Tea Talk Time #52

1. I'm having... Water, coffee, soda, you name it (any liquid at home except for alcohol!) :) The kids with DH and I are having a "drinking" feast here, haha.

2. I'm feeling... Happy, joyful, and hopeful for the coming new year 2011. I have also completed 52 weeks of joining Tea Talk Time and I thank my friend, Ruth for hosting this wonderful meme. I shall be joining her other memes this time, in my other site, Stories From My Garden, and hope to see you there too.

3. On my mind... More blessings from the Lord, and more time with my family. :)

...(He) loves us
and has freed us
from our sins by his blood...
Revelation 1:5
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #51

1. I'm having... Plain, purified water from Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao in Greenhills.

2. I'm feeling... Happy. We just had lunch to celebrate my in-laws's 54th wedding anniversary. 54 years! And like I said, we are 40 years their junior on Dec. 27th! (My not so good Math skills says that's 14, haha)

3. On my mind... More blessings from our Lord for 2011! MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR, Everyone!!!

In the same way, faith by itself,
if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
James 2:17
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #50

1. I'm having... Black coffee with Splenda. Gotta keep my mind awake for this afternoon's meeting with my students' parents.

2. I'm feeling... Excited to discuss the grades of my students to their parents. Today is our school's Parent-Student-Teacher Conference! :)

3. On my mind... A successful meeting with the parents, and my prayer that my adolescent students will strive harder for next year's 3rd (and last) Trimester.

The LORD is my strength and my defense;
he has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Exodus 15:2
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #49

1. I'm having... Plain water...

2. I'm feeling... A bit in a rush -- finishing lessons for next week's Parent-Student-Teacher Conference in school...

3. On my mind... One of my student's failing grades... :(

The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
Psalm 119:130
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #48

1. I'm having... Lemon Green Tea...

2. I'm feeling... Excited for tomorrow's field trip with my students...

3. On my mind... Christmas which is fast approaching! :)

These have come so that your faith--
of greater worth than gold, which
perishes even though refined by fire--
may be proved genuine and may result in praise,
glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:7
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #47

1. I'm having... Just plain, cold water...

2. I'm feeling... A bit worried about my DD's new "life" with the treatment she is undergoing now. You may read all about it in my other blog, STORIES FROM MY GARDEN...

3. On my mind... Comfort for my DD as she undergoes this long and tedious process of correcting her jawbone problem... Please pray with us for our DD's endurance and patience...

Then the LORD God formed a man
from the dust of the ground
and breathed into his nostrils
the breath of life,
and the man became a living being.
Genesis 2:7
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #46

1. I'm having... Honey Lemon Green Tea again! It's actually instant, and comes in a green transparent bottle. It's called, "Real Leaf" -- by Coca Cola Co.

2. I'm feeling... Okay and happy. All is well with my kids, and my other kids (freshman students). :)

3. On my mind... Christmas vacation! (Guess this will be on my mind until that day comes!)

I am the gate;
whoever enters through me will be saved.
They will come in and go out,
and find pasture.
John 10:9
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #45

1. I'm having... Honey Lemon Green Tea!

2. I'm feeling... Refreshed after a long and exhausting past week.

3. On my mind... A long relaxing weekend with the family.

No one has ever seen God,
but the one and only Son,
who is himself God and is in
closest relationship with the Father,
has made him known.
John 1:18
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #44

1. I'm having... Cold bottled water.

2. I'm feeling... Okay; although I feel a certain sadness in my heart because DH's 102 year-old Grandma passed away last Monday, Nov. 1st. She was a dear old lady who was loved by many, especially by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (that includes my DS and DD). Although she was blessed to live a full life and enjoyed the love of her family, we will all still miss her. I know she is happier now with the Lord.

3. On my mind... Finishing a request by my sister-in-law to make a power point tribute to our Lola (Grandma), to be shown this Saturday, during the last night of her wake. He remains will be buried this Sunday in the Chinese Cemetery, where the rest of DH's dearly departed are.

