Happy Christmas!

It's so sad that I wasn't able to complete the Simbang Gabi for three years in a row already. =( In my first year of attending the 9-day mass, I missed the first day but still continue to attend the rest eight days, then in my second year, I missed the seventh day due to my allergy attack. And this year, hoping that I will be able to finish it to the end, still, I missed the fourth and seventh day mass just because of not being able to wake up on time. My bad. Hu hu.

Anyway, there's still a chance! I just have to wait again for another year to pass! Goodness! ha ha! Maybe the solution might just be not sleeping at all! (or sleeping really early) ha ha

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD BLESS AND ENJOY! =)

ABC

Today is World AIDS day. Every year, people infected with HIV rise in number. We know that liberated teens are ready to explore the world that's why they are also participating in the growing number of people getting the disease. One of the oddest things I've heard was in Brasil, individuals at the age of 12 are already engaging in, or let's just say trying sex. In America, it is said that black men are six times more likely than white men to contract HIV, and black women are twenty times more likely to acquire the virus compared to white women. What about in Asia-- in the Philippines? My point is, whatever the statistics is, have safe sex! Remember the ABCs-Abstain, Be faithful and use Condoms. I know we can't eradicate the whole HIV and AIDS thing but we can help minimize it.

Source: http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/moreyoungamericansarecontractinghiv.html

In retaliation and turmoil

Just recently, Trillanes again made his way to a Makati Hotel, not in Oakwood anymore but in Manila Peninsula this time. Because of his rebellious personality, it was not surprising for people to see him do that yet it seemed like more of a repeat of what he did a few years back.

After leaving the Makati Regional Trial Court, they made a political rally along the walks of Ayala. He and his cohorts encouraged every individual they see to come together with them for this is the time for "change"--to put down the Arroyo administration, particularly the president herself. They ended up at Manila Peninsula after a few hours to which the media, police officers, troops, almost cordonned the hotel. Tear gas was released at the second floor of the hotel making everyone frightened of the situation, especially the hotel guests and crew. Events were almost hold up. Considering the time element, they would definitely want to end this thing up a.s.a.p. before anything perilous could happen. And so they were all in a shock when the tank rammed its way through the lobby of the hotel trying to end the chaos brought by Trillanes IV, the senator, and his Magdalo group.Tension arose between the different parties concerned--media, officers, troops, as each of them want to contain everyone.

Spokespersons announced that from 12midnight-5am there will be a curfew in the Metropolis, region 3 and region 4A. But it just caused annoyance to night shift workers and to some who are planning gimmicks for the night as it is Bonifacio holiday the next day.

Mixed opinions were brought up because of this. For some it is very untimely for Trillanes to do this kind of act, thinking he can encourage everyone to go with the political rally and repeat the history of martial law. But what he thought didn't happen. It's almost Christmas time and half of his group didn't join him for they regarded the endpoint of this-- that they will again face the force of the law and they don't want to celebrate Christmas worrying about their own families. But again, it is one brave act for Trillanes. I salute him for that (but I don't think violence is an option). For Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, she says, "It was completely different when he was a mere lieutenant, but now he's a senator".

Depressing.

For the past few days, I've been watching the news and there's this 11-year old girl who caught everyone's attention. A girl who took suicide because of the poverty and hunger she is experiencing.

What's the major cause of suicide? The answer: Depression which is often undiagnosed and untreated.

The girl who did the act can't go to school primarily because of financial reasons. She is really unhappy about their situation yet can't do anything about it because for a normal kid like her, it is actually not her job to find the resources needed for her schooling, it is her parent's. Practically speaking, because of the poverty, her parents prioritized the basic needs which is food and shelter. After the incident, it is discovered that she have kept a diary of her accounting the story of her grief which was discovered after the suicide took place.

Then after hearing the news on television, a lot of people donated some goods but everything is too late-the girl's life is gone.

Do we really have to be informed of this kind of event where an innocent life has to be sacrificed before we make an act? Is it worth the life of the kid? This actually appalled me and the many but this should wake the society so that we won't get to see more of this depressing situation.

No, not again.

Oh, for the next meetings, I can't afford what I did today which is to come 1hr late to school.

I woke up 6:20am when the orientation for my pe class is supposed to be 7am! (Good thing, it's only orientation and I have two of my classmates who attended it.) I left the house 6:50am and got to school by 8 in the morning! Definitely, the orientation is finished when I came and I was absent for two hours, I think, because the class is from 7-9 not considering that the orientation is only for 30mins! And for that, I only have five hours to get an FA on that class! (This also happened to me last semester when my PE was table tennis) TG, it's already done because I don't want to deal with that tormenting prof anymore! ha ha, But again, there are still a lot of pe meetings left for the rest of the 2nd semester! Good luck to me! lol.

Approach to Weight Loss

"Practice eating small meals frequently to prevent overeating and unnecessary snacking at the end og the day. It is not when we eat that causes weight gain, but how much and what we consume during the day. It does not matter if we eat after 6 p.m. We have different schedules and sleep at different hours. Eat your last meal for the day three hours before you sleep" -quoted from Mitch Felipe, Philippine Daily Inquirer

I came across the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, dated last October 16, 2007, and Mitch Felipe, a contributor, talked about the Lifestyle approach to weight loss. That is, eat what you like. Freedom in discovering your own healthy diet is more effective long-term than following a fad diet. And, listen to your body. Pay attention to your body and eat when you are hungry.

