Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Vivo Endorsers are Dropping Hints on Next Flagship

Vivo
Daniel Padilla on Twitter teased fans with a new visual. 

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines' account.

Other Vivo endorsers Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Paul Salas also posted the similar photos on their Instagram pages.


Vivo
Vivo endorsers hinted online that something new from the smartphone brand is arriving soon.


TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan, and Iñigo Pascual also posted photos tagging Vivo Philippines on IG. This time, their photos showed colorful backgrounds or lighting. 

Vivo
Do these photos tell something about the next Vivo flagship smartphone? 


Vivo ladies Kira Balinger, Joyce Pring, Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson, and Sassa Dagdag posted close-up photos tagging Vivo Philippines as if to emphasize their makeup. 

Vivo
What is the common theme of these photos? 


In the past week, Vivo has been dropping hints on its social media accounts. It kicked off with a video of a fingerprint depicted like a spiral galaxy in an apparent reference to its pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Its second teaser was a video of a launch of a space rocket. The third one was another video of the moon with a curved line emphasizing its shape. 

In this case, Vivo seems to be getting a lot of inspiration from the cosmos for its next smartphone. What do you think will Vivo post next? Best to keep watch on its social media pages. 

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.



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Vivo Endorsers are Dropping Hints on Next Flagship

Vivo
Daniel Padilla on Twitter teased fans with a new visual. 

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines' account.

Other Vivo endorsers Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Paul Salas also posted the similar photos on their Instagram pages.

Vivo Endorsers are Dropping Hints on Next Flagship

Vivo
Daniel Padilla on Twitter teased fans with a new visual. 

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines' account.

Other Vivo endorsers Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Paul Salas also posted the similar photos on their Instagram pages.


Vivo
Vivo endorsers hinted online that something new from the smartphone brand is arriving soon.


TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan, and Iñigo Pascual also posted photos tagging Vivo Philippines on IG. This time, their photos showed colorful backgrounds or lighting. 

Vivo
Do these photos tell something about the next Vivo flagship smartphone? 


Vivo ladies Kira Balinger, Joyce Pring, Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson, and Sassa Dagdag posted close-up photos tagging Vivo Philippines as if to emphasize their makeup. 

Vivo
What is the common theme of these photos? 


In the past week, Vivo has been dropping hints on its social media accounts. It kicked off with a video of a fingerprint depicted like a spiral galaxy in an apparent reference to its pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Its second teaser was a video of a launch of a space rocket. The third one was another video of the moon with a curved line emphasizing its shape. 

In this case, Vivo seems to be getting a lot of inspiration from the cosmos for its next smartphone. What do you think will Vivo post next? Best to keep watch on its social media pages. 

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.



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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Reflections from Used Books


Used Books

Who doesn't like half-priced and affordable books?

If I have all the money, I would want to buy new books but if you're on a financial struggle, used books are there to save you! I'm kind of obsessed right now in finding old living books at a used bookstore. It’s always like finding a treasure! I believe our financial crisis should never deter us from reading, there's always a way.

I have to tell you that my favorite part after buying a book is where you cover it with plastic. There is something about it that really excites me. I always get thrilled and can't wait to put my hands on it after hitting home.

Before I cover it, I make sure to remove any tags, stickers or even marks (if possible). I would carefully clean it with wipes to remove dirt and stains to make it look clean and like new. If there are torn pages, I would tape or glue it. I would basically do some repairs on any visible damages. As a new owner, I make sure to be careful in using it and treat it with the same care as my other new books.

As I was pondering on this, I was reminded of God's infinite love towards me. I was once a broken and sinful person, full of dirt and marked with iniquities. I am like a used book because I failed to acknowledge the need to turn my life over to God. 

I used to find my significance and self-worth thru different achievements in school be it in academics or extracurricular activities. These substitutes used to fill my unmet desires but only led to disappointments and frustrations. I have made false gods out of this world.

But God pursues me relentlessly. He made me clean and clothed me with His righteousness. Despite the ugliness of my heart, God sees me blameless and spotless because of the Cross. God doesn't see me through my past, but he sees me through, Jesus. He adopted me into His family and called me His "child".

What a beautiful reminder!

Just like these books, I found the real Owner of my life and discovered a new purpose and meaning to it. Every time I buy used books, I am reminded of my significance to God.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9


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Reflections from Used Books


Used Books

Who doesn't like half-priced and affordable books?

If I have all the money, I would want to buy new books but if you're on a financial struggle, used books are there to save you! I'm kind of obsessed right now in finding old living books at a used bookstore. It’s always like finding a treasure! I believe our financial crisis should never deter us from reading, there's always a way.

I have to tell you that my favorite part after buying a book is where you cover it with plastic. There is something about it that really excites me. I always get thrilled and can't wait to put my hands on it after hitting home.

Before I cover it, I make sure to remove any tags, stickers or even marks (if possible). I would carefully clean it with wipes to remove dirt and stains to make it look clean and like new. If there are torn pages, I would tape or glue it. I would basically do some repairs on any visible damages. As a new owner, I make sure to be careful in using it and treat it with the same care as my other new books.

As I was pondering on this, I was reminded of God's infinite love towards me. I was once a broken and sinful person, full of dirt and marked with iniquities. I am like a used book because I failed to acknowledge the need to turn my life over to God. 

I used to find my significance and self-worth thru different achievements in school be it in academics or extracurricular activities. These substitutes used to fill my unmet desires but only led to disappointments and frustrations. I have made false gods out of this world.

But God pursues me relentlessly. He made me clean and clothed me with His righteousness. Despite the ugliness of my heart, God sees me blameless and spotless because of the Cross. God doesn't see me through my past, but he sees me through, Jesus. He adopted me into His family and called me His "child".

What a beautiful reminder!

Just like these books, I found the real Owner of my life and discovered a new purpose and meaning to it. Every time I buy used books, I am reminded of my significance to God.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9


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Reflections from Used Books


Used Books

Who doesn't like half-priced and affordable books?

If I have all the money, I would want to buy new books but if you're on a financial struggle, used books are there to save you! I'm kind of obsessed right now in finding old living books at a used bookstore. It’s always like finding a treasure! I believe our financial crisis should never deter us from reading, there's always a way.

Friday, August 3, 2018

AmblesideOnline Year 3


AmblesideOnline Year 3
Gabi with his favorite AO Year 3 Books:
Pagoo, The Children of the New Forest, and The Princess and the Goblin

This week marked the end of another year of our homeschooling; our 4th year of homeschooling, 2nd year using Charlotte Mason and AmblesideOnline Curriculum and 1st year as Independent Homeschool

We were able to do four school days only for this school year. We set aside a day for rest from school work and it has been propitious for us. We had it first on Fridays but eventually chose Monday since we always have busy weekends due to different ministries we are involved in.

Here's a glimpse of our Year 3/Grade 5.


Morning Time

We finally got the stride for our morning time. In the past, I kept on switching schedules but I am happy now that we've settled into the one that works for our family.

What's in our Morning Time?
We have the Exodus Map, a Bible journal, English and Filipino Poems, a song list for Hymn, Folk Song and Spanish Song, list of Memory Works and English and Filipino books for the morning read in rotation. 

We recently added GLC 1 materials (from our church) for our Bible Curriculum along with doctrinal Catechism for Young Children.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Morning Basket


History

After our history read, we did the usual Oral and/or Written Narrations. We also put entries in the same Timeline we are using since Year 1. We have some map work along with the readings.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Timeline

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Different Maps


Geography:

We journeyed with Marco Polo this year to his many far and dangerous journeying. We also do 10 minutes of Seterra for Map Drills on the side.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Biography

Every time we finished a Biography Book, I would ask Gabi to sketch it as his final output.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Science 

We made some experiments with A Drop of Water, followed Pagoo's different exploits in and out of the Tide Pool Town and discovered animals from The Secret of the Woods with William J. Long. 

We had a few nature walks too and whatever we brought home from the outdoor, we sketch and add to our nature cabinet or in our flower/leaf press. We were able to start our nature calendar also. I have no definite topic for our nature study, it's basically whatever we encounter outside. But I am thinking of specific focus come Year 4.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Nature Finds, Journals, Calendar, and Sketches


Copywork

This year, we included cursive in our copywork. Although Gabi already knew it back in the conventional school, we didn't include it in Year 1. Eventually, we added Spencerian and I am planning to give him a fountain pen once he mastered it and if the budget permits.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Filipino

For our Philippine History, we used Manila My Manila and will continue the other half next school year. We also discussed Filipino Heroes: Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Antonio Luna. We were able to read some Alamat and Tales from Lola Basyang. We have Mga Tula ni Rio Alma in our Morning Time for poetry.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Riches

We were able to have a consistent Tea Time this year (compared to last year) where we do our Handicraft, Music and Art Study, Geography, Recitation, Timeline, Solfa, Life Skills. Nature Sketch and drawing.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Drawing from Memory

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Making a Replica


Handicraft

We had Term 1: Paper Sloyd, Term 2: Basic Sewing and Term 3: Embroidery.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Tree Embroidery Project


I must say the journey has been so pleasant for us. In CM education, it is the child who is doing the work. Gabi is learning mostly through reading and narration. I don't need to spend time creating lessons. My job is to gather the materials and present the feast to him. It is his job to experience those materials and make personal connections with them. With AO, the work has been done for us. Though, it allows us to organize our day that best fits my family. That is why I am so grateful to the AO Advisory who has done a great deal of effort to provide this FREE curriculum to anyone!

