Thank you, “Gawad Parangal”

Thank you for this recognition. I am really happy. ♥

It was a Saturday when we drove going to De La Salle University Lipa to attend the Gawad Parangal by the Rotary Clubs of District 3820. The award aims to recognize social workers, and teachers who performs well in the workplace and in the community as well.

Juan and Me.. (We arrived REALLY early for the event.)

There are three categories the Gawad Parangal has recognized; the Social Workers, Elementary level, High School Level, and the College Level.

I am one of the seven outstanding teachers in the college level from the district.

Wow, I was in cloud nine! (District Governor Rey Castillo of RID 3820 handed the award.)

For every category, there is one hailed “Most Outstanding”. I knew before then that I won’t be chosen, given the fact that I’m still young, there are still more “senior” teachers than me who have rendered teaching and community service for a longer time. I salute them for that.

Just to be recognized by our sponsoring Rotary Club is already an honor for me.

Bro. Armin Luistro, DG Rey Castillo, the president of our Sponsoring Rotary Sir Mhon and Juan

Being a teacher in indeed a great profession, but more so for me because I am able to extend my talents more to the community.

I thank Sir Mhon, my RACSPE family, colleagues, family and my students. (Wow, mag speech ba?)   I don’t know, I am just happy for this.

Personal Notes

Of course, I would not have enjoyed much of that day without taking photos. Here are some of them.

We have travelled the Star Tollway very smoothly. And I love the pink girl display in the car.

I so love the scenery and this little girl display hanging.

When we arrived there, of course, I have to have a photo at the “Noli Me Tangere” building in De La Salle Lipa. I was not able to take a photo of the “El Filibusterismo” building. >_<

Noli Me Tangere Building

And for the first time, I have seen a building that has a whole pathway for the disabled, and that paves all the way to the top floor. Wow! (We walked that path but the elevator was working. So we took it instead. Kapagod kaya!)

The building has this pathway for the disabled from the first to the rooftop.

And when the three of us were finally home, we agreed to sip some coffee at where?? Of course, Starbucks, with some of my Rotaractor friends.

Thony, Asel, Carlo, Sir Mhon, Juan and me.. ♥

Juan, Me, Thony, Asel and Gucci.

And that was indeed a happy day. Haay. Thank you po Lord. ♥

Backless ^_^

So why backless?

Well, it was my first time to ever wear a dress that is, well, backless. I had this dress for quite some time, but I was not that confident to wear it. Until I had the guts to do it. (Yes!) And I would say that the dress didn’t fail me.

Zyra is very supportive.. ahihihi.. ♥

I attended a Rotary event with the other members of our club. I hosted the event as well. My friends told me that I might get “pulmonya” because of what I’m wearing. >_<

They were probably not used to me wearing something like that. I was also not used to it at first, but I was glad to be at the event.

RACSPE with the Rotarian dignitaries of 3820 (Super formal pic!)

I love ‘me’ during that evening. It’s just a matter of confidence with a combination of a happy mood.

Wacky shot. Me and the members of the Rotaract Club of San Pedro East.

I will prepare a new dress for me for the coming induction of our club on November. I’m excited!

Wishin’ and Hopin’

I was wishing, but I didn't throw a coin. >_<

It’s not that bad to wish for something, isn’t it? Just like in the song, “Kasalanan bang humingi ako sa langit ng isang himala?” But it’s not the miracle I am after.

I wish and hope for a lot of things. Although I know we should be contented and all, but it’s not bad to have a passion for having many hopes to happen. Just like the following  that I have in mind.

I wish for longer patience and endurance for the irritations I encounter.

I wish for strength every time my body feels tired and weak.

I wish my true friends won’t leave me.

I wish for my parents’ good health.

I wish I can bring out my plans in life.

I wish I can conquer my fears.

I wish I can control myself a bit when I’m intoxicated.

I wish for peace of mind.

I wish I could meet more people.

I wish I can finish my paperworks in time.

I wish for that special person who will accept and love me as I am, and will not use me for anything.

And as cliché as it may be, I wish for world peace.

I know that for some, I am responsible to make these realities.

I thank God, I’m still alive, and make those wishes. ♥

The Microphone and Me ^^

The microphone and the podium have been two of my favorite companions.

One of the “extra” thing I do at school is holding the microphone for several events and sometimes, I even extend it outside school. I consider it as one of my “talents” hehe  One of my mentors for hosting is my friend Sir Mhon.

Be it formal or informal, in Tagalog or in English, I have come to love speaking in front of other people. It feels nice when other people also recognize you after the event or the program that you did a good job.

Here are other factoids that I would like to share with my ‘microphone’ experience.

1. I still rattle like two to three minutes before the actual program. Yeah, I still do, although I’ve been doing this countless times, I still feel that. But after fifteen minutes on stage and I finally got my groove, then I’m back in the game.

2. I’ve hosted 18th birtdays, but not weddings yet. I am not comfortable with weddings. Hmmm..

3. Yeah, I commit errors as well. (This is speaking people, not writing!) If I have a script, and then there are sudden changes, I rattle a bit, I have to do these ‘adlibs’ and sometimes I get really mental blocked! But I am able to handle it. Sometimes, I am able to correct myself, but sometimes, it will just come to my senses that I committed an error. Ahe! But am proud to say, that rarely happens.

(L) During Rave party (middle) With Sir Benjie after a seminar (R) With Sir Mhon after the SPCBA Idol

4.  I’ve hosted a handful of events, be it formal or informal. Be it as informal as the youth camp or battle of the bands or singing contests, or formal as the graduation, I can adjust to the theme of the program. I can somehow use “humor” and my wits.

5. I like to host formal events than informal ones. In formal events, I have to be very discreet. In informal ones, my “thin” voice usually comes out. And it sounds funny! Ahihihi

(Top) Editing the changes in the script during a formal program (Bottom) Haggard posing during the NSTP Camp..

Me during the RACSPE Induction

6. I like to host graduation rites. I have lost count. I host it twice a year. Aside from the fact that it is formal, I also get to dress up. (Well, as if you can see what I’m wearing!)

Graduation rites.

7. I feel happy when I can find potential speakers from my students. I am  encouraging my students to find their courage in speaking in front of other people. Because they will be future teachers too, I hope they’d be able to carry themselves in handling the microphone.

I always anticipate holding the ‘mic’. Have you experienced holding the microphone as well?