Why do I post such entry on weight loss? Because whenever I'm with my friends especially Gracia (no offense ;) ) , who always starts to be conscious of her physique and says she is on a diet every time we eat. She cuts on eating carbohydrates but consume more high-calorie sweets not knowing that she would experience weight gain and weight fluctuations. Plus, if she reduce carbs on her diet such as rice, pasta, or bread, it will make her surely lack energy to exercise to burn more calories!

So why lessen eating on your favorite hamburger and sizzling meals? You can still eat more small meals often during the day rather than skip meals to prevent you from overeating! Besides, you are to enjoy your favorite food without fretting too much if you are to gain weight! But remember to eat healthy and in moderation!

Epidemic

Oh, it's been more than a week that I had a cough and there has been an epidemic since in our home, classroom, pe.

I think, I am the one who passed the virus to my seatmate, then next to that, others have cough and colds the next few days. Am I the culprit? Nah. it's really due to the untimely changing of the weather. The fast shifting from hot sunny day to a rainy afternoon- that brought the epidemic- the abnormality of the weather.

Hopefully, we'll experience the coldness that the Christmas season is to bring- for there's already a countdown for anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ in other local channels.

Btw, happy bday dear brother! Enjoy! Muah!

Debbie, Mark, Jeffy, and I, still, have not yet taken the CompLab prelim exam which we are supposed to take last week. I think it was postponed for three times already. Nice. We don't actually feel like taking it anymore just for the sake of the completion of requirements!

And now, I'm looking at the calendar, I want the days to pass a little bit faster so we'll have sembreak. The reason:to rest, of course, read some books I've borrowed and bought, meet my long-time unseen friends (lol)--I really miss them, and watch another series, dvd marathon! woohoo! I just came across studio23 hours before this post, and have watched the 'Every Moment Counts' episode to which Jeffrey Dean Morgan hosted the highlighted moments of each of the characters on those three seasons. I can't wait for some break to watch another series continuously as if there's no class for tomorrow. I don't want to cut class because of staying up all night watching dvds, although I love it, just like what happened when I finished Desperate Housewives. Whew! Besides, I think I can still control myself from seeing the full series since I've lend it to my classmate. ;)

MMPP

One down, a lot more to go! The Mr. and Ms. Pre-Com Personality was finally over, held last August 25, 2007, and the Dept. Head congratulated those who have worked hard for a job well done. ;) For pictures, just check 'zz multiply' link. Btw, our classmate was one of the top 8 finalists and our former classmate, Janbee, have won the Mr. Pre-Com 2007 title. Cheers!

Another event tomorrow! back to back! whew! Good luck to the Pre-Com Soc, for the biggest event, the General Assembly (GA), as they say, is to be held tomorrow, on 1-5pm.

Shoot! We still have prelim exam tom, 12-1 for the stressing CompLec professor and another exam for the CompLab, which Mark, Jepi, Debbie and I have missed last saturday because of the event. Good Luck to that also. AngHell week!

Prelims, again?

Lol. After the long weekend which is tantamount to 6 days, I think, then comes the 2nd week of preliminary exams. Good Luck!

It's almost a week of cancellation of classes due to the supertyphoon, Egay. But nothing productive happened to me except finishing the season 3 of Desperate Housewives series last thursday, around 8 in the morning. I can't resist the feeling of wanting to finish it right there and then, after watching the first two seasons for barely 7 days in two weeks. Last two weeks, I was late, not actually late, I cut class because I didn't make it on time. The reason, I slept at 4 in the morning watching all night season 2. Extreme addiction, is it? I don't think so. I just looooove the series-- good portrayal of a typical neigborhood where some secrets can't help but unravel, smart script where I can laugh my ass off especially when Zach Young made a song to Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria) at season 3 which, up to now, when I think of it, I still laugh.

I think, the season will be soon showing at Star World. Watch it, guys.

First time

After weeks of a without-dial-tone-phone... hate it! No surfing the net, no phone calls, everything is weak without the phone. Everyone's supposed to have good service from their respective network, but what can I say, almost two weeks of having no phone line, dumb ass!

Anyway, it's done already, this is gibberish.

Waxing or threading? Any of the two will hurt but most say that threading will hurt more than wax. Just recently, I had my first time threading my moustache. I must admit that I'm a bit scared but Ate Lorna, the woman who did the threading made me feel relaxed. She tried waxing my hair on the upper lip but the hair wasn't removed for it was too thin, so no choice but to thread. It made me cry when we're in the middle of the process (as if it's a huge operation), lol. But Ate was funny and made me giggle a little. We chat while she's doing the threading and the feeling of hurt was diminishing. And finally, the result was a smooth feeling on the upper lip and having my brother not teasing me. ;)

Bad Day

Yesterday, the day of my pe(7am). I woke up almost 6am and the first word I said, I already forgot. I don't know if it's shoot/shit. I took a bath for barely 5mins and straight to getting dressed. Of course, that less than an hour trip won't do because wednesday is Baclaran day and if I leave the house at already past 6, rush hour already!

Oh yes, I am late, 30mins late! And to the very extent of my imagination- oh so unlucky to be the first batch to be called by Ma'am Atienza to take the practical test. I'll just make it good the next time and I'll sleep really early for me to also wake up early. (Yesterday, it only took me 3hrs of sleep that's why I didn't even hear the alarms.) There's only 3hrs or 4hrs(not so sure) left to get an FA grade, I won't maximize my absences and my being late.

