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By juliana, on February 9th, 2010
I thought I was dreaming when I picked up the phone yesterday at almost noon and I was still in bed. I hastily grabbed the phone on my bedside table, as I was almost sure it was my husband who was on the other end of the line. Was I right. Soon enough he was telling me about packing up an overnight bag for him to bring to work today.
What? I almost fell out of the bed, his statement fully woke me up. The potentially heavy snow and near blizzard conditions that will hit our our area from midnight of Tuesday into Wednesday night is the culprit.
With the incoming snow storm, he is willing to check in a hotel near his office just so he will have no difficulty getting in to work on Wednesday. What a dedicated man! Yes, the expenses incurred will be shouldered by the firm but with his remote access at home, I see no reason why he needs to do it. In short, he can work from home but he does not find it conducive enough. The man needs a home office that is highly equipped like he has at work!
What now? No, I didn’t pack an overnight bag. Blizzard or not, he has to be home tonight, and he will work at home through his remote access for the next two days. Period. No questions asked.
By juliana, on February 6th, 2010
Having a Wall Street professional for a husband makes dining at home on weekdays a bit stressful. I’m not saying it happens every weeknight but more often than not it’s the norm. When a stressed man joins you on the table, you can’t help but talk about the day’s stressful grind and even if I’m not that well versed about the usual trading lingo ( i.e. options picks and alerts and then some), I have to share my opinion to sort of help him wind down.
Through almost ten years of wedded bliss, I somehow picked up some basic knowledge about buying and selling stocks and stock options. With our financially managed stock accounts, even if my husband takes charge, he is not making single handed decisions. In my own little way, I arm myself by looking into options alerts from the net (via blogs, business sites) and on TV via breaking business news, and I read a lot of books too. It is exciting nonetheless, watching the market’s position throughout the day.
I’m not as daring and adventurous as my husband though. I think it goes with the territory. I’m the conservative kind of investor. However, both of us believe in the power of stock options, and the key is to be wise in ones options picks. Holding on to our stock options is what I do best, as I’m making sure that they are exercised at the perfect time. After all, making profit is our number one objective.
Can you say that we are the perfect partner in crime? Many of our friends think so. We are on equal footing when it comes to handling our investments. It does not matter that I’m a forever trading newbie in his eyes, for as long as I understand how everything works and I’m there to equalize any aggressive move that he may or may not take. One thing’s for sure though: most of the time, I say the last word.
By juliana, on February 1st, 2010
The day is almost over, but how can I let this day pass without writing about the special day of my partner in crime, my number one critique, my soul mate, my best friend, the man who spoils me to bits, the one and only love and sunshine of my life.
Happy birthday Hon! Here’s to more years of good health and happiness!
I made these cupcakes in a jiffy today. Count them as my birthday gift (lol). You loved them anyway, and what could be better than something made from scratch.
By juliana, on January 30th, 2010
It’s 4:00 p.m. and in as much as I wanted to head out to the spa I canceled my appointment. Why? It’s 18 degrees outside and I’m not in the mood to bundle up. Besides, I just got out of a nasty cold last week so I’m better off inside where it’s warm and toasty.
The man of the house is game (even with the frigid weather) for his bi-monthly body scrub and body massage, so he is currently enjoying his own spa time. I made the appointment three weeks ago, and although I also had mine booked I canceled it a week ago as soon as my sniffles had set in. Did I tell you that he is as vain as me? In fact, I can let you in on a secret (shhhhhh): he also uses the different creams, lotions and potions that I use. Now, that explains why he does not mind being sent to the store to buy them (lol).
I’m keeping myself busy in his absence…. by shopping online. I have already checked out a couple of shopping carts from two different sites. Now, it reminds me that I need to quit writing here so I can order the Valentine’s Day gift I’m eyeing at Edible Arrangements. It’s for my MIL, just so you know… not from me but from her only son. It’s an annual practice, as he’s used to giving a little something to her every heart’s day.
By juliana, on January 26th, 2010
Exactly one month ago, this Tiffany blue box came totally unexpected.
It was my husband’s Christmas present and I was taken aback as I thought this would have been a fitting gift for our incoming wedding anniversary – five months from now.
What’s inside the box? Something pretty and brilliant! (for my eyes only or maybe you’ll see it on my pics later on  )
I’m very much aware that someone has been waiting for me to post what my husband gave me last Christmas. Yes, she has been waiting and hunting for it like a hawk as established by her searches on my blog. Now, since you (yes, YOU – you know who you are) have no idea what’s inside, maybe you can then ask me the next time I see you.
By juliana, on January 24th, 2010
Prior to my very first visit in the Big Apple, I have always dreamed of one of those fabulous New York holidays carefully planned and prepared for by a renowned travel professional. I thought I will never get the realization of that dream until one fine day in September 1995, I found myself walking through the maze of avenues and streets of the big city: Manhattan. At that point, I have already traveled/visited many Asian countries, and I thought that there was no better gateway to the United States than New York. I fell in love with New York right on my first hello that I almost canceled the second leg of my vacation(2 weeks in Hawaii).
It’s been almost fifteen years since that first visit, which was followed by many holidays to New York in the succeeding years predictably during late Summer or early Fall. Needless to say, it was the allure of shopping that always made New York my favorite travel destination apart from the fabled landmarks, museums as well as Broadway.
But as fate would have it, I now live in the greatest city in the world; in fact, I’ve been here for eleven years. Who would have thought I would meet my future husband on one of those holidays?
I’m sure that any travel buff out there would agree with me that travel planning is not an easy feat, more so if you are headed to a place for the very first time. Yes, for the lucky ones, there may be a second, third or even fourth visit to the same destination. But I strongly suggest that a first-timer who is planning to visit the Big Apple, better be prepared to spend his duration of his stay à la holidays New York style all the way. That will ensure that he will have a great time and enjoy everything that New York has to offer. Take it from me. I have done it exactly the same way on my very first visit. Tiring but I enjoyed immensely!
By juliana, on January 23rd, 2010
It’s bad enough to have gone through IUI(intra-uterine insemination) once and IVF(in-vitro fertilization) three times and nothing came out of it. The roller coaster of emotions was hard to explain. Looking back, I was glad to have tried what is out there that could have helped us have at least one mini-me or my husband’s replica.
How about the more complicated way to adoption?
My husband’s childhood friend and his wife have tried local adoption. And this brings me to this issue because he recently spoke to my husband about their current plight. They have already spent quite a sum – two failed prospects, both mothers of the unborn babies changing their minds in the middle of the negotiation.
Personally, I may not be able to handle such rejection, more so if the process is almost sealed. Bless them! Their persistence and steadfast resolve is prodigious.
My husband is very much open to the idea since day one, but since then and as of the moment, I’m 90% against it for reasons that are easily comprehensible but may not be acceptable to some. Since the last failed IVF, we never had another serious talk about it, and frankly it may not happen again.
It’s very disappointing to say the least but I have since learned to accept the fact that it may not be in the cards for us to have one. After all, it’s utterly difficult to have everything we want in this life. That – being the only thing missing, each and every single day of my existence I never fail to thank God for this blessed and charmed life.
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