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Stress, Challenges and Joys of an Educator

mhel — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:23 +0000

For the first time in my life, I went to the salon with a handful of reflection papers to read, check, and rate, while having my hair cut and my nails done. Even enjoying my day in a salon is now a vague possibility. My days are busier and more stressful than ever. I can’t remember [...] Related posts:

Only From Marikina: “Salitang” Marikeño Part 2

mhel — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:53:19 +0000

This is the second installment of the “Salitang” Marikeño Series. Here is the introduction for these articles featuring the local terminologies that rooted from Marikina: Marikeños are unique people with a very rich culture. Part of their contribution to the Philippine heritage are these terminologies or “salita” or katawagan” that is truly from Marikina: (Source: Balitang Komunidad, [...] Related posts:

Weather Abnormalities

mhel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:05 +0000

My day’s plan was haphazardly changed because of the sudden rain in the late afternoon. It was a sunny, wonderful day, in the morning up to the afternoon and I was set to accomplish some personal tasks like going to the salon for a haircut and a pedicure when suddenly, while getting dressed, the rain [...] Related posts:

Job Opportunity at the Center for Excellence

mhel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:05:19 +0000

Good news to job hunters, the Center for Excellence, a training center under the City Government of Marikina, is in need of an Office Personnel, specifically, an OFFICE CLERK. Below are the minimum requirements for the said position: Age range: between 23 to 35 years old, preferably Male with Driving Skills College graduate of any [...] Related posts:

No Classes Today in Elementary and High School due to Storm Feria

mhel — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:47:25 +0000

Announcement to all parents of elementary and high school students living in Metro manila, there are no classes today in these levels. The metro is still under Signal No. 2 due to Storm Feria. Feria hit Metro Manila hardly yesterday. In Marikina, the storm was fiercely felt late in the afternoon. I was in the city [...] Related posts:

Questions From Readers

mhel — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:18:49 +0000

Here are some the questions I’ve received lately from readers: I’ve visited SM Marikina a couple of times but now, I can’t recall if the place has a photo studio and a salon. I need to get visa and passport photos taken and I was hoping that the mall has them. I looked around the internet [...] Related posts:

A Semester of Stress, Pressure, Commitment and Bliss

mhel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:27:42 +0000

After two days of serving as a college instructor, a new leap in my career, I am now very drained — physically, emotionally, and intellectually. The stress is getting to me and I am simply succumbing to its downside now. Undoubtedly, the challenge of this profession is getting to me and although I am totally committed [...] Related posts:

“Having a Beautiful Mind”

mhel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:48:52 +0000

I came across this beautiful thought by Edward de Bono, author of the books How to Have a beautiful Mind and Six Hats, and I immediately decided to share it with this site’s readers: A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject rather than a battle between competing egos. This quote would come very [...] Related posts:

From a Lifelong Learner to a College Professor

mhel — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:28:28 +0000

“What I lack in some areas of my life, I get in abundance in other areas.” Marikenya Life has been rewarding to me all these times. I may not be a winner if you’ll look at my social and financial status, I am still poor and unpopular, but I am very proud of my accomplishments in [...] Related posts:

Marikina Public High Shool Needs a Welding Teacher

mhel — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:34:51 +0000

The only technical high school in the City of Marikina, the Concepcion High School, is in need of a teacher of a teacher for the technical vocational (TechVoc) subject in Welding. This hiring is immediate and if you are interested to apply for the said teaching position, you may go to their school immediately or [...] Related posts: