Crossing Fiesta: A Day of Unanticipated Events

A Recap of Previous Post

May 15, 2012 – As I had stated in my last post that I was invited by my friend/co-teacher Diana to celebrate with them as they honor their saint at Crossing, Caranan, Pasacao, Camarines Sur. I also mentioned that I was not sure if I could come since there could be important papers that I have to request or I might be asked to report to the school.

Luckily, on March 14, 2012 while I was still at Malansad, Libmanan where I met Mrs. Nilo, the Officer-in-Charge of the high school, she made a call to her teachers. To make the story short, I was not told to return the next day instead on March 21, 2012 for submission of requirements. That means I can go to Pasacao.

Ate Duday’s Debut Celebration

I arrived in APMI at around 4:30 pm and it was a good feeling to see my social group. We were sharing stories while waiting for other teachers. We went to Pongol to witness the debut celebration of Ate Duday, the youngest daughter of the Dominguez Family. It was fun to see four of my former students. Uninvited, the rain pours heavily as if giving its gift to the birthday girl. Around 7:30 pm, we decided to go because Pat needs to return home.

When Uninvited Events Came In

On the next morning, while waiting for the right time to travel going to Crossing, Caranan I opened my Facebook and Twitter accounts. I played Titres Battle but it bored me very fast. I received an invitation to play Marvels, I tried it, and I liked it. However, I need to stop playing because we had to go. I was thinking there would be more than five of us who would go but we ended up only three. I was with teacher Fe and teacher Jumel; we were the unstoppable, ha-ha. When we arrived, teacher Emz was also there. Diana lets us inside and offers us foods but we had our lunch at school before leaving so we ate a little amount of the rice and viands. I quite liked the salad so much I ate sufficiently.

After eating, we watched the coronation of the Baby King and Baby Queen 2012. Diana was not one of the emcees but she was pulled to do so. The coronations took very long.

Minutes before the coronation ended, the three of us were asked to judge. The competition was about fashion show of dresses made from indigenous and garbage materials. The objective of the event was to show the residents of the Barangay how garbage materials can be used again. We were not actually expecting it. However, a duty was calling. We just did what we thought were right. There were eleven candidates and each had unique clothes design.

It was fun though. Before we leave for APMI, we were asked to eat first. We returned to school with the aid of habal-habal. That is one of the usual modes of transportation in a far barangays, a motorcycle. We were four in a single motorcycle so I am guessing you can picture us. It was a rough road so it adds to the adventure. We traveled for almost 15 minutes and on that position, it was not easy. We were laughing all the way. I was so tired when we arrived.

That was a day full of fun and surprises. My adventures at Pasacao are all memorable. That is why I always wanted to be in that place. That night while I am at bed, I was thinking all the memories I had in APMI. Though I need to say cheerio to this institution, I will still find time to be here again.

I ended up saying I will extend my stay up until Thursday. I was supposed to leave on Wednesday but I want to stay longer. If I leave early, finding time to be at Pasacao will be hard. In the meantime, I am grabbing the opportunity while it is still there and free.

Moreover, at APMI I have a free access to the internet through Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). Ha-ha! At Pili, I need to reload 50 pesos to have a one-day internet service.

Enjoy na, tipid pa! ^_^

APMI-Pasacao Memories

It has been 10 months since I first set foot on the ground of APMI-Pasacao Campus and it has also been 10 months since I was sharing momentous events with the students and teachers of the said institution. There are ups and downs but I cannot think of the downs anymore. I will not renew my contract so I'm super going to miss everything it in specially those people I shared endless laughter with.

So, here are just some of the happenings I will definitely miss. These are photos worth keeping and sharing! ^_^

This first photo was taken when I first go out with my co-teachers for beach.

During Joy's birthday!

The banner clearly describes this event.

Awww.. This one happened when only four third year students came back to school in the afternoon. That day was my last regular class.

APMI 19th Foundation Anniversary pre-parade...

After Buwan ng Wika program.

After the Private Schools' Day at Buhi, Camarines Sur.

When I joined my Fortitude students in a trip to beach and we end up going to Mainit.. Literally speaking, the water is hot.

My advisory class, FORTITUDE! :)

I'm with my co-teachers in a beach overnight...

We SAY BEST JUMP! Hahah

Christmas parade..

Christmas Dinner and Ball...

APMI-Pasacao Family S/Y 2011-2012

These are the people I will definitely MISS a lot.

There are still a lot to post but these are all the photos needed to show my short stay at APMI. It was a story I'm going to remember FOREVER!! :))

I Just HATE Him

                    He acts as if he’s a king, the one that we should give our adorations, as if every word that left his mouth is astute. He receives the award for the strongest aversion I ever felt toward someone, dethroning my father.

                    I don’t want to name names to keep him safe, NO, I must say to KEEP ME SAFE! Ha-ha!

