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Dental Visit

Posted on April 12, 2010 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

I didn’t go to work today because my eldest daughter needed to do a dental visit because of a dental problem. No dental procedure was done yet and we have to go back after a week.

She has a good appetite as adolescents usually have and would probably not resort to having appetite suppressant since she has a positive sense of self so there is no need to stop her from eating to avoid the tooth from getting painful due to food residue 😀

So, what are the things one should remember to do when doing a dental visit with a child who has a dental problem?

  • Explain the child’s condition. If the child is mature enough to explain what is the problem, let her/him talk to the dentist.
  • Ask for different options you can have regarding the condition of the child.
  • Do not be afraid to ask what the fees are. If several procedures will be done, ask if a discount is possible.
  • Keep appointments especially if you need to go back for further tests.

Dentists are not scary. They can be the friend who will make you smile better 🙂

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We Saw Saturn at Seven Suites Hotel Observatory

Posted on March 28, 2010 by greenbucks| 1 Comment

Momblogger friends and I were invited to the Noite de Carnival celebration at Seven Suites Hotel Observatory last Saturday.

Seven Suites Hotel Observatory

We were able to see the different rooms, sample the food and discover the nooks and crannies of the place. This would be a wonderful place for hubby’s project management software seminar.

looking at Saturn

My son still talks about his awesome experience of seeing Saturn through the big telescope at Seven Suites Hotel Observatory. There is one  big telescope there but that night there were three more smaller ones that we peered through to see Saturn and the moon ‘s craters.

Seven Suites Hotel Observatory is located at Hollywood Hills Subd, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Philippines. (02) 217-5443 / 4906407 / 6820330 / 6822076

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Under the Trees

Posted on March 23, 2010 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

The trees near the house are all green and in “full bloom”

Much as I love the shade which we don’t have much use save for providing covering from the sun’s heat, it would be definitely fun to have picnic lunches under these trees using outdoor rugs.

It would be fun bird watching there.

bird

Alas, the dog’s cage is under the trees. Outside the perimeter fence, the neighbors put their benches and sit under the shade, at times bringing their food ( and hard drinks) and making noise.

Do I tell them to stop? Would I dare to because they are disturbing the peace? if I do, I am the one who is haughty and arrogant.

baliktad na talaga ang mundo, mahirap na makipag-usap sa makitid ang utak, ikaw pa ang hindi makaintindi.

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We Love Book Sale

Posted on March 21, 2010 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

The bookstore is one of the many places we love to go to especially when there is a book sale going on.

We got some new books during the summer sale at a nearby bookstore the other day. I got a Jonathan Kellerman (Php99.00 or a little more than $2) book while the kids got an Enid Blyton book (PhP50.00 or a little more than $1) with several stories inside including The Little White Rabbit.

Several office supplies for the eldest daughter were also purchased since she needs these for her school projects which are due for submission this week. She already did her Math portfolio and needs to complete two more projects for her clearance.

In a few weeks time, we would start purchasing school supplies again for the next school year. School year begins on the first week of June. For now the kids will enjoy two months of vacation bliss.

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Kung Likas na Masipag

Posted on March 10, 2010 by greenbucks| 14 Comments

Kung tayo ay maging likas na masipag lamang, madali lang naman magpatubo ng mga halamang mapagkukunan ng pagkain.

Katulad nitong aking tanim na ampalaya:

ampalaya

Madali lang naman pala makapagpatubo, di na kelangan ng mga cheche-bureche, basta me kapiranggot na lupa at gagapangan, tsaka konting dilig, ayos na.

Yun nga lang, di ko maintindihan bakit nahinog agad ang mga iyan, naging orange 😀

Siguro dapat di ko na pinatagal at nagharvest agad ako. Ang naging problema ko lang dito, gumapang ng mataas at hindi na maabot.

Nagsimula na naman kong muli magtanim. Wala pa ulit ampalaya, mukhang kelangan ko ng “cage” para dun at nang hindi ito ulit gumapang ng napakataas sa bakod namin 😀

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