Merry Christmas

I'm trying to fight the nostalgia since this is my fifth Christmas away from home. I wish i could be there to celebrate this special day with my fambam. As the saying goes "there's no place like home" so I'm gonna make up next year to be with my love ones on Christmas.

May all of you have a blessed day and year ahead. Enjoy this special day of our "LORD." Remember, we celebrate it not becuase of the presents or materials things that we could recieve, but because of the spirit of love shown upon us of our creator by giving His only son Jesus to us.

I hope you guys are enjoying this day to the fullest. There's no time for frowning okies, otherwise you will have sulky face the whole year.

Love you all. I love you Papa Jesus and Happy Birthday. :)


love love love,
Gigita

Unveiling the Real Beauty of Women

I went home with a heavy heart, maybe because I’m tired from a day’s work. Heavy rains and strong winds make it more appalling to stir my melodramatic night. But since I already agreed to attend an engagement and so I went. The place is a bit cozy contrary to the bad weather, so we all waited in vain for what sister Menchie has to share with us--> Unveiling the Real Beauty of Women.

The event started off with a small feast, everyone enjoyed the food that was generously prepared by the sisters of the community. Right after the gathering, each of us took a seat and earnestly waited for the event to start.

The talk was brief, but full of heart. It made me reflect and contemplate on what real beauty really means. I grew up in the Philippines, where our culture is focused on the welfare of our families. My Parents made me feel that I’m the most beautiful little girl that they have. I feel like a princess. All their attention, love and time are mine. I was so lucky that I get the things that I wanted --->Pretty dolls, nice clothes and to fancy jewelries. Oh! These things made me feel more beautiful. My perception of beauty is superficial. If you have long black hair, big eyes and fair skin, then you are beautiful. If what you see makes you feel good, maybe these things can be regarded as beautiful.

I guess most if not all feel the same way, anyone will be tempted to own these fancy things. People will consume their energy on how they can earn money to be able to buy new things every chance they have. A new bag will definitely make a woman happy. Buying a new pair of shoes will make them happier. They feel happy because they feel beautiful. Who would not feel happy if you receive commendation once in a while for having a good skin, branded bags and shoes. People associate beauty with happiness. If a person is beautiful then she can be happy. People even engage themselves with activities that will make them feel beautiful. Going to the gym, going to a facial clinic and the list goes on.

This ideology made me wonder what beauty really means. Beauty remains to be vague and broad. Beauty may be seen differently depending on how you live your life. After hearing what Sister Menchie has to say? I realized that Real Beauty is Happiness. You may have an attractive face, perfect body, big house, fancy cars etc and all, but still feel empty inside. Some people may have nothing, but you may wonder why they have smile on their faces. How can these people, who have nothing be happy and feel beautiful inside.

I try to look back and try to weigh the happiness I feel when I bought a new bag or new clothes. I feel happy and I feel beautiful. I have new things to brag about. But these beauty and happiness seem to be temporary. Then I try to look back the times I have shared with my family, the small talks that we had, the food that we ate and the memories we shared. The beauty of these moments lingers on me. The more I think of these moments, I feel joy in my heart. All these year I have lived. I now realized that beauty is not limited to tangible things. Beauty lies within our hearts and soul.

In 1 Peter 3:3-4 “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.”

What we are outside doesn’t determine who we are inside.

I left the place with a happy heart. I feel beautiful inside and out. I feel blessed that there are people who love and accept me for who am I. They love me because of the person that I am not because of the things I have. I now have a different perception of beauty Real Beauty is happiness.

Let us all continue to be beautiful….

Gaby the Chilanga

Gaby, I wanna share these photos with you and I hope you don't get mad at me cos' I edited them and decided to put you in the limelight hahahaha. I hope you will like them. By the way, thanks for dropping by on the tinychat. You really made my day and all the chamacas, pachangueras who joined us. God bless ya all!

Wowowow! the new cover of Vogue Magazine

She's a die hard fan of you, believe me :)

This billboard is the most expensive among the advertisements. Watcha say Gaby?

You even proved the cliche"A face that could launch a thousand ships."

It's raining men alleluya...but non of them is....

Gaby, you're looking for a destitute or a corporate man, isn't it?

10 Guidelines From God

Note: I received this from a friend and I have
no idea who wrote it, but I was so touched
by it, that I had to share it with you.
I hope that you will be blessed by
it and will share it with others.


People are made to be loved and things are made to be used.
The confusion is in the world because people are being used and things are being loved.

Ten Guidelines From God

Effective Immediately,
please be aware that there are changes YOU need
to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be
completed in order that I may fulfill My promises
to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in
this life. I apologize for any inconvenience,
but after all that I am doing, this seems very
little to ask of you. Please, follow
these 10 guidelines

1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit
and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here
to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little
thing that comes your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it
on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY
to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care
of the problem. I can't help you until you turn
it over to Me. And although My to-do-list
is long, I am after all... God. I can take care
of anything you put into My hands. In fact,
if the truth were ever really known, I take
care of a lot of things for you that you never
even realize.

3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me,
quit trying to take them back. Trust in
Me. Have the faith that I will take care of
all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to
help you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think
I can handle it from here." Why do you think
you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength
and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about
them. Just let Me do my job.

5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because
you know I'm in control. But there's one
thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't
forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends
and family. Prayer is simply you having
a conversation with Me. I want to be your
dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you
can't see from where you are. Have faith in
Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me;
you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you,
and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you,
it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were
only two years old. When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are
less fortunate than you. Share your joy with
those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those
who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime
you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands
of people, and experience so much. How can
you be so impatient then when it takes Me
a little longer than you expect to handle
something on My to-do-list? Trust in My
timing, for My timing is perfect. Just
because I created the entire universe in
only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just
as much as I love you. They may not dress
like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you do, but I still love you all. Please try
to get along, for My sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not
love yourself? You were created by me for
one reason only -- to be loved, and to love
in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget.....


Touch someone with your love.
Rather than focus upon the thorns of life,
smell the roses and count your blessings!

Pizza ala Gigi

Since it's the Feast Day of our Beloved Mama Mary. I decided to bake pita pizza for my dinner (para maiba naman). I went to Foodland, the only fresh store in Thailand that sells imported goods.

