Movies and more Movies!

Watched Dangerous Minds, Did You Hear about the Morgans, and Prince of Persia The Sands of Time in succession. Absolutely nice movies to watch!

Got so lucky in my game today too.

Too Much Rain, Too Much Pain

I was caught by a flash flood at Tayuman cor Malabon Sts. this morning. Just after I planned not to be late again in going to the office.

I had to cross mini-rivers before I reach the Tayuman LRT station. Luckily, I reached IMCS at about 9:30 a.m. and had to hastily work on my assigned tasks.

Authorized official from the personnel services announced that office work will be suspended at 1:00 p.m. Whoa!

Lucky Us!

I with my wife, visited Casino Filipino, Pavilion Branch yesterday to witness the raffle draw being held every Tuesday. We have been lucky on winning games through raffle draws before so we thought combining forces would be great for us. You know what? In my college days at University of the East I won the 1st prize during our Foundation Day - a brand new refrigerator. Then, in my working days at DepEd Manila I won several prizes like electric fan, cash, and other items. A year ago, I won an iPod at SM San Lazaro (see my previous post). I will not mention other goods that I got 'coz its not so expensive. Two months ago, at P. Gomez Elementary School Cooperative Meeting I won a television set.

You think I'm lucky? Wait until you heard the story of my wife's winnings!

She also had multitude of jackpot prizes. Like myself, she had had various items in hand. The biggest one, and it surpassed all that I got, was during the Isetann, Recto Branch raffle draw in the year 2006. Hear ye and keep your eyes open! She won the P1,000,000.00 prize offered during the draw (but now all her earnings were exhausted). There were more minor prize winnings that happened after that.

We thought yesterday's visit at the Casino Filipino will bring us more victories since 5 winners will be drawn, however, our names were not called. But we will not rest, next month, we will try our luck again.

Having Problems Posting Pictures!

I have been encountering problems here at blogger.com for I can not post pictures of my adventures. Hopefully, I will be able to insert my photos next time if I am not so busy.

Birthday Galore with My Family @ Pranjetto Hills

Sorry guys! I've been out of reach for the last two days. It just happened that I intentionally turned off my phones and Facebook account just to focus on my family. Know what? For the past several months I've been away and last Friday evening July 15, I surprised my wife and my kids by begging them to prepare their things for we will be going somewhere to celebrate my birthday.

I wish I made them happy.

Pictures will be posted soon guys!

Revisiting Gems Conference and Training Center

After so many years, I returned to Gems Conference and Training Center, Antipolo City through the Capability Building of DepEd Employees on Social Dialogue (SD)and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) sponsored by DepEd, and the National Employees Union (NEU) with the collaboration of Danish Trade Union Council for International Development Corporation. I am still in awe as to how fast this edifice transformed into an A-class structure. Allow me to share this picture (others to follow):

Attendance to the Capacity Building of DepEd - CO Employees

I am scheduled to attend a Capability Building of DepEd Employees on Social Dialogue and Occupational Safety and Health at the Gems Conference and Training Center, Antipolo City. I will be as excited as the other participants for two reasons: firstly, I will be able to learn new things and secondly, I will be able to escape from deadly routines at the office (of course that's an exaggeration). I will be able to share the lessons that I will gain to my colleagues at the Department of Education and to my friends as well.

The challenge, at this moment, is that the attendees will be picked-up by a bus at 6:30 a.m., however, up to this moment no sight of the vehicle is visible. Tsk.tsk.tsk. Perhaps, its in the culture of the Filipinos to be late on the agreed time. I just couldn't imagine how I hastily woke up my daughter to prepare herself to school earlier than her usual schedule.

Well, I am just wishing that other things would turn out positively this day.

My New Schedule

I change my schedule this year:

Monday to Friday
5:20 a.m. Accompany my daughter Helena Beatrice to school (using a bicycle)
5:30 a.m Jog and stretch at the vicinity of SM San Lazaro
6:45 a.m. Take a bath, eat, and prepare things before going to office.
7:00 a.m. Travel time (to office)
8:30 a.m.
-7:00 p.m Office Hours (including OT if necessary)
7:30 p.m. Travel time (to residence)
9:00 p.m. Tutor my kids on their assignments etc.
10:00 p.m. Blog, internet surf, answer emails, play chess, and read books
12:00 a.m. Sleeping time

Getting Addicted to Watching Movies through My iPod

I have been to far and distant places these past few days, through bus and SUVs, and to kill the emptiness and boredom I had to cling on to my 8 gb Apple iPod wherein I stored various movies. I remember last week during my trip to Tuguegarao City (14 hours), I was able to finish 3. In between each movie I took a short nap.

Now, the catch is, I've been using my gadget every time I had a chance to, moreso, even before going to sleep and I can't help myself. I have been totally impressed with the clarity, diction, and pronunciation of the actors and actresses that is why. The sound effects seemed too real that sometimes I duck and cover just avoid one of the explosions.

Whew...I love my iPod!

Father's Day at SM Mega Mall

After attending chess clinic at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office, I, with my family, celebrated the Father's Day at SM Mega Mall. After treating my kids to the World of Fun, Tom's World and Time Zone our group immediately proceeded to the Shakeys Pizza outlet to dine. What a wonderful day indeed!

Chess for Two Days at the Department of Education

Well, well, well. I am now with my daughter Helena Beatrice at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office to accompany her for a chess seminar. She is now 8 years old. Sad to say my son, Isaiah Joaquine, was not allowed to join her since he is only 4 years old. I saw several masters and a grandmaster in the name of Eugenio Torre. I wish that Helena will learn from this worthwhile activity.

Too Hot in Tuguegarao City

I, with my group, stayed for three days at RELC Tugegarao City to facilitate the conduct of the 2011 Regional Screening of Potential Textbook Evaluators for various subjects. We were able to meet intelligent and enthusiastic members of the DepEd Region II Committee. All of them have been so cooperative and made our stay enjoyable. Thank you so much!

On My Way to Tuguegarao City

After leaving important documents at the office I immediately packed my things and pursued my way, with Sir Eric, to Victory Liner, Kamias Branch. I found out that our schedule will be at 9:15 p.m. for deluxe liner. We are still waiting for 2 of our companions Ms. Aileen and one from the NETRC. I am praying for a safe trip. Already missing my wife and kids. Haaayyyyy....