LUCHIE IN SINGAPORE

Noynoy Aquino for President

2009-11-03T09:16:00.003+08:00

For the record, I want to make it clear that my family is supporting Noynoy Aquino for president in any way that we can.

I admit that we once like Chiz Escudero. But that was before. Before Mr. Aquino announced that he would be running.

We believe in Mr. Aquino. We are confident that he will win this coming election.

God bless our next president!!!

Convenient

2009-06-05T22:56:00.003+08:00

Convenient is a word mostly used whenever we answer the question Why? Why did you do that? Because it is convenient. Why did you accept that job? Because it is convenient. Why did you take a cab when you can walk in going to your workplace? Because it is convenient. Yeah, we always answer with the word convenient. That is why I now understand that a store nearby is called as a convenience store. Because it is convenient to buy items there than to go to the supermarket or shopping mall.

There is a convenience store near the MRT in Woodlands. Whenever I passed there, I was always tempted to buy small items like pens and ribbons for I was too lazy to go up to Popular and buy those stationery materials. It was really convenient especially if I need a few items only.

Then three weeks ago, I saw a signage/banner, a wall mural actually, glued on its outside wall where people walking by would notice instantly. I got a terrible headache when I read it: "Convience Store". But as days passed by, I get used to seeing it. Actually, I could say that my mind had already accustomed me to it and it seemed correct already. Seeing the word convience everyday made me accept it as correct even though I knew that it was incorrect. Seeing the visual repeatedly apparently conditioned my mind.

Then this morning when I passed by, the wordings were already corrected. I saw the wordings as correct: Convenience Store. Surely, I felt happy for the change but I felt my head trobbing. Why so? Why did it got corrected when I already got used to saying convience on my mind? Headache. I confess, I have to condition my mind again....LOL...

Why am I telling this anecdote? Because I just understood the great power of advertisement, publicity and PR machinery on people. I also understand now why there are big banners and millions of budget to advertise a person, a product and a company. Those ads and publicity do affect and change people's thinking.

With all the headline news in the Philippines, I just hope that people will still realize which ones are correct and which ones are incorrect. Hmmm, take the con-ass, I'm afraid in the next few days the Philippines has a Prime Minister as a head of state instead of a President. Oh, forgive me. It is just because it is really convenient to accept that. Joke only.... What do you think?

Peggy Porky

2009-05-20T19:13:00.002+08:00

Peggy Porky gobbled the whole buko pie,

Peggy Porky heard "no more", so she started to cry.

All the clan's demons

And all the clan's witches

Could not bake the same buko pie.

Then Peggy Porky declared:

"You buko pie makers

You will not be happy

the rest of your life."

The buko pie makers

astonished with the rude porky answered,

"But Peggy Porky, you already ate the buko pie.

When you ate it, you also ate the heart of Orb.

Therefore, you will be thrown into the

Place Which Is No More."

Why not consult David Eddings, Peggy Porky?

See You Soon Again

2009-04-26T18:37:00.004+08:00

Though you are already there in Williamsburg,

we know for sure that your hearts are with us.

We can guarrantee you that we can

always give you unconditional Love.

WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

See you soon again whether here or there...

Happy in Singapore: We Are Family

2009-04-26T14:26:00.002+08:00

We are one happy family!

We thank God for giving us

the chance to be together

as a whole happy family

here in Singapore.

Of course, we thank our son-in-law Allan

for bringing his family here

to be with us.

We are the happiest family on earth!!!

Happy in Singapore: Singapore Zoo

2009-04-26T08:47:00.004+08:00

The girls enjoyed watching the animals

in their natural habitats.

Surely, they will always remember

this experience of coming face to

face with the animals.

Happy in Singapore: Woodlands Library

2009-04-25T22:18:00.002+08:00

The girls enjoyed two hours at the

library. At the same time, they met a

new friend.

Happy in Singapore: Pony Ride at ViVo City

2009-04-25T15:32:00.003+08:00

Aside from City Hall, HarbourFront was the girls

favourite as Vivo City is the largest

shopping mall here. Not only did they enjoy shopping

and of course eating, they also had a lot of fun playing

and they enjoyed their pony rides too.

Happy in Singapore: Jurong Bird Park

2009-04-25T14:20:00.005+08:00

The girls had a lot of fun in Jurong Bird Park

specially Karllise who obviously is an animal lover.

They also got close and personal with the birds

at the Lory Loft.

The trip was a mesmerizing experience

for the girls as they also saw the

highest man-made waterfall.

Happy in Singapore: Dolphin Lagoon

2009-04-21T21:43:00.003+08:00

The girls enjoyed the show at the lagoon.

When they were younger, they used to

call the dolphin as "over". Now, they can name them as dolphins.

They were so amazed of the pink dolphins as they

underwent a series of interactive feeding and

training sessions specifically designed to demonstrate

their natural ability of tail-walking synchronisation.

Happy in Singapore: TimeZone

2009-04-21T21:28:00.001+08:00

The girls had a lot of fun in TimeZone

at Causeway Point.

