Tuwing bubuksan ko ang account ko sa facebook, hindi mawawala na laging mayroong bagong bagay na ginagawa ang mga friends ko. Madalas nagpapakita ito ng kasiyahan, bagong karanasan, at kung ano anong sitwasyong nagpapakita malamang ng isang malaking check sa kanilang mga things to do before i die.
Marame din akong mga things to do.. Unti unti naabot ko naman, paisa isa.. mabagal ang pagusad. Naisip ko anu nga bang dahilan na hindi ko malagyan ng malaking check ang mga ito gaya ng mga kaibigan ko. Napaisip ako, madalas kasi mahilig akong gumawa ng EXCUSES. Na ganito, ganun, na wala akong oras o busy ako o anuman. Pero ang katotohanan, wlang katotohanan ang lahat ng excuses na ginawa ko sa buhay ko. Kaya nga excuses ang tawag diba? Naghahanap ng lusot, naghahanap ng pwedeng iturong dahilan para di ko un magawa. Pero ang talagang dahilan marahil eh ndi ko talaga alam kung saan o ano ang tunay kong gustong gawin.
Sa totoo lang, lahat ng bagay gusto kong subukan, kung ano ang uso gusto ko magawa ko din, madalas sa larangan ng sports un. Pag nasubukan ko naman na masaya at kuntento na ako. Hindi ko nagagawang ipagtuloy tuloy ang anumang nasubukan ko na. Malamang nangagaling un sa prinsipyo kong gusto ko lang maranasan ang lahat, pag nagawa at nalaman ko na ang pakiramdam ng ganon, eh ok na ako. Kaya nga din siguro wala akong masabing isang bagay na magaling talaga ako. Pero pag tinanong mo ko kung nasubukan ko na ba ito o ito o ito, malamang nasubukan ko na nga.
Eh ano pa nga bang hinihingi ko? Hindi ko din alam. Sabe ko nga kanina pa hirap akong alamin kung anuman ang gusto ko sa buhay. Kaya kahit na andiyan na ang mga bagay na nagpapasaya saken, nararamdaman ko pa rin paminsan minsan, na may kulang. Naghahangad ako ng pansamantalang bugso ng dugo, gulat sa buhay, something out of the ordinary, isang bagong surpresa, isang bagong karanasan.
Alam kong mahirap akong ma-satisfy ng buhay. Napakalaki ng tingin ko sa buhay, at napakaliit ko kumpara dito. Pakiramdam kong napakadami pang maihahandog saken ng mundo, at parang uhaw na uhaw ako sa ganda at misteryong meron ito.
Masaya ako sa meron ako pero alam kong ang lawak pa ng mundong nagaantay saken. Siguro nga kahit naman paisa isa, kahit mabagal, kahit maliliit na check pa lamang ang nailalagay ko sa things to do ko. Ang importante ay mayroong check, maliit man o malake.. Check na magsasabing nilulubos ko ang buhay na meron ako.:)
pahabol: malungkot ako ng simulan kong isulat ito, pero nagtapos na may ngiti na ako:)
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Lessons from the 2010 Election
The principle of democracy is that the many are wiser than the few.
Let us always remember that the only way for EVIL people to prevail is if GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING!!!
Let us always remember that the only way for EVIL people to prevail is if GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING!!!
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Galing sa Baol: PAGOD NA AKONG MAGING UNNGOY
Dahil Sabado de Gloria ngaun, naisipan kong maglinis ng kwarto para bukas Linggo na talga ng Pagkabuhay pati sa maliit kong kwarto. Tuwing naglilinis ako ndi maiiwasan ang mga alikabok na naglalabasan, mga basurang matagal nang dapat naitapon at ang mga sulat kong ndi ko na nagawang ipublish pa dito sa blogspot ko.
Eto ang una kong nakita, nakasulat sa yellow pad na malamang kolehiyo ko pa nung naisulat. Panahon pa ng Kurapson ni GMA un, alam ko meron pa rin naman ngayon pero ito yata ung kasagsagan ng isyu na un.
PAGOD NA AKONG MAGING UNGGOY
Ngayon, may hinaharap na naman tayong krisis pampulitika. Paikot - ikot na lang eh,una si Marcos, sumunod si Erap ngayon naman si Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo naman?!
Gusto na naman siyang i-impeach, ipagresign, ipa-oust. Lahat nalang ng pwedeng paraan para mapalitan siya bilang presidente.
Hindi ako Pro-GMA, o Pro-FPJ, o anti-GMA o anuman. Doon lang ako sa TAMA, doon ako sa ikauunlad ng bansa. Ayoko na ng rahas o ng isa pang EDSA, ng isa pang impeachment process. Nagiging stagnant na ang gulong ng buhay ng mga pinoy eh. Magbobotohan, paalisin ang presidente, papalitan, magrereklamo ang bayan, kakalabanin ng oposisyon, susunod ang masa, magkakaron ng hati ang mayayaman at mahihirap, tataas ang presyo ng langis at bilihin, maghihirap ang taong bayan, dagdag pasanin na naman sa maralitang pinoy.
Hindi ako eksperto sa political science, government or bureaucracy. (Sobrang dami na nilang may alam dun kaya di nako makikisali pa) pero sa tingin ko dapat nang TIGILAN ANG SIRAAN. Hindi porket nasa oposisyon ka eh wala ka nang gagawin kundi kontrahin ang administrasyon. Suporta at respeto lang naman sa tingin ko ang kailangan. Sa mga oposisyon, imbes na sinasayang nyo ang oras nya para hanapan ng mali ang administrasyon, bakit ndi nyo nalang igugol ang oras ninyo upang mas mapaunlad ant maiangat ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino. Sa ganun, mas may karapatan kayong magsabe na naiiintindihan ninyo ang mga tao. Kailangan nang unahin ang kapakanan ng ibang taong sadlak sa pagkabilanngo dahil sa kahirapan. Tigilan na ang pagyuyurak sa kapwa ninyo politicians.
