The Simple Woman's Daybook #52

FOR TODAY... Oct. 26, 2010 -- This marks my 1 whole year of Daybooking with some of the most awesome ladies in the planet! :)

Outside my window... Clear blue skies...

I am thinking... How wonderful it is to spend time with family during semestral break!

I am thankful for... Restful days like these.

I am wearing... A pale blue shirt-dress with Grumpy on it.

I am remembering... To lose weight and do some walking after my birthday on the 27th, and DS's on the 31st. :)

I am going... To start walking seriously again to manage my Type 2 Diabetes.

I am reading... Birthday cards for me and DS sent by my Mom in NJ, and birthday messages via email and Facebook. :)

I am hoping... Semestral vacations from school could be longer than just a week.

On my mind... Where to eat and celebrate tomorrow -- my birthday. Praise God for another blessed year.

From the learning rooms... None at the moment. Sem break is in the house. :)

Noticing that... The weather could be cold now, and warm tomorrow. So haywire...

Pondering these words... And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. -- Hebrews 13:16

From the kitchen... Chicken Tinola Soup. (So much like a warm, and comforting "Chicken Soup for the Soul")

Around the house... DS and DD are busy preparing their presents for me. Each are in their rooms, making some "secret something" themselves. God bless my children for their purity of heart and thoughfulness. :)

One of my favorite things... Being around my DH, DS, DD and Milkshake, our naughty Maltese family dog.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook #51

FOR TODAY... Oct. 19, 2010

Outside my window... Cold and rainy. Classes were suspended this aternoon because of Typhoon Juan.

I am thinking... Of our school's upcoming Foundation Day this Friday.

I am thankful for... God's never ending love, support, and provision for me and my family.

I am wearing... A pale yellow shirt-dress with an Adam and Eve cartoon design on it.

I am remembering... Cooler months like this last year.

I am going... To give a quiz tomorrow to a student who missed a lot last week.

I am reading... A book sent by my Mom for my birthday on the 27th -- Short Prayers for Busy Women by Harriet Crosby

I am hoping... The coming semestral break will refresh me and my realtionship with the Lord.

On my mind... Semestral break! Which only means vacation for students and teachers! :)

From the learning rooms... None at the moment as the kids are preparing for our Foundation Day this Friday.

Noticing that... The typhoon that is in Manila caused a terrible disaster in the provinces...

Pondering these words... We love because He first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19

From the kitchen... Chicken Sinigang Soup.

Around the house... Our visiting cleaning lady is hanging all our ironed clothes in our closets.

One of my favorite things... Cold weather like this.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #50

FOR TODAY... Oct. 12, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and humid.

I am thinking... Of many things that make me happy.

I am thankful for... God being there all the time.

I am wearing... A pale yellow shirt-dress with Adam and Eve on it.

I am remembering... Homeschooling days with my children.

I am going... To pray about something important.

I am reading... My Bible.

I am hoping... That life will always be peaceful.

On my mind... Many things about myself and kids.

From the learning rooms... Math for DS and Vocabulary for DD.

Noticing that... Life can be so unfair at times...

Pondering these words... Philip answered him, "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" -- John 6:7

From the kitchen... Pizza and roast chicken.

Around the house... Kids are getting ready for bed.

One of my favorite things... Peaceful days...

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #49

FOR TODAY... Oct. 5, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and a bit breezy.

I am thinking... Of today. It's World Teacher's Day! Happy Teacher's day to all teachers like me! :D

I am thankful for... God's help and endless love.

I am wearing... A light blue shirt-dress with Tweety on it.

I am remembering... To give a quiz tomorrow.

I am going... To rest after this Daybook.

I am reading... The Message Bible.

I am hoping... To have a restful weekend with the family.

On my mind... That my students will study well.

From the learning rooms... Science for DS, and Vocabulary for DD.

Noticing that... Christmas is just less than a 100 days to go!

Pondering these words... For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. -- Psalm 108:4

From the kitchen... Take out food -- McDonald's!

Around the house... Kids are doing their schoolwork...

One of my favorite things... A restful weekend with the kids.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #48

FOR TODAY... Sept. 28, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and humid...

I am thinking... Of Oct. 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Conference in school.

I am thankful for... God's unending blessings and provisions.

I am wearing... A pink shirt-dress with Tinkerbell on it.

