...15 years old

Alyssa goes gaga over her. Disney, for some reason has moved the schedule from 5pm to 9pm everyday. We know she's now in high school and got herself a boyfriend inthe show. She's the biggest in Disney right now. Lately she had been dressing up looking more than 15 years old. Like naughty. Why, only she could say. And her stylist. Something wrong with her stylist. There are a lot of 15 year old actresses in Hollywood who dresses appropriately. Maybe she's so rich that she just couldnt care how things could work against her Hannah Montana image. And then she does this:
It doesnt matter who the photographer was. Or that it came out in Vanity Fair. what were her parents thinking? Artistic? Not. she's 15. There are more appropriate yet sexy poses, if she really must insist on sexy. Maybe its the teenage hormones. But no matter, there's the parents. They have a say. Especially her dad. billy ray cyrus. What were they thinking. Now she's remorseful. Aggghhh. Another one of those Hollywood gimmicks. Alyssa has just announced that she wants to be Hannah Montana this halloween.
I should have a shot looking like this.

...bank telemarketer

She: Ms Astrid Concepcion you have just been selected as one of our lucky card holders for this wonderful opportunity...blah blah blah.
Me: Bankard? Could I know which bank would this be?
She: *bleep**bleep**
Me: But I dont have a card with your bank.
She: Oh, you dont mam? May I know what credit cards you have?
Me: Im sorry but Im not telling you, you understand.
She: Oh, how about your husband mam. Maybe this is actually his card.
Me: Im sorry but I wouldnt know.
She: Does he have a card mam?
Me: I dont know
She: You dont know if your husband has a card or not mam?
Me: Even if I do, I wouldnt tell you.

...conversations

It's been awhile. Been so very busy lately with the online stuff and part time jobs etc etc. Takes up about 6 hours of my day. Im a morning person so I like to do work in the morning to ease up in the afternoon. All these were new to the kids, especially Alyssa. Although Im just a meter away from her, she wants me to be playing and talking with her still. 2 weeks ago this was how it went:

She: Mommy why do you have to work on the computer?
Me: It's my chance to have money to buy you extra stuff honey...
She: Awwwww...but you always take so long. I want you to sit beside me.
Me:...I could buy you more toys...food, cloths. Stuff like that.
She: Ohhhhhhhhhh...
Me: Besides it's in dollars honey (laughs)
She: Okay...you can go on working. (giggles) I like toys, Powerbooks mommy?
Me: sure honey. See, mommy's been able to give you extra stuff lately, right?
She: Ah-a (nods) I like toys mommy.
Me: I know honey.

(I work for 3 hours more before lunch)

And this was yesterday:

She: Mommy, I think you have to stop working.
Me: but why? I wont have money anymore...
(silence)
She: Why?
Me: (i give the same explanation as 2 weeks ago)
She: But I dont need more toys, dresses Powerbooks
(I stop working and face her)
(she sobs)
She: I dont need more toys. I have enough toys already. I want you to stop working and be with me mommy (hugs me).

I stopped working and played with the kids the rest of the day. although I injected the importance of me doing a bit a part time stuff in our conversations. I worked that night when both kids were asleep already.

...HOrtaleza Salon

I had tons to do that day. But pareng Nonoy Jopson told me he'll give me a Biolage hair treatment at his newly opened salon for free. Keyword, Free. He and his wife, Amale, did mention about the salon about once a long time ago but nobody expected they were actually working on it already. One day they just text to tell us they were already having their soft opening. too bad my hair couldnt go thru yet another chemical treatment till June. They were looking for models for the demonstrations for the staff. Manila experts were coming over and we were invited. So I had to settle for the Biolage treatment. Me, no ego issues. No no no I dont. The salon is at Elizabelth Mall, almost downtown. big place. In my opionion, it's better than Robinson's. bigger and cleaner.

Met Marmie there in the morning. She was getting a hair rebonding treatment. Free. Do you see her hair? One could just imagine how much it would cost her if she were to pay. I got my biolage and I was happy. Their services are very affordable. Big space. Nice chairs. I didnt get a neck cramp when I had my hair shampooed. The Manila expert was yakking away about their products and such and I couldnt help but listen. So now I know why one must not put conditioner on before you plan to have your hair treated. I shall be going back there soon. Katie Holmes hasnt let her hair grow longer than her chin yet and so will I not.

thanks NOy!!!

...Al Gore

I had been waiting for this show on HBO. Finally it came on last night at 9pm. Quite late for me already actually but I just had to watch it. The rest of the family were fast asleep already. 1hour into the show I started drifting in and out of sleep. I know it was a good show. Everyone should watch it. I like Al Gore. American Im not, but Ive always liked him. I am so into saving our earth for the future generation. Today, I got stainless steel thermos so I wouldnt have to buy plastic bottled water anymore. Eco bags, they are everywhere in the house and in the car. I got eco bags from all the malls and stores. The one I dont have is that one from Powerbooks, a great big black one. But I think they're not for sale. Too bad. They oughto be though. I didnt finish the show last night. I fell asleep. Let's face it, it's not the most entertaining movie of the decade although it should be. It won awards. It won Al Gore awards. Incovenient his facts, but they're the truth. And we ought to do our part starting now. We should have started decades ago actually. HOpe its not too late for us and our kids.

...shiny butt.

It was a particularly hot day at the beach, Alyssa was just enjoying the sand, water and the breeze. Joel stayed under the tree behind us. I was clicking away with the camera as usual, aimed at my little waterbabe. I was putting my sunglasses back on as I noticed Alyssa stand. She whispered, "Mommy, his butt is shiny." Me: "His what is what?". That instant I noticed the guy sleeping on the bench just a few meters behind Alyssa. Oooooohhhhhhhh, St. Tropez!
Few minutes after I took this paparrazzi shot, he started flexing his toes, then knees. He also did some push ups and stretching, all during spread out like that on the bench. He also did jump in the water and did some butterflies.

ASPARTAME
as if this wasNOT enough...

THANK YOUFOR SERIOUSLY KILLING US.