Is it really goodbye babyhood for my baby? My littlest one turned 18 months old. According to Babycenter, "Many parents say that this is when they stop thinking of their child as a baby." Well, I think I would always see Cayla as our baby because she's the youngest and she's petite. But, although she's small, she's very smart and she's a quick learner. The way Cayla likes to walk around and climb chairs, not to mention her repeating the words we say and the desire to feed herself make her … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Confidence, Cymplified!
For me, confidence is a destination that needed to be journeyed to. There may be some people who were born with confidence, but I am not one of them. How can I say that I am not confident? Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt were surfacing. I kept second-guessing myself and my decisions. I was uncertain about what I really, really like or want. I believed that I was mediocre in comparison to others who are more intelligent, more talented and have more things in their possession. I was always … [Read more...]
Exercise To Shine, Cymplified!
My one word for this year is 'shine'. One way I could shine is to make myself better in the aspects of being a mother, a wife, and especially, a follower of Christ. One of the ways to make myself better at my roles is to keep myself healthy. One of the ways I could take care of my body is to get exercise. I am not feeling good about myself most of the time. I feel so heavy, slow and very unhealthy! That's when I knew I really need exercise to shine. Lessening my food intake doesn't work for me … [Read more...]
Jesus Today™ Promises, Cymplified!
I received a free devotional e-book 14 Days of Jesus Today™ by Sarah Young download care of Devotionals Daily when I signed up for the newsletter "delivering uplifting devotionals written by bestselling Christian authors and teachers like Billy Graham, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, Francis Chan, Christine Caine, Rick Warren, Sheila Walsh, Ann Voskamp, and more!" Visit the site and get yours also. The short video below was shown on the 'thank you' page after I subscribed. It is inspired by Sarah … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day, Cymplified!
March 8, 2013 was International Women's Day. I have been receiving newsletters from World Food Programme. If you advocate for or support fighting hunger worldwide, please do take time to visit the site. They work doubly hard when countries are affected by calamities or even war, when food security is compromised. WFP Philippines calls for donations when parts of the country were hit by typhoons. For International Women's Day, WFP shared these 10 facts about women and hunger. It's sad to … [Read more...]
Empowered Princesses, Cymplified!
This video brought tears to my eyes. I don't know why! Post by Everyone Matters. It may be because I love Disney princesses, that's why Elle likes them, too. I don't think princesses are girls who are spoiled and bossy. I think they are girls with substance; especially love, kindness and gentleness. There's a reason or two they are loved by their people, and I don't think it's because of their pretty faces. For me, girls with good hearts and good manners are considered … [Read more...]
Add Mo ‘Ko As Friend by Marlene Legaspi-Munar, Cymplified!
Here's another book I got for free care of @OMFLit in its blogger event I attended. It's addressed mostly to students and the younger generation. It's written in Filipino-English and with words relatable to the children of today. Add Mo 'Ko As Friend is a handy guide to being a good friend, online and offline. Since almost every student is now on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, this book offers reminders on the usage of these sites. For example, "don't give too much … [Read more...]