I Should Prepare My Colored Pens, Paint Brushes and Poster Paints

This is what the President of Cambridge (here in the Philippines) told me when I had my on-the-spot interview with her last Friday. She is definitely a woman of substance and I learned a lot from her. I am looking forward to hearing more inspirational things from her, now that I'm already a part of the Cambridge family. Yes, I’m going to teach at Cambridge. Finally! I feel so happy and blessed at the same time because God has granted my long-time wish. In seven days, I will be a real preschool teacher. :D

By the way, I’m not giving up on my tutorials in the afternoon because for some weird reason, I’m beginning to enjoy teaching algebra, the Asian countries (for Araling Panlipunan), Filipino and English to my second year highschool, grade six and grade two students. Oh, my nerdy self comes back to life. :p

Free Ice Cream, Anyone?

Because the Green Archers beat the Blue Eagles in yesterday's much-anticipated game, Fruits in Ice Cream will be giving away free ice cream! Ah, this piece of good news makes me want to go to school tomorrow. :D

Just Because I Feel Like Posting My Own Picture

(The Graduation Day: June 19, 2010)

Please bear with me, I'm quite vain today. :p

The Last Chapter of Our School Life and the Beginning of Our New Life in the Real World

(My Lovely College Friends: Cheska, Trish, Raymund, myself, Mye, Sab, Icca, Mau, Nikki, Kat, Danielle, Maryse and Lo)

June 19, 2010 was an unforgettable day for all of us, the graduating batch of De La Salle University. After three years of learning about early childhood education (while the others, on the other hand, learned about engineering, business, English language, literature, computers and the like), at last, we marched down the aisles of the Philippine International Conventional Center. Happiness and excitement were all over the place, especially when we went up the stage to get our temporary diplomas and had our hand shake with none other than Brother Armin Luistro, who is now the newest secretary of the Department of Education. We felt we were like the A-List celebrities when photographers and our parents started taking pictures of us to document this wonderful event. It was definitely a “surreal, but nice” experience for all of us. By the way, that quote came from Hugh Grant and Julia Robert’s movie, Notting Hill.

(The Handshake with Brother Armin:"Dana, be an inspiration to your students";with my proud parents )

Graduation, I realized, is a bittersweet ending. It is the day when students feel exceptionally happy because they are finally reaping the fruits of their hard-work. And at the same time, it has become the period of their lives wherein they have to say good-bye to their friends who made their entire stay in school extraordinary. That’s the way it is.

(Happy Preschool Teachers: Dana, Trish, Maryse, Lo, Raymund, Sylvia, Mau, Mye and Cheska)

Now, we are all geared up for our next journey into the real world. Wish us luck. Cheers. :D

Disclaimer: Most of the photos are from my friends' cameras.

Coming Soon

(The View: June 19, 2010. Philippine International Convention Center.)

It is definitely coming soon. I already started writing about the "second part of the epilogue" last week and I might post it some time this week. My work as a part-time teacher in a preschool somewhere here in Laguna keeps me busy recently (Yes, you read it right. I'm working already). I'm active on Facebook and Twitter but that's a different story. Since I'm not using my YM anymore, these two websites serve as my communication tools to get in-touch with my former classmates, friends, and fellow colleagues. I hope you understand. :)

The UAAP Season Has Begun

There are more important things to blog about but I really wanted to post this photo of Enchong Dee, who represented DLSU yesterday for UAAP's season opening. I was able to watch the first half of the Archers' game against the Fighting Maroons (also yesterday) and I'm quite satisfied with the scores. (I honestly think that the latter has improved this season) And then a while ago, my friends from UP informed me that the Archers won the game. Not bad. I hope they make it until the last days of 73rd Season (keeping my fingers crossed). :)

Hi, Zac!

I watched your movie, 17 Again, last Sunday night on HBO. Yes, I did not sleep early just because I wanted to know the reason why millions of girls are so “head over heels in love with you”. Now, I think I know why. Vanessa is one lucky girl. :)

*Note: The second part of the epilogue will be posted soon.*