When Love Comes Along...

I'm not a fan of a long distance love affairs, maybe because I had it once and it didn't work. And even a romance via text or chat. For me, there is a little chance to make it work. How will it prosper if you didn't know each other personally?. How will it grow if you're far away from each other? And some of my friends were asking me why this is my belief. Well, maybe because I had a failed relationship then, or I'm just afraid to take risk on love. (hehe..)

And I was so wrong with my belief, I have so many friends who had proven it. They found love in the most unexpected time and places. They said that "the distance and time" can't be a hindrance from falling in love. That even if you didn't know that person that much, when you feel the magic...you can easily define it..and it's LOVE.

I am writing this for my friend who is very dear to me. She is my co-teacher before she decided to try her luck abroad. She's like a sister to me. She's one of the prettiest, kindest and coolest friend I'd ever known. A bubbly, makulit and isip-bata girl, whom we love so much. No dull moment when she's around...swear!. When she left two years ago, we felt sad. But we supported her decision. During her first months abroad, she had a hard time adjusting to her new job and the kind of life she has.  She even told me that 'homesickness and loneliness' made her cry sometimes. And whenever we had a chance to talk via skype or ym, I always comfort her, gave her advises to ease her loneliness. I even told her to find her 'man', who will inspire her while she was away from home. 

And I was really surprised with the good news from her last week, that officially she's in a relationship status' despite her being a conservative and pihikan girl. I was even joking to her 'sa wakas nabihag din ni kupido ang mailap mong puso'. I am just so happy for her that she finally found her prince charming. I know God has given her what she deserves.

A while ago, we talked again via skype.  We talked about her love life, and how the relationship blossomed. The guy is also working abroad. She told me that there is an instant magic as they started chatting to each other. And the rest is history...

There were so many kilig kwento during our conversation, like the guy has numerous calls and texts a day, and he never fails to do it, waking up early morning just to see her (via skype) go to work. He really makes an effort to please and make her happy.

I'm so happy for my friend. I just hope this guy will love and respect her because she deserves that, and she's very special to us.  I hope he will not break her heart, or else....(hahantingin namin siya..hehe)

I love you my friend...Finally you found your man...Enjoy the moment  and treasure the memories. I know you're very happy right now. You even said, "God has his own way of giving me this man, and it's worth the wait". (at kinilig daw ako..hehe). 

On being a friend

"Close friends are truly life's treasures.  Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves.  With gentle honesty, they are there to guide us and support us, to share our laughter and our tears.  Their presence reminds us that no matter what, we're not alone."

What do Teachers Make?

As I was fixing my things last week in preparation for the opening of classes, I saw this piece of paper which was given to us during the seminar in Ateneo two years ago, I think. The content of this  is an inspirational story about a teacher and a wealthy, high-powered CEO. Thanks GOD I kept it and now posting it to serve as an inspiration to all the teachers out there.
                                                                      
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    What do Teachers Make?

              A young teacher had been invited to the house of one of his students for dinner. The father was a high-powered CEO and a quite a wealthy man. Perhaps too much wine was served with dinner or perhaps it was just the father's personality, but as the desert was being served, he asked the teacher, "what's a kid going to learn from someone who decided that the best he could do in life was be a teacher? After all, those who can, DO. Those who can't, teach."

             The young teacher paused as he was about to put a forkful of apple pie into his mouth. Without looking at his host, he set his fork down. 

             "I mean, let's tell the truth," said the CEO, "last year, my production companies grossed over two million dollars. What do you make?"

              "What do I make?" asked the young teacher, "I make kids feel good about themselves. I make the C-student know that he can be an A+ student with a little help and effort. I make kids and their parents see the best in themselves. I make kids know what it is to work hard to improve yourself. I make kids see an adult worthy of respect. I make kids see that they can make a difference in the world. I make kids do and re-do and re-do again because getting it right isn't easy and it's important. I make kids wonder about the world. I make them apologize when they should apologize. I make them respect other people. I make them think about how people should be judged."

             The teacher paused and continued. "I make them so excited about learning that years later they'll come back and visit me just to tell me how they've done. I make them realize that those who can't teach are forced to find less rewarding forms of work." Putting a piece of pie on his fork and looking his host in his eye, he continued: "I make a difference in the lives of students...what do YOU make?"