A Card that made a Big Difference

I found this 17-year old card from Chiechay encouraging me to follow my dream! Thanks girl for telling me to take the big leap..  Miss u!

A Card that made a Big Difference

I found this 17-year old card from Chiechay encouraging me to follow my dream! Thanks girl for telling me to take the big leap..  Miss u!

A Card that made a Big Difference

I found this 17-year old card from Chiechay encouraging me to follow my dream! Thanks girl for telling me to take the big leap..  Miss u!

My Princess growing up so fast ...

My Princess and I went to the Mall yesterday for our usual weekend mall date. When we got to the accessories section she saw a display of hats and asked me to buy her one. When I asked why are buying a hat for P350 she proudly answers because I need a funky hat ! I tried to dissuade her, telling her we don't need an expensive hat and she started posing like a teenage model. So how can you say no to a beautiful Princess in a funky hat???

100 Days to Wellness

Since I've started this journey to wellness I've discovered new ways to replace rice in my diet. Everyday is a challenge  and I hope I can overcome the cravings ... I know I can do it just one day at a time...  #150lbsgoal

Journey to Wellness

Journey to Wellness

Journey To Wellness !

A couple of weeks ago I started feeling g numbness and tingling sensation in may hands and legs so I went to see the doctor.
First order of the doctor was for my to loose weight to avoid further problems. She also asked me to undergo xrays and blood / lab tests to ensure I wasn't suffering from diabetes... Luckily, blood sugar is OK but SGPT showed I have fatty liver.  A medical condition that can be treated with proper diet and weight lost.

Eager to be well and healthy, I bought a weighing scale to monitor my weight and progress ... Lo and Behold, got the shock of my life when I saw how heavy I've become ... This indeed a wake up call for me... to lower my weight to at least 150 by end of the year...  Its a big challenge but I've got push my self. And I know I can do it!

My Afternoon Pleasure

My Afternoon Bliss is gathering all my notebooks ( Pink- Finances, Planner for the Household, Planner for work, Pocket
planner)  and updating them one by one as i catch on old films or koreanovela :) I feel so lucky that I get to do the stuff I love most in between deadlines !

Keep the Faith

Keep the Faith !
It is so difficult if you are living with
people who has unpredictable mood swings... One moment they are super sweet, the next min they could get grouchy or worse, they couldn't care less and act as if u don't exist ... The only thing that will keep u going is your Faith that this too shall pass .... And you'll just pick up the pieces and move on.

#2nd Prayer

Today I'd like to pray for our dear batchmate Shallouh who'll undergo surgery and chemo soon.... Lord pls touch her heart and heal her so she can still be a source of love and strength for all her loved ones. I know you can take away all the fears and pain... I lift her up to you Lord. Amen

Today I Am Humbled

Today I am Humbled ....
I feel ashamed and humbled Lord ... see here I am troubled on how to raise my downpayment for a car I wanted... I've been praying and stressing out for days on how to raise said amount so I can get that brand new car I've been eyeing .... imagining what it would be like driving that small machine around town. And then tonight I received a message from a batchmate cancelling a meeting because she will have to undergo surgery and chemo the second time around, Here I am racking my brains out having sleepless nights on how to get that car while there's someone I know , a mother of three young girls who is thinking of how to win this war vs cancer.. All of a sudden my worries are so irrelevant and minute.... It is the Lord's way openning my eyes to view life.and enjoy life in a different perspective. I know the car can wait ... and there'll new models coming out. Like what I always say in the start of this car search journey..if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. everything will fall into place. In the meantime let me offer this special prayer for my dear batchmate, I know the Lord touch you and heal because you're His special daughter . I pray that He grants you strength to overcome all the medical procedures successfully so that at the end of the day you can go home to your beautiful house and embrace your wonderful daughters!

The Return of the Yaya

I am truly grateful that our Wonder Yaya has returned from her 6-day Sick Leave ... Everything is now back to.normal... I was able to attend my creative meeting just in time :) 

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DAY 6: YAYA-LESS

It's been almost a week since our wonder yaya  took a Sick Leave ... And everyday that pass by, I could feel the empty shoes that  needs to be filled. Yesterday I did the laundry (well just the undergarments) and my back really made it's presence felt. Today we imported someone to iron the clothes and paid a huge amount of  P450 for her service.

But the biggest mark/turning point was when my temper started to get the best of me and snapped at Julia for not following my orders. In an angry tone I told her " Mommy's getting mad na! " To which she replied " No mommy, di ka pwedeng magalit.. " At bakit hindi ako pwedeng magalit? " I asked her.  Without batting an eyelash, she replied " Eh kasi love kita eh" ... Kaboom... that hit me straight to my core ... With that answer how can i get mad at all?