Sa administrasyon naman, gawin ninyo din sana kung ano ang nararapat. Sundin ninyo ang atas na kayo din mismo ang gumawa. Huwag puro sariling interes lamang ang iniisip. Dapat lang na ibalik ninyo ang tiwalang binigay ng publiko sa paglalagay sa mga posisiyon ninyo ngayon.
Sa madaling salita, para sa lahat ng politiko. TRABAHO..AT MABUTING TRABAHO lamang ang kailangan. Protektahan sana ninyo ang kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino na inihabilin sa inyong mga kamay ang kanilang buhay. Ibalik naman din ninyo sa ating mga bayani ang ipinaglaban nila.
Para sa mga KAPWA KO PINOY, sana mapagod na tayo sa ganitong sitwasyon ng Pilipinas. Huwag nating ipagwalang bahala ang mga nangyayayari. Huwag naman sana tayong gumawa ng isa pang EDSA revolution dahil ndi na tama na sa tuwing may ndi tayo magugustuhan ay dadalhin natin ito sa kalsada. Nagmumuka na tayong mga unngoy sa international community at sa sarili nating bansa. Nagiging isa na tayong "Stage" kung san pinaglalaruan tayo at ginagawang larularuan. Sana makita naten na tayo ang solusyon sa problemang meron tayo ngaun. Ang bawat maliit na bagay na ginagawa naten ay makakaapekto sa pagunlad o pagbagsak ng bansa. Nailagay ang mga tao sa gobyerno ndi para alisin o i-magic ang lahat ng problema sa bansa, andyan lamang sila upang manguna. AT TAYO? TAYO AY NANDITO UPANG KUMILOS. UPANG ILAGAY SA ATING MGA KAMAY ANG SARILI NATING KAPAKANAN.
Tayo ang gumagawa ng ating buhay, ibig sabihin may magagawa tayo upang umangat at iangat kasama natin ang bansa.
Pagod na akong maging unggoy, sana ikaw din.
Eto ang una kong nakita, nakasulat sa yellow pad na malamang kolehiyo ko pa nung naisulat. Panahon pa ng Kurapson ni GMA un, alam ko meron pa rin naman ngayon pero ito yata ung kasagsagan ng isyu na un.
PAGOD NA AKONG MAGING UNGGOY
Ngayon, may hinaharap na naman tayong krisis pampulitika. Paikot - ikot na lang eh,una si Marcos, sumunod si Erap ngayon naman si Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo naman?!
Gusto na naman siyang i-impeach, ipagresign, ipa-oust. Lahat nalang ng pwedeng paraan para mapalitan siya bilang presidente.
Hindi ako Pro-GMA, o Pro-FPJ, o anti-GMA o anuman. Doon lang ako sa TAMA, doon ako sa ikauunlad ng bansa. Ayoko na ng rahas o ng isa pang EDSA, ng isa pang impeachment process. Nagiging stagnant na ang gulong ng buhay ng mga pinoy eh. Magbobotohan, paalisin ang presidente, papalitan, magrereklamo ang bayan, kakalabanin ng oposisyon, susunod ang masa, magkakaron ng hati ang mayayaman at mahihirap, tataas ang presyo ng langis at bilihin, maghihirap ang taong bayan, dagdag pasanin na naman sa maralitang pinoy.
Hindi ako eksperto sa political science, government or bureaucracy. (Sobrang dami na nilang may alam dun kaya di nako makikisali pa) pero sa tingin ko dapat nang TIGILAN ANG SIRAAN. Hindi porket nasa oposisyon ka eh wala ka nang gagawin kundi kontrahin ang administrasyon. Suporta at respeto lang naman sa tingin ko ang kailangan. Sa mga oposisyon, imbes na sinasayang nyo ang oras nya para hanapan ng mali ang administrasyon, bakit ndi nyo nalang igugol ang oras ninyo upang mas mapaunlad ant maiangat ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino. Sa ganun, mas may karapatan kayong magsabe na naiiintindihan ninyo ang mga tao. Kailangan nang unahin ang kapakanan ng ibang taong sadlak sa pagkabilanngo dahil sa kahirapan. Tigilan na ang pagyuyurak sa kapwa ninyo politicians.
Sa administrasyon naman, gawin ninyo din sana kung ano ang nararapat. Sundin ninyo ang atas na kayo din mismo ang gumawa. Huwag puro sariling interes lamang ang iniisip. Dapat lang na ibalik ninyo ang tiwalang binigay ng publiko sa paglalagay sa mga posisiyon ninyo ngayon.
Sa madaling salita, para sa lahat ng politiko. TRABAHO..AT MABUTING TRABAHO lamang ang kailangan. Protektahan sana ninyo ang kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino na inihabilin sa inyong mga kamay ang kanilang buhay. Ibalik naman din ninyo sa ating mga bayani ang ipinaglaban nila.
