Let Us Move

I love collecting good articles from newspapers. In Manila Bulletin, there is one particular section at the Business page that you should not miss reading. It is called Immigration Solutions by the award winning lawyer Robert L. Reeves who founded the Reeves and Associates (R&A). I think this must always be checked out by those people who are planning to migrate in the US.


Filipinos as Brown Americans

I personally believe that America is still the land of hopes and dreams. Ever since I was a little kid, it is always been my dream of working and staying in the US. I am a Pro American Pinoy guy and I will always stick to what I feel. I remember the time when I was watching a 1938 documentary film of Manila and I was amazed how the place looked like. If we only gave in to what the American people were planning that time in our country, I think this place could have been better. I love being a Filipino and I am proud of it. Although sometimes it seems like we still need to wait like prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment before we can achieve the change we are waiting for. But my hope is still alive and I am even excited of what will happen on next year's poll. Hopefully, it will be the start of the change we guys are dreaming of.


Decay of Matter

We all know that a lot of us are wanting to go abroad if given a chance due to our economic situation. A condition which is caused mainly by corruption. I understand that no one is free from this problem and even Americans are having the same trouble. But at least those guys have bigger resources besides they are more willing to make a change unlike us (Filipinos). In my seven year of work experience with three employers, only the American company paid well. The first one was a local media company which hasn't given my final pay until now and the most recent one was a corrupt government owned school. Both of these are managed by Filipinos. Now can you blame me why I feel like this?


The Solution

I have just sent a message to Mr. Reeves asking him some questions about my plan. So if you have a thought of relocating to the US, I suggest you first visit his website and read his publications. Fore more updates, follow him on Twitter and become a fan on his Facebook.

You Can Let Go

Most guys want to have a son as their first child and that's an instinct to most of us. We just want to have someone who will carry our name and continue our legacy. But when a daughter comes, the feeling is much different from having a son. The happiness is more intense and the willingness to protect is unfathomed.

Here is a video about a touching father and daughter story. This made me cherish the presence of my father and made me want to have a daughter someday. While watching this movie I remember the first and only time when me and my father had a misunderstanding. It only lasted a day after he initiated the peace talk. :)

The music is performed by Crystal Shawanda, a Canadian country music artist. As of this year 2009, this song has chartered and reached #5 in Canadian Country and #21 in US Country charts.

Now here is the unofficial video of the song You can let go.

Wipe your tears...

Do Good

I was watching Twilight Zone awhile ago when I received a text message from my former student Glenda. She was thanking me for giving her a 1.3 grade. She said it inspires her to do well. I wasn't able to reply 'cos I didn't have a load on my mobile phone. That message made me feel happy and sorry as well. Happy because I made someone enjoy the life of a student. I was feeling sorry because that was the last of it. I think there wont be any other chance for me to back and teach. I was also thinking of my other students who didn't get as high as her score. Although nobody got failed and most of them got satisfactory ratings, I am just worried about some students who got fair grades. I hope they will still have the interest in doing good next time.

It was tempting to give additional points when I was computing their grades but I never did it. I believe that everything must be reasonably done. Some instructors are being so considerate but what I believe is different. The students should work hard for them to get good marks because that will take them to where they want to. I remember when I was still studying in college, the first semester was not good since I was just adapting to my new environment. I know it's a learning curve and I hope that it wont take longer than expected. I miss being with them and the only thing I can do now is to wish them luck.

So guys, you know who you are...

"Just study well and don't waste your time."

"Always do good"