Simbang gabi: 1st Night

1st night: A night with some of my favorite people

It was a dinner date with one of the best mentors of my life, Ate Len. We had a quick dinner at the Pathways office, then we headed to the Gesu  Church in Ateneo. The mass was about…hmmm sorry God, I forgot. Basta, I know it was about celebrating the beginning of Simbang Gabi. I know I was listening so intently sa Gospel at sa Homily but I don't know now, why I forgot the details now. When we arrived, the seats were almost all occupied. Then i saw some familiar faces. I saw my students! My twin favorite students were also there with their family, parent and grandparents. The mom offered a seat for me and Ate Len. With some little chats in between transition of the ceremonies, we have the little parent(ofstudents)-teacher bonding time. :)

Then this was her striking question: Teacher, hindi mo naman kami iiwan? (She was asking if i have plans of leaving my current employer) Well, dear parent, that's the question of a million. kiddin! but i already have an answer to that :) I'll look for a greener pasture. :D

Btw, I love the Carols sang on that night. I love the glee who sang that night. What I remember is the walk in front of Xavier hall where the HUGE Christmas Stars of different offices of ADMU are displayed. Ate len took the chance to realize her dream of becoming a 'photographer' and I happen to be the 'model'. Well, the results: pictures taken were a reminder of how size matters. :P

But the most epic of the night was the kwentuhan under the Batibot tree. Seems like we never run out of stories to share to each other. I always love how Ate Len listens to me. We talked about how blessed I am to find one great mentor in terms of career, Tojie. :) I always love how Ate Len transpired wisdom to me.