Friday, 28 February 2014
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Saturday, 22 February 2014
Cervical Cancer Awareness!
What is Cervical Cancer?
The cervix is the lower part of a woman’s womb or uterus. It is sometimes called the ‘Uterine Cervix’. The fetus grows in the body of the uterus which is the upper part. The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina or birth canal. The part of the cervix closest to the body of the uterus is called the endocervix. The part next to the vagina is the exocervix or ectocervix. The 2 main types of cells covering the cervix are squamous cells (on the exocervix) and glandular cells (on the endocervix). These 2 cell types meet at a place called the transformation zone. Most cervical cancers starts in the transformation zone.
Most cervical cancers begin in the cells lining the cervix. These cells do not suddenly change into cancer. Instead, the normal cells of the cervix first gradually develop pre-cancerous changes that turn into cancer. Doctors use several terms to describe these pre-cancerous changes, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), and dysplasia. These changes can be detected by the Pap test and treated to prevent cancer from developing.
Gardasil, the new vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) -- which causes cervical cancer and genital warts.
Here is what you need to know now about this new vaccine.
1. What is Gardasil?
Gardasil is a vaccine, licensed for use in June 2006, by the FDA. It targets four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of all cervical cancers. HPV-6 and -11 cause about 90% of genital warts. HPV is also linked to anal cancer.
2. How does HPV spread?
Sexual activity spreads the virus, a very common one. It's one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the country, according to the CDC, with more than 20 million people currently infected and another 6.2 million contracting the virus each year.
About half of those with HPV are aged 15 to 24. Surveys suggest 3.7% of U.S. girls have sex by age 13, and 62.4% have had sex by the 12th grade.
3. Who should get the vaccine?
Gardasil is approved by the FDA for girls and women ages 9 to 26. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that the vaccine be given routinely to girls at age 11 to 12 years old, although doctors may choose to vaccinate girls as young as 9. The CDC also recommends the vaccine for women age 13 to 26 who did not receive the vaccine at an earlier age.
However, if a girl or woman is already infected with HPV, the vaccine will not prevent that strain of HPV from causing disease. It will protect against new infections with other strains of HPV included in the vaccine.
The vaccine is also being studied in women up to age 45, although that group may be targeted for the vaccine later.
The vaccine is being studied in males, too. Men can get HPV infections and can pass the virus to their sex partners. HPV causes genital warts and is associated with rare cases of cancer of the penis. Particularly in gay men, HPV is linked to anal cancers. Merck is currently testing Gardasil in men, including gay men.
4. What is the best way to talk to my daughter about this?
Emphasize that the primary goal is to help prevent cervical cancer. If you, as a parent, are worried this will give your child a false sense of security that she can't catch a sexually transmitted infection from sexual activity, you can also emphasize that the vaccine only protects against certain strains of HPV -- not against any of the many other types of sexually transmitted infections.
5. Does Gardasil protect against all cervical cancers?
No. The vaccine does protect against the strains of HPV most likely to cause cancer. But it does not protect against all HPV strains.
However, recent reports suggest that the vaccine may give wider protection than originally thought. There is preliminary evidence it may offer some protection against other HPV strains, which cause 8% or 9% of cervical cancers.
6. How effective is the new vaccine?
Studies have shown it is 100% effective in the prevention of cervical precancers and noninvasive cervical cancers caused by HPV-16 and 18 in those not already exposed to those strains, according to Merck & Co. Inc., which makes Gardasil. Merck is a WebMD sponsor.
7. If someone is already sexually active, will this vaccine still work?
If a person has been infected with any of the four strains the vaccine protects against, the vaccine won't provide protection against that type. But it will prevent infection from the other three.
8. How long is Gardasil effective?
Research suggests the vaccine lasts at least four years. Long-term results are not yet certain. The protection might last longer.
9. Does the vaccine actually contain HPV or any live virus?
No. It has a virus-like particle, but not the actual virus.
10. Is Gardasil safe?
Clinical trial data have found it is safe.
11. How much will the vaccine cost?
Most doctors would charge you around 3,000+ Php per dose. Since the doses will be spread out up to 6 months, it is advisable that you save up around 10, 000+ Php to ensure your coverage for the three required doses of the cervical cancer vaccine.
12. Will the new vaccine make cervical cancer screens such as the Pap test passé?
No. Screening with a Pap test is still needed, since the vaccine does not protect against all cervical cancer.
13. Is this the only vaccine for cervical cancer?
There's a second vaccine in the works: Cervarix, from GlaxoSmithKline. Cervarix targets two HPV strains, HPV-16 and HPV-18. GSK says it plans to seek FDA approval for Cervarix by the end of the year. Early studies find that this vaccine, like Gardasil, is extremely safe and effective. GlaxoSmithKline is a WebMD sponsor.
15. How common is cervical cancer and how deadly?
The American Cancer Society predicts that in 2007, there will be about 11,150 new U.S. cases of invasive cervical cancer, and 3,670 cervical-cancer deaths.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. There are about 500,000 new cases, and 250,000 cervical-cancer deaths each year. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80% of cases occur in low-income countries, where cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women
16. Why are three doses of the cervical cancer vaccine needed?
Researchers don't yet know what antibody levels provide adequate protection from HPV. In early clinical trials, researchers observed that women's antibody levels continued to increase with each of the three doses of the vaccine. Since antibody levels inevitably fall once you stop getting a vaccine, it makes sense to start with high antibody levels and attempt to get the greatest HPV protection for the longest possible time — years or even decades.
17. Does the cervical cancer vaccine carry any health risks or side effects?
Overall, the effects are usually mild. The most common side effects of both HPV vaccines include soreness at the injection site (the upper arm), headaches, low-grade fever or flu-like symptoms. Sometimes dizziness or fainting occurs after the injection, especially in adolescents. Remaining seated for 15 minutes after the injection can reduce the risk of fainting. In addition, Cervarix may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain.
Serious side effects — including a severe allergic response (anaphylaxis), and neurological conditions, such as paralysis, weakness and brain swelling — have been reported in a small number of women. The FDA continues to monitor all such reports. To date, however, almost all reports of such adverse side effects appear to have occurred by chance around the time of immunization. They don't appear to have been caused by the vaccine itself.
18. What can you do to protect yourself from cervical cancer if you're not in the recommended vaccine age group?
HPV spreads through sexual contact. To protect yourself from HPV, use a condom every time you have sex and limit your number of sexual partners. In addition, don't smoke. Smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer.
To detect cervical cancer in the earliest stages, see your health care provider for regular pelvic exams and Pap tests. Seek prompt medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of cervical cancer — vaginal bleeding after sex, between periods or after menopause, pelvic pain, or pain during sex.
19. Is the vaccine safe for pregnant woman?
The cervical cancer vaccine isn't recommended for pregnant women or people who are moderately or severely ill. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies, including an allergy to yeast or latex.
20. Does the cervical cancer vaccine offer benefits if you're already sexually active?
Yes. In clinical trials, Gardasil and Cervarix were effective in groups of sexually active women age 26 or younger, some of whom had already been infected with one or more types of HPV. However, Gardasil and Cervarix only protect you from specific strains of HPV to which you haven't been exposed. The more sexual partners you've had, the greater your chance of having been exposed to multiple types of HPV.
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The cervix is the lower part of a woman’s womb or uterus. It is sometimes called the ‘Uterine Cervix’. The fetus grows in the body of the uterus which is the upper part. The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina or birth canal. The part of the cervix closest to the body of the uterus is called the endocervix. The part next to the vagina is the exocervix or ectocervix. The 2 main types of cells covering the cervix are squamous cells (on the exocervix) and glandular cells (on the endocervix). These 2 cell types meet at a place called the transformation zone. Most cervical cancers starts in the transformation zone.
Most cervical cancers begin in the cells lining the cervix. These cells do not suddenly change into cancer. Instead, the normal cells of the cervix first gradually develop pre-cancerous changes that turn into cancer. Doctors use several terms to describe these pre-cancerous changes, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), and dysplasia. These changes can be detected by the Pap test and treated to prevent cancer from developing.
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervicalcancer/detailedguide/cervical-cancer-what-is-cervical-cancer.
Gardasil, the new vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) -- which causes cervical cancer and genital warts.
Here is what you need to know now about this new vaccine.
1. What is Gardasil?
Gardasil is a vaccine, licensed for use in June 2006, by the FDA. It targets four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of all cervical cancers. HPV-6 and -11 cause about 90% of genital warts. HPV is also linked to anal cancer.
