Author Topic: What Did You Do Today? (Read 755961 times)

Lorenzo · « **Reply #6480 on:** January 24, 2013, 04:04:50 PM »

Today after work, I stopped by the university to talk to my academic adviser regarding our orientation class for my Ph.D program's doctoral stats class. I asked her when would be the best time we, doctoral learners, have to start planning our doctoral dissertation -- and start.

She said to me, "Lorenzo, you have to have an idea what you want to research by end of the 2nd semester in the Ph.D program." My spirits plummeted. Two semesters is 8 months away. So I have 8 months' time to plan a rough sketch on what I shall focus my research on. To be honest, this Ph.D program, because of the 3-4 years of research & culmination of data on said subject of interest -- is really making me worried.

I am thankful to Carley, my doctoral program academic adviser, for her input in research and design, library resources, as well as introducing me to some student communities -- where we all could share our experiences and motivations.

Yea,... anyone who has ever finished a Ph.D is no joke. I give props for those who survived the doctoral research and dissertation phase. Shieet, dis aint no joke, meyn.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6481 on:** January 24, 2013, 04:14:30 PM »

sounds stressful Bran

Every minute is important gyud sa imo Bran. Rest pod panagsa

I'm sure God would always there to guide you ^_^

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6482 on:** January 24, 2013, 04:19:55 PM »

To tell you the truth, there are times where i don't want to get up from bed and go to work. There is so much on my shoulders and expectations from my family and my colleagues. I feel, sometimes -- honestly, that i should just stay in bed and do nothing. Demanding kaayo ang situwasyon sa hospital, jenneth. Having to deal with the nursing staff, admitting patients, and preparing the medical plan of action for patients -- which have various outcomes -- tallies up. Toxic kaayo. Truly, some days are so toxic that i find myself exhausted and intimidated.

To be honest with you, the only force in this life that provides me with comfort and support that uplifts me from this drudgery and intimidation is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If it was not for Christ, jenneth, i would have given up a long time ago.

And, tubag bohol dot com, which allows me to vent my frustration and my emotions -- and express it. tubag bohol has been my therapy since my college days, through medical school, and now through my ph.d program. thank you for listening to my written thoughts. and providing feedback. all of you, who would listen to this poor man who dares to learn.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6483 on:** January 24, 2013, 04:55:26 PM »

This one's for you dear friend, Bran:

excerpts from "Rx for a busy life"

Prioritize activities and commitments
get your priorities from the Word of God.
Look through God's eyes, then act on what you see
Seek first the Kingdom of God and everything else later

People are more important than things

"Remember who it is that get things done"

God is the multiplying co-efficient (the multiplier) for your labors.

You may do only 50% of all that you had planned tomorrow and yet get accomplished 500% more in terms of eternal significance - if your efforts are sensitive to the promptings and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6484 on:** January 24, 2013, 04:59:03 PM »

My dear friend, Jenneth, Thank You for that. Really. I will write this in my personal journal kai inspiring kaayo para nako.

Thank You..

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6485 on:** January 24, 2013, 05:01:57 PM »

My dear friend, Jenneth, Thank You for that. Really. I will write this in my personal journal kai inspiring kaayo para nako.

Thank You..

I'm glad you like it. You're welcome Bran.

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chicogon · « **Reply #6486 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:28:53 PM »

To tell you the truth, there are times where i don't want to get up from bed and go to work. There is so much on my shoulders and expectations from my family and my colleagues. I feel, sometimes -- honestly, that i should just stay in bed and do nothing. Demanding kaayo ang situwasyon sa hospital, jenneth. Having to deal with the nursing staff, admitting patients, and preparing the medical plan of action for patients -- which have various outcomes -- tallies up. Toxic kaayo. Truly, some days are so toxic that i find myself exhausted and intimidated.

To be honest with you, the only force in this life that provides me with comfort and support that uplifts me from this drudgery and intimidation is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If it was not for Christ, jenneth, i would have given up a long time ago.

And, tubag bohol dot com, which allows me to vent my frustration and my emotions -- and express it. tubag bohol has been my therapy since my college days, through medical school, and now through my ph.d program. thank you for listening to my written thoughts. and providing feedback. all of you, who would listen to this poor man who dares to learn.

TB = Therapy for Bran/Bol-anons

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vhinz08 · « **Reply #6487 on:** January 26, 2013, 02:09:10 AM »

watching video in youtube bout MA Prog.

