This month is my month since I'm scheduled going from one place to another to conduct some seminar and training. 💓
My January ended with a cute token from psych majors (BS 4-6s) of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Main Campus. Now my birth month just embraced me with flu! Literally, a warm welcome though. 😷🔥
Naa~ I'll continue to work. I'm stronger than flu.
My personal blog of sudden thoughts, ideas, realizations, and some issues that I would like to share with anyone.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
WARM WELCOME THIS FEBRUARY
Sunday, January 29, 2017
LGBT ADVOCATE
As part of our free training, we need to disseminate what we've learned and to educate more people especially Psychology majors. This month, I am fortunate to conduct the LGBT Psych 101 workshop. My co-facilitator and I were grateful to hear positive feedbacks from various students. I have two more workshops to be delivered this February 2017. I hope it will work out fine, too!
We need more people to be part of our rainbow project. We need you.
LGBT RIGHTS are not special rights.
LGBT Organizations are not exclusively for LGBT people.
Helping and supporting LGBT will increase their well-being as well as those people who surrounded them.
I am an advocate |
Saturday, January 28, 2017
CONCEITED PRIMATES
Sometimes I think that we take too much pride as humans to the extent that we consider ourselves as the only primates who can feel, think, judge, and analyze. We consider ourselves as superior to all creatures on our home when there are other creatures who have superb characteristics than us.
When we take too much pride, truculent and high walls will be built until the very tiny part of ourselves will be lost. Our compassion will soon ends and we will be just mere automatons.
Friday, January 27, 2017
BABY STEP TO RPsy: TALK TO YOURSELF
Right now, I discuss what I learned from reading the 27% material of "Civilization and Its Discontents." I relate it to the society and to some of Freud's concepts. I recalled some of his examples and try to create my own version of explaining it. Most of the time, I do this to hear myself out and to make sure that I learned the material. It was proven by studies. Hahaha. *please check some references on retention*
This strategy continue to help me in becoming a better lecturer and future psychologist. :)
#Talk101 #OnRetention
First Baby Step: Road to RPsy
The first book to finish is the "Civilization and Its Discontents". Then, "Future of an Illusion" and "Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud. I guess you have to read their books if you want to have a complete understanding of how they created and explained their concepts. I found out that Feist & Feist, Cloninger, and other theories of personality books were way different in explaining the concepts of theorists.
I will be reading more classic psychology books by famous theorists.
Right now, I want to apologize to Dr. Freud for judging him. HAHAHA. He's a brilliant man and you need to check out why.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
THE PROCESS OF RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR RPms
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
SURVIVAL OF THE FRIENDLIEST
"...we often think of evolution as being the survival of the fittest, where the strong and the dominant survive and the soft and weak perish. But essentially, far from the survival of the leanest and meanest, the success of dogs comes down to survival of the friendliest.
Most likely, it was wolves that approached us, not the other way around, probably while they were scavenging around garbage dumps on the edge of human settlements. The wolves that were bold but aggressive would have been killed by humans, and so only the ones that were bold and friendly would have been tolerated."
So here's our cute doggo, who survived as one of the friendliest creature and made it to 21st century, Louis! Hooray! 😊
Link of the interesting article:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/03/130302-dog-domestic-evolution-science-wolf-wolves-human/
by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
PUPIAN LIFE
Isama mo na yung ilog Pasig. Hype yan. Abot sa 6th floor! West wing kami hindi na namin kilala sarili namin at ang tunay na langhap namin. Sabay tawa kami nang tawa kapag may nagkuwentuhan di namin alam na labas pasok na yung halimuyak ng Ilog Pasig sa amin pero wala kaming pake. 😂👌
Nakakamiss yung pagsigaw rin namin sabay sa mga aktibista kapag dadaan sa room tapos kukunsintihin ng isa naming prof na parang magcoconduct ng kanta. 🎤🎼
Namiss ko na saksihan ang mga silyang nagliliyab (safe naman yun talaga OA lang sa TV saka sirang chairs talaga). ✊
Namiss ko ang mga CR na parang kinagat ng halimaw pero bakery na ngayon? (omg walang idea ang mga freshmen HAHAHA). 😱 Labyu.
Namimiss ko lahat ng food. Buhay ka na sa mura pero masarap na pagkain (Blue lemonade, shake kay Bigots, fewa ni Virgin, dynamite, submarine, fries ni kuyang laging pawis, etc. ).
Saksi ang 6th floor lobby sa kalandian naming lahat. charot.
Namiss ko yung murang sine sa SM Centerpoint. As in.