2. How does HPV spread?
Sexual activity spreads the virus, a very common one. It's one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the country, according to the CDC, with more than 20 million people currently infected and another 6.2 million contracting the virus each year.
About half of those with HPV are aged 15 to 24. Surveys suggest 3.7% of U.S. girls have sex by age 13, and 62.4% have had sex by the 12th grade.
3. Who should get the vaccine?
Gardasil is approved by the FDA for girls and women ages 9 to 26. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that the vaccine be given routinely to girls at age 11 to 12 years old, although doctors may choose to vaccinate girls as young as 9. The CDC also recommends the vaccine for women age 13 to 26 who did not receive the vaccine at an earlier age.
However, if a girl or woman is already infected with HPV, the vaccine will not prevent that strain of HPV from causing disease. It will protect against new infections with other strains of HPV included in the vaccine.
The vaccine is also being studied in women up to age 45, although that group may be targeted for the vaccine later.
The vaccine is being studied in males, too. Men can get HPV infections and can pass the virus to their sex partners. HPV causes genital warts and is associated with rare cases of cancer of the penis. Particularly in gay men, HPV is linked to anal cancers. Merck is currently testing Gardasil in men, including gay men.
4. What is the best way to talk to my daughter about this?
Emphasize that the primary goal is to help prevent cervical cancer. If you, as a parent, are worried this will give your child a false sense of security that she can't catch a sexually transmitted infection from sexual activity, you can also emphasize that the vaccine only protects against certain strains of HPV -- not against any of the many other types of sexually transmitted infections.
5. Does Gardasil protect against all cervical cancers?
No. The vaccine does protect against the strains of HPV most likely to cause cancer. But it does not protect against all HPV strains.
However, recent reports suggest that the vaccine may give wider protection than originally thought. There is preliminary evidence it may offer some protection against other HPV strains, which cause 8% or 9% of cervical cancers.
6. How effective is the new vaccine?
Studies have shown it is 100% effective in the prevention of cervical precancers and noninvasive cervical cancers caused by HPV-16 and 18 in those not already exposed to those strains, according to Merck & Co. Inc., which makes Gardasil. Merck is a WebMD sponsor.
7. If someone is already sexually active, will this vaccine still work?
If a person has been infected with any of the four strains the vaccine protects against, the vaccine won't provide protection against that type. But it will prevent infection from the other three.
8. How long is Gardasil effective?
Research suggests the vaccine lasts at least four years. Long-term results are not yet certain. The protection might last longer.
9. Does the vaccine actually contain HPV or any live virus?
No. It has a virus-like particle, but not the actual virus.
10. Is Gardasil safe?
Clinical trial data have found it is safe.
11. How much will the vaccine cost?
Most doctors would charge you around 3,000+ Php per dose. Since the doses will be spread out up to 6 months, it is advisable that you save up around 10, 000+ Php to ensure your coverage for the three required doses of the cervical cancer vaccine.
12. Will the new vaccine make cervical cancer screens such as the Pap test passé?
No. Screening with a Pap test is still needed, since the vaccine does not protect against all cervical cancer.
13. Is this the only vaccine for cervical cancer?
There's a second vaccine in the works: Cervarix, from GlaxoSmithKline. Cervarix targets two HPV strains, HPV-16 and HPV-18. GSK says it plans to seek FDA approval for Cervarix by the end of the year. Early studies find that this vaccine, like Gardasil, is extremely safe and effective. GlaxoSmithKline is a WebMD sponsor.
15. How common is cervical cancer and how deadly?
The American Cancer Society predicts that in 2007, there will be about 11,150 new U.S. cases of invasive cervical cancer, and 3,670 cervical-cancer deaths.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. There are about 500,000 new cases, and 250,000 cervical-cancer deaths each year. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80% of cases occur in low-income countries, where cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women
16. Why are three doses of the cervical cancer vaccine needed?
Researchers don't yet know what antibody levels provide adequate protection from HPV. In early clinical trials, researchers observed that women's antibody levels continued to increase with each of the three doses of the vaccine. Since antibody levels inevitably fall once you stop getting a vaccine, it makes sense to start with high antibody levels and attempt to get the greatest HPV protection for the longest possible time — years or even decades.
17. Does the cervical cancer vaccine carry any health risks or side effects?
Overall, the effects are usually mild. The most common side effects of both HPV vaccines include soreness at the injection site (the upper arm), headaches, low-grade fever or flu-like symptoms. Sometimes dizziness or fainting occurs after the injection, especially in adolescents. Remaining seated for 15 minutes after the injection can reduce the risk of fainting. In addition, Cervarix may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain.
Serious side effects — including a severe allergic response (anaphylaxis), and neurological conditions, such as paralysis, weakness and brain swelling — have been reported in a small number of women. The FDA continues to monitor all such reports. To date, however, almost all reports of such adverse side effects appear to have occurred by chance around the time of immunization. They don't appear to have been caused by the vaccine itself.
18. What can you do to protect yourself from cervical cancer if you're not in the recommended vaccine age group?
HPV spreads through sexual contact. To protect yourself from HPV, use a condom every time you have sex and limit your number of sexual partners. In addition, don't smoke. Smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer.
To detect cervical cancer in the earliest stages, see your health care provider for regular pelvic exams and Pap tests. Seek prompt medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of cervical cancer — vaginal bleeding after sex, between periods or after menopause, pelvic pain, or pain during sex.
19. Is the vaccine safe for pregnant woman?
The cervical cancer vaccine isn't recommended for pregnant women or people who are moderately or severely ill. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies, including an allergy to yeast or latex.
20. Does the cervical cancer vaccine offer benefits if you're already sexually active?
Yes. In clinical trials, Gardasil and Cervarix were effective in groups of sexually active women age 26 or younger, some of whom had already been infected with one or more types of HPV. However, Gardasil and Cervarix only protect you from specific strains of HPV to which you haven't been exposed. The more sexual partners you've had, the greater your chance of having been exposed to multiple types of HPV.
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We now know that this can be prevented. I am so happy that I am working in one of the best company in the US that is Philippine based which offers great benefits to their employees. Our health card includes FREE CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE. I will be getting 3 shots of the vaccine and this will start this coming Feb. 26th.
So sad though that I can’t divulge much of what me and my dear are getting from working in this company. I guess, mostly naman sa atin bawal gawin ata to e. Basta we are so lucky that we get to work sa company na to. Our Healt Card is… I should say ‘THE BEST’. Sssshhh lang ah… we even have derma or skin care benefits hehe
So sad though that I can’t divulge much of what me and my dear are getting from working in this company. I guess, mostly naman sa atin bawal gawin ata to e. Basta we are so lucky that we get to work sa company na to. Our Healt Card is… I should say ‘THE BEST’. Sssshhh lang ah… we even have derma or skin care benefits hehe
Friday, 21 February 2014
Sexy-Better-Me
Good Morning Philippines!
I felt so great this morning. Actually wala talaga dapat ako masuot this morning for work halos nasa laundry lahat and besides hindi pa ko bumabalik sa dati kong weight so walang magkasya sakin sa mga clothes ko na nasa closet. Pero I tried wearing one of my semi fitted stretchy top… and I AM SUPER HAPPY. Seriously… as in talaga. I’ve been on a diet for 5 days now. And nabawasan naman kahit papano ung timbang ko. Biruin mo nagkasya bigla sakin yong damit ko. Yipeeeee ♥
Thank you so much http://www.mommyfleur.com sa pag inspire sakin na magpapayat and sa GM Diet na blog mo hehe I just tried it kasi halos lahat ng pepwede dun is mga fave ko. Like Veges and Fruits.. Yong watermelon and melon.. fan na fan ako ng prutas na yan. The veges naman… keri sakin yong cucumber… Chinese cabbage and nag aadik din ako sa Onion which is my ultimate fave. Hehe Hindi na ko nagra-rice now and all veges and fruit lang. On my fifth day nga dapat beef steak for dinner… that I will have to make iba.. I guess I’ll cook fish later Yummy..
