One of the more interesting side effects of motherhood is the change in my musical selection. The shift from Linkin Park to Sesame Street has been quite drastic. =)
I’m now trying to expose Andre to different genres.. from Sesame Street / Barney to Soft Rock to Classical / World music. At some point, he also knew some of less risque songs of Avenue Q. =)
He is still drawn to a catchy beat, preferably something to which he can dance up a storm. His most recent obsession is High School Musical. The franchise is as popular in other countries as it is in the United States. The second installment may not be as good as the first one but it does have a great soundtrack.
I came across this video featuring all the versions of the HSM2 songs across the world. Watch it and tell me your favorite “Around the World” Song. I love Willy Denzy’s “Bet On It“. Bollywood’s treatment of All For One comes a close second. =)
Wish you could see the magic come to life on ice? Of course!
If you had a chance to watch the latest Disney on Ice at the Araneta Center, you might have heard the announcement that Feld Entertainment will be bringing High School Musical the Ice Tour to the Philippines. Stay tuned to www.ticket2me.net for more details.
Below is a youtube clip of the ice cast auditions.
Forget Barney. I’m a Sesame Street kid and proud of it. =) Whether it’s learning letters and numbers or tackling more challenging topics like conflict resolution and healthy eating, the friendly, furry Sesame Street characters have been there to lend a hand. If you are like me, you probably still remember some of your favorites. My fondest memories were of Guy Smiley (who could forget his version of “Sunny Day”). The great news is that the Sesame Workshop is posting some of its classic skits online for both parents and kids to enjoy.Watch some of these clips now! Go to the below link:
The Philippines is one of the 11 countries where Citibank decided to conduct a survey called Citi Fin-Q to measure financial intelligence among consumers. The results were stark: eight out of ten Filipinos believe they face a bleak retirement and more than half expect to be supported by their children in their old age. Nine out of ten attempt to follow a budget, but only 33 percent stick to it.
We definitely need to improve financial literacy in our schools. Students are graduating without the basic skills needed to manange personal finances.
Work to live. Live to love. That is the aspiration of most parents as we work to give our children a brighter future. Like most mommies, I struggle to balance the checkbook while at the same time trying to bring up my son in the best way I know how. Come join me on the journey for financial security and family happiness.
