In Memoriam: Tita Francie

In Memoriam: Tita Francie

MUST SEE DISNEY MOVIES

So I’ve had a lot of discussions during the past couple of weeks about how young kids these days missed out on some really great movies that were done before their time- take into consideration, I’m talking about kids below 10yrs old, like my girls. Last year, the girls got to see “Mary Poppins” for the first time and really enjoyed it- probably rewatched that thing at least a dozen times. That got the ball rolling. Next I showed them “The Sound of Music” & they also enjoyed “Annie”. Since then I’ve been determined to let them experience some of the good “old” Disney movies- at least once, then they can decide if they liked it or not. At least they won’t be missing out on anything J

So after some researching & inspiration from the Disney on Ice show last night, I’ve compiled a list of must watch Disney movies for kids- and those young at heart! Let me know, if you guys think of anything else that should be added to this list!

TO BE WATCHED	ALREADY WATCHED
The Shaggy Dog (1959)	Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The Parent Trap (1961)	Cinderella (1950)
The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) & Flubber (1997)	Peter Pan (1953)
The Love Bug (1968)- need to be rewatched	Old Yeller (1957)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)	Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Robin Hood (1973)	Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
The Muppet Movie (1979)	Pinocchio (1940)
The Fox and the Hound (1981)	Dumbo (1941)
Flight of the Navigator (1986)	Mary Poppins (1964)
Jim Henson's The Storyteller (1988)	The Jungle Book (1967)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)	Bedknobs & Broomsticks (1971)
The Little Mermaid (1989)	Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Hook (1991)	Aladdin (1992)
The Mighty Ducks (1992)	Cinderella (1994)
Pocahontas (1995)	The Lion King (1994)
Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)	101 Dalmatians (1996)
Hercules (1997)	Mulan (1998)
A Bug's Life (1998)	Wizard of Oz (1939)
Tarzan (1999)
Chronicles of Narnia Series- only saw the 1st one
Toy Story Series (1995)- I’m know they’ve seen the last 2, but unsure about the first one. So maybe we will rewatch all three. J
Pirates of the Caribbean Series (2003)- probably wait until they’re a bit older for this series
ET- I haven’t been able to find a copy of the original since they say the ones out now are the “politically correct” version.
Back to the Future- I’m not sure yet if they will be able to comprehend much of this yet, so I’ll wait awhile
Jurassic Park- worried that some parts may just be too graphic for them at this point

Now, of course, the ones from this past decade they’ve already seen.

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Finding Nemo (2003)

The Incredibles (2004)

Around the World in 80 Days (2004)

National Treasure (2004)

Sky High (2005)

Enchanted (2007)

Ratatouille (2007)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Bolt (2008)

Wall-E (2008)

Up (2009)

How To Train Your Dragon (2010)

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

The Princess & the Frog (2010)

High School Musical Series

MLK weekend

Forth worth- saw rodeo opening parade in downtown, lunch at Joe T.
Garcia's Mexican resto- cash only, be ready to stand in line. Then off
to stockyards- old western town feel, with real live cattle drive daily!

Dallas- "x" marks the spot where JFK was shot, nice monuments, nice to
note also that there were actually 2 shots fired- 2nd one was the
fatal one

Mesquite- hosted by Rafal couple, take out dinner from Boston Market-
yummy chicken & corn bread! :-)


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Portland Tour...

View of Portland's port, of course... :)

Poet Henry Woodsworth Longfellow sitting and looking at his childhood home...

Monument square

views of Portland Observatory...

Then headed to Cape Elizabeth and stopped at Portland Head Light.... One of the most pictured lighthouse in America....
Bottom is made of stone, then after that white ring it's made of brick... consequence of indecision... it has changed heights so many times in the past because first they thought it was too tall, then too short, and back and forth...

views from around the lighthouse...

one last self-portrait at the lighthouse before heading back...
Back to Old Port...

Commerce street...

Water taxi pick-up...

to be contd...

Maine....

