot on that day,  but there was enough to cover our driveway.  I tried helping my husband shovel, but he made me stop because I almost slipped.  I was 3 months pregnant with our youngest at the time, and I know I scared him to death when that happened.  I got scared, too!  Since then, he never let me shovel snow anymore.  But he'd let me go out with him while he shoveled, and I played.  I haven't really tried making a big snowman, and I know I should have.  Being pregnant at the time, and having an infant last year, I really didn't feel like being outside long enough to make a good size snowman.  But I think I'm going to do it this year with the kids.  At least all 3 of them can play in the snow now with me.  It's going to be our last winter here, so we all might as well make the most of it.  We still don't know where my husband will be stationed next year.  We might be transferred to a place that doesn't snow during winter, or a place that gets cold even before winter actually starts.  That, we don't know.  But I'm not worried about it right now.  We'll find out when we do.  And I'll tell you.

WW: The Dress that Made Me Drool

I found this dress on Pinterest last night while I was browsing through the Women's Fashion section.  I must say, this one literally made me drool!

You see, I really am not a big fan of fashion or what's in.  But when I like something, I like it, especially when it's simple but yet elegant - no questions asked.  It really takes a lot for me to like something because I don't like clothes that are too gaudy.  For me, fashion is still wearing whatever is comfortable on you.  I don't follow any specific trends.  I go by my own style.

Anyway, I know this, for sure, is a wedding gown.  But what I love about it is, its elegance and simplicity.  The back looks so sexy, admit it!  Actually, the whole dress does, but in a modest way.  The bow in the back, oh, that's the killer right there!  Not a lot of details to it, but it's perfect enough to make people turn their heads towards you and say, "Wow, you look gorgeous in that dress!"  That's the type of dress/outfit I want.  Something that won't overpower you.  Remember, it's the person who makes the dress, not the dress who makes the person look beautiful.  And if ever I get to own one, I would love for it to be in a different color.  I mean, I don't need a wedding gown anymore since I'm already married.  Maybe later on to renew our vows, but not anytime soon.

I love green, so any color that has the shade of green will do.  It's perfect for special occasions, like formal parties, Navy Ball, Khaki Ball.  I mentioned them because I am a Navy spouse, and those are the occasions my husband and I usually go to.  I wore a black dress at the Khaki Ball last year, and next year, I want something different.  I think black is already so timeworn, don't you think?

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Wednesday Whites: Wedding Photo

This is my first time on Wednesday Whites so I want my first entry to be something special. ;) And since it's our wedding month (November), I decided to use our photo that was taken when we got married in the Philippines in 2007.

It was a civil wedding. We never got the chance to prepare for something bigger because he was only there for two (2) weeks. We pretty much spent most of the time getting a lot of paperwork ready for us to be able to get married. I was only 22 at the time and was still considered a "minor", so I had to get a parental consent. And since my husband is a foreign national, we had to go to the U.S. Embassy to get a Legal Capacity to Marry that would indicate he's not married to someone else. It was such a hassle I should say, but in the end, everything was all worth it. And now, almost four (4) years later, he we are still, happily married with three (3) great and healthy kids.

We've been through a lot and we know it's not the end of it. But trials only made us stronger and had drawn us more closer to each other. It's never going to be a perfect marriage like everybody's relationships are. But what matters most is, we are in this journey together and we will always be there for each other and for our children.

That's it for my first Wednesday Whites.

See you next week!