...and I met the Mushroom Family--finally!

--departure at Narita--

I would like to thank Niko of Niko's Blog, Yobib of Husband of a Blogger and their cutie daughter Yena for their precious time of coming their way from a wedding party all over to the hotel that we stayed for one night at Manila before our next flight to the province---it was such a busy day for them but still they made it just to meet my family. It was my first time to meet a friend on line personally and yes, I'm a lil bit shy of meeting them but the lovely couples were so friendly and warm and Yena played with Wakaba and Haruka. We really had a great time talking to each other even for just a couple of hours and we were entertained by Yena' s bahay kubo songs in which at first she was saying "ayaw" but I bribed her with chocolates and then she sang!LOL! She' s such a smart kid! I thought she would stop singing at the first phrase of the song but she sang it all so well! I was amazed by her counting in english and tagalog version,too! Can't help but hugged her because of her kawaiiness!! The Eras Family--Yobib, Niko and Yena

Our daughters--Yena, Wakaba and Haruka
And we finally met for the very first time!!
Pose like a japanese,Yena! sabi ni Mommy lol!
There you go!! Well done,Yena!!^_^ Niko is seriously talking here but I can't help but smile at Yena
Husband of a (spoiled)Blogger and a very responsible father to Yena--nice meeting you,Yobib!at the lobby before they left, it took us another 30 minutes of talking and taking photos lol!
...and to tell you the truth, kulang talaga ang oras natin for all the chikahan that I don't want you guys to go home!
Good morning, Philippines!!

---Between Friends there is no tally sheet on the exchange of good deeds and kindness, but there is a shared memory and assurance of more good things yet to come.---

Have a nice day to ya'll!!

Tadaima! We're back!!

Dear friends,

We're finally back after a short vacation in the Philippines and it's a freezing 2 degree C when we landed at Narita last Saturday night. It was such a long flight from our province to Manila then Manila to Narita--we stayed in a hotel for one night and went home next day. The vacation was great except for the last few days before leaving for Japan because Haruka had a slight fever ( she' s okay now ) and Wakaba got burned on her leg from my brothers motorcycle and thank God it wasn't that bad. We went to the hospital again here before letting her go to school this Monday morning and was welcomed back with a smile by her classmates and teachers at school! They really missed her and so is Wakaba ^_^

A quickie post to let everyone knows that we're safe and at home now ^_^ Thank you very much for your visits, comments and messages---will try to do some updates and visits to your respective sites after getting things in order. I can' t stand everything everywhere, it drives me crazy lol!

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I REALLY MISSED YOU GUYS!! \(^0^)/


With Love,
Clarissa

First Tag for 2010

Thanks to Mommy Willa of Fickle Minded , Ate Cecille of Thoughts of A Pinay SAHM and Mommy Seiko of Seiko's Diary . Thank you so much for this fun tag!! ^_^
---8 TV Shows I like to watch---

1. Otameshika ( variety )
2. Gurunai ( Guru- Guru Ninety- Nine )
3. Keroro Gunso (anime)
4. Sekai Marumie (variety)
5. Warai Red Carpet (comedy)
6. Detective Conan (anime)
7. Himitsu no Kenmin Show (variety)
8. SMAPxSMAP (variety)

---8 Favorite Place to Dine-out---

1. McDonald
2. Za-Za Yakiniku
3. KFC
4. Saizeriya
5. Bikkuri Donkey
6. SHOYA Ramen house
7. MOS Burger
8. Bamiyan

---8 Things I look forward to---

1. Vacation in the Philippines
2. Wakaba's graduation in kindergarten
3. Our 8th wedding anniversary
4. Haruka turning 4
5. Wakaba turning 7
6. Weekend get-away
7. Watch Japanese drama
8. Another baby

---8 Things that happen yesterday---

1. Woke up early
2. Made obento for Wakaba, Haruka and Yochan
3. Ate a left over curry rice at lunch
4. Checked e-mails
5. Bought something for a present
6. Listened to my favourite songs
7. Cooked dinner/supper
8. Watched tv

---8 Things I love About Winter---

1. I love to watch the snow flakes
2. I can cover my bilbil with all those winter clothes lol!
3. My girls can play outside
4. Me, beside the heater
5. Taking lots of photos
6. Winter S-A-L-E!
7. Being cuddled because I'm freezin' cold!
8. Hot cocoa

---8 Things I’m Passionate About---

1. My family
2. Spending time only with my husband
3. Spending time with them
4. Cooking and doing chores at home
5. Blogging
6. My friends
7. My family’s health
8. Learning

---8 Word/Phrases I often Used---

1. Hello there!
2. Genki?
3. Daisuki!
4. Yatta ne!
5. Kawaii ne!
6. Onaka ga suita!!
7. Nande Nippon wa konnani samui no?!Bbrrrr!!!
8. Love yah!

