tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883288814859059252024-03-24T02:05:06.593+08:00blink and miss -it-`madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-17189980584398023482009-05-21T10:18:00.004+08:002009-05-21T12:05:10.169+08:00Kris wins in the American Idol!It's just surprising for me to see that Kris won the American Idol season since my friends and I predict that Adam will win the show! I know that both of them are creative: Adam is keeping the audience always surprised by giving a twist to every song he sings while Kris captures the audience through his melodramatic style. <br /><br />Talk about edge. Adam Lambert have already started performing through a lot of people at the age of 10, if I'm not mistaken. He loves theater and when you are that kind of artist, you definitely got versatility! On the other hand, Kris keeps the girls swooning over because of his piano and guitar-playing! <br /><br />And that's the reason why, I think Kris won--because of the fanbase! I do respect him for the artistry and creativity that he brings to the show and to every song he sings but for me and my friends and to a lot of people I know, Adam's the one who's more appealing to us! Probably because of that 'IT' attitude when he sings rock! Ha ha ha!<br /><br />Anyways, congratulations to Kris for being the American Idol this season! Still, Adam, being in the finals, is already a winner! (Pardon me for keeping on insisting about Adam!) ha ha ha!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-10204195163796345662009-03-29T02:40:00.001+08:002009-03-29T03:05:09.673+08:00Earth Hour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-MOyXM26-6hGnnQH6EJ6S01LQyvQOQAqlBMUda_2AUwTcdJcPU__w1uZmeZRsyAYQdpDFwOxSOQevdzbuBnpN3Zh5jdjluz0bXSOfj40_h1l999lTvcciFWLyHwMj16EYuvz3ZaFmeM/s1600-h/3271594370_147ee3558e_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-MOyXM26-6hGnnQH6EJ6S01LQyvQOQAqlBMUda_2AUwTcdJcPU__w1uZmeZRsyAYQdpDFwOxSOQevdzbuBnpN3Zh5jdjluz0bXSOfj40_h1l999lTvcciFWLyHwMj16EYuvz3ZaFmeM/s400/3271594370_147ee3558e_b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318316675056079218" /></a>madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-49194869942146116672009-03-24T22:37:00.003+08:002009-03-24T23:24:19.599+08:00Going gaga over FRANCO!ha ha ha! Whenever I'm at room, I will always turn on the radio and tune in to NU107 just to cool my mood and to hear some of the greatest songs in the land. And when the jock plays 'Song for the Suspect' by Franco, I always increase the volume of the radio! ha ha! <br /><br />I have actually done that several times to other songs but I just want to give emphasis to Franco because right now, I have to say that I am playing his music for over 4 hours non-stop(since I turn on the computer)! It's not only just the 'Song for the Suspect' that I listen to repeatedly but also all the rest of his music such as Cast Away, Manipulator, and This Gathering to name a few. I have also looked at Gabby Alipe's multiply site just to see some of the photos from 'Franco' tour last year! I really love his music! It was like that of Urbandub's (considering they are from the same roots and probably having the same influence). <br /><br />Guys, you got to listen to their music. You will surely dig it. ;)<br /><br />P.S.: If anyone of you would like to give me a present, a Franco record will do and will be highly appreciated ha ha ha! ;)madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-65082924331923268362009-01-15T22:26:00.002+08:002009-01-15T23:26:27.090+08:00Katy Perry, Katy Perry, Katy Perry!!!After being on hiatus for like 4 months, it didn't cross my mind that I'll be back to write a post about the music video I saw from Katy Perry just minutes ago! The song was entitled ' Thinking of You'. I just would like to comment. Ha ha ha. I wasn't really into that kind of mushy songs but because of the excellent concept of the video, how fantastic the execution was, and the undeniable fact of how hot and stunning Perry is! After listening and watching to the video first time, it then made me realize that the lyrics were good and that I really like her! ;)madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-71636501671733816812008-09-27T23:13:00.004+08:002008-09-28T00:27:12.962+08:00F1's Singapore Night RaceSingapore is the 18th and latest country included in the Formula 1 races.<br /><br />Then...