tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59247146498832481812024-03-14T01:33:12.533+08:00Bubbly Badeth's CornerSomewhere within. Tiny thought bubbles. Thinking beyond thinking.Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-86503320868782978102018-05-31T22:30:00.000+08:002018-05-31T22:30:53.791+08:008th Wonder of the world.I have been given a lot of names, the latest of which being the 8th wonder of the world! Haha. I guess this namesake was given me because no one could ever believe that I'd leave my promising career of 25 years and venture into the world of the unknown. Where I set my foot at 45 is considered the road less travelled by many.<div>
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Where I am right now promises growth in all areas of my life. It is here where I have grown my mindset, beliefs and attitude. It is here where I practice my faith in action. It is here where I learned to practice positivity and gratefulness regardless of the circumstances that life may bring. </div>
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Where I am right now promises freedom. Right now, I am enjoying time freedom. I don't have to ask permission from someone or to file for a leave of absence if and when I want to go somewhere. While doing that, I am also blessed to be earning some passive income. </div>
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Where I am right now is where I fully exercise my power over myself. Everyday I have to make a decision to win over small things. Everyday I must exercise that discipline to do things that I don't feel like doing but is important for my growth. </div>
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Where I am right now is called entrepreneurship. It is not easy, but it is all worth it! It is not easy, but I am slowly succeeding anyway. And that's what makes me the 8th wonder of the world!</div>
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Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-52697767650446058782014-04-04T01:24:00.000+08:002014-04-05T01:48:41.150+08:00Life is good.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Life is good. This contradicts the first line of the M. Scott Peck's book The Road Less Traveled. I don't want to repeat that line here because I don't like the mindset that it gives. My business mentors and my life mentors would often tell me that everything is just matter of mindset. As <a href="http://www.jhetvanruyven.com/" target="_blank">Juliet van Ruyven</a>, the renowned author of the bestselling book <a href="http://www.taleofjuliet.com/" target="_blank">The Tale of Juliet,</a> puts it, we should "protect our mindset" and "install in our mind simple but transformational beliefs" for us to succeed. Thank you very much, my dear mentors and friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Life is good. Today I went to visit my new friend, and I was able to make a sale. My intention of going there was just to ask for some referrals to my business--- she might know of some people who might want to be give priority to their health and my products can help them. But she ended up choosing the products that she needs. Thanks SRV!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Life is good. I had a very good late night dinner with our friend for 20 years. He called me up earlier and invited us to dinner to celebrate HRY's birthday. We had hearty pizza at Chef Arnold's, a hole in the wall pizza resto in Mandaluyong City. Thank you, AVM!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Life is good. Yesterday was the birthday of my best friend, my number 1 fan, my critique, my consoler, my stabilizer, my shock absorber, my counselor, and my lifetime partner. We enjoyed each other's company during the day --- he accompanied me to a graduation ceremony in which I was a special guest and had a very simple dinner in the evening with a friend. It was always a delight because he has simple wants and likes. Thank you very much, HRY! Life indeed is good with you around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope everything is good with you, too. No matter where you are or what you're going through, always remember that Life is good. It's just a matter of mindset. Count your blessings and surely you will also say LIFE IS GOOD! </span></div>
Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-24116371447879421722014-03-29T02:10:00.001+08:002014-03-29T02:11:41.060+08:00Never too late.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This graphic resonates so much to me. You see I reinvented myself at mid-40s. I saw a lot of raised eyebrows when I made the decision to leave my job of 25 years! Many got panicked for me. They were thinking of my retirement. Little did these people know that my retirement fund was one of the reasons why I left employment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You see I have big dreams for me and my family. Seemingly my 25 years of being employed had not given me the big dreams that I really want to get. Mind you I was not just an ordinary employee when I left; I was, in fact, at the middle-management level position. I had 73 faculty members under my wing back then. I have nothing against employment --- it actually has shaped me and molded me to be the person that I am today. But I needed to leave, and pursue the dreams that God has planted in my heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ever since I was young, I have been a dreamer. I would always imagine the life that I want to have, the house where I want to live, the car that I want to drive, and the savings and investment that I want to have. Yes, I was receiving a good salary from my employer, but I was just living the life that I can afford, not the life that I want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Right now, I am in my journey towards the fulfillment of all my dreams. I made the decision and took inspired action over a year ago to change my life direction. I know that in due time, all of my big dreams will unfold before my very eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At 46 I know that it's not yet too late. It's not too late to enjoy everything that life has to offer. It's not yet too late to make my big dreams come true. How about you? :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Tale of Juliet: You have the Power to Change your Life. I got hooked with this super amazing biographical story of the equally super amazing woman <a href="http://www.jhetvanruyven.com/" target="_blank">Ms. Juliet van Ruyven</a>, who is fondly called Jhet. I am so blessed to have met her last November 2013 in one of the biggest Catholic learning event, the Kerygma Conference, where she was one of the invited speakers. Our meeting was the law of attraction at work. You see I didn't attend her talk because, being a fledgling entrepreneur, I enrolled in business streams. But I was hoping that I could meet her or see her, at least. And the universe conspired with my idea so much so that we met at the hallway in SMX! From then on, Jhet and I have become friends! OMG! My inspiration has become my friend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, I have known Jhet since 2005. How? From The Tale of Juliet! You wouldn't believe this, but I have read the book four times before meeting her in person! Yes, four times! The first time that I read TOJ I got so excited at every chapter. And so I went over it again and again. I was able to relate so much to the story of Jhet! I felt that in every page and every chapter, my own life story was being unfolded. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then I read about Yemen and its culture in one of its chapters. When I was reading this chapter of TOJ about the Yemeni culture, I would always imagine how these things would look like. Little did I know that after four years, I would be on the same ground as Jhet was! (This is another blog entry :-)). Whoa! The law of attraction was at work! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After meeting Jhet at the SMX last November 2013, I read the book again. It was already my fifth time! Plus, I go over each chapter of it every time I need an inspiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been reading a lot of inspirational book because I want some changes to happen. I have longing to change my life for the better. "If you want change to happen, you have to change," I was told. Right now, I am a work in progress. Little by little, positive changes have been taking place. And these changes have been greatly influenced by The Tale of Juliet. Deep in my heart I know that I have the power to change my life. For the better! </span><br />
