Advent. Thanksgiving. Birthday.

November 26th, 2009
Events & Holidays, Family & Friends, Sticky Notes

It’s been a great day for me, and I’m thankful for all the love and birthday wishes sent by friends and kin via SMS, Facebook, Friendster and Twitter. I feel warm and giddy all over!

Earlier on, I had planned on just lazing around and doing mindless things on my birthday. But upon checking my datebook, I thought I’d get ahead and accomplish some tasks before the long weekend comes in. Here’s how the day went:

* At 8:30am, after a quick breakfast with G, I left in haste. I went to the Nat Home branch in Imus to pay for the house’s monthly amortization.

* At 9:30am, after paying for the amortization, I walked to the nearby mall (Robinsons Imus) to get some stuff from the grocery, buy a prepaid card for my MIL, and to withdraw some money. I also made quick trips to Booksale and National Bookstore, hoping to score some books (it’s something that I like to do on my birthday). But I didn’t find anything worth buying, so I ditched the idea and went to Jollibee for some lunch take-outs.

* Got home at 11:20am and had lunch with Candice and Alfie. The two girls had burger steak, I had Jolly Spaghetti.

* Gave Candice a quick bath at noontime. Afterward we read books and talked about colors, horses and even more horses. At past 1pm, she asked permission to watch a Barney ep. I let her watch the Mother Goose special.

* When Candice finally dozed off at 2pm, I got online and replied to birthday messages (which kept coming until around 11pm). I worked on an article on scrapbooking, albeit highly distracted by friends’ birthday wishes. I finished the article and submitted it to my editor. Whew. After a few more clickety-clicks, I shut down the laptop and took a nap.

* At 5:30pm, we left for Alabang via the Kabisig shuttle service. It was my first time to bring Candice to Alabang on a public vehicle. I’m glad she was well behaved while we were inside that dark and cramped van.

* We reached Festival Mall at 6:15pm and got to MyHealth Clinics at 6:30pm. G was waiting for us at the lobby. We had Candice’s skin examined by a dermatologist and were told she has eczema. Oh, dear. After I’ve discussed medication and prophylactic procedures with the doctor, I realized my wrist watch was missing. It wasn’t anywhere in the clinic; I must’ve dropped it somewhere. I kind of felt bad because the watch was an anniversary gift from G. And I’ve had that watch since I was pregnant with Candice. And, well, it’s hard to live without a watch!

* At around 7pm we went up at Shakeys and ordered pizza, chicken and mojos. While dinner was being prepared, I rushed to the nearest pharmacy to get Candice’s prescription meds. When I got back, we all stuffed ourselves with good ol’ Shakeys food and downed a pitcher of iced tea. I got a free sundae because it’s my birthday.

* Got home at 9pm and gave Candice NSS compress. Then, we prepared the suspension (my first time to do it!) and gave half a teaspoon to the little girl. Gave her antihistamine too.

* While I was putting Candice to sleep, G gave me a good foot massage. Then I gave him a back rub to relieve a bit of the wheezing. He’s been sick since Monday, my poor hubby.

* Went online again at 11:30pm. Yawn.

Now it’s just me and this yawning fatigue. I’m aware that I’ve officially turned 34, but I’m afraid I’m still none the wiser. Maybe I just have to wait ’til everything sinks in.

Before I log off, may I just share with you this Advent prayer sent by Catholic Digest:

God of all creations, the
days grow shorter,
and I hope for the returning light.
May this Advent be
a time of patient waiting.
May this Advent be
a time of patient
hoping.
May this Advent be
a time of patient
longing
that the Good News
will be fulfilled.
As days grow darker,
give me the eyes
to see
your lights in the faces
of all I meet.
Fill me with the light of your grace
that I may proclaim
your goodness from
dawn ’til dark.

Amen

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