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We meet again. Finally, some time to learn a new song.

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You're in Palawan for an adventure.. might as well let your taste buds join in on the fun!

That long, slimy thing is a woodworm or tamilok in Filipino. They are found inside rotting trees in mangroves. They're placed inside small plastic bags with their natural.. juices? No washing or cooking necessary. The taste resembles that of a shellfish. It's not really gross, just unusual. Like eating balot or liver or whatever else. It's all in the head!

Tip: If you're going to try, eat them with just calamansi. You get a more fresher taste of the worm than with the vinegar mix.

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if i may ask, pano ba makipag friends? I'm having a hard time kasi. I'm a Brain Trainee kasi tapos wala akong close sa mga nandun, I feel so out of place, kaya wala akong kasabay maglunch and awkward maglakad mag-isa pauwi tapos nasa likod mo yung mga magbabarkada. :( I really suck, diba?

Wah, 'di rin ako magaling sa ganyan. It happens to me rin everytime! Usually naghihintay lang ako ng magaapproach sakin. People usually do kasi iniisip nila kawawa ako. Haha. Try mo magtanong sa seatmate mo, about brain train ganun. Then small talk. Ask mo from what school ganun. Sorry di ko rin talaga alam. Di ako magaling makipagfriends since I'm also  really shy!! Perooooo try approaching others na wala pa ring friends or small group of friends. Just be confident!! :)

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you're such a good person. I hope everybody is as passionate as you when it comes with kids and other stuff. ;)

awwww thank youuuuuuu. <3

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san ka po mag-aaral?

ADMU

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Hi. Would u ever consider having a relationship with a girl?

WAT NO SERIOUSLY??

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Finally back on being an ate to the kids of the community.

It has been a while since I have been the one to actually go and reach out to kids. It's as if I have forgotten how it felt to chase around kids and be called ate. It has also been a long time since I've became an assistant teacher in Sunday school, one who's in charge of the chasing and attending to restroom duties. I've been a head teacher for over a year now-- the one who stays in front and teaches the lesson. One who's referred to as teacher.

One little girl was crying and wanting to go home even before the session started. Her big (well, bigger, like 2 years older) brother brought her outside and tried to convince her to stay. I followed. After I talked to her, she agreed to let me carry her as we went inside. In that moment, a stream of thoughts started flowing.

You realize that you belong here.

You realize that you're meant to be a ROCK.

You realize that this is where your heart belongs.

You realize that it doesn't matter if you're in Sunday school, ROCK, Catechists, orphanages, or any other event. As long as you're around kids in the service of God. It doesn't matter.

You realize that a position is just a position and it doesn't stop you from maximizing your service.

You realize that this is what you're passionate about.

You realize that it fulfills you more than anything.

You realize that it's your life's mission.

You realize that you just love kids.

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You reach for your dreams and you do what you love.

There will always be walls. You will face Great walls. More walls than bridges. You're not a climber. You climb. But you're not a climber. You're not good enough. You're not significant enough. You try to climb. But you're competing with climbers. But others get there first. But you keep falling. And you keep trying. But you're not enough. You're never enough. You have more passion than talent. You're just passionate. In climbing walls. You're just hardworking. You just love what you do. You're just not a climber. But you're enough. Enough to break walls. Enough to break bridges. Enough to get to the other side. You'll get there. You will always get there.

Because you are enough.

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Democracy isn't what it should be.

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anong pinakamahirap sa pagiging highschool, ate? :) btw, you look awesome! :)

siguro, yung hahayaan mo lagpasan ka ng opportunities. maganda sa high school, dapat gawin mo na lahat ng kaya/gusto mo gawin. :-) thank you! <3

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ate, would you recommend blogs? primera batch???

Uhm, I don't know a lot of bloggers from our batch. I only follow a few people. Sorry! I guess ask.. Dane?

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Atee, do you read books? If so, what kind of books do you read? :)

Yeah. I read books which covers interest me. I read books on the top charts. Inspirational and self-help. Psychology and science books. I avoid books by Sarah Dessen and the like.. just because I'm judgmental. LOL

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In awe of the One who gave it all.

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Ang laki ng mata mo! Parang anime! Cuteness level is over 9000!!!!! Hahaha

Ouch! Hahaha! Kaya malaki rin eyebags ko, malaki sinusuportahan. Hahaha

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Thank you for the tips Ate Marga! Goodluck on your BR by the way. :)

Thank you! Good luck on your last year of high school! Keep your grades up, take your entrance exams seriously, but never miss a chance to make memories with your friends and classmates! <3

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Do you have any advice or tips for us, incoming 4th year students, who will be taking up BR? :-)

Take it seriously from the beginning. Don't wait 'til after graduation before you decide to cram and rush it. If you're going to be in Sir Dinampo's class, it will be easy--he'll be out a lot and will only discuss a few times. BUT! You are more prone to slacking off and "chilling". Good luck! 

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what's your favorite series?

The Big Bang Theory and HIMYM, but TBBT's definitely my top 1. :-)