Meet Mrs. Treasures

Mrs. Treasures is…

( The Most Updated Version of Mrs. Treasures can be found at her new website at www.mrstreasures.com.  Her latest website on her experiences in homeschooling is called “Study at Home with Joy, Getting a College Degree at Home).

Mrs. Treasures is an economist by profession, a pianist by occupation and a passionate Catholic  homeschooling Mom.. She has a strong interest in behavioral economics or the study why people make choices that are not in their best interests. Mrs. Treasures approaches life picking up “life gems” along her way – wisdom she can only give back for others to use. A special kind of thinker, genetically programmed to explore everything that interests her, Mrs. Treasures’ gently brings her readers to the bottom line and the real deal—Truth. A professional commercial intelligence analyst, she was hired to write product/market studies in the following countries: Germany, France, Denmark,UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia,New Zealand, Philippines, Canada, Hong Kong. A writer, not by intent, but by God’s will, her primary vocation is her family.
In a nutshell, Mrs. Treasures simply wants to be known as: a mother of 9, happily married and a joyful Catholic.

Mrs.  Treasures feels …

“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 my 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 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 to me, “They are precious souls.”

Update: 

I wrote the above in 2007, after a discernment while adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.   I am moved to tears each time I read it for that illumination is a special moment between  Jesus and me.  He has been true to His promise to me, to shower me with the necessary graces to overcome all sufferings typical in raising children in a blended family.  Jesus gave me a spiritual director to guide me in my daily walk.  Jesus gave me the gift of conversion with our children who were lost.  Jesus gave me two sons at the moment who are discerning their priestly vocations.  Now, I am a witness  that Christ heals all family wounds.  He fixes what is broken.  He makes up for what was lost.  He gives you   what you lack.  There is nothing impossible for Him.  It is always a win-win situation when you offer your family and your specific problems to our Lord.  His Divine plan surpasses the “original rocket scientist plan” that you have made up.

Mrs. Treasures  message to her children…

With Bishop Jugis

Thank you my  children for being like the way you all are…  you made my life different. You made my journey to God more meaningful.  For you truly made me see a glimpse of Our Heavenly Father.    Only I did not see quickly what wonderful things I can learn from this trek with you.   I thought you guys OWE me the time I was giving you, the effort and patience I am extending.  You know what?  I am so wrong.  I OWE you this new found wisdom and I am indebted to all of you.   I did not understand before that my prescriptions for your healing are all man-made and without lasting effects.  I valued expert’s opinion over my God.  God is the ultimate Divine Healer. Gosh… how could I have missed that?

Mrs. Treasures in Person …

It is always nice to put a face to an online person.  To know me is to know my husband, the special person who walks the same road with me – bringing our children to God.  My husband is a songwriter and a vocalist.  He wrote me this special song “Knowing I Love You”,  words that depict our journey together in the last past five years.  His Love is my consolation from God.

MY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

I have finished my bachelor (B.A.) and graduate studies (M.A.)  in Economics.  My accomplishment:  In College, I ranked 5th 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.

The following piano piece is the favorite of everyone including my parents

Check out my latest practice session  of Arabesque No. 1 by Debussy.  I don’t got enough time to practice as I used to… I normally practiced 6 hours a day in my youth.  Thus, my neighbors in my hometown can attest listening to me until the wee hours of the mornings.

WORK BACKGROUND

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

I am what you call a “commercial spy”.  As a commercial intelligence analyst, governments and private companies contract my services to conduct commercial intelligence visits to countries to  analyze their industries, key players, upcoming products, identify trends, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and advise their export companies on what is the best way to penetrate their target markets.  I have made market studies in the following  15 countries including Germany, England, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, 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.

A WRITER, Not By Intention but by God’s Will

I am a Content Producer (writer)  at Yahoo Contributor Network, formerly known as Associated Content (AC).  I have published at least 70 articles.  My total viewership is over 340,000 and still growing. I was recently awarded the 2010 Top 1000 badge for being one of Top 1000 contributors in the Yahoo Network of over a million writers.  My Url at AC is http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/126662/mrs_treasures.html.

A MOM OF 9 KIDS and MOM TO 3 dogs

Latest Video

Alex and I are raising 9 children.  7 boys and 2 girls.  Their names and ages are RAPHAEL20, 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

LIFE 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 joyn9kids@gmail.com.

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

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