Today, I felt resentful to myself because of some things I did before. I thought of the word 'karma' or is it just natural for it to happen? I don't know but I think it's my shallowness, my weakness, my inconsistency.

Useless effort

Our effort of buying tickets for the opening of the UAAP Season 70, in which our school to host, was useless. The ticket was more expensive than usual because of the so-called package those in-charge people have said. They have included a shirt with the ticket to which they have said that you will save a dime on it. Our money and effort for buying tickets were wasted. We were one of the hapless students who didn't get to watch the game at the Araneta due to hesitation to cut class for our BA/management(2-3pm) for there will be a test-first test. We don't want to sacrifice it because one of our company is the newly President-elect of the class(he'll get the blame when asked why is he absent), I just cut class in that subject last two weeks, plus it will be hard to make up for a missed exam.

One good thing, we still managed to watch the opening through the television at the lobby entrance-the Salinggawi Dance Troupe who showcased their talents with kids was cute. The concept was good. After the exam, Emman and I go straight to Araneta to see if we can still catch up the final minutes of the UP-DLSU game but it was just impossible because of heavy traffic in Cubao. I just meet up as planned with Carmel and Bebs then went to sharlene's debut. We should have just sold our tickets to Lyka or to someone else.

Anyway, there are still to come.

Hapag ng Pag-asa

From left to right: cover of the book written by the painter himself, the two facing pages of the painting in the book, my blockmates and I with Joey Velasco himself.

We watched a video exhibiting the obra of Joey A. Velasco, "Hapag ng Pag-asa" (Table of Hope) Oil on Canvas painting at the Beato building, at our theology class at which all of us was inspired by him.

The kids in the canvas depict the reality of the other side of life. What struck me most is Joyce (second on the table from the left) who got pregnant at the age of fourteen ang an unknown bony Sudan boy (kid beneath the table) who is struggling eating. When I've seen his picture, I almost shivered. And it is said that the one who took his photo didn't resist seeing the picture and died three months after.

Joey Valasco was actually not a painter. He's just discovered his painting skills by April of 2005 realizing that it was his passion - to be an instrument for most of the people to see what's beyond the picture - the hunger, wound and the brokenness that these kids feel which is reality. Seeing all his works, it makes you feel how fortunate and blessed you are.

Candy is my tranquilizer.

Almost every after meal, I eat candy. My friends say I eat a lot maybe because I'm used to getting my stomach full every time I eat. Then, I feel nauseous. That's what happens to me every meal. =(

At Fete, I didn't feel good at first because of the drizzle combined with my perspiration, I felt uneasy. I thought I was going to faint and so while walking I hold Lyka's arms a bit tight just to balance myself. Thank you lyka and sorry, too. (Lam ko alam mo na kung ano yun. he he!) We sat at the bench beside Max's, Christian (San Jose) moved away from me when I grab a plastic and made a vomiting sound. As the best immediate resort, I grab a candy. Buti na lang may kendi agad ako sa bulsa at may kendi rin na tinitinda sa katabi namin kung sakaling wala man akong kendi. Ha ha.

It was my first time to go at Fete de la Musique to which Cielo and Christian (Arafol) invited me. It was alota fun--the graceful move of Sinosikat vocalist, the diksynaryo lyrics by the Chongkeys, the lively and dancing sound of the Skabeche and Chicosci, which stood as the substitute for water.

Does your name begin with: M?

I got this from a friend.

Does your name begin with: M

You may appear innocent, unassuming and shy; but we know thatAppearancescan lie. When it comes to sex, you are no novice but something of askilledtechnician. You can easily go to extremes, though h, running the gamutfrominsatiability to boredom with the whole idea of love. You can be highlycritical of you mate, seeking perfection in both of you. It is not easytofind someone who can meet your standards. You have difficulty expressingemotions and drawing close to lovers. You are often selfish, thinkingyouare always right no matter what. You never give in. Winning is yourprimedesire- at any cost. You often forget friends and family and you liveforthe moment.

On the twelfth of June.

***Independence Day is not for me. When I'm down to you, I feel so .....

That's the line that pops out my mind when I hear Independence Day. Actually, the line above was part of the chorus from one of the songs by Barbie Almalbis. I only heard the song once from a music channel a year ago I think and, for me, it's easy to go with the song. Anyway, this day is a time to commemorate for our National Heroes who fight for our liberty many years ago and especially for being Filipino and proud for that given freedom.

But it seems today that this freedom especially the freedom of expression is no longer visible to the Filipino people. Many journalists, supporters had been killed in connection with this year's election. Don't they have the right to express their abhorrence or even just their own opinions to leaders of our country. 2007 Elections have really made this country even more chaotic.

Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang Mga Pilipino? A book by the famous Bob Ong which entails a lot of our customs, traditions, our funny ways, and more importantly is for us to feel that no matter where we are or what we do, we are still Filipino in blood (literally) and in heart. wee.

The Pursuit of Happyness

***Don't ever let somebody tell you 'you can't do something'. Not even me. You got a dream, you gotta protect it. People can't do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want something, go get it! Period. -Chris Gardner (Will Smith)

This movie have helped me to see all the blessings that I have and not put it to waste-to give quality time to my family and one most important thing this movie reminded me of is not to spend money lavishly.

