The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
- Don Williams, Jr.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Happy Earth Day everyone!!! :D

NIHONGO HOMEWORK PRESENTED TO SENSEI LORETE

I miss my Nihongo/Tour Guiding Professor, Asst. Prof. Cynthia Lorete.

This was an individual activity. We presented our families to the class by making a short a simple paragraph in English and translated to Nihongo.

Remember: Use short and simple sentences. So, take a look at my sentences. haha.

WATASI NO CHICHI
Watasi no chichi wa Ricky-san desu. Kare wa yonju-sai desu. Kare wa sei-ga-takai to binanshi desu. Kare wa atama ga ii de Mathematics desu. Kare wa jitsugo otogo desu. Chichi wa yoi desu. Chichi wa omoshiro-mi aru desu. Watasi no chichi wa ai shimasu watasi ni to watasi no ane to imooto desu.

My father is Ricky. He is 45 years old. He is tall and handsome. He is intelligent in Mathematics. He is a businessman. Father is nice. Father is fun to be with. My father loves me and my elder sister and younger sister.

WATASI NO HAHA
Watasi no haha wa Myrna-san desu. Kanojo wa yonjunana-sai desu. Kanojo wa kirei desu. Kanojo wa jitsugo joshi desu. Watasi no haha wa kokoru-aru desu. Itsumo kanojo wa nozomu watasi ni saiwai na to anzen na desu. Watasi no haha wa hijo ni katai shigoto desu. Watasi wa watasi no haha ai shimasu.

My mother is Myrna. She is 47 years old. She is beautiful. She is a businesswoman. My mother is thoughtful. She wants me to be happy and safe always. My mother is very hardworking. I love my mother.

WATASI NO ANE
Watasi no ane wa Katrina/Kaycee-san desu. Kanojo wa kawai to atama ga ii desu. Kanojo wa niju-sai desu. Kanojo wa odoru, utau, to mi-mamoru eiga o nomimasu. Kanojo wa katai shigoto to itsumo watasi no oya o tasukerimasu.

My elder sister is Katrina/Kaycee. She is lovely and intelligent. She is 20 years old. She loves to sing, dance, and watch movies. She is hardworking and always helps my parents.

WATASI NO IMOOTO
Watasi no imooto wa Maureen-san. Kanojo wa kawai to atama ga ii desu. Kanojo wa juroku-sai desu. Kanojo wa odoru o nomimasu. Itsumo Maureen-san wa shizuka na tadashi kanojo wa honto ni omoshiro-mi mono desu. Kanojo wa watasi no kazoku yorokobi o sodaterimasu.

My younger sister is Maureen. She is lovely and intelligent. She is 16 years old. She loves to dance. Maureen is always quiet but she is really a funny person. She brings joy to my family.

WATASI WA ICEE
Watasi wa chu kodomo desu. Watasi wa juhassai desu. Watasi wa kantan na to sei-ga-takai desu. Watasi wa odoru, zuga to hiku gakki o nomimasu. Watasi wa watasi no kazoku ai shimasu.
I am the middle child. I am 18 years old. I am simple and tall. I love to dance, draw and play musical instrument. I love my family.

SPANISH VIRTUAL TOUR

Bienvenido a Saint Jerome Church.

Esta iglesia ha es construido por ellos Chinos artesanos en 1615 con piedra y morteros.

Su obra ha distinto con Chino-Barroco Arquitectura de la iglesia con doble Chinos leones escultura en la entrada servir para el piso muralla y el octagonal campana torre de la iglesia.

La postilla marcas en el pared y circundante de la iglesia ha causarado por bala agujeros indicaciones el combates en medio de Katipuneros y las Guardia Civils durante la rebellion de Filipinos contra el Espanol en el posterior de 19th siglo.

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Ahora vamos a Avilon Zoo.

Avilon Zoo es un zoologico y botanico parque aqui en Barangay San Isidro Rodriguez.

Esto tiene un coleccion de cercano tres mil animals con muchos especies. El parque tiene tres-doblez orden del dia: conservacion, educacion, y acogida.

Asi amigos, vosotros podeis explorais el lugar. Justo tiene cuidado. Disfrute de zoologico.

Gracias para vicitante el zoologico. Vosotros podeis regresais aqui cualquier tiempo. Tiene un viaje seguro en casa. Adios.

