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Happy Anniversary Ngaragers!

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:50:16 GMT

Yesterday, October 3, 2008, Ngaragers celebrated its first year anniversary...lol. Actually, nobody remembered. I only remembered it during the Mass when I learned that it was also the first year death anniversary of the sister of Sir Al. You see, that's how the Ngaragers all began....while we were on the way to the wake of Sir Al's sister.

Exactly a year ago, Erl, Mae, Ruth, Joyce and myself decided to go all the way to Marikina. It was raining and we had a difficult time getting there. We also had to take different means of transportation just to get there and go home. By the end of the day, we were so tired but still at a high....and so we called ourselves the Ngaragers. But I won't share any more details because it's supposed to be a secret organization. Any more details would pose danger to the group...LOL, As Lian (Joyce's daughter) said when she saw our pictures, "Mommy, action heroes?"

We added Jaycee to the group although he was not with us that night. Well, it's been a year and congratulations Ngaragers....fight for what is good! LOL

Isn't there something we can do?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:38:36 GMT

When there is so much confusion around you, what’s the best thing to do? Is it right to just keep mum about things? When there is no steady post to hold on to, what other options do we have? Sigh…it’s really difficult to talk about all these because the issue is a bit sensitive. I am tired of constantly complaining. I agree with Mae when she said that she has turned into someone she doesn’t want to be. I, too, noticed that I have become a grouch – complaining all the time. I am not one who would always complain about things but this school year, it seems that I have become a faultfinder. Of course, I am not happy about it. At the end of the day, I do not find anything inspiring to talk about. Or if there is, it’s outweighed by so much complaints about the workplace. Sigh….and we still got two more quarters to go.

Faculty Outing

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:52:34 GMT

Teachers take time out again from their very stressful work to relax and let loose on the beach. I just got home from an overnight outing to Villa del Prado, Sariaya, Quezon. We were only 20 because the rest of the faculty did not join. We had so much fun though. I must say, that in my 4 years of teaching, this is the best outing for me. It even surpasses Boracay LOL. Well, Boracay IS Boracay but I didn't enjoy so much there.

Anyways, we swam in the beach and the pool. When not swimming, we were singing. Some played billiards , table tennis, etc. The food was not so great but it was just a simple meal.. Anyways, watch out for the pictures as I will upload them as soon as I get a hold of the pictures.

Life is Good

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:13:43 GMT

There is just so much work to do that I would rather lay down and do nothing. Summer is so close yet so far with all the work that has to be done. Well, at least I think I can say that I am halfway done. Most of the work has been done prior to the MR/MA (that's one benefit). The remaining work, though, is a bit taxing. Oh well....that's life. One just has to learn to adjust and to prioritize. Prioritize - that is a word I never seem to understand LOL

On the other hand, life has been good and not so good. It's not so good because a dear friend is leaving, only temporarily though. I know that we will see each other sometime again. If when, I am not sure, but definitely that time will come. I (and I am sure the Ngaragers agree) will surely miss Sr. Lily (boo hoo). She has touched my life in so many ways and I can not even count anymore the many things I have learned from her. I just pray that she'll continue to touch lives and that she will be in God's hands in her new mission. Miss Hazel is also leaving. She's going back to her hometown to be with her parents. Thank you too Hazel for the two years of friendship. I also pray that she will do well in Bicol.

Life has been good too. I am happy with the way things are turning out in my life now. It may be difficult at times but I am happy. I think I would like to correct that - very happy. At least, I think this summer will be full of sunshine (unlike the past summer which was like a thunderstorm).

Life is not always a bed of roses but who says you can't lay on roses from time to time? Just be careful because roses have thorns.

Down on My Knees

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:36:24 GMT

Oh my! I fell on both knees this morning as I was just about to enter the gates of school. And you guessed it right....everyone has seen it. I am pretty sure that the guard did because he looked at me (though he didn't help me). The parents and students who were there saw it. And since it happened OUTSIDE school, even passersby saw it...yikes! It was so painful but I didn't care because I walked as fast as I could to get to the 4th floor Faculty Room.

As soon as I reached the Faculty, that's the only time I saw how my wound was. I tore my slacks and my wound was bleeding and pretty big. Good thing Miss Hazel was there and she gave some first aid. Thanks too to Miss Mercado for the Betadine.

Some luck I have there....two years ago, I also fell on the same spot and I hurt the same knee (the right one). It happened in the month of February too (the 14th to be exact). Sigh...two years from now, will it happen again? I hope not...sheesh

What a Day It Has Been

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:38:29 GMT

This has been a very stressful day indeed. I haven't even recovered from the month-long preparation for the English month. Thank God it's actually over. The day didn't start on the right track though. This morning, one of my students had to be brought to the clinic. Then my student teacher had his pre-demonstration today. To top it all, another student of mine had to be rushed to the clinic. huhuhu...."I am so tired" are not enough to describe how i feel right now.

Christmas 2007

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:30:58 GMT

There is just a few hours left before Christmas 2007 is officially over. It's 10:30 in the evening and the family has just rested. It's the first time we're celebrating Christmas without my cousin, Ate Ems. She migrated to Australia early this year. Well, it's a bit sad and it feels different without her around. Everyone missed her laughter and funny moments. But that's life...

Dad once told me that we have to stick by each other - that is the family. In the end, it's all that we got. And it's true! I feel so blessed to have my entire family with me this Christmas. Not everyone gets the chance to celebrate Christmas with their family. This year's celebration is truly one of the best I've ever had. It was very simple - from the meals to the gifts - but it was very heartwarming and sincerely happy.

God is so good that He continues to bless our family each year.

To those who are not as fortunate...God is still good for He allows you to celebrate His love for mankind - Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:29:09 GMT

I am through moping around "what ifs" and "what could have beens" or I think I am. Well, keeping one's self busy really helps a lot. And also things are already okay (I think so). I opened my eyes and learned to accept the painful truth. It did hurt a lot but it also made me realize how loved I am by friends. These past weeks, I have been in the "friendship mode" - merely enjoying the company of friends. We even formed a group, The Tropang Ngaragers. These are a group of "overworked" teachers who go crazy every weekend (lol). I met people who have inspired me and helped me realize that life is indeed beautiful and there is no use crying over spilled milk. I don't regret anything though... I believe that everything happened for a reason. Though things didn't turn out the way I wanted it to....I got something better.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:54:07 GMT

I knew it. Moments of bliss would be followed by this. Here I am again with so many questions in mind and feeling lost. Here I go again feeling my way in the dark. What is it in you? Why can’t I just go on and forget you? Why do you keep running in my mind? Why can I not stop thinking of you? It's so unfair and we can't even talk about what is happening. I want all this to end. I want an answer so that I can go on with my life - without you.

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:16:47 GMT

Our professor told us that as "young teachers," we do not have any right to be lazy...pfft! Where does that leave me? sigh.....this is an incurable disease, and a contagious one too! Yikes!

But at least I did something good today (or I believe it is, at least). I bought two books today (a collection of Aesop's Fables and Peter Pan - the original one). I told myself that I would buy a book every month. It might sound impossible with my schedule to find time to read...but I WILL definitely find time to read. Life is not all work. Reading a book might ease my stressful life. I hope to finish these books at once so I can read more. Good luck to me!