pasta al dente i did

Wednesday is my rest day. My house angels Daisy and Mayet are very busy cleaning the house,I told them to leave every nook and cranny of the abode spotless. Super special people are coming next month. I have to make sure no mosquito and insect of any kind would  be visible.:) I took my nap after lunch while the 2 girls continued with their task. To make them feel appreciated, I decided to prepare our snacks. They were sweetly complaining that yesterday, they starved with the popcorn.:)

We have steady supply of basic goods here at home,if in case the craving or need arises. And so I cooked,done with the product in 30 minutes,just in time for Mamang's usual merienda schedule. I don't have a name for this pasta. I  usually cook with no measurement, mostly is done by instinct and with what is available in the pantry and fridge.Since it is Ash Wednesday today, we observe abstinence from meat.

Thank you to Koyang Mark and Ate Arlyn for the cans of cream of mushroom and packs of tri-color rotini. Other ingredients include evaporated milk,Century tuna and few pieces of shrimps.I simply mixed everything after sauteeing onions and garlic in olive oil,sprinkled a bit of salt and peppah and topped with cheese. Voila!!! Mamang, Daisy and Mayet super liked it. They said it's my special food.:) Analyn and Alvin had 2 servings.

I wanna believe it is masarap, here's what's left.:) Tell me if you wish, I may cook for you. Hmmm, I thought of Crush,padalhan ko kaya s'ya??Hihihi!

Eat.Pray.Love.

My Constant Love

While her life seems to be an open book,wherein every detail is magnified and feasted upon by the public's prying eyes,  I can't get enough of her.


Her best friend perfectly states," Whether you like her or not, you watch what she says, what she wears, how she reacts next." She is a presence you cannot ignore, the wit and intelligence is always present come any circumstance. She is extremely honest,opinionated yet oft-described as the most generous human being.


I loved her since I was 10 years old and it didn't waver.I may have "hated" her for some chapters in her journey but my loyalty stayed glued. She cries, I weep. She smiles, I jump with joy. I pray for her happiness, even asked my mom in quite a number of times to please include her and the family in her prayer petitions.
" Why do you like her that much," people would ask me. Well,she is very smart. Her parents are our heroes. She has very humble and modest siblings. I simply love her to pieces. She is one big source of inspiration,motivation and passion to me.


She has a good heart,she has remained to be a loyal friend to many,pays her due taxes to the last cent and trust me,Philippine entertainment would be such a bore without her. Love her or hate her,she is here to stay and definitely, I will continue to be there.:)


Happy happy birthday, Kris. Thank you for the happiness,fascination and celebration of life.
Love,love,love.:)

2012 Chinese New Year

This is a verrryyy backlog blog. Plenty of things and tasks in the recent, no ample time for blogging. I miss my site and sharing random events with you.My RN friends and I trooped to Manila to "watch" Katy Perry in concert.Prior to the show, we dined at a Hongkong seafood resto in Mall of Asia(MOA).Aww,forgot the name of the place,it was a good try though, our hunger was met well by our delectable choices. Here are photos captured:

 

After dancing and singing "with" dear Katy, we checked-in at Sofitel Hotel, thanks to Joidz's friendship with a good man, Sir Rey.:) This place has a special spot in my heart,my wish to stay in a hotel by myself materialized here when I took the CGFNS exam in 2006. The rooms now are better and brighter.

The very impressive Spiral was still undergoing repairs as of our stay though. Hopefully when I go back here, it will be back at its form,maybe even more beautiful. Lastly,I wish I could get to take a dip at Sofitel's pools.:)

Thank you for the Music, Whitney

Music is part of one's life. It was introduced to me at such an early stage that I could sing Puff the Magic Dragon,Lemon Tree and American Pie (Tito Domz's and Koyang Mark's influence) even before I learned how to write my name. I have older cousins who are all girls(the Pingols) as my neighbors and I looked up to them since I was a pre-schooler. Fashion and music sources they were to me then. They loved Madonna, Cindy Lauper and Whitney Houston. We're talking 80's and 90's here.:)

I remember Ate Ping belting out Saving All My Love For You with a minus one tape,no videoke yet then. Whitney was a household name. I was a witness to her fame and talent. Such a golden power of voice. Her movie, The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner is a favorite of mine,I can't get enough of Run To You.It just makes me sad there's no available video of it on YouTube.:( I like its line: "I wanna run to youuuu,but if I come to youuuu, would you hold me in your arrrmms, and keep me safe from harmmm??"

Amongst the most -liked tracks of Whitney:

Saving All My Love For You

Greatest Love of All

One Moment in Time

When You Believe, my UASN 2005 Batch Song

Whitney's battle with drug dependence,deteriorating popularity,marital blues saddened me. She is a sentimental part of my childhood era. She may have left ,nonetheless,her music will stay forever. Thank you Whitney for the melodies and lyrics which I still know by heart up to this moment.You will live forever in the hearts of many.

Five Amazing Years

“Everything happens for a reason.