The protagonist Chris Gardner (Will Smith), have struggled all his life to give his son Christopher (Jaden Smith) a better life. Everyday, they are forced to look for a shelter because Chris has no stable job. His only opportunity to earn money is to sell the bone scanners which he soon finds just a luxury to the doctors. Until one day, he met this executive guy at a business firm going on a break and asks him what it pays to be a stockbroker. When he finds the answer, he then makes this as his determination to find a way for that kind of job. With patience, hard work, prayer, determination, combined with luck and a good sense of connection to people, he lands to his dream job as a stockbroker. =)

Quoted Trillanes.

***If I'm destined to become a senator, no matter what they do they can't stop me. On the other hand, if I'm not destined to become a senator, no matter what I do I can't make it. -Lt. Sr. Grade Antonio Trillanes

It's amazing to see Trillanes on the Magic 12 without even him campaigning before the election proper.

He was a militant who became notorious because of that Oakwood Mutiny and was then put into prison. In this 2007 Elections, he still run despite being behind bars. He was so strong in his statement that he doesn't want how the Administration is dominating our Government.

May 14, 2007 came. Right after, the canvassing and quick count happen. A lot wondered how he cast the Magic 12 but most of the running candidates and political analyst say that most of the votes for him was an election protest. It's because eventhough he was not seen campaigning along with the Genuine Opposition (GO), he still manage to be in the Magic 12. His platform weren't clearly depicted as said by some critics.

Only few more days and the counting is yet to be closed. Let's see if he's going to make it. Good luck, then. Our Philippines has already been brought to shambles and cheating has been rampant. This was the most obscene election as seen by many. And for those to be in the Magic 12, make sure you're going to do good for your country, not just any other corruption.

Tagged??

I actually got this from Cielo, but recently, I've seen on Arvin's post that i'm also tagged by him.. Hmm. Anyway, here's how it goes.

Instructions:Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about you (him/herself?). People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog. No tagbacks.

1. I'm easily tickled especially on the neck. I don't know the reason, the ticklish sensation just pops out when I'm touched suddenly. My brother told me to practice holding my neck on my own but I can't withstand it.

2. I almost can't live without tissue. I know everybody can't live without their cellphone on their hands, but me-- I just left my cellphone at our house the other day without having second thoughts of going back. (Maybe because it's vacation, pag pasukan na di na siguro kaya. Lol)

3. I have this sort of 'weird' question, which should not actually be asked, that only Carmel and I understands. And I told myself that at the time I find the answer, pwede na kong mamatay.

4. I always want to do a lot of things but I can't!?. Whenever there are classes, I told myself to do this on vacation. Now, it's already vacation, I, still haven't accomplished anything. Some of those, are to read books, watch the complete first two seasons of grey's anatomy, and watch the DVDs I bought five months ago.

5. When I was a kid, I don't like others taking picture of me until today. Camera shy? Maybe. And whenever that happens, I would cry to the top of my voice. I remember my cousin took a shot of me and the picture was like-- my cheeks was filled with tears at bungi pa yung mga ngipin ko sa harap. Bwahaha!

6. My last would be making uncertain choices or 50:50 decisions. This one's not actually a weird thing because if there will be a category of moments I hate myself, it's this. The 'kahit saan' answer when asked where to go by friends or my brother, and the 'bahala na' or 'bahala na si batman' habit that most of us say. (This number is related to Arvin's number three on weird things.)

Now, I'm tagging Emman, Irene, Jane, Josiah, Marvin, Xtian.

A Lot of Thanks.

(20.05.07) Aww, another year has passed, and now I'm a year younger, lol. parang di ko kasi feel na tumanda ako. ha ha!

Thanks to everyone who've helped me grow and made me what I am now. The blessings--countless. (Showbiz line-and also a cliche. Lol. But it's definitely true.) My parents, if not for them, I'm not here. To Him, especially, if not for Him, my parents, people I treasure and so am I, won't be here. My friends, all the experiences we've been together, I wouldn't forget a single bit of it. Most recently, while laughing our asses out on playing cards--123 PASSSSSSSS!!! Gracia has just run out of breath because of her burst of laughter. Tsk.

As a simple way of being grateful, here's my simple way of Thank You! muah muah muah.

*Sana speech na lang ata. Lol.

Strange Call.

"Lalaki ka ba???!?"

Ever experience entering the wrong door? The restroom door specifically. Ha ha!

After watching 'Rock Da Vote', my cousin and I then decided to eat after because it run for roughly two hours and thirty minutes.

And the story goes like this: He orders food at the counter and so I wait at the table until he's done. Wanting to wash my hands and pee, I went to the wash area. Usually, near the area is where you will see the comfort room for men and women. But to my dismay, what sign I only see at the left side of the wash area is the one for men with the dysfuntional sign also beside it. Where's the restroom for women, or is it unisex? Nah. Wrong to think its unisex because there's the men sign. I just wash my hands and go back to our table. My cousin also did what I've done.

We then eat-eat-eat.

Here's what I'm really talking about. Enough with everything, I'm going to tell you the main part of this post. Wanting to pee after being full, I then go back to see if there's any comfort room for the women but I don't see any so I just enter the one I've seen. There are two urinals and one room for those who want discharge their excrement. Strange rest room for women, isn't it? But I can't take it, I pee, of course not on the urinal, ---and then poof, two men enter having their dialogue, then singing will taking their moment.

