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Welcome 2009!

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs! ”

William Arthur Ward quotes

What are you proud for accomplishing in 2008?

What are you proud for accomplishing in 2008? Anything you wanted to accomplish that didn't quite happen?

I don't think I would call it really an accomplishment....but this year I was more than willing to accept responsibilities both in my personal and public life....I just felt like as you grow older I think you become more stubborn in a way that you won't easily agree or accept things others want you to do....But in my case this year I was more cooperative^^ and more than willing to serve others....though still stubborn^^I am willing to be more flexible and cooperative next year....Looking back I remember when my boss told me to stay in the office for an extended time....I said to her "Hey ok from 7am  to 2pm you're still my boss but after 2pm you're no longer my boss"....So I left and didn't listen to her....Actually she was hurt then I knew it but I was so "arrogant"...Now I try to become more caring and weigh things first before I make my move....or any decision making.... As far as what I wanted to accomplish but didn't quite happen....I don't expect too much or anything when it comes to accomplishments coz I knew if you do you will only get frustrated....but ofcourse when I was younger I was so ambitious and so driven....Now I see myself as easygoing....I don't know but some say it doesn't really matter if you're young or old....Some accomplish big things at the later part of their lives but others at a very young age...like Charice Pempengco haha....Maybe some are like Abraham Lincoln....He was better at the later part of his life....What's important I guess is you never stop dreaming....you never stop aiming for something big in this world...So I think I still have something to look forward to...I guess so.....Two thousand eight....It was fun....I had lots of good memories....though there were some crying crying times^^still it was a great and wonderful year... .

there will always be a brand new day to look forward to

Pictorials from the upcoming Korean movie "Kitchen"

Shin Min Ah and Joo Ji Hoon pictorials for the upcoming Korean movie "Kitchen"....I'm beginning to love this pair....They look so good together.....I also noticed that both have nice smiles....I think they enjoyed working together.....and I think both gained weight coz the movie is all about "Kitchen" ( :

A Special Christmas

Can you imagine life without Christmas? As a Filipino here are some of the things we might miss....

1. Noche Buena.....sharing a decent meal or whatever we can afford with our families after attending a midnight mass at Christmas....

2. Simbang Gabi.....we usually have holy masses for nine days every night in preparation for Christmas....

3. Kris Kringle....sharing gifts with friends and family....

4. Christmas Carols....some civic organizations and young people visit and serenade homes with Christmas songs usually for a good cause.....

5. Pagmano sa Ninong at Ninang....Filipino tradition of receiving gifts from godparents....

6. Family reunions....the best time to be with our families.....

7. Lechon, queso de bola, bibingka, puto bumbong, kalamay and other finger foods abound...."busog talaga" to the max^^

8. Christmas lights, Christmas lanterns, Christmas trees could be found mostly in Filipino homes whether in rural or urban areas....almost anywhere.... on the streets, malls, etc....

9. Christmas shoppings, bargains are always available.....everyone is happy I guess^^.....

10. Lastly it's the best time to reconcile with family members and friends.....a time to humble ourselves.....

These are some of the wonderful things Christmas offer to us.....maybe some of them will be or might not be within our reach.....still I want Christmas to stay forever.....to be in our hearts always.....

to all of you......

The Spirit of BEAR-iuca

Please join me in this "bear-y "special meme.....
The Spirit of BEAR-iuca

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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a powerful Genie Princess named Mariuca who was known throughout the land as the friendliest, most popular blogger in the blogosphere kingdom. Adored and admired by international visitors and commentators from around the world, the Genie Princess travels the blogosphere on her magical flying carpet, always looking for ways to share her good fortune with others.

Over the past two years of blogging, Mariuca has met so many new people, from all walks of life and all over the world, each one bringing a little of their culture and lifestyle when they visit and comment on Mariuca’s two sites. So on her 2nd Blog Anniversary, Mariuca wanted to celebrate with all of her international blogosphere buddies by hosting a bear-naming contests at Wishing On A Falling Star and Mariuca’s Perfume Gallery and to pass her two lucky, cuddly teddy bears along to the winners who came up with the best names.

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Mariuca received 16 possible names for the Mariuca Teddy Bear, making it hard for the Genie Princess to choose just one…then Alakazam! A bolt of lightning delivered the perfect way to share BEAR-iuca’s good fortune to bloggers around the globe. While the soft, stuffed, cuddly BEAR-iuca is on his way to live with Roxy, London, Maddie and Rex in the Roxiticus Valley, the Spirit of BEAR-iuca is racing through the blogosphere to bring happiness, holiday cheer, and beary best wishes to everyone who welcomes him into their online home and passes along the BEAR-iuca good luck charm to ten friends.

