My Vocation

I was not aware that I have a seminar about teaching methodologies last Tuesday, July 23rd. I just happen to feel the urge of urinating so I went, 6:30am, the led light of my phone was blinking, I checked... messages that we have a seminar at 8am. I was so pissed because I wasn't informed the other day that I had to wake up early even though my class starts at 1pm. I hate being late. I don't know but I feel that I should be on time always. So I went back & prepared for 8am. It usually take an hour to prepare and 45 minutes to drive. So for sure I'd be late. AND I HATE IT!
I hurriedly prepared & flew to the University, the fastest time possible.. and YES I WAS 10 MINUTES LATE!

The minute I sat down. I listened & focused on what Dr. A. Aquino was discussing about. I suddenly felt the inspiration & the message she was making across all of us. She was talking about teaching.

She was asking, what is our philosophy in life. What kind of learning do I believe is most important among my students? So I thought, I want them to learn not just theories but how the real life goes. I want to inspire as I guide them.

She said, problems encountered in the classroom should be related to real life. I also agree that as teachers, we also teach moral values, respect for authority, fidelity to our duties, considerations to others because we are encouraging our students to be model citizens.

My favorite part is about the Head Heart & Hand approach, theories, values & skills. The total package.

I was inspired the whole time. And I always remember...

Tell me, I forget.
Show me, I remember.
Involve me & I understand.

Love & Forgiveness

I am a very forgiving person. This is one realization that I noticed this past 3 weeks that I was alone. A lot more realizations about myself but this one tops it all.
Forgiveness is a difficult word. Most of the times, forgiving is more difficult than moving on. But for me it was easy. I thought, because of love, I can forgive.

Forgetting is another story and most of all trusting again.

A brother in my heart

My cousin Teng moved to the South after his wedding. So we rarely see each other and communication was just through SMS or Viber. This is what I got from him this morning...

Eventhough we are apart, he still somewhat feel what I was feeling.. Or he never fails to ask if I am okay.

Love never fails.

My God is a Faithful God.

Sunday mass has been really great. I feel blessed all the time.

I know I sometimes forget to thank You Lord for every dream that you made into a reality. I am now blessed with a career and I am proud to say that teaching is my vocation. I am sorry that I am sometimes frustrated about some other dreams.

I pray that I always have my eyes focused on you because I know that you will give my heart's desires in Your own time.

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Strong is the new Beautiful

Once, twice or more than a couple of times, I was beaten, hurt and broken. I was able to hurt some hearts too. I acknowledge that I was wrong and I hope someday I will also be forgiven.
Being hurt is one of the familiar feelings that we all know. It is awful and devastating. But as we grow older, through experience we now learn how to cope better. We learned the art of diverting ourselves to something more worthwhile than sulking in our rooms while waiting for the time that we will be happy again. It is still awful and still difficult, but because we know that we should be able to cope with more stresses than just a broken feeling, we learn the difficult art of letting go.

And as we learn, we now realize that we are stronger each day. That the experiences may start ugly but eventually, in God's time, it will turn out to be beautiful.
All we need to do is to trust that He is always there to join us in our journey.

Girl Power Sunday

 

 

 

YES I did it!!!! :)

 

Joaqin (Jazz) has been lowbatt since a week ago. Nagtatampo since I have been using Filmore (Innova) for some reasons. Sometimes, my classes end at 8pm and I am more comfortable driving a bigger car. It has been raining these past weeks too and the University becomes too flooded so I opted for Filmore. Lastly, gasoline prices are skyhigh so I chose diesel for now. So Joaqin felt awful that I am not using him (so I thought).

Last time, my cousin Kuya Jon helped me and taught me how to do it. I borrowed his series. Joaqs was working perfectly when he left. In the afternoon I checked back and it is not working again. ARGH! So I borrowed the series again and tried doing it myself, got electrocuted and frustrated that I wasn't able to do it! So I was ranting, "hirap naman ng walang lalaki na gagawa!". Joaqin stayed dead for another week.

Yesterday, I decided to finally buy my own series, almost P700 for a 400amp series. Not bad. And here!!!! I made it!!!! All jittery and afraid at the same time but all proud that I made Joaqin work again. And I made it all by myself without any help! The mantra, no one will do it, it is just me so I better learn how!

One priceless moment!

Remember, we can do it!
So excuse me for cutting this short, I have to check back on Joaqin, baka hindi na naman umaandar ;)
LOLs.

One Blessed Busy Bee

Since I came back from my last trip in Cebu & Bohol, it has been a thrilling and overwhelming ride from the day I started with work. It has been exhausting and challenging at the same time. A lot of new acquaintances and a lot of new experiences. My world was literally bigger. And I love it :)

I wasn't able to work for 5 years because I had to take care of my Daddy. No regrets, just some of those "I-am-tired-and-I-wanna-have-a-career-now!" moments. But just as soon as I started trying to look for a job, I always look back as I see the sad look on my Daddy's face like he was saying, don't leave me or else I'll die. And because I am a proud Daddy's girl, I'll forget all my dreams and career goals to look after my Dad. I was his nurse, driver, doctor, enemy, best friend and all. We had our own world for 5 years. And so when he left, the day after my birthday, I was devastated. Call it, the saddest moment of my whole life. The person who I shared my everyday with, just left me. There are a lot of times whenever I am eating, I'll stop as tears roll down my cheeks. It was a couple of months.
Because I wanted to divert my attention and finally get back on my feet, I enrolled with BSU's Graduate School classes for MBA. I had new friends, I was a bit busy. Or should I say, my Saturdays are busy. Good enough. I gained back my smile while I learn.

Last October of 2012, Aimee my bestfriend asked me to take an exam for a teaching job at BSU. We took it together. But that time, they just need 1 instructor and so Aimee started teaching since November last year.

This school year, I was officially an Instructor too. Tourism & HRM Classes :) Luckily, I have 3 major subjects and 28 hours a week of work.

It was difficult, actually it is still difficult. Backache, headache, sleepless nights and boring weekend with my laptop doing my lectures. But more than that, I thank God everyday for giving me a job that I love to do. For giving me responsible students. For giving me colleagues that are like sisters to me. For finally giving me a career at 32. I am sure to have more sleepless nights & boring weekends but it is okay. It is all part of it.

Back to work! :)

Photo from my Events Management Class Secretariat :)

Alone with my thoughts & a sored throat

It has been 2 days since I wasn't able to attend my classes. Throat is killing me plus the fever. I actually thought that I can still go to the University but on the other hand, I realized the long drive which makes me more sick. So here, I decided to stay home & rest. Luckily, my students are really those responsible ones. I am sure they can manage. Not to mention the sweet get well soon messages I got from them this morning. And the calls from Mama & Ate Ruby from the States made me realize that I am blessed & loved.

I just did consultations through the phone. Thank you for technology. Files were sent for my approval while I am resting at home.

I have been thinking of writing these past few days, finally here, I got the whole day.

Thank God for a good life even though I fail to notice & appreciate sometimes.