A few hours from now, I will be back to San Jose High School for a meeting that will start another school year. It's happy and sad. Sad because many of our colleagues will not be with us in search of greener pasture. Public school teachers receive twice or thrice of our monthly pay. A few hours ago, Joan, another close friend and colleague confirmed that she will resign to work as a call center agent in Manila. I wish her good luck for I know that she needs it more.
Though many will go, I am anxious to meet new colleagues who will later be friends. One friend from the past will even be one among us starting tomorrow. I am also anticipating the many changes that will happen this school year for the improvement of the curriculum, facilities and of course our skills (and I hope and dearly hope a big raise in our salaries).
But no matter if it is sad, happy or a combination of both, with this new school year also comes a better me. I vowed not to let anything to get in the way of improving my craft and creativity. It is a way to celebrate the gifts God gave me. No matter how simple or ordinary they are. I hope this year I'll be able to do it.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Photos
It's photo spam day he he he.... Simply just want to share some photos taken from the past
somewhere in windy Cagayan
A hole on the roof. History says many people went into this cave to secure their lives during the WWII and many of them died.
Boats for rent for Php 1,000.00 each. Capacity: 10-14 people to tour around the tourist spots and go around SNORKELING!!!
White sand beaches are many. It takes a boat ride to go some of the islands of Mindoro where there are no houses nor resorts where one can experience the serenity of the place. And there are less people too.
Ahhh...Melanchony...the feeling of experiencing the luxury and beauty of the place but with the knowing that it wont last forever...
Dusk on the gulf.
At dawn, colleagues wake up early to have a healthy walk by the beach and some picture taking too. The camera man is unaware that he is the subject of my lens...he he he
No, that's not a volcano. Just a mountain at Puerto Galera at dawn.
In every place we go, it's nice to have a visit to God in His house.
These yachts are also for rent. Didn't bother to ask how much.
No dress code here. Wear anything you are comfortable with whether it's a bikini or the classical Filipino swim wear: T-shirt and shorts...he he he
The picture of a Mountain of virgin forests and the fresh and clean blue-green sea. Underneath thrives a variety of rich marine life protected by the local government for tourism and ecology. Sorry, I can't show you how it looks like underneath the sea for lack of waterproof camera. But it would be more fun experiencing it first-hand. Snorkeling costs only around Php 100.00 - 150.00. One can also go on diving but they have to bring with them their own diving gears or rent it from a shop in the town center, which is some kilometers away.
Truly the Philippines is rich with beautiful places to go. My plan this summer is to hike up the mountains of my hometown and capture the Cordilleran spirit. I just hope I will be able to do that...he he he
somewhere in windy Cagayan
Inside Cal-lao Cave (as pronounced), Cagayan
Statue of the Virgin Mary near the cave's altar where we had mass
Halsema highway
Good morning, Sayangan!
Parish church inside Saint Paul's Academy
Wandering dog @ Puerto Galera
The rich color of the ocean
Batangas Port
Boats for rent for Php 1,000.00 each. Capacity: 10-14 people to tour around the tourist spots and go around SNORKELING!!!
Where wild monkeys thrive in Mindoro
Boat ride!
The tour
At dawn, colleagues wake up early to have a healthy walk by the beach and some picture taking too. The camera man is unaware that he is the subject of my lens...he he he
Truly the Philippines is rich with beautiful places to go. My plan this summer is to hike up the mountains of my hometown and capture the Cordilleran spirit. I just hope I will be able to do that...he he he
A quote from an uncle
Just want to share an uncle's wisdom shared from the clan's yahoo group...
To all in the Indaw and Basali branch,
Whilst looking at the old and new pictures posted here by Egbert, I thought of this.....
that THERE IS HEALING IN REMINSCING THE PAST!..... somehow, there is a feeling of CONTENTMENT, JOY AND SATISFACTION! it is making us WHOLE AGAIN! This is so because we are able to connect the PAST, the PRESENT and perhaps we are now able to VENTURE INTO THE FUTURE WITH RENEWED SPIRIT AND VIGOUR! WITH UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE!
I hope this is true to some of you.