Para sa mga KAPWA KO PINOY, sana mapagod na tayo sa ganitong sitwasyon ng Pilipinas. Huwag nating ipagwalang bahala ang mga nangyayayari. Huwag naman sana tayong gumawa ng isa pang EDSA revolution dahil ndi na tama na sa tuwing may ndi tayo magugustuhan ay dadalhin natin ito sa kalsada. Nagmumuka na tayong mga unngoy sa international community at sa sarili nating bansa. Nagiging isa na tayong "Stage" kung san pinaglalaruan tayo at ginagawang larularuan. Sana makita naten na tayo ang solusyon sa problemang meron tayo ngaun. Ang bawat maliit na bagay na ginagawa naten ay makakaapekto sa pagunlad o pagbagsak ng bansa. Nailagay ang mga tao sa gobyerno ndi para alisin o i-magic ang lahat ng problema sa bansa, andyan lamang sila upang manguna. AT TAYO? TAYO AY NANDITO UPANG KUMILOS. UPANG ILAGAY SA ATING MGA KAMAY ANG SARILI NATING KAPAKANAN.
Tayo ang gumagawa ng ating buhay, ibig sabihin may magagawa tayo upang umangat at iangat kasama natin ang bansa.
Pagod na akong maging unggoy, sana ikaw din.
Monasteryo de Tarlac
This Holy Week 2010, my family decided to go to Tarlac City to see Monasteryo De Tarlac. My dad saw it on TV and we felt it was something we should go to this Lenten season for reflection. Coming from Bulacan, the travel was smooth because the traffic was really light. We didnt also find it hard to get to the place because of the signages on the road. But the travel was really long. It took us around 3 to 4 hours to finally arrive at the monastery.
It is situated in Brgy. Lubigan, San Jose Tarlac City. From afar, the statue of the Risen Christ could easliy be seen because it stands 30 feet high. The construction was not yet completely finished but in general it was suitable for a retreat or pilgrimages. There is a small chapel where we heard mass and a big plaza like outside. There was also hectares and hectares of land filled with trees. The highlight of the monastery is an arqueta where the relic of the cross of Jesus is placed. We heard the Liturgy of the Word followed by a healing session. After which everyone was given a chance to touch the arqueta of the relic of the cross and pray for their petition.
I would say it would have been a lot nicer if the place was fully constructed because there's not much to see. Then again, I was not there to tour the place but to seek for serenity and peace. I would say the place and the sermon of the priest really opened my eyes to the true meaning of the Lenten season. It is a time where Jesus reminds us of how great His love for us is.
For others who would like to visit the monastery, here are some of the tips you might find useful:
Monasteryo de Tarlac
Sanctuary of the Holy Cross
Srvants of the Risen Christ
P.O. Box #21, Tarlac City, 2300
Email Address: servantsoftherisenchrist@yahoo.com
Mobile No.: 0916 250 8414
Tel. Nos.: (045) 493 - 3002/493 2252
Website:www.monasterio-de-tarlac.weebly.com
Schedule of Ministries:
10:30 Am Masses (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Confession: 30 mins before and after mass
Veneration of the Relic of the True Cross follows after the mass
Thursday; The Monastery if closed
Retreat and Pilgrimage activities: Make prior reservations with Father Thomas Laurence, SRC 0915 3328888, 0919 558 5000
http://www.monasteriotarlac.multiply.com/
How to get there: (From sunstar.com)
From Manila, take North Luzon Expressway (Nlex), exit at Sta. Ines Toll Plaza in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Proceed north to Tarlac City. Upon reaching Barangay San Sebastian (Hon Kee Tea House), take a left turn to the bypass road (Tarlac-Pangasinan) towards the town of Camiling. Follow the 36-kilometer backcountry but well-paved road to Barangay Lubigan in San Jose, Tarlac.
It is situated in Brgy. Lubigan, San Jose Tarlac City. From afar, the statue of the Risen Christ could easliy be seen because it stands 30 feet high. The construction was not yet completely finished but in general it was suitable for a retreat or pilgrimages. There is a small chapel where we heard mass and a big plaza like outside. There was also hectares and hectares of land filled with trees. The highlight of the monastery is an arqueta where the relic of the cross of Jesus is placed. We heard the Liturgy of the Word followed by a healing session. After which everyone was given a chance to touch the arqueta of the relic of the cross and pray for their petition.
I would say it would have been a lot nicer if the place was fully constructed because there's not much to see. Then again, I was not there to tour the place but to seek for serenity and peace. I would say the place and the sermon of the priest really opened my eyes to the true meaning of the Lenten season. It is a time where Jesus reminds us of how great His love for us is.
For others who would like to visit the monastery, here are some of the tips you might find useful:
Monasteryo de Tarlac
Sanctuary of the Holy Cross
Srvants of the Risen Christ
P.O. Box #21, Tarlac City, 2300
Email Address: servantsoftherisenchrist@yahoo.com
Mobile No.: 0916 250 8414
Tel. Nos.: (045) 493 - 3002/493 2252
Website:www.monasterio-de-tarlac.weebly.com
Schedule of Ministries:
10:30 Am Masses (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Confession: 30 mins before and after mass
Veneration of the Relic of the True Cross follows after the mass
Thursday; The Monastery if closed
Retreat and Pilgrimage activities: Make prior reservations with Father Thomas Laurence, SRC 0915 3328888, 0919 558 5000
http://www.monasteriotarlac.multiply.com/
How to get there: (From sunstar.com)
From Manila, take North Luzon Expressway (Nlex), exit at Sta. Ines Toll Plaza in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Proceed north to Tarlac City. Upon reaching Barangay San Sebastian (Hon Kee Tea House), take a left turn to the bypass road (Tarlac-Pangasinan) towards the town of Camiling. Follow the 36-kilometer backcountry but well-paved road to Barangay Lubigan in San Jose, Tarlac.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Little Miss Teacher
I have been teaching for almost four years already. I have handled all sorts of students, from the quiet ones to the most "pasaway" ones. Each term brings new experiences and challenges and students would never fail to surprise or leave a mark in my heart.
