I Almost Lost My Son

One of the things I am afraid of is if I will lose one of my kids. Probably, all of us parents felt he same thing too.

Yesterday, we went to one of the malls nearby to celebrate Father’s Day. It was lunch when we went there and the rest of the family had really enjoyed the day except when we knew I lost my son. I know it’s my obligation of taking good care of him no matter what happen. Apparently, I forgot that. That simply because, it was my first time again going to malls together with my family. Maybe I just missed doing it way back when I have myself alone (no kids yet). I assumed that since we went there as a family, they will take care of my eldest since I am bringing my youngest. Unfortunately, no one of them is holding him.

Before we get inside the mall after we had our lunch, we were holding with each other. My eyes were with him when we successfully get in the mall. It just happened that we crossed in one of the known gadget stores in the world; I forgot to take a look at my son on where he is that time. And there, my mom asked me where my son is. I thought he’s with my dad, so I told my mama that he’s with dad. Then, mom rushed to papa to see if he’s indeed holding my son. Unluckily, he was not with him. I started to panicked. I looked around to see if he’s there but then failed to see him. I look around everywhere and even checked for him the whole part of ground floor but didn’t see him. “He’s no longer inside the mall”, I said to myself. I don’t know what to do. My dad saw me and asked if I have had saw my son already. I cried with a reply to him, “pa, wala pa” (haven’t seen him yet, pa). I feel so helpless. I started informing all the security of the mall and give them the information about my son. I rushed to the customer service for a page request. Apparently, their system is damage. About 20 minutes or so, I went to the second floor to see if he went there but he didn’t.

Then there was a man who is wearing a semi like police attire but in yellowish kind of brown color approached me and guided me to the head of the security. He told me to calm down and everything will be okay the soonest. Luckily, after telling me to calm down the staff on duty in the security booth informed me they saw a kid who’s wearing similar to my description. They will just turn over him to the customer service booth. I waited for him there for about 5 minutes, I guess. “I don’t know what to do if it’s not him”, I thought to myself. But everything went to normal when I saw his smile. I just can’t explain how careless I am with him. But nevertheless, I am happy to see him again.

Thank you so much to all those who helped, I don’t know what to do if all the security in the mall have not responded that fast. And thanks to the other staff, the janitors and I don’t know what particular department the others belong to, in never doubting to lend a help in looking for my son. Although the page system is quite disappointing, I still love the fact how the security personnel and the rest of the staff took action in finding where did my son have gone.  

For your information, I am still puzzled on how did he end up in the terminal section since we are inside the mall during that time. 

To all parents out there, always put your eyes on your kids especially that there are plenty of dangers nowadays everywhere.

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Social Media Sites Could Be a Source of Danger

I am an avid user of social media sites like facebook, twitter, instagram and such. However, one should know that there are dangers in terms of using such thing especially for teens and tweens. Much worse when it comes to kids aging 10 years old below. You may wonder how possible danger could happen using these media sites is what I am going to share to you.

Just this afternoon, I was scrolling the newsfeed in my facebook page when I saw this post:

I am shock with this news. Really, I am. I can’t imagine how an 18 year old guy beat down a 13 year old boy for just a simple “wew” comment on his (18 y/o guy) girlfriend’s post. That’s a stupid reason if ever.

Probably, there could be other reasons behind the incident but for the guy who is 5 years older to this 13 year old boy, he should be the one to adjust. If not, he could talk to the kid’s parents instead. But the damage has been done already. And I hope this will serve as a lesson for elderly ones to adjust your temper and as much as possible try to reach the parents and discuss to them the issue or end up in prison. After all, the choice is yours.

And for those kids who don’t know they are doing, I bet you know what are the bad doings and things from the good ones. I hope this will also serve as a lesson to you too.

And for parents, I know you are doing all your best for your kids. As much as possible, update your kids every now and then and things they are up to. I know this incident will all serve us a lesson.

To the victim’s parents, I hope justice will be with you in the end.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking ALS (Alternative Learning System) Program by DepEd

It’s been a year since I graduated from ALS. As you can see, I’ve post about it too. However, as time goes by… I’ve learned that there are disadvantages that those who are planning to take up ALS (Alternative Learning System) as their option to get HS diploma should know first.

Just like other stuff, there are advantages and disadvantages we should consider; ALS for instance. Alternative Learning System or commonly known as ALS is one of DepEd’s program for out of school youths. This program entitles interested out of school youths and even adults elementary and high school diplomas. It is indeed a big help especially those who are planning to send themselves to study for college. Indeed, ALS is a big help for individuals like me.

Yes, ALS may be a good start for youths who haven’t finished their studies in HS level or in Elementary years but then, one should consider of learning that there are disadvantages too out of taking this program compare in graduating in formal study.

