Fortunate Friday the 13th

I'm not the superstitious kind, but it surprises me to find out that a supposedly unlucky day actually turn out to be something worth remembering. This is also to cap off and reminisce about the week gone past.

1. It's our first week at school, and even if our hands are full with more than 20 kids this schoolyear, I feel it's going to be a great year! There may be a handful with separation issues but they're slowly warming up to me. I can't wait to show you their pictures! There's a kid who looks a lot like Jack Black who says "Mahiyig ako kumanta ng Ayown (Alone)" and there's another toddler who looks like a first grader (in size) who said "you know, we have to make an international airport with windows because if not, the airplane will make sagasa the people" and there's another chubby-cheeked boy who's half the size of the first grader look-alike who often bumps himself into things. Waaah. They're absolutely adorable!

2. I got to meet Neil's youngest, si Troy, na supposedly pinaglihi sa marshmallows (the big white Kraft ones). This is him! Sobrang steady! First time I held him, he laid his head on my shoulder na agad. Aba, pwede palang ikidnap haha! And then I found a piece of chicharon in his little fist eh kakaligo ko lang nun hahaha he might be smothering me with chicharon drool na pala. Aww meeen. Gusto ko na ata talaga magka-baby!!! Hahaha!

3. I think I was able to lengthily work on my thesis proposal this week even if it meant a LOT of reading. I'm not yet done though -- when will this ever end? :( Someone's praying for me and with me about it, so I guess it will be pretty much taken care of by Him :) -- IF I DON'T SLACK OFF!!!

4. I met several interesting people last night (Friday) over big slabs of meat, mashed potatoes and pasta (yum yum!) Like what I told my friend, I have been living a relatively sheltered life and it's always nice to get to know people whose past experiences are completely different from mine, because they serve as an eye opener for me. I am able to take their realizations as my own and turn it into a learning experience. Maybe sensitivity is really one of my best characteristics. It's actually a good deal you know, because I'm spared from the negativity of it all and yet I gain a lot from it nevertheless. Normally these people would scare the shit out of me, but it's not so bad after all. They're human too, and as capable of doing good as much as I am. And the most admirable of it all? They have a newfound zest for life that you might not even see in the people you encounter everyday in this lifetime. It's a welcome change to hear words of affirmation easily exchanged within a group, with no inhibitions, nobody thinking it's corny or gay or full of crap. It's genuine concern for the well-being of each other. How often do you see that?

5. Spiritual rejuvenation every Friday and LSS sessions. I think it's very essential because it keeps me grounded and reminds me that gaining something great takes conscious effort. Best served in the company of friends who share the same values as you :)

6. Glad to orchestrate something that made some friends happy. I don't really want to be a pushover, I just want everyone else to be as happy as I am! :) I'm feeling really excited for things to come!!!