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Signs They're Not The One (repost)

The bad times outnumber the good

You should feel secure and content in your relationship at least eighty percent of the time. If you can’t remember the last time you actually had fun together without arguing or things getting fraught it could be time to pack your bags.

They constantly put you down

A bit of friendly teasing is cute, but if your other half seems to get their kicks from making you the butt of all their jokes or belittling you in public, alarm bells should definitely be ringing. Putting someone down – especially in front of others - is a power game that you should play no part in.

They refuse to talk things through

All relationships hit rocky patches, but if your partner deals with things by shutting down and giving you the ultimate passive-aggressive silent treatment you’re never going to be able to work through your issues together. It’s time to move on.

Little things get on your nerves

Okay, so it’s annoying when he/she leaves the cap off the toothpaste or forgets to put the milk back in the fridge, but those aren’t deal breakers. It’s when you start to feel irrationally annoyed by silly little things like his hairy toes or her singing in the shower that you know they’re not the one for you.

They take you for granted

Familiarity is a wonderful thing, but not when it’s at the expense of good manners. It’s part of your partner’s job spec to make you feel appreciated and loved. If they’re not upholding their side of the bargain, they don’t deserve to have you.

You disagree about the future

If you’re in continual disagreement about major life choices that lie ahead such as whether or not to start a family together, you need to think carefully about your next move. Hanging around hoping to change their mind is a risky gamble.

They forget important stuff

No matter how busy or stressed your other half is, there’s no excuse for forgetting important things like your birthday, anniversary…or name! It’s a forewarning of further neglect to come.

You can’t stand their friends

The company a person keeps says a lot about them. Feeling uncomfortable or unwelcome around the people he or she holds dear is an early indicator of friction and tension in years to come.

There’s no spark

Cast your mind back to when you first started dating. Were you excited every time you heard from them? And are you now? Those in lasting relationships still get a rush when their lover sends them a text or gives them a call. If you no longer do, we seriously doubt they’re the one.

They don’t like your family

If they love you, they need to be accepting of those you hold dear too. If they make snide remarks about your family or behave rudely towards them, it doesn’t bode well for your future happiness together.

Rituximab Treatment 2/2

Hammersmith Hospital, London

A Special Dream

Hastang lipaya nako na nakita nako sa akong damgo akong papa. Dugay nako nagsige og pangandoy na unta magpakita sya pod sa ako pinaagi sa akong damgo, akong maka uban og makaistorya maski kadiyot lang. Sa hapit duha ka tuig na nilabay pirmi nako sya mahinumduman... Sa mga importanteng petsa, sa mga adlaw na natawhan sa mga duol sa akong kasing kasing permamente nako syang mahinumduman. Tung isang adlaw nagpakita na jud sya sa akoa pinaagi sa damgo, dili pa kaayo klaro kung unsa jud ang iyang buot pasabot. Nalipay na kaayo ko kay nakakita na jud ko sa iya. Unta sa umaabot na panahon, masabtan na nako unsa may buot pasabot sa akong damgo, aduna ba jud syay mensahe para sa ako, o gusto buot nako na masabtan.

A Different Kind of Strength

I am so blessed these past 4 days because I have gain a different kind of strength, a strength that only the Lord can give. We spent quality time together with my husband who at all times very supportive to me. That treatment did something in my body. I am claiming that I will soon be cleared with this overactive immune system in Jesus Name.

Update from my LUPUS

Well I am now home spent nearly 11 days in hospital and fortunate enough to be able to spend new year at home. I have an over active immune system that can damage my kidney so I am taking medications to suppress it. I now go to the Renal Clinic every week because I need to be properly monitored. I am blessed that my kidney was able to recover from 50 percent function on my biopsy to 87 percent on discharge. I am just very bored at home. Too weak to do the chores. Just trying to recover and starting to feel the meds side effects. Praise God for this another chance. I didn't have to go dialysis. I now believe that there are things that God wants me to do for him. I strongly believe this. I just consider this as a long period holiday from work and still gets paid. Made me realize that life is too short to grumble. I was so good at this you see. Lesson learn for me. So for you people out there, make your life meaningful and learn to give thanks to the creator that you wake up every morning looking forward for the day ahead of you.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

I am sorry that I can't post happy christmas photos in here because our christmas wasn't all that fancy. We celebrated our christmas in the hospital for I needed to stay there for a while. I got admitted last monday. I called the ambulance because all of sudden it was so hard to breathe. I was praying they would get to me very quick and they did. Immediately I was taken to Hammersmith Hospital Accidents and Emergencies. All along I thought I developed an asthma because of a very bad flu. I was on oxygen. The doctors has done so many tests until they found out that my kidneys are releasing proteins and I already have lost a lot. They told me I have Systematic Lupus Erythematosus. It is very common in women my age with an Asian/oriental background. They know it is in my genes but they just don't understand what really triggers it. I must admit I am a bit scared because I never heard of this so this is why it made me research and I was truly convince that I have it because all the symptoms is happening to me. I will be scheduled for biopsy this Monday, I am actually ready for the weekend but the doctor said it is holiday season and only few people are working, it is better to wait till Monday. The doctors assured me that this is the right hospital for my kidney problem and after all this I will be continuously be monitored by the kidney clinic. I wish I don't stay in the hospital for very long and will be released by Wednesday or Thursday.

