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December 09, 2011

Medical emergency on our train (5:09), so just leaving now. Most people have moved on to the 5:19 and 5:34 trains...

December 01, 2011

Has completely lost my voice :(

November 11, 2011

Happy Palindrome (and inverse/upside down palindrome) Day! 11/11/11!!!

November 09, 2011

W's baptism, 1 more week THEN back to work! Can't believe my ML is over.

November 06, 2011

Disguising a Turkey with X

November 01, 2011

CARFAX reports my car (VIN) has been in an accident in Michigan in Oct 2006. WTF?

October 28, 2011

Been trying to finish a photobook (Groupon expires tonight). Life keeps interrupting.

October 28, 2011

Woke up to frost. Yaiks!

October 19, 2011

To work out or not to work out... on this rainy day. Maybe I'll just go attend the Camera Club meeting.

October 17, 2011

Finally decided to submit photos for the Camera Club competition, but I think I just missed the cut off. Heh.

October 06, 2011

Y@'s first day out... And so far he's spent the last 2 hours sleeping... Not that I'm complaining!

October 02, 2011

To my digiscrapbooker friends... I find I suck at coordinating papers... is there a trick to this?

September 29, 2011

Craving for some Texas style Rudy's Cream of Corn. Anyone knows where to get one in Chicagoland?

September 29, 2011

Y@ is 1 month old! Aaand, I still haven't done a shoot.

September 27, 2011

No more milk, eggs and peanut allergies for Z! Shellfish remains and something new we tested... Dust mites! Ack.

September 24, 2011

Y@'s umbilical cord finally fell off... But I can't seem to find it.

September 12, 2011

Ms. Philippines made the top 10, I guess I have to watch Ms Universe now. Though having a hard time explaining the concept to my 6 yo.

September 11, 2011

Man, True Blood is killing off everyone tonight...

September 09, 2011

Amazon refunded two of my recurring orders for being Undeliverable, even though its the same address I use on all other orders. WTF?

September 07, 2011

My RF password has expired and there's no way for me to change it while on ML. Now, that's one way to ensure I don't read work emails!

September 03, 2011

Things I've forgotten: how exhausting 2 hour feedings could be and what a rush the letdown process is...

August 29, 2011

Is starving but is supposed to fast this am... What to do?

August 28, 2011

X: [Asks some random question like When were clocks invented?] Me: I don't know... X: oh, you have to Google it?

August 25, 2011

Clearing up my task list, finishing up all my TO DOs... I am ready! Bring it!

August 24, 2011

Why oh why am I still awake?

August 22, 2011

He turned the wrong way again :(

August 21, 2011

Pet peeve: Parents who let their kids go on playgrounds with shoes on even when it clearly says "remove them". Ugh!

August 18, 2011

Almost there! Got Hefty today! Missing Handy and I think Z lost Greedy :(

August 17, 2011

Missing Handy, Painter and Hefty Smurf from McD's. I am told these were out already but I can't imagine how we could have missed them!

August 16, 2011

OMG, he turned! Headstand in the pool actually worked! Now, stay that way!

August 13, 2011

Thank you to all my girlfriends who surprised me last night. You got me! Love you all! *mwah*

August 12, 2011

Wondering if I should do that "do a handstand in the pool" trick now...

August 11, 2011

Took the 3:40pm train to make a 5:25pm appt in the burbs. Its 4:22 and we're still at Berkley - train stopped due the mech failure . Ugh!

August 06, 2011

RenFair bound... Is it raining there?

August 05, 2011

Uh oh, forecast calls for isolated thunderstorms tomorrow. Hope it stays early morning only and not ruin our RenFair plans!

August 05, 2011

Was on my way to the train station when I realized I drove in this morning. Doh!

August 05, 2011

2am, can't sleep and starving...

August 04, 2011

So glad that both Pinoys, Marko & Tadd made it to the SYTYCD finale. I think one of girls will win though, I'm rooting for Melanie.

August 04, 2011

Listening to @MsLeaSalonga on Sirius/XM's On Broadway as Guest DJ and learned that Glee's Darren Chris is half Filipino!

August 02, 2011

Took me 6 episodes to figure out why True Blood's Marnie looks familiar. Petunia Dursley! Dense much me? @True Blood

July 30, 2011

Wow. Woke up back-pain free for the first time in a week! Yay!

July 29, 2011

Good news is that my nerves are ok. Bad news is that I have to live with the pain for the next 5 weeks. oh and get some physical therapy. :(

July 26, 2011

5 more weeks!

July 26, 2011

Is hurting all over and doing everything sloooowly... I could use a back rub.

July 25, 2011

Six Flags can learn a lot from Disney on traffic/parking control. Ugh!

July 25, 2011

On our way to Six Flags! Hope the forecasted weather holds!

July 22, 2011

What a great afternoon for a swim. Not too cold, not too hot. Perfect.

July 22, 2011

Storms ruining our vacay plans. Time to improvise...

