Day 20. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Yes, I am actually thankful for Brianna's ID. I We were waiting for this for the longest time and today, they've finally distributed the IDs.

(What have I become? A mere piece of plastic excites the crap out of me…)

Day 19. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Here are Gabe and Brianna learning how to play sipa. KinderCrib teaching the kids old school Pinoy street games is really beneficial to the kids, especially to those kids who are growing up with iPads attached to them all the time. (Guilty kami ni Brianna jan…)

Day 18. #100HappyDaysV2.0

We were bored okayyy. Haha!

Namesake

We almost have the very same first name. Almost.

Also, she's a registered nurse so good for her. :)

Day 17. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Mad (not really) Hatters' Tea Party!

Day 16. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Today was a pretty good day but the highlights of today are these #MakeupTransformation posts by my dear crazy friends. They went (kinda) all out with the transformation because there was a prize for the best #MakeupTransformation post from one of our friends. I wanted to join in the fun just for the prize (Kindle!!!) but I'm having a hard time thinking who the end photo would be. Effort talagang pagisipan! Any suggestions?

Day 15. #100HappyDaysV2.0

(There's something about me and guys who live quite far from my place and have a hard time meeting up with me…)

Online window shopping with the boyfriend. Yes, technology is an essential part of our relationship…for now.

Day 14. #100HappyDaysV2.0

So I've mentioned that I watch Pure Love but not when it airs on ABS-CBN because Brianna doesn't want to watch these kinds of shows (she freaks when the soundtrack changes to that music teleseryes use when one of the antagonists plots some kind of revenge over the good guys). I watch it on PinayTambayan.com. I'm actually on a Pure Love marathon right now so I'm cutting this short.

PinayTambayan.com admin, you're doing it right!

Day 13. #100HappyDaysV2.0

I've had this book in my reading list for the longest time but only got around to reading it when the month started. I'm not yet done reading it because I barely have time to breathe but I am enjoying the part of the book I am reading now. It effed my brain up, seriously.

Day 12. #100HappyDaysV2.0

I love it when people admit that they are wrong. It's a simple gesture that will always be appreciated by moi.

I stand corrected...

When I was in college, I thought I lived with narrow-minded people. Turns out, I actually live with closed-minded people.

Day 11. #100HappyDaysV2.0

I had to shut my mouth for this girl right here despite the mean things that have been said about me. I'm enduring every blow thrown my way to give her the best life I can offer her.

Day 10. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Much-needed Sundate with these two. I haven't thought of a single problem the entire time we were out.

Also thankful for this guy's mom for making me and Brianna feel like we actually are a part of her family. We felt comfortable around her; no judgements, no expectations, just love. Yes, she actually made us feel loved…accepted. Such a great woman, that woman. So thankful she raised her son the way she did. Kami ng anak ko ang tunay na nakikinabang.

Day 9. #100HappyDaysV2.0

This girl is finally feeling better so we went out. We went to - surprise, surprise - Toy Kingdom where she had her nails done by the Barbie team. She enjoyed her day and despite another frustrating night for me, I ended up just smiling as well.

Day 8. #100HappyDaysV2.0

I'm so lucky to have caught the last slot for Brianna in this particular preschool where they really, really care about the over-all development of the kids. We had an impromptu parent-teacher conference yesterday in the school's receiving area, with Brianna's teacher updating me with her progress. Most of what she said, I already know but it hadn't occurred to me that it manifests on how Brianna acts.

I'm going out of topic so I'm ending this with saying that I am really thankful for the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with people who want the best for my daughter.

Yosi Diaries: Day 1.2/1.1.1 (?!)

(Obviously, I don't know how to use that version 1.2/version 1.1.1 thing…)

Should I stop with this nonsense? I don't think I'll be able to quit this vice. I smoked probably 5 sticks of cigarettes this time. Stress got the better of me, as always.

Day 7. #100HappyDaysV2.0

These two. Despite all the stress and the frustrations I am currently facing in my life, these two remind me of how truly blessed I am and why I actually need to move forward. They also remind me that I am a good person and that I am worth something, despite what other people say... Perfect reminders that I am doing something right.

