Use Halcyon in a Sentence :D

The word for the day for my 1:30 to 3:00 class was halcyon (pronounced as hal-see-yhan)

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It means:

1. calm; peaceful; tranquil: halcyon weather

2. rich; wealthy; prosperous: halcyon times of peace

3. happy; joyful; carefree: halcyon days of youth

4. of or pertaining to the halcyon or kingfisher

(Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/halcyon)

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I blogged right away because I want to share what happened to me this day.

I asked my students to use it in sentences:

Student 1:      I like a halcyon place to study.

Z:                      Okay, another.

Student 2:     I hope that our country will be a halcyon place.

Z:                     Okay good. One more…

Student 3:    Ma’am, halcyon Friday.

And everyone laughed.

Goodbye, “Chalkbox”

I have been using this chalkbox (I just decided to call it chalkbox instead of a ‘marker box’) for I think two or three years already. This was made by one of my students before, Regine, an HRM student. So sweet. ♥

When I used this, it was my first time to use any box. Because I would always have just the marker in my bag, or use a pencil case.

But the hair is not that realistic.. hehe.

It was originally intended for my classcards, but since I have no box for my markers and eraser, this has been one of the things that I always bring with me inside the classroom. It has my whiteboard markers, paper clips, stapler, pens and probably some coins. It has been kinda “handy” to me.

It has flowers on it.. So pretty..

But now, I have to give up using this thing. But before I do, I took some shots of the box.

And I can't use it anymore because of the damage..

And now I am using a new box, color green with a cover. (I still have to open the box!)  I hope that it is ‘heavy-duty.’

Mixed Monday

Usually I hate Mondays. Well, I still do. But there was this one Monday which I have enjoyed.

My Monday morning started by going to a school (not my work). Anyway, I talked to the principal because of some important matters. (You know, work related thingy.)  After that, we decided to eat because we were soo hungry!

Monday morning without make up and I'm about to eat breakfast at Loleng's Pares

We ate at Loleng’s Pares. According to my friend, their “tapa” is really delicious in here. And so I ordered one. It’s indeed delicious.

Loleng's Pares and their delicious 'pata'

I went back to school and I had time to take shots of pictures while we haven’t started. And then I realized I don’t have my keys. And so I looked for it. (Hehe..because of posing, that’s what happened!)

I was looking for my key. Why does it have to be lost again?!

I found my keys, eventually. Of course, I still had time to make “kulitan” with my friend Zy.

Zy and Me during 'kulitan' hours

Later that afternoon, a friend asked me if I could come with him to a Rotary event, because he has only one companion. And so I agreed. I’m a Rotaractor (That’s the younger version of a Rotarian.) so I pretty much want to know what’s with those kinds of events.

And when we arrived, I saw a lot of guests “older” than me. And then I said to my friend, “Wow, this is your world now.” Ahehe

Induction of Rotary Club of Cabuyao

The event we attended was the induction of the Rotary Club of Cabuyao. The NBI Director, Atty. Magtanggol Gatdula, was the speaker. I saw the District Governor, the club’s former and present president and others. It was attended by famous personalities from the Rotary 3820 world. Well, I would mostly remember it most because of the delicious food. Especially this one.

I don't know what this is called, it's not nata de coco, but sure tastes delicious!

Me and Mr. King Bee.

And because I was waiting for the two of my companions to come out, (I had escaped first) Juan (the silent student) and I took pictures outside. From the parking, to the facade of the restaurant, I mean, yeah, outside. I had enjoyed doing this.

(1) Hmm..Which is ours here? (2) Hmm.. They're late. (3) Hmm..This is one way.

This was indeed a different Monday for me. I didn’t feel the tiredness of the usual day I’m having. I would like to thank God for letting me have this opportunity for the blessing of a wonderful day.

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?

‘Ligpit’ Friday :)

Tons of papers have to be sorted.

It’s June 04, two more days before the start of classes. I decided to fix my things, and table in the office at the third floor, because I have stayed in my extension office at the first floor (NSTP office). Now, since it will be different this year, I really have to go back to the office at the third floor, because of you know, well..important matters. It’s a matter of priorities. 

I called on my student, Reggie, who will also be my ‘future’ student assistant, to help me out in organizing my things, throw out the irrelevant files and organize the important ones in folders and envelopes.

That is Reggie, my student assistant. And of course, Floppy (on Twitter mode hehe) and the speakers.

I really have like tons of papers and files. But I have been able to sort them out. Whew! There are still other files to sort, but at least, fixing my things and cabinet is already a good start.

Do I really look like I'm very serious here?

I brought my Floppy and also my speakers, and we listened to E-heads songs while doing stuff. I didn’t mind if I sang out loud, there are barely people in the school that day anyway.

By 5:00 p.m., we were done, with the goal for the day. There is just one cabinet left that I will go through on Monday. Hey, speaking of Monday, it’s back to school again. Good luck to me! 

A Fun Teaching Observation

It was my second time to observe student-teachers in their final demonstration. I can still remember the time that I was the one observed as part of the requirements to be an educator. Now, observing has been one of the fulfilments for me as a teacher.

It was Thursday, and I had no idea that I was actually going t observe. I joined them eventually. When we entered the room (Three more teachers and I), I saw these grade one students smiling in total glee, greeting us, with the girls wearing their pink “shouting” headbands! =)

Is this Minnie Mouse or what?

Since I had the camera with me, I can’t help but take pictures. They were so cute with those headbands.

Anna was the first to render her demo. It was good. The kids were very attentive. (I want a star ma’am. =(  )

The second was Anjelly. Her girl students were wearing a combination of blue and yellow ribbons. And then I said “I see the thing here..” “There’s a theme for the students on what to wear or something.”

We're singing..

Blue and yellow ribbons..

I could have used that before. I would have used PINK ribbons!

As she started, they all sang together. It made me feel happy. =)

If you were there, you would not feel hungry, for there were lots of food. I would like to thank them for that.

The third was Lea. Her girl students were wearing these yellow ribbons. I liked her very nice accent.

Girls with yellow ribbons =)

To sum it up, the three rendered good performances. I am proud of them because they are all my students. The deliberation part was exhausting, but they have taken the constructive comments well from the observers. We have been once in their places and receiving comments is indeed one way to improve oneself.

I would like to greet them Congratulations in advance. ^_^