I'm not a good cook and kitchen is not my cup of tea, but my sisters do. Actually, I don't have any idea on how to do it. I just followed my instinct on how to make it. Baking pizza doesn't really need much labour. It took me only 20 minutes and presto! pizza ala gigi. Bon a petite.

Here are the ingridience: pita dough, mozarella cheese, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, oregano, crabstick and a smile hahahaha.

before...

and after

Happy Feast Day Mama Mary!

Discerning...

In the future, I don't want to regret the things I did not do in the past, so while I still have plenty of time I want to explore other career options. It's a matter of getting out of my comfort zone, so help me God!

Shameful Day

We've lost our face again to the national news! Philippines is in the limelight again for this shameful event. I hope the hijacking incident last Tuesday won't deter tourists and students who wish to study and visit Philippines. This is only isolated case, and I hope this will served as a wake up call to the Philippine police department specially to the SWAT team.

I am deeply concerned about the well-being of the Filipinos in HK. They have nothing to do with the incident. I hope their employers won't threat them harshly, and I hope the Hong Kong government will resolve this in a way they will point out the concerned people and not blaming the whole country for the faults of the few.

My deepest condolences to the love ones of the victims. May their soul rest in peace!

Braviella tu promesa

Hola, I'm still hoping that you will send your pixies at the Great Wall via tweetpic. Here are my pics. from China hope to see yours, too. This was around October of 2007 and it was already autumn then. My 10-day trip was loaded of fun and excitement, though I did not really like the foods there.

Chinese Acrobat. I saw it on the grand opening of the Olympics. Nice stunt guys!

Seriously, the price of this frog is no joke! This is made of a precious gem-emerald. Fact, emerald is the birthstone of those who were born in May like me.

Me and Nook's Mom.
Touring around Hutong with the traditional Chinese bicycle.

Facade of Forbidden City. The famous home of Reyna Dowager or Queen Xixi. My friend took this pic. She has a very good resolution on her cam. BTW, the pic. hanging on the huge wall is Mao Zhedong, one of the famous rulers of China.

Inside the Zoo with the lazy Panda at the back.

At the Gem Exhibit. I'm really fascinated by these globes. BTW, the prices are no joke! cos' they are really made of real Gems.

Me & fat Fluke

Our last stop over before we headed to the airport, Marco Polo bridge. Looks typical Chinese Hutong.

At the Tian Na Men Aquare


Me, the guard and Mao Zhedong hehehehe, Trio.


Inside the Forbidden City. One whole day is not enough to go around this walled city, especially if you are quite detailed lookers.

This is not yet the summit and I'm not even half-way of the GW, but the view is alredy expectacular.

On the way up to the Great Wall, part of Badaling. I got tired feet. I dunno how many feet I was able to climb.

Got tired of walking inside the Summer Palace. There's a lagoon that goes through the Forbidden City from this Palace.

top 5 on my mixpod list

Heya, this is your blogJ Gigita. Gonna rock you with my top five hits on my list.

My top one is>>> Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Second on the row>>>At the Cross by The Hillsong
Third>>>Beautiful Disaster by Kelly C. again (isn't obvious she's my fav.?)
Forth>>>Keep Holdin On by Glee Cast, original version by Avril Lavigne
and lastly hihihihi got LSS with this song. the chorus keeps repeating in my mind >>>Spanish Version of This Time for Africa (Esto es Africa) by Shakira.

LSS:
Samina mina eh eh..waka waka eh eh...
Samina mina sam alegua esto es Africa!!!

Check them out on youtube and tell me if your world was rock by these songs. I hope you won't get LSS (last song syndrome) mean that, sometimes when you heard a song and keeps repeating in your brain unconciously, or suddenly you'll realized that you have sung it several times in a day or sometimes it lasted for a week. It always happen to me.

BTW, Beautiful Disaster (Maricris version) and Breakaway are on my playlist, beside my entries.

Happy listening....:)

what's for dinner, Mama?!

dinner...dinner...dinner...got to dig my fridge. not in the mood to eat something really really solid. i know ice cream is a bad idea for dinner, but i just wanna eat something cold and melts down easily in my pipe whew...:)actually, i like ice cream float, but softdrinks or anything fizzy provokes my gastro..so I kinda avoid it. huhuhuhu:( bon a petite!

Is this insomia?

For the passed few months I developed a weird sleeping pattern. I used to sleep on time, 6-8 hours a day if I may. And now, I'm suffering with this bad sleeping habit. I'm kinda worried cos' I have read some articles about the effects of few sleeps and insomia. I confided to a friend if it is advisable to take sleeping pills cos' I could not take it any longer. I don't want my work to suffer. So far, I haven't gotten any late cos' I tried my best to come on time, eventhough I feel like I'm floating in the air while heading to work. I feel really bad about it cos' I can't perform properly at work due to this lack of sleep. My mind is sinking and I don't feel efficient anymore. You know the feeling of staring at the clock every minute and dreaming about your comfy bed? I'm wondering if this insomia already or due to stress, well, I hope not! (still keeping my fingers cross)During the weekend, I tried to make up with those sleepless nights that I had over the weekdays. I covered my windows with thick blanket to not let the rays pass through my room, and to make the ambiance still at night time. Just recently, this stuff that I do over the weekends are sign of insomia according to the research that I read. gosh! I should do something about it. I don't want to become a nocturnal mammal!

I did a lot of things to fight insomia; I read books, but I'm still wide awake after finishing it; eating late at night, eventhough I knew that it is bad to sleep with your bloated tummy; tiring myself, cleaning my toilet at the mid of the night and scrubbing my veranda, but i ended up having back and muscle pain; dozing myself with my favourite songs, nyaaa.....not effective! and lastly, though it may seem kids stuff, i tried to count the imaginary sheeps to battle this insomania habit.

I wish I could go back to my early to bed, early rise habit. Now I know why the vampires do not come out on day time...because they have insomia! hehehehe joke!

