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Good Fight Kuya, Good Fight!

Let me just share my happiness over my first born son. He run for treasure last week for their school student council, he lost but the support of his friends and other students are just overwhelming. Three students run for the said position, Grade 5, Grade 6 and him, Grade 4. Today, the results was out and the Grade 6 student won over him for just 4 votes.. Imagine that? only 4 votes! To think that it was a Grade 6 student and he even had more votes than the Grade 5 candidate.. I am just debunking the idea that higher year always win hahaha

It’s a good fight and more than that I am very thankful for the chance given to him. I am pretty sure it’s another plus points to his character and personality. And though he lost, he gained a lot from that experience. I am one happy mom and super proud of my first born. Next year again!

Here’s one of his campaign material during the election:

Treasurer di ba? kaya dapat all about the money! I got the idea from the super awesome Mr G (best friend ko yan si G eh hihi). He was suppose to rap/sing the chorus line of Price Tag (with a few play on the lyrics) “I care about your money! money! money! I care about your money! money! money!” kaso naunahan ng hiya hahaha (ayan lesson learned din sa kanya, si mommy ang laging tama! woohoo mahat-0, mommy-10 points!)

Another idea I got from my best friend, the awesome Mr G, was how to write a speech for the school treasurer (link).. he asked me to help him write his speech the night before the presentation of the candidates, kumusta naman ang cramming kuya? Kaya si Mr G, awesome na awesome talaga yan! Here’s a summary of what we learned on how to write a speech for the school treasurer:

Treasurer’s responsibility includes handling the finances of the student council. He/ She is responsible for accounting the money and making sure that the money is well spent on projects and other school council expenses. Given that, when writing a speech for a treasurer, one should establish his/ her credentials in order to convince the students that he can perform the said responsibilities.
In writing a speech, one should give an utmost priority to the greetings, common courtesy. Greet the teachers, the staff and of course the students.
Introduce yourself, your grade level, your section as well as your adviser.
Present your credentials and achievement as well as your plans when you win the seat.
Lastly, tell the voters to vote for you: VOTE FOR ME (then your name) and end your speech with a catchy slogan.

My first born, who is running for treasurer, used the slogan: Your Money is safe with Mahat (his second name) and I care about your money. His speech was short, talking about his achievement in the Math department.

I know he enjoyed campaigning and though he was a bit disappointed he did not won, he is happy with the votes he got.

Original Beef Stew Recipe

Heavenly indeed! And as requested by my friends, here’s the recipe of my famous beef stew:

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo beef cubes (preferably brisket)
1/4 kilo onion, quartered
2-3 pcs bell pepper, cut into cubes
2-3 pcs potato, cut in medium sized cubes
flour, salt and pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
water (1/2 L or more)

How to cook:

Season the beef with salt and pepper then coat with flour.
Fry until golden brown.
Pu the fried beef into a caserole, add the onion and the soy sauce.
Cover and let it boil, when boiling, add 2 cups of water.
When the mixture is boiling, add the remaining water and lower heat.
Let it simmer until the beef is tender (usually 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour)
When the beef is tender, add the potato and bell pepper.
Cook until the potato is done.
Serve with steaming hot rice! ENJOY!

The photo above is actually Springtime Beef Stew, a twist to my original beef stew recipe. You can find the recipe >>HERE<<

Scare Up Some Fun With Krispy Kreme Monster U Doughnuts!

Our family loves Krispy Kreme more than any other doughnuts. And our favorite branch? Greenhills! Malapit eh at may drive thru.. may kwento nga diyan.. one time we bought 2 dozens (one dozen assorted and one dozen original glazed) and we got free half dozen original glazed. You know how it is with KK, right? When the neon HOT Doughnuts Now is lit, it means the original glazed are rolling hot off the line.. and from time to time (not sure if this happens on a regular basis) they give away free doughnuts when the sign is lit.. and that’s how we got our free doughnut, they offered us to have a snack while waiting and asked how many we were in the car.. eh buong mag-anak kame nun no.. so that’s 6.. It was amusing how they gave away 6 doughnuts just like that hahaha

More than that, Krispy Kreme never fails to amuse me with their current offerings just like the Delectable Dessert.. and just recently, we received a box of their Monsters University doughnuts! Ayayay! It was so much fun opening the box. You know that feeling while watching Monsters Inc? That kind of awww cuteness? The doughnuts captured that! Here’s something from Krispy Kreme website:

The Mike, Sulley, Randy, Terry, Art, and Squishy mini doughnuts, dipped in an assortment of vanilla and chocolate icings, pineapple, orange and blueberry jelly beans, and sugar-coated candies, pack enough growl to further perk up your school days.
And to down these small creations, take gulps of the Monsters University round of Chillers—Randy Berry Cheescake, Mike Sour Kiwi, Sulley Sour Lychee, and Terry & Terri Orange Punch, which are lemonades and a punch with kicks of wild fruit.
These Monsters University Doughnuts and Chillers will only be available from June 17 to July 31, 2013, so what are you waiting for? Rush to the nearest Krispy Kreme store and make schooldays more thrilling as you set fire to your confectionary indulgence in the most thrilling way possible.

The doughnuts is, of course, in line with the new Monsters movie, Monsters University. The movie happened years before Boo, this movie is focused on the university life of our loved Monsters Inc characters Mike and Randy.

The kids loved the doughnuts, specially the princess. A box comes with 15 medium sized doughnuts for 399 PhP. And of course, they can’t wait to watch the movie!