The road to my being a teacher is never an easy one. I still remembered very clearly how my "career" started. It was just an ordinary day when I went to my former school to ask for some data for the paper I was writing for my masterals. When my former teacher told me to pass my resume and apply as a teacher. I actually didnt think twice. For one, I wasnt working and that was the only job offered to me during that time. So, I did pass my resume.
After a month or so, I was not called for an interview. It was then that I knew I wasnt qualified for the position. Then to my surprise, I was called to report for a panel interview. I didnt tell anyone about that interview because I have a curse on job interviews I broadcast. So, I went there..
First Question: Why are you late?
Me: to myself (I am not late. Am I?!)
Sir 1: She's not late, actually maaga pa siya.
Me: wheew...:)
2nd question (that i remembered): What's the last book you've read?
Me: Westernizing the Third World..(OOhh heavy.. well, it was a required reading so i really had no other choice but to read it)
3rd question: tell us a joke
Me: super corny joke.. read my past blog nalang.
Then, I was asked to demo teach about Community development which I had no idea what it was about. My sister helped me practice and make note cards for teaching.
DEMO TEACHING CAME:
I was ready.. ready to bail.. when I arrived in the corridor of the room I'm about to teach, I wanted to ride the LRT and go straight home.. I dont know where I got the guts to go in.. BUT IM GLAD I WENT IN AND DID IT!:)
Then the rest was history, I am in a school with the people I can be who I am without pretending. I am with people who believes in my abilities, and who laughs at my joke. I am in a school that values every people they have. I am in a school who doesnt only take what is for them but gives more to its people. I am proud to be a Benildean student and a Benildean teacher. I may not be the best teacher but i know i am the BEST person I can be.:) Im proud to be a teacher.:)
The road to my being a teacher is never an easy one. I still remembered very clearly how my "career" started. It was just an ordinary day when I went to my former school to ask for some data for the paper I was writing for my masterals. When my former teacher told me to pass my resume and apply as a teacher. I actually didnt think twice. For one, I wasnt working and that was the only job offered to me during that time. So, I did pass my resume.
After a month or so, I was not called for an interview. It was then that I knew I wasnt qualified for the position. Then to my surprise, I was called to report for a panel interview. I didnt tell anyone about that interview because I have a curse on job interviews I broadcast. So, I went there..
First Question: Why are you late?
Me: to myself (I am not late. Am I?!)
Sir 1: She's not late, actually maaga pa siya.
Me: wheew...:)
2nd question (that i remembered): What's the last book you've read?
Me: Westernizing the Third World..(OOhh heavy.. well, it was a required reading so i really had no other choice but to read it)
3rd question: tell us a joke
Me: super corny joke.. read my past blog nalang.
Then, I was asked to demo teach about Community development which I had no idea what it was about. My sister helped me practice and make note cards for teaching.
DEMO TEACHING CAME:
I was ready.. ready to bail.. when I arrived in the corridor of the room I'm about to teach, I wanted to ride the LRT and go straight home.. I dont know where I got the guts to go in.. BUT IM GLAD I WENT IN AND DID IT!:)
Then the rest was history, I am in a school with the people I can be who I am without pretending. I am with people who believes in my abilities, and who laughs at my joke. I am in a school that values every people they have. I am in a school who doesnt only take what is for them but gives more to its people. I am proud to be a Benildean student and a Benildean teacher. I may not be the best teacher but i know i am the BEST person I can be.:) Im proud to be a teacher.:)
Thursday, January 28, 2010
****late bloomer****
in less than 25 hours and 29 minutes.. i'll be turning 25.
Whenever i say that number i cant resist the urge to say.. "Ang tanda ko na." Although most of the time i would hear someone comment "Ano pa kaya ako?!" whenever i make that comment.
I don't feel like Im 25, come to think of it how do one really know how it feels. I still feel like how i was when i was 16(?) except that now dress better, talk better, assert more, etc.
I always say to my students that a life unexamined is a life not well lived..but now that my birthday is nearing it feels like i havent really reflected my own life..
So what has happened in m 25 years on earth?
The best time for me to think is making my way home to Bulacan. The travel's really not that long but its enough for my mind to go places.
On my way home earlier, i thought that i am really a LATE BLOOMER. My friend once told me that when she saw a picture of me after college. She made a comment that i was a late bloomer.
Finally, i realized it is, indeed, TRUE! Why? well for one, it just now that i learned how to properly dress(?). Im really not the "Baduy"type, I dress properly, but i have a hard time experimenting on fashion. Now, i have gained that confidence to try on different clothes and ROCK IT!! it feels really good to dress up once in a while.
Next, I was really not the assertive type of person. In example, in a line when people try to cut the line, i would normally shut up and let them do it. Now, I have grown to state my dislike with their action and assert my rights. It might be a simple thing for some but for me its a big deal. Another is in meetings with bosses, i have learned to say my opinions and it turns out i make sense.
The next big thing that I feel is an achievement is my confidence to stand up for what i know is right. I have learned to stop compromising my beliefs to please other people. With that i have tried other people to do the same especially with my students.
it has been a wonderful 25 years of my life.Although i may have made a few wrong turns and bumps in my life, it has made me who i am today. I have turned to someone I CAN BE PROUD OF.
Happy birthday to me..:)
Whenever i say that number i cant resist the urge to say.. "Ang tanda ko na." Although most of the time i would hear someone comment "Ano pa kaya ako?!" whenever i make that comment.
