The Ocean of My Being

I am down. I am very sad. No, this has nothing to do with my current job. My sadness is a result of some things that have been going on in the world of football/soccer. In all the years that I've been a soccer fan, this is one of my lowest points. First, the French (my team) lost in their World Cup Championship Game against the Italians. I was sad, but it was okay because I don't really hate the Azzurri (Itlaian team). I really wanted Les Bleus (French team) to win, though. I was actually one of the few who were happy for the French's victory against the Brazilians in the Semi-Finals. Oh, and right now, I have nothing to say about Zidane's "grand exit." Bow. And then, today, I went to the Net Center to check the news about the match-fixing scandal in Italian Football, where my favorite team, Juventus , is a part of. Indeed, the verdict is out. Juve and two other teams ( Lazio and Fiorentina ) are relegated to Serie B (Italy's Second Divisi...

Weeeee! I'm back!!! :) This has been my longest hiatus from the internet world, and I didn't even plan it. I've just been sooo busy that I didn't have time to go visit our internet cafes. I guess I've become so used to having internet access in my own room (like in Manila). And, the schedule of my classes barely leaves me time to breathe. But, I'm enjoying every moment. :) I am now teaching here in MSU. It has always been my dream to be part of the English Department of this university so you can just imagine how happy I was when I got accepted in the Department. The screening was really tough and I can't thank God enough that I actually made it. When the department chairperson gave me the courses and sections I was to be handling, I almost cried. It was one of the happiest moments of my life! It is true that I've taught in this university for years, but I was with the Pre-University Center. Now, I am with my home department . I am exactly wher...