Awesome Reunion at Benilda Resort and Restaurant

Wow. We had a wonderful post Christmas reunion at Benilda Resort and Restaurant at Bancuro, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. What a beautiful place. We were treated to world class facilities and awesome structures. Surely, I will visit this place again. To my colleagues at COMEHI Batch '87, thank you for bringing me to this wonderful place.

Excited to Attend a Post-Christmas Celebration with Former Classmates

Ohhhh my, I can't wait to go home to see my former friends and classmates. I am really excited. My family will soon be riding in a bus directly going to Calapan City. I was not able to attend to my mom's 80th birthday last December, I think it is a great opportunity to visit her as well. Mama will be surprised to see the kids too.

Letting Go

I just copied it from one of the articles in the internet. It was long time ago. I can't remember the source. Enjoy!
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Imagine this. In your hand is a very precious creation, so fragile, so valuable that if you keep on holding, it would either stay or fall part. But you loved this creature so much, so much that letting it
go would be like letting go of your life as well. So much that sometimes you wished it would be there forever. So much that you tend to be selfish at times so as you could make it stay for as long as you like.

Don't we all wish something "so good" could be forever? Don't we all hope that happiness is there to stay?

One person said, never ever let your heart run your life, as much as you can, always be sensible and let your mind speak for itself. Try to listen not merely on what your feelings is invoking on you as a person but more importantly listen to reason as well.

Letting go of someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to stop loving, it only means that you allow that person to find his own happiness without expecting him to come back. Letting go is not just setting the other person free (in the real sense of it), but it is also setting yourself free from all animosity, revulsion, and resentment that was long kept in your heart. You have to let go because the bitterness often puts away the strengths and
wakens the littlest hope, making our lives more miserable than ever. Worst, presenting yourself as the "most affected one" sets the nastiest impression of all time--whatta a loser!

The trick there is...always remember that if you lose someone today, it means that someone better is coming tomorrow.

If you lose love that doesn't mean that you failed in love...right? Just regard it as another mismatch of heaven! Well, you can cry of course, or whine or shout (growl even) if you have to, but make sure that after those outbursts you have washed away the hurt and the bitterness that the past has left with you (easy said than done I know!).

We can all survive with just beautiful memories of the past but real peace and happiness come only with open acceptance of what reality is today. You really don't have to forget someone you love ('cause it's hard). What we need to learn is how to accept the verdict of reality without being bitter or sorry for what we have become. I think it's better that we give off that dedication and love to someone more deserving. Hmmm..."Who could it be" is the next
interesting question to ponder.

Let go of yesterday and love will find its way back to you. And when it does, pray hard that it may be the love that will stay and last a lifetime.

= TheRe is Life aFter The Pain... just believe.

Naujan Captures Governor’s Cup in Or. Mindoro

I saw this post in the internet accidentally. It happened long time ago
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IN a final-round rally, Naujan town shot down the leading Bongabong team to win the First Gov. Arman C. Panaligan Cup team tournament held last Sunday in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

The chess festival was held in celebration of the province’s founding anniversary.

Underdog Naujan scored 3-1 against the favored Bongabong squad, which had been leading most of the way.

Best players were Alwyn Villas on board 1, Cesar Cunanan on board 2, Joselito Asi on board 3 and Ronald Berdera on board 4.

for the link >>>

OMG My Betty is Sick!

Spent the whole night at the United Doctors Medical Center due to the fever of my daughter Betty. I and my wife were very upset because we thought it was a dengue for Betty was sick for almost 3 days. We waited for the result of the laboratory test only to find out that it was not. What a relief. Thanks God.

Betty is still sick but at least it was not a dengue.

It was also good the we have a Fortune Care Card for Betty that we did not pay a single cent.

4 Ways on Responding to Change

I would like to share the message given by my Director this morning regarding the “4 Ways on Responding to Change,” and it goes this way:
1. Feel like a victim
2. Be a Critic
3. Clueless
4. Be the Manager

Happy New Year to all and hopefully everyone will learn how to respond to change.

O Heaven, It's 2011

Professionally, the year 2010 gave me my biggest break at the Department of Education.  I got promoted from Creative Arts Specialist I to Education Program Specialist II.  My previous trainings and achievements proved to be decisive in achieving my goals.

Financially, it was awful.  I wasn't able to save much and it was horrible.  Had not for my wife we won't be able to meet ends.

One of the things I felt sorry for was that I was not able to attend Couples for Christ - SOLD meetings every Thursday due to my busy schedule or I just wanted not to be there due to some commitments.  I wasn't able to attend to my IELTS review due to my being addicted to (I will not divulge it here) a certain game.  Hopefully I will be able to attend to some sessions again this year.

Maybe you're asking me what happened last year, well, here are some of my notable achievements...

1.  I was the chess champion at 2010 DepEd - CO Tournament with a score of 12 wins out of 14 games.
2.  I been again to different places (Baguio, Tagaytay, Romblon, Palawan, etc.)
3.  I got promoted.

There were more but this space is to small for what I've got.