I don't feel like Im 25, come to think of it how do one really know how it feels. I still feel like how i was when i was 16(?) except that now dress better, talk better, assert more, etc.
I always say to my students that a life unexamined is a life not well lived..but now that my birthday is nearing it feels like i havent really reflected my own life..
So what has happened in m 25 years on earth?
The best time for me to think is making my way home to Bulacan. The travel's really not that long but its enough for my mind to go places.
On my way home earlier, i thought that i am really a LATE BLOOMER. My friend once told me that when she saw a picture of me after college. She made a comment that i was a late bloomer.
Finally, i realized it is, indeed, TRUE! Why? well for one, it just now that i learned how to properly dress(?). Im really not the "Baduy"type, I dress properly, but i have a hard time experimenting on fashion. Now, i have gained that confidence to try on different clothes and ROCK IT!! it feels really good to dress up once in a while.
Next, I was really not the assertive type of person. In example, in a line when people try to cut the line, i would normally shut up and let them do it. Now, I have grown to state my dislike with their action and assert my rights. It might be a simple thing for some but for me its a big deal. Another is in meetings with bosses, i have learned to say my opinions and it turns out i make sense.
The next big thing that I feel is an achievement is my confidence to stand up for what i know is right. I have learned to stop compromising my beliefs to please other people. With that i have tried other people to do the same especially with my students.
it has been a wonderful 25 years of my life.Although i may have made a few wrong turns and bumps in my life, it has made me who i am today. I have turned to someone I CAN BE PROUD OF.
Happy birthday to me..:)
Saturday, December 26, 2009
A year that was
My 2009 has been a roller coaster ride. Full of thrills, ups and downs and expectations. It is said that counting one's blessing is a good habit to recognize not only the success but also one's failures.
A new year is coming pretty soon, and I think its timely for me to count my blessings.:)
1. My 24th birthday party - Significantly memorable because I spent it with my bee. It was my first time surprise birthday party.
2. Teambuilding and OSB formation sessions - Met cool people and learned new skills.
3. US Visa - Got my visa, multiple entry and for ten years. The only problem is I dont have the money yet to go there..arrgggh...
4. Garage Sale - Had two garage sale at Palmdale. Although i didnt earn much, its still a good way to get rid of some of my junk. Then, overhauling my wardrobe.:)
5. 1st year anniversary with Bee - need i say more:)
6. Back to Basics Summer workshop - Our little attempt to give art, theatre and crafts workshop for kids at lower prices:)
7. Travel - Went to Cebu, Bohol, Galera, Baguio, Cavite, Tagaytay, and Zambales with my super family and friends:)
8. Laptop Makeover - got my new case from Asus
9. Me time - parlor and shopping time for myself
10. Full time teacher - "promoted" to a full time position. A full time position meand better pay, benefits but longer time in school but BETTER pay..:)
11. Financial stability almost reached.
12. Christmas outreach at Women's crisis center.
13. Felt like Santa during Christmas time.:)
A new year is coming pretty soon, and I think its timely for me to count my blessings.:)
1. My 24th birthday party - Significantly memorable because I spent it with my bee. It was my first time surprise birthday party.
2. Teambuilding and OSB formation sessions - Met cool people and learned new skills.
3. US Visa - Got my visa, multiple entry and for ten years. The only problem is I dont have the money yet to go there..arrgggh...
4. Garage Sale - Had two garage sale at Palmdale. Although i didnt earn much, its still a good way to get rid of some of my junk. Then, overhauling my wardrobe.:)
5. 1st year anniversary with Bee - need i say more:)
6. Back to Basics Summer workshop - Our little attempt to give art, theatre and crafts workshop for kids at lower prices:)
7. Travel - Went to Cebu, Bohol, Galera, Baguio, Cavite, Tagaytay, and Zambales with my super family and friends:)
8. Laptop Makeover - got my new case from Asus
9. Me time - parlor and shopping time for myself
10. Full time teacher - "promoted" to a full time position. A full time position meand better pay, benefits but longer time in school but BETTER pay..:)
11. Financial stability almost reached.
12. Christmas outreach at Women's crisis center.
13. Felt like Santa during Christmas time.:)
Monday, November 02, 2009
110209
A great way to start my week.
Went to holy cross and straight to trinoma for lunch.
Yummy lunch for us at superbowl:)
Timezone with the kids(wyatt, ryan, mico, jayson)
Early christmas gift from Tita Pey.
YEHEY YEHEY YEHEY!!!!
Soo happy!:)
Sunday, October 04, 2009
10.04.09
is it really normal for people to think that their lives is less happier than others?
sometimes i feel i am outdated, boring and sad.
but when i think about it i have all the good things in the world.
i have good friends, great family, great work, great bf, great everything...
i cant pinpoint what it is that i really long..
i guess this is where contentment comes in..
and i really need to work on that...
sometimes i feel i am outdated, boring and sad.
but when i think about it i have all the good things in the world.
i have good friends, great family, great work, great bf, great everything...
i cant pinpoint what it is that i really long..
i guess this is where contentment comes in..
and i really need to work on that...
Monday, September 14, 2009
a new term has come
2nd term will start tomorrow..
My monday is gonna be a long day..
i'll start the day 91m and end at 6pm..
im looking forward to a busy but productive day tomorrow..
wish me luck:)
My monday is gonna be a long day..
i'll start the day 91m and end at 6pm..
im looking forward to a busy but productive day tomorrow..
wish me luck:)
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
what's in store?
