Social Clerks

Social Clerks is a new social networking rolled in different uses. I find the logo so catchy with blue and yellow. As I browse and open some inputs regarding the website. I find it so jammed with lots of info’s. For first timer like me I need to explore what’s in store for me. I found out that as you sign in you have already two credits. You can accumulate more by following some sites as well making referrals to your friends. The more credits you gain you can eventually can post some business and some followers to follow you.

The site is open for all network and businesses. Not only for big but they cater also for small businesses. You can search for your favorite  and new updates on youtube. Actually can have much more activity in just one click online. What in store also is as you continue to click like on any item posted their gave you a certain points. In return you can also have the chance to post also and increase the number of traffic visiting you site as well as your blog. It would mean gaining more fans gaining more point and gaining friends as well.

Right now I am trying to explore what social clerks can offer to a mother like me. I ask some younger friends to join me in exploring  this social clerks. Others will say something new to use more traffic, more you tube to views and other will say more twitter follow exchange to check in just a click. I may not be as tekkie as the younger generation. But I would love to enjoy every application for me. And hoping that my blog will continue to be recognized and increase my fan too. Try it it would be fun.

A TOUCH OF ART

I remembered so well the first time it touches my finger. I was eighteen years old. I couldn’t hide my feelings of being a lady that time with all the paints on it. I really felt good. I was influenced by my father. He always have his nails cleaned especially for special occasion. You can see also in his eyes the glow and how it brings happiness.

Until today, things have changed from the colors and the prints on it. It used to be just a single or double coat. They have changed the designs also they have stickers and precious stones to used .They really invented everything to make our fingernails in a glow.

Just this week I bumped into a brand which I know everybody familiar with. I may be the last to know it . I tell you I am so excited and fascinated how it changed the look of my fingernails. At first it so scary, my niece who always cleaned  it felt the same. It was her first time also to use this kind of nail polish.

We tried it .So it was indeed another adventure for my finger nails. I really find it  unique and a touch of art. I am challenged to explore the other side of nail art.

Kiamba Escapade' 12

We are all excited for our yearly family reunion.  This time we will be visiting relatives living at Kiamba, Saranggani Province.  It was a long 8hrs. drive from our place. Because we wanted to see some new and old relatives  as well as see their place again in different venue. They have house us in front of a beach. The air is fresh as well as the water is so enticing. The kids can’t help it after a meal they took a dive already. We arrived very early so we have the liberty to roam around the place.

While waiting for our turn for  island hopping. We saw a fish boat unloading some tuna fish .It was really an experience worth keeping. I asked the person to take some pictures. It was our first time to see fish with distinct names and sizes.

We played some tug and wars  for us to enjoy the afternoon. From children to adult alike.

We visited the newly construction of  Manny Pacquiao’s resort. We just intend to look from afar since we all packed in a big fish boat. It was indeed a deep blue sea.

It was indeed a reunion worth attending to. Next Year another place but with the same  relatives.

42nd Luaua birthday

It was indeed a day worth remembering. I just turned 42 years old two days ago. Before that day I was busy preparing from theme to the food I wanted to served for my friends. I wanted something colorful and unique. When I posted some invitation on social network my friends get surprise and stress out .They were thinking of what will they wear since it comes with theme not familiar with them.  I took time to go to a bookstore just to buy the materials I needed. I am so exhausted but  I find it so enjoying. I am so excited .

When the day comes it was indeed so colorful. My cupcakes are all layered  in three. I place two candles with 42 on it. Some starfish  decorations.

Instead of placing some fruit bowl.I  made some  fruit basket. All in yellow fruit color. Fresh fruits on the stick. I place some dipping  for others to enjoy. On the other side, I place also some sticky rice  with some colorful toppings and a slice of  mango on a cup. My friends thought it is some ice cream. I said " a twist of something old".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I also prepared  some prizes to give especially for the most Luau girl for the day. The winner is  Rachel, a teacher by profession. I really appreciated  her very much for really taking  time to dress up for the occasion.She really spice up the day with her Hawaiian attire.

