A few weeks ago, I once again experienced the terrible headaches that signal the start of my second trimester. I had those exact kind of headaches when I was pregnant with Mateo and immediately, I knew that it has something to do with my eyes.

My vision often suffers during the second trimester of pregnancy. Even years before, I already knew that I have astigmatism and corrective eyeglasses were recommended. Unfortunately, I hate wearing them so I only wear them whenever I feel those headaches in an effort to alleviate the problem.

So when I entered my second trimester a few weeks ago and experienced those same headaches, I hurriedly looked for the eyeglasses that I used to have. However, it seems that my eyesight have worsened, serves me right for not wearing them. Although my headaches were lessened, they weren’t fully alleviated. I’m now thinking of getting myself a new pair but what’s holding me back is our need to save up for the July/August delivery.

It would be great if I could order from Zenni Optical. I read a review detailing how easy and affordable it is to get a new pair of eyeglasses. I can’t believe that full prescription glasses can be as low as $8! It would even be tempting to get several of different designs especially since they offer a flat rate shipping of just $4.95. A friend of mine will be visiting the US next month and I’m thinking about having my eyes checked here then ordering a pair or two so she can bring it home with her. Hopefully, I don’t have to wait too long so that I can finally put an end to my eyesight problem.

Last Sunday, Ramil and I celebrated ten years of togetherness. I am amazed whenever I think how time flies. I can still vividly recall our first years together in UP Diliman, playing cards at the CASAA, cutting classes to watch a movie in SM North, walks along the acad oval, waiting times at the Math building and the IB, and being typical college students.

Who would have thought that after ten years, we’ll be celebrating our fifth year wedding anniversary, that we would have a three-year-old son and expecting another one in a few months? Our ten years together are filled with a lot of wonderful memories which I love to look back on. If the past decade is a preview of our next decades together then I know that I’m in for more wonderful and exciting times.

The first stop for Mateo’s field trip is the site of Angono’s Petroglyphs. Among the list that we had to bring is a flashlight because we were told that to get to the site, we have to walk for around five minutes which includes a dark tunnel.

Since I was wary that Mateo might not want to go inside the tunnel, I told him about what’s going to happen days before the trip. Since he will be bringing his huge flashlight, he became excited. He was looking forward to the tunnel simply because he wanted to use his flashlight.

Upon seeing the tunnel from the bus, he excitedly kept on pushing his flashlight button like a doorbell button. While walking inside the tunnel, the flashlight was pointed towards the walls and the roof, everywhere except on the rocky floor, which made it difficult to walk.

There was a small exhibit area showing pictures and artifacts from the time that the petroglyphs were discovered. Mateo wasn’t too interested in the wall writings and was excited to go back to the tunnel. Needless to say, he found the tunnel more fun than the petroglyphs

I was Mateo’s chaperone during their field trip last Friday. They were instructed to bring their field trip backpacks as early as a week before. I packed like any excited Mommy and although I was tempted to bring some electronics to keep me or Mateo busy in between destinations, I faithfully stuck to the list given by his teacher.

It was very tiring being Mateo’s field trip companion. I would have found it easier if my body wasn’t carrying additional weight and it’s not doing the extra work of making a baby. Nevertheless, my little boy enjoyed it immensely so I did too and we’re looking forward to next year’s field trip.

I know some people who love to make videos using their own cameras and then upload then to youtube. I learned of mdistribute, a website that allows you to license your mobile video content and to also purchase these videos. Imagine if you’re the type who just makes these short videos for the heck of it, be able to license it and sell it! Who knows, next stop might be full-length movies.

Ramil is turning 29 this coming April while I will do the same this coming October. Sometimes I still can’t accept believe that we’re almost 3o already! Right now, it’s still an age where I got great life insurance rates but that is changing very quickly. As early as now, Ramil and I are experiencing some effects of aging. It actually makes me grateful that we decided to have kids way before we get to 30. Otherwise, I might not have enough energy and patience to keep up with infancy, toddler years, and school years.

That’s exactly what my little boy did. I think he has an inclination towards the Life Sciences because he ran around excitedly when we visited the Museum of Natural History, still in UPLB.

I didn’t expect him to enjoy it as much especially since he was supposed to be taking in his usual daily dose of human growth hormone by taking a nap. However, he surprised me with how enthusiastic he was upon seeing the exhibits.

One of the places we visited when we joined the HS UPLB field trip was the Dairy Training and Research Institute. Another school was having their own field trip when we arrived there. It was a preschool class and Mateo could have been mistaken for one of the students, hehe.

Mateo got a bit bored with the seminar but afterwards, he enjoyed posing for pictures.

After the short talk and tour, I bought two liters of fresh milk for us. I wanted to buy more but I was afraid they might spoil before we get back home. Mateo and I finished one liter in just around two hours and quickly finished off with the second liter even before we left UPLB. Knowing that milk is great for me, some even use it on their skin as an anti aging product, I didn’t mind if I was not drinking low-fat milk. I was pretty sure baby #2 was very satisfied as well. We definitely should have bought more especially since Mateo was guzzling it like water. We’ll definitely come back for more.

Come again?

Well, Mateo has been on several field trips already. He has joined the annual Bataan field trip of first and second years TWICE and just last week, we also tagged along with the third and fourth years to UPLB/Makiling. His class also had a minor field trip a few weeks ago to a nearby barbershop and coffee shop.

BUT, tomorrow is his first real major field trip. A field trip wherein he’ll ride a bus with his classmates and he is an official participant. As early as last week, they were already asked to bring to school their field trip backpack. No chance for mommies who tend to pack everything to bring a Titan luggage because a list of things to bring was provided.

I’ve already packed our lunch bag with our snacks. The only thing missing is our lunch which I have yet to cook tomorrow morning. Mateo is fast asleep with the warning that he has to wake up early if he wants to join the field trip.

My little boy is excited because I told him we’ll visit a dark tunnel where he’ll need to bring a flashlight. He’s been saying that he’ll go on a field trip with his classmates and his Teachers Madelle and Gerl. I am excited for my little boy as well. I hope he enjoys this as much as he did all the other field trips he tagged along to.

The overnight accommodations during the third year and fourth year field trip was an upgrade considering that everyone was used to either sleeping in a tent on the beach, sleeping on the sand beside the water, sleeping in a tent on top of a mountain, or not sleeping at all, during high school field trips.

For once, everyone gets his or her own bed to sleep in – with a pillow and a bed sheet. Some rooms even have TV and a kitchen. Heck, there’s even hot water in the bathroom! Of course, it’s not like the fancy hotels that even have stainless steel tiles but it was definitely an upgrade from the other field trips we’ve joined.

We stayed at the TREES hostel which was conveniently located right at the start of the path going up to Mt.Makiling. There was even a volleyball (or was it a badminton?) court, a pingpong table, and a foosball. The children enjoyed very noisy games of the table football and even Mateo tried it himself.

It was definitely a good trip/break for Mateo and me.