Yosi-free Diaries: Day 1.1

I. AM. A. FAILURE.

I smoked 2 sticks of cigarettes today just 'cause I am a weakling. I AM A FAILURE!!!

Now, though, my chest feels heavy. I guess my body's telling me to stop, too.

Anyway, this relapse won't stop me from going after this particular goal. I know I can do this despite the setback. I just have to remind myself why I'm actually doing this every time I feel the urge to smoke.

Day 6. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Started with the Yosi-free diaries. I don't know how long I'll last but at least I started, right?

Yosi-free Diaries: Day 1

I've decided to smoke my last cigarette yesterday afternoon. Today is the first day of my attempt to ditch the literally stinky habit of smoking. I shall document my progress - or my failure - just to see if I can actually do this…or maybe just how long I will last 'til I smoke my next cigarette.

I think it's important to note that I haven't stopped smoking since 2006 (except for 6 months back in 2010, when I got pregnant - didn't know I was 'til the 3rd month - and 3 months after, when I breastfed little Brianna).

I'm thinking of documenting my progress for 21 days 'cause that's how long it takes to form a habit but we'll see.

Right now, I really really really want a stick. Watching my brother take a drag is not helping. At all. Plus, I have this heavy feeling on my chest which seems to be telling me that I actually NEED to smoke but I'm trying to ignore that.

Also, my mouth is suffering from oral fixation not even 24 hours since my last cigarette. Maybe a gum will help me with this. Or a bag of nuts/chips just like Han in The Fast and the Furious franchise. (I LOVE HAN OKAY!!! Now, I wanna watch Tokyo Drift again.)

This oral fixation thing is effing up my already effed up lips. Chapstick to the rescue!

Day 5. #100HappyDaysV2.0

We talk on the phone while we're Skype-ing. Yes, we're that kind of couple.

A-freakin'-men.

If I were close friends with the person who shared this on Facebook, I'd give her a call right about now but we're not so I settled with liking her post.

So much truth in such a short statement… Tsktsk.

(Edit: Just to put it out there, this one's not about my relationship with my favorite person.)

Day 4. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Was chatting with this girl right here a few minutes ago. We met back in the 90s and only because she went to the same school I did...that and she's the sister of one of my "sworn enemies" (according to my barkada) who's now my boyfriend.

This family... I don't know what I did to deserve such kindness from each and everyone of them. They actually love us (Brianna and I). It's so overwhelming, really. I am so thankful for his very supportive and loving family.

Day 3. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Today was a pretty tough day. A lot has been said and A LOT has been done but by the end of the day, I've finally truly appreciated my mom. She's one helluva woman, my mom. I guess I was too self-absorbed to notice a lot of things happening inside the house and with her but I commend her for not giving up.

We don't have any recent photos together so I'm using an old one, from my lola tita's birthday party March 2014.

Day 2. #100HappyDaysV2.0

Movie time with my baby always makes me happy. It's one of our many, many UBEs.

Day 1. #100HappyDaysV2.0

I have been craving for Yum since last week but I've been trying to not spend any money lately. Enter Brianna and her yearly cough and cold fit. She wanted Chickenjoy. I couldn't deny my sick baby her request so I gave in. I asked my brother, Carlo, to run to the nearest Jollibee to grab Brianna's Chickenjoy...and my Yum burger! Wooh!

Also appreciated the fact that my brother wasn't grumpy when I asked him to make the Jollibee run but that's probably because of his Jollibee freebie. Still thankful nevertheless.

#100HappyDaysV2.0

I stopped with the #100HappyDays back in April. I don't have any reasons for it because it was me who didn't have the will and the energy to post something - anything - on the blog during that time.

Anyway, I've decided to do the whole #100HappyDays thing all over again but I won't register it like the last time. Plus, I'm only posting them here, instead of cross posting them to my Tumblr account.

I hope I finish the entire thing this time 'cause I really need all the positive vibes I can get after that very, very, very stressful and freakin' emotional July 2014.