First Day

So today was the first day for the Basic Education Department. They had a flag ceremony this morning with all the students there. It was hot, but that is Filipino weather for you. I really enjoy listening to the national anthem of the Philippines because they played it at the ceremony. However, I do not know what it means because it is in another language. I also went to the Campus Ministry Office (CMO) to start some work. What we are in the process of doing right now is planning for the big fiesta we are having for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Yes yes I know it was this past Friday, but the school celebrates it on the last Friday of June so all the students will be in attendance. What my job sort of consisted of today was trying to come up with the theme for the fiesta as well as the Novena hymn, which I was successful at doing both. What a feeling to have when you know that you really had a hand to play in something for the entire campus community. Now it is important for me to teach the hymn to the Hummingbirds, the campus ministry choir. They are really good, so it shouldn't take anytime, but we have to practice soon since the novena starts tomorrow.

The afternoon was also great. I got to be the leader for the blessing of the renovated canteen at the school. It was great! Before the celebration even began, I got one of the campus ministry guitars and went around to some of the groups of students. I would ask them if they thought I could play the guitar by answering either yes or no. It was a lot of fun. One group I did it too actually wanted me to sing Journey. Well I sang part of "Open Arms", which I do have to say was probably the best I have ever sang it. I also played around with the microphone. I certainly can keep a group of people entertained. Started singing into the microphone but then realized it was distracting a class.

I spent some much needed time reflecting. I just have a lot going through my mind. I just pray that all the negative things running through my head will go away so I can really enjoy all the positive experiences God is blessing me with. I just have to remember to give Him thanks!

Also I am receiving some great feedback regarding my blog, by Americans and by some of the Filipinos. I appreciate everything you all say.