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Life

How time flies so fast!.....I'm getting old already^^.....but still there are so many things to learn.....It's true that the more you learn the more you will realize that you need to learn more....The more you will realize that you are still innocent of the things around you.....that's what learning or acquiring knowledge and wisdom is....That's why we do not stop searching for answers to all our questions in life.....Even if you are already self sufficient still somehow you won't stop asking questions.....because of our imperfections we aren't yet satisfied.....There's is no point of satisfaction....we always reach for the top....and when we get to the top...what then?.....There is what we call the law of diminishing return.....the tendency for you is to go backwards.....you will slowly return to where you belong.....to where you have been.....We have the ups and downs of life.....How does it feel to be on top?.....Maybe when you are already at the top...it's gonna be too tough to raise one's head up......because when you are at the top the tendency is for you to look down.....I feel like God created us to humble ourselves in the end....whether we made it or not.....His real intention in creating us is to be like Him.....to humble ourselves despite the success we might have in this world.....

by prasangam

Jesus is Evergreen

According to a priest Jesus is like the evergreen....He is perennial and timeless....

So much is happening now in our world....The colors that we see vary....killings, threats, corruptions, immorality,  global economic crisis, etc....which all lead to only one color....the color of greed....but through it all....Jesus remains the color of hope....our only hope in this ever changing world....He remains the evergreen....

by..kluehirsch/Snowpine

Trusting my Savior.....

What are the things that we do when we are sick or suffering from pains?....In my case....I always offer whatever it is that I feel to God....Once I was confined in the hospital and it was my first time ever to be confined....I was already in my 30's then yet I acted like a child and I "texted" God and asked him to ease the pain that I was going through ....( I made some number combinations as if they are God's numbers^^.....and you know what?.....I was able to sleep soundly after I texted Him^^).....Just knowing that God loves us and knows how we feel means a lot to me already.....That was the reason why I felt so relieved inspite of the pain that I was going through.....

Many times I asked God why do we have to suffer from heartaches, poverty, injustice, wars, corruptions etc.....There are even those who had suffered much from what we had experienced.....And then we just stop complaining when those very people who suffered greatly than us would tell us how beautiful life is or how good God is to all of us.....In a way... in my humble experience,  I was able to appreciate God's love for me when He embraced me and forgave me for all the stupid things that I've done.....Maybe if I had not experienced those things I wouldn't have been a better person as I am today....though I think I am still struggling to be one......a true Christian.....

I had experienced crying almost every night.....but I had no regrets when those things had happened.....They happened because God wants me to humble myself.....to make me understand that He is my savior....the one hope that I needed in this world......

All the things that had happened to me were all forgiven by Him......God knows us better than anyone else in this world......Let's put our trust in Him.....Trust God and everything will be alright^^.......

Faith

It's gonna be 40 days to go before Christmas^^.....In the Philippines people get so excited and they make early preparations for it.....whether in schools, offices, shopping malls, markets, restaurants, hospitals, you will see Christmas decorations already to some as early as September....

There are also those who are into charitable acts when this season comes....Recently in our school....we had just been adopted by some foreign missionaries from the US and Canada....and even with our own kababayans....

It's really different when this season comes....Although some of us may have some personal hurts or problems  ... those things will be offset as we feel love and charity ruling the season....

Though there are some news that really saddens us like there are some kababayans and even other nationalities who lost their jobs in foreign countries because of global economic problems....and we know how badly they needed jobs in order to sustain their families....and the fact that Christmas is getting nearer.... but ofcourse we must not lose hope and trust God always....

I was also touched by what happened to my fellow teacher's Mom who had a stroke and suffered from loss of her memory and speech...It was really heartbreaking.....though I can see how strong her Mom is and how my co teacher dealt with this problem with so much faith.....I know they will be fine.....

There was also this news of a brave British teenager who refused to undergo heart transplant.....She reminded me of my late father who did the same thing....There are so many miracles that could happen or had happened in this world...We just have to understand what is going on to appreciate them....

And they blame each other^^.....

We had a sports fest yesterday in our district and one of the participants on the chess event happened to be a young 2nd grader who is just so smart that she was able to compete with other much older participants.....The young girl was with her coach and her mother .....but during the game itself the coach is not allowed to enter the room where the contest is going on......So there would be chances for the kids to set some rules for themselves when the proctor wouldn''t take a close look at them....So it happened that this young girl lost in one of the games because her other older opponent outsmarted her.....There was a ruling that there will be a 'touch move" during the game yet the older opponent did not follow the rules strictly....

