A blessed, happy SUNDAY and my PAPA's 62nd birthday!!

Answered prayer

After lunch, my much awaited document was delivered by a courier. "Surprise me oh Lord", told myself upon opening the package. And screamed out loud when I saw the document. "Waaaaahhhhh!!! Eto na nga [this is it]. Thank you, Lord". God is indeed good all the time. He makes things fall on the right time. I guess my time is coming, approaching and will never waste such time for my dreams to come true. I thank you dear Lord for the blessings you have given me. This is an answered prayer. I have my family, my job, my loving boyfriend [won't ask for anybody else] and praying for a future healthy, God-fearing family with the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life. I think I have found 'the one' already. Bless us oh Lord! I am blessed, indeed!

The call

This afternoon, while watching TV with my family, I thought of my boyfriend wishing he'd call. I missed him so badly. Then, the phone rang. It was him. Waaaaaahhhh!!! Happy mode!! We missed each other. Too bad, he's sick. Get well soon, dy! How i wish I was there on his side taking good care of him. Soon honey don't worry. Don't stress yourself too much. I know work is important but health is more important. Remember, someone here is waiting for you.

We talked and handed the phone to my father. He greeted him and they talked for quite a while. Papa related Zar told him since he can't be with us [obviously] for my Papa's bday, he would make up for the time to bond with my family once he gets home. Looking forward to it, dy! Can't wait! [ehehehe]. Time moves in a flash, I know. Soon enough, we'd be together. I'm HAPPY! Keep on praying! Love you, always :)

The BIRTHDAY

Wow, 62 years of existence. He had lived more than 6 decades of his life. Finished school. Landed on a decent job, including the teaching stint in ADMU several years ago. Had met my mom. Got married and had two lovely, grown up daughters who loves him dearly. And I'm one of them [ehem].

Papa and I went to church to give thee thanks then lit candles. Dropped him off at home before heading to Camillian to grace the invitation of our student's Culmination. Their last day of On the-Job Training.

Got home this evening around 6pm. Was a bit worried that the bakeshop might close soon. The cake hasn't been claimed yet. They [the bakeshop personnel] didn't even bother to call our landline to remind us. Well anyways, since my sister is busy in the kitchen I went out once again and decided to commute instead of driving the motorcycle. The rain might pour at once. Poor me. Was praying "please don't close yet" repeatedly on my mind silently while on my way to Goldilocks. When I got there, voila! The bakeshop is still OPEN!! Yahoo!! I went inside all smiles and claimed the fruity chocolate cake we ordered.

The celebration has started pass 7pm already. Shared foods we prepared with our neighbor. Took pictures and eat all you can, hahaha!! Happy birthday, PA!! We love you so much!

We wish him more years. So, he'd get a chance to see and play along with his future apo [grandchild]. May God bless him more years to come and more life to those coming years.

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to our dear Ate Jelyn!!!

Thanks for the invite, te. We look forward to bond with you again.

Congratulations on your newly opened business venture. We wish you good health,

happiness and more luck in all your endeavors.

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to our dear UNCLE LILING!!

We wish you good health. More birthdays to come meaning more years to your life and more life to your years [hehehe].

Too bad we weren't able to contact you when you visited Manila recently. We tried to call as soon as we knew you were here but the line was down. Couldn't make a long distance call. Anyways, we hope and pray for your safe travel back home.

Our warmest regards to everybody. We love you, po!

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Greetings accross the miles, our wishes would alwaysinclude your good health, more years to come, safety and prayers for you & your family, as always.May GOD continue to bless your kind heartand we will never forget everything you have done for us.

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This morning, after evaluating each performance of my students in their return demonstration, I asked those who were outside to come in for some announcements.   I was kinda annoyed they won't come in as called, which made my voice raised.  They all came inside and was surprised to hear  a chorus "Belated Happy Birthday Miss!!". And again surprised with the gift bag on top of my table. They all stared at me, I guess waiting for any violent reaction [hehehe]. uhhhh...how sweet, how thoughtful. They all requested to open the gift [was excited also of the content..hekhek]. They gave me this long or hotdog pillow with cartoon prints from the movie 101 Dalmatians. They knew kasi I'm a pet lover. Aside from  that, they gave me a photo album [part of my wish is granted]. My gazillion photographs is yet to be arranged. I thank them all for the gift. I appreciate the effort. As a funny gesture, I gave them all a flying kiss. We all laughed. Then pronounced their dismissal. 

