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Hi, My Name is Baby Wall-e!

Hi, my name is Baby Wall-e. I’m the newest member of the Sanchez household.

I used to have a lonely life inside a plastic box. But one day, someone picked me up from the shop counter and I found myself being separated from my friends (who all seemed to look like me!!!).

At first, I was scared, everything went too fast. I noticed I was handed to another man’s hand and in a couple of seconds, I head a beeping sound on my bottom. Then I heard the clicking sound of coins as I was given back to the hands of the man who picked me up at the counter. All of sudden, I was placed inside a dark, crowded room. It was a bit uncomfortable, I was squashed between a notebook and an umbrella, and it was very bumpy.

It seemed like forever. All of sudden, the bumpy ride stopped. I heard doors opening and closing and a woman’s voice. Little by little, I seemed to forgot about being scared. The man and woman seemed to be having happy exchanges.

Man’s voice: I have a surprise for you.
Woman’s voice: Really???

Suddenly, the man pulls me out of the dark, crowded room I was in.

Man’s voice: Ta-da!!!
Woman’s voice: Wow!!! A baby Wall-e!!! Thank you!!!

Right there and then, all my fears vanished when I saw the man and woman looking down at me, smiling. I felt so welcome wherever I was at that time. The woman kept calling me her “Baby Wall-e” Isn’t that sweet?

She immediately opened me while she laughed. I can tell that she’s very happy. She kept saying she likes me. I hope she didn’t notice me blushing because her laughter made me warm.

Finally I was out of my box. First thing I noticed was that my vision got clearer and every color I see around me seemed brighter. Then I felt the soft touch of the woman who carried me in her hand. I had a giddy feeling inside me when she did that.

See how tiny I am?

So that’s how I met the Sanchezes…and how I became their baby robot. And since I’m a member of their household, I will also take part in sharing with you my happy encounters with my new Masters.

Have a great day and nice to meet you!

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Recipe: Creamy Baked Potato

24 February 2009 10 Comments Category: Recipes

A word of caution: this recipe I’m sharing is high in cholesterol and fat. Very very sinful but very delicous. So eat in moderation. I do not recommend eating this all the time.

This recipe is inspired by the many variations of baked potato and Potato Au Gratin I found on the net. Most recipes don’t have Bacon as an ingredient (so Bacon is optional)…but since this is my recipe, itinodo ko na sa fat and cholesterol :P.

On personal note, this is one of my favorite food–potato…either baked or fried or found inside a bag (like a bag of potato chips hahaha), my guiltiest guilt ever.

I highly recommend this for handaans or when you’re having a couple of family or friends for dinner. At least you get to share not just the food but also the high calories. 🙂

What you will need:

4 medium to large-sized potatoes (peeled, sliced and cooked)
6 tbsps of butter
4 tbsps of flour
2 cups of milk
1 cup cooked bacon, cut into bits
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
salt and pepper

What you will need to do:

1. Place cooked potatoes in a shallow baking dish or Pyrex container.

2. In a saucepan over medium to low heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir to blend well, gradually stir in milk. Stir constantly until sauce is thick and smooth. Add bacon and cheese. Add a dash of pepper and salt to taste.

3. Pour sauce over potatoes.

4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before placing inside the oven.

5. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees.

Serves 6-8 persons.

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Christening and Furniture Shopping

Busy day on Sunday. First, Husband and I had the privilege to cover Isabella Rae’s Christening, the newest princess of our barkada. 🙂

The Kolokoys all had a share of tasks to help our dear friends Richard and Rachelle and our part was to take photographs.

It’s been awhile since Chris and I covered an event and like always, it was fun because we were surrounded by friends.

Jiona is sooooo cute!!! *Gigil* It’s so easy to photograph this kid because everytime she sees her Tito Chris, she laughs like crazy.

Cheek-to-cheek moment with Evan and Hilda.

I finally found the courage to wear heels (wedges actually) and a dress while covering an event but I can’t say that it was a good decision. During reception, Hilda asked me how I was and I could say was “My feet is killing me!”

With the Husband in our happy-and-a-little-bit-ngarag look. This was towards the end of the reception and it’s only in this photo that I realized that the camera strap goes well with my dress hehe.

For more of Isabella’s christening photos, click here.

Right after the christening, we went straight to Ikea for some furniture shopping. Busy days at home in the coming days as we get ready for my parents to arrive. The goal was to buy a bed, mattress and lamp shades. All done and more—as always, you can never leave Ikea with just what you need. We stayed til late afternoon and decided to have dinner there. At this time I was feeling stressed with the highlights of our day. Ikea is a big place and it’s self-service so Husband and I carried the furnitures when we needed to. After our Ikea adventure, I felt really really tired, my arms hurt a bit from all that carrying. When we arrived home, all I did was get ready for Monday’s work and lie down.

Anyway, everything’s set. We’re just waiting for the furnitures to arrive today (as in now while I’m writing this).

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Aliwness

Last year, after Vday Chris’ spouse visa application got approved.

This year, five days after Vday, my parents’ visit visa got approved.

Last year, from February to March, Husband and I prepared for our reunion in Dubai.

This year, Husband and I have been preparing for my parents’ Sydney vaycay since January. So now that we know what they are really coming over, this month and the next will be pretty hectic for us.

Last year, we busily prepared for our travel–flights, accommodation, itineraries, gears, etc. and Chris’ homecoming to Sydney.

This year, we will get our home ready and the places we will take them to when they arrive here.

Last year, it was all about us.

This year, it will be about people that we love.

Aliw.

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Elated. Excited!

My parents are coming to visit!!!!!!!

Thank you, thank you , thank you

for making my birthday wish come true

for listening to my affirmation for two weeks.

Since last week, my parents’ visa application has been eating up my mind. When our travel agent told me that the documents have been sent to the immigration, I hoped and prayed for the best and fought back any negative thoughts that seeped thru my mind. This recent visa application is kinda different in the sense that it was the first time that my dad applied for an Aussie visit visa–and for those who know, it’s not easy to get a tourist visa from the Aussie immigration especially when it’s your first time to apply. My mum has been here a couple of times so that kinda gave us a bit of an assurance. But still, for someone like me who wanted to see and be with her parents so badly, I prayed for it so hard and just let His will be done.

When I arrived home from work, a text message was waiting for me. It was from my mom telling me the good news that their visa has been approved 🙂 🙂 🙂 and we will be seeing them in March!!! Yehey!!! 😀

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