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Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-84019679061803510932014-03-17T00:14:00.001+08:002014-03-17T00:23:53.366+08:00Diamond.A week ago, I decided. Today I am a Diamond. And I am ready!<br />
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I do believe that there is a Diamond in me. It's just that my self-limiting beliefs had been telling me that I am just a mere gold. But no! I am a Diamond!<br />
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All my life I have never been too competitive. Plus no one has encouraged nor pushed me to the limits. I remember, I graduated Valedictorian in the elementary, but I was not the very studious type. My parents did not push me... It so happened that I was the most intelligent --- the most diligent perhaps --- in class. I knew my parents were proud. But that was just it! It was not a big deal.<br />
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When I was in high school, I did not get any honors. The only feather in my cap then was my scholarship which I nearly lost during my senior year because of my below average mark in Physics and Trigonometry! And it was just ok for my family. My parents did not even ask me why I was not in the honor roll. But I did gave my all in those freaking subjects in the last three quarters lest I would not finish high school.<br />
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In college, I graduated Cum Laude. I did not expect it because I was a working student, and I did not have all the luxury of time to study. I just did my part, with all my heart! :-)<br />
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When I was already working, my promotions landed on my lap even without me aiming for it!<br />
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My point? All my life I had this idea that I am just an ordinary, average person. Since I did not hear any words of encouragement in everything that I did, I thought everything is just ordinary and natural. That I am just an ordinary person. That if I do something, I can also get to the top even without much effort. <br />
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This has been my belief for more than four decades of my life - that everything will naturally happen to me. Not until one day when I heard my mentor saying something that hit me --- that the success that I want to get can be a destination or a journey; that each one has a Diamond within; that I can be a better person than I am today; that I can achieve more in life only if I am willing to embrace the pressure that Diamonds have to go through so that their true beauty and essence will come out.<br />
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And so that night I made the decision --- to be a better person than I am today; to work more, achieve more and to embrace the pressure so that the Diamond in me will come out and shine its radiant beauty. <br />
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<br />Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-6495097951458500662013-12-15T01:21:00.000+08:002013-12-15T01:21:55.568+08:00Gratitude.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you. Gracias. Salamat. In whatever language, gratefulness is very powerful! It opens the door of abundance. Truly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These two words are very powerful! Take charge. For me it means that we have to take responsibility of our life; that we have to take accountability of our actions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stop the blame game. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Napoleon Hill once said, "The primary reason for failure is that people do not develop new plans to replace those plans that didn't work." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So friends, let's all embrace challenges as part of growth. And let's take charge! </span><br />
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<span id="goog_548459126"></span>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-19267191231433103112013-12-09T13:18:00.000+08:002013-12-09T13:23:19.864+08:00Feel good.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been so long that I haven't written. So many things have taken place; so many lessons have been learned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been seeking for self-improvement. My mentors told me that self-improvement is important if I really want to succeed in what I do now. And so I did. I read all the books and attended all the seminars and training as much I can! And so I would like to share with you bits and pieces of life lessons that I learned as I journey towards my dreams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was told that for me to get anything in life, I should feel good all the time. And so one morning while on my way to class at DLSU, I was chanting "I FEEL GOOD. I FEEL FINE. I AM HAPPY ALL THE TIME." My students heard me and they all chanted with me till almost everyone was doing it. After class we all went out, but my students went ahead of me. However, we met at the stairway, and since the elevator was full, we decided to take the stairs. On our way down, we were chanting! It made us all feel good! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Try it! It's a very good spirit-shifter. It gives positive energy, too. Chant with me: Ready... one... two... three! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And there's a note after that definition, which says:<i> kage bunshin no jutsu is Naruto's worst -and- best fighting move. He always hated the replication techniques at school because he was so bad at them, but then again kage bunshin no jutsu is so powerful that it enables him to easily create a horde of replications rather easily.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I heard this word the first time, I found it weird. Well, what can you expect from a forty-six-year-old-academic-person? But when the simple meaning of the word was mentioned to me, I got the whole idea right away. For a </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">forty-six-year-old-academic-person, kage bunshin simply means duplication. You simply have to create your clone! That's it! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">And it makes me smile to know that I am not doing the perfect clone of kage bunshin action. For one, when Naruto does "kage bunshin", the index fingers do not form an X; they form a cross (+). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">So when does Naruto use this kagen bunshin technique? Ideally, it is used in spying the enemies' field, so that a clone can easily disperse itself and send the information back to the user. But more importantly, he uses this clone for training purposes, since the total amount of experience the user gains is multiplied by the number of clones being used to train. For example, if a user creates one clone and trains together with this clone for one hour, the user gains two hours of training by adding the hours of clone and the user together. Therefore, when done with several hundreds, like Naruto does, training that could take weeks or months can be completed in a few hours. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Aha! Kage bunshin makes more sense to me now. As <a href="http://bubblybadeth.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-mentors.html" target="_blank">my mentors</a> told me, p(h)erfect duplication happens in training! It saves time and effort in training people in my team to produce the results that I want. And that is a tested and proven practice in the field where I am now. My mentors' words are always full of wisdom eh. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. My God and my faith. I cannot imagine my life without God. My mother taught me how to pray as early and I was always the prayer leader in our small community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. My parents. I saw how they labored just to feed, clothe and send us to school. Thank you, Nanay, for all the hardwork you did for us. I know it was very difficult for you to work night and day just to feed us. It was very lucky for us when you come home with rice for us to last for a day. Thank you, Nanay, for teaching us to be practical, for letting us realize that life is not easy, for making us experience life as early. Today, people may call it child labor, but it wasn't for me. We needed it so that we could eat lest all of us in the family would get hungry. Thank you, Tatay, for your unconditional love for me. Nanay's siblings would call you indolent but they didn't realize how much you helped them. Tatay, I truly admire till this day your talents and skills. I could not forget the days when you would bring me to the city to buy me a pair of shoes. You might not be able to finish school, but you are the most intelligent person I know. Your PR is incomparable to those who finished college. I miss the days when you would teach me how to dance the ballroom after dinner. I know, Tatay, you are now happy in your place there in heaven where there's no more pain of your ailment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. My siblings. I am so loved by my three brothers, Wilson, Sam, and Nick. Thank you, bros, for your love and care for me. Well my only sister used to love me, too, and I guess she's still loving me though she is in heaven.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. My elementary school. This is where I first developed my esteem and self-confidence. I was always regarded as the best student, and the best student that this school has ever had. Thank you my dear teachers, Mr. Cagayao, Ms. Silbor, Ms. Calcaben, Ms. Cadiz, Mr. Erebaren and Ms. Calampinay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. My high school. A place where I learned that the rich are always given privileges, and the poor ones, like us, don't have a place in the honor rolls and in the activities. Thank you for this challenge; I am what I am today because of that realization. Thank you, Ms. Cachuela, for embarrassing me in class that day when I was in first year because you didn't like the fact that my father went to school to complain about my grades in Math. Who wouldn't? My classmate who was poorer in Math than I am and who copied my answers in the test got higher grade than I did. You favored her because she belonged to the elite members of society. Well that embarrassment, Ms. Cachuela, made me strive hard that I graduated Cum Laude in college.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. Mr. Carlos Cajilig. Thank you very much for granting me that high school scholarship. Fresh from elementary, I knew I was an outstanding student. So I mustered my courage and took the scholarship exam; luckily, I passed and was able to study in this school ran by OP nuns. Unfortunately, I didn't shine in high school because I was just a poor lass from the mountains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7. My cousins (father side). Thank you for treating me like an "animal" when I was studying in high school.. That made me more determined and gave me more perseverance to attain my goals.
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. My Auntie Nana. Thank you very much for letting me study in college in the evening way back 1983 to 1987. Thank you for fetching me from school everytime there was heavy downpour, for the watch you gave me when I started going to college so that I could monitor the time and be home on time, for the cloth you gave me which was turned into a beautiful dress (the only one I had during that time), for teaching me how to lead a simple, disciplined life. I know you are happy watching in heaven of how I have myself today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9. My scousins (mother side). Thank you very much for making me feel that I was just your lowly servant from 1982 to 1987. I remember everytime I was at the kitchen washing the plates for you I would always tell myself that one day I would be in a better place than you. And that is happening now. Thank you for all the oppression and the "pang-aapi". I truly appreciate them now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10. Arellano University. Thank you for offering an evening school for self-supporting students like me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">11. Dina Abariso. Thank you for being a friend. You were my best friend in college. And for all you know, you were my only friend then. Thank you for introducing me to your other friends and for encouraging me to join our college organization. That had a tremendous impact on my self-confidence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">12. Paco Catholic School. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work there as a teacher. The work discipline and ethics you taught me I carry up to now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">13. Ms. Ping Cinco. Thank you for mentoring me the hard way when I was a new teacher. You embarrassed me once in class when you did classroom observation, but that was ok. I learned so much from it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">14. Ms. Dory Pabalate. Thank you for being my mentor and my tormentor, too. I have learned so much from you especially on test construction and lesson planning. May you rest in peace, Tita Dors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">15. Ms. Olive Demingoy. Thank you for your dislike in me. Your disliking me forced me to leave PCS, and I have never been this happier. Your parting words when I left PCS still linger in my mind. That was full of wisdom, and I appreciate it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">16. Anne Agustin. Thank you for teaching me about patience and understanding and unconditional love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">17. My boardmates at 187 Modesta Mateo. Thank you for teaching me what it is to become independent. Thank you also for teaching me how to smoke; I found out that smoking is not really for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">18. The MIC Sisters. Thank you very much for giving a wonderful experience when I decided to become a nun. At least I found out that becoming a nun was not for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">19. Sis. Azun, MIC. Thank you for helping me know who I really am. Our ICs helped me a lot in discovering more of myself and God's calling for me. Thank you for helping me overcome the sudden death of my sister. I could not forget that session!