09.19.09
Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tour


So our first full day off from training, I decided should not be a
total waste spent inside my hotel room. Decided to take a taxi to
Portland and take a little city tour. I figure at least I would get
some idea of what this place was like. ;-) if it's worth coming back
to with the family.
We got dropped off at Long Wharf in Old Port. The line was unexpectedly long when we got there. By the time we got to the front of the line, we were told that we would have to take the boat tour in the morning and then the trolley in the afternoon. That put us in a little predicament because our other coworker was planning on catching up with us for the boat ride in the afternoon. After a little bit of nice persuasive talk, they told us we could be squeezed in on the 1115 trolley, and take the 330 boat. Awesome! :)
This was right next door. Haven't had a chance to test taste it, but supposed to have very good lobster.Wyland's "Whaling Wall" mural in the Old Port area... whales are life sized.. whole mural done in one week...
One of 16 granite markers of Portland's Freedom Trail, marking historic underground railroad sites...
loving the beautiful Victorian houses here that line the streets... such a nice peaceful atmosphere...




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9.13.09@902pm est

Met them at Dulles airport while I was killing time during the delay. They were headed to Chicago, traveling with what looked like family members. Very nice ladies. Was too shy to ask for a retake with me in it, even though they did say I should be in the pic too. :) I told them I didn't need a pic with them just as long as I had something to show my hubby that I met them. ;)


Finally after having a 3hr delayed flight out of Washington Dulles, I
am in the air on the final leg of the trip.

The aircraft was apparently stuck in Albany, NY for awhile due to
maintenance work being needed to be done. Aircraft is a Canadair jet.
Very small. Carryon baggage couldn't actually be carried on the plane
due to the overhead bins being so small.

Have a great seat though. Front row window seat right behind First
class. So much leg room that I can't even reach the wall to put my
feet up!

Glad I had the wendys chicken nuggets meal at the airport since this
flight only offers beverages. Anyway got my little snacks with me. :-)

Then it took a little longer than usual for us to actually take off
the runway. I am praying for no more delays. The hotel shuttle only
runs til 11pm. I do Not want to have to take. a cab to the hotel. So
scary.

Btw also finished my latest dean koontz book "Velocity". Good flow.
Good action. Now what am I gonna read the rest of the time? Didn't get
to bring another book. Bags were already so full!

I really dislike everything about the cold. Probably the reason why
home for me is the PI & Texas. Nice hot places. :-)


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The start of something new...

Cant believe that I wil be away from Em
& the girls for 20 days. This is definitely a first. Just have to
remind myself a little sacrifice hopefully for the betterment of our
family.

In the plane watching nickolodeon movie Imagine That. Ok as a movie
but not that great. Wish it was something better though.

Felt self-conscious during boarding because when I finally got to my
assigned seat it was beside 2 guys. Lucky for me that I had the aisle
seat which made it easier. Then I felt kinda bad that I was holding up
the line tryin to get settled. Hadn't had the time to get my book &
other stuff out of the big luggage before boarding. Had gotten to the
gate with just enough time to call Em. Then I was also worried that I
would have a hard time getting the carryon on the baggage cabin.

Another silent prayer answered that the middle seat guy transfered to
another seat to be with his companion. I was smiling as I said to
myself "great! More room. Much less awkward." :-)

So now sitting here trying not to finish all of my choco-covered
almonds. Feel so fat already. And I've still got 3 wk to go of eating
to occupy my time and mind.




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Summer 2009 Road Trip- Day 2

06.09.09

Starting pt: Grand Prairie, TX
Via Oklahoma City, OK

-missed the exit near downtown Oklahoma City, ended up driving around the city trying to get back on the Interstate.
-lunch @4pm @picnic area off US183 after Watonga, OK. We kept looking for a 'picnic area' sign like we're used to but nothing. Then saw sign for 'roadside table 1 mi'
-stopped @Sam's Club gas station in Garden City, KS & discovered that even the air smelled like cattle poop!
-missed today's target. Checked in @ Quality Inn in Colby, Kansas @1030pm.

11 years ago...

This copy of The Tale of Two Cities was brand new.. with me being the first student to check it out for English class... Now, after 11 years has passed, this book has once again, by shear luck of fate, found its way to our family... My sister was given this book by her English teacher randomly..

