Mikaela's 13th Birthday

Whew! The birthday party for my oldest daughter, who turned 13, was on December 21, 2012, but I forgot to blog about it since I was so busy. We opted to celebrate her birthday with her friend at school while they were having their CHRISTMAS PARTY, despite the fact that her actual birthday is on December 18th.

The day we were born is the most important to us. As well as that, in order to have a fantastic birthday, we need to plan an incredible party. First, I had a conversation with Mikaela about the kind of party she envisioned having, and she mentioned something cute and kid-friendly. Therefore, I searched the internet for a design that I could use for her cake, and I came across this adorable and ingenious cake made by THE SWEET CAKE FAIRY.

Photo credit to THE SWEET CAKE FAIRY

In light of the fact that we are going to celebrate it at their school, I have chosen to also serve cupcakes in order to ensure that everyone gets an equal share. I need to inquire with her teacher adviser regarding the number of students that are present in their classroom. After that, I got in touch with my friend Margaret, who had a bakery close to our town and who not only baked but also made cakes for any and all events.

And as soon as Margaret received my message, she answered back. I immediately sent the photo to her via Facebook private message so she could replicate the cake design.

 

December 21, SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY. While the children are very busy singing and dancing, my mother and I, together with Ms. Teresa Alemanza (my daughter's teacher adviser), and my dear friend Beth, are very busy preparing the cake and cupcakes that will be placed on the table.

photo credit: brendanlim via photopin cc

The combination of ice cream with baked goods like cakes and cupcakes is a PERFECT MATCH.

By the way, I do have a birthday wish that I placed on my daughter's Facebook timeline:

To Mikaela Francesca:

You have brought so much happiness into my life. This person is stunning, bright, clever, perceptive, and, most importantly, full of spirit. Loving things like Android Tablets and other electronics, which you and your sister, Chelsea Jeanille, had a lot of fun sharing with each other and participating in amusing activities together.

If you want to have a good relationship with your mother, sharing school life with me is a terrific step to take. Since that lovely moment in the middle of the night when I first had you in my arms, you have been making me over for the past 13 years. I can't imagine my life without you. That is the most breathtaking scene I have ever witnessed in my life. There are no words that can adequately express how grateful I am to have a daughter like you, K-la, who is 13 years old and has made my life as close to perfect as it is possible to get.

Best wishes for your birthday, Ate!

Mama JL with love 

My Daughter's 1st experience with the Vending Machine

If either my children or their friends have events at or outside of their school, you can count on me to follow my promise and share any relevant updates with you. At the wake that was conducted for our grandma at Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes, my family and I went there in order to offer our respects and show our support for the family.

In the midst of my children's exploration of the area, they eventually returned to me to request funds. When I asked them what they were going to purchase, they told me that they were going to get a cup of coffee from a vending machine.

Oh, this place, Cosmopolitan Davao, really has a vending machine? For fun, I grabbed my Android tablet and went with my kids to the vending machine. People are waiting in line to get a hot or cold cup of coffee or Milo.

There are two models of NESCAFE vending machines, namely, Automated Vending Machines (AVM’s) and Tabletops. Both offer a wide variety of basic and specialty selections from hot coffees to hot chocolate by NESCAFE and MILO. These recipes carry a winning taste with consumers of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO’s) and Offices where these machines are mostly located.

AVMs, or Automated Vending Machines, also have soft drinks and juices.

I am so glad to know that we already have an AVM here in Davao City.

Free vending, coin-operated, and card-operated options are all available in vending machines. Coins are accepted at this automated teller machine. A cup of coffee, Milo, juice, or soft drink will cost you ten or twelve pesos (PHP), respectively.

• INSERT COIN, BILL or CARD.

•  TAKE YOUR PICK.

• WAIT TO LOAD CUP.

• FINISH LOADING ( Lights are OFF).

• GET YOUR CUP NOW.

It's a brilliant concept to give each and every customer a wide selection of hot and cold beverages to choose from without making a mess or making them wait. The process of getting in line takes only a moment. It is very simple to use, and it also has the capacity to take and hand out change.