<br /><br />If I could wish to a genie, I will tell him to get me to Singapore by tomorrow so that I can watch the Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, which will feature the premier and much anticipated Night Race. Of course, I'll also tell him to bring my dad with me! Ha ha ha! <br /><br />Tomorrow will also be the fourth to the last race to approach the driver's championship. <br /><br />Felipe Massa took a comfortable pole position as he is only of a 1-point deficit, with 77, from top seed driver Lewis Hamilton, who has 78. Meanwhile, Robert Kubica is trailing from 64, while Kimi Raikkonen, who is also a Ferrari driver alike Massa, still has a lot to do with 57 points to defend his last year's title.<br /><br />I really want Kimi Raikkonen to win. If not, Lewis is just on the right spot.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-44826356756894453352008-09-23T19:56:00.006+08:002008-09-23T20:58:30.002+08:00Lost books! Aarrrghhh!There is rampant stealing of books in our college recently. <br /><br />Kath, Tina, Vera, and I rented a wooden locker to lessen our everyday luggage.<br /><br />Just this morning, I went to the third floor to get my book in Organizational Behavior. Surprised, I saw that the lock was broken and that our locker suddenly became spacious. So I thought my friends merely got most of their books but upon seeing them at the library, they informed me that some of their books are stolen. Vera was the most unfortunate for she just lost 3 of the important books we have for the semester namely Banking and Financial Mgt., which Kath and I also lost, Organizational Behavior, and Foundations of Finance. <br /><br />We were actually warned by the CCSC (College of Commerce Student Council) to use a key lock but still we used the one which is accessed by pressing a 4-digit code. We know that we are held liable for the loss of our books but then again, does the person who got our books have conscience? Kindly pls. pls. pls. return them! Those five books are worth our lives given that finals is already nearing.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-35384826194922752672008-06-04T00:37:00.004+08:002008-06-24T00:32:01.099+08:00Movies, series, movies! ha ha!Some of these are old films which I've bought in DVD before but have never watched. Now that it's vacation, there's a lot of available time to sit up, relax, and view these movies. So these are just some..<br /><br />- Ironman<br />- What Happens in Vegas stays in Vegas<br />- Little Man<br />- Transamerica<br />- Kill Bill <br />- The Butterfly Effect<br />- Blades of Glory<br />- P.S. I Love You<br />- National Lampoon's Lost Reality 2<br />- National Lampoon's Gold Diggers<br />- National Lampoon's Dorm Daze<br />- National Lampoon's Holiday Reunion<br />- National Lampoon's Animal House<br />- National Lampoon's Van Wilder<br />- American Pie Beta House<br />- Big Fish<br />- Atonement<br />- Everything is Illuminated<br />- Sex and the City<br /><br />Not included in the list is CSI and CSI:Miami, to which I am watching every 2-4 hours of tuesdays-saturdays at Foxcrime! ha ha. I'm really hooked! What a couch potato!<br /><br />I still have to watch Rendition, The Da Vinci Code (which was released few years back), Band of Brothers and Heroes (season 1) before classes resume or else I have to find time for these pleasures!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-82279436364961273802008-05-23T20:38:00.003+08:002008-05-23T20:48:36.693+08:00Two Davids at the finals of American Idol (follow-up)David Cook, with 56% mark from 93 million votes, has emerged victorious in the season 7 of American Idol. Kudos!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-82800278201009004812008-05-15T19:05:00.010+08:002008-05-23T20:30:32.187+08:00Two Davids at the finals of American IdolThe highly anticipated reality talent search competition in America has decided for their final two. Syesha was out today so David Archuleta and David Cook will battle it out next week as to who will be the Americal Idol this season.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4A8M1k2ElRLSJpGjXcETcHYSGCi7OcOw03zQungxKEE0qHnAP6ox-zYoaTyUnTw5jsj0V3fyFbyS41W8c5CLRSUJpSV3fsxEW693Spnxx7xugZwMNjljapuLcVBmOtOFaAlQWDjxjDnU/s1600-h/archuleta4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4A8M1k2ElRLSJpGjXcETcHYSGCi7OcOw03zQungxKEE0qHnAP6ox-zYoaTyUnTw5jsj0V3fyFbyS41W8c5CLRSUJpSV3fsxEW693Spnxx7xugZwMNjljapuLcVBmOtOFaAlQWDjxjDnU/s200/archuleta4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200585199617095010" /></a>David Archuleta<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSabXzhnW6wY7vNsxZ7ioAV3Qt0gbx4jlDTpuIhj1nKLVS2BRZHoO5ZF9JmooSjCp0Ae_ZeUXecFIYKaUjOr7nq5CYuOScv3IZoBixFcMApqZaKPcW5MvPiWbygCO-W5m8yVbDHIQ1Rg/s1600-h/cook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSabXzhnW6wY7vNsxZ7ioAV3Qt0gbx4jlDTpuIhj1nKLVS2BRZHoO5ZF9JmooSjCp0Ae_ZeUXecFIYKaUjOr7nq5CYuOScv3IZoBixFcMApqZaKPcW5MvPiWbygCO-W5m8yVbDHIQ1Rg/s200/cook.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200585203912062322" /></a>David Cook<br /><br />Next week will definitely be a superb competition.