Clueless...

I am just a typical not-so-young professional who is struggling so hard to get her work done correctly and timely.

Reality bites, sometimes our deeds are misunderstood... Sometimes also our efforts are just simply ignored.

No matter how hard we try to keep up the good work, we do sometimes fail... we do sometimes missed the main significant points. Doing multifarious tasks can be tedious, stressful and may cause a lot of pressures. An armful load of assignments is so difficult to cope up especially if all are on the "priority list". Like what others said, we just cannot serve two masters at the same time, how much more with three or more? But somehow, if we are used to it, it became so normal that we don't recognize those negative feelings anymore. Too good to be true?

Honestly, I can do a lot of things if I am in a very calm situation. Meaning, if things around me are okay, everything will be okay. And if I am okay, no matter how loaded my hands would be with works, it really doesn't matter because I am at peace and my heart is right. I know this has something to do with my attitude. In work, I should be insensitive sometimes. I should not let bad situations overwhelm me that could really affects my work. But I just can't help it. 

I know we cannot pleased everyone- that's a FACT. But if the one we want to pleased with is not returning the favor, woooh what a disaster it would be!

I am now hanging in a balance... uncertain of the outcome. I do not know what lies ahead of me.

Well, God knows better how I felt right now. Whatever may happen, it should be in accordance to His will, whether in favor or against me. I JUST DO NOT KNOW.

Clueless.

The Sting of Pressure

Pressure at work and pressure in personal life- how should we go about it? By merely thinking on the "how", that entails a lot of pressure already. Pressure can choke us to death... oops overstated! But honestly, it could happen if not handled properly. Wherever you go, whatever you do, pressures are indispensable. Forgot an important event? Scheduling a meeting? organizing a committee? or even gathering ideas in order to come up with a narrative report to be submitted on the day the instruction was given? P-R-E-S-S-U-R-E-. Where in the world does pressure originated from? WordWeb defines it as "An oppressive condition of physical, mental, social or economic distress"  and mind you, distress was clearly defined as "psychological suffering". Too bad, does it sound so alarming? I sometimes have this feeling whenever I am faced with pressures. I even wanted to shout just to release all of it. But if we come to realize in the long run that life is not all about that, then maybe we can cope up with it. Besides, there's more to life than pressure. We can still manage our life well amidst those things. Let us just remember that pressure are only present if we failed to do our task well and if we failed to surrender everything to God, our only source of strength. Let us be reminded that we tend to fail and feel pressured and all these were allowed by God for us to acknowledge His presence and Sovereignty. If you haven't tried to  lift up everything to God, why not do it now?

Hopefully by reading this, you will realize that life is not really that bad after all and that Pressures may be indispensable but our God is able.

I Am A Filipino

I am a Filipino citizen and I am proud about it. I am short, with curly hair and a brown complexion. I love the sunset, I admired the sea, I love siesta time, I love to play "sungka","bato-lata", and "taguan". I used to play "patintero" when I was a kid during full moon. 

I love to hear folk stories, I love to doodle, I love to  sing... I don't really dance but I learned few steps of chacha, bogie and tango.

I believe in dreams. I hope in reality. I enjoyed life in province more than life in the city. I love nature. I love trees. I love mountain climbing even under the scorching heat of the sun. I love the beaches though I do not know how to swim.

I am really a Filipino. Despite crises that our country is facing, I am still proud for being a Filipino. Versatile, flexible, friendly though quite moody.

I am not considering yet of going abroad because my heart feels safer to be here than there...

I am a Filipino, equally created by God on His own image and likeness.

The Risk of Delaying

We want things to get done as early as possible. That is no longer unusual for all of us. Procrastination became slowly eradicated and delay is no longer permissible. Well, this does not apply to ALL things. This only applies when money is involved. Yes, and that's a fact. When you are applying for a loan, or filing for reimbursement, of course nobody wants a delayed result. Every one of us wants to get it sooner than later.

How about when talking in the other aspect of our lives? Our spirituality? Seldom we can hear that one is in a hurry to get to know God and His miracles. It always have been in slower pace... still processing. It is easy to live an easy-go-lucky kind of life without considering if we'll be breathing our last breathe in the next few seconds or longer... So sad because, only few take that into consideration. Even for us, who claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour. We, sometimes failed and neglect or rather forget to correct it thinking that with just a little prayer of "I'm Sorry, Lord" all becomes well. That should not be the case. I am getting passive sometimes in reminding myself of the things that I ought to do yet failed to do it...

There's a risk in delaying the things that is for God... we do not own our lives, He is still in control. Whether we are in good health or not, he can take our lives ANYTIME. We do not know what lies ahead, but we were already given the scenario on what would life be ahead of us through His words if we completely believe it and long for it.

Let's not waste our lives,rather  let's live it to the fullest!

Que Sera Sera...

Few days more to go and it's gonna be the 2010 Presidential Election. What would be the outcome of the election depends on the conscience and heart of those who were manning the process (the COMELEC so to speak). Many hearsay about failed election confused the minds of the lowly citizens. The apprehensions about automated elections brought chaos among the general public. We cannot blame them anyway... It's in the nationwide circulation as well as national televisions and even on radios. Instead of feeding ourselves with negative news, let's just lift everything to God. We cannot just sing Que Sera Sera here, we need an intervention from the Divine Power to have an Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Election (HOPE so...)
Join us in prayers... Like what our Executive Pastor told us, before going to the Voting Room, do not forget to pray for enlightenment...
Let's save our country once and for all... This is the only country that we have.
God bless everyone!

EdTEch2: Year-end Moments

     Good day my dear students/ fellow teachers... Life is so precious that we need to cherish every moment. For those who are patiently waiting for this Mck Linky to appear, my sincere apology. I purposely have this posted late because I want you to have a reflective post and not just for the sake of submission... This will close by 4th of January so don't be hasty... Your post is open to everyone, therefore write what's in your heart based on the theme given. What you have written has a lot to say about you. Be a blessing. Declare the year 2010 as the year of great favor and blessings! God bless us.