Revisiting Wawa National High School

Last Saturday the KaEskwela team headed back to Wawa National High School in Montalban to Facilitate a Writing workshop. This was KaEskwela's second writing workshop in Wawa and since I missed the first session I made sure that I could join this one.

The last time I was here was in 2008 when we brought a few boxes of books, shoes, assorted school supplies and a computer with table :) Sadly, most of the books were damaged during Ondoy (Typhoon Ketsana)

Wawa in 2008 (left) and Wawa now. I did not recognize the school at first because of the construction. It's good that the government is building new classrooms to accommodate all the students. At least now they don't need to divide the classes into 2 sessionsBut I really hope that they make sure that all rooms are safe and 100% finished. I noticed that some that were considered finished had no walls and have wires sticking out. One room even had a huge pile of broken chairs on one corner.Volunteer teacher Joni Cham for Fiction Writing Volunteer teacher Mabi David for Poetry Writing Volunteer teacher Giancarla Espinosa for Features Writing Busy but happy learningPoetry reading. The kids wrote really nice poems :)KaEskwela volunteer Mabel We had a mini "Graduation" :)Healthy lunch for the kids! Chicken adobo, Ampalaya and Squash and Chocolate drink :)

Please send me a doughnut.

It's 3 am and I can't concentrate on work. My tummy is grumbling and I am badly craving for a doughnut! I should really stop browsing dessert blogs at this hour. Sigh!

Real Leaf Paparazzi

The Sinulog festival in Cebu is Hot! The streets are packed with people from all over just to witness the grand parade which is held every 3rd Sunday of January. This year was even more special because it was Sinulog's 30th anniversary! We were definitely really lucky to have been there to experience the grand party.

Happy participants and the Sto. NinoThe map of the procession.  We got this map free along with some giveaway items.  I am proud to say that we were able to complete the route!2 things that we needed that day: funky hats and bottles of Real Leaf Ice tea to help us beat the heat!My Real Leaf is huge! haha :)It's greeeeeen! Real Leaf is made from 100% whole grean tea leaves that’s naturally packed with Theanine!One of the participants resting under his hat. I'm sure he would love to drink Real Leaf now.Relaxing with Real Leaf is cool!Really refreshing!Viva Pit Senyor!After a really hot day, we took in the view of Cebu with another bottle of Real Leaf :)

No diet on Sundays!

Since it's a Sunday (or should I say, Sinday) we decided to give Nugget a break from his usual low calorie organic food. We got him 2 cans of Tiki Cat food (still organic but yummy) from Bow and Wow - one can of chicken & egg and the other one was tuna with tiger prawns! Yes, tiger prawns! Very fancy, huh? Haha. Here's the product description on the website:

"Tiki Cat Manana Grill Ahi Tuna with Tiger Prawns In Tuna Consomme Canned Cat Food is manufactured in a human-grade factory and are truly human-grade quality. All products are made with whole meat from preferred, premium portions of seafood that are left whole and intact verses traditional meatloaf or other mystery meat pates. All meat ingredients are called out in the primary flavor names without mystery or unnamed "ocean fish", chicken and other inferior filler meat sources."

Did they just say human grade quality? Does this mean that I can eat this too? Haha. My mom fed him this morning and said that the food was gone in 5 minutes. Hmm. Must have been yummy :)

Tiki Cat 2.8oz can costs p105 ($2.26) for the Tiger Prawns and p65 ($1.40) for the chicken.And since Nugget was having tiger prawns, we had shrimp for lunch too :D

Thank you HSBC!

HSBC sent me 9 Gift Certificates for KFC in the mail the other day. Yay! I guess I'm really happy that I received something from them aside from the monthly bill.

Time for an orange break!

2010 has been very busy for me especially with work! Lately I have been working 14 hour shifts. Yes, 14 hours! The good thing is that I work from home and I don't have to worry too much on how I look (because weeks of staying up has transformed me into a zombie!) and I am close to Nugget just in case I need a furry hug :) Aside from Nugget and watching videos about www.wegotpumps.com one thing that gives me an instant boost is coffee! I absolutely love how it tastes but unfortunately if I drink more than a cup I experience palpitations and my hands get jittery - which is NOT good when you draw for a living. Good thing I've switched Minute Maid! A glass is perfect for that much needed energy boost and it does not make me feel all jumpy! Plus the vitamin C is great for helping me stay healthy for those sleepless nights :) Yay for Minute Maid Pulpy Orange and Mango! It's definitely the perfect way to Refresh :)

So much work to do!!!Sometimes I just want to scream! But of course I am always thankful for having work to do :)When I am tired I take a refreshing orange break! An "orange break" is having a glass of Minute Maid and taking time out to hug my Nugget! I've always loved orange juice especially the ones with pulp in it :) When it's hot, frozen Minute Maid is a really good way to chill :)

Be a Volunteer!

The Philippine Animal Welfare Society will be having a volunteer orientation on February 6, 2010 from 10:00 am- 1:00pm at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center, Quezon City. Interested but worried that you do not have enough time to help out? Don't worry because they only require 8 hours of volunteer work a month :) For more details visit their website.