Summer Reading Camp

Hey good aftee everyone!

Finally, vacation is here!!!!  and I'm celebrating.... Haaayyyy!  Ang sarap I can extend my sleep in the morning.  Oh yeah! I love my bed.   hihihi! Oh well! I'm sorry, I'm just enjoying my favorite "me time", staying in bed.

So....... what about?????

Not only mommies are so delighted with school break but especially the kids.  But we have to keep them busy during vacation.  We need to provide them ways how to enjoy a meaningful and enjoyable vacation.  I am thinking of enrolling them into their favorite sports to have some exercise and gain self-confidence.  You know my boys are so hyper.  Staying at our tiny place is a torture to them.  So they need to go out and have some activities.  That's why I got interest with the post of  DiksyonaryoAtbp   for their Summer Camp.

I mentioned before that I encourage my kids to read more as I do because I believe that reading can enhance better communication and cultivate creativity. A well-versed in communication is important in dealing with our present fast-paced life.   But let's admit that some kids really don't love reading because of many destruction.  That's why we parents should find several ways to impart love for reading.

It's good that this summer camp is free. It is one way to enjoy kids summer vacation and we parents can also have the chance to support their advocacy.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could spend ONE DAY reading under the trees, like the good old days?

This summer, DIKSYONARYOATBP, a non-proft non-stock non-government organization is hosting a SUMMER READING CAMP at the Luneta grounds (Lapu-Lapu monument side), from 10am-12noon and 4pm-6pm on May 3 (Saturday) 2014.

There will be tents set-up for this first of its kind reading camp where kids can participate in any or all of the following:

• READING CORNER –read all the books they want from Filipino writers c/o Adarna House Publishing
• ART CORNER – unleash their inner artist by engaging in art activities related to their favorite stories
• STORYTELLING CORNER – listen as your favorite Filipino children’s literature comes alive in the voice of the best storytellers around

Aside from participating in these events, parents/ children can also avail of Adarna books on site, which they can donate for DiksyonaryoAtbp’s future projects or take home for themselves.

This event aims to rekindle and encourage a genuine love for reading in Filipino children, by spending one whole day doing reading related activities, ALL FOR FREE.

To register your child, please click this http://projectdiksyonaryo.com/summer-reading-camp-registration/

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How to Reduce and Manage Stress

We all know that stress is the most harmful activity nowadays.  But somehow, if you don't experience stress it's quite boring.  We always encounter stress because of the fast-paced life and nothing to do but to deal with it.  So we must know how to manage it and here are my ways to live stress-free.

Grabbed from Lifehack

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Be the Light

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Everyone of us is aiming for a better life, right?  Not just having enough money to live but more important is how we experience the peace, joy and love everyday.  As part of my personality development goal, I subscribe to Valorie Burton's blog.  Because she helped me how to meditate, know myself more and share the positivity.

Today I want to share to you her challenge to share the LIGHT within ourselves.

  

Dear Friends,

This week, I would like to remind you of one of your most important "divine assignments" - being a light that draws people closer to God. No matter what your purpose in life, this is an underlying mission: Living your life in such a way that people say to themselves, "There's something different about that person and I want to know how to experience some of that peace, joy and love in my own life."

Matthew 5: 14-16 says, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Here are five ways you can exemplify this principle:

1. LOOK FOR WAYS TO BE A BLESSING.
Letting your light shine means letting all that is good within you come forth. There is so much negativity swirling around us on a daily basis that when good enters our environment, it brings light to the darkness. It is a refreshing burst of clean air. Be sensitive to the needs of others. Find ways to be a blessing - even simple ways such as being a courteous driver, thoughtful friend, and kind co-worker.

2. REFUSE TO BE JUDGMENTAL.   One of the fastest ways to turn people away from God is to judge them. You can acknowledge that a person has done wrong without condemning them for it. Remember that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Perhaps you would never do what someone else did that was terrible, but you know what? We've all done things for which we needed to be forgiven, and by grace, we received forgiveness. Be merciful to others. Choose to pray for those you feel tempted to judge. Embrace and support them when they are trying to do better. When you do this, they will be more likely to be curious about the faith you profess.

3. SPEAK UP FOR WHAT IS JUST.
Notice, I did not say, Speak up for what is "right." Too often, we confuse "being right" with "doing right." Focus more on the latter. In every instance and especially every conflict, it is essential that you treat people justly - to ensure that those who cross your path are better off for having done so. If you are in a work or personal situation in which others are being cheated, disrespected or done a disservice, let your light shine and speak up. You can do so in a way that is direct, yet calm, straightforward and non-judgmental.

4. LET GO OF THE DESIRE TO "FIT IN."
If you are going to let your light shine, unfortunately, it will be hard to do so and fit in everywhere you go. In some environments, simply smiling and speaking to people in a kind way will cause you to seem odd. Choose to be more concerned with being a vessel of truth and love on a daily basis than fitting in with the world's standards.

5. DON'T HIDE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE.   One of the most common ways you can dim your own light is to pretend publicly that God is not central to your way of life. If God is an important part of who you are, there is no need to have a private relationship you keep to yourself, and a public persona that never acknowledges your own spirituality. You don't need a Bible on your desk or a preacher's robe to share your faith with others. When opportunities present themselves to share where your strength comes from in difficult times, or to acknowledge how God has protected or blessed you, be honest. Your faith is a part of who you are. When you free yourself to be who you are, you also free others to be who they truly are.

 Until next time ... 

We just need to choose one to Be The Light to anyone because being so can lead our hearts to peace and happiness.