July 21, 2011

So hot! Having a useless internal debate on whether to starve, or brave the outside world in the quest for food.

July 20, 2011

Looking forward to Y's swimming class tonight. Whew!

July 19, 2011

Is thinking of getting a lifetime megaupload account. Thoughts? Good/Bad?

July 17, 2011

Wow, the Navi-X script/plugin is all kinds of awesome!

July 17, 2011

Jailbreaking Apple TV 4.2.2 using PwnageTool so I can load XBMC on it

July 15, 2011

3am CST - just finished working (training offshore vendor)... time to sleep!

July 10, 2011

Lost my iPhone at JoAnn's and no one has turned it in yet. I just sent it a message via MobileMe, hope it works!

July 06, 2011

So nice to see Travis judging. How long (seasons) has he been doing that? @tag SYTYCD

July 06, 2011

2 things I like about Tadd. He's pinoy and proud of it. He was wearing a UP Fighting Maroons shirt. I missed the auditions. Is he good?

July 06, 2011

Is that Carmen Electra on SYTYCD? Pls. tell me she's just a guest judge?

July 02, 2011

Saying goodbye to our Winnie the Pooh themed nursery of 6+ years... Time flies when you have kids.

July 02, 2011

Wow... It's hot!

July 01, 2011

The Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol looks goood...

June 29, 2011

1 more day... then 4 day weekend! The girls are excited - Daddy finally agreed to have their own room! We're decorating this weekend.

June 28, 2011

Trying to convince the hubby to watch Transformers tonight instead of Friday ... and failing.

June 28, 2011

Does anyone have a Google+ invite they can share? Thanks!

June 28, 2011

in Certified Scrum Master Training....

June 28, 2011

10 more weeks! So near, and yet so far away!

June 25, 2011

Beautiful day today! Maybe we can finally do the Azoosment Park today.

June 23, 2011

@Ikol's for haircut

June 21, 2011

Thunderstorm! Power failure! Kids freaking out. Mommy stressed.

June 21, 2011

It's the first day of summer! I really am not looking forward to this. Can it be fall already please?!

June 20, 2011

thinks it's time for a haircut. Need to schedule some time with Ikol for X and I

June 18, 2011

Was stuck backstage during the whole Act 1. Had to pacify Y who had decided she's not dancing and would like to go home :(

June 16, 2011

ATV2 or Roku XD(S)? I can't make up my mind!

June 16, 2011

Huh? Netflix is now limiting the # of movies being watched at a time. Is this new?

June 16, 2011

Finally, all done. Now I can eat! Am starving.

June 14, 2011

Dammit! Now I have to do the 3 hour glucose... Not fun. :(

June 12, 2011

Bad news - looks like I have to upgrade to Snow Leopard or CS5 to open D7K raw files. Damn! I have to start shooting Raw+JPGs again.

June 11, 2011

Huh, I just realized that Professor X in X-Men FC was that guy in Wanted.

June 10, 2011

My new toy is arriving today and all UPS can tell me is its "Out on delivery" :( My anal self wants to know where the truck is right now!

June 10, 2011

Glucose Test

June 09, 2011

What's the latest word on the iPhone5 launch date?

June 08, 2011

1 yr of learning about SBG and setting my expectations that "3" is good enough, imagine my surprise when X came home with a 4! Way to go X!

June 06, 2011

It's boarding time, everyone is ready except our crew is MIA.

June 03, 2011

Nikkor 35mm or 85mm... Pick one!

June 02, 2011

Yay! Netflix is working again!

June 01, 2011

Netflix Instant Streaming not working on Wii or iPad. I'm having withdrawal symptoms.

June 01, 2011

Is at a loss where to put these dang girl scout patches. The site doesn't help!

May 28, 2011

Watching Tangled - resort movie night

May 28, 2011

Waiting for Story Time...

May 26, 2011

Change of plans - staycation , cancelled! We are Utica bound...

May 26, 2011

Change of plans - staycation , cancelled! We are Utica bound...

May 25, 2011

Downloading Netflix for Wii

May 23, 2011

It's looking like the Memorial Weekend will be a staycation -- any tips on unique things to do in Chicagoland?

May 13, 2011

Came home to an IRS audit letter from the MSFT stock liquidation in 2009. Any other Fish got one? This should have been in W2, right?

May 10, 2011

Has 5 days to make a photobook and claim claim my $20 Shutterfly coupon. Pressure!

May 07, 2011

Congrats Manny! Despite boring, whiny opponent and a ridiculous KO call in R10. Next?

May 07, 2011

That was slip dammit!

May 07, 2011

Mosley goes down! R3!

May 07, 2011

WTF is Jimi Jamison?

May 07, 2011

Go Pac Man!!!

May 03, 2011

Some people seem to confuse Agile development with "Let's just wing it."

April 29, 2011

I have my very own prince, thank you very much! :)

April 21, 2011

Home, Tired and Hungry...

April 21, 2011

My flight is oversold. She started with a $150 voucher and has since raised it to $200. I guess no one is volunteering :)

April 21, 2011

On the way home!

