Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Search for New Kasambahays


Just when I thought that this pregnancy is going to be relatively stress-free compared to my first, my kasambahays dropped a bombshell: they will be leaving by the end of June. They are sisters hence they're a packaged deal.

They've been with us for two years, the longest we've had. They have our routines down pat and I can leave P with them without worrying (much). They are young, just out of their teenage years, and single. Sometimes, I feel like I have two teen-age daughters but they proved to be hard-working and responsible. They said that their aunt recruited them to work in a factory. Of course, I tried to persuade them to stay by increasing their salaries and stating the cons of factory work but they remain firm. To be fair to them, they were the only ones who tendered notice, the rest of the yayas would usually not come back after a vacation.

It's just the end of May, but I'm already dreading the end of June. Just another heartbreak.




Sunday, May 13, 2018

Dear Baby No. 2



Hi, baby. Right off the bat, this is an apology. I'm sorry I do not have a nice nickname for you yet. We used to call your older brother "balong" because we really wanted a boy. I should come up with one soon.

I'm sorry also that I'm not as OC as when I was first pregnant. I then kept a baby journal with Instax photos. While we still took weekly photos of my bump, I was not as diligent in documenting my pregnancy. So I really took the time this long week-end to update my baby journal. It's just that I am so tired in this pregnancy, it's not your fault though. Mommy is OLD.

Yesterday was supposed to be our check-up but the OB was suddenly on leave. I was pissed off that her secretary did not even text me. Or it was my fault that I did not check beforehand.

I hope you never ever think that I love you any less. I just had a lot more time and more energy during my first pregnancy. I don't know how it can be done but I will love you and Manong P equally.








Saturday, May 5, 2018

Ten Years


10 years ago, I officially became a lawyer by signing the Roll of Attorneys. I always said I wanted to become a lawyer because Daddy Attorney made it look so easy. Then, I sort of wavered a bit during college so I worked for a year before finally entering law school. Law school was marked with tears, more tears, and losing a lot of weight, but I persevered, mostly because I did not want to disappoint DA.

After finally signing the Roll of Attorneys, I again took a different path from DA. I know I broke his heart a little, and I still whisper "sorry" to him to this day.

The past 10 years have always been for you, DA, even if I was not beside you every day. I am still uncertain about what path to take in the coming years but I know for sure you will guide and support me, as you always did.



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