Happy in Singapore: Night Safari

2009-04-21T18:48:00.005+08:00

The Night Safari was the first attraction

the girls went to with us.

They got bored with the Creature of the Night Show

as they waited for thirty minutes, that Darrielle

blurted "I don't like it!!" They got excited only with the

tram ride and the animal themed souvenir shops.

Happy In Singapore: Sentosa's Songs of the Sea

2009-04-21T08:28:00.005+08:00

We were all so happy watching this evening show

where there is a live cast and dramatic effects pyrotechnics,

water jets, brilliant lasers and special computer imaging.

Everytime there were bursts of fire and stunning flame bursts,

the girls would shout WHOAAA!! gleefully and with

so much amazement. It was really such an experience

to remember!

Happy in Singapore: Playground

2009-04-21T08:06:00.003+08:00

With a lot of playgrounds around,

the girls really enjoy their stay here.

Imagine, they can play anywhere

and anytime they like.

Mostly, they meet new friends too.

For Chiz Escudero

2009-03-20T14:28:00.004+08:00

Based on the news we heard and seen on TFC, prominent politicians are already preparing for the upcoming 2010 presidential election in the Philippines. My family has this belief that whoever will be the next president will be the same as his/her predecessor GMA. So we told ourselves that we will not waste our time thinking or discussing about who will be the next leader. But then we realized that there is still hope for our country as there are still good people out there. Two prominent ones are of course Mar Roxas and Chiz Escudero. And my family has decided that the best will be Chiz Escudero. So if ever, our support will be for him. Yes, we believe that the Philippines will be better handled by a young blood that is Mr. Escudero.

To know more about him, do visit www.chizescudero.com

To you out there

2009-03-09T10:13:00.004+08:00

Allan with the girls
the twins: Kyllene & Darrielle

Allan & Krizelle

The photos above were taken during my eldest daughter's civil wedding to Allan last November. As you can see the girls are happy, all of them are happy. And surely, all of us in the family are happy for them.

To you out there, you don't know the truth so you don't have to judge my daughter nor my husband and me. Mostly, you did not even contributed a cent for bringing up my daughter. You have no right to ridicule nor judge her. So you better shut up and look at your own selves. Look at your own faces and maybe you will see your own dirt.

My daughter did not do anything wrong, did not hide anything. So what if she got divorced? She is now legally married to a wonderful man who accepted her even though she has three young kids. It is a rarity for a young man (he is younger by 2 years) to marry a woman with 3 kids from previous marriage. And to tell us that he loves my daughter and the girls with his life, is something more which is endearing to us.

The fact that my daughter retained her house, got full custody of her kids with child support and retained a happy family with a responsible man who took care of her and her kids, is already a blessing. So what is that for you to talk about? I can say that inggit lang kayo!!!

Don't Recall The Past

2009-02-22T17:04:00.002+08:00

My family always attend the Saturday mass at St Anthony here in Woodlands. The timing best suits us and the location is just minutes away from our place. As usual we did attend mass yesterday.

It is a fact that everytime we attend mass, we learn something wonderful, we feel better and we become more appreciative and thankful of God's blessings. And yes, yesterday I learnt something: we should not recall the past. Actually, I am really trying not to, not to remember all the pain and hurts, and instead see the good life God has given me and my family. I admit that most of the times because of the large scale wrongs done to me and my daughters, I tend to remember them with so much fury. But now, God let me realized that there is no point in recalling them. I should just always remember that in spite of the whats done to us, we are still a strong and happy family.

I hope and pray that God will always give me the courage to move forward, avoid recalling the past and instead see the goodness in everything I have. I know I can do that. I know.

For you Peggy

2009-01-11T17:17:00.001+08:00

12 January 2009

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

AUTHORIZATION LETTER FOR xxx
AND xxx

Please be it known that I, the undersigned, am the owner of House and Lot #xx xxth Street xx Village, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. It was recently left in a dilapidated state by the previous occupant named MA CECILIA xxxx xxxx. Though we are related in name, she has no more right to enter the said premises. She can only get near the premises, for reasons of installing back the main gate and or fixing the ceiling which she is liable to do. If ever, she or any of her relatives/friends try to enter the premises, she and or they will be brought to court for illegal trespassing.

I am authorizing my sister, xxx, to be the caretaker, take over the keys (if no keys, I give my go signal to forcefully open the door and install new keys) and do inspection of the house until it is sold to my good friend, xxxx . While not officially sold, I instruct my sister to make sure that there is no telephone installed and or take out the phone if any for the line was illegally named under me as PLDT installed the line with my forged signature by CELIA xxx. Therefore, any bills accumulated by the two former occupants are not my responsibility and I am not liable to PLDT. I have legal document to prove that I was not there when the landline was installed.

At the same time, xxxx will look over my house until it is officially sold to him.

It is therefore clear that only my sister and companions and xxx have the right to enter my house. Any persons who insist that they can do so will be charged in court accordingly.

xxxxx

Horrible

2009-01-10T00:58:00.002+08:00

HORRIBLE!!!! Courtesy of Maricel aka Peggy.