La Madrastra (got addicted watching it)

The main female protagonist of this smashed hit telenovela is one of the most successful and respected actress in Mexico. I became fond watching her telenovelas since 2004, when I came to Thailand and started to learn spanish. I was surfing the net (youtube) for something that I could watch cos' Thai and Korean novelas were not my cup tea. I have seen some latin telenovelas back home, but i did not have that kind of interest to watch such drama. If you're living away from home, things that you hated doing back home will suddenly become your outlet or obsession to fill in the nostalgic feeling. So I bear to watch latin novelas on youtube, since I'm learning spanish and somehow it could help me broaden my spanish diction and vocab. The first telenovela that caught my attention was the "La Madrastra" wherein Victoria Ruffo was the main protagonist and the other Cuban actor based in Mexico. I litterally tracked each episode on youtube. Each scene gave me the excitement especially the last few episodes cos' the real assasin of Patricia turned out to be a big puzzle for the viewers. Victoria portrayed the role of the "Madrastra" She was really fitted in the role. I like her aura, simplicity and her lasting beauty that somehow proved the cliche' "A face that could launch a thousand ships." Since then, I kinda develop Ruffodiction and started to crave for some more of her teles.

some of my favourite lines of Maria (Victoria Ruffo)

"Si, soy yo, Maria, tu peor pesadilla!" >>>her first grand appearance to her traitors after 20 years in jail.

"Te odio Esteban San Roman! te odio con todo mi corazon!" These words were repeated severals times in differect episodes, but the most intense scene was when Esteban visited her in her luxurious hotel to clear his conscience to Maria, but it ended up provoking much more pain to her.

'Veinte anos, veinte anos sin mis hijos, sin amor...huhuhuhu." repeated several times, too, whenever she had bad encounter with the buitres, her hijos and Esteban.

The official DVD Cover
I bought this DVD on e-bay, but got frustrated when i started watching it cos' it was jumpaked-a lot of deleted scenes

The Wedding

How could you marry the same man who abadoned you in cold prison for twenty years and made your children beleive that you are dead already??? think about it Maria!

Mucho lagrimas! Don't fall into his bait!

Interview with the Madrastra

Alone

Ajedrez

San Roman Kids (mga pasaway)


En la carcel, lejos de Mexico


Muy seria


Hay....Esteban's Jaguar

Laura Pausini La Solitudine

One of my favourite songs of Laura Pausini La Soledad (La Solitudine in Italiant). She's one of the most successful singers in Italy. She gained popularity in North and South America because of ther English and Spanish rendition of her compositions.

rOckeR Gigita

My two months off from work gave me the chance to learn how to pluck the guitar. I first learned it through the web sensational virtual guru-THE YOUTUBE. I searched for a step-by-step ways on how to learn play it. I literraly followed what they were saying and demonstrating, after few days of doing so, i just realized that it wasn't really enough to learn virtually, I need human intervention that I could ask for. I approached people who have been playing guitar for quite long and lucky enough, I got lots of infos and techniques. I could say that my two months off were productive. Now, I just need to polish and learn playing my favourite songs.

Lamok

I took a nap for few minutes. In a short span of my nap the mosquitoes had a great feast on me. I wish they sucked fats not blood, I could have laid myself on my veranda and let them enjoy me as their feast. Libre pa ang liposuction hihihi.

Nostalgia

Just came back from my long day. As I switch on my light, loneliness crept in me. I suddenly felt nostalgic drawn by the quiteness of my humble abode. I wish someone could talk to me in times like these. If only I have the means to go back home, I would have rather choose to be home. If only I have done my studies, I would have been free from any anxities. If only I have settled all my setbacks, I could have been happy travelling. If only I am done chasing my dreams and goals I set in life, I would have my own family. I just realised that in order to be happy we must sacrife and in sacrifice we achieved. Our dreams would not be possible if we don't turn them into hardships. No one became successful by luck or by snapping thier fingers. Hardship is necessary companion to make dreams come true. So, this feeling I have in me now is my challenge to fulfill my future. Konting tiis nalang at ako'y babalik na sa aking bayang sinilangan. Upang aking gampanan ang aking tungkulin ang makapagserbisyo sa aking mga kababayan. bow!

Heya, sorry guys I barely have time to drop by and post new entry. I'm stuck doing my thesis. I kinda mess up and worried cos' next month would be my research proposal and I haven't done my chapter 3. If only i'm in the Philippines, I would have finish this bloody thesis. They lack resources here man! and yeah, before I pen off, I got a motivating qoute from someone,

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."

Enjoy the rest of you week. :) Hasta pronto!

Bravoooooooo Espana!!!

This year, Spain brought down the house. After the breathe taking hours, Spain got their first goal by Iniesta. Spain really deserves to win cos' they have team spirit!!!

Espana ya es campeon.......bravoooooooooooo!!!! te quiero mucho mucho muchooooo.....RAMOS the best!!!! BRavoooooooooooooo...muchas felicidades!!!

RAmos, quiero ser mi esposa???? hahahahaha. Eres muy guapo y mejor en football. :)

Guitar lesson

hi peeps, i'm gonna start learning guitar while I still have plenty of time. I want my summer vacation to be productive. A friend of mine lent her antique guitar whew... i hope I can strum it properly....seriously, i don't know how to pluck the strings neither read the notes. i'll start from the very basic. youtube will be my virtual teacher hahahaha. wish me luck guys!

Happy Father's Day to Don Crisostomo

Thank you Itang for all the toys you bought for me (kahit na mga panlalaki lagi bili mo sakin), for the baon (piso), for the rare opportunity you sent me to school & for the sacrifice you did for us. I love you sobra sobra...Happy Father's Day.


Love love love,
Gigita

All in a day

Get to know my jumpacked activities today.

8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conference
1:00p.m.-3:00 p.m. Lunch Date at the Hotel with school Admin & Staffs
3:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Science Tutorial
7:00 p.m.-10:30p.m. Workshop at Ekamai with my community group
11: 55 p.m.-12:35 a.m reading & replying to my emails, forum, blogging & twittering.

got home at 11:45 p.m. wheewww, whatta day! but it was worth it. Thank you Lord for the opportunity to do all these activties.

One down!

phew...the long agony was over! just finish my title proposal. Three more to go and i'm done with this bloody thesis! My brain was totally squeezed and drained. Got to relax for a while then, continue working for the research proposal. I hope I can catch up with the international conference in December at Chula University, but i need to submit my abstrack before the end of August for approval. whew...way way way...to go! aja!

Awesome Day!

Done with the nerve breaking Annual Function. I fluctuated as a technical operator. I controlled the videos, sounds, music and effects. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, I'm still proud of my accomplishement. Whewww..it's not as easy as I thought it was.

Had a birthday blast...

