Among other things I sincerely love about my man is that he shares the same passion with my Mom - continuous learning, a seemingly endless love for Economics and great love for kids.
I grew up in a household where I heard more than a dozen times names like Peter Drucker and yes, Adam Smith that as early as 3rd grade, I already know what I am NOT to take up in college.
Now, before one started to think that I hate my Mom, I don't. In fact, between my parents, she best personifies what it means to love beyond imperfections without sacrificing right for wrong and that most of the values I embrace are those taught by her through example and otherwise. It just so happened that early on, I already wanted to be my own self. You know, find my niche and be away from my parents' "big" shadows.
Moving on...
Last night, despite certain apprehensions, I've decided to attend a talk where my man and another guy from his Monday group were invited to speak about the most recent Economics tragedy that hit the world after The Great Depression in the late 1920's. Hon as the first speaker, discussed the "basics" or the things we should know about the recent Economics crisis. Ron, on the hand, talked about what we should do when things like these happen. And let me tell you, no one experienced nosebleed and nobody zoned out.
Although I sat in my man's previous classes in school, last night was the first time I saw him conduct about such a topic (or anything for that matter). And really, it was a delight to be his student (and Ron's too!). It is already given that his greatest gift is his uncanny ability to communicate, to teach and to dispense knowledge no matter who his students are - young, old, professionals and even expatriates. As his partner, I am really proud of this man whom I will meet in some big stage soon.
After the talk, Hon and I decided to have dinner in one of our favorite places in the world, Greenbelt. We talked, laughed, walked with his left hand clasped with my right and we were acting silly. Crazy and quite extraordinaire couple, we are.
So, despite having funny butterflies in my stomach, I had a great night. It was a pleasure to be just learning, being a student again and I was seated amongst Makati professionals, who are all trying to make a difference in the workplace. And after a long day's work, it was very comforting to be just seating beside my man, sharing California Maki and Wasabe.
Great times.
I grew up in a household where I heard more than a dozen times names like Peter Drucker and yes, Adam Smith that as early as 3rd grade, I already know what I am NOT to take up in college.
Now, before one started to think that I hate my Mom, I don't. In fact, between my parents, she best personifies what it means to love beyond imperfections without sacrificing right for wrong and that most of the values I embrace are those taught by her through example and otherwise. It just so happened that early on, I already wanted to be my own self. You know, find my niche and be away from my parents' "big" shadows.
Moving on...
Last night, despite certain apprehensions, I've decided to attend a talk where my man and another guy from his Monday group were invited to speak about the most recent Economics tragedy that hit the world after The Great Depression in the late 1920's. Hon as the first speaker, discussed the "basics" or the things we should know about the recent Economics crisis. Ron, on the hand, talked about what we should do when things like these happen. And let me tell you, no one experienced nosebleed and nobody zoned out.
Although I sat in my man's previous classes in school, last night was the first time I saw him conduct about such a topic (or anything for that matter). And really, it was a delight to be his student (and Ron's too!). It is already given that his greatest gift is his uncanny ability to communicate, to teach and to dispense knowledge no matter who his students are - young, old, professionals and even expatriates. As his partner, I am really proud of this man whom I will meet in some big stage soon.
After the talk, Hon and I decided to have dinner in one of our favorite places in the world, Greenbelt. We talked, laughed, walked with his left hand clasped with my right and we were acting silly. Crazy and quite extraordinaire couple, we are.
So, despite having funny butterflies in my stomach, I had a great night. It was a pleasure to be just learning, being a student again and I was seated amongst Makati professionals, who are all trying to make a difference in the workplace. And after a long day's work, it was very comforting to be just seating beside my man, sharing California Maki and Wasabe.
Great times.