A Teacher's Prayer

2009-01-05T17:56:00.002+08:00

When I went to Novena Church last month, I decided to go to the shop to buy some religious items. I bought a book titled Moments with God. And since the school year had started last Friday, 2nd of January, I feel that it is just apt for me to start this year with a prayer. The prayer I chose was taken from the book I bought. For I know in my heart that I can have a meaningful and fruitful year ahead only with God's help. So here is the prayer titled, A Teacher's Prayer.

Generous and ever loving God,

You have entrusted me

with this great responsibility

of molding not just the mind

but the whole person

of the young people under my care.

Thank you for helping me grow

and develop as an educator.

This is an important mission

to which you have called me.

Help me to remember this

when I am tired of writing my lesson plans,

preparing my visual materials,

thinking of my teaching strategies

and following up my students' behaviour

and performance.

Help me to be patient.

Keep me always healthy and calm

and may I never get annoyed with students

who need special attention in class

or who do not seem to be interested with my lesson.

Grant me the wisdom to learn new ideas, methods and techniques

to make my lessons more fruitful

and meaningful.

May I be filled with your Holy Spirit

to make me ever joyful and hopeful.

May I be faithful and loving instrument

in the building up of your kingdom on earth

as I try to follow the example of ypir Son

Jesus Christ, the greatest Teacher. Amen.

by Trinidad D. Molina

Manny Pacquiao won the match

2008-12-07T13:11:00.002+08:00

Here is the news from Associated Press.

Pacquiao wins in eighth round over De La Hoya
By TIM DAHLBERG – 12 minutes ago
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao fought a lot bigger than he looked. Oscar De La Hoya simply looked old.
Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell Saturday night, giving De La Hoya a beating and closing his left eye before De La Hoya declined to come out of his corner after the eighth round.
The fight was so lopsided and De La Hoya looked so inept that it could spell the end for boxing's richest and most marketable star.

One Year Old

2008-12-05T10:09:00.003+08:00

Today my husband turns one year old. He is now celebrating life like an infant who sees life as beautiful, bright and full of hope after surviving from stroke a year ago. He wishes that he'll reach up to thirty years old with a blessed life with us. Mostly, he wishes that his new life will be spent happily with our grandkids. They were the ones who were instrumental in his enlightenment and complete rebirth.

We thank GOD for all the blessings. We thank GOD for a new beginning and complete realization of what family and love is all about.

A Thank You and A Birthday Greeting

2008-11-08T20:52:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow will be my daughter's birthday. We wish her a happy happy birthday together with her family in Virginia. She is surely very happy as she campaigned hard for Barack Obama even though she is a Friend of Hillary. Obama's win is a gift for her too. May she have more birthdays to come in the land where all dreams can come true.

Here in Singapore, we are of course thankful that Mr. Obama won. My co-teacher asked me what US election got to do with me when I told her I wish Obama to win. Hmm, I admit I am not an American. But Obama's win has an impact on us too. Yes, we are thankful that Barack Obama won. We are optimistic that my grandchildren who are all Americans will have a better life under his presidency.

Happy birthday my dear daughter! We are proud of you that you think of your children's future by campaigning for Obama. And we are glad to hear Kyllenne in her Southern accent saying " Mommy, we have a new president, Obama!" Surely, she'll grow up to be politically conscious as you are.

Happy Birthday Double

2008-10-23T18:05:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUBLE!!!

WE LOVE YOU KYLENNE!

WE LOVE YOU DARRIELLE!

KARLISSE LOVES YOU BOTH!

MOM & DAD LOVE YOU BOTH!

WE ALL LOVE YOU!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

...because i am forgetful!!!

2008-10-16T20:40:00.003+08:00

You lost items in school for the third time. First, you said you lost a bag/toy which was placed inside your office. The next time you said you lost your hand phone near the dining area. Then this afternoon you said you lost the make-up kit you bought to be used for the K2's concert. So you asked for a meeting. Of course it is really pathetic that things will be lost in school considering we are all educators. You then told us that you lodged a police report when you lost your hand phone. You added that when you found out that you lost the make-up kit, you called the higher up. If that someone will be found out to be the culprit, her name will be stripped from MOE's register and will not be able to teach the rest of her life. Correct, correct. We all agreed. But when you added, " so when I go to your classroom, you must keep whatever I left behind or tell me that I left something because I am forgetful" an obvious affirmation of your irreponsibility, made me irritated. So I told you that you should also change your behaviour. You must change your attitude. Girl, you must first learn how to take care and be responsible of your own things. If they got lost, it is your responsibility. Yes, I pity that you lost things. May the real culprit be named. Not only she is a disgrace to our organization she also tainted our profession. But girl, you blew this big time. Yes, big time. You just cannot rationalize that you are forgetful. Blame yourself for losing things. It is not our fault that you are forgetful. Do remember that those who are not doing anything wrong have their dignity also. And I am one of them. Tell me, how can you let us work with dignity knowing that because you are forgetful you might lost things again and we can be the suspects???Ahhhh girl!!!
and the main qurestion.. how if teachers are not registered or when you register them the registration does not reflect the correct qualifications.. hmmm it gets me thinking, girl....