tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25229463124030819672024-03-13T22:33:22.397-07:00GarciaMemories.comLysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comBlogger580125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-54444620264178930352023-08-07T18:29:00.001-07:002023-08-07T18:29:00.140-07:00 Back to Cool: Unleashing the A+ Adventure of Going Back to School!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP181Z1BwUC0QUc39dsXgJbDhIkKD7nUPrduvk6wXqWpuFwiOzGwuco_5TuAvvz3oD2hoz-nqyKfXgjQkCYgCOFPtO59yQM8RcLRnsZH0UE23TzBcxXFhnoQtsBcIgMtkufoKXr3d91xf9bGQsT5ipClLskH5X_m0ZARsW6_HQBQoki95PKTCpRDcciuhG/s1200/Black%20%20&%20Yellow%20Modern%20Back%20To%20School%20LinkedIn%20Post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP181Z1BwUC0QUc39dsXgJbDhIkKD7nUPrduvk6wXqWpuFwiOzGwuco_5TuAvvz3oD2hoz-nqyKfXgjQkCYgCOFPtO59yQM8RcLRnsZH0UE23TzBcxXFhnoQtsBcIgMtkufoKXr3d91xf9bGQsT5ipClLskH5X_m0ZARsW6_HQBQoki95PKTCpRDcciuhG/s320/Black%20%20&%20Yellow%20Modern%20Back%20To%20School%20LinkedIn%20Post.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preparing for back to school is crucial for a smooth transition. It enables students to organize supplies, set goals, and establish routines. Being prepared reduces stress, boosts confidence, and fosters a positive attitude, ensuring a successful start to the academic year and laying a strong foundation for learning.</div><p>Here are some tips for parents to set back to school goals with their children:</p> 1. Hold a goal-setting session: Sit down with your kids and discuss their academic and personal aspirations for the school year.<p></p><p>2. Listen and support: Encourage children to express their interests and ambitions. Offer guidance without imposing your own goals.</p><p>3. Set realistic expectations: Help your kids set achievable goals that align with their abilities and interests.</p><p>4. Break goals into steps: Together, break larger objectives into smaller, manageable tasks to make progress tangible.</p><p>5. Foster accountability: Regularly review progress and offer gentle reminders to stay committed.</p><p>6. Celebrate achievements: Praise their efforts and celebrate their successes, no matter how small.</p><p>7. Be flexible and supportive: Be open to adjusting goals if needed, and provide encouragement during challenging times.</p><p>8. Lead by example: Demonstrate your commitment to your own goals, showing them the value of perseverance and self-improvement.</p><p>In addition to setting goals, having the right school supplies are essential to facilitate effective learning and organization. They empower students with tools for note-taking, completing assignments, and creative expression. Having proper supplies enhances productivity, reduces stress, and ensures students are equipped for success in their academic endeavors.</p><p>1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3OhGYDr" target="_blank">Pens and pencils</a>: These are basic writing tools for note-taking and completing assignments.</p><p>2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3OhGYDr" target="_blank">Notebooks or binders</a>: Essential for organizing and storing class materials and notes.</p><p>3. <a href="https://amzn.to/44Pwcvb" target="_blank">Backpack or school bag</a>: To carry and keep all the necessary supplies organized.</p>4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3KlYRQd" target="_blank">Computer, laptop, etc</a>: Technology is vital for school success as it enhances learning, facilitates access to information, fosters digital literacy, promotes collaboration, and prepares students for the modern world's challenges.<div><br /></div><div>5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3OkqbQ6" target="_blank">Planners and calendars</a>: Using a planner at school promotes organization, time management, and helps students stay on top of assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities</div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to setting goals and preparing school supplies, establishing routines is crucial for school success because they provide structure and consistency. Routines help students manage their time effectively, reduce procrastination, and create a sense of predictability. By having set schedules for studying, completing assignments, and engaging in extracurricular activities, students can prioritize tasks, maintain focus, and develop good time management skills. </div><div><br /></div><div>Routines also minimize decision fatigue, allowing students to concentrate on learning without constantly worrying about what to do next. Additionally, consistent routines promote better sleep patterns, leading to improved concentration and cognitive function during class. Overall, well-established routines support academic achievement and contribute to a positive learning experience.</div><div><br /></div><div>As another summer comes to an end, it's time to prepare our children for an exciting new school year. Embrace the back-to-school season with enthusiasm, as it brings opportunities for growth and learning. Create a positive environment by establishing routines, setting realistic goals, and providing unwavering support. Encourage open communication with your kids, allowing them to share their hopes and anxieties. Emphasize the importance of self-care, and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. Remember, the journey ahead is a collaborative effort, where parents and children embark hand in hand, fostering a love for learning and building cherished memories together. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy back-to-school preparations!</div><div><br /></div>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-32830781921539191092023-07-14T10:26:00.009-07:002023-07-17T20:26:40.924-07:00Aloha Oahu! Waikiki, North Shore, Kualoa, Aulani and More!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZd90lw8FV7CV9UTJl-sgeHTwNcDI--X6MBU5z0neyP4sVDc4sbiFDDUe3rhwXoqXtXuyZlnqV_-_Df5c8SHuNE6Jksz4ZqXB47Y5e-pltLFgw7oy7thWqL0WEqSmn7tye_EhuzchwP6ylZup7X-nHbSVEIUUU-nfZrlUT95I7EZafY1zthVYwdl6bqu4a/s1280/IMG_2499.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZd90lw8FV7CV9UTJl-sgeHTwNcDI--X6MBU5z0neyP4sVDc4sbiFDDUe3rhwXoqXtXuyZlnqV_-_Df5c8SHuNE6Jksz4ZqXB47Y5e-pltLFgw7oy7thWqL0WEqSmn7tye_EhuzchwP6ylZup7X-nHbSVEIUUU-nfZrlUT95I7EZafY1zthVYwdl6bqu4a/s320/IMG_2499.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We had a wonderful time in Hawaii š It's been 18 years since Don and I have been to Hawaii. We have fond memories of our honeymoon which was the beginning of our many adventures together as husband and wife. <br /><br />We did so much during our time in Oahu! I need a vacation from my vacation! In all honesty though, we were busy but it was great to have lots of quality time with the three guys I love the most. <div><br /></div><div>Here's our day by day itinerary:<br /><br />Day One: <div><br /></div><div>Our flight was delayed so we got to Oahu later than planned, with just enough time to go straight to 6pm mass at Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the oldest running Catholic Church in the United States. The cathedral is the resting grounds of the remains of St. Marianne Cope and a relic of St. Damien de Vuster. Within the cathedral is a shrine where churchgoers can pay their respects to these two figures who gave their lives to serve the Hawaiian community in Godās name.<div><br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSp9ZUADVz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSp9ZUADVz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSp9ZUADVz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><br />Day Two: We have settled in to our happy place! We started our day at the Bishops Museum which houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world. Then we boarded a Glass Bottom boat where we saw a variety of different fish and a turtles with Waikiki and the beautiful blue ocean in the background. We ended the day exploring Waikiki a bit and watched the sun set from the beach.</div><div><br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuVQ6KaALjA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuVQ6KaALjA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuVQ6KaALjA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote><br />Day Three: First stop of the day was Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaiiās monarchy. The song āAloha Oeā legend has it that Queen Liliāuokalani wrote this song while imprisoned in the Iolani Palace during the annexation of Hawaiāi to the US. The last part of the palace tour shared this story and I had the feels my friends! š„¹<br /><br />We walked around the capitol grounds and took a picture with the King Kamehameha Statue, in front of the Judiciary History Center which is featured in the popular TV show Hawaii 5-0. Close by was KawaiahaŹ»o Church and the Tomb of King Lunalilo.<br /><br />We then drove to the University of Hawaii Manoa so they boys could check it out.<br /><br />We took a little stroll to see the awesome views at the Kakaāako Waterfront Park, then off to Ala Moana Mall to do a bit of shopping and yummy poke at the Foodland market in the mall.</div><div><br /></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuX0ZuVg8r6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuX0ZuVg8r6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuX0ZuVg8r6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote><div><br /></div>Day Four: <br /><br />Pearl Harbor National Memorial - We revisted one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II. I love taking the boys places where they can experience the events they learn about in school. I'm grateful they enjoy it also!<br /><br />Aloha Stadium Swap Meet - Hawaii's premier outdoor market, featuring over 400 vendors, crafters, artists from all over the world. It was so hot, I didn't take any pictures. Don took a few, only because he was scoping out outfits for our family photos. <br /><br />Lounged at Pool at the Laylow - The heat got to us this day so we just wanted to take the afternoon to chill-lax. The boys and I headed to the pool and Don enjoyed an AC nap in the room. <br /><br />Before heading to dinner we enjoyed the cultural song and dance show at the Royal Hawaiian Center with the island breeze under the shady trees.