 We end the day with some dancing and singing. We enjoyed the rest of the day. It was a day to remember. I also ask my friends to put some wishes on my log

Pizza Eater Frenzy

          A friend of mine just arrived from the USA. She wanted to treat the group with some pizza. I don’t usually go out late night. I used to staying home with friends over. But this one is different a big pizza with friends in four different flavour. I find it  so amusing we had it during Cj’s birthday last year. This one is bigger its size  36’inches. We took the picture in front so that we can enjoy eating it. When the pizza arrived all of us seems to be thinking .Can we really consume all of it? 

      We dig in and enjoy the moment. We enjoyed the night with all memory recalling of our high school life. We shared some jokes we used to laughed at. The night ended with all the pizza gone. But we  continue to share stories and crushes we had before. Reunions indeed are nice to have once in a  while. Especially friends coming from out of the country. We may meet someday and in different place and time. Laughing and sharing some jokes and blessings will always be there.

New Year @ GUIMARAS Island..

It was indeed a different New Year for all of us. It has been for 12 years that we never experienced a fireworks display. Davao city always celebrate it with a different bang. The sounds everywhere you go. Big sound boxes where on the streets for the countdown.

Last December 28, 2011 we attended an annual reunion on my father side relatives. We were able to meet some new found relative. They welcome us with a warm embrace. We do not like the fireworks .

Since our flight was moved to a latter days we decided to explore the Island of GUIMARAS. I have visited the place when I was very young. Now is different I am with whole family with the kids. An experienced worth keeping.

We arrived at Jordan Warf and took a jeepney to Raymen Resort which was located at ALOBIJOD. It took us 30 minutes boat ride and another one hour for the jeepney to reach our destinations. It was indeed new for all of us. Nobody from us knew the place .But it was indeed a secured place. Imagine white sand and islets from a far. Fresh air and people are all smiling to welcome us. 









The kids can’t wait to take a deep. We found out plenty of fresh catch fish for sale. Wow indeed a paradise island for us. More Guimaras escapade on the next post..........

Christmas in the Philippines

It is the first day of Christmas. My kids are very happy and excited. Soon they will have a vacation at ILOILO meeting some relatives there. 

As for me, I am also  excited for all the incoming events. A grand reunion with my high school friends. Friends I haven't seen for 25 years.And for sure the busiest week ever with all the preparations and dance rehearsals..Got to look for good for the event 

People will be busy shopping even with a small token will be appreciated. Kids will be excited to wear their new dresses.

Cities will be lighted with colorful stars. as well Departments stores...Discounts and other sales sparks everywhere.

Improvise snow man in a department malls...even though we do not have the snow.Maybe with this kind of snowman everything will be ok

Every where you are in the Philippines you can enjoy a month long celebration of Holidays...MERRY CHRISTMAS everybody..

From Badjao to Goodjao

The Badjao people are one of the ethnic groups who migrated to key cities in the Philippines. They always have the sea as source of their income. How? By begging or asking you to throw money in the water for them to dive on. But most often they really are begging. I experienced being spit on by some of them.  I do not like to give. They have this style of begging when you give one of their companions they will go rushing to you and ask for more. I really find them annoying sometimes.

  Years have passed but they become productive now. I saw some groups of children being educated in some barangays. They were also train to make some burloloys and other ornaments.

      One day I enjoy my usual walking and buying at the market. I was looking for some used clothes stalls a.k.a  "ukay-ukay".  If and when I needed some costumes for a certain school related activities I choose used clothes. It is cheap and durable. As I continue to look and search in the mountain full of used clothes. I was also elbow to elbow with some Badjao. I was looking at them they were really busy choosing also some clothes. See how used clothes help people to wrap their body. I left as I found what I am looking for. As I walked a group of Badjao also are busy putting all those used clothes in a hanger. Where are they going to put it? They have big cabinets in the market. Now I know they are selling it. They become a walking ukay ukay stalls selected items. They become productive. I remember after that I bought a short for my daughter. She liked it very much and she said "how young she becomes a business woman...” referring to young girl carrying all the used clothes in a bunch of hangers. They become GOODJAO.

