Our First Car

After obtaining our license, it took us a while to purchase our first car. After a few weeks of waiting, we finally picked-up our car, and drove it home to our garage; which has been empty for couple of years. The day we brought it home, family members of my husband got their chance on riding in it. (of course my husband is driving, because they are kinda scared to drive fast car)

Ford Mustang 3.7 2011V6. (Photo credit to the shop)

Obtaining Driver’s License In Czech Republic

September 20, 2013, my theoretical and practical driving exams were scheduled. It was 8 in the morning when I started the theoretical exam and finished after 25 minutes (that long because I was too careful and also because I have a translator who needs to tell me everything first before I pick the answers) Unlike any other, I didn’t ask my translator for any kind of help. Also because I already learned most of it at home, and I believed that I can do it without any help from him; and also because there is a recording. If they found out he helps me, they will not give me the license.

I did it!!! I Passed my first ever attempt of theoretical and practical driving exams. Yey!!! 😀

In the end, I got only one mistake and I passed! Out of 25, I got 24 and I am happy and proud of myself.  It felt like, I am that close to be a driver. The only thing I have to do is to pass my practical exam which was scheduled at the same day at around 10 in the morning. I was so nervous while waiting there. I felt like I am freezing even though the weather was still so calm and friendly. I didn’t feel much of my fingers, and my knees were starting to shake. I kept on massaging my hands to calm me down, but it wasn’t helping at all.

My husband was there with me. He was also scheduled to take theoretical and practical at the same day. I asked him to go once the inspector arrive to the place, so I won’t get too nervous. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He is very supportive.

Grateful To Have a Very Supportive Husband

My husband and I during our stay in Bulgaria.

The last couple of months has been very harsh. I have been very stress during the whole driving lesson and that led me nowhere but being unhealthy. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat. The only thing that comes to my mind is “I’m scared, I’m worried, I’m nervous!”. Everyday, I struggled with this kind of scenario which I know for the others might seem a little bit exaggerated and over-dramatic. Well, it is what it is!

I also been having a huge meltdown every night, which worries my husband. I have been crying while watching this TV show “Parenthood”, and I don’t know the reason of why I cried. My husband doesn’t know exactly what to do and how to help me. Deep inside, I knew I am just missing my family back in the Philippines.

After the whole driving thing; after I succeeded, the only thing in my head right now is “I am too grateful that I have a very supportive and understanding husband”. I can’t imagine how will I be right now, without him by my side during this time. Maybe I am lost already, and wouldn’t be able to find my way back. I can’t think of anything else but being grateful, of everything he’s done for me. It must have been very hard for him to handle stress from work, and handle my meltdown at the same time.

My Driving Lesson in the Czech Republic

I’ve been off here in blog world for like a month (I guess). I miss writing, but I do not know how and where would I start? (Sigh) Anyway, obtaining driver’s license is one among others in my list for my 2013 new years resolution.

So here is the story:

My driving school application, including the book and cd.

My husband and I went to driving school together. At the beginning it was fun because we were learning together and we considered it activity for both of us. We learned together all about theoretical stuff at home, and we started with driving using the computer thing at the driving school. All of that was fun and exciting., but,,,

Okay, but? All were totally good, except during our actual driving on the road and traffic. During our first day for actual driving; I was expecting that we were to drive at the parking lot for the first time; but unfortunately I was 100% wrong.

Our instructor took us directly on the road. We did not drive slow (never). We drove totally like a professional driver, and not someone who were just learning for the first time. Can you imagine? I first drove outside the city at maximum speed of 80-90 km/hr. (Sigh) It was a total disaster for me. I don’t feel very good because I wanted to drive slower for the first time until I get comfortable, but the instructor doesn’t want me to do how I want it.

My Favorite Czech Cuisine

Check out some of my favorite Czech Cuisine. Dobrou Chut’!!!!!

Beef Goulash or Hovězí Guláš

Every restaurants are making different style and variation of this traditional Czech food “Guláš”. As far as I know, everything seems to work out awesome. You’ll just have to try for yourself, I guess.

This one is called “Řízek”, I only tried Pork Řízek and Chicken Řízek . Chicken is my favorite. (Giggles) Řízek comes always with potato salad. It´s delicious and you´ll never regret it.

Sam is Bigger and Smarter!!!

We picked up Sam when he was only 8 weeks old. He was just so little, and out of the surgery somewhere around his tummy. He doesn’t know many things. He was young and the only thing he knew what to do is to sleep, and do stuff on the floor. That includes, everything.

Now, Sam is staying with us for almost 3 months now. (Been a while) The first month is the tricky part; where he actually pee and poo wherever he wanted. He ate dog foods we are giving to him without problem. Maybe that is why he grew so fast. During the first month of his stay with us; I taught him how to use his potty pad; and he learns very fast; but I can’t really say he perfectly get it. What I wanted to say is that; he still do his thing on the floor when he was not supervised (mostly at night). Which means; I have cleaning to do in the morning, like daily habit.

Like I said; all have gotten tricky during the first month. I really thought I was going to give up on him, but it got better. Now? He is using his potty pad regularly. Day or night, supervised or not. I am happy when I see him running to his potty pad to do his thing. I no longer clean the floor non-stop. Or I no longer worry. I don’t have to follow him whenever he leaves my sight. I know that he is using his potty pad, and I am happy and proud because if I didn’t pay much attention on teaching him; I don’t think he’ll ever learn to do it. So yeah! I am proud!!! (Giggles)

Our Sam (3 months old of age in this photo)

I also taught him some tricks during his first month with us. He learns quickly than I thought. Unfortunately, the video is not very good quality so I just leave it for next time. 

Visit to Bulgaria

Some of you probably think if its possible to visit Bulgaria using your Schengen residency permit without any need to apply for special visa. The answer is “Yes”. Two weeks ago, while we were still planning our trip to Bulgaria; I can’t help myself but search over the internet if I wouldn’t need one, I found some says “Its possible, some says Not”.  My husband says, I don’t have to because I am a family member of European Union citizen. Bulgaria is not Schengen area and that is why I was worried that Czech Residency Permit that I am holding currently wouldn’t be enough.

We decided to go on the 2nd of August. I don’t have anything but my passport and Czech residency permit with me. I said to myself “Oh what the hell! If they won’t let me enter from the Bulgarian immigration check then, No!

Luckily, after a very long checking they did to my passport and residency permit; they finally put stump in it without question. So yes, you can enter Bulgaria using your Schengen residency permit.

Okay enough for few information. I’d like to share few experiences from our visit to Bulgaria.

Our hotel is 30 minutes away from the airport . It is called “Majestic Hotel”. For what I saw, Majestic Hotel is the best hotel resort in Sunny Beach Bulgaria. It has a very huge pools, and a large enough pool for children. The area is very neat, and wide. I saw the other Hotels along Sunny Beach and I can say Majestic is the best hotel. That is just my opinion.

This is the view from our apartment balcony; where we stay for 4 nights.

That is how big the Majestic Hotel pools in both side, and a children pool next to one of them. The area is most probably the biggest among other hotels.

Outfit of the day (Husband and Wife)

Okay, I have been off for many days, due to some task that needed more of my attention. So, I really haven´t focus too much attention to this “Outfit of the day”. Honestly, I am trying so hard to be better at this but unfortunately, it´s freakin´ hard.  (Giggles) So I just decided to be myself and take photo of how I dressed and not think about how people would react (if there´s any) .

Wifey

Details: 

Dress : Guess

Accessories : 22k Turkish Gold Necklace, Gold earings

Sandals : Calvin Klein Summer Collection

Make-up : None

Lipstick : Sephora

A Big Fat Surprise!!! Part 3

Surprise number three (3) is all about shopping and going to short trip to Karlštejn Castle. Shopping? Well, I do have a budget for myself, but my husband insists on paying for all things we bought. It was a surprised because he seems to enjoy our shopping together and I think that is the most important factor. Doing something together willingly, and enjoying every precious moment, even to the point of spending money.

Although, I am starting to think that my husband is becoming a shopaholic like me. (Giggles) He is trying to level up with my shoe collections. Which I believe is really cute. Collecting shoes together.

Just few things among others.

So much about shopping. So let’s talk about our trip to Karlštejn Castle, which was fun but unfortunately; we haven´t get a chance to take any good quality photos because the lens we brought was accidentally for portrait and whenever we wanted to take photo it´s just too close so we couldn´t really capture very nice photo. (I know.. stupid of us)

So forgive us for just very few photos I´ll be able to post.

A Big Fat Surprise!!! Part 2

Aside from a surprised Limousine ride from the city of Jihlava to Prague; my husband booked Marriott Hotel Prague (Five stars hotel) which is not really a one big  surprise because he is always booking good hotels during short trips and long vacation. What makes it really special for me was; he always give me the best and most comfortable place to stay; and I think that is sweet.

When we checked-in at the hotel; we went to restaurant to eat something, because my husband was starving and me? I just needed some energy for walking.

Hovězí Gulášová polévka

This is one of my favorite traditional Czech soup. I love it!!! You should try this. It is called  Beef Goulas Soup or Goulash Soup in Czech Gulášová Polévka. But of course, not everyone can make good Guláš soup so I suggest this place Plzeňská Restaurace ( Obecním Domě ). If you would visit this shopping mall called Palladium, you would see from the outside. It is some kind of Theater or Concert Hall. You will find the restaurant downstairs. It is huge and staffs are really friendly. The foods are just awesome!!!