R.I.P Grandma Linda (09/14/11)

Sorry for all of the depressing posts.  This does not seem to be a good month.  I am not sure if you all remember, but I wrote a post about my grandma before (Click here).  She finally lost her battle with cancer yesterday.  My mom just called to tell me.  But I'm glad she passed away back in her home (Philippines).  Rest in peace, grandma.  Thank you for everything you have done for me and all the beautiful dresses you made for me and my bridesmaids.  We will always remember you. 

Haha, our trip to Kauai in Oct' 09. 

R.I.P. Great GrandFather (09/10/11)

Today my brother texted me that our great grandfather (my grandmother's dad) passed away.  He lived a long and happy life.  I still remember visiting him in the hospital last year.  Apparently he had a blood transfusion yesterday and was doing fine.  But today when the nurse went to check on him he was unconscious...  I know he is in a better place now.  We will forever miss you, apo. <3  Rest in peace. 

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Happy 10 Months, Princess!

Yesterday my babygirl turned 10 months. When she was a newborn I wished she would hurry up and get bigger so I could play with her more.  But now I wish she was still that tiny little girl I just gave birth time.  Time is moving so quick.  In no time she'll start to walk and talk in complete sentences.  

Other good news, hubby finally came home.  He left on when she turned 9 months so I'm happy he made it back in time for her 10 months.  

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D.G.S.Beauty's Summer Giveaway!

For those of you not following my beauty blog, I just wanted to give you all the heads up that my summer giveaway will close August 31.  So you still have time to enter!  Good luck!

http://www.dgsbeauty.com/2011/07/dgsbeautys-summer-giveaway.html

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Weaning Breastfeeding

So I have been exclusively breastfeeding my daughter for almost 10 months, but just recently decided to stop. It was not because I could no longer produce milk, it is because I was stupid and lost my pump's charger.  There is no place that I could buy another locally.  Even if I were to order a new one, who knows when it would come in.  I am not about to go out and buy another $400 pump, which I probably will use for just a few months.

Breastfeeding has been great for me because I was able to shed off my pregnancy weight and then some!  But it is a bit of an inconvenience.  I love how easy it is to make formula.  No hassle whatsoever.  I am glad to have breastfed as long as I have, but now that I am done I just have a question.  For any of you who breastfed, once you stopped did you gain weight quick?  That is something I am afraid of.  I know I have to eat healthy anyways, but I just want to know your experience.

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To go or not to go..

From what my husband is telling me via emails, there are rumors he will be gone again for a month around october/november-ish.  Originally, in october, he was just supposed to be gone for two weeks, home in time for his daughter's first birthday, then out again for a week.  I really liked that schedule just because he would be able to celebrate her birthday especially since he missed her birth last year.

Anyways, hearing that he might be gone for a month (I know it is not that long), my husband offered to send me back home to Hawaii.  With it just for a month I would not even think about going back, just to save money, but seeing that it is around the time of her birthday it would be nice to celebrate it with family and friends..  I am not sure what to do.  So I'll do a pro and con list.

Going to Hawaii
Pros:
Celebrating her first bday together
Get gifts/money to put in my daughter's college fund from the party
Spending time with family and friends
Will not be alone for a month
Parents will get to spend more time with my daughter

Cons:
Alyssa will be more fussy/difficult traveling since she is more active
Stressing out about planning her bday party (invitations, entertainment, guests)
Drama with family and friends
Spending $500+ on a plane ticket
Spending A LOT money hanging out with friends


Staying in SD
Cons:
I will be in my own home without parents telling me what to do
Be able to save more money
Hanging out with friends

Pros:
LONELY


I don't know what to do...  I just had to vent/let this out.

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I'm done, son!

After two years, I finally completed my Master's degree.  I can't wait to show my husband my diploma to make it official.  I do consider going for my doctorate, but at the same time..idk.  We shall see.  =)

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