Looking good bro...

My brother attended their school's Prom last Saturday.

Curious to see him a tuxedo, I must say that he looks quite good in one! His date was Tiayuki, a classmate of his, I don't know if they are in the same year or not.

That's pretty much it. Just wanted to share.

A link to a video

As leanne put it, finally we have video of elise (leading in votes as this is written).

I'm pasting the link to leanne's site for it. -->http://lcmar.multiply.com/video/item/23/About_Time_We_Had_a_Video

Enjoy and listen to what the conversation is about. Hehe!

Thanks Leanne for taking the video. I'll copy it from you when we meet up.

Let's do a quick poll!

I've never used this feature before, but given that in one of my earlier blog entries, people were suggesting what we should call her.

So I thought I might as well run this poll and see what people might say. If you can think of other nicknames, just reply and i'll add them to the choices.

...and to be fair also the Wife's

I'm not sure what Franny will think of this. Hehehe :)

Preamble:
We, the wives of America, love being married to the husbands of America. We know we have our faults, but with our ever-morphing roles these days, there's a lot of pressure on us to be superhuman. We care for our families, manage the home, keep ourselves attractive, and even bring home our shares of the bacon. We know we sometimes lash out, but we really do want to "live happily ever after" with you. Our mutual acknowledgement of these amendments can go a long way toward achieving that.

Amendment I
We have the right to dislike your buddies.
We know it's important for you to have your guy friends, but you should know by now that we're not turned on by your stories of the good old days at college, your sexual exploits, or which relief pitcher the Red Sox should trade. Disappear for a while and be boys—it's OK, go chug beer and high-five—but please don't expect us to be happy when your friends come over and put their feet on our coffee tables or leave their beer cans on the floor.

Amendment II
We have the right to experience PMS in all its glory.
Either give us our space or accept the consequences. We know it's unfair, but some of us just can't rein it in. You knew that before you married us. We may shout, cry, belittle, act irrationally. It lasts a few days each month, so please deal with it. Or even better: Bring home dinner, clear the dishes, and give us a big hug.

Amendment III
We have the right to demand you finish a household job.
We're not your mothers, and we loathe having to act like them. If you wash the dishes, do them all and clean the sink, too. Don't just bag the trash, take it outside to the bin. If you start a load of laundry, put it in the dryer and fold it too. We don't like nagging any more than you like hearing it.

Amendment IV
We have the right to an honest answer to "What's wrong?"
We admit guilt in this area too, but "Nothing" says nothing. If we ask, it's not because we're trying to make casual conversation. It's because we love you and need an honest answer. If there truly is nothing wrong, then ask why we think otherwise. Yes, this could open a can of worms, but remember when we dated and talked about everything?

Amendment V
We have the right to keep our secrets.
Not marriage-ending ones, just small secrets we choose to hide from others. If we don't want to speak our age or share our true hair color or reveal the cheesy TV shows we watch in private, it's not your place to reveal them to our friends, your business partners, or your ex-girlfriends/wives. We're not asking you to lie for us, but we would appreciate your discretion.

Amendment VI
We have the right to clean air.
You may think it's funny, masculine, or natural to pass gas anywhere and anytime you please, but when the smell drives us to gag, it's uncool. There is something inherently wrong in the relationship if you must walk over to us and fart, or if you intentionally set a bad example for the kids. We fart too, but we do so discreetly for a reason. You may not like our potpourri and scented candles, but they're infinitely better than toxic and flammable methane.

Amendment VII
We have the right to keep and bear tons of girly bathroom products.
You have your tools; so do we. These items are expensive and to be used sparingly. It brings no joy to see our $15 bath bar shrunk down to the size of a quarter after two passes on your chest and legs.

Amendment VIII
We have the right to speak to our girlfriends every day.
About whatever we want, whenever we want. Please don't eavesdrop or criticize. We know you're not that interested in gossip or psycho-analytical interpretations of why some people do what they do, so we turn to our like-minded female friends for instant gratification. Yes, we do talk about you—a lot. It helps us work through issues. This keeps us happy, sane and, usually, off your case.

Amendment IX
We have the right to flirt.
Not the kind that makes you jealous, but the healthy practice of connecting with another person on a non-sexual level. Light banter is fun, quick-witted, and encouraging to our self esteem. It might even remind you of why you feel in love with us. And if it gets us a smoking deal on that new furnace or a free stay for the family at a million-dollar ski chalet, so much the better.

Amendment X
We have the right to foreplay.
A fine bottle of wine, soft music, deep looks into each other's eyes, compliments, holding hands, cuddling—these are all forms of foreplay, and we insist on them. Please don't reach for our crotch or breasts and expect us to melt into a porn kitten. It didn't work when we met, it most certainly doesn't work now. Sure, we women are strong and independent, and appreciate an inspired quickie when the moment strikes, but we also have an inner soft spot the size of Texas that needs squeezing and cherishing. We appreciate you more when you think about how it feels to us rather than how it feels to you.

a Husband's Bill of Rights...

Just a little something I found amusing, I don't necessarily believe all are necessary :) what do you think about it?

Preamble:

We, the husbands of America, do not claim to be perfect. We're far from it. While we love being married to the wives of America, we have a few things that we'd like to straighten out. We're not asking for the world here. We understand that things like following our college football team to every away game is out of the question, as are after-dinner cigars. However; there are a few minor things that we'd like to clear up to make our marriage a happy one.

