One of my classmates’ family is engaged in the printing press business, we’ve been talking about the kind of money making venture we would like to have after college and one said that she has a variety store that she runs and the money flow is good, another said that they have already put up a purified water station and although the capital for this kind of business is steep, it’s still a good investment because a lot of people nowadays prefer to drink purified water than the regular tap ones. This classmate that has a printing press for family business stated that they would also like to engage in postcard mailing services since they also have clients that encourages them to market their designs, which won’t be far from what they originally do – prints! If you’re to ask me what I would like to have as a business venture, I guess one of them is my webhosting business, since I always spend my time on the computer anyway surfing the internet, why not do something that’s just a mouse-click away?! Well, the second one would be to put up my own rice store, and then engage in postcard designs as well, since my classmate thinks that I will be good for marketing the product.

My daughter and a neighbor girl had a long time ire with each other, of course they are children, and as individual humans they have their own sets of preferrence and differences. Now, my daughter felt that she’s being bullied and told me about it, and as per my judgement, I thought it best to talk to the child’s mother about it and have it settled the adult way. Besides, bullying is not my cup of tea and if my daughter has her faults I should know too.

When I came to the house, the mother supposedly “wasn’t available to talk” and therefore the father came out to meet me, and we spoke about what happened, of course these are children, and they both have their own faults on the matter. So the father of the child and I settled that it is best for the children not to play with each other if they don’t agree on anything, etc. Now, remember, in all these, the mother wasn’t “available to talk.”

The funny part of this story was, the gossip and lies that’s been circulating around about me and her husband. Since they think that I’m “single” with kids, I am now flirting with the husband. Now remember, she said that she wasn’t “avaiable” to talk that’s why the husband was compelled to speak to me about the happenings with the children, after that incident nobody spoke with anyone and nobody greeted anyone on the streets.

Sometimes, if we’re not careful, the children will pick this up from us.

My daughter wanted to see Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief at the cinemas (than the internet version), so we decided to head off to Shangri-la Crossing. While waiting for the theatre to open (for cleaning), there were dragons and loud drum music, my daughter was delighted to see them dance, well kind of, you have what, four floors and how many stalls?

Moving on, my daughter liked the movie because of the effects. But if you ask me, I just wasted money because it should have been made into a Disney TV movie instead. The turnaround of the scenes was so fast, like it was meant for television entertainment and the story wasn’t really that pivotal in a way. A good Hallmark movie recommendation is My Sister’s Keeper, but that’s a different story.

Sorry to disillusion the fans but here’s my observation; the story didn’t give justice to anyone who’s watching it because Percy’s disobedience was rewarded with becoming “the favourite student” and a hero. And we can now conclude how our children are being brainwashed; how our children think that their disobedience will do them good because they become “heroes.” We’ve all seen this, even in local television, this kind of thinking and philosophy is being inputted in the impressionable minds of our children.

Percy Jackson’s mother was abducted by a Minotaur and was brought to Hades and used her as bait. Now, the Chiron (Pierce Brosnan) assured Percy that they will rescue his mother but he have to trust him, but Percy didn’t listen (disobedience) and packed his bags to save his mother. He was joined by Anabeth (Athena’s daughter) and Grover (a Satyr). Both three doesn’t know how to go to the underworld and sought another’s help, son of Hermes, Luke, whom of course would betray them because he wanted to become the “new generation.”

Now, saving your mother is not wrong, but as a soldier, you have to demonstrate complete obedience to your superior before you can really say “this is enough” and you’re going to do it your own way.

However, let us not get deceived by some fun to watch, inspiring movie by thinking that it’s okay, when it’s not.

Okay, so why am I asking my daughter to watch it online? Isn’t it bad that I’m patronizing pirated films and here I am being too self righteous? Well, that’s why I made her see the film at the cinemas in the first place.

Mother’s you are your children’s MTRCB, exercise your rights. We are God’s stewards, we are gonna be held accountable even in the after life.

Although none of my children are attracted to regular coffee, and they do, however, prefer to sip decaf, most mothers would warn me that coffee is bad for them. They say that it would stunt the growth of our children, and it got me into thinking, does it really?

I have searched around and found that there hasn’t really been much basis about this, and that the only side effect to this is hyperactivity due too so much caffeine intake -so moderation should always be in play.

I guess, the only sensible reason I can find for the stunt in growth is, yes when kids are given too much caffeine, they won’t be able to fall asleep or sleep when they need to, which is a big factor of their growth, and body’s regeneration.

My children grew up with love and acceptance. When my family was still whole, their father and I never fail to give those hugs and kisses and words of affirmation, I guess I can also say that we’ve showed my children these four Love Language. We give them time, whenever their father is at home, they spend time with us in bed, we talk and we joke, we even sleep together. We serve them by giving them their baths, preparing their meals, etc. Like I said, we never fail to give those hugs and kisses, and they are pampered this way. Whenever we had extra, we buy them things they need.

My daughter’s love language is Physical touch and Receiving Gifts. She likes to hug and kiss me, and she always embraces me especially when we’re walking. She’s like a monkey hanging on a branch with me, hahah! Well, I can tell that she’s a certified girly, because of the latter gift. LOL!

My son’s love language is Acts of Service. He show’s his affection through the things he do, he cooks me food, do some laundry for me (of course it doesn’t take rocket science to use the washing machine and dryer!). And his other love language is Words of Affirmation, he always need constant encouragement.

I guess, like what I learned from Harold Sala’s Train Up A Child book, our children’s lives is in our hands, and God gave us this tremendous potential to do good in their lives by bringing out the best in them. I also thank God that I have a gift of Counsel, because I am able to share the word of the Lord with my children. In time I know they will also fully accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.