... ever promise that I will be posting more often here in my blog. Haha It has been what a year or more since my last post. That gap in my cyber life here proved to be a very meaningful one because you see, I became a mom. :) I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last May. Isn´t that cool or what? It is not an understatement when others say motherhood changes one woman´s life. Mine did... a lot but I love every moment of it. So my dear readers, my future posts will also include everything and anything under the sun about parenthood and raising a child.

Today, my hubby, I and baby JM went to Oslo to get JM´s passport application done at the Philippine Embassy. I was kinda dreading the picture- taking part because I know, getting a baby to look at the camera is a matter of employing my amateur stage mother skills. Hahaha I was wrong though. With the help of the cheerful employees at the embassy (two wonderful women, I might add), we were able to get JM´s photo in one shot. Another first proud mom moment there. Processing time usually takes 6- 8 weeks and after that, we have to apply for her residence permit at the UDI. I can´t wait to get everything done, so that we can travel outside Norway.

Here is a picture of me and my little cupcake munchkin (yeah I call her that), having lunch at Mr. Hong´s restaurant. After eating at Carol´s in Horten last year in September, it took time before we found a new place offering an eat-all-you-can option here in Norway.  My husband is a huge sucker for eat-all-you-cans so we could´t miss this chance now, could we?

Norwegian Language courses held by the Philippine Embassy in Oslo

Last December, the a new batch of students received their certificates for completing Levels 1 to 3 informal Norskkurs ( Norwegian Language Course) conducted by the Philippine Embassy in Oslo.
For the story, click HERE.

The Philippine Embassy started conducting this informal classes since 2009. Most of the graduates were au pairs, and were asked by the ambassador, Bayani S. Mercado, to become little ambassadors of the Philippines and encourage their foster families to consider spending a vacation in the Philippines.

The slots are limited so if you are interested, email ambassador@philembassy.no to sign up and for updates on the upcoming class schedule.