Liza's Online Journal

God My Superhero

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0000

Have you experienced giving up on something you're working very hard for? What about being forced to do something you don't want or you can't? Have you experienced asking for help and no one can help you? So, does that mean - that is already the end and you are dead?

Many times we are trying to save ourselves from this world. Sometimes, we are trying to survive in this crazy world. But many times we fail the success of surviving.

Sometimes, we tend to trust people who could probably help us. We tend to give everything for them, hoping that they can help us in the future but eventually, you'll realize that they cannot really do anything for you.They are also prisoners of this world. They are also in need of help!

So? In times of need, who do you turn to? Should you just give up?

Well, there is this one supreme being who is bigger than this crazy world. There is this supreme being who, in fact, is the creator of everything. Yes! Everything as in you, me and the problems that you are going through everyday! - GOD!

God created you and so He loves you! He is the most superior among the superiors! He is the only one who can help you survive the world that he created. All you have to do is to acknowledge and believe Him.

Pray to God! He will not only solve your worries, but he can stop your worries. You'll live a happy and satisfactory life if you are in Him.

So? Are you willing to meet your superhero?

I SERVE GOD

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:13:00 +0000

Joy fades.

If it is your first time to do something, you are very excited and you are giving your 100%. However, as time flies, your 100% becomes 90, then 60 then 30 and then 0. How are we suppose to maintain that 100% joy, service and best?

In this very materialistic world, we tend to get our motivation from the things around us (extrinsic) or sometimes, from ourselves (intrinsic). What if our interest changes? What if you had a rift with someone who is your source of motivation? What if you lose that source? Would you stop and stay at rest FOREVER? Or would you look for another motivation from the world and start the process all over again and eventually get tired?

There is only one constant thing in the universe. The constant thing that will NEVER EVER leave you. God. If God is the source of your motivation, you will be motivated until the very end despite the crazy work and workplace. If you do things for God, you will surely give your best and exert your excellence because you are serving the BEST AND EXCELLENT GOD.

It won't end there. If you serve God, He will help you to be like Him - successful and great because He made you from His own image and likeness. If you serve God, you will see how great and mighty He is that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.

God wanted to be honored and glorified. If you serve Him, He will bless the works of your hands so that people will see how Wonderful the God you are serving is.

And lastly, when you serve God, you'll beat the odds without getting tired and WITHOUT LOSING.

SERVE GOD not only because we want to be successful in life. SERVE GOD BECAUSE HE DESERVES IT.

Jesus: The Only Name I Live For

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:03:00 +0000

In a very stressful world, I can only think of one reason to survive, God. At the same time, the same reason why I had to survive.

When I started being a "Christian" (by heart not by name) my views changed. I learned how to enjoy life the way it is. I began to live a stress free life because I realized that GOD IS IN CONTROL - of everything.

In my walk with Him, I realized that no matter how hard I try to avoid a situation, if it is God's plan for me, I can't go away with it. Yes! It is scary to think of what God wanted to happen in my life. Maybe there will come a time that He will give me a very difficult situation that I can't even imagine how I will be able to surpass. But I shouldn't be afraid. Do you know why? Because He gave it and He can take it.

My life belongs to Him. Hence, He has the right to do everything to it. I believe that if you own something, you will take care of it. You will not do anything to harm it. Unless we are irresponsible owners though. But our God is responsible. He is too perfect. He will not do anything to forsake us because we are His.

This world is very unsure. How will you enjoy your life if you will think of how unsecured the world is ALL THE TIME? I think, it will only be when we surrender our lives to God. It will only be when we let Him control us. It will only be when we start trusting Him - His plans and His surprises. It will only be when we realize that GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE US.

So goes the old adage, Everything happens for a reason. God has plans - PERFECT PLANS.

I miss

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:14:00 +0000

Hello! It's been a long time since I last posted an entry and I'd say I miss writing. So, how am I doing?

After 1 year of teaching, I am TRYING to convince myself that I STILL LOVE WHAT I AM DOING. I have achieved a lot already and I am proud of myself. However, with that achievement comes STRESS. However, with my students, I am rewarded.