Chorizo Sealer

                Since I engaged myself in chorizo business. I find it very relieving when I see the faces of the team of chorizo sealer. Every time I see them do their part in the expansion of the chorizo business. I couldn’t help it but thanked them for the magnificent job they are doing. As I observed them I am amazed of how  fast their hands work in the rhythmic position. A string and only a razor blade will works in wonder. They are being paid for daily business. Sometimes  by the hundreds of chorizo packs or maybe by the thousand. Since they are team they have to divide it equally. I see them very happy and satisfied rather staying  at home without money.  One time, as I waited for my order to be packed. I listened to their conversations. They sometimes talked about the new  Teleserye, the latest news,  events as well the new chikas. They continue to satisfy their own world with their own found job. Being a chorizo sealer. Another job being discovered that will continue to feed their family. The kind of job that will sustain their needs. I continue to wonder why is it that some people tend to beg rather than work? Its their choice.

    

Kadayawan sa DAVAO 2011

 

        Davao City is very busy for the Kadayawan '11. The main streets are being adorned of colourful pongees to indicate the start of it. Teasers are being posted at Youtube. Even though I have not yet seen some teasers in the television. I can feel the intense preparation of organizers and the surrounding community.

My little Kim was so excited to be of help for the said event. How? In their school they were encouraged to bring some handful of rice and some canned goods for their participating dancers. Their school is very active and constant winner of the “Indak Indak” (street dancing) category children division. Their school is  MAGALLANES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. It is indeed an activity Davaonoes will look for in the month of August. They have line up activities posted in every bulletin board. Some are in malls and accessible areas. Just search on the Kadayawan schedule of activities at www.google.com

     Every year they will display some plants and other orchids in a very cheap prize. Lots of exhibits about Davao .Malls will also welcome entertainers to highlight the occasion. They will also decorate and make fun activities to show case what is Kadayawan all about.

     May this year be of fruits beyond compare. Pomelos and other loved fruits like Durian. Flowers display is indescribable. All for world class interpretation.

Second child syndrome

                        How will you identify as having a second child syndrome in you?

Some one to be the second child in the family.Or the middle of five siblings. Or the second to be born in chronological order.

                     You might be one of them even if though you are not. Do you find yourself to be struggling for attention and  power ? Throw tantrums immediately if you are not satisfied ? 

                      Personally I grew up in this things .  As I continue to struggle for attention. My  father's favorite is my elder brother while  our younger brother is mothers best. Would you take it against me if I will assert my rights? I really find it difficult to be my dads apple of the eye or the cream  of the crop. 

                    I realized that being in the middle you need to  exert more effort to be accepted , approved and align to what is in for you. I loved being here be able to reach out for the two to meet . It gives me more creative ways of reaching for them. And be a person of two world entwined to one goal. Be the best  I can be . 

                  Now that I have a daughter experiencing all of these things. I can relate and share to her how to deal with all the stresses having a second child syndrome. I for one expert in it.

                      Hope to be of help even for others who still struggles .

Ethan

         I am amazed to see this picture taken by my younger brother .He let me see how his son is exploring his world in his own way. I find it  so refreshing. I wonder what is he thinking  while exploring his shadow and the sand. 

          As I recall its almost 4 months now since I stepped on a sand and gazed at my reflection.

          I am looking forward to my friend's birthday on March 20, 2010. She invited us to have  a beach party . It's time to explore my shadow and the sand.

4oth birthday wishes

Greetings coming from my co-teachers and school staff. It was a wonderful year. They personally made this just for me. A very memorable one. The messages are heart warming.

Thanks to my lovable husband who scanned all of it for my special moments.

My little Kim just celebrated her fifth birthday with a big blow with this cake. A five year old as that she orders her own cake and instructed the baker what she really likes. I just laughed with a big ah! OMG.









Kim with the swirly balloons. Just fitted for a very
Active
Lovable
Enthusiatic
Xtra imaginative
Angel


Kind
Intuitive
Music minded
little tot.


that's my Alexa Kim.