Happy New Year! =)

This year is filled with a series of unfortunate events, of unenthusiastic memories, of unwise decisions, and of a whole bunch of other pessimistic views. But GOD is so good to let me wake up everyday and experience the many good things He has prepared, and to discover the blessings beyond the things I thought were rejections. All these ups and downs ingredients this 2009 mixed together in a bowl called life, simmered with the best spices of Faith, Hope and Love will produce a whole new recipe of GOD; a stronger, wiser and better me this coming New Year. Let me be served while hot. Mura najud kog noodles. Heheheh. Bitaw, let me serve with warmth and gratitude. Thank you Lord for everything! Happy New Year to all! =)

"The Journey Begins"

I woke up one day on the fourth year of my teaching career asking a very simple question to my self; "Would I remain a teacher for the rest of my life?" a question that triggered an abrupt and enormous change to my current life; one that commenced a journey to finding my true self and my real purpose.

I asked GOD to lead the way to where I must go until I found myself wandering around the "Queen City of the South" after making one of the toughest decisions in my life so far; leaving my noble and beloved profession of teaching. A decision made possible by the power of mind over heart. A decision that I thought would realized my inevitable dreams and other future plans.

Leaving my students behind, I started working the second time around in the call center industry as a technical support representative to North American clients. I enjoyed the job for a few months but a hollow part in my heart kept me from holding on too long. I missed my family, my students, my previous job, and all the things that I've always been doing. This bothered me at that very moment. To some this might be a puny excuse but for me, it's a real big deal. It was when I left my teaching career and everything that has something to do with it that I learned to appreciate its value and purpose to my life. I was then full of apprehension; I don't know what to do or where to go next. But I told myself that I need to move on. I should follow what my heart says.

The very limited time I had, my passion to teach and some of my students requests for me to go back made me decide (at that point in time) for an early lifetime commitment to the teaching profession. I was very excited then and had in mind some ample plans for my next endeavor. But during those times when I least expect things to happen, when I already thought my mindset is fixed, another opportunity knocked at my door before I could even start teaching again... A friend offered an opportunity for me to go abroad. I was astounded. "Now, I'm confused" I told my self. Another tough decision is yet to be made...

A Farmer's Life=)

"Magtanim ay di biro, maghapong nakayuko." A popular line from a Filipino song stating that farming is not an easy job. Well, that's true! I myself was able to experience it. But seeing the fruits of my labor definitely made me forget the exhausting job I've been through, the heat of the sun, and the unpleasant feeling of being soaked from sweat. Ewe... Hehehe=)