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| I got pregnant. And wasn't very happy about it, too! I was hormonal and weepy and irritable, especially when people told me to stop drinking Coke. Looking back now, I wish I hadn't been such a bitch. Everyone's been forgiving, dismissing my apologies with, "You're pregnant. Bitchiness really happens." But still. If I ever get pregnant again, I want to be really nice, mostly because everyone was so nice to me! |
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| Yep, people also told me to stop wearing heels but stubborn me insisted. No harm done! The past year was also special because I got to spend a lot of time with my darling friends Nicole and Mariel. It was a big year for them, too. Nicole resigned from her cushy job to freelance and Mariel got married! |
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| Mariel had one of the happiest weddings I've ever attended. It was all heart--lots of friends and family and love. I'll never forget this beautiful beach wedding! |
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| There's our friend Kate singing at Mariel's reception. As with my own wedding years ago, Kate not only designed the gowns, she also sang at the dinner. Kate, thanks for always being so generous with your talent! We love you and miss you! |
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| Another wedding I'll never forget is Nicole and Bernard's. This was such a stylish affair. We were knocked off our feet really. And to see two of the kindest and sweetest people I know commit to forever is really something special. |
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| When I was 5 months pregnant, I caught pneumonia. I think I almost died there but I was too busy worrying about my unborn child. If you'd been following this blog (and my mommy blog), you'd know the horror story. But the doctor apologized, I was okay, and most important of all, the Jelly Bean came out perfectly healthy four months later! |
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| Oh, and this was also the year we said good-bye to commuting. Yes, we bought a car and named it Zoom Zoom. |
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| They said pregnant women are lucky so I should've placed a bet on the Lotto or something. Instead, I won some fine hair accessories! |
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| Who swallowed a watermelon?! Me! Funnily enough, it was my pregnancy that landed me on Style Bible's stylish mommies list. To my great amusement! I'm very proud to be on that list, mind you. I don't take it lightly at all. I have spent all my life trying to be smart and talented. The result of that was I spent no time grooming and styling! I had always been a terrible mess. So Style Bible's decree is most astounding! |
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| Ya know, I always wanted to be a cover girl but, having achieved absolutely nothing of great import, I'll have to be content with writing the cover stories. My house did become a cover star! I'm mighty proud! |
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| I am still amazed that even with my pregnancy, I still found the time to be with my friends. I guess it was the fear of being stuck at home when the baby finally arrives that pushed me to go out out out. But then I needn't have worried that I'd lose my friends because Nicole and Nikki took the time to visit me when the baby came! |
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| And here he is! |
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| Having a baby is HARD. I used to think, "How hard can it be? I run a magazine and a household. I can stay up till 4am. Babies can't be that hard." Boy, was I wrong! There are days I can't even eat, go to the bathroom, take a shower, etc ad infinitum! A baby demands so much time! But I quickly adjusted, am still adjusting actually. And I don't really mind spending nearly 24/7 with the little guy... |
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| Just look at him. He's beyond adorable. I'm madly in love. |
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| Now, I haven't forgotten the man I'm madly in love with! This year proved to be a good one for our marriage. The pregnancy, the childbirth, the baby, the troubles and trials that came our way (and that I won't talk about because if I told you about them you'd get really explosively angry at my father)... all these things really strengthened us. |
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| Estee Lauder Lip Collection with mini croc purse |
My favorite Topaz Horizon post is New Things from Old Things. It was very touching how you and your sister looked over your mom’s stuff. I could also relate with the sacrifices your mom made in order for you to get a good education. My mom was the same
When we were younger and Dad still had a job, she would tell me that she would give all her jewelry to me, the only daughter. However, when Dad retired early, before the three of us got to high school, and he invested and lost money in lame business partnerships, Mom had to pawn all her jewelry, even their wedding rings, and never got to redeem them, just so we could have money for tuition.
So when I started working, I promised myself that I would buy her jewelry and I would treat her out and pamper her. And I did, as much as I could. I know these were nothing compared to her sacrifices up till the time we finished college and beyond.
If ever you choose this comment, I would give one of the lipsticks to her because it’s the only make up she puts on her face, aside from Johnsons Baby loose powder. The other one I would give to my friend who has ovarian cancer.I liked it that she's going to share the prize with two other people. Because that's what Christmas is all about. Well, that's what life is all about--giving and sharing! In fact, I envy her because she got to give back to her mom. I never had the chance. So maybe this is my way of pretending that I'm making my Mama happy, too. So Liz of Manila, congratulations. Email me at frances@topazhorizon.com for details on how to get your prize.
