Jandrea...so far

 I participated in a group show organized by the MAP or the Martinez Art Projects where I showed my wire jewelry and poetry. It opened in March 7, 2009 at the Lundayan Gallery on Kamuning Road.  Check out the pictures taken by our cousin, Eddie Boy Escudero, during the show's opening. http://ebeseyes.multiply.com/photos/album/145/Kamuning#

Thanks to my sister, Ling, for the very beautiful bouquet of flowers.  Love you, sis!   I think I was born a mother.  You're right, I didn't say I was born to BE a mother but was BORN a mother. Let me explain. I'm the eldest of 3 children. In the Philippines, there's a long list of duties in the job decription for eldest children. In summary, an "Ate" or "Kuya" is tasked and expected to be another parent to their younger siblings. While this position entails serious responsibility, it also grants some power and privilege to a child merely by way of his birth position. So even  as a child, being constantly reminded by the elders, I took my role pretty seriously.  As far as I can remember, my parents willingly shared adult duties with me, expecting me not only to help with the kids but also with household management even at a young age. My siblings didn't seem to have any problem following my lead. I didn't mind mothering them because they r

I like creating stuff. Latest in my attempts to produce crafty things is making unusual jewelry. Did some sketches on a notebook first then executed the designs using some wire that Ling gave me.   Here's a choker with multi-colored glass beads.   On the left is a pendant with synthetic black pearls which I named "MORTAL SINS" while on the right is a brooch with genuine black seed pearls. I still have to find a name for it.