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I’m so happy to graduate from Basic Sign Language Class this summer 2009. I have an additional achievement this year. It started only when we heard from the church mass in Lagro, Quezon City that a Sign Language Class was being offered. So me and my mom went ahead and never missed a lesson.

The Hands For Praise Community of the Ascension of Our Lord Parish in Lagro Quezon City is accredited by PRID (Phil. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.)  At the end of 13 weeks I know now to how to spell, construct simple sentences, interpret songs and communicate with the Hearing Impaired, and even sign during Masses!

The classes were held in the 4th Flr. Seminar Hall of the Parish in Lagro, Quezon City. The class was from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, for 12 Sundays. And there’s no age limit, I have classmates from 8 years old to 58 years old. Some were SPED teachers, waiters, accountants, nurses, college and elementary students. They accept everybody who likes to learn the language of signs. And the fee is only cheap, its worth it.

Some of my classmates showing their personal sign names.

In Deaf culture and sign language, a sign name is a special sign that is used to uniquely identify a person, just like a name. There are some special rules around sign names; for example, they must be given to you by a Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing person. This ensures that no one else in the community already has the same sign name, or that the same sign does not have a different meaning.

Like other classes, we also had our written exams. The questions were about the goals of PRID, the causes of deafness, diseases, and medicines that affects the hearing of a person, guidelines of finger spelling and the code of ethics.

We had our one whole day exposure with the deaf community. We had games, program, and swimming.  We played with the deaf, dance with them and just had one whole day of fun using the sign language we learned.

Before we graduate, we had to undergo an evaluation test from the people in PRID ( Philippine Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.). Each of us had her song interpretation in sign language.

After 12 Sundays, finally we have our graduation day. It was a unique program because our audience were the deaf community, parents and friends. So every number in the program was done in sign language.

For more information about the Basic Sign Language Classes, you may check  Hand Speak 2009.

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This summer 2009, my niece joined a talent workshop to enhance her singing and acting talent.

We were happy to attend her recital in Metro Bar in Quezon City. She sang the new song of Miley Cyrus which is “The Climb”. It was a night of fun for the kids from ages 5- 16 years old. I enjoyed watching the kids do their modeling show, acting, singing and dancing numbers.

This was organized by Pinapangarap Ka Foundation located in Commonwealth Ave. Quezon City.
You may call them at 473-3578. I heard that they are doing saturday classes for the next quarter. Its only cheap around 1,500 pesos for 10 saturdays. So if I would have a choice, I like to be a child again and be on the modelling show, hehehe!

I am supposed to write a positive comment in Sulit.com but they have a rule that its not allowed to make comments if 2 sulit members are in the same area. I think its unfair if the member made quality service and he likes to be rated by other members who happens to be in the same city.

Anyway, let me share you how I found my computer technician. His name is Randy from Quezon City, (Philippines)

Two months ago, I had a problem with my son’s computer, and I just browse in the internet for a computer technician in Quezpn City area.  I found 2-3 names in the listings of sulit.com, I texted all these 3 names, and only one responded, it was Randy. Right away, I made an appointment for a home service of computer repair.  I was expecting a big man with all his gadgets and tools. But came Randy, a small, simple guy with a backpack.  He is soft-spoken and works quietly.

I’m happy with Randy’s computer technical services, he had already checked my laptop and my sons’ computers motherboard, installed softwares, solved the missing drivers, audio problems, and he is really trustworthy.  I even asked him to pick up my laptop in HP Makati with a big cash amount for the claim.

Whenever I have problems about my computer and my wireless home network, Randy is just a text away. He looks slim and simple guy, but he is smart and can be trusted.

Now I consider him as my personal computer technician. I’m happy to give him additional tips because I’m contented with his computer services. To those living in Quezon City, I recommend Randy as a computer technician.

For his contact details, pls. visit his site in Sulit.com by clicking this link :

Randy Herras, Certified Computer Technician

Day One – Eat fruits and lots of Fat Burning Soup (recipe below). Eat all fruits you want. Any kind except bananas. Canned fruit juice or fresh is OK.
(Note: Watermelon and Cantaloupe are lower in calories than most other fruits.) Drink unsweetened tea, unsweetened fruit juices and plenty of water.

Day Two – Eat Vegetables and lots of Fat Burning Soup. At dinner time help yourself to a huge baked potato with butter along with your soup. Eat any and all the vegetables you want. Canned, fresh, or frozen (without added sauces). Green, leafy veggies are especially good. Stay away from corn, dry beans, nuts and peas.

Day Three – Eat all the veggies and fruits you want and lots of Fat Burning Soup. Do not have a baked potato today.
Note: If you have eaten as directed above and have not cheated you will have lost 5- 7 pounds already!

Day Four – Eat lots of Fat Burning Soup along with three bananas for potassium and 5 -6 glasses of skin milk for calcium. Drink plenty of water.
(Add miller’s Bran to your diet if necessary to keep bowel movements regular.)

Day Five – Eat lots of Fat Burning Soup along with beef (Broiled fish or Skinless Chicken) and tomatoes. You can have 10-12 oz. of beef and a large can of tomatoes or as many as six fresh tomatoes. Be sure to drink 6-8 glasses of water today to wash away the uric acid in your body.

Day Six – Eat lots of Fat Burning Soup and beef and vegetables today (no potatoes). You can have two to three steaks today if you like and all the veggies you want. Go for the green, leafy veggies if possible. Remember, the Fat Burning Soup is the bases of your diet, so eat lots!

Day Seven – Eat lots of Fat Burning Soup along with unlimited brown rice, fruit and vegetables (except potatoes). Stuff yourself!

Note: At the end of Day seven. If you have not cheated, you will have lost 10 to 17 pounds. If you have lost more 15 pounds, go off the diet for two days before starting again at Day One.

Since everyone’s system is different, this diet will affect everyone differently. However, it is guaranteed that after just three days you will have more energy than when you begin.
(If you don’t cheat) Bowel movements will change after a few days on the diet. Add one half to one full cup of bran to your diet, if you like.

This Seven-Day diet eating plan can be used as often as you like. It actually cleans your system of impurities and gives you a feeling of well being and energy.

Absolutely no bread, alcohol, or carbonated drinks, include diet drinks.

FAT BURNING SOUP

6 large onions – yellow or green
2 green peppers
1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (stewed, crushed, paste or combinations)
1 large head cabbage
I bunch celery

In a large covered pot, place soup mix and medium cut vegetables. If you desire, add additional seasoning suck salt, pepper, curry, parsley, bouillon or hot sauce. Cover with water and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Note: Should be used in conjunction with the Seven Day diet and not alone for indefinite periods.