MAPASIGARBOHON SI DODONG BISAYA (He is proud of being a CEBUANO) May moingon ang binisaya gahi (Some would say that CEBUANOS are tough) . Ang magbinisaya isug paminawon(you sounded strong and brave if you speak CEBUANO), mulahutay kon tugawon ( can endure if disturb), dili muatras kon hagiton( won't withdraw if challenged) , moyangoyango kon paalagaron (would nod if ask to serve) , mais ang paboritong kan-onon (love to eat corn), dili mosibog bahala’g magkadusingot (won't pullback even if is hard and effortful) ug bisan pa’g asa mangabot ( wherever they reach). Gikan sa inibtanay’g bungot ( from pulling out of hair) hangtod sa bangga sa ugatong paningkamot (until we reach to the clash of endurance) , kini dili magpaparot. ( won't be defeated).

"Psychoanalyzing" / Mind-Reading: Is it the best option?

Instead of asking about their partner's thoughts and feelings, people sometimes decide that they "know" what their partners are thinking and feeling based only on faulty interpretations of their actions--and always assume it's negative!

how to win and handle conflicts and discussions

Conventional wisdom (and research) says that good communication can improve relationships, increasing intimacy, trust and support. The converse is also true: poor communication can weaken bonds, creating mistrust and even contempt!

“Isn’t it awkward when you feel like you have nothing to say?”

If you run out of things to say, and you feel there an awkward silence

learning foreign language okey or not okey? sense of patriotism

Other country prevent their citizens from learning foreign language to preserve their language and culture. Is this a good move knowing that we are on the time of GLOBALIZATION?

Kinabuhi sa usa ka MAESTRA (the life of a teacher) Dili sayun magtudlo ug mga kabataan ( it's not easy to teach children). Lisud itudlo ilabi na imung mga estudyante walay pagkaon ug napuno sa problema ( It's difficult to teach especially if your students don't have food and filled with problems. Pero dili mi muatras sa pagtudlo nila bahalag lisud amung paningkamutan nga makatabang ug maktudlo ug tarung ( but we will not give up in teaching even though its difficult but we will do our job just to help and teach properly the students). Ang makapalipay namu kay makit-an ang mga bata nga nakat-on ug malampuson sa ilang tagsa tagsa nga mga kinabuhi( the thing that makes us happy is to see our students learning and are successful in their own life. Salamat ug amping permi ( thank you and take care always).

SINULOG the festival of all festivals Kada tuig ipahigayun ang nabantug na nga SINULOG festival ( every year we celebrate the famous SINULOG festival). Daghang mga tawo ang mubisita sa cebu city kada tuig para lang makakita ani nga pyesta ( a lot of people are coming over in cebu city every year just to see this fiesta). Kadaghanan sa mga langyaw pud kay muanhi sad sa syudad para lang makita ang lingaw kaayu nga pyesta( Most of the foreigners come to the city just to see this nice and enjoyable fiesta. Nagkadaghan ang mangari kada tuig (many are coming every year). Daghan sa mga bisita kay malingaw sa mga sayaw sa kalsada ug disco bisan asa(a lot of the visitors are enjoying the street party and the disco everywhere. Hinaut nga musuroy mu dri sa cebu puhon para makakita pud mu sa SINULOG( hope that you will visit cebu in the future for you to see the famous SINULOG festival. Salamat ug amping permi ( thanks and take care always).

Importance of LEARNING Filipino (Tagalog) language........ Though recently the Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon, it will not disrupt the positive economic climate of the country. Investors do come and check on the latest update of the economy. If you are an entrepreneur and would love to invest here in the country then it would be better if you know the national language for you to be oriented with the people that you are working with.On the other hand, if you are a tourist (not just an ordinary tourist!) that loves to explore different cultures and vast array of natures' God given gift, then I recommend that you should know TAGALOG as it is your ticket to explore our culture more. There are a lot of things that this country can offer and hope to see you soon walking in one of our finest beaches and one of a kind marine creatures which are only found here in the Philippines. It's more fun learning TAGALOG and it's more fun here in the PHILIPPINES.

The Truth about NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety. When your holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the later winter months feel hopeless. However, it is important to remember that the New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for,” says psychologist Lynn Bufka, PhD. “Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle change is important and working toward it, one step at a time.” By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life. Let's all face the new year with a smile in our hearts.