I am still working in the same school. I got new LOADS of subjects and responsibilities (student council adviser). I am planning to "grow" next year so I took the Graduate Studies Admission Test at the Philippine Normal University, so I can take my M.A. Ed English Language Teaching this coming second semester. (Well, I absolutely have to save for my tuition and allowance)

Aside from the stressful work, I am also growing in God. I realized that life is at its best if God is by my side. I achieved satisfaction and happiness. I am now a Born Again Christian, attending church at Victory Bacoor. All I know is that I am so in love, with God.

water baptism

With my relationship, Lloyd and I is already on our 7th year. Same as before, we are in a long distance relationship but this time, we are attacking it maturely.

playing together (is that matured enough? haha)

We also have the newest member in the family, my sister Lace, gave birth to a handsome baby boy last year.

Meet baby Ash.

Well, that is it for now. I have to do my lesson plan. Please pray that I'll pass the GCAT so I can pursue the "growth" that I am planning. See yah in my next post! Be blessed everyone.

Giveaway Gift #2

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:14:00 +0000

Early Christmas Gift shopping for "inaanaks" isn't bad at all. I found these interesting toys at a toy sale in SM. It only cost me Php 400.00 - just enough for 2 kiddie budget noh?

I am pretty sure that there are parents who don't allow their little boys to play basketball outside. So, why not take basketball indoors with a little touch of "Tom's World"?

It is difficult to buy a gift for kids aging 1-3 yrs. However, knowing that these kids love to move a lot, I grabbed these hop along toy for Kyle. It can bounce with your baby or with your baby on top!

I am super excited to complete my Christmas Gift list! Can't wait for my 13th month!

Do you like the toys featured in this entry?

Giveaway Gift #1

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:33:00 +0000

I love to give gifts during Christmas. I don't know why but all I know is that I want to wrap a lot of Christmas presents and distribute them to whom they are for.

Now that I am a teacher, I planned to give my advisory class a Christmas present. Since I am of low budget, I searched for something cheap. My advisory class loves Domo Kun. In fact, that is their Facebook Fan Page Mascot. Good thing I found this multiply site in the net who sells Domo Kun keychain - made personally by the site owner! It is not as cheap as 20.00 though but it lessen my stress of searching what to give and where to find.

Domo Kun made out of clay

Will pay her by tomorrow or Monday to make my order official. :)

Will you give gifts this Christmas?

Sporty Telling

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:43:00 +0000

My students are bugging me already for the coming sports festival a.k.a intramurals. They are concerned both with the sports games and their team's uniform design. Hey! They are teens! They surely want mens sunglasses to fit their sportswear!

My student asked me how intramurals were like in the school. I began reminiscing the happy memories I had back when I was in high school in the same school where I am teaching now. I told them that there were jail booths, wedding booths, food stalls and stalls that sells a lot of cute stuffs. I told them that there was a music booth where they can dedicate a song for someone or leave a message for someone and the message will be heard by everyone in the campus. I narrated to them how we tried all the different sports from volleyball, basketball, badminton to table tennis. However, I was honest enough to tell them that we were not able to use snowboard goggles that time. (wink) I shared with them that my favorite game is volleyball. I told them how great my classmates are in spiking the balls. I even shared with them how good the boys are in shooting at the baskets and how great the others are in smashing the shuttle and the Pimpong ball.

My narration and description even add up to their excitement! I really am an exaggerated English teacher.

After the conversation I had with my students, I also felt their excitement. I want to hit the balls again and be a sporty fit teacher. But how will I be able to do that without a sporty attire from extreme sports trader?

Was able to recover an old picture of our last intrams. Courtesy of Leah Patajo.

What is your ideal sportswear?

Make-up kit

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0000

I was once a student and I know how students think. I know what they say behind their teachers' back. I also know that it is possible that they will compare teachers to zombies.

That is why, teachers like me should put on make-up. It is not only necessary because you want to refrain students from calling you a zombie but also because it will add to your confidence. Plus, TEACHERS ARE THE BEST VISUAL AIDS.

So, what's inside the teacher's make-up kit?

1. Elianto Eyebrow Pencil - I recently had my eyebrow shaved but sad to say it became so thin. So, the technique is to put on an eyebrow pencil to emphasize the shape of the brow. Plus, it is my trademark to raise eyebrows on naughty students for them to stop. So, the eyebrow pencil will make me look fierce. (bleh!)

