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Policies of Von-Nation
*~ Be happy, think positive, SMILE!
*~ Love simply
*~ Live the day like there is no tomorrow
*~ Live without regrets
*~ Dispose of your rubbish carefully
*~ Reduce your usage of plastic shopping bags
*~ Love the world, be charitable
*~ Respect Cross-cultural relationships
*~ Respect same-sex relationships
*~ Be kind to your family, respect ur parents
*~ Enjoy song & dance
*~ Swear till your hearts' content
*~ Love who you are and be satisfied
*~ Eat when u r hungry
*~ Money is not the most important thing
*~ Have faith in something you feel strongly about
*~ Respect all religions
*~ Don't take life so seriously
*~ Give hugs
*~ Have manners! Be polite
*~ Cherish ur group of friends
*~ Don't talk shit, get to the pt
*~ Be passionate about your job
*~ Invest in a good eye cream
*~ Don't waste food
*~ Respect elders
*~ Don't be afraid to have a say!
*~ Love animals

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Adoption
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Nice to meet you Sofia Mei Li Arevalo
Saturday. 8.11.07 9:38 pm
I can finally type this entry after a week in the hospital giving birth to my first baby girl, Sofia. Yes it is SOFIA - with an F. :) Her full name is Sofia Mei Li Arevalo. She has both a Spanish and a Chinese name, because she is a mixed baby. She came into the world on Sunday, 5th August 2007 at 11:10am screaming, kicking strong and with a full head of hair! A bit wrinkly for being in there too long, but very eager to come out...because my labour only lasted for 7 hours.

The whole week I have been in hospital trying to learn the key tools of breastfeeding, changing diapers, reading specific cries and keeping her warm. These are very basic but to me it is a whole new routine! I have not slept much this week...but I didnt expect to. I have been having mixed emotions, mostly positive of course...but I do feel the 'baby blues' at times. With F working quite a bit, I dont get to spend much time with him...and almost all my time is dedicated to Sofia.

She was a lil baby, which made her easy to come out. I just wanted to get through my contractions and labour. All my friends ask how the experience was like, and whether it really hurts that much. Honestly I dont think it did, only when it came to the push...but by that time the gas must have worn off hehe. I do remember asking for something stronger but I think the mid-wife told me to keep persevering and increase the nitrous oxide (happy gas). I initially went in thinking I would choose to have an epidural...but I am glad I was only given the gas and proud of my achievements of going through such a marathon. I sometimes underestimate myself and my strength to get through hard times. Without Fernando by my side I dont know what I would do.

All of our friends and family have been really supportive! They are all so kind and caring. It makes me feel so lucky that we have a good circle of great people around us. I want to thank those who have given Sofia so many gifts to start her new life with us. Our lil girl's name SOFIA MEI LI means wise and beautiful. I have no doubt she will be true to that name. She takes a lil bit from both F and I, I will have to show u some photos on flicka when I get the chance to upload them. She is adorable to everyone she meets, she really does look like a cutie baby!

But for now I am at home for one month, for my confinement period. It is getting anoying and it is only first week. I have been put under strict chinese traditions to stay indoors, keep warm, cant wash my hair, do not touch water, eat lots of ginger, wear slippers, and do not eat cold foods. I feel so useless sometimes, cuz I cannot touch water makes a lot of things difficult. *sigh*...will type more on that in another entry.
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