Mother's day 2009

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The children sang a song dedicated to the mothers at church... They wanted all children under 30... so awkward to be standing up there with the little ones... lol... but happy to see I can still be included in the "children" category...

My mom also gave testimony about Lola, which Lola didn't hear because she had gone to Uncle Boy's church... I tried to get it mostly on video so that at least she can watch it later... I will post in that in the videos section...

After church, had lunch/dinner/whatever it was at Kim Son on Bellaire... Didn't really eat much because we just finished eating lunch at church when Mari called... Good to have some quality time with the family though...

Then we headed home to the 'rents place because they were packing to leave for the PI the following morning... And of course we still had some last minute tugons and what nots...

finally done...

with 3 weeks worth of SNV charting! man... I'm exhausted. My mind feels drained. Been sitting staring at this pc all day. too tired to talk now. will update later. had major issues with the washer today too. good night...

A cluttered mind....

Things accomplished today:

> SNVs on 4 clients... now, if I could just do the charting for them this weekend. Actually, not just for this week, but I need to complete charts for like the past two weeks...

> Lola's gold card renewal- called HCHD eligibility to get an update on the status since it's been almost a month since the app was sent in... lo, and behold, I was told by the helpful lady on the other end of the line that there was no record of it in their system that it was ever received! WHAT!? So she kindly told me I had two choices for my next step: a) fill out and drop off an app at a clinic to get a receipt that it was received, or b) schedule a interview with an eligibility counselor. Nope, def not b. So, asap next wk, I'll have to accomplish a. Then I also asked what I can do about her upcoming MD appt this Tues @ MLK. Said didn't necessarily have to cancel/resched it, but I would have to call the clinic and see if there was any way they would still her with the app pending.

>Called MLK clinic (Dr. C's ofc)- was told that she could still be seen but she would have to pay the $70 copay/$40 min. just great. Not gonna pay that much. I don't ven pay that much to see specialty docs. If I didnt work for HCHD, I would hate them.... nah, I think I still hate 'em no matter... So that adds to another thing I have to accomplish asap- get appt resched.

>F/U HCA copay bill - rec'd bill that I wasn't supposed to for a visit that the MD told me specifically she would not charge for because it was just an additional visit to the previous one's.lady said she would have to pull the chart and look at what was marked and then probably have to ask Dr. T too if what I was saying was true. I hope Dr. T remembers. Said she would call me back when she figured out something. so keeping my fingers crossed on that one...

>Tmobile to cancel Tzones for $5.99/mo feature for hubby's fone - declined. changed my mind when I was once again reminded by the agent that this was a grandfathered plan and we would not be able to get it for the same price in the future. They now have web2go not tzones, and starting price is at $9.99. Still trying to figure out a way to get Blackberry/Iphone for hubby/me. Maybe I'll win the lottery next week...

> TSO appt set for hubby, Little J, and me.

>Dental appt set for me. Need to call again to set appt for hubby, and Little J. Tooth hurting like crazy today.. another painful day...

>finally finished photobook made for key west trip, and placed order. pd $9.99

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25 random things posted on FB

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

Okay, I've been putting this off for a while now since my first tag. But after being tagged 3-4x I think maybe I should at least try to do it, right? Because seriously, I don't think there's that many "things" to know about me.

1. I'm a frustrated Christian. I want to be an all-out Christian but get frustrated because I am weak and constantly get sidetracked with the way of the world.

2. I'm a carnivore. The complete opposite of a vegetarian. Anytime I eat anything that resembles a vegetable, I get sick and throw up.

3. I am addicted to coffee. I love coffee any time of day. I can even drink coffee right before bed. Doesn't bother me. This is all started with all the all-nighters we pulled in college.

