*** Facts Behind My Baby Sajie and Baby Nicko ***

LIL NICKO BICKO AND KUYA SAJIE BAJIE

FACTS ABOUT MY SAJIE:
Full Name: Samuel Jonathan Angel - Dolor
Birthday: April 12, 2003 Time: 6:50 pm Type: Normal
Birthplace: San Pablo City Hospital, San Pablo City, Laguna
Birthweight: 5.5lbs Birthlength: 41 cms

WHY SAMUEL JONATHAN:

SAMUEL - Origing: Hebrew: Meaning - "asked of God". Friendly, understanding, unselfish. Is full of original ideas which bring him success.

JONATHAN - Origin: Hebrew: Meaning " the Lord's gift". Severe, upright, unforgiving. Possesses a keen sense of duty. His affections are deep and long lived.

The reason behind the name:

It was in the summer of 1999 when I first saw Sam at the basketball court in our village. Honestly, I thought he was his brother so I didn't seem to mind. Take note: We still don't know each other. I just know them because my papa is in the basketball committee so I know the records and was sort of the messanger whenever the sports committee have their meetings...

I saw him frequently because he plays for the "Yellow" Team... we were still not formally introduced - so in short - I still see him from afar. One April night, as I went home after a basketball game, I kept thinking about his name. Sam... sounds 'bitin'.. don't you think? 'Ano kaya real nama niya'?

That night, I had a dream... siguro it was from my consciousness na ren. In my dream, Sam and I were happy and we were out somewhere. It seems like we have known each other for so long.. and that we were so comfortable with each other... I asked him what his real name is and he said 'SAMUEL JONATHAN'. So from that night... I honestly though that his real name is SAMUEL JONATHAN...I mentioned this to my friends.. They concluded that maybe this will be the name of my firstborn son. So from that day, I vowed that when the time comes that I will have a baby boy, I will name him Samuel Jonathan and that Sajie will be his nickname.

A year after, In the summer of 2000, still in the basketball court... Sam and I were formally introduced. Then I got to talk to him on the phone. I had the chance to ask him what his real name is.. He said 'Sam lang talaga ang real name ko...'.. Then I asked him 'Bakit JOJO ang tawag sa yo?'... He said.. 'Sam John kase ang totoong pangalan ko...'

Hmmm.... coincidence or destiny? What do you think?

FACTS ABOUT MY NICKO:
Full Name: Niccolai Joseph Angel - Dolor
Birthday: December 12, 2005 Time: 8:15 am Type: Normal
Birthplace: Immaculate Conception Hospital, San Pablo City, Laguna
Birthweight: 5.5lbs Birthlength: 48 cms

WHY NICCOLAI JOSEPH:

NICCOLAI - Origin: Slavic - Meaning: "Victorious People" Popular, amusing, hardworking, competent. Is inclined to be selfish and to worry unduly.

JOSEPH - Origin: Hebrew - Meaning: "addition". Another form is Joe. Honest, successful, simple. Lacks originality but remains placid and clear, thinking when others panic.

The reason behind the name:

I have always wanted the name Simon Joseph. So the name will also begin in S and J. Plus, this is also a combination of our father's name, english version. Simon will be from Sam's father, Simeon, while Joseph will be from my daddy, Jose. But I wasnt really sure if I was going to have another boy because I wanted so much to have a girl.

Insisting that my baby was a girl, we were going to give her the name 'Angela Franchesca', derived from my name. However, when I went to the doctor for my ultrasound, it turned out that I was having another baby boy!

That night, since we found out that it was already a boy, Sam and I were lying in bed thinking of a name. Sam started babbling names that were far from Simon. He said he wanted something different. Something that can be derived from my name. He started saying weird names and I just can't help but laugh. We didn't notice the time. It was already 1:30 in the morning when he blurted out 'Niccolai'. I thought it was weird, but there was a cute ring to it. Then my baby gave a kick when I asked him if he wanted the name Niccolai. Hence the name, Niccolai.

*** Lil Nicko Bicko is Sick ***

Our dear Lil Nicko Bicko is sick. You see the last couple of days, I was the one the wasn't feeling well. As my last entry says, my back aches like hell, etc, etc. However, yesterday, when I came home from work, I found my Lil Nicko sitting outside of the house, with a Kool Fever on his head (You know, those sticky, towellette type that you put on the forehead when you have a fever?) He was so quiet, and his big, round eyes were so sad. Awwww.... I immediately got him, and it is very obvious that he got it from me. Haaaay naku... that is so bad. I don't want to see my babies sick.

If I wasn't after the monthly bonus, I probably would have not gone to work. When I left for work this morning, he's still hot. Awwww.. I wish he'll be fine alreay. I'm not used to him being all quiet and sad.

