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Archive for July, 2008
Happiest Moments of a Temporary Stay-at-Home Mom
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 20th, 2008
I have experienced becoming totally domesticated and I kinda enjoyed it. I can sleep a little later because luckily, my son’s school time begins in the afternoon. I can cook our breakfast and play with my son up until he needs to get ready for school. I haven’t done this in a long while since a working mom is always press for time. I can tell my bonding moments with my only child makes him real happy because he smiles in the morning whenever I say Mommy’s not going to office today.
For two days, I have decided to fetch him from school. I was surprised how happy my son made me during our long walks back to our house where he joyfully related to me his school activities for the day. His eyes dance while he animates his stories and I know right there and then, my being absent from work is all worthwhile.
“Dark Knight” Fever
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 20th, 2008
Only From Marikina: “Salitang” Marikeño
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 17th, 2008
(Source: Balitang Komunidad, April-July 2008 Edition)
“Pareng Tonyo, palitan mo na nga itong kakarag-karag mong sasakyan at nagtitingarok na!”
More Marikeño Terms Introduced by Spinning Lovely Days
This term refers to person washing the dishes or naghuhugas ng pinggan in tagalog. See this: “Puntahan mo si Ena sa kusina, nag-uurong siya ng pinggan.”
Marikeños uses this term to tell someone to get ready or ready some things, another term in tagalog is maghanda. Example: “Magbasta ka nang dadalhin natin mamaya sa handaan.”
I love this term. My blogger friends and I even made it the name of our newest blog www.salamyaan.com. This term means a makeshift hut used as a hangout; usually located beside an equally makeshift basketball courts back in the ’80s. It is called tambayan in the modern day. Sample of a sentence using this term is: “Anak, puntahan mo nga sa salamyaan ang tatay mo.”
Karam is another term for rugby, liquid adhesive usually used in making or fixing shoes. For example: “Pakidikitan nga ng karam ang sapatos ko, nakaangat na eh.”
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The Pills Craze
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 16th, 2008
The other week, I was asked to sell diet pills and glutathiones. I was so tempted to do this because a lot of women, or even men, are into these pills lately. The Philippine marketplace was suddenly flooded with these products that promises the user the shortest route to beauty and glamor. I am so tempted. In fact, last year, I have taken those supposedly “harmless chinese herbal diet pills.” Those drugs helped me lose 10 pounds in a week by making my appetite go away but it also made me very nervous, my heart palpitated three times faster than what it used to be so I stopped.
Marikina Peek: Marikina Bridge @ Night by Rage Gayondato
Posted by mhel in about marikina, travel on July 12th, 2008
The Marikina Bridge is one of the most known landmark of the city but its the firs time I saw it photographed in all its glory, thanks to Rage Gayondato.
If We’re Safer, I’d Have My Player Back
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 12th, 2008
I was not an extremely musically inclined individual but when we went to Baguio some weeks ago and I was the only one without a headset on even from cheap MP3 players, I felt too bored looking at the scenery before my eyes. In my sadness, I thought: “I’d buy an iPod next payday.”
A Marikenya Reader’s Dilemma
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 11th, 2008
Sincerely, I’m very happy to know that this site has helped you in some way in coping with your dilemmas. I hope that by posting your letter, our readers may be able to provide some sort of assistance also to you and your problems.
Marikenya,
Hi again! I love reading your blogs. It takes away 800 kilograms of (emotional) load off my shoulders. You see, I am a parent of two, my eldest is now an 8 year old schoolboy, and my baby is now 9 months. Recently, we have been liberated from our predicament of paying for special milk (more expensive than gold!) because we were able to shift to a much much cheaper milk without my baby having any dreadful reactions. That is a burden evaporated! My son, actually my stepson who I’ve had since he was just 2, is in Grade 2 now. He has been “diagnosed” with Mild ADHD. After the early years of complicated arrangements and emotional chaos in relation with his biological mother, I have been faced with yet another turmoil. With all the physical strain from taking care of a baby, and all the stress from daily life, everyday is a struggle. I feel like I am at the brink of breaking down everyday. Are there therapy centers which offer affordable Occupational Therapy sessions? As much as we would like to help him with therapy (which will ease the way for overcoming the ADHD), we simply cannot afford it! Are there also any support groups for parents who may be going through the same ordeal? Hope you could help. Thanks in advance!Ann
Book and Movie Love Story Quest
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 11th, 2008
Oprah recommended a book entitled ‘Pillars of the Earth,’ it’s a love story which dated back during the middle-ages. She said the book was so good she had a hard time putting it down to do some ‘important’ things. I’d check out this book later because I just finished ‘Digital Fortress’ by Dan Brown which I also recommend as a must-read.
A Marikenya Reader’s Notes
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 10th, 2008
It feels good when readers of Marikenya take time to write and give their feedback about the site. Let me share with you this mail I have received from a reader, Prof. Gayondato.
Hello Mhel,
I chance upon your website while doing my research on Social Sustainability – Case Study on Metro Manila in general and Marikina in particular – and of course, the common denominator – Hon. Bayani Fernando.
The site is great. I commend your creative genius and sincere tribute to the land which you cherish and the man who made Marikina’s vision a reality.
I am a great fan as well of your development icon. First, because I was once involved in the development programs of Metro Manila (as MMC staff and land use zoning coordinator for Makirika-Pasig-QC circa late 1970s) and secondly because I have witnessed the passionate transformation of Marikina city as an urban sustainable development model.
I have chosen to write you in your yahoo address to send you as well some photographs taken by my son, Raymond Joseph T. Gayondato (you can catch his photos at rawrage.multiply.com). I’m mighty proud that he was able to capture these beautiful sights of Marikina bridge which I also have also used in my various powerpoint presentations.
I am presently connected as Faculty Member of Colombo Plan Staff College, an inter-governmental organization of 20 member countries, based at the DepEd (former University of Life) complex in Pasig City.
Thanks and more power!
Sincerely,
Prof. TJ Tesoro Gayondato
I remember Prof. TJ from the international forum on Poverty Alleviation I attended at DepEd Compound last year, she was one of the moderators of the forum. I’m really flattered to hear from her. My next Marikina Peek edition would contain his son’s photos of the Marikina bridge so watch out for it.
(You may send your messages, feedback, or suggestions to Marikenya via the contact form or by sending me an email at marikenya@yahoo.com)
What’s Worth It?
Posted by mhel in Uncategorized on July 10th, 2008
I’ve learned another valuable lesson today on motherhood: “my son’s smile and words of gratitude is more than the sum of everything I wanted to have in this world.”
Being somewhat a “kikay” type, I have always been fond of bags, shoes, and accessories and blings. Last month, I saw a really pretty pair of fashion jewelry in my favorite store but since it’s not in my budget, I have decided to wait ’till payday to buy it. Instead of buying the earrings though, I ended up buying my son a really cute small school bag for his P.E. every Friday. Looking at his beaming face tonight saying “thank you mama,” I felt I already died and went to heaven. Oh yes, he’s all worth it. Motherhood always does that to you.
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