So the young and honest girl lost.....After the game when she was already with her coach and her mother.....Her mother was upset and said....."Why didn't you tell the proctor that your opponent cheated during the game"......The young girl said...."I just gave her a chance to correct her moves so that she'll still have the chance to continue with the game because it's too early for her to lose".....Then the mother said....."It's your fault that you lost the game.....You are too kind!".....But the young girl replied......"Yes but don't blame me if I am kind.....It's your fault Mother because you are so kind too!^^".....

That was it and both just smiled at each other....Haha!... It was really heartwarming to hear both mother and daughter take things lightly during the sports fest yesterday^^.....

by m ender

Love that never gives up....

I was touched by a friend's statement this morning when I read about how he felt when others are not feeling well.....Knowing there are still people who still feel bad when things don't work well to other people would be just so inspiring.....

We live now in a world where people are confused because no one cares with what happens to other people.....We don't even care of what other people would say about us.....Yes, everyone is doing this thing so I should do it too.....There's nothing wrong with it......so you do something even if it is not right......What is good could not be differentiated from what is bad.....Instead we build clouds of confusion to people's hearts that is why the world is getting smaller and we fail to see the goodness in our neighbor's heart.....

We all have our ups and downs.....For now we are on top but tomorrow we might not be.....and vice versa.....but never never lose faith in loving our neighbor.....God said to love Him is to love our neighbor.....The only thing that we could do to love Him is to love our neighbor.....both should go together and this world will be a better place to live in.....

the greatest of all is love

Fellowship and love....

We had a half day seminar in school.....We were in "ICU" because my boss got angry when some were not able to make it on time and some were not around.....They have reasons though for not making it.....so I guess our boss will understand in time^^......

Well it's quite difficult at times to lead some teachers including me^^......coz we are already stubborn^^.....So if you want to become a school head you've got to have lots of patience^^in dealing with your subordinates or fellow  workers....

Well speaking on behalf of my fellow teachers we aren't really that stubborn^^.....Our boss is just expecting much from us.....because she could really depend on us actually.....I know if ever there will be movements among schoolheads I know she will surely miss us^^.....and we will miss her too......for she has always wanted what's best for us^^

friends

My School's Family Profile

Marisol Bliss Elementary School is a small public school located at Brgy. Ninoy Aquino, Angeles City, Philippines with a population of 564 pupils who belong mostly to impoverished families.

Through the years, the school has been struggling in terms of its physical, educational and financial needs,

As most public schools are known to have financial problems, my school suffers also the same state. Families in most public schools cannot afford to contribute to their compulsory PTA contributions

Therefore, our school cannot afford to sustain some of the important needs of our pupils who belong to families with majority of them having below poverty incomes. In the Philippines when you say below poverty line it means earning below 49 pesos which is about a dollar(US dollar) per day. Out of the 564 pupils, 498 of them or almost 90 percent of them live in homes with extended families. The number of members for every family would range from four to eight members who dwell in shanties and with temporary housing settlement. About 40 percent of our pupils are malnourished based on the survey conducted this July in our school.

With these scenario we usually seek support from our friends from the private sector since our government can’t fully support the needs of our schools. Luckily our school has been adopted many times by some private institutions, but still we really wanted real and unselfish support from the government itself.

I hope the government will understand the need to support these children…. I think children in the public schools are more driven to succeed in life since they really see the need to develop themselves as they are already exposed by the many difficulties and challenges in life, whereas, those belonging to affluent families would have to be less driven since everything is offered to them on a silver platter….though we can still find some who are disciplined and know the values of hardwork in achieving success…...

We must believe in our children that each of them has a potential to succeed…

Work of God

This morning we had a silent retreat at a small chapel in my hometown.....It was actually my first time to visit the place and I was so blessed to have been there this day.....Sister Vicky our catechist was so generous enough to have us attend the said retreat which I think was just exclusively to those who have been members of the Opus Dei chapel.....Opus means Work and Dei means God.....So those who have been on Opus Dei have served the Father religiously.....I felt like I wasn't meant to be on that place but Sister Vicky said everyone is welcome on Opus Dei chapel.....

As we reach the place we were asked to do confessions.....I know my co teacher had said that there will be confessions on the said retreat but I didn't know that it will be done at the first hour of the retreat.....I wasn't that prepared for a confession but Sister Vicky smiled at me and said.....Go.....so I did.....