*** I feel sick... ***

I don't feel good today. I feel really sick, my back aches like hell, my throat itches like crazy, I'm starting to cough... Haaayyy.. I don't know. I feel weird and sick at the same time. I know I'm gonna have a fever.. but I'd rather wish that it comes out already, because it's like stuck inside me. I feel tired and stressed out... not to mention that if the clogging in my nose will not clear up... eventually this will all lead to another asthma attack. (Haaay... the perks of having asthma!) I guess this is because of the weather. Here in the Philippines, we have a weird rainy season... there are some days that it is hot like hell, the sun shining like it's not gonna end... but at 3 pm, the same day I am describing, it would be raining as if there is no tomorrow....Hay naku, no wonder I feel like this. I get wet because I don't bring an umbrella... ( I will not explain myself... Just please don't ask why I don't bring one. I just dont. Period.)

I wish I will be okay tomorrow. Can't miss work because of my monthly bonus (sayang ren ion eh)... har! har!

*** Favorite Quotes ***

"... Day and Night are linked in a way that few things are...

There cannot be one without the other...yet they cannot exist at the same time...

How would it feel?

To be always together...

Yet forever apart?!?..."

"Kadalasan, nakakatakot magmahal...

Kasi, nakakatakot umasa...

Pero...

Diba, mas nakakatakot pag nalaman mo

na wala kang pag - asa sa taong mahal mo?

Pero pinapakita nya sa yong

mahalaga ka..."

"You are part of the puzzle of someone else's life...

You may never know where you fit

but others will fill the holes in their lives with you...

So if you run out of reasons to live...

Just remember...

That someone's elses life may never be complete without you..."

*** How To Become A Better Couple ***

10 Steps to Enjoy Each Other Better...

1. BE REALISTIC ABOUT EACH OTHER
Don't try to turn your partner into something he or she is not. Let's face it guys... there's only one Pamela Anderson in the world, and even she had her implants removed! Give your gal a break! and understand that her physical appearance is not going to change over night with the help of a few facials or treatments. And ladies, Brad Pitt is already taken so you are gonna have to do what your guy is like. Chill out! Love each other for what you are. There is no more to your partner than what meets the eye.

2. ALWAYS TALK THINGS OUT
Now guys, I know this is not your favorite past time, or mode or resolving issues... but you know what? This works with the gals. Don't make assumptions about each other's feelings. Learn to express yourself better so that your partner understands what you're angry, hurt or even happy about. When you stop talking to each other from the heart... it's the beginning of the end.

3. DO STUFF TOGETHER
Make an effort to do things together. Do some sports or involve yourselves in some shared activities; something both of you enjoy or are interested in. It could be as simple as watching movies together, or just strolling hand in hand. Watch soccer (or basketball) once in a while, though the green patch on TV puts you to sleep in 3 seconds. And guys, do give in of your gals asks for another day at window shopping, rather than suggest that she goes out with her girlfriends with that kind of activities instead. If you're spending more time with your friends than with your partner, it's a warning sign that you are drifting apart.

4. MEET EACH OTHER HALF WAY
If he agrees to throw out that rotten t-shirt with "The Rock" print, you shouldn't kick up much of a fuss if he asks you to keep your room tidy. There's gotta be a little giving and taking in a relationship, so learn to meet halfway.

5. SHOW YOUR LOVE
Buy her flowers, or candy or perfume every now and then, even if you have been together for years. It's wonderful to continue showing that you care for him or her. Cook him a special meal, paint him a Valentine's Day Card, knit him mini socks that he can't wear (for decorative purposes only), buy him a packet of milk for breakfast, or pack his wardrobe for him...so he / she knows that you can still be romantic and loving despite having been together for a while.

6. RESPECT EACH OTHER
Stop making jokes about her hair or her skin, whatver it is you love to laugh at. Ask yourself if she thinks it's funny. And if he has an inferiority complex about his height, stop ogling at tall guys and make him feel worse. Love is about respecting each other's feelings and being sensitive to each other's feelings all the time.

7. BURY THE PAST
Stop bringing up the past. Don't bring up the happy things about you and your ex to your guy, it would just make him jealous or unhappy. And guys, don't talk about the happy times that you had with your ex, or mention about her in your every other sentence, as it would your gal feel unhappy and she might think that you're saying this because you're going back to your ex, and your not interested in her anymore.

8. SIT ON YOUR JEALOUSY
All of us go through spells of insecurity at the beginning of the relationship, but don't translate that insecurity to jealousy. If you're going to go through your partner's mail and cupboard, and eavesdropping on conversation... you know that something is wrong... with you! Jealousy is like a poison that slowly spreads through the relationship before finally killing it. Trust your partner... love has to have trust in it.

9. KEEP YOUR COMMITTMENTS TO EACH OTHER
If your partner is standing you up all the time, and cancelling dates and promises, you need to talk. If you're in a relationship, make your partner your priority and don't disappoint them if you can't help it. It's really terrible when someone promises you to dinner, and then calls to cancel it. Don't make promises that you can't keep. If your partner starts to feel that he / she is not that important to you, you may just lose him or her.

10. BE HONEST
Honesty is not scowling at how awful she looks first thing in the morning, or telling him that he has a biceps of a fly! When we say " be honest", we mean expressing your feelings clearly, not being bitingly cruel. When your hurt, say so, and when you're angry, tell your partner without getting hysterical. If you can't be honest with your partner, who can you be honest with? If love is also about honesty... then a relationship where honesty doesn't exists probably isn't worth it!