GIT SPORTSFEST 2010

Watching the various talents of our students in various forms makes me feel more proud as an educator for a number of years now. Yesterday is a significant day among GITians because we had our opening salvo of the three-day GIT SPORTSFEST 2010. The cheering squad competition is amazing as the three competing teams showcased their curves, moves and music. I love it :) The Search for Mr. and Miss GIT 2010 adds color to the opening program. The team's yell, chant and energy makes the sporting event something to be cherished this school year.  The parlor games makes me feel thrilled as students shouted joyfully without hesitation. Certainly , these students have something to prove to themselves and to the entire GIT community. God bless GIT !

Overcoming Discouragement

A Moment with SP

I take it  both an opportunity and privilege to open the Sangguniang Panglungsod Regular Session with  a word of exhortation and prayer this morning . I was sharing to the city councilors and  vice mayor of Gingoog City regarding the kind of life that matters. It is indeed a wake up call for everyone including myself to reckon with much intent the motivation of  living  daily.  In the scripture, Job is a perfect example of living to glorify God. He was considered as one of the wealthiest man in the East before; however, he was put to test when he lost everything including his children. In spite of his predicament , he never cursed God instead he worshipped him wholeheartedly. At the end, eventually God restored his wealth, family and infirmity-stricken body because he never ceases to honor God.

Since everything in this world belongs to God, we have no right to boast anything. Indeed ,  we are just stewards of his resources. In the event that we are striving in this so called life, we need therefore to live not only for ourselves but also for others. After all , that is what life is all about. Living for others J

HOUSE RENOVATION IS EXPENSIVE YET RELIEVING

It's been a while that I have our house goes into massive renovation since June 2010 . Obviously , the monetary expense is mounting since construction materials and carpentry labor are getting expensive. Nevertheless, upon looking the result, you would sigh with relief when things are done within the context of one's perspective or even beyond what is expected. Most of the repair works are restoration in nature which paves way for my liking on wood finish. The once old and stain narra doors become a glittering brown. The topcoat finish of polyurethane makes a classy look especially on furniture and the like. What astonish me also is the complete restoration of the narra wood stairs which look so untidy for years then. When my mom visited me recently, she teased me again and again that wherever she looks in the house, brown is dominating, her favorite color  of which a hate color of mine in my teen years. There was even a time that I convinced her to replace the wooden sala set with a modern foam set.

In totality, I am satisfied with my house renovation project :) It's not yet fully done yet because of financial  constraints; however, I believe in my heart that God's provision will help me finish the entire house renovation project before 2010 ends. Every peso spent for the project is worth spending especially so that from this property emerge another remarkable undertakings in the days ahead. My heart leaps with joy as I see the house in total renovation completion. Indeed it reflects God's glory and goodness in our lives. I do salute to my wife Susan who oversee the financial requirements of the project. Truly , a woman of dignity and of perseverance. Thus, I am still expecting  that with our partnership in this undertaking, we can make it through since God is able enough.