<div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CualnwCAhDI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CualnwCAhDI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CualnwCAhDI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div> <br />Day Five:<div><br />Originally operated as a fruit stand beginning in 1950, Dole Plantation opened to the public as Hawaiiās āPineapple Experienceā in 1989. We took a train ride around the plantation and learned about the history of pineapples in Hawaii. The boys also attempted the world largest Maze located here. They finished it in 20 minutes.<br /><br />Drove around North Shore with an obligatory stop at Giovanniās Shrimp Truck and Matsumotoās Shaved Ice.<br /><br />We ended the day at Sharkās Cove where they boys explored the reefs and Don and I soaked in the sun. </div><div><br /></div> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CudEpgwAkDf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CudEpgwAkDf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CudEpgwAkDf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div> <br />Day Seven:<br />Headed to Costco because I was curious what items they carried that we didnāt have. My mom asked for macadamia nut chocolates so we got them there.<br /><br />Then off to our stay at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/disneyaulani/">@disneyaulani</a>! As soon as we got to the resort, we walked the grounds to get the lay of the land. We changed into our swim gear, the boys took off to explore the lazy river and slides, and we headed to the quiet adult only area with the hot tub.<br /><br />We met up with cousin Elmer and Lisa for dinner at Auntieās Hot Pot š<br /><br />Then made it back to Aulani for fireside story time.<div><br /></div> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cuina88gMWI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cuina88gMWI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cuina88gMWI/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script> <br />Day Eight:<div> <br />We attended Mass at St. Rita Parish in NÄnÄkuli. We were able to attend their Hawaiian Mass where the Hawaiian language was used in the liturgy along with English. There were elements of Hawaiian culture all throughout the mass including the hula, placing lei around the Book of the Gospels, placing lei around consecrated hosts and chalice, and singing in English and Hawaiian languages using traditional Hawaiian melodies. It was beautiful.<br /><br />Back at Aulani, we soaked in the sun and fun for it was our last day in Oahu.<br /><br />We had such a wonderful time as a family. We are grateful and blessed to have been able enjoy our time together.</div><div><br /></div>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy82osz4Bd9iZ2b5NrE9Gqj1zMwpWyYGV_bFsNlckZyaevpk1bbdaUIokP6zNeS9EFKRVsZCCBmiMs_dpLtipwElX8haY3E24IAhK_06TieEwhmYJiOgmga4HVHx3EzEa6VCMvKR4JnYvL8UOKSl29LZFkSkx-7lw7pZ4j3r2nws7x3ZNeMI4apAoQa7b/s4032/IMG_1954.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy82osz4Bd9iZ2b5NrE9Gqj1zMwpWyYGV_bFsNlckZyaevpk1bbdaUIokP6zNeS9EFKRVsZCCBmiMs_dpLtipwElX8haY3E24IAhK_06TieEwhmYJiOgmga4HVHx3EzEa6VCMvKR4JnYvL8UOKSl29LZFkSkx-7lw7pZ4j3r2nws7x3ZNeMI4apAoQa7b/s320/IMG_1954.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Garlic shrimp from Giovanni's</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>We just got back from our Hawaii family vacation and we've got lots to share with you!<br /><br />First things first though...<br /><br />If you know us, we love a good meal! Itās obvious š¤Ŗ <div><br /></div><div>Here are some of our favorite eats while in Oahu:</div><div><br />šMusubi Cafe<br />šMagnolia Ice Cream<br />šTsurutontan Udon<br />šMcdonalds<br />šFoodland<br />šHideout at the Laylow<br />šLiliha Bakery and Cafe<br />šGinza Barin Tonkatsu<br />šLeonardās Malasadas<br />šDole Plantation<br />šGiovanniās Shrimp Truck<br />šMatsumotoās Shaved Ice<br />šIyasume Musubi Cafe<br />šAloha Table Waikiki<br />šAulani Shaved Ice<br />šOff the Hook Aulani<br />šAma Ama Aulani<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Be sure to check these out during your visit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, "system-ui", "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSgqXzgbzv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuSgqXzgbzv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia (@lovelylysa)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"> </script></div>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-60997630663789420082020-10-09T10:31:00.000-07:002020-10-09T10:31:07.491-07:00Quiet Day at Mission San Luis Rey<p>It's Fall Break time for this school year. Typically, I get two weeks of vacation. But because of Covid-19, the school year started later and the Fall Break was shortened to a week. </p><p>Since my kids are not on the same school schedule as me (even in non-Covid times), my Fall Break is usually a time I do some serious self-care. Massages, shopping, and movies are some of the things I'd so to occupy my time while the kids were at school. But now, we're all at home and many of the things I'd typically do are not safe to do or I'm not comfortable doing at this time. </p><p>At my husband's urging, he wanted to me to go do something for myself. I Googled "san diego retreat" and the<a href="https://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats-events/quiet-day-available-dates" target="_blank"> "Quiet Day" at the Mission San Luis Rey</a> showed up. Having been to Mission San Luis Rey before, I was curious. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats-events/quiet-day-available-dates" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="239" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CSy0Cxrn2Tk/X3_L4UZ18cI/AAAAAAAD87k/rS3ImlFmHS0SKwA_3NVcKCxlVvYuKjiegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/logo.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The website said, "Spend a day away from it all! Take a day to unplug from your cell phone and emails. Bring your journal, a book to read, meditate in the beautiful, private gardens or the St. Clare Retreat Chapel, take a nap... this is your day to relax and unwind." For $35 I would have a private room, access to the gardens and chapel, and a lunch too. I thought it would be a great way for me to unplug, get away from the TV and the news, and just be quiet and still for the day. I made my reservation online for two days later. <div><br /></div><div>The drive to San Luis Rey from home was nice. I arrived at the Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center a little after 9AM. I was given a key to my room, a map, and a few instructions for the day. I grabbed a few pamphlets at the entrance which helped guide my activities for the day. </div><div><br /></div><div>I headed down a long hallway and passed dozens of rooms. All the doors were open, each had two twin beds with a simple blue quilt on each. My room was half way down the long hallway. My room looked just like the dozens I passed with a sink and mirror, and a closet with some linens inside. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdn2TcPwuVc/X4CSabKBxUI/AAAAAAAD9BE/2YgVwNK-aUASXuae4L__w-f3VTA5t5dqQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_101625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdn2TcPwuVc/X4CSabKBxUI/AAAAAAAD9BE/2YgVwNK-aUASXuae4L__w-f3VTA5t5dqQCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_101625.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baf6zyqN--A/X4CSgAz2LcI/AAAAAAAD9BI/TYtkEl2KrTE93OsX71Oz1u-RSYWNJXx6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_114215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baf6zyqN--A/X4CSgAz2LcI/AAAAAAAD9BI/TYtkEl2KrTE93OsX71Oz1u-RSYWNJXx6QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_114215.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I sat on the bed, looked over the map and pamphlets to plan my day. I set my phone on ādo not disturbā and āsilentā. I carried my phone around with me all day for the camera. I promise, I did not look at texts, calls, or social media all day. Iām proud of myself!</div><div><br /></div><div>Outside the hallway of retreat rooms, it a courtyard and garden I admired on my way to St. Claireās Chapel. No one was in the chapel, it was dark except for the open windows letting in the sunshine. I turned on the lights and ceiling fans, and found a seat near the front. I spent about an hour there, praying and meditating. I had the chapel all to myself. Occasionally Iād hear a lawn mower and other garden tools from the staff outside, other than that, I was quiet. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-si6J523hCNE/X4CS-CUxDaI/AAAAAAAD9BQ/KP4lehbng9IvV51sdscjafBHMomZhgPfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s969/20201007_101246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="471" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-si6J523hCNE/X4CS-CUxDaI/AAAAAAAD9BQ/KP4lehbng9IvV51sdscjafBHMomZhgPfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w312-h640/20201007_101246.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFXj6kC6PpY/X4CTGblPrqI/AAAAAAAD9BU/957C41xpcfYlGQuJg9u2gc3DGzvZN-XCgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_101357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFXj6kC6PpY/X4CTGblPrqI/AAAAAAAD9BU/957C41xpcfYlGQuJg9u2gc3DGzvZN-XCgCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_101357.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtUav87OCqo/X4CTGQZFOpI/AAAAAAAD9BU/eRuj7Vh_rlQWipGkXoC1p9nYNNgbniA9ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_093233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtUav87OCqo/X4CTGQZFOpI/AAAAAAAD9BU/eRuj7Vh_rlQWipGkXoC1p9nYNNgbniA9ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_093233.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_xV3A-IRIhE/X4CTGVJ0P4I/AAAAAAAD9BU/CYUbGDF_TfEm6v4_4kOaNwXmTvgjs37hwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_093241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_xV3A-IRIhE/X4CTGVJ0P4I/AAAAAAAD9BU/CYUbGDF_TfEm6v4_4kOaNwXmTvgjs37hwCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_093241.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After the chapel, I explored the grounds a little more. Iād walk by grounds keepers and hospitality staff occasionally. Everyone was very nice.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIcSzB4Lsxw/X4CTRHgq9PI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/bPfxank8zco3GRWRqqUgxIGhxwTy9OAOgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_101224.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIcSzB4Lsxw/X4CTRHgq9PI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/bPfxank8zco3GRWRqqUgxIGhxwTy9OAOgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_101224.