WELCOME BACK to PASSIG ISLET!!

bernzhere sets foot again on Davao del Sur's very own version of White sand BORACAY Resort. To my good friend Novie, thank you for the treat. Congratulations on your Regular appointment. I'm sure your dad would be more proud of you. Keep up the good work and stay humble, as always. 

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On our way, we passed this stall along the Highway that adorns clumping Mangosteens! 

Picnic white umbrellas gives an ample shade to bakasyonistas!! 

Was amaze when I saw the improvements of the ISLET. After logging in our names [for security purposes, I guess], I ask the attendant what's that on-going construction. She responded, it's a Cconference Hall. Wow, a conference hall in the middle of an ocean. 

These are some of the Islets huts 

Smiles despite the scorching heat

Bangkero's way of living

Their very own PAGODA

Far view of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Two places separated by blue green waters of the ocean

Looks like a backdraft but a picturesque of Mt. Apo

We were informed there would be a slight delay on the arrival of the sailboat man. He ran some errand pa daw kasi.  Dusk enveloped the whole place.  So dark. Could barely see your folks, not unless your friend smiles, hehehe. While waiting, I opened my Digi and viewed our pictures. Wow, another batch to add in my gazillion photographs. I'm running out of photo albums. Donations, anyone? [chuckles]

6:13pm Finally, the sailboat man has come. We were assisted one by one and when settled, he switch on its engine. Was pretty amaze of the flying fishes. The locals call it "isaw".

I had a good time with my friends and to our new acquaintances Elyn and Doris although Sheila wasn't there. Wish you were with us but I hope your S.O. gets well soon. We understand. Miss you, she.

Asked if I got any remembrance. I do, my arms had sunburns. The lotion I brought with SPF 15 did not beat the UV rays. [rolls eyes].

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

   Just wanna share everyone this...got this text message from my good friend Van..

worthy of reading.

• A long life may not be good enough but a good life is long enough.
• All truth is good but not all truth is good to say
• Anger is just 1 letter short of dANGER
  
• Although 10 is an even number and we have 10 fingers, notice they are unequal
  
• To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart
  
• Revenge gets you even with your enemy. Forgiving him puts you above him.
  
• It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it.
  

Summer is already here!!

Our three lovely pets trying to figure out what's smells fishy. 

Rambo couldn't resist laughing. 

skirting day

My HCS 1-AM students continued with their skills demonstration exam  this morning. Also, we welcomed back some of my students who just had their OJT [On-the Job-Training] at the Temporary Shelter for Sick and Elderly Women. 

After lunch, I was a bit worried I had nobody to split fare going to Annex. Thank God, my classmates went to Main. Our allowance kasi hasn't been released yet. Ahmmm...hello?

Afternoon..

We were taught how to do SKIRTING. I've always been fascinated with the art of table setting. Ma'am Jo demonstrated the basics: Single and Double pleat. She showed us how to fold, measure and pin properly each side of the cloth and make sure it evens out on the side. She made us all try. 

It looks easy but difficult to execute. Be keen in measuring each pleat or else, your work would end up wearisome. But, fullfilling naman when you done few single pleats. I have tried doing the single pleat. Not that easy. It should be contoured. 

The double pleat was interesting, too. Patience is needed. Expect some accidental prickings to happen. Beware of Clostridium tetani [causative agent of Tetanus]. Careful with rusty pins. Might as well use a fingertip protector to prevent it from happening then.

In the midst of folding, concentrating and pinning, one HRM student came inside the classroom looking for his Instructor. At first, he was simply ignored. He looked serious kasi. Wala lang. Unknowingly, he was the Class Clown pala. He stayed for awhile making fun to some of our classmates. He's really funny. He does have a gift. A gift of comedic acts for which he makes everybody laughs, even his Instructors. He never runs out of jokes to crack. He even shared his funny experiences during his OJT at Hotels in Davao and a lot more.

We learned later on he performs every mid and weekends at KOB, Digos City. Don't look for him daw. Kasi he's at the kitchen washing dishes. We all laughed again. 