I am remembering... Days when climate was not yet haywire...

I am going... To have a restful weekend...

I am reading... The Joy of my Heart by Anne Graham-Lotz

I am hoping... The weather would be a bit cooler especially at night and in the morning...

On my mind... Food (tho'I need to lose weight again)!

From the learning rooms... Math and Science exercises for DS and Vocabulary for DD.

Noticing that... Climate change is happening everywhere and so we all should be environmentally conscious and love Mother Nature more.

Pondering these words... I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. -- Psalm 139:14

From the kitchen... Mung Bean Saute.

Around the house... Kids are busy with schoolwork.

One of my favorite things... A restful weekend with my family.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #47

FOR TODAY... Sept. 21, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and a bit cool. It rained a few hours ago...

I am thinking... Of the weekend!

I am thankful for... God's never ending help and provisions...

I am wearing... A printed pink shirt-dress.

I am remembering... Last Christmas when my Mom visited us in Manila.

I am going... To commit to a lifetime of losing weight.

I am reading... The Message Bible.

I am hoping... I could strive harder not to eat that much carbs...

On my mind... Semestral break!

From the learning rooms... Science exercises for DS and Reading for DS.

Noticing that... Time flies fast... It is the "Ber" months again.

Pondering these words... Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. -- Acts 17:11

From the kitchen... Vegetable rolls.

Around the house... Kids are with their laptops; and DH is glued to the tv...

One of my favorite things... Hugging my kids to the max!

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #46

FOR TODAY... Sept. 14, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and humid...

I am thinking... Of what grocery needs to buy this week in a giant warehouse supermarket sale.

I am thankful for... God's provisions everyday.

I am wearing... A pale yellow shirt-dress with Adam and Eve on it.

I am remembering... To make a list of what to buy in the supermarket sale this week.

I am going... To have to commit to losing weight.

I am reading... The Message Bible.

I am hoping... To have a great bonding and fellowship time with the kids and DH this week.

On my mind... Commitment to L-O-S-E weight and keep it off permanently.

From the learning rooms... Math and Science exercises for DS, Spelling for DD.

Noticing that... Christmas is nearing!

Pondering these words... I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. -- John 15:5

From the kitchen... Vegetable Spring Rolls.

Around the house... DS and DD are busy doing schoolwork.

One of my favorite things... Milkshake, our 10 month old Maltese puppy. :)

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #45

FOR TODAY... Sept. 7, 2010

Outside my window... It's raining!

I am thinking... That the evening will be cool and breezy because of the rain, and that kind of weather makes me want to sleep like a log. :)

I am thankful for... My children -- big blessings from our Father.

I am wearing... A pink shirt-dress with Tinkerbell on it.

I am remembering... To lose weight!

I am going... To walk to shed off some pounds...

I am reading... The Message Bible -- a gift from DH...

I am hoping... It would always rain like this...

On my mind... Food! Hahahaha....

From the learning rooms... Math and Science exercises for DS and DD...

Noticing that... December is just almost 3 months away! Time flies!

Pondering these words... This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. -- John 15:8

From the kitchen... Yakisoba Noodles.

Around the house... Kids are getting ready for bed.

One of my favorite things... Soft, gentle rain...

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #44

FOR TODAY... Aug. 31, 2010

Outside my window... Sunny, but a bit windy.

I am thinking... Of going back to work after a long, restful weekend this past week. :)

I am thankful for... God's provisions and help every single day of our lives.

I am wearing... A printed pink shirt-dress with tiny hearts and Mickey Mouse on the pocket.

I am remembering... Good old songs from the 80's and 90's -- brings back highschool and college life memories!

I am going... To have to lose weight again. ^_^

I am reading... An easy to understand Bible Study Guide which am using for my group every Monday.

I am hoping... For good, cool weather this week (and always!)

On my mind... Losing weight and asking help from God to grant me self-control NOT to eat rice and other yummy carbs.

From the learning rooms... Math and Science for DS, and Reading for DD.

Noticing that... When you are truly busy, you will hardly realize that time does fly by swiftly. Tomorrow the "BER" months start, and that means we are just a few months away from CHRISTMAS! :)

Pondering these words... There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. -- Proverbs 14:12

From the kitchen... Chicken Arroz Caldo and Creamy Macaroni Soup.

