This is going to be a short post since I'm incredibly busy these past few weeks..but I think it's going to be until the end of March. No! for the whole summer actually. Nay!
Well, the reason why for the fretting is because my 6th grader, Tracy, is finally graduating from elementary education and it's exam week for Troy who is in 8th grade. There's still lot of projects and teachers to catch up and of course what should I do? Literally, I'm sewing a pillow case right now for Troy. Aside from school stuffs, there's still the studio and Summer Workshops that we're working on. So many things to do but so little time left. Whew!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sayaw Pinoy in Cebu 2012
Sayaw Pinoy in Cebu was held last Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Ayala Activity Center where a number of dance groups in the Visayas region participated and showcased their dancing skills. I was able to witness the event since my children, Troy and Tracy, were participants in the Ballroom Category together with their team which is the Juniors Dancesport Cebu Team. They placed second from their Seniors. :-)
Needless to say, these group is used to competing in national and international dancesport competitions so the event was just a breeze for them. But I'm sure it was too for the other groups in each categories.
I'm not sure who won from the Folk Dance Category but all of them were so heart warming to watch since they made one feel and look back at the traditional roots of Filipino folk dances.
The Southwestern University Contemporary Dance Group bagged the first place in their event as they really conveyed their message through their dance. Every move was to perfection. They were my personal favorite next to my children of course. ;-)
Among the four categories, the Hip-Hop was jampacked with most participants. They were all fun to watch but obligingly makes you hold your breath for jumps, flips and somersaults they made. It was scary but they love what they do and it's their passion so who can stop them.
Sayaw Pinoy's goal to recognize where our dances rooted from, make quality performances accessible to everyone specially from far flung provinces and to provide exposures to new and upcoming dance groups. This is important since it creates more opportunities for all dance and ballet companies and groups to get together and perform and in doing so, everyone learns from each other and share the beauty of the art with one another.
Needless to say, these group is used to competing in national and international dancesport competitions so the event was just a breeze for them. But I'm sure it was too for the other groups in each categories.
I'm not sure who won from the Folk Dance Category but all of them were so heart warming to watch since they made one feel and look back at the traditional roots of Filipino folk dances.
The Southwestern University Contemporary Dance Group bagged the first place in their event as they really conveyed their message through their dance. Every move was to perfection. They were my personal favorite next to my children of course. ;-)
Among the four categories, the Hip-Hop was jampacked with most participants. They were all fun to watch but obligingly makes you hold your breath for jumps, flips and somersaults they made. It was scary but they love what they do and it's their passion so who can stop them.
Sayaw Pinoy's goal to recognize where our dances rooted from, make quality performances accessible to everyone specially from far flung provinces and to provide exposures to new and upcoming dance groups. This is important since it creates more opportunities for all dance and ballet companies and groups to get together and perform and in doing so, everyone learns from each other and share the beauty of the art with one another.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where to in Cebu for the summer?
Hooray for March! Honestly I am super excited because it's the start of the summer season! Well, not just for the fact that school year's about to end since I still have to think of Tracy's graduation and I still have to do some tutoring for Troy's exams. But I can't help it, I can't shake away the excitement that summer's finally here - almost! :-)
Here in the Philippines, there's a lot of summer destinations you can go to and Boracay being known for it's beautiful sunset, is one of them.
But that's not where we're going. Where else but from my own hometown, Cebu, which prides itself with wonderful beaches and resorts. But exactly where to?
Here in the Philippines, there's a lot of summer destinations you can go to and Boracay being known for it's beautiful sunset, is one of them.
But that's not where we're going. Where else but from my own hometown, Cebu, which prides itself with wonderful beaches and resorts. But exactly where to?
Malapascua Island in Daanbatayan Cebu has become popular for diving buffs.
It's known for its white sand beach and beautiful coral gardens and perfect local dive spots. It's starting to get known as the "small boracay" in Cebu because of it's shape. The island is just small but the mix is right.
Pandanon Island is an islet that's part of North Bohol and tucked away from Mactan resorts. Mysterious eh? Definitely in one of our go-to-list.
I got wed here! Yup, I'd highly recommend Maribago Bluewater Resort. It's one of the high-end beach resorts in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu but not very pricey at all. :-)
This one place I promised my kids we'll surely go and visit are the "Butandings in Oslob".
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A Parents' Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Make me a better parent
Teach me to understand my children,
To listen patiently to what they have to say,
And to answer all their questions kindly.