2. Elinato Eyeliner - I use this to emphasize my sweet almond eyes since I don't put eyeshadows or the like.

3. Maybelline Blush On - This will really avoid the ~~zombie~~ pale look. What I like about Maybelline Blush on is that it stays long. Unlike other blush ons, you need not to apply it again. One application is enough for the day.

4. Maybelline Angelfit Foundation- My teaching schedule is continuous that I find it dificult to reapply make up on my face every after class. That is why I am a fan of Maybelline Angelfit foundation. It stays long enough until my vacant period. To have a better effect, I apply the foundation with a wet sponge.

5. Brush - I use this to spread the make-up well on my face to make it look natural.

6. Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick - Stole it from mother though. It makes me look fresher and helps me avoid from looking like a zombie!

7. Citre Shine Hair Mist - For my very dry hair, this is a hero! All I have to do is to spray it on my frizzy hair and wallah! It LOOKS shinny and soft.

8. Victoria Secret Secret Crush Scent - Who wants to look good but smell awful??? Not me!

What brand of make-up do you use? Are you satisfied?

When Lloyd Graced Cavite

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:45:00 +0000

Before, the relationship was a secret; but now, it is a truth known by everyone.

Last October 29, Lloyd arrived in Manila to spend quality time with me. Of course, we've got to spend the time wisely so we headed to Shakey's Bacoor for our lunch.

We strolled around the mall until its dinner. So, we went straight to Chowkin for a Chow fan and Siomai.

The next day, we went to Tagaytay to feel the cold breeze and see the scenic view of Taal.

We fed our hungry stomach at Dencio's with Sinigang na Baboy and Tuna Belly.

And then, we had an adventure trek at the Picnic Grove's Adventure trail.

Our adventure was very tiring so we went back to SM Bacoor and had our dinner at Sizzling Plate.

Sunday came. He accompanied me to Victory Church located at Robinson's Imus. We had our lunch at Reyes' Barbeque. We just spent our time together til Monday, the day when he went back to Cebu.

We love to eat eh? ;)

Where do you usually go to spend quality time with your partner?

Professional Teacher

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:11:00 +0000

Wow! It's been 7 months since I last posted here. Welcome back for me! Wuhoo.

Life is not the same anymore once you start working. 7 months ago, I was just an education graduate preparing for the board exam. Days after the board exam, I saw myself looking for a job and a month after that, I see myself working already. However, days after I started working, I received the good news, I passed the board exam together with my batch mates! All of us made it! Check it here.

When I started working, I realize that it is time to stop my immaturity. The parents of my students are expecting the best from me. I must be a good model for my students. I have to project confidence, wit and professionalism.

However, I have to always keep in my mind that I have a life beyond my profession. With this blog, I want to see the life that I have beyond work. I want this journal, which is with me since 2007, when I was a student, to still be with me even if I am now a professional.

Liza's Online Journal is in fact a living testimonial of all the things I've been through and the things I'll be into.

I'll be leaving you for now with the glimpse of my working area.

APRIL 2010 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) Room Assignment

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:27:00 +0000

The room assignment for the April 18, 2010 Licensure Examination for Teachers is now posted at the prc website. (April 2010 LET Room Assignments for NCR and Region IV)

Click here to download the room assignment for Region IV and NCR.

Also, you might want to read the Examinee's Instruction Kit - the procedures that examinees MUST FOLLOW while taking the exam, here.

Good Luck to all the LET takers! We will get what we deserve!

Hotel City

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:11:00 +0000

Have you tried the new facebook application? You already own a pet, a restaurant, a farm, etc. Now, you can own a hotel at hotel city. The game is similar in style with Restaurant City as the maker is also Play Fish. You'll surely enjoy owning a hotel because you can decorate and redecorate it. You can come up with strategies to make your hotel earn more than the others. :)

Enjoy playing!

Graduation Ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:13:00 +0000

I have decided to attend the graduation ceremony, a.k.a Commencement Exercises at PICC. At first, I was hesitant because I know there are a lot of names to be called, long speeches from speakers. Also, Mama doesn't want to go anymore, she said she might faint.

congratulations!

Mama, Me and Ate Lace (and Charmander)

Anyway, this morning was the big day. It was a photo op for me and my friends.

early birds + Ate Tony

gie, ana, shammy and me. :)

I want to congratulate ourselves, because I know that we have sacrificed a lot to finish our degree, Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English. My friends and I deserve to be mentioned, so that the whole WWW will know that we are degree holders.

