Survival Tips on Your Toddler's Field Trip

Last November 28, 2009, Thea and I had a bonding moment at her school's educational field trips on several sites in Metro Manila. Thea is my four (4) year old daughter, studying at Dasmariñas-2 Central School as Kindergarten here in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Just wanna share my experiences for those Dad who's coming with their Toddlers Field Trip for the first time and for those Wanna be Dads. ;P

The Preparations

First things first, what to prepare for the trip... hmmm. My wife take cares all of that and I just listed it below:

1. Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
- 2 Bottle of Ice Tea
- Tuna Sandwich Breakfast
- Fried Chicken and Rice
- Some pack of chips
2. Extra Shirts, Caps, Extra Underware, Fan and Umbrella.
3. Toiletries - Baby wipes, Isoprophyl Alcohol & Soap, Hair comb (Which I forgot)
4. Cellphone
5. Camera
8. Extra Money (shsss...don't tell my wife that I brought some extra money.)

The Field Trip

The call time was 5am in the morning. I woke Thea at around 4am, took a bath, check the food (of course) and things I needed to bring. I have no trouble waking up Thea because she was so excited for the trip. We arrived at exactly 5am and only two (2) of her classmate were the first to arrived. So we waited for 30mins before we're able to board the bus. The bus left 6:30am, out of 12 buses we were the first to leave.

We have visited (4) four site which took us 14 hours. Below is the sites:

The Basilica of Barasoain (also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) in Malolos Bulacan was our first detination. We arrived at around 8:30 am as scheduled. The Malolos Congress is in accordance with the decrees of June 18 and 23, 1898, Aguinaldo convoked the Revolutionary Congress at Barasoain, Malolos. This is the Basilica that can be found at the back of our P10 ten peso bill.

Our second destination was the Nature's Spring Purified Water Plant or the Philippine Spring Water Resources, Inc. Plant in which located at Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan. Camera's are not allowed inside but the demonstrate to us the water purification process. Boring isn't? Thea didn't enjoy this part of the trip either. But before we went back to the bus we able to refill our bottled water and taste there flavored water.

The third part of the field trip was in a ballet theater named "Aliw Theater" which just beside from our last destination. Picture taking during the presentation were not allowed but this was the best part of the trip for Thea and she enjoyed it very well. "Tatlong kwento ni Lola Basyang" (Three story by Grandma Basyang) was the title of the presentation. It dramatized thru ballet three story in which Thea really enjoyed. The story was about romance , adventure and comedy pack in one. The three (3) story was:

Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon (Choreographed by Osias Barroso, Music by National Artists as arranged by Mon Faustino)

Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria (Choreographed by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Music by Joey Ayala)

Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin (Choreographed by Tony Fabella, Music by Ryan Cayabyab)

Presentation are still on going from December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2009
Aliw Theater, Star City, CCP Complex

Our last stop was Star City Amusement Park, it's just beside the "Aliw Theater" where watch the Ballet presentation. Thea enjoyed the rides to the max up to the last minute of our schedule. We boarded back to our bus and left at around 7:00 pm. We arrived back home almost before 9pm so excited telling her first time outdoor adventure to her mom.

Things to take note, before traveling.

1. Take note of the Bus Number or Plate of the Bus.
2. Make sure that you and your toddler have unloaded (pee) before you leave.
3. Count the bags you have and make sure it's properly labeled.
4. Make sure that you have an identification card on your toddler or insert a calling card on her packet if ever you lost each other in crowded areas.



If you have any other tips to add, just fill out the comment form below. Enjoy!

Penne Rigatti Creamy Spaghetti Sauce

Last November 5, 2009 I cooked for my wife on her 33rd birthday party at her office. Since then, a lot of her office mates has been requesting for the recipe. So I'm revealing the secret now not so secret recipe. Lols! Below is the ingredients.

Ingredients

1000 ml. Spaghetti Sauce (Italian flavor)
1 pack Penne (800g) San Remo
1 bx. Melted Cheese (Grated)
5 pcs. Onion (chopped)
1 bar Butter or Margarine (Garlic Flavor)
1 gloves Garlic (dice)
¼ kg Carrots (Grind)
1 can Mushroom (sliced)
½ kg Hotdog
¼ kg Ham (sliced)
½ kg. Ground Beef
2 pcs. Knorr Beef Cubes
1 Can Nestle Cream
Salt and Pepper for Taste

Cooking Instruction

Spaghetti Noodles :
Boil water w/ 1tsp salt & 1tbls cooking oil, then add the spaghetti noodles, wait until cooked (about 8 to 10mins).

Sauté the ground beef w/ melted butter or margarine until brown, then add the dice garlic , onion, sliced hotdog, ham and the mushroom until cooked.
Then add the spaghetti sauce, grated carrots, salt, pepper, beef cubes wait until boils.

Simmer (5 mins.) while mixing w/ Nestle All Purpose Cream.

Serve with grated cheese.


Good Luck and Enjoy!

YES! It's Now Dasmariñas City

Yes, its now safe to say that we are now residing at the City of Dasmariñas, Cavite. I was informed by my source that the YES vote casted a large margin over the NO vote yesterday plebiscite for Dasmariñas Cityhood. YES! Dasmariñas Cavite, is now DASMARIÑAS CITY!

Now, a lot of Dasmarileños hope that the future funds that will be added will be use properly so that it will provide development to all corners of the Dasmariñas City and brings brighter future for my children. The people of Dasmariñas have spoken, it's up to the local official to make Dasmariñas City a safer, healthier and prosperous place to leave in.