090809
"Eyeing for a higher position does not make u greedy. It only means you have goals. Alam mo, God has your best interest in mind, ang tanong ko lang is That what you really want to do? You're a very effective teacher, may leadership qualities ka at admin skills. Maybe nde ngaun or ndi sa school but a promotion is in store for you. Just keep on being committed and faithful with the lot u are given."
Its not about the position anymore, its about me being JUST the second option.
Maybe this isnt where i'll shine the best.
All will be clearer in His time.
"Eyeing for a higher position does not make u greedy. It only means you have goals. Alam mo, God has your best interest in mind, ang tanong ko lang is That what you really want to do? You're a very effective teacher, may leadership qualities ka at admin skills. Maybe nde ngaun or ndi sa school but a promotion is in store for you. Just keep on being committed and faithful with the lot u are given."
Its not about the position anymore, its about me being JUST the second option.
Maybe this isnt where i'll shine the best.
All will be clearer in His time.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
still raining....
090809
it still raining.. its been about three days striaght..
i need to go to still but the weather makes me lazy..
the rain makes me:
*feel senti and in a way emotional.
*hate wearing slippers and long pants.
*want to drink hot chocolate or coffee.(like a nescafe moment)
*want to sleep longer
*cuddle with my loved one
i like it when it rains but im a sun person...
come one sun, shed some light on me:)
--image from:http://images.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://israelity.com/wp-content//rain-blog.jpg&imgrefurl=http://israelity.com/tag/rain
it still raining.. its been about three days striaght..
i need to go to still but the weather makes me lazy..
the rain makes me:
*feel senti and in a way emotional.
*hate wearing slippers and long pants.
*want to drink hot chocolate or coffee.(like a nescafe moment)
*want to sleep longer
*cuddle with my loved one
i like it when it rains but im a sun person...
come one sun, shed some light on me:)
--image from:http://images.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://israelity.com/wp-content//rain-blog.jpg&imgrefurl=http://israelity.com/tag/rain
boo-hoo
090709feeling sad without any reason at all..
i did what i had to do for the day..
been playing with wyatt almost the whole day too...
ate my comfort food, (but forgot to eat ice cream--well, maybe because its raining)
there's just something missing, and i cant figure it out..
i feel sad and i just can pinpoint what makes me sad..
*How can a clown look so sad?:(
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
090109 Wednesday
Today was a great day. It started with my FMA2 class for ORDEV. I gave them their papers and grades already. At least I got one task done already. It was also our last day, im sure gonna miss those kids. I hope they'll still remember me next term, or when they are famous graphic designers or artists in the future. (they're all Multi media Arts Students):)
Patricia, came to me and told me to watch her in ANC. No specific time, I just have to guard the tv from Friday to Saturday to see her. I hope i can watch her episode. Im sure to be proud.
She also gave me her blogsite. its at www.findingtrixie.tumblr.com.
I just saw it and had fun reading. I was so amazed by her shots and blogs. Its like a way for me to get to know her generation. I had to blog it cause i got inspired.:)
Check her out: Patricia Beredo.
Patricia, came to me and told me to watch her in ANC. No specific time, I just have to guard the tv from Friday to Saturday to see her. I hope i can watch her episode. Im sure to be proud.
She also gave me her blogsite. its at www.findingtrixie.tumblr.com.
I just saw it and had fun reading. I was so amazed by her shots and blogs. Its like a way for me to get to know her generation. I had to blog it cause i got inspired.:)
Check her out: Patricia Beredo.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
It's not a THANKLESS job after all...
September 1, 2009
1218am
Had a random YM!conversation with my former student today. This is the first time ever that a former student personally thanked me as a teacher. It affirmed to me that in one way or the other, I make a difference in someone's life.:)
Here's the messages:
Nakakatuwa. Madalas ang pagtuturo marameng dalang frustration,sakit ng ulo at stress. Wala talgang solid na evaluation na magsasabe sayo na magaling ka o nakaapekto ka sa buhay ng estudyante mo. Ndi mo kayang sukatin ang kaalaman na naituro mo sa kanila. Yun eh kung meron man silang natutunan talaga sayo. Mahirap malaman kung magiging sila ang mga estudyanteng gusto mong maging sila. Kasi kung tutuusin, isa lang akong guro. Nasa estudyante pa rin ang kapangyarihan para may matutunan sa akin o wala, choice pa rin nila kung makikinig o maniniwala sila saken.
Isa yun sa mga pinakamabigat na responsibilidad ng isang guro. Isa rin un sa mga misteryong ndi siguradong masasagot o matutuklasan.
Pero ngaun, sa simpleng usapan na yun. Masasabe kong ndi totoo ung kasabihan na "Being a teacher is THANKLESS job." Kasi kahit pala simpleng paniniwala lang sa kakayahan ng isang tao eh may nadudulot nang kabutihan. Salamat sa kanya dahil natutunan kong mas mahalin ang trabaho ko. Natutunan ko din na "simple things really go a long way."
Masaya ako ngaun at bukas papasok ako sa klase nang buong sigla at paniniwala sa kabutihan ng aking mga estudyante.
