Kuya Jett as Altar Server =)

Hi Kuya Jett. When you first told me that you were going to participate for Independence Day mass as altar servant, I was caught off guard, as it is well known to me that drawing attention from others makes you uneasy =). Just like your Dad, you are simply an introvert =). While every students in Papua New Guinea, were so diligent scouring for their traditional dresses, you were equally engaged in rehearsing your routines in church. I was impressed, as the mass started, that you were seemingly equipped in what you were doing up there. It didn't look like it was your first time, which made me feel once more, how proud I am of you. Unfortunately, Dad and Jedd weren't able to see you, nevertheless, it was a job well done. Love you Kuya Jett!!! =) ‪#‎ProudMom‬ ‪#‎AltarServant‬

Happy 40th Independence Day Papua New Guinea!!!

Jedd's school celebrated the historical Papua New Guinea's 40th Independence Day. Every single student, Papua New Guinean or not, participated and dressed on their respective traditional dresses, which made the event a delight of festivities for the students, parents and guests attended. In addition, Jedd's group did a traditional dance but unfortunately, we're so distant from the field where they performed, and he's too small so was barely seen on photos. Nonetheless, their school program was one of the best Indepence Day Celebrations I've seen so far. Congratulations Korobosea! =) ‪#‎lateupload‬

Kuya Jett's Excellence Awards =) !!!!

Thank you Lord once again for this wonderful blessing. Kuya JETT or RALPH, have just received three excellence awards as third term ends today. He's the recipient of MATHEMATICS, LITERACY, and HOMEWORK Certificates of Excellence in their class. Thank you Kuya! Your brother Jedd, Dad and myself are sooooo proud of your hardwork and discipline. You truly deserve these recognitions. I love you Kuya sweety!!! =) ‪#‎MyFirstBabyIsAnAwardee‬ ‪#‎ProudParents‬ ‪#‎HardworkingSons‬

My Son, The Public Speaking CHAMPION!!!

Allow me to share with you, the championship speech of JEDD or RENZ, before the more than 700 students in their school. It was the first time ever that JEDD spoken before this huge size of a crowd =), yet fear was irrelevant, and his confidence was evidently soaring high. Last part of the video likewise shows his' proclamation as a winner. Have to admit, we're still not over yet with that "championship fever" that JEDD just earned =), but the best part is, many of his schoolmates are now familiar with DR. JOSE RIZAL, including the principal Miss Nichole, an Australian, who approached us and said, she took note of our national hero's name =). And the even better part for me is, I wrote that speech, hehehe. Congratulations again JEDD! Will never cease to congratulate you for being so brave, and hardworker. Don't dare change that. Love you, sweety!

My Younger Son, Winning A Semi-Finals Public Speaking Competition

Am still in Cloud 9 =), couldn't believe that my younger son, RENZ orJEDD have just won in PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION this morning on his school, and will be representing the Grade 3s to be competing with Grade 4, Grade5, and Grade 6 on Thursdays Public Speaking Championship Junior Division. This is his first ever Public Speaking Address, and first Public Speaking Competition, but he NAILED IT!!!! He worked hard for this, despite the initial fear of not be able to do it, but you grind, memorized and rehearsed incessantly, and obeyed my coaching, and so JEDD you not only did survive it, but you survived the speech EXCELLENTLY! You so deserve to be a winner! Thank you for bringing me and your Dad this greatest joy! We love you! Goodluck, and we're all extremely proud of you! ‪#‎ProudestMom‬ ‪#‎PublicSpeakingNeophyte‬ ‪#‎BraverThanNerves‬ ‪#‎grind‬ ‪#‎positivity‬ ‪#‎HardworkEqualsSuccess‬

Vacation 2015 - Cairns - Day 7

ACTIVITIES for this day ... Went to Rusty's Weekend Market (opens only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays). This is a tourist draw place, and rumor has it, that we can uncover some good finds here. Well, we did find an $8 adobo, hehe, courtesy of a fellow Filipino settled in Cairns. There are in fact, several of our kababayans who are selling fruits and veggies here....We also dropped by to Smithfield Shopping Mall 20mins drive north of Cairns CBD, which to our surprise some of the shops were already closed as early as 2pm =) ... Later that day, we heeded a mass at St. Monica Cathedral back to city, where as expected, you will find a number of Filipino attendees =).