It was a wonderful experience.....Three years ago was my last confession.....I was so thankful to Sister Vicky because she made me humble myself and made me go to confession again.....Yes I'm a selfish person and I apologize.....

Holiness is the aim of Opus Dei.....You don't have to be a superhero, or a superman to be a saint.....You could be a holy man even if you are just a simple person.....You don't have to be famous to be one.....God knows who we are and what we feel or how we feel.....Let us offer everything to Him.....We are loved by God.....you and me^^.....We could be holy in our own little ways.....

Listening from the heart....

I thought of writing something today but I forgot it^^...My friend Cecil had suggested that in order for me not to forget what I want to write I should keep a paper and a pen with me all the time so that whenever a good idea comes out I could jot down everything immediately...or maybe I should keep those ideas in my heart too...^^

Although, last Friday I wanted to share the homily given to us by our parish priest about knowing how to listen to others words of truth ....or listening from the heart....He said many of us could hear but we really don't know how to listen....Listening from the heart would make you respect the other person he said....That way we will understand each other....Many of us rely mostly on what we know....we have too much pride....and we do not listen well....And when it happens we commit mistakes....and more often we could have avoided those mistakes if we just listened from the heart....

There were students who were present during the mass and somehow they understood the message well....So after the mass I noticed some students becoming more responsible when we had some discussions in the class.....so they listened from the heart....In a way when you convinced other people to know what is good for them somehow they would  believe though they may not easily show that you had convinced them....Probably if you want people to listen to you or believe in you....you should also respect and believe in them....Respect begets respect....

Listening from the heart therefore is important and equally important would be believing that others would believe in you....and they would definitely listen to you as long as you give them the truth....

listen

Be my Light....

The Catholic church in the Phils. is now planning to provide every Filipino family the chance to have bibles in each of their homes....which is good news to all of us in these times when we feel like some of our kababayans suffer from immorality, depressions, poverty, corruptions etc....According to surveys people no longer acknowledge their faith in God and they think that they draw their strength not from God but by their own self sufficiency....

Yes, to some people it's becoming quite difficult now to see God's worth because of the many crimes, injustice, poverty that they are experiencing....Although I still believe deep inside these people still acknowledge God as their light....the One who guides them to continue living, and loving in this world....God be my light....a phrase that we could say in a prayer everyday.....and we will find our way through darkness....wherever you are or in whatever condition you may be right now....say God be my Light....acknowledge Him and don't ever ever lose faith...no matter what^^.....So God may you be the Light to this wonderful and ever beautiful world^^....

Prayers and reading the bible greatly helps an individual understand his purpose in life....and.the Light will forever shine on us ^^

Light_of_Christ

The Incredibles

They say as we grow older we become more sensitive^^

A week ago my grandson Jaja was scolded by his Lolo Turing, his great grandpa.....just because of a "misunderstanding"^^....

It's because of "The Incredibles"^^....

Lolo Turing can't hear well anymore because he needed to have a hearing aid already....So when he was asking Jaja....."My grandson, what are you watching right now?".....Jaja softly said "The Incredibles"....But Lolo Turing didn't hear so he asked Jaja again of what movie he was watching....Jaja got irritated and said aloud..."The INCREDIBLES!"....but still Lolo Turing couldn't hear^^...OMG...he needed a hearing aid already^^.....so he asked again....."Hey....what are you watching?".....Jaja had a really big big voice and shouted "THE INCREDIBLES!!!!!"......OMG....his great grandpa really got so angry that there were smoke in his ears and held Jaja and spanked him many times T_T....."You little brat....you don't respect me anymore!!!", he angrily said....and so he hit Jaja and he just stopped when he saw Jaja's Mom crying already....

I think Lolo Turing's becoming too sensitive....that's what we concluded including Jaja's Mom....

So now everytime great grandpa asks Jaja about anything....the little boy would come close to grandpa's ears and would tell him anything he was asking....haha^^....Oh my...how much is the hearing aid btw^^....Well we all experience "misunderstanding" most of the time isn't it?....Well it's because we give meaning to those we should't give meaning to....and at times we don't give meaning to those that we should give meaning to^^.....Oh life^^.....Still I think life is so sweet,wonderful, amazing, incredible^^

"In the eternal words of Freud, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar".....or a postcard is just a postcard and it only means what it was created to mean and nothing more".....by my friend AzureWolf...

Let's Be Happy...

Oh my....what do we really need to make us happy?....Probably we knew already what could make us happy....but how come there are still so many lonely people in the world...