Feb. 21st
Day 5th of my diet…
All TOMATOES for today and FISHY FISHY for my dinner later ! Mwahhh
I felt so great this morning. Actually wala talaga dapat ako masuot this morning for work halos nasa laundry lahat and besides hindi pa ko bumabalik sa dati kong weight so walang magkasya sakin sa mga clothes ko na nasa closet. Pero I tried wearing one of my semi fitted stretchy top… and I AM SUPER HAPPY. Seriously… as in talaga. I’ve been on a diet for 5 days now. And nabawasan naman kahit papano ung timbang ko. Biruin mo nagkasya bigla sakin yong damit ko. Yipeeeee ♥
Thank you so much http://www.mommyfleur.com sa pag inspire sakin na magpapayat and sa GM Diet na blog mo hehe I just tried it kasi halos lahat ng pepwede dun is mga fave ko. Like Veges and Fruits.. Yong watermelon and melon.. fan na fan ako ng prutas na yan. The veges naman… keri sakin yong cucumber… Chinese cabbage and nag aadik din ako sa Onion which is my ultimate fave. Hehe Hindi na ko nagra-rice now and all veges and fruit lang. On my fifth day nga dapat beef steak for dinner… that I will have to make iba.. I guess I’ll cook fish later Yummy..
Feb. 21st
Day 5th of my diet…
All TOMATOES for today and FISHY FISHY for my dinner later ! Mwahhh
To be continued...
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Sexy-Better-Me
Feb. 20th
Day 4 of my diet…
SEXY-BETTER-ME
Sorry, I wasn’t able to blog yesterday. It was my day off a stressful work so I make sure that I took a rest and spend time with my kid on my rest day. No phone… No PC… No laptop for me yesterday. I don’t know, I guess I’m super stress these past weeks. I’m so tempted to blog yesterday, but I told myself NO... :(
Yesterday was all Veges and fruits for me. But it’s super tempting to eat. I swear. Uurrgghh… I cooked breakfast and dinner for them and I was so like susuko na talaga. But I didn’t, which is a good thing. Keep the spirit TataDear!
I cooked Chicken with broccoli for dinner and hotdogs/eggs/chaofan for their breakfast. So kamusta naman diba?
Today… I have to eat 8 pieces bananas and drink skim milk. Same stuff as usual, 6 to 8 glasses of water. I’m done with 2 bananas and 245ml of my low fat milk. Ang nakakainggit lang is, we have a meeting this morning and may pakain (pizza and starbucks) T_T was so tempted nanaman. Pero pinigilan ko… After the meeting, the group decided to have pasta, siomai, palabok, bbq and chicken!!!
So much of a temptation… Right?
I know I can do this…
Good luck for tomorrow ♥
To be continued...
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Sexy-Better-Me
February 18th
Day 2 of my Diet
Good Morning Y’all ♥
It’s Day 2 of my diet na. Medyo nakikisama na yong katawan ko now unlike yesterday, para akong mahihilo. Siguro kasi hindi sanay yong tummy ko sa konteng food hehe Diba sabi ko my lunch yesterday is after my shift pa which is around 3 in the afternoon. So nakauwi ako ng 4 or 4:30pm ata. Kasi naman ang lola niyo dumaan pa sa SM and bumili ng wall clock and jar para sa water ko. I’m taking in water with Lemon / Oranges kasi. Yon, pagdating na pagdating ko sa house. Gutom to the max! Pero sorry si RICE hindi ko siya pinansin. Yup yup… Tinira ko ang half ng Melon fruit ko and sa dinner naman, slice ng Watermelon. Ang mahirap pa niyan, ako kasi ang cook sa house. So grabeng pagpipigil talaga to. I cooked Beef with Spinach for dinner yesterday and ako pa nagpapakain sa Kid ko kaya… para na ko susuko! Pero.. I’m uber determined sa “Sexy-Better-Me” project ko. After ng dinner naman, I prepared na may baon for today! No fruits ako for today... VEGES ONLY!!!
Vegetable Salad ♥
• Chinese Cabbage
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Then I put Olive Oil and Coconut Nectar Vinegar
• Sprinkle of salt and pepper
Mamaya for dinner… Boiled Potato… my FAVE EVER! Hindi ko siya gagawing mashed potato… :( As in boiled lang and salt (it’s like a diet salt na binigay saken. I’ll tell you what it is the next time hehe)
Till next time mga Dear ♥
Day 2 of my Diet
Good Morning Y’all ♥
It’s Day 2 of my diet na. Medyo nakikisama na yong katawan ko now unlike yesterday, para akong mahihilo. Siguro kasi hindi sanay yong tummy ko sa konteng food hehe Diba sabi ko my lunch yesterday is after my shift pa which is around 3 in the afternoon. So nakauwi ako ng 4 or 4:30pm ata. Kasi naman ang lola niyo dumaan pa sa SM and bumili ng wall clock and jar para sa water ko. I’m taking in water with Lemon / Oranges kasi. Yon, pagdating na pagdating ko sa house. Gutom to the max! Pero sorry si RICE hindi ko siya pinansin. Yup yup… Tinira ko ang half ng Melon fruit ko and sa dinner naman, slice ng Watermelon. Ang mahirap pa niyan, ako kasi ang cook sa house. So grabeng pagpipigil talaga to. I cooked Beef with Spinach for dinner yesterday and ako pa nagpapakain sa Kid ko kaya… para na ko susuko! Pero.. I’m uber determined sa “Sexy-Better-Me” project ko. After ng dinner naman, I prepared na may baon for today! No fruits ako for today... VEGES ONLY!!!
Vegetable Salad ♥
• Chinese Cabbage
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Then I put Olive Oil and Coconut Nectar Vinegar
• Sprinkle of salt and pepper
Mamaya for dinner… Boiled Potato… my FAVE EVER! Hindi ko siya gagawing mashed potato… :( As in boiled lang and salt (it’s like a diet salt na binigay saken. I’ll tell you what it is the next time hehe)
Till next time mga Dear ♥
To be continued...
Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of Life
I may forget to tell you…
I’m a registered Nurse. To be honest, I don’t know why I took up that course. I just woke up one day and I’m already enrolled in a Medical School back in the province. I learned to love my course though. Not only it helps me understand how human body and our brain ‘operates’ but it helps me more than ever in understanding how one person acts depending on his/her age. Back in college, I’m good in Psychology. I would always get perfect score in all the quizzes, and then I’ll be exempted to take the finals. Yipeee! Yup, that’s how I love the subject.
Let me introduce you to Erik Erikson...
Mga mommies, sobrang helpful nito sa atin. This is like a guide para malaman natin kung papaano dapat tayo makitungo hindi lang sa mga anak natin kundi pati na rin sa ibang tao. Each stage of growth (according to age) ay may kanya kanyang paraan ng pag handle. It will not only help us, but of course our children and our children’s’ children.
Stage: Infancy (birth to 18 months)
Basic Conflict: Trust vs. Mistrust
Important Events: Feeding
Outcome: Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability, care, and affection. A lack of this will lead to mistrust, fear and a belief that the world is a conflicting and doubtful place to live in.
• This is the most fundamental stage in life. Because an infant is utterly dependent, the development of trust is based on the dependability and quality of the child’s caregivers. The successful development was all about striking a balance between the two opposing sides. When this happens, children acquire hope, which described as openness to experience tempered by some wariness that danger may be present.
Stage: Early Childhood (2 to 3 years old)
Basic Conflict: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Important Events: Toilet Training
Outcome: Children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence. Success leads to feelings of autonomy or independence, failure results in feelings of shame and doubt.
• Autonomy - is the freedom from external control or influence independence.
• The development takes place during early childhood and is focused on children developing a greater sense of personal control. Erikson believed that toilet training was a vital part of this process. That learning to control one’s bodily functions leads to a feeling of control and a sense of independence. Other important events include gaining more control over food choices, toy preferences, and clothing selection. Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt. Erikson believed that achieving a balance between autonomy and shame and doubt would lead to will, which is the belief that children can act with intention, within reason and limits.
Stage: Preschool (3 to 5 years)
Basic Conflict: Initiative vs. Guilt
Important Events: Exploration
Outcome: Children need to begin asserting control and power over the environment. Success in this stage leads to a sense of purpose. Children who try to exert too much power experience disapproval, resulting in a sense of guilt.
• Initiative – The ability to assess or act with strategy to do things independently.
• Children begin to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interaction. It begins by asserting control and power over the environment by taking initiative thru planning activities, accomplishing tasks and facing challenges. During this stage, it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to help children make appropriate choices. Caregivers who are discouraging or dismissive may cause children to feel ashamed of their selves and to become overly dependent upon the help of others. Play and imagination takes on an important role at this stage. Children have their sense of initiative reinforced by being given the freedom and encouragement to play. When efforts to engage in physical and imaginative play are stifled by caregivers, children begin to feel that their self-initiated efforts are a source of embarrassment.