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IY7bIXGdPl8/X4CTRAPrJkI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/xek7AKTWuHMf7eYNPhPspvHexsUr5OrwgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_093042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IY7bIXGdPl8/X4CTRAPrJkI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/xek7AKTWuHMf7eYNPhPspvHexsUr5OrwgCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_093042.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCQB6RnPPn0/X4CTRNgnUiI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/pS91GGZevoQIxnpILDA7KIo0iSNcTlsLgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_100713.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCQB6RnPPn0/X4CTRNgnUiI/AAAAAAAD9Bc/pS91GGZevoQIxnpILDA7KIo0iSNcTlsLgCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_100713.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> I found myself at the labyrinth at the northeast part of the mission grounds. The circular labyrinth was a maze like path made of rocks. The path of the labyrinth let to the center of the circle. The pamphlet I had provided a guided mediation as one walks the labyrinth. Walking into the labyrinth, are are to ārelease on the way in, receive at the center, and on the way out, take out what you have receivedā. I used this time to have a conversation with Jesus, to talk to him about what was on my mind and to ask for guidance.</div><div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n3NLaTFuT1E" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NjHy_FFIVk8/X4CUUlfAw6I/AAAAAAAD9Bo/6h9gKhdlZRsZqSsnUNKx66gMHm2FKsz2ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_102405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NjHy_FFIVk8/X4CUUlfAw6I/AAAAAAAD9Bo/6h9gKhdlZRsZqSsnUNKx66gMHm2FKsz2ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_102405.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Right next to the labyrinth was the Stations of the Cross. I had another handy pamphlet to guide me since I had not prayed the Stations of the Cross by myself before. The stations went down a long pathway, lined with trees. The breeze would loosen the leaves and theyād rain down on me as I proceeded down the pathway. At each station, Iād say the prayer recalling the passions of Jesus, then pray for whoever came to mind. Again, I was all alone physically, yet hoping Jesus was listen to my prayers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NX2i2McnQls/X4CVDxaNgBI/AAAAAAAD9B8/7TNleQu3-xoIdxRuDLKQGyQgVdhzTDC2ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_103813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NX2i2McnQls/X4CVDxaNgBI/AAAAAAAD9B8/7TNleQu3-xoIdxRuDLKQGyQgVdhzTDC2ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_103813.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPtpz4odp2g/X4CVDw6FZxI/AAAAAAAD9B8/F1oaHr-8TWI-i5YQrI-TPlNqxCovjq34QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_103938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZPtpz4odp2g/X4CVDw6FZxI/AAAAAAAD9B8/F1oaHr-8TWI-i5YQrI-TPlNqxCovjq34QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_103938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I then headed back to my room to grab my journal and book to read. I sat in the outdoor corridor near the rose garden to journal and read a bit then I headed to the lounge for a cup of coffee. Inside the lounge, there was the first non-staff person Iāve seen all day, at a table working on a laptop. I found a seat outside in the shade to continue to journal. I could hear the fountain and every 15 minutes the church bells would ring. An elderly man with a cane passed by, waved hello, and did two laps around the courtyard, then disappeared into one of the doors. I assume heās one of the Franciscan Friars who reside at the mission. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QV-ulmDwJCY/X4CUcN3aRII/AAAAAAAD9Bs/36wkosbE0BIVNCM66FmVc9s32rDAJPxpwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_110650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QV-ulmDwJCY/X4CUcN3aRII/AAAAAAAD9Bs/36wkosbE0BIVNCM66FmVc9s32rDAJPxpwCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_110650.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hWgu8rpWqjE/X4CcVf2U4GI/AAAAAAAD9CU/3o4zPtEVaUkAmkzqqsIJF-HBPQfzN6psACPcBGAsYHg/s1825/Screenshot_20201007-193014_Video%2BPlayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1825" height="366" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hWgu8rpWqjE/X4CcVf2U4GI/AAAAAAAD9CU/3o4zPtEVaUkAmkzqqsIJF-HBPQfzN6psACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h366/Screenshot_20201007-193014_Video%2BPlayer.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">By this time, it was noon and time for lunch. I proceeded to the Dining Room. There was one-way in and one-way out to help with social distancing. When I entered the Dining Room, one of the staff was ready with my tray of food. This is the time I realized I was the only retreat attendee on the grounds for the day. I asked the staff if I was the only one being fed, he confirmed I was the only attendee for the day. I sat in the dining room big enough for for over 100 people. Lunch was a tuna salad, side of bread, and two cookies, one white chocolate macadamia, the other oatmeal. They had a juice and coffee fountain. The mango juice was yum! I sat in silence, read and ate. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jz8XnKZVosM/X4CUikhtJOI/AAAAAAAD9Bw/tAZ6BPHUhSY3b0pApTPNdBd54FBkTqagwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_120453.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jz8XnKZVosM/X4CUikhtJOI/AAAAAAAD9Bw/tAZ6BPHUhSY3b0pApTPNdBd54FBkTqagwCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_120453.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After lunch, I went to the old mission church which was not open for prayer. The doors were open to light a candle and to look into the church, but because of Covid, it was closed for mass and personal prayer. You could hear the friars chanting. I wish I could have sat in the church and listen to the chants. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://californiathroughmylens.com/mission-san-luis-rey-de-francia/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J1B2XGaJy24/X4CdRt94VJI/AAAAAAAD9Co/bnkamNU8wY4KUZCQoBP26BaATeLYOFk2ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h428/Mission-San-Luis-Rey-2-640x427.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I was unable to take a photo so here is one from www.CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Adjacent to the old mission church was the San Luis Rey Cemetery. It is the oldest cemetery in north county San Diego. Again, I had a pamphlet to help guide me through the cemetery. The cemetery pilgrimage pamphlet had a map of all the statues and shrines, along with a prayer or meditation to go along. My favorite part of the cemetery were the wind chimes on the trees. A few times, Iād sit on the available benches under the trees and listen to the wind chimes and the near by fountains. It was nice to see a few more people enjoying the cemetery grounds. An elderly couple walked by and the man said, āIsnāt it a wonderful cemetery? Itās the most beautiful.ā</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eiwV9CPpayI" width="560"></iframe></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whkUdGqnUyY/X4CU2v9RHnI/AAAAAAAD9B4/3KISUyycd6AcjeRogXpD0ikpvNDt9PAmQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_123216.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whkUdGqnUyY/X4CU2v9RHnI/AAAAAAAD9B4/3KISUyycd6AcjeRogXpD0ikpvNDt9PAmQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_123216.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hul63i9ps-E/X4CU2nStduI/AAAAAAAD9B4/3J5uOqFZow0tCsOYIh0ZmPUBMSlrXc4LwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20201007_123511.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hul63i9ps-E/X4CU2nStduI/AAAAAAAD9B4/3J5uOqFZow0tCsOYIh0ZmPUBMSlrXc4LwCPcBGAsYHg/w312-h640/20201007_123511.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At this point it was past 2pm. I was ready for a nap. I went back to my room for a nap for about an hour. My nap was comfortable, the ceiling fan kept the room cool. The quiet in the room was a bit too quiet, I thought to play some music on my phone, but then I remembered, it was a āquiet retreatā. My nap was nice and recharging. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9qjBs0KL9Y8/X4Cb5O6j_LI/AAAAAAAD9CI/BIJv8aKp7gYUBeP4_uA3kwPosMloJuEAACPcBGAsYHg/s3264/20201007_114640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="3264" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9qjBs0KL9Y8/X4Cb5O6j_LI/AAAAAAAD9CI/BIJv8aKp7gYUBeP4_uA3kwPosMloJuEAACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h312/20201007_114640.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To end my day, I headed back to the St. Claireās Chapel, to pray and meditate. This time no sounds of lawnmowers but lots of birds chirping. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As a retreat attendee, I had free entry into the mission museum. Because Iāve been there before, I decided to visit if I ran out of things to do. I ended up not having the time to visit the museum. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">By 3:30pm, I was back in my room, gathering my things. Plastic bags were provided to place my linens and towels before I left my room. I dropped my keys off at the front office and waived at the staff inside one of the offices at retreat center entrance. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was a bit worried the time would drag while I was at the retreat center, which was not the case. The time went by faster than I thought. Iāve been telling myself I wouldāve liked to see a few more retreaters, not that I wanted to interact with anyone, I really wanted to practice āquietā. But I wouldāve like to share the space with a few more people. Yet, it was nice to be alone. Iām hardly alone like I was at the retreat center, for that amount of time. It was a bit uncomfortable being so alone and quiet, only because Iām not used to it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqNSBzFWWJc/X4CcrIUrm8I/AAAAAAAD9Cc/FWIL9Xk-9GYuDHXuo60WXCpZq1GsSMULQCLcBGAsYHQ/s840/download%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="840" height="416" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqNSBzFWWJc/X4CcrIUrm8I/AAAAAAAD9Cc/FWIL9Xk-9GYuDHXuo60WXCpZq1GsSMULQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h416/download%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photo from San Diego Union Tribune<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would recommend the Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center to anyone who wants quiet. They allow you to be on your devices if need be, you just have to be quiet. If you need a quiet place to work, this is a perfect place. I didnāt realize how much ānoiseā I had in my daily life: TV, cellphone, sharing a home with 3 others, video work meetings, work phone calls, and device notifications all day. At the retreat center, there was none of that. It was a good day. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For more information, you can visit <a href="https://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats-events/quiet-day-available-dates">https://www.sanluisrey.org/retreats-events/quiet-day-available-dates</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-9451219757246224962020-10-08T13:45:00.007-07:002020-10-08T18:32:10.122-07:00Pamana The Cookbook - Seeking Collaborators<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yvm7XApvLrs/X395lr8mANI/AAAAAAAD86o/9LIMW22UJe8GlV5h-hHHrjGvc51r7FMhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/116641523_10224724587968293_671548740792434950_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="509" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yvm7XApvLrs/X395lr8mANI/AAAAAAAD86o/9LIMW22UJe8GlV5h-hHHrjGvc51r7FMhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w452-h640/116641523_10224724587968293_671548740792434950_n.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><br />Happy Filipino American History Month!<br /><br />My friend and colleague Lora and I are collaborating on a cookbook project. <br /><br />We would love your participation! We want to collect stories and a favorite recipe from YOU. Think "Chicken Soup for the Soul", but it's Arroz Caldo instead and the stories revolve around Filipino families in the United States. <br /><br />We are asking for photos in addition to your story and recipe. <br /><br /><a href="Http://tiny.cc/pamanacookbook" target="_blank">Please click this link for the submission template</a><br /><br />Reach out if you have any questions! <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Lysa.Luansing@gmail.com</a><p></p>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-58747236113826967462020-10-01T17:07:00.003-07:002020-10-01T17:07:31.299-07:00Filipino American History Month<p><i>Thank you to my dear friend and colleague <a href="Www.lorasaysso.com" target="_blank">LoraSaysSo</a> for this awesome write up for Filipino American History Month. Enjoy!</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3hxcT6E1zKw/X3ZumJsoT2I/AAAAAAAD8sQ/RgO8BsxIB8skndCVpZYVjDlUMz6oUI4ZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/52B6E4AA-C6F4-48B2-9C5D-630339C466BE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3hxcT6E1zKw/X3ZumJsoT2I/AAAAAAAD8sQ/RgO8BsxIB8skndCVpZYVjDlUMz6oUI4ZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/52B6E4AA-C6F4-48B2-9C5D-630339C466BE.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 11pt;">Iām pleased that October has been recognized as Filipino-American History Month in the Sweetwater Union High School District. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 11pt;">Please note the choice of the word āHistoryā vs āHeritageā. The purpose is to focus on events and experiences rather than customs and traditions. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 11pt;"> Why October? Filipinos first arrived to the U.S. in Morro Bay in October 1587 and it is the birth month of Larry Itliong, one of the fathers of the West Coast Labor Movement. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The <a href="http://fanhs-national.org/filam/" target="_blank">Filipino American National Historical Society</a> is a great resource. <span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Calibri Light", sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont;"> </span><span style="color: #1c1e21;">Their mission is to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation, and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation, and dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States. This yearās theme of Filipino American History Month is āThe History of Filipino American Activism.ā </span></span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #1c1e21;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #1c1e21;">At Sweetwater High, we offer world language classes in Filipino. We are also the the first in San Diego County to offer a Filipino American History class which is an A-G college prep course.</span></span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Here are some events / articles / documents:</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span></div><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" style="text-decoration-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.38);" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">October 2, 7:00 PM</a> Filipinx American History Month Speaker, CA Assemblyman Todd Gloria and San Diegoās first interim mayor (2013-14) of Filipino ancestry. Register <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX7tqPcvu-n7-RGQWkqc13dxW9GBnGCou5Fp7lE4zlEPr3zQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1NqkKYbMlWGNXP4X7ZS1avWMVHC6Sf-z7xG6L3fx8jw2U8xvZNVqeZTLQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">here.</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" style="text-decoration-color: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.38);" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">October 13, 5:00 ā 6:30 PM</a> LGBTQ Filipina/x/o American Activism: Intergenerational Perspectives <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/329611204784925/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Facebook Live event</span></a>.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-21/filipino-americans-dying-covid?fbclid=IwAR1FHkxb0Dcsx83_44Z6EJNQV74ZDn7u0h0Jcg81YbF81OhmgwgOXGKDIGY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Little noticed, Filipino Americans are dying of COVID-19 at an alarming rate</span></a></span></span></li></ul><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jMD7ZeZoeauYR_ZiIgLmNK8OUp0ltokJ/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">The Four Waves of Filipino Immigration to the United States</span></a>, compiled by BVH counselor, Reynila Calderon-Magbuhat, and Ronald S. Buenaventura.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/16/440861458/grapes-of-wrath-the-forgotten-filipinos-who-led-a-farmworker-revolution" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Grapes of Wrath: The Forgotten Filipinos Who Led a Farmworker Revolution</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/filipino-american-national-historical-society-fanhs/why-filipinx-americans-should-be-in-solidarity-with-black-lives-matter-lessons-f/10158420594771602/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Why Filipinx Americans Should Be in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter: Lessons From American History</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/blues-clues-you-host-joshua-dela-cruz-talking-kids-about-n1211351?fbclid=IwAR0mNd5wsQDQxtq8Z4Gx9-qqqDe0dNy2NEiKXf5Lvfs2uMsjSN5lkhXHP5A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Joshua Dela Cruz, Blues Clues host, talks to kids about coronavirus racism</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ie730KPT8y7rHOUuQOxXN75a3aGG8PMkt2cIh-56VfA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Suggested Texts, Fiction and Nonfiction</span></a>, for ELA 9-10, Outcome 10 Theme: Culture ā Filipino-American and Columbian Heritage. </span></span></li></ul><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Videos</span></span></div><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/yw8a8n7ZAZg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">African-Americans in Filipino History</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A short clip about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3725174990850342" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Filipino Women Guerillas</span></a> who served under the US Flag in the Philippines during WWII discovered from a film crew who is currently completing a documentary film, Legacy of the Fighting Filipinos, about the Filipinos soldiers who were conscripted to fight in the US Army in 1941 and are still waiting for recognition, restitution and promised citizenship.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/bRAgNVv0V_s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Open Door, Rescue in the Philippines. Jewish Refuge from the Holocaust,</span></a> a documentary of how the Philippines saved Jewish refugees.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A 28-minute version of <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwKxUhTwsSH2ZUhsdndoUzlvT00/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">The Delano Manongs</span></a>, how Larry Itliong and Cesar Chavez and many others joined forces for the Delano Grape Strike and established the United Farm Workers union.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/7JlbyP3irNY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">A Filipino American Story Since 1587</span></a>, video presenting the pivotal moments of courage, sacrifice, and triumphs of Filipino Americans.</span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="https://youtu.be/yw8a8n7ZAZg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Why the US has so many Filipino Nurses</span></a></span></span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">If you have a KPBS Passport, the Asian American Series shown last May is available at <a dir="ltr" href="http://pbs.org/" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors="true">pbs.org</a>.</span></span></li></ul><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">And to kick off the month, for the first time ever on a UC Campus, UCLA will be offering a <a href="https://www.asianjournal.com/usa/southerncalifornia/ucla-to-offer-pilipino-studies-as-a-minor-starting-fall-2020/#:~:text=Starting%20in%20the%20fall%20of,for%20the%20historically%20diverse%20university." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Pilipino Studies minor</span></a> this fall! Exciting!</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Happy Filipino-American History Month!</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span></div>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-24686619984463253152020-04-27T13:26:00.003-07:002022-03-25T08:27:51.084-07:00San Diego County High School Counselor of the YearIt's been a crazy few weeks with stay at home orders due to Covid -19 and the transition to distance learning. Me as a school counselor and my kids both elementary students, have had to create new schedules at home to accommodate for our new way of life!<br />