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">20. My co-postulants at the MIC. Thank you for being my companion in my journey. Thank you for all the laughter, the tears and everything we had at the convent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">21. EACIT. Thank you for giving me the chance to work with you. In you I discovered my self-worth again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">22. Ms. Leonida Africa. Thank you for your motherly love and care and for your trust in me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">23. Ms. Cecille Ratilla. Thank you for being a Mama Ces to me, for all your understanding and care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">24. Belle Cheng. Thank you for the friendship, ganda! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">25. Lydia Montallana & Noli Calamaza. Thank you for the kind of friendship that we have. Thank you for treating me like your sister. Thank you for all the things that you have given me, for the love and support. You're unlike others who went to the States and have forgotten; you both have remained humble and thoughtful. Thank you my friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">26. <span style="background-color: white;">FEU-EAC. Thank you for the confidence in me. I have been one of your directors since 2005 and I am so grateful for all the benefits and privileges that you have provided. Thank you for making one of my dreams come true, that is, to become one of your administrators.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">27. HSC Family. Thank you very much for inspiring me to be the best leader that I can be. Thank you for all your support, love and understanding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">28. Jazt Calim. Thank you for being an efficient assistant. I cannot imagine my life without you at the department.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">29. May Rose Imperial. Thank you for your inspiration. I have learned a lot from you --- your leadership at work and personal leadership. You are one person that I cannot forget. I cannot be the kind of leader that I am now if not for your mentoring and personal example.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">30. Elsa Gerardo. Thank you for teaching me how to be thoughtful. Your thoughtfulness is contagious indeed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">31. DLSU. Thank you for offering me the scholarship I needed for my master's degree. I only had the courage when I applied to study for my master's degree for I know that you are generous and that you have a scholarship for students like me. Thank you for granting that master's degree in 100% scholarship. Now I am finishing my doctorate also through your scholarship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">32. VAVP. Thank you for your belief in my capabilities. The break you gave me to become an international consultant of your company has changed my perspective about myself and my life. You have given me hope that I am capable of making things happen. Thank you for the exposure and the belief.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">33. Foreign trips. So far I have been to seven countries. <span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> I went abroad either to present papers in international conferences, conventions or meet clients for my consultancy works. Thank you so much, Lord, for these travels. It's good to learn about new places, new cultures. These travels have changed my perspective. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">34. <span style="background-color: white;">Richard, Jomel, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Rhain, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Genelyn. You guys rock! You have rocked my world! :-) Thank you for teaching me how to become a "mother". I don't have a child of my own, and I thank God that you come into my life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">35. Oriel. Thank you for teaching me how to love even more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">36. SDSP Friends. Thank you very much for our friendship of almost two decades now. Thank you for loving me and for understanding me. Teena, Apol, Ara, Ger, Aimee, Lita, Tess, Sheila, Lai, Gary: you are the most non-judgmental people I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">37. Don Bosco - Manda. Thank you for giving me the chance to prove my worth as Lector and Commentator. Your accepting me as your trainee in the MLOC way back in the early 90s paved the way for me to regain my self-confidence and my self-esteem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">38. SDSP. Thank you for the chance you gave me to prove my leadership. Thank you also for the friendship that I have formed through you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">39. World Youth Day 95. Thank you for the affirmation that dreams do come true as long as you prayed about it. You know that when I volunteered to be one of the core groups to facilitate the WYD at SDSP I declared that I would do it because I wanted to see the Pope up close and personal. And it happened at the most unexpected place! I remember I went to the restroom at the back of Quirino Grandstand. After getting the comfort I needed, the guards wouldn't let us go because the helicopter carrying the Pope was already landing. And I was in awe upon seeing Lolek walking towards our direction. It was so close! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">40. PHD Classes. In my entire student life, it was only when I was taking my PHD that I could say it was difficult! During that time that I was serious with you, I got two operations: total hysterectomy and carpal tunnel syndrome. I think PHD wasn't for me? :-D Nevertheless, thank you. I gained new friends because of you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">41. Edu Bolanos. We call each other "frend." We went into PHD classes together. The only difference is that you nerd, and I am not. If our professors would tell us to write a paper of 25 pages, you'd write 50. If we were required to read a chapter, you'd read the whole book. After classes, we'd go somewhere together to unwind. It's with him that experienced lying on the cemented porch at the Ateneo - just to unwind! Thank you so much, frend! I am so grateful that you invited me to become a member of your team. I am so grateful that we dreamed together, and together make our dreams a reality. We're just starting with our life's journey, and together let us make it to the finish line. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">42. HRY. Because of you I learned what unconditional love means. Thank you very much for being my friend, my buddy, my companion, and my number one critic. I always dream of travelling to Europe with you, and I know one day this will come true! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">43. Eduard & Shanne Miguel. Thank you very much, <a href="http://bubblybadeth.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-mentors.html" target="_blank">my mentors</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">44. My U Business. You are slowly making my dreams come true! You are such a generous company. Your passion for quality is incomparable. Thank you for the excellent compensation. Thank you, Dr. Myron Wentz! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">45. The Feast. I cannot miss this event. The Feast is the happiest place on earth! It's the place where miracles happen. Thank you, <a href="http://bosanchez.ph/" target="_blank">Bo Sanchez</a>, for creating The Feast especially for the un-churched.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">46. Caring group. I am so grateful for this small group where each one cares for each other. In this group I can be myself without fear of being judged. I this group a number of my prayers have been answered. Thank you.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are still a lot of milestones and people that are not included here. The people, events and places mentioned here are the ones that I remember while writing. I am going to continue this gratitude list in the next blog entries. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meantime, let's celebrate my 46th! </span></div>