I'd like to greet my Auntie Gemma a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! God Bless you good health and your family. More years to come and more life to your years. God Bless, always!!

My Birthday!

It's my birthday and also the 72nd Araw ng Davao. I decided to wear striped-violet polo shirt paired with a denim jeans.  I used to wear white uniforms during Mondays but since its my natal day, i declared my free day [chuckles]. Happy birthday also to my Dear Mother. Love you always, Ma!

Ma'am Sol greeted me first. She was talking with Ma'am Julie of Rudy's Art. I dropped by her office for awhile, responded "Thank you". Saw our pictures for the Souvenir program. We all looked beautiful. Thanks Ma'am Julie!

When I entered the room, I was flooded by greetings of my students. They were all looking at me with smiles on their faces. They couldn't believed I am already 30 years old..[wow, flattered!] I don't look my age daw..[wow na naman!!] My secret? Stay happy.

I gave their final exams first [nosebleeding..torture for them----> hehehe] then treat them all with an ice cream. Pasensiya ang absent. Di makaka ice cream..hehehe. We took pictures while enjoying cookies 'n cream. Hope they all loved it! I could sense it anyway. Their appreciation made my heart cheers in joy. I love making people happy. You're all welcome!

Lunch time, Mui came. We had lunch with some of our students. 

This afternoon, we are to start their Final Exam: Skills Demonstration for their upcoming NC 2 exam. Hope they all passed! From phase 1-4. Exhausting talaga kasi you had to Start Housekeeping, do handwashing [no assuming, please!] then Making Bed without patient then with patient. Then, transport patient and do transferring from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to bed then proceed with Handling waste in an Environment. We kept on reminding them to make use of the proper body mechanics.  Correct folding means correct bed making.

The first two pairs seemed very nervous. They were mistakes. They missed on small things that shoudn't be forgotten. So, Ma'am Chem and I reminded them to take note of their errors. Pardon our strict mode, it's for their own good. In-between return demonstrations, my cellphone never run out of messages, it just keeps pouring in. Glad to hear my Aunt's voice who works in Dubai. She called to greet me. Hope to see you soon, auntie! Take good care of yourself, always.

Pass 4pm, when everybody is exhausted, we felt hungry. I asked them what flavor of ice cream would they prefer. Chocolate, Rocky Road, Cookies 'n Cream but Double dutch top their choices. The second year students bought a cake for me at GOLDILOCKS. ayyyy, how sweet!

Just like any birthday celebration, there's this blowing of candles. I just can't get it why 4 little violet [my favorite color recently] candles were given to them. I'd understand if it was 3, representing 3 centuries [hahaha, parang ang tanda ko na, kasicenturies...hahaha!!]" What am i 40?", I asked in jest. We all laughed out loud.

We paused for awhile, the celebrant lead the prayer. We all shared the sweet foods with people from the Admin, Faculty members and students of PM session. We took pictures as remembrance. Ophelei's new 'gigicam' [our very own term for digicam] has super steady shot, we all look gorgeous in it. Captured every movement at its own pace. 

Around 6:38pm, we parted ways. Everybody said "Thank you." I always responded, "You're welcome." Kulang na lang, "Thank you, come again". Hahahaha!!!

I left school almost 7pm carrying a box of cake. My sister and our working were busy cooking when I got home. So little time to prepare, I went outside to buy additional viands. 

I only had few visitors. Thank you Auntie Gemma, En-en, Reina and hubby Anthony for dropping by. Some of my friends were in Davao, were on-duty at the Hospital, somewhere else [chuckles]. 

Pass 9pm, lalai, fresh from Davao came by with her bro and sister. We talked to catch up on things and whereabouts.

I slept around 1am after printing some paper works. Gosh, tomorrow is another day. Thank you, dear Lord for this day. I had a very wonderful day. Looking forward for another 30 years of my life. Goodnight, everyone!