Will the year 2011 be better and brighter?  I am looking forward to it.

A Bountiful New Year to All

Here is wishing you the best in the coming year.  May the good Lord bless you all.

Happy 80th Birthday Mama!

I would like to greet my mom Aurora Bandelaria Asi a happy 80th birthday.  I wish you'll have a very good health and will get your wishes.  Sorry, we won't be there this Christmas and on your birthday.  We love you so much.

Feliz Navidad

I would like to take this opportunity, through this column, to greet each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and a bountiful New Year.  May all your wishes come true and more blessings to come.  Enjoy the holidays and have fun.

Cozy Inter-Cities Chess at Dagupan City, Philippines

Hi guys!  'been very busy lately... aiiizzzz.  'Was in Baguio a week ago... then today at Dagupan City.  Well post some details later.  It's game time.

Champion at DepEd Chess Tournament

Aizzzzzt.  I just captured the 2010 DepEd Chess Sports Olympics individual award with a score of 12 out of 14 games.  The final game was so crucial because my score is tied with another player from another team.  We both have 11 points.  Sitting at board 1, I made it sure to give my opponent a tough game, and I did.  Several exchanges ensued and after the smoke was cleared I was a piece-up and had an advantage on my time clock.  My opponent resigned after I trapped her Queen several moves later.

Thank you God for giving this victory.

Badminton Delight!

Just had my 1st badminton team tournament at DepEd-CO and you know what?  Our team (Orange - Mercury) won with a score of 3-2 against the blue team.  I thought, the games were a picnic because we scored easily 3-0 until our opponents rallied to win the next 2 games.  Should I say this?  I was part of the losing player from the team.  Haayyy...

Hopefully, I can perform better next time.  See you next time guys...

Dumbest Move I Saw

I watched the game of basketball at DepEd Central office between Orange team (my team) and Green team with the former having a one point lead with 4 seconds left and a ball possession.  Nelson, my buddy, made an inbound pass to his team mate who dribbled the ball away and with time expiring the receiver suddenly stopped and threw the ball up in the air... sadly, an opponent was there to catch it and hastily made a shot... boom!  Our team lost a seemingly winning game.  Whatta game!

Manny Pacquiao Wins Again

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines did it again!  He won his 8 division title and was the first boxing athlete to do so.  Kudos Manny.  You made us Filipinos great again.

Macy and Ranjie's Wedding Rites

Sorry guys, I was late in posting the pictures of Macy and Ranjie's wedding ceremony. Press this link >>>pics from the wedding<<< from facebook.  Enjoy!

Attending a Workshop at TICC

I am now attending a Regional Cluster Training Workshop for Filipino Teachers at Tagaytay City International Convention Center.  Though I am acting as a technical staff, I learned a lot of information on Filipino language.  The speakers are very smart and energetic.  Kudos to all participants from Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, and NCR.

Stalled to Another Draw

Aiiiizzzzzzzzt.  I was stalled to another draw on  my chess game yesterday.  My opponent was not that good but I was afraid to make some attack.  I don't know why?  I really don't know why??  Fear factor caught me.  I have played so many games at chesscube almost every night.  Yet, came actual game and I wasn't able to make any improvement on my position.  It was a sad day for me.  Hopefully I can make another victory this coming Friday.

My opponents were all up against me, they were trying to crush me, and they got better each game.  Oh I got so tired and sometimes so cautious of them.


Where is my killer instinct?  It is all tainted with fear.  Fear of losing...

We Missed You Matthew

My family visited our deceased first born son Matthew at Lourdes Memorial Park located at Malabon City, Philippines.  It was not crowded as it used to be during the the past years I visited the place.  Maybe because of the long vacation offered to employees (that they visited the place earlier) and the continuous rain that hit the city.   We had a long walk this afternoon due to rerouting that made the day very difficult.

Up for a Long Holiday!

Yiiiippppeeeee! Another long holiday for government employees and private workers as well.  Hiya! Everybody is filling a long exodus to the province whence to visit or pay tribute to their beloved love ones who either left them with sweet memories or unbearable sadness.

My family plans to visit Matthew (my deceased son) at Malabon City cemetery where his tomb is located.  After that, Betty and Joaqs are joining the costume party at SM San Lazaro wherein they lost last year.  Now, their dress theme for the party is much appropriate.  I feel this heebie-jeebie feelings while my kids are competing because I don't want them to lose.  But I know they will learn from their failures.  Hopefully they will get a prize this year.

I'm glad that office work is over this week and the pressures suddenly stopped.  I am looking forward to a very relaxing weekend.

Betty Got a Prize at Drawing Contest

Whew, I just heard that my beautiful daughter Betty got a prize during a contest at Robinsons Galleria sponsored by Colgate Philippines.  Though it was a minor one I am so proud of what she achieved.  Betty congratulations!

Winning a Difficult Game

I just had a sweet victory against my chess team mate at the Department of  Education.  He gave me a tough game but I won the tough game.  My total score now is 7.5 out of 8 games.