Let us be better today than yesterday.

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Improve our day and make a meaning

Everyday, I look for motivations to make my day better than yesterday. Choose yours and rock your day!

Grabbed from Lifehack

Have a beautiful Tuesday everyone!

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#OOTD

I love fashion!  I admire fashion and ramp models.  At present time, anybody can be a model because of that #OOTD in instagram.  Sometimes,  I do my own version.  Hehehe! Hindi makatiis na makiuso.
Of course, feeling ko ang ganda ko kasi at katulad ako ng mga idols ko na celebrity.  Hahaha!  So,,,,, excuse me lang po.  Pasensya na kung masakit sa mata.
 
Anyway,  I'm not a fan of collecting shoes, bags, clothes and accessories.  I also don't like wearing make up and nail polish.  Simply because I'm lazy doing all that.  Except of course if there is formal party that I really need to look nice.  I just have two pairs of shoes that I can wear during office and parties.  I have few sets of clothes that I can use during some gathering.  Why???? Because having so much clothes is not practical to me.  I have small closet, I have low budget and I have uniform in the office.  As well as shoes and accessories.  That's why I can't have my OOTD most of the time.  In short, paulet ulet lang ang outfit ko.  But I can't resist to share my OOTD now. Hahaha!Kasi makapal ang face.

Weekender by SM Dept Store for my long shirt, Nine West shoes, SM Dept. Store accessories for arm candies and Call it Spring shoulder bag plus my old earnings and Swarovski necklace from my boss.

Sorry for out of focus shot by my super hubby.

Anyway, my pose is inspired by Jenni Epperson.

Welcome another week of excitement and thrill!

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Selfie Friday

Hi!

Lately, I've been looking for something new about myself.  Wala lang! Just to break the routinely way of life.  This is it!  My new hair cut.  My summer hair style.  I ask my boys if it's okey for a short hair but they said no.  So,,,,,, medium length is fine.

I had hair treatment and hair cut at Tony and Jackey, Malate Branch by sexy Elly.  I love my black bouncy hair.  Goodluck for maintaining this hairstyle. hahaha! Hello fly aways!

It's selfie friday baby!

It's also a self portrait practice.  More to learn!

Happy weekend everyone.

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No Non-Sense Personal Finance -4th of my 15 books to read

How do you define laziness?  For me laziness is to sleep more than my usual number of hours.  I called myself lazy when I do my siesta mode during weekend.  It's my "hilata day"!  When I sleep early even I'm not yet done with my routine.  Plus skipping my morning work out and extending my sleep until 7:00 am without care if my kids have gone to school.  Yes it is!  For two weeks, I've been like that.  I'm so "tamaaaaaad"!  And those were the weeks of my laziness. Despite the fact that I've done reading Eat that Frog. Ha!ha!  Maybe my body just need a rest to compensate for the tiring days.  And I'm finally energized with my plans this summer.  Getting more so excited because days are running like a marathon.  I'm back with my reading, exercise and tutoring.  Besides I just read that laziness can affect my health and wealth.  Waaahhhh! Go up! go up! and keep moving on..... No to lazy days and turn on the #sipagmode.........

So to start with,  I'd like to share my latest read.  It is written by Randell Tiongson, a personal finance coach and trainer. Please visit his site to know more about him.

Third to the last page of his book, he cited the real reasons why we need to be financially empowered.  And I can relate to all his justification.  Last year,  I started reading finance books to gain financial freedom.  Why?  Because I want to have a house with guest room.  Yeah, I am always expecting guests. ha!ha!   I also like to secure the education of my children.  Knowing that tuition fees are nakakalunooooooood.  I dream of a good future for my kids and they can achieve that if they have good education.  I want to travel and explore the world.  I want to retire young. I want to have a financial freedom for my needs and for sharing.

The book inputs a lot of information to me. The author gave the step by step guide on how to achieve the financial freedom I am dreaming.  If you follow all the steps, you will surely gain your goal.  It's a practical way how to live a balance life, happy and secure.  Steps one to three focused on how to manage well the cash flow, paying debt and establishing emergency funds, respectively.  Which requires discipline and change of lifestyle.  It will be very easy if guided by a goal.  I can relate easily because I'm practicing such steps.

Fourth and fifth steps are the topics that interests me.  It is like I'm reading my finance book way back in college. The author enumerated the different types of insurance and the differences of each type.  Randell Tiongson helped me compute the amount of insurance policy that I need.  I like the TIP he shared when talking to an insurance agent.

TIP: If you notice that the advisor is in a hurry to close a sale and is more concerned about meeting his sales quota than your welfare, you might want to look for another advisor.  

Di ba minsan, nakakainis ang mga agent sa sobrang kulit.  But let us understand that they are working and at the same time helping us to secure our future.  But Randell said, "it is wise to determine first the amount of life insurance you need".  That will be the first guide in securing life protection.

And the last step is about investing.  The author also gave ideas to different types of investment. But not limited to that,  he also cited questionares to identify your risk tolerance that will help you in investing.  He advised that it is important to first identify the investment objective.


If you're like me who wants to achieve the financial independence, go grab a copy and this will be your first investment.

Randell Tiongson said, "Be proactive with finances, constantly learn and explore; don't be afraid to try new ideas but never test the waters with both your feet, lest you down.  Take chances, try new ideas but always be guided by sensibility.  As long as as you have good foundations in finance, I know you will stand the test of time and your goals will soon be a reality."

Good luck to me and to YOU!

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