Crosswinds

On Wednesday, we went to my new school. That's the time that I got to have a test. I have three tests (English, Math and Science) and my school is big and colorful. Then after I did my test, I left already and went to Crosswinds, Tagaytay. It's a tall building and have lots of green trees. We stayed there for one day. 

On Thursday, I got ready for swimming snd I have lots of fun. There, I even made friends. Later, we went to Chicboy (fastfood) and there are lots of food to eat before we left and went back to Pasig City, our real home.

Happy Easter !

Holy Week

On Tuesday (April 15), we went to Malolos because we are going to celebrate Holy Week, that’s the time that Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead.

Bono and I went to mass to pray on Wednesday. I went home because I’m sick. I just ate my dinner and watched TV. And I also rested. It means I can’t play on Thursday. We watched the movie “Son of God” (since it’s Holy Week, we can’t watch anything, only a Jesus movie or a prayer movie).

On Friday, I was feeling better and I can join the procession. We went around Alido. I had so much fun. We went back home and play with my cousins.

But the next day, I have to leave Papa and Mama’s house because I’m going to sing at night (Rowin: for the “Salubong”) because tomorrow God is already gone from the tomb and is raised up from the dead.

My favorite part is pulling Saint Peter’s carriage with his rooster. 

My Moving-Up Day

On Friday, we have our moving up so we get ready and went to the mass (at Lay-force Chapel) and we get our rewards. First were the grades 1,2 and 3 and we waited. I and my classmates are talking for a while until the mass started. And I got a certificate and a medal because I am best in CLE and my character award is generosity.

I met a friend named Nathan and I enjoyed my great day.

My 52-Week Savings Challenge

This is my 52-week savings challenge list .

First, I need to write the (present) week, the date and amount to save. Before I put the money at the piggy bank (Rowin: it’s actually a Coke bottle bank :) ), I need to count my money and write the total in peso. I must write yes or no if I deposited the total amount to the bank.

My money now is 450 pesos and I also help my brother to save his money. His total amount is 225 pesos.

I plan to buy food and some important things and my brother will follow what I do. 

This is Zek Santos. 

(Rowin: There are a lot of versions and variations of this 52 week challenge in the internet so its really up to the person how much he wants to save every week that will determine his year-end savings. The golden nugget here is to incorporate the frugal and savings mentality to our sons while they are still young.)

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Dear Mommy,

I know it’s your birthday and I’m sorry that I talk back and hurt your feelings. It won’t happen again. I love you very much. I know you take care of me and I know you love me so much.

Thank you for taking care of me, daddy and Aim. They also love you very much and you are the world’s best mom I will ever know.

You and daddy have a good time with each other.

Thank you very much and may God bless you.

Happy Birthday!

Love,

Zek

My Earthquake Lesson

This Tuesday, there was an announcement by the East of Galleria management about a seminar at the fourth floor. We met a teacher from the Department of Science and Technology and we talked about earthquakes. 

She said that earthquakes are natural disaster that makes rumbling noise, shaking buildings and cracking grounds.

There are all kinds of hazards like tsunami, landslide, ground shaking and rupture, liquefaction and fire.

Before an earthquake, you (we) must pack-up some important things like first aid, water, food and whistle. 

During earthquake, hide under the (strong) table and hold tight (cover your head with hands). After the earthquake, you should go to the evacuation area.

I hope you (we) are safe.



(Rowin: Thanks to Ms. Sharmaine of Phivolcs for the insightful seminar about earthquakes and the necessary preparations in case another "big one" comes. According to their data, we have at least 90 strong magnitude quakes in the last 400 years so that is roughly 1 in every 22 years on average.

Coincidentally today, March 11, is also the 3rd year commemoration of the Japan's triple disaster - earthquake, tsunami and nuclear that has brought much devastation and loss of lives.) 

Manila Metropolitan Theater Chorus

A free reunion concert of the 1980's batch of Metropolitan Theater Chorus filled the EDSA Shrine Church last night for 2 hours with famous Filipino kundiman, patriotic and religious songs. Their powerful and harmonious chorale voices echoed through the corners to the delight and wonder of their families, friends and EDSA Shrine parishioners. A little revelation to note is than the church rector and vice-rector, Fr. Nilo and Fr. Benjo respectively, were former MET Chorus members themselves.

Zek was often in awe of their vocal powers and singing discipline.   

EoG Fire Drill Re-Load

The Money Workshop

On Sunday, we attended at the Mother Care workshop and we learned about money. First, we listened to teacher Fitz. Second our activity was to use our money to buy crayons. It costs ten pesos. Third, teacher Fitz said that we color the picture of a flower to earn money. Then we learned about needs and wants and we knew that needs are more important  than wants.

Next, teacher Fitz said that we put our money into the piggy bank. Then we went to the bank and deposit our money. Next, we asked questions to teacher Fitz so we will know what we will do and earn money too.

Then we reviewed the things we did today and we won a raffle and we ate snacks. I ate three burgers and that’s the end of our workshop.