The Joy of Having A Complete Family

This is my last blog before 2010 ends…

I was suppose to write about having a family (marriage life), but I guess I have nothing to write about it since I am not a married man. Just imagine how great it is to have a family of your own. Having children waiting and excited to see you when you arrived home are such relief.

In spite of all the problems that came into my life this 2010, I could say that I am still lucky. Lucky because, my family is complete, all are in good health, all are happy with their chosen path in life. We make sure that the bond as a family is still in our hearts. Lucky that whatever happened to each of us we are all willing to help one another whenever we face any problems. I am very lucky to have my family complete.

Now that the year is ending, we are again gathered to our new house. This is our second year here. I am much exited to celebrate New Year with them. Just this morning I texted few of my true friends, I thank them for the gift of friendship. What more could I ask for? Having great friends and complete family? Almost perfect… I pity those people who lived in an extravagant life but never enjoyed the happiness of having a great family. Those people who were never complete during Noche Buena, those who were left by their sons and daughters because of their not so good attitude, those who were punished by god to be alone because they do not know how to care for others. Hopefully tis coming new year (2011), they would realize how much harm they cause others because of their wrong decisions, that they are not God to be worshipped by the people below them, that they have to care for others too and stop being too selfish, that the heaven is punishing them, not directly to them but though their family. It’s so sad that their family has to suffer because of them. It is so sad that they have to learn it the hard way. Hopefully this thing would serve as a wake up call for them. My family isn’t perfect. Most of the time, we face problems and trials in life. But together as one we resolved it. Me either is not perfect, I do bad things also. But with God’s help and guidance I came to a point where I learned to accept my imperfections and accept my faults. I felt so lucky to have been blessed and guided by God. By this I can surely say that whatever problems we encounter as a family we will help one another to overcome it.

I am happy of what I am and with what I have now. Contented with what God had given me. Problems arise every now and then and bravely I was able to resolve them one at a time.

This coming 2011 I am wishing good health and long life for my family. I wish my friends happiness and long life too. This is the time to start anew. It’s the time to realize that we aren’t perfect being. That sometimes we have to go down from our pedestal to experience the true essence of life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!!!

When worst things becomes the best things in life….

I remember once I was asked by a former student three basic interconnected/interrelated questions. I remember him saying that was for his class and would eventually help him in making life decisions also. At first I was having second thoughts but I the end I honestly answered it.
Here’s his statement:
we were asked to: Interview someone you know who is at least 10 years older and who has a good attitude.

right off the bat i thought of you. not really because i think you are 10 years older than me but because i know you have a good attitude. :>

anyway i have three short questions.

1. what was the worst thing that ever happened to you?

2. how did you deal with it?

3. what advice can you give me about having a positive attitude in life?

there! dali lang diba? :) sorry for the little hassle that i might have caused you. but thanks anyway sir.



PS: (just so you know what this is for. ) we are also asked to write a 2-3 page summary of how can we have a better attitude incorporating what we got from our interviews.


thanks sir rey!

Whew! Here’s my answer to his questions:
1. what was the worst thing that ever happened to you?

The worst thing that I considered the worst thing happened to me was when the institution I am working with does not approved my regularization papers due to some factors/reasons which I think is unfair for me as an employee and they have to extend my probationary status for another six (6) months.

2. how did you deal with it?

At first it was very hard for me to accept the decision. I cried; put the blame to the institution for their negligence. Later on, I started to realize that I do have my faults too. After some comforting thoughts, I still decided to stay and prove the institution that I am worthy of the privilege being a regular employee. Not because I need them or they need me either; but it is because of my noble goal/vision as a teacher.

3. what advice can you give me about having a positive attitude in life?

It is not shameful to accept your fault. It won’t degrade you as a person but in fact it will make you a better person. Charge everything to experience and this will be your best weapon in facing different challenges in life.

Funny thing is same thing happened (probationary extension) just yesterday. Frankly, I wasn’t surprise about it. Acceptance would always be the key. I am so grateful to those people who are willing to fight for me and I will always be thankful to them. I don’t brag my worth, but I know my capacity and capabilities as a person and as a teacher. Teaching is my passion, the reason I am staying are my students and those people who believed in me. Practically, I need money for everyday survival and to satisfy my basic necessities, modesty aside there are institutions/companies who can offer me more than what I am receiving now. But nothing (nothing in this world) can ever replace the noble cause of being a teacher. I love my student very much as well as teaching them. That is why it’s really hard for me to let go this passion. This time I humble say that teaching is not only a profession but a vocation.
I attended an anticipated mass last night and was very grateful. Homily is all about being strong in spite of hardship in life, not giving up, being brave facing trials in life. I was so blessed I was reminded all these.
“It is not shameful to accept your fault. It won’t degrade you as a person but in fact it will make you a better person.”