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YOUNG, HAPPY AND AWARE
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Posted:Jun 13, 2008 6:33 pm
Last Updated:Jun 17, 2008 4:24 am 12661 Views
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Twelve years ago...
I was the proud youngest graduate of our batch. I became prouder when I got flattering comments from my senior classmates in my first masters program. I was then an aggressive youngest marketing personnel who had never known fear when traveling in the midst of Military-Muslim war along Maguindanao province. I never stayed in one place. I kept on chasing my dreams and busied myself to reach the top. My hard work rewarded me well and I felt very much accomplished in my youngest years. The world seemed so nice and the people seemed so good to me. I was a "darling" to my department head.It was also the time when I did not know how to say NO to every work assignment given to me.I learned that a bit of flirting with some elderly would make my marketing transactions easier.I was (and still am)glad that I got a pretty nice pair of bumper and butt ( with a tolerable waist line)to attract these fellas.I also learned to dance with various musics without getting myself into trouble. My boss was very happy because of the recognition I contributed to our department.Admiration seemed to be eternal. I was mistaken and I got my first lesson to learn. I left the business industry and went to teaching.
I got my permanent appointment with an entirely new environment. This time serving the public office. I was not the youngest (this time younger) anymore and was suffering from confusion. My unstable mental state had driven me to take other courses as my therapy. I was also opened to the various faces of world painted by different people according to their personal motives. The "good" image that I had known before became isolated. I got better grasp of what the real life is. I also learned to loosen my grip of some things in life.
Now....
I remain young at heart and in mind (well, i am only 31).I enjoy things as they come. I say no if its not for good. I refuse to be used again. I am thankful to my experiences in my youngest and younger years because I have the greatest merit of wisdom that make me smart. There are things which I can not fathom but at least I understood that they will manifest themselves as times go by. I am grateful for the opportunities to enjoy some comforts and utilize my skills. I don't worry on temporal things anymore. I have a more simplified life style.I only have four major concerns to cope every month ---house rental, internet subscription, electric and water bills and credit card bills which come in moderation. I work, engage in sports, spend time with friends, take part in civic orgs and write my blogs 
I am young, happy and aware.
Aware?
Yeah!!! Aware that every morning the sun will shine and as it shines-----its a wonderful feeling to stepped out and stretch my arms with a smile together with a morning greetings of "Good morning Father, and Holy Spirit."
Maybe soon---I will be adding a sweet morning kiss and a greetings of good morning sweetheart to my morning "must do" too.
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BEING REAL
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Posted:Jun 13, 2008 4:38 am
Last Updated:Jun 17, 2008 4:22 am 12551 Views
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I was with the committee meeting since yesterday. I attended upon the invitation and the forced appointment of a former colleague. Everybody had been suggesting and opposing to the motion being presented. Since I am a new member and do not know most of the members' background except that I knew them as people who are occupying positions in our local government unit so I kept a keen observation of whats going on.
Honestly, I found those who stood and pretended to know their pieces as nonsense.They were turning simple things complicated and their ideas do not actually directed to the common good of the beneficiaries. Each would like to take a post where public could recognized their contributions. The political colors cant be hidden from their intentions.
Suddenly, I was asked to speak and to express my opinion. I saw some rising brows when I occupied the platform. I speak out my mind and after my speech I knew that there were some who looked at me with arrogance and contempt.I was also aware that my capacity and capability were questioned by some. I don't used to it but I knew for sure that the situation demanded me to introduce myself in accordance to my expertise and authority.
For the first time, I allowed myself to be introduced according to the appropriate address that I earned from my schooling.
This experience gave me another realization of times where I need to demand a recognition who I am in the field of my profession.
I know that some didn't appreciate what I said or did, but as long as I speak honestly from my heart I will be fine. This is not a perfect life but life loves the person who dares to live it by being real.
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GIVE ME A BREAK!!!
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Posted:Jun 11, 2008 4:59 pm
Last Updated:Jun 17, 2008 4:22 am 12355 Views
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<<<<<<<<Grasping for fresh air...
Hayyyyyy!!!! (deep sigh)
Sometimes its just too difficult to talk with someone who is intelligent...Its hard to make ideas meet. Negotiation would be so long.......
THE ENDING------COMPROMISE.
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MAKE YOUR READY FOR SCHOOL
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Posted:Jun 10, 2008 9:47 am
Last Updated:Jun 20, 2008 6:16 pm 18056 Views
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I just want to share this simple teaching strategy among other educators and moms who sometimes find a bit difficulties in getting their little ones to studying their lessons.
The hung-over of the long summer vacation is one of the most difficult thing to be taken away from our little . Since, school had opened today refocusing our attention to the affairs of traumatic classroom experiences is a tough challenge. I am very much aware that there are some teachers who have immediately get down into business of attacking the lesson on the first day of class. As usual, bulk of assignments were given away after the day ended.
In language subject, the first most favorite topic is the noun.I saw it in the assignments of our in the center this afternoon.Since the Kung-Fu Panda, Narnia and Indiana Jones fever is on plus the "showing of new acquisition" is very much alive, telling the to get serious in answering their assignments is really a great battle of wits and wills. My staffs had just complained about this.
I took their place so that they wont be traumatized on the first day of their job. Formal lessons inside the classroom can be taught to the without their conscious knowledge that they are actually led to study. One technique is getting a good knowledge about what is in with them. Inshort, try to speak their own language, dance with their music and play their games.
The sub topic of proper and common nouns can be best taught to them by asking them to give the specific names of the animals in the animation they watched (ex. Kung-Fu Panda), the name of the actors and actresses and the name of the gadgets and places used in the film. Another way is looking into their new things and asking them to give the brand names of all the things they got and where did they buy those things. A simple question of who were their friends they saw in school and what food they took for snack would supply more examples for the topic. As they keep on telling you more stories you can insert the concepts of the lessons.
