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The name is Elaine or Ien or Pssst or Hoy ...or whatever suits you
...from the city of Davao
...26 with fine lines and wrinkles already
...short-haired, two-eyed na! (thanks to constact lenses), right-handed, flat-footed
...wants to be a Buddhist and a United Nations interpreter someday
...confused about life in general
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Monday, June 28
Tips on Mountain Biking
I bought "hangin" last March, when left over holiday sports items were on sale. in flashy red color, oscar (my mountain bike) has been getting the largest portion of my sweldo every month. i'm not really a sporty person. But if riding a bike everyday makes a person sporty, then i guess i am. here are some tips i want to share with bikers out there:
1. changing gears is not only for increasing/decreasing speed, it's for resistance training, too. that's instant cardio for you!
2. spit a little saliva on the inflating hole (i dunno the correct term for it) before placing the cap after inflating the tires. i dunno what's that for, but it's a common practice i learned from the friendly mechanic in the nearby "talyer".
3. if you're using your bike for public utility (meaning you use it going to work, or if you're riding it along a national road), apply for a license plate... or be a criminal! and put side mirrors, too!
4. there's this special shoes for mountain bikers that click onto the pedal. but if you don't have that, mojos are better substitutes than sneakers.
5. safety chains and locks should be placed near the crankset. Not only are they the noisiest, but also the most expensive part of the bike. you don't want to loose that, do you? :)
6. and the cliche reminder of wearing pads and comp helmet before speeding away.
I bought "hangin" last March, when left over holiday sports items were on sale. in flashy red color, oscar (my mountain bike) has been getting the largest portion of my sweldo every month. i'm not really a sporty person. But if riding a bike everyday makes a person sporty, then i guess i am. here are some tips i want to share with bikers out there:
1. changing gears is not only for increasing/decreasing speed, it's for resistance training, too. that's instant cardio for you!
2. spit a little saliva on the inflating hole (i dunno the correct term for it) before placing the cap after inflating the tires. i dunno what's that for, but it's a common practice i learned from the friendly mechanic in the nearby "talyer".
3. if you're using your bike for public utility (meaning you use it going to work, or if you're riding it along a national road), apply for a license plate... or be a criminal! and put side mirrors, too!
4. there's this special shoes for mountain bikers that click onto the pedal. but if you don't have that, mojos are better substitutes than sneakers.
5. safety chains and locks should be placed near the crankset. Not only are they the noisiest, but also the most expensive part of the bike. you don't want to loose that, do you? :)
6. and the cliche reminder of wearing pads and comp helmet before speeding away.
Saturday, June 26
Students' Evaluation Chuvanelles
I thought it was just for formality. I mean, as a student back in college, I always took the evaluation seriously, thinking I could get rid of Chico by giving her the lowest possible score for efficiency and competence. But as we all know, Chico remained and even got the highest faculty ranking in UP College of Arki -- Professor 3! She almost landed as the Dean! But anyway, her mere presence in UP Arki validates that it takes more than an evaluation to kick out a professor.
That was my belief until last March...
JA (let's keep identities here, shall we?), a full-time faculty at UP Mindanao Arki, will not receive any load for this sem. He is being relieved. Fortunately for me though because I would be given part-time load from the subjects he used to teach. And the reason... you guessed it! Students' Evaluation. Then it hit me, "Shit! I should take this job seriously then." It brought a lot of realizations for me. I guess there are a lot Iens out there who also hope to change the kind of education they're getting from the country's premiere university. Or probably, I'm the only one who wants Chico out back then. Or maybe, I must've been doing something good to deserve another sem of teaching at UP Mindanao.
Last week, I got my first student evalutaion results. My rating 1.58 or something equivalent to very good. Just 0.06 shy of becoming excellent! I also got to read some of the comments of my students. It was overwhelming. The only improvement suggested was for me to come in class on time. Hahaha! That's what they get if the teacher runs from downtown Davao to UP Mindanao hinterlands!
This sem I promise to be on-time all the time. I'm teaching fourth year design under the topic studio Urban Planning. Sigh.... 'reminds me of my Silvestre days. :) If this is where I'm good, then it's not impossible for me to be the best. Sabi nga sa Adidas:
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they‘ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It‘s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It‘s a dare. Impossible is a potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."
I thought it was just for formality. I mean, as a student back in college, I always took the evaluation seriously, thinking I could get rid of Chico by giving her the lowest possible score for efficiency and competence. But as we all know, Chico remained and even got the highest faculty ranking in UP College of Arki -- Professor 3! She almost landed as the Dean! But anyway, her mere presence in UP Arki validates that it takes more than an evaluation to kick out a professor.
That was my belief until last March...
JA (let's keep identities here, shall we?), a full-time faculty at UP Mindanao Arki, will not receive any load for this sem. He is being relieved. Fortunately for me though because I would be given part-time load from the subjects he used to teach. And the reason... you guessed it! Students' Evaluation. Then it hit me, "Shit! I should take this job seriously then." It brought a lot of realizations for me. I guess there are a lot Iens out there who also hope to change the kind of education they're getting from the country's premiere university. Or probably, I'm the only one who wants Chico out back then. Or maybe, I must've been doing something good to deserve another sem of teaching at UP Mindanao.
Last week, I got my first student evalutaion results. My rating 1.58 or something equivalent to very good. Just 0.06 shy of becoming excellent! I also got to read some of the comments of my students. It was overwhelming. The only improvement suggested was for me to come in class on time. Hahaha! That's what they get if the teacher runs from downtown Davao to UP Mindanao hinterlands!
This sem I promise to be on-time all the time. I'm teaching fourth year design under the topic studio Urban Planning. Sigh.... 'reminds me of my Silvestre days. :) If this is where I'm good, then it's not impossible for me to be the best. Sabi nga sa Adidas:
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they‘ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It‘s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It‘s a dare. Impossible is a potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."
Thursday, June 10
I'm Not A Loser Afterall
I just got a call from Palafox Associates. They want to hire me. Too bad, I'm already here in Davao and happily teaching my students for another sem. Oh well, maybe the opportunity was not for me. But if they want me badly, they will have to wait 'til sembreak. Hehehe... feeling in demand. But really, I never thought I'd get in such a firm... knowing my past and capabilities. But maybe Ms. Valerio saw something. Oh well... *sigh*
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I'm Chocolate
You're chocolate. You're the old soul type, people
feel that they have known you their entire
life. Many often open up to you for they view
you as thoughtful and trustworthy. Although
people trust you, you have a hard time trusting
them. You prefer to keep your feelings bottled
up inside, or display them very quietly. It is
alright to open up every once in a while.
Which kind of candy are you?
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I just got a call from Palafox Associates. They want to hire me. Too bad, I'm already here in Davao and happily teaching my students for another sem. Oh well, maybe the opportunity was not for me. But if they want me badly, they will have to wait 'til sembreak. Hehehe... feeling in demand. But really, I never thought I'd get in such a firm... knowing my past and capabilities. But maybe Ms. Valerio saw something. Oh well... *sigh*
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I'm Chocolate
You're chocolate. You're the old soul type, people
feel that they have known you their entire
life. Many often open up to you for they view
you as thoughtful and trustworthy. Although
people trust you, you have a hard time trusting
them. You prefer to keep your feelings bottled
up inside, or display them very quietly. It is
alright to open up every once in a while.
Which kind of candy are you?
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