                I hate the way he throws his so-called JOKE; I must say those were nonsense words from an insecure organism. He can’t even control his voice, my God. He’s talking to someone who’s just half a meter apart from him yet you may hear him as if they’re miles distant.

                One moment I was thinking if ever he possesses good things with him, I was disappointed and I missed the mark (frankly). It makes me grin for I’m thinking that when God sowed nobleness on Earth he was numb asleep and amazingly awake when He showered unkindness.

                   How the heck he became the subject of this precious article? I just wish that he’ll be able to read this and hopefully his instinct can sense this is intended for him. I just hope that he’ll CHANGE; this is for his own good! If he did, even I’m not a Roman Catholic in religion, magpapamisa ako 1 week.

First Meeting with APMI

Saturday - June 4, 2011, when we act like lead actors in a blockbuster action movie in which the episode was powerful, intense and was played in slow motion.

Saturday morning when I arrived at Arborvitae Plains Montessori, Inc. (APMI) for I was assigned in cooking along with co-teachers from Pasacao branch, in the evening all faculty and staff of APMI from difference branches will be around for the Acquaintance Part. It was announced that whoever will fail to attend shall have a fine of 500 pesos to be deducted in our 13^th month pay; so expected, many were around.

Going back to morning, I stated that I was assigned in cooking but the raw foods were not yet brought at the school so we decided to just practice a dance presentation to be offered during the APMI Teachers’ Acquaintance Party. Then at 4:00 PM, we rode a pedicab to bring us at Daruanak View Park where the party will be held, we were also informed that the cooking site will be the resort itself. I’m with Teacher Fe, Teacher Lanie and Teacher Caresse in the pedicab.

Then the moment of truth arrived, the pedicab was entering the gate when it flipped and I was like a chick underneath the foot of a man as I was thrown at the bottom. I don’t know how and what reaction to give to my co-teachers and to the pedicab driver; in a moment I was like a statue that was made a decade already. I did not mind my body whether it hurts or not, what I was thinking was my bag and my pants; I did not bring an extra pants so I was really a mess since we flipped in a muddy road. To cut the story short, I had some bruises after the incident, my left shoulder was aching, my right arm that I used in supporting my body was swelling, and we were laughing with our lungs out, ha-ha. It was a situation that no one was expecting and we have to take note that it was my first day to be in that place; WHAT A WAY TO WELCOME A NEWCOMER, ha-ha.

Although that incident happened, I still enjoy the acquaintance party wherein we played our best and we won some games, we ate a lot even it was late for dinner and the plates lacked, and most importantly we met new friends and we laughed with each other with no pretensions. Truly, I never regret the moment I enrolled myself in the education department.

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3 Days Service

            As requirement by the APMI management, each teacher is required to render a 3-day service at each respective branch. Our Teacher in-Charge told us to be at school by Monday for the division of loads and finalization of schedules and advisory class. However, Monday morning I was at the office of Dr. Elizabeth L. Laynesa waiting their meeting to adjourn because I need her sign in my clearance for the release of my transcript of records that I need for employment and for filing at PRC for board exam. I waited a decade until they finished their business.

                My plan was to travel after lunch but I decided to have it postponed since traveling from Pili to Pasacao will utilize one and a half hour of my afternoon, thus there’s no use being at APMI where I will just do nothing for the remaining time after my arrival. Moreover, I asked my eldest sister to buy me a bag at Natasha because I don’t have decent one and I still have to prepare the things that I’ll be bringing with me.

                Tuesday morning around 8:00 A.M I was at the van terminal and the only passenger, after 15 minutes we departed the terminal. 9:00 A.M when I arrived at the school where teachers Kate, Caresse, Diane, Pat, and Fe were around.

                That’s the start of everything; we planned the schedule of teachers, we decorated the APMI front liner’s bulletin, we restructured the classrooms assigned to us, and we prepared ourselves for the fast approaching start of the classes. APMI’s start of classes is actually a week late from the DepEd’s schedule of start of classes.

                I’m still looking forward to something new with this situation I place myself into, I don’t assume everything will be alright for I might just get disappointed. I’ll just let things put themselves in their respective places and make me a better person.

                I know that everything will not be that easy, teaching profession after all is not a walk in the park; I’m just hoping that at least I can overcome everything and achieve the end that I was hoping when I submitted my resume at APMI.

                “All is well,” as what Rancho/Whangdu was always telling his friends in the movie 3 idiots, so I’ll just say to myself the same line, ALL IS WELL.

                This is just the start, a meeting with APMI. :)

Breakdown: 7 Days Left

Classes will start next week at Arborvitae Plains Montessori, Inc. (APMI) where I was hired to teach secondary science subjects and some elementary computer subjects. We were instructed to report to our branches, Pasacao for me, to render 3 days service with pay. I was supposed to be there early this Monday morning but I decided to have my clearance signed by our dean. Luckily, I’m through with my clearance. I can now request for the release of my Transcript of Record.

Tomorrow morning, I’ll just travel early in the morning to do the first day of my service to APMI. :))