MY BROTHER'S BIRTHDAY

Today is the first birthday of my brother outside the country. He's currently in Japan for vacation (how lucky this person is!) while I'm suffering from tropical climate hahaha.

So this is how I greet him:

Well, I miss this person. He's the only brother that I have and he's crazy. 

QUOTES #42

MOTIVATION FROM JIM CARREY

Seriously, this comedian has a powerful message in just one minute. He hit me. We have the same beliefs about the power of the universe. You know, you can always ask for it and positive energy will be bestowed upon you as long as you vibrate the positive energy.

The mind is so powerful that we have no idea how it really works and where it can take us. It's beyond the realm of our material.

See this amazing video and be inspired:

6 Minutes Commencement Speech that can change

our lives.

I'M DONE WITH 1 OUT OF 3 SCHOOLS PAPER WORKS!

So I'm handling 10 sections from 3 different schools (oh yes, good luck to me), I have to prepare their grades. As of this moment, I'm finished with one section taking four subjects in Psychology.

1 down, 9 more sections to go. 2 more schools to go.

LOCKED

I'm still nailed on my chair because of paper works. Pfft.

PAPERS, PAPERS EVERYWHERE!

Aside from reverting to my old eyeglasses, I have to surpass one big challenge before I declare my official day of summer - checking, encoding, and releasing the grades of my students.

Usually, the end of semester is the most hassle and stress days of being a teacher. XD 

QUOTES #41

MEET BOB

Hi! This is Bob  and he's my mini travel companion this summer! We'll travel together! :D We are so excited to see the view above the clouds! Wooo!

Not an ordinary stress ball. :D

BODY AT REST REMAINS AT REST!

Hahaha. I rest for a little while because tomorrow until next week I'll be busy again. The month of April to August are almost full that's why I have to take advantage of my free days with the person I love most. :D

Well now, I will try to force myself to do adult things again.

THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT MADE MY DAYS!

Because of a busy week, I almost forgot to update this blog. I won't go into detail of what happened to me in the past few days.  I got some pictures that summarized almost everything. :)

My class has ended, take at PUP COC. This is BACR 2nd year students.
One class out of 13 class. Too big isn't it?

One day review class for Theories of Personality and Industrial Psychology.
Too bad I only have a few hours to just discuss the answers and share some
important terms. Taken @ San Fernando, Pampanga 

I became the chairman and adviser of my students' in their thesis proposal defense.
I am with the dean, statistician, grammarian and another expert.

This photo exemplified my participation in round table discussion regarding
 the issue of Pacman's statement. Luckily, the Psychological Association of
the Philippines showed also support to our advocacy to remove the
homonegativity towards LGBT people. By the way, I love the rainbow cake.

SEMINAR ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS

I attended the seminar entitled, "The Anatomy of Sexual Harassment: What You Need to Know to Live in a Gender-Safe World," organized by Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response, Inc. in celebration of International Women's Month. The speaker of the said event is Dr. June Caridad Pagaduan-Lopez. 

There are five things that I learned today:

1. Know your rights

2. Be assertive

3. Be a keen observer and active listener

4. Take action and spread the awareness

5. All genders are prone to sexual harassment

I will expound this when I have enough time. Hahaha. I had also a chance to meet my co-admins on our page. Phew!

During the forum

With the speaker and my co-admins

LAST DAY IN PUP MAIN

As part of my tradition, the whole class took a picture with me. :D For the last time, I taught them about nonverbal behavior and the other class, I tried to motivate them regarding the board examination. :)

READING AND STUDYING

Studying will be a part of me forever. I have to accept it.
#lifeinacademe

QUOTES #40

HINDI ANG PAG-IBIG KO

Nalaman ko na gusto kita,
simula nang masilayan ka.

Nalaman kong mahal kita,
nang naramdaman kong 
hindi ko kayang hindi ka makita.

Ikaw lang ang sinisinta
pinapangarap at iniibig.
Ang babaeng nagbibigay lunggati
kahit ang mga mata'y gising.

Ikaw lang ang iniibig.
Ang taong tanging gustong makapiling,
makasaksi ng taing bituin, at tala sa gabi,
habang nakahimlay at magkatabi.

