Fun Friday: Bingo Night with the ICA Spirants

Third Friday of the month: Events / Celebrations

I've spent 13 years in an exclusive girls' school - from kinder through fourth year high school, where I had some of the most memorable experiences of my life. High school was the best, of course, mainly because those were the years of self-discovery and gaining lifelong friends whom I now treasure dearly. 

I can't believe it's been 25 years since I graduated from ICA! I'm proud to be an ICAN.

We are the SPIRANTS - Immaculate Conception Academy graduates of 1991. There's no denying, mga titas na talaga kami, and come November is our homecoming as silver jubilarians.

As we prepare for the homecoming of the Spirants, fund-raising activities and get-togethers have been organized to pool ideas and contributions for "ICAN Inspire" event. The most recent dinner was our Bingo Night held last February 5 to usher in the Chinese New Year. 

The sumptuous dinner was held at Choi Garden in Greenhills and while we wished that more could join that night, each of the four sections were well represented. Faith, Hope, Charity, Fidelity. Yep, we only had 4 sections then and if my memory serves me right, our batch is less than 150 students only.  

Here are the Bingo winners that evening, taking home kitchen appliances, gadgets, accessories, food and personal care products, and top prizes like a ceiling fan and an LCD TV.  Ang saya lang!

It's always good to see old familiar faces, to reminisce and reconnect. A few balikbayan batchmates also made it that night, and as expected, it was a riotous celebration filled with nostalgia and camaraderie. From the delicious meal to the nerve-wracking Bingo game, loud and endless chikahan, and lots of LOL moments, I'd say our CNY dinner cum Bingo night was a success.

Part of the evening's program was an update of our fund-raising projects and homecoming program. We hope you can support our projects for the benefit of the ICA scholarship fund and the Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception.

Aside from the two successful garage sales last year, which will have a repeat this year, we also launched these cute and precious sterling silver ICA Charms and the leather-bound I Can Inspire Notebooks and Journals. Bili na kayo! =)

More photos and updates at: www.facebook.com/Spirants

Calling all ICA parents, students and ICANs in and out of the country, order now and own these limited edition #ICANinspire keepsakes or give them as gifts too! Share the love! 

Prices and details are on the posters below. For orders and inquiries, text or call 0977-2009134.

#ICANinspire91  #ICAcharms

Elementary and High School ICA Charms come in gift boxes

#ICANinspire91  #SpirantsNotebook

Journal - blank leaves, comes in Dark and Aqua Blue leather cover.

Lined Notebook in black leather cover comes with Aqua blue, Lime green, Purple, or Fuschia stems.

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High on Rainbow Loom Bracelets, Monster Tail, Etc.

Freestyle Friday:  Rainbow Loom  / Accessories / Hobby

My girl and I are still riding the Rainbow Loom wave and are both discovering new designs together. So far, our favorites are Flexafish, Saturn Link Chain, Triple Link, and classic Fishtail. We get help from my niece who's really good at this and have memorized several designs already.  She's been able to teach me and my girl since we started our looming hobby.

As I recall, it was around November last year when we first saw a Rainbow Loom kit from my niece and her mom (my sis-in-law). Eventually, my girl got influenced and wished for her own kit. So, they gave her one for her birthday last January.

We didn't really pick up the hobby immediately - the girl and I just tried making two Fishtail bracelets and stopped there.  It took about two months before we seriously searched for designs on YouTube and after we saw pretty new creations by my niece week after week! Then, I spotted a pack of this cool Rainbow Loom camouflage bands which got me started.  I've been posting some of our bracelets on Instagram ever since (click on square photos to view).

Here's my first set of basic chain link.

After a few simple loom bracelets, I got challenged to create this cuff that my niece taught me. Since then, I was hooked!  I think this is a Sailors Pinstripe design by Justin's Toys videos.

As we progressed, the girl wanted me to browse through more designs, and below, you'll see what we (I) have been making over the past few months. 

Fishtail, Starburst, Dragon Scale cuff

We don't have a complete set of colored bands. I just buy the colors we like, but I don't buy "fake" loom bands. I tried a few from party giveaways but discovered the bands don't stretch well - you can really compare. The bands are also not even, and breaks easily.

Anyway, since summer began, we were able to make one or two each week as we indulged in this new hobby.  Even the boy got in on the action! These two below are his. I made them both. =)

We're currently fond of using glitter and metallic bands... I even got some inquiries about the shiny bands and designs after posting our creations on Instragram!  Next time, we'll get new metallic colors.

The boy's first attempt at Rainbow Loom, and this is what he made - an advanced Mother's Day gift daw for me. Sweet!

My silver Saturn Link Chain; glitter blue and metallic gold Fishtail by the boy

She likes to be colorful and pile them on.

So, the girl left the plastic hook on the bed and I accidentally sat on it. Putol ang hook! It was time for an upgrade - bought two metal hooks and the new Monster Tail, which was just released a couple weeks ago.  The Monster Tail Rainbow Loom kit includes bigger C clips, a set of hook and mini loom, and allows for more elaborate patterns to move down the middle with ease.

This was our first big flower. She wanted metallic gold for her Hibiscus bracelet, and even used it as a ponytail the other day.

We're not fond of charms or making characters, but this was the only request she begged for - a guinea pig/hamster!

Looming is actually very therapeutic for me, even if it's a back-breaking activity! The girl also asks for my help when some steps become challenging.  She's making this new spiral design.

Our favorite tutorials are from Justin's Toys and Rainbow Loom on YouTube.

Spiral Wrap Fishtail Bracelet video

My top favorite design by far, thanks to my friend who showed me hers, is this tight, solid, and flat bracelet.  It's perfect for adults, and guys will love this too.  I knew I have to make one! Here's the Flexafish - can be made using the standard or Monster Tail kit.  I used the Monster Tail for the first time with this design.

That's it for now...I'm going back to making a new Flexafish as requested by the boy.

Have you been bitten by the Rainbow Loom bug?  What's your favorite design/s?

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Bracelets Galore!

I've been into jewelry and accessories for as long as I can remember.  Since my wardrobe is pretty basic, I enjoy accessorizing to add some punch and personality to my overall look.

Part of #7 - black chain and braided bracelets

I had a phase with dangling earrings before, then long necklaces, and now cocktail rings and bracelets. Lately, I found myself lusting over unique items from accessories shops and online stores. You might have seen my Block Letter Necklace from Panopio For Zalora here.  Now, look at what I recently bought from Zalora:

#8 - gold beads with leaf charm

I found more stunning and funky pieces -- from fashion accessories, wrap watch, to precious jewelry. These will make some very interesting addition to your "arm party"!

Click on the list to view details and shop for the items.

(1) JO Media Chain with Crochet Chain Link

(2) Panopio Giant-3-Stone Bangles

(3) JO Blue Moon Bracelet

(4) Natalya Lagdameo Giniling Bangles

(5) La Mer Wrap Watch Collection

(6) Martina Martina Cinco Strip Cuff

(7) The Little Things She Needs - Black Cuff with Chains

( 8) The Little Things She Needs - Bead Bracelet with Leaf Charm

(9)Exenadora Studded

Find more accessories that fit your style from www.zalora.com.ph/women/accessories/jewelry.

Use my voucher code upon check out: momfriday1431 and get 5% OFF with minimum P500 purchase!

It's super easy and convenient to shop from Zalora.  Plus, free shipping nationwide!

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