Terrific Individual Score

DepEd sponsored a chess team tournament for its employees for the months of September to November, 2010.  I joined the event of course with my colleagues at IMCS, Sir Eric and Dante.  I scored 6.5 out of 7 points to top the individual score midway the tournament.  However, my team mates were ambushed by our opponents.

We placed 4th at the meantime though I am expecting a better score next time.  See you guys on October 26, 2010.  

New Computer

After attending a 4-day workshop at RELC-NCR Marikina, I went back to the office to bring all the materials and documents used.  It's good that Nelson and JQ were there to assist me and Sir Eric.  I was amazed to see on the top of my table several boxes which I learned to be computer paraphernalias.  I felt so happy!  I immediately collapsed all the boxes and abrupty installed the computer.  Yeheey!!! It has a Windows 7 OS, an LCD monitor, an optical mouse and a top-of-the-line (TOTL) speaker.  I didn't check the capabilities yet but I assumed it to be fast and beneficial.  Thank you DepEd for giving me this equipment. 

Well, for your information guys, it will be my first time to use government equipment since the computer (laptop) I have been using for the last five years in the office was a personal one which I bought during my brief stint at Okinawa, Japan.

Oh I am so excited and I can't hide it.

Whatta Weekend

Spent the week with lots of expenses.  Started it with payment of credit card bills, then an unexpected expenses on water motor repair, followed by few more disbursements.  At the end of the day, I was left with only chips.

Hopefully, the coming weeks will be better, financially.

First Day at the Workshop

I'm  here at Tagaytay International Convention Center, Tagaytay City and it was the first day of our workshop wherein I am tasked to be a technical staff and a participant at the same time.  I have searched the place and I found out that there were so many amenities.  The dinosaurs were all over the place, the swimming pools were now all working as well.

The participants were late in checking in so I believe the sessions would start late.  Tsk.tsk.tsk.

One-Week Workshop on Editorial Skills

I have an scheduled workshop at Tagaytay City International Center this coming week.  Nah...I wont be going to talk but would act as technical assistant to various experts in the field of editing, book design, etc.  The title of the workshop will be "Basic Editorial Skills for Beginners".  Sounds redundant?  hehehe... Isn't basic stuff for beginners?  Anyway, some people from the DepEd Central Office will be attending this one-week activity.  Our guest speakers will be coming from University of the Philippines (UP), Intellectual Property Office (IPO), (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), etc.    I am wishing that another worthwhile endeavor, such as this, would be repeated in the near future.  Good luck to our speakers and to our participants as well.

I am so Lucky Today!

Wow! What a wonderful day it is.  DepEd - CO has its sports activities today and you know what?  Our team gets the coveted title - yup... we are the Champion.  In 7 events we got 6 first places including the cheer leading competition in which I joined.  To my disbelief (I thought that we lost in the cheer leading competition) our team was called to be the champ.  I was praying that God would grant my prayer that our team gets 3rd place at cheer leading category since it was enough to win the championship since Violet Team, our main rival, gets only 5th place.  So it is mathematically possible that we would still get the number one award.  However, God gifted us with the 1st prize on this category.  God is so good!  He really is.

So Happy for My Wife

King and Queen

I can't stop listening to my wife's challenging experiences on her first day of teaching at Jose Abad Santos High School as a new Values Education teacher.  I can't stop laughing at her, seemingly, fairy tale stories like how she looked at her students' room only to find out that her students left already and how one of her pupils took her envelope containing her original documents only to see it outside the room.  I could imagine vividly how her reactions were...fainted...giddy...woobly...

But that was part of the plot of a teacher.  I am so touched that she was able to conquer her fear and that first day gist was over.  Ohhh...you should see the reaction of my lovely child Betty on my wife's ordeal... she laughed and I laughed too not because I thought it was funny but because I can no longer see Betty's adorable eyes while laughing.


My enthusiasm to listen to my wife's stories was further intensified by her account that teachers at Abad Santos were allowed or, should I say, offered a condo unit loan.  Hopefully she'll get this once in a lifetime opportunity so that we can have a house of our own.

I am so happy for you mommy!

An Unforgettable day at Ace Water Spa

Sorry guys, I just came from a long vacation (again) so I had to post my activities late.  I, with my family, went to Ace Water Spa at Banawe, Quezon City, Philippines to unwind.  It cost us a lot but its worth it.  We enjoyed the world class facilities including the hydro-therapy massages.

The night before going to that venue (September 10) I suffered leg cramps and I thought I would die.  I was in a very difficult situation and the discomfort was getting worst.  It's good that my wife and my niece were there to help me.  Just when I thought the pain was over, I stood with haste only to be struck by deepening pain that started from my feet to both of my legs.  The feeling was terrible...had not my neighbor came to give me a much needed massage I would be dead. Thank you for the help.

That was the reason why my family went to Ace Spa wherein I have been treated to various amenities.  What a relief!

 

I found the missing document

Alas, the document that I have been searching for 2 weeks was found on the same folder where I kept it. 

Urgh...maybe it is a sign that I am getting older.  I just couldn't realize why I didn't double checked it in the first place. 

Another lesson learned.