30 wishes for my 30th birthday

Exactly 45 minutes from now, I'm turning 30. Wow! 30 years of living on earth, facing struggles, battling trials, surviving, enjoying life's precious moments. 30 years old would now reflect in my resume's or when filling up any form..not 28, not 29 but 30 years old. The middle adulthood stage. Makes me remember the stages of Growth and Development I once imparted to my students. This age also puts a person at high risk for pregnancy. I know.

What it's like? What's the feeling? I still feel the same thing, same as I felt during my twenties. 30 is only a number, a value. That doesn't change anything. I still am the jolly, sometimes childish bern you knew. There will never be change but will have progress.

Few days ago, 13 going 30 was shown on HBO. I've always love that Movie. I love the eagerness of Jenna in fighting for her love, making her realize and value the true meaning of friendship and love. That friendships [some] does blossoms into love.

Yesterday, MMK on ABS-CBN features the story of an old maid. Were those signs? I don't know. I just laugh at it. People at home would tease me.

In my 30 years, I never regret anything. I may have experience difficult times in achieving my dreams and accomplishing my task but in every way or another, I have given my best.Though sometimes, it just wasn't good enough but I'll try harder and will never give up.

Thanks to those early birds who sent their greetings via text messaging. To my students who made their advance greetings [magkikita pa din naman tayo bukas].

I'm now at a point in my life where people around me would kept asking why until now i'm not yet married. "Why?", they asked. "Why?", I asked myself. I guess I was too busy with my life to be bothered by the thought of settling down. I believed in Destiny. I know God has a purpose why until now I'm single. Single but happy. Free. No heartaches, no pain, no misery [chuckles]. My friends would surely send in their comments or call me when they get to read this.

I actually have a lot of wishes. Few of them were already accomplished and came to reality on the first quarter of this year. Thank you GOD for all the blessings and for the upcoming ones. Good or bad, it's still a blessing. But I'd still prefer the good ones [chuckles].

I wish..

1. Good health [not just for me, but including my family, my pets, my friends and my relatives]

2. To be health-conscious [geez, i'm not getting any younger, right]

3. Peace of Mind and Happiness

4. To be more GOD-fearing and believe more in His power

5. To be a blood donor

6. To have additional photo albums [for my gazillion photographs that almost clogged my PC], to own a CANON IXUS or SONY CYBERSHOT digital camera, to have more pucca and pooh stuffs [keeps the child in me]

7. Birth certificate's annotation to be finally updated on NSO's main office

8. To go to Tagaytay, Boracay and Subic

9. To save more and be stable, financially [admit it, who wouldn't want to include this on their list], to be thrifty [although i know how to save, still i'm a slight impulsive]

10. For Love life [?] ahmm..wait till he comes in my life. i think he's on his way [chuckles]

11. For the much prayed-for license

12. Our yearbook will be release soon

13. To be more productive and creative

14. To be a more effective educator

15. To learn more skills training

16. To have an aquarium or that little fountain inside our home

17. Get hold of a passport

18. Learn to speak Spanish and Italian

19. To learn how to drive a motorcycle and hopefully own one

20. To obtain a driver's license [a mandatory requirement of course when owning a vehicle, right?]

21. To buy a CD/DVD writer

22. Learn new software application

23. To volunteer and serve my community

24. To buy our own lechon tray [i've always wanted to dropped by Sta. Cruz or Bato whenever I go to Davao to buy one sana but I keep on posponing the opportunity]

25. To own a resort

26. To own an internet cafe

27. To have a small business on personalized stuffs [the one that makes personalized mugs, etc.]

28. To travel and work abroad

29. To take and pass NCLEX exam

30. To be more tough [leave NEGATIVISM behind, please!] and responsible to stand for my family. I love you so Papa and Bingkay!

Before I end this post, Happy birthday as well to my dear Mother Delia. She may not already with us by flesh but her memories will always linger in our hearts. Love you, Ma! Don't worry, i'll take care of Papa and my sister. I'll make you proud. I will pass that exam for you and for GOD's glory. May it be my time.

Happy Birthday to myself! GOD BLESS 3o-year-old bern =)

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.