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Just before Covid-19 hit, I was recognized by the <a href="https://www.sdcoe.net/news/Pages/2020-Counselors-of-the-Year-Named.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego County Office of Education</a>. It was such a surprise! The principal had called me into the her office, very serious, saying there was a parent that wanted to meet with me regarding an issue that needed to be addressed immediately. When her office door opened, I was greeted with students and staff, district leadership, and county of education representatives with SURPRISE! I was shocked and overwhemlingly honored to have all these people in one room for me. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ79WOzmDl3ZBY_gWAWfco8fI9qwKRdTVlLSyGChpwLdnvPNIgV0WiFdN-uipAWhcgc0JoIDmOZugZ0LquiqIA70PI_LPWBpBmp7V5MTPMssmVqHqOKUgv4pZUf-9S95cb5E2nUrGoQ3UoDElWwEy9eYc40wEk7vBGKs0ge7uWCxreJb1b5-QCVTJa1Q/s1200/ERKMgcBUYAAus-J.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ79WOzmDl3ZBY_gWAWfco8fI9qwKRdTVlLSyGChpwLdnvPNIgV0WiFdN-uipAWhcgc0JoIDmOZugZ0LquiqIA70PI_LPWBpBmp7V5MTPMssmVqHqOKUgv4pZUf-9S95cb5E2nUrGoQ3UoDElWwEy9eYc40wEk7vBGKs0ge7uWCxreJb1b5-QCVTJa1Q/w452-h254/ERKMgcBUYAAus-J.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9BVHee5a-osi_tY4H4QWS15pyqq4huukBbCOPsIuHJ_ZY_LtERBK6f1zvy7qmAVAwbCTb5zZNvi4kgCANj2qFmczin7ZbllIyahqxk9wAKH3iiDLdLDkQraKpO7JF3v_zPM3XH0IUQfoA5Z4EY8dIqid27D_KjGvHgOuG7dSLUdGT9MrC88jWiYbAQ/s750/surprise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9BVHee5a-osi_tY4H4QWS15pyqq4huukBbCOPsIuHJ_ZY_LtERBK6f1zvy7qmAVAwbCTb5zZNvi4kgCANj2qFmczin7ZbllIyahqxk9wAKH3iiDLdLDkQraKpO7JF3v_zPM3XH0IUQfoA5Z4EY8dIqid27D_KjGvHgOuG7dSLUdGT9MrC88jWiYbAQ/w381-h381/surprise.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I am very thankful for the recognition, yet I am only as good as the wonderful people I work with. Because of their support and collaboration, their encouragement, and leadership, I am</div><div> able to do the good work of school counseling at my very own high school alma mater. <br />
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Thank you so much to my dear friend and colleague Lora for writing about me on her blog! She's awesome!<br />
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<a href="http://www.lorasaysso.com/2020/04/celebrating-san-diego-countys-inaugural.html" target="_blank">Celebrating San Diego County's Inaugural Counselor of the Year, Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia!</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ws7Pmn0Yp/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">We love celebrating #sdcounselors šššš„³Congratulations to @lovelylysa Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia, San Diego County's FIRST School Counselor of the Year in the high school category. We are so excited to have such an excellent recipient who represents the profession of school counseling at @sweetwateruhsd and the county of San Diego so well. We can't wait to honor Lysabeth at the San Diego School Counselor Con on March 9! . . . #nscw2020 #thankaschoolcounselor #sdcounselors @sd_schoolcounselors @sweetwaterscga #highschoolcounselors #highschoolcounselorlife #SchoolCounselorCon2020 #unmaskingpotential #counselorsaresuperheroes #sandiegocounselors #schoolcounselors #counselingisaworkofheart #sandiegocountyschools #reachhigher</a></div>
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<script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div></div></div>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-25039941699310517402020-01-09T09:30:00.000-08:002020-01-09T09:30:07.814-08:00Throwback Thursday: Destination Batangas, PhilippinesItās been a year since our family vacation to the Philippines and Iām just getting to blogging about the experience now.<br />
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When we arrived back from the Philippines, it was the 2nd week of 2019. Our Christmas decorations were still up in our home. Jet lag was kicking our butts as we tried to return to work and school, extracurricular activities, and the routine of our everyday lives. </div>
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One of my cousins spent the holidays in the Philippines which inspired me to blog about our holiday experience in the Philippines. My primary intent of my blog was for my boys, and their future family, to be able to see all of our adventures as a family. How could I not blog about our first international trip as a family?</div>
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So here we are, taking the next few weeks to blog about our family vacation to the Philippines during the holidays in 2018 to 2019. </div>
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Over the next few weeks, Iāll be sharing our experiences in the different regions we visited. First up is Batangas, Philippines.</div>
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My dad is from Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines. He left the Philippines in the 1970ās to pursue a career with the United States Army. Heās been back to the Philippines several times since, but this is the first time with his grandkids.</div>
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In Batangas City, we stayed at the Pontefino Hotel which was decked out in Christmas decor. While we were walking around the hotel, we noticed our elf Tutu had made the flight to the Philippines also. He wanted to make sure the hotel was decorated ready for our stay. Heās so dedicated!</div>
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Hotel Pontefino has some delicious food too. You best bet I was STARVING when we arrived so, here are a few photos of our first dinner in the Philippines: Sinigang Na Lechon Kawali, Miki Bihon with Lechon Kawali, and Spicy Taal Ribs. Oh so yum! Super sarap!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Breakfast at Hotel Pontefino was buffet style and had something for all of us. Jelo was amazed they had adobo for breakfast! He was in heaven! Itās one of his favorites. </span></div>
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The boys spent lots of time at the Hotel Pontefino pool. The weather was perfect during our vacation to enjoy time by the pool and relax.<br />
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We visited the mall a few times, most especially since Jelo found out that all SM malls in the Philippines have a āCyber Zoneā. He totally geeked out and would spend all day there if we let him. The boys also fell in love with the fried chicken and rice served at McDonaldās Philippines. More yums!</div>
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The mall was close to our hotel, about a 15 minute walk. Yet, once the boys learned to ride a traditional Philippine tricycle, it became their preferred mode of travel to and from the mall. Here is DJ and I inside a tricycle. The next picture of how some ride the tricycle!<br />
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Dad took us around the Batangas City one morning. Here are the boys with Papa at the city plaza. </div>
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Here is the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Batangas City. </div>
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I stopped for some famous Batangeno Kapeng Barako, loosely translated ātough coffeeā. Itās highly caffeinated!</div>
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Christmas Eve is spent with my dadās sister and her family. My auntie Evelyn is such a great cook. I always look forward to her cooking when she lived in the United States. I also have lots of fond memories of my previous visits to the Philippines spent in her home with my cousins. She was a such a great host of Christmas Eve. We had a great time!<br />
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Here is my Uncle Numer and my Auntie Evelyn, one of my dadās 11 siblings. Thatās my 2nd cousin sitting in the back with her electronics. Yes, kids all over the world are glued to their electronics.<br />
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Here are a few of my cousins. I have over 40 first cousins by the way!<br />
Back row: Uncle Numer, Gil (cousin Novelynās husband), me, and cousin Randy<br />
Front Row: My Auntie Evelyn, my mom, cousin Novelyn, and Michelle (cousin Randyās wife)<br />
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Second cousins bonding over electronics. #SMH<br />
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A fraction of our family. I hope one day our entire family can gather together. Weāre aiming for 2025! Letās see if we can make it happen!<br />
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Christmas Day we attended Mass at Most Holy Trinity Parish which was just a few minutes from our hotel. We thought we had arrived early enough, but we didnāt. The church was packed and we had to squeeze ourselves in. </div>
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Lunch at Punta Fuego was delicious as well. </div>
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Pinakbet - Pinakbet Tagalog is a Filipino vegetable dish. It is composed of a variety of vegetables and choice of protein.</div>
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Bulalo - Native to the Southern Luzon region of the Philippines, Bulalo is a light colored soup that's made rich by cooking beef shanks and beef marrow bones for hours, until much of the collagen and fat has melted into the clear broth.<span style="background-color: white; color: #3c4043; font-family: "roboto" , "helveticaneue" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br />
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The next day we headed to Villa Escudero. A self-contained working coconut plantation, it was founded in the 1880s by a pioneering agro-industrialist. He built the countryās first working hydroelectric plant to supply Villa Escudero. The estate opened to the public in 1981. The resort has become a tourist destination for the showcase of the Philippinesā rich cultural heritage by offering a beguiling glimpse of its history, cuisine, dress, customs and natural beauty.<br />
