From Dawn Till Dusk

No doubt about so many claims that the Internet is indeed a dangerous place. For most of us who utilizes the Internet for so many varying purposes, I’m pretty sure we’ve all had our share of viruses, spyware, phishing and spam emails. If one is not wise on availing certain technologies to reduce the risk of being online, an affair with the Internet may lead to invasion of privacy, threat on security, or worst, financial loss.

Back when the Internet was still novel to me, Mom and Dad never failed to remind me to use the technology wisely and with all caution. Mom particularly was afraid of the thought that I might get too addicted like what happened to a cousin who was hooked with the technology so much that cyberfriendships through chatrooms led to her getting pregnant out of wedlock. Of course, it was an eye opener for me and siblings and it certainly changed the way we perceived and utilized the Internet back then.

Fast forward to discovering Blogging fairly recently (recently, I mean 2006), my attitude towards the danger of disclosing personal stuff over the World Wide Web dramatically changed. From an aloof and closed-minded attitude towards mingling with people online, Blogging has certainly changed my views on the dangers Internet may cause me. Subconscious it may seem, but Blogging had led to me building friendships online. Friendships that started from stumbling a common interest with a Blogger, to sharing my thoughts, to exchanging points of views had gone a long way. Online or may it be offline, in my subconscious self, I’d like to believe that they my friends comforts and hugs me (and whom I comfort and hug back), especially at times when I feel down.

Thoughtful gestures I received recently were buttons and icons below from Nice, Kelly and Rachelle—whom I sincerely thank from the bottom of my heart. Continue Reading »

It was past midnight when Hubby woke up hearing me complain of menstrual cramps…

Me: Ay grabe, ang sakit, parang magkaka-dysmenorrhea yata ako.
Hubby: (got up from deep slumber with eyes all glowing) Bakit, hindi pa ba time of the month? Di ba dapat last week pa yan? Baka naman pregnant ka na?
Me: (paused for a while, raised eyebrows matched with a sarcastic face to Hubby) Hoy, hindi po ako pregnant at siguro baka next year na lang tayo dapat magka-baby, ok! Agree or disagree?
Hubby: (seemed not interested anymore, and went back to sleep quick) Whatever!

Above was one of the many brief conversations that Hubby and I usually have these past months–to have or not yet have another addition to the family. We thought we’ve already resolved that long dilemma back in March. Fact is, it even prodded me to survey among Mommies whether a Chinese lunar calendar is accurate or not in planning/predicting a baby’s gender. But the dilemma went on until now. There were times we’ve been trying to conceive but then there were times too we’ve thought to shelve our plans for a little while especially when worries on bringing up Nico is laid for discussion. In short, ours was a sort of on-and-off plans. Continue Reading »