Make me a better parent
Teach me to understand my children,
To listen patiently to what they have to say,
And to answer all their questions kindly.
Keep me from interrupting them,
or contradicting them.
Make me as courteous to them
as I would have them be to me.
Forbid that I should ever laugh at their mistakes,
Or resort to shame or ridicule if they displease me.
or contradicting them.
Make me as courteous to them
as I would have them be to me.
Forbid that I should ever laugh at their mistakes,
Or resort to shame or ridicule if they displease me.
Bless me with the bigness to grant
them
all their reasonable requests,
And the courage to deny them privileges
that I know will do them harm.
Make me fair and just and kind.
And fit me, O Lord,
to be loved and respected
and imitated by my children.
all their reasonable requests,
And the courage to deny them privileges
that I know will do them harm.
Make me fair and just and kind.
And fit me, O Lord,
to be loved and respected
and imitated by my children.
Amen.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
My Zee Lifestyle
Definition of terms:
Zee - is the phonetic pronunciation of the letter Z.
tween - preadolescence, stage between middle childhood and adolescence
I start by writing about my four children whose names all starts with the letter Z. As early as now, I have to admit that their names does sound and look complicated just with the spelling alone. But hey, I was young and careless then and didn't care when I had made up of their names specially with my first born. I only thought I'd like it unique and one of a kind and so it is. Now, as dazing as their names may be, I find it specially surprising that they are very organized and so put together. Which are traits that's just my exact opposite coz I'm so all over the place. I'm even blessed with a husband who from time to time (almost all the time) picks up scattered toys and cleans the toilet.
These are my children whom I am so crazy about. Yeah, at times they drive me nuts and puts a test to my patience almost all the time specially since the obvious age gaps. Sometimes, I find myself transitioning from being a cool mom to my preteens then to being a playmate for my toddler then to being a nurturing mom for my infant. Everyday is a great challenge but I always treat each day as another learning experience for me to a better mom to them. It isn't an easy job at all but I find it a great joy to play a vital role in my children's achievements and developments. I am not perfect at all and I am very aware that the road ahead is not all beds of roses so I am in hope for some advice and tips on how to be better parents. :-)
Zee - is the phonetic pronunciation of the letter Z.
tween - preadolescence, stage between middle childhood and adolescence
I start by writing about my four children whose names all starts with the letter Z. As early as now, I have to admit that their names does sound and look complicated just with the spelling alone. But hey, I was young and careless then and didn't care when I had made up of their names specially with my first born. I only thought I'd like it unique and one of a kind and so it is. Now, as dazing as their names may be, I find it specially surprising that they are very organized and so put together. Which are traits that's just my exact opposite coz I'm so all over the place. I'm even blessed with a husband who from time to time (almost all the time) picks up scattered toys and cleans the toilet.
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| Zjephan "Zef" Jansen, 2 mos. old
He is my serious one. He has a million dollar smile and only gives it when he feels like it and when he does, it simply melts your heart.
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| Zjavier "ZJ" Jay, 22 mos. old
This boy is all about knowing everything he sees and hears. I could rant forever about my ZJ and all his eagerness to learn even at his age. His being inquisitive about many things, from insects to flags of the world, has taught me patience and prods me to learn also.
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| Zjiana Tracy, 12 yrs. old
Tracy is my only princess and my number 1 fan. She follows me on twitter and likes my status on Facebook. Now, she wears clothes that I have outgrown which had led me to name her after my online store and work on a project that would cater to tweens like her. Simply put, she's a strong inspiration of my dreams and who I want to be. :-)
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| Zjiane Troy, 13 yrs. oldMy eldest son of many talents. It amazes me because whatever he does or whenever he starts to do, he puts his heart into it and the outcome is always close to perfection. Right now, he is very passionate about his dancing. Together with his sister, Tracy, they've been bagging medals and awards in Dancesport competitions. (I am very excited and proud to blog about this in the next months to come.) |
These are my children whom I am so crazy about. Yeah, at times they drive me nuts and puts a test to my patience almost all the time specially since the obvious age gaps. Sometimes, I find myself transitioning from being a cool mom to my preteens then to being a playmate for my toddler then to being a nurturing mom for my infant. Everyday is a great challenge but I always treat each day as another learning experience for me to a better mom to them. It isn't an easy job at all but I find it a great joy to play a vital role in my children's achievements and developments. I am not perfect at all and I am very aware that the road ahead is not all beds of roses so I am in hope for some advice and tips on how to be better parents. :-)
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