Much has happened this month and the last. The busy schedules and piled-up paperwork that needs to be submitted as soon as possible, the children practices and worries that they might not be able to memorize or even just familiarize all 5 tasks they’ll be doing for our moving up ceremony come March 26, the exams and papers that I will still be grading, completion of their cards and submission of their progress reports, planning and logistics for the upcoming camp, etc. Hahayz.. Never ending.. Looking forward to our boss’ overnight stay at a local resort which has a pool. I’d probably be at the pool most of the time. Pardon me for that. I’ve since longed to dip and have laps but couldn’t find the time and the urge to do so. Laziness at times overpowers me. So.. This post is not about my rant on my job and responsibilities, rather, I am even more thankful I have a job and an income at that. Plus, the kids were so nice and lovable. I never wish to be parted with some of them.
Despite the busy schedules and all that, I am grateful that I could take a day off from work worries and enjoy the time with the Cugman Boiz and the other youths. Seeing them encourages me. Much more when some boiz show up unexpectedly, some would show with their skills being used, some eager to learn, some eager to share news on their lives, some just want to mingle because they missed it. February 28 was different. It was by far encouraging and energy-boosting. Last Sunday was another day to cherish with the boiz though. Pardon me for writing again about the youths I’m involved with. I couldn’t imagine my life without them right now. I wouldn’t have known more about playing the musical instruments, I wouldn’t have known how to relax, be loved and cared for unconditionally, as one youth would say it. Even trivial things like; one youth showing up, or a youth playing the guitar, or just a short engaging talk with them or one of them is already a nice gift to my busy, brain- and energy-draining week. I’m glad, so glad I am with them. Despite our rotating power interruptions, that is.
I had been awake for 5 hours now as I had slept at 8pm last night. With the 4 hours sleep, I need to get back to bed after this post. Hehe..
Anyway.. I had done one progress report of my student. 3 done over the weekend. I’m glad we don’t have class today as it is a holiday. I had planned to go swimming over the weekend or today. Instead, last Saturday, I walked from our house to Limketkai Center as an exercise. Saved me my pay for pool use and money to buy a sachet of shampoo and 5 packs of Happy nuts after my swim to cover the smell of chlorine. It was a nice exercise though. I started at 4:45pm from our place, arrived at Gaston Park in time for the Cathedral Church to sound its bells, passed DiviSoria with Night Cafe and Market stolls and vendors setting up, went for an errand at Corrales Avenue, walked through Cogon Market and Osmeña Street enroute to Limketkai while texting Ayana. An hour walk from our house to my destination. Next week, planned to climb the mountain along Gusa, the one Kevinski and I went. This time, some youths are coming (they planned for it this Saturday) and we’ll start our walk from our end point last time. Between today and Saturday, work days and moments to play with the kids.
Time ended: 5:02am. Time for me to hit the sack. Hope I can sleep back now.
Have you read a Yahoo! Health news lately? Specifically on their “4 Shocking Secrets About Fast Food” article?
I was shocked to learn that some of the foods I’m ordering at McDo were not really as they say they are, specifically the McNuggets and Filet-O-Fish. According to the article, the chicken on their McNuggets contain 7 ingredients and the breading has 20. All along I thought they were just chicken breaded with flour and spices. Filet-O-Fish may not be hoki fish after all. It’s ingredient may be of Alaskan pollock. Hhmmm.. The article gave me second thoughts on ordering those food again in the fast foods.
Kevinski and I found a new place along Gusa. We were out last Sunday afternoon for some project he is doing and asked for my assistance. We were told that there was a really nice place we can go along the mountains of Gusa. We were not prepared for what we’ll go through. We had no idea what we had to go through. We didn’t bring any food or water or candy, really unprepared. Our attires were not for hiking and adventure as well. We dared to hike past Gusa Regional Science High School to where the pathway ends. We crossed a concrete wall which has a hole and found that another concrete road was behind it past a group of shrubs. So we followed that road and another path to a spot where we could openly see the city, Macajalar Bay, and the sunset. So nice. It was by far a nice experience to explore places I haven’t gone to. Hoping to be back there again, with my young bro or with the youths maybe. Upon going home, we decided to continue with the path at the back of the unfinished, empty Chinese Orthodox church. We even attempted to walk along the barb wire fence until a resident advised us to go back and go down to where the path is. Saved. Safe. T’was an nice experience though. It refreshed me at the start of the week.
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Weekdays had gone so fast with the kids, playing with them, talking with them. My word smart kid has Cracatoa and boomerang on her language and asked me about the meaning of those words. What a wonder to hear them learn. Knowing that they have potentials and have the abilities to become what they want to be. Then we had these practices and paperworks to do, lots of it. Yet, each day is like a game, with the children.
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Friday night was another refreshing time. The usual walks along the bridge, talks here and there, a short rest at Gaston Park, GPS, etc. And pizza for dinner courtesy of Kevinski. Thanks Kevs.
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Ended my week with a jamming session with the group I was so comfortable with. I missed their company, I missed jamming with them, I missed making music with them, I missed singing with them, I missed playing with them. I was so glad we had gathered tonight without planning for it. We just came and picked our instruments, swapping instruments every now and then, the usual. I had fun with them tonight. Breaker always amazes me with the musical talents he has. Tonight he played and sang a classic song, a Bon Jovi song, a Freestyle song, etc. I’m always amazed with him. His musical talent has really improved. Macky’s drum skill has smoothen, it is always not too loud or irritating. His spirit of service is always encouraging and inpiring. Lalat by the way has built a strong determination to finish his studies. No wonder I treasure these guys and their company.
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It was a nice week indeed. From the mountain-top experience to the jamming session. Thank you Lord. It was a refreshing week, a time to recharge, relax and leave behind worries about my work and the things I ought to do.
Ended my week with a jamming session with the group I was so comfortable with. I missed their company, I missed jamming with them, I missed making music with them, I missed singing with them, I missed playing with them. I was so glad we had gathered tonight without planning for it. We just came and picked our instruments, swapping instruments every now and then, the usual. I had fun with them tonight. Breaker always amazes me with the musical talents he has. Tonight he played and sang a classic song, a Bon Jovi song, a Freestyle song, etc. I’m always amazed with him. His musical talent has really improved. Macky’s drum skill has smoothen, it is always not too loud or irritating. His spirit of service is always encouraging and inpiring. Lalat by the way has built a strong determination to finish his studies. No wonder I treasure these guys and their company.