My Little World…. So Called Life…

Note: I have posted this one in my tlimoanco.multiply.com blog.. thought of posting it here as well

** Secret Agenda **

I received an email from my chairperson that she needs to talk to me regarding my teaching performance last term & at the same time she would like to get my feedback about the students I handled this schoolyear. I was touched by her email because I see this as an oppurtunity for me to grow both in my profession and personal growth and at the same time to give my feedback in handling the subject. 

When that day came (24 January 2007), I was preoccupied with preparations for my upcoming trip that i was worried that I will be late in my meeting with her. I even texted a colleague of mine to tell our chairperson that I might arrive in the University late and that if her schedule fits, I will meet her after the freshmen specialization talk. With God’s grace, I was in the University 1 minute before our scheduled meeting and little did I know that the "supposed to be meeting" is simply a front to a surprised despedida prepared by the CCS faculty. Grabe! na-touch ako. Really. It feels so good to know that you are being appreciated and that a sense of family feeling is present in your working environment.

Thank you guys, my dear CCS family for the wonderful lunch despedida. Sarap ng food! ..wala pa akong isang linggo dito sa Melb e naho-homesick na ako. I miss the people, my family, pamangkins, my "usual life" … ..oh well, i need to focus and aim to meet the objective/purpose of my trip here  and embrace the "changes" with open arms

** Funny Blooper or the Joke is on Me? **

Few days before the "surprise despedida", there were several emails being exchanged by some faculty verifying the correct email addresses of the entire CCS family. For what purpose? for my despedida.  I was surprised in reading those emails. The first thing that comes into my mind was — april fool’s day na ba at mukhang i-a-april fools day ako ah

** A Wonderful Message Received last 31 January — My Last Day in Manila at may Bonus pa **

I had lunch at Cafe Bola with a dear friend of mine last 31st January.  It was a good lunch, good talk and great quality time with her. Hay miss ko na ang lunch date namin ..because of busy schedules and work, during lunch time lang kami nagkakausap and help each other’s worries and stress. Before we separate, she gave me a card. I read it, cried about it, touched by it. Even until now, naiiyak pa rin ako sa message ng card na inabot nya sa akin.  I am posting it here para electronically I have a copy (souvenier ika nga )

Card’s cover message: "Change is never easy,  and this may be the hardest journey you’ve ever undertaken… There may be times when you want to turn back.  There may be times when you feel alone .. But when the road becomes difficult, draw strength from knowing how much you’re cared about, and how often you’re thought of with love. You have friends who believe in you, who never doubt your success… friends who trust in you, who support your decisions, who wish the best for you and want all your dreams to come true..

Card’s inside message:  " dearest friendship, I hope that you know I am one of those friends.. who believes in you, who trusts in you, who wishes for you the fulfillment of all your dreams… Well, the card says most of what I want to say just want to add that you are also my source of strength (even if you wont believe it). Thank you for your patience, love, support and concern. I admire you for your desire to grow and overcome, I admire you for your courage to go on and fight your battles.  So relax, dont worry, just keep on (living, loving & learning)! "

I may be out for only a short while, but my friend and other closest friends of mine know what i have been going through, so they know how big/great & complex fears i have both in mind and in heart. How i wish makita ko sa sarili ko ang nakikita ng mga closest friends and  dear ones — ang kakayahang lumaban.. I never see myself to have courage, nor being confident in many things…. all i know in the end, i wish to have hope..

Thank you friendship.. thank you girlfriends for your friendship, patience and love ..for all these years… you are true friends (great blessings from the Lord) indeed regardless of the state I will be in.

That afternoon, my nephew Bryan accompanied me and sent me to the airport. Hay, at that moment, parang ayaw kong umalis I wil definitely miss my pamangkins.

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