sir than:-)

my friends, it is my pleasure to introduce to you our first time ever volunteer teacher in SES. he teaches grades 5 and 6. why it happened? he voluntarily teaches pupils in grades 5 and 6 since the real teacher filed maternity leave.

but his duties ended yesterday. i felt sad but i can't do anything about it. at least for a very short time, he is consider as our new family.


take 1
sir than( with green shawl) and grades 5 and 6 pupils...why they are not wearing school dress? they plan to go to the beach. despedida party daw:-) see, kids really love him.

take 2

The Island of Basul

Basul is one the islands in the city. if u want to have fun, dive, swim or just simply relax, Basul is the best island to visit. it is very near to the city.

Simply Viewing

viewing the sky at the same time, same place at different days:-)

Bird

i was in the middle of my class when i saw this beautiful bird. yeah, i stopped for a while and grabbed my cam coz i don't wanna missed this bird and regret after. it landed behind our room. grassy area, right?

Pinkish sky

it is my first time to witness this amazing form of sky.
it is sunday at twilight. i am boarding a boat headed for sidlakan..

Ellen's Style:-)

She’s hilarious. Btw, who is she?
Ellen DeGeneres, with capital E D and G, is really the funniest person ever and witty too. I read her book, “My Point…And I Do Have One” published in the year of 1995. Old book, right? I bought it last August 31 at Limketkai, Cagayan de Oro City. It was in the sale section with 50% discount. I ask the sales lady if she could just give this book for free. I am begging her. She constantly shook her head and said “no”.

In this book, Ellen interviewed people whom she thinks can help her to fill in the great gaps of her “first memory”.

She interviewed Rita Bangs, an inspiring coffee importer. The interview goes like this:

Ellen: when you think of me in New Orleans during the 1970’s, what comes most to mind?Rita: Your older sister was prettier than youand a lot more popular. But you were smarter.
Ellen:I don't have an older sister. I have an older brother.
Rita: Whatever. Anyway, your father took your family on a trip to a resort. You were his favorite. He always called you Baby.
Ellen: Really?
Rita: Oh yes. The waiters at the resort were all these good-looking college guys. But you fell in love with the dance instructor, even though your father hated him bec he thought he got some girl pregnant. But your father ended up liking him when he saw the two of you dance at the big show at the resort.
Ellen: That's not my life. That's the movie Dirty Dancing.
Rita: No, I'm pretty sure it's your life.
Ellen: Really?
Rita: No. But it was a good movie.
Ellen: Do you even know me?
Rita: Not in so many words. But I'm a big fan. Do you know how I can meet Patrick Swayze?
Ellen: No. Thanks for meeting with me. You were no help at all.
Rita: You're welcome.

Here is another interview done by Ellen with Dr. Max Fenetre.

Ellen:So, what would you like to tell about myself?
Dr. Max: I'll tell you, but only if I can be the person in italics.
Ellen: No. The person who asks the questions is in italics. That's how it's done.
Dr. Max: But I'm a doctor and therefore have much more authority than you. Ergo, I should be in italics.
Ellen: I did all my interview in italics. I'm not going to change now.
Dr. Max: HOW ABOUT IN BOLD AND ALL CAPITALS, LIKE THIS?
Ellen: No, it would be too distracting.
Dr. Max: That's it, interview's over. Get out of my office, you italics hog.
Ellen: YEAH, WELL GOOD-BYE TO YOU. HA HA HA

all about my friends...and me:-)

1. I thought we are ok. I thought he is one of my best buddies in my “circles of friends”.
It is so hard to find a friend whom you can trust. Friends you can lean on (bad and good times). I am an stranger in this place. First thing to do is to meet new friends and somehow become my best buddies. I thought I find and have one. But for one instance, the thought was gone, not really sure if it completely gone. Hoping just one eighth of it is gone.
I am in deep disappointment right now. I am disappointed in dealing relationship with my friends, myself (emotion) and others’ feelings.
Am I expecting too much from my friends? Or they expect so much from me? Or only I need them to fulfill the “being loner” in this place. For companion’s sake I befriended them? And in return they use the “being loner” of me that is why they made friends with me? Gosh! Whatever!
My conclusion right now is, it is better to make friends with those people whom I knew would say something behind me than making friends with those people I do so much believe that wouldn’t say something behind me but the reality is they do. Confusing right? Or this concept step up higher level of craziness? Tsktsk
Am I choosing the wrong person to trust?
Is this just a healthy FQ (friendly quarrel)?
Am I making sense here? ...or nonsense????


2. Since my friend and I can’t get along well these days. So, I am with new set of friends. They are single mothers. They are younger then me (5 years younger than me I think). I wasn’t able to spend time with these “girls” before coz my time and attention spent with a “friend and company”.
Tonight, is my chance to be with the “girls”. What is good (well I think it is good than better, right?) being with them is I don’t expect them to be my best buddies. I just enjoy and embrace their company. I just wait what does gonna happen with this new bonded friendship. Will it work last? Or will put in vain?
…no expectations
…no promises
What I realized is, be more considerate with the feelings of others. More patience will do also. Do not claim your friends as you owned them. Set them free (like a bird? If they wanna ask for a payment, just pay them). Give them chance to be happy with others or happier with others than being with you. Let us open happiness for our dear friends.
Friends may come and go. If they wanna go, let them go. Hey, don’t forget to say “bye”. But never cease treating them as your dear friends though the good memories you had with them before may not be as good as today. Be thankful if you don’t have a memory gap. How could you remember your dear friend?
Lastly, be friendly. And always be you. As what in the Desiderata stated: be yourself.


3. I thought I am good in making friends. Am I? See, I have so many friends. Different sets of friends. But, only few are true friends. Only few are loyal friends. Only few are trustworthy friends.
I am so proud having them in my life. Are they proud also having me in their life? Speak up friend, text me whatever your thoughts are. God is so good, all the time. He gave me very nice, caring and unselfish friends. They lend me money too if I am in deep need. Hehehe I never pay them back. Xiang and meme, utang ko lista niyo muna.
Thanks DARV, AUG and ESPRIKITIK for coming along and for sharing your precious time and life with me. Bow!


4. I was so stubborn the other day to my father. Father always knows best (not mother?). So shameful act I did. Sorry my dear avid readers (do I have readers here?) I don’t want to reveal the bad things I did. Ballot secrecy. Confidential. His words linger to my ears (no they never stayed in my ears). I know he’s right. And I am wrong. Well, there are only two options: right and wrong.