Dear Loved Ones,
Pleasant Greetings to everyone! Scorching summer in our part of the globe, wet days in Pinas, winter in New Zealand where my friend Margie’s family had settled.
Pleasant Greetings to everyone! Scorching summer in our part of the globe, wet days in Pinas, winter in New Zealand where my friend Margie’s family had settled.
“Why are you Asians so determined and persistent to achieve your goals to the point of stubbornness?" was the comment of Sean’s school counselor when he insisted on enrolling in three (3) subjects this summer. He needed to complete the requirements in order to be qualified in the regular Accounting degree program at California State University Sacramento (CSUS) this fall term. Since he took Design Technology subjects during his 1st year at American River College where he got straight As, but decided later for an Accounting degree for practical reasons, he had to catch up on the units requirements. With a lot of hard work and prayers, he passed the 3 subjects: Business Math (with Calculus), Political Science and Computer software.
His professors and advisers thought it was quite a feat because normally students take only 1 or 2 subjects during summer. They thought he would not pass them all, with a 90% probability. After congratulating him when he passed the 3 subjects, his adviser commented that he just “defied the natural law” with his accomplishment. His Math professor was so impressed with his performance, but persuaded him not to take much load again if he wants to live longer. I was amazed by his swift comprehension of the applications of Differential Calculus. When I took it in college, I did not fully understand Calculus; it was only when I taught it at UST Engineering that I appreciated the useful applications of its concepts. So I am still learning so much, along with my son. Now that he is in CSUS, Sean’s professor Ms. Julie is anxious that she trained him to go against them next, so I advised him not to join Math contests anymore. Ms. Julie is also insisting Sean to take Actuarial Science as she says “you’re so good in Math and it is where the money is”. But Sean is already bent on a career in Business Accounting, maybe later God willing!
His professors and advisers thought it was quite a feat because normally students take only 1 or 2 subjects during summer. They thought he would not pass them all, with a 90% probability. After congratulating him when he passed the 3 subjects, his adviser commented that he just “defied the natural law” with his accomplishment. His Math professor was so impressed with his performance, but persuaded him not to take much load again if he wants to live longer. I was amazed by his swift comprehension of the applications of Differential Calculus. When I took it in college, I did not fully understand Calculus; it was only when I taught it at UST Engineering that I appreciated the useful applications of its concepts. So I am still learning so much, along with my son. Now that he is in CSUS, Sean’s professor Ms. Julie is anxious that she trained him to go against them next, so I advised him not to join Math contests anymore. Ms. Julie is also insisting Sean to take Actuarial Science as she says “you’re so good in Math and it is where the money is”. But Sean is already bent on a career in Business Accounting, maybe later God willing!
We attended several parties along the block: the inauguration of Eagles Nest Park just next to our block with games, food and movie “Over the Hedge”, and the 6th birthday of pretty Lanie Mateo with a swimming party at our clubhouse, where I met a couple (girl from Cagayan De Oro and white husband) who just recently returned from a vacation in Pinas, spent a week in Bohol / Panglao (Bohol Beach Club). They got the Bohol tour as part of the package from here. Bohol is being promoted as No. 1 tourist destination because of its many cultural attractions, better than Boracay.
Emma, thanks for the compliment as being your image model of an ‘aerobic exerciser’ in the Women’s Friendship Greetings sent by Dolly to TNEM ladies, much appreciated! I needed the motivation for me to adhere to the discipline and exercise schedule.
I like summer here because it is cool in the early mornings as you walk outdoors, and then stay indoors the rest of the day in air-conditioned comfort - such amenities! I am also happy with the Opus Dei activities that I am regularly participating and committed to be involved with; It makes my life here complete and I feel so blessed! From the Dr Gray’s book ‘Getting What You Want and Wanting What You Have’, I am right on track according to the appropriate stages in my life (now, giving back to the world) and I feel so good about it. I do pray that all my family and friends are also experiencing the same feeling of contentment and happiness in whatever state of life they are now. 3 photos attached: 2 at the Bohol wedding and our 33rd at Saisaki.
With the 3 Novena booklets (to the Blessed Holy Trinity, to God the Father, to the Holy Spirit) given by Msgr. Fidelis Limcaco of Fairview, I am engrossed in prayers for various intentions requested by friends and family, like the ‘manangs in Quiapo’. It’s part of my apostolate here, being more contemplative, thanks for God’s Graces! Let us continue to pray for our country and people - Peace and Joy to You. God Bless us all!!!
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