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Happy natal day to my everdearest sisterette bingkay, i wished you good health..more yearsto come, more life to those years, more time to cherish. I love you, sis! Papa and I loves you much much..even the doggies [ayyyyy]. Goodluck on your studies! God bless!!
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Semestral break

Note: This post is lengthy. You might need some company as you read this or anything to eat on the side. [chuckles]

October 28, 2008

My inaanak [Godchild] baby Arnold's 1st birthday. Wasn't able to go to the party 'cause of the loads of work I had to attend to. Anyways, after finally submitting the grades, classcards and clearance to the Admin, I headed to Chem's place only to find out they left na pala. [Sighs]

I caught up with Ate jel having her very,very late lunch and early dinner. It was around 5:25pm already. She served me a delectable binignit [halo-halo in coconut milk served hot/warm].

I thank Ate Jel for the merienda and took a jeepney bound for Padada. G texted she would fetch me at the Trimotor terminal. The night is drizzling. Don't want to caught up with the rain so I took a trimotor ride for P10 to G's place. At the entrance of DASUCECO compound, the guard ask where I am heading. Told him to Tandang's place. I humbly added I am their Instructor..char! hehe..I know, it's an SOP to ask strangers entering their place.

When I got there, I learned Mavic is coming over. Wow, saya nito. Bonding!! We had dinner. But, I have no plans of sleeping over for the night. I'd go home talaga after a short stay but time runs so fast that we didn't noticed it was pass 9pm already. My sister were texting me na to go home. When you spend time with your friends, time is immeasurable. So, I texted sis i'm sleeping over with Chem and Mavic. We watched Final Destination 1 and was thrilled on each of the character's death-rifying experience.

October 29, 2008
Good morning! Had a good sleep. Pi's horrifying stories never bit me. hehehe! She and Chem slept around 3am playing Word Factory. I guess the rest of the gang were exchanging snores na during this time, hahaha!

G and Pi were very accomodating. We all had a full meal breakfast. Complete from carbohydrates, protein, fats to fiber..char!! Mura mig mga bakasyonista. Sarap ng feeling!! Videoke, movie showing, free use of computer and sumptous meals, san ka pa?!

After breakfast, we sing our hearts out. Mavic's choice of songs were Pinoy rock while I and Chem were those mellow, love and pop songs we love. Wa bitaw laing maminaw. Kanta lang..hahaha!! Pi grace our request as she sang old and new songs. We just admire her golden voice. It makes me remember of Emz during College.

We intend to go home after breakfast but was moved again till lunchtime. At one point, we were all laughing 'cause our clothes were officially worn for 24 hours already. Ewww..hihihi =)

Pass 2pm..G took me and Mavic for a motorcycle ride to the bridge under construction connecting Guihing to Digos City. Folks there means of transportation is via a bangka [river boat] pulled using a rope unto the other side and the hanging man-made brige carefully welded. Oh, well.I won't dare to cross that bridge. Or so I thought. Chem wanted to try the hanging bridge. Mavic is used to cross hanging bridges in Cotabato. I remained silent. Should I or should not? 'Experience te bern..', Chem said, smiling. Giggling. I was having second thoughts talaga. I observed people carrying bicycles while crossing the bridge. 'Sige na nga..'
I answered in strong voice but deep inside, i am beginning to perspire. My chest begins to pound as we approach the bridge.

My God, it has only one handle. Could it bear my weight? The distance from the river is like around 20 feet. Mavic posed for a picture before crossing and volunteered to take our picture as we cross the bridge.

When it was my turn, everyone including people living nearby and construction workers peeked as I cross. Mura kog artista. Kung pwede lang mu-wave, hehehe. Nervousness began to enveloped my whole body. Naa na ko sa tunga niya nilihok pa bitaw na, lami kaayo isinggit. Kung kabalo lang mo sa feeling. It was really nerve-wracking. Few steps before setting foot on the other side, they were cheering me up. I placed my palm on Mavic's cheek. Namugnaw daw ko ug taman! hahaha!! I made it!!

Pass 3pm..We walked our way [more like an amazing race] to this small stall infront of a mango farm selling durians. When we get there,it was all sold out =(, sad! we took a taxi, same as the fare in multicab. We ended up buying the ones sold in the public market of Digos. I bought one piece for P175. Huge enough and its meat is sticky, and taste good, huh! I dropped by the Bakery also to buy some snacks for my sister's visitors at home.