Around the house... DD is singing along her Barbie Sing-along CD. :)

One of my favorite things... Milkshake, our 9 month old Maltese's funny antics.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #43

FOR TODAY... Aug. 24, 2010

Outside my window... A bit cloudy, a bit windy, and a bit sunny. :)

I am thinking... --- Rather, praying --- that the Lord will heal me of my flu, so I can go back to school tomorrow.

I am thankful for... God's provisions and help everyday.

I am wearing... A printed pink shirt-dress with Mickey Mouse on the pocket. :)

I am remembering... To give two long exams to my students this week.

I am going... To do some walking to improve on my health more.

I am reading... The Message Bible.

I am hoping... I would get well soon!

On my mind... The left over pizza for lunch. :)

From the learning rooms... DS is also absent from school; only DD went, and by this time, she's having lunch there.

Noticing that... Despite the rainy season, the weather is still a bit hot...

Pondering these words... As you come to him, the living Stone — Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. --- 1 Peter 2:4, 7

From the kitchen... Beef Steak and Sauteed String Beans.

Around the house... DS is resting...

One of my favorite things... Lemony iced tea!

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #42

FOR TODAY... Aug. 17, 2010

Outside my window... The sun has set, and the promise of a new day tomorrow begins. :)

I am thinking... Of God's goodness and grace for all of us, and how blessed we all are because of this.

I am thankful for... His provisions and financial blessings.

I am wearing... A pink shirt=dress with Tweety on it.

I am remembering... My kids when they were toddlers. :)

I am going... To lose weight more.

I am reading... Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris

I am hoping... I could have a restful weekend with the family.

On my mind... A good American-Italian buffet at Don Henrico's Pizza Pasta Restaurant.

From the learning rooms... Math exercises for DS, and Spelling for DD.

Noticing that... Climate change is greatly affecting the environment very much.

Pondering these words... Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." -- Hebrews 13:5

From the kitchen... Beef Picadillo soup and Sauteed Kang Kong vegetables.

Around the house... Kids are playing in their computers.

One of my favorite things... Quiet times with the Lord.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #41

FOR TODAY... Aug. 13, 2010

Outside my window... A bit cloudy and showering...

I am thinking... Of what will happen this Saturday in our school's Mom and Child Camp. :)

I am thankful for... God's love, mercy and grace.

I am wearing... A pale blue shrit-dress with Snow White's Grumpy on it.

I am remembering... To read in advance a novel called Noli Me Tangere (Touch me Not)--- which will be take up in my Literature class in Filipino.

I am going... To rest well after our school camp this Saturday.

I am reading... The South Beach Diet book by Dr. Arthur Agatson

I am hoping... I could lose more weight and be healthier by year's end.

On my mind... A big, juicy burger, hahaha. Add in Pizza and chips and all the other bad stuff. :)

From the learning rooms... Math exerises for my DS and DD.

Noticing that... Climate change is making me sadder and sadder each day.

Pondering these words... May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world -- Galatians 6:14

From the kitchen... Crab Torta with Sauteed Cauliflowers.

Around the house... DH is sleeping, DS is in the computer, and DD is munching on her night time snack. :)

One of my favorite things... Cold weather that makes me want to sleep and rest for a lengthened period of time. :)

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #40

FOR TODAY... Aug. 3, 2010

Outside my window... It is showering...

I am thinking... Of eating sensibly as my special diet food delivery ends this week.

I am thankful for... God's never-ending provision and grace.

I am wearing... A plain pink shirt-dress.

I am remembering... To give a quiz to my students at the end of this week.

I am going... To reward myself with something that I like to eat by the weekend...

I am reading... A good Bible Study giode book for the group of co-teachers that I lead in school.

I am hoping... Our electricity bill would go down, now that the rainy season brings cool weather, and we don't use the a/c that often anymore.

On my mind... Where to eat with my high school buddies as we see each other on Friday.

From the learning rooms... Still on Math and Science exercises for DS.

Noticing that... DS is really good in Math...

Pondering these words... He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." -- Revelation 21:5

From the kitchen... Beef with Cheese...

Around the house... Kids are watching television...

One of my favorite things... Quiet times with the Lord.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #39

FOR TODAY... July 27, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and a bit showering...

I am thinking... Of spending a great weekend with the kids and DH.

I am thankful for... God's unconditional love and provision.