Sa pagtanda'y iyong asahan,
parati ka pa ring liligawan.
Hihingi ng tawad sa mga kasalanan,
yayapusin at pagsisilbihan,
magkukwentuhan kahit saan,
kakain ng walang kabusugan,
tatawa ng malakas na parang walang bukas,
papawiin ang kapanglawan,
at susubuking magdala ng kasiyahan.

Di bale'y pipilitin kong maging malakas
para hanggang sa huli'y tayong dalawa.
Ang pangalan mo ang siyang huling sasambitin
ang iyong mga mukha ang huling sisilayan,
ang iyong balat na masamyo ang huling aamuyin,
ang iyong buhok ang huling hahaplusin,
ang iyong lumiit na katawan ang siyang huling yayakapin,
ang malambot na mga labi ang huling hahagkan,
ang kamay mo ang huling hahawakan,
at ang pagmamahal mo ang huling mananahan...

dito....

sa masilakbong puso...
na kung malipol ma'y dahil sa katandaan...

unti-unting mamamatay...
titigil...
maglalaho.

pero tandaan mo...

hindi ang pag-ibig ko.

RESEARCH RESEARCH EVERYWHERE

I got a headache after checking the research proposals of my students. I talked with them on how they will present their works and on how to improve it, the sad part, it must be the role of their advisers to help them. tsk tsk

Quotes #39

FINAL DEFENSE, A SUCCESS!

I am really happy that I made it! :D I can't believe it! I still can't forget the voice of the chair of the department congratulating me with my presentation. She said:

Riyan, congratulations! You passed it with flying colors.

Woah! I'll be sleeping with a big smile on my face.

With my professors @ PUP Graduate School
Dr. Mallari (extreme left), Dr. Tria, Dr. Buan and Dr. Jao (at my side)

Sito Longges

MISSING HER

Last night, we were together. I was a bit busy but when I decided to stop what I'm doing, we talked about how soul mates find each other. She has her own theory and we came up with the conclusion that only both of us know.

Before we separate our ways earlier, I saw a sadness in her teary eyes. She was sad because this summer, I will be away almost every week for two days to go in some parts of the country to teach students (part of my life as a review board lecturer). But I promised her before I travel alone, we will travel together to explore different places. :) She is okay now (at least for a while).  

TORN BETWEEN YOUR DREAMS AND THE PERSON YOU LOVE

I am in conflict with doing my job and my role as a partner. You know, I want to give her everything in this world so I am trying my best to work and to attain my goals but as time passes by, situations are getting difficult. I am giving my time to her (like going out, date, and planning to make a trip with her) but then again, it is still not enough. How am I supposed to build a good life when she wants me to stay with her all the time?

I am in trouble. Oh, life. I am really happy and grateful for how things are working out but there are things that I cannot control. TIME. 

Now I know, sometimes you can't have the best of both worlds. There are things that you cannot control. 

WALANG BAYAD SA PAG-AAYOS NG PANGALAN SA NSO

Nabasa ko ang balita mula sa dyaryong kinunan ng aking kaibigan. Pinost niya ito sa kanyang facebook account.

Malinaw na nakasaad sa dyaryo na walang ano mang bayad ang pag-aayos ng maling narehistrong pangalan, kapanganakan at ang sekswalidad. Basahin ito:

Larawan na kuha ni Keith Pascual Ballad

Kaya ang sinuman na gustong ipaayos ang kanilang NSO Birth Certificate, maghain na kayo ng petisyon at libre lamang ito. :)

QUOTES #38

DISAPPOINTED

Maybe I am just expecting that my students will perform well because I believe that I guided them through their research. I am really disappointed and saddened by the fact that, some of them are just waiting to be spoon-fed with ideas. I am disappointed because I know, deep inside, that they can do something to improve their grades and their performance. Or maybe, I just showed too much support that they feel comfortable on not pushing themselves to excel or, at least, target the above average grade.

Indeed, some people don't make any initiative to improve themselves because no one said them so. And maybe that is the reason why people don't transcend because they are too afraid of the uncertainty, they want others to give them directions and they are too afraid of responsibilities.