I've been to comedy bars when I was in Manila. It was fun and a stress-reliever. Matatawa ka talaga sa mga acts nila. I guess it's funnier when it is delivered in Cebuano or Bisaya.

The rest of the time, we were laughing. He's just as spontaneous as those on TV. We'll visit the place to watch him perform one of these days.  

long day and creepy night

It was oral recitation day. Some of the possible questions for their NC 2 exam were being thrown at them and yours truly evaluated how they answer.

After lunch, we were able to hop-in to school's transpo going to Annex. That's a fare-saving treat. Thanks, Ma'am Tisay!! 

Inside the classroom, we were taught of the additional table napkin foldings. Last time was 10 and yesterday, 13 were added to the list. We caught up naman but kinda mahirap ang ibang methods. Ma'am Jona came up with 6 more ways of table napkin foldings. 

Kudos to its creativity! It beautifies the table settings. I love this course na talaga. hehehe.. Afterwards, Ma'am Jo called each student to RD (return demonstration) 20 ways of folding table napkins in 8 minutes and name each one. I thought of demonstrating only those easy and not those complicated ones. Stiill need to learn its step by step procedure. 

When it was my turn, I had a good start and funny middle part. I was nervous by the fact that we were given only 8mins to perform. I did the easy ones first. When I get to the 3rd one, I coudn't execute the BUTTERFLY way so I switch to other method. It ate much of my time trying to figure out my mistake in making the BUTTERFLY. Times rans fast, I had finished 16 ways out of 20 in 8minutes. I know, that's too long for people who were used to do this kind of job. It never occurred to me the PRESIDENTIAL and WAVE method, which were easy-peasy in the last few seconds of my time. We were just starting and learning, that was spontaneous. Taught and should be demonstrated on the same day. 

Ms. Chem was next. She had a smooth demonstration. She finished folding between 6-7mins. Yes, my good friend got it perfectly!! 

After our class, we headed back to school to continue the Skills Demonstration of our students. 

Pass 8pm, Apple and Genalyn were performing the Mobility and Occupied Bedmaking when the former and her patient Ice, heard a girl crying. It scared the heck out of us we all rushed to the door screaming. Imagine the goosebumps, slightly dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure...nyayy!! Did she really hear someone crying or her imagination was high due to the exhausting RD? We heard some creepy stories then but that was I guess the latest. I don't want to experience one either. We told them to make their work faster so we can all go home. 

We left school around 9pm then headed to Jollibee. Thanks Chem for the treat! Sana laging perfect! hehehe..I now own the 2nd Pucca Perky Collection from Jollibee, courtesy of my good friend Chem. Yehey! 

I'm tired and weary but I'd have to stay alert. Have to take a dose of caffeine. Coffee, anyone? Still have lots of stuffs to do. You know, when school year is about to close, teachers have to face calculators to compute grades. 

judge for a day

A week ago, i received an invitation to be a judge of the forthcoming School's P.E. Day.  Having no experience on judging, I was hesitant to accept but since I was encouraged and convinced by my amega [termed to "a friend"], i gladly accepted the offer [chuckles]. 

9am - I arrived at the venue. I was informed kasi the event will start at this time. I was able to meet Kag. Jojo, who happens to be the other jury.  We had a short chikka. 

Pass 10 na nag start ang program. Mr. Jopet  introduced the panel of judges starting off with me. Char, "This is the feeling pala", i uttered to myself. 

Thank you amega for the experience!! I have gained new acquiantance..Sir Don, Sir Jojo and Sir Bandy.  

Bought the first of the 3 PUCCA collectibles at Jollibee. I love it!! Thank you, Ate Gracey for informing me. Love you!!! Kisses to shane. 

I went home, kinda late. Went back kasi to HH to meet up with the students whom are going to have their Hospital Exposure at DDH starting this Monday for 2weeks. I brought Ma'am Lyn, her son Mikey and Patzs to OC for a merienda treat. 

on thoughtfulness

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!!