Our Simple Pleasures

Digivenchi

2009-01-26T00:22:00.000-08:00

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The Music Loving Family

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Gerard playing drums in church

At the recording studio with our church mates

The hubby and I recording with the praise and worship team

Digi worship leading in Transformer Youth Camp 2008

Digi playing percussion at Nikki Gil's concert in Pasay City

Singing an invitation song in church

A Life Redeemed

2009-01-12T00:39:00.000-08:00

I was born on a warm, sunny day in the month of March at De Ocampo Hospital, Quezon City. I am now 26 years old. I live in Pasig City and I go to school at De Los Santos College of Health Professions. When I was born, my godmother who happens to be one of my mom’s closest friends, was there at the hospital and she was the one who gave me my first name. I am the firstborn daughter of Jeremias del Rosario, a dentist by profession and Aurora del Rosario, a businesswoman. I have two younger sisters and one younger brother. I am now married to Dan Mark Antonio and we have a son named Gerard Denvy Antonio.

Who I am in life.

My name is Givenchi del Rosario Antonio. I started school when I was five years old. I went to kindergarten through sixth grade at Philippine College of Technological Resources in Valenzuela City and while I was there, I received numerous honors and awards. I also won awards for quiz bee competitions. Then I attended Christian Montessori Incorporated and Light of Life Christian School, and there I also received different awards. I am now a Second Year Nursing student at DLS-STI. I stopped school for quite a long time because I had to work for my family but I am hoping to finish school and be able to work abroad.

What life means to me.

Life to me means living for the glory of God and consistently loving my family and friends. I am pretty much on the happy side of life, I try to have a positive outlook and focus on the things that matter most. Yes, I do have some sad days or depressed days. But I know I have the Lord, my family and friends to stay with me and make me feel everything’s going to be alright. I know I’ll always have someone to talk to. I am not perfect. I have done a lot of mistakes in the past but I know I am forgiven because the Bible says that if we confess our sins to God, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I know my life had been redeemed from the power of sin and God’s love and forgiveness rule within me.

What’s my outlook on the future.

Five to ten years from now, I think I will probably be living in the states near my family of origin. I will be comfortable with my living situation, meaning that I will be financially stable and I will be living in my own house. I plan to have one more child. I also would want to put up a restaurant with my husband, we will make it grow and make it our primary source of income. I want to continue serving God by living a life that would make a difference. It is my heart’s desire that people see His love through me.

Out of Town Trips

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If given the time and resources, there's no doubt that our family would have at least three out of town trips every year. We would love to explore different places and have unforgettable nature encounters. We will definitely enjoy having a hearty meal with breathtaking ocean and mountain views surrounding us. We would want to try outdoor activities to get some adventure. Mountain trekking, island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving are some of the activities we want to do as a family. Over the past years, we only had few out of town trips and I'm glad I was able to gather our pictures so here they are!

September 23 - October 1, 2006. We celebrated Gerard's 8th Birthday in Boso-Boso Resort and Convention Center in Antipolo. It only took us about 30-40 minutes to get to the place. We didn't want to go any place farther than Antipolo because the hubby had made prior commitments so we need to be back home early the following day. We dropped by the Cogeo Market to buy food and that's where we bought Gerard's birthday cake too. We were with our house helper, Karen and the hubby's two younger siblings, Shale and Martin.

June 2-3, 2006. We went to All Hands Beach in Subic, Zambales. We stayed there overnight together with our friends from church. It was a fun trip and Gerard enjoyed a lot because as far as I can remember, that was his first time to swim in the beach. Digi and Gerard enjoyed playing with each other under the sun. They ran around, collected some seashells and ate grilled pork for lunch. I enjoyed the picture taking sessions we had! You can view all our pictures in my multiply account.

February 2008. I forgot the exact date but this was taken in Iba, Zambales. Digi and Gerard went there to attend the Transformer Youth Camp and they went out of the camp site with the staff and camp organizers to swim in the beach. I super like this shot. I wasn't able to go with them because of school but I also got the chance to go there first week of April.

May 2007. Club Morocco Beach Resort and Country Club. It's a very beautiful place! Very nice ocean and mountain views, elegant swimming pool, relaxing landscape, modern and convenient rooms for the guests. We went there with the Botbydblud Barkada. The resort food is quite expensive so we brought our own food and we all had a great time! I hope to go back there soon.

