Aiming to love

It's been a while^^...Lately I've been busy preparing for our coming NAT Exams for our six graders in school...and it's not really an easy task because it's like getting our pupils to review their old and new lessons alike and have them set their minds on  the importance of passing the NAT Exams...."You need to pass this exam guys so that you can claim  that you are deserving to go to the next level of your schooling :) "....Even young kids need to prove something for themselves lol...yet I also tell them to accept failure if they failed but they should do their best to make it...

Though we're busy with our school life:)  "whispers" I also have time to tweet and visit my FB every now and then lol!

I just noticed that more and more people are getting hooked on the internet..ehem ehem lol^^...because we love our  fave couple Robsten:)

I dunno why I got hooked on Robsten lol....Love can be addictive I guess :)

I remember watching Twilight for the first time a year ago I guess... from there I just loved Robsten's chemistry....  and that's it....Then I saw Kristen's interviews on YT and Rob as well....and then the two of them together.... and saw love in them...true love...so until now I just love watching them celebrate their love together....I was just so glad that in Hollywood a young couple manage to stay true to themselves and have loved each other however difficult it might be to maintain a relationship in the entertainment world..

Robsten lives in a world where people are  hungrily craving for success and some lunatic fans as some haters  are trying to pull Robsten down....but  as some wonderful RK fans have said ....they can't because RK aren't hungry fame seekers and prefer to lead just a normal life as much as they can....I just hope other stars would be like RK because some stars would do anything even sell their souls just to make it in Hollywood....When Robsten will no longer be around in Hollywood I guess they could handle it....Those stars who got depressed when they've lost their shine  felt frustrated and depressed because they set higher standards for themselves...during their time all they wanted is to be rich and famous....which I believe is a dangerous thing to aim in life especially with Hollywood stars....Let's just aim for what is right...aim for your happiness and love:)

Kristen Stewart's Passion

All I try to do in the press is be honest about something that I really care about- Kristen Stewart.

Love Kristen Stewart's way of expressing herself although she may say that she isn't as eloquent or as perfect as other celebrities are when it comes to doing  interviews.  Well what I  like about her is the way she  sincerely conveys herself  to the viewers and that she puts her heart and soul in what  she does. That's what makes her an inspiration to those who have little faith in themselves.  As for me being true to oneself makes it easier for you to love yourself. Kristen Stewart is a good role model to the young generation for she is able to show how to still live and act as a normal and a simple person despite the success she's having in her chosen field.

This morning I've read about articles mentioning "What could be Kristen Stewart's life after Twilight?". I guess Kristen Stewart will continue to shine after Twilight  because she is a hardworking, talented young woman. I don't think also that she is desperate in becoming "famous" all her life. I believe she is an artist first and foremost who is so passionate in what she does and that is for me the very essence of her personality- she is a strong person who loves her work and finds fulfillment in it by being a true artist yet remains true to herself always. So Kristen Stewart we love you!

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Philippines Icon of Democracy

I just love our icon of democracy the late former President Corazon C. Aquino....May we love our country unselfishly as much as she had and be inspired by the goodness she had shared during her time....

Lanterns for Christmas

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In my province in Pampanga, these lanterns would find their way during the Christmas season....People would cost them a lot just to have one displayed in their homes...but if you want to see more of these beautiful lanterns just visit San Fernando, Pampanga one of the greatest cities we have producing great lanterns....

I remember the "drama" I had with lanterns when I was younger^^....It was Simbang Gabi then and Noche Buena....The whole family except my late father went out to go to church for the Noche Buena mass....I was maybe 8 yrs old then and I was the only one left behind with my father coz they refused to wake me up because they said I was really so sleepy at that time....So when I woke up, they were already at the church....I went down the stairs crying....The more I even looked exactly like Bruce Lee then^_~from too much crying(sob sob T_T)....So my father was trying to pacify me....He told me to stop crying so what he did I remember was to point at me the beautiful lantern in our neighborhood....Although it was really hard for me to stop crying coz I really wanted to attend the Noche Buena mass....He sat beside me and told me about the lantern as the symbol of that light that had guided the three kings from finding the Child Jesus....and we just sat there for an hour and looked at that beautiful lantern....until I stopped crying....After that my father  promised me that no matter what they would take me to the mass during the Noche Buena^^....but, by just looking at the lantern I may say by now that somehow I was already part of the thanksgiving mass we have for the birth of the Child Jesus....

Blessed Month...

December is a busy month yet it seems like everything just comes so smoothly during this particular month.....Like every Filipino would get excited about the coming celebrations it offers and everyone learns to offer a gift with one another.....although my real wish for us would be to become humble like what Jesus had shown us from the time of His birth and until now....We should be humble enough in asking blessings from God and in giving what we have to others....We should be thankful to all the gifts God has given us....Be thankful on what we have now and do not ask for too much....and share to others the blessings He has given us....

