IT’S BEEN sooooo looooong since I last posted here because I took my vacation seriously. And I tell you, my summer was one of my most memorable.
Just what did I do this summer of 2009?
After my students’ graduation day, I wanted to make my family feel that I am really LIVING WITH THEM, I spent a few days at home, did the cooking, played with my nephews and nieces (there’s abunch of them), and, you know, just lingered around. In the afternoon, I would bike, and at times, jog to the beach to get rid of the fats I have accumulated from graduation treats and birthday parties. On the beach, I would watch the sun as it sets down the horizon and the sea waves as they rush to the shore.
After the Holy Week, I started taking part of the Sarangani Big Brother Program by facilitating the SBB Volunteer Training and Leadership Camp. It was a great experience–meeting new friends, going to many places, and, of course, somehow being part of social transformation. I went to Maasim, Kiamba, and Maitum. Alongside facilitating trainings, we had a great time snorkeling in Maasim’s beautiful beaches.
I was not able to join the SBB Facilitators in other municipalities because I had to attend the Training for Physical Science Teachers of Regional Science High School at the University of the Philippines-National Institute of Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED) in Diliman, Quezon City.
After the training, I spent a few days to meet my friends who are now working in Metro Manila. I feel nostalgic looking at our pictures. And oh, I was able to use my TimeZone Powercard at last (Geesh, I can’t remember how much I had spent at TZ).
Before going back to Mindanao, I paid my Ate Edna and Ate Marissa a visit in Bulacan where they now work.
When I returned here, I was sent to another training on the Teacher Induction Program at the Notre Dame of Marbel University. It was another great experience, where I met nice fellow participants who treated me like their younger brother. I also met with my old friends in Marbel and had our usual bowling session.
After a few days, I attended another training at Lun Padidu National High School, Malapatan, Sarangani Province on Improvization of Laboratory Equipment with Concept Integration where I learned how to saw, solder, and, well, utilize recyclables to build instructional materials for my classes.
In between these activities, I had target shooting with Board Member Aniceto Lopez III, swimming with Mayor Lopez, eyeballs with GenSan and South Cotabato Uzzapers (haha), bowling and drinking sessions with yuppie friends, and long hours of sleep.
It was one great summer, don’t you think?
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#1 by lito antoque on June 2nd, 2009
its nice you really had an enjoyable and fruitful summer vacation.!
lito antoque s last blog post..the ‘all in one show ‘at kcc mall and my pair of slipper
#2 by ayel on June 4th, 2009
Thanks. Hehe. Kaya nga lang I wasn’t able to attend the many plurk fiestas and blogger meetups organized by sir avel.
#3 by Exan on June 4th, 2009
Cool! A busy person like you will need a quality time for yourself and family, and I am sure, you did it just this summer…
#4 by ayel on June 4th, 2009
Thanks, exan. I really did try to spend time with my family. I’ve been away from them for more than five years. Hehe. Thanks again.
#5 by bugITs-technology news and updates on June 4th, 2009
wow! puro training ah.. Good luck! hehehe btaw, ang saya ng summer mo! hehehe
bugITs-technology news and updates s last blog post..Windows 7 Official Launch Date confirmed
#6 by ayel on June 6th, 2009
as in, super saya… hehe
#7 by chorvatsko on June 5th, 2009
Yeah, it seems that you have really enjoyable summer. Like many people I will not be able to take vacation this summer
#8 by fjordz on June 6th, 2009
wow! ang saya naman ng summer! ako hindi pa nakakapagpost ng summer experience ko this year.. halos kasisimula lang eh hehehe..
at nakita ko sa aethen sa pic mo rito hahaha!
fjordz s last blog post..Dear You
#9 by ayel on June 7th, 2009
kakasimula lang ng summer mo? Lol. Sabi nga ng iba, summer 2009 was only a myth because of the showers.
Uhm, Aethen was my blog buddy nung nasa South Cotabato pa kami. Yun, inampon nya ako when I was in Manila. Hehe.
#10 by Dalmatia on October 11th, 2009
LOL, I like that,
You took your vacation seriously
I guess ill have to do the same for next year since I had to work this summer
Cheers !