Writing Assignment for http://www.pinkputter.com.ph/

I've been invited to write a review of the Ayala Greenfield Golf Club for former colleague Rac Cagurangan's blog: www.pinkputter.com.ph as part of her 50-52 Challenge.

Inspired by Julie & Julia (which incidentally I finally watched for the first time this past weekend), Rac has set out to play 50 out of the over 100 Philippine golf courses in 52 weeks. A huge feat indeed considering that this golf addict has to squeeze that weekly golf game into her busy work schedule, and of course her most important job as wife and mom.

I recently played with Rac at my home course - Eastridge. Read about our round at http://www.pinkputter.com.ph/the-best-green/.

Welcome to the Family!

The best thing about living under the same roof as your mom and sister is that we have a shared bag pool. Here are our latest additions courtesy of my mom (LV) and sister (Longchamp). I'm still saving up for my contribution.

The Miata Mommy Mobile!

Finally took a picture of the red monster. I must say it looks much better in pictures!

Now the question is - to sell or not to sell?

Save Sumulong Park!

Got this message from my cousin in my FB inbox just now:

"Dear Sumulong Family,

I am one of the few from the clan who still lives in Antipolo City, the hometown of our ancestors. Throughout the centuries (even dating back to the Spanish era), our forefathers have excelled in the fields of politics and public service, making our name a credible and respectable one.

Arrogance aside, Antipolo City owes our family some of its key political developments such as its cityhood, national park, national highway, and public schools, to name a few. One of their efforts was to immortalize Lolo Juan (or more popularly known as Don Juan Sumulong) in Sumulong Park at the heart of the city. The gold-plated statue has been there ever since I could remember. So, it came as a shock to me one day when I was driving in front of Sumulong Park and to discover that they have torn down the park and enclosed Lolo Juan's statue in pieces of yero.

Apparently, Tito Vic's successor, Mayor Nilo Leyble, has decided to turn our beloved Sumulong Park into a multi-level parking area. Although this serves quite a practical purpose for tourists and businessmen alike, it has degraded and disregarded our family's service and legacy. It pains me every time I see it but I feel so helpless being a 24-year-old English teacher. I fear that I, alone, cannot stop inconsiderate step of the Antipolo City Government.

This is not only my cause but it is yours, too. For you don't only carry that eight-letter name with you but in your blood runs the same blood that has fired the political greatness of our ancestors such as Valentin Sumulong, Lolo Juan, Lolo Enchong, Lolo Komong, and Tito Vic to name a few.

Let us save Sumulong Park not only for our family's pride but also for our forefathers' legacy. This is not for us but this is for them. It's the least we can do to pay honor and respect to them.

Thank you for reading this. I hope there is something concrete and goal-oriented that we can do about this. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Jaclyn Sumulong Ledonio"

My civic and political consciousness was born here. It's not only a historic place for our family, but for the people of Antipolo and Rizal as well.

For those who want to help, send me a message at miatamommy@livejournal.com.

Breakfast at McDo Katips

It's 8:00am and I'm having breakfast with basketball boy here at McDonald's Katipunan. We're sharing an order of 2-pc. hotcakes with sausage, and the boy had an extra hash brown for himself.

I love how McDo branches are slowly being renovated from greasy burger joints to modern Starbucks-esque hang outs (complete with acoustic OPM Christmas songs in the background).

I don't remember what this place looked like from the inside back in college. More often than not, I got my fix of Fillet-o-fish and large fries from the drive thru in between classes. I'm sure it's a far cry from how it must have looked like just a few years back.

Oh no, background music just switched gears - Angel of Mine playing in the background. 90's flashback alert!

"Ulan-genic" Miata Mommy mobile

Took the Miata Mommy mobile out for a spin this evening. Ok, it wasn't much of a spin since I only drove from Valle 5 to Valle 1 and back in about 10-15 minutes.

I forgot how fun it was to drive, especially in the rain! The rain makes the paint look extra shiny (which is actually isn't!), so I guess you can call it "ulan-genic."

The red monster is already 19 years old (about 13 years with me) and is in desparate need of a paint job. Need to get that done soon.

Yum!

Just had to share. Had this yummy Pancit Molo soup for lunch today at The Cafe along Pasay Road.