Mommy Mode On!!

Helping out my kiddos doing their assignment and of course since they are still young to navigate the world wide web- mommy comes to their rescue :) .

Doing their homework makes me reminisce my elementary days way back then, without technologies and all. Everything will be written and drawn based on your imagination and of course library has a greater use for me and my siblings.

Unlike today, everything is available thanks for technology. Let me share some of the assignment that I researched online.

Anyong Lupa / Land Forms

Anyong Tubig / Water Forms

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Beautiful Heart

It's really nice to wake up on a cold, rainy, gloomy morning and see such beauty smiling back at you. And begging you to bring her with you to your workplace as she does not have classes today due to storm suspension.

How time flies, it's just like yesterday this little girl of mine wakes me up with her kisses and saliva or if not with her empty feeding bottle knocking on my head. Then such a smile brings me to my feet to wake up and prepare her- breakfast/milkie.

And now, I cannot stop time from running. 

Here she is bugging me to come to work with her :). 

And oh tell me, who can resist this little tot???

Because I can't :)

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for such treasure. 

Forever praises and glory to YOU alone.

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2 Million Photo Views

Got this congratulatory message from google today!!!

I just received 2 Million views on my photos posted on google maps.

I am indeed a one Proud Google Local Guide :)

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Jars of Spices

Spices -A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, berry, bud, or other vegetable substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafy green plants used for flavoring or as a garnish.

Interestingly, every kitchen has its own unique recipe and holds secret spices that play a special role in forming the flavor and aroma of a dish. Let me quote this from an email of a dear friend..." Every spice serves a very necessary purpose, as a whole, the recipe is incomplete without them".

Just like in a body of a church every member serves according to their calling 1 Peter 4:10 says, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace."

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Instagram Featured Photo

Got an invitation from an IG organization to featured one of my photos on their page. 

Felt being honored that somebody appreciated my pictures.

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Amidst these thick, cold walls of Fort Santiago

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My soul cries out

Everlasting Your light will shine when all else fades

Never-ending Your glory goes beyond all fame

And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise

From the inside out Lord, my soul cries out

From "The Inside Out" by Hillsongs

#Fauna,

#Falower,

#PinkFlower,

#PinkPetals,

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National Museum of Fine Arts

National Museum of Fine Arts Philippines

 Been here since the last 23rd of February 2017 and got captivated by the paintings, sculptures, and other works which you cannot find just anywhere. I actually said to myself that this building is just so close to my Alma mater, home of the soaring Falcons Adamson University yet I seldom visited this place like 2 or 3 times.

And now that I am seeing how far this place has been beautified, developed, and changed over the years I did enjoyed my stroll inside and none of it got me bored. I will actually bring my kiddos here with me and introduced to them the beauty of the artifacts, abstract, history, and the arts itself.

The entire museum building itself is an art to admire. I indeed loved the red spiral stairs that connect and give life to each and every floor. The intricate railings' design complements every step. The top floor ceiling and open terrace were a scenery to be captured by your lenses. You can further widen your knowledge about the museum on these pages of Wikipedia.

Let me share some of the snapped shots that I have, for this travel Nat'l Museum. 

LIKES: a very good place to cultivate one's artistic behavior, FREE- no entrance fee, the entire area was clean and well kept, well lighted with good air condition/ventilation, different floor levels can be easily accessed through the use of elevators which is a plus for PWD/Senior Citizens/Children

DISLIKES: Some floors were closed and off limits, bringing of a selfie stick is prohibited which I found it kills joy for the photo enthusiast, not enough parking space

Here is another entire collection I captured upon my return with my kiddos PH Nat'l Museum

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Amazed

So this is the face of a girl who just saw a giant Toblerone while we made a stroll inside Pure Gold Molito, Alabang.

#Tobleron,

#Chocolate,

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#Heart,

#SweetHeart,

#MySweetHeart,

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Alexa's Birthday Party Update

Hi Everyone!

Last July 8, 2017, we celebrated a simple yet meaningful birthday party of my lovely niece Alexa Faith. 

See my post on this link- Happy Birthday Alexa Faith

Let me share the entire Birthday Album on this link- Alexa@8

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#Birthday,

#Birthdate,

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Online Dating / Relationship

Someone asked me the other day about my take on an "Online Dating/Relationship". I paused for a moment a tried to remember about anything that I have written in the past about it. I remembered that this was asked to me not only once but numerous times and my answer up to this time is still the same. It didn't changes over time before I met my then husband and now that I am already out of the relationship.

As I browse the net, I found my sharing about it and I re-read along and still my views were the same. To those who will read let me share this with you.