What runs in my mind is "Are you gay?" Lol. (But I think, for many, it's just natural if you think you and your company are the only one inside the room.)

But I can't leave the room thinking that I will see their lovely penis right in front of my very innocent eyes. Lol. My heart's thumping, and I wait for them to leave. Rushing through the door, I suddenly bump to a man who opened it. He says sorry with intense wonder looking at me.

Thinking I was humiliated with some people looking also to me while going to our table, my cousin, with big eyes, asking me in a soft hush hush voice, "Lalaki ka ba?".

And a tomboy, on the next table looks at us.

When you can't control yourself, you'll just think that you "NEED" to do your thing and pee, rather than look wet on your pants.

Next time: Don't go to a restroom with a sign really for men. (BTW, the restroom for women is just located at the right side of the wash area. The reason I didn't notice it is because the lights are already turned of on that section. Palusot. Ha ha.)

What's cool: My cousin also went on the wrong restroom before, that of women's. With great marvel, he says, "Wow ang ganda." Yun pala maling room din siya dati.

cool support from the fans

The Suns just won Game 2 today with Nash firing up on every shot which outscored the Spurs. They need it badly for they have lost their home game with SA Spurs. Hopefully they can pull off the second round.

*It was cool yet pretty funny, then, seeing his fans also to sport a band aid on their nose.

A baffling loss.

Oh goodness. What a disappoinment of course to the Dallas team. After winning 67 games on regular season and being the top seed of the West, who will think that they can lose the first round? The answer: Golden State.

Having a strong mind-set to win the 1st round and hopefully to win the Playoffs after the last 16 years, they came out strong winning their 9 out of the 10 last games before ending the 06-07 regular season while the Mavericks struggling by just winning 6 out of their last 10 games. The Warriors brought a lot of confidence in court; they dominated the 2nd half of Game 6 with a lot of help from Stephen Jackson, hitting seven threes as the they became the third eighth seed to advance by ending the Mavs' magical season with a 111-86 win. And is greatly applauded be the Golden State crowd who is sporting the 'WE BELIEVE' shirt.

As Dirk Nowitzki, who was actually vying for MVP, said, "We played and won 67 games and but it means nothing at this point." It was the Mavs' team in NBA history to win at least 12 in a row three times in one season. It was indeed a discomfiture to them to lose this 1st round of the finals. Hopefully they can redeem themselves.

I just wish that the Suns make it to the finals. Arrgh. Steve and Amare naman!

Spiderman 3

Oh? Is this the last installment of Spiderman or there will be another sequel to this? Hmm. Spiderman 3 was greatly anticipated by many. For me, I will rate it a four-star. My friend and I just hate the Sandman, and we don't like that Harry lost his beautiful visage. Lol ( a very non-sense reason). Enough of that, I should get my lips zipped before I spill some of the highlights of the story. You should see it for yourself so you'll not regret that you miss the last (??!?) installment.

Aww, we miss Irene....

Friendster -- Tah Dah!

Oh, with a lot of links on friendster, it brought me to some of the pages of my hs friends and quivering went on me. Shocking updates to all those so-called high profile students [back, then]. I realised that it's as if a year since I do friendster-hopping. LOL.

What's wrong?

Lately, thinking what I really want to be in the future bothers me. I don't know if it fits my personality and my goal to pursue this BSBA degree or take another path for almost the second time. But I don't know what it is about me that keeps me dejected. I'm like a kiddo who have no specific goals in life but is sure, want to be a professional. I want to have those titular names specifically that of Engr. held before your name. I also want to be a CPA, public relations officer, or even a behavioral scientist maybe. Whew. I know I'm already an incoming sophomore student but I'm still confused. Damn. What's wrong with me? My old service friend, Joan, told me : "You lack motivation". Because before, it also happened to her and now, she's giving inspirational advices to me and a lot of stories before she've really 'stick' to the course which she's in now. Hopefully a few more months, I won't be like this, disconcerted about myself and on my oh-so-future.

Happy Earth Day!

Wake up before it's too late.

Stop Global Warming, dude! If you do or contribute to the cause of this major disastrous problem of the world right now, then help the world, yourself and especially our environment by looking for alternative ways if you still want to continue your activity. I know this may sound silly because for a fact, you're already familiar to this topic but I just ask that you may be an example for yourself.

I recently watched the news and in General Santos City, the temperature reached up to a level of 40 degrees and this is still expected to increase on the following months. As a result, the grasses did get burn because of so much heat trapped into them. This is just one example, if I can campaign, I will do but I'm not one of those advocate. All I can do right now is to make this sort of shout out.

Another win by the ever-glorious Pacman.

I know this post was four days late from his momentous victory.

It was an eight-round knockout but most of our boxing expert analysts say that it wasn't a fight they've expected Manny would offer the crowd. They told the media that Manny has just been aggressive on the sixth round when he was hit by his challenger Solis. It was not a great fight delivered by him. The analysts say that the only boxer who can defeat him on his peak right now is Marquez. So if there will be a fight with Manquez on the future, Good Luck then.

But that will be quite an insipid topic to talk about today. what is so hot about now in the news is Pacquiao's candidacy for Congressman opposite Custodio. He's already a good role model and inspiration to us for being a Hero through his fights so why bother running for a position in their place? On his interview after his fight, he said that "My heart motivates me to run this election. I feel the urge to help my constituents. If only you have this heart (my heart) then, I say that I wouldn't run this election. "

An eyeful of series today.

