IT'S A WORKING HOLIDAY!

     Today is the first holiday for the 1st semester of SY 2011-2012. At last I will have a whole day rest after working six days a week for the last two weeks. Yes,  I, together with the College Secretary Madam Simbillo and some BA staff have been working overtime including Saturdays (last June 11 and June 18) up to 9:00 PM just to fix some problems in conflicting schedules of students, dissolved classes, faculty load, room assignments, etc. I deserved this day when I don't have to wake up early to meet my 7:30AM class. :-)
     But here in front of my computer, my mind is still focused on preparing my lesson for my class in Financial Accounting tomorrow at 7:30AM. As an added bonus, my daughter served me a cup of coffee and Gardenia  toasted bread (promotion alert :-) ) with butter which she prepared herself. Really this is the best coffee I ever tasted! Being served by your children in some of your needs does wonders in a mom's world.
     Thanks to Janine for  your comment in my blog yesterday. Being remembered by my student whom I met few or several years ago, brings much joy to my heart. Staying put in the academe (21 years) may not be a wise decision to some people who put much premium on money, but I honestly say that it is in sharing my time and knowledge with my students where I find happiness and fulfillment.
     Yes, today  is a holiday because there are no classes, but for me it is my time to prepare good products/services  ready for delivery to my students when classes resume on June 21, 2011. I draw inspiration from the words of  our Dean Rogelio V. Paglomutan, "Work is Prayer".
     Happy holiday to all!

Success Of A Mom - Victory Of Victoria Joy

          What is the meaning of success? Each person has a different measurement for success. Some would associate success with lots of money, big houses, expensive cars, a promotion in one's work, stable careers, winning in lottery, exhilarating travels, winning in contests, finishing a course with latin honors, and many more. So when a group of people  is asked to define success, each member of the group will give a different meaning depending on his/her outlook in life.

          The New Britannica Webster Dictionary and Reference Guide defines success as (1) a favorable completion of something and (2) the gaining of wealth, favor, or prestige.

Rest and Re-charge Lipa City Batangas Style!

The market is full of nothing but fresh produce!

     After a full-blast 2nd semester ends, everyone deserves a rest. True enough, I found a couple of days with friends to retreat from the busy and noisy city of Manila  to a quiet place in Lipa City. =)

     Lipa City has indeed transformed from a simple town which is just a part of Batangas City into a progressive independent city as it is now. The progress of the city is spectacular with the presence of tall buildings, including big malls like Robinsons and SM. Banks, fastfoods, restaurants, and other businesses are found  in every corner of the city.

Goodbye

     Very early in the morning, at exactly 5:30, I received a text message from Associate Dean Ma. Teresa B. Arce sharing the sad news about the passing away of her mother-in-law. I replied and conveyed to the family my sincere condolences.

     In many occasions in our lives, we celebrate the birth of a child or coming home of our loved ones. It brings us joy and happiness. But when it comes to losing someone or saying goodbye, grief and sorrow envelope our hearts.

About Prof. Emmie

     They know me at UE Caloocan as Prof. Emmie, Ma'am Emmie, or simply Ma'am D. I am a Financial Planner, Accounting Professor, a Masteral Degree holder, and a mom to three wonderful children. Currently, I am the Department Chair of the University of the East's Accounting, Law, and Taxation (ACLAT), and at the same time, I am enthusiastically taking up my Doctorate studies. =)

     Let me tell you, I was not born with a golden spoon in my mouth and my childhood life was not that easy. But with persistence and hardwork, I worked my way through college while maintaining a full class schedule. I applied the same, if not a higher, level of determination when I had to take the board exams. I even remember studying while I washed the dishes, being a housekeeper back then to support my studies. I was determined to always do more than what was asked or expected of me, and as a result, I graduated and passed the CPA board exams.
 
     This (blogging) has become one of my special pastimes. Through this blog, I want to inspire, and to leave a legacy to my students and my colleagues. I would love to share my knowledge and passions with you, my readers. I will be covering a wide range of topics from accounting lessons, insights, what I learn from technology, and even showbiz updates! ;-) I'm also excited to meet new friends from the blogging community, so feel free to drop your comments.