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<br /></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-68876521501292542672012-07-02T17:42:00.000+08:002012-07-02T17:47:31.101+08:00My mentors.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The words of the person I admire, Bo Sanchez, linger in my mind. <i>"If you want to succeed in your businesses, you should get a mentor," </i>he retorted one Sunday at <a href="http://www.kerygmafamily.com/mediasearch.php?search=Kerygma%20Feast" target="_blank">The Feast</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upon reflection, I have been into small business, but nothing had succeeded. And then I heard these words when I started attend The Feast at the PICC. There, we were encouraged to join Caring Groups, and I did! In our weekly caring group meetings, I asked my group mates to pray for me to find a business mentor. Lo and behold! After a couple of months I was introduced to this couple, who eventually become my business mentors.
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What I love about my mentors is their sense of humility. They are the humblest persons I know. They are so generous of their time and talent, and treasure as well :-). They guide us and coach us of what and how to do our business. No wonder I am continuously improving and succeeding. Yes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also love their spirituality. Their faith is so strong. There was never any meeting that we do not include God, who is the center of our business. They encourage us to pray incessantly until we reach our goals - and that is very inspiring. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can never imagine doing well in my business without them. I love my mentors! They are God's gift to me and my team. They are my answered prayers. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>"If you want something, you must be willing to take the risk. And if you really, really want something, you must be willing to risk everything." ~ B. Evangelista, my mentor.</i></span></div>
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These words have kept on reverberating in my mind ever since I heard it from my business mentor. That was several months ago! But wherever I go, whatever I do these words echo loud and clear. And today, while seated on my desk, looking at the refreshing green Narra leaves outside my office window, these words have shouted again loud and clear between my ears.</div>
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What could that be? Is it a sign? </div>
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I've always heard a cliche that if you want get something you've never had, you must do things you've never did. It's easy to say yes, but on a deeper thought, am I really willing to do things that I haven't done before. I know this calls for me to go out of my comfort zone. I know very well that comfort zone is the safest but the most dangerous place. This calls for me to go out and explore the world out there, to learn more, to travel more, to achieve my dreams. </div>
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But the question remains: Am I willing to take the risk? </div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-18156186478665828172012-06-21T17:23:00.002+08:002012-06-25T13:38:42.028+08:00Essentials.<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
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</div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-5326300698879248292012-06-20T15:51:00.000+08:002012-06-22T16:45:14.913+08:00My change declaration.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I attended the training on Winning the Inner Game of Wealth conducted by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/rob.rances" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mr. Robert Rances </a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">some few months ago. I liked how he put business, money, and God in one package of an astounding training. In that training, I learned how to develop positive mental attitude by applying what he taught. Specifically, he taught us that everytime a negative thought creeps in just shrug it off your head and say "thank you for sharing." And it works!</span></div>
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After attending the training, I also got hold a copy of the book Secrets
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<i>God has given me the power to create wealth.</i></div>
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<i>I create the exact amount of my financial success.</i></div>
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<i>Wealth and riches are in my house.</i></div>
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<i>I get rich doing what I love.</i></div>
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<i>I am truly grateful to God for all the blessings I have now.</i></div>
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<i>More lucrative opportunities come my way.</i></div>
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<i>My capacity to earn, save and grow money expands day by day.</i></div>
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<i>I receive God’s gift of abundant prosperity.</i></div>
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<i>I have a living hope and a great future!</i></div>
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Now I am still a work in progress in the many areas of my life. But much of my attention now is on how to get rich and wealthy and healthy. Why? Well, I was born poor, yes, but I don't want to die poor! Lucrative opportunities are abound. I only need to be open to these opportunities so that blessings will come in, most especially health and financial blessings. </div>
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With the declaration I have here, I deeply believe that another big change is happening. Miracles are coming my way! Miracles for financial and time freedom! Yebah!</div>
