It’s over a month now since my last blog entry. Now, I’m breaking the silence. Hehe.
There were just some “news” happening in my life recently. I decided to study again. A lot of adjustments and still adjusting… But I’m thankful I’m learning lessons in life (I hope!). I had faced some relatively “new” feelings… leaving people whom I got used to see for almost three years, the same morning route going to the office, the elevator to the 33rd floor, the magnificent view of the metro, awesome cloud formations and beautiful sunset, scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms also. Haha, am I getting sentimental here?!
Anyway, I’ll be spending a year ahead with new set of people, place and routine. I have to get up earlier than usual to avoid traffic jam on my way to school. I must say, no TV viewing already or (at least spend less time on it) because I have to study and read a lot. I think I was just looking for some challenges before and now I’m up against extra challenges. Hehe.
Kids say the “coolest” things?
I’m also back in helping in the Sunday School ministry of our church this Sunday. I was absent for three consecutive Sundays. I saw a big “Happy Moving Up Day!” sign at the floor’s lobby. Kids will move up a level higher starting this Sunday. It’s just like in regular school where kids become a level higher each year. This time, the teachers will also move up. It’s like first day of school when there are “misplaced” kids. It’s good to see kids who were your students before. Though it’s physically taxing to handle kindergarten kids, it’s a learning and rewarding experience. My co-teacher’s lesson was about Samson. She mentioned about the rule on Samson not to cut his hair. As I was helping my co-teacher reviews the lesson with the kids, a kid blurted out and told me, “but you cut your hair, teacher!” With all the kids looking at me, I just smiled and explained to the kid that I’m not Samson. Hehe. We have some free time after doing the crafts. Kids love to just run around the room and play with other kids. J (the same kid in my previous blog entry) wanted to ride my back (as if I were a horse). Since he’s relatively small, I agreed to be his horse. We played “horse” while we were waiting for his parents to pick him up. When his achi came to fetch him, I put him down. J told me, “horsey (referring to me), see you next week…babalik ako next week horsey ha!” Hay, kids have simple joys. Hehe.
Ronin
I’ve learned from my teacher last week about ronin. Ronin is the term used to refer to samurais who have no master. Those ronins usually committed hara-kiri to bring back their honor. The typical samurai has a master and he sees himself as dead already for his master that’s why he fights until death. Thoughts crossed my mind as my teacher continues to deliver his lecture. Thoughts of… “a chance to die”, “Christians have Jesus as their master so they are willing to lay down their lives”, “those people who are lost are like ronins”. It’s just amazing how God speaks to his people.
24 on 24
This year, my age is equal to the day of my birth. I think of it as a rare phenomenon. It’s like a solar eclipse, a meteor shower or man’s first step on the moon. Hehe. I’m thankful God has allowed me to see this beautiful world, meet beautiful people, and live a beautiful life. :) I just pray I will be able to accomplish His purpose for my life and live for His glory alone. I think I’m now living my life on the edge! :)
There were just some “news” happening in my life recently. I decided to study again. A lot of adjustments and still adjusting… But I’m thankful I’m learning lessons in life (I hope!). I had faced some relatively “new” feelings… leaving people whom I got used to see for almost three years, the same morning route going to the office, the elevator to the 33rd floor, the magnificent view of the metro, awesome cloud formations and beautiful sunset, scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms also. Haha, am I getting sentimental here?!
Anyway, I’ll be spending a year ahead with new set of people, place and routine. I have to get up earlier than usual to avoid traffic jam on my way to school. I must say, no TV viewing already or (at least spend less time on it) because I have to study and read a lot. I think I was just looking for some challenges before and now I’m up against extra challenges. Hehe.
Kids say the “coolest” things?
I’m also back in helping in the Sunday School ministry of our church this Sunday. I was absent for three consecutive Sundays. I saw a big “Happy Moving Up Day!” sign at the floor’s lobby. Kids will move up a level higher starting this Sunday. It’s just like in regular school where kids become a level higher each year. This time, the teachers will also move up. It’s like first day of school when there are “misplaced” kids. It’s good to see kids who were your students before. Though it’s physically taxing to handle kindergarten kids, it’s a learning and rewarding experience. My co-teacher’s lesson was about Samson. She mentioned about the rule on Samson not to cut his hair. As I was helping my co-teacher reviews the lesson with the kids, a kid blurted out and told me, “but you cut your hair, teacher!” With all the kids looking at me, I just smiled and explained to the kid that I’m not Samson. Hehe. We have some free time after doing the crafts. Kids love to just run around the room and play with other kids. J (the same kid in my previous blog entry) wanted to ride my back (as if I were a horse). Since he’s relatively small, I agreed to be his horse. We played “horse” while we were waiting for his parents to pick him up. When his achi came to fetch him, I put him down. J told me, “horsey (referring to me), see you next week…babalik ako next week horsey ha!” Hay, kids have simple joys. Hehe.
Ronin
I’ve learned from my teacher last week about ronin. Ronin is the term used to refer to samurais who have no master. Those ronins usually committed hara-kiri to bring back their honor. The typical samurai has a master and he sees himself as dead already for his master that’s why he fights until death. Thoughts crossed my mind as my teacher continues to deliver his lecture. Thoughts of… “a chance to die”, “Christians have Jesus as their master so they are willing to lay down their lives”, “those people who are lost are like ronins”. It’s just amazing how God speaks to his people.
24 on 24
This year, my age is equal to the day of my birth. I think of it as a rare phenomenon. It’s like a solar eclipse, a meteor shower or man’s first step on the moon. Hehe. I’m thankful God has allowed me to see this beautiful world, meet beautiful people, and live a beautiful life. :) I just pray I will be able to accomplish His purpose for my life and live for His glory alone. I think I’m now living my life on the edge! :)
Speaking of THE EDGE, the long wait is over, THE EDGE is near… THE EDGE Radio will air over 91.5FM, 6pm-6am starting July 1, 2006. Thank God! (What a good belated birthday gift for me! Hehe) Let’s hang on THE EDGE! :)