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Pregnancy Journey: Dealing With Sadness

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because I need to know that everything’s gonna be alright…

It ‘s been a month since I learned that one my twins vanished.. and since then, I have a total of 4 breakdowns.. not including the one I had when I learned about the vanishing and the one I had just a while ago.

It’s sad.. it’s lonely and heartbreaking..

I don’t feel normal at all.

This is the hardest pregnancy I had.. emotionally, and physically. I can’t even walk my kids to school.. I can’t even go to the sari sari store to buy a candy. I can’t do anything and it’s making me feel really really bad about myself. If you know me well, I am very independent and I believe I can do everything.. but now.. here I am and all I can do is feel bad about myself.

I feel bad that I can’t perform my duties as a wife and I am overwhelmed with guilt because the husband is very understanding and dependable.

I feel bad that I am being hard on my kids and overwhelmed with guilt because they want to appease me but they do not know how.

I feel bad but somehow writing it here makes me feel a bit better.

Maybe I just need to vent it out.. or I really need to have a new hobby (to make me feel better and accomplished).. or maybe this is God’s way of telling to chill out, relax and just go with the flow. I shouldn’t be too hard on myself no?

*This kind of sadness only happens when I am alone.. maybe normal for someone who is pregnant no? When I’m with my kids, specially when the husband is around, I feel a lot better.

Tips On Buying The Best Glasses Online

Are you bored of your old pair of glasses, but too lazy to make that trip to the nearest optical shop for a new one? Then the best solution for you is to shop online. An evolution from the stone and brick optical stores, online spectacle shopping websites are widely gaining popularity. As it is a relatively new practice, people have not mastered the art of online spectacle shopping with accuracy yet. Here are seven tips that will help you to buy your desired pair of spectacles with a click of a button.

Understand Your Prescription

Before getting your new pair of glasses, make sure that you get your eyes checked and power updated by your eye doctor. There are two kinds of lenses- single vision lenses which have one corrective power or multiple vision lenses which is for people who are both near-sighted and far-sighted. So, you should know which one you need. Along with that you should also know your pupillary distance so that the corrective power is placed right before your pupils. Also decide your lens type before you sit to order your new pair of glasses. Though plastic lenses are the most popular ones, polycarbonate and high index 1.67 lenses are also available. Get UV- protected lenses or lenses that come with an anti-reflective coating if you cannot withstand the harsh glare of lights.

Know Your Numbers

Every pair of glasses has a set of numbers written on it. These refer to your lens size, bridge and arm length. Check your previous pair to know these measurements. Knowing these numbers will help you to purchase a frame which is a perfect fit for you.

Use of the Glasses

The range of application of the glasses differs from person to person. An athlete will need the kind of glasses that does not get damaged easily, while another person might just need a pair of reading glasses and a third person who sits at a computer all day will need a different pair. Therefore, before ordering your new pair of glasses, you should know exactly what purpose are they going to fulfil.

Trying Frames Virtually

These days certain online spectacle shopping websites allow you to try on a whole range of frames so that you can decide which pair suits you the best. All you have to do is upload a photograph of your face and put on different types of frames on that photo to see which one is the most suitable for you. Look for the colour, shape and styles that you want and see if they suit your face. If at all you think that they don’t match, you can always browse through the variety of options available.

Pick Frames That Suit Your Face Type and Match your Personality

Choose frames that will hide your blemishes and enhance your best feature. Also spectacles represent your personality type. You should also keep in mind the kind of clothes you regularly wear while ordering your new pair of glasses. Don’t order glasses that might clash with your everyday appearance. Just because a certain kind of glasses suits your friend, it is not necessary that it will suit you. So don’t buy spectacles on a whim.

Receipt

Vision insurances pay for a part or the whole sum of money for spectacle purchase. So look for websites that give you receipts which can be used to get the money that is needed for your purchase from your insurance company.

Generous Return Policy

Always opt for websites that will present you with a sparkling return policy. Some glasses shopping websites are not customer friendly. Try to avoid such websites. Compare two or three websites to see which one gives you the best return policy. Some allow you to return the glasses within a month of your purchase, no matter what your cause of return is. Other websites such as Glasses Online allow you to return the glasses that have scratches within a year of purchase. Some allow repair free of any charges within a stipulated period of time. Since you do not have an optician to guide you on your purchase, stick to the website allowing you the most generous return policy.

Use Vouchers before Buying

This age old saying goes not only with fashion or grocery shopping but also when you buy glasses online. Use latest discount offers available on various online stores. You can find Glasses Online discount codes on Savingmart. There are other sites such as Flipit where you can get latest offers.

