Milestone = Jessica + 1st Voice Recital

MY BAD!

This post should have been up shortly after Jessica's first ever voice Recital with Musikademy last June 2, 2013 at the Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao. However, I am a believer of the statement: better late than never, so I am pushing this shameless plug about my daughter's gift of singing.

Proud would be an understatement of my feeling towards her achievement. When she was on stage doing what she loves transformed her as she conquer her fears and overcome doubts about her capabilities. I am so much indebted to God and the significant persons who had been instrumental to her development not just in singing but also in becoming a better person.

Please enjoy the pictures and the video as much as I did because this has been a proud momma moment for me.

I am grateful to Teacher Jill (who was my former student) for guiding, motivating and choosing the right song for Jessica. Tia Nicole and Tia April also showed their relentless patronage and belief in the talent of their niece through their collaboration in the choreography. Above all, I appreciate the presence and moral support of our Ronquillo family in all our endeavors.

Lena was in a PINK dress to show her love for AA

Teacher Jill of Musikademy

Rock was the recital's peg but the chicness and sweetness of a ten-year old were not downplayed in Jessica's style because her mom said so (LOL). The MET Gala 2013 was so timely thus our style inspiration. 

bought the flower hairpins at NCCC mall

braid by Mamo

SM Accessories

Bass Leather boots

Rock Chic

Please forgive the low video resolution and limited zooming capacity of my tablet, again, my bad. But Jeka's voice is worth all your time to listen.

xx,
K ♥

Milestone: Dress to DeStress

05.17.13

This has been one freaky Friday. My gurlies have full schedule for the day and the hubby was called to conduct a basketball clinic for the juveniles (which he has been doing since last year and it gives him fulfillment). It has just been so fortunate for us that the month of May (aside from it is my birth month) is our vacation month. Thus, I was able to accompany Jelena for her drum lessons and assist her in doing her Kumon assignment.

thank you to kuya Peter, Lena's mentor

she finished a level and i am a proud mama. 

In between Jelena's full schedule in the morning, I still have to bring Jessica to Musikademy for her voice lessons (which I have to do quickly because Lena will go wild with the thought that I left her). And in the afternoon, Jessica has to be at the Couple's For Christ center again for their band practice. I salute Jessica's enthusiasm for music!

At the end of the day, It was not a freaky Friday after all. It has been a day of consolation and affirmation. First, Jelena has been progressing well in her reading lessons and she is now gaining confidence at playing the drum. Second, Jessica received good feedback during her voice assessment and she qualified to join their recital. Lastly, I found my favorite chocolate (at SM City Davao dept. store) which was introduced to me by Ruel whom I miss so much. 

sugar rush, anyone?!

Whittaker's

This day was a proof that in life everything is a choice. Our choices and responses influence the life we weave and the person we become The ball was on our hands and we chose to be positive amidst a busy day. Our good vibes might have come from right attitude and was spiced by dressing up to beat the summer heat. We joined the bandwagon and had our first family "outfit of the day".