Late Post: The RAK Winner!

Sorry I had this late announcement. I almost forgot about my RAK giveaway, I just remembered it now after I looked at the calendar. So anyway, here's the winner.

Congratulations Kate! I will send you your $10 coupon shortly. Thanks to all who joined and happy shopping Kate!

The Visit

Something interesting and heartrending happened today. I was at my wit’s end in conducting a long and hard exam to my pupils when I saw a familiar figure standing by our classroom door. I can recognize that man even if I haven’t seen him for two years. He was my pupil’s father. He was this stage father I have encountered during my first year in teaching wherein his daughter was our first honor that school year. After graduation, they moved to another city and haven’t been in town since then. Until today. I was so happy to see him because I miss his little girl so much. See, that little girl knows how to cheer me up especially when I am having a bad day. She’s smart, cheerful and intelligent. She even promised to build me a swimming pool once she becomes a CPA. Those are just sweet talks but it’s really touching.
When I talked to her father, I asked how she is doing in her new school. I learned that my former pupil is still on top of her class but is having a hard time in their Arabic lessons although she copes up pretty well. And then the father said something that really melts my heart. He said, “Nandito lang ako ma’am para bumisita sa iyo at magpasalamat sa lahat ng kabutihan na ginawa mo sa anak ko.” (I am here just to visit and thank you for all the goodness you have done to my child) I didn’t mind it then but now that I think about it, it really meant something. I swear I can cry happy tears right this moment.

Teaching is not a thankless job especially when you see your former pupils visit you from time

to time and smile at you. I swear I am even more moved when those pupils who were troublemakers come up to you and say: “You used to teach me this, right ma’am?”

Whenever my co-teachers and I convene and share stories about the pains and hardships of being educators, we always rant that whenever we compute grades or make reports we have this same notion of filing a resignation letter BUT whenever we see our pupils go up the stage to perform or receive an award, we are taken to a different kind of high that makes us love our job a hundred times.

I am a preschool teacher where 70% of my pupils have no resources to buy papers, pencils, notebooks or books. Most of my pupils’ parents do not know how to read so they cannot teach their children at home for further follow up. And knowing that I have imparted something genuine to the kids is more than enough to make me love my job and my profession more and more each day. I am in a cloud nine.

Sunday Stealing: The Seven Deadly Sins

Today we ripped off a bloggernamed and blog named Mignight Murdina of the blog Not All That Wander Are Lost. It is stated that it was “ganked” from Karaokegal. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time.

Sunday Stealing: The Seven Deadly Sins Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1 - Pride. Seven great things about yourself.

I have a gorgeous smile.

I am great with kids. Mine or not.

I have a contagious laugh.

I am street smart.

I am mentally stable.

I am forgiving.

I am beautiful.

2 - Envy. Seven things you lack and covet.

Height

Correct weight

Flawless skin

Unlimited money

Candle like fingers and

Womanly hands

Normal family life

3 - Wrath. Seven things that piss you off.

Ungrateful children

Condescending people

Kids crying very loudly

Lazy pupils

Stage mothers

Close minded people

Bills

4 - Sloth. Seven things you neglect to do.

Go to the gym

Take care of my skin

Read stories to my kids

Learn how to dance

Save money

Stand up for something I don’t want to do

Stop cursing

5 - Greed. Seven worldly material desires.

High end gadgets

European tour

Sleep in a posh hotel

Travel with my kids

Car

Own a house and lot

A rest house or a farm

6 - Gluttony. Seven guilty pleasures.

Bones, Criminal Minds

Chocolates

Vodka

Roast pig

Junk foods

Massage

7 - Lust. Seven love secrets.

It’s not a secret anymore if I tell but what the heck, if I’d have Chirs Pine I am good as dead.

But before you go, I would like to invite you to join this contest of mine where I will be giving a $10 GC at Skute Design's Store. Scrapper or not, you are most definitely invited!

A RAK For You

About two weeks ago, I was given a $10 gift certificate from Skute Designs because I helped in giving her kit a name which was Divattitude. So anyway, I have had so many blessings this month having won in a lot of contests and RAKs so I am now passing on my luck to you! Yes, YOU! I am giving away a $10 gift certificate to any of Skute Design's store in Angel Scraps Shop. All you have to do is leave a comment by telling me which kit of hers you like most.