Nakakamiss yung init ng panahon at ang pollution ng Maynila. Yung paghihintay ng mahaba sa terminal para lang makapasok.
Namiss ko yung mga da moves namin ng buong class sa prof. 😂
Namiss ko ang Psych week (yung mga kinakasal sarap tignan alam ko pati same sex pwede hahaha).
Sabi nga nila, kapag naagraduate ka sa school na 'to, maiintindihan mo na ang buhay...para kasi sa masa at marami kang makikilala na mahirap pero magagaling. Marami kang makakasalubong papasok ng school iba-iba ang ayos ng damit saka yung mga mukha na kala mo pasan nila yung mundo kasi di mo sure kung acads ba o life problems ang dala...pero alam ko both.
Tapos namimiss ko na lahat talaga kahit ang struggles kasi masaya at worth it lahat. Namiss ko ang mahabang pila. Hindi ko akalain na nagamit ko siya....dahil ang buhay pala talaga ay isang mahabang pila...isang mahabang paghihintay at pagtitiyaga. 💔 #PUPian
Na-triggered ako ng PUP Memes. Huhuhu. Namiss ko tuloy.
ON TAKING RISKS
This is one of my favorite quotes:
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry our their dream.
Les Brown
So I challenge myself and others to take some risks and to conquer their fears.
Always remember, Amor vincit omnia. 💓
Monday, January 23, 2017
The Misuse of Titles
Of course, we should be proud of it because we earned it! We strived hard to have those extensions at the end of our names...and they are not just extensions. They are indications of our achievements.
However, my perspective has changed. It does not bother me at all if someone forgot to include one of my titles at the end of my name. In fact, when I facilitated a workshop, I just simply put my nickname with my surname.
What made me change my mind? Oh. I just thought that those titles are just temporary stuff. I am more than those titles and I do not want other people to expect too much with my performance. I do not want to indulge myself with the idea that I am better than anyone or to have an illusion of greatness. I am just afraid that it might get into my system and eventually got all these things into my head. I observed some professionals exercise this idea by putting some titles as an extension albeit they are still currently finishing their degrees. I do understand that they are entitled to put it but it is also important to note that some professionals regard it as a bad idea because of ethics.
Why is it a bad idea to include titles if it is still a candidate? When it comes to ethics, Novotney (2016) pointed out that putting Ph.D. (c) is seen as unethical because these letters can be confused for other degrees. As psychology majors, we must accurately present ourselves to the general public. We should be responsible enough to admit our credentials and competence. Let us put the title at the end of our names if we already completed all the requirements and graduated with our degree.
Besides, not putting these titles will not make us any less, right? In fact, sometimes it is better not to write it down. People will not expect too much from you. Hahaha. It is just my opinion, you know. I hate expectations.
As for me, I will not put some extensions unless it is necessary. My only concern is to share my ideas and not to impress them. I want them to learn and to remember how I made them feel with my performance.
In the end, people will only remember us when we made a difference to their lives.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
MY TWO CENTS ON BLAMING TEACHERS
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."
~Harper Lee
I just want to share my two cents here. Please stop blaming the teachers about the poor performance of students and the system. Did you try to set foot in a classroom and discuss for long hours about subjects? Did you try to adjust yourself to different students,provide the materials, monitor their performance, provide some feedback, encourage them to learn for the nth time, and then get the same results to some students in spite of putting your heart in teaching them? SOME students take advantage of their teacher's efforts. They just don't know how teachers prepare their lessons before they enter the classroom. They spend long hours reading books, rehearse some topics to make it easier and fun, create some tests, etc.
I initially love the video until you sounded like you blame it to the teachers. You also need to consider student factors. You have to try it yourself first before you blame the teachers.
I salute my teachers. I owe them. We owe them. YOU owe them. You have to thank them because they contribute a lot of things to who you are today.
Monday, January 16, 2017
ANONG LIHIM NG ISANG DEKADANG RELASYON?
Ikaw ang lakas ko. Ikaw rin ang kahinaan ko. Tinatanong nila kung paano tayong nagtagal? Sa totoo lang, hindi ko rin alam. Siguro mahal lang talaga natin ang isa't- isa...na kapag nakikita kong lumuluha ka na, nanghihina na ang tuhod ko. Humihingi ng tawad sa pagkakamali ko at ganoon ka rin sa akin. Pinagsasaluhan natin ang mga bagay-bagay. Hindi natin ipinagsisigawan sa lahat kung gaano natin kamahal ang isa't-isa. Walang mga larawan sa social media kung gaanong katamis o kung gaano kasaya tayong dalawa.
