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Life on the Rock: I Love You Papa
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009. I Love You Papa. It happened all too quickly. From the frenzied phone call to the numerous "my condolences, he was a good man.". To,' the kids are big now and they promised to take care of me." My heart ached, and still does, thinking. About how Mama must've. Felt saying those words. I probably drifted to sleep with those thoughts. Around midnight, I woke up with a cramped leg and saw that mom has moved onto the bed, next to Papa. She said to Kuya. Bong mentioned how Papa used t...
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Life on the Rock: April 2009
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009. I Love You Papa. It happened all too quickly. From the frenzied phone call to the numerous "my condolences, he was a good man.". To,' the kids are big now and they promised to take care of me." My heart ached, and still does, thinking. About how Mama must've. Felt saying those words. I probably drifted to sleep with those thoughts. Around midnight, I woke up with a cramped leg and saw that mom has moved onto the bed, next to Papa. She said to Kuya. Bong mentioned how Papa used t...
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Life on the Rock: Love Scavenger Hunt
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Sunday, March 8, 2009. It was a typical Wednesday afternoon, little warm hugs of goodbyes, supervision, and then staff meeting. I stared blankly on the paper I was doodling when Betty handed me a familiar set of keys and said "check your text messages." Like most days, I overlooked to charge my battery so I waited to call Brad after our ‘How to care for your fish’ assembly. I answered with a quiet "Yes". He replied, "well I guess I'll see you later.". Okay, should I pick you up from work? As I reached th...
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Life on the Rock: Meatball Trouble
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Monday, January 19, 2009. Have you heard of Marley and Me? Marley the sweet, affectionate puppy who grew into a mischievous hyperactive dog. Meatball falls in that mold. Maybe worse. Who knows, she's still growing. Last July, Brad and I picked up the cutest well-mannered puppy at an unusual pet store. Let's just say we joke about saving her from being on the Menu. She was the sweetest thing on four legs. Now, not so much. The best part is when she chooses one out of a pair leaving the other unharmed.
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Life on the Rock: June 2008
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Monday, June 30, 2008. I love you ECO CAMP! When good friends are leaving, daily power outages are beyond control and monthly gas inflations are drilling a hole in your pocket, it really helps to find the positive in our lives. This summer, I was fortunate enough to join Marianas Trekking’s Eco Camp as a counselor. Everyday, I find something I am grateful for. The Water: A child will do anything for you if your bargaining phrase is "do you want to go swimming? A crazy game: No seats for musical chairs?
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Life on the Rock: July 2008
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Thursday, July 31, 2008. The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy and jealousy. To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you want something,. All the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. The Alchemist made me think about my personal legend. Did I learn early in my life my reason for being and gave up on it so soon? Or am I already living the path that would take me there? And the other exquisite i...
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Life on the Rock: Will you come visit us, please?
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Thursday, January 22, 2009. Will you come visit us, please? Yesterday, a student council member came to my classroom and asked if I could read this letter to my 2 nd. Graders. I thought it was the most amazing project the kids put together this school year. It made me proud to be a Canary. After I read it, I told my kids that it might just happen. My 7 year old student replied "If it doesn't. At least we gave it a shot.". Labels: dear mr. president. February 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM. View my complete profile.
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Life on the Rock: June 2009
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Monday, June 15, 2009. PAWS for a Good Cause. Last Saturday was the Saipan's Annual Best of the Worst Dog Show. Meatball and Rescue joined the fun but beforehand we did some costume fitting. Meatball as Princess Leia. I don't really wanna do this.". Judge me by size, do you? Skilled with my tongue, I am". Thanks to all of the organizers like Katie Busenkell, Angelo Villagomez. Cinta Kaipat, PAWS. And all of the volunteers who helped make PAWS WARS III: Revenge of the Boonie possible. Links to this post.
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Life on the Rock: The Great Circle of Life
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Saturday, June 6, 2009. The Great Circle of Life. I love when creativity is challenged. This year, Rhonda and I orchestrated Walt Disney's The Lion King for Rotary's Parade of Books. With 35 students from grades 2-6, we bagged 2nd place with $750, The Most Spirited award winning P.I.C water park passes for all the participants, and The Best Producer award garnering a free night stay at the Pacific Islands Club with free breakfast. WOHOO! Maria Terlaje, one of my sweetest 2nd grader, smiles with me and he...
