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Just Jayme

The frog in my shoe

03.11.2010
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I was walking to my cubicle when I felt something slippery in my left shoe. I took off my flat, shook my foot and this little thing landed on the floor…

The green frog was smiling at me.  I sat still for a few moments just looking at it.
I’m not sure how that sticker got into [...]

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Paraliminals

02.18.2010
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I’ve been establishing a morning routine for the past weeks that includes visualization and meditation. But instead of listening to instrumental music, I am listening to paraliminals.

There’s a comprehensive definition from the Learning Strategies site. But basically, when you listen to paraliminals, you will hear two different messages at the same time: one for each [...]

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The Valentines post

02.16.2010
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I was putting Kalia to bed for an afternoon nap when I realized Kernie and Jamaine had been out of the house a bit too long.
We had just come from hearing the midday Victory service at UP. On our way home, hubby said he’ll drop off Kalia and I while he and Jamaine would go [...]

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The birthday post

02.14.2010
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I’ve stopped minding my age since I turned 18 but every time February rolls by, I remember that I always turn a year older. And of course, 10 years wiser.
I did not make a wishlist this year because I’ve already got the best gifts ever. I guess as you grow more mature, you [...]

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The Market Girl

02.04.2010
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When I was seven years old, I vowed to myself that I would never step on a wet market.
I still remember the trips I would take to the wet market with Mama. I loved the part when she would buy me a new scrunchy, hair clip or headband from the bangketa. The part I [...]

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Up

01.09.2010
Up movie

“Hey kid!” Gap-toothed red-haired girl suddenly pops out of the window.
“Aaaahhh!!!” Bespectacled boy is startled and slams his arm cast to his face.
Girl hops in the bedroom, “Thought you might need some cheering up. I’ve got something to show you.”
“I am about to show you something I have never showed to any human being…ever…in my [...]

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The yellow butterfly

01.07.2010
The Yellow Butterfly

The yellow butterfly flew around the white tent one time before finally disappearing into the sky. I knew it was Mommy assuring us she was happy in heaven before finally saying goodbye.
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We buried Mommy this morning right next to Lolo Iren. I was happy to see that a lot of people came to pay their [...]

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Mommy

01.01.2010
Mommy

I wasn’t surprised when I saw two missed calls from Papa that morning. I thought Mama, who often uses Papa’s phone to call us, probably just wanted to talk to the kids and find out how we are. It just seemed a little strange that she did not just send me a text message [...]

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Merry Christmas!

12.25.2009
Gatbonton Family - Christmas 2009

Thank you God for all the blessings you shower on us. I am so happy and grateful for my loving husband Kernan and for my wonderful daughters Jamaine and Kalia. You have given me the best gift this life has to offer and You continue to give me so much more.
Thank you for giving us [...]

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Fangirls at the New Moon premiere

12.13.2009
Jayme at the New Moon Premiere

You’ll know I’ve been really lazy busy when I post about New Moon this late.
But I think this experience is still too fun to pass unposted. A and I got to watch the New Moon Red Carpet Premiere at The Block last November 19.  (Thanks to Ms. Tina of SM Cinema!)
Just by looking at [...]

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