Ayun, Baylon, Castronuevo, Choi, Jamito, Linzag, Tanala

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English

Tara Kane Ayun, Allan Paulo Baylon, Liza Castronuevo, Choi Hye-Gum, Ana Margarita Jamito, Shamirah May Linzag and Angelica Tanala

Garcia, Nakpil, Obaniana, Ong, Tajonera

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Sr. Nellie Garcia, Kristiansand Nakpil, Julius Edward Obaniana, Kaycee Ong, Antonette Tajonera

There were only 12 of us who graduated under the School of Education. What made me emotional as I bid them goodbye is the fact that I love them so much. I didn't expect my college years to be with people who value one another. My fear of being left behind was gone as soon as I met them. I will surely miss them. It is my pride to graduate with them, School of Education students Batch '10

with Ma'am Chi

To our professors, Ms. Joy Chi, Ms. Erlinda Serrano, Doctor Loreta Del Fierro and to our Dean, thank you for the concern, effort and perseverance to discipline us (lol), rather to help us finish our degree with pride and color. The School of Education in my university is like no other school/department. There, I felt the love, a sense of belonging and the concern, as if we were a one big family.

To my mom, who exerted a lot of effort to give us, my sister and me, a wonderful life, thank you! I am a disciplined child not because I fear you, but because I respect you. To my sisters, who even if we are from different sperm owners, treated me as if we are all from one, I appreciate all the good things and bad things that you say. I am so proud to have you as my sisters because I feel like I am one of the elite living in the upper east side of Manhattan. :) Kuya B, for driving me to and from school, I appreciate the short stories we share inside the car. To Yeyey, for supporting me even if I am so makulit, thank you! To my brother-in-laws, thank you for being so strong to understand my katarayan and pangookray (sometimes). To Ayanka May, who is my inspiration for my employment this year, I promise, I will not be your teacher that I will not give you lots of homeworks.

To all the eduacation students out there, forget the money, you can have it as you earn your graduate degree, let the passion remain and listen to the calling. Teaching is the noblest profession. There will be no doctors, nurse, lawyers, accountant, manager, clerk, engineer and teacher themselves, if there are no teachers.

Batch 2010 graduate, CONGRATULATIONS and keep the fire burning!

more photos here.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail."

P.S. Thank you Az for the wonderful photos. :)

Sylvannas

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:37:00 +0000

The store that sells these Sylvannas is named, Sansrival. :) Funny. However, it tastes good. You just have to go to Negros if you want to grab one. :) A box, with 10 pieces, costs Php 100. It is worth the sweet taste.

Sweet. Anyone going to Negros? lol. ^.^

Renovation

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000

I am renovating not my blog, but my pet's house in Pet Society. I am loving the game. I check it from time to time during my study breaks, which is longer than my study hours. :) kidding. ^.^

I want to make my pet's house elegant, so I bought new furniture and wall papers.

Are you still visiting your pet or you are too excited to harvest your veggies? ^.^ lol.

I will try to verify my Paypal account using my BDO savings account. I must request for my bank statement, so that I can finish the last step and try, if it will work. :) I want to get my Php 898.75. ^.^ hahaha.

My Thoughts, My Heart, My Turf Blogversary Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

I am sponsoring Ms. Bambie's Blog Anniversary Contest. The contest will start tomorrow, March 15, 2010. She made the contest a point system, that means, winning the contest is in your hands.

click the image to see more about the contest.

The prizes are amazing. There are EC credits, Ad spaces and cash. I've heard there are also blog layout give away.

What are you waiting for? Join tomorrow and win on the 15th of April.

Happy Blogging.

BDO Rewards

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000

My sister and Mom had it first. I was quite jealous then but now, BDO sent me my own. hehehe.

It is like an SM Advantage Card, which you can use to earn points everytime you shop at any affiliated stores like SM Department Store, SM Supermarket, SM Appliance and Petron.

You can avail one if you have a BDO Account. If it is an account with Passbook and ATM Card, you need P50,000.00. If you only have the ATM, all you have to do is to use it at least once and purchase a minimum of P500.00 using your ATM. ONLY ONCE!

