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It's been a while that I had the time to write. It's Lincoln Memorial Holiday and I am at home in Los Banos chilling out...literally...it's cold and I am using the high rise suede winter boots my sister gave me. The day has been productive so far...gone to the gym, met with the tree cutter, and the fence contractor did an estimate and the work...and all came to unfold as I expect. I am so grateful that all that I prayed for and planned has been coming along.
Last week unfolded well..there were many challenges with students, but with patience and prayers for them to shape up at least at the moment, all went well! Dealing with adolescents require so much patience but it pays afterwards. They are growing...firm structures with gentle reminders work together with appropriate rewards and consequence. This is also true with adults like us...but we have more accountability with what we do (our cerebral cortex's decision making have been well developed!)
My colds have been going away...thank God. Due to colds, I had to taper my swimming - at least reduce yardage and frequency. I skipped swimming after workout today. It's getting better, and or course, I am into full recovery. Is this a sign of aging? Hahaha..don't want to think about it...It's the life it each year that matters and how one enjoys and fully use the life in each year. Clear mind is one of the keys of living young and productive. What is clear mind for you? As for me, clear mind is thinking about things and situations in life the way they should be thought.
Counting days now before the trip to Jamaica. Yahoo! Another trip is coming up soon and I am going to a "fun" country - the way one of my colleagues describe Jamaica. I guess she is right. As I watch some on-line videos about his country, it looks like that life is full of events. Of course, the way travel, I stay away from anything that will place me in trouble...and this is one of the reasons my all my trips to different parts of the world have been pleasant and with positive experience...with the feeling of wanting to visit the country again. There is always NO regrets!
Last week, while I am eating sandwich inside my car parked in 7-11 store, a guy counting coins in this coin purse from of my car asked if I have spare coins. At first, I felt uneasy eating and someone is needing money...I assumed needing food. I popped my head up from the window and asked him if he needs food. A big "yes" was the answer I received. I left my food in the car and took him to the store and asked to get himself something and I will pay for it. I glad to see him smiling. :) Help with a happy heart.
My swimming has been good. It's only this weekend that I reduced the frequency and yardage due to colds. I am glad that I am recovering from it. Tomorrow should be the beginning of the normal practice. I have been in the enhancing stage of the four strokes. Lately, my favorite is the backstrokes (with the water bottle on my forehead). I am loving it. Techniques, power and speed are greatly focused. Keep on movin'.....
I am back to practicing the piano...
Random thoughts...
I miss the Bermuda Islands... It was a great trip with my mother.
The trip to Jamaica in March during spring break is all set and ready! Next trip this summer ----> India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
I want to see the "Underground River" in Puerto Princesa, Palawan in the the Philippines --- one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World 2012.
Ger Camp in Mongolia, Summer 2011
Durbur Square - UNESCO World Heritage, Nepal Spring Break 2011
Crystal Cave, Bermuda Islands Dec. 2011
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