It is true that ALS helps individuals like me. But then, there are disadvantages to consider as well first before taking this program especially if your purpose is to send yourself to study college. 

The Advantages:

• A lot of schools particular private ones accept ALS graduates.
• Plenty of courses are offered to ALS graduates in private schools.
• Guarantee ALS graduates a better future such as good work and meet minimum payment in work.

Meanwhile, there are disadvantages that opposes to these advantages which in other hand is very important in terms of deciding if to proceed or not in this program. And some of the disadvantages so far I have observed are as follow:

• Although a lot of schools accept ALS graduates, most of them doubt your ability and knowledge.
• Not all courses are offered to ALS graduates. Yes, there are plenty of courses are offered. However, it is limited. Accountancy for instance, if you prefer to get this course… I bet you need to search for particular University or College School that gives out opportunity to ALS graduate like me.
• If you thought ALS is a program offered by DepEd and confident enough that public universities would accept you if you apply for your desired course, think again! Base on my personal experience, this university is known for decades already. And since I’ve heard that they do accept ALS graduates, I thought it would be the best school to study. Apparently, as I have prepared my papers and presented it to them… they rejected me of getting the course I desired. Instead, they offer me vocational course which is the only course they can offer for all ALS graduates. Imagine, for what is the use of taking ALS if the only course they offer is vocational that even undergraduates from HS can take it from TESDA.
• Rejection is often the result to all your actions in terms of telling people you’re an ALS graduate (however, only applies to those people who are very judgmental). 

It may not have impact for you yet as of this moment. But I’m not saying this to discourage you to take this program though. There are still ones that give you opportunities to show what you’ve got. However, if you have other options in getting your Elem/HS diploma, I suggest you to grab the opportunity to take it instead of ALS. 

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Living a Simple Life (Part 2)

It’s been month of staying here. And I love the fact how life teaches me to be more responsible in my obligations. From the way I live before down all the way we have right now, I’ve learned so many things about living simple life. And it is definitely not that easy yet still manageable though.

I’ve grown in a life where I can get what I want in instant (although we’re not rich, eh) and indeed, this life I chose right now is quite far from what I used to have before. But despite of it, I am happy with my decision. We’re not that poor here though just quite challenging stat to be exact. However, sometimes I can’t help myself from missing my life before. But then again, parenthood is something we all should consider of taking forward.

Going back to the topic, I want to share to you all the things I’ve learned from staying in my partner’s place.

We do live together with his parents. Of course, we can’t stand in our own yet since I’m planning to take up college this school year and we do have 2 kids already. Hence, we need them to support us in our plans. So most probably, right after I finish my study (hopefully) we can have our own and of course we’ll be helping his parents too. And it’s very overwhelming that his parents are very supportive with our plans and sure you know how it feels being supported.  Anyway, water is one of our problems here. The owners of the house we are staying have strict rules and regulations when it comes to changing and improving their houses. Thus, we can’t make decision in having our own line of water. But good thing that there are other sources of water supply available and all for free.

The well and the artesian well or commonly called as “poso” in Filipino are the two sources of water supply we use for washing our clothes, dishes and even for bathing too.

I love how their place to be so very friendly. I’ve seen a lot of home owners here having their own yards full of plants like different kinds of vegetables and some fruits. Common here is banana trees. I even took a shot of one of those yards I’ve seen here. Oh how I wish I have my own lot even just the small size one for planting. Sure, I’ll be planting those favorite veges.

Before, I only wash my own clothes but only applied if mom is not in the mood. But now, I don’t have to depend on mom’s mood anymore since I have moved out in our place and much worst, it’s not just my own clothes I have to wash but the clothes of the 4 of us. That’s motherhood, I guess.

I also love the fact how this place taught me time management. Oh yes, I can work different tasks the whole day not just working online. And indeed, I am more excited to learn new things beyond my knowledge. I hope I can still manage it, soon.

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Living A Simple Life

Having a simple life is what I’ve been dreaming of. And yes, I am currently having it. I just moved, finally! It was indeed not that easy yet, this is life. We should learn how to be independent sometimes.

To be with my mom and dad together with my siblings is what I’ve been having since then. But right after having my kids with me, I thought unfolding a new chapter of my life would somehow help me face reality with firm. Then, after almost 4 years of waiting… we just moved then. That’s why I wasn’t able to update this blog for quite long.