Yes....maybe a few of us knew but most of us don't .....We don't really seek for true happiness.....Why?.... because we are unnatural....We seek for artificial happiness, not those which are lasting.....That is why in the end we lose....how can you win when all you do is do whatever you want even if it isn't right....Yes....maybe you can deceive others but not yourself.....It is us who create our own unhappiness....by embracing those which are not pleasing to God....

So make ways to accept God's will....How can we be so stubborn....just because we are so secured.....Right now seek for true happiness.....Let's add more happy people in the world^^

be happy^^

Sadness....

I just heard a sad news this evening about the passing away of the father of a Filipino actor who just had a comeback in the Philippines because of his ailing father after living in the US for so many years....and now his father had passed away....He had the chance to be with his father on the last days of his life.....I hope the father would rest in peace and his son will be ok....even without him....

We have to let the Father decide on what's best for us....

don't be sad...

Warning Signs...

This was a question from vox.com....How do you know when a relationship has run its course and it's time to call it quits?

Though it's really so hard to call it quits...I think it's when both of you realized that you are not helping each other to grow...you just hurt each other instead of loving each other....and when God is not within or the center of your relationship....Yes....you can save the relationship if you feel in your heart that God wants you to continue loving the other person....if not...it's goodbye T_T yet  you could still be friends^^

grow together

Unite and be good...

It's been a very tiring week for us...I was able to take a nap in school after we had our lunch...Oh..how I wish it's Friday already...

I met an old friend yesterday...We talked about our work...How I wish she was with us...She is one good teacher...I admire her courage and dedication in her work...but we don't belong to the same district anymore....When I was just new in my profession I remember looking up to her and making her as one of my inspirations...Now I miss her....yet we're still lucky to have Mam Alice with us....she's our protector too....but it will be much better to have "the craziest" group of people^^ fighting for your rights....Sad to say...the new president of our organization has no bones...no liver...no nothingT_T....Hoping there would be changes for the better in this corrupt system of ours....There are so many teachers leaving the department when there are so many students who need them to stay...."Parang kanya kanya na lang tuloy kami ng langoy!"....

I teach my students now to do what is right...be good even in their own little ways....to have a brighter future...

have a bright future

What makes a person complete...

It's been quite a while and I haven't listened to Fr. John Corapi and Fr. Benedict Groeschel of EWTN....Both are charismatic priests and they send messages of hope and love to others...Fr. Corapi speaks with authority coz he has so much passion in him but deep inside he is a softee and his weakness is Jesus Himself....Fr. Benedict is a softee too but he has a "hidden power" that makes people listen to him despite that weak voice of his...there is authority behind that softee image...and that authority comes from God....These men never cease to love Jesus...they are His' voice...a voice that men should follow....A man becomes wiser when he listens to the Father...he becomes a fool when he doesn't seek God...I could tell because I feel foolish when I can't do what God wants me to do....I feel blessed on the other hand if I listen to His voice...Therefore seek to be wise....it's never too late to be wise....really wise...

Struggles

Everyday is always a struggle....to live in peace, love, and understanding....We meet different people from all walks of life....Some were old acquaintances, some are new, some we just meet at the store, in a bus, in the streets... and how we deal with one another depends on how we struggle each day...Yes, each day we must show love to other people....We must be loving, forgiving, merciful.....At times we are so cruel that we don't think about how others would feel....We never think about the welfare of others....We hurt others without giving them something they could be proud of in order to change for the better....We just wanted to show how stupid the other person is....We have hardened and inconsiderate hearts....That is why some people are burdened because those who judge them aren't really after their welfare but only in making them look inferior...This is what's happening to us teachers who are victims of inconsiderate administrators....It could also happen to those who are weak and couldn't defend themselves from influential people....

I wish we could follow Jesus' teachings on understanding and loving our neighbors....

we could learn from each other

Go Go 70's coming soon!

behind the scenes go go 70's

I can't wait to see this Korean movie...I think it will be shown on October this year...Must be an entertaining movie about the 70's...

What things remind you of the 70's?...I was just in my elementary years during the 70's and I remember wearing bell bottomed pants and listening mostly to the music of American bands...like Eagles, Queen, The Jackson Five and others... and our own Pinoy talents...Judas, Sampaguita, Mike Hanopol, Hajie Alejandro, Hotdogs, Apo Hiking Society, VST and Company...We had back then the martial law in the Phils. so to keep us unaware of the political situations we were then entertained mostly by American artists in most of our T.V. shows...Starsky and Hutch, The Streets of San Francisco, Hawaii Five-O, Bionic Woman, Charlie's Angels and a lot more...and my sister even had a big Leif Garrett and Shaun Cassidy written all over her jeans....We were a bunch of crazy fans of disco music, of pop music and rock and roll...of Bee Gees, and Saturday Night Fever...Well though I knew then that some of us were enjoying ourselves with the music of the 70's....deep inside we were secretly aware also of what was happening in our country back then...but somehow it helps if we add some spice in our lives isn't it?

