Archives for January 2015

A Pleasant Surprise At The Little One’s School

01.31.2015 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

I did get a very pleasant surprise when we went to the little man’s school earlier today to get his report card. He was not able to go to school yesterday as he was feeling a little bit off, so I was really delighted to find out that he was one of the 2 students who managed to get into the top list of their class for this grading period.

It looks like we are doing something right, and I cannot be more proud of the little one for all the efforts he’s put into learning his lessons, doing his homework promptly, and studying for his exams. Two thumbs up for the little guy who now volunteers to do his homework, it is a far cry from the reluctant preschooler who makes up a gazillion of excuses just so he can put off doing his assignments for much later!

My main concern for the little one’s schooling is for him to learn and enjoy while doing it. I would love for him to have the initiative and the passion and hunger to learn more. I sure think he is having a great time at school and the high marks and the top 2 rank is just icing on the cake. When I know that Jared is having a grand time at school, enjoying every bit of it, and actually learning, I am more than a happy mum!

This is the last stretch of the little one’s academic year and we need to get ready for his final exams scheduled next month. I do hope he continues to perform well in school.

How did your preschooler fare this quarter in school?

Thankful Thursday: Old Friends + Long Weekends

01.22.2015 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

Wow, how quickly time flies! I cannot believe it is Thursday again and we are looking at another long weekend in our corner of the universe. Yep, that is right, it is a local holiday here in our city tomorrow so officially our weekend starts today! How cool and awesome is that! I am hoping we could spend time outdoors tomorrow as the weather is mighty fine these days and it is such a shame to spend Friday cooped up at home. I am sure you will agree!

This image I got from Facebook has been sitting on Eve’s memory for a long while now and today is just about the best day to share it here. Every single day, after all, is just about perfect to not ask God for anything but simply to thank Him for all that He has bestowed upon us.

Apart from the long weekend and the opportunity to stay at home and rest longer, the precious conversations with a dear friend from miles away, with the little one continuing with his Happiness Jar {with a lot of encouragement from mum, of course}, this statement pretty much sums up everything that I might have on my list.

Your turn to share your list, err your own thankful image if you may, I would most definitely love to read all about it!

Here Are 10 Things To Do After The Papal Visit

01.21.2015 by mumwrites // 2 Comments

The #papalvisitph was such a wonderful experience, whether you managed to see the Pope in person, or if you live in a far off place like us and only managed to keep abreast with the papal activities on the telly. It was an experience that left everyone feeling hopeful, blessed and raring to spread the good vibes around. Our Holy Father is a stalwart example of a living faith, a faith that can weather and brave any storm.

I chanced upon these 10 things to keep us going after the Pope left and as we go back to our daily routines. I thought this was share-worthy as a number of the Pope’s words resonated in me, including his reminder for us to live simply, to never stop dreaming and hoping, to not be afraid to cry, and a lot more. These words of wisdom also coincides with my personal goals for this year and I am sure a lot of people feel the same.

The Pope’s visit is a great expression of the Holy Father’s compassion, mercy and love for the Filipino people and we ought to consider ourselves lucky and blessed. Let us bear these reminders from him as we go about out daily lives and yes, let us not forget to say a pray for Pope Francis everyday, that he might be able to reach other people in need in different countries and that he might be able to touch more hearts and change more lives around the world.

the image is from https://www.facebook.com/papalvisitph

Nicole Scherzinger: Proactiv’s New Endorser

01.21.2015 by mumwrites // Leave a Comment

Who does not recognize Nicole Scherzinger? With Filipino, Hawaiian, and Russian descent, her international appeal needs no translation. Her charisma knows no bounds. Raised in a modest household by her mom and German-American stepfather, her humble upbringing didn’t deter her from pursuing her burning ambition to become a singer. Although her raise to stardom wasn’t always smooth and easy, she exploded into the pop scene as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls before embarking on a solo career as a recording artist, selling a total of 60 million records. She also won Season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, was a judge at the UK and US editions of The X Factor, and has a number of film experiences under her belt.

Her Proactiv Story

Even when she is blessed with a radiant, glowing skin, Nicole still makes sure to maintain it that way. “I feel like in my line of work, I’m always under the microscope. It’s quite traumatic when you have an acne breakout and blemishes because you wake up and you’re hoping that your face is clear,” she shares. And lucky for Nicole, she found a reliable beauty ally that allows her to emphasize her personal philosophy that sexiness starts from having clear, blemish-free skin. “I found Proactiv through a friend in my band. She had really bad breakouts and blemishes that really scarred her skin. She discovered Proactiv, and it’s just amazing how she’s just blossomed,” Nicole says. In no time, she grew to be a Proactiv lover. “They say that the eyes are the windows to our souls, right? But when you have an acne breakout, nobody’s looking at your eyes. They’re looking at your appearance. But when you get clear, they can see you for who you really are,” Nicole says. “With Proactiv, I’m empowered now. I can hold my head up higher. I can smile bigger. And I can put the energy on other people.” [Read more…]