December 30, 2008. ABC's Year Planning and Outing at Villa Concepcion Wet and Wild Waves, Inc. The resort is in Pandi, Bulacan. We went there with the church leaders. The hubby and I took tons of pictures of ourselves because we didn't want to swim. We enjoyed the food and the company of our churchmates.

November 1, 2004. This is just one of the many EK (Enchanted Kingdom) trips we had. We're riding the Wheel of Fate and I was giving a fake smile in this picture because I'm acrophobic and I resent the hubby's habit of scaring me when we're on top. We went to Enchanted Kingdom so many times and the experience it gives us never fails to make us happy everytime.

What Kind of Fashionable Woman Are You?

2009-01-09T23:56:00.000-08:00

Your Fashion Style is Sporty

You're a natural beauty who doesn't need fancy clothes to look good. You prefer your clothes to be comfortable, so you can stay on the go. For you, femininity is not how you wear - but how you wear it. Still, don't be afraid to show off that great body in a dress or skirt!

What Kind of Fashionable Woman Are You?

Wishing Everyone A Prosperous 2009!

2009-01-02T23:27:00.001-08:00

This message comes to wish you all happiness and every good thing too! May this year mark the beginning of a year of blessing, pleasure and discovery
for everybody. May each day hold something special, that is wonderful and
new.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our New Little Darling

2009-01-02T18:24:00.000-08:00

Several years ago, our family had two dogs when we were still residing in Valenzuela City. One was Beauty, a very sweet and charming Golden Retriever and the other one was Danica, a very energetic German Shepherd. Unfortunately, they are both gone now. I have been emotionally attached to those pet dogs so it was quite hard for me to let go and I cried a lot when they died. I love them so much!

Anyway, this post is about Hamsty. That's the name we gave to this cute little hamster that my son bought almost a week ago. The hubby and I were out of town when our son bought Hamsty so when I arrived home and saw this tiny creature, I admit, I was very skeptical. We only have a limited space here at home so for me, having pets is not at all a bright idea. Besides that, I personally do not know anything about hamsters. So, I am making a sort of research about how to care for our pet hamster.

According to what I've researched on wikipedia, Hamsty is a type of Roborovski hamster. Roborovskis (Phodopus roborovskii) are the smallest of all hams ters commonly kept as pets. Distinguishing characteristics of the Roborovskis are the white spots where the eyebrows would be, and the lack of the dorsal stripe seen in all other dwarf hamsters. They live, on average, to three and a half years of age - the longest of any domestic hamster.

Hamsters are omnivorous. Their diet consists mostly of grains (such as whole grain oats and corn) but also includes fresh fruit, roots such as carrots, green parts of plants. Hamsters carry food in their spacious cheek pouches to a cache in the burrow. We tried feeding Hamsty with taco shells last night. In the picture above, you can see how Hamsty excitedly grabs the taco shell from Digi's hand.

Hamsty is so adorable so I am now convinced that we should keep her as our new house pet. She is alert, curious, and active. She likes to play and eat then sleep afterwards. She also likes to interact especially during the evening when she's active. As I type this entry, my son and his uncle Martin arrived home with another hamster so Hamsty is not alone anymore. She now has a playmate, Hefty! I'll post a picture of Hamsty and Hefty together soon!

Colored Nails

2008-12-27T05:40:00.000-08:00

Ever since high school, I love having colored nails. I enjoy changing the colors and often mix and match them with my clothes or my mood. I feel like I'm carrying a sense of femininity when I have painted nails, especially when it's applied evenly and when it's beautifully done. I always do it myself even if I'm not good at it but I'm patient enough to let it sit and wait for it to dry and prevent the risk of messing up my nails.

Sometimes, smudging and wrinkling cannot be avoided and I get frustrated but because I love having painted nails, I'm always willing to repeat the procedure all over again. I am not allowed to have painted nails in school so I only get to paint my nails during weekends. That's also the reason why I can't buy all the colors I want. I like using nail stickers too. I want to collect different designs most especially the glittery ones.

