Mix Mix, Same Same

While snuggling to go to sleep:

Zoe: Mommy, bakit punta kayo office?
Mommy: Kailangan kasi mag work ni Mommy and Daddy eh.
Zoe: Bakit, para meron bili dede?
Mommy: Ahh, opo.
Zoe: Thank you! (sabay kiss)

On one hand, I'm surprised that she understands we work for the money, and that money buys the milk. I'm doubly happy she even said thank you. On the other hand...shouldn't we be working because we're passionate about something? And how about the saying that one should make money work for you, and not the other way around?

Passion. Someone once told me that if I didn't like what I did, I should quit. For me though, I like what I do. I like to program. I like discovering new things. I like helping people make use of those programs to make their lives easier. I don't like the politics though. Sabi ko nga, kadalasan, the bibo takes it all. [lots of stuff to be inserted here that I opt not to insert since it exposes my vulnerability to...well, politics].

So what's the point of this post?

1. Zoe is smart.
2. Zoe knows the value of money. For now.
3. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Nyeta.
4. I am trying to be optimistic. I hope you see it.
5. Hindi ako bibo. Pero di rin ako bobo no.

Harumph!

Diving into June

Buddy Jao took the plunge and booked us tickets to Dumaguete so we can go diving! It's still way off in June, but I'm still excited. Hopefully I still fit into the wetsuit. Haha.

Things Only Kids Get Away With

Zoe eating in a traditional Chinese banquet restaurant. The walls are lined with aquariums teeming with live fish. Mommy points out the fishes to Zoe.

"Zoe, look fish!"

Zoe looks at them gleefully.

"Wow! Swim swim sila!" says Zoe. Mommy is so proud that Zoe appreciates fishes.

Then Zoe says, "Mamaya kain Zoe kayo!" (Later I'll eat all of you!)

Toink!

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Mommy and Zoe walking to the parking lot. Mommy sees a moth beside the car. Mommy thinks this is a great opportunity to teach Zoe about moths.

"Zoe, tingin tayo ng moth," says Mommy.

"Moth?" asks Zoe.

Mommy lifts Zoe up so she can see the moth more closely.

"Ayun oh, moth. Buhay yan. Tingnan mo gumagalaw galaw pa yung antenna," Mommy says, while resisting the urge to actually touch and prod the moth, since Zoe might imitate her.

"Ahhhh. Mamaya patay Zoe yan!" Toink!

Japan

March 2009 trip

Mount Kinabalu Climb

November 27-30, 2009
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

With Ian, Pagc, Tiano, Jaycee and Bokkie.