SPANISH CONVERSATION 2

PLANE RESERVATION

A (Earl): iHola! Gracias para llamar Cathay Pacific.
B (Icee): iHola! Hay un vuelo para Beijing siguiente semana?
A: Si, en Jueves y Viernes.
B: Vale. Podria darme un billete sencillo?
A: Si, Senorita. A que hora te gusta salir?
B: Por la manana.
A: Si, tu vuelo es a las nueve de la manana.
B: Vale.
A: Ventana o pasillo?
B: Pasillo.
A: Vale.
B: Cuanto es vuelo?
A: Cuatroscientos dolares, Senorita.
B: Vale.
A: Hay un alguna preguntas, Senorita?
B: Nada.
A: Vale. Gracias Senorita. Pode tener un viaje salvo.
B: Muchos gracias. Dios te bendiga.

SPANISH CONVERSATION 1

We made this dialogue during our Spanish days. 


HOTEL RESERVATION

A (Earl):  iHola! Buenos dias Senorita. Yo soy Earl.
B (Icee):  Buenos dias Senorita Earl. Como puedo servir le?
A:  Quisiera reservar un cuarto para mi vacacion en Casa Verde Hotel.
B:  Vale. Que te gusta tipo del cuarto Senorita? Hay un economia, de lujo y sequito.
A:  Cuanto cuesta es sequito?
B:  Esta es doscientos y cincuenta dolares.
A:  Vale. Yo voy a tomar el sequito cuarto.
B:  Cuando vas a llegar en nuestro hotel?
A:  Siguiente semana
B:  Vale. Yo voy a reservar el sequito cuarto para tu.
A:  Gracias.
B:  De nada Senorita.
 

Monday, April 12, 2010

THANKFUL ME

Finally, I was able to attend the Prayer Meeting again after several months of keeping myself busy in school. Thanks to the planned sleepover in our house with some of the PST members that's why we were all obliged to attend the prayer meeting. Honestly, I was doubtful whether to join them or not but it was my conscience who pushed me to attend. We were also joking minutes before leaving the house. They were saying "Satan, lumayas ka!", because most of us were getting lazy to attend. But still, we managed to come to church even though we were already late.

The testimony part of the prayer meeting made me a little bit emotional as I gathered my thoughts on what to say. I prepared lots of things to say that moment but because I was nervous since it was my first time again to speak, I forgot to share everything. So, I guess I can share some of them in here.


I was able to share that night how thankful I was that I got the chance to attend the prayer meeting again. Hmm. And who would forget mentioning the camp that night. Of course, almost everyone of us talked about it. Everyone was blessed that they've been a part of the camp. Even though some "not-so-good" incidents happened days before the camp, it was still God who was in control that time. Until now I am glad that not only I was the one who enjoyed that 3-day camp, but also some NEW members got to experience the feeling I want them to feel, too. Everyone was so blessed during the camp and I am looking forward for more bonding moment with the new members of the church. I'm happy they enjoy our company. 


I was also thankful to God because our grades was released online and I still got good grades. I was expecting that I'll have low grades this time because I've spent most of my time in our Events Class last semester that I almost forgot to focus on my academic courses. But still, God is great. He gave me more than what I've expected. I got good grades and I am still a part of the Dean's List. (I almost lost my spot in there because of my 1.7 grade this time.Whoa!) Although I can't make it on the top (btw, our Top 1 usually gets a 1.01 grade!!!,lol), I am still thankful and BLESSED to be a part of it. Thank YOU Lord. :) I'm already happy and contented with what I've received.

I remember when I was in elementary and a consistent honor student, I promised to myself that I will still be an achiever until college. During my high school days I didn't make it with the top students but now that I'm in college, I never thought that I'd still make it. I was surprised to be in the Dean's List, and I kept on promising to my parents that I'll make it to the top until the end.


I may have made decisions that was actually not part of my plans before (having a boyfriend), but I made a promise to them that I'll be very responsible and I'll finish my goals in time. Actually, I have a good list of plans with me and most of these are for my family. :D


Is this what you call speechless? Lol. I'm just so happy that even though I've been a not-so-good girl because I lost my focus, (gave more time in my studies and other things rather than in my ministry and other goals), STILL, God never fails to show HIS great love for me. I remember the bible verse, "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper  you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This implies to me that even though I failed HIM several times and I choose to make decisions by myself, HE still blesses me and tells me that HIS PLANS for me are much greater and all for my own benefit. And I praise and thank God for that. 


Whoa! Imagine if I shared all of these thoughts that night, the prayer meeting might have been extended,lol.