Stage: School Age (6 to 11 years)
Basic Conflict: Industry vs. Inferiority
Important Events: School
Outcome: Children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority.
• Industry – An activity or domain in which a great deal of time or effort is spent or used up.
Inferiority – badness, deficiency, imperfection, inadequacy, insignificance, meanness,
mediocrity, unimportance, worthlessness
• School and social interaction play an important role during this time of a child’s life. Through social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. Children become capable of performing increasingly complex tasks. As a result, they strive to master new skills. This stage is vital in the development of self-confidence. During school and other social activities, children receive praise and attention for performing various tasks such as reading, writing, drawing and solving problems. Children who are encouraged and commended by parents and teachers develop a feeling of competence and belief in their skills. Those who receive little or no encouragement from parents, teachers, or peers will doubt their ability to be successful.
Stage: Adolescence (12 to 18 years)
Basic Conflict: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Important Events: Social Relationships
Outcome: Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to yourself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.
• Teens need to develop a sense of self and personal identity. During adolescence, children are exploring their independence and developing a sense of self. As they make the transition from childhood to adulthood, teens may begin to feel confused or insecure about themselves and how they fit in to society. As they seek to establish a sense of self, teens may experiment with different roles, activities and behaviors. According to Erikson, this is important to the process of forming a strong identity and developing a sense of direction in life. Those who receive proper encouragement and reinforcement through personal exploration will emerge from this stage with a strong sense of self and a feeling of independence and control. Those who remain unsure of their beliefs and desires will insecure and confused about themselves and the future.
Stage: Young Adulthood (19 to 40 years)
Basic Conflict: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Important Events: Relationships
Outcome: Young adults need to form intimate, loving relationships with other people. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results in loneliness and isolation.
• Intimacy – An intimate act. Close familiarity or friendship | Closeness
Isolation – The state of being alone or kept apart from others.
• During this period of time, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people. Erikson believed that having a fully formed sense of self (established during the identity versus confusion stage) is essential to being able to form intimate relationships. Studies have demonstrated that those with a poor sense of self tend to have less committed relationships and are more likely to suffer emotional isolation, loneliness, and depression.
Stage: Middle Adulthood (40 to 65 years)
Basic Conflict: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Important Events: Work and Parenthood
Outcome: Adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, often by having children or creating a positive change that benefits other people. Success leads to feelings of usefulness and accomplishment, while failure results in shallow involvement in the world.
• Generativity – Having the ability to originate, produce, or procreate. Refers to "making your mark" on the world, through caring for others, creating things and accomplishing things that make the world a better place.
Stagnation – Idleness, inaction, immobility, or rest. Refers to the failure to find a way to contribute. These individuals may feel disconnected or uninvolved with their community and with the society as a whole.
• During this time, adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them; often by having children or contributing to positive changes that benefits other people. Contributing to society and doing things to benefit future generations are important needs at the generativity versus stagnation stage of development.
Stage: Maturity (65 to death)
Basic Conflict: Ego Integrity vs. Despair
Important Events: Reflection on Life
Outcome: Older adults need to look back on life and feel a sense of fulfillment. Success at this stage leads to feelings of wisdom, while failure results in regret, bitterness, and despair.
• Ego – A person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
Integrity – The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; Moral uprightness
Despair – The complete loss or absence of hope.
• During this period, people reflect back on the life they have lived and come away with either a sense of fulfillment from a life well lived or a sense of regret and despair over a life misspent. Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting death. Those who feel proud of their accomplishments will feel a sense of integrity. Successfully completing this phase means looking back with few regrets and a general feeling of satisfaction. These individuals will attain wisdom, even when confronting death.
Sana naging helpful din ito sa inyo. I’m applying this to my son and I’ve seen a good development sa bata. Kaso he went on a vacation for almost a year din sa province since gustong gusto makita ng side ng family ko. I left him there for 1 year talaga. Sobrang nakakamiss kaso tiniis ko din. But he’s with us now naman. Kaso alam niyo naman mga lola. Lahat ibibigay sa apo. Nako, parang nag iba na sya. Sobrang kulit at feeling ko minsan, ayaw makinig. I am trying again na mafollow ung theory na to. Coz as I’ve said, na gawa ko na sya dati and the results are amazing.
Good luck mga dear! ♥
Monday, 17 February 2014
Sexy-Better-Me
I used to be too skinny. As in too skinny that way back school days my friends teases me for having a disease of some sort. I look so pale according to my friends. You can even see veins visible in my face… cheeks… hands… legs… I eat a lot but I don’t know why I never get fat those days. (I know now the reason why T_T)
My family is blessed with nice and flawless skin. Halos lahat sa family namin sobrang mapuputi and super skinny. It’s on the maternal side of the family. My mom and her siblings were super blessed with a great skinny body and the oh-so-sexy-looking boobies. Kaya ako nkakatawa tignan dati, coz’ I’m too skinny tapos cup B ang “BoObs”. Grade 6 pa lang ako I wore bra na. Kamusta naman diba? Kaya nga siguro sabi nila… mana-mana lang yan!
I don’t feel like so proud of it before. Nahihiya ako to a point na minsan naglalakad ako nakaslouch. What can I do? I’m too young back then. Naging super skinny ako until college. Back in high school naman, I became too active sa school… dancing… cheer leading… sports… kaya ayon, nabawasan ng konte pagkaputi ko. Lage din ako sumasama sa swimming. After that, hindi na ko tinutukso na may sakit sa dugo daw (knock on wood)… bampira lang ang peg. Pero hindi ko talaga magawan ng paraan ang sobrang kapayatan ko. Haha But it was great though… kinukuha kasi ako lage as muse… sa mga school beauty pageant… sponsor during CAT days… nakakataba lang ng ♥ minsan. Sabi kasi nila, payat daw ako pero pretty. Thank God talaga. Hehe I remember they’d call me ‘Betty Boop’ haha
I became so obsessed na magkaron ng konteng laman. As in para maging CHUBBY. I always fail. But came senior year in college. Na achieve ko sya… ng konte kahit papano. Pero sa sobrang katakawan ko… at hindi pagkakontento… **sa malamang na amaze ako sa pagiging chubby** Lalo na way back 2010 nung nagkaanak ako sa Baby Basty ko... Hindi ko akalain tataba ako ng bongga. As in super taba… I was like 160 something pounds nung pinagbubuntis ko sya. I was so like O_o what-the-F? Right after I gave birth… naging 65+ Kilos ako. Still mataba… Parang pinagbigyan ako ng bongga ni God. Kaso it’s not good for my health since I have asthma. I did a little diet and went from 65+ Kilos to 45 Kilos. Which is sumobra naman sa payat and when I took my annual physical exam, the doctor told me na malnourished daw ako. That was 2012 until early 2013. But in the mid quarter of the year. Oh my, eto nanaman ako and up until now… 50K… 55K… 56K… and TADA!!! 60Kilos right at this very moment.
So… I’m going to take you to a journey sa “Balik Anlindog" project ko. Kahit back to 48Kilos lang para hindi ganun ka payat. Isasama ko kayo sa pagpapapat kong’ to. I’m really hoping na maging positive yong result.
My family is blessed with nice and flawless skin. Halos lahat sa family namin sobrang mapuputi and super skinny. It’s on the maternal side of the family. My mom and her siblings were super blessed with a great skinny body and the oh-so-sexy-looking boobies. Kaya ako nkakatawa tignan dati, coz’ I’m too skinny tapos cup B ang “BoObs”. Grade 6 pa lang ako I wore bra na. Kamusta naman diba? Kaya nga siguro sabi nila… mana-mana lang yan!
