A Student's Plea

"Ma'am please ipasa nyo na po ako... Inaatake na po ang lola nung nalaman nya na di ako aakyat sa entablado. Hindi ko na po alam ang gagawin ko... Hindi na po ako mag-aaral ulit dahil bumagsak ako." (Ma'am please let me pass the subject. My lola is having a cardiac arrest when she found out that I cannot go to the stage and graduate. I do not know what to do anymore. I will not study anymore because I failed.)

-- This is only one of the usual text message I receive every end of the semester. Heartbreaking... I feel like I want to cry...Sympathize...

Accept the fact that they are graduating students and somehow deserve to end their sufferings from school.

But then I realize, If I pass this student, I should pass everybody else... even though they lack knowledge,skills and attitude... even though they don't even know how to simply spell the word "Received" in the chart(when they usually spell it as "recieved")... and even though they simply have just the heart but their neurons can't just ingest each and every concept that we teach. Truly heartbreaking. I pity their parents, who would break bones just to let them graduate. Borrow money from Mr. Visa and Mastercard, get a loan from all the banks and microfinancing companies, sell the car, the house, the farmland...

Realizing all these, the love of nursing, my profession trickles me. If I will pass all of these students who I think lacks the appropriate standard to become a nurse, what will happen to my profession. With the status of nursing profession nowadays and I would let this happen, I would further aggravate the poor health care system that we have.

I remember, when I talked to the nurse who took care of my mom before she died and asked her of the postmortem care she was about to do, she just said that her eyes was closed. Nothing else.. nothing more... And so I cried. Realized, I am a nurse. I could have done more. Spiritual care. Cleaned her. Positioned her well. Even when I asked them what they have done when she had an arrest, they just said that they have done everything that they can possibly do. Specifically what? Just CPR... no defibrillations... no intubations... no medications... just because nurses were the only ones left in the ER, no doctors. And the nurses left in the ER probably just know CPR nothing more...

The grading system is a good tool to evaluate a student objectively. Logically, 74 is not 75 right? So 74 is considered failed. Deliberate the grades? If we deliberate the grades because of effort or attitude, this defeats the purpose of the grading system. We might as well not give grades anymore and let the students just finish the course. Then this would be the start of the downfall of the nursing education.

It is very difficult to be an educator. It is not different with show business. We need to let our students laugh during lecture so that they would easily understand and sometimes let them cry to let them realize the importance of their education.

I joined the academe because I want to do more with this profession. I want to share my knowledge so that my students would be better than me... I want them to be successful just like me and be proud that they graduated nursing because they deserve it. Not because of a bribe and not because of a plea.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR FUTURE NURSES! and to those who did not make it this March... we will all see each other in the roster of nurses... Take time, take it easy. Hurrying things would not make you brilliant.

Just like a diamond, it takes careful steps to see it shine. God bless :)

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Excelling in my field may be distracting. But I won't stop. God does not want me to stop. They'll just have to get used to it.

I am very young in the academe. I am successful in my own little way. Everyday is a successful day for me.. Whenever I finish my tasks, finish a book, render my lectures, I feel successful. But not as successful as the nurses I admire. I have a long journey to take, a lot of challenges to face... But then I ask....

When did it start that being successful is forbidden?

When is the time that the norms started placing us in a box and allows us to follow what is righteous only for them? I can remember my logic teacher said, nobody dictates the norms, only that it is because most people do it and so they set the norms. I don't like boxes, not because I have claustrophobia, but because boxes limit one's potential. Potentials that can never be unleashed.

I lived in an environment were people are the same in some ways ... same routine in the university... same degree.. almost the same salaries and yes we share the same number of units (well, starting this semester). But should I allow these similarities to stop me from growing as a person? Follow the trend? Join the bandwagon?

I am a born achiever. My parents trained me to reach what I want. I follow the rules yes but I set the trend. I excel in my field because God has given me the knowledge that I need to share to others. I would be selfish not to do so. God made me excel in my field. He is my mentor. And no one could be greater than Him.

And so I believe that hell may be on earth. Not the hell that people experience after death. Hell may be on earth because of people who cannot accept the fact that there will always be someone or something greater than them.. They play god... punish people because they can't just keep their business to their nose. They think they can just pull people down. They talk about people behind their backs only because they are too coward to face their enemies. I pity them. They cannot even defend themselves when in fact they act like god. They are simply insecure of the success of others and cannot even talk about their own achievements, probably because they do no have any.

If hell does exist here on earth, I cannot do anything but continue to do good. I am not like them, and will never be like them. Maybe they should start reflecting on how to excel in their field. And if they need lectures, I am willing to give it for FREE! :)

And oh... the University of Life doe not accept re-examnations too!

Clash of the Titans, a reunion with my gods and goddess friends. Realized too, I am still the child of my father...

I was very eager to write a review right after watching the movie, "Clash of the Titans". Not because I was overwhelmed with the great effects and storyboard (since I have always loved Homer eversince. Carlo and I has been a fan always) but because the story does not just speaks about Greek mythology. It shows a lot about family and God.

About GOD
When gods and goddesses are worshipped, their powers are increasing. They have a natural way of making themselves powerful because the peoplle of Argon needs them. They have to be powerful in a way, because without them, the people would be hopeless. And yes, they are true to their word. They are faithful even when the people of Argon is not faithful to them. And this is what GOD is all about, He is faithful to us, even if we are not.

About FAMILY
Perseus (Sam Worthington) knows that he is a son of a god but then refuses to acknowledge it at first because he refuses the fact since he had a different family in the begining. Zeus (Liam Neeson) knew all along that Perseus would not accept any help from him because of this fact but then as a father, he constantly guides and support Perseus, just like any father would do. Fathers do guide and support their children no matter what. Even when their children would fall from their knees a million times, fathers would still accept them for who they are because they are family. And families should be together, love each other.

And what should children do to their fathers? Respect them even if love may be impossible to give because of all the shortcomings that may have happened in the past, respect is more than enough to show love. Respect gives an opportunity to make a relationship grow and sooner or later, love will bloom. The relationship would have a new beginning.

I missed my father when I saw the movie and Zeus last words reminded me, that I am a still a child... and will always be a child no matter what, who would need some guidance from a father.

As Zeus said to Perseus, "Your still the son of Zeus!" and yes, I am still the child of my father.

With Papa's favorite CBR, Mama, Mark and Me

Yeah, I want to own my own CBR too :)

Mama and Papa during their happy days together

A Student's Plea

"Ma'am please ipasa nyo na po ako... Inaatake na po ang lola nung nalaman nya na di ako aakyat sa entablado. Hindi ko na po alam ang gagawin ko... Hindi na po ako mag-aaral ulit dahil bumagsak ako." (Ma'am please let me pass the subject. My lola is having a cardiac arrest when she found out that I cannot go to the stage and graduate. I do not know what to do anymore. I will not study anymore because I failed.)

-- This is only one of the usual text message I receive every end of the semester. Heartbreaking... I feel like I want to cry...Sympathize...

Accept the fact that they are graduating students and somehow deserve to end their sufferings from school.

But then I realize, If I pass this student, I should pass everybody else... even though they lack knowledge,skills and attitude... even though they don't even know how to simply spell the word "Received" in the chart(when they usually spell it as "recieved")... and even though they simply have just the heart but their neurons can't just ingest each and every concept that we teach. Truly heartbreaking. I pity their parents, who would break bones just to let them graduate. Borrow money from Mr. Visa and Mastercard, get a loan from all the banks and microfinancing companies, sell the car, the house, the farmland...

Realizing all these, the love of nursing, my profession trickles me. If I will pass all of these students who I think lacks the appropriate standard to become a nurse, what will happen to my profession. With the status of nursing profession nowadays and I would let this happen, I would further aggravate the poor health care system that we have.

I remember, when I talked to the nurse who took care of my mom before she died and asked her of the postmortem care she was about to do, she just said that her eyes was closed. Nothing else.. nothing more... And so I cried. Realized, I am a nurse. I could have done more. Spiritual care. Cleaned her. Positioned her well. Even when I asked them what they have done when she had an arrest, they just said that they have done everything that they can possibly do. Specifically what? Just CPR... no defibrillations... no intubations... no medications... just because nurses were the only ones left in the ER, no doctors. And the nurses left in the ER probably just know CPR nothing more...

The grading system is a good tool to evaluate a student objectively. Logically, 74 is not 75 right? So 74 is considered failed. Deliberate the grades? If we deliberate the grades because of effort or attitude, this defeats the purpose of the grading system. We might as well not give grades anymore and let the students just finish the course. Then this would be the start of the downfall of the nursing education.

It is very difficult to be an educator. It is not different with show business. We need to let our students laugh during lecture so that they would easily understand and sometimes let them cry to let them realize the importance of their education.

I joined the academe because I want to do more with this profession. I want to share my knowledge so that my students would be better than me... I want them to be successful just like me and be proud that they graduated nursing because they deserve it. Not because of a bribe and not because of a plea.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR FUTURE NURSES! and to those who did not make it this March... we will all see each other in the roster of nurses... Take time, take it easy. Hurrying things would not make you brilliant.
Just like a diamond, it takes careful steps to see it shine. God bless :)

Certified Wife and Mom, Day 1

First day to officially be off from work and 1st thing in the morning making this note. It has been a month since our 2 yayas left and it seems like a disaster at first. Juggling time with the kids, Carlo, home and work, everyday seems like an endless day. Carlo and I makes days into nights and nights into days like we cannot even decipher the time of the day anymore. We just continually pray for strength that each and everyday we live of lives successfully, finish our tasks, do great in our work and of course, see to it that the kids get the most utmost care and love that they need.

We were both doubtful at first since living our married lives with helper around for almost 11 years, we thought everything would be disastrous. But the Lord is truly wise. He taught us a lot of things throughout this process...

1. I was able to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks for the kids, which I never had the chance to do for a very long time. I was a certified mom! doing tasks for the family, which I never did before. And lately, I enjoyed one of the things that we were not able to do for a very long time, bubble bath!

2. Charlize became more responsible. She takes care of her siblings and anticipates their every needs. Before she used to just read her books, lock her self in her room, watch DVD alone. Now, they read books together, watch together, do everything together! Yesterday, since Carlo is on duty in the hospital, our three princesses and I went shopping and do somes groceries together! Yes, with a 1 year and 8 months old Chelsea who is so kulit and Casey, who is almost 4 months old only. We enjoyed every moment of it.

3. Carlo and I share very little time together throughout this process but I believe that these little times together made our relationship as couples stronger. Our bond has made our marriage more meaningful, making us realize that we can bring out the best in us as parents. These very short times together were also best times that we ever had, comparable to our trips together, vacations, coffee sessions and even our weekly dates. These times made us realize who we really are as parents and as partners. We may be harrased by the daily tasks we need to accomplish but knowing that we have each other hand in hand made everything very light and it seems like there is nothing to accomplish at all.

God is wonderful in many ways and now that I am officially off from from until the summer class starts, with nursing tutorials lasting for just a couple of hours in a day and speaking engagements on call only, I can truly say that I am so excited to start this wife and mom routine. I can never ever exchange this task with any other job I have or with any amount of compensation, because truly, this makes me a great person. :)


I can't wait to cook seafood paella very soon. :)

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Praise God for the rain!

It lasted for 15minutes at 7:45pm Philippines time then early morning at around 5:00 am.

God truly works in wonderful ways, we just have to be faithful with His promises.

With the catatrophies happening in the world today, there is no one else we can trust but His Almighty hands. Have faith in His providence and that His loving arms will keep our family safe.