Above all, I praise God for leading us to this wondrous homeschooling journey. Our financial struggle should not deter us from pursuing what He called us to do. After all, He is the one who will guide us and lead our way. Many times, His provision and sustenance are so evident that we are confident to pursue this journey.

As we embark another year of our Charlotte Mason Education, we will carry the same God-confidence with the assurance that He will show Himself faithful.to the faithful.


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AmblesideOnline Year 3


AmblesideOnline Year 3
Gabi with his favorite AO Year 3 Books:
Pagoo, The Children of the New Forest, and The Princess and the Goblin

This week marked the end of another year of our homeschooling; our 4th year of homeschooling, 2nd year using Charlotte Mason and AmblesideOnline Curriculum and 1st year as Independent Homeschool

We were able to do four school days only for this school year. We set aside a day for rest from school work and it has been propitious for us. We had it first on Fridays but eventually chose Monday since we always have busy weekends due to different ministries we are involved in.

Here's a glimpse of our Year 3/Grade 5.


Morning Time

We finally got the stride for our morning time. In the past, I kept on switching schedules but I am happy now that we've settled into the one that works for our family.

What's in our Morning Time?
We have the Exodus Map, a Bible journal, English and Filipino Poems, a song list for Hymn, Folk Song and Spanish Song, list of Memory Works and English and Filipino books for the morning read in rotation. 

We recently added GLC 1 materials (from our church) for our Bible Curriculum along with doctrinal Catechism for Young Children.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Morning Basket


History

After our history read, we did the usual Oral and/or Written Narrations. We also put entries in the same Timeline we are using since Year 1. We have some map work along with the readings.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Timeline

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Different Maps


Geography:

We journeyed with Marco Polo this year to his many far and dangerous journeying. We also do 10 minutes of Seterra for Map Drills on the side.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Biography

Every time we finished a Biography Book, I would ask Gabi to sketch it as his final output.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Science 

We made some experiments with A Drop of Water, followed Pagoo's different exploits in and out of the Tide Pool Town and discovered animals from The Secret of the Woods with William J. Long. 

We had a few nature walks too and whatever we brought home from the outdoor, we sketch and add to our nature cabinet or in our flower/leaf press. We were able to start our nature calendar also. I have no definite topic for our nature study, it's basically whatever we encounter outside. But I am thinking of specific focus come Year 4.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Nature Finds, Journals, Calendar, and Sketches


Copywork

This year, we included cursive in our copywork. Although Gabi already knew it back in the conventional school, we didn't include it in Year 1. Eventually, we added Spencerian and I am planning to give him a fountain pen once he mastered it and if the budget permits.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Filipino

For our Philippine History, we used Manila My Manila and will continue the other half next school year. We also discussed Filipino Heroes: Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Antonio Luna. We were able to read some Alamat and Tales from Lola Basyang. We have Mga Tula ni Rio Alma in our Morning Time for poetry.

AmblesideOnline Year 3


Riches

We were able to have a consistent Tea Time this year (compared to last year) where we do our Handicraft, Music and Art Study, Geography, Recitation, Timeline, Solfa, Life Skills. Nature Sketch and drawing.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Drawing from Memory

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Making a Replica


Handicraft

We had Term 1: Paper Sloyd, Term 2: Basic Sewing and Term 3: Embroidery.

AmblesideOnline Year 3
Tree Embroidery Project


I must say the journey has been so pleasant for us. In CM education, it is the child who is doing the work. Gabi is learning mostly through reading and narration. I don't need to spend time creating lessons. My job is to gather the materials and present the feast to him. It is his job to experience those materials and make personal connections with them. With AO, the work has been done for us. Though, it allows us to organize our day that best fits my family. That is why I am so grateful to the AO Advisory who has done a great deal of effort to provide this FREE curriculum to anyone!

Above all, I praise God for leading us to this wondrous homeschooling journey. Our financial struggle should not deter us from pursuing what He called us to do. After all, He is the one who will guide us and lead our way. Many times, His provision and sustenance are so evident that we are confident to pursue this journey.

As we embark another year of our Charlotte Mason Education, we will carry the same God-confidence with the assurance that He will show Himself faithful.to the faithful.


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AmblesideOnline Year 3


AmblesideOnline Year 3
Gabi with his favorite AO Year 3 Books:
Pagoo, The Children of the New Forest, and The Princess and the Goblin

This week marked the end of another year of our homeschooling; our 4th year of homeschooling, 2nd year using Charlotte Mason and AmblesideOnline Curriculum and 1st year as Independent Homeschool

We were able to do four school days only for this school year. We set aside a day for rest from school work and it has been propitious for us. We had it first on Fridays but eventually chose Monday since we always have busy weekends due to different ministries we are involved in.