Sunday, January 27

Soon it'll be over and done.

Today marks my 4th week of straw feeding! Such a feat Ailynette! God is mighty, He made me able to surpass everything. There were days that I still feel sad but through prayers I am able to overcame my fears and disppointments. Life went as it is. Once every week I have to go to my doctor to check my improvements and change the elastics and to allow me to brush my teeth and tongue. Hehe! But of course I do brush daily. Gradually, slowly, with a slow left-right-left-right glide and then a power gargle of Betadine. There were mouth sores because of the arch but Betadine can heal the sores fast so I do not worry much. I actually made a pact not to worry and not to literally count the days. Just let it go and slide. This too shall pass. And two weeks left! Way to go!
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January 24.

My sister Ven flew to Australia to be with her husband Mike. I will surely miss her and how she takes care of me and J. I pray for them to have good time and for great memories to fill the memory box of their marriage and in God's willing...a bouncing baby girl or boy too!

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As promised.

This month I finished two books. Stieg Larrson's The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

Then I started reading Life of Pi after few pages I decided to wait a bit and not to force myself into this book. Will instead  finish The Fault In Our Stars by John Green.

But for two days now Candy Crush is taking much of my time. This is not good. Focus Ailynette. But this game is addictive...time management maybe?
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I am just proud to share that since we moved to our new office address I have not been late eversince! Big smile!

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January 15.

Vonage Outbound on its 7th year! I am a proud member of this family. I joined Vonage when its just 4 months old. Barely moving and still on breast feeding. Haha! I saw it grow from enfant to toddler and now 7 years? Wow! To God Be The Glory and I want to be bold in asking these prayers. Lord, give us seven more successful and productive years! Amen.

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Two Important Lessons Learned and Applied this month:

1. The wheel of life will not going to stop to wait for you to catch up.
2. Is is not about YOU.

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I'm looking forward for a best February!








Saturday, January 5

IIIII-II

Today I just have to cut my hair short and paint my nails blue.

I become so sad all of a sudden and I just need to do something to make myself happy.

I went to the hospital this morning for my follow up but the doctor is not in, I have to go back on Tuesday.

I prayed intently to cut the time short that I need to feed through straw. My problem is not as big as world peace...but I pity myself when they're not smoothies and fruit shakes.

I asked Him to give me strength and to sustain me physically and emotionally. I know all things are possible through Christ. I just have to ask and this will be given.

Counting the days...when I can have fried chicken again.

=)


Wednesday, January 2

My heart is soft...so as my diet...

Happy New Year!

Blogging from VRP Room 804.

Yup, I welcomed 2013 looking out the window and enjoying fireworks display at the hospital.

I had an accident last year! Dec 29 and is rushed to the hospital. I faint and really passed out.

I've done with the series of tests like mandible and chest xray, CT scan (brain and mandible), ECG, 2D echo and underwent 2nd level operation for my mandible. Doctors found through my mandible xrays..dislocation and they have done inter mandibular maxillary fixation. So for 6 weeks I will be with braces and cannot open my mouth, I will be too on a strict soft diet and cannot talk as I normally do. My mouth are clenched and talk ing is tedious. After 6 weeks and when these arch bars be removed from my mouth I will undergo rehabilitation to practice normal chewing, talking and all the functions of my mandibles.

I don't know how to put this on a better perspective. Maybe better than my roommate (i'm on a semi-private) who paid more than 400k pesos on her operation; a fine and strong woman; she slipped on her way down their car and had a hip replacement. I admire her courage and determination and on how she is loved by her family. I pray for her fast recovery and more graceful years to add on her really colorful life.

Continuing at home...

Just got home today. I had a long bath and it was really refreshing. I need that badly after my 5 day stay at room 804. I was just wondering...why I do not have that "patient bracelet?"

I don't want to complain now. What's done is done. And things do not just happen. They happen for some reasons.

There were times that I would come to blame myself for what happened and sometimes you for some specific reasons that are legitimate but really were not. Yes, there is this part of my brain soliciting these ideas. But I will contradict myself- there is no one to blame- this is purely an accident.

I had my operation. I will suffer for 6 weeks soft diet- i cannot talk (much)- i cannot laugh, I can smile- life goes on! After this...next step. One at a time.

I know you know how excited I was for Peng's wedding. I've been talking about it for months...ending I was at the hospital on her wedding day. We made plans for NYE and there I was at room 804 sitting on my bed and enjoying the free fireworks display as far as my eyes can see.

I will pass two bottles now.

Plans for 2013 will still push through. This is just a test. Now I can tell- I blame no one.

I thank J and my sister Ven for being always there for me, they gave me strength and courage to go on and see the positive side of the story.

In memory of Room 804. Sketched by Nanay's son-in-law to her daughter Nora.


A view from my room- where I had an ocean access to have a free fireworks display on NYE. Life still is beautiful. =)



Thank you also for paying me a visit.

For my thoughtful college friends. You guys are simply the best, I love the magazines you gave. And yes...I'm jealous of your Potipot detour! Hmmp! =) And Joiz- the dress just perfectly fit!







and now...to end this...my heart is soft...so as my diet!



and boi...I am just hungry.