Amendment I

We have the right to go out with our friends at least once a month.
A man's relationship with his buddies is a bond that should never be broken. It helps keep us feeling young, connected and sane. It also helps us break the routine just like nights with the girls do for you. Even as we reach middle age, we like the fact that we still have a "crew."

Amendment II

We reserve the right to dislike your friend's husbands.
We promise to give the guy a fair shot, but when he starts acting like a moron, we can no longer authorize events with that family. And yes, wives have the same freedom to blackball when the tables are turned. It doesn't mean we like your friend any less, it just means that in her haste to have a big, fancy wedding, she chose a jackass that we don't want to spend our rare time off with. Listening to stories about how "wicked" he was on the French horn in his bitchin' ‘80s band is just too much.

Amendment III

We have the right to have a few things of ours in the house.
Everything we hold near and dear to us shouldn't all be in the garage. While we understand that our framed KISS concert poster might not make it on the living room wall, at least throw us a bone. The scene in "Juno" where Jason Bateman realized that everything he held near and dear was in a 200-square-foot room was a gut-shot to us all.

Amendment IV

We have the right not to be scolded by you.
We are your husbands, not your children. We don't mean to track dirt onto the carpet or get chips on the couch, but it's not like we just got a lap dance. Don't treat us like your children and we'll do our best not to act like them.

Amendment V

We have the right to teach our sons how to burp and fart.
Sharing bodily functions with our offspring is as much about life as it is about jokes. It's also something that can help brings kids and dads together. Believe me, kids and guys always laugh at farts—that's how we're wired. And we're not talking about being totally gross and inappropriate. We vow to teach them that there is a time and a place for behavior like this—and that the early service at Church is not one of them.

Amendment VI

We have the right to teach our children how to defend themselves.
Fighting is barbaric, terrible, and scary. But it's also part of growing up. We want our kids to be able to get out of a bad situation, not be bullied, and be able to take care of themselves. One of the plus sides of learning how to take care of yourself is that the more you know, the less you have to use it. Teaching our offspring how to defend themselves in a scary world is one of the basic duties of a father.

Amendment VII

We have the right to as much reading material in the bathroom as we need.
Sometimes we're in there a while, we can't help it. And no, we're not hiding … most of the time.

Amendment VIII

We have the right to watch the big game.
We care too much about our teams. We know it's not rational, but it's who we are. No one can explain the love men have for their teams, but you may as well embrace it because that love will not die. If you don't believe this, just remember the Boston Red Sox had the most loyal fans in sports and didn't win a World Series for 86 years.

Amendment IX

We have the right to the remote when we're on the couch.
This is something that's in our DNA. We know it, and you know it. If there's any doubt, watch us surf at top speed while knowing if a show is worth watching after stopping on it for .2 seconds. It's a thing of beauty.

Amendment X

We have the right to still use chivalry.
Yes … we know women are strong and independent, and we dig that. But allow us to open the door for you, or give up a seat and act like a gentleman once in a while. The world will be a better place because of it.

Realization Survey from Karla

1. I've come to realize that my shoes:

are in need of a good shining

2. I've come to realize that when I talk:

i tend to move my hands a lot

3. I've come to realize that, when I love someone:

i don't have money! hahaha! joke --> i am really happy

4. I've come to realize that I need:

to get working on my dissertation... no more procastinating!!!

5. I've come to realize that I've lost:

to write my dissertation (that's why i need to started on it)

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when:

when i don't understand how to fix something

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk:

i can still do the dishes and not break anything!

8. I've come to realize that money:

is something that one shouldn't worry to much about

9. I've come to realize that people:

will at times be disappointing (and vice-versa)

10. I've come to realize that I'll always:

be my parent's son

11. I've come to realize that I have a crush on:

on franny and elise!

12. I've come to realize that the last time I cried was:

was a long long time ago...

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone is:

is something that i enjoy having, but is something that i can live without

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning:

that i need to get moving, so i can go home early!

15. I've come to realize that when I get on friendster:

that i really don't have a reason to be on friendster

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about:

what i need to do tomorrow at work

17. I've come to realize that babies:

are lovely to hold and that they can make parents cringe! hahaha!!!

18. I've come to realize that yesterday:

was a nice relaxing day

19. I've come to realize that today I will be:

sleeping around midnight

20. I've come to realize that tonight I will:

need to make sure that i have my stuff ready for the next day

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow will:
will be a nice day

22. I've come to realize that I really want to:

get my dissertation done and decide where to settle down

23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this:

is still awake and has nothing better to do...

Piglet and Mama is back!

Franny and Lissy are finally back from their second trip to Florida!

my little piglet (in her prison clothes) is back! hahaha!!! Below are some more pictures that Tina took.

Happy Happy Birthday...

Happy Birthday to all those celebrating their birthday this month! May you all have a wonderful time celebrating this special day of yours.

1 - ferdie e., maita j.
2 - anna c.
3 - ep g.
4 - daphne o., gemma a.
7 - tringie c.
9 - alf c.
10 - leslie e.
11 - tita belen h., jenell c., vincent v.
12 - errol m.
14 - fay p.
15 - mian d.
20 - rj v.
21 - aj c., jowie m., mark d., kayo c.
22 - erin s.c.
23 - jinny j.
24 - maan s.
25 - geof m.
26 - stenie c.
29 - wilmer z., benjo a.
30 - isabel r.

God bless and take care.