Mom's World of Arts and Happiness

Long before I have come to where I am in life right now, I had not only been to my husband a partner in life, but a partner in business as well. I’ve attended numerous events which by now I have lost count of. At present, I am enjoying the finer things in life, but then, I’ve had my previous share of laborious years, which bore fruit into the luxuries that I have now. When I said laborious, I really meant it in the literal sense! My husband and I have been in the construction industry for more than a decade. His mind was the master, but I can say that our business had remained stable through the years because it was I who handled all finances, whether it was the budget for the family or the business. By routine, I shopped for weekly groceries, then by request (or should I say demand when under time pressure), I purchase all the specified materials for the project at hand, and I even used to ride in the big trucks, making sure that everything is delivered in perfect condition.   ...

Now a day, there’s a new way of getting the attention of consumers with regards to the product they are advertising. Advertising in not limited anymore to just television, radio or newspaper and magazine. I first saw a different kind of entertainment in one of the TV show when a group of artist just suddenly appear in a mall and started dancing to the amazement of the mall goers. They are called flash mob, they are a group of people who assemble suddenly in public places perform an unusual and sometimes perform acts for a brief time, then disperse after entertaining the audience. It just so happened that I was in Eastwood last July1 and suddenly I noticed a commotion. Though I was late to watch the actual performance of a flash mob. Nevertheless, Gab was able to record the show his video cam. Flashy costume of Pain Monsters which represents Body Pain, Head Ache, Toothache and Dysmenorrheal appear. On the other hand a Tablet man came out to guard the viewers from the Pain Monster....

I really love going to food and cooking demos. Together with other follower, food lovers and other guest of Food Magazine, I was invited to the part of the first batch of attendees to the Food Kitchen Series at the Enderun. The event started at around 9: 00 am, a light breakfast was served to us while waiting. Upon entering the classroom itself as they called it, or am I on a different area. What greet me are comfortable chair and a huge cooking area.

Besides eating rice and bread, pasta is one of my favorite dish. Cooking spaghetti has been an ordinary scene in our kitchen. With or without anything to celebrate, there would be pasta in the table. The only problem is; I keep cooking the same recipe over and over again. Luckily, I was invited in the launching of a new cookbook dedicated to pasta. My Elba Kitchen Cookbook , which was launched at The Grove by Rockwell, Pasig City hosted by PJ Lanot.

I love to cook. I even suggest to one of my siblings to take up HRM in college so that there could be a chef in the family during gathering. The sad part with regards to enrolling in a culinary center is the cost, which is way out of my budget. That one of the reason why I just contented myself to just joining cooking demos. I never knew that there could be an alternative answer to my prayer. I was recently invited to the open house of the one of the emerging culinary center, The Global Academy Culinary & Hospitality. Located at the 4 th flr. Of Millenium Place, Meral co Ave and Sapphire Rd., Ortigas Pasig City. Upon entering the area, we were greeted by staff and personnel. I might have thought that its look like a showroom, but it’s not. The culinary center has two kitchen labs, two 23 seater theater demo rooms and a library; they even have a locker room for their student so that they could leave their thing after the class.

  I was as curious as to why a friend is looking for a person with an age qualification to an event with regards to nutrition and lifestyle. Little did I know that this event will open a new door of information for people like me who are at the middle age bracket. The event started at around 11 am at the 42nd floor of the Discovery Suites.   Together with the press media, co-bloggers, we were introduce to a new lifestyle that’s not only for us but for all the middle age generation.   While everyone render his and her particular topic, I could not help but ponder on what I’m experiencing with my own self. Being at the early forty, I have been watching my food intake as well as my lifestyle. Now a day, I’m not that strong as I was twenty years ago. I feel weak from time to time. There are things that I usually do before that I couldn’t do anymore or could do but with a slower face. There are some question in my mind and attending the event with regards to my nutrition int...

Having two violinists out of five kids, made music events close to my heart. I attended the launching of  7101 Music Nation 2nd Elements National Singing-Song writing Camp held at the Arts in the City in Taguig. 7101 Music Nation is the brainchild of three music aficionados namely it’s Artistic Director, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab; its Chief Executive Officer, established businessman Julio D. Sy Jr.; and its Chief Operating Officer, music industry maven Twinky Lagdameo. They have gathered Filipino artist and musician and promote the sharing the ideas and talents to further uplift Filipino artistry and musicality. The success of the first Element National Singing Camp last year for the songwriters made them add another track to this year event, the singing camp. The camp is open to all aspiring singer age 18-25, while the songwriter must be 18-35, they must be residents and citizen of the Philippines. The airfare will only be from Manila to Dumaguete There are a limited number of sl...

Having five kids of my own, I have my share of experience with regards to the apparel of my kids. I’ had been thru several brands and styles of clothing for my children. Together with my son EJ, we attended the 1 st MOOSE GEAR Grand Fan’s Day at the activity center of Robinson’s Galleria last July 3. As early as 10: 30 am, the line up for the registration started as the young kids and young at hearth waited for opening of the event. The event promised a day full of fun and surprises. There were treats for the first 50 kid attendees and raffles prizes from Moose Gear, Faces and Curves , Club Erase  for their companion. Meeting other bloggers and their kids give us time to just have lot of good times.