Pagtinopak and Ilusyonada at ang Camera Man

Ipagmamalaki ko lang po sana na kasya pa ako sa aking wedding gown. 2 years narin po kaming kasal kaya nacurious po ako kung kakasya pa ba ako sa wedding gown ko. I am so pleased buti naman at nagkasya pa naman at maluwang pa nga.... Walang biro po ito totoo talagang pumayat ako. Hindi na ako kasing bilog ng katawan ko 2 years ago. Ang hubby ko naman po automatic kumuha ng camera katuwaan lang namin sa bahay, mahirap talaga pag wala lang magawa.

Cool Ka Lang!

Well we have been busy with something else more important than fighting you. I am actually fed up, no anger within me any more. The truth is I can't ignore you too long. You are a part of me and I am a part of you. We might have indifferences but forget all those things, it is not important now. Well to me it is not any more. I don't know about you. What we have left is each other, I am a part of you and you are a part of me. I don't want to be angry, I just want to live my life to the fullest. I care and I know everyone is hurting. Live your life to the fullest and make yourself happy in any way you know how. No questions ask!

Christmas Decorations

Sino lang ba ang may karapatan na magdecorate sa pasko?!!! Yun lang bang merong mga anak?!! Plano ko kasing bumili ng christmas tree pero at the back of my mind sayang lang ang pera pambili. Wala pa naman kaming mga chikiting so walang makaka appreciate sa christmas tree. Gusto kung magpaka positive. This year kami nagkaroon ng bahay, so dapat lang talaga magcelebrate kami para masaya naman. I'm sure ganito din ang feeling ng aking husband, medyo nanghihinayang sa perang pambili. Meron din naman din alternative na decoration. Meron mga flowers kahit ano basta pula hehehe, or mga santa.... yung mga ornaments lang... Pero parang kulang ano kung walang tree. Well, abangan nalang. Bukas pa talaga kami magdedecide kung bibili ba kami or hindi. Depende nalang sa mood namin. Isa lang ang sure ako pwede na kaming bumili ng sofa at bed frame. Ilang months narin kaming nagtitiis na walang frame ang matress namin eh. Nag iipon pa kasi. Walang budget. So super excited ako sa good news na ito. Meron naring mauupuan ang mga bisita namin sa bahay na medyo maayos ayos na sofa. Merry Christmas nalang sa inyo mga kapatid! Sana kompleto din ang pamilya ninyo sa pasko. God Bless!

Dumb and Dumber!

I just finished chatting with my bro in Philippines catching up with him. Discussing his plans for christmas. I had a chance to ask about how my mama is doing and he said she is fine. He told me she is stopping him from working far from davao because she don't want to be left alone. In the back of my mind, I do understand the situation, it is just two of them there now so it's hard to loose another one. I am blessed to have a very cool understanding brother. Though I maybe here in London, though I wanted to give him more than what he already have but still I don't hear any complains from him. He understands I am just a worker and can only give a little. By the grace of God, next year I take authority that I may be able to help him financially in his schooling...Give him a better future that no one else can give him. I thank God that he is currently earning money for himself, this makes me feel proud for I was like him back then. I am sorry that his life is like this and I am far. It wasn't suppose to end up like this. I believe the Lord has plans for him. I believe the Lord will show him the right path for his success. That's why I don't stop helping him, He has learned the hard way but I couldn't turn back time now. He was a typical adolescent man when I left but now things has change. He is the man of the house for my dad is in heaven now. He learned to rise up and be strong in troubled times. I hope he knows I appreciate what he is doing for mama, looking after her. Don't worry my brother. God is good. You will never know his plans is better than my plans for you.... I love you!take care!

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Reborn

Oh yes I am back to ever chika woman but this time not for monetary purpose any more.... There are so many things that had happen after more than a year of silence... Well we have changed mayor and president... The chile miners are out... England was rubbish at the world cup... Horrible news everyday. Every monday I finally got my day off... Every fiday fellowship with bros and sis... Like I said so many changes had happen that I can't enumerate anymore.... but glad to be blogging again....

