At long last! I was able to purchase a planner for myself for 2013. It took me 4 National Bookstore branch to find this because all seems to be out of stock. Well why not? To incorporate positivism in your organizer may just be the little help you need to push yourself to achieve what you want. And that is what this planner is all about. I posted on my previous entry Christmas Wishlist that I would like to have a Belle de Jour planner. Well, if you really want it, you're gonna get it:



The Belle de Jour planner comes in different types to suit every female's preference. This one I chose because its simple and it conveys my perspective for 2013 and that is ... everything is possible! There are little notes and quotes inside the planner to somehow give you boost when you're starting to feel down. There's also a page for you to create a mood or visual board of what you want to achieve this year. A page for listing down your short term and long term goals is also provided. Then from that list you can pick what are your top priorities and how can you achieve them. Each month also comes with a page dedicated to encourage you if you want to develop a new habit.

Just a trivia, this is the first time I am going to use a planner all my life hahaha! I know I should have used a planner a long time ago but did not. I was really unorganized person and never do planning at all. I have lots of dreams and goals but never list them down. But for 2013, let's see how this planner could change my lifestyle. After all, my 2013 planner says it all, everything is possible.

The Belle de Jour planners are available at selected National Book Store, selected Powerbooks Store, selected Fullybooked branches of course, and Belle de Jour Power Planner website where you could order online.

Again, another outstanding individual awed, not only the world, but the whole universe with her wit and charm, and showed what the Philippines is made of. Janine Tugonon won first runner up in the Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant but certainly, you deserve the winning crown! 

Miss Philippines, the only Asian candidate who made it to the Top 10 couldn't have answered it better:

“This life is what you make it. Not matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”




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For the moms out there, do you remember those times when you were still that oh-so-sexy-single-lady? When your waistline was still 24 and the only thing you worry about is what pair of shoes would compliment your newly bought dress?

As for me, I remember those times vividly. Yes, I admit I miss that state where I have all the time for myself and all the money for myself too :). That free-spirited young girl who wants to discover the world and live a life with nothing but pure fun and adventures, lacking responsibility to anyone but ourselves. But everything changed the moment I saw that little bean inside my womb with a heart beat.

Being a mother has changed me in so many ways I can't actually enumerate in one sitting. And those changes made me a person better than all that I had been in the past. Let me point out how motherhood changed my perspective at that very moment the 2 lines on my frog test appeared.

1. I became more health conscious. There is no room for sickness when you are a mother. You've got to have all the energy you can have because the demands of being a new mother is so high sometimes 24hours is just not enough to do everything. When I became a mother I started taking my vitamins, eat healthy foods, do some walking (arrgghh please I never really like exercise hehehe), and take as much sleep as I can. This is all for my baby who needs me to take care of him and I can only do that if I am healthy and have enough strength.

2. Everyday is new day of positive perspective. Morning become more and more beautiful seeing my son and husband beside. It just makes you look forward for the whole day with a more positive energy and good vibes, with the certainty that everything will be ok.

3. It makes you a rediscover yourself. Being a mum gave me more confidence that I can do more than what I've ever accomplished before. It thrives in me the need to become the best version of myself for my son and family. I have discovered that I can be a better in my career, that I can be a better wife, be better in cooking, etc. but most of all, I became a better person.

4. It made me more appreciative. Whatever I have, be it little or big, I always, always thank the Lord for it wholeheartedly. Instead of asking for more, I just give thanks to God and whatever I want more in life I am the one responsible to achieve it. God will help but that doensn't mean I give Him all the works. Being a mother makes you realize what are really your necessities in life. And all the other perks that we have, I began to appreciate it more.

 There are just so many things I've learned through motherhood. And I know this is just the start. Everyday is a learning process for me. And I'm just thankful to have the privilege of being called "Mommy". :)