SALAMAT MG(Code lang)!! :)
1218am
Had a random YM!conversation with my former student today. This is the first time ever that a former student personally thanked me as a teacher. It affirmed to me that in one way or the other, I make a difference in someone's life.:)
Here's the messages:
mg: mam what's up? kilala mo pa ko? haha
me: oo nman
mg: haha msta na? nasa skul pa ko..
me: may class?
mg: dapat free cut.. may hinhintay nlng
mg: nagtteach ka pa nman dto diba?
me: aah
me: yep why?
mg: wla lng... hndi na kasi kita nakikita...
me: aaah
mg: um.. bakitmo nasabi before nung nag kita tyo if nag LOA ako?
me: sinabe ko ba un?
me: heheh ewan nalimutan ko na
mg: hahaha oo kaya
mg: isip ko bka feeling mo na rehab ako
mg: hahahaha joke
me: ahahha malamang
me: baka un nga naisip ko nun
mg: hahahaha may facebook ka?
me: wala
mg: sayang add sana kita
mg: haha
me: wala eh
mg: hahaha ok... miss hindi ko nasabi before pero thanks nasiyahan ako sa class mo before
me: naks
me: antagal na nun ah
mg: parang you believed in me
mg: oo nga
me: oo naman
mg: ngyn lng ako nag ka chance sbhn e
me: matalino ka kasi
mg: hahha
me: sabe din ni ms iris
me: tma ba siya ba teacher mo nung cws?
mg: yup
me: o yun na nga sabe nya magaling ka din
mg: haha thanks
me: ayaw mo lang labas
me: inuuna mo kasi bisyo mo!
mg: hahaha dahil siguro sa surrounding ko
Nakakatuwa. Madalas ang pagtuturo marameng dalang frustration,sakit ng ulo at stress. Wala talgang solid na evaluation na magsasabe sayo na magaling ka o nakaapekto ka sa buhay ng estudyante mo. Ndi mo kayang sukatin ang kaalaman na naituro mo sa kanila. Yun eh kung meron man silang natutunan talaga sayo. Mahirap malaman kung magiging sila ang mga estudyanteng gusto mong maging sila. Kasi kung tutuusin, isa lang akong guro. Nasa estudyante pa rin ang kapangyarihan para may matutunan sa akin o wala, choice pa rin nila kung makikinig o maniniwala sila saken.
Isa yun sa mga pinakamabigat na responsibilidad ng isang guro. Isa rin un sa mga misteryong ndi siguradong masasagot o matutuklasan.
Pero ngaun, sa simpleng usapan na yun. Masasabe kong ndi totoo ung kasabihan na "Being a teacher is THANKLESS job." Kasi kahit pala simpleng paniniwala lang sa kakayahan ng isang tao eh may nadudulot nang kabutihan. Salamat sa kanya dahil natutunan kong mas mahalin ang trabaho ko. Natutunan ko din na "simple things really go a long way."
Masaya ako ngaun at bukas papasok ako sa klase nang buong sigla at paniniwala sa kabutihan ng aking mga estudyante.
SALAMAT MG(Code lang)!! :)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sa iyo.. (sana mabasa mo)
Malapit na mag isang taon nang umalis ka.
Lahat kame nagulat sa nangyare. Di ko alam kung anung mararamdaman o iisipin kasi bigla lang nangyare lahat eh. Gusto kong intindihin ka pero ang hirap dahil isa lang ang naririnig ko kasi tahimik na ang boses mo.
Minsan nagkausap na tayo. Sobrang saya ko dahil akala ko lalapit ka na saken at magsasabe ng nanyare sayo. Pero nagkamali ako, ndi ko alam kung panu nangyare pero nagalit ka saken. Pinutol mo ang lahat ng koneksyon na maaring meron tayo. Simula noon, ang tanging alaala ko sayo ay sa mga larawan at kwentuhan naten noon.
Madalas naisip ko ndi siguro ako naging mabuting tagapakinig sayo. Ndi ko nakita ang pinagdaraanan mo. Ndi ko na gawa ang maging handa para sayo. Ndi ko inakalang mangyayare ito.
Ngaung araw na to, nakita kitang muli. Gusto kitang kausapin pero alam kong lalayo ka lang kapag nalaman mo kung sino ako. Masaya akong makitang maayos ka. May trabaho at mukang masigla naman. Kung asan ka man ngayon sana maalala mo din kame lalo na ang pamilya mo kahit paminsan minsa.
Ikaw kasi lage nameng naalala.... miss na kita. Miss ka na naming lahat.:(
Lahat kame nagulat sa nangyare. Di ko alam kung anung mararamdaman o iisipin kasi bigla lang nangyare lahat eh. Gusto kong intindihin ka pero ang hirap dahil isa lang ang naririnig ko kasi tahimik na ang boses mo.
Minsan nagkausap na tayo. Sobrang saya ko dahil akala ko lalapit ka na saken at magsasabe ng nanyare sayo. Pero nagkamali ako, ndi ko alam kung panu nangyare pero nagalit ka saken. Pinutol mo ang lahat ng koneksyon na maaring meron tayo. Simula noon, ang tanging alaala ko sayo ay sa mga larawan at kwentuhan naten noon.
Madalas naisip ko ndi siguro ako naging mabuting tagapakinig sayo. Ndi ko nakita ang pinagdaraanan mo. Ndi ko na gawa ang maging handa para sayo. Ndi ko inakalang mangyayare ito.
Ngaung araw na to, nakita kitang muli. Gusto kitang kausapin pero alam kong lalayo ka lang kapag nalaman mo kung sino ako. Masaya akong makitang maayos ka. May trabaho at mukang masigla naman. Kung asan ka man ngayon sana maalala mo din kame lalo na ang pamilya mo kahit paminsan minsa.
Ikaw kasi lage nameng naalala.... miss na kita. Miss ka na naming lahat.:(
Sunday, April 12, 2009
A life little less complicated
For a year now, I have been in a beautiful relationship.
A relationship a lot different from the previous ones I had.