BDO Rewards has different ranks. Emerald is the lowest followed by Ruby. Next is Sapphire and the highest is Diamond. You have to earn 2,000 points to be in the Ruby rank.

I am so glad that BDO sent me this reward card. I can now shop for free.

Graduation Preparation

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:31:00 +0000

We went to the university to pay our graduation bills and to have our graduation picture taken. We had a lot of fun seeing our friends in the lower batch. We really miss each other that we can't get enough of taking photos.

With Ms. Chi and Ate Love. We, the graduates are almost complete in this photo. Angie and Sr. Nelie are missing.

After the graduation picture, with our fancy make-up.

With our sisters and Ate Arlene.

Grandpa

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:00 +0000

We went to Maragondon, Cavite today to visit lolo. He is sick because of the tumor, which we found out today a malignant tumor, in his neck.

Lolo is such a strong person. At the age of 89, when he was not sick yet, he does the carpentry, biking and the cutting of trees. Every time we visit and leave, he will see to it that our car safely cross the road by stopping other cars on the street to let our car cross first. But he cannot do that anymore. He is just lying on his bed: eating, resting and listening to our conversations, which he cannot hear vividly anymore.

lolo and lola lucy

lolo and his kids. *lol

I was teary eyed when we left. However, this time I have to keep my emotions because I know that when they saw me with tears, they will burst into tears as well. I felt a bit of sadness, not too much but more than I expected. Lolo lives in the same province, but when we grew older, we hardly see him anymore because of schedule and travel time.

Lolo still has 20-20 vision. He reads newspaper without glasses. He doesn't experience memory gap either. In fact, he knows all his "apo" and "apo sa tuhod".

It's not FREE, It's what you call TAX

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Was watching the correspondents last night when I heard a line from the Department of Health's secretary. The secretary said : "Hindi dapat pinapamihasa ng libre, they have to spend a little and be given a responsibility." (not the exact words)

The documentary (watch video here) is about pregnant women who cannot support their pregnancy well, that results to premature, unhealthy or babies with deficiencies. They cannot support their pregnancy because they don't have enough money or enough knowledge about pregnancy.

When a woman gave birth in a public hospital, it is not really free. And the statement above is the secretary's defense.

From a tax payer's point of view, you don't call it free, you call it benefits - benefits from our taxes.We deserve to be served.

However, regarding the birth control campaign of the DOH secretary and office itself, I am a fan! :)

Wet and Dry

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:39:00 +0000

I am now believing my SIBIKA teacher that Philippines has only 2 weather, wet and dry. March to May is the dry months and June to I don't know is the wet months.

WET

DRY

Now, where's the water that Ondoy and Pepeng brought? (kidding) It is very hot but I am enjoying the breeze from our electric fan. (lol) We need rain!

Bohemian Rhapsody

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:49:00 +0000

Galing! Just saw this today.

Courtesy XPREZZ

Arnel Pineda together with Rachelle Ann Go.

Internet Connection

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000

Asar! I was about to check my AdBrite account, Nuffnang account and others when this appeared.

It is irritating because I can't see any Adgitize widget for my 100 clicks a day. In my laptop, my blog layout looks miserable and I hate it! I can't see my sister's birthday photos as well.

We are using globe broadband and I am hating it now! Sometimes, when I open a tab for facebook, the dialogue also appears. I don't know anything about SGOS but Az said it has something to do with the network, as he is also experiencing the same thing.

- Reaction from a customer who pays bill on time.

Rubi

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:26:00 +0000

I love how Angelica Panganiban portrays her role as Rubi in the television series remake, Rubi.

I saw the original, Mexican version, and I can say that the remake is as worth watching as the original. What I like most about the series is the moral of being yourself. Include to the list the famous motto: Aim high and try to reach it! The series is also realistic in a sense that there are really social climbers in real life. It isn't a heavy drama that will add on the burdens of your life. In fact, it will make you laugh and enjoy the reality of life.

Rubi is really a must watch series.

Krispy Kreme

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0000

I love K.K. In fact, I am planning to bring some original glaze while taking the board exam.

I wish to have more. lol. :)

I don't care if I'll look bloated after eating a lot of Krispy Kreme, I care more about my tummy's satisfaction.

Happy eating people!