Zia's Tresshoppe

My hairdressing graduation day will be in a couple of days.  I am quite excited because finally I will finish and get a certificate from Alternative Learning System.

Meantime, let me introduce to you my facebook page- Zia's TresShoppe.  Why it's called Zia? That is how my nephews and godchildren call me. The word is Italian for Aunt or Auntie.  Tressshoppe is actually a concoction of two archaic words, tress(hair) and shoppe(shop).  I guess it gives a very unique air in my opinion. My husband helped me with the name.

So here you go guys, you can check my fb page out. Thanks! Ü

Zia's Tresshoppe

Review - World Balance Speed Booster Women's Shoes Experience

Shoes are an integral part of our lives.  They protect our feet from dust, dirt, and from anything that can cause pain (like steel-toe shoes).  Moreover, they make our physical mobility comfortable,

After being barred from strenuous activities, I tried to get back to being physically fit by occasionally joining Zumba class or just have a good walk.  Well, I have found this new pair of shoes quite comfortable and amazing! The soles are fully cushioned thus your feet feel like they are walking on soft yet sturdy ground. It is very light and I should say that I can definitely walk in these shoes for hours.

You can check more on the details of these shoes through this website at World Balance.  This product just makes me very proud because this is Philippine-made and you can certainly get the value for your money.  Quality is never compromised considering that it is very affordable--- bought only this pair for almost 1,300Php. Wait, there's more! This pair comes with a free set of pink shoelaces.

How's that for a great deal!

My hairdressing learning experience

Hairdressing.  

Who would have thought that I would be studying hairdressing? Hahaha! 

So when did my hairdressing adventure start?  I remember when I was only five years old, I used to have long spiral hair.  However, my mother decided to cut it short because I could not keep my hair tidy for the whole day! Up until now, I could still remember how I cried as the hairdresser cut my hair short.  When I was bigger and my hair got longer, I learned to braid and to style my tresses.  Until I became known in my school to have long, shiny, and stylish hair. I sported my long hair for six years and had it cut before I entered high school. 

Basically, my hair had been cut, grown longer, permed, and colored but never rebonded so I still have virgin hair, free from rebonding chemicals.

When I was in Italy for a year, my sisters from all over the world would ask me to cut or trim their hair. I was just amazed and then my confidence grew.  So when my husband and I decided that I stop working, we thought of enrolling hairdressing class instead! 

Aside from my hairdressing teacher who teaches us and gives us guided practical exercises, I would also deepen my knowledge by watching youtube videos.

Here is my favorite channel, so far.

Free Salon Education.  This channel is very great and I get more and more confident on how to handle hair.  His ways and style are very easy to follow and remember.  This channel was founded by Matt Beck as their About page tells us. 

"A teacher of mine handed down videos to me in beauty school. The knowledge I had gained for free was amazing! The many artists and teachings in those videos inspired me to further my career and become an educator" - Matt Beck

Learn more about hairdressing by clicking this link.

Free Salon Education

I am looking forward to learning more about hairdressing and who knows have my own salon, too.  

My next write-up, will be featuring my favorite hairdressing tools. 

Cheerios!

Giving birth to our Babydudes

October 3, 2015, I had my pre-natal check up. I was accompanied by my good friend Gwen.  It was past 2pm when my obgyn was done checking me up.  Before letting me go, she told me to have another ultrasound.  But since it was almost 3pm and we had not eaten our lunch yet, Gwen and I decided to grab a munch from a nearby KFC restaurant.  While eating, I sent a message to the ultrasound clinic to ask for their clinic hours and was told that they will just be until 2:30pm but since they are still attending 2 patients I might as well catch up.  Apparently, I was told by my obgyn's secretary to come back on Monday instead.  But there was really an impetus for me to have my ultrasound that same day.  I had to thank St Gerard Majella for the guidance as I had been praying for a safe delivery.

Fast forward, I gave birth to a healthy 3.45kg at 50cm baby boy at 9:48am on October 4, 2015 via Caesarean section. It was a Sunday and also the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  

Looking back I just can't help but thank God for the grace and for the overflowing love of my family, relatives, and friends who visited me with the flowers and thoughtfulness.

Watch videos and Earn

An fb post intrigued me... It was posted by my former supervisor from the biggest call center in the Philippines. It says watch videos and earn up to $25 per hour! As I am a sahm(stay at home mom) watching videos is no brainer since I do it while my son is asleep. How much more if you get to earn!

Introducing Thwglobal. It is on its pre-launching phase. Registration is FREE thus you have nothing to lose.

If you are interested to join, please click on the link...

http://theresembv.thwglobal.com/

I will let you know more and update you too by July 4, 2016.

Cheers!

7 Things on living a long distance relationship

I have this 7 things list on my mind the past days...

 

1. Know that the space and miles in between should come to an end sooner or maybe later. Do not allow yourself to get used to being away from each other for quite too long a time.

 

2. If at your present moment being together at once is an impossibility (like JT and I waiting to follow suit Joe in Cnd), always have the courage and hope for your dream to realize one day- family being and living together.

 

3. There are times when you see complete families going to church, eating out, or travelling...and you smile and sigh at the same time wishing similar sight...Just hold on and enjoy what you are seeing. Then at your quiet time before you sleep, open your mobile fon or get your photo album to reminisce. A simple photo of us going out on a lakwatsa gives me the immediate boost.

 

4. Communicate. Cliche this may sound but there is indeed a big grain of truth. Skype, Viber, Zoom, postal services, telegram, etc... These are just few means to keep in touch. We are lucky enough that with the advent of internet or wifi or data plan communication becomes economical and immediate. Imagine 20 yrs ago one has to go to PT&T to call or wait for 2-3 weeks before you get hold of the mail sent to you!

 

5. Arguments or altercations are inevitable esp in this kind of scenario. Always strive to listen first and emphatize. The distance or longing for each other sometimes become the rootcause---unconsciously. Keep your cool and as much as possible iron things out. Then start and begin a new and learn.

 

6. Men sometimes may want to resolve things on their own (remember Popoy?) and us women and our nosy nose want to know every single detail. Well, we can just give them encouraging words and give them assurance instead of nagging.

 

7. Pray. Above everything else. Always ask God for the grace and fortitude. Let the joy and excitement of being together again be your impetus. In the meantime strive to live each moment well.

Cheer up! You are never alone.

7 Things on Being a Stay at Home Mother

Not having the luxury of time to write a real write up, I get back to my 7 things-on-something.

Writing this helps me get a hold of my sanity. Pardon me English readers as this is just a re-post from my fb account.  My mother tongue says and expresses these thoughts better though.

1. Mokaon using the kutsara or tinidor in one hand while naka-latch ang baby.
2. Maligo in 3minutes, bale usa ka kanta. Magkiningkoy kay ang bata mohilak ug makabantay na wala ka.
3. Makamemorize na lang sa mga kanta sa Disney Junior shows. "Once upon a story in a forest faraway....Hi5, Jake and the Neverland Pirates" ug uban pa. Yohoho!
4. Dili lang ang kanta sa Disney Junior kundi ang timeslots sa shows!
5. Kailangan maging patient kay ang bata everyday naay discovery na idiscover pud nimo. In other words, maging patient ug undrstanding to meet his needs.
6. Mangita paagi na palipayon ang baby. Storyahon cya daw dako na makasabot na.
7. Magkalingaw ug picture2 for documentation. Hahaha! Milestones pa more!
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