Meet Mrs. Treasures

Raising a blended family is a “call” from God. I almost rejected God’s offer. I was scared of the implicit sacrifices of raising a large family. I deserve a better life. Period. But, what made me make a 360 degree turn in my way of thinking? It was God’s special prompting. He let me know without doubt of the privilege that he has allowed me to prepare my entry to eternal life. To raise children not of your own, love them, sacrifice for them and nurture their souls so they can be men and women for God? It is a special mission designed by God for me. All I have to do is to remember that whatever I need to carry out this mission will depend so much on the graces that He will bestow on me. For I am nothing without Him. These children’s souls are more important to Him than finding solutions to their temporal needs. God will provide for us. He will take care of their shortcomings. All He wants me to do is to nurture these children so their souls will be led to Him. For He said, “They are precious souls.”

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

I have bachelor and graduate degrees in Economics.  My accomplishment:  In College, I ranked 5 in our graduating class.

My Music Education and Background

I also have Conservatory of Music level studies in Piano Performance.  I started choir directing at the age of 12.  To be more involved in raising my kids, I started to teach piano lessons in 2002-2005.   My music philosophy is “piano skills translate to life skills”.  I believe that each piano skill mastered has an equivalent life skills being harnessed.  I attribute  my educational success and  excellent work ethics to the discipline that piano learning has instilled in me.

To learn about my piano practice, visit my new blog in South Charlotte called “JOY IN PIANO”.

I like to blend Classical styles with popular songs.  Below is a sample of blending Bach’s Three-Part Inventions with the Theme from the Love Story.

Check out my latest candid video of Arabesque No. 1 by Debussy.

WORK BACKGROUND

I have 10+ years of experience in International Trade, 3+ years in Project Management and Entrepreneurship.

I have conducted commercial intelligence visits to 14 countries including Germany, England, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

MY INTERESTS

My interests are in small business, international trade, psychological disorders particularly about Borderline Personality Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorders, Trauma Disorders.  I also enjoy reading books about step parenting, blended Families, and  raising children and toddler activities.  I play the piano by whim.  I love my Catholic faith.

WORK-RELATED INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINARS:

 World Trade Organization  Trade Policy Course,  Singapore

 Strategic Global Marketing and Project Management, Asian Institute of Management

 Kepner Tregoe Project Management Workshop,  German Project Management

 PREX Management Seminar on How to Achieve International Competitiveness,   Japan

 Trade Development Seminar,  Melbourne, Australia

 Market Forecasting Workshop, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK

 Seminar on Cross-Cultural Communications, Asian Institute of Journalism

ENTREPRENEUR AT HEART

In the past, I have owned  The Center for Computer Excellence, Inc.,  an Internet Cafe and Computer Training Center based in a University.  This center had over 20 computers.  I have also developed  The Gifted  Studio  in California specializing in piano lessons and academic tutoring.  I have also contributed to the initial development of   BOGARTS Inc., (formerly Perfect Trading LTD), a furniture and Home Decor company based in Oakville, Canada.   I have also 10 years experience advising small business owners in their export markets.

I have started  Mrs. Treasures Online Retail Store recently and working hard to narrow the products that I like to specialize in. I am presently developing three companies called Booksalenow.com, Beatthe1st.com, Bestofthebestnow.com.

A WRITER

I am a Content Producer (writer)  at Associated Content (AC).  I have published at least 60 articles.  My total viewership is over 113,000 and still growing. I received “Top 1000″ badge for articles that had over a thousand views.  My Url at AC is http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/126662/mrs_treasures.html.

A MOM OF 9 KIDS and MOM TO 3 dogs

Alex and I are raising 9 children.  7 boys and 2 girls.  Their names and ages are RAPHAEL 20, JUDE 17, JOSEPH 16, FAITH 15, HUNTER ROSE  14, ELIJAH 12, CONNOR 11, NOAH 8, Pio, 3.  Our oldest is now in college at  Belmont Abbey. We also have one year old white Chinese Crested Powderpuff dog.  His name is Chopin.  We just adopted two male and female Boxers.  Their names are Daisy and Jake.  They just fit in our family so perfectly.  All of my dogs are patient with our baby.

Jake, 4 year old, Boxer.

Daisy, 4 years old.

Chopin, Chinese Crested, 1 year old, had him since 8 weeks.

Elijah, 12 years old, 6th grade

Pio, officially 3 years old.

Noah, 8 years old, 3rd Grade

Raphael, 20 years old, Sophomore College (Computer Programmer wannabee)

Connor, 11 years old, 5th grade

Rose, 13 years old, 8th Grade (Writer wannabee)

Joseph, 16 years old, Junior High (Physician Wannabee)

Faith, 15 years old, Sophomore High (speech pathologist or dentist or lawyer wannabee)

Jude, 17 years old, Junior High, Lawyer wannabee

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IFE MISSION

Amidst the  demands and challenges of a large family, businesses and raising a toddler, my life mission is simple: to bring the souls of my children  and those who know me to God. My goal is to set up 9 small businesses for each of my children to carry on.  My legacy to my children is my passion for knowledge.

OUR BLENDED FAMILY

Here is a video of our team building exercises.  We try to make SUNDAY our no chore day and only focus on activities that will help us praise God.  This is one of our successful team building exercise.

MY HUSBAND

My husband is a Project Manager at an architectural woodworking firm in Charlotte, NC.  He works very hard for our family.  He is the best husband a woman can ever have.  I think he is a Renaissance man.  He is an artist and a songwriter with 3 music CD albums released.  He used to be part of Midnight Tea in Minnesota. Here is a sample of his original music clip entitled “Wishing.  It was used for the soundtrack of the movie “Don’t Turn Back“, a film used on World Youth Day 2002.

It is very important for me to make my husband happy and my love just spills over our videos like the one below:

TESTIMONIALS

Through writing articles on various topics, I have received many letters of comfort to continue my mission.
Check out some testimonials
from my readers which I am presently collating.

CONTACT ME

In my life’s journey, I have found some   jewels.  Some of these gems are actually life-saving for our family.

Keep coming back to check how I do things and keep my sanity.  Many of you have now become my friends because of this site.  If there is anything I can do to help you , please email me at customerservice@mrstreasures.com.

MY ONLINE STORE:  Mrstreasures.com

Meanwhile, please feel free to stop by anytime, browse through my articles and shop and shop some more at www.mrstreasures.com.

I HOPE YOU FIND YOUR RARE-FINDS AND LIFE GEMS OVER HERE!!!

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