I don’t feel like so proud of it before. Nahihiya ako to a point na minsan naglalakad ako nakaslouch. What can I do? I’m too young back then. Naging super skinny ako until college. Back in high school naman, I became too active sa school… dancing… cheer leading… sports… kaya ayon, nabawasan ng konte pagkaputi ko. Lage din ako sumasama sa swimming. After that, hindi na ko tinutukso na may sakit sa dugo daw (knock on wood)… bampira lang ang peg. Pero hindi ko talaga magawan ng paraan ang sobrang kapayatan ko. Haha But it was great though… kinukuha kasi ako lage as muse… sa mga school beauty pageant… sponsor during CAT days… nakakataba lang ng ♥ minsan. Sabi kasi nila, payat daw ako pero pretty. Thank God talaga. Hehe I remember they’d call me ‘Betty Boop’ haha
I became so obsessed na magkaron ng konteng laman. As in para maging CHUBBY. I always fail. But came senior year in college. Na achieve ko sya… ng konte kahit papano. Pero sa sobrang katakawan ko… at hindi pagkakontento… **sa malamang na amaze ako sa pagiging chubby** Lalo na way back 2010 nung nagkaanak ako sa Baby Basty ko... Hindi ko akalain tataba ako ng bongga. As in super taba… I was like 160 something pounds nung pinagbubuntis ko sya. I was so like O_o what-the-F? Right after I gave birth… naging 65+ Kilos ako. Still mataba… Parang pinagbigyan ako ng bongga ni God. Kaso it’s not good for my health since I have asthma. I did a little diet and went from 65+ Kilos to 45 Kilos. Which is sumobra naman sa payat and when I took my annual physical exam, the doctor told me na malnourished daw ako. That was 2012 until early 2013. But in the mid quarter of the year. Oh my, eto nanaman ako and up until now… 50K… 55K… 56K… and TADA!!! 60Kilos right at this very moment.
So… I’m going to take you to a journey sa “Balik Anlindog" project ko. Kahit back to 48Kilos lang para hindi ganun ka payat. Isasama ko kayo sa pagpapapat kong’ to. I’m really hoping na maging positive yong result.
This is me….
Before... T_T
waaaaaaahhh!!!
February 17th
Day 1 of my Diet
· 6-10 glasses of water
· Watermelon
· Melon
· Vege soup
Surviving so far... Nakaka 4 na glasses na ko ng water and it's now 9 in the morning pa lang. Mamaya pa ko magla-lunch after ng shift ko which is 3 PM. Pray for me. I can do this… May watermelon pa ko now. and lots and lots and lots of water!
To be continued...
Sunday, 16 February 2014
What is going on with OUR WORLD Today?
In the past weeks, I have been hearing news about little girls being raped. Come 2014, almost a total of 4 or more rape slash murder cases have been filed. Each case is from different cities here in the Philippines. It got me stunned! But what made me feel so sad is the fact that somewhere within Asia, a village held captive an animal as a "Sex Slave". Yes, you read it right! Two weeks ago, I and my officemates were talking about these rape cases that's currently happening here in our country, and one our officemate who's an animal lover said, there's even a worst case that is SO IMPOSSIBLE to believe. She said "I've seen a report of an Orangutan made as a sex slave somewhere in Asia." and I was like O_o "REALLY?" It got me curious and I started researching for it.
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PONY THE ORANGUTAN SEX SLAVE IN BORNEO
Below information is from an article I've read way back 2011:
From the article:
"She was being used as a sex slave. She was probably about six or seven years old when we rescued her, but she had been held captive by a madam for a long time. The madam refused to give up the animal because everyone loved Pony and she was a big part of their income. They also thought Pony was lucky, as she would pick winning lottery numbers.
Did the clients realize that they were in fact getting an orangutan?
Oh yeah, they would come in especially for it. You could choose a human if you preferred, but it was a novelty for many of the men to have sex with an orangutan. They shaved her every other day, which meant that her skin had all these pimples and was very irritated. The mosquitoes would get to her very badly and the bites would become septic and be very infected, as she would scratch them constantly. They would put rings and necklaces on her. She was absolutely hideous to look at.
How did you get her away from there?
It took us over a year to rescue her, because every time we went in with forest police and local officers we would be overpowered by the villagers, who simply would not give her up. They would threaten us with guns and knives with poison on them. In the end it took 35 policemen armed with AK-47s and other weaponry going in there and demanding that they hand over Pony. It was filmed by a local television crew and in the background of the film when we are unchaining Pony you can hear the madam crying hysterically, screaming, “They are taking my baby, you can’t do this!” There is no law enforcement in Indonesia so these people didn’t face any sentence or anything for what they had done."
Is there any other indication of how far so-called "human beings" have fallen as a species?
And we have the nerve to call the creatures we exploit "animals." It's clear who the lesser of the species is.
If approached by a man, she would place herself in a sexual position. She was 6 or 7 years old when she was rescued and had grown up with prostitution almost all her life. Initially, the madam of the brothel refused to surrender the animal because she was a big part of their income. Yes, you read it right, even with human prostitutes, men and more men came regularly just to have sex with the orangutan.
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We are living in A WORLD that is NOT SO SAFE ANYMORE! How can one do such crime? I felt so scared. Scared for a fact that God is really punishing 'ALL' of us because of those sin these people committed. Come to think of it. I know my family and I are not perfect. We at times do things that can harm our environment. But I make sure, as much as possible, to help patch things up to at least lend 'Mother Earth' a hand to survive. I thought to myself, HE is also punishing us because of what some of us does to our fellow. What one does affects each and every one of us.
As what Mother Teresa once said, "Go home and love your family." Everything starts within our home. The values we've acquired while growing up, is what we also share when we go out of our home. If our family taught us the right way and the true value of the gift of life, we’ll grow with fear that whatever mistake we’ll commit, HE will punish us.
I have a 3-year old son now and my Dear and I are planning of getting a baby girl (or another boy will do) in addition to our family. But of what’s currently happening in this world. Honestly, I am so scared of bearing a girl child. I don’t know, maybe I just got a little bit traumatized of what I‘ve heard and seen on the news this days. But I promised to myself, I will take good care of my children. I’ll make sure to teach them the values that God has taught us ever since. I'll make sure that they grow old embracing the commandments of the Lord.
To ALL MOMs out there. We should all join hands in helping our WORLD to be a better place. Let’s all start it within our own Family.
Total Disappointment on SUN's Customer Service
My Dear and I went yesterday to SM SouthMall Las Piñas. Since I have a weekend shift that day, I have decided to go straight to the mall after my shift, which is around 3 in the afternoon. Good thing my Dear fetch me up after his V-Ball game which is just near our office. Kawawa nga yong Dear ko kasi he came in from a shift the night then and his out is 6 in the morning. He just took a nap for an hour or 2 then went to his V-Ball game with our ka officemates din and some few friends. So imagine how tiring it is tapos pinilit pa nya talaga akong samahan sa SUN store sa SM SouthMall. I didn't thought naman kasi na maglalaro siya and akala ko he'll go straight home to take a rest first para mey enough sleep pa sya since may shift pa siya sa gabi. My Dear is a Network Engineer and our office operates 24/7 worldwide kasi yon kaya ganun. What I hate the most is, pagdating sa SUN Store. Konte nga yong tao. Pambihira naman talaga ang customer service nila. When we came in, the number being called is 45+ something and we're 54. Kaso wala naman tao sa loob (and sa malamang, nagsialisan na din siguro sa inis). So we decided to stay and wait. Nung una, dalawa pa yong nasa customer service area. Kaso tumayo yong isa, without even leaving a sign that says "Next Counter" please. So those who are waiting in there, were left hanging. Hindi alam kung may papalit or what. We have waited I guess for another 30 minutes or almost an hour. When a lot of people came na sa Store, I saw a guy came out from their mini office. And take note, mukhang bagong gising. Kung hindi pa dadami ang customers hindi sila magwowork. Is that how they operate? Nung tinawag na yong nauna sa amin and nung turn na namin, my Dear said:
Dear: "Lalabas ko yong iPhone ko para hindi nila sabihin wala tayo pera"
TataDear: "Dear grabe ka naman, hindi naman siguro sila ganun"
Dear: "Dear, kahit sang Sun Store, most of them mapanlait."
