A day in Manly beach

We went out to Manly beach last week. It was a sunny windy day and quite chilly but it didnt stop us having fun and enjoying the beach. The kids can't hide their excitement the moment we arrived but soon the excitement was replaced by disappointment when they noticed the seawater wasn't good enough for swimming, cold and rough and obviously no swimming will be allowed but however, they found something to keep themselves busy instead. They made sandcastles, chasing the waves and seagulls. We all had a good time.

Fried bangus

It's actually my first time to cook fried bangus (milkfish). I just felt I'd like to try my own fried bangus after the time me and my friend had lunch in a Filipino Restaurant. We ordered few dishes that we fancied at that time. My friend ordered fried bangus and pork barbecue while I ordered pinakbet and dinuguan and we shared everything on our table. Taking glimpses to the fried bangus, it really looked so delicious so I grabbed a little piece and dipped in a vinegar and soy sauce mixture, and geez, it was yummy. I was so full after we ate that I felt I can't move anymore. lolzz.. My friend then informed me that some Filipino shops around in our area are selling frozen marinated bangus in pack so I checked it out the next time I went out grocery shopping and I grabbed a pack. This was my dinner one night.

Kids's artwork

The school where my kids are in, spent the last day of the school term 3 with fun, excitement and a fund raising day . It was Friday and the weekly assembly which is in the morning of every Friday went as normal followed by the parents/carer's visit to the classroom, picnic and the talent quest which was added to the excitement of the day. Parents/carers were invited to visit the classroom of our kids to see their artworks with a gold coin donation for every artwork that we really like to take home, hence a fund raising. Of course, a day such as this is another great opportunity for us, parents/carers to visit the classroom of our kids, meet some parents and check out all our kids artworks of the entire school term 3. I was only planning to take home few arts of Dorothy and David that I can afford because my gold coin (AU$1 or $2 coin) was limited. While I was in David's room, David's teacher informed us that we don't have to worry how much gold coin we have but have to donate only of what we can afford instead and by that we can take home any artworks, which we were really grateful. Below is just one of David's favorite artworks.On the other hand, one of Dorothy's artwork is this boomerang. She really likes it because the moment I got inside their classroom, she came to me and whispered to pay a gold coin for her boomerang even if the paint wasn't quite dry..lolz. She painted it by herself. I took few other artworks of Dorothy home too.

My Orchids

I have a small collection of orchids, and growing them is really quite easy, just a little of your time and attention plus a perfect spot, a semi-shady spot in your yard, that's all it needs and you will be rewarded by magnificent flowers. My orchids are just few and inexpensive when I bought them from a lady who is regularly selling different kinds of plants as a fund raising for cancer research. As a way to help the fund raising and for my love of plants, I eventually become her friend and a regular customer so to speak. My orchids didn't bloom at a time together. Some bloomed on late winter, some this spring time and some haven't bloomed yet.

Saging and ginamos

When Dhemz mentioned to me about "saging (banana) and ginamos (salted small white fish), I remembered my small bottle of "ginamos" given by my sister from her holiday in the Phils as a "pasalubong". It was left forgotten sitting in our fridge since then, that I didn't remember it anymore. When I checked it out, to my relief, it is still good and not past the expiry date (May 2010) yet, which I am really glad. I still can enjoy it. I bought a frozen "sab-a" banana from the Filipino shop to go with it, and just thawed and tossed it in the microwave. I had it for my afternoon snack.
Hubby calls 'guinamos" poisonous fish" because of its smell. .hehehe

Pizza for dinner

It was not just because our taste buds craved for it but merely because I was just being lazy getting myself in the kitchen.hehehe.I didn't have the mood to cook for dinner so we decided to get something take away . Pizza was the first choice and everyone agreed. We ordered it from our favourite pizza place. They always use fresh ingredients so we always get our money's worth. David and Dorothy had the Hawaiian while me and hubby had our favourite, the house special with the lot on it.

Dorothy continues her tennis lesson

Being keen in sport and an active kid, Dorothy involved herself in a tennis lesson since last term and she wanted to continue doing it next term. Because she is so interested with this particular sport, we decided to book a place for her for next term 4 and paid in advance before the due date merely to avail the early bird discount. Even it was just only a saving of few dollars but every little bit helps our tight budget at the moment.
Anyways, she was so happy and excited when I informed her that she is going to continue her tennis lesson which she didn't expect in the first place as I never gave any clue of assurance whether she can continue or not. Her next term tennis lesson is every Saturday for 1 hr for 10 weeks, the same time and day as last term. She was the only girl in her group but it never stop her to gain more confidence being in the court and improve her game.
Last school term, both my kids were in the after school sport . It kept them a little bit busy all throughout the school term. Dorothy was doing Taekwondo and Cricket while David on the other hand was doing gymnastic. I let David did only one after school sport because I felt that it will be too much for him doing 2 after school sport being just new to the big school.
I wanted them to continue the after school sport this coming term 4 so I asked them about it and they both said yes . I made bookings for them to get a place before the end of the term 3 as places are limited.
Getting them involve in sport helps building up their character, confidence, socialize and gain more friends. Aside from having fun, stay in shape and keeping healthy it is a great chance also to get them away from watching tv, playing Wii and such.

WHAT DOES YOUR BIRTH DATE MEAN

I was tagged by Melds of My Daily Thoughts and Moods and Rose of Etcetera and Etcetera to know What My Birth Date Mean. It revealed that

You Are a Scholar

You have an extraordinary character - moral, responsible, and disciplined. Your sincerely and honesty shine through in almost every situation. Driven and focused, you rarely let your emotions get the better of you. You're level headed and rational. People count on your to look at things objectively. Your strength: Your unwavering loyalty and ethics Your weakness: Your rock solid stubbornness Your power color: Navy blue Your power symbol: Shield Your power month: April

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Tag from Kandi

I was tagged by Kandi of Life and Rose-Etcetera Etcetera. Thank you so much my dear friends, Kandi and Rose for including me in your list. I really appreciate it and your friendship. I was having fun doing this tag.

1. Do you think you're hot?

hmmmmmm.....Its kinda cold here right now..lolzzz
2. Please upload your favourite photo.3. Why do you love this picture?

Because we love them more than anything else in the world.They are our life and our joy
4. When was the last time you eat pizza?
yesterday
5. What is the latest song you have heard?
Halo
6. What are you doing while working on this game?
listening to music
7.What is your favourite nick-name?
den-den
8. What kind of person are you?
Caring, kind and a great nature lover
9. What is your favourite song?
From this Moment On
10. What is your favourite food?
seafoods and Cebuano/Filipino foods
11.What is the most stressful thing to you?
parties at home-stressful but enjoyable
12. Mention the three must have items on your purse
mobile phone, keys, wallet
13. What is your favourite colour/s?
yellow, white, pink, purple, green, blue, black

Ladies Night Out

Yep, it was our night out. Me and my friends thought to give ourselves a treat once in a while, get out of the house free of kids and hubby and have a little fun. We decided to go in a local club nearby to indulge scrumptious foods, few drinks and enjoy the beat of the music with a live band. We met new and some old friends there who were, like us, enjoying the night as well. We danced the night away until we had no energy left. I was exhausted when I got home . The following day, I got sore legs, but just a small price to pay for a wonderful evening after all !!..:0