Birthday Extension and Cash Advance

That's the birthday cake my brother-in-law bought yesterday. We were not able to consume it. Today, my office mates decided to have an extension of my birthday celebration together with the birthday of our librarian, Weng Dave.

Happy Birthday Boss Toto. Pa CA ka daw po.

I suspect Shenna was the mastermind of that message placed on the cake. Instead of "Toto," it should be "Tuto," a term used in Ilongo to refer to an older brother. Here's how AI explained the significance of this term:

Tuto is a way of showing respect, closeness, and warmth towards the older sibling. This term often reflects the familial bonds and the cultural nuances of the Ilongo community, where respect for elders and strong family ties are highly valued. Calling an older brother "Tuto" signifies a special relationship characterized by love, admiration, and a sense of protection. It's a term that carries both familiarity and reverence, highlighting the importance of family relationships in Ilongo culture.

Source: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

And then the second sentence, "Pa CA ka daw po" refers to a request for a Cash Advance. 😂🤣😇 The salary of employees in our school is minimal. Even myself, I usually file a cash advance whenever I am short of cash.

Here is a picture of our beautiful and handsome employees:

I love their smile! 😄

I also took pictures of two plants inside the Office of the Registrar:

And for our food, yesterday, we had drinks, cake, and pizza. Today, we have Korean noodles and Samgyupsal, a popular Korean dish consisting of thick slices of pork belly matched with lettuce. It is interesting to know the derivation of the name. "Samgyupsal" is derived from the Korean words "sam" meaning three and "gyupsal" meaning layers of meat.

Here are the Korean noodles:

The lettuce:

And the meat:

Thanks for your time!

Grace and peace!