Wednesday, November 19, 2008
* Hella Week! *
"Speaking for others is easier..."
It's been a hell week. I've been so stressed that I haven't even updated anything yet. No new pics at friendster and multiply; I didn't even notice the problem at friendster. Sigh.
My grandfather died last Saturday (November 15, 2008) because of septic shock (as said in his death certificate). I was in Oasis, La Union that night with my parents and siblings when my cousin called us that grandpa was barely breathing and he was brought to the hospital. By the time we were about to go to Baguio, they called and declared that grandpa was dead.
It was so fast... Friday night: I monitored grandpa's vital signs every hour knowing that his BP and temperature was not stable. After 3 hours of stable vital signs, I went back downstairs and endorsed grandpa to my cousin. I told him to check his temperature; place it in his armpit for 10minutes to be accurate before reading. Saturday morning: I wasn't able to check on him because I had my Skills Lecture that morning. By lunch time, I went home and checked grandpa's vital signs again. He was really sweating a lot and told me to tell my cousin to boil water for him. He looked really fine.. Saturday night: We had a night out with my family at Oasis. By 10:20, they called and told us that grandpa was dead.
There has been a lot of problems at home lately and I couldn't put my thoughts together on what to prioritize. This Thursday, I'll be having my duty at Atok, Benguet. I don't know if I'll be able to attend the funeral. I feel bad because I know I needed to be in both places..
Right now, I'm really confused. I should be packing my uniform and things because we'll be travelling to Atok tomorrow afternoon. Yada yada. Aja!
My grandfather died last Saturday (November 15, 2008) because of septic shock (as said in his death certificate). I was in Oasis, La Union that night with my parents and siblings when my cousin called us that grandpa was barely breathing and he was brought to the hospital. By the time we were about to go to Baguio, they called and declared that grandpa was dead.
It was so fast... Friday night: I monitored grandpa's vital signs every hour knowing that his BP and temperature was not stable. After 3 hours of stable vital signs, I went back downstairs and endorsed grandpa to my cousin. I told him to check his temperature; place it in his armpit for 10minutes to be accurate before reading. Saturday morning: I wasn't able to check on him because I had my Skills Lecture that morning. By lunch time, I went home and checked grandpa's vital signs again. He was really sweating a lot and told me to tell my cousin to boil water for him. He looked really fine.. Saturday night: We had a night out with my family at Oasis. By 10:20, they called and told us that grandpa was dead.
There has been a lot of problems at home lately and I couldn't put my thoughts together on what to prioritize. This Thursday, I'll be having my duty at Atok, Benguet. I don't know if I'll be able to attend the funeral. I feel bad because I know I needed to be in both places..
Right now, I'm really confused. I should be packing my uniform and things because we'll be travelling to Atok tomorrow afternoon. Yada yada. Aja!
Monday, November 3, 2008
It's been a while since the issue on Dean Tingda's resignation was opened.
And now we're suffering the consequences of not having her around.
Who's to be blamed? Easter College's Administration.
10:30 A.M -- My dad and I was at school for the parent-faculty-admin meeting. Unfortunately, there was only one representative from the admin, the vice president. She was questioned and actually "nabasag" in front of the parents and students. Our parents were tired of waiting. The parents questioned her why the other board of trustees couldn't be reached.
Parent: During the first open forum, you promised to give out the announcement before exams. We were trying to reach the other b.o.t's (board of trustees) pero nasaan sila?
Nasa Malaysia yung secretary, nasa Korea naman ang isa. Yung bishop pinasa sa'yo at ikaw daw ang pagtatanungan namin!
B.O.T vice president: Hindi ko alam at hindi natin sila macontact dahil wala sila dito sa school. In terms of enrollment, we have point/key persons who will handle it. It still runs tulad ng dati. And I'm here to listen to all your sentiments.
Other Parent: No! The administration is deaf. Do not say the school is fine. We all know it isn't. Everyone is lost, hindi namin alam kung ipapa-enroll pa namin ang mga anak namin dito. Walang dean, wala ang faculty, sinong maghahandle sa mga anak namin? Dapat ngayon nasa klasrum ang mga anak namin at nag-aaral. Ang iba nasa Mankayan, ang iba nagdu-duty na pero wala!
B.O.T vice president: (silenced)
We haven't enrolled for the second semester yet and classes have started in other institutions. We do not have a Dean for the College of Nursing. The department does not have secure faculty members. We are all at loss.
The administration has promised a new "dean" or a "officer-in-charge" from Trinity University of Asia but it is I guess - a lie by the admin again. Who's to facilitate the enrollment? Unknown.
I've never felt so mad in my entire life. The damn b.o.t president is to be blamed. If it wasn't for his insecurity, we shouldn't be this confused and lost. I feel that my future is doomed in this school. We could've transferred last week if only the announcement was brought out in the agreed date but no. They delayed us so that we won't have a choice but to stay at Easter College. The administration is always reassuring us of something unreal. Sigh. What's to be done? We'll wait and see.