Shady's life as a father!

Before,when I was still single,I always dreamt of having a family of my own.I always imagined coming home from work with my children so happy to see me.A wife who really loves me tender.

Now,everything I dreamt of has come true.I once realized it while walking with my family going to the city centre.I always have my wife beside to the safest side of the road.And while I am pushing the buggy.I can not allow my wife to push it not even allows her to carry things while shopping.I am a gentleman as you can see.I did realized that what I thought of doing before,I've been doing it for 9 months now,pushing my baby's buggy and walking/going out as a family.

Aside from all these,I also have the feelings of being loved.I lost my mother when I was still 2.Then left with the care of my late Aunt.All my siblings were living separately but we all managed to grew up.As I go home everyday from work,tired and exhausted,when I see my loving family,everything is paid off.

I got to let some of my valued things go! - by Shady

I was upset tonight, because I discovered that my cassette tape that I recorded 10 years ago is damaged,it is now in the bin.

While bathing,my wife and my daughter were in the living room.My wife was in the computer while my daughter is on the floor playing.As an eight(8) months old baby,she likes exploring and I am happy about that.But,you can't control and keep your eyes on her all the time.It is when I finished bathing that I saw her pulling the tape,tangled and has already been so damaged that I can not rewind it.Oh my GOd,that tape has all the religious songs I loved.It is from my country and all the songs were locally produced there.I got nothing to do but to ask my daughter,what can I say?Hahaha,I just keep calm,it's a baby.She's really inteligent.She keeps me going,makes my day!

Now,I got to keep all my tapes out of her sight,it is of recent that all the stuffs like my picture frames that we kept on the table has been kept in a box.She likes palying with it and it's so dangerous that one day,the glass frame may break,it may hurt her.

The baptism was successful

We got up early yesterday to start the day.It is Shiela's baptism.I have waited and been thinking this for long and here it is.

My wife has prepared some Filipino dishes for her friends.I love the Chicken Empanada as she call it.The usual pansit and fried tilapia is there too.How I wish everyday is like this.We slept late last nite at 1:00AM.I have to assist her because Shiela is as well awake.This little girl doesn't want to sleep without the Mommy.

In the Church,members of the congregation were as well gathered.Others were straight from Bray.It was an amazing day.WOnderful weather and everybody is happy.One of those days that I can consider blessed.THe spirit of being home is there.In my country,Presbyterians were all delighted to welcome new members like SHiela.My sister was there too.She help me with some of the contributions and she bought Shiela the dresses.

This love...

This Love by Maroon 5

"I was so high I did not recognize The fire burning in her eyes The chaos that controlled my mind" You were so great in 2004 that you make everyone a little bit sick!

What 2004 Hit Song Are You?

This song was the hit the year I got married,I love this song because it's not only me who played it most if the time but my siblings too.The year I got married I was completely over the moon.I felt so much in love and that I thanked GOD that I finally found the man who is very responsible and honest.It's not only for the reason of looking for someone to settle with but as someone I can rely on.

I never regret I married early because it makes me grow responsible and mature.Now that I have a baby I know this is just the start.I will strive more for my daughter to be proud of me!

The days are drawing so near

It seems that days pass so swiftly.It was 2 weeks ago when I was thinking of how to get the baptism succeed.The Reverend confirmed that there will be more than enough food after the church service,that will be after the christening.

I am glad that atleast,I wont be having more things to worry now.I can invite people to our house but the problem is,I dont have more seats,huhu!The space is just too tight.My wife's friend who are Catholic are welcome too.But,one of her friends insisted that we should not bother preparing too much if we dont have budget,hahaha.The most important thing is the blessing.

She's right in some point.But I just wanted my friends to feel that I appreciated all their helps and supports during the birth and those days that we need help.This I think is my time to give them back what they have given to us.I know this wont be enough.I am more than happy.

Shiela's baptism

At the moment,I am thinking of where the venue will be after we have the baptism for my daughter.

We planned to baptised her in my church,my wife agrees to it.It took us up to 8 1/2 months to finally booked an appoinment for this christening.Im afraid maybe because I haven't done it before.Not afraid of welcoming my daughter to the christian world but afraid of where I can take my guess.Our house is a bit small to accomodate guesses.I have friends who visited us here but having them all at the same time will be very impossible.I thought maybe I can ask some restuarants around,checked about their prices and if I can get a discount?Heh.

Hopefully,this will be successful.My wife has already informed her friends to come along and some will be the GOd parents.They are Filipinos too.My sister had asked for an off day that day,so that will be an extra special.Some of our friends dont know it.I have to draft an invitation letter for them to make it somewhat formal and presentable.I know that it doesn't need to be extravagant,what matters most is the christening but I got to be giving too.They are the friends who welcome me here in Ireland and they are those who congratulate us when we have Shiela.