Manny
To all in the Indaw and Basali branch,
Whilst looking at the old and new pictures posted here by Egbert, I thought of this.....
that THERE IS HEALING IN REMINSCING THE PAST!..... somehow, there is a feeling of CONTENTMENT, JOY AND SATISFACTION! it is making us WHOLE AGAIN! This is so because we are able to connect the PAST, the PRESENT and perhaps we are now able to VENTURE INTO THE FUTURE WITH RENEWED SPIRIT AND VIGOUR! WITH UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE!
I hope this is true to some of you.
Manny
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
She now rests in heaven
At last Mam Mayo was laid to rest this noon at the Baguio Memorial Cemetery. We bade farewell to a holy woman. While observing the burial rites, It came upon my mind the memories with her and her family. Again, it made me teary eyed.
I remember the time when we ate Cim asked me to join them in the mass at SM. I thought I was going home after that but I ended up having breakfast with them and joining the family in sending 'te Cim in the terminal.
She never was my teacher but when I was still in college, I was with CYA when she came inside the Alumni office. She offered me her "baon", a pack of cookies she bought from the grocery. Though I wasn't hungry, I got some because I don't want to offend this kind and demure woman.
Once when going up General Luna St. feeling sad, she happily called me and hugged me. I know my face tells what I'm feeling but by that simple gesture, she comforted me.
There are a lot of memories, good memories shared with her and her family but the most precious of those are her smiles. The feeling of acceptance and kindness. These qualities, I wish to emulate. I thank God for making me know Mam and her family.
The truth dawned on me this morning is that we all know she is now in heaven. But it also means we will surely miss her. God bless her soul.
I remember the time when we ate Cim asked me to join them in the mass at SM. I thought I was going home after that but I ended up having breakfast with them and joining the family in sending 'te Cim in the terminal.
She never was my teacher but when I was still in college, I was with CYA when she came inside the Alumni office. She offered me her "baon", a pack of cookies she bought from the grocery. Though I wasn't hungry, I got some because I don't want to offend this kind and demure woman.
Once when going up General Luna St. feeling sad, she happily called me and hugged me. I know my face tells what I'm feeling but by that simple gesture, she comforted me.
There are a lot of memories, good memories shared with her and her family but the most precious of those are her smiles. The feeling of acceptance and kindness. These qualities, I wish to emulate. I thank God for making me know Mam and her family.
The truth dawned on me this morning is that we all know she is now in heaven. But it also means we will surely miss her. God bless her soul.
Monday, May 3, 2010
a raconteur's attempt: I-TUBDAY (UPDATED)
I love reading Lovelyn's posts. Highly recommendable for especially for OFW moms. Follow this link:
a raconteur's attempt: I-TUBDAY (UPDATED)
a raconteur's attempt: I-TUBDAY (UPDATED)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
One Wedding and a Funeral
Wedding this morning was so touching. I shed tears when the bride and groom were sharing their message in the Church. Finally, two of our friends and former colleagues tied the knot. Maricel and Jeremy, both musically inclined and devout Christians are going to start a family. Everybody wishes them well and say "hope you'll have children who will become priests/nuns in the future". God bless to both of them.
Arriving from Kapangan from the wedding celebration, I refreshed a little and went right away to the funeral of Mrs. C."Lac" F. Mayo. Heard the mass commemorating a life well lived for 68 years. She's not a smoker but they say lung cancer claimed her. I remember her so well as the sweet, smiling, kind lady. Met her when she was near her retirement but in her matured age, she showed me that a woman can still be beautiful and well loved despite the age. In my eyes, she's like the matured Audrey Hepburn. The grace and her character outshines her frail and old body. This is an example I want to follow. Godbless Ma'am Mayo's soul.
Arriving from Kapangan from the wedding celebration, I refreshed a little and went right away to the funeral of Mrs. C."Lac" F. Mayo. Heard the mass commemorating a life well lived for 68 years. She's not a smoker but they say lung cancer claimed her. I remember her so well as the sweet, smiling, kind lady. Met her when she was near her retirement but in her matured age, she showed me that a woman can still be beautiful and well loved despite the age. In my eyes, she's like the matured Audrey Hepburn. The grace and her character outshines her frail and old body. This is an example I want to follow. Godbless Ma'am Mayo's soul.
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