First, watching One Tree Hill at 10 in the morning-Grey's Anatomy at 2pm-CSI at 3pm-Laguna Beach at 5pm and finally America's Next Top Model at 10pm.

Three of those listed above were already late episodes of their respective series except for CSI and ANTM. But when watching Grey's Anatomy, I remembered the quote I've read in Arvin's post (See Link: Arvin Razon). The episode was wonderful and you'll learn a lot of life's reminders from it. I think it was only the second time I've watched Grey's Anatomy prior to all those good reviews I've seen and heard from it and it was wonderful.

The Prestige--A must-see film on dvd

Though it's been months, I will still say that finally, I get to watch this film just this late afternoon! After months of looking for a dvd copy of this film, I then have the time to buy and watch it with some friends.

Talk about some analysis. It's fun while watching the film that all of you are meticulously watching the lines drawn by actors to analise the film so well-- but still wasn't enough? Darn. And sort of arguing, deep thinking, and further discussion comes through. For us, it was a definitely must-see film for barkadas who wants much twist in a film. Actually, it's not that typical twist, mapapaisip ka talaga! I recommend you guys to watch it. Lol.

Reggae Fest By the Bay

03.24.07

Finally! I get to post this. after 5 days of waiting! Because of a failure in network system something. Dial up lang e.

Anyway, what happened five days before this post? Hmm. Reggae Fest By The Bay with Ziggy Marley held at the poolside of Sofitel Philippine Plaza, of course coming with a beautiful look at the sunset. Reggae Mistress started the show ending with Junior Kilat, before Ziggy Marley finally appeared onstage. After long hours of waiting, with Cielo-Van-Xtian-Ate Dani-Ate Ging for Ziggy (close?!) lol, he then utter his musical sounds to the Rastafarians and other community who like the Reggae genre, too. He sung approximately 10 songs if we're not mistaken. It was a blast considering that Ziggy Marley was the famous son of the legendary Bob Marley. Making him visit the Philippines was honorific, and hearring him sing the renown "Love is My Religion" as his final song is extremely good but the crowd, just quite feeling good because of being tired after the long wait but still dancing to his tune. After all, Reggae is all about feeling the music and dancing to the relaxing sound of it.

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03.29.07

"Akala ko ikaw mauuna sa batch niyo e!"

-(Make it )anonymous

Famous line of yours after our visit. You're so judgmental as if you know the person very well. Do you think it's appropriate for you on your profession to spill stuffs like that to others? If it's true enough, hell you being a traitor. Before, she's one of your close friends, now you're telling others that she's soon to deliver without even thinking if she's okay or right with it. Duh? Is that the kind of attitude you're supposed to model? What a shame!

And now, seeing my barkada, you're telling her na "Akala ko ikaw mauuna sa batch niyo e". You think it was a joke? You have the nerve to say that as if you're close. Damn. Shame on you, again! Think of respect.

300!!!

*MADNESS.....This is Sparta!!!
-Leonidas

This is the effect of disillusion, as if we don't have finals tomorrow, because we afford to watch 300 (Still showing) just a few hours ago with Debbie and Pj!! This is Pj's treat to us, for some reason, it's his payday (lol) and he feels of sharing some of it to us. Lucky us. lol.

If you've already watched Troy, (except for me who is pathetic. though it's shown in the HBO, I still haven't seen it. ) I recommend this flick, as they say, too. Ha ha!

We're still down to our last day of final exam tomorrow. Waa!! Goodluck.

OMG. Though it's our last day tomorrow, that stupid paper for english is still undone! And tomorrow, after the exam is our only chance of completing it. Naaah. Nakakatamad na super! But it's pretty okay because for the second time--overnight at Debbie's!!

Maye@18!

What a blast,dude!the event was very entertaining. A lot of Maye's friend went to their resort to have fun and take a break for her very special birthday.

At last, we've performed what we've prepared for almost two weeks, the hawaiian and the modern dance, which was a five-song remix. Before presenting the modern dance, that was the time I noticed that my phone wasn't in my bag nor in the room. I didn't panic for a while thinking that it was just misplaced. But no, I've looked for it everywhere in the room and removed all my things from my bag five times just to make sure if I was just fooling myself. But then again, I didn't find it.

It wasn't a good day for me but still I get the chance to laugh out with some of my friends after the said moment. I don't want, of course, to make myself to feel so stupid bad and so is the debutante.

Plans were change. We're supposed to go swimming but due to my depression of not finding my phone, it didn't happen. We're to enjoy the night as if there will be no paper works and exams for the next few weeks. nah. We enjoyed it but not fully. he he! Because we've missed the talks, laughs and jokes of some of our buddies. It's like sort of reunion.

As Cielo first told me, material things won't last.
My father have already had his prescience about it and told me that it we can't do anything about it. Tapos na yun pero alam ko sa sarili niya na nanghihinayang siya. Regalo niya kasi sa'kin yun at halos tatlong buwan pa lang tumatagal sa'kin. Yeah, I admit I'm careless. My bad. Yes. My bad. Before, I was asking myself about what will I feel if my phone get lost or snatched and my questions were answered--very depressive.