I was so like "Uhhh mmmm ???"... At hindi nga sya nagkamali. Since at that time, feeling ko nahaggard ako and especially my Dear na naka pang V-Ball game pa na suot, feeling ko nga minata-mata kami ng mga workers ng Sun. We were there to upgrade Dear's other line to a new plan that would cost 999Php or the 1,399Php. The girl asked for his number. 2 current plan of his showed up on the system. So he said he'll upgrade the main line. Right then and there, parang ininsulto kami. He showed us the plan that cost 300 up to 600 peso. When I asked for a higher plan around 999Php or the 1,399Php parang ayaw pang maniwala. We asked what's into the 999Php and she said blah blah blah.. however the unli text to another network which I prefer the most is not included. So I told Dear na yong 1,399Php na lang. May Unli Data, text to all network pa and 6 hours something sun phone calls ata. Tapos sabe nung girl, "May cash out po yan na 9,600peso" and so we said, ok then we asked the Samsung Mega which I like and good thing, on that one, we don't have to cash out anything. She then said, may current payslip ba kayo? COE, billing statement and were like "Huh? E we're your current subsciber and has been using Sun for years and years na and beside, Dear called their hotline and was informed that we don't need to provide those stuffs. Sabe namin, if they agree, we can access our Payslip since it's online and they'll print it na lang, kaso daw, kelangan COE. Sabe namin, sana beforehand sinabihan kami para nadala namin yon. We asked them if they'll accept a credit card billing statement, pwede daw, kaso dapat dalawang billing statement. We told her, ibibigay nga namin lahat diba. Kaso pinaninindigan nya na, Payslip comes in hand with COE so dapat ganun daw. How ironic.I told her, we're not a new subscriber, we're a loyal Sun subscriber. Kung hind lang sa magandang bundle nila, hind naman kami magstick sa kanila e. I like their Unli Text / Calls etc. kasi. Yon kasi kelangan ko specifically. If Dear upgrades it, I will be the one who's going to use it. I have a bigger phone kaso I plan of giving it to my sister. Sabe nung girl, piliin ko na lang daw yong tig 300 or 600 Php. E di bibili na lang ako ng phone I told her. Dear told her, bat ganun, sa SMART, I just showed them this and that, after nun, approved agad and binigay agad yong iPhone nya. I told Dear, "Never mind.. Ayoko na". Sa isip-isip ko, pag nakita nyo payslip namin, baka nganga kayo.
Remember: Dapat each one of us is treated equally. You look mayaman man or not. We don't have to judge people right away. Akala ko nung sinabi ni Dear na hindi kami papansinin because we look haggard and pagod at sabihin lang na wala kami pera, I thought talaga nagbibiro lang sya. Since he's been a sun suscriber na din for a long time, alam na nya talaga siguro how most of them are. Na disappoint talaga ako. It's so sad to know na may mga ganyang tao. Hindi talaga ako nag-isip nung una, kaso nung ma experience ko yon. Parang naniwala tuloy ako.
I remember what my Tita once said, she's my mom's friend and an owner of a resto-bar in a Hotel. "Hindi ang isang company ang syang talagang bumabagsak sa isang business, it's because we often don't know how the people working in there are treating the customers. Hindi mo alam nalulugi ka na pala, kasi nawawalan kana ng valued customers mo because of some employees na hindi marunong magpakita ng tamang asal towards others."
We'll try again later and we'll bring as much requirements as we can. Hope they'll treat us right this time. Sana may makabasa nito from the company's management. We don't want din naman na may matanggalan ng trabaho coz' we know how hard it is to look for one. Sana lang, they'll be trained how to offer a great customer service.
Thank you for reading :)
Dear: "Lalabas ko yong iPhone ko para hindi nila sabihin wala tayo pera"
TataDear: "Dear grabe ka naman, hindi naman siguro sila ganun"
Dear: "Dear, kahit sang Sun Store, most of them mapanlait."
I was so like "Uhhh mmmm ???"... At hindi nga sya nagkamali. Since at that time, feeling ko nahaggard ako and especially my Dear na naka pang V-Ball game pa na suot, feeling ko nga minata-mata kami ng mga workers ng Sun. We were there to upgrade Dear's other line to a new plan that would cost 999Php or the 1,399Php. The girl asked for his number. 2 current plan of his showed up on the system. So he said he'll upgrade the main line. Right then and there, parang ininsulto kami. He showed us the plan that cost 300 up to 600 peso. When I asked for a higher plan around 999Php or the 1,399Php parang ayaw pang maniwala. We asked what's into the 999Php and she said blah blah blah.. however the unli text to another network which I prefer the most is not included. So I told Dear na yong 1,399Php na lang. May Unli Data, text to all network pa and 6 hours something sun phone calls ata. Tapos sabe nung girl, "May cash out po yan na 9,600peso" and so we said, ok then we asked the Samsung Mega which I like and good thing, on that one, we don't have to cash out anything. She then said, may current payslip ba kayo? COE, billing statement and were like "Huh? E we're your current subsciber and has been using Sun for years and years na and beside, Dear called their hotline and was informed that we don't need to provide those stuffs. Sabe namin, if they agree, we can access our Payslip since it's online and they'll print it na lang, kaso daw, kelangan COE. Sabe namin, sana beforehand sinabihan kami para nadala namin yon. We asked them if they'll accept a credit card billing statement, pwede daw, kaso dapat dalawang billing statement. We told her, ibibigay nga namin lahat diba. Kaso pinaninindigan nya na, Payslip comes in hand with COE so dapat ganun daw. How ironic.I told her, we're not a new subscriber, we're a loyal Sun subscriber. Kung hind lang sa magandang bundle nila, hind naman kami magstick sa kanila e. I like their Unli Text / Calls etc. kasi. Yon kasi kelangan ko specifically. If Dear upgrades it, I will be the one who's going to use it. I have a bigger phone kaso I plan of giving it to my sister. Sabe nung girl, piliin ko na lang daw yong tig 300 or 600 Php. E di bibili na lang ako ng phone I told her. Dear told her, bat ganun, sa SMART, I just showed them this and that, after nun, approved agad and binigay agad yong iPhone nya. I told Dear, "Never mind.. Ayoko na". Sa isip-isip ko, pag nakita nyo payslip namin, baka nganga kayo.
Remember: Dapat each one of us is treated equally. You look mayaman man or not. We don't have to judge people right away. Akala ko nung sinabi ni Dear na hindi kami papansinin because we look haggard and pagod at sabihin lang na wala kami pera, I thought talaga nagbibiro lang sya. Since he's been a sun suscriber na din for a long time, alam na nya talaga siguro how most of them are. Na disappoint talaga ako. It's so sad to know na may mga ganyang tao. Hindi talaga ako nag-isip nung una, kaso nung ma experience ko yon. Parang naniwala tuloy ako.
I remember what my Tita once said, she's my mom's friend and an owner of a resto-bar in a Hotel. "Hindi ang isang company ang syang talagang bumabagsak sa isang business, it's because we often don't know how the people working in there are treating the customers. Hindi mo alam nalulugi ka na pala, kasi nawawalan kana ng valued customers mo because of some employees na hindi marunong magpakita ng tamang asal towards others."
We'll try again later and we'll bring as much requirements as we can. Hope they'll treat us right this time. Sana may makabasa nito from the company's management. We don't want din naman na may matanggalan ng trabaho coz' we know how hard it is to look for one. Sana lang, they'll be trained how to offer a great customer service.
Thank you for reading :)
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Health (Growth Pain)
I'm a first-time blogger. I have always been a frustrated writer. Since I was a kid, I keep a notebook with me and that little thingy is my so-called “Diary”. I have pile and pile of these cute decorative notebooks back in the province. Since I’m living now here in Manila, that stuff that I used to collect was all left in a box inside our storage room. I’m not even too sure if most of it is still in there but when I made a short visit last year, I even got to read one of my ‘Diaries’. What’s so funny about it is that, at the end of each note, there’s a so-called P.S. stuff that I wrote and it described what I wore that particular day. Then suddenly, all good memories flashes back.
I have decided again to start what I used to love back when I was a kid. This time, it will be more different. I will make it a little more public, as I will let you guys take a peek of my life, stuffs I love, interests, places I visited, food… AND MORE!!!
I will start everything with a little bit of self-intro. I am Tata, as I prefer to be called. I’m 28 years old and I have a cute 3-year old kid named Basty. I am head-over-heels in love “NOW” with my fiancé’ Rey and prefers to stay as is till I grow old hehe J
You’ll get to know more of me as you follow me on this Journey.. J
1st Entry…
HEALTH
Last Feb. 9th, Sunday around 3 in the morning. My Dear and I woke up to a soft cry of our little Basty. He said his right knee is aching and is too painful. He’s asking me if I can massage it as it soothes the pain a bit. I was so worried that time and am almost teary, so Dear told me that we should bring him for check up in the morning. I can’t bear to see him cry so I did a little research right then and there.
I googled – KNEE PAIN in kids
I came across about 11, 000, 000 results for it but 3 topics got me interested.
