Things I Learned By Teaching
These are things we're probably all guilty of once in a while, and sometimes, it's nice to be aware of the things we need to relearn. We've all been students, but sometimes, we need to see things from the teacher's point of view.
1. It's impolite to turn your back on someone when they're talking, whether you're mad or not. Respect is something basic.
2. There's no point in sulking. All you're doing is making yourself feel bad and missing out on all the fun.
3. Crying WILL NOT get you everything! Tears are there to show people you've been hurt.
4. Clean up! Everybody do your share! Don't let other people do it for you or you'll never learn.
5. USE the MAGIC WORDS: Please and Thank You! This will go a long way.
6. SHARE!!! NO GRABBING!!! NO PUSHING!!! TAKE TURNS!!! 'nough said.
7. Listen! It's really rude to have people repeat what they just said because you weren't listening.
8. Indoor games, voices and feet are for indoors and Outdoor games, voices and feet are for outdoors. Be mindful of your actions, they could be bothersome and even hurtful.
9. There are appropriate times for everything. Do whatever you have to on those times. It makes you value time more.
10. Whatever you do doesn't only affect you, but affects everybody. Be mindful of your actions. You'll never know if the fate of a class activity rests in your hands.
Things I Learned By Teaching
These are things we're probably all guilty of once in a while, and sometimes, it's nice to be aware of the things we need to relearn. We've all been students, but sometimes, we need to see things from the teacher's point of view.
1. It's impolite to turn your back on someone when they're talking, whether you're mad or not. Respect is something basic.
2. There's no point in sulking. All you're doing is making yourself feel bad and missing out on all the fun.
3. Crying WILL NOT get you everything! Tears are there to show people you've been hurt.
4. Clean up! Everybody do your share! Don't let other people do it for you or you'll never learn.
5. USE the MAGIC WORDS: Please and Thank You! This will go a long way.
6. SHARE!!! NO GRABBING!!! NO PUSHING!!! TAKE TURNS!!! 'nough said.
7. Listen! It's really rude to have people repeat what they just said because you weren't listening.
8. Indoor games, voices and feet are for indoors and Outdoor games, voices and feet are for outdoors. Be mindful of your actions, they could be bothersome and even hurtful.
9. There are appropriate times for everything. Do whatever you have to on those times. It makes you value time more.
10. Whatever you do doesn't only affect you, but affects everybody. Be mindful of your actions. You'll never know if the fate of a class activity rests in your hands.
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
Ok, mighty cheesy, but yes I just finished reading it last night, the first and only book of Nicholas Sparks that I have read. I didn't really appreciate A Walk to Remember and The Notebook, but this one I did. It was about a couple married for 30 years who lost the "spark," but the guy (whose pov the book is written in) takes time to rediscover how very much in love he is with his wife. So, he courts her again. Awww...cheesy but really cute. I love stories of married people sticking together through thick and thin. Sometimes people lose sight of what marriage is supposed to be, but yes, no matter how gross this may sound, it is a commitment which is constantly renewed because you constantly choose it over and over again. Yes, I learned something in theo.
Basta, this is a good read. For those of you who have lost or are losing faith in the human race when it comes to good relationships, read this. It's very hopeful. So, I would like to end this entry with a long quote from the book.
"The events of the past year have taught me much about myself and a few universal truths. I learned for instane, that while wounds can be inflicted easily upon those we love, it's often much more difficult to heal them. Yet the process of healing those wounds provided the richest experience of my life, leading me to believe that while I've overestimated what I could accomplish in a day, I had underestimated what I could do in a year. But most of all, I learned that it's possible for two people to fall in love all over again, even when there's been a lifetime of disappointment between them."
Trip To Tagaytay
Today was a happy happy day! My Thesis group and I went to Tagaytay and had so much fun!!! We ate in Carlo's Pizza and went to Starbucks. Hahaha. But before we reached there, we took the wrong exit and had a fun time in the car. Then, while we were on the search for something to do, Aud spotted the Japanese Friendship Garden. It's supposed to symbolize how unity between two nations who were at war, and became one. Hehehe. Entrance Fee was Php 7.50 only and we had the whole garden to ourselves. :D Check out my multiply for pics!
The Summation of 4th Year
It all boils down to this!!! Take note of bold words.
The Influence of Birth Order (from Tickle.com)
Discover How It Affects Your Personality
bambie, your position as youngest child shows most strongly in your affectionate nature.
Similar to other youngest children, you tend to be warm, friendly and loving. By being a youngest child, you felt the natural need for acceptance into the existing social structure of your family. To secure approval from parents and older siblings, you learned to express your affection freely and openly. From an early age you learned that by being positive towards others, you increased the likelihood that your affectionate feelings would be reciprocated. Like other youngest children, telling significant people in your life how much they mean to you is important to you. You probably enjoy expressing your positive emotions and making the world a brighter place.
AYAN!!! According to a dear friend, "find happiness with your friends and family, but don't forget to how to find happiness with yourself."
I See My Time Is Not Valued
I think I'm in that stage where teenagers feel they want to break out of their shells, but feel underappreciated and are just so frustrated with life. It came a few years late but i'm guessing even I'm not excempted from this. Things would've been so much different with mommy around.It seems like my childhood is not valued. For God's sake I want to be normal and go out whenever I want. I have a license I can't use and I end up home alone anyway. If not, I end up hanging out with people who can talk about nothing but other people. Small minds discuss people, big minds discuss issues.It seems that things important to me are not seen as important by other people. And I really dont appreciate belittling comments. I know I can be mean, but don't generalize it across situations. I don't go telling people the instances you are mean. Afterall, I respect your feelings even if you don't respect mine. I don't appreciate jokes about things I work hard on or comments on things I tell in confidence. Fyi, it's not polite, and it makes me trust you less. Actually, it makes me realize I shouldn't tell you anything.Ultimately, my time is not valued. Afterall, it's only work anyway right? If not, it's for listening to the whole world, making salo ang being there for everyone even when I have to put my life on hold? But when it's my turn, it's NEVER VALUED. I guess it's my fault narin for letting it get to this. Good thing there are a few people who do value my time. They're called true friends.
I Spoke Too Soon
So much for everything falling into place...apparently not yet. I spoke too soon when I said things were getting better. I'm back to being the lonely ball of stress. I'm quite tired of taking care of the whole world and thinking of everybody and being the taga-salo. Well, I can't really ask people to take care of me and think of me, so at least I should take care of myself and think of myself because in the end, it's just you. You're born alone and you die alone. Pissy? You bet I'm pissy. No it's not the hormones. I'm not due for another 2 weeks. It's just something I thought I stopped feeling, but apparently I still do. It was just something I managed to shut off temporarily. Sometimes, I'm glad for work to keep me company. It helps me forget."Be selfish and selfless at the same time." - Kuya Wap
Falling Into Place
It's funny that I've been so stressed but I somehow feel like everything's falling into place little by little. God has this amazing way of letting us feel that He takes care of everything in His own time. God Rocks!!! Hahaha.Last night, my body finally gave way with a nosebleed during my last class and a really aching back. I slept the whole way going home. Then I woke up this morning feeling even worse than I did last night. Hahaha. I couldn't breathe. Thank God for the Arma oil they gave me in Bangkok for buying one kazillion medicines for pop. This little bottle of oil has helped me through headaches, insect bites, and yes, runny noses. Amazing! But now, I have no voice. Too bad I can't swallow the oil. Hahaha. Eeeew!Anyway, I have to get back to work. Thank God for my laptop because now I can work while lying down. God is amazing!