`Of course, drinking and staying 'til dawn won't be absent during special events. As usual, after a couple of bottles, Gracia got drunk and Cielo was a little pissed accompanying her to go to room and sleep already bacause unknown to Gracia, she's a bit of being flirty after getting drunk. Nahahaha! They both first got asleep and as for me, I can't because my mind was still a bit tortured of what happened. Lol (kailangan pa ng process of recovery. Lol)

We'll surely miss the practices at Mariela's house. *Sayang wala na yung pictures namin with Daniel. (3yr old brother ni Maye)* `

Stupid you!

Fuck! stupid you!I know it's not right at this time to curse somebody but I blame you for most of the part, who cares? you? don't say you do.i so fucking hate you for merely not being concern on your academics. You always fucking depend on your seatmates! You are so abusive. I, we, have helped you to the extent of sending you the copy of my final work, helped you on exams respectively, but you abused it. You almost carbon copied it. I, who is not a person you can see at the library was stuck there for about a week because of that paper work only to know that you have copied it. There's some part of me, too, who you can say is also stupid. I have sent you a copy of my work because I believe that you'll not copy paste it but you almost did. Whatta! There's a chance I can sue you for plagiarism, actually. (ha ha!) But I won't take it personally-- you're a good buddy, fun to be with, and pretty good at crackin' jokes but my only point here is, you must realise your limitations. You cannot always depend on someone else. Life is a battlefield. You must know when to take the right actions at the right time. It's not always fun time. Learn to be serious, man!

If one can balance his/her social life and the studies, you can do too! Don't abuse the good treatment given to you by people. Think. There's always a karma.

Happieie Heart's Day!

Nothing special on this day, but the thought of having been remembered and greeted by that 'someone' makes the day close to what is called complete. I know it's pathetic but I just felt so frenzied. That's all.

Happy Valentine's day. muahahahha! =)

Welcome to hell week!

Man, this will be another hell week. This will be again be excruciating. Shit! (sort of an exaggeration, ha ha!)

Yesterday was like finals for environmental science and Phil Constitution. I thought that the exam for Phil Consti will be postponed because we haven't finished the discussion but due to my disillusion, i then again made a guess for most of the questions. Ha ha! I hope environmental sci will do okay, though I haven't read all what was needed, because one of the 3-chapter-scope of the exam was our report.

Next will be the concept paper for our Fil class which is assigned more than a month ago, and is to be passed this thurs, but all of us are doing it only now. Last minute is the best way to rush, lol. I hate cramming but I got used to it since HS.

And the ff will be exams for theo, fil, math of investment, ppt presentation as a report in eng, for the rest of the days of the week.

Cielo even has her paper works for the week for her major subject. Very unfortunate for us because it's also UP fair. Shit!

Irene at 18!!!! Whooo! Enjoy,,

Holla! Last Feb.2, we celebrated Irene's birthday.

18 na siya!!!whooo. we have a friend, again, who just turned 18. Season of debutantes kasi ngayong first two years ng college e.ha ha! It's really enjoying because at the moment, we only seldom see each other because of school purposes. I was late again, (The first time was that of Cielo's and this is the second) nah! It's friday (Quiapo day). It took us, Van and Chico, almost an hour to reach our destination, which was only Lawton. And for the rest part of going to Cavite, barely 2 hours. Ho ho. Lesson : Go home right after class LALO NA KAPAG MAY LAKAD especially birthdays. ha ha! I must learn from it because I wasn't able to make it up to see Arvin because he left at around 9 in the evening due to his final exam in Physics, which he needs to study for the next day. My arrival to their house was quite a funny thing again. It was a birthday celebration and as usual, they teased me again of eating too much as if there's a snake in my stomach. lol. stupid. very literal. haha! Biglaang overnight na naman.ha ha! Unlucky for Claire who didn't get the chance to hear Cielo being frightened by some spirit (ghost) stories and Gracia who is trying to make the transition of the topic from a scary to a funny one by telling us that she just farted,lol but true enough. Cielo and Jerica, even got a hangover of drinking alcohol. But too bad for us, Jerica, because we still have classes for the next day which is Saturday.

It was a simple celebration where we typically laugh ourselves out, tell some stories and jokes, and even got furious at Globe network for having increased their Unlimitxt rates without enough notice. The only thing which differs is that we signed the light beer bottles where we have drank as a sign of Irene finally being of legal age. I also got one important lesson here, which is not to be late on special occasions. =P

It's not easy, man!

Losing someone you love is really hard especially when he/she is a member of the family.

My blockmate recently lost his dad and we all know its very painful so in form of sympathy, we went to the wake and the funeral, which took place just today. We've known our classmate as an introvert type of person especially when he doesn't seem to be very close to the people he's talking to but seeing him with his three younger brothers, namely Jeon, Ivan, Ian, and their cousin Ate Mavie is so inspiring. They were so affectionate that they weren't shy to show their feelings for each other. They would hug and even kiss each other's cheeks as a sign of their brotherly love. At the time when I was there at Funeraria Paz at Araneta Ave. with some of my blockmates, it made me realise something--to say 'I love You' to my dad. He first told us what is the cause of death of his father then I broke into tears but not so much--I think I absorbed some of his emotions, then, my father ran into my thought. I remembered the time when I said bad words to him straightforwardly because of some personal problems. (I know it's also a bit shocking to me but at least I've released that feeling of anger.) It's sort of a pride to actually get the chance to tell to your father that you love him but it's not easy,man. But my classmate asked me to do a favor for him, which is to tell my father that I love him. It took me a time before doing it. It's not just those three big-lettered words, it's on how sincere you are. After that, I finally told my father but it was only in text message.