Though I was just a kid then... I think one of the best decades we've had was the 70's^^

The Best Gift Is Love

It was my bestfriend's bday and I didn't know it...And instead of greeting her I asked her to help me fix a problem I had that day....She willingly accepted and I was so cruel because we went out at 7 am and I just realized that it was her bday later in the afternoon.....She wasn't angry though she could have spent her bday with her family the whole day but she went out with me....and never did I see her so upset with me that day!....She's one in a million!

the best gift is love

Wouldn't you like to know....

If you could ask the person you like three questions, what would they be?
Submitted by meuuy at vox.com

1. Have you eaten?....So that I would know if the guy is willing to spend a meal for me^^

2. Would you like to engage in a fund raising campaign?....So that I will know if he is honest or not^^

3. Will you describe this male model for me? ...So that I would know if he is gay or not^^

behind the scenes...a love to kill

Work and smile....

Sigh....What a day!....There were some class observations in our school....Geez....I thought I would be hit by a hurricane knowing this supervisor who visited us as unappreciative....Well luckily we were able to pass her standards....If she thinks otherwise well at least we did our best!....And I could always defend myself if she isn't satisfied!....

This is the reason too why we wanted to have new techniques in teaching lessons...That is why we as much as possible research on lessons and methods needed to raise the quality of education in our department....

Speaking of pressures etc., I think it's already a part of our lives...Don't you think?...They always come and go...then come and go again...It won't end...But I always think Filipinos aren't as pressured as some people in the world...Let's say if you live in America...if it's work you really have to work seriously, whereas if you're in my country...we work with pleasure...with a smile...That's why we do not developed as a country^^Ouch!....Yes...in America time is gold...In the Philippines time is a luxury....we waste so much of it....Maybe it would take hundreds of years to change our attitudes though in a way....it makes living in the Philippines more pleasurable because of less stress in life....though we have less compensations or benefits as well....

smile

The Other Side Of Things

Sometimes what we see is not always the real thing....we should seek deeper to see the other side of things....

Have you seen the documentary "The Other Side of Beijing" wherein they showed some parts of China which are found just near the prestigious site where the Olympics was held,  and considered as some of the poorest places they have in their country....If you happen to visit the other side of the glamorous Olympic's site....you would enter into those shanties which seem like the squatters area we can see in Tondo, Manila in the Philippines....It reminds me too that we cannot really say that we are a super powerful country just because we could host the Olympics.....if some of our people suffer from poverty...Don't you think so?....

This is happening too in my country as well....I remember way back in the 80's when we hosted an International Film Festival in Manila...They had to rush things to finish the construction of a Film Center but then something happened to this site as it crashed and some workers were trapped inside yet were still alive...but then Imelda Marcos  who was the first lady then forced the workers to continue with the construction disregarding those who were still alive in the crashed site....And until now every time we host some ASEAN meetings they had to relocate shanties who could be a not so pleasing view to be caught by the eyes of foreign visitors....Isn't it a shame?....I don't know why we have to hide the truth.....sometimes I am guilty of this too....We can't humble ourselves....we are so afraid that we might not be accepted for who we are....I hope we could really face the truth and be proud of who we really are....

the truth is as bright as the sun

In Love I Was Home

A home is a place where love and understanding dwell....where I could come back after a hard day's work....or after a long absence when I had left to find myself.....where I could belong and no one will judge me for who I am.....where I keep coming back for more.....where the food, enough or not enough tastes sweet,.... and I could sit and sleep comfortably....where I can't let go.....it's not necessarily my own home....it could be somewhere else where I feel loved and understood....

bahay kubo by joaschavez

Loving Oneself

OMG.....why would men drink too much then they just don't know how to handle themselves afterwards......

Just a while ago I really got scared of some neighbors who were intoxicated and use the road as a place to continue their drinking spree.....Then I heard a big noise!.....One of them even tried to drive and had almost hit a man walking on our  street.....How irresponsible!

I remember when I was just a student, there was a time when I had to pretend to stop at someone else's gate just to avoid a drunk stranger while I was going home....

What is happening to this society of ours.....