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vrglguapo · « **Reply #6488 on:** January 26, 2013, 08:33:10 PM »

Ga set up ug CISS ink sa akong printer kadugay ba nako ma get.Dili mo reset ang ink.kulang diay ug battery.working na ang printer after a few hours of kulikot.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6489 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:43:48 PM »

Getting ready to attend a wake. My good friend in the hospital, sernan, is going to bury his mother today. I will attend the wake and to help pray for the final repose of his mother's soul. May the Blessed Lord Jesus Christ welcome her spirit into His Kingdom in Heaven.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6490 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:55:51 PM »

I entreat you all with a verse from Ecclesiastes, chapter 3:

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:

2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6491 on:** January 27, 2013, 02:38:03 PM »

watching Chinese Zodiac... way lingaw... mingaw keu balay ambot ug asa ang mga tawo dire... ehehehe pagmata nako wala na sila..

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6492 on:** January 27, 2013, 03:24:19 PM »

I went to visit a funeral wake today at around 11 am my time. My friend, Sernan, was grieving with his family -- his mother had passed away from ovarian cancer. Sernan is a physical therapist and is one of the college instructors at the university that I teach at.

He had asked me last night to help him write a eulogy for his mother. Quite a daunting task. To be honest, i wasn't able to sleep last night because I kept on thinking about his mom and the pain that Sernan is feeling right now.

Dealing with this awakens me to the mortality we all share. Despite our stations in life-- despite our own religious and spiritual upbringing. Death is real and death is sure.

I arrived at Simkin's Funeral Home, which is located in Morton Grove, Illinois, at around 11:50 am. I was greeted by some of my colleagues at work who had came to show their respects to Sernan and his family. It was interesting to find out that Sernan's mother was actually originally from Cebu -- but her family migrated to Dipolog. His father is from Davao. His mother, Carmen, was a dentist from Dipolog. She practiced dentistry here also in the United States for quite some time.

Na luoy ko ni Sernan today. Na luoy pod ko sa iyahang Amahan because I could see the pain in his eyes. I was able to introduce myself to his father and to his brother and sister in law and the rest of their family. Hapit ko ning hilak because i thought of my own Uncle Roy, who had passed in 2009.

Tears filled my eyes when I saw Sernan's father walk in front of the casket and said to his wife, "Carmi, ngano gi iiwan mo ako? Ako ra diri ug wa ka dinhi. Dili na diay ta maka bisita sa Davao? Asa man ko ug wa ka dinhi ?"

I pray for him. His name is Alfredo. I pray that God's infinite mercy will come down to him and support him during this most difficult time. May the Lord God have mercy...

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chicogon · « **Reply #6493 on:** January 27, 2013, 03:42:03 PM »

We celebrated Pit Senyor in New Orleans early this evening (Jan 26, 2013)

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6494 on:** January 27, 2013, 03:44:13 PM »

How was the celebration today, Fr. Roel? I pray it was a beautiful one...

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6495 on:** January 28, 2013, 04:58:20 PM »

i'm done 1/2 of my task today... ugma na pod other half... makalibat lang gyud ning tinutok ug numero ba...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6496 on:** January 30, 2013, 12:57:37 PM »

Working on a 18 page paper, finalizing the draft right now and adding some citation for these charts. Ha.

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islander · « **Reply #6497 on:** January 30, 2013, 01:55:29 PM »

catsitting. i'm taking care of a neighbor's cat while she's on a trip. joanne (the cat's name) sleeps under the bed and is slowly adjusting to her new surroundings and to our own cats. so far, so good. no catfights ensued.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6498 on:** January 30, 2013, 01:57:51 PM »

kumbati ug work... kahilakon akong ilong...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6499 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:52:34 PM »

kumbati ug work... kahilakon akong ilong...

feel better, jenneth. drink ginger honey tea. lami na.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6500 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:53:14 PM »

catsitting. i'm taking care of a neighbor's cat while she's on a trip. joanne (the cat's name) sleeps under the bed and is slowly adjusting to her new surroundings and to our own cats. so far, so good. no catfights ensued.

he he he! how cute. now make sure you don't end up keeping ms. joanne.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6501 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:54:22 PM »

feel better, jenneth. drink ginger honey tea. lami na.

Thanks Doc... bugnaw kaayo sa office tapos paggawas init kaayo.. mao ng medyo hingos ko karon hehehehe

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6502 on:** January 30, 2013, 02:56:27 PM »

Thanks Doc... bugnaw kaayo sa office tapos paggawas init kaayo.. mao ng medyo hingos ko karon hehehehe

Careful sa temperature change, dear friend. if tugnaw sa sulud, wear a sweater, okay?

feel better!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6503 on:** January 30, 2013, 03:37:51 PM »

Good night, and sweet dreams, everyone. Till the 'morrow.

May the Lord God bless and protect everyone.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6504 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:13:44 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tutGLDaaFqs#

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6505 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:16:18 PM »

Had lunch date with my previous co-workers sa City Division.. I'm so happy to be with them again. It's been a while pod nga wa mi magkita and also, I'm happy to see my previous bosses ang akong mga gamhanang Education Program Specialists / Supervisors...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6506 on:** February 06, 2013, 08:08:53 AM »

This past Sunday, I was called in to commentate during 9:30 AM mass at St. Mary of the Lake Roman Catholic Church. I really enjoyed helping out Fr. Dan , the celebrant, and Deacon John and the rest of the lectors. I was asked to be a Lector for next week's 9:30 AM Mass, too. I'm excited to take part.