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To enter the report, you park your car and ride a carabao drawn carriage into the resort, while being serenaded with traditional āharanaā. Itās so cute!<br />
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Lunch was at the base of the waterfall from the hydroelectric plant.</div>
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The buffet lunch was more yum yums! So much food!</div>
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The boys played in the waterfall a bit after lunch.</div>
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After lunch settled, the boys had some water play. </div>
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The grounds of Villa Escudero had lots of cute aesthetics. </div>
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Tutu found his way to Villa Escudero too!</div>
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Before leaving, we enjoyed the cultural performances. We had a great experience at Villa Escuerdo. </div>
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Week one in the Philippines with my boys was awesome. They acclimated so much better than I thought they would which made the first part of our vacation so much more enjoyable.<br />
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Stay tuned for next weekās post where I share week two adventures in Nagtablaan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines!<br />
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-21776797072287495342020-01-02T09:00:00.000-08:002020-01-02T09:00:05.901-08:00Throwback Thursday: Philippines Holiday 20182019 started off so busy I never got to blog about our family vacation to the Philippines.<br />
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We were fortunate to travel with my parents. I really wanted our boys to experience the Philippines with their grandparents. Only they could give the special perspective of what being āhomeā in the Philippines really means.<br />
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Over the next few weeks, Iāll be sharing some of the fun we had as a family highlighting some of our favorite locations and treasured memories. For now, Iāll share an overview of our vacation.<br />
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It was the first time my boys had been to the Philippines. Third time for me. Hubby was born there but came to the USA as an infant and has visited three times since as well.<br />
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Our last trip to the Philippines, it was just hubby and I so we did lots of leisurely activities - beaches and eating mostly. This time, I wanted to experience a bit more history and authentic Filipino life.</div>
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Here I am in El Nido, Palawan, in 2017. Behind me is our over ocean bungalow. It was paradise!</div>
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During our time in the Philippines for the holiday season of 2018, we visited three different areas.<br />
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The first was Batangas City, Batangas which was the birth place of my father. This was more of a āsuburbā experience for my boys. We visited with family, relaxed at our hotel, got acquainted with life in the Philippines, and toured my dadās childhood neighborhood.<br />
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The our second stop was Nagtablaan, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Norte, the birth place of my mother. Provincial life was our experience in Nagtablaan. The boys were able to see the vast tobacco fields, many of which their great-grandfather tended to most of his life.<br />
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Our last stop was big city Manila. This was āhomeā for the boys - we used ride-share everywhere which made getting around easy and the malls were huge with all the amenities of home.<br />
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-8999396500398054922019-12-30T18:55:00.004-08:002019-12-30T18:55:24.515-08:00Who Has the Best Chicken Sandwich?Itās almost the new year and itās time to reflect on the past year.<br />
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One of the aspects of my life Iām very grateful for are my co-workers. Being a school counselor can be very stressful, but my colleagues and I help each other practice self-care. One of the self-care activities we enjoy the most is eating! We have lunch together everyday - we share stories and decompress together.<br />
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Most times we bring our own lunches, but on some days, we need what we call ācomfort foodā and order in.<br />
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Weāre lucky to work in National City, California which has lots of food options near by.<br />
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As the end of the semester approached, we really needed some comfort food. We had talked at length about the chicken sandwich debate that hard become viral on social media, but we ourselves had not tried the challenge. So, on the last day of the semester, we ordered chicken sandwiches from:<br />
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We skipped Chick-Fil-A since weāve all had the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich enough times.<br />
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The KFC sandwich as the most basic. Bun, small breaded chicken patty in the āoriginalā KFC style, a pickle, and some mayo. As the hipsters say ābaaaaaaasic....ā</div>
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Popeyes was the heartiest of all the sandwiches. A nice fat patty of chicken, battered in the crispy spicy style of Popeyes, with a few pickles and some mayo. </div>
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The five of us who participated in the chicken sandwich taste challenge, 3 of 5 favored the Jollibee chicken sandwich.<br />
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Havenāt heard of Jollibee? You must visit! Check out the <a href="https://www.jollibee.com.ph/international/usa/store-locator/" target="_blank">Jollibee website</a> to find your nearest location. </div>
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-556003721157354972019-12-17T19:35:00.003-08:002019-12-17T19:35:36.866-08:00Spies In Disguise In Theaters Christmas DayAsk my son DJ who his favorite actor is and heāll reply, without hesitation, āWill Smith!ā<br />
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Lucky for us we were invited to a sneak peak to Will Smithās new animated spy comedy āSpies in Disguiseā. We even got the āblue carpetā treatment!<br />
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Twentieth Century Fox presents a Blue Sky Studios production, "Spies in Disguise," an animated spy comedy adventure set in the slick, high-octane, globe-trotting world of international espionage.<br />
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Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is...not. But when events take an unexpected turn, this unlikely duo is forced to team up for the ultimate mission that will require an almost impossible disguise-transforming Lance into the brave, fierce, majestic...pigeon.<br />
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The movie is action-packed with lots of laughs too, so much so Iād slap DJ on the arm a few times as I let out a good laugh! I have to admit, my favorite characters in the film were the pigeons. They stole the show!<br />
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We even got a nice surprise after the movie with Agent Sterling sweets from <a href="https://donutbar.com/" target="_blank">The Donut Bar</a>.<br />
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āSpies in Disguiseā comes out in theaters on Christmas Day.<br />
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OFFICIAL SITE: <a href="https://family.foxmovies.com/movies/spies-in-disguise">https://family.foxmovies.com/movies/spies-in-disguise</a><br />
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You can get our own set on Amazon, as seen <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Advent-Candles-Advent-Centerpiece/dp/B07JJDXGMM/ref=pd_sbs_201_6/141-2624728-5061938?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07JJDXGMM&pd_rd_r=dddb41cb-23c6-440b-8a32-b7bb1b6550a2&pd_rd_w=7KoPt&pd_rd_wg=5xjM3&pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&pf_rd_r=RWHK069P0E16NYT2MCG3&psc=1&refRID=RWHK069P0E16NYT2MCG3" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/advent/" target="_blank">The Advent season</a> is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christās second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lordās birth on Christmas. Growing up, our family did not celebrate Advent or Christmas. It has taken me a few years to grow in my faith and to appreciate the season beyond commercial festivities that consume many of us. This time of year, I try to learn more about Christ's birth and the significance of the events leading up. This time is also the perfect time to reflect on the year past and get inspired for the year to come on my and my family's relationship with God.<br />
This year was my first time setting up our advent candles. In setting up, I did a bit of reading up on the significance of the candles and I wanted to share them with you.<br />
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DynamicCatholic.com shares "The Meaning of Advent Candles":<br />
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Color: Purple</div>
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Purple is the primary color associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation, and sacrifice. During the first week of Advent, we look forward to Jesusā coming with hope.</div>
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The Candle of Peace</div>
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Color: Purple</div>
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During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better-versions-of-ourselves in preparation for Jesusā coming.</div>
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The Candle of Joy</div>
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Color: Pink</div>
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This third candle is pink, symbolizing anticipation and rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day.</div>
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The Candle of Love</div>
