Angie Ignacio

When there’s a will there’s always way!

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Hello, folks. How are you? Although, I can imagine a lot of you are not happy and are very disappointed in the presidential election of the United States I hope you are still doing okay.

And sorry for being away for a while. I apologise. Usually, I like to write my blog posts at least a day or two ahead of the day I am supposed to publish them but for the past few weeks or so it has not really been possible.

Anyway, on Tuesday I posted on my Instagram and Facebook page (if you follow me on social media) that there was a written piece about me and my upcoming children’s picture book, Baby Toucan, in the Daily Herald newspaper.

I was quite ecstatic about it because it was my first time being in the newspaper. Especially, considering all that I do for the publications of my work and the costs that go into doing it takes a lot out of you sometimes. And not to mention I am basically doing this all on my own [initiative]. So it felt nice having some of my hard work recognised. Even though what you know and see is just the tip of the iceberg. A lot goes into writing and making a book. More than anyone can imagine.

Anyway, you can read the piece below and if you are interested in buying the picture book (for children between the ages of 4 – 8) then send me an e-mail on my new e-mail address: info@angiesinspiritation.com. Take care and have a great day. See you all next time.

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Thoughtsoftheday: What is status when you have class?…

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Hello, hello, hello everyone! How are you all? I do hope fine. Due to some unforeseen circumstances I was not able to publish my blog post yesterday. And I ended up falling asleep while trying to fix it. But from now on I shall be able to post on time since I will be getting some more time to myself in the next couple of days.

By the way, yesterday I was helping one of the kids (the older child that is eight) with their Dutch homework. Although, my level of Dutch is nowhere near fluent and perfect, it is good. I was actually surprised by how good it was. I was expecting to be stumbling a bit more than I did but I did pretty good for not being a fluent or almost fluent Dutch speaker.

Anyway, this Thoughts of the Day post is about trying not to present yourself in a way that you are not. As much as possible try to please yourself. 

I am writing this because recently I became friends with someone that is very concerned about dressing a certain way to present a certain status of themselves to others that they are not. However, I just do not understand this type of thinking because I feel like these kinds of people are basically just thinking too much about other people and their impressions. 

People will always find a way or a reason to judge you even if you have a fancy title, a high status or if you buy only branded clothing. And in my opinion having a status gives people more expectations and reason to judge you. Just look at Michelle and Barack Obama and all the disrespect they get from some people. Even though they are the President and First Lady of the US and are two of the classiest people I have ever seen they are still disrespected.

I choose to first please myself and fulfill my own happiness instead of worrying of what people think of me.If I were to choose between the two , classiness vs. status, I would faster choose to be a classy person instead of worrying about dressing a certain way to present a certain status that I am not and trying to maintain it for the sake of others. It becomes tiring after a while. I am not saying to be a slob but be yourself and feel comfortable in whatever you do because you will not be able to please everyone. That is ridiculous. 

Anyway, in the end it is to each their own. Have a great day.

WhatisAngieuptoMondays: Went to my first first Trick or Treat night!

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Konnichiwa tomodachi’s (Hello, friends)! First of all Happy Halloween to you all!

And I would like you all to meet Angelika! If you follow me on any of my social media accounts you would know who she is. 😉

Are you perhaps wondering what I am up to this blessed Monday evening? Well, I am doing the same thing many other people are doing on this day and that is celebrating Halloween! I have already been out with the kids for a Halloween gathering that was  organised by parents.  Continue reading →

ThoughtsofthedayWednesdays: Make yourself  #1 in your life

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Hey, folks. Though today’s post is short I thought it would be nice to talk about treating yourself well and by making yourself number one in your life.

Too often people assume and hope that someone else is going to or will make them happy, treat them well and make them their number one. In reality, that kind of thing seldom happens. Most humans think about themselves first before the thought of someone else crosses their mind. Humans can be very selfish and that is okay as long as you are not endangering someone’s life (or ruining it).

So for those of you waiting for someone to make you their number one and treat you the way you want to be treated, try treating yourself in that manner. Believe that you are number one and others will treat you in kind. If you treat yourself like a second fiddle then others will treat you the same way. How can you expect someone to treat you as  their number one when you do not do so for yourself? Well, that is just my two cents anyway. Live your life well and I will see you all for my next blog post. Take care. 🙂

WhatisAngieuptoMondays: I guess some things happen for a reason

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Hey, all. Sorry, sorry, sorry for the late post again. As always, for these past few weeks I have been quite busy with things, I barely have time for myself.

Anyway, I just wanted to briefly explain my Sunday evening and how several things were going wrong and because of a simple coincidence it changed the rest of my day for the better.

If you follow me on any one or a few of my social media, I mentioned that yesterday was supposed to be my singing practice. But in the end, I was not able to attend it because a lot of unexpected things happened which would probably frustrate anyone. Continue reading →

Thoughtsoftheday: Parents should be regarded as superheroes because they sure have it tough

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Hey, there everyone. Sorry for not posting for the past few days. It has been somewhat hectic and I impulsively took a mini break without letting anyone know. Sorry for that. 😛 Today’s post will be a combination of my What is Angie up to Mondays and my Thoughts of the Day Wednesdays.

Anyway, if you read my blog last week Monday you would know the reason why I have been so very busy lately. And the reason revolves around two pint sized humans who nowadays take up much of my time. :’D

After having spend much of my time with with these two kids (I am caring for) and their mother, I have a renewed respect for parents and parenting as a whole. Because, Lord have mercy, it is not an easy job at all. It makes me seriously consider if I ever want to have any kids of my own in the future. 

As sweet and adorable as they can be they can be just as troublesome and tiring. Not to mention, you have to be attentive at all times and having kids can cause lots of financial burdens. Of course, mentally I always knew this and I also knew parenting was not an easy job but to personally experience what it meant to be a parent was kind of overwelming sometimes. 

This experience has truly opened my eyes even though they are not mine and I can always return them to their mother when my job is done I will always have these experiences. And I think these experiences has also allowed me to understand kids just a little better. Especially, if from now on I want to continue writing children’s stories and books they would enjoy.