Thankful Thursday: Old Friends + New Books

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It has been sometime since I last tinkered on the blog in the wee hours of the morning as I try hard each day to be in bed early so that I may be able to wake up early the next day to prep for the little one’s school, but blame it on the blood moon we saw earlier this evening or the quarter-of-a-lemon I chewed on after dinner, I find my mind abuzz with blogpost ideas, so instead of heading to bed after my evening rituals, I find myself logging onto the blog. So, might as well make the most of the opportunity.

I thoroughly enjoyed my 5-Day Gratitude Log Challenge so I decided to make it a regular here on the blog, and it will be tagged from here on as my Thankful Thursday post. Maintaining a thankful attitude helps keep the frustrations and stress of day-to-day living at bay and it instantly improves my mood, so I gathered it is working its wonders on me.

I christened my first ever Thankful Thursday post, which I initially planned to post for last week, as such because I was inspired by my recent meet-up with a dear friend from my old work. It has been years since I last saw her and meeting her again brought a lot of wonderful memories of my old workplace and the beautiful people that I worked with. I spent almost 5 years of my life in my previous work and in that span of time I was able to make loads of acquaintances, a lot of them turned into dear friends and a handful of them even became the little man’s godparents. Niz, the friend I was able to meet recently, is one of those friends, that is why I was really delighted and thankful to finally meet with her again.

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As for the new books, it just so happened that my kumare is also a voracious reader who is recently trying to get rid of many books for some reason and offered a number of them. Books are, and will always be, one of my weaknesses and I cannot say no to a friend so I wholeheartedly accepted to adopt some of her books. Even the little man was excited at the sight of the new books I brought home! I am not sure which book to read first, but I have my eye on the Stephenie Meyer Eclipse Novella.

I am thankful for my new reads, but most importantly, I am grateful to see my friend again. We agreed to meet up again soon and I will be sure to let you know all about it! ^_^

Feel free to do the Thankful Thursday post with me, or you can always leave a note here telling me all about what you are thankful for today! Good night! 🙂

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PLDT GabayGuro Pays Tribute To Teachers Through A Grand Gathering

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the 20,000 crowd at the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering as SM Mall Of Asia Arena

Every individual, young and old, has that one story to tell about a teacher who influenced, inspired or guided them in school and was in a way responsible in helping them become who they are today. Each of us has that one teacher to thank for a multitude of reasons, whether they influenced us to become better individuals or steered us in choosing the right path in life, each of us owe one of our teachers something.

I cannot appreciate teachers more now that I am a mother to a preschooler and experienced how difficult and taxing it is to teach a little guy who sometimes would rather do a gazillion of other things instead of doing what I was actually asking him to. I understand fully well now why being a teacher is a noble vocation, instead of a mere profession. Teachers devote their precious time nurturing and educating young minds who would one day become teachers, parents or leaders of our nation. They play a very vital role in shaping the future of our nation.

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the star-studded line-up of performers that night was led by songbirds Dulce + Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

PLDT GabayGuro, the teacher advocacy group of the PLDT Smart Foundation {PSF} and PLDT Managers’ Club Inc., probably has this in mind when they thought of giving our hardworking teachers a tribute via a huge gathering event held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on 05 October, in celebration of this year’s National Teachers’ Month.

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The UP Pep Squad + Noel Cabangon

Highlighted by a throwback concert featuring a stellar line-up of well-known performers and personalities that includes Dulce, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Alice Dixson, Rachel Alejandro, Iya Villania, Derek Ramsey, and a whole lot more, the #PLDTGabayGuroGrandGathering spectacular celebration was also attended by more than 20,000 educators who came from different parts of our country.

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PLDT Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan joins PLDT Gabay Guro Chairperson June Cheryl A. Cabal-Revilla (third from left) and Camella Homes Mega Manila Operating Head Engr. Ric A. Pallesco (fifth from left) in awarding the symbolic key to Teacher Miguela Macalalad-Cagampang. A Grade 9 teacher at the Parang High School in Marikina, Cagampang was one of the thousands of teachers who attended the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. Over 20,000 teachers from different parts of the country attended this spectacular celebration for free which highlighted by a throwback concert featuring popular celebrities. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, TV5 and Amazing Race Philippines Host Derek Ramsey, Vista Land Investor Relations Officer Brian C. Edang and SGV Partner Johnny Ang.
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the HAIMA car + the Piaggio APE winners
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Join The Robinsons Malls’ APPMazing Party!

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Mark your calendars and be ready to join the Robinsons Malls AppMazing Launch Party, happening on 15 October, 2014 5PM at the Robinsons Galleria Activity Area. Famed celebrities are slated to grace the special occasion, including VJ Nikki Gil, VJ Chino, Deuce Manila, and Itchyworms. There will also be a special participation by Maja Salvador.

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In line with the exciting Robinsons Malls App Launch, join the Robinsons Malls App Online Contest {via Twitter and Instagram} and get a chance to win Php500 Robinsons GCs and 2 tickets to the launch party.

Here are the easy mechanics to join the contest:

  1. Follow Robinsons Malls official Twitter {@robinsonsmalls} or Instagram {@robinsonsmallsofficial} accounts
  2. Repost or regram the Robinsons Malls App on 03-12 October, 2014
  3. Tag 5 friends on your post with the hashtag #RobinsonsMallsApp
  4. Add your complete name and email address
  5. 30 winners will be drawn and shall be notified through email confirmation
  6. Winners will be announced on 13 October, 201

Do not forget to join the giveaway so you can get the chance to join this exciting Robinsons Malls AppMazing Launch! See you there! ^_^

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