Reflections of an OFW Teacher

If Indonesia can, why not 🇵🇭? 🥲
Welcome to Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩

Other OFWs' dilemma: family/relatives constantly asking for 🤑

My dilemma: my family wondering why I'm still single 😅

My constant hatid-sundo moments at the airport with my fam regardless the weather condition in Negros 🥳

Thank you, Lord 😇

As I would consider myself a breadwinner, it still feels different when your loved ones remember your favorites.

As we head home from the airport, my mama whispered, "ginbaklan taka to mango tapioca nak" (I bought you a mango tapioca, my child).

A few moments later, I already felt home even if we're still kilometers away from our house.

This is one of the simple ways to make your OFW family members happy.

I can afford to buy 100 times of this, yet, just one tub bought by my parents made my heart so full. ♥️

Meeting great leaders once again reminds us why we continue to pursue excellence in education. A humbling and inspiring moment. 💛📘

Such an honor to meet our former PNU mentors -- Dr. Bert and Dr. Denmark, once again — this time in Indonesia! 🇮🇩😍🙌🏻

With my colleague, Ms Hannah, an alumna of PNU Manila. 🩷

Posing ng tita mong sumakses ang Day 1 ng Mid-Year Exam 👱🏻‍♀️🩷

Missing our common hobby 2 years ago 😌
With my monyeka frennies in 🇧🇭 Jane Estaniel Almohia Karen Aloba

While waiting, I started reading this chapter: “You must make pressure your privilege.”

And I realized... lately, I’ve been feeling that kind of pressure too.
The one that sits on your chest even when you’re already giving your all.

But this line made me pause.

Pressure isn’t punishment.
It’s proof.
Proof that you’re trusted.
That people depend on you.
That what you’re doing matters enough to make you nervous.

Parents feel it when bills pile up before payday.
Business owners feel it when every decision affects others.
Students feel it when they’re chasing grades and dreams at the same time.

We all do.

And maybe, instead of hating the pressure,
we can start thanking it.

Because pressure means purpose.
It means you’re not watching life from the sidelines... you’re in the game.

So when it feels too heavy,
take a deep breath and remind yourself:
“This is my privilege.”

Pressure is a privilege.
It only comes to those who’ve earned the right to carry something that matters.