A Great Birthday

I just turned 28 and I had a great day!!!

My life is always a continuous journey... I had my own shares of ups and downs of life. But through all the good and bad things that happened to me, I never want to change anything!

The people I've met are gifts that I will forever treasure...

My parents-- no matter what happen, they fully support me in their own different way. I love you mama and tatay!

Kuya Paolo and Jasper.. my brothers whom I love so much. Thank you for helping me become a stronger person. You just don't know guys how much I care about you.

My second family.. the Bird Family... Mommy Goose, Patozy and Keiduck... thank you for adopting me (turkey). I enjoy every moment I spend with you. Thank you for making me feel that I'm needed. Mommy Goose, I'll never get tired of helping you... Patozy, thank you for everything, most especially for bringing me back to HIM... Keiduck, you're the sister I never had and I'm happy that I now have a littlebig "sister"

My bestfriend, Maria Antonnette Leachon... even though we don't see each other that often, you know that you'll stay as my bestfriend no matter what! I love you gurl!

My students -- past and present -- thank you so much for teaching me things about life than I can ever imagine. You are the reason why I stay in this profession. Yjez and the rest of I-B (SY01-02) - thank you for the trust and the friendship.. I-D, you'll always be my original anakis.. II-F (SY 02-03) - you're the best... The whole batch of MAGHARI (GH) - thank you so much for everything, you truly rule!.. II - A (SY 07-08) -- you're all my "baby" .. thank you so much for making my day very special, rest assured that I'll take care of 2A the bear.. II-B (SY 07-08)-- galing ng drama nyo.. thanks for the necklace!

My co-teachers -- everyday is special coz I get to work with the BEST! The Science department will stay solid.. Shyla the superstar, Patryk the comedy king, Al (si Al na walang malay) the ever loyal, Jeanna the song bird, Rheema the tallest "bunso" and Jeorge the Tissue Culture Master -- I'm so happy to be working closely with you guys!

As an honorary member of Nerdox-- Ai, Hans, Isabella, Melai and Lalaine-- thank you for including me in the group. Hans, you're the man! Isabella, I miss chatting with you. Ai, you're a very special gift from above to all of us.

All these things will not be possible without the Almighty! Finding you again Oh Lord is the greatest treasure I can ever have. Thank you for all the blessings you bestow upon me, upon all of us. Thank you for another year of service to you.. I'll do my best to perform well the task You've given me.

I LOVE YOU ALL AND THANKS AGAIN FOR BEING A PART OF MY LIFE!

A Long Deserved Rest

Hi! It was kinda long time since I wrote down my thoughts. Didn't have means to do so.

I'm currently on sem-break but before that, I was in the hospital for five days. I never imagined that apart from my throat infection, I had kidney infection too. Got scared pa when doctors tested me for dengue and typhoid fever, God is good and it just boiled down to systemic viral infection. And now that I'm better, I'm so thankful about it. I regarded my being sick and hospitalized as my "long deserved rest" because I did'nt have a choice but to really be in bed and sleep all I need (i wanted it too but that time, it was more of a need). I didn't get thin though during the first 2 days in the hospital, it's just the dextrose giving me my nutritional needs since I just throw up everything I take in (even just water!!!), and now I'm back to eating, really eating..hehe.

I'm aware of the tons of work I need to catch up, but for now, I'll just enjoy the remaining days of the break and get some more strength before I get back to work. I have people to thank to for taking good care of me... the hospital staff especially the nurses of the 8th floor of Medical Center Manila, Dr. Bernardo and the Medicard person who always visited me and took care of my medical expenses. My kuya Paolo for bringing me the Zesto mango I love so much, my tita Merlie and the ensaymada she brought, Paul for the visit, Jasper for the kulit. Mama, thank you so much for taking very good care of me and being there all the time. To all my students and friends who prayed for me, my co-teachers-- thank you for all your prayers. Brenda and Chesca who were my constant textmates, thanks for keeping me updated to what happend in class. And most especially God... Dear God, they wouldn't be with me if not for you.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I now promise to take care of myself for all the people I love.

Confused

I'm happy with the way things are in my life now but I feel some sense of emptiness within me. I'm CONFUSED with a lot of things like in my work, friendship and even about myself. I'm aware that I can handle things (of course with the help of other people and most especially GOD) but at times i still get stressed and rattled. I guess I got more confused (or I think more of worried) when I noticed that my body is slowly giving up on me. I try to do all things I can at the same time but didn't mind when I already get sick. And I guess what I'm more worried right now is the state of my voice. It's the main weapon I use for my work but my voice have been horse for almost a month now. When I consulted with my cousin who happened to be a specialist on E.N.T. and head and neck surgery, he told me the possibilities of what can happen to me if I don't take care of myself and of my voice. He was not intending to scare me but he just simply presented to me the worst case scenario. Its nothing serious right now but what if...

I'll try to sort things out soon. And I hope all my confusions will be gone by the time I get to reflect about my life.

I'm sorry if I also confused you with all the stuff here. But for now, these are my THOUGHTS AT THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT.