my brain ceased to function for a while there..

Was lining up at the counter earlier to pay for the special paper I bought for our class activity tomorrow. In my hand was my portfolio with its zipper open. I forgot that I opened it so when I flipped my portfolio, all my colored pens were on the floor. And I just stared at it, asking myself, where did that come from and who’s the owner. Gush.. It took me a while to realize that it was mine not until the person in front of me picked it up and handed back my pens. Wheew.. This is not good. I have these episode sometimes. Like my brain cease to function, stopped to think and just rest blankly. Hahayz.. The long weekend I had was I guess not effective as rest days since I had to wake up early those days while vacationing at my mother’s hometown. Well at least, I spent it with my cousin and away from work (eventhough I brought some work with me but failed to continue working on them). Oh well.. More to come of these brain freeze episodes. Hehe..

why were they afraid?

I never thought there would still be someone I know who is afraid to cross the Carmen bridge after I led one of the youths in crossing it. Last week, after one of our practices, we would go to DiviSoria where majority of us could get a ride home. As always, we would cross the bridge. Unknowingly, one of our companions was afraid of crossing long bridges. Made me wonder why they were afraid? Because the bridge kind of vibrate whenever a vehicle passes through? Or they were not used to passing one of those long bridges we have? Oh well.. Maybe because its a new experience for them. Some paths have to be taken with risk and courage. While some, well, can be ignored. Yet opportunities knock on our doors once. We have the freedom of choice ot grab it or let it pass us by, without knowing the possible outcome or consequences of our actions.

end of the day relaxation

I may not be at home for 14 hours or so on weekdays. And go for other obligation on weekends. Literally, not always at home. On weekdays, from work, I go to my tutorial then for music practices and dinner. After which, we’d head to DiviSoria with the youths then home. Such busy days for me, specially because I’m still adjusting to my new work schedule of 8am to 5pm. Nonetheless, the end of the day activity were always a mountain top experience. Being with the youths, talking about anything, sharing views and insights though they may be confuse at times and don’t want to bring them to my level of thinking. But I’m glad they are very open as well. Those were moments that even though my body yearns for rest yet it could be relieved by this people, this youths I spend my time with. Priceless, irreplaceable, cherish moments.

longing for home

Work has changed this past 2 weeks. I’m asked to replace our senior teacher who is resigning due to family health reasons. So I had to do an 8AM – 5PM job handling the pre-school children and continuing on with my students with special needs plus the tutorial I have after work, which usually gets me home at 9PM. That’s 11 hours away from home. Darn.. Imagine, I’ll only get home for net, sleep, morning preparation for the work day, breakfast and mess with the things here. Hahayz.. Longing for a respite. Wanted to go for a swim but when it comes to the day and time I had planned to take a dip, laziness overpowers my will. What else do I want to do to relax? Soundtrip with the youths again? Strolling with them? I want to stay at our house the whole day, for once. Wake up late, slump in front of this computer browsing on anything, continue my dvd marathon on 24 the tv series, take a swim, go somewhere, etc.