Whoaa....i had a birthday blast with ma girls, colleagues and kiddies. Thanks everyone for your wishes and greetings. I just wanna let you know (and i'm not shy to reveal my age) that i'm already 28, single and ready to mingle whew...Muchisimas gracias. Te quiero mucho a todos. Dios te bendiga!!!

10 things I hate

i don't want to be hater, but sometimes things are provoking me to turn my mood upside down. Here are the 10 things that pissed me off...

1. slow computer
2. traffic
3. people spitting anywhere eeewwww...
4. inconsistent people
5. no word of honor
6. no homeworks
7. recieving "yeah" after I typed a long sentence...phew...
8. fishy smell
9. user
10. dirty kitchen and toilet

This year!

On my birthday (that would be next Monday), I would indulge myself in six of my passions: have a full pledge service in the community, communicate with my family as often as I can, complete my inter-galactic oil pastel painting, intensify my spanish, try out new teaching strategy & read a real book (not magazine).

One rainy day...

The rain started to pour outside and I was so overwhelm to savour the cool winds on my veranda. I paused and thought of my life 6 six ago...as the rain continued, my mind started to poured me, too, with memories that I could not just erase. Just looking back on those years..alone..away from my family. Everything was stripped off from me and I had to work on my barehands and my faith as my only weapon to life's misery...somehow, it gave me a sense of pride, cos' I was able to surpassed everything without fluctuations and these made me strong and independent woman. God blessed me with people who really stood by my side no matter how many storms came into my life.

I'm lovin' this chorus

did it ever happen to you? a song that you have heard kept repeating in your brain? well, yeah..it happened to me several times and i can't stop it!

"no...no..no..no...senor, no...no..no..me casare, estoy enamorada, pero me aguantare.."

it's Vicky's fault!

whewww...another prayer is granted! Thank you Lord for the blessing you have showered to me, today.

One way, Jesus, you're the only one that I could ever live for...you are the way the truth and the light, I live by faith and not by side for you. I'm leaving it all for you!!! Gracias nuestro senor!

Mejores Momentos en Mi Vida (random)

1. When I learnt how to read & write.
2. Laughing till my stomach hurts.
3. Attending CLS and HH.
4. Moving to a new apartment.
5. Climbing the “Great Wall.”
6. Scouting Days & participating in the Bon Fire in elementary.
7. Listening to the scary stories of my classmates.
8. Learning spanish
9. Paying my own tuition fee at the Graduate School.
10. Going to Bang Na to see my fellow SFL and Tito & Tita.
11. Hearing my moms laugh.
12. Eating Sky Flakes with Cheese Whiz
13. Eating at Shitake and Oishi.
14. Ditching with my friends to swim.
15. When the priest gives sermons.
16. Got my first credit card.
17. Being an altar girl. (me halo pako nun)
18. Eating at BK & Tokyo2 with ma girlfriends in college.
19. Enjoying a ride upcountry with my family friend.
20. Listening to my favorite songs on my ipod.
21. Going to sleep, feeling very exhausted while listening to the rain pouring outside.
22. Getting out of the shower and wrapping myself with a warm, fuzzy towel from the cold.
23. Passing my final exams with beyond-expectation grades.
24. Being part of an interesting conversation.
25. Laughing at myself..(but I’m not crazy ok)
26. Having a great time with my friends.
27. Laughing without a reason.
28. "Accidentally" hearing someone say something good about you.
29. Watching the sunset on my veranda.
30. Listening to a song that reminds me of an important person in my life.
31. Calling my sisters and parents on their birthday.
32. When my heart beats fast when seeing this "special" someone.
33. Seeing the one you love happy.
34. Using something of the person I love.
35. Visiting an old friend of mine and remembering great memories.
36. Being a godmother for the first time.
37. When Braviella and Victoria tweet me.
38. Staying up late writing & reading others imaginaria, blog, news etc.
39. Visiting my parents in the Philippines.
40. Having productive day.
41. Eating at my favourite restaurant.
42. Beating my uncle on a chess game.
43. Receiving my college diploma.
44. Receiving my first ever salary.
45. When someone called me that I’m hired on the job.
46. When my students passed their exams.
47. Talking with my best buddies over the phone for more than 1 hour.
48. Receiving a call/e-mail/card from a long lost friend and acquaintance.
49. When I drew my first landscape.
50. Celebrating my legal age (eighteenth birthday) with a good news.
51. Receiving a call telling me that I passed the entrance exam in college.
52. Watching TLnovelas.
53. Celebrating my birthday at Malaysia, meeting new friends there & when a stranger just suddenly greeted me happy birthday.
54. Buying a present for my sisters and parents with my own money.
55. When someone gives me a compliment.
56. When my bestfriend in high school told me that she’s getting married and I’m gonna be her bridesmaid.
57. When a special someone called me on my birthday.
58. When someone told me that he likes my eyes.
59. Hearing someone telling me "I LOVE YOU".
60. Falling in love =)

2 Mundo

Just woke up few minutes ago...feeling exhausted. I felt there are two worlds in me. 1's is the fantasy world and second is the reality world. Did I sound like I'm in the Matrix...yup! so much like matrix...okies okies...balikan ko fantasy and i-rereload ko muna ehehehehe. Matrix reloaded here i come!!!

phew...had a productive night! done polishing my proposal. Sana tuloy na defense on Sunday..sigh...gotta sleep now...es muy muy tarde son la una y media en la manana aighs:/ walking zombie again at work tomorrow!

Bangkok Aftermath

Thailand become the highlight of the world news these past few days, due to it's unceasing political turmoil. Despite the crackdown effort which led to bloodshed yesterday, the red people are still pursuing to put down the current government.

Worth dying for...

How could these people bear to kill their own blood?

Used to be the WORLD TRADE CENTER and Central World-one of the second largest mall in Southeast Asia, it was also burnt down during the havoc.

The Aftermath... I fully understand the cry out, the conviction and the what they are fighting for...but when "democracy" became associated with killing and burning the city?

What happened to the land of smile??? the worst scenario...flaming city.:(

Ceasefire...ceasefire...ceasefire...