4. I miss my best friends. I hate that I am terrible at keeping in touch.

5. I love to sing but unfortunately, singing doesn't love me back. Through the years, I have grown a thick skin concerning this so if I feel like singing, I will. Don't really care who hears. "If you don't like it, then don't listen." :)

6. I should win the "BEST PROCRASTINATOR" award... if there was one. :) What can be put off til tomorrow, will be. :(

7. I still feel like a teenager at times. Sometimes it shocks me that I am so close to hitting the 30 mark. :)

8. I am a sucker for electronics. They just fascinate me with all the gadgets that they come up with.

9. Sometimes I think I am in the wrong profession. But then again, I can't imagine being anything else.

10. I talk too much.. I have a problem controlling what comes out of my mouth... I am constantly putting my foot in my mouth...

11. I am a compulsive shopper and a bargain hunter. I can't turn down a good bargain, especially when it comes to electronics. This is how I end with many things that I don't ever use, but refuse to get rid of.

12. In relation to #11 above, I am a pack rat. I never throw away or get rid of anything in fear that I might one day need it or want to use it and no longer have it. You never know...

13. I am very sentimental. So that makes my pack rat personality even worse because I want to keep every little thing that is connected to any memories. FYI, I still have boxes of notes/papers/mementos in my parents' attic from 4th grade, my first year here in the US. Still don't have the heart to throw it away. :(

14. I have no patience. I like things done right away. I wish people would understand things without any explanation. Because I hate to explain.

15. I talk with my hands. I can't talk without making gestures with my hands.

16. I love to multitask. Either I am doing multiple things at one time or the extreme, nothing at all.

17. I am a "stalker". lol. I like to keep up with what's going in in people's lives without having to interact with them or have them know that I know. It somehow makes me feel like we are still connected to long lost friends, etc.

18. I am a debater. I can argue any side of a topic and love to get into discussions about weird things.

19. I don't watch the news. It depresses me. No news is good news.

20. I sleep like a log. I can fall asleep anywhere anytime. No problems sleeping whatsoever. Problem is waking up. I need at least 3 alarms to finally wake up and get up. A war could break out and I would sleep right through it.

21. Never had an ounce of alcohol until I was in college. Never tasted a wine cooler til after college.

22. I have bad food cravings, and get depressed when it doesn't get fulfilled. My mind will linger on that one food until I get it.

23. I'm a list-maker. I like to make lists of anything and everything. I feel I accomplish more when I make a list.

24. I'm a junkie. I love junk foods. esp chocolate but not dark chocolate. I don't know. It's supposed to be healthy, right?

25. I am stubborn and don't like to be told what to do/ should do. If you do, more than likely, it will not be done. :) because I am stubborn.

okay. Wow. Can't believe I actually reached 25. There were many times that I stopped and though, "OMG. I am never gonna get to the end of this." lol. So what do you think? Do I pass? :)

Now your turn... You can do it.

net-less

So freakin' frustrated right now that I can't even do my work right now... supposed to be doing my charts for my visits but my mind just won't function so whatev. anyway, I'm "net-less" at home... stupid AT&T people cut off my internet and now it will take a while before they can get it set up again.... man if anyone else knows of any other place where I can get broadband internet without a bundle or a home phone let me know... because if I have a choice, I would NOT be going back to AT&T... anyway, I decided to spend the night here at the parentals' res so that I would be able to do my work and turn it in... no such luck... spent all afternoon at NS stadium to watch the UIL marching band competition. felt kinda bad for them coz they made to the finals but then missed by one place to be able to make it to state in SAn Anton. anyway, whatev... I think I'll just turn in cos I really really don't feel like working on these charts anymore... I guess I'll just try to figure it out tomorrow how I'll ever be able to get it done... ok... night peeps... "good night nobody".... "Good night moon"....

Night Owl...

So our nursing home is once again up and running... so here I am at work, bored. Keeping busy with the net so I won't fall asleep. I guess I better enjoy this slow nights now while it's not many patients yet...