Ø Osgood-Schlatter Disease - KidsHealth
Ø Knee Pain in Kids - St. Louis Children's Hospital
Ø Growing Pains: When Should Parents Worry? - WebMD
(Just click each topic above to read the details)
“I have read that “Growth Pain” is normal and typically occur between ages 3 and 7. Doctors say the pain is triggered when bones grow. However, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these pains have been linked to particularly active days and not growth. Growing pains are real discomforts for many children; often growing pains can awaken children from sleep.”
It lessens my worries upon reading it. But of course we still decided to bring him to a Doctor.
He woke up early and we observed how he is doing. No signs of him of any pain at all. He plays like he normally does… Crawls… jump… run… NO PAIN can be observed. Still, being a paranoid Mom, I told Dear that we should still bring him to a Doctor for a checkup.
Since we’re MediCard members, as part of our company’s benefits, our son is entitled of such as well. We brought him to MediCard Festival Mall Alabang. We arrived at 3:20PM and to our dismay, the Pediatrician is off shift already. We were advised that their Pedia only works until 3:00PM L But what’s good about their staff is that they still offer another option. They asked what / who has complaints and asks us if we would like our son to be checked by their General Doctor. We of course agreed for it. While waiting for our turn. We decided to take a photo and read stuffs that are available at the vicinity.
How cute my Langgas are xoxo
I have decided again to start what I used to love back when I was a kid. This time, it will be more different. I will make it a little more public, as I will let you guys take a peek of my life, stuffs I love, interests, places I visited, food… AND MORE!!!
I will start everything with a little bit of self-intro. I am Tata, as I prefer to be called. I’m 28 years old and I have a cute 3-year old kid named Basty. I am head-over-heels in love “NOW” with my fiancé’ Rey and prefers to stay as is till I grow old hehe J
You’ll get to know more of me as you follow me on this Journey.. J
1st Entry…
HEALTH
Last Feb. 9th, Sunday around 3 in the morning. My Dear and I woke up to a soft cry of our little Basty. He said his right knee is aching and is too painful. He’s asking me if I can massage it as it soothes the pain a bit. I was so worried that time and am almost teary, so Dear told me that we should bring him for check up in the morning. I can’t bear to see him cry so I did a little research right then and there.
I googled – KNEE PAIN in kids
I came across about 11, 000, 000 results for it but 3 topics got me interested.
Ø Osgood-Schlatter Disease - KidsHealth
Ø Knee Pain in Kids - St. Louis Children's Hospital
Ø Growing Pains: When Should Parents Worry? - WebMD
(Just click each topic above to read the details)
“I have read that “Growth Pain” is normal and typically occur between ages 3 and 7. Doctors say the pain is triggered when bones grow. However, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these pains have been linked to particularly active days and not growth. Growing pains are real discomforts for many children; often growing pains can awaken children from sleep.”
It lessens my worries upon reading it. But of course we still decided to bring him to a Doctor.
He woke up early and we observed how he is doing. No signs of him of any pain at all. He plays like he normally does… Crawls… jump… run… NO PAIN can be observed. Still, being a paranoid Mom, I told Dear that we should still bring him to a Doctor for a checkup.
Since we’re MediCard members, as part of our company’s benefits, our son is entitled of such as well. We brought him to MediCard Festival Mall Alabang. We arrived at 3:20PM and to our dismay, the Pediatrician is off shift already. We were advised that their Pedia only works until 3:00PM L But what’s good about their staff is that they still offer another option. They asked what / who has complaints and asks us if we would like our son to be checked by their General Doctor. We of course agreed for it. While waiting for our turn. We decided to take a photo and read stuffs that are available at the vicinity.
How cute my Langgas are xoxo
My Dear and Langga :)
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Hearts ♥ Month
Each year on February 14th, people exchange gifts, love letters, chocolates, stuffed toys, flowers, promises of love, etc. But do we really know what this day means? We look forward for it till this day at the turn of calendar every year to show our loved ones how special they are and grateful we are for having them in our lives.
Let me take you to a journey where it all started ♥ Back to the 5th Century and way back more!
The day of romance is named for a Christian martyr, Saint Valentine of Rome. However, before it is called a Valentine’s Day, it originates from an ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia which is celebrated every 15th of February. It was February 15 or February 13-15, a period either proximate to or covering modern Valentine's Day. Because Lupercalia has some connection with fertility it is like an early version of a Valentine's Day holiday. This was named for the naked male priest called Luperci. Lupercalia involved not only fertility, but also purification rituals, and was celebrated to honor a god the Romans themselves were unsure of, but who was called "Lupercus" by the Augustan era. The Luperci sacrificed a goat and possibly a dog, and offered sacred cakes. The Luperci donned goat skins or goat skin loincloths and ran through the streets of Rome striking people or just women with strips of goat to make them fertile. The brutal fete included a matchmaking lottery, in which young men drew the names of women from a jar. The couple would then be, coupled up for the duration of the festival — or longer, if the match was right.
Later, the ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine (Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni) — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day. This is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. A popular praise account of Saint Valentine of Rome states that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, during his imprisonment, he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. In addition to this, before his execution he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.
Valentine of Rome - was a priest in Rome who was martyred about AD 496
Valentine of Terni - became bishop of Interamna (modern Terni) about AD 197
Pope Gelasius I (or Felix III - late 5th century) is thought by some to have turned the February 15 Lupercalia purification festivals into the festival of the Purification of the Virgin Mary.
This festival is however described in sometimes conflicting details which until this day, we don’t know. No one could specifically tell which god was celebrated, where its origin is and exactly how it was celebrated. Lupercalia is one of the most ancient of the Roman holidays listed on ancient calendars from even before the time Julius Caesar reformed the calendar. This however is familiar to us today for 2 main reasons:
♥ it is associated with Valentimes Day
♥ it is the setting for Caesar’s refusal of the crown that was made immortal by Shakespeare, in his Julius Caesar.
** As the years went on, the holiday grew sweeter. Chaucer and Shakespeare romanticized it in their work, and it gained popularity throughout Britain and the rest of Europe. Handmade paper cards became the tokens-du-jour in the middle ages.
** Eventually, the tradition made its way to the New World. The industrial revolution ushered in factory-made cards in the 19th century. And in 1913, Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, Mo., began mass producing valentines.
February has not been the same since.
Sources:
By: N.S. Gill (Ovid's Fasti, Adkins & Adkins' Dictionary or Roman Religion)
Wikipedia
Arnie Seipel
Wait there’s more!!! Thought you’ll be asking how CUPID came into the picture of the so-called
Valentine’s Day ♥
Cupid had absolutely nothing to do with any of that. Venus, the goddess of love, had a son and his name was Cupid. Cupid fell madly in love with a beautiful mortal woman whose name was Psyche whom later became his wife. Venus became insanely jealous and transformed into any lady’s worst nightmare of a mother-in-law. She forbade Psyche to glance at her handsome new husband. Psyche, of course, couldn’t resist, and Venus gave her three really hard tasks to complete as punishment. She died attempting to do the final one. Cupid was a bit distraught over his new wife’s death, so he brought her back to life. The other gods were amazed at the love shared between these two and granted Psyche immortal life.
By Lisa Binion
Valentine’s Day ♥
Cupid had absolutely nothing to do with any of that. Venus, the goddess of love, had a son and his name was Cupid. Cupid fell madly in love with a beautiful mortal woman whose name was Psyche whom later became his wife. Venus became insanely jealous and transformed into any lady’s worst nightmare of a mother-in-law. She forbade Psyche to glance at her handsome new husband. Psyche, of course, couldn’t resist, and Venus gave her three really hard tasks to complete as punishment. She died attempting to do the final one. Cupid was a bit distraught over his new wife’s death, so he brought her back to life. The other gods were amazed at the love shared between these two and granted Psyche immortal life.
By Lisa Binion
Kahit san man naggaling ang tinatawag nating Valentine’s Day sa ngayon. Isa lang ibig sabihin nito. Ito ang nagpapaalala sa ating lahat kung gaano tayo minahal ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pag bibigay nya sa bawat isa sa atin ng taong makakasama natin sa pang habang buhay. Ating lasapin at damhin ang sarap ng pagmamahal. Masarap man, masakit, masaya, malungkot… ang Pagmamahal ang siyang bumubuhay satin sa tin’ sa araw-araw. Oh kay sarap mag MAHAL diba?
Happy Valentine’s Day ♥
Happy Valentine’s Day ♥
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Husband Fashionista!
What fashion does to our husband?!