In 2003, when I set my feet on the UA grounds to pursue Bachelor of Science in Nursing, two distinct scenarios were on my mind to serve as my motivations. 1.) To work as a nurse in one private and one government hospitals respectively, 2.) To function as a USRN to finally be with my family in America. The former materialized soon after I passed the local boards. The latter I have yet to patiently wait to occur.

“To whom much is given, much is expected in return.”

Truth to tell, to work as a Clinical Instructor in the university happened in an unexpected and unforeseen circumstance. This early, I wish to extend my gratuity to my former dean and mentors for encouraging me to join the College of Nursing family, for believing that I have what it takes to be a member of the department and somehow help in molding the students to be responsible nurses in the future. Trust and confidence were given and entwined with them is the assurance and expectation that I can share to our nurses-to-be wisdom and skills that will help them in their practice.

“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season, we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”   

                                                     Galatians 6:9

Nursing educators serve as lecturers (classroom discussions) and Related Learning Experience(RLE) instructors(hospital and community exposures). I have experienced both and one is not easier over the other. I endured lecture courses, read: 10-straight hours of talking and explaining to a big number of students, preparing Powerpoint presentations, studying the topics carefully for congruous delivery to the students.

Supervising student nurses in the clinical setting has its own unique challenges as well. Guiding and monitoring 10-11 novice students is not one for fairy tales. Guided by the principles Benefiscence(Do good) and Nonmalefiscence(Do  no harm), efficient and effective nursing care is expected from us while generating adequate knowledge and experiences. Holistic approach of care is emphasized in Nursing. Through my profession, I become God’s disciple in teaching my students apt knowledge and theories necessary, skills to facilitate health promotion and prevention of illness and Christian attitude to help them genuinely and sincerely care for the clients.

However daunting the tasks may be, what kept me and continues to make me move forward in my FAITH in God knowing that He’s with me at all times. I never fail to whisper to Him a prayer or two to please guide and enlighten me always with sound judgment and Christ-like heart in dealing with patients, students and everyone else I meet. Mama Mary’s intercession surely paves the way in shielding me from harm and undue stress.

I can’t categorize my job as a glamorous one what with frequent exposure to hazards and probable legal problems, yet I find joy and peace knowing that at the end of the day in my own little ways, I get to contribute help to our sick and indigent patients and their families. Their warm smiles and thank yous, signs of recovery brought about by genuine-filled care and concern rendered to them-PRICELESS!

It humbles me each time I see former students working as registered nurses in different institutions and they continue to value and appreciate a thing or two, they say they learned from me. In this simplest way, I become the Lord’s instrument in producing diligent and compassionate nurses.

“In everything, give thanks.”

                                           1 Thessalonians 5:18

My heart swells with gratitude to the UA community for giving me this priviledge to function as a CI. I now know that venturing into this field happened not by chance rather it is God’s sketched plan for me. In my five years of stay here, I have travelled to different horizons which led me to a deeper and stronger relationship with Jesus and Mama Mary. It has made me a more rounded individual, more understanding and patient in dealing with people from all walks of life.

I have learned that teaching not only entails giving theories and wisdom and skills by the books, comes with it just as significant is ATTITUDE. Passion and dedication in the image and likeness of our Creator have to constantly be endured and enhanced. With utmost modesty, allow me to say that I become more prayerful. I love attending 12 noon Eucharistic celebrations, the solemnity is always palpable.A fixed, constant Friday reminder of my Kindergarten teacher I do now to my students,”Please go to mass on Sunday,” and Fr. Jerry Orbos’s “God bless you. Mama Mary loves you.” Bishop Mallari’s presence immensely radiates holiness that is why I love to have photos with him.:) In BECs, I glimpse at my students in a more magnified way. I get to discover  their dreams, aspirations and even upheavals. I know that just by attentively listening and letting them vent inner emotions, I could make a difference, no matter how small it may be. BECs serve as a huge help for spiritual nourishment of educators and students alike.

I will forever be grateful to everyone whom I have met and worked with in the institution. I believe that each and every person that comes my way has an important purpose in my existence. Thank you to the administrators, my mentors, colleagues,the non-teaching personnel,4Runners,the patients and their families, hospital personnel and my students.

It has been an amazing five years here in UA. I still find it awkward to speak publicly about my relationship with God knowing how “kikay” I am to others. At any rate, I wish to believe and my family and friends affirm so, they have seen acts of maturity and doses of kindness and generosity in me through the years. I still have so much to learn and discover. Learning is and endless process so is knowing and connecting with God in a more profound manner. I hope though that I get to be better in both aspects as I travel in my life.

Thank you Lord for the gift of work of Profession and Vocation.

Thank you Mama Mary for your intercession with the deepest and shallowest desires of my heart,for letting me be a part of your UA family.

To God be the glory.

Crush's Song for Me...Someday.

Dear Crush, you matter a lot to me, to the point that you become the topic of discussion between Mom and I,among my cousins. They shower me with insane support.:) Wishing and hoping for the best for you,dear.Till you find me.:)