Sa loob ng magsasampung taon, hindi pa rin nagsasawang tingnan ka sa pagtulog mo. Hindi ako nagsasawa sa kabila ng lahat. Ikaw at ikaw pa rin ang gugustuhin sa kabila ng pagkakaalam kong naging akin ka na.
Hindi ko rin kayang isipin na masaktan ka sa kabila ng inaalagaan ka ng mga magulang mo at sa kabila ng mga gabing hinihiling kitang ibigay ka sa akin. Oo, hindi ako madasalin pero nang mga panahon na gusto kong makasama kita. Ipinanalangin kong sana ibigay ka sa akin.
...at naging tayo nga.
Ang gusto ko sa ating dalawa, kung anong mayroon sa atin, tayo lang ang may alam at hindi na kailangan pang ipaalam dahil maraming taong mahilig makialam. Baka ito nga ang lihim natin...
marunong dapat tayong huwag ipaalam sa lahat ang kung anong mayroon sa atin.
ON MISS WORLD PHL KRISTINE LOPEZ: A RANDOM THOUGHT
Palagay niyo ba ano kaya nararamdaman ng candidate na yan? Baka ngayon, wala na siyang self-esteem na natitira sa sarili niya. Ano kaya masasabi ng mga kakilala nya? Bobo ba siya kung na-mental block sya? Kabawasan na ba ng pagkatao niya yun? Isang halimbawa lang ‘to na mabilis maghusga ang tao base lamang sa nakikita nila sa sitwasyon pero hindi naman nila alam ang struggles niya bago siya diyan makapasok mula sa mahigpit na screening at katakot-takot na pag-convince sa sarili niya na kaya niya.
Sa mga nakakabasa nito. Sana maisip mo yung kapwa mo bago mo i-share at tumawa tapos sasabihin mong bobo siya. Hindi ko sya kamag-anak or what. Naaawa lang ako. Naaawa lang ako sa society natin. Isang salamin lang ‘to kung paano manghusga ang karamihan sa atin. Siguro nakakarelate lang ako sa kanya kasi naramdaman ko at some point na naging bobo o tanga rin ako. Parang ikaw di ba o nakalimutan mo na?
Sana malaman ng candidate na hindi naman iyan yung ending ng lahat. The fact na humarap ka sa maraming tao, matapang ka at mahusay ka. Marami lang talagang perfect sa mundo at pasensya na sa kanila kasi hindi ka pasok sa standards nila. You are worth it. Babalik ka na naman sa simula kung paano kumbinsihin sa sarili mo na kaya mo...pero tandaan mo na kaya mo. Babangon ka ulit at hayaan mo na sila sa gusto nilang sabihin sa’yo.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
MGA IBA’T IBANG KATANGIAN NG STUDENTS TUWING EXAM AYON SA ISANG TEACHER
10. SPORTY
11. CYCLOPS
12. HYPERSENSITIVE STUDENT
13. BESSIE
14. THE GEEK
15. CARELESS WHISPER
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
PANANDALIANG LUNGKOT
Sito Longges Hands, "There is hope." |
Monday, January 9, 2017
KAYAMANAN NI LOLA MARIA
Sunday, January 8, 2017
COLOR MANILA YEAR 5
I love this event, not because of its popularity but its impact in my perspective. When you run, you'll realize that it's the enjoyment that matters. It's about trying to connect with other people, sharing the same goal which is to finish the race. You'll also realize there's no need to compete with them, you just have to give your best and you just have to run, jog, or walk with them without the pressure of being the first to finish the race. Interestingly, all of the participants will have their medals. No pressure.
Assembly at SM Mall of Asia Grounds, 5:30 AM |
This is me for the second time! |
Here's the video link on my channel:
Saturday, January 7, 2017
BABASAHIN KO ANG BIRTH MONTH, ZODIAC SIGN, PALAD, ATBP: ISANG MAIKSING PALIWANAG SA BARNUM EFFECT
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
PAASA
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
REMOVING BAD ENERGY IN LIFE
Starting today, let's brush off those bad stuff in mind no matter how difficult it may seem. Okay? All those problems and bad stuff will try to haunt you down but you're too big and too strong to bend.
Monday, January 2, 2017
EMBRACE YOUR AGE
But I know eventually I will accrue more years which means there are mistakes to stumble upon, thoughts to ponder on, and learnings to remember. Each stage in life is vital for it bears something that we need to embrace.
At 25, I embraced 3 gifts that I learned in 2016 and it will be deeply engrossed in me.
I just thought I am a bit prepared to embrace everything that I can as well as to lose some unnecessary heft in my journey.