Last October I attended the first Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors Training in Davao City. It was attended by doctors, nurses and working moms who are advocates of breastfeeding. It was in partnership with Mommysense, The POD and Rotary Club 2000. The training was given by ARUGAAN, a non-government organization who have trained a lot of people and have helped hundreds of mothers.

I've always wanted to be a counsellor. In a world where almost everything needs to have trainings, that was important to me. We had lectures, contests, debates, met new friends and reconnected with old friends.

The first day were mostly lectures and contests, participants getting to know other participants, participants getting to know the people beind ARUGAAN.

Lyn Tan of The Oak and Acorn giving us the history of Mommysense

Nutrition Council giving Ms. Velvet a Plaque of Appreciation

Nutrition Council giving a plaque to Mommysense

Nutrition Council giving a plaque to Rotary Club

Our poster on advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding

our final product, which won

poster of group 2

Nanay Rich, a lactation massage specialist. on her back is the group 1's poster

Tin Tin, a wet nurse. She had nurse more than a hundred babies

Ma'am Velvet, the head trainor

Debates on formula feeding and breastfeeding

Role playing

when to express milk when you're working

Day 1 ended with high hopes for day 2.

They're growing up so fast....

I'm afraid that I might not be able to keep up and miss some of their milestones.

Of Pearls and Stones

A few months back I attended a bead crafting seminar. But after that, I didn't really do much. I was caught up with work, I didn't have time to do any accessories. Although I bought a few stones and a few other items, I never really got to make one.

A few days ago, I decided to give it a try. I was able to make a couple of pieces. They may not be all that glamorous, but it went well.

My very own single strand pearl neckace

My kids insisted I make them some bracelets. 

Museo Malitano

This used to be the old municipal hall. I had the chance to visit the place when I was young. The place was renovated in 2009. This has became a museum since then. It shelters some of the antiquities donated from different families.

This was my grandfather. 

These are some of the items showcased in the museum. There are costumes from different tribes, antique jewelry, dishes and many more stuff.

Come visit the museum on your free time. you might learn a thing or two about your ancestors.