I am wearing... A pink shirt-dress with pink little hearts on it on it.

I am remembering... To finish making my students's long exam for next week!

I am going... To buy a pizza for DS and DD this weekend.

I am reading... Luke 19 for the Bible study I lead with my co-teachers every Monday.

I am hoping... I could make God known to my co-teachers more, and let them experience the love He freely offers to each one of us.

On my mind... Loving my children more.

From the learning rooms... Science exercises for DS.

Noticing that... Milkshake, our 8 mo. old Maltese is already big, but still cute!

Pondering these words... For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. -- Psalm 27:5

From the kitchen... Lasagna!

Around the house... Kids are sleeping, but DH and I are having midnight snack -- potato chips with soda!

One of my favorite things... Alone time with DH.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #38

FOR TODAY... July 20, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and cloudy, but a bit humid...

I am thinking... Of what to eat this weekend with DH and kids.

I am thankful for... God's faithful provision for all of us.

I am wearing... A pink shirt-dress with Tinkerbell on it.

I am remembering... To give a quiz to my students this Thursday.

I am going... To market this Saturday.

I am reading... The NIV Bible, and am making some notes for leading my Bible Study group in school this Friday.

I am hoping... I could share the Word of the Lord effectively to my co-teachers.

On my mind... Food! Lol! :)

From the learning rooms... Math and Science exercises for both kids.

Noticing that... Although it rains, the weather can still be warm and humid...

Pondering these words... O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water -- Psalm 63:1

From the kitchen... Beef Nilaga Soup and sweet Pineapple chunks for dessert.

Around the house... DH and DS is watching AXN Beyond, and DD is reading her 5th book of Charmseekers by Amy Tree.

One of my favorite things... A big, pizza oozing with gooey, stringy, Mozarella cheese.

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #37

FOR TODAY... July 13, 2010

Outside my window... Blue-Indigo-ish skies with cool, breezy, and refreshing air. God has answered our prayers -- it is raining outside, praise God.

I am thinking... If there would be school tomorrow because weather reports say there might be a typhoon coming to Manila...

I am thankful for... The rain.

I am wearing... A printed pink shirt-dress with hearts on it.

I am remembering... Not to forget to stick to my vegetables and protein diet.

I am going... To try my best to bring down my weight -- but only with God's help can I only do it successfully.

I am reading... Your Best Life Begins Each Morning by Joel Osteen.

I am hoping... I would lose weight to improve my glucose level and be healthier by the end of this year.

On my mind... If my students did not forget to do their homework for tomorrow. :)

From the learning rooms... Science exercises for DS, and Math for DD.

Noticing that... Rainy days are starting to come, and I like it.

Pondering these words... In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. -- Isaiah 63:9

From the kitchen... A light, Roast Chicken and Lettuce Salad, and Egg Drop Soup for me.

Around the house... We are about to eat supper...

One of my favorite things... Rainy, cool evenings like this!

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!

The Simple Woman's Daybook #36

FOR TODAY... July 6, 2010

Outside my window... Dark and a bit humid... Hoping it would rain!

I am thinking... Of losing weight and keeping it at that. :)

I am thankful for... God's faithful provisions each and every day.

I am wearing... A pink shirt-dress with Tinkerbell on it.

I am remembering... What my weight was, before I started on this special diet for Diabetics like me, and hoping I would trim down permanently to my ideal size. :)

I am going... To try to exercise, I promise!

I am reading... A novel by our national hero, Jose Rizal.

I am hoping... My freshman highschool students will continue to love the subject I am currently teaching them.

On my mind... A big, good serving of lettuce greens with French or Italian dressing, and roasted chicken on the side. :)

From the learning rooms... Science exercises for my DS, and Math for my DD.

Noticing that... The rainy season is not really making it's presence felt even it is supposed to be the rainy season month(s) in my country. Afternoons can still be so hot, humid, and sunny...

Pondering these words... Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." -- John 13:10

From the kitchen... Beef Misua Soup, and sweet Melon for dessert.

Around the house... DH is glued to the tv watching the FIFA World Cup, DS is playing online chess, and DD is playing Club Penguin.

One of my favorite things... Peace and quiet in the house like this, lol!

From my picture journal...


Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to take part in The Simple Woman's Daybook. Blessings and have a great week, everyone!