One of my friends have lost his grandfather and, also, two of them have lost their dad this January. My point here is for us to tell/express them how much we love them. After all, it might be too late. Regrets can last a lifetime.

Cheermania! by SOCC

Last friday, our block didn't have classes due to some of us who were excused for the Bounce Cheermania, an intercollege cheerdance competition showcasing the seven colleges of the university. Among the list are Commerce, Arki, Cfad, AB, Educ, ITHRM, and the HS.

It was a tiresome pratice prior to the event but then, it was really a blast. We were their Pep boosters which was only an add-up to the group and we were the first to perform. After it, a feeling of misery and contempt for our part because we didn't deliver what was practised the way it was expected. But thanks to the ates and the kuyas for their being nice to us despite of what had happened. Then, we watched the other colleges immediately after the said performance.

Announcing the special winners are: The Best SOCC (Student Organizational Coordinating Council) Cheer for the Cfad, The Best in Costume for the HS, and the Best Parade Gimmick for the Commerce. We don't know if it is actually a co-incidence but those who won the major prize were also the colleges who won the special prize which were the 2nd placer-Cfad, 1st placer-Commerce and the Champion-HS. The group were actually aiming for a Champion this year (last yr they've won also the 1st place and the Champion was the HS)--what happened was sort of a repeat if you may think so but the hard work and all the concerted efforts paid off. They have brought again glory to the College. Cool. =P

It was them who made it. Hats off for winning it again and Congrats. =P Cool.

World Pyro Olympics

This is a late post. It will be a week by Jan. 20 of 2007 when we've seen the fireworks display of Philippines and China, which was the last installment, at MOA.

Pretty late did I arrive at Moa due to heavy traffic. It was 9pm then when I got there. Cielo, Je, and Gracia arrived early at around 8pm. They went there all together and unfortunate for me because my brother won't allow me to go if I didn't eat my dinner at home. Let's just think of the brighter side which is I will be able to save money for good. Ha ha! Anyway, back to what I was talking about. I really got stuck after the toll gate at coastal. My travel time from there to Moa was almost an hour, exaggerated it may be but true. Imagine, that was very tiring just waiting alone ( at partida nakatayo pa ng 1 hour sa bus) to arrive there. =( Actually, I didn't get to enjoy the first part of the Pyrolympics because I was alone watching. I got no company and was quite far to where my friends are which was beside the hypermart--I was at the Macapagal highway, iniside a jeepney specifically when the show almost started. My bad, I know (I'm late.) Plus, the network even get lagged? (very unlucky) That's the consequence, man. aagghhhh! But after all those unfortunate events, I laughed my stomach out in between the presentation of the two countries. Goodness! All that chat and the warp pictures taken during the interval were very comical, if only you can see them. (Cielo, upload mo na sa multiply mo ung mga warp picures na un, haha!)

In the course of China's turn for presentation, when I actually get the chance to see up close the fireworks, you could hear people of all ages uttering expressions such as "aww...., wow...., and cool..!" in their state of excitement and amusement. After the said event, we already want to go home but it was even harder for us because the line at the Shuttle was very long so we walk all they way to the intersection at front of San Juan De Dios. Lucky for me that I saw a bus going to Cavite but then again, no seat available. =/ When I finally got home, it was only then that Cielo texted me that they just took a cab because buses are too full to accomodate--Gracia and Je decided that they'll sleep over at Cielo's for safety purposes because it was almost 2 at dawn. It was also the time that the news announced that the UK have won the Pyro. China also bagged a special pize concerning with the technicality.

The Aftermath of Pacquiao's Victory

It's been more than a month since Manny Pacquiao, had won his 3rd match-up against Erik Morales. Pacquiao's victory affected our country's politicians. Among the list was Chavit Singson. He went to Las Vegas just to watch it live as a sign of his moral support to him. Looking to it deeply, it's not actually a necessity for him to go and support Pacquiao personally. Do you ever wonder why politicians use Pacquiao as kind of a medium? It is merely because of Manny's great influence to all of us that's why they use him to channel their agendas for our country. Not only Chavit Singson does this, even Mayor Lito Atienza's son, Ali Atienza, who will campaign for this year's election tags along with Manny during the motorcade. Another one was Congressman Miles Roces who drove Pacquiao's Porsche to the Quiapo Church after the Manila motorcade. See that? Politicians like them use Pacquiao just to attract the masses thinking that doing such could possibly help them win this year's election.

This is very rampant as of the start of this year. In respect to the Black Nazarene and the devout politicians to the Saint--streamers, tarpaulins and other paraphernalias are scattered over the metro just for running candidates themselves will be known to the public. They sort of took advantage of the feast. Nothing can be done by the Comelec, because no such law is appropriate to prohibit the running candidates for this type of an early campaign. Let's just see what will happen for the next few weeks on how they will make use of every way possible to be made known to the public.

Happy Feast Day to the Black Nazarene.

Twins' 18th Birthday! Cool.

It was definitely a blast being at trisha and tracey's debut party. It was roughly a year ago when I've seen some of my high school friends and batchmates, even tracey! Waa. If only I could turn back at least one day of our highschool, nah!!! I miss them, damn!!!!!!!! late na 'ko nakauwi,.3am na nakakapagod pero masaya... =D