<br /></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-5226563788224217802012-06-19T17:35:00.000+08:002012-06-19T17:35:45.552+08:00Change.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The new me. Balai Isabel. April 2012</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am surprised to see the changes in the blogger templates today. It's been a while since my last post. I got so busy with life, especially with my <a href="http://5456368.usana.com/">new business</a>, that I got no more time to practice writing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well it has been said that change is the only permanent thing in this world. And I have changed. My life is slowly changing into what I have dreamed it to be. My schedules have changed. My friends and acquaintances have changed. The people that I hang out with have changed. My perspective has changed. My mindset has changed. Even my waistline have changed, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But why? It's a conscious effort on my part to change. I need this if only I want to achieve my dreams and aspirations in life. If I would not change, then I would not grow. I would be doing the things that I have been doing. But I don't like that anymore! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I want growth in all areas of my life. And slowly I am going out of my comfort zone. As they say, everything that we need is just outside our comfort zone. And I don't want to be comfortable! Our comfort zone is our safe place, and that is the most dangerous place! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sooner I'll be leaving behind the life I've known to lead for 45 years. I am now a changed person. Watch out for the new me, cyber world! </span>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-64871341110053216922012-03-14T16:21:00.000+08:002012-03-14T16:21:33.640+08:00My best friend is here.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lydia, the one in red shirt (with her family is the US)</i></td></tr>
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<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Yes, she is home. She arrived last Saturday from Florida. And I was so surprised!</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Lydia and I have been friends for almost two decades now. We've been together for the many ups and downs in our lives. Before she went to the States, we were almost always together. I had the habit of sleeping over at her place and we would talk and giggle for almost anything and everything that was happening in our lives. She loves me unconditionally, and she accepts me for what I am. And I love her, too. That's why I was so ecstatic when she texted me that she's home.</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Unlike a couple of people I know who tend to forget once they get to the US, Lydia has never forgotten. She never forgets to get in touch. </span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Lydia is a sister to me. And I strongly believe that God has designed it that way. We met each other and eventually became friends soon after the untimely death of my only sister. Since I believe that everything happens for a reason, my conviction is that she is the sister that God has given me.</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 100%;">Now, I am more than happy to see her after 10 years. I am happy to see her now married to the man who loves her. And I am excited for another sleepover that I would do at her place just before she leaves for the US next week. </span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">I am excited! I am giddy! I am ecstatic!</span></div></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-2462120971851662682012-01-01T23:29:00.010+08:002012-02-17T15:23:45.406+08:00I declare, 2012.<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal">It's the beginning of a new year. Like last year I would like to post a declaration which I got from my spiritual mentor, Bo Sanchez. Like last year I posted a declaration which I adapted from him, and I was surprised to see that all of them came true. <?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Now here's a wealth declaration that I have for 2012.</p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b>THIS 2012, I DECLARE THAT...</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm God's beloved and it is His great pleasure to bless me.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm guided by God at every moment.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>God's river of blessings is flowing to me every minute of my life.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm a blessing magnet.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>Money flows to me in great abundance.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I can earn any amount of money I choose.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm a brilliant entrepreneur, creating wealth for God's purposes.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>Everything and every person I need comes to me.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm blessed with fantastic relationships.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I inspire the people around me.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I'm always meeting wonderful people that bless me and make my business grow.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I don't own my wealth; everything I have belongs to God.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>God is my real wealth, and the people He gave me are my real treasures.</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>I am a Gold Director by March 2012, Ruby Director by September 2012 and Emerald <span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>Director by December 2012. In Jesus' name, Amen!</b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"><span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span></span><span style="font-size:0;">~ Adapted from Bo Sanchez ~</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:0;"><span style="font-size:0;"><br /></span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 20pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; BACKGROUND: white" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS', 'sans-serif';font-family:'Times New Roman';" ></span></b></p>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-15118309977735468992011-08-22T10:59:00.001+08:002011-08-23T09:10:09.864+08:00Low glycemic food.<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the past few years, I have gained some weight. My weight gain started slowly after my total hysterectomy in 2007, and it tremendously increased after my carpal tunnel syndrome operation in December 2007 and February 2008. From my ideal weight of 100 lbs, I went up to 120! Needless to say, bulges anywhere and everywhere followed. *sigh*</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've tried so many regimen. I <strike>exercised</strike> danced, too. I did bellydancing for almost a year. Well, I lost some weight there, but still it was not my ideal weight. I also did no rice diet, but because of the slow metabolism brought about by aging(?) and total hysterectomy, my weight loss is very slow. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This time, I am doing hullahoops. Good thing someone gifted me with one last Christmas. Then I am advised to include in my diet low glycemic food. I wonder what that is, so I made my research. This <a href="http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm"><b>site</b></a> gives me the list of low glycemic food, though I am not into that diet plan. I am however happy to note that my favorite pasta is in the list of low glycemic food! This <a href="http://www.lowglycemicfoodslist.com/"><b>one</b></a> gives tips on how to combine low and high glycemic food to lose weight. And there are a million others - all of them are meant to lose some weight. All of them give good tips, and I will only follow what I believe is doable and right for me.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now I have made a decision. As far as my health is concerned, I am not going to compromise it. I only have one body and one health to take care of. I will give my body the best care that it needs. I know deep in my heart that in this pursuit for good health, all that I need will come along my way. </span></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-28192907067810351132011-08-16T11:22:00.000+08:002011-08-16T11:22:44.469+08:00Health is wealth.