Early Retirement

I once heard these words from a friend, "I have a lot of stress in the workplace. I wish I am a retiree now." I believed her! Sometimes there are just a lot of stress in the work. Sometimes it can be a challenge but sometimes it is very depressing. Hubby's situation is different. He is a very hardworking and diligent person and he always wanted to work until his retirement age. Since the last two accidents he had, in which one was an accident at the work place, he always complains now of pains in his body especially the ones affected by these accidents. He wishes for a disability appeal in some years. That is also the reason why he called the AG Metal and insurance company two weeks ago for some inquiries about early retirement.

I also availed of a lump sump early retirement after working for almost nine years in one of the top- 3 bank in the Philippines. I am quite happy with my decision but honestly I miss my job as a banker. That is life and sometimes we have to face it! Have a lovely week ahead!

Congratulations to All Mothers Out There!

At work, you think of the children you have left at home.
At home, you think of the work you've left unfinished.
Such a struggle is unleashed within yourself.
Your heart is rent.

by: Golda Meir

Happy Mother's Day!

these are the tulips from our garden in spring 2011.

Today is your special day!
And you are always honored and remembered.
Not only today,
but all days of my life.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers out there
especially to my dearest Mother.
I love you Mamang!
Wishing you more days and years in your life.
God bless you always!

my beloved Mother and Father!

May is Finally Here

Happy Monday everyone! Here we are again on the first week of another month. The fifth month of the year is finally here. This month has a length of 31 days. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere part of the globe, you are currently having an Autumn season. I currently live in Europe which is located in Northern Hemisphere, therefore, we are currently having a spring season. This is one of my favorite time in the year, where most flowers start to bloom.

I still have some tulips blooming in our garden but most of it are dying now. Don't you know that the month of May has been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman era goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May? If you were born in the month of May, your birthstone is the emerald which means love or success. Its birth flower is the Crataegus monogyna and the Lily of the Valley. It is quite interesting to know some things about this month.

Here some of tulips from our garden taken last month. Now, they are almost gone. I will see them again next year.

Spring 2011 in our garden.

Perfect As Mother's Day Present

If there is this so-called Father's day celebration, there is also one for all Mothers out there. Mother's day is a day to simply honor mothers and motherhood. Sad to say, I am still not a mother. I am still hoping to be one when given a chance. I am thinking to give a home spa gift basket for my mother. I guess, it is a perfect present for her. I wish I am home to personally greet my mother on the celebration of mother's day. Don't forget on the second Sunday of May, a lot of countries including Philippines, Germany, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, Brazil, Australia, Denmark, etc. will be celebrating mother's day. Don't forget to give a special threat or present to your wife, mother, aunt or maybe your friend on this year's celebration of mother's day.

Birthdays are Coming Soon

I would like to greet my beloved Mother a belated happy birthday. I don't have the chance to greet her on her exact natal day because I was out of the country. I wish you always good health, love, peace and happiness. May you will have many many more birthdays to come. Two other birthdays are also coming soon. I am not sure if ashton cigars are good gift ideas because I never heard these two brothers of mine smoking. They will be celebrating their birthdays next month and I am still thinking of what to give them. Anyway, I already have something for them but the costs of sending the gifts are more expensive. They rather wait until I will send some balikbayan boxes before Christmas comes. All the best brothers!

Beautiful Sunday

It is indeed a beautiful Sunday! The weather was a bit chilly in the afternoon as we went walking. When the cold air blows, you can feel it in your skin. Good that I wore a wind breaker during our walk. The weather was friendly overall because we had sunshine the whole day.

I also did some laundry and a bit cleaning in the morning. During lunch time, a friend called me to have lunch in their house. That was a good lunch because it was exactly the food that I am planning to cook today. I ended up not cooking anymore. Thanks a lot Jo for the lunch and the chitchatting.

The two hours walk we had on the hills was also a very good exercise. At the same time, we also enjoyed seeing the nature around. I guess I need to always go walking now because the weather is getting very better since the past weeks.

The bridge where we always pass everytime we go walking. It is slowly getting green in our surrounding. I am happily savoring the spirit of spring season. I love it especially when I see the flowers blooming in our garden.

Doctor's Appointment

I finally went to our so-called house doctor last Friday. I had some check-up and at the same time I got some referrals for another three specialists. One referral is for my Gynecologist for yearly check-up. The other one is for ENT doctor in which I already have an appointment this coming Tuesday. I also need an appointment for an internist doctor. I really don't like to visit the doctor or hospital but when needed I have no choice. For sure, I will be seeing again some point of care carts when I will be visiting these doctors. I also hope that all the check-ups will turn out good. I always wanted to be healthy and always try my best to take care of myself. How about you? Goodnight folks. I need to slowly go to bed. Take care everyone!