<br /><br />Will it be Archuleta, the young but talented artist who sings ballad or will it be Cook, the ambidextrous rockstar who drives women out of control?madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-14096135814586123342008-04-11T23:46:00.000+08:002008-04-12T01:19:26.749+08:00Happy Birthday!It's been a while since I've last posted and I think I've already gone rusty in writing. Anyhow, it's my father's birthday so here is a shout out to him! ha ha! <br /><br /><blockquote>Happy Birthday, pop!</blockquote> And also to all other April birthday celebrants! he he.<br /><br />Last April 8 was the confirmation date for our majors. <br /><br />I opted for Finance as my major but if given another chance, I would prefer to have BSBA in general. With that, I can have collective knowledge in courses being tackled in the program. Yet those who graduated with the BSBA degree would rather prefer to have a major. They say it would be better to have a program with a specialization because the principles that have been thought would be taken to a much much higher level with deeper perspective. <br /><br />I'm quite interested in Finance but I'm actually 50:25:25 on choosing it between economics and marketing. ha ha! My father wants me to choose it over other majors but he's not compelling me to. My mother on the other hand says either economics or finance is okay to her. Good thing that there's no conflict, so we all agreed up to Finance.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-46383408736812809602008-03-06T00:10:00.000+08:002008-03-06T00:59:47.749+08:00Demand for TruthWhat do ethics say in the condition of our society today? <br /><br />Many people see that our government is filled with corruption. They see our president as a tool for corruption to which she was associated with jueteng scam, wiretapping, and the fertilizer scam. Before, she is also linked with the election fraud to which she apologized to the nation by merely stating “I am sorry.” in public. <br /><br />Today, there is Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada Jr., the whistle blower who exposed what he knew about the alleged kickbacks in the $329-million National Broadband Network (NBN) deal with China’s ZTE Corp. <br /><br />With all these fraudulent actions that are rampant in our government, how does the field of politics, religion, and also our people respond?<br /><br />Politics as we see is doing their part about the technicality of the situation. They are undergoing due process such as hearing in the senate but now, the battle arena over NBN shifts to Supreme Court. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on the other hand, has released a statement telling their view about the situation and what should be done. <br /><br />The CBCP which is in its neutral state are sort of general in their statement that they didn’t directly account for the president to resign. What they want is to junk the EO 464 and allow former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri and all summoned officials to testify in the inquiry on the broadband scandal. <br /><br />Jun Lozada, if not for him, only a few would know about what is really happening in our government. He has awakened our people to search for truth. And recently, interfaith rallies are organized in various parts of the country especially in Makati. Even key political figures such as then presidents Joseph Estrada and Corazon Aquino, who is in full support of Lozada, join together in their search for truth and the call for Ms. Arroyo to resign.<br /><br />Filipinos are tired of tolerating corruption but not moral bankruptcy that’s why many are joining rallies and a lot of them, according to the organizers, are fresh faces- the youth, and the businessmen, who also seeks for the truth. <br /><br />Also, some don’t want to stage rallies because they are exhausted by the recurring situations and nothing changes. Some don’t see themselves taking part in EDSA I and II anymore because they think that people power is not the solution. <br /><br />We should not wait for that where violence and rage comes in because the worst thing would probably be when the military to become the final arbiter.<br /><br />All of us seek the truth and so we have to be united in search for it. That is, the problem which is there is no unity yet. Many have their own opinions and beliefs about the situation. Some say that we should wait for 2010 to elect for a new leader but then again, in retrospect, we will just tolerate moral bankruptcy because if for that, it’s like we are okay of what is happening in our country today-full of fraud and delusion. <br /><br />Lozada, in his speech in a Mass for Truth at UST, said that a priest “close to the cardinals” had told him that he would have had “no problem” had Jaime Cardinal Sin--a moving force in the Edsa I and II People Power revolutions--been alive today (carried from the Inquirer issue Mar.3, 2008). <br /><br />Also, one professor in the Ateneo once said, “You don’t wait. That’s not the stance. Actually, you should continue pushing.”