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Day 4: Yaya Less

It's been four (4) straight days since our dear Boss Bem took a leave due to UTI.. So it's been 4 days since I've been wearing the domestic Goddess cap to a T! I've realized I've been dependent on our yaya all these years that doing the household chores has been a big task on   my shoulders. I'm just glad that we're currently in between shows so I don't have to juggle my hands with work and household chores. The only consolation i have is I get to spend  every waking moment with my princess since it's her sem break. And everyday she becomes such a blessing to me ...  although my whole day revolves around her, i know i should cherish every moment bec before i know it, she'll grow up fast and would choose to be in her own world.

To conclude, being yaya less can be very tiring and stressful but  looking at the bright side, i get to spend and care for my family hand on , 100% !

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My Team, My Family ..

I am so lucky to be part of GMA' creative team... Moreso, I am blessed to be part of Team Agnes because we're big happy familym Although there were changes and some bumpy roads that we had had to hurdle, still we manage to overcome with flying colors. More challenges and  stories to write, we know we can overcome any challenges because we're a tough team to crumble.

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Good News and Not so Good News!

Today was a day of news and ironies. Out of the blue, received a message from GMA  Staff that  my much  awaited contract  is ready for pick-up/signing. I feel so blessed because finally I could feel the much needed security in my writing career. Since I started  more than a decade ago, this is the first time a network offered me an exclusive contract. This means  I don't have to be stressed out with my finances because I will be getting a retainer's fee. I am so overwhelmed because now I can secure Julia's tuition fees and other expenses. I can even save up money for the future which i have been desperately trying to do but can't seem to succeed.  But more than the financial side, I am so overwhelmed with the trust GMA Management have given me despite my tenureship (8 months since I joined the network). I couldn't help but compare how my former network, ABS-CBN treated me. I was with them  for a long  time but they never  gave me this recognition even  after the long years of service and loyalty. I am really grateful for the opportunity and blessing, GMA has given me.

But my happiness was short lived when I learned that I have no salary for this payout.  Meaning no income to tide me over just when I have bills to pay and  obligations to meet. Now I have to go back to borrowing money from  people just to survive until the next payday. Well, looking at the brighter side, it's not something major  that  i have to  hurdle. Yes this will require  tightening my belt   for  a couple of weeks but we've been thru worse and I'm sure we'll overcome this one just like the previous challenges.

At the end of the day I am still grateful for the Big Blessings from GMA and for the people  who continue to help us to tide things  over. I am still lucky and blessed  despite the drawbacks. And I know these  shortcomings  are/ just nuggets that adds to the sparkle and  glitters of  wonderful  blessings from above!

MY BFF Family

This is the Wacky and Brilliant Creative Team behind MY BFF Show.... One of the Best Shows I've been part of not only because of the beautiful story but  because of  Friends/Colleagues  I work with. Indeed, Team AGU is a team to contend with  simply because We're ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY having fun while working ....  Hey, even the big bosses  noticed it (wink!wink!)  :)

Mother and Daughter Slippers

I am not much of a Shopper or what you call a Mall Rat but I really got excited when Julia and I saw these matching slippers.  Aside from being cute (with it's "blueberry lollipops and strawberry swirl" designs) what excites me more is the fact that my Little Princess has grown big and can now wear matching footwear (and not to mention adult size slippers size 5 1/2 ). If only I could get hubby to wear the same thing, it would've perfect hehehe...

Who knows next time, I might get lucky and find matching outfits !!!

My BFF ... Another Masterpiece to Catch

It's been months since my last Post and  a lot has happened since then. Summer passed by  quietly and briefly,  and now just  a week  short before classes start again.  

I am grateful that  Our New Show, My BFF  will soon  conquer  the Boob Tube.  It's a project I am so proud of  and happy to be part of.  Hope this will touch people's  lives and inspire them to hold on the  best gifts in life... Your friends and your family !

Ang bilis nun...Lord ! Thanks !

Last night I was just praying kay Lord for assistance after learning that my TF for Mpk will only be  released  by the 10th of April, almost a month from now. I was deeply bothered because I have bills to pay so i posted my  concerns on FB. Lo and behold, an  old friend from highschool responded and sent money thru western union, no questions asked. Sobrang galing ni Lord,.express talaga ang sagot! Thank u Lord and higit sa lahat, thanks for sending Brenda to answer my prayers .

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