My best bud patzs' heart is broken again. Mighty bond or any liquid adhesive can't fix the problem. Poor buddy. He had enough of their relationship. Let loose dear. You don't deserve to feel that way. You'd find someone better in time.

October 30, 2008
Morning. My good friend Joy informed thru text she would pay me a visit this afternoon to catch up on our latest whereabouts. Haven't seen her for a while. We rarely text and this blogger is excited to hear the result of her good friend's NCLEX result. Oh my, my friends are so lucky. am i not? oooopppsss, here i go again..i should not be like this..

Thanks to Ms. Rae, by the way for sending in very inspiring messages. It made me realize of my worth whenever i feel down, sometimes.

3:15pm. Joy and Mitot arrived. We began chatting and chatting and chatting. Mare is apprehensive of the result. She didn't took the quick count kasi. She opted to wait for the result na lang in weeks time.

5pm. While talking with dimples outside their house, Mareng joy received a text from NCRC informing her to get her NCLEX result tomorrow in the morning at Davao. All of us paused for a while waiting for her to reply to the message. We're positive about it.

6pm. Been to the market with mareng joy, mitot and sheila. Thanks for the ride mare, was able to save my tricycle fare.

Patzs dropped by my place again to repeat the joy ride. My sister couldn't help giggling and laugh out loud when patzs and I began conversing in English. Gina-OA-yan man gud namo. Have I mentioned he passed IELTS recently? He just did. Congratz, buddy!!

We finished muna watching Amazing Race Asia before we left. Wow! Team Philippines stepped on the mat 1st place for the second time. Sad nga lang kasi si Henry and Bernie of Thailand ang na eliminate. We were rooting for them to the Final 3. They were very competitive. Sana si A.D. and Fuzzie na lang na out. Hehe.

Goodnight, fellas! Hope u had fun reading..ciao!!

Auntie Betty's Birthday!

Happy happy birthday to my dear Auntie Betty. May God bless you with more healthy years to your life. Thank you for being good to us. God bless your kindness. Maligayang Kaarawan mula dito sa Pilipinas!!

Anyways, I now know my Auntie Nelly reads my blog. Thank you po for spending time to read a part of my life..hehe..Send my best regards to everybody. Miss ya!

Auntie Nelly's birthday!!

To our dearest Auntie Nelly, happy happy birthday!! May God bless you with good health and more years to your life..This has always been my wishes to my loved ones..Love you, Auntie!!

How's life there in the US? I do hope to see you all there, soon..in God's will..Have a blessed sunday!! Our best regards to everybody =)

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Happy BIRTHDAY PAPA!!

We love you so much!

Good health and more years to your life..

from your loving daughters

Cousin's Natal Day!

Happy, happy birthday to Manang Jean! Greetings from all of us here. We wish you good health all throughout and more years to your life..Regards to everybody from here in DC to USA..ciao!

Final Exam

It's their Finals and I started a bit late than the scheduled time.

This afternoon, I asked chem to inform me if the salary is set to release. Well, well, well, affirmative..yahoo!! I went to school, still in my uniform and received my hard-earned compensation. I also received the subject loads this second term. The NA 2 students notified me of Chem's new look..Hmmm, can't wait to see her so I ask where she was. Surprised! My gosh, new look nga! Bangsy-bangsy ang trip ni Chem..Was that an effect of the 5th year anniversary? hehehe!!

Inspired probably of Anne Curtis' hair style. A head turner appeal! She asked me to dwell in the Funda lab for a while. NA 2 were surprised to see another proctor. Talk about heavily guarded examination. hahaha!! She then mentioned she would take me out for a treat. Hmmm, sounds tempting!! hehehe! We walk our way to Poblacion to have the soli(s) photocopied. While waiting, we headed back to DC. We had the same meal. She let me try the new TUNA PIE of this famous food chain. It taste really good, especially when serve hot. I love it!

I texted my sister asking them what food they want to eat. My treat. Brought home Spicy chicken [her favorite] and a Burger Meal for our househelp. Feels good to share some blessings. On our way home, I paid for the tricycle fare. Thanks again for the treat, Chem! Also, it's my Manong Louie's bday today.., August 19..Hmmm, let's not talk about his age. I think that number doesn't make him look old, it just makes him look younger. hehehe! I've already sent him our greetings. Good health and more years to your life, po!