---8 Things I learned from the past---

1. I'm the happiest person in the world
2: Don't take anything for granted
3. I' m blessed with good friends
4. Smile!
5. Everything has a purpose
6. Live every moment, laugh everyday and love beyond words
7. See the good side of everything.
8. Keep the faith


---8 Blog Friends I want to tag---





Happy Blogging!!^_^


(note: this is a scheduled post, we're still in vacation)

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary

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Dear Yochan,

I like the way I feel about you.

I live to be with you, to hold your hands,
to see your smile.

You' re all that makes my life worthwhile!

Happy 8th Wedding Anniversary to both of us!!

Love you forever,

Clarissa

(note: this is a scheduled post, we're still on vacation)

Kizuna on Blog Leave

Dear Friends,

My family and I are leaving for a vacation. We'll be back on the 2nd week of Febuary--I'll see you then.^_^ Thank you so much for dropping by and for leaving your messages and comments!

With Love ,
Clang

(note: this is a scheduled post)

Girl's Talk--My Firsts

It's been awhile that I haven't posted an entry for Girl's Talk and I don't want her to say something on our meeting and so I must have a post of all My Firsts here-- all in one for this month lol! ^_^

My First Crush and First Date

I was on my highschool days when I met my first crush, Teofilo---he was a senior of me and I was in my junior and I know this might sound stupid but I really asked him out to be my partner during our Junior-Senior Proms Night. So stupid right? It was embarrasing, I was blushing and all that but he agreed to be my date--it was his first to be asked by a girl, he said. And so I asked a bakla friend of mine to do my make up and my hair done and even borrowed a cocktail dress for the special event to look perfect to his eyes! I was flying in ecstacy seeing him on his formal wear and walking towards me for a dance! My dear! It would be very difficult for me to get down to earth from cloud nine ( ang luma ko lol!) when we had our dance during the Prom night! He dropped me at home after the dance party on a pedicab ride and he was gentleman enough to held his hand and I smiled back...but all of a sudden the next thing that I remembered was my knees were bleeding--naipit ang heels ko sa butas ng bulok na pedicab! My first crush on my first date-- I am all red and blushing.... with embarrasment! (T_T)


My First Kiss and My First Boyfriend


My first kiss was my first boyfriend, J--J was introduced to me by a friend during my highschool days and we saw each other almost everyday and time went on we started hanging out as friends then eventually he became my first boyfriend. He picks me up at school every morning and dropped me back at home after school and that is everyday! He's close to my family and I'm close to his family,too. He invited me to go to a disco (OMG!Ang luma lol!)on a Friday night, we danced and enjoyed each other together with some of our friends. The weather wasn't my bestfriend that time, the rain started to fall and decided to drop me back home using his motorcyle and we're all wet. I was ready to go but he held me back and kissed me--it was my first kiss....and was amazing...
We dated for over 2 years and a half and just like any lovers, we had ups and downs. But the thing is he's becoming more and more possessive--he had so many bawal to me. He doesn't like me wearing shorts in public and sleeveles and or any sexy clothes. He's jealoused to any guys that I talked to and finally decided to break the relationship. I needed some space to breathe...A months later, we talked as friends and told me that he'll be going to America and finish his studies there. A year later I heard from a friend that he's getting married and that his fiance' is pregnant. My goodness!! Natatawa ako sa kagagahan ko dati lol!


For more Girl's Talk, head up to Niko ganda's fun meme

Couple's Corner--How Well Do We Know Each Other

---I knew my husband so well---

--He loves his coffee black most especially when eating sweets--if his coffee ain't black, it means he's really darn tired at work!
--His favorite scent is Soir of Bvlgari or nothing.
--All the time I thought I'm only a tag-along ( on his car racing practices ), it turns out that he doesn't enjoy it without me watching him at the grandstand.
--He has a lot of colored clothes than me, mine is all black and dark colors.
--He doesn't talk much about his work at home, if he did it means he's stressed.

--If he's stressed, it's time for car racing practises.

---He knows so much about me as well---

--If I take out our electric hotplate and prepare yakiniku or yakisoba or okonomiyaki for dinner, or a pancake for breakfast, he knows he's in charge of cooking at home.
--He knows that I will be asking for my allowance next after questioning the date of his salary
--He knows that I'm always available to him sexually lol!
-- He knows that we're not only husband and wife, but bestfriends,too.
--If he makes utot at home, he knows he has to pay for a 500 yen fine.

The more time we spend together, the more I find him interesting and we're becoming made for each other!

For more talks at Couple' s Corner, head up to Mommy Liza' s fun meme