Hola, I know most of you knows what is happening in the country where I live now-"Thailand"-my second home. It has been under political turmoil and civil war for about 3 months and the battle is very instense these past few days. Today, the civil war has claimed over 50 lives, hundreds are wounded and dispossed already and the immediate crackdown this morning became pointless cos' the reds become more aggressive. This caused burnt Malls, hospitals, financial building etc. Curfew has been imposed already to alleviate the bad situations. It pains me seeing how the citizen of this nation kill their own blood. These are sad days...I woke up and the first thing I heard were increasing death tolls, explosions, and crackdowns!!!I prayed that it will find way to peace with each other and that this inhumanity will be over soon. Help us to keep storming heaven with prayers! We are in dire need of you prayers!
Let's continue to pray for peace and for an end to the bloodshed, for peace talk between the government and protestors and for a new beginning. God bless Thailand!

>>>en espanol

NECESITO SUS ORACIONES

"Hola, se que la mayoria de ustedes saben lo que esta pasandoen el pais donde vivo actualmenta, Tailandia, qu es como mi segundo hogar. Ha estado pasando por triranianias politicas y poruna guerra civil desde hace mas o menos 3 meces y la batallaestos ultimos dias ha sido aun mas intensa. Ya ha habido muchas muertes, heridos y atendidos (?) en la guerra que es cada ves mas agresiva por una de las partes ( De los rojos) Se han quemado muchos centros comerciales, hospitales, centros financieros, etc. Curfew ha impuesto ya un elevamiento de ataques.

Duele mucho ver com destrulle su propia sangre. Estos son dias tristes. Me despierto y lo primero que escuchoson malas noticias. Oro para que todo esta inhumanidad termine y para que haya paz entre nosotros pronto. Ayudenos a que el cielo nos escuche por medio de nuestras plegarias!!! Necesitamos mucho de sus oraciones!!! Esperamos apoyo detodos!

Dios les bendiga a todos!!!

Wishing you all the way

I will surely miss two important people in my life. They came at the right time when I was spiritually wrecked. God always bless us with people whom we can share the same passion for Him.
I know He has a lot of things stored for you there, so for whatever they are just continue to embrace His mission for you. Love you both. God bless!!!

Reconcilliation

After 2 long years of agony, I have finally faced my giant. I have prayed for this for quite long, to reconcile to her. I did not realize that today is the day! I never expected it. There was no doubt or hesitation to meet her when she gave me ring telling me to meet her. I just thought that this was God's sign for me. I really thanked the person who made this thing possible who served as our mediator. Now, my conscience was cleared and I don't have to worry every night thinking of her. I humbly asked for forgiveness and she just simply smiled and widely opened her arms for me without saying too much words. That embrace spoke a thousand words for me.
I went home feeling blessed and light.

Thank you so much hermana Leonora for accepting me again. You never know how much you made me feel complete again. Thank you also for the prayers, love, the values you taught me, and for being my second mom. God bless you.

Happy Birthday Joyce

To my everdearest sister Joyce,

Happy..happy birthday! I know how it feels when you are reaching the finish line, but don't worry, that's the realization of life. Take it or leave it, we must learn to accept the fact that we are no longer the same kids who used to celebrate it with pancit and cake ehehehe. But instead, be grateful for the wonderful years that HE showered upon you. I know He has a lot of things stored for you this year. Just wait for His surprises and accept for whatever they are. May He grant all your earnest desires!

I wish you all the best in life sis! God bless!

your cute little sister,
Gigi

Happy Mother's Day Mom

Too often, I let the opportunity passed by without saying how much I care and I love you. I am not as open with my feelings, but deep inside I am consumed with gratefulness for having you as my mom. You know me better than anyone else. You never judge me, you never put me in shame, you never upset me...despite my shortcomings, you lifted my spirit. Thank you so much for the precious words that you always tell me whenever I feel bad about myself. You are my inspiration and precious gem, indeed, my GG "God's Gift."

I love you mom and happy mother's day!

love love love,
Gigi

Missin' my Abuelita

Dear Abu,

How are you now? I hope you are happy wherever you are as I'm sure you are. Today, I celebrated your birthday alone. I could not help but cry cos' we always celebrate it as a family. I hope they did back home.
I miss your sweet embrace, your thoughtfulness, your love, your caring gestures and most of all YOU! You know what? I bought the gift that you really like...a comfy scarf. I'm keeping it, so I can remember you always.
I'm so sorry if I wasn't able to visit you when I went back home. I hope you understand, but you are always be in my heart and in my prayers. I love you so much!!! Please, watch over me always ok.

your favourite granddaughter,
Geraldine

Election-sino ang iboboto ko?

Filipinas, mi patria adorada!

Mabuhay!!!

As I'd look at my balot that was sent to me by the embassy, there was a certain eerie sound that crept in me- a pertinent question kept repeating in my mind. Whom should I vote for? I should take this seriously, cos' this is my freedom to vote and for each vote that will be cast, lies the future of our mother nation. I have crossed examined and searched the political background and affiliations of the candidates. Their platforms were clear as crystal, aplenty and very impressive, but do they really fulfill these, or they might just ended up written in bold letters and be part of unfullfilled promises? I find no candidate eligible to have my precious vote. But I have to vote, though casting vote is not an easy business though it may seem like that.

Honestly, I despise our present government. I felt I was cheated by these political leaders whom I voted in the previous election. I was blinded by thier political ideology they've put in front of us.

I'm a choiceless voter! Since I have to keep this freedom to vote I will vote or I have to vote to a person or party against the rebellious voice of my conscience. I know whether I go left or go right or remain in between I would feel very bad after casting my vote. Isn’t it a tragedy that I am going to select a ruler whom I don’t like at all? But I have no option. I just wish that despite all the allegations from each aspiring leaders...they will fullfill whatever promises they have voiced out several times and will not be shaken by temptations (corruption, plundering etc.) that might hinder them to serve our beloved country.I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this up coming election. I hope it will create a huge change to our country.

She...

Once again, Victoria proved the cliche' "A face that could launch a thousand ships." Recently, she was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful in Latin Entertainment Industry. She's simply elegant, eloquent and amazing woman on her late 40's. She's also known as the queen of ratings of telenovelas. Some of her smashed hit tele's were Simplemente Maria, Abrazame Muy Fuerte, Victoria (her self-titled tele) and of course, La Madrastra-this brought her into limelight and captivated a lot of viewers not on her role, but becasue of her great acting!!!

She beated the hollywood actresses in this photo hahaha. Her dress really suited her aura, complexion and body.

Cravings

Since it's summer, we always crave for something cool and fizzy. So I spoiled myself with this thai famous "Swensen" parlor ice-cream. I ordered double chocolate ice-cream with whip cream on it. Actually, they got all the flavours, but i'm not a big fan. I just simply like chocolate no matter how delicious the new flavor is.

