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Christmas party with bloggers

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I made it to the first Christmas party for bloggers yesterday. I wasn’t supposed to attend because I don’t have a cowboy costume. The group suggested for cowboy attire complete with boots and hat. I thought finding special occasion dresses is a lot easier than looking for cowboy outfit. It turned out that one can buy the whole cowboy get up from ukay-ukay or thrift stores. Some of the attendees got their killer boots and branded hats from the thrift shop.

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with fellow bloggers

I didn’t bother to look for boots or hats though. Peh provided my hat and I came with my usual attire – flat shoes, jeans and checkered polo which I borrowed from my husband.

Although there were a handful of mommy bloggers who made it to the event, the occasion turned out to be a big success. It was fun and no one left the venue without carrying a loot bag or two and prizes from sponsors. I think another event is in the offing according to Joy who is the party organizer and host.

I hope more mommies will get invited next time. 🙂

Covering the beat

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What do I miss about it? First off, employees from the government agency where I was assigned to are easy to deal with. They are ready to assist new and old timers covering the beat. They don’t hide important documents more so keep information that will clarify on-going issue(s). They treat reporters as their own family. I admire the past and present heads of the agency because they do their job well and scribes don’t have a hard time interviewing them personally or even through phone patch. I would miss occasions like Christmas when the staff would organize a gathering for all the reporters and correspondents covering the beat. Most of all I would miss the little tokens given by the health chief to remember us during the occasion. Let me recall some of these items. One health secretary (the first lady DOH chief) gave us Pyrex cookware; one health chief (who became a Senator) gave each us  medicinal plant (Neem Tree); one DOH chief gave us generic medicines; personalized-penanother health chief gave us personalized pens (Parker pen in the picture).

I may not have the chance to cover the current health chief, but I’m glad I was able to cover her when she was still the DSWD Secretary. All of them are good story material and they work hard to be where they are right now. Another thing that I will surely miss about my job is free travel! Wee! Not the leisure one, but working while traveling. I was given a chance to be in some places through this agency while on assignment. Most of all I miss writing health stories.

Christmas Vacation is Here

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The kids will have their Christmas party today. Both are excited to spend time with their classmates. They also anticipate their exchange gifts.

Today is also the beginning of their two-week Christmas vacation. Since they are off from school activities, they are free to do whatever they want. They can watch DVD movies all they want. They can even stay up late.

My son has already planned the movies and TV programs he will watch. My daughter, on the other hand, will be busy sketching. She is now experimenting with applying colors to her drawings. I prefer that they are busy with indoor activities than spend time outside. I worry that they, especially my son, will get into trouble with other kids.

Vacation also spells trouble between my kids. They fight over minor things. You know what it is like to be in the middle of a crossfire. Kids.

I’ll try to have additional sleeping hours and ample time to accept opps during this period.