Buying a new pair of glasses online is not actually as daunting as it seems. These tips will help you master the art of buying glasses online in no time. Simply get the important facts right and purchase the best fitting and most suitable pair of glasses that you want.

Les Misérables is coming to Manila!!!

100 days before Christmas and I already got my Christmas gift!!!!

It was announced last Wednesday but I think it’s only perfect timing that I only got to learn about it today!!!

Les Misérables is coming to Manila!!!!!

Today we are thrilled to announce the Asian Tour of #LesMisOz in Manila in March! With London star and acclaimed Philippine actress @gorachelleann as Fantine joining Australia’s @SimonGleeson as Jean Valjean and Broadway’s @earl_carpenter as Javert! #LesMisManila
A photo posted by Les Misérables Australia (@lesmisoz) on Sep 15, 2015 at 11:36pm PDT

Les Misérables Manila Ticket Prices

Tickets will go on sale on September 29…. and Les Misérables Manila ticket prices are….. (HOLDS BREATHE…. please not more 20k.. please.. please.. please)

Tickets are available at TicketWorld.com.ph and all TicketWorld outlets.

Les Miserables Manila will open on March 11, 2016 at THE THEATRE at Solaire. The show will run for 2 hours, 55 minutes (including one interval).

Age Restriction:
The Producer recommends that its production of Les Misérables is not suitable for children under the age of eight (8) years and parental guidance is recommended for children under the age of twelve (12) years.

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Here’s a press release I found from the internet:

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical LES MISERABLES will launch its Asian tour in Manila in March 2016 with tickets going on sale on Tuesday, 29 September.

“I welcome the new production of LES MISERABLES to Manila for the first time, and I’m certain that Filipino audiences will be thrilled to see this much-loved and celebrated show at The Theatre at Solaire. Home to two of the musical’s leading ladies, in the role of Fantine, Tony Award-winning star Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go, Manila’s run of LES MISERABLES is presented by SMART Infinity,” announced by Bambi Rivera-Verzo, President of Concertus Manila.

Cameron Mackintosh is thrilled to bring the production to Manila, having celebrated triumphant performances in Melbourne, Perth and currently playing in Sydney.

“Having created my new production over five years ago to celebrate the 25th anniversary of LES MISERABLES, I’m both thrilled and astonished that the very differently designed, new production of this musical has proved just as successful all over the world as the original production that is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary in London–the only place in the world that you can still see the original production. The new production is currently in its second year on Broadway, having broken box office records across America and in Canada for over three years, with separate companies in Japan, Korea, Spain and currently a huge success in Australia sweeping all the top awards,” Cameron Mackintosh said.

He added, “After its Sydney and Brisbane run, I’m delighted to be bringing this new version to Manila in March, with a wonderful cast that include the current London star playing Fantine, acclaimed Philippine actress Rachelle Ann Go–who received enormous acclaim when I took her to London to appear as ‘Gigi’ in my hugely successful new production of ‘Miss Saigon’. Over the last 25 years I have had a wonderfully rewarding relationship with Filipino talent, introducing the best of them to audiences around the world–so I’m thrilled that this time one of my productions can be seen in its full splendor in Manila.”

Joining Rachelle Ann, following his recent Australian Helpmann Award win as the iconic ‘Jean Valjean‘ is Simon Gleeson. Valjean’s lifelong antagonist ‘Javert’ will be played by Earl Carpenter, direct from his performance of the role in the Broadway company of LES MISERABLES. One of the world’s greatest musicals, this new production of the much-loved blockbuster features glorious modernised staging, orchestrations and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new version of LES MISERABLES is not to be missed.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century revolutionary France, LES MISERABLES is a much loved blockbuster musical which has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISERABLES is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals of all time. Having won more than 100 major awards around the world, it has been hailed as the most stirring, moving musical ever. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, it is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISERABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream“, “On My Own“, “Stars“, “Bring Him Home“, “Do You Hear the People Sing?“, “One Day More“, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables“, “Master of the House” and many more.

SMART Infinity members and Visa cardholders could be among the first to watch LES MISERABLES when the musical phenomenon hits Philippine shores for its limited run early next year. Smart Infinity members are offered first dibs to ticket-purchasing and discount offers from September 29 to October 29, 2015. Each subscription to Smart Infinity Plan 5000 or Plan 8000 entitles the member to two (2) VIP orchestra tickets, a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and PAL Mabuhay Miles complete with the free download of the entire soundtrack of LES MISERABLES via Spinnr. Existing members also enjoy priority booking and a 10 percent discount on all LES MISERABLES tickets purchased within the said period.