To end that experiential teaching, post a challenge if they know how to spell what they mentioned by asking them to write them on a piece of paper or on their assignment notebooks (depends what the instructions of the teacher given on their assignment).The first to finish the task would be the smartest in giving the spelling and in remembering what he/she watched. A piece of choco candies will boast their confidence that they should know their stuffs always...
Make the experiences of your as an avenue and opportunity for them to learn about the formal concepts taught inside the classroom. They will enjoy it and you will have fun too.
Learning needs not to be traumatic it can be done even if you are playing.
Now for those who wonder why I love 's stuffs, this is one good illustration why I love to do so.
For the record, I also play computer games (LAN and online), memorized their characters, watch Japanese anime, Korean telenovelas, Visaya sitcoms and the walt disney, pixar, dreamworks and marvel cartoons.
It is because getting the attention of the and teenagers requires invasion of their systems by knowing what is "in" for them.
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ADOBO SURVEY
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Posted:Jun 10, 2008 6:35 am
Last Updated:Jul 8, 2008 8:21 am 13967 Views
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Adobo (chix, pork, vege, etc.) is my favorite. I learned to cook my first adobo dish when I was 9(kitchen is my fave place).Since then, I tried experimenting varied ways in cooking it(hot,sweet,sour,with extender,with other herbs, etc).
I noticed that whatever taste preferences might be present among my consumers there is always one dominant issue that will prevail--- dry or with sauce.If I will be the one to eat, I want a dry adobo where the meat or chix is almost fried on its oil and the spices are almost crispy too. I want it this way because I discard the oil before eating and it makes the remaining ingredients very tasty too. It also have a longer lifespan.
Now, I just would like to know about your adobo preference.
How would you like your adobo to be cooked? Dry or with sauce?
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ARE YOU HAPPY?
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Posted:Jun 9, 2008 5:03 pm
Last Updated:Jun 12, 2008 6:56 pm 12767 Views
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If you are alone yet you don't feel lonely or incomplete. If everything is wrong yet you find reasons to smile.If you wake up every morning without any regret from yesterday...
THEN
You have just known that you are happy.
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CONFUSING
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Posted:Jun 9, 2008 7:24 am
Last Updated:Jun 12, 2008 6:58 pm 12226 Views
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I need to be enlightened because I cant understand it anymore.
When I was still studying mama, papa and all the elders in the family would always tell me not to have bf because I was still studying...Not yet the right time...blah, blah, blah!!! It did happen every year during the clan reunion..
I graduated and messed up my life.
My uncle who is still handling the key position in education asked me to apply and I got a permanent appointment after I made it in the board exam...
After three years, On the same reunion, I declared that I will resign...Of course my decision was ridiculed, cursed, etc.etc.etc. My uncle called me abnormal...whatever!!!Some (including my parents) said, I need to marry in order to have focus and clear direction.
Now here comes the "getting married" thing...all my cousins who are with my age are already married and as usual, I was the bridesmaid or the maid of honor.
I am hearing the blah,blah blah about me for not getting married just like my cousins and my youngest sister...Worse thing is that almost everybody is trying to recommend and push me with anybody whom I do not even know...grrrrrr!!!!!!!!!
Now, every family gathering, everybody is hurrying me to get married..I think if they can just make it, they will put me into public auction just to make their wish comes true...
Often, I don't feel like coming to our family gatherings anymore because I am always the center of conversation as if I committed a mortal sin..
I don't understand it anymore. It irritates me most of the time (pramis!!)..
Why they are making it a big deal? Anyone who can explain?
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THERE IS NO SECRET.
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Posted:Jun 8, 2008 6:08 pm
Last Updated:Jun 9, 2008 4:40 pm 11887 Views
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I was with my former student turned sistah yesterday.
We watched Kung-Fu Panda and okey..okey..i will accept that we were the only "grown-ups" who entered without a tugging . The lady on the entrance held my bag and confirmed if we were really into that cinema (the color of the ticket shows grrrrr!!!). I smiled and asked if do we really looked like Poooh (the Panda).
When we got in...we were already standing and it seemed that we were in the midst of 's party with all the , moms, dads and nannies around. I was so excited too because the animation is really great (obviously, the in me was satisfied).I laughed with and I got the feeling that my companion and I were the Pandas..(hahahahaha).
Its nice to be with and I feel like them most of the time. I laughed with them and even cheered Pooh with them.
Suddenly my companion asked me, "sis, are u sure that u are 31? and why you aren't married yet?". I rolled my eyes and said, I will if "he" will also watch Kung-Fu Panda with me...(hehehehe)
Seriously, I told my little sister that I just want a peaceful and simple life. I just want a companion who can laugh with me in appreciating simple things in life. A companion and at the same time my bestfriend too. No much demands but will work with me in getting into our goals and if we can't make it or we will fail, he won't point an accusing fingers to me instead will put his arms on my shoulder and would tell me..."come let's get a cone of our favorite ice cream and we will come back to face that failure squarely".
She expressed her regrets for knowing me after her brother got married..(hahahaha)
I hugged her and quoted the line from the animation, "there is no such thing as secret because the real secret is hidden within your heart and your being". It is just a matter of believing that one will achieve something great.
Lights on!!!
I heard the screaming calling me from the upper portion.
Oh huh!!!! there gone our in the center with all their smiling moms and dads...Time to be serious...hahahahhahaha..
Anyway, I love Pooh!!!!
Am again waiting for the coming of Madagascar (Escape to Africa)
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Whew!!!
. I imagined myself in that situation. I can not speak much than a simple "ngek" expression. I just realized that I am just too scared to the idea...how much more if its in reality....Nyay!!!!