Why do we have to let ourselves suffer, then let others suffer too....Love yourself.....Wake up and be good to yourself and to those around you....

be responsible

A Loving Godchild

I had the opportunity to visit my godchild after a long time of not doing so...."how cold hearted I had been" T_T.....Though when I finally visited her she was asleep and they wanted to wake her up but I told them not to do so coz she looked so tired.....and I don't wanna bother.....though I know if she'll see me she'd be so very happy coz I know she misses me much^^.....

In a way I felt like,  though we don't see each other that much....I still feel closer to her as her godparent....

She was actually born deaf.....yet every time I see her she always gives me a message which is so clear....and that is she needs me and I am so important to her.....though I haven't given her much attention and love,  she always consider me as special in her life.....and I thank her for that.....

"Love cures people, both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. -Dr. Karl Menninger"

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Thank God It's Friday

Thank God, it's Friday^^....woke up early without much pressure and I've finished some paper works as scheduled though I know there will be more coming up next week.....well we just have to take them one at a time^^

Sigh....I miss my friend Azure^^....I know he must be very busy in school....Such a nice guy to miss^^....Hope he's having great time in school and with his schoolmates^^

I remember when I was a student I would spend much time researching and researching....OMG...we need to have much patience in doing assignments and projects etc....

Though it's really fun to be in school^^....

open your heart and mind

be independent

need to work hard

share what you know

What I Learn From Kids

Yesterday while I was still at the school's gate my students already told me that the mother of one of their classmates had passed away....And after the class they were all in a hurry to leave just to be with their classmate....

I see kids as like the clear waters, I feel them like the fresh air, I smell sweet flowers when I'm with them.....

Their dignity will always be as clear as the waters, their love will  always be as fresh as the air, their innocence as sweet as the flowers....

Hope we could all be like these kids....

let the kids have fun

Sweet Inspiration

OMG....I have so many things to do tonight but I don't know how to start hehe^^.....Fighting Sollee fighting!^^

So Dear God.....Please help me finish some important matters tonight....Give me wisdom to be able to think right and help me accomplish my work....Thank You Dear God.....I love you^^

Amen^^

Thank You

Humility....My Turning Point

A Happy Tune On A Lazy Afternoon

Teardrops fell on my pillow
One lazy afternoon
While I listen to a sad song
After playing the spoons

So I kept my mind busy
And tried not to be lonely
Kept the teardrops off my pillow
And sang a happy tune

A few years back I was so very lonely....I thought the pain in my heart won't leave me.....I kept hurting myself.....I thought I knew better......Then I humbled myself....I asked our Father to forgive me.....I realized how selfish I had been.....When I finally humbled myself.....that was the turning point......The blood in my teardrops were gone......Instead I noticed a "star" formed from my teardrops.....Though I still cry every now and then....there was not much pain anymore on some tears that I shed.....Humility has healed my wounds.....

humility by streufund

A Quote To Live By

"Life is what happens when we are busy making other plans"......

While it is necessary to plan for the future, it is equally important to live at the moment.....people are becoming too anxious of what will happen to them in the future and forget to realize that living the moment matters most and their presence today is a gift that they should learn to appreciate.....So live the moment with hope, love, faith.......

enjoy the moment....photo by ricardo

Cheering for your Olympic Team

This was a challenge at Vox.com......Show us the colors of the Olympic team you're cheering for.....

Phil. Flag in the Sky by Yesethek

Respect

I got sick last night....Maybe it's because of the bad weather we've had for the past days....at times it rains and at times the sun just comes out...Though I'm fine now....I slept earlier than I used to and maybe I just needed some rest^^

We were busy in school....We have so many activities coming up as well....The kids though are very cooperative so I feel like the load is not too heavy to take^^...

Speaking of the weather again....its unpredictability can't be controlled....just like some events or situations in our lives....So we must think about how  we affect others on the things that we do....We must be aware of our actions and make necessary adjustments if we feel like we are being unfair to others....We should be careful with those things....The weather is not always on our side....

Maybe if we only have an open mind....we could be able to solve whatever disagreements we have....

Speaking of disagreements....I think we should humble ourselves.... Respect the other person if there's a need for us to meet halfway.....Be sincere with our intentions....Understand each other....Give the other person a chance to show that he has an open mind, an open heart....Tell him with all fairness and dignity the grievances and plans you have....and  you'll be surprised even a bad person has a good side, a kindness in him.....

Now even the bad weather can't pull you away from where you are....

find ways to be happy

Frustrations

I feel so helpless today.....I feel like there are so many things that we need to look into or prioritize especially in our work but things are too complicated and I feel so helpless, so confused right now....I think it's not only I who feel this way, I guess even my co workers do....