Bus 207 (A journey from shepherds bush to ealing)

Have you ever taken a journey on this bus?! Well I always take this bus to go home. I always go from the starting point which is the shepherds bush bus station, why? because I want to take my favorite seat on that bus, where? first seat on the left side of the bus driver, hehehe. Everyone likes it Im telling you. Big nice seat plus you get a little compartment to put all your bags and shopping. Brilliant isnt it?! When I see that bus 207 coming to my stop I would definately prepare myself for a battle. Every lonely person likes that seat a lot so people battling to go first. There is no seat much better when you are alone. You gotta be careful choosing a seat because you might end up sitting with a stinking passenger. On a rush hour when everyone is standing up on this bus, a lot more than people sitting you cant avoid people who doesnt understand personal hygene and what it meant. Its so funny you see old people standing up and waiting for the younger ones to offer them their seat but instead they cover there faces with newspaper they read them so they can ignore old people. Another thing I notice you got to have a valid oyster card or a ticket when you take this coz every flippin bus stop of 207 have a ticket machine and bad news even if you have 2 pounds to give the driver he wont let you in!

My Hubby got me an IPOD TOUCH PLUS for my birthday!

I made it very clear to my husband that I definately want an IPOD for my birthday but which type of IPOD to get is another issue. Every time I finish work we go Westfield to check it out. So i thought of the shuffle because its cheap, but I don't want it because I can afford it might as well buy my own. Then I started considering the nano but it's small and it's common. The shop assistant recommended the touch plus because it has a huge screen for your mp4 files plus it can connect to your internet to check emails and other stuff. You can also play games and download good applications with it that you desire. I'm very happy he got it for me. It wasnt hard to convince him though. He knows I want it so much I've been dreaming of having it hehehe. Ok Ok Ok Im a bit exagerated. Anyway, I promise to look after it very well. The thing that I didn't like is that you have to buy the plug to the wall seperate from the whole package. It cost around £20.00. Duh! Oh by the way the IPOD touch cost £165.00 so that means its £185.00 all together.

One Job lost every five minutes in the capital

One job is lost in every five minutes here in London in the past 3 months as recession badly hit the city, they said its the highest rate on record for unemployment. The government statistics is showing the official jobless total stands at 348,000, a quarteryear rise of 28,000. Jobseekers are finding it tougher than ever to find work as job vacancies decrees. Right now there are 2.38 million people jobless in UK.

I don't really know how long the city will suffer from recession, with so many parents loosing jobs, I don't know how the families can cope. Are there still food on the table for children relying on their parents? I know families can ask for benefits but the real question is how far can the government support these families. How many families are there depending on government benefits and allowances? How many years before we can stand up and rise again with this recession? How many years ca our government support families too on this bad situation.

I'm thankful to have a job at this time when the rest are made redundant. It's scary but we do have faith in the Lord that he will look after us at tough times....

The death of a Legend

It was a sad story that welcomed me this morning when I open the television. They announce that Michael Jackson died 11pm UK time yesterday. I have to admit that Michael was a genius making up all those wonderful songs. I listen and learn to love some of his songs. I truly wish that wherever he is right now, that he would enjoy a peaceful sorrounding opposite to the crazy world he had here on earth. A tribute to the Pop King of his generation. Goodbye Michael and the people will remember you forever.

Busy but still catching up...

I am so happy that people are still visiting this humble blog eventhough I haven't been here. I got news for my friends, just a quick update. Due to recession I lost the job in the print ads. I saw this ad from the newspaper here that a co named CareUK is actually looking for community carers, even without experience because they're willing to train. I took the opportunity and applied. Luckily they accepted me but still have to wait for 3 months for test and trainings. They said they will also send me to school for free and will give me an opportunity to take NVQ Level 2 for social and health care. Isnt that so exciting??? I have been working for them for 2 months now and all my service users are very nice and easy. I'm still in 3 months probation but I think im doing well. My coordinator at the office is very nice and it was challenging at first dealing with different people. Different people with different needs, demands and preferences. I work hard just to deliver my service properly. So what do I do exactly? Well, they sent us rota every week, it contains names and address of our clients. It also contains hours and task that we need the work to be delivered. I am a community care worker aka care giver. I am serving older people depending on there needs. At first it was very tiring, because they'll just give you 5-15 mins gap to your next client but now that I know the drill I was able to cope to the pressure. We also do double ups meaning 2 carers work for one person, in this case our service user is probably paralyzed. I belong to the Hammersmith and Fulham branch at the moment.

The good news now is i'm blogging regularly not that I think I can really make it but I will try my best. I'll give you updates on what's going on here in London. Interesting news you can get fresh from the daily newspaper. All the great stories. Please continue blog hopping with me. Thanks to you all. Babooo!

Alive and Kickin!

Hi to my fellow bloggers, sorry if I have been absent for quite sometime. Just been busy with so many things. I have so many things to share with you but struggling to find time to reduce pictures and stuff. I do have mixed stories. Hopefully I can catch up but just to let you know, I'm still here.

Lancaster Gate

Lancaster Gate is one of the tourist spots here in London. Near marble arch and notting hill gate. We just decided to get our cameras out and heres the result of a cold winter day at Lancaster Gate.