Red, Purple, Plum, Pink and Lime Green are my favorite colors

Trendy and Stylish Clothes

2008-12-26T07:47:00.000-08:00

As a student, mother and wife, I try to look good at all times. I feel the need to have the right style for all aspects of my day. I seldom go shopping nowadays, due to the tight budget. But I love window shopping! It's something I wouldn't get tired of doing. I always visit Forever21.com and I love checking out their fashionable items. It's one of my favorite clothing stores. They offer casual and dressy clothes for any occasion. Upon checking out their site today, I found these chic clothes and I can't describe how giddy I am and excited to own any of these items very soon.

Dainty floral print sheer silk spaghetti strap dress underlined with soft satin features a smocked empire waist, satin trimmed adjustable shoulder straps and v-neckline

Short sleeve sequined yoke cardigan with three button closure and scalloped sleeve detail

A simple 3/4 sleeve heathered knit top with a rounded v-neckline, a short 3-button closure, elastic-trimmed empire waist, see-through trim around the bottom, and a rolled hem.

A fabulous party or night-out number, this draped knit top features a daring crossover front opening, a banded hem, and a scoop neckline embellished with faceted jewels covered with mesh.

Keep temperatures warm in this pretty hooded cardigan featuring a ribbed and cabled design on the front, 2 front pockets, 3/4 sleeves, and a 6-button placket.
A casual long sleeve fleece-lined pullover hoodie featuring colorful "Love Every Color Of The Rainbow" text in a heart shape.
A simple and sweet cotton-knit sleepwear short featuring an elastic waistband and contrast trim.

Tiny colorful floral print dot this drawstring cotton sleepwear short featuring a 3-button fly, side slits at the hem, and a grosgrain ribbon drawstring.

Good Times!

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"The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family."

-Lee Iacocca

"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."

- George Eliot

Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

-Brad Henry

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.

-George Moore

Family Time at Serendra

2008-07-19T06:38:00.000-07:00

Our family is fond going out and exploring new places here in Metro Manila. We always try to hang out in places where there is no need to spend a lot of money to enjoy. Serendra in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is one of the many places we love going to. It actually looks like a park to me, surrounded by many expensive restaurants as well as expensive boutiques. We go there just to walk around, take pictures and spend time window shopping in the glamorous boutiques. We all love their Nike store because it's big and they always have new products. Each of us always find something we want to buy but most of the time, we can't afford them. Hahaha! But we were able to buy several things from Nike over the years because it's one of the best stores in the world for us! I'll make a post about that soon. =) Anyway, Serendra is truly a wonderful place to hang out with your family and friends. They also have beautiful and interesting fountain areas and a wide play area where kids can walk, run and play freely. You can even bring your pet dogs with you and just stroll around. The lights from the boutiques give the place a relaxing atmosphere at night. Here are other pictures taken at Serendra.

Digi and Ger stopped for a while to rest after a long walk. Here's Gerard giggling while his daddy's giving him a big kiss on the cheek.

Digi and Gerard posing for the camera with the fountain area, boutiques and restaurants behind them.

A Tag From Kikay Corner

2008-07-17T03:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the tag Jen!

1.WHAT DATE IS IT?:: July 17, 2008

2. WHAT TIME DID U WAKE UP?:: 6:30am

3. DID U GO SOMEWHERE YESTERDAY?:: No.

4. WHAT DID U DO THERE?:: n/a

5. HOW OLD ARE U?:: 26

6. ARE U MATURE OR IMMATURE?:: It depends

7. WHAT DO U CALL UR MOM & DAD?:: Mama and Daddy

8. ARE U AN ONLY CHILD?:: No. I have two younger sisters and one younger brother

9. WHERE DO U GO SHOPPING?:: Greenhills Shopping Center

10. DO U LIKE SCHOOL?:: Absolutely!

11. DO U LIKE BOOKS?:: Yes, but I don't consider myself a bookworm

12. DO U WANT TO GET MARRIED?:: I am married

13. WITH WHOM?:: To the man who captures my heart over and over again

14. ARE U SPOILED?:: Yes. He buys me anything I want when he has the money plus he takes care of me when I'm sick.

15. WHATS THE MOST FLATTERING COMPLIMENT U EVER GOT?:: That I am a strong woman.. because I think I'm fragile

16. ONLY GIRL/BOY IN THE FAMILY?:: No.

17. IF U WERE TO MARRY A CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?:: My husband is the only man for me

18. WOULD U LIKE TO MEET Josh Hartnett?:: No. Ben Affleck maybe. He's hotter. *wink*

19. Where do u think ur bestfriend is?:: In her house in Kingsville, Antipolo City

20. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME U TALKED TO UR BESTFRIEND?:: yesterday, thru yahoo messenger

