Career Guidance

This morning, I was informed I'd be tagged along by my co-teachers and our Administrator to go to Matanao, Davao del Sur. I've never been to this place. Instead of conducting a class to my students, I gave them an assignment.

We left school around 9:15am. I might be able to spot some extraordinary signs and labels which i will post one of these days. Oh yes, I always bring my handy digital camera with me. Photography really is one of my passion. We arrived at Matanao National High School around 9:46am. We noticed the automobiles of some Schools from Davao del Sur parked under the school's huge tree. I seemed to have remembered my memorable times when I was in High School. I once wore those navy blue pleated-skirts paired with the white blouse, the black shoes, white socks. And during recess, munching a stick of sweet banana-Q and sipping a concentrated pineapple juice placed on a plastic, holding it tightly while talking to classmates and some schoolmates under the tree talking everything that comes out of our innocent minds.

Oh, well..memories. Anyways, going back to our Career Guidance, that is. We greeted the Faculty and Staff. They explained that they have set only one schedule for this activity or should I say, marketing [chuckles]. Some representatives from other school brought their stereo and multimedia paraphernalias. Faculty and students from my Alma Mater brought their Brochure and Calendar to distribute and post. Staffs from a different school brought a pile of test questionnaires for the students to answer and if lucky, will be granted a scholarship. We were only armed with wit, speeches and leaflets bearing texts of Courses offered by our humbly institution.

When it was our turn, we were glad they were all attentive. I guess the charm made it happened [laughs]. And so, the marketing began [chuckles again]. They asked, were answered and enjoyed our company. I was, by the way, partnered by Sir Jopay and some HRM students. We said, what should be said and did not go far away from the purpose. Besides, it's all up to the student's prerogative which school to go and what course to take up in College.

Got connected!!

Around 11am this morning, I sent the PLDT personnel a text message inquiring when they could install my internet, they responded they would notify me .

I heaved a huge sigh. I had to wait again. But never too long. Just this afternoon after my class, my sister were sending me messages non stop telling me they [the PLDT men] were already outside our house waiting for me. They [too] sent a text message informing they are now going to install my internet connection. Yipeee! was sooo happy.

So, there..a few minutes of installing cords, cables and stuff then few clicks on my keyboard.

2:40pm, i got connected already..fascinating!!

Officially, I can now explore the information superhighway right at my home. They orient this blogger the how-to's and if some problem arises, I can text or call them.

I thank them before they left.

Chem's Birthday

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Greeted her through text this morning. Before my class, we (with our 2nd year students) came up with a plan to surprise her.

The PLAN: (1) ask for an ample amount of money to buy a cake from Goldilocks & some of its delicacies that of all us could share.
(2) stay in the room with lights off and surprise her with a blast with a cake being lit upon.

They (spearheaded by Ophelei) wrote a "Happy Birthday" greetings on the white board & posted their names on it. The plan was successful. She was really surprised!!

The feast started and later on when our tummy's were full. Yours truly started a game.

I went home feeling greasy 'cause of the butter-y icing spread on my scrubs and hair as their revenge for the person who started the put-on-an-icing-on-the-face game. We had so much fun. Some of them even made their way out of the room chasing their classmates who tried to hide themselves.

Oh well, we were like children chasing each other. I was pretty upset lang when my d.camera's memory card made our pictures un-view-able..got pissed. I never thought I could use the camera's internal memory. It never flashed on my mind. The bulb did not flicker. I am the type of person pa naman who loves photos and loves to just press on the shutter. So sad only one picture was left. Only one remembrance.

Anyways, I took the pesky little device out of my camera, the thing I bought about a week ago. The 1-week warranty already lapsed. I never used it till my friends birthday. They won't replace it anymore. They were telling me pa, something is wrong with my camera. No, it's not my camera. It's their merchandise that causes the problem. Duh! forget it. I won't buy at that store anymore. It looks to me that memory card is second hand. I have to save again for another memory card. I'll settle for the internal memory for a while.

Our PLDT phone

My phone has already been installed. This morning, I was monitoring my students taking their examinations when my cellphone beep. Finally, i get to receive a text from them. They are going to install my rather our landline phone today and asked if I'm home. I replied "I'm still in school giving exams to my students.." They responded, "text lang kayo, maam. adto sa mi sa laing subscribers.." ["just text us maam, we'll go install another subscriber's phone.."]

Me: "ok. I'll be home around 10am."
I won't let the time pass, it might get delayed again and my frustration might rise up.
PLDT: "ok maam."

I was so excited! I came home around 10:30am. My exam was kinda hard for them, i think. It took them awhile to answer. [chuckles] I texted the technicians I was already home and were waiting for them. They had a hard time looking for our place daw. We don't have street name pa kasi but we do have house # na. And so they began connecting the phone line. I was very observant on what they were doing. I was like the teacher who strictly monitor its students during quiz and exams. Beat that!! I asked everything I was curious about.

It was around 11:35am when our residence already have its phone line. I would definitely spread the news to our relatives domestic and international. The phone is place beside my PC monitor.

I was thinking talaga that includes my internet na but it would follow soon enough since the Service Order hasn't arrived yet, according to them. "Ha? I had to wait again", I answered in dismay. But it won't take long naman daw. Before they left, I extended my gratitude to them.

inefficient service - part 4

My best bud patzs told me 2 days ago during our coffee bonding at AYURVEDA SPA and COFFEE SHOP in Digos City that I starred daw in his latest post on his blog. Click on his name to read the full article..

Unfortunately, again i'll be facing the weekend with STILL NO INTERNET AND PHONE AT HOME..PLDT DIGOS..WAKE UP!!

They were used to making promises they can't keep..so thumbs down =(

inefficient service - part 3

Yesterday, January 8, 2009. Been to PLDT Digos Branch and inquired my almost two months of waiting for my internet connection to be installed. Patzs would probably post his horrible experience about their service sooner. Ang taas pa naman ng expectations ko sa company nila pero parang sinisira lang ng branch nito dito sa amin ang tiwala ng subscribers. Sobrang nabubu**s*t na talaga ako!!! Anyways, I was told [promises na naman..[rolls eyes] early next week daw [we'll see]. Imagine? I applied 25th of November pa last year and no installation took place. They could have informed their applicants through text message man lang sana with regards to its delay. When i went there, all i received was promises. They never even ask for an apology. So lame, so thumbs down =(

2009...WELCOME YEAR OF THE EARTH OX!!

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