July Ended with a Bang!

July was declared as the Nutrition Month as per DepEd's year calendar, so for the entire month of July, we let the kids bring snacks that are nutritious and belong to the food pyramid making the trio Go, Grow, and Glow popular once more. As a matter of fact, it's so amazing to hear the kids in our school (Rosewood) talk about their food and incorporate them to the popular trio supra just like this one kid who happened not to have rice for snacks and another kid talking with his classmates also during snack time:

Prep Kid: Teacher, I don't have rice. I don't have carbohydrates. I don't have Energy.

Nursery Kid: I'm eating cereals, this is a Go food.


 (See what I mean?:D )

Anyway, today was one of those stuffed days of my life because we ended the Nutrition Month with a bang of Go, Grow, and Glow foods. The kids brought different foods according to the specific food group that was assigned to them, which they shared among each other during their snack time. And to make it more exciting, we made them bring their very own fruit/vegetable eye-mask. :)

The kids really had fun today and seeing them like that makes my heart smile and melt all the way.

Check out the food that 2 Kinder and 2 Nursery classes have prepared:

And check out the cute masks!

And check out the ever patient, loving, and beautiful teachers:)

There you go! Next month would be exciting for the kids again; it's Buwan ng Wika!:D

Let Your Imagination Fly with HTC Flyer

HTC Flyer is a tablet like no other. More awesome that Apple's iPad, Blackberry's Playbook, or Samsung's Galaxy Tab I daresay. HTC Flyer is a 7 inch portable tablet, which is much more portable and can easily manage to fit in on your every day bag. HTC pioneered in bringing the Android technology here in the Philippines than Samsung, Cherry mobile, and other phone brands that soon followed the HTC move, and with that, you can expect HTC to bring you higher technology and much better Android service and offers. And like I said, HTC is THE tablet like no other for it comes with a DIGITAL PEN, which other tablet brands do NOT offer. HTC's built in camera on its mobile phones and tablets is even way better than other brands because the image doesn't become grainy, which you'd probably notice on your BB, iPhone, etc...

HTC Flyer is pure technology awesomeness in your hands. And apart from that, it also has a very sleek and intricate body:

HTC Flyer gives your imagination enough room to explore and hone your creativity at the touch of your fingertips, or should I say at the touch of your digital pen :) 

While HTC Flyer is quietly brilliant, I believe most of you would still want to see more of its features apart from what I have already mentioned, so take the liberty of exploring more of HTC Flyer's brilliance through the link that I would give. But let me just give you a few reminders first before you leave my page: Don't forget to point your cursor on each HTC Flyer's screen or you'll miss some of its awesomeness.  Have fun and indulge on HTC's Brilliance. :)

My Childhood Fantasy

When I was a kid (elementary days), my parents never taught me how to ride a bike because they don't want me to get boo-boos in the process of learning. My mom is the number one deterrent of the whole biking idea because she cares so much of our (my ate and I) skin. But the adventure seeker and extreme in me won me over and so I connived with my playmates and persuaded them to teach me how to ride a bike secretly :P

One afternoon, while Pops was busy watering the plants, I suddenly decided to borrow my playmate's bike, which was even taller than me at that time. I passed by our house while waving my hand and calling at our household at the top of my lungs saying, "Papa! Mama! Marunong na 'ko mag-bike!" with matching smile. So my mom instantly went out of the house to see what was it I was yelling about. Then she saw me and obviously, wala na s'ya nagawa. Then I consoled her by assuring her (showing her my legs) that I didn't get any injury from learning the art of biking. :)

I will forever thank my neighbor/playmate who lent me his bike. Then every year, I'd promised my self to buy a bike but it remained just a fantasy. I even asked Pops to buy one with these specifics: Old school type, color Pink, with a basket in front, and has a kring-kring (that's how I call the bell). Until college and now that I'm already working, I have bugged my pops about bike because he also loves biking so I thought it would benefit us both. he he.

Tonight I came home with my biggest shock of the day welcoming me: Pops bought the bike!!!:D Not just a bike but it bares all the specs that I wished for! Oh what a good way to start this week!! Totally Sunny!!