Life in different country-written by Shady

Non-national,alien or foreigner,my title.That applies to anybody here that is not a citizen.I have been away from home for 5 years now.I'd never visited there since I came here.

Cameroon is not all that far from here.It only takes 9 hours which is half a journey compared to Philippines that I've visited twice after marrying my wife.I miss my home.I miss the food,the weather,the people and my valued culture and tradition.I miss the moments where people are all happy,united as one.Since I came here,I never had such encounter.Ireland has millions of non-nationals from different part of the world.Everywhere you see is different types of people.I made friends but of course,each and everyone is busy.I am sociable but only if I get enough time.I have to work too.The aspect that made my life different is my race.Racial discrimination is everywhere,I know.But,I am an African.I felt that when people looked at me,they underestimate me.I felt like,I am dishonored.How many people feel the same way as I do?I once came accrossed with a group of teenagers.They were yelling at me,laughing.I know what they want.They don't welcome me and hated me because I am black.Of course,I have to be humble.This is not my country.I went straightb to where I'm heading,hearing nothing.

In my country,foreigners are welcome.We respect each and everyone.That's why life in a different country is really different.

How hot are your kisses?

Your Kisses Are Cool and Mild

You aren't exactly the most passionate kisser. You prefer a kiss to be short and sweet. And while your kissing style is cute, it does come off as a little inexperienced. The best way to become a better kisser? Lots and lots of practice!

http://www.blogthings.com/howhotareyourkissesquiz/">How Hot Are Your Kisses

What type of Food are you?

You Are Mexican Food

Spicy yet dependable. You pull punches, but people still love you.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindoffoodareyouquiz/">What Kind of Food Are You?

Shady's birth month

Your Birth Month is June

Peaceful and harmonious, you seek the gentle side of life. Your warmth and consideration touches many. Your soul reflects: Friendship, love, and beauty Your gemstone: Pearl Your flower: Rose Your colors: Light blue, white, and cream

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

The Climactic fortune teller!

Your Anti Climactic Fortune

Deep into your future, I forsee: A dumb joke

The Anti Climactic Fortune Teller

Work Permit...written by Shady

I am a native of Cameroon,West Africa.I came here in Ireland 5 years ago to work.

In my years,job was easy to find.You can even apply for it while you are not physically present in the state.In my case,it was my elder brother who applied it on my behalf.He submitted my CV with his name and address as the contact person.I was still in Cameroon that time working as a cleaner in the bank.The company then asked him to forward my documents necessary for the work permit application.It was approved immediately and I was ready to fly and leave my country.Upon arriving here,company's staffs/personnels were all so nice and kind.They've provided me with an accommodation and greeted me with a warmth welcome.My brother was in Galway which is 4 hours drive from Dublin,so it is not possible to live with him.Indeed,I am very happy.

But not up to a year passed,when the work permit issue seems to tighten up.They have set limitations.It could have been there,I may not know it.I managed to apply for my cousin who was that time in Cameroon,the same with my situation and we only have a year gap,he followed me.

2004 when I met my wife.She has to stay in her country for 2 years before I can invite her here.Confident enough that I can get her a job,I immediately applied her in our hotel as soon as she arrives.Things were rough and heaven is not at our side, when they've said she doesn't qualify for a spousal work permit the reason because I am not highly skilled like doctors,nurses,engrs. and etc whom they've given priority.

As a non-national,I really don't know such rules.I have my brother who envited his wife,gave birth and was automatically exempted from requiring a work permit to work.Both of them.But then,they've changed that law.January 01,2005 all children born in Ireland are not automatically granted the citizenship.They have to first,check if the parents have qualify the habitual residency which takes up to 4 years of continually residing here.So,that's another problem.Even if we have our baby,still my wife couldn't work.While waiting for the law to again change,I decided my wife to stay and maybe plan for our baby.

June the same year,they announced that they are going to change the law.That all spouses of work permit holder will be given the chance to work.No more high-skilled concerns.But that will only take effect by February next year(2007),huh!

Now were here,2007.We have a baby and no more worries.If my wife is ready to apply for a job,as long as the employer is willing to apply a work permit for her,then that will be better.

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All new blog...by Shady

I will marked this day as the day of a new beginning.

I am not fond of spending time in the net,surfing.I only used my computer maybe when I want to check email or check accounts,above all that,nothing.I felt bored.

Today,I found out that this blogging is full of fun too.It's called "free writing".It is where you can express what's in your mind.Write everything you have in there and boooom,you have your blog.Sometimes,I looked at my wife spending most of her time in the net.I have said maybe she's straining herself by just looking closely to it.She doesn't want to be disturbed.

Now,I may feel the same too.Good luck to me?huh