It is a bit uncommon for our husband to be as more fashionable than us, wives or women. When you say “Fashion”, it is most likely linked to us girls. Of course, a lot of men are into fashion as well, but when time comes and they get married, most of them lost their fashion sense.
That’s just my own opinion though.
For those men who are not into show business... corporate world... fashion industry… you name it…
“The so-called-normal-guy” -- their style and fashion faded. Is it may be because; they are more occupied of thinking how they can provide more to their growing family? And they tend to forget about their selves. It’s a sad thing L
Pero ang asawa ko? Is so really into FASHION ♥
Yes, you read it right J
He makes sure that he looks good at all times. Whenever we go out, he’s a head turner. I feel so proud. I will post his OOTD every time we go out and I let you guys judge it hehe
Guys, you don’t have to spend too much just to look good. Start first within yourself. Be optimistic at all times. The results will pay off after.
Below is the list of strategy that you can use as your guide in getting the Oh-So-Yummy look that you crave for (The CHEAPEST way):
1. Let out the inner HUNK in you – it’s just there, hiding all these years. It doesn’t matter if you’re too thin… too fat… just a so-so guy… let that slight Adones thing out in you. Get a new hair style or if you think you’ll look great with a new hair color, go for it! Since most guys have shorter hair, a hair color would cost you not more than 500 peso. Yup, meron yan! The cheapest hair color I knew is around 600peso for girls ah. Imagine kayo mas shorter ang buhok. Sigurado, mas mura pa diyan babayaran nyo. For hair cut naman? It only cost around 35 to 45 slash 50 peso. Nasa tabi-tabi lang yan… Explore!
2. Go get your nails done. If you’re too lazy to spend at least a penny to get your nails done, trim it yourself. Wash with soap twice; soak it in warm water with a bit of a liquid soap for 3 to 5 minutes to get a softer nail. Then cut it straight across (avoid cutting it ng sobrang sagad sa nail beds)-That isn’t the right way of cutting it.
Note: Ang pinaka murang mani pedi na alam ko is around 45-50 peso. If both mani pedi, total is around 90 to 100 peso. Not bad na diba? Madami diyan guys! Pag tinamad kayo na gawin ung option sa taas, punta lng kayo sa malapit na parlor and magpa mani / pedi. Ask for a promo din, kasi minsan, may promo na foot or hand spa kasama mani/pedi for around 250 to 300 peso only. Makakatipid kayo.
Remember: Girls love a neat / clean hand! J
3. Make sure to cut and shave extra hair! Haha sa Face lang ah! Don’t get malisyoso J Too much hair is not as good as what you think it is. Most girls don’t like guys na halos kakambal na ni KingKong. A little mustache, goatee and goat patch will do. As long as neat tignan. If you’re super masipag to trim it every day... why not diba!
But take note… Most women prefer a “Clean Shaven” face. It contains no facial hair at all. As the name suggests, the face is cleanly shaven. To remain clean shaven, daily shaving is often required. So guys, if you prefer this, kailangan magsipag lang sa pag shave ARAW-ARAW!
For list of facial hairstyle, just click this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_facial_hairstyles
4. Make sure to wash your face and brush your teeth as often as needed. Yup yup yup! As much as possible, wash your face lalo na pag nagiging oily na ito. Oily skin is a NO NO! Avoid touching your face with your bare hands. I got turned off every time I see guys do this. Buy a tissue but I prefer you bring along with you a hanky. Mura at madami niyan sa Baclaran, Divisoria and sa palengke. Minsan 10 peso per piece pa yan. There are a lot of styles to choose from. You don’t need to have piles and piles of hanky. Having 2 to 4 pieces will do. Make sure to wash it after you used it.
A guy na mabango ang hininga is so attractive. Make sure to brush your teeth before you leave the house. Oopppss! maybe some of you would laugh upon reading this! But hell yes… There are some who doesn’t do it! And if you’re outside na and katatapos lang kumain or you feel like nangangamoy na (sorry for the term), make sure you have a gum or mint candy handy at all times.
You know What?
When you chew gum, your saliva production is also stimulated. If you didn’t know already, saliva is the most important factor when it comes to maintaining good oral health. Saliva has antibacterial properties and can help flush out food debris, remaining sugars and other harmful acids in your mouth. Sugarfree gum has also been found to be effective in protecting the enamel of your teeth. In fact, chewing on some sugar-free gum after meals can lessen your tooth cavities. (http://www.3fatchicks.com/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-chewing-gum/)
Guys, a clean looking man is so good to looked at. J
5. SMELL good. Ready na ang deo, cologne or perfume. This one is a must. Never cross this out on your list. It’s considered as a guy must have. No need to spend too much on a perfume or cologne. I find Aficionado and Prescripto a good find too. Mabango na! Mura pa.
** Tandaan, kayang kaya mong gumwapo kahit mura lang ang gamit mo. Sa nagdadala lang yan.
6. Wear clothes that would look good but comfortable at the same time. If you feel comfortable, lumalabas yan sa aura mo. Find a pair of good pants (maki-Sale sa mall pag may time) or if you can, makipagsiksikan din sa Divi at Baclaran. Lalong lalo na if you noticed that your pants are way out of uso na. Straight cut pants are a good one, but remember, it should not be too loose or too tight. You should have one denim / dark jeans and khaki pants. Pag meron kana niyan, it’s a start na para maisipan mong pumorma. One more thing… Wear shirts and polo shirts that are well fitted. Loose top is not good anymore. I have bought my dear a polo shirt sa SM department store that cost only around 300 or 350 peso. He wears it to work since bawal sa office namin ang t-shirt. He likes it hehe (alam mo naman yon, mahilig yon sa mamahalin. Ni try ko lang na ibili siya ng mumurahin naman haha). That’s why guys, I’m helping you out na mag ayos sa sarili na hindi gaano gumagastos ng sobra. J
7. Wear a watch and a bracelet or a necklace pag sanay kayong magsuot nito. A watch would look great na. Hindi kailangan ang sobra sa daming alahas. But please, DON’T EVER FORGET TO WEAR YOUR WEDDING RING! Sa mga kasal diyan, please make sure na maalalang suotin to bago umalis man lang. hehe liban na lang kung usapan na talaga ninyong mag asawa na ok lang kahit hindi nyo ito suot-suot. J (naisingit ko pa talaga ang wedding ring sa lagay na to e hehe)
8. Buy cheap but nice shoes. Do not wear your sport or athletic shoes sa pag gala sa mall or somewhere else. That’s why it’s called rubber or sport shoes since it’s designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise. I know now a day, most men tend to wear them for casual events but please refrain from doing so. Below are types of shoes for every type of pants. It’s just a guide so you would know what to buy and the kind of shoes that suits you. It may look expensive, but as what I’ve always told you, nasa tabi-tabi lang ang mga yan. Mapa bangketa, divisoria, baclaran or palengke. Pumili ka lang ng maganda J
· Check out this other link as well guys. http://www.esquire.com/the-side/style-guides/best-mens-shoes-2011-fall#slide-1
9. Don’t bring with you a back pack all the time, unless you really have to. Of course you don’t want to be mistaken as a student still, right? Give up na yan. Palitan ng ibang klase na bag if kelangan mo talaga magdala. Replace your old back pack with a trendy men’s shoulder bag, messenger bag, canvas bag or men’s tote bag.
10. Lastly, always wear a smile and be as polite as possible. Huwag yong sobra ulit baka mapagkamalan ka nyan. If you came across someone you knew. Smile a little and nod to acknowledge the presence of someone you bump into. If it’s a close friend, tap him a bit at the back of his shoulder. If you’re walking in public, walk as if you’re on a runway. Don’t slouch, back straight and stomach in. Pag medyo may kalakihan ka, still do the same… walk as if you’re proud of what you have. Again, don’t act too much baka may sumapak naman sayo bigla, kasi daw ang angas mo. Yong tama lang lage J *wink
Remember, if someone you came across with need a help, lend a hand. Help an old lady cross the street, help someone reach something she can’t, etc. There are a lot of ways that you can do to help others. Nako, pag ginawa mo to 100x pogi points ka. Hep hep… ang pagtulong ay bukal sa kalooban, ok? J
Feel free to leave a comment and your thoughts! I will be so glad to read all of it.
Next stop mga mummies hehe I’ll be posting good finds na nabili ko to decorate our house! Give me a month or so for that! J In the mean time abangan nyo pa ibang blog ko about health, food and lifestyle XOXO
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