Another food that I crave for this week is the Thai Bami Haeang Noodle that I usually order at the noodle shop closer to my apartment. The taste is undescriable!

This is the popular ice-cream flavour of Swensen for this summer. It is served with sticky rice. Does it sounds weird?

Thai Bami Haeng noodle. Bami is the yellow thin noodle mixed with fishballs, sprouted beans, seasonings and some meat. (This one is stuff only with fishballs)Now I can live without rice as long I have noodles on my plate jajajaja.

cramming

I may have lots of ideas lurking in my brain, but my mind setting is not into writing. I've been so disoriented and so unproductive! many things keeps popping in my brain! This is the busiest week I ever had for the passed months. I don't understand why my brain works too fast when I cram. Maybe, because there would be no last chance, but to finish the task that needs to be done! How I wish i could be more consistent and organize with the things I do and finish everything while I still have plenty of time.

teacher's dilemma

sometimes i wonder how the strangest thing could happen to my students. i just taught it yesterday and it seemed like a new lesson today. are they having one day memory or it does not really stick in their brains? i'm running out of methods. can someone recommend other strategies on how to trigger their sleeping neurons?

cents counts

I went out from my building this morning a bit late than the usual. I was thinking to take a cab because i'm a afraid to be caught by the traffic at Ramkhamhaeng road. The van came first and I decided to ride it instead of the cab, which was pretty faster than tbe bus. I was close to the bus stop where I supposed to get off when I saw my wallet empty....oh my...disaster! I started to panic cos' i did not know how to explain to the Thai driver that I forgot my money. I tried to find some coints in my bag's pockets and in my empty wallet...Thank goodnees! i got enough 15 baht to pay for driver and another 5 baht for the Songthew (thai version of jeepneys). Now I know why the van came first before the taxi-cos' I just had enough bahts left. God is really awesome! He saves us even in a small funny embarassment in our lives. So you guys! check out your wallet before you leave your house.=)

Mundo de Caramelos

I was captivated by this song when I first heard it. It's melody and its metaphor attracted more listeners. It was interpreted by a sweety teenager that beated other famous singers into the limelight during the Premios TVy Novelas. Check it out at youtube.


Mundo de Caramelos
by: Dana Paola

Hazme un mundo de caramelo
llena el aire con algodon
que los dulces caigan del cielo
las estrellas piñatas son

De repente las alegrias
se me antojan de corazon
si me como a besos la vida
chocolates los sueños son

Pa’ que todo lo que este bueno
siempre este a punto de turron
si los dulces son de colores
los recuerdos tambien lo son

En el cine las palomitas
el calor para los raspados
chocolate de la abuelita
para el frio del corazon

Picosita la vida
dulcecito el amor
sonrisitas de nieve
que me regalen un rayito de sol

Arrocito con leche
pa’ vivir
para darle sabor a todos lo que de pronto
se queda triste se queda solo
uohh uohh uohh

Quiero un mundo de caramelo
donde todo sepa mejor
y esa niña que llevo dentro
se me escape del corazon

pa’ que jueguen con sus amigos
y se ria con todo el mundo
que la risa de todos los niños
es la musica del amor

Hazme un mundo de caramelo
llena el aire con algodon
que los dulces caigan del cielo
las estrellas piñatas son

De repente las alegrias
se me antojan de corazon
si me como a besos la vida
chocolates los sueños son

Picosita la vida
dulcecito el amor
sonrisitas de nieve
que me regalen un rayito de sol

Arrocito con leche
pa’ vivir
para darle sabor a todos lo que de pronto
se queda triste se queda solo
uohh uohh uohh

Quiero un mundo de caramelo
donde todo sepa mejor
y esa niña que llevo dentro
se me escape del corazon

pa’ que jueguen con sus amigos
y se ria con todo el mundo
que la risa de todos los niños
es la musica del amor

Hazme un mundo de caramelo
llena el aire con algodon
que los dulces caigan del cielo
las estrellas piñatas son

En el cine las palomitas
el calor para los raspados
chocolate de la abuelita
para el frio del corazon

Quiero un mundo de caramelo
donde todo sepa mejor
y esa niña que llevo dentro
se me escape del corazon

pa’ que jueguen con sus amigos
y se ria con todo el mundo
que la risa de todos los niños
es la musica del amor

En el cine las palomitas
el calor para los raspados
chocolate de la abuelita
para el frio del corazon

Picosita la vida
Dulcesito el amor

Viveme

This is the first spanish music that I went gaga listening over and over again. Not because it was the soundtrack of my favourite telenovela, but the message it conveys. If you need translation don't hesitate to ask me, I'll do my best to translate it.


Viveme
Sung by: Laura Pausini

[verse 1]
No necesito más de nada ahora que
me iluminó tu amor inmenso fuera y dentro.

Créeme esta vez
créeme porque
créeme y verás
no acabará, más.

Tengo un deseo escrito en alto que vuela ya
mi pensamiento no depende de mi cuerpo.

Créeme esta vez
créeme porque
me haría daño ahora, ya lo sé.

Hay gran espacio y tú y yo
cielo abierto que ya
nos encierra a los dos
pues sabemos lo que es necesidad.

[chorus]
Víveme sin miedo ahora
que sea una vida o sea una hora
no me dejes libre aquí desnudo
mi nuevo espacio que ahora es tuyo, te ruego.
Víveme sin más vergüenza
aunque esté todo el mundo en contra
deja la apariencia y toma el sentido
y siente lo que llevo dentro.

[verse 2]
Y te transformas en un cuadro dentro de mí
que cubre mis paredes blancas y cansadas.

Créeme esta vez
créeme porque
me haría daño una y otra vez.

Sí, entre mi realidad
hoy yo tengo algo más
que jamás tuve ayer
necesitas vivirme un poco más.

[chorus]
Víveme sin miedo ahora
que sea una vida o sea una hora
no me dejes libre aquí desnudo
mi nuevo espacio que ahora es tuyo, te ruego.
Víveme sin más vergüenza
aunque esté todo el mundo en contra
deja la apariencia y toma el sentido
y siente lo que llevo dentro.

[verse 3]
Has abierto en mí
la fantasía
me esperan días de una ilimitada dicha
es tu guión
la vida mía
me enfocas, me diriges, pones las ideas.


