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Christmas Cards

A few weeks ago, I planned to have our family picture taken. I wanted to use our latest family picture in printing personalized Christmas cards to be given to several families and friends. But later on, I have decided not to have it yet since Bella is still one month old and she might not be comfortable in having a studio shot. That is why I decided to look for affordable Christmas cards and maybe buy a few boxes of different designs. So far, I haven’t seen those packed Christmas cards. Maybe on my next visit at the mall probably during sale time (LOL!), they will have a lot of stocks.

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Excited to Watch Pacquiao vs Cotto Fight

After watching the disappointing match between Mayweather Jr vs Marquez, I am now hoping to watch some exciting rounds with Manny Pacquiao’s next fight with Miguel Cotto. Though my husband is doubtful if Pacquiao will win this match, I am still convince that whatever the result is, Manny will still remain as the People’s Champ here in the Philippines. (more…)

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On Christmas Gifts

In few weeks time, Christmas will soon be celebrated. Families, friends and loved ones will soon share this special season with love and thanksgiving. That is why most people nowadays are busy looking for fabulous Christmas gift ideas to share. Some have already started making their list for the coming holidays. Some companies have already ordered corporate gifts in advanced to share to their clients and employees. Some have already started shopping for gifts to beat the holiday traffic and of course…the rising of prices!

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Feeling Guilty

Earlier today, my mom, children and I went to the hospital to visit Bella’s doctor. It was our first visit after her birth since her doctor was not always around when we came to visit. When we arrived around 11am, I was shocked that there were plenty of patients waiting. That is when I knew that the doctor hasn’t arrived yet. So, we wait until 12nn plus, then the roll call of patient started. At around 1:30pm, it was finally our turn.

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Mermaid Girl Dies at 10

I have been reading about Shiloh Pepin known as Mermaid Girl from Mommy Elvz blog at Straight from the Heart. She was known as the mermaid girl since she developed a rare congenital deformity called Mermaid Syndrome or Sirenomelia. She was featured in a documentary and was admired by many because of her being brave and accepting her disability.

Unfortunately, mermaid girl dies of pneumonia that weakens her body. She died last October 23, 2009 at Maine Medical Center. She was 10.

Below was the documentary that featured Shiloh Pepin:
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