12.11.2014
Random Life Thought
Growing up is not as easy as we want to be. We get disappointed that the world is not perfect and can be very unfriendly. Things are not as easy as when we were kids, and we are not shielded from hurt or failures. Just because things do get bad does not mean you should give up on being happy. Because a lot of times, happy is right here as long as you want it to enter your life. Whether you’re singing your heart out in the shower with that imaginary sound control for live performances that the bathroom walls provide or having a movie marathon, happy is how you make it.
12.09.2014
Getting Pregnant Isn't Always Easy
I never had trouble conceiving. That is why I tend to tease friends who are trying to start a family, but just can’t get pregnant.
Until a friend broke down and cried. For her, I was being annoying. She has to put up with well-meaning relatives and friends endlessly asking her when she and hubby are going to have a baby. Not that they are trying. They have seen doctors and have undergone medical tests. She is having trouble conceiving and my teasing only made her emotionally distressed.
Getting pregnant isn’t always easy, but seeking fertility treatments isn’t easy either. Fertility treatments can be extremely expensive, as well as invasive and time consuming. So, many couples are looking for ways to boost their fertility and increase their chances of getting pregnant without having to undergo fertility treatments.
Luckily, according to our friends at PregnancyTips, there are plenty of things that you can do. One of the most important things you can do to boost your fertility and improve your chances of getting pregnant is to stop smoking if you are a smoker. Drinking and illegal drug use can also damage your fertility, so make sure to quit those as well. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a well-balanced diet, and getting plenty of exercise are simple things that can go a long way towards boosting fertility as well. Reducing stress and getting enough sleep are also important things that should not be overlooked. As long as you use common sense, you can see that there are plenty of easy things you can do to boost your fertility. 
12.08.2014
When the clueless teen barely says hello when you stop by…
Go easy on him. He must be going through a temporary age-related manners lapse and is more interested in band accessories. It’s up to his parents to sit down with him later and remind him of the right way to welcome visitors. In the meantime, your role is to rise above it. Greet him happily and give him a hug.
10.21.2014
Moody and Sick
Call it tradition, call it coincidence, but like clockwork, I ended up sick again, with an upper respiratory tract infection in October, weeks before my birthday. It sucks to be sick…I know, the chance to stay at home is heaven (since my mind always resisted going to work anyway), but being sick makes me feel so down. I am actually less “down” than when I got sick around July. Back then, I was like, it is not October yet! I can’t be sick! and I ended up crying in self-pity as I found it unfair that when the “mom” gets sick, no one takes care of her. Of course, I was over-acting, but I did cry. Now, I am actually relishing the time off. Although my ear ache like crazy (and it has been this way for two days now – man, I need to go to the doctor), I actually attempted to play with Nicole’s musical instruments (she has a guitar, ukulele and keyboard in her room). The ukulele, which we got after hearing rave reviews from older relatives, especially my uncle who claims it was their choice of music instrument post World War II, is an interesting musical instrument. It is easier to play than the guitar, and there are a lot of tutorials online.
Who knows? I may be going back to work with a new repertoire.