Monday, October 31, 2011

End of October 2011

October is about to end... so fast. It started rough but I'm glad it's about to finish with something I had accomplished. My previous post has something to do with my sentiments and frustrations yet I am glad to see the brighter side. Thank God.

The first two weeks of October were really stressful. Level III Phase II Accreditation really made us work hard like finishing papers and documents, accomplishing the previous visit's recommendations,and at the same time, have to cope up with my classes to finish our course syllabi. It was really tiring to major things at the same time. I was tasked to be the Chairman for the COE Extension Services Unit for BTTE... It is hard to work on this area since we had to accomplished a lot of things though we do not have budget and  this area is a mandatory one! Guts and dedication are really needed to fulfill such responsibility. I am glad Dr. Gigante was there to assist and teach me. At some point during this time, I got frustrated and disappointed with how people treat me, not to mention names, but with lots of people who trust and believe on my capabilities, I was able to make it. Thank you. To sum up, I am thankful that we passed the Level III Phase II Accreditation! Kudos to everyone! Right after the accreditation day, our college treated us with a lunch at Partyland in San FDO. We watched movie afterwards. My first time to had such bonding with the faculty of the college of education.

Not to mention on the early part of this month,we celebrated the World Teacher's Day, Oct 5. Since I am one of the advisers of the College's Student council, we had to prepare on this. The class suspensions on the previous days made it hard for us to fix a lot of things that's why we needed to meet and gather in school even though there was class suspensions. I am just glad everything ended well and I am happy that we had placed smile in every teacher's face. Good job to all the Officers of the College of Education Student Council.


During the third week of October I needed to work hard and organize my works because I needed to finish my students' grades before the fourth week. And I am glad I was able to make it.  It is just that I have to budget time...proper time management is really important. Friday of the same week, Oct 21, we also had the closing ceremony of the Numeracy Program in Tinajero which I am the one in-charge for the closing. I took a lot of time making certificates and programs, but at the end of the day, I can say, "Mission Accomplished!" Thank you to all the Mathematics teachers and students of COE, the Rotary Club of Villa de Bacolor, and the Tinajero Elem School for making it a success. Thanks too to Jollibee who made it a little special.


 State Colleges and Universities Faculty Association of Region III (SCUFAR 3) Sports Festival held at Tarlac State University occupied my Oct 24-26. I played Badminton, Volleyball, and Relay but I didn't win. But I am glad that I was able to represent my university. I regret that I wasn't able to play my game the 100m dash because I came late. well, lesson learned. I'll make up next year. I promise. In general, I enjoyed it for I had my closed friends with me. I was able to bond with them and talk a lot of things, anything under the sun. It was such a good experience. Thank you guys!




Following the SCUFAR 3, I needed to packed my things again as I needed to go with the Rotaractors in Pagudpud Ilocos Norte dated Oct 27-30 for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2011. I had fun though the travel made it exhausting. But nevertheless, the place was a nice spot... the waves and water attract tourists. Though the people's (local) accommodation was really outdated and lacks hospitality, I still find it a must-see place..and I am looking forward to be here again in the future.  I was also able to see other places in Ilocos Norte including a part of Cagayan. I love the wind mills! They're really fascinating. I was able to bond with other Rotarians from Sn Fdo P and Western Pampanga. They're kind and accomodating too. Though I am the only girl in the group except to Nicole,a Rotarian's daughter, I felt the respect. Thank you.











And today, I just want to spend the whole day with a bundle of rest!  And this blog post? I think it is just worthy to summarize this month since I had lots of accomplishments, activities and fulfilling experiences. I simply want to thank everyone who made this October a good one.








Let me Welcome November! A new month is about to come and I am looking forward for another journey in my life. I am looking forward for another accomplishments, planned and unplanned. I am looking forward for the start of my journey as a student, again, this time in the Doctorate level. I claimed that God will continuously shower me with His unconditional love and blessings.  Thank you Lord. Thank You for every little thing that you shower and bestowed upon me. I always give  back the glory to You.