I have been in two relationships in the past that has not treated me exactly the right way, or should I say the way I think I deserved to be treated. Two psuedo-relationships that had been a difficult part of my life. Everytime I think about it again, it still hurts that I had to go through with the pain, the confusion and the pretension. It was hard to be the "2nd" girl, hard to be the girl they would never introduce to their parents, the girl not worthy of commitment. Those memories never fails to hurt me. Honestly, hurt is an understatement of what I felt back then.
During those days, I believed that I was unlovable, that I did not deserve commitment from any guy, that i was not enough for anyone to love. I was more convinced that it was my fate, when the 2nd guy came. I was on the brink of surrendering to the situation.. just to get him to love me.. I was consenting to be an OPTION:the 2nd girl.
Then a light of hope came to me. UNEXPECTED.
I was never looking for another guy, I wasnt even interested.
I guess God answered my prayers.
He gave me someone who can see a beautiful and deeper side of me.
He came. He was cute, i admit it.
He was MY TYPE.
Unfortunately, I was on the verge of accepting I was just good enough to be the 2nd girl.
So I didnt pay too much attention.
As i always say to him now, I WAS JUST BEING NICE TO HIM.
Good thing he still made his way to my heart. With his charming looks, his unbelievably cute smile, his dreams for his family and others, for the way he looked at me like I was the nicest thing on earth. He made me feel so loved, a feeling I have never felt before.
Though it seemed like a fairytale, our story was never smooth and calm.
Before we even became a couple, I had to confront someone from my past. I was confused. I didnt want to hurt anyone. I was willing to hurt myself rather than to hurt them. I thought it was the right thing to do, but guess what this guy told me that what i would do would still hurt three people. However noble or martyr what i was about to do seem like, it would inevitably hurt someone. He taught me to choose, to choose for what i know is best for me.. TO CHOOSE WHAT MY HEART TELLS ME..
I know my heart is a good and smart heart. So, i trusted my heart and the love he offers me.
For a year now, my life is STILL COMPLICATED. Still full of troubles, confusions and pains. Nothing has really changed much..
Nothing except that now i hold in my heart
the person God has sent me,
the person who loves me even at my ugliest,
the person who laughs at my mistakes and bloopers,
the person who can make my temper go sky high but still can make me laugh the hardest,
the person who inspires me to become better,
the person who looks at me lovingly everyday,
the person who appreciates my little nose, and my frail body,
the person who thinks im the hottest thing next to the sun,:)
the person who committed to me and promised me that i am his only love,
the person who has completed my life,
and that person has made every journey of my life a little less complicated.
That person is the love of my life, KEENE ANTOLM BENEDIQUE V. CALIPARA.
This may be too late to be an anniv gift but hey, everyday spent with you is a celebration. I hope you realize how great a person you are.:)
I LOVE YOU BEE!!!:)
A relationship a lot different from the previous ones I had.
I have been in two relationships in the past that has not treated me exactly the right way, or should I say the way I think I deserved to be treated. Two psuedo-relationships that had been a difficult part of my life. Everytime I think about it again, it still hurts that I had to go through with the pain, the confusion and the pretension. It was hard to be the "2nd" girl, hard to be the girl they would never introduce to their parents, the girl not worthy of commitment. Those memories never fails to hurt me. Honestly, hurt is an understatement of what I felt back then.
During those days, I believed that I was unlovable, that I did not deserve commitment from any guy, that i was not enough for anyone to love. I was more convinced that it was my fate, when the 2nd guy came. I was on the brink of surrendering to the situation.. just to get him to love me.. I was consenting to be an OPTION:the 2nd girl.
Then a light of hope came to me. UNEXPECTED.
I was never looking for another guy, I wasnt even interested.
I guess God answered my prayers.
He gave me someone who can see a beautiful and deeper side of me.
He came. He was cute, i admit it.
He was MY TYPE.
Unfortunately, I was on the verge of accepting I was just good enough to be the 2nd girl.
So I didnt pay too much attention.
As i always say to him now, I WAS JUST BEING NICE TO HIM.
Good thing he still made his way to my heart. With his charming looks, his unbelievably cute smile, his dreams for his family and others, for the way he looked at me like I was the nicest thing on earth. He made me feel so loved, a feeling I have never felt before.
Though it seemed like a fairytale, our story was never smooth and calm.
Before we even became a couple, I had to confront someone from my past. I was confused. I didnt want to hurt anyone. I was willing to hurt myself rather than to hurt them. I thought it was the right thing to do, but guess what this guy told me that what i would do would still hurt three people. However noble or martyr what i was about to do seem like, it would inevitably hurt someone. He taught me to choose, to choose for what i know is best for me.. TO CHOOSE WHAT MY HEART TELLS ME..
I know my heart is a good and smart heart. So, i trusted my heart and the love he offers me.
For a year now, my life is STILL COMPLICATED. Still full of troubles, confusions and pains. Nothing has really changed much..
Nothing except that now i hold in my heart
the person God has sent me,
the person who loves me even at my ugliest,
the person who laughs at my mistakes and bloopers,
the person who can make my temper go sky high but still can make me laugh the hardest,
the person who inspires me to become better,
the person who looks at me lovingly everyday,
the person who appreciates my little nose, and my frail body,
the person who thinks im the hottest thing next to the sun,:)
the person who committed to me and promised me that i am his only love,
the person who has completed my life,
and that person has made every journey of my life a little less complicated.
That person is the love of my life, KEENE ANTOLM BENEDIQUE V. CALIPARA.
This may be too late to be an anniv gift but hey, everyday spent with you is a celebration. I hope you realize how great a person you are.:)
I LOVE YOU BEE!!!:)
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