Because I Said 2011 is All About Redeeming and Pampering My Self

I've been MIA on Blogger for 6 days! The culprit: Grad. school midterms. I really couldn't add blogging on my to do list every after work because I had to go straight making our midterm projects. I think the title The 30 Day Movie Challenge Fail would've been more appropriate but it's so negative and doesn't exactly fit my Sunny theme. I'm going to discontinue with the challenge 'cause that's going to be cheating and I loathe cheaters (chos).

So now, I just feel like blogging the sunny stuff that made my eyes twinkle this week. And when I say stuff, I meant tangible objects that made me feel a bit guilty ('cause I feel like I've splurged a bit) yet made me giddy.

When it comes to scent I don't like the strong ones that make you dizzy in an instant upon taking a quick sniff so I only have 3 top picks/favorites: Lacoste Pink, Sentiment by Escada, and the one that I got this week, Clinique Happy. They're just mild but really nice to smell. :)

Current read:

I'm taking a break from reading Harry Potter 'cause I just finished its book 5. I'm already half way through this book but so far, I'm not feeling happy. The story is nice it's just that this kind of reads are really not my type. Now I've finally decided to skip on Khaled's books 'cause they're always hardcore emotionally heart breaking, tipong you'll have a heavy heart after reading. But then again, I'm still not done reading it yet, so the plot may still take a turn to a lighter feeling. Bah. Anyway, I cannot wait to finish reading this so I can move on to another book lined up on my list which is undoubtedly a feel good book 'cause it's a chick lit.








And speaking of Harry Potter, I was finally able to see its final movie last night with my folks

Grabe, it was a mixture of emotions bouncing off all over the place from my insides! Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. Amazing story. Before all the 7 movies were released I really haven't got the chance to read any of its books even though I kept getting dragged by friends to watch the movie versions with them until last year when the Deathly Hallows' first sequel came out and I watched it with the family. My sister in law is a fan of HP and she, together w/ my brother encouraged me to just try reading the book and take my mind off the movie. She lent me the first 4 books and I started reading. Obviously, I got converted. Hands down to J.K Rowling for this genius masterpiece. It's really a page turner book, which what I'm always looking for in a book.








Yesterday,  I finally got my new toy

I'm in love with Ray-Ban. I guess because they're  classic and simple. And I'm a sucker for the good old classic things even with music; I appreciate the songs that this generation's parents were used to listening.
I got a good discount from an online seller that sells original branded items at a lower price. I got this for only Php. 5,950 :)

Last Friday, pop showed me his Ray-Ban aviator way back his teenage days! And I think that's so cool and sunny! His aviator looks like this--Back in the good old Beatles days. And so we've agreed that we'd wear our matching Beatles shirt and pair it w/ our aviators when we travel. Mama agreed to wear hers too and I'll lend her my other Beatles shirt and look like a walking trio of Beatles fanatics. :D





And talk about classic/old-school items, I also bought this old school/vintage-y bundle of bangles for only Php. 199.00 and a classic old school look top.

And oh, let's not forget, I found a place where to buy an original Tory Burch flats for a lower price! *smiles from ear-to-ear* Let's see, maybe that could be my next target purchase, because sayang, e. It's really cheap compared to the original price of a Tory Burch flats! But for now, it's a no 'cause I'm still skeptical on its authenticity. I'd research first how to spot a fake Tory Burch flats 'cause I don't want to spend a pretty high amount of money for a fake one.











And then when I was surfing the net I bumped into this!!! Another classic bag weakness!

It's a Longchamp beige messenger bag! Seriously, I do not dream of having LVs or Chanels. Okay fine, maybe I fancy those 2 brands but I don't get the one-day-I'm-going-to-buy-one! feeling towards them. The feeling that I get from Longchamp. Again, it's classic and it's really not just a porma bag because it really serves my needs right; for someone who just puts everything inside her bag, Longchamp is really the bag for on-the-go ladies like me. Very durable and spacious and classic looking. I love Longchamp! Now I know what to hunt in Hong Kong next week!:D








I never thought I'd like Selena Gomez but when I saw her do this, I instantly had a change of heart:

I didn't imagine, that she would end the same plight on me like Vanessa Hudgens. Because I also didn't like Vanessa Hdgens at first but when I saw that the girl has some style, I also got converted. And now,  focusing my eyes on Selena G., I actually find her personality much better than Vanessa G., because for one, she's funnier, second: she's more tamed, and third: I think she has more brains.

