Jairus Loves Bath Time

Look at this cutie patootie! We just finished bathing him. I said we because my lola helps me doing the chore. We actually enjoy bathing him because he does not cry! More of Jai's bathing pics.

He's got a darn cute face! Can't get enough of you Jairus. Woah I almost forgot to put on your bigkis. Tummy looks like a police or politician (in comics & editorial cartoons) lol.

Don't worry, son. I actually posted some of your pictures on Facebook showing your "junior" but that will be the last. I already censored it for the sake of wholesomeness.

Burt's Bees Natural Sunscreen For Babies

Photo from Beauty Bar Philippines

This caught my attention. Hundred percent natural sunscreen for babies? Why not! We want nothing but the best for our little tykes. It's available at the Beauty Bar. This is up for grabs at Beauty Bar stores nationwide. Check out the online store for more Baby Bee products. 

My Most Prized Possession

For the 60th entry which is "one of my most prized possessions", I'll be sharing mine--a Hewlett-Packard Pavilion G Series Laptop. I got the one with a 17" screen in violet. It was around P40,000 when my mother bought it as a birthday present in July 2011 but these days you can get one for not more than P30,000. Up until now, mine is working perfectly fine!

Who's Say?

Day 60: a YouTube video you absolutely love and describe why

Hi! I feel good this weekend. I just love Saturdays. And I feel a bursting energy right now that I would like to start writing about my favorite YouTube video. Honestly, I don't watch the trending videos even if they are talk-of-the-town. I'm not just interested. I only have nine subscriptions which are all beauty tutorials. I don't even watch all their latest vids. I only watch Say Artillero's VLOGS (Video Blogs) when I have the luxury of time. Here's one:

As I know, she's a UST student and freelance makeup artist. When I feel like doing so, I also visit her page. I like her, you know. I find her confident and beautiful. And I like the fact that she's very natural even on her video blogs.

My Two Cents on Kasambahay Law

With the price of milk and diapers nowadays, I have to admit my online job is not enough to help with the monetary needs. So I was planning to apply for a call center job. I don't know if the job will suit me. I can follow instructions, I can speak clearly but I can't decide whether applying for a call center job will be a good option or not. My biggest concern is leaving Jairus. With this, I'm thinking of looking for a yaya. But with the kasambahay law (which will I discuss later on), I'm actually having my second thoughts of getting a yaya.

Photo from GVACPAS Blog

Yaya should get basic education and training. It's the employer's obligation to let the yaya finish basic education or vocational training. How about those kasambahays from the province who haven't finished high school but do not want to pursue either? And the main reason why I get yaya is to have someone look after my son while I am working so if she studies, what's the purpose of employing her?

There should be a contract. Let's admit it, it's okay to have some formalities but not at all times. We used to have yayas before and I grew up with domestic helpers since my mom was working daytime. But our yayas never signed any contract. For us, it's common sense and human instinct to show our concern to our helpers even without those formalities. They have their rest days and they eat what we eat. On the other hand, a contract will be advantageous to both of us so I don't worry about it so much.

Social and other benefits. As an employer, I will be responsible for providing her with SSS, Pag-Ibig, and PhilHealth benefits. That would cost me P800 a month exclusive of the minimum wage which is P2,500. As a mother, P800 is already something.

You can't just fire her. The law says you can only fire your yaya if she does something unlikely "habitually". So if I caught her spanking my child once or twice, I still have no right to fire her? According to the law, I should only warn her. That will be unfair on the part of the parent. 

These are just the basic of kasambahay law. Actually these are just the things that concern me so far. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a better-off yaya in case I finally decided to get one. 

It's Jai's Second Month!

Look at this baby, he loves his duyan made by lola! :) And the other mitten is lost once again. He's very malikot! Happy 2nd month of existence son! I love you more than anything in this world.

A Person I Can Tell Everything to

Day 59: one person you can tell everything to. 
I was born under the Cancer zodiac so people often share their thoughts with me including their secrets even if I'm not forcing them to. Maybe that's not the case for everybody who's born under the same zodiac but as for me, I have a bunch of friends and family members who confide to me. They went like "Uy, wag kang maingay ah and the story goes on. But as much as they want to tell me every single detail of the story, I'm someone who's careful about the words I say. I choose who to confide to base on my instinct. I just have a few close friends I trust when it comes to sharing my stories. But there's one who stand out and know almost everything about me. He's no other than my husband.

This picture was taken two years ago & was edited by our close friend Sharie lolz

He knows my deepest, darkest secrets. I tell him when I'm mad at him. I love talking to him during bedtime and we end up laughing like there is no tomorrow. He knows if I get jealous or if I'm down because I tell it to him straight in the face. But most of all, I tell him what I want for the future. Being naturally shy, I find it awkward to share my dreams to people. In fact, my parents did not know about what I really want. It's him who knows all of them and it's him I want to share them with. 

Places I Want to Visit and Why

Day 58: Places you'd like to visit and why
This 58th entry was supposed to be written on February 27 but I was busy managing my tasks--babysitting Jairus, babysitting Jairus, and babysitting Jairus. Yes, he's going two months this Friday and it seems that as he grows older, he's becoming more grumpy! He likes sayaw-sayaw and I also started feeding him on the bottle which is more time-consuming than breastfeeding (you wash the feeding bottles, boil water, watch him as he milks and let him burp afterwards). The only time I get to do what I want is every time he sleeps so I type fast while writing this post. To start this up, let me share you some places I wish to visit one day.

Club Paradise Beach, Pagudpud, and Boracay

Why go far, when all the beautiful beaches are already here? I love the fact that Philippines has the beaches that tourists visit over and over again. And I love the beach even if I can't swim pft. Bora is never out of the scene even if there are rumors that more beaches in the country are cleaner now. Maybe that's true, since there are thousands of people who visit the island every summer.

Eiffel Tower & Louvre Museum

I really wanted to see Paris, France even as a kid. For me, it's a wonderful place. I don't know, but who knows (?) lolz maybe one there I'll set my foot in front of that tower. And I want to see in person the famous Mona Lisa painting!

Bulguksa temple & Cherry Blossoms

Lastly, all things K! These are the things I usually see on koreanovelas and I always wonder what it really looks like. I'm also curious about the cherry blossoms. They look so beautiful! So here's mine. What's yours and why?

It's Been A Year, Kuya Franz

Death is a natural thing. That fact is a bitter pill to swallow. 
Yesterday, Jairus and I went to my cousin Franz' babang luksa. He passed away last February 29 in a tragic car accident. He got hit by a drunk call center agent while Kuya Franz and his friends were jogging along Neopolitan in SM Fairview. It was a nightmare for his family, for us. Up to now, I can hardly believe that he's gone because every time I remember him, I imagine his lively persona.

It's your first year in heaven, Kuya Franz. You are still alive in our memories, and will forever be. Thank you for guiding us and inspiring us to hold on to each other before it's finally time to let go. I know you are in peace now. Thanks for the memories. Until next time, see you.