[chorus]
Víveme sin miedo ahora
aunque esté todo el mundo en contra
deja la apariencia, toma el sentido
y siente lo que llevo dentro.

Broke...

Many things are going through my mind now...sigh...and my main concern now is, how to allocate B15,000 to meet my financial setbacks at the end of this month (tuition fees, bills, allowances, groceries, thesis consultion downpayment etc.) So yeah, i decided to sell my laptop cos' I'm really broke!!! Anyways, I still have my desktop, but not as convienient to use as my notebook.

It is my first time to sell somethig that I bled before I was able to buy it. It really pains me seeing my thing with the new owner, but that's life...sometimes we have to let go of this dilemma or rather say drama. I conditioned myself not to regret selling my notebook for I know that I can buy better than that soon...I wish...

My goal this year is to save money for my future plans. I wish I could find a better job that will give me good compensation. I love my workplace now, if only I have enough savings I will not think to move to another job and salary wouldn't be an issue for me. As long as I'm happy with my work I don't give myself reason to leave, but this year is the most difficult time for me to settle all my responsibilites cos' everything came at the same time when I'm totally broke. I don't even have means to settle these. My part time jobs will start again next month. I badly needed new one!!! I did apply, but no availble jobs at my conveninet time after work.

Everything happened with purpose. It has been a year since I started working like a zombie. Each day last year, I work for 19 hours a day and study during the weekends just to meet my ends. I just realised how workaholic I became. Now I know why God gave me two months off from my part time jobs-it's for me to give myself a break and focus more on something that I really need to finish-my thesis. Though I'm financially unstable I am enjoying going home after work directly to my home and savor each time I spend in it. I don't have to rush after work to catch the bus so as not to be late to my next work. Sometimes I'm worried, but I know God will provide us everyhting that we need. He will give only enough for us, but if He gives more than what we asked, that's the time we have to share his blessings.

After the holiday...

I knew that I'm gonna wake up late, today! In a short span of time, my body adapted my one week routine that I never do during weekdays. I was like a walking zombie at work and got easily tired. I was so engrossed with my work that I wish I had finished during the holidays. My work do to list hasn't gotten any red tick marks on it! I tried to finished as many work as I could, but it seems my brain was too slow, today.

As soon as I got home, I dragged myself on my bed and fell asleep. My head was in terrible headache when I woke up. My nerves were like squeezing my brain ouch!!! but good thing happened...i received a call from my two best buddies for a dinner date at our favourite place. It was quite late when we parted. Another dinner date is set for tomorrow. yupieee...=) sana mas maaga kayo dumating no! para mahaba ang chikahan. Hasta manana.

at my expense!

That imbecile! I was very pissed off this morning, when I found out what was my friend just did to me without my knowledge. Why am I always bein' trapped on her lies? She jeopardized my credibility! She was the one insisted not to invite these family cos' she's not comfortable having them around in our group!!! As much as possible I don't want to put her in shame, but this time I had enough of her foolishness. I believe she's matured, but the way she handle things is very immature.

She played safe at my expense! As a friend, would you rather be the good one and let your friend recieve embarassment? Well, if you're a sorta...you're a loser! yeah...i mean double loser!

Homework 101 (Tarea 101) part 3

Write a 1- page reflection paper on what things you enjoyed during your educational experiences, start from when you were a child and continue through to your current program. Please detail why you enjoyed these experiences so I can gain a better understanding of your motivations for choosing them.

Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that I wanted to become a teacher in the future. I was inspired and motivated by my fifth grade and my philosophy professors in college. It did not come in my mind to work in the corporate world and I tend to believe that in this kind of business I’ll just end up helping my boss on how to be rich, but teaching is such a noble passion, that urged me to live my whole life educating and molding young minds.
In grade school, I enjoyed my Agriculture, Math and Science subjects. They taught us how real things happen in Agriculture. We planted vegetables at the school backyard and harvested in their due time. Since then, I developed passion in planting and even my family got into it. In my Math class, we did not merely work on workbooks or worksheets, but, instead we were tasked to formulate our own Mathematical problems. My teacher called it “Long-Range Homework.” Everyday we have to exchange our self-made Math problem and tried to solve other student’s works. At the end of the semester, we compiled and submitted them individually. Though we had limited resources in Science it did not hinder our smart and resourceful teacher. She utilized materials that we commonly trash, also, we visited nearby places were we conducted our activities and experiments. In college, everyday I got so excited to sit on my chair and listen to what my teacher has to say. I was so overwhelmed by the way my philosophy professor taught his subject- he was such a mind-tickler. Before he will start his class, he will give us a question that puzzles everyone. He knew how to trigger our sleeping neurons and motivated us well to think creatively and appreciate what we had done at the end of the class.
By the time I graduated in college I was bombarded with different learnings. I got high expectations from my professors believing that they have fully equipped me with the knowledge I needed to know to face the real world of the so-called professionals. I just realized that- “An education is not a thing one gets, but a life long process.” As I’ve embarked to the world of teaching, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge that I did not learn in school. The teaching strategies and methodologies I’ve learned were not sufficient to run my daily routine in my class. Instead, I’ve learned other strategies along the process of teaching through my students. One teacher approached me why I risk my class to such kind of strategies. I just simply told her that if I will try it I will not know if this strategy will be effective or not. Anyway, it’s only a matter of trying our best to find effective ways in teaching. Some senior educators are quite resistant to try new trends in teaching. They maintain and use traditional ways in teaching because they are afraid of changes and to try something new. I respect their opinion, but we are gearing towards a holistic approach in education to produce competitive citizens in the future. Now, I always engage my students for whatever activities we have and as much as possible I let them explore things on their own before I give my own opinion. At the end of the day I don’t really feel tired because I just act as a facilitator (not parrotting everything). I do enjoy and get excited for what ever result they might have. Sometimes they even get better ideas than me.

Always consider even the least answer they might contribute in the class. Students feel more comfortable expressing ideas if they are engage.

Homework 101 (Tarea 101) part 2

Reflection Paper I

Write a 1- page reflection paper on what is your belief a teacher’s duty should. Give examples of activities students will perform and the reasons “YOU” believe they are important to do such activities.