21. U THINK SHE/HE NEEDS U NOW?:: Yes! She misses me so much! Haha! I miss her too!

23. WHAT DO U WANT FOR UR BIRTHDAY?:: Trip to Hong Kong with my family

25. IF U WERE TO BUY A CAR , WHICH CAR WOULD IT BE?:: Let me think about that first.

26. A DUET WITH HEART EVANGELISTA?:: Why not? Love, love has come my way.. =)

27. DO U WEAR MAKE-UP?:: Sometimes

28. WHAT LIP BALM DO U USE?:: I just use the Simply Pretty lip gloss of Avon Colors

29. WOULD U GET A TATOO?:: No.

30. BELLY PIERCE?:: No.

31. HOW MANY KIDS DO U WANT?:: Two.

32. DO U HAVE ANY HOMEWORK?:: Yes. I need to study for my exams tomorrow.

33. ANY SONG THAT YOU’RE LISTENING?:: None.

34. DO U BELIEVE IN SPELLS?:: No.

35. WHERE DO U WANT TO GO NOW?:: Mandarin Hotel. I want a Baked Alaska now!

Players: Vannie kathycot buhaymisis whenmomspeaks kathycotcooks my precious niche just me.. eds edsmommylife Me and Mine Creative in Me For the LOVE of Food Little Peanut Pea in a Pod Sugar Magnolias When Silence Speaks Etc Atbp Deranged Insanity Blessings and Beyond Kikay Corner
Our Simple Pleasures

I am now tagging Charm Destiny , Mira

Comfy Flip Flops

2008-07-16T04:14:00.000-07:00

If you are someone close to me, you certainly would know that I love wearing flip flops. They are simply very comfortable to wear but of course they should be worn appropriately. I only wear them at home, in the mall, during small get togethers, during rehearsals and during our family funtime. I don't have cute feet but I prefer to wear flip flops whenever possible because the feeling of being able to move your feet freely is quite relaxing for me. I'd love to have a huge collection, maybe collect all colors but I won't go for the overly decorated ones (not sure if that's how I should describe them) because it would be hard for me to find clothes that would match them. I only have a limited selection of clothing nowadays because I gained weight, (Aww, do I really need to mention that?) but I'm glad I have black and white, which are neutral colors and those colors match anything!

Here's a photo of the flip flops that my sister Glenda gave me.

Our flip flops from Nike Park, courtesy of the hubby!

Irresistible Perfumes

2008-07-15T15:39:00.000-07:00

One thing the hubby and I have in common is our love for perfume. We have a pretty small collection of our favorite scents and of course, in every perfume collection, there's always one scent that would stand out among all other fragrances. Something that we would be always comfortable wearing, whether we have too much or not enough on. Our choice of perfume in every single day or ocassion depends on our mood, we don't usually consult each other about what to use when we go out on dates because honestly, I adore every scent the hubby has and he carries himself very well so the perfume just adds flair to his overall look.

Chie's Favorite:

CK One Summer unisex fragrance

for Summer 2006.

Fragrance Notes Tangerine, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Frangipani,

Sea Breeze, Palm Sap, Driftwood, Hot Sand Effect, Glistening Skin Musks.

I love using CK Summer! I feel fresh and confident all day.

Digi's Favorite:

SAFARI, created by RALPH LAUREN, was introduced in 1992.

This fine fragrance contains lemon, eucalyptus, juniper and is accented with thyme, cinnamon and leather making SAFARI perfect for formal use.

Gerard's Favorite:

Tommy cologne for men, made by Tommy Hilfiger, was launched in 1995.

This fragrance for men contains a blend of tangy citrus, cranberry and

cinnamon apple pie.

Yes, our son has his own favorite too. He uses Tommy when he goes to school and when we go to church every Sunday. He likes using his daddy's Nautica Competition perfume too.