There you go! Just leave a comment if you want the contact details of:

> The online seller I mentioned above. She's also selling original branded bags and watches. 

> If you want to know where to find a good vintage haven 

> And the Tory Burch seller, then maybe we could both see if they're authentic or not. :)

Go Cha-Cha with HTC!

Are you one of those fellas who always feel the need to be online, a gadget/technology freak, and budget conscious? Well then, HTC and Smart Communications have a jolly good news and sweet treat for you!

Last 2 weeks ago, HTC in partnership with Smart Communications, publicly announced their collaboration in bringing high technology mobile phones and unlimited mobile internet access to the Netizens (Internet Citizens).

For the price of  Php.1,000.00 monthly, Smart post paid users could now enjoy an unlimited internet service using this brilliant, innovative, and sleek HTC Cha-Cha-Facebook phone.

HTC Cha-Cha is both qwerty and a touch screen phone. Here are its other awesome features:

• Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227
• Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM
• Storage: microSD card up to 32 GB
• OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense
• Display: 2.6 Inch TFT display, 480 x 320 pixels screen resolution
• Camera: 5 megapixel Rear Camera with LED Flash, VGA Front Camera
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 3G
• Battery: 1250 mAh Lithium Ion
• Audio jack: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Sensor: G-Sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor

After all these great specs, HTC Cha-Cha handset is FREE for 1k post paid plan ONLY!!! Isn't that sweet?! Now you can always be online anytime! 

The man behind HTC Philippines movement, my brother Mark Dewey Sergio

Photo taken during a different launch

With this partnership, people who are budget conscious but wouldn't settle for less in terms of technology and performance will definitely enjoy this great deal. Make the switch now and go Cha-Cha with Smart and HTC!

The 30 Day Movie Challenge: Day 21

Day 21:
Your Favorite SciFi/Fantasy Film

X-Men

I grew up watching this as a cartoon show on TV with my kuya. And I'm really amazed by all their super powers. And oh, I love Wolverine. :P

The 30 Day Movie Challenge: Day 20

Day 20:
Your Favorite Romantic Film

Going the Distance
This is my favorite because it was so real and the couple both made the effort to make IT work and they succeeded. :'> <3

Ukay Jackpot

This is THE bag I was talking about on one of my previous blogs. This is the exact bag, color, and brand my sister-in-law was able to buy in UKAY for ONLY 800 bucks!! Original price? 55k! AND it was BRAND NEW!!  @.@

Mulberry Tan Sling Bag:

Sigh... kailan kaya ako ja-jackpot sa Ukay??? Bah.

The 30 Day Movie Challenge: Day 19

Day 19:
Your Favorite Action Film

The Fast and The Furious 5

I love this because from the beginning till the end it's jam-packed with action! :D

The 30 Day Movie Challenge: Day 18

Day 18:
Your Favorite Comedy Film

Just Go With It

I could watch this all over again and feel the same feeling I had the first time. :) :)

In Betweens

It was a great weekend for me again. And I give all the Glory to God for that. My weekend started productively actually. Friday night, I submitted my project for one of my subjects in Grad. school and I checked all the feed backs that I got from my classmates and professor for all the recent term papers we made; I am very happy with all their feed backs. But I especially appreciated the comment that came from my professor re my papers. I was in shock; not that I don't have confidence with my own work, it's just that making all those critique, research, reading modules, and term papers were all very challenging to me given my situation of juggling 4 worlds at the same time. I had a hard time grasping some of the theories for a short span of time, that's why when I read that overwhelming feed back from my professor I got so happy because it was an affirmation that I'm on the right track. The next thing I did was to finish reading Module 5 because I wanted to take advantage of the fact that it's Friday and I can stay up late because there's no work the next day. Finally, after doing everything, I succumbed to the comforts of my pillows and sheet. 