A teacher has many different job responsibilities, which can differ depending upon the age of the students and the subject being taught. I have enumerated teacher’s academic duties based on my opinion. They might sound familiar, but often ignore to practice because we are afraid of changes and failures. A usual habit is not easy to break and create new one, but failure is what will teach us most. I just wanted to prove that cliché that- “We have hundred reasons for failure, but each failure gives us new perspective and determination.” These are the duties that I believe teachers must practice.

A teacher should:
1. facilitate rather than supplying the students with basic facts;
2. engage students to different activities and give equal chances;
3. develop students skills;
4. provoke activities that can develop creative thinking;
5. always integrate one lesson to another especially in their daily life and how to put these learning into practice;
6. be flexible and adaptable to all unexpected occurrences in and outside the classroom;
7. be resourceful, creative and as much as possible used material that are visible
to the students;
8. let students explore other options;
9. demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge; and
10. give authentic assessments.

These are simple, modest duties, and yet much more delicate than that found in the older schools, where the material simply helps the children to understand the mind of the teacher, who must pass on her own ideas to a child who must in turn receive them. One of the examples I just recently used in my class was- giving each student a chance to explore and find solutions to a problem they have just encountered while learning Science. Before I gave my own opinion and answer I guided them on how to solve this problem on their own. (I have used the authentic assessment in this activity) It took few days before they have solved the problem, but it was worth the time they had spent to find answer/solution. They even presented good ideas than mine. I was really satisfied with the outcome of their activity. This kind of assessment is quite risky and time consuming, it can also interrupt the flow of the lessons, but it is really effective, fair for everyone, and the answers are not based on the books that can be easily copied, but rather based on everyone’s opinion.

Homework 101 (Tarea 101)

Educational Leadership Class (Corets)


1. How do I organize myself?

I try to set up an ACHIEVABLE to do lists or a daily/weekly schedule and tick off the tasks as they get done. I always prioritize the most important one and as soon as I complete my tasks I treat myself. I do this even if I think there is very little to do otherwise there is a good chance that even your few jobs won’t get done because I have ended mooching about on the internet (yes, am guilty!) I do attend to one task at a time until the task is finished. I’ll be more thorough, focused, and make less mistakes. A wise beardy old man once says “the man that chases two rabbits won’t catch one”?

2. How organize am I with my work?

I always impose working hours on myself. I find this one very tricky because I LOVE my job. When at day time (or working time slot) is over, then it’s over. I tried hard not to sneak back to my work, or make a little something, or do some related to work. Working out of hours may seem largely harmless, but it’s not very good for me in the long-run. I need to treat myself, have time with my family and friends, and get some rest. Doing this will make me and all around me happy and you I’ll find it easier to stay fresh and focused when working.

3. How do I organize my relationship with others?

I’m a busy body, but I do know how to manage all my commitments. It’s just only a matter of time management and priorities that can set everything well without neglecting others specially those who are really close to me. I always make list to all my commitments and put red marks on the dates, so as not to forget special dates like birthdays, parties etc. If there’s no way out to attend it, I always make it a point to inform the person ahead of time and try to make it up when I’m no longer busy.

Missin' halo-halo...

Back home, everyone craves to this popular summer cooler-"halo-halo" during hot season. If you are a balikbayan, you're vacation is not complete without eating halo-halo anywhere in each corner of the Philippines.

So what does halo-halo mean? FYI, it's not the light ring over the head of an angel.

For you guys around, here's a fact about it.

Halo-halo (from Tagalog word halo, "mix") is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture of shaved ice and milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, milk, sugar and served cold in a tall glass or bowl.


Whoaaaa...mouthwatery halo-halolicious...

Summer is here!!!

Summer has approached! And when we say summer, it's extremely hot hot hot...I hardly go out if it's not necessary cos' the heat really hurt my skin. Sunblock doesn't really work especially when it has low SPF.

During this season, I always crave for something cold...ice-cream, frapuccino, halo-halo and cold drinks. Yeah...they're sweets, but it quench the thirst and cools us down hahaha.

I was really anticipating a precipitation this week and gosh...it did early this morning. Now I could close my door, and savor the cold winds on my veranda=)

Arts in my Heart

I'm a typical kind of person who hardly complains and accept what is being offered to me and just try my best for what is store for me on a new unfamiliar task. I always look things in a positive way, rather than whine and complain, because I'm always positive that I will gain new knowledge and skills on this new endeavor.

Last year, aside from teaching Science, which is really my line of expertise, I was loaded with another two subjects (computer and Arts). I assumed that Arts would be the difficult subject for me to teach cos' computer is handy for me though I am not that really knowledgeable with other programs in computer. I was very reluctant to accept it, but then again, something clicked in my brain and smilingly accepted it. This is a chance for me to practice a little of my knowledge on Art. I don't want to brag, but I was awarded as Artist of the Year when I graduated in High School. I have a keen inclination in Arts. But as I am not trained to teach Art, it literally consumed my vacant time preparing for each class that I have for Arts. I just wished that I can convey what is really the content of the syllables that were handed to me. My boss gave me some materials and supplementary books. I did not get much idea from these stuff, so I begun searching on the net. I found a lot of brilliant ideas and found myself enjoying collecting materials for this course.

Some people see our capabilities better than we are. So do not take it as a burden if they offer you a task that is not in line of your expertise. Take it as an opportunity to explore something beyond the boundaries of our skills. At every opportunity, try to learn the unknown. Do not be afraid if you failed, but at least we tried and we know were we can excel.

After almost a year of teaching Art once a week, I just realized that I really have talent in Arts and I was able to develop it more. If I did not accept it, I will not find my new passion in my heart...ARTS!


Here are some of the masterpieces of my brilliant and artistic students.
I'm so proud of their work!


by: Emika Title: Apple Buddies Medium: Watercolour



Artist: Jaeho Title: The Vase Medium: Charcoaled pencil



Artist: Rairom Title: A Dog's Walk Medium: Watercolour



Artist: Boonchu Title: Abstract1 Medium: Oil Pastel



by: Gigita Title: The Lake Medium: Watercolour



Artist: Jaeho Title: Shadow Medium: Charcoaled pencil



Artist: Ms. Gigi Title: Eisntein Medium: Charcoaled pencil



Artist: Katya Title: Abstraction Medium: Oil Pastel



Artist: Rairom Title: Fruits Medium: Watercolour

Note: They are not professional, but they exerted so much effort in every piece they made.