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Sheila | A B & Me

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June 12, 2022

Jumping Right Back In

Two years and then some.

It’s been two years since I last typed something on this space. I log in, and I check old posts but I never had the guts to write. Why? Well, hang tight. I’ll tell you why.

California Dreaming

Just a few days short of welcoming 2020, we moved to California. Full of hope and excitement for what’s to come, we uprooted our lives and moved. We love Dubai, the place we call our second home but it was time to go. We always knew Dubai was just a stop, not the destination. It was supposed to be just a few years. Three to five years, max. I stayed for 17 years. It was a now or never kind of situation so we left.

We were just getting settled when the lockdowns started. “The Great Tissue Paper Shortage of 2020” happened. We were stuck inside the house, very cautious of every move. Well, you know what that was like.

Weekly visits to the plant nursery became a thing. Inevitably, I became a “plantita“. I also became a “chef”, and I rekindled my interest in crochet.

A few months after that, I took the risk and got myself a job. Something to get us by. A job that is near because, at the end of the day, my priorities are my kids. I need to be available for them as much as I can because I am the only parent they have for now.

It was an easy job. Very different from the career that I left behind. I didn’t mind that I have to start over from the bottom. I have different priorities now. However, the schedule didn’t work out so I moved and found something else.

I’m not OK.

I want to say I am ok. That we are thriving. Everything is all good in the Golden State.

It’s not. I’m not ok. There, I finally said it and talked to someone about it. I’ve been recently diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Something that I already know deep inside. This time it’s real.

I’m getting help and things will be better.

So, this space will probably be active again because I need this. I need to document this part of my life, for myself. So that when I look back and read old posts, I can say that I overcame.

In BLOGGING on
April 13, 2020

How to Crochet Face Mask

Holla! Since we are all stuck inside the house, I’ve been doing some crocheting to pass the time. It has been almost a month since the Safer At Home order came into place but we have been indoors for more than that. I just can’t wait for all of this to be over. In the meantime, let’s crochet!

Here’s an easy crochet face mask if you’re into that kind of thing. I’ve tried several patterns but I find this one easier and better. You can sew in an extra layer of fabric at the back to insert a filter. But since I don’t have the materials, I’ll just share with you the pattern for the face mask.

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In BLOGGING on
March 7, 2020

The 10th Blog Anniversary

Or a.k.a. The One Where I Took A Break From My Blogging Hiatus To Greet Myself.

That’s too long for a title so, let’s stick with “The 10th Blog Anniversary” Post.

10th Blog Anniversary Graphic
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In BLOGGING on
December 28, 2018

Museum of Illusions, Al Seef – Dubai

Exploring Al Seef Dubai
Museum of Illusions

It was a very laid back Christmas this year. Unlike last year where we spent the holidays in our home in the Philippines. Christmas is a big deal back home. We do the works! Trees are usually up by September. Yep! That’s how hardcore we are.

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In BLOGGING on
December 27, 2018

Blake’s 7th Birthday

This year we decided to have a Unicorn Theme for Blake’s birthday.

Invitation

7 years old is a big milestone in Filipino culture. We usually throw a huge party and all the works. But this frugal mama decided to DIY the party, invite a few close friends and let the kids be kids (like, what’s new, right?)

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In FAMILY on
August 26, 2018

Adam Corvin is 1

Invitation
Invitation

Adam turned 1 two weeks ago. Just like Blake’s 1st birthday, it was a last minute thing. I didn’t want to do anything at first but changed my mind anyway.  So it was just a couple of friends and family. No biggie.

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