April 19, 2011

was prescribed steroids and antibiotics...

April 18, 2011

Just saw hubby on TV @ the Bulls v Pacers game (behind the Comcast Sports News desk)!

April 18, 2011

All NYC hotels are booked, what's up with that? What's left are too expensive.

April 17, 2011

Just got back from an afternoon with XYZ all by myself. Home in time for Z's nap. Next time, maybe I can actually do a full day!

April 16, 2011

Why eat anything at all when you can't taste it or keep it down? :(

April 15, 2011

Taxes...

April 15, 2011

Enough is enough! I am going to Urgent Care.

April 12, 2011

Is seriously considering a neti pot! Argh!

April 05, 2011

is craving for some popcorn...

March 31, 2011

Almost 2 hour delay and 3 gate assignments, we're finally on the plane.

March 27, 2011

Is worried about the Florida weather forecast for the next few days. Thunderstorms! :(

March 23, 2011

Vacation starts now...

March 23, 2011

Thinks we overpacked...

March 21, 2011

Worried that my eBay purchases won't arrive on time :(

March 21, 2011

T-3 days! Still not packed... despite all good intentions!

March 16, 2011

Finally found a worthy upgrade to my 4 yr old D80... The Nikon D7000! Honey, are you listening?

March 14, 2011

OMG! T-9 days til our first Spring Break vacation! I think I'm more excited than the kids!

March 11, 2011

Friends in the Philippines, Japan, Hawaii, US West Coast and other affected Asian countries - be safe!

March 11, 2011

2nd time this week that I'm in the office really early.

March 10, 2011

Massage Fail! Boo! Going home disappointed.

March 04, 2011

Waiting for the Hubby to come pick me up. He's in T2, I'm in T5.

March 02, 2011

I don't think there's enough difference between my iPad and the iPad2 to warrant me getting the newer one.

March 02, 2011

Happy Birthday to my princess X! Sorry that mommy is missing your birthday. I promise a nice Swiss present :)

February 25, 2011

Is sooooo excited that height limit on the Aquaduck has been lowered to 42". K and X can now both ride it! w00t!!!!!

February 24, 2011

Is going to regret cancelling my dentist appointment last Tuesday. Tooth.Awww.

February 23, 2011

Whoa! Amazon Prime just added unlimited, commercial free streaming of movies and TV shows as part of their services. Nice!

February 22, 2011

Dear WI friends, I don't know if I am sad for you with your dbag of a gov - or mad at you, for getting him elected in the first place!

February 22, 2011

Is going to regret driving in this weather

February 18, 2011

XSA: I'm picking up all our girl scout cookies tomorrow. So, to everyone who ordered, I will be giving them out next week!

February 18, 2011

Is looking forward to the coming 3 day weekend!

February 16, 2011

Downloading Office 2011 for Mac. Outlook, don't disappoint! Although, Entourage set a really low bar.

February 09, 2011

Needs to see a dentist. This is ridiculous.

February 05, 2011

Trying to switch charges from my personal credit card to the corporate credit card is such a pain. I hope I can still reimburse this. :(

February 03, 2011

Head.ache.ow!

February 02, 2011

OMG! Umamin na sina Piolo at KC! Sorry folks, I just watched The Buzz so delayed reaction :)

February 02, 2011

D303 confirms school closure for tomorrow as well.

February 01, 2011

Just hoping that power and internet stay on. Otherwise, it will be a long night/day with 3 housebound kids that have to be "entertained".

February 01, 2011

It's just 3:15 and the 3:40 train is already SRO.

February 01, 2011

D303 finally declared Wednesday a Snow Day! First time this SY.

February 01, 2011

Oh Chicago, why are you so efficient? Roads plowed, schools still in session. I may be the only person coming to the office.

January 27, 2011

Is not having the best of days :(

January 26, 2011

wow

January 25, 2011

Flight cancelled :( Bumped not to the next flight, but the later flight. Bummer!

January 23, 2011

Plane not full. Everyone must be at home (or parties) watching the games.

January 17, 2011

Car troubles again! Grrr. Good thing it's a holiday. Trying to squeeze an appointment with dealership.

January 15, 2011

Is wondering if my kids (2, 4, 6) are too young for Universal Studios/Islands of Adventures. Should we just stick to Disney Parks?

January 15, 2011

Is no longer an Aquarian. *gasp!*

January 14, 2011

Dragging myself off my sickbed for the parental units.

January 13, 2011

Is trying not to get sick

January 13, 2011

Kids throwing up in the middle of the night? Is that normal? Or should I be worried? No fever, no obvious aches and pain.

January 12, 2011

Just got home to X excited about losing her 2nd tooth. When asked how it happened, she said that Z helped her. How? By kicking her chin! :)

January 12, 2011

Just arranged X's first playdate (with a non family/friend) -- milestone!

January 01, 2011

Happy New Year Chicago! (and the rest of Central)