And if you want another extra entry, you can either:

1. Tweet about this contest linking to this post.

2. Blog about this contest also linking to this post.

Or you can do all of the above to get a maximum of three coupons each! Just be sure to leave a separate comment on each entry you make. I will randomly pick one lucky winner on March 4 through random.org so go get your fingers do the work and comment, tweet or blog away!

Monday Mayhem #3 - Stupid Questions

Welcome again to Monday Mayhem.

Today we are asked stupid questions to the World Wide Buzz.

1. How and why does one become a modern day pirate?

A modern day pirate is a virtual pirate. That is when one loves torrent files and thinks of it as a normal thing to do.

2. What would happen if a government actually balanced its budget? Could it actually ever happen?

A government’s budget will never be balanced because there are certain agencies that are of very important priority.

3. What do you think of this "Royal Wedding" stuff?

It’s not called ROYAL if I am not there. Seriously, it’s grand and all but come to think of it, I used to have the hots for Will when I was in high school and I always thought of Harry as ugly. But now, woooo! The world is round! Harry’s the hotter prince and Will? Kate can have him all the time. I mean his hairline is receding and he looks very stressed lately. Prolly because of the wedding preps though.

4. Is Gaga really a Madonna-wanna-be? Or is she her own phenomena?

Gaga’s a toss between Bjork and Madonna. They’re all crazy people. But very talented too.

5. What do swimsuits actually have to do with a Sports Magazine?

Because swimsuits actually motivate men to work hard for that abs.

6. What is the stupidest thing you witnessed this past week?

Who’s that silly girl in American Idol who always cries whether a good thing or a bad thing happens to her? Well, she got through the eliminations and that made me zonked! I’m like, WHAAAAAAT!?!

7. What is an "Ugly American"? Are they really uglier than other people?

An Ugly American for me is the one who does not do what a noble and good American should do. Someone who’s rude and condescending.

8. If you could name your new virtual pet anything you wanted to, what would you name it?

I’ll name her Missaianaveyrambularifficatiousweetnesssgracious or Missy for short

9. Is winter (or whatever season you are in at the moment) really over? How would you even know?

I’m from the Philippines so it’s always sunny. Never over. Ever.

10. Make up a new word to replace any 'four letter word' and share it with us in a sentence so we can use it too. You don't have to tell us what the 'four letter word is'. We can guess it.

Fairypoo. I should have strangled that fairypooing guy!

Hitting 5 Birds in One Stone

Yes, you can make your own bundle! I was bored this morning so I went to DST and tried to read some threads there when I realized that I haven't used Mah's (Dream's Place Atelier) coupon from which I won as one of the posters in the 1000th page of this thread. So I checked on Mah's Store at Digiscrappers Brasil and I found a great loot to boot! I grabbed the bag and proceeded to the checkout counter and voila! I got 5 kits for the price of one but then I got it for free! I am so delighted with this deal and I am beginning to love DSB too. So what are you waiting for? Go there at DSB and grab this bag from Dream's Place Atelier. This promo is only up for a limited time so hurry!

Mouse-less No More!

My friend's dad arrived from UK a few days ago so I was able to get my purchases from Ebay(UK) last January. I bought myself a mouse among others and I got this TRUST Slimline Wireless Mouse 16339 for GBP 16.94. The mouse looks cute but for someone who got used at manipulating a bulky and comfortable mouse, I did not like it. But I am going to give it another try before I am going to resell this on Ebay(Philippines) and I will just get a new one that is more comfortable even though it will be bulky. The functions of the mouse is awesome though, and the packaging is great. But as I have said, using it is uncomfortable where I always feel I'll have a carpal tunnel syndrome.

Aside from the mouse, I also bought a Uniross Express Mini Charger.

I had to buy this one because the cable of our 6 year old Kodak charger is missing and I am very impatient with looking for lost stuffs. I think I had a good deal with this because it comes with 6 AA batteries aside from the 2 AAA batteries for FREE! Oh I know I am such a freeloader, haha! Anyway, what good does this event in my life? I can only think of one thing: scrap more pages. You have to admit, scrapping without a mouse is hellish.