Salamat sa Ginoo, I'm having a good week. Tinuod gayud, the more we trust in Him, the more we learn to accept that we can't control all factors. The less stress we become. Well, that is what I have come to terms with.

The Lord is Good.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6507 on:** February 08, 2013, 12:48:24 PM »

pondo balay..flu again.. bugnaw sulod sa office paggawas pod hastang inita...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6508 on:** February 08, 2013, 05:01:27 PM »

Got back from a movie date with a new lady friend. Hehehe, korean girl.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6509 on:** February 08, 2013, 05:04:17 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwUReqMsesg#ws

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6510 on:** February 10, 2013, 09:55:22 AM »

Today, during work, I thought of friendships that have come and gone, thought of friends and loved ones who have come and gone. How interesting it is that there is never a "permanence". All things change, and time comes to pass. The only "constant", in my firm belief, is the Mercy of God.

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6511 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:08:56 AM »

nagbed rest... saon man giganahan man ug balik balik ning kalintura nako.. love sick ko karon ahahahahahah

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6512 on:** February 15, 2013, 03:56:00 AM »

hehehe , love sick? don't be love sick, be love filled.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6513 on:** February 15, 2013, 04:30:02 AM »

Happy Valentines Day to all the lovers of Tubag Bohol.

Sincerely,
With Love,
Dr. Lorenzo

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6514 on:** February 19, 2013, 10:01:20 AM »

preparing reports / presentation for Seminar-Workshop this Friday...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6515 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:40:08 PM »

Today, I found out that the Director of Allied Health and General Education is resigning her position to take up a research position at another Medical University in downtown Chicago, Rush University Medical System. So today, I was asked by the Dean of Academic Affairs to take up the helm as the Director of Allied Health and General Education at the college. I thought over this, the role this entails, and the responsibilities that goes with it. I accepted. I had told the President of the college and the Dean of Academics that I would accept and help them develop medical curricula.

I was asked to develop the curricula for the college's Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician Assistant and Dental Hygienist program. I need to collaborate with other members of the department in preparing this for accreditation here in the state of Illinois and the medical accreditation board.

I have decided to build my experience in medical academics, while at the same building research experience as I continue on with my Ph.D program. I think by a year or so, I will proceed with my medical residency match.

At this time , however, I feel blessed with this honor. At age 27, I am in command of an entire department that includes 25 full time and part time faculty. I have 2 secretaries as well.

Thanks be to God.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6516 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:47:10 PM »

Currently working on my paper in my Doctoral Writing class. The professor puts a lot of emphasis on ethics and citation, covering concepts that I will also reiterate to my own students at the college and colleagues in the hospital. The concept we discussed today was Metacognition. The thinking of thinking.

I had an interesting conversation with another doctoral learner who is pursuing his Ph.D in Industrial Organizational Psychology. The conversation revolved around the premise of learners becoming oversaturated with theoretical processes that grammatical syntax wanes. hahaha. Lively debate.

Regards,
Dr. Lorenzo

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Lollapalooza · « **Reply #6517 on:** February 19, 2013, 02:02:39 PM »

wow... Great achievements Bran!!! May God continue to bless you more.. Take care ^___^

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chicogon · « **Reply #6518 on:** February 19, 2013, 02:03:34 PM »

Currently working on my paper in my Doctoral Writing class. The professor puts a lot of emphasis on ethics and citation, covering concepts that I will also reiterate to my own students at the college and colleagues in the hospital. The concept we discussed today was Metacognition. The thinking of thinking.

I had an interesting conversation with another doctoral learner who is pursuing his Ph.D in Industrial Organizational Psychology. The conversation revolved around the premise of learners becoming oversaturated with theoretical processes that grammatical syntax wanes. hahaha. Lively debate.

Regards,
Dr. Lorenzo

You're young life is just getting more exciting... enjoy every bit of it.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #6519 on:** February 19, 2013, 02:06:38 PM »

wow... Great achievements Bran!!! May God continue to bless you more.. Take care ^___^

You're young life is just getting more exciting... enjoy every bit of it.

Thank You Fr. Roel and Sister Jenneth. Today, when i was called to the office of the president, the dean of academic affairs sat me down in front of them.

The president said to me, "Lorenzo, i see a leader in you. You will one day lead hospitals. Will you help us lead this college?"

I was apparently recommended by the former Director of Allied Health and General Education and by the Dean of Academic Affairs. So, i accepted my ascendancy.

Thanks God for these blessings. he he he.

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