Somewhat Normal

It has been a while since I felt anything changing for the better in our little corner on Autism Avenue but now I am happy to say that I think me and my bear are inching our way towards becoming somewhat normal. By no means are we close to being the typical single mama and her sweet little boy... but lately there have been fleeting moments of bliss where I forget that he is a child with special needs... and the world doesn't seem like it is such a cruel place for little boys who are not quite like everyone else... there have been tiny, rare moments when he is just like any other kid happily playing with his toys, free from any problem related to Autism. Reliving these happy moments in my mind get me through the difficult days. I can now say with confidence that I trust that the Infinite will lead me and my little bear somewhere better than where we are at the moment.

Where Is Home?

Home is wherever I'm with you! - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

I Love You Batman!!!

Who is your hero? BATMAN!
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? SCOTLAND
What is your biggest fear? DYING WITHOUT BEING REMEMBERED
What is your favorite family vacation? DISNEYLAND IN ANAHEIM
What would you change about yourself if you could? THE NEED FOR INSTANT GRATIFICATION
What motivates you to work hard? WANNA BE A BILLIONAIRE SO FREAKIN BAD
What is your favorite thing about your career? WORKING FROM HOME
What is your favorite book to read? THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
What did you want to be when you were small? THE NEXT WALT DISNEY
What would you sing at Karaoke night? RUNAWAY TRAIN HAHAHA
What song would you say best sums you up? 500 MILES BY THE PROCLAIMERS
Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? RIDE A HORSE
Do you love or hate roller coasters? LOVE

Happy

Where have I been? What lifetime was I in? Suspended between time and space. Lonely until HAPPY came smiling up at me. Sadness had no choice but to flee...

This Is My Year

I'm quite positive that 2016 is going to be MY YEAR - mine and My Little Bear's. 
2015 started out really well and the blessings just kept pouring in all throughout the year.
I just need to keep the momentum going this year... I have a good feeling about this year... 2016 - this is my year...

"Always pray with a thankful heart; everything that you have is a result of God’s supply. 

He is the ultimate source, not money, a job, career, relationship, a perfect clothing size, or

anything else. Once that fact becomes a reality to you, then God’s peace will sustain you.”

Maobaaahhh

Three names I go by
1. Mayi
2. Lourdes
3. Bernadette
Three places I have lived
1. Tagoloan
2. Makati
3. Cagayan de Oro
Three places I have worked
1. Convergys
2. Google
3. City Pantry
Three things I love to watch
1. Orange Is The New Black
2. Shameless
3. Survivor
Three places I have been
1. Las Vegas
2. Hong Kong
3. Hawaii (airport only!)
Three things I love to eat
1. Pancit Bihon
2. Pringles
3. Toblerone
Three favorite drinks (not water)
1. Tanduay Ice
2. Lemon Iced Tea
3. coffeeeee!
Three things I am looking forward to:
1. Going on a vacation (Singapore - wishing!)
2. Becoming filthy rich
3. Finding Mr. Right (dreaming!)

Char Lang

Would you rather…
Watch, Star Wars, or Star Trek? NEITHER!
Read on a Kindle or paperback book? PAPERBACK (I'M OLD SCHOOL)
Go to a play or musical? ZZZZZ TO BOTH
Go to the theater or a movie? MOVIE
Hike or bike? BIKE
Wear jeans or chinos? JEANS
Have a Margarita or Pina Colada? MARGARITA
Crash with friends or stay in a hotel? STAY IN A HOTEL PARA SOWSHAAAL!
Visit Europe or Mexico? EUROPE AND THEN MEXICO PARA SOWSHAAAL!
Vacation in Hawaii or Alaska, and why? ALASKA BECAUSE I WANNA SEE SNOW LOL IGNOY MAN GUD
Travel by plane, train, or automobile? PLANE PARA FEELING SOWSHAAAL
Enjoy a houseboat or speed boat? HOUSEBOAT PARA SOWSHAAAL
Go climbing or zip lining? ZIP LINING (KA KAPOY RA CLIMB!)
Go to a comedy club or dance club? COMEDY CLUB
Have a night out or evening in? EVENING IN
Watch TV or read a book? WATCH TV
Camp in an RV or stay in a tent? RV
Use Facebook or Twitter? TWITTER FOR POSTING, FB FOR STALKING
Choose a free trip or money? MONEY THAT I WILL USE TO BUY A TRIP AND THEN SOME
Win the lottery or find your perfect job? FIND MY PERFECT JOB
Swim in a pool or the ocean? POOL
Travel by sailboat or cruise ship? CRUISE SHIP
Watch sports or play sports? WATCH SPORTS

Who would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island? SOMEONE NOT ANNOYING
If you could do anything you wanted right now, what would it be? GO TO LONDON AND VISIT THE QUEEN
If money was no object, what would you do all day? FLY TO LONDON IN THE MORNING, GO BACK HOME IN THE EVENING
Where do you most want to travel, but have never been? LONDON LAGEHHHHH
What is your favorite memory? RAINY DAY AT THE BEACH WITH KJ =)
Who is your favorite author? JUDY BLUME (WRITES YOUNG ADULT BOOKS)
What is your favorite book? THE KITCHEN GOD'S WIFE BY AMY TAN
What has been your biggest challenge? RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM
What is your biggest success up until now? RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM WITHOUT A HUSBAND!
What does your perfect day look like? NO WORK, 3 GOOD MOVIES IN A ROW, AND LUNCH WITH MY GIRLFRIELDS
University or life experience, which do you feel best prepares you for life? LIFE EXPERIENCES
What is the one thing that should be taught in school that isn’t already? PARENTING, DEALING WITH EMOTIONS
If you were to create a piece of art, what would the subject be? MY KIDDO
What one thing would you change if you had to do it over? HAHA I'D RATHER KEEP THIS ONE TO MYSELF
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to? 2006
What does your life say about you? I CAME, I SAW, I CONQUERED. MAOBAHHH
How would your friends describe you? SELF-CENTERED :P TRUE THAT!
Quote that you live by:
"That fire in your belly is there for a reason. Do not ignore it, rather, let it burn." ---Samuel Dodson

I've been praying for better days. My prayers have been answered. Thank you!