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lq9I01CcKTM/TknhGLT8faI/AAAAAAAAALE/bYZzt6H02Vc/s1600/Badeth...wallclimbing_gettinghigher3.jpg"></a><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once again I got to be reminded by this philosophical line: "Health is wealth." </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After having gone thru five operations in the past, I can no longer afford to sacrifice my health. In 1995, I had a lymphoma at the right upper hip removed. It was crucial for it could have paralyzed me if the docs were not careful. In 2001, my ovarian cysts were operated followed by a total hysterectomy in February 2007; December of the same year, I had carpal tunnel syndrome operation in my left hand. My right hand had its share of the same procedure February of 2008. All these procedures made me shun away from my usual sport activities - badminton, volleyball and bowling. I even played softball when I was much younger. I also tried extreme ones like rapelling and wall climbing. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week I had upper back pain which caused a daily headache. I got worried. But it's a good thing that now it's gone. That's when I took a vitamin supplement that really works! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; white-space: pre;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I only have one body, and I should take care of it. After those series of operations, I gained weight but I made a resolve to lose some weight, to exercise daily, to distinguish appetite from hunger, to supplement my daily nutrition with supplements that are safe and effective. For I know that when I am always healthy, blessings and abundance, healing and miracles will flow into my life.</span></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-65083657018589762902011-07-17T00:02:00.002+08:002011-07-20T09:57:00.582+08:00Nolie.We've been friends for more than a decade now. We met when we were still students in the graduate school of the <a href="http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/"><b>DLSU</b> </a>where we took up Master of Arts in English Language Education. Since there were only a handful of us in our batch then, we developed such a strong bond. During those days, we were no longer so young, but we're so carefree. I remember when we were about to take our comprehensive exams - I was seriously studying while she was busy playing mahjong! LOL<br />
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After our stressful MA class, she would invite me and <b><a href="http://henrecdeo.blogspot.com/">him</a></b> to the then Westin Philippine Plaza poolside to watch the sunset, moreso to enjoy the ambiance. We would sit down there for a couple of hours and talk, laugh, talk, laugh. <br />
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Well that was more than ten years ago. Fast forward to the present. <br />
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Today, she is in town to spend her summer holidays with her son <i>(she has been living in the US for nine years). </i> And this afternoon we met at the Robinson's "to reminisce old times", she said. When I saw her, my gosh, she is so fit and fab! I know, I know that she now is such a devoted wife and mother, but goodness, she is gorgeous!<br />
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Well, our lunch today was over-powered by talk and laughter, talk and laughter. Just like before. <br />
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For me, Nolie is such a loyal friend. I am so touched that despite of what she has achieved in life, she has never forgotten the friendship we have had despite the distance.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Noli at lunch today. Robinson's Manila. July 16, 2011</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>On my way home after our meeting, I kept on telling myself that I was so happy to have met Nolie again. I realized how much I've missed her and her company. She's one friend who tells me straight what's wrong and what's right. I can tell her everything without being judged. I am just so happy and felt so blessed that I've got a friend in her. I am very grateful! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X9Q36-_UBe0/TiGvHk5cAaI/AAAAAAAAAKw/fysEyOcScOU/s1600/DSC00190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X9Q36-_UBe0/TiGvHk5cAaI/AAAAAAAAAKw/fysEyOcScOU/s320/DSC00190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>And, oh, I got this precious present from her - a Liz Claiborne shades. I've been dreaming to own one, and it seems that Nolie has read my mind. Thank you, dear universe, for conspiring with Nolie. Thank you, Noh, for your thoughtfulness. You rock! LOL<br />
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<i>This is what I love with real and true friendships - you can always pick up from where you left. Time and distance do not really matter.</i>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-65842909599722771012011-07-05T18:11:00.001+08:002011-07-05T18:15:21.904+08:00Page 45.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yesterday, I celebrated page 45 of my life's chapter. I am so grateful of the love, kindness and generosity showered upon me not to mention all the positive birthday greetings, prayers and wishes that I have also received.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Specifically, I am very grateful for these:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>HSC Family.</b> The beautiful people at my department have this unique way of making me feel so special and so loved. Always, as in always, they see to it that my birthday bash is different every year without me spending a single cent. They lavish me with food, gifts and greetings. Yesterday, our department was overflowing with food from mid-morning till late afternoon. It was like fiesta for us. Not only was my stomach full; my HEART WAS also FULL.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Jazt Calim.</b> This girl is super cool. We've been working together for more than six years. She always does the dirty work, but has never complained. I know that behind all the surprises I had on my birthday was her ingenuity. She does make me feel that I AM SPECIAL. And, oh, you can find this cool girl <a href="http://zishamynhope.blogspot.com/"><b>here</b></a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Nanay.</b> When I got home from work, Nanay was already cooking pancit canton for me. For long life, that is! You know my mother is the person that I can't live with but can't live without. From time to time she comes over from Iloilo to stay with me. She's not telling me this but I know that she is proud of me. One time she told me that she can already die a peaceful death when I am already married. Oh well, I don't want her to die that's why I am not married yet. :-D Yesterday was the first time that my Nanay had cooked again for my birthday since 1982 when I left home in pursuit of a better future here in Manila. That made me feel again that I AM A DAUGHTER. I felt so delighted.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Impromptu celebration.</b> My friends for almost two decades now went to my place last night. What I planned to be simple family dinner turned out to be a celebration of friendship, too. Well, these people are my true friends - they can come anytime and I don't anymore need to put my best foot forward. So thank you, Pol, Aimee, Lai - you once again made me feel LOVED.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And of course, I am so grateful for this <a href="http://henrecdeo.blogspot.com/2011/07/home-of-my-heart.html"><b>blog entry</b></a> from my one and only. It melts my heart. It gets me speechless. Thank you very much, Hry.