It was not easy though. In fact, I’m still in the process of adjusting yet, happy that I was able to adjust a little. I know now how to laundry our own clothes, much more… I know how it feels to be a wife. Imagine, I need to wake up early to prepare his clothes and sometimes his pack lunch (but most of the time, his dad always prepare for it and yes we’re extended family). I’m happy although sometimes, there’s fear and sadness I felt inside. Maybe I’m not sure if how this feeling would last and I really miss my old home too. I miss my siblings so much, my mom and most of all- dad. He never talked to me since then. I know, he’s not okay with my decision but sure he’ll soon accept it. Hopefully, he will.

Meanwhile, I love how reality seems to be so different with dreams. Love when you were still two, seems to be so easy but then, love after having kids… there you would know how hard yet happy life could be. You would learn how to appreciate life- its imperfection, hardship, happiness and a lot more. And as I am unfolding a new chapter of my life, I am hoping that trials won’t give me the reason to give up but instead, will give me the reason to be stronger and bolder person as I am now. And I hope that having this life, would give me the courage to be a good parent to my kids and a partner to my guy.  

For now, all I know is that I am happy with the decision I just made. And I am praying that the guy I chose to spend the rest of my life with will be the guy I’ve been dreaming of ever since. 

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Earn Extra Cash through Business

These days, it is very important to have your own business or at least, have something with you where you can earn extra cash.

 A lot of ideas can be chosen. If you want fast cash, you can be a Forex Broker but of course this one is quite difficult to handle since it needs more knowledge in the field or in other hand create your own small business such as online shop of clothing, accessories, and a lot more where you could earn easily as well. However, creating such won’t guarantee you success. But of course, there are systems to follow and do to make it somehow a success although there are failures would surely exist.

In order to be successful in the business, it is really essential to plan it out first before making it to real. In this way, you would know what the dos are and don’ts in handling the business you will choose. You can even ask those in business field, sure that they come up with the planning too before doing everything to action.

Aside from planning and preparing it all, it is also important to know what the benefits, risky and other stuff out of having that particular field. Thus, when you come up in planning make sure to ask yourself first if are you ready enough to risk everything you’ll invest as this is possible to happen or what.

It’s better to be advanced in things like this. That will somehow help you be responsible in handling and managing the business you are about to take.

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Speed Racing Car Giveaway by Tmart

Tmart.com Speed Racing Car Giveaway

Sponsored by: Tmart.com

Hosted by: Working MAMA and I am Vince Crispaul

Date: April 22 – May 12, 2013

OPEN WORLDWIDE

Prize: Speed Racing Car

Speed Racing Car is a product of Tmart.com an online shopping website that provides a wide selection of products at reasonable prices plus FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE at no minimum purchase required. The Speed Racing Car is the best choice of gift to kid and kid-at heart. This remote controlled toy car is really entertaining and it will develop ones operating ability. You can read the full review of this product HERE .

One lucky reader will receive the Speed Racing Car directly to their doorstep.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Getting a Credit Card

Having a credit card is a big help especially if you don’t have cash on hand. However, aside from the advantages it brings, it is also important to know the disadvantages of getting it as well. Thus, it is very important for a person to know first of the possible pros and cons of having such thing.

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Just like other stuff, credit card has also good and bad impact especially if not handle with care. With that, taking time to read the advantages and disadvantages would somehow help each of us to know its effect if not taken good care enough.

Here are some of the ADVANTAGES on why mostly people engage of getting their own credit card:

• The perks and other benefits out of using it.
• The convenience it brings in purchasing something especially online.
• The fact it gives to the holder if no cash on hand available (for emergency purposes).

However, there are DISADVANTAGES to consider too. And most of the time, these are some of the reasons why others don’t bother of getting their own line and for some people too chose to cut the service.

• If not handled with care, possibilities of getting into trouble can definitely happen such as getting scammed.
• Interest rate.
• Engage you to spend more beyond your budget which is not healthy for you.

These are just some of the basic advantages and disadvantages to take note of. Thus, if you are planning to get a credit card… make sure you are ready of the possibilities this stuff may bring you.

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The Bank I Hate

It’s been years since dad enrolled for a credit line in one of the known banks in the country. Actually, it was not dad’s idea neither mom’s too. There was an agent whom introduced them this credit line. And in fact, mom was not interested with it. But because of the perks and other benefits offered by this known bank, dad signed the form. And as far as I know, getting credit line is not that easy to be approved especially if there are no papers or any documents to support the form. 

A week after, dad received a mail contains a letter and with a credit card. Of course, he wondered why he got such thing. And then he remembered the form he signed up a week ago then. I was like, “wow, is that how easy to get a credit line?” huh? Then dad told me, maybe it got approved right away because he told his work all about.

I admit the credit card really did a big help to mom and dad especially in purchasing plane tickets online. But then, I told them using such thing is not a good idea at all. It may be a good solution especially if there’s no cash on hand, but when it comes to interest rate… there is the big problem.