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Color: Purple</div>
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During this final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son:</div>
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āFor God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.ā</div>
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Lastly, and my favorite, the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops shares an <a href="http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/advent/" target="_blank">Advent Calendar</a> (and lots of other Advent Season resources) to help us all reflect on the past year and get inspired for the Christmas season. </div>
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-71068601678696843562019-10-05T12:48:00.000-07:002019-10-05T12:48:01.421-07:00Hello Kitty Grand CafeWhen I was little, it was always a highlight to visit the Sanrio store at Plaza Bonita. There was a certain smell of plastic and scented pens and pencils. Notebooks, purses, plushies, and more. I always begged my mom and dad to buy me the giant plushie that was displayed in the window, but I usually came away with a cute pen or pencil.<br />
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My love for Sanrio continues today, along with my friend Christine from 1st grade and her daughter, and my Goddaughter, C.<br />
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For C's birthday we went to have afternoon tea at the Hello Kitty Grand Cafe at the Irvine Spectrum Center.<br />
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The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe is by reservation only through the Yelp website or app. Don't confuse the "Hello Kitty Cafe" with the "Hello Kitty GRAND Cafe" which is inside the cafe, through a white door, guarded by a host, simply labeled with the signature Hello Kitty bow.<br />
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The host takes you through the door into the cutest cafe that seats no more than 30 people at a time.<br />
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$55 per person gets each person a choice of tea, strawberries and cream, and an assortment of pastries and finger foods.<br />
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C was loving the entire experience!<br />
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The Hello Kitty Grand Cafe also open for cocktail service in the evening, by reservation also.<br />
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<a href="http://www.garciamemories.com/2018/11/vlog-23-hello-kitty-cafe-bow-room.html" target="_blank">My girlfriends and I have tried the cocktail service too, it's wonderful!</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/hello-kitty-grand-cafe-irvine" target="_blank">Visit Yelp a few weeks in advance to save your date!</a><br />
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<br />Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-55824456232581106242019-10-01T12:30:00.003-07:002019-10-01T12:30:45.879-07:00Summer 2019 Highlights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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We stayed local this year. After all, San Diego is America's Finest City!</div>
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Here are a few of our Summer 2019 highlights!</div>
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Swimming Sessions at Lola (grandma) and Tatay (grand-dad) Pool</div>
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Dabbing and other shenanigans at the <a href="http://www.niwa.org/" target="_blank">Balboa Park Japanese Gardens</a></div>
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It was a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nintendofamilyfun/">#NintendoFamilyFun</a> night at the <a href="http://www.instagram.com/marriottmarquissd">@marriottmarquissd</a> for #sdcc2019 šā<br />
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We got to preview few new games, toys, and sweets!<br />
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Check it out this weekend, no need for Comic Con badge!<br />
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Nice hanging out with <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lorasaysso">@lorasaysso</a> and fam!<br />
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<script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-34623634112382801382019-06-19T20:52:00.000-07:002019-06-19T20:52:09.166-07:00Jump, Crawl, and Climb at Uptown Jungle<div style="text-align: left;">
Itās that time of the year again! Summertime! </div>
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Iām always looking for new places to take the kids to keep them busy and entertained.<br />
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Today we were able to check out Uptown Jungle in near by city Santee. <a href="https://uptownjungle.com/">Uptown Jungle</a> is a multi-level trampoline park. The fun includes a kid's playground with play structure mazes, climbing walls, and warrior courses all designed to be climbed on, raced through, hung from, slid down, zipped across, jumped over and explored! I couldnāt keep up with my boys!<br />
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The air conditioned facility is designed specifically for children and adults to play together, and a tot area for children under 5. My favorite part was the separate adult area complete with leather furniture, flat screen T.V.'s, wifi, and massage chairs. Yes, massage chairs!<br />
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Thank goodness thereās a snack bar bar because my kids totally worked up an appetite and needed some āfuelā to keep playing.<br />
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Check out our fun here:<br />
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After chatting with general manager Ricky, I learned that Uptown Jungle Santee is very community based. They have lots of partnerships with schools and community organizations. They also do fundraisers giving 30% of the proceeds to their sponsored organization. </div>
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Uptown Jungle also has three party rooms for your birthday planning needs. The rooms are bright and fun. The team of Uptown Jungle will help with all your birthday planning needs. </div>
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Stay tuned for a future post after Uptown Jungle has itās summer makeover. An upgraded parent lounge and a new ninja obstacle course are a few of the upgrades to come. We canāt wait to check it out!</div>
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Visit <a href="https://santee.uptownjungle.com/" style="text-align: center;">https://santee.uptownjungle.com/</a> for more of the fun to be had!</div>
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<i>Disclaimer: We received a complimentary visit to Uptown Jungle in exchange for this blog post. All opinions are mine. </i></div>
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We loved Toy Story 4. We hope you will too! </div>
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This speech has been on my mind the last few days because the work of school counseling is mentioned. It hits really close to home because the counselor mentioned is a dear colleague of mine. Iāve worked with her since our early start as educators in the late 1990ās.<br />
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Iām going to put my thoughts here. Not sure if it will make much sense. I felt the need to put my thoughts into the WWW to balance the comments on this viral story.<br />
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What this student says about my colleague, is something any of my students could also say about me. True or not, I could also be put on blast for ānot being in my officeā or ānot returning phone callsā, along with a long list of other reasons why a student or parent may say Iām lacking in my skill as a school counselor. Itās a frightening, and somewhat sad, to know someoneās opinion of me could be broadcast like this - especially if itās filled with half-truths, exaggerations, and taken out of context.<br />
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Yes, Iām not in my office all the time. In addition to meeting one-on-one with students regarding their individual needs, I am also in classrooms delivering lessons with topics focusing on academic, college/career, and social/personal skills to ensure 100% of students have access to the information being presented. I am also in meetings with other student support staff to discuss our most-at risk students to plan on how to best support them. I also am off campus at times attending meetings at the district level to ensure our counselors receive the supports they need to best support our students and families. I might be summoned by a teacher to help a student having a mental health issue in class, I could be going from teacher to teacher to get feedback on a student whose off-campus therapist is asking for, I could be walking a student to class who needs an intervention with a teacher...the list goes on. So yes, Iām not always in my office.<br />
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Each school counselor in the SUHSD has an average caseload of 360 students, which is below the California average of 708 students for each school counselor. The American School Counseling Association recommends a school counselor caseload of 250 to 1. With 360 students, it is very challenging to meet every child and every parentās needs. It is inevitable that a student or parent will feel I wasnāt there for them they way they expected me to be.<br />
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I donāt know all the answers. Iām not going to āfixā everything and everyone. A school counselor is like a primary care physician, like triage - I meet with a student and/or family and have a variety of options, answers, resources, strategies to help. But when what Iāve suggested doesnāt work, I have to refer to the specialist, just like the primary care physician. The specialist might be our school psychologist, administrator, community clinic, curriculum specialists, etc. Sometimes these interventions work, sometimes they donāt.<br />
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For every valedictorian, there are dozens of under-performing students who have experienced trauma that makes it difficult for them to physically and/or emotionally get to school each day. Their lives outside of school make it challenging for them to focus on academics, they are merely surviving. These are the students who most need my attention and my guidance.<br />