SW @ SA

Last weekend was family bonding time with the girls at San Antonio. We decided it was time to go again since Little J is almost 3 years old and seems so curious about everything right now and discovering things. IIt was totally worth it because they really enjoyed it. Little keeps talking about how "Shamu wet me!" lol... so cute how that's the most memorable thing for her to remember... now when we ask her if she wants to go back, she says only if we sit "far far away" so Shamu can't wet us again... hehehe... it was nice to be out like that just the 4 of us... it was the opening weekend for the Howl-O-Scream so they had a special grand finale show at 10pm, which was kinda cool too. Realized also that we went at the right time. Not too crowded because it's school time, and not too hot either. Like I said, it was great. It was such an amazing feeling to watch Little J see all these different animals/things for the first time. It was like she was in shock. You could just tell from looking at her face that she was taking everything in and trying to figure it out... :) Big J is a little older now than when we went last time, and understands most of it already. This time around she enjoyed the Happy Harbour a little bit more. She wasn't as scared anymore of the rides. If they had that much enjoyment from Seaworld I just can't imagine what it would be like for them now if they got a chance to go to DisneyWorld. So many more things to see and do... I don't know... Might be a little too overwhelming for Little J... Wish we could go next year...

sometimes...

I get the feeling I want to write. But I don't know what I want to say... What scares me is that I'm so forgetful. I worry that one day when I'm a little older and I try to look back on my life, I won't remember 80% of it. So I guess sometimes I get the feeling that I want to write events and things that I want to be able to remember. But then the more I think about it, the more I think that those moments aren't truly memorable or important enough to be written about. But then again, it's these small unseemingly important events that make up my life... so maybe I just need to make up my mind and stop over thinking things so much. anyway, no one truly cares what goes on these things right? I tried writing with pen and paper but it just didn't give me the same satisfaction that typing does for me... why is that? I don't know...

so here's some events from the past few weeks...

J&J participated in the children's program for FFAUMC's 24th anniversary. So proud of Little J... the center of attention due to being the smallest child actually trying to do what she was supposed to... :) proud mommy moment...
edit: thing messed up my video...















Hurricane Ike hit Houston and its surrounding areas knocking out power to 2.1 million households for days...



First time having to board up the house...

New Orleans...

okay, then when we finally got to New Orleans... didnt really get to do much sightseeing there.. we got there around 8 sumthin' on Sat nite, then had to start heading back around 5 sumthin' in the afternoon the next day...

This was inside the Riverwalk Mall in New Orleans... My sis-in-law's friend, Reagan, who was attending the convention with her, commented sumthin' sorta funny... he said he likes the Riverwalk in New Orleans better than the one in San Antonio cos it's indoors... hehehe... u know, Filipinos are scared of the sun... :)


there were 2 cruise ships there getting ready to go so we took pics with them... i really wanna go on a cruise one day... don't matter where i go or how long, even if it's just for a day... hehehe... just wanna see what its like on the ship... :)


like i said, didn't really get to do that much there... especially with Jehann... I realized that New Orleans is not a family-oriented place to enjoy... hehehe... didnt even get to go inside the casino cos i had the baby with me... but my hubby had lots of fun tho'... he won like a hundred-sumthin' dollars at the slot machines... hehehe...

Natural Bridge Caverns....

Then after San Antonio, we took them to the Natural Bridge Caverns right outside of San Antonio...


me with my sis in law, Rowena, from McAllen, to my left, and my hubby's cousin, Binky, from Houston, to my right...


here's some pics from inside the cave... it was a tiring up and down hike tour for 1.5 hours... but it was worth it... it's truly beautiful inside... you guys HAVE to see it...




the kids feeling free after coming out of the cave... :)

At the Alamo... San Antonio....

wow... i've been gone for a while... anyway, like i said... been kinda busy... my hubby's older sis from the philippines stopped by here on her way to New Orleans for her convention... so we showed her around here... here's what we've been up to...

a group pic in front of the Alamo...L-R.. Em, Reagan, Ate Susan, Binky, Nang Weng, and Nong Rally...


This is Em's older sister from McAllen and her hubby with ther nephews and niece... they just love kids so much...


Another group pic in front of RiverCenter Mall at Riverwalk...


These are my wonderful nephews from the Philippines, Stephen Gerard "Jing" on the right and Kahlil Andoni on the left... Ate Susan brought them here with her to see Barney in Disney World... hehehe....


hehehe... this is a pic that I know these kids would just die of embarassment if it was shown when they were older... hehehe...