<br /><br />We should see, judge, and act in the right way and be not indifferent to the present condition of our society. Let’s be aware of the situation deliberating every detail of it before getting involved.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-18934703933454186852008-03-01T09:10:00.000+08:002008-03-03T01:30:42.720+08:00Febraury 29, '08Yesterday (which was actually today in my entry) was leap year and a lot of things happen to add up to our history especially the interfaith rally held at Makati, organized by some of our former political leaders who are against the Arroyo Administration. <br /><br /><em>Pucha</em> My friend Hazel and I waited two hours at lawton just to ride a bus. Ugh! Too bad, I wasn't able to watch the news for I was very exhausted when I got home and had fallen asleep easily. I really don't go for the manipulative biatch!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-44413537455571529342008-01-28T23:56:00.001+08:002008-05-22T01:26:13.878+08:00My Über bad week.Last week, all of my close friends in our block got problems. Some are little worries while some are huge emotional problems. <br /><br />I thought I got none but little did I know that as the week closes, problem of mine was just starting. First was the shallowest of them all- I left my cellphone at home and before I realize it, I already paid the fare at the puv I rode. Second was I was sort of ignored by someone whom until now I like so much . Then it was all narrowing to the one thing I thought I will never encounter until the time I got to be liable for a material stuff which was worth 13K (12K when I browsed for it) as the owner say.<br /><br />Most of us in the room borrowed that Palm T|X of my blockmate. Then last friday lunch, we had an absent professor due to an emergency meeting. I got bored so I borrow the Palm of my blockmate to play solitaire again. The owner then went near España gate to check on her sister's USTET result. But after some time, I, also, was asked by my close friends to go downstairs to eat.I left the PDA on top of the pile of handouts on my desk. I brought nothing but my money and my handkerchief. Shortly after 20 minutes, we then went to the room and the owner was looking for it. I knew for all that it was there so I calmly tried to search for it but to my surprise it was gone! I dropped everything in my bag just to find it but I knew prior to that it wasn't there for I was sure it was on the desk before I left to eat.<br /><br />I tried to be subdued as possible but my efforts to search for it didn't pay off. My classmates knew something was wrong so I told them about it. <br /><br />Many of them feel it wasn't my fault that I left it there for I was trusting them for the valuable (which I actually borrowed). Different reactions and suggestions were given as to how we were going to solve the problem for I was the one actually held liable but they suggested a lot of solutions to ease the burden I feel inside. They comforted and symphatized me. I really did appreciate them- all the concern, empathy, and help.<br /><br />They knew bad luck was there. <br /><br />I don't know if 'year of the horse' has something to do with it. <br /><br />My blockmate just ask me to replace the stuff for 10K. hu hu. <br /><br />I know it happened for a reason but that reason I still can't grasp. One thing's for sure: Many of us now will realize that we really need to take good care of our valuables.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-50679135645597940732008-01-13T17:43:00.000+08:002008-01-13T18:52:18.238+08:00Amazing FaithLast January 9, we had no classes for it is the celebration of the 401st feast of the Black Nazarene. <br /><br />An estimate of 2.6M devotees gathered at Plaza Miranda and along the streets of Quiapo to come into procession. It was believed that by holding the statue or the long rope tied from the vehicle bearing the blessed Nazarene, your hopeful prayers will be answered. <br /><br />Devotees for years have observed that this was the feast were most number of people have gathered expecting to hold the long rope in the hope of receiving an aid from the Black Nazarene. <br /><br />It was said that more and more people will come each year because "life is getting harder". <br /><br />The only negative thing is that casualties also grow in number. It's inevitable especially when surrounded by a sea of devotees like that.