Befriending Patience
This is my 8th month in Iloilo since I left Davao. I finished my thesis proposal and my defense is forthcoming this July. To test the guide questions I framed, I already interviewed a prospective informant. I am in the process of taking notes of the interview. The presentation for my thesis defense needs some refinements but its almost done. I feel accomplished.
I am looking for a job. I applied in three universities and only one has sent a letter of acknowledgment. Classes have started, so I don’t think I stand a chance. I was shortlisted for a short term research with an NGO. I am crosssing my fingers… The job interview is scheduled this July 2.
I had my share of adventures when I was job hunting. I tried my hand at teaching English as a second language, but I gave it up because of my thesis. We were asked to render twelve hours of observation as part of the training. I got a glimpse of the ‘habitus’ of a tutor. The two-day observation training enabled me to take some ethnographic notes, so to speak. I can write about it in my next blog. The experience is a pleasant memory… Some of the tutees were good looking…
Job hunting also took me to Zarraga, where Gamot Cogon, a school which adopts the Steiner philosophy of education, is located. A meeting with the owner of the school was arranged by my friend Jomari. I feel so cooped at home the past week, I welcomed the out of town trip. The place breathes promise… The school is only a year or so. I like the beauty of nature surrounding the school premises. Mr. Sharman, the school owner, told me that the entire property is ‘hugged by a river’.
The interview prospered with me sharing some thoughts about teaching as a life project…
A close friend is inviting me to apply as Guidance Counselor at the Jaro Seminary…
This job hunting is an exciting adventure… and the experience is teaching me to be patient… to take risks… and to handle disappointments gracefully…
I am praying that God would give me a job that would not derail the completion of my thesis. Still, I am waiting…