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In a conversation I had with colleagues recently, we discussed the concept of āassume positive intentā. I hope the community I serve always assumes positive intent. In all I do as a school counselor, there is always positive intent. Thatās the premise of why I became a school counselor. Even with positive intent, I may falter, I might not meet expectation, and I might make mistakes. Regardless, my work as a school counselor always begins and ends with positive intent.<br />
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In my 20+ years as an educator, the most powerful voice on a school campus is that of a parent. If a parent speaks up, attends ācoffee with the principalā, schedules a meeting with the principal or area superintendents, attends the <a href="https://twitter.com/suhsd/status/1121117388722688000?s=21">various forums</a> offered by the school district, school leaders listen. They really do. <br />
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Grumbling, complaining, gossiping in social circles and on social media does nothing. <br />
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Here are the websites and contact info for all schools in the SUHSD:<br />
<a href="http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/schools/">http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/schools/</a><br />
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Here is the contact info for the area superintendents in the SUHSD:<br />
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Here is the contact info for the San Diego County Board of Education:<br />
<a href="https://www.sdcoe.net/Board/Pages/default.aspx">https://www.sdcoe.net/Board/Pages/default.aspx</a><br />
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Here is a directory of your local representatives:<br />
<a href="http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/">http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/</a><br />
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Make your voice heard.Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-63669835563518019242019-06-01T21:49:00.001-07:002019-06-01T21:49:11.372-07:00Love this mural on the side of our school's band room šµš¶ "In our hearts, SUHi lives" the last words of our alma mater š¹ Being an alumnus makes working here extra special ā¤ļø<img src='https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/fe4d741016854c446e56f430051c9497/5D9A117F/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/61271878_139041443867519_730141469465107620_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com' style='max-width:586px;' /><br />
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-89854354174704329762019-05-31T18:06:00.001-07:002019-05-31T18:06:06.497-07:00Ready for summer break from work to take time to reflect on how to tear down those walls! š¤<img src='https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/d629b8dc72a4b707828470fea8be7074/5D9BA6AF/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/60359693_2341430526097104_8690389087739647715_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com' style='max-width:586px;' /><br />
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Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-31918824892625174272019-05-18T21:24:00.002-07:002019-05-18T21:28:51.397-07:00Feeding America with Our Lady of Mount CarmelAround this time every year, Iām chasing seniors who have not yet completed their community service hours required for graduation. Although theyāve been advised to start their hours early in high school with a particular type of service they have a passion in, many delay and wait for the last minute.<br />
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Now that my boys are older, I thought it was a good time to start getting involved in some kind of community service together as a family. I want our boys to learn the gift of charity and service. I hope through these types of activities, they find gratitude in the good gifts the Lord has blessed them with in their lives and to help share those gifts with others.<br />
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I looked into working with <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" target="_blank">Feeding America</a> to help volunteer in their warehouse, but the age requirement was still a bit older than the ages of my boys now.<br />
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Thankfully, we attended the Ministry Fair at our parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, here in San Diego. We came across the Feeding Families Ministry that works with Feeding America. The food distribution happens directly at our parish and our boys would be able to participate.<br />
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Today was our first day volunteering. We got to our church at 7AM. There were a few dozen volunteers of all ages. We were in charge of the vegetables and fruits. There were boxes and boxes of fruits and vegetables we had to organize and bag. The boys did such a great job working with others to get our station ready.<br />
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There was so much food to distribute. Meats, cereal, bread, soup, and more!<br />
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We served over 60 families today. Many were big families, as well as the elderly.<br />
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As we drove away in our car, the boys said āThat was cool mom! Itās nice there were lots of people to help those who need food.ā<br />
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If you are interested in volunteering to receiving during Food for Families, visit <a href="https://www.olmcsandiego.org/connect">https://www.olmcsandiego.org/connect</a> or call (858) 484-1070 for more information<span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.831373); font-family: "pt serif"; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br />
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Thank you to the Feeding Families team at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for organizing these monthly events to help give back to our community.<br />
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<br />Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-31156142357762540372019-04-24T21:30:00.002-07:002019-04-24T21:30:13.943-07:00Avengers: Endgame - Hold on to your hats true believers!<br />
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<br /> āMarvel is a cornucopia of fantasy, a wild idea, a swashbuckling attitude, an escape from the humdrum and the prosaic. It's a serendipitous feast for the mind, the eye, the imagination, a literate celebration of unbridled creativity, coupled with a touch of rebellion and an insolent desire to spit in the eye of the dragon.ā <br /><br />ā Stan Lee, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/661072">Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee</a><br />
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There are multiple callbacks to the earlier films. It's not fair to call them Easter eggs as comic book fans who grew up on the storylines know that one issue may reference the events in another. The movies in a way do the same thing, especially in the end credits. (sorry if you don't stay for the end credits. If you don't, you're not missing much with this movie.)<br />
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This movie is an emotional roller coaster for comic book fans. Especially when you see the team work between the Avengers to fight Thanos and his Chitauri horde. There is even a nod to the comic books when Captain America.. well let's keep this spoiler free shall we? What's best is with all the hype and expectations, this movie sticks the landing and wraps up multiple storylines with a gigantic bow.<br />
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Like the man Stan Lee, who has given us some of our most beloved heroes, Marvel Studios has delivered.<br />
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We've walked by <a href="https://g.co/kgs/Hucpeb" target="_blank">Fun Wheel Rentals</a> dozens of times during our walks on the Embarcadero and have always planned on doing the tandem bike ride sometime.<br />
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We woke up this morning and realized it was a beautiful day but we didn't have any plans. So today was the day to do the tandem bike ride!<br />
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The tandem bike ride was a good idea at first until we realized our short legs couldn't reach the pedals. Daddy had to do most the work! We love you hubby!<br />
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Once Daddy and I got off, the boys had a much easier time pedalling! Ha!<br />
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The Embarcadero is one of our favorite spots to go on a walk. We start at Embarcadero south, behind the convention center. There is metered taking near the fishing pier. Then we walk along the boardwalk that takes you behind the convention center and the Marriott Marquis. If you continue walking you'll walk through Seaport Village and walk by the USS Midway, and Broadway Pier. We usually stop at the Waterfront Park and my boys run around the playground a bit before we walk back.<br />
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Cheers to Spring!<br />
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The show will be running in San Diego until May 4. Don't miss it!<br />
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</script><br />Lysabeth Luansing-Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132493196378091872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522946312403081967.post-69154673960528936422019-03-23T20:33:00.000-07:002019-03-23T20:33:08.740-07:00Star Wars Baby ShowerIt was an honor to co-host a baby shower for my college friend and Godmother to my son.<br />
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I am so excited for her to become a mom!</div>
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We had a really fun time putting together this Star Wars themed baby shower for our derar for our dear friend.</div>
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