It has something to do with our work.....Speaking on their behalf I have only good things to say about them....They're doing everything they could to become good teachers in our school ....Even our principal works hard and is giving her best to make everything work well for us....I have great respect for them.....but then no matter how harmonious our working relationship is, some I should say bad air comes in the school making everything so complicated for us......not only for us but the whole community of public school teachers in our own division.....

Yesterday our club president attended a meeting during the anniversary of Angeles City Public School Teachers Association.....She told us today about what happened in the meeting .....She said they weren't given the chance to voice out our sentiments regarding the six hours of teaching......They(some officials of the said organization) made a move against us teachers , she said, by opening the problem at the last minutes of the meeting....it was a move to keep us silent about the issue......Actually we must only teach for six hours and if we extend another two hours we should be compensated for it as an overtime pay....it was a a Republic Act which should be followed but is not in our very own division.....Why are we fighting for our rights?.....It is because if Republic Acts(which are to be given importance) were being violated, what about the other minor concerns that we have .....the more chances we have that those concerns will be violated as well.....

We are so frustrated.....There are other policies which we find so unfair but they are being implemented.....What has happened to us my fellow teachers?....I feel so sorry that we let these things happen to us.....There are so many things that I wanted to say and vox is the only confidant that I have right now....till next time....

"If you can't do what this department is asking you to do....Find another job"....Superwoman.

rain and min ah

God Loves Us

God is Life

Here is a simple poem to all those who suffer.....don't lose hope....God loves us....He is always with us no matter how much pain we are experiencing right now....He will heal your wounds if you will just believe in Him....

God Loves Us

We were poor kids who had nothing to offer....
We were little kids who had nothing but hope....
But we survived coz God loves us...

Our house was built out of scraps of wood....
There was a storm and there were openings on our roof....
But we survived, coz God loves us....

We shared a simple meal everyday....
At times there's even none to share...
Yet we survived, coz God loves us...

Our parents have wounds in their hearts....
Yet they worked hard to keep us alive....
So we survived, coz God loves us....

If you think God doesn't love you....
You won't survive in this world...
You will be lost like a driftwood...

But if you believe in Him...
You will survive till the end....
God loves us...don't ever forget....

Contentment

contentment

They say there's no point of satisfaction ......We always strive for more.......but then when you ask for more don't forget to look back where you came from......Yes we aren't satisfied unless we get what we want......but after getting what we want.......are we truly happy?......Happiness can only be achieved when we know how to humble ourselves......no matter how hard we have tried in order to succeed there will be no satisfaction unless we put ourselves to where we should be.......Accept the will of the Father......He knows best than anyone of us no matter how famous or successful we have been.....

Poems Written Out Of Love

desiderata - by max ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann c.1920................................................and

ONE APRIL MORNING

Don't know how to start the day
Drink my coffee or comb my hair
Turn on the radio or switch to TV
This April morning is not so easy.

So thanks if you asked a favor
Find my self a newstand therefore
But sorry,"What's The News" had been sold out!
Worry not many choices can be had.

On my way saw the first choice of the day
Happy faces greet the morning with their play
But there's a child as I turn to my right
My April morning she had turned to a night.

She wanted to join those happy faces
But she could not they should meet the day's graces
One April morning could not be spared
To a busy child who has got no choices.

Sollee

The first one tells us to be AT PEACE WITH GOD.......I remember when Jesus said PEACE BE WITH YOU........He said it after He was betrayed by his disciples........HE IS ASKING US TO PLACE OUR PEACE WITH HIM......even if we don't deserve Him as we are sinners........BE HUMBLE.......LIKE JESUS.......

The second one tells us to be merciful to those who suffer........to those who are weak.........to the poor........

Thank You NyteGoddessBoo

I am deeply honored to have received an award from a fellow blogger....I consider her one of the most sincere writers and poet in the whole blogosphere....Thank you NyteGoddessBoo...........................Sollee

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		Blogging Award (Blogger With Heart Of Gold) This award goes to Sollee This lady is truly an inspiration. She always sees the good in everything, no matter how hard things are or even seem to be. She has been a great source of encouragement to me and for that I am truly honored to be a part of her community. Her zest and love for life are simple but done with such passion. She always has a kind word, comforting thought, and is always there when for whatever the reason. I can relate to her in so many ways. She stands strong in her beliefs, and always looks at things with an open heart and mind. She never forgets where she come from, the hardships and struggles just to get to where she is at today. You have a gift and I thank you for sharing it with us. May God bless and keep you always.