I had the chance to visit and tour an international school near our place. Located on a hillside overlooking Manila, Faith Academy is a k-12 international Christian School with over 20 Nationalities representing their student body and Faith Academy also accepts Filipino students.

Our tour around the campus includes seeing their library, one of the coolest I have seen. Then we proceeded to the classrooms  and was able to have a glimpse of their students (in different hair color as expected). We also got the chance to see their facilities such as their pool and their newly built auditorium. One of my most favorite part of the tour (except for the Chili Con Carne we had for lunch) was their arts center. Being an artist, it feels like heaven inside that room! (and makes me want to enroll my kids there right at that moment)

Then we had a sumptuous lunch of chili con carne and a very interesting discussion about third culture kids and raising global citizens by Libby Stephens.

It was my first time to hear about Third Culture Kid. According to Libby, Third Culture Kid or TCK is an individual who, having spent a significant part of the development years in a culture other than the parent’s culture, develops a sense of relationship to all of the cultures, while not having full ownership in any. Elements from each culture are incorporated into the life experience, but the sense of belonging is in relationship to others of similar experience. 

It’s quite hard to understand how it was define but with Libby’s explanation, I think I had a better understanding with what TCK is all about.  It’s like the students at Faith Academy, given the fact that there are more than 20 nationalities in their population, each student is expose to different culture and each learns a new culture different from their own.

I found great articles about TCK from Libby’s Blog, please do check them out if you have time to get a better understanding about TCK.

And here’s short video about Faith Academy:

Please visit Faith Academy’s website if you’re interested to be part of it.

If I will be the lucky winner of $800 from our Hello Spring Cash Giveaway, I’ll probably treat the kids to a place they want.. and give some to my mom and leave some for shopping. And If I ever.. Grendha’s New Collection will be included on my shopping list:

Ana Hickmann Cashmere Ad (comes in brown black, gold beige, gold bronze and brown red, PhP 1895)

Ana Hickmann Marine Ad (comes in beige red, beige blue, beige brown, beige black and beige beige, PhP 2695)

Ana Hickmann Tropicana Ad (comes in beige beige, beigeold rose, beige blue and beige red, PhP 2495)

Grendha’s New line was named after the famous  Brazilian Model and celebrity Ana Hickmann, once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “the model with the longest legs”. 

She has endorsed Victoria’s secret and other products and appeared in the South African version of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and graced the covers of Brazilian Vogue, Marie Claire and Elle.

The new Grendha Ana Hickmann  line is perfect for casual wear, whether you just plan to stroll out in the malls, get a glam look in the office or for hip events. The fluidity and elegance of fine fabrics, like satin and organza, together with the sparkling charms, bows and chains are the icons of sophistication of the collection. These elements are the inspiration for the new line of Grendha Ana Hickmann. The 3 new collections namely Grendha Ana Hickmann Cashmere, Marine and Tropicana  collections are ideal to make every lady stand out in every wardrobe. All shoes have the same sophisticated style and elegance that embodies the Brazilian Model’s  personality.

 The Grendha Ana Hickmann Cashmere is a comfy stylish flat sandal that exudes femininity and style. While the Grendha Ana Hickmann Tropicana and Marine are heeled wedges  that are perfect for almost every occasion; A versatile pair that gives you the flexibility and charm to mix it up with cool and casual outfits. 

Exclusively distributed by ELRO Corporation in the Philippines, Grendha is available at leading department stores and boutiques nationwide. Like Grendha Philippines on Facebook and get to receive alerts on new styles and information for the woman that you are.

Susy is back but her partner  Geno is missing!

And Susy was out to find her onscreen partner.. she set up a Help Susy Find Geno FB page.. where any information that may lead to finidng Geno can be posted.. and after a few weeks.. the two is back on each other’s arm!

It was around 4 PM in Market Market when suddenly, the activity are was filled with excitement when finally Susy and Geno meet. Fans and Supporters of the Susy and Geno were there holding their placards and showing how happy they are that finally the two were back!

And as a treat to their fans, Susy and Geno prepared some surprises:

Free Sustagen and photobooth for their supporters.

Let’s follow Susy and Geno and journey and what happens next after their reunion. Find out at Susy and Geno FB page.