Tuesday, July 26, 2011

When at the beach...

Since we're going to Boracay, I am suddenly reminded of how things are now in Bora. We keep coming back for the beautiful beach, for the parties.  But the trash drives me crazy. With that many shops on such a small strip of land, the rate at how fast the trash keeps piling up drives me crazy. You can just imagine how many fruit shake cups, styrofoam disposables, plastic packaging makes it to the island's dumpsite (they have a dumpsite, in the island, no less). And the sewage problem has been a concern for so many. There is just no way a small island can keep it together for long without a well-designed sewage system.

I can still remember how Boracay used to be from my childhood. And my teens. I miss that Boracay. I have been to better beaches but I still come back to Boracay for the memories. Beach fun used to be  bringing your own food, setting up a beach mat and picnic. When at ANY beach, at any rate, buy your food at the market and cook your own, use reusable utensils or go cowboy with banana leaves as plates and your hands instead of the usual spoon and fork. You're not at a fine-dine, for chrissake. Or wake up at dawn to catch the fisherman with the day's haul. Don't bring the junk you eat when at Manila like chips, instant noodles, hotdogs and sweets. Give your sodium-laden diet a break and buy from local sellers and help the community's economy. When at the beach, take advantage of what you'll find there.

When at the beach... keep it simple. And sweet. And green! 

Total Bird Madness

Barcelona was completely leveled. When will we end this senseless bird violence?


PS. My 3-year-old can finish not one, not two, but multiple levels of the damn game. Tsk. Tsk. Plants Vs. Zombies was our old obsession, then Angry Birds came along. At the rate they update Angry Birds I don't see my son's addiction ending anytime soon. LOL

Thursday, July 14, 2011

My Kids Want To Watch Varekai in Manila!

I showed my kids videos of world-renowned performing circus, Cirque du Soleil, currently performing "Varekai" live in Manila. First thing Miguel said was, "Wow!" while Marco said, "Is it real, mommy?" I said, "Yes, son, it is real. It's a circus show!" "Woah. Can we go watch, mom?" I said, "Sure, we will!" I would hate to break their hearts.

So when HOOPLA, INC announced that they're giving away tickets, I grabbed on the chance to let the kids experience the best circus in the world. Here are Miguel and Marco, working their way hard for their tickets. You can't imagine how game they were to pose. In their young minds, they really thought this was for the circus people they saw online. And yes, they colored these! (Until they started complaining that their hands were beginning to hurt from all the coloring so I finished what they couldn't.)

 











THANKS!


Good luck, boys!

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