 

one fine day^^

I had a nice time today at our district's sports fest...then my co -teachers and I went out to treat ourselves^^ for we had been working almost the whole day for the sports fest...

During our conversation I can't help but notice how some would try to make good impression of themselves...So I had hoped for simplicity to rule in our conversations ....Thank God....I noticed also how some would try to humble themselves.... but others still  find it quite difficult ....so I guess  sometimes it's better to keep quiet when you have nothing good to say anyway...

Then at the mall I saw my older sister's classmate and had a short conversation with her....and it was fun seeing her again....and before that too, at the sports fest...I saw a childhood friend of another older sister of mine and was glad that she had not forgotten her^^she was also happy to see me at the district....There was like reminiscing of good times at the district today^^

What a day it has been!... I learned a lot about humility and the importance of showing honesty,simplicity,thoughtfulness,patience, love with other people^^

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Life's Sweetness and Hope

I found this while searching for some pictures on google...May Mama Mary be our life's sweetness and hope^^ On September 8, Catholics all over the world will celebrate her bday...Happy Birthday Mama Mary^^

a real angel

One of the great actresses we have in the Philippines is Angel Locsin.....She has a wholesome image and a great personality as well.....She loves being a Filipino and because of that we are truly proud of her....I also love the way she handles herself in public....courteous, humble, and sincere....

 

Just recently she went to Mindanao (home of some Muslim rebels) regardless of fears of being kidnapped there just to help her kababayans who are suffering from poverty in that place.....She said there's nothing to fear as long as we're sincere in dealing with our kababayans whether you are a Christian or a Muslim......She said we are all Filipinos....We must learn to respect and love one another.....Angel has been a great endorser, an actress, yet for me her real influence comes from her sincerity and her being a true Filipino, a true kababayan.....She's truly an angel in our eyes.....

Joining "be humble"day...

QoTD at vox.com: Today is "Be Humble Day." What in your life are you most humble about!

Glad you have what you call "be humble" day....I think kids are the most humble people in the world^^and are the most willing to humble themselves....I think we should learn from them.....And what am I most humble about of having?.....My work as a teacher....I don't call it as a profession but as a mission instead.....It's a chance for me to help the kids become better persons.....and l in return learn from them.....Through them I could say I knew where I should stand.....My priorities in life become much simpler coz I see the beauty and the truth about life through them....All of us are faced with so many challenges in life but we should always remain humble like these little children....

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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......

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.....

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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.....

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 ^^

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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...

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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^^

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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....

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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....

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Hopelessness

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Reading about some articles on the current social and political situation in my country has made me realized that we need to do something for our country to rise and see the light again....

If you live in a country like the Philippines you have to accept the fact that many problems were still left unsolved....We have the perception that corruption in the government is at its worst...there were destabilizations in the government that we often do not know where they come from....ofcourse the never ending poverty.....where most families had to eat an average of two meals a day....where kidnappings are like kdramas....where our people act as slaves to internationally rich bandits...where justice doesn't prevail...

We need to do something about them....The church is asking us to do the principles of active-non violence together...They are asking us to make reforms by starting within ourselves....

At times we find ourselves becoming hopeless..

At times we don't know where to turn to anymore..

At times we just let those problems rule us....

Say Goodbye To Sin

Be Happy

Have you wondered about the more trash we carelessly threw the more sins and problems we create as well...

I consider sin as a trash...It pollutes a certain place, a certain part within ourselves....If we don't pick up or acknowledge sins that we have, then we will suffer along the way...Those hardened hearts of ours will become vulnerable and make us suffer slowly and make us feel uncomfortable though we may never admit it...Each of us shouldn't make a fool of ourselves...The responsibility of doing good rests upon each individual... if you see someone you think could change you and make you a better person...welcome that person in your life...Take a chance...or better yet free yourself from sins...

Heroes Don't Lose Faith

It's really quite difficult to search for a hero in this modern age, in this generation where injustice, poverty, and immorality rule...

I agree with what this certain journalist said about how some leaders in Asia and in other parts of the world lose their "heroic charms" once they can't change or better yet improve some institutions or systems governing their own people...

Remember the time when Moses despite his good leadership, had experienced instances where his followers had turned away and lost faith and confidence in him... Remember even Jesus Christ with all His heroic acts was even betrayed by His follower and friend Judas, who wanted Jesus as a brave and gallant hero, who would rise up against the Romans and change drastically their system of government back then...Instead Jesus chose to have it peacefully and was crucified as a prize for being a hero, a good man....

Today we have so many good leaders around the world yet their characters change once the system had swallowed their faith, their morality...It's hard for them to play fair and square...They deal with dirty tactics to get what they want, even in making changes and reforms they deviate from the rules, because the system itself is filthy...If you play it fair, you won't stay long, you will be crucified too,  just like Jesus......But then, just like Jesus let us think positively and have true faith..... Why not take the chance?.....We need leaders or heroes who don't lose their faith......Who should be like Jesus......He never gives up until now.....

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