</span>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-18393585285059340982011-07-01T18:16:00.000+08:002011-07-01T18:16:41.179+08:00Let go and let God.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Release the doubt. Release the worry. Release the struggle. Let go." My God whispers these words to me today. What a timely message indeed! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All my life, I have wanted to live a simple yet comfortable life. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">By being simple means to just have a simple lifestyle. I am now living a very simple life. I live in a very simple house, just a two-storey rented apartment. The things I own are all simple. Mind you, I don't even own the latest gadget nor the latest mobile phone. With this simplicity comes my simple dreams, too. Like I may have a simple house in the farm, surrounded by fruit-bearing trees. That house must be made of concrete foundation and wooden/bamboo walls and floor. I may have a simple car, just right for me and my family. I am not dreaming of having a jaguar or porsche or volvo. I just want one that can accommodate the people I love, the people I like to ride with me in it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Being comfortable means having not to worry where to get our next meal. It also means getting all that we need without worrying where to get the money for it. It also means helping people who matter - people who need help. Now, I am helping people, but I want to help more. That's why I want only a simple lifestyle.</span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I may now be living that dream of a simple yet comfortable life. But what is real now is that I am tremendously enjoying my peace of mind. I am enjoying whatever I have now. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">However, there are people who aren't happy with what I have achieved. So, to you, please, don't try to complicate my life. If you are not happy with yours, then don't involve me in it. You better release your worries and insecurities; you better let go.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As for me, I have already released you; I have already let go of you. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-64515674995617737402011-06-29T17:30:00.000+08:002011-06-29T17:30:13.700+08:00Mother and child.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">She came from the Queen City of the South. Some 35 years ago, she went to Manila to avoid being ostracized by her family for being pregnant at a very young age. Thus she left a child for adoption here in Manila to the childless, generous couple. Her name was written on a piece of paper as a proof that she was giving her child to this couple. Fortunately, this piece of paper was seen by the girl; hence, she got her mother's name.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Now the child has matured and she too is going to be a mother soon. Her adoptive parents whom she dearly loved have all joined their Creator. Practically, she was left alone. But God has been so good to her that she has found a man who loves her unconditionally. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Her very pregnant condition now stirred this ardent desire for her to find her biological mother. Not for anything else, but only to see her, to know her. And maybe to hug her, to let her know that she has forgiven her. That she understands her.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I know that that day will come. I know that. I just hope and pray that that day will come soon. Just before the girl delivers her baby by December 2011.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">------</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">PS1. If you know of the woman in the story, please let me know through my email address in this blogsite.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">PS2. The mother and child in the picture are not the ones described in this entry :-)</div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-23480771227354424282011-06-27T11:01:00.002+08:002011-06-27T18:16:44.062+08:00My role as a teacher.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">While I am preparing for my class, this poem, <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Teacher and Child </span></span>by <b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/285217.Johann_Wolfgang_von_Goethe">Goethe</a></b>, crossed my mind. This reminds me of my role as a classroom teacher.<span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">It is my personal approach that creates the climate; </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">i</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">t is my daily mood that makes the weather.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924714649883248181.post-40863101528073454942011-06-23T18:02:00.000+08:002011-06-23T18:02:17.675+08:003 points to become an effective teacher.<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two weeks ago, I was invited to give a seminar on current trends and approaches in teaching strategies. While I was thinking whether I should accept the invitation or not, I thought of the topic. Then I thought, what could be the current trend in teaching strategies? In my reflection, there is no one best way of teaching a course. Teaching strategies will always be the same, but maybe what could change is our approach to teaching. When I was able to convince the one who invited that it should be the approach and not the strategy, I readily agreed and reviewed my notes on my readings on <b><a href="http://www.effectiveteaching.com/">Harry Wong's book</a>. </b>I coupled my readings with my 20+ years of classroom teaching experience, and voila! I was ready.</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There were three points that I shared during</span><span style="font-size: small;"> the seminar: 1) teacher's paradigm modification; 2) habits of effective teacher; and 3) positive expectations. Let me give you an overview of each point.</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Teacher's paradigm modification.</b> With the advent of information and communication technology, it is a must that teacher's learn how to shift their perspectives and their approaches to teaching. Students of today easily get bored in the traditional classroom setting. Hence it is a must that teachers keep themselves abreast with the latest trend in information and communication technology and eventually change their approaches and strategies in delivering their lessons.</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Habits of effective teacher.</b> Corollary to paradigm shift are the habits that make teachers effective. Changing paradigm calls for the teacher to be proactive, lest he or she will consider the fast-changing information and communication technology a threat to education. Being proactive then is one of the habits that the teachers of today must practice.</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Positive expectations.</b> Every teachers should have </span><span style="font-size: small;">positive expectations for students to succeed. This principle is based on the belief that every student in class has the capacity and capability to succeed in any assignment. Not all of them could get 100, but all of them can learn.</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, I can humbly say that the seminar was well-appreciated by the participants who were all high school and elementary teachers plus the principal and other school administrators. In fact, the school principal had me scheduled for another seminar before I left.</span></div>Badethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183130322151259805noreply@blogger.com0