His divine power has given us everything we need
for a godly life through our knowledge of him
who called us by his own glory and goodness.
2 Peter 1:3
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #43

1. I'm having... Honey Lemon Iced Tea.

2. I'm feeling... Happy and peaceful. Praise God for semestral breaks.

3. On my mind... Praying for more happy times like these with DH and the kids... :)

For our light and momentary troubles
are achieving for us an eternal glory
that far outweighs them all.
2 Corinthians 4:17
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

.-:*--*:..Before I Forget..:*--*:-.
Please do visit and/or follow my darling DD's new blog, which she just created last week ---

DANCING QUEEN

I am happy that she also likes to have a place in blogsphere and share some of her adventures in life with us. Please do drop by her site and leave a sweet word or two. Thank you and God bless.

Tea Talk Time #42

1. I'm having... Plain, refreshing, cold water. :)

2. I'm feeling... Excited for our school's Foundation Day program tomorrow.

3. On my mind... For God to be glorified all the time in school, and at home.

But I tell you the truth:
It is for your good that I am going away.
Unless I go away,
the Counselor will not come to you;
but if I go,
I will send him to you.
John 16:7
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #41

1. I'm having... Honey Lemon Green Tea.

2. I'm feeling... Happy because the Lord is truly a God of restoration. :)

3. On my mind... Our upcoming school's Foundation Day Program next Friday (22nd). May God be honored and glorified as our students show off their talents to their parents and friends.

Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth,
no one can enter the kingdom of God
unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
John 3:5

Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #40

1. I'm having... Ice cold honey lemon green tea! (Again) :)

2. I'm feeling... Good!

3. On my mind... New lessons for the 2nd Trimester in school.

You are my friends if you do what I command.
John 15:14
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #39

1. I'm having... Honey Lemon Green Tea. I had it ice cold! :)

2. I'm feeling... Hopeful for a good, successful day as we welcome the parents to our school's Parent-Student-Teacher Conference.

3. On my mind... That my help and strength comes only from the Lord... Or Psalm 121:1-3. :)

But even if you should suffer for what is right,
you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear;
do not be frightened."
1 Peter 3:14
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #38

1. I'm having... Green Tea Lemon Iced Tea again. :)

2. I'm feeling... Okay...

3. On my mind... Parent-Student-Teacher Conference.

...They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
Isaiah 61:3
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #37

1. I'm having... Ice cold Honey Lemon Green Tea! Soooo refreshing, really! :)

2. I'm feeling... Happy that our 1st Trimester is over tomorrow. The 2nd Trimester is up and running strating this Monday. Time does fly when you are busy.

3. On my mind... 1st Trimester grades of my students...

In the beginning God created
the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #36

1. I'm having... (Just) cold water from my Coleman jug in school... This week is a bit draining as we had to talk to most of our students who are not doing well in school academics...

2. I'm feeling... Hopeful my students will not fail my upcoming 3rd Long Exam, as it will surely pull their grades up before the end of the trimester, and before we get ready with their grades for the Parent-Student-Teacher Conference this September 23rd...

3. On my mind... To rest and be with my family. Thank God it is a holiday tomorrow!

He who did not spare his own Son,
but gave him up for us all —
how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:32
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #35

1. I'm having... Hot tea with my high school co-teachers in a Chinese restaurant.

2. I'm feeling... Good that I can bond and have fellowship like this with my co-teachers once in a while...

3. On my mind... Upcoming Parent-Student-Teacher Conference in school this September. :)

He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Psalm 147:4
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #34

1. I'm having... A mug of black coffee to perk up my drooping eyes in class...

2. I'm feeling... Not so good especially after the hostage taking crisis in Manila which created a wide gap between my country and Hong Kong...

3. On my mind... I fervently pray that the spirit of violence will not prevail in all places, and in all countries. That God's mighty hand will take care of those who do wrong to others, and that peace will reign in our hearts as well...

Yet, O LORD, you are our Father.
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!

Tea Talk Time #33

1. I'm having... A refreshing glass of ice cold water! :)

2. I'm feeling... Rested because it is a non-working holiday today in my home city. (Quezon City Day)

3. On my mind... Helping my students with their role playing project for a short story I am teaching them in my class.

So Cain went out from the LORD's presence
and lived in the land of Nod.
Genesis 4:16
Thanks Ruth for the refreshing Tea/Coffee Break! God bless you more, my friend!