Saturday, well I continued studying but with DVD marathon, web surfing, and eating in between. :P It was my mom's birthday too, so just imagine how all the food AND not to mention the rain made me sleepy and the whole studying a total struggle. But I'm happy I was able to accomplish things that day. Plus I got a new toy!  Thank you HTC! :D

Sunday, I went out with the family. We celebrated mama's birthday with the rest of my siblings. And the whole eating escapade began. 

First stop: Glorietta

We went there for pops' printing purposes. While waiting for pops, mama and I strolled along the shops, promising each other that we will just settle for window shopping and do the real shopping thing in HK but in the end, we broke the pact we made ourselves! I really had to muster myself not to buy but blame it on these 2 items that made me to relapse:

Red is my favorite color of the month (yes it changes. It's actually a cycle between these colors: Black, White, Green, Brown, Purple, and Red) and I've been meaning to find my phone a new case but not just any case, it has to be RED! So when I saw this case, I just had to grab it. Anyway, it's ONLY 80 bucks! so why not coconut?:)

It actually turned out to be color orange in person (boo), the real bloody red I shall hunt on our August trip.

I love my wallet!

Like the jelly case, I also wanted a new wallet but I wasn't really looking for one, it's just that when I saw this, that's the end of it all. I would describe my style in terms of clothing as bohemian and sometimes solid ragged (Feeling Fashionista ha ha, just ride w/ my fantasy, okay?! :P) and obviously, this wallet screams my name! So there, I really love it. This wallet that costs only php.450.00 is the one who threw my Nine West wallet to my drawer and bound to get stuck for a long while.

Here's a photo of me with my folks after our mini shopping

2nd Stop: Greenbelt2-- Cafe Mary Grace

On our way, I took a paparazzi shot of our folks

Had our snacks while doing what we always love doing: Talking to each other :) 

Shared our diverse experiences on our jobs. It's actually nice that the 3 of us are on different fields: Kuya works for HTC as a Country Manager, Ate works for Makati Med. as a Medical Technologist, and I work as a Pre-school teacher at Rosewood. See how different our fields are? That's why it is really awesome sharing different stories and experiences w/ them; very liberating. We would have a good laugh every time we could steal these kind of moments. :)

I ordered my fave sandwich from them: Vigan Longganisa with Kesong Puti

Our happy mom, trying out kuya Mark and ate Yam's gift:)

I can't help but notice this catchy question on the table

Interesting, right? Mapapa-isip ka talaga... ladida...

3rd Stop: Manna Korean Garden

Last week, I posted this Fb status:

"Dreaming of Ramen, Korean seafood pancake, and Ssam. 

In short I'm craving for Korean foooooood!! + Ramen from the Japs. *Drools*"

Then kuya told me he'd treat us to a Korean dinner for mama's birthday----Hooray!! (Feeling celebrant)

So here are the food I was craving for on my Fb status:

Seafood Pancake

I super love, love, love this Korean dish!!!! Actually, I think I love all Korean food!! <3

Here's another food mentioned on my Fb status: Ssam

It's basically a grilled pork sliced thinly, which you will  season with their condiment, ssamjang, raw garlic or a banchan then wrap it yourself with a vegetable leaf; some use lettuce, mint leaf, cabbage leaf,  etc... and slam it to your mouth! ha ha yummeh! Name pa lang, this food really suits me na! :P

Banchan (side dishes)

Kimchi

My plate before I started to eat

My plate after eating

Notice the cup of rice? That's already my 2nd cup, actually. 

Got really stuffed that night! I love Korean food as in tie na sila ngayon w/ my love for Italian cuisine! And lately, people tell me I look like Korean! ho ho! Koreanang maitim? (don't get me wrong I LOVE MY PINOY COLOR) May ganun ba? ha ha but anyway, it does give a kilig feeling. So that's how my weekend passed by. Till next weekend escapade!