Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

One Day More..

I actually had a hard time thinking what I should title this post.. I dreamed a dream.. or One Day More.. but since it is one day more before it shows on SM Cinemas, let’s just use ONE DAY MORE..

perro apt din ang I dreamed a dream.. because it really is a dream, I dreamed..

Les Miserables is one of my favorite musical.. and it is my ultimate dream to watch this musical on London (with Ramin Karimloo as Valjean- crushing on him since I saw 25th Anniversary concert hihi). When news came out that Hugh Jackman will be playing Valjean for the movie adaptation of Les Miserables, I was ecstatic (crush ko din si Hugh Jackman no hihihi).. and comes Anne Hathaway and Amanda Seyfried, now that makes it the MUST WATCH movie.

Les Miserables with Hugh Jackman as Valjean is the next best thing to Ramin Karimloo being Valjean (hehe).. and when I was invited to the advance screening, I almost screamed! And knowing I’d shed some tears, I opted to keep my make up low (hahaha).

I will not post any spoiler, all I can say is, there is a reason why Les Miserables won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy and there is a REASON why Anne Hathaway won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. Her I dreamed a dream rendition is superb! Nakakakilabot promise!

The best part of the film (well for me) is, of course, my favorite part/ song, Do you hear the people sing. I am blown away by the scene, never did I imagined that it will be depicted that way.. I’m speechless! And I am so glad how the song was used in the film… I really believe that Do you hear the people sing is what makes Les Miserables (not On my own nor One Day More).

Did you know that the film was live? In a way that the singing was not pre corded and though they did not used Dunlop mic stand like it was in most musical, each actors have a hidden mic somewhere and an earpiece where the piano keys were supplied. AS I have heard it, actors commented on how the technique was easier since they can concentrate more on acting rather than on being more concerned on lip sync.

I have to watch it again! Mamu, let’s watch it together! Let’s have a mala Ondoy moment at the cinema.. pleaseeeeeeee

Breastfeeding Princess Sati

Yes, at 3, she is still breastfed. And I was often asked, you still have milk? Of course, she wouldn’t be feeding if I have none. So how do we do it? How come we still have milk?

Well, we know (or breastfeeding moms know) that as long as the breast is stimulated, it will produce milk. That’s the main reason of course, but there are times that milk production is low and that’s when I have to strive hard in order to produce more. Stress is the main cause why I have low production sometimes. She suffers and I do too. It’s painful when there is less milk.

I cannot take away the stress (that’s part of me haha) but what I do to increase my milk production is to eat and drink food that can help me with it. I stay away from food that can affect my production and hydrates myself very well. I have learned that in order to produce more milk, you need to hydrate yourself well. And yes malungay helps a lot.

When it comes to ensuring that we are both getting the nutrients we need, I make sure I take Anmum Lacta daily. It is the only milk specially formulated for breastfeeding moms like me.

Anmum Lacta boost our daily intake of Gangliosides – which promote child’s brain cell connections. It also contains Sialic Acid and Essential Fatty Acids, both building blocks for child’s brain. So it is very important for moms to take Anmum Lacta daily, specially for moms who just gave birth. Don’t worry mommies, it will not take a toll on your post partum weight.. with reduced fat and lactose, it is low on calories.

Anmum really takes care of us moms, pregnant and even after we gave birth.. what more, Anmum is reaching out more moms through their Facebook Page: Anmum Mommy Circle. A place where moms can celebrate and share the joys of being mom, a place where moms can ask for advice and interact with other moms. Anmum has an in house nutritionist that moms can also ask. If you haven’t liked the Anmum page, just click the link above and be ready to meet other moms like you.

2012: A Year To Remember

OK, let’s try a recap of my 2012..

Looking back at my old posts, the first part of year 2012 was all about discovering things. Started a new routine with my new found friends, colored my hair for the second time (the first one was way back 2001), renewed my passion for DIY crafts and party favors and got a few high paying task for my blogs.

The first quarter of 2012 also served as my wake up call, as I discovered that I had kidney problems. Knowing that, it helped me to be what I am right now, healthier and yes, slimmer! I became more conscious of what I eat and started taking care of my body. My journey to being fit started the first quarter of the year.

Second quarter was almost all about events, it was summer! And I had almost all the time in the world all for myself. It was all about gardening and doing a few more crafts on the side. Later part of the year, I finally succumbed to the idea of having a house helper. You know I never really liked dish washing and I can’t even have a dishwasher because we are still renting. But believe me, I tried. I even went as far as researching about frigidaire dishwasher parts and everything about dishwasher and entertained the idea of asking my landlord if we can install one. Apparently, we cannot. Luckily, I got a stay out helper that was OK with my terms. I only need a helper, after lunch onward, and I got what I want.

Of course the highlight of the year was when I got invited to be part of C-lium’s Lose More, Live More Bloggers Edition. It was a very enlightening experience. It also paved way to me being a commercial talent, OK model (up until now, I still get high thinking about that hahah). May I just tell you that it is SO NOT ME. Never in my life I dreamed of being on TV (yeah same as blogging, never did I imagine myself writing, or making a living out of writing, heck! I even failed a few communication subjects when I was in college.) and there I was, sitting, waiting for my scene. I almost back out during our shoot. It’s not my thing. But it was SO MUCH FUN! I mean not being on TV and all but being able to inspire people to live more and be healthier. I am a living proof that in order to live more, you have to be healthier!

But you know what’s the biggest blessing I received last year? My family! Their love was just too much for me. I spend every night with so much gratitude in my heart. I have been blessed with the sweetest, most supportive family, more than I deserve. And because of them and all the things that happened to me last year, indeed 2012, is a year to remember!

This year, I am so ready to make another fruitful year with my love ones.

How about you?