Thank you October and Welcome November... hopefully a sweet November. =)

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Sad, Stress, Frustrated

I am sad and frustrated now. Though I've accomplished a lot this year, I just really can't escape the reality that things aren't easy. Things might not work the way we wanted them to. There are things that will really test our determination, our goals and dreams. I am now being tested in a way that I find it hard to handle. The problem, this is not really a big one, yet it is frustrating...it is tiring..for things repeatedly happen...nothing is new except from the fact that I am now out of control.

From the very start, my dream is to provide for my family. This is always my goal. I never wanted to see my mom again being slaved for other people and received unworthy amount. That's why I wanted to finished my studies so I'll be the one working. Thank God He made me accomplished it. Soon I shouldered the responsibility of having my grandma stay in our house. And sometimes letting my auntie (a special child) to be with us a part of the year. I worked hard to provide the needs...But these arent my sentiments, it is from my whole heart. But you know, there are things in life that no matter how I wanted it to happen and stay, there are still people who will make these things hard, Not to mention who it is, I am really tired with the confrontation that I had for having my lola in our side. I am really tired of it. With all the patience that I have, I tried to understand. But now, I really do not have a control on this. My Lola needs to leave our house, my poor lola. I am saddened that she has to leave and be with my uncle. I do not know what will happen to her there. It seems my achievements and dreams are being torn into pieces now. I am hopeless. But I promise, I'll get you back Lola. I will. I just need to fix somethings. As of now, i do not know were to start. as of now, I feel so down.




Escape


I want to seek for a distance
At this moment
To escape...
To find peace …
To find myself…
I want to look for a comfort
To ease this tiring burden
I want to rest
For I’ve been very tired
I want to sleep for so long
With an assurance of waking up
I want to find the light
For things are in darkness now
I want to brighten my days
The way they were before
I want to start a new
And continue those that are good
I want an escape
For a while
Soon, I’ll be back
Again, with a smile
With a renewed strength to continue life
With clearer path to take
With me, to share to thee…



Friday, October 7, 2011

From BEED 3A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPtsx60FeR8&feature=share


Received this very thoughtful and sweet gift from my Student! Thank you

i love everything you put here...and espcially my boys,,,the chipmunks! salamat sa inyong lahat.nakakaiyak! tears of joy nga! i feel special. through you i feel, importante ako, through you, i can feel i am loved. in times im sad, without you knowing, i look up into you and wanted to attend your class, kasi alam ko you know how to put smile in my face. kahit na mad ako minsan pag pasok, never akong umalis sa class ng walang smile. thankyou so much for the love. you really made me proud that i have you... with you i don't need to prove myself to other people, because i know you are my proof of what i do inside the class, you are the proof that being teacher is not just my career...it is my life..it is my passion. you are the proof that i need to convince myself that i am an not just an instructor..but a TEACHER. thank you.







YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE(aka Teacher Appreciation Song)  © 2009 Brian Asselin and Eric Dissero,
This song is for those, who inspire us today;
Who always lend a helping hand, to help show us the way.
This song is for those, who see their students through;
The tough times in their lives, for that we say thank you.
CHORUS
_____You have made a difference, You have shaped our minds;
_____You have changed the world, one child at a time.
_____You have always been there, in everything you do;
_____I hope that you’re as proud of me, as I am proud of you.
This song is for those, who heard the silent cries;
Who stepped in to wipe the tears, from the children’s eyes.
For those who gave us, a safe place to grow;
A place for us to call our home, forever we will know . . . that [CHORUS]
This song is for those, who taught us right from wrong;
Who taught us much more than their craft, to help our minds grow strong.
This song is for those, who guide us through and through;
So that we can make a life, for that we say THANK YOU. [CHORUS]
As I look back on my life, into the path within my reach;
I hope I can change a life, of those that I teach…
I can make a difference, all I do is try;
Try to see a different world, through the children’s eyes.
And I will always be there, in everything I do,
I hope that you’re as proud of me, as I am proud of you.
And I will always be there, in everything I do,
I hope that you’re as proud of me, as I am proud of you.