Just this year, dad decided to cut off his credit line. He tasked us to pay the outstanding balance and inform the customer service about my dad’s request. Apparently, we can make it according to the agent since we are not the holder. My father told us that he can’t make a call since they are on board. So, he told my mom to do it instead. My mom informed the bank, and same… they ignored her request. Of course, it is very stressful in our part. It seems like they are taking advantage of the situation. We can provide the complete details though. I get their point, but if only we won’t be paying the amount of P100 plus or something for membership fee… we won’t be wasting our time to call them for cutting the line. That’s why we paid the whole amount because we don’t want any obligation from them anymore.

As for me, they are really taking advantage of this. Imagine, getting the line approved without paper as long as you currently working abroad, instantly you can have a credit card anytime. And I hate it!

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FREE BLOGGER SIGN-UP: Tmart.com Speed Racing Car Giveaway

Fellow bloggers, welcome to Tmart.com Speed Racing Car Giveaway FREE SIGN-UP Event.

This giveaway is hosted by Working MAMA and I am Vince Crispaul and sponsored by Tmart.com.

About the Sponsor

Tmart.com is an online shopping website that provides its online shoppers wide selections of high-end products from electronics, apparels, gadgets, toys, and so much more at a friendly price. What shoppers love from shopping in here is that they enjoy receiving the items free of shipping fee directly to their doorsteps at no minimum purchase required.

If you are a blogger and would like to have more fans and followers for FREE, please do SIGN-UP to increase your followers and blog traffic. Want to receive token of $5 through PayPal from the hosts? Then help me promote this blogger event and up-coming giveaway by referring fellow bloggers to participate the said giveaway event.  A blogger who refers most participants will receive the token.

Event Promotion Date: April 12 – 20, 2013

Giveaway Date: April 22 – May 12, 2013

Giveaway Prize: Speed Racer Car from Tmart.com

GIVEAWAY OPEN WORLDWIDE

For promoting the event and up-coming giveaway please COPY ANNOUNCEMENT HERE and POST IN YOUR BLOG. Participants will get 2 FREE links (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, G+) as a thank you for posting the said event and giveaway on their specific blog.

Ready to Sign-Up? Please fill-up the form HERE after posting the announcement. Don't forget to include my name: Momee Gee as your referral!

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Impact of Education in Society

Just this morning I was checking my facebook account’s newsfeed when I saw a video which just happened just this month, I guess (for full coverage). It was about demolition team and the people. Eventually, the commotion wasn’t able to arise since there was a man who stood up in behalf of those people living in the place. He was asking the team if they have “Court Order” and Sheriff with them. And if ever they have those according to the guy, they will voluntary leave the place. The team handed them papers but then it was only a memorandum instead of the trial court’s order. Isn’t that funny?

But little did these people know that the man who’s asking for a court order is a Law student. Isn’t that embarrassing in the team’s part? Definitely, it is.

I, as a Filipino citizen, ashamed of what these demolition team have done. And to those police who responded, I wonder why they didn’t even bother to help those affected citizens.

I’ve come up with this realization, what if the guy who is asking for court order wasn’t there during that time? What will probably happen? For sure, the people who are living in the said place will end up crying and done nothing because, apparently they don’t know their rights. That’s why EDUCATION is indeed important. Each of us should have this. If possible, this should be mandatory. It will not just save us from poverty, but it will also help us protect our rights as a human, as a person and as a citizen of our country.

Thus, if you can afford to study, VALUE IT. Learn to value EDUCATION as much as you value your family. This will not just help yourself nor your family alone but the whole citizen of this country will get benefit of it too.

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LBC Pledges for 500 Trash Cans in return of 5,000 used LBC Pouches

These days, recycling used materials is highly recommended in order for us to help saving mother earth. However, not all are intended to be used all over again as some of the products particularly those plastic ones are made of toxic chemicals. Thus, we end up throwing those and giving the obligations to garbage collectors on how to dispose it properly. But eventually, there are now products made environment friendly to help lessen the issues we are currently having about global warming.

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And today, LBC just announced that they will be giving away 500 trash cans for public use IF, their customers will return 5000 LBC pouches in LBC branches nationwide. The plastics will be recycled into tiles and pavers which will then be donated for use in public schools and parks.

With that, if you are a loyal customer of the said company… you can be part of the pledge through giving out those pouches of LBC you’ve received and you will be receiving soon.

LBC pouches are made environment friendly. But I love the fact that despite of how eco-friendly it is, they come up with this project to help individuals to be responsible in other way and as well, to help our environment free from trashes and garbage.

Hence, if you want this to be successful… then be part of it! Better start returning all those pouches of LBC you have at home!

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