These people have no freedom since people with freedom are independent enough. They can take good care of themselves and they have the ability to go beyond what is expected of them.

Too bad, motivation can't be transferred to people shielded by excuses and mediocrity.

Sito Longges

FIRE DANCING AND SOME REFLECTIONS

I attended a play prepared by two sections from HM Course and IT course at PUP Paranaque Campus. I was surprised with their efforts to create a stage, background for their performance, and their services to the audience. But I was more impressed by their hidden talents!

Here's the 40-second video from his 3-minute performance! :) Hope you all like it!

Fire Dancing by Darwin Aparri

Tonight, I realized that I should not push too much pressure on my students especially if they are not majoring my subject. I realized that as a teacher, we all need to adjust ourselves on how our students will learn. Most of the time, those students who are not academically inclined have talents that are insurmountable and this made them intelligent. 

This semester, I did it although I have some absences due to my thesis. I usually taught them practical use of   general psychology to improve their lives, from knowing themselves to landing a job and befriending someone they like or possible love. Next semester, I will improve myself and try to be more effective because like I always say to myself:

I am no perfect, and there will always be room for improvement.

I still feel that it is not an excellent job. I still have to learn a lot of things.

:)

Sito Longges

SHARING MY INSIGHTS FROM EMPLOYABILITY TO LOVE!

My morning started with a seminar in Dominican College San Juan City. I was grateful that my friend recommended me as a resource speaker to share my knowledge on helping the students the ways to land on a job. The guidance counselor and the dean were very welcoming and accommodating. :) 

Yey! I got some points again. Haha

With Ms. Loreto Dy

With awesome Psych people

The highlight of my afternoon after my seminar was love and attraction. I am grateful that I shared my insights in my class. They were eager and interested in the topic. Hahaha. :D <3

QUOTES #37

MUSCLE MAN

I felt like a strong man (lol) today. I accompanied my girlfriend and carried 10-15 kilograms of chocolates that we bought in Chocolate Lovers. Hahaha. This is unforgettable. I also realized that I am too big than before. I will deliver my talk and I might look like a "suman." Hahaha. Chubby dilemma.

Sito Longges

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR EXTENSION PROGRAM

"Share your knowledge.
It’s a way to achieve immortality."

~Dalai Lama

Awesome people of SPECS, Inc.

Conducting Workshop about Stress Management

This is a productive day! It is really a good feeling sharing what you know about things which will help other people. I think, I am meant to do this task of educating others all my life.

Quotes#36

WORDS OF WISDOM

With my mentor

I had a meaningful conversation with my professor earlier. She shared her wisdom on my research and I had a chance to ask some cool stuff. I also discovered some of her hobbies and got a chance to see her beautiful home.

I saw her picture in their living room when she was six years old. It was her first communion, I guess. I find her cute hahaha. She also introduced me to her husband. She is really kind, generous, and comfortable to talk with. 

I am fortunate to have a free book signed by her. :) 

This is one of the conversations that I like:

Dr. Tria: After your graduation, you need to take your doctoral.

Me: Ah, there's no Psy D in PUP Grad school, doc.

Dr. Tria: There's a program in UST!

Me: It's expensive! Haha.

Dr. Tria: You don't have to think about it.

Me: *It's impossible! hahaha* I think I need some rest.

Dr. Tria: Ah, yes. 6 months.

Me: What? 6 months? I think I need a year.

Dr. Tria: Oh. That's alright.

*** end***

There are also other things that we talked about but I chose this since she is really pushing me to get my doctoral this year. I just felt like she believes in my ability and I am flattered.

Sito Longges

LEAP YEAR

For some people, leap year is a very special day that they have to celebrate it. As for me, I just woke up with a person that I love most. Seeing her sleeping in my bed is just a wonderful scene that I don't want to ruin...this is a special day for an ordinary person like me. The rest of the day? I spent it in my class.

SUNDAY IS DAYE

“time is a tree (this life one leaf)

but love is the sky and i am for you

just so long and long enough”

EE Cummings