<br /><br />Yes, it was amazing to see all these people swarm to touch the blessed Nazareno itself or the long rope. Even an OFW flew back to his home, and other Filipinos across the country in order to grope the Nazareno. Also, Manny Pacquiao asked for the benevolence of Nazareno for one of his bouts. A person was tasked by his chief aide to wipe the towel through the Nazareno for his first fight against Morales. Pacquiao won the fight. He believed to the Nazareno and the blessings was gifted to him. <br /><br />No one can actually question their faith-one's faith. There is no explanation needed to support it. It is one's feeling, one's trust, and one's belief.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-29115196863371193532007-12-24T22:46:00.000+08:002007-12-24T23:12:16.327+08:00Happy Christmas!It's so sad that I wasn't able to complete the <em>Simbang Gabi</em> 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.<br /><br />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<br /><br />HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! GOD BLESS AND ENJOY! =)madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-32407977662516735162007-12-02T01:23:00.001+08:002007-12-02T01:28:45.251+08:00ABCToday 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-<strong>A</strong>bstain, <strong>B</strong>e faithful and use <strong>C</strong>ondoms. I know we can't eradicate the whole HIV and AIDS thing but we can help minimize it.<br /><br />Source: http://health.yahoo.com/news/healthday/moreyoungamericansarecontractinghiv.htmlmadeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-85641935296640786282007-12-01T21:42:00.000+08:002007-12-02T01:22:38.768+08:00In retaliation and turmoilJust 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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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".madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-71059275492944575392007-11-11T22:25:00.000+08:002007-11-11T23:32:01.538+08:00Depressing.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. <br /><br />What's the major cause of suicide? The answer: Depression which is often undiagnosed and untreated. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-69970989938704760382007-11-08T00:05:00.000+08:002007-11-08T00:42:09.854+08:00No, not again.Oh, for the next meetings, I can't afford what I did today which is to come 1hr late to school.<br /><br />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.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-47582222645514745152007-10-19T00:08:00.000+08:002007-10-19T02:37:04.300+08:00Approach to Weight Loss"<em>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</em>" -quoted from Mitch Felipe, Philippine Daily Inquirer<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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!<br /><br />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!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-10270400906161147312007-09-12T22:23:00.000+08:002007-09-13T00:09:34.500+08:00EpidemicOh, it's been more than a week that I had a cough and there has been an epidemic since in our home, classroom, pe. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Btw, happy bday dear brother! Enjoy! Muah!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-3285347694329782042007-09-03T22:46:00.000+08:002007-09-03T23:48:14.544+08:00Debbie, 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! <br /><br />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. ;)madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-51275301209711681012007-08-27T16:21:00.000+08:002007-08-27T18:16:17.388+08:00MMPPOne 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! <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <em>Ang</em>Hell week!madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-23789637080419691292007-08-20T23:00:00.000+08:002007-08-20T23:28:24.250+08:00Prelims, again?Lol. After the long weekend which is tantamount to 6 days, I think, then comes the 2nd week of preliminary exams. Good Luck!<br /><br />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. <br /><br />I think, the season will be soon showing at Star World. Watch it, guys.madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-888328881485905925.post-73397018510050431522007-08-05T18:18:00.000+08:002007-08-14T22:00:37.435+08:00First timeAfter 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!<br /><br />Anyway, it's done already, this is gibberish. <br /><br />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. ;)madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347418164981629998noreply@blogger.com0