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Last night was Alyssa’s first time on the slides without Rolly giving her a hands. It was a long time coming… she just needed that extra push for her to do things her own. I tried not to react and just let her be because I noticed that she is very conscious on what I have to say. I think that is one reason why she just depends on someone because I don’t let her. I am just scared she might end up with a bruise or something… But I guess it is all part of growing up. It was 8pm and I didn’t bring the camera so I was not able to snap some pictures. But hopefully we can do it again tonight… I will make sure to take some photos.

I am posting a video today. This is Alyssa’s way to escape the California summer: Tub Soaking! Just a little water and bubbles to keep her busy… and cool! She loves it so much! I bought the bubblegum bubble bath liquid soap and she loves it so much! Here is a video on her taken at about 10 in the evening, July 2, 2009. We just got home from walking (yup, late night walking) and she was all sweaty. She begged to stay on the tub for a little bit before wash time…

Boy, it was so hot yesterday! I think the temperature went up to 103F. But that didn’t stop us from enjoying the last day of the weekend. In the morning before 10, we headed out the door to the other end of the neighborhood towards the freeway. We have a bigger park there and a prettier one too. Probably about 20 minutes walk depending on how fast you are. When we got there, we sat for a little bit… then Alyssa and her Dad went to the swing, to the monkey bar and finally on the slides. She sure was having fun! Only that the sand on her shoes really bothered her that she keeps on coming to where I was sitting.

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And the video will be coming shortly. In the afternoon, we went to the Galleria at Tyler. It is hugge mall… like those ones in OC. We went shopping at Macy’s. We got some summer dresses for Alyssa and Rolly also bought some jeans for his motorcycle riding. I was to get me a pair of shoes but I can’t even look at their prices! The cheapest I saw was for a sandal. It was $60! No, thank you. I’d go to Show Pavilion or DSW instead. I will get two pairs for that price. Besides, I am not that desperate.

Today, we decided to take Alyssa at the movie house after stopping by the post office to drop some mails. It was so hot and we didn’t really want to go home early. Besides, Rolly and I were really looking forward to seeing the Transformers but no one will look after Alyssa. But because some other kid’s movie was being shown at the Edward’s, we thought to just try and see if she likes it (The Transformers). If not, I can just take her to that Disney Movie UP. It was more like an experimentation to test if she is ready for the big screen. And she was!

We were so impressed! She sat there quite all that time! She was just eating her first cotton candy. She was so amused by the darkness. She kept telling me how she can’t see anything. It seems that it was just yesterday… now, she growing up really fast. Here is a look on her first photo-video I made of her first snapshots at Anaheim Memorial Hospital.

I was on the phone with Mom last night… she is a little sick because of being exposed to pneumonia without knowing it. I am so upset with Benguet General Hospital. They are negligent and their service is really getting worst! Imagine them not telling my family that my Aunt is being admitted to the hospital because of PNEUMONIA! Seriously, how can you miss that information! Mom even decided for get the private room… even with that, they didn’t even care to sit with them and tell them what’s going on. Where is the quality of the healthcare service here?

I am glad I didn’t have to spend some of my internship on that hospital. It is way too scary and would not recommend it at all! I heard horror stories about them… and patients would often run to Baguio General Hospital even if they live in the Benguet Area. The sad thing is that they have one of the most beautiful hospitals probably in the Philippines because the equipments and the building itself was provided by the Japanese Government. When you go enter the building, it is almost like being on another country. I think that was the reason why they want to privatize it one time… to IMPROVE the quality of service. Right now the Doctors and Nurses and other employees don’t seem to care because they are being paid by the government. But when you go to private hopsitals like Pine’s Doctors Hospital or Saint Louis Hospital, yeah you have to pay more but rest assured that you will receive the highest standard of service.

I am really upset! If it happened here in the US, it will be a big lawsuit!

Anyways, back to me speaking with my Mom last night. Alyssa had a little time with her too. She was so happy to say hello to her… and that she wants her and Chloe to come. She also understands her lola is kind of sick so she said “Take your medicine Lola” in preschool talk. So cute!

By the way, her Dad will try on the bus today so he won’t be home ’til about 5 or 6 in the evening. I am planning to take Alyssa up the hill for a walk this afternoon when it’s not that hot anymore. ‘Will definitely take some new pictures this time for my Daily Photo Blog.

It is 10:00 am and we just woke up! Now, I feel so much rested! And I am again drinking coffee! Alyssa is eating her breakfast and I am back blogging. Before coming downstairs to escape from the heat, I asked her what time it is. She kept on thinking and thinking of what to say then she said: “Mommy, it is time to eat!” I was laughing so hard she started giggling. It is amazing how kids learn fast. And they really say the darnest thing!