Blessed

My life is not perfect but I truly feel blessed.  Those  close to me know that the last two months were overwhelming.  I am thankful for my very supportive, amazing husband,  great family and awesome friends.  I am also grateful for the peace that God is putting in my heart, I believe that if we embrace God, joy and peace will follow.  I am not saying that I don't have emotional meltdowns, I do but if I will sum it up, I love my life and I am happy.  I am blessed!! :) 

Outfit

So, here's the proof that I love bargains...  lol
This one is an outfit for $51 only.
(I don't have a solo picture in this outfit, I am with  pretty ladies Jessica and Auntie Jane.)

Amber Skirt from Ricki's: $35.00, got it for $9.99
Off-white silky top from Smart Set: $25.00, $9.99
Tan Cardigan from Wal-Mart: $24.00,  $11.00
Shoes from Le Chateau: $80.00, $19.99
Clutch purse:  Gift (thanks bem!)
 
Be on the lookout for bargains and you will find a gem on those clearance sections. :)

Also, I am happy that I can wear this kind of outfit again, I lose so much weight if you haven't notice (lol). At this time last year I am at 123 lbs, my doctor told me to at least lose 3 lbs so I will be within BMI, well, I want to do more than that, last time I am on that weighing scale  I am at 114 lbs, yeyyy!!! 4 more lbs and I am back to my ideal weight.
I am also working on losing inches on my waist and getting rid of my double chin.  Okay!  okay!  I will stop, so much for all these vanities.

Be stylish without sacrificing modesty

I am having fun lately putting outfits together online.  I always love fashion, new styles but I am kind of boring when it comes to colors.  I love black!  Lately  I've been adding colors to my outfits and I'm liking it.

I believe that we can be stylish (or you might want to use the word 'fashionable') without sacrificing modesty.   

Don't get me wrong fashion is not taking over my life, I don't dress up like a celebrity everyday and I am not a 'fashionista'.  I just love clothes, bags and shoes (all ladies do, right?)  There are days that I look sloppy, there are days that it is just taking much of my energy to put an outfit together, so I just wear what is "easy".  Also,  you don't have to spend a lot to look good, I love bargains and very budget conscious.  If I like a dress that's beyond my budget I let it go, even if it means thinking about it for couple of days.  If I'm even lucky, it goes on sale after a week or so.

Well, much being said, here are my outfits from Polyvore that I really like.  This is my style/taste so I would understand if you don't like them, everyone has it's own fashion sense.  :)

If you want to see all outfits I created go to this link http://renda-lelis-lauron.polyvore.com/

Certified Professional Teacher

Yesterday Dennis got a letter from Manitoba Education.  He didn't want open the letter he was so nervous, so I opened it for him and we're so happy to find out that it was a permanent Manitoba Professional Teacher Certificate.  We literally jumped up & down, lol. I am so happy for him, I know he's been praying that he will get this license, he is so specific on asking God that he wants a permanent certificate (when you get a probationary one, you will have to get courses to obtain the permanent certificate).  He is now allowed to teach from Kindergarten to Grade 12. God is so good! 

This is just the beginning, praying that he will get a teaching job soon or anything related to it.   Happy that he is now starting to be on that career path he really loves.

Happy for you babe.

4th Wedding Anniversary

Yay! 4 years na. God has been so good to us for the past four years.  So grateful for all His blessings!  Work is going good. Mid 2011, I was promoted as an Accountant1 (after being on temp jobs and clerical tasks for over a year) then early 2012 I was transferred as Main Accountant and recently re-classed as Financial Support Officer.  I was doing good at work maybe, but what I'm pretty sure of, all are God's favor. Good thing that I didn't hop to another job just because I can't get a good position in the company.  I really believe on the saying that, "good things happen to those who wait and pray".
I'm happy and contented, not saying that life is perfect but I learned how to thank God no matter what.  Just being happy together with my baby love (lol), is already a great blessing and worth thanking for.

On our Anniversary, Dennis did most the planning this time.
Saturday: January 5th, he let me shop.
Sunday: January 6th, Dine at The Current.
Monday: January 7th (exact date of our Anniversary)  he got me a special gift 🎁

Thanks Babe!

3rd Wedding Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Babe! I love you.

I've been dropping hints that I love tulips better than roses (for me mas maganda, mas mura pa) this year lang nya na gets. lol

Thanks Babe. 

My turn to make plans, we went to Tony Roma's, easy 

Just for everyone's curiosity :  no baby plans yet.




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2nd Wedding Anniversary

How time flies.  It's our second anniversary today.  Very grateful for everything.  It was a challenging year for us.  It's not easy but we both enjoyed it, good or bad the best thing is we're together.  Thank God!  It's basically the first year we are together, on our first year Dennis was still in the Phils.  Sure there were lots of adjustments, but with God's help we were able to overcome everything.  From petty things to significant ones, we are okay,  I learned a lot, and still learning, I know I'm getting there. I hope whatever we've been through this year will help us get stronger.

Now for starting a family? May naiinip ng maging lolo at lola.. hahahaha.  hmmmm... Presently, we are not trying, we have reasons.   I'm praying that mid-this year my requests to my employer will be approved. Been with them for over a year but my benefits are not that good.  Not that they are cheap but because I can't find a good item (position) that has a better benefit package.  I love the company and I'm fulfilled with what I am doing  that's why I'm so hesitant to find another one. Bahala na si Lord.  

So yeah, as i have mentioned last year, it's Dennis' turn to plan for our anniversary celebration this time.. let's see, i'm excited.  I have to work late today, so we will  celebrate tomorrow.    

Update: 

Anniversary Celebration:  

I had to work late on our Anniversary day so we agreed to celebrate the following day.  But to my surprise when I got home Dennis got me this    pero may catch..

Catch:  I have to help him pick a restaurant for our date tomorrow di pa daw niya alam dito sa Winnipeg.  Okay, acceptable. 

We went to 529 Wellington Steakhouse, it was a very nice fine dining experience.  Fab night!

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