Toots Magsino, a classmate from Assumption highschool, makes us proud to be Filipino. Her art work recently came out in the June Carnegie Playbill cover. Congratulations!!!
She is preparing for her first
solo exhibit in New York. It is timely because she is celebrating her 10th year anniversary. You can visit her website at: www.tootsmagsino.com
“I value intimacy and directness in my work and that is why I choose to work in a fairly small size and scale. My works are not about big and bold thoughts. They are quiet, introspective, personal reflections. They do not scream out but rather whisper my inner thoughts. My art is an intimate dialogue between the viewer and myself. In a sense, it’s like a secret language between two individuals. As such, I prefer it to be understated and mysterious. There is much to discover in the tiny nuances and details of my work. It conveys more of my thoughts and feelings than the work lets on. But if one takes the time to observe the small details, one will discover something new every time the piece is viewed. It will be ever changing and ever-evolving. Just like me.”
Children’s Day was organized by Tita Rose Lopez in celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony last June 10, Sunday at the San Antonio Parish Church. My kids normally do not like going to birthday parties anymore but for some reason they did not mind going to this when I told them about it. They did not join the games as the other kids were smaller than they were, but they certainly enjoyed the food and the activities like Henna tattoo and the kiddie salon. Thanks to Tita Rose for always helping out in the parish. It was a fun celebration.
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| We always look forward to Gerry and Tina’s parties for their kids which they have every year. It was a haunted party and all the kids enjoyed! Happy 8th Birthday Max!!! share with a friend |
| June 9, 2007 Count on John to whip up a grandiose, extravagant and special event……especially for his better half, Keena. We missed the other members of the de Jesus family who are out of town. But enjoyed the company of Keena’s family and close friends. It was an exquisite celebration! Happy Birthday Keena!! Premium Wines Exchange: http://www.pwxchange.com.ph |
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| I finally got to see Xevi in person and at the same time visit the beautiful home of my cousins, Paolo and Katrina. Thanks for your kind hospitality and for letting me spend a few minutes with your good natured and adorable angel. |
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I always wondered why bangus belly is not really bangus belly when you buy those packaged ones in the frozen section of the supermarkets. The belly is there but there is so much meat around it still. But I recently found just the BELLY! There are two vendors at the Salcedo market. They sell two kinds and call the pure belly “Bangus Belly PREMIUM.” Claudel Foods ( Tel# 438-4856 / 912-1153) pack of around 8 pcs for P 170.00 and Yvan’s Seafoods ( Tel #:571-0741 or Mobile # 0917.880.9578 ) pack of around 4 pcs. for P 110.00. I do not even check the weight, i just get it because it is so valuable and rare to find! But the girl says it is around P 420 to P 400/kilo. They are in the same row in the market and have styros and styros of frozen seafood inside. Problem is, for the past 3 weeks, they have not had stocks. So, good thing when i first went there I bought all they had.
There is another vendor in the same row but it has a little meat around it - but still much less than what you find at supermarkets and they usually have stock - Picky Moms Trading ( Bonuan brand ). It has proper packaging and is BFAD approved. It costs around P 130.00 for about 5 pcs. They can also be found in Market Market at the Fiesta market.
The packaged one in the supermarket costs around P 140.00 to P 200.00 and it usually comes with 1 or 2 bellies only and it has a big portion of meat. So, I thought that my finds were a very good buy.
My two dads like this so I thought it was a great discovery. Now they can really feast on just the belly and not worry who will have to eat the surrounding meat 