Chistianster Forum

Online Dating/Relationship

Aug 26, 2005 09:19 PM PST  (316378)   

EzsieStar

I already posted this to another thread yet just sharing this with anyone who will read.

Giddey!

I actually do not believe in this but though how rampant nowadays to have an online love affair it's quite confusing and really indeed deceiving. I just can't take saying I love on a person whom you haven't seen and haven't know personally. It's just like you are relying on what you are feeling on the very moment you are typing those words... remember the heart is a great deceiver and that is why the Lord put your brain on top of your heart that we may be able to let HIM lead us in the wisdom and truth that would be coming from HIM alone.

Though I do not judge those who found it over this portal, in fact, I am happy for them. But the thing is, you are on a path were walking like blind since you have no clue at all what kind of a person you are dealing with. I have this example that happened to my spiritual Brother who went all the way here to marry his Fiance' that he met over the net. It just happened actually this year. I was so shocked because this gal is not a Christian and indeed living a life like a non-believer does. I was so disheartened upon hearing him that he'll marry this gal so he asked me a favor to go over to his fiance's place to meet her before him... Well, things got so well and I know that this gal already accepted the Lord through the help of this Spiritual brother of mine... I was actually praying on whatever things will happen that it is only God's will, will prevail... 

They got married last March or May I remember when exactly since I was out of the country during those times and I believed that it is God's ways that this happens for him and to have her and spend the rest of his life with her... Later last June or July, I got his email telling me about what he has now... he says that "There are a lot of disappointments, a lot of regrets and a lot of things that made him so surprised about marriage, about being married and about his wife now... [deep sigh] but he learned how to accept those things and will learn to love his wife... 

God's love and ways are so mysterious... He uses this portal actually for them to meet and be together but I am not saying that not all things will happen to anyone... and not all things are applicable to anyone... Don't look for love instead let love comes from you... don't look and live over the net or to find the one created for you over this net... and also I am saying that we should not limit what the Lord can do for your life... we do not know only God knows... He may use this and He may not... Just pray and seek HIM. You'll never know that the right one for you might be around you just waiting.  

And most of all the very best thing to do- Patiently Wait for the right one intended for you.

Cheers (",)!

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Someday....

Some day we will find
what we are looking for.

or maybe not

maybe we'll find something
much greater than that.

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Happy Birthday Alexa Faith!!

Happiest Birthday to Alexa Faith Amber Maree Adams!

God rewarded us with a very special gift in life because He gave us ‘YOU’. Your mom takes pride in having you as a daughter, but I’m proud to have you as my niece. I can’t hold back the sweet memories I have of you in your growing-up years.

Thank you for being such a precious treasure in this family. I love you, my dear. This is not because you are my niece, this is because you are such a wonderful human who truly deserves the most amount of love from anyone. Have a wonderful celebration.

Happy birthday my lovely niece!

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Happy Birthday Mami-Tah!

Happiest Birthday To my Mom!!

We thanked the Lord for you, we indeed so blessed to have you as our mother, mama, ma-mi-tah! We may not have the best mother-daughter relationship and we do have arguments yet it doesn't lessen the love we- I have for you.

I love you Mami-Tah! to the moon and back. We will be forever grateful, thankful, blessed to have you as our mother that you never left us during good and bad times.

Forever praise to the author and giver of life!!

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Happy 4th of JULY

To all my American Friends and Filipinos living in the land of free,

Happy 4th of JULY!!!

God Bless America!!!

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Two Black Birds

While walking with my youngest we saw these two lovey-dovey birds sitting on a wire.

How lovely to look at and my daughter asked me to snapped a photo of them saying "Awww, that is so sweet Mommy!"

She even asked me to put a caption on it using the picture of the blue sky, as of this time I still do not know what to put into it yet let me share with you guys our pictures...

Two Black Birds
There were two blackbirds
sitting on a wire...

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#Lovebirds,

#TwoBlackBirds,

#BlackBirdsSittingOnaWire,

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1st of July 2017

To everyone who reads,

Sunrise that I captured for the 1st of July 2017.

"In the quiet solitude of morning, we find the space to connect with ourselves, tune into our emotions, and set our intentions."    

"Sunrises offer a breathtaking glimpse into the wonders of the universe, a reminder that we are part of something grander than ourselves."

"The rising sun paints the sky in vibrant strokes, infusing our souls with energy and filling our hearts with gratitude."

"Morning holds the promise of new opportunities, a clean canvas upon which we can paint the masterpiece of our lives."

#Dawn,

#Umaga,

#Sunrise,

#BlueSky,

#MorningSky,

#BukangLiwayway,

#MagandangUmaga,

#UmagangKayganda,

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