Congratulations to all Dasmarileños!

Official COMELEC Election Result (Courtesy of Commission on Election and Arthur)

"In connection with the November 25, 2009 plebiscite to ratify the conversion of the Municipality of Dasmariñas into a component city pursuant to Republic Act No. 9723 dated October 15, 2009"

YES Votes
36,559

NO Votes
8,141

Related Links

1. Yes for Dasmariñas, Cavite City Hood

PACQUIAO VS COTTO - FIREPOWER FINAL ROUND UP

FIREPOWER - Round by Round Summary

1:28 PM November 15, 2009 (Philippine Time)
Below is my round by round summary of the Firepower fight between the Philippine Champion Manny "PACMAN" Paquiao versus Miguel Cotto. I'm trying to blog this as I watch the fight round by round, so bare with me with typos and grammar.

Introduction

The crowd was silenced when the Philippine National Anthem was sung by our very own La Diva. Then the silence was broken when Manny Paquiao entered the arena, followed by Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao was the first fighter into the ring. Wearing red trunks littered with logos he went staright to his corner and knelt in prayer. Before the start of the round I've just saw Chavit Singson at the Paquiao's corner.Hmmm, I sense Politics!

Round One

When the bell rang the crowd roars. Cotto startled Pacquiao with a first punch but didn't hurt our hero. The round ended with exchanged of blow and Cotto wins the round 10-9

Round Two

Cotto continues pounding body shots chopping down Pacquiao's body. But Manny Pacquiao at the halfway through the round he finds an opening and delivers a combination and a lot of left & right jab in which destabilized Cotto and couldn't find a solution to counters Paquiao's attacks. Then Pacquiao releases three-punches combination with about 15 seconds left. Pacquiao stares at Cotto at the end of the round and Pacquiao wins the round, 10-9.

Round Three

The action started by Cotto throws a left that Pacquiao sidesteps with jabs and left blow. At the middle of the round the referee Kenny Bayless calls a knockdown on Cotto from a left and right combination from Manny Paquiao. Pacquiao's speed, which surprised so many other fighters, appears to be too much for Puertorican fighter. Before the end of the round Cotto manages to sneak an upper-cut in which upsets Paquiao. Pacquiao still wins the round 10-8.

Round Four

Cotto started early with jabs rattling our Pinoy Champion on 2:20 minutes left. Pacquiao has been pinned twice on the rope punishing him with body shots and several uppercuts. When I thought that Cotto gains the advantage with this round, Pacquiao escapes to the center of the ring, Cotto goes down again with 10 seconds remaining. Manny manage to hit Cotto with a hard left to the chin that causes him to go down. Cotto went to his corner bleeding with one eye. Pacquiao still owns Cotto at 10-8 score.

Round Five

Sorry guys I've missed this round I need to go to the rest room but Pacquiao still takes this round with 10-9 score. LOLS! Bad timing huh!

Round Six

Pacquiao still going for the head consistently, sniping Cotto with a left and right combination. At this round Cotto's face is showing the damage, looking red and perhaps a bit swollen. Pacquiao twice pinned Cotto on the ropes in the final 15 seconds and almost gets him down for a third time. Pacquiao still scores from the judges with 10-9 card.

Round Seven

At this round, Cotto still couldn't find a solution to the speed of Paquiao. Paquiao still punished Cotto with a one-to-three combination. Even though Cotto manages to sneak punches at the end of the round, the round again ends with Pacquiao winning with 10-9 score.

Round Eight

Pacquiao has been slicing the defense of Cotto's defenses and he has no where to go but to move around the ring by back pedaling. At the 20 seconds of the round Cotto continues to fight backward and the round ends with him backed into his corner, saved from further damage by the bell. Cotto's face is swollen and I'm starting to conclude the fight with Pacquiao wins the round, 10-9.

Round Nine

Another punishing round for Cotto. Pacquiao still excutes his offensive tactics and still Cotto back paddles around the ring. Pacquiao gets off a good three-punch combination and traps Cotto against the ropes three times. Cotto has been bleeding heavily from his nose and his right eye almost shut as he goes to his corner. Pacquiao wins the round 10-9 again.

Round Ten

Cotto white trunks are now stained with blood and both eyes are nearly swollen closed. The two fighter is now wearing red trunks? Are they allowing it now? Just kidding! Cotto continues to backpedal and Pacquiao continues to chase him. Near the end of the round Paquiao signals Cotto saying "Let's get it on." because Cotto has been running thru out the round. Pacquiao wins the round 10-9.

Round Eleven

Cotto can't stand the punishment anymore as he continue to back pedal thru out the round. Cotto has been a dancing punching bag for Manny Paquiao as the cut of Cotto's left eye has been bleeding thru his trunks. At this round I feel Cotto's only wanted to survive. Pacquiao wins the round, 10-8.

Final Round

Early in the round our local tv commentator already announced that Manny Paquiao has claimed his 7th world title, because Cotto's just keep on running around the ring and with the scores presented only a knock down can turn around the fight. The blood coming from the cut near Cotto's eye is flowing now and referee Kenny Bayless steps in to stop with more than two minute to go. Which declares Manny Paquiao is the winner.

Pacquiao wins by 12th-round TKO

WHOOOOT! GO Manny!
Now Pacquiao, the only fighter in history to win Seven Titles in Seven Weight Classes. Congratulation to Manny Paquiao! Again you made our country proud!
"Wala kang katulad Manny!!!!!." I hope you enjoyed my post.
I've finish blogging at around 4:19 PM (Philippine Time).