Marking My First Day at MCC-CAST

I graduated six years ago and got my license four years ago. I've been teaching Koreans and Chinese online and offline around Ortigas. I've learned a lot through exposure to their culture. I enjoyed hassle free job without any paper works to bring home. I've got cool co-workers and the company has good management as well but I still longed for the fulfilment of my profession... in a formal school setting.

A year ago, I started to plan my career path. I applied in a public school and got a chance to be a substitute English teacher for grade 7 students. Another offer came few months later but I rejected it due to some conflicts. This year I tried my luck again unfortunately, I'm still clueless when I will be called. For sure God has his reasons whatever it is... nobody can tell.

One call changed everything! Ms. Cathy (MMC-CAST HR Manager) called me last Saturday and scheduled an interview and a demo teaching Monday this week. Luckily, I passed and got an offer for a part time post. It was not an easy decision because I have to consider the school location; traveling from Pasig to Manila is no joke. Another factor is their level; from high school to college will surely be different. Lastly is inferiority complex towards the faculty members. All of these worries were set aside when I decided to take the offer. 

Today marked my first day as college instructor. I'm handling students from college of business administration, psychology, radio technology, pharmacy and nursing. I survived my first day and hopefully the whole semester. I know God has his reasons for bringing me to MMC-CAST and whatever it is... it’s for me to find out.

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~thetskie here~ 

#LondonStyle in Manila: The Costa Coffee Invasion

Today is Eidul Fitr an important celebration for Filipino Muslims and for non-Muslim Filipinos they may choose to spend the day with their family and friends so I chose the latter before going to work (Yes! I have work today because we follow Korean holiday). My buddy for today is Karla Mae "KM" for short. We actually planned to visit Costa Coffee last Saturday but things didn't go in favor of us and I'm glad we had one great chance today. (thanks for the photos Gayer KM)

Costa Coffee was founded in London in 1971 by the Costa family as a wholesale operation supplying roasted coffee to caterers and specialist Italian coffee shops. Acquired by Whitbread in 1995, it has since grown to over 2,861 stores across 30 countries. The business has 1,755 UK restaurants, over 3,500 Costa Express vending facilities and a further 1,106 outlets overseas. It is the second largest coffeehouse chain in the world behind Starbucks and the largest in the United Kingdom. 

Luckily, they finally arrived here in Manila! Costa Coffee's first branch is located in Citywalk 1, Eastwood Mall, Quezon City, Philippines.

Café Bar

We ordered their mouth melting London cheesecake (P150.00) together with Strawberry Pavlova (P160.00) for me and Double Chocolate Cookie Mocha (P150.00) for KM. 

What do you expect from holiday? There are people in and out of the coffee shop. Glad I found a seat at the second floor where their England flag inspired couch is located. A cozy place for business and group meetings! I just hope they have bigger place to accommodate all their customers.

The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone was a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom and they have it here! London trip completed!!! 

Overall, we had a great London experience! I will surely go back for the famous Flat white coffee. If you're around the area don't miss the chance to visit Costa Coffee!

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~thetskie here~ 

 

MARINDUQUE: Enticing Town Churches

As Catholic Country, it was not surprising to have chapels in every baranggay same in Marinduque, but what made this trip ohh so special was... the visit in most of their town's enticing churches.

Each church has its own unique feature. It comprises history, rich culture and showcase talents of Marinduqueños based on details made by bare hands. Some were renovated but others were preserved magnificently. Just like how I got mesmerized and blessed by simply visiting the place, I hope you guys will have a chance to see for yourself.

Altar

Boac Church

The wall speaks of its age.

St. Joseph Parish, Gasan

Altar

Holy Cross Parish, Sta. Cruz

Altar

St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Torrijos

 

 

I was not able to visit all the town churches but it will surely be in my list the next time I visit my parents' hometown. This ends my travel post about Marinduque. I hope you guys were able to enjoy reading my blog. Until the next trip! I'm leaving